Position light for a motor vehicle, and associated motor vehicle.

Abstract

Position light (100) for a motor vehicle, the motor vehicle comprising an interior and an exterior, the position light (100) comprising: A light source (150) capable of emitting light, and Technical components, and A blade comprising a body (131), the body (131) being made of a transparent material, the body having an edge (131a) opposite the light source (150) separating an outer face (131e) of the body (131) facing outwards from the vehicle and an inner face (131i) of the body (131) facing inwards from the vehicle, The position light (100) being characterized in that the blade comprises a cover (132) made of an opaque material covering at least part of the inner face (131i) and preventing a first portion (161) of the technical components from being seen through the blade from outside the vehicle. Figure for the abbreviation: Figure 3

Description

Title of the invention: Position light for a motor vehicle, and associated motor vehicle.

[0001] The invention relates to a position light for a motor vehicle.

[0002] There is a need to improve the aesthetics of motor vehicles, and in particular the aesthetics of motor vehicle position lights.

[0003] To this end, the invention relates to a position light for a motor vehicle, the motor vehicle comprising (according to one embodiment) an interior and an exterior, the position light comprising - For example, a case, and - A light source capable of emitting light, and - Technical parts, and - A blade comprising a body, the body being made of a transparent material, the body having an edge, opposite the light source (so that the light enters the body through the edge), separating an outer face of the body turned outwards (in other words; turned towards a direction opposite to the casing) of the vehicle (so that the light is emitted outwards) and an inner face of the body turned towards the inside of the motor vehicle (in other words: turned towards the casing), The position light is characterized in that the blade includes a cover made of an opaque material covering at least part of the inner face and preventing a first part of the technical parts from being seen through the blade from outside the vehicle (the cover is for example opposite the first part).

[0004] Thus, thanks to the invention, the aesthetics of the position light are improved, the cover concealing the first part of the technical parts which are particularly unsightly.

[0005] A position light is defined as being for a motor vehicle by the fact that it has electrical connections and a shape adapted so that the position light can be mounted (and can function) in the vehicle.

[0006] Technical parts are for example electrical parts (for example, electrical cables) or mechanical parts (for example, fasteners, such as assemblies consisting of a screw and a nut, or plates).

[0007] Preferably, the body is configured (in particular by its shape and transparency) to diffuse light outwards through its outer face.

[0008] The body may include decorative patterns obtained by graining.

[0009] The position light is, for example, a rear light of the vehicle.

[0010] Alternatively, the position light can be at the front of the vehicle or positioned laterally, for example on a rearview mirror of the vehicle.

[0011] For example, the blade is manufactured by a bi-material molding step of the transparent material and the opaque material, which has the advantage of being economical compared with other manufacturing methods.

[0012] The molding is, for example, injection molding. It can be carried out according to methods known to those skilled in the art.

[0013] Other manufacturing methods are possible. The cover can be molded separately, and for example, glued onto the body, which is also molded separately.

[0014] The transparent material and / or the opaque material preferably comprises a polymer.

[0015] For example, the transparent material and / or the opaque material is acrylic polymethyl methacrylate or polycarbonate.

[0016] According to one embodiment, the position light comprises a mask, the mask having a cavity housing the blade, the blade filling, for example, the entire cavity, the cavity comprising: - An opaque background preventing a second part of the technical parts (distinct from the first part of the technical parts) from being seen through the blade from outside the vehicle (the opaque background is, for example, opposite the second part of the technical parts), - A first projecting section, without a background, forming an acute angle opposite the cover, which is particularly aesthetically pleasing.

[0017] The fact that the first protruding part is without a bottom allows the mask to be manufactured in a single mold.

[0018] Alternatively, for example, the position light does not have a mask, and the first part of the technical parts and the second part of the technical parts are hidden by the cover.

[0019] The cover can, for example, extend over the entire inner face.

[0020] The mask can be made of polymer, for example acrylic methyl methacrylate or polycarbonate.

[0021] The opaque material is for example black, and / or for example, the same color as the mask.

[0022] According to one embodiment, the light source includes a waveguide capable of emitting light.

[0023] The waveguide carries, for example, light from a light-emitting diode.

[0024] The position light also includes, for example, a transparent protective cover. The transparent protective cover constitutes, for example, a barrier (exterior) closing the housing. The transparent protective cover can be positioned facing the exterior face (in other words: the exterior face of the body can be turned towards the transparent protective cover). The cover provides, in particular, a seal and mechanical protection for the position light.

[0025] The invention also relates to a motor vehicle comprising the position light.

[0026] The characteristics and advantages of the motor vehicle are identical to those of the position light according to the invention (without it being necessary to repeat them here).

[0027] It is understood that the light source, waveguide, body, or other element is "configured to" (or "suitable to") perform or implement a step or operation, or to produce a result, by the fact that the element includes means for (in other words, "shaped to" or "adapted to") performing the step or operation, or for producing the result. These are preferably electronic, mechanical, or optical means.

[0028] When a step or operation is carried out (in other words: implemented) by such an element, this generally implies that the element includes means to carry out the step or operation.

[0029] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent upon reading the following detailed description, which includes embodiments of the invention given by way of non-limiting examples and illustrated by the accompanying drawings, in which: - [Fig. 1] represents a position light and a vehicle, according to an embodiment of the invention. - [Fig.2], [Fig.3] and [Fig.4] represent the position light of [Fig.1]. - [Fig.6] [Fig.5] and [Fig.7] represent sub-assemblies or parts of the position light of the [Fig.l].

[0030] Detailed description of an example embodiment of the invention.

[0031] With reference to figures 1 to 7, a vehicle 1000 comprises an interior 1100 and an exterior 1200 as well as a rear position light 100.

[0032] The [Fig.3] represents the cross-section referenced CCI cutting the cavity of the mask 140 of the position light 100, and more precisely, cutting its protruding part 142.

[0033] Fig. 4 represents the section referenced CC2 cutting the bottom 141 of the cavity.

[0034] Fig. 5 is a view of subassembly 100' consisting of the position light without the transparent protective cover 120. [Fig.6] is a view of the blade 130. [Fig.7] is a view of the mask 140.

[0035] Position light 100 comprises: - A 110 case, - A waveguide 150 capable of emitting light. The waveguide 150 carries, for example, light from a light-emitting diode. - A first part 161 of technical parts, and a second part 162 of technical parts. The technical parts are, for example, electrical parts (e.g., electrical cables) or mechanical parts (e.g., fasteners or plates). - A blade comprising a body 131, the body 131 being made of a transparent material, the body having an edge 131a, opposite the light source 150 (so that the light enters the body 131 by the edge 131a) separating an outer face 131e of the body turned outwards 1200 of the vehicle 1000 (in other words: the opposite of the casing) and an inner face 131li of the body 131 turned inwards 1100 of the motor vehicle 1000 (in other words: turned towards the casing), the body 131 thus diffusing the light outwards 1200 by its outer face 131e.

[0036] According to the invention, the blade 130 includes a cover 132 made of an opaque material covering a part of the inner face 13 li preventing the first part 161 of the technical parts from being seen through the blade 130 from outside 1200 of the vehicle 1000.

[0037] The position light 100 also includes a mask 140 having a cavity housing the blade 130, the blade 130 filling the entire cavity, the cavity comprising: - An opaque background 141 preventing the second part 162 of the technical parts (distinct from the first part 161 of the technical parts) from being seen through the blade 130 from outside 1200 of the vehicle 100, - A first projecting part 142, without a bottom, forming an acute angle opposite the cover.

[0038] For example, the blade 130 is manufactured by a two-material injection molding step of the transparent material and the opaque material.

[0039] The transparent and opaque materials are made of acrylic polymethyl methacrylate (black, in the case of the opaque material). The mask can also be made of black acrylic methyl methacrylate.

[0040] The position light 100 includes, for example, also a transparent protective cover 120 closing the housing 110 and opposite the outer face 131e.

Claims

Demands

1. Position light (100) for a motor vehicle (1000), the motor vehicle comprising an interior (1100) and an exterior (1200), the position light (100) comprising: - A light source (150) capable of emitting light, and - Technical parts, and - A blade (130) comprising a body (131), the body (131) being made of a transparent material, the body (131) having an edge (131a), opposite the light source (150), separating an outer face (131e) of the body (131) facing outwards (1200) from the vehicle (1000) and an inner face (131i) of the body (131) facing inwards (1100) from the motor vehicle (1000),The position light (100) is characterized in that the blade (130) comprises a cover (132) made of an opaque material covering at least part of the inner face (131) and preventing a first part (161) of the technical parts from being seen through the blade (130) from outside (1200) the vehicle (1000), and in that the position light comprises a mask (140), the mask (140) having a cavity housing the blade (130), the cavity comprising: - An opaque background (141) preventing a second part (162) of the technical parts from being seen through the blade (130) from outside (1200) the vehicle (100), - A first projecting part (142), without a background, forming an acute angle opposite the cover (132).

2. Position light (100) according to the preceding claim in which the blade (130) is manufactured by a bi-material molding step of the transparent material and the opaque material.

3. Position light (100) according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the transparent material or opaque material is acrylic polymethyl methacrylate or polycarbonate.

4. Position light according to any one of the claims wherein the light source (150) comprises a waveguide capable of emitting light.

5. Vehicle (1000) comprising the position light (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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