Automotive Headlamp Assembly

Abstract

An automotive headlamp assembly is provided. [Solution] The headlamp assembly for an automobile includes a lamp housing, a middle frame 14, a main lamp unit 16, a first design lamp unit 18, and a second design lamp unit 20. The lamp housing is composed of a bottom case 22 and an outer cover 24, which are assembled together. The middle frame is disposed between the outer cover and the bottom case, and includes a shell 30. The shell is provided with a groove 34, a plurality of first openings 36, and a plurality of second openings 38. The main lamp unit is installed in the bottom case, emits near light and far light, and includes a design lamp cover 44. The design lamp cover is attached to the second opening, and the near light and far light are emitted through the design lamp cover. The first design lamp unit includes a design lamp plate 46.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to automotive components, and more particularly to automotive headlamp assemblies. [Background technology]

[0002] A conventional automotive headlamp assembly typically includes components such as a lamp housing, a lamp lens, a light source module, and a reflector. The light source module emits near and far light, which the driver can switch between. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are widely used as the light source module in current headlamp assemblies due to their low power consumption and high output characteristics. In addition, heat generated by LEDs when they emit light is removed through a heat dissipation mechanism in the light source module.

[0003] Furthermore, in order to satisfy consumer preferences and increase purchasing motivation, in addition to the light source module that emits near light and far light, auxiliary lamps that are decorative or have both decorative and functional properties are generally added, such as decorative lamps that emit light in synchronization with the light source module and daytime running lamps (DRLs) that turn on when the vehicle starts.

[0004] However, currently the light source module and the auxiliary lamp are installed separately in the lamp housing, and the structure is dispersed, which makes the assembly process complicated and also creates the risk of the structure becoming unstable after assembly.

[0005] The present invention has been devised to solve such problems. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The main objective of the present invention is to provide an automobile headlamp assembly which integrates various lamp structures, which has a fast assembly speed, the stability of each lamp structure, and high practical value. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To achieve this object, the present invention provides a headlamp assembly for an automobile, comprising: The automobile headlamp assembly of the present invention includes a lamp housing, a frame, a main lamp unit, a first design lamp unit, and a second design lamp unit. The lamp housing is composed of a base case and an outer cover, which are assembled together. The outer cover has a structure that allows light to pass through. The inner frame is disposed between the outer cover and the bottom case and includes a shell body, the shell body being provided with a groove, a plurality of first openings, and a plurality of second openings, the groove being disposed on an edge of the shell body, and the first openings and the second openings being disposed correspondingly on the outer cover side and the bottom case side of the shell body. The main lamp unit is installed in the bottom case and is disposed corresponding to the shell. The main lamp unit can emit near light and far light, and has a design lamp cover. The design lamp cover is mounted on the second opening, and the near light and far light beams are emitted through the cover. The first design lamp unit includes a design lamp plate, a plurality of graphic blocks protruding from one side of the design lamp plate, and the graphic blocks are mounted in the first openings. The second design lamp unit includes a design lamp strip, and the design lamp strip is installed in a groove of the shell. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a partial three-dimensional assembly diagram of an embodiment of the present invention with the outer cover removed; [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a front view of the embodiment of the present invention without the outer cover. [Diagram 5]FIG. 2 is a partial three-dimensional assembly diagram of an embodiment of the present invention with the outer cover, inner frame and design lamp strip removed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0010] 1 to 5, an automotive headlamp assembly 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is designed as a headlamp assembly for an automobile and is mounted on the front of the vehicle. The assembly includes a lamp housing 12, a middle frame 14, a main lamp unit 16, a first design lamp unit 18, and a second design lamp unit 20.

[0011] The lamp housing 12 includes a bottom shell or case 22 and an outer cover or outer cover 24, which are half-shells with an opening on one side and are assembled together to cover the openings. The outer cover 24 is made of a transparent material, such as, but not limited to, plastic. The outer cover 24 is light-transmitting and includes a front side 26 and side surfaces 28. The front side 26 faces the front of the vehicle.

[0012] The middle frame 14 is disposed between the outer cover 24 and the bottom case 22, and includes a shell 30. The shell 30 is a half-shell with an open side, and is disposed inside the outer cover 24 in a complementary manner. A recessed space 32 is provided on one side of the shell 30 corresponding to the front side 26, and a groove 34 is provided along the top and one side edge of the recessed space 32. A plurality of first openings 36 and one second opening 38 are provided inside the recessed space 32, which correspond to the front side 26 and the bottom case 22. The inner edge diameter of the second opening 38 is larger than the inner edge diameter of each of the first openings 36. A receiving space 40 is recessed on one side of the shell 30 corresponding to the side surface 28, and a reflector 42 can be disposed in this space. A reflective coating can be applied to the inner wall of the recessed space 32, and the recessed space 32 has a structure equivalent to a reflector in a conventional automobile headlamp assembly.

[0013] The main lamp unit 16 is disposed in the bottom case 22 and is installed corresponding to the shell 30. This is a near / far light module based on the prior art, and includes the following components: a near light source, a far light source, a heat sink, a light type switching mechanism (not shown), and a design lamp cover 44. The light type switching mechanism allows the near light source and the far light source to be switched and operated in each mode. The configuration and operation of the main lamp unit 16 belong to the prior art and are not the gist of the present invention, so a detailed description is omitted. The design lamp cover 44 is mounted on the second opening 38, and the light beams emitted from the near light and far light sources are emitted through the design lamp cover 44.

[0014] The first design lamp unit 18 includes a design lamp plate 46, a fixing base 48, and a first light source control module 50. The design lamp plate 46 is made of a light-transmitting material and has a half body 52. ​​A plurality of graphic blocks 54 protrude from one side of the half body 52, which are star-shaped and are provided on one side of the half body 52 and are mounted corresponding to each of the first openings 36. The fixing base 48 is installed in the bottom case 22, and the first light source control module 50 is disposed on the fixing base 48. This module has a first circuit board 56 made of a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), and a plurality of LEDs 58 are disposed on the first circuit board 56. These LEDs 58 are disposed corresponding to the graphic blocks 54, and the light emitted by the LEDs 58 is irradiated onto the graphic blocks 54, causing the graphic blocks 54 to emit light and generate a number of star-shaped lights.

[0015] The second design lamp unit 20 includes a design lamp strip 60, a reflective strip strip 62, and a second light source control module 64. The design lamp strip 60 is mounted in the groove 34 and corresponds to the outer cover 24. The reflective strip strip 62 is disposed in the groove 34 and corresponds to the design lamp strip 60. The reflective strip strip 62 includes a strip 66 and a number of reflective strips 68. The strip 66 has the same shape as the design lamp strip 60 and is fixed inside the groove 34. Each reflective strip 68 has an arc shape and is disposed on one side of the strip 66 corresponding to the inner wall of the shell 30. The second light source control module 64 includes a second circuit board 70 made of a printed circuit board (PCB), which is disposed on one side of the shell 30 corresponding to the reflective strip strip 62. A number of LEDs 72 are provided on the second circuit board 70, and the light emitted by these LEDs 72 is reflected to the design lamp strip 60 through each reflective strip 68 of the reflective strip strip 62.

[0016] In addition, the main lamp unit 16, the first circuit board 56 and the second circuit board 70 are electrically connected to the vehicle's vehicle light controller and controlled by the vehicle's operation computer. This is based on the prior art, and detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

[0017] The first design lamp unit 18 and the second design lamp unit 20 can be set to operate in synchronization with the main lamp unit 16. That is, when the driver of the vehicle turns on the main lamp unit 16, the design lamp plate 46 of the first design lamp unit 18 and the design lamp strip 60 of the second design lamp unit 20 will emit light in synchronization with the design lamp cover 44. Also, while the first design lamp unit 18 operates in synchronization with the main lamp unit 16, the second design lamp unit 20 can be set to operate immediately after the vehicle is started, which can be used as a daytime running lamp (DRL).

[0018] As a result, in the automotive headlamp assembly 10 of the present invention, the fixing base 48 of the main lamp unit 16 and the first light source control module 50 of the first design lamp unit 18 are installed in the bottom case 22, and the design lamp cover 44 of the main lamp unit 16, the design lamp plate 46 of the first design lamp unit 18 and the second design lamp unit 20 are arranged in the inner frame 14. With this configuration, the main lamp unit 16, the first design lamp unit 18 and the second design lamp unit 20 are integrated into the inner frame 14, and compared to a structure in which the main lamp and the auxiliary lamp are separately installed in a lamp housing as in a conventional automotive headlamp assembly, the assembly is quicker and the structure of each unit is more stable.

[0019] In general, the automobile headlamp assembly provided by the present invention combines a lamp housing, a middle frame, a main lamp unit, a first design lamp unit and a second design lamp unit, which allows the main lamp unit, the first design lamp unit and the second design lamp unit to be integrated and installed within the bottom case and the middle frame, which improves the assembly speed and makes the structure of each unit more stable, and has high practical value. Since the present invention meets the requirements for utility model registration, a utility model registration application is filed.

[0020] However, the above description is merely one preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the scope of the utility model registration claims of the present invention. Even if simple equivalent changes or replacements are made based on the scope of the utility model registration claims of the present invention and the contents of the specification, they are all included in the scope of the utility model registration claims of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0021] Automotive headlamp assembly 10 Lamp housing 12 Middle frame 14 Main Lamp Unit 16 1st Design Lamp Unit 18 Second design lamp unit 20 Lower Case 22 Outer cover 24 Front 26 Side 28 Shell 30 Recessed space 32 groove 34 First opening 36 Second opening 38 Storage space 40 Reflector 42 Designer lamp cover 44 Design Lamp Plate 46 Fixed seat 48 First light source control module 50 Single body 52 Graphic block 54 1st circuit board 56 LED 58 Design Lamp Strip 60 Reflective Strips 62 Second light source control module 64 strip 66 reflective piece 68 2nd circuit board 70 LED 72

Claims

1. 1. A headlamp assembly for an automobile, comprising a lamp housing, a midframe, a main lamp unit, a first design lamp unit, and a second design lamp unit, The lamp housing includes a bottom case and an outer cover, the bottom case and the outer cover are assembled together, and the outer cover is light-transmitting; the intermediate frame is disposed between the outer cover and the bottom case, and includes a shell body, the shell body being provided with a groove, a plurality of first openings, and a plurality of second openings, the groove being formed on an edge portion of the shell body, the first openings and the second openings being provided corresponding to the outer cover side and the bottom case side of the shell body, The main lamp unit is disposed in the bottom case and is disposed corresponding to the shell, the main lamp unit can emit near light and far light, and includes a design lamp cover, the design lamp cover is mounted on the second opening, and the near light and far light are emitted through the design lamp cover; The first designed lamp unit includes a designed lamp plate, and a plurality of graphic blocks protrude from one side of the designed lamp plate, and each of the graphic blocks is mounted in the first opening and can emit light; The second design lamp unit includes a design lamp strip, the design lamp strip is disposed in the groove and is capable of emitting light.

2. the outer cover includes a front surface and a side surface, the groove of the shell, the first opening, and the second opening are provided corresponding to the front surface of the outer cover, 2. The automobile headlamp assembly according to claim 1, wherein the shell has a semi-shell shape with one side open and is installed complementarily inside the outer cover, a recessed space is provided on one side of the shell corresponding to the front surface of the outer cover, the recessed space is provided with a plurality of the first openings and one of the second openings, the groove is formed on an edge of the recessed space, and an inner edge diameter of the second opening is larger than an inner edge diameter of each of the first openings.

3. 3. The headlamp assembly for an automobile as claimed in claim 2, wherein a receiving space is provided on one side of the shell corresponding to a side surface thereof, and a reflector is disposed in the receiving space.

4. A plurality of graphic blocks are protruding from one side of the design lamp plate, and each of the graphic blocks is fitted in the first opening; 3. The automotive headlamp assembly according to claim 2, wherein the first design lamp unit includes a fixed base, the fixed base is installed in the bottom case, and is equipped with a first light source control module, the first light source control module includes a first circuit board and a plurality of LEDs, the LEDs are installed on the first circuit board, and correspond to each of the graphic blocks.

5. The second design lamp unit includes a reflective strip, and the reflective strip is disposed in the groove; 3. The automotive headlamp assembly according to claim 2, wherein the second design lamp unit includes a second light source control module, the second light source control module having a second circuit board and a plurality of LEDs, the LEDs being installed on the second circuit board and corresponding to each of the reflective strips.

6. The reflective strip includes a strip and a plurality of reflective strips; The strip is fixed inside the groove; 6. The automobile headlamp assembly as claimed in claim 5, wherein each of the reflective strips is disposed on one side of the inner wall of the shell corresponding to the strip, and the reflective strip reflects the light beam of the LED to the design lamp strip.

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