Projector unit equipped with means for supporting a motor vehicle shield

Abstract

This headlight unit (1) of a motor vehicle comprises a headlight (2) provided with a front face and a side face (4) arranged on a lateral side of the vehicle. The headlight (2) is provided on its side face (4) with means (6) for supporting a shield of the vehicle so as to maintain the shield at a predetermined distance from the headlight (2). Figure for the abstract: Figure 2

Description

Title of the invention: Headlight unit provided with means for supporting a motor vehicle shield Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to a motor vehicle headlight unit provided with means for supporting a bumper of the vehicle. It also relates to a motor vehicle equipped with such a headlight unit. Previous techniques

[0002] Existing fastening systems for motor vehicle shields are designed to secure the shield to the vehicle. However, these systems generally do not provide the rigidity necessary to reliably hold the shield in position, particularly in the side areas of the vehicle.

[0003] These deficiencies often lead to undesirable movement of the shield, degrading the aesthetics of the vehicle, and potentially also affecting safety.

[0004] More specifically, the lack of rigidity in the attachment in the lateral area is likely to cause the shield to move when driving. Such imperfections are quickly noticeable and can lead to problems with the quality perceived by users. Statement of the invention

[0005] In this context, the present invention aims to provide a support for a motor vehicle shield, designed to offer increased rigidity, thus ensuring the shield is held stable and secure in position, and consequently improving the perceived quality and overall performance of the vehicle.

[0006] The subject of the invention is a headlight unit for a motor vehicle, comprising a headlight provided with a front face and a side face arranged on a lateral side of the vehicle. The headlight is provided on its lateral face with means for supporting a shield of the vehicle so as to maintain the shield at a predetermined distance from the headlight. Such a headlight unit allows stable fixing of the shield on the headlight, particularly in the lateral area of the vehicle, and guarantees good perceived quality.

[0007] Advantageously, the support means comprise means for snapping the shield. Such support means facilitate the installation and disassembly of the shield.

[0008] For example, the snap-fastening means comprise at least one clip intended to snap-fasten the shield.

[0009] Preferably, the shield comprises an opening associated with each clip and intended to cooperate with the associated clip, so as to allow snap-in only in a predetermined relative position. Such a configuration further facilitates the installation of the shield by ensuring that the shield is fixed in a compliant position.

[0010] Advantageously, the support means comprise an insert intended to support the shield and fixed to the side face of the projector by fixing means. Such an insert helps to prevent damage, by allowing vibrations between the shield and the projector to be damped and by providing additional protection in the event of minor impacts.

[0011] Preferably, the attached part comprises an outer face arranged opposite an inner face of the shield and provided with means for lateral support of the shield. Such a part improves the lateral support of the shield.

[0012] For example, the lateral support means comprise at least one stud intended to be in contact with the inner face of the shield, so as to constitute a lateral support for the shield.

[0013] According to one characteristic, at least one stud is glued to the inner face of the shield.

[0014] For example, the fixing means comprise nut-sheet holders, nuts- sheet metal and screws, the sheet metal nut holders being fixed on the side face of the projector.

[0015] According to another aspect, the invention relates to a motor vehicle comprising at least one headlight unit as described above. Brief description of the drawings

[0016] Other aims, characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the following description, given solely by way of non-limiting example, and made with reference to the appended drawings in which:

[0017] [Fig-1] is a partial perspective view of the front left side of a vehicle at car equipped with a headlight unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention;

[0018] [Fig.2] is an exploded perspective view of the projector unit of [Fig. 1];

[0019] [Fig.3] is a sectional view along axis III-III of [Fig.l];

[0020] [Fig.4] is a sectional view along axis IV-IV of [Fig.l]; and

[0021] [Fig.5] illustrates a direct orthonormal XYZ reference frame conventionally used in design automobile. Detailed description of at least one embodiment

[0022] [Fig.l] is a partial perspective view of the front left side of a motor vehicle comprising a headlight unit 1, according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

[0023] The projector unit 1 comprises a projector 2 provided with a front face 3 and a side face 4.

[0024] The front face 3 is intended to be arranged towards the front or towards the rear of the vehicle. The front face 3 comprises most of the lighting means of the headlight 2.

[0025] The lateral face 4 is arranged on a lateral side of the vehicle, that is to say that the lateral face 4 is arranged towards the right or towards the left of the vehicle.

[0026] Here, the front face 3 and the side face 4 are arranged respectively towards the front and towards the left of the vehicle.

[0027] The projector unit 1 supports a shield 5 of the vehicle through support means 6, particularly visible in [Fig.2].

[0028] It should be noted that similar or identical elements bear the same references from one figure to another.

[0029] [Fig.2] is an exploded perspective view of the projector unit 1 of [Fig.l], in which the shield 5 has not been shown to facilitate understanding.

[0030] The support means 6 are intended to support and maintain the shield 5 at a predetermined distance from the projector 2.

[0031] Preferably, the support means 6 comprise an attached part 7 intended to support the shield 5 and fixed to the lateral face 4 of the projector 2 by fixing means 8.

[0032] In the embodiment illustrated in [Fig.2], the fixing means 8 comprise nut-sheet holders 8a fixed to the lateral face 4 of the projector 2, nut-sheet holders 8b and screws 8c which cooperate to fix the added part 7 to the projector 2 ([Fig.3]).

[0033] The attached part 7 comprises an outer face 9 provided with lateral holding means 10 for the shield 5. The outer face 9 is arranged opposite an inner face 11 of the shield 5 ([Fig.4]).

[0034] The lateral holding means 10 comprise at least one stud 12 intended to be in contact with the inner face 11 of the shield 5 so as to constitute a lateral support for the shield 5. In other words, the stud 12 opposes a lateral deformation of the shield 5.

[0035] According to the embodiment illustrated in [Fig.2], the lateral holding means 10 comprise at least three non-aligned studs 12, so as to constitute a broken lateral support line for the shield 5. As a variant, it remains possible to provide a different number of studs, or even for them all to be aligned.

[0036] Preferably, at least one pad 12 is glued to the inner face 11 of the shield 5. As a variant, it remains possible for the pads 12 not to be glued to the shield 5.

[0037] Advantageously, the support means 6 comprise snap-fastening means 13 of the shield 5.

[0038] In the embodiment illustrated in [Fig. 4], snap-fastening means 13 are arranged on the attached part 7. Preferably, the snap-fastening means 13 include at least one clip 14 intended to fix the shield 5 by snapping.

[0039] The shield 5 comprises an opening 15 associated with each clip 14 and intended to cooperate with the associated clip 14, so as to allow snap-fastening only in a predetermined relative position.

[0040] For the purposes of the description, reference will be made to a direct orthonormal XYZ reference frame conventionally used in automobile design and illustrated in [Fig. 5]. In this reference frame, the X axis designates the front-rear longitudinal direction of the vehicle, oriented towards the rear, the Y axis designates the transverse direction and is oriented towards the right of the vehicle, the Z axis designates the vertical direction, and is oriented upwards.

Claims

Claims

1. Headlight unit (1) of a motor vehicle, comprising a headlight (2) provided with a front face (3) and a side face (4) arranged on a lateral side of the vehicle, characterized in that the headlight (2) is provided on its side face (4) with means (6) for supporting a shield (5) of the vehicle so as to maintain the shield (5) at a predetermined distance from the headlight (2).

2. Projector unit (1) according to claim 1, in which the support means (6) comprise snap-fastening means (13) of the shield (5).

3. Projector unit (1) according to claim 2, in which the snap-fastening means (13) comprise at least one clip (14) intended to snap-fasten the shield (5).

4. Projector unit (1) according to claim 3, in which the shield (5) comprises an opening (15) associated with each clip (14) and intended to cooperate with the associated clip (14), so as to allow snap-fastening only in a predetermined relative position.

5. Projector unit (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, in which the support means (6) comprise an attached part (7) intended to support the shield (5) and fixed to the lateral face (4) of the projector (2) by fixing means (8).

6. Projector unit (1) according to claim 5, in which the added part (7) comprises an outer face (9) arranged opposite an inner face (11) of the shield (5) and provided with lateral holding means (10) of the shield (5).

7. Projector unit (1) according to claim 6, in which the lateral holding means (10) comprise at least one stud (12) intended to be in contact with the inner face (11) of the shield (5), so as to constitute a lateral support for the shield (5).

8. Projector unit (1) according to claim 7, in which at least one stud (12) is glued to the inner face (11) of the shield (5).

9. Projector unit (1) according to any one of claims 5 to 8, in which the fixing means (8) comprise nut-sheet holders (8a), nut-sheet holders (8b) and screws (8c), the nut-sheet holders (8a) being fixed on the lateral face (4) of the projector (2).

10. Motor vehicle comprising at least one headlight unit (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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