Vehicle lighting

Abstract

To provide a vehicular lighting fixture which can be surely mounted on a vehicle body skeleton member.SOLUTION: A vehicular lighting fixture 1 is mounted at a front part of a vehicle 100 across left to right. In the vehicular lighting fixture 1, a left side mounting part 10L is provided at a lighting fixture left side portion 1L arranged on a left side of the vehicle 100, a right side mounting part 10R is provided at a lighting fixture right side portion 1R arranged on a right side of the vehicle 100, and a central mounting part 10C is provided at a lighting fixture central portion 1C arranged at a center of the vehicle 100. In the vehicular lighting fixture 1, the left side mounting part 10L is mounted on a left side front side member 104L, the right side mounting part 10R is mounted on a right side front side member 104R, and the central mounting part 10C is mounted on a central support member 105. As a result of this, the vehicular lighting fixture 1 is surely mounted on a vehicle body skeleton member.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to vehicle lamps.

Background Art

[0002] Examples of vehicle lamps that integrate multiple lamp units and have multiple lamp functions include those disclosed in Patent Document 1, Patent Document 2, and Patent Document 3.

[0003] The vehicle optical device of Patent Document 1 is an integrated unit of a headlamp (headlight, HL) mounted at the front of a vehicle, a daytime running light (DRL), and an information display lamp. The vehicle lamp of Patent Document 2 is an integrated unit of multiple vehicle lamps mounted at the rear of a vehicle. The vehicle lamp of Patent Document 3 is an integrated unit of multiple vehicle lamps mounted at the front of a vehicle.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In such vehicle lamps, it is required to be securely attached to the vehicle body skeleton member.

[0006] An object of this invention is to provide a vehicle lamp that can be securely attached to a vehicle body skeleton member.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] To solve the aforementioned problems, this invention provides a vehicle light fixture mounted on the front of a vehicle from left to right, comprising: a left portion of the light fixture located on the front left side of the vehicle; a right portion of the light fixture located on the front right side of the vehicle; a central portion of the light fixture located in the front center of the vehicle; a left mounting portion and a right mounting portion provided on the left portion and the right portion of the light fixture, which are attached to the front side member of the vehicle body frame member; and a central mounting portion provided on the central portion of the light fixture, which is attached to the central support member of the vehicle body frame member.

[0008] In the vehicle lamp of this invention, the left portion of the lamp, the right portion of the lamp, and the central portion of the lamp have an integrated lamp housing and outer lens that form a space, at least a headlamp unit is arranged in the space of the left portion of the lamp and the right portion of the lamp, at least a lighting member having a function different from the headlight function of the headlamp unit and extending from the central portion of the lamp to the left portion and the right portion of the lamp is arranged in the space of the left portion of the lamp, the right portion of the lamp, and the central portion of the lamp, and the left mounting portion, the right mounting portion and the central mounting portion are preferably provided in the lamp housing.

[0009] In the vehicle lamp of this invention, the front of the vehicle preferably comprises left and right front side members, a central support member located between the left and right front side members and below the left and right front side members, and a bumper attached to the central support member, wherein the left and right mounting portions, which are attached to the left and right front side members by assembling mounting members from top to bottom, are provided at the upper ends of the left and right portions of the lamp, and the right portion of the lamp, and the central mounting portion, which is attached to the central support member by assembling mounting members from top to bottom, is provided at the lower end of the central portion of the lamp.

[0010] In the vehicle lighting device of this invention, when the central portion of the lighting device is positioned in the front center of the vehicle, it is preferable that the lower end of the central portion of the lighting device is positioned above the central support member and the bumper, and that the central mounting portion, which is attached to the central support member together with the bumper, is provided at the lower end of the central portion of the lighting device.

[0011] In the vehicle lamp of this invention, when the central portion of the lamp is positioned in the front center of the vehicle, it is preferable that the lower end of the central portion of the lamp is positioned above the central support member and the bumper, and that the central mounting portion, which is attached together with the bumper to an additional bracket attached to the central support member, is provided at the lower end of the central portion of the lamp.

[0012] In the vehicle lighting device of this invention, when the central portion of the lighting device is positioned in the front center of the vehicle, it is preferable that the upper and lower ends of the central portion of the lighting device are located above and below the central support member, and the lower end of the central portion of the lighting device is located above the bumper, and the central mounting portion, which is attached together with the bumper to an additional bracket attached to the central support member, is provided at the lower end of the central portion of the lighting device.

[0013] In the vehicle lamp of this invention, it is preferable that the front-to-rear depth dimensions of the left portion and the right portion of the lamp are greater than the front-to-rear depth dimension of the central portion of the lamp, and that the outer lenses of the left portion and the right portion of the lamp are provided with bumper mounting portions to which a bumper is attached. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] The vehicle lighting device of this invention can be securely attached to the vehicle body frame member. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a front view of a vehicle showing Embodiment 1 of the vehicle lighting device according to the present invention. [Figure 2]FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the front part of the vehicle with the hood opened. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view (sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 2) showing the attachment state of the central part of the lamp, the central support member (radiator support) of the vehicle body frame member, and the bumper. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view (sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 2) showing the attachment state of the right side part of the lamp, the right front side member, and the bumper. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view (sectional view corresponding to FIG. 3) showing the attachment state of the central part of the lamp, the central support member (radiator support) of the vehicle body frame member, and the bumper in Embodiment 2 of the vehicle lamp according to this invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view (sectional view corresponding to FIG. 3) showing the attachment state of the central part of the lamp, the central support member (radiator support) of the vehicle body frame member, and the bumper in Embodiment 3 of the vehicle lamp according to this invention.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0016] Hereinafter, three embodiments (examples) of the vehicle lamp according to this invention will be described based on the drawings. Note that the invention is not limited by this embodiment. Also, the components in the following embodiments include those that can be replaced by those skilled in the art and are easy to replace, or those that are substantially the same.

[0017] In this specification and the claims on the separate sheet, front, rear, upper, lower, left, and right are the front, rear, upper, lower, left, and right in the vehicle-mounted state where the vehicle lamp 1 according to this invention is mounted on the vehicle 100. Also, each of the front-rear, up-down, and left-right directions is the direction in the vehicle-mounted state where the vehicle lamp 1 is mounted on the vehicle 100, and indicates the direction when looking at the traveling direction of the vehicle from the driver's seat. The up-down direction is parallel to the vertical direction, and the left-right direction is the horizontal direction. In the front and rear directions, the direction in which light is emitted from the vehicle lamp 1 is defined as the front direction, and the opposite direction of the front direction is defined as the rear direction.

[0018] The drawings are schematic views showing the vehicle lamp 1 according to the present invention and the vehicle 100. Therefore, the main components of the vehicle lamp 1 according to the present invention and the main components of the vehicle 100 are illustrated, and the illustration of components other than the main components is omitted. Also, a part of the hatching is omitted. Further, the vehicle 100 is an electric vehicle, a gasoline vehicle, or other forms of motor vehicles. Furthermore, in the drawings, the symbol "F" means "front", "B" means "rear", "U" means "up", "D" means "down", "L" means "left", and "R" means "right".

[0019] (Description of the configuration of Embodiment 1) FIGS. 1 to 4 show Embodiment 1 of the vehicle lamp according to the present invention. Hereinafter, the configuration of the vehicle lamp 1 according to Embodiment 1 will be described.

[0020] (Description of the vehicle 100) As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the front part of the vehicle 100 includes a bumper 101, a left fender panel 102L and a right fender panel 102R, a hood 103, a left front side member 104L and a right front side member 104R of the vehicle body skeleton member, and a central support member 105 of the vehicle body skeleton member. The bumper 101, the left fender panel 102L, the right fender panel 102R, and the hood 103 are exterior members (extensions) of the front part of the vehicle 100.

[0021] The bumper 101 is arranged horizontally across the lower part of the front surface of the vehicle 100. The left fender panel 102L and the right fender panel 102R are arranged on the upper left and right sides of the front part of the vehicle 100. The hood 103 is arranged between the left fender panel 102L and the right fender panel 102R and is arranged to be openable and closable at the center of the upper side of the front part of the vehicle 100.

[0022] The left front side member 104L and the right front side member 104R of the vehicle body skeleton member are arranged on the left and right sides of the upper side of the front part of the vehicle 100, inside the left fender panel 102L and the right fender panel 102R and below the hood 103.

[0023] The central support member 105 of the vehicle body frame consists of left and right leg members 105L and 105R, and a beam member 105C that is mounted on the upper ends of the left and right leg members 105L and 105R. The central support member 105 is located inside the bumper 101 and is positioned in the center of the lower front of the vehicle 100. The central support member 105 is located between the left front side member 104L and the right front side member 104R, and is located below the left front side member 104L and the right front side member 104R. If the vehicle 100 is a gasoline vehicle, the central support member 105 is a radiator support. In this example, the central support member 105 is a radiator support and supports the radiator 106 as shown in Figure 3.

[0024] (Description of Bumper 101) The bumper 101 has a vertical wall portion 101W that covers the lower front of the vehicle 100, and mounting portions 101R and 101C that are integrally provided on the inside of the upper end of the vertical wall portion 101W.

[0025] Of the mounting sections 101R and 101C, the left and right mounting sections 101R are bent horizontally and integrally inward from the upper end of the vertical wall section 101W, as shown in Figure 4, and are attached to the right bumper mounting section 11R of the outer lens 3 of the vehicle light fixture 1 described later. In Figure 4, the right mounting section 101R is shown, and the left mounting section is not shown, but the left mounting section has the same structure as the right mounting section 101R.

[0026] Furthermore, of the mounting portions 101R and 101C, the central mounting portion 101C is provided horizontally and integrally from the inside of the upper end of the vertical wall portion 101W, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, and is attached to the beam member 105C of the central support member 105.

[0027] (Description of vehicle lighting fixture 1) As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the vehicle light fixture 1 according to this embodiment 1 is mounted on the front of the vehicle 100, extending from left to right. Therefore, in this embodiment 1, the front direction is the forward direction (front of the vehicle), the rear direction is the rear direction (rear of the vehicle), and the left-right direction is the width direction of the vehicle 100.

[0028] The vehicle lighting unit 1 is a so-called integrated front lamp unit that integrates multiple lamp units to have multiple lamp functions. The vehicle lighting unit 1 comprises a lamp housing 2 and an outer lens 3, a left headlamp unit 4L and a right headlamp unit 4R, a left turn signal lamp 5L and a right turn signal lamp 5R, a position lamp 6, and an emblem light-emitting unit 7.

[0029] The lamp housing 2 is constructed by injection molding from a light-opaque material, such as polypropylene (PP), ABS, or ASA resin material. The lamp housing 2 is provided with a recess 20. The outer lens 3 is constructed by injection molding from a light-transmitting material, such as polycarbonate or acrylic resin material. The outer lens 3 may be a simple, unobstructed lens, or it may have optical elements such as a prism. The outer lens 3 is provided with legs 30.

[0030] The recess 20 of the lamp housing 2 and the leg portion 30 of the outer lens 3 are fixed to each other by adhesive 12, and a space (lighting space, lamp chamber) 8 is formed inside the lamp housing 2 and the outer lens 3, extending from both the left and right ends of the vehicle 100. In other words, the front view shape of the lamp housing 2 and the outer lens 3 is horizontally elongated, extending from both the left and right ends of the front of the vehicle 100.

[0031] Within space 8, the left headlamp unit 4L, the right headlamp unit 4R, the left turn signal lamp 5L, the right turn signal lamp 5R, the position lamp 6, and the emblem light-emitting unit 7 are arranged. The left headlamp unit 4L, the right headlamp unit 4R, the left turn signal lamp 5L, the right turn signal lamp 5R, the position lamp 6, and the emblem light-emitting unit 7 are attached to the lamp housing 2 either via mounting members such as brackets or directly.

[0032] The left headlamp unit 4L and the right headlamp unit 4R illuminate the front of the vehicle 100 with a headlight function, such as low beam, high beam, or a variable-beam high beam. The left turn signal lamp 5L, the right turn signal lamp 5R, and the position lamp 6 emit a different marker light function from the headlight function outwards from the outer lens 3. The emblem light-emitting part 7 is a decorative lighting component and emits decorative light from the outer lens 3 outwards.

[0033] Within space 8, an inner lens and inner housing (inner panel, extension, cover) are arranged. Additionally, daytime running lights may be located within space 8.

[0034] (Description of left side part 1L of light fixture, right part 1R of light fixture, center part 1C of light fixture) The vehicle lamp 1 comprises a left portion 1L, a right portion 1R, and a central portion 1C. The left portion 1L is the left side of the vehicle lamp 1 (the portion to the right of the right-side vertical dashed line in Figures 1 and 2) and is located on the front left side of the vehicle 100. The right portion 1R is the right side of the vehicle lamp 1 (the portion to the left of the left-side vertical dashed line in Figures 1 and 2) and is located on the front right side of the vehicle 100. The central portion 1C is the central part of the vehicle lamp 1 (the portion between the left-side vertical dashed line and the right-side vertical dashed line in Figures 1 and 2) and is located in the front center of the vehicle 100. As shown in Figure 3, the lower surface of the central portion 1C is located at approximately the same position as the upper surface of the beam member 105C of the central support member 105, or slightly above the upper surface of the beam member 105C of the central support member 105.

[0035] The left portion 1L, right portion 1R, and central portion 1C of the lamp have an integrated lamp housing 2 and outer lens 3 that form a space 8. The space 8 of the left portion 1L of the lamp houses the left headlamp unit 4L, the left turn signal lamp 5L, and the left portion of the position lamp 6. The space 8 of the right portion 1R of the lamp houses the right headlamp unit 4R, the right turn signal lamp 5R, and the right portion of the position lamp 6. The space 8 of the central portion 1C of the lamp houses the central portion of the position lamp 6 and the emblem light-emitting part 7. The position lamp 6 is a lighting member that extends in the left-right direction and has a marker light function different from the headlight function, and in this example, it has a light-emitting part that extends from the central portion 1C of the lamp to the left portion 1L and the right portion 1R of the lamp. The light-emitting part of the position lamp 6 is composed of a light guide rod. The light sources for the position lamp 6 and the emblem light-emitting section 7 may be provided in the left portion 1L and the right portion 1R of the lamp, or in the central portion 1C of the lamp.

[0036] The front-to-back depth dimension of the left headlamp unit 4L and the right headlamp unit 4R is greater than the front-to-back depth dimension of the central part of the position lamp 6 and the emblem light-emitting part 7. Therefore, the front-to-back depth dimension T1 of the space 8 in the left part 1L and the space 8 in the right part 1R of the lamp where the left headlamp unit 4L and the right headlamp unit 4R are located is greater than the front-to-back depth dimension T2 of the space 8 in the central part 1C of the lamp where the central part of the position lamp 6 and the emblem light-emitting part 7 are located.

[0037] (Description of left mounting section 10L, right mounting section 10R, center mounting section 10C, left bumper mounting section, and right bumper mounting section 11R) The vehicle light fixture 1 comprises a left mounting portion 10L, a right mounting portion 10R, a central mounting portion 10C, a left bumper mounting portion, and a right bumper mounting portion 11R. In this example, the left mounting portion 10L, the right mounting portion 10R, and the central mounting portion 10C are brackets made of metal or resin material.

[0038] The left-side mounting section 10L is integrally provided on the upper end portion of the lamp housing 2 of the left-side portion 1L of the luminaire, and is integrally attached to the upper mounting portion of the left-side front side member 104L by assembling the clip 9, which serves as a mounting member, from top to bottom (see Figure 2).

[0039] As shown in Figures 2 and 4, the right-side mounting portion 10R is integrally provided on the upper end portion of the lamp housing 2 of the right-side portion 1R of the luminaire, and is integrally attached to the upper mounting portion of the right-side front side member 104R by assembling the clip 9, which serves as a mounting member, from top to bottom.

[0040] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the central mounting portion 10C is integrally provided at the lower end of the lamp housing 2 in the central portion 1C of the luminaire. The central mounting portion 101C of the bumper 101 is sandwiched between the beam member 105C of the central support member 105, and the clip 9, which serves as a mounting member, is assembled from top to bottom to attach it integrally. In other words, the central mounting portion 10C and the central mounting portion 101C of the bumper 101 are integrally attached to the beam member 105C of the central support member 105 by fastening them together. At this time, the central mounting portion 101C of the bumper 101 is sandwiched between the lower surface of the central mounting portion 10C and the upper surface of the beam member 105C of the central support member 105.

[0041] As shown in Figure 4, the right-side bumper mounting portion 11R is integrally provided at the lower front surface of the outer lens 3 of the right-side portion 1R of the lamp, and the right-side mounting portion 101R of the bumper 101 is attached to it. In Figure 4, the right-side bumper mounting portion 11R is shown, but the left-side bumper mounting portion is not. However, the left-side bumper mounting portion has the same structure as the right-side bumper mounting portion 11R.

[0042] (Explanation of how to install the vehicle light fixture 1 onto the vehicle 100) The vehicle lighting fixture 1 according to this embodiment 1 has the configuration described above, and the assembly process to the vehicle 100 will be described below.

[0043] First, as shown in Figures 2 to 4, with the hood 103 open (see the dashed line in Figures 3 and 4), the vehicle light fixture 1 is inserted into the front of the vehicle 100 from front to back (see the solid arrow FB in Figures 2 to 4). At this time, as shown in Figure 3, the lower surface of the central mounting portion 10C of the vehicle light fixture 1 and the upper surface of the beam member 105C of the central support member 105 face each other with a gap between them. Also, as shown in Figures 2 and 4, the lower surface of the right mounting portion 10R of the right portion 1R of the vehicle light fixture 1 rests on the upper mounting portion of the right front side member 104R. On the other hand, as shown in Figure 2, the lower surface of the left mounting portion 10L of the left portion 1L of the vehicle light fixture 1 rests on the upper mounting portion of the left front side member 104L.

[0044] The clips 9 are attached from top to bottom (see solid arrow UD in Figures 3 and 4) to the left mounting part 10L of the left portion 1L of the vehicle light fixture 1, the right mounting part 10R of the right portion 1R of the vehicle light fixture, the upper mounting part of the left front side member 104L, and the upper mounting part of the right front side member 104R. As a result, the left portion 1L and the right portion 1R of the vehicle light fixture 1 are attached to the left front side member 104L and the right front side member 104R, respectively.

[0045] Next, as shown in Figures 2 to 4, the bumper 101 is positioned below the vehicle light fixture 1, at the lower front of the vehicle 100, inserted from front to back (see the solid arrow FB in Figures 2 to 4). At this time, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the central mounting portion 101C of the bumper 101 is sandwiched between the lower surface of the central mounting portion 10C of the central part 1C of the vehicle light fixture 1 and the upper surface of the beam member 105C of the central support member 105.

[0046] The clips 9 are attached from top to bottom to the central mounting portion 10C of the central part 1C of the vehicle light fixture 1, the central mounting portion 101C of the bumper 101, and the beam member 105C of the central support member 105. As a result, the central mounting portion 10C of the central part 1C of the vehicle light fixture 1 and the central mounting portion 101C of the bumper 101 are integrally attached to the beam member 105C of the central support member 105 by fastening them together.

[0047] As a result, the vehicle lighting unit 1 is attached to the left front side member 104L, the right front side member 104R, and the central support member 105 of the vehicle body frame members of the vehicle 100, and is mounted on the front of the vehicle 100 from left to right.

[0048] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4, the right mounting portion 101R of the bumper 101 is attached to the right bumper mounting portion 11R of the right portion 1R of the vehicle light fixture 1. Although not shown, the left mounting portion of the bumper 101 is attached to the left bumper mounting portion of the left portion 1L of the vehicle light fixture 1. Alternatively, the bumper 101 may be attached via a bracket to the right bumper mounting portion 11R of the right portion 1R of the light fixture and to the left bumper mounting portion of the left portion 1L of the light fixture.

[0049] As a result, the bumper 101 is attached to the central support member 105 of the vehicle body frame member of the vehicle 100, and to the right bumper mounting portion 11R of the right portion 1R of the vehicle light fixture 1 and the right bumper mounting portion of the left portion 1L of the light fixture, and is positioned on the lower front of the vehicle 100 from left to right.

[0050] (Description of the effects of Embodiment 1) The vehicle lighting device 1 according to this embodiment 1 has the configuration and assembly described above, and its effects will be explained below.

[0051] The vehicle light fixture 1 according to this embodiment 1 is provided with a left mounting portion 10L on the left portion 1L of the light fixture located on the left side of the vehicle 100, a right mounting portion 10R on the right portion 1R of the light fixture located on the right side of the vehicle 100, and a central mounting portion 10C on the central portion 1C of the light fixture located in the center of the vehicle 100. As a result, the vehicle light fixture 1 according to this embodiment 1 is securely attached to the vehicle body frame member of the vehicle 100 by attaching the left mounting portion 10L to the left front side member 104L, the right mounting portion 10R to the right front side member 104R, and the central mounting portion 10C to the central support member 105, and is mounted on the front of the vehicle 100 from left to right.

[0052] In the vehicle lamp 1 according to this embodiment 1, the left portion 1L, the right portion 1R, and the central portion 1C of the lamp have an integrated lamp housing 2 and outer lens 3 that form a space 8, and the lamp housing 2 is provided with a left mounting portion 10L, a right mounting portion 10R, and a central mounting portion 10C. As a result, the vehicle lamp 1 according to this embodiment 1 can be securely attached to the vehicle body frame member of the vehicle 100, with the integrated lamp housing 2 and outer lens 3.

[0053] Furthermore, in this embodiment 1, the vehicle lamp 1 has the left headlamp unit 4L, the left turn signal lamp 5L, and the left portion of the position lamp 6 arranged in the space 8 of the left portion 1L of the lamp, the right headlamp unit 4R, the right turn signal lamp 5R, and the right portion of the position lamp 6 arranged in the space 8 of the right portion 1R of the lamp, and the central portion of the position lamp 6 and the emblem light-emitting part 7 arranged in the space 8 of the central portion 1C of the lamp. As a result, the vehicle lamp 1 according to this embodiment 1 is a so-called integrated front lamp unit that integrates multiple lamp units and has multiple lamp functions, and by being mounted on the front of the vehicle 100 from left to right, excellent design is obtained. The position lamp 6 in this example has a light-emitting part (light guide rod, etc.) that emits light from the central portion 1C of the lamp to the left portion 1L and the right portion 1R of the lamp, thus excellent design is obtained.

[0054] The vehicle light fixture 1 according to this embodiment 1 has a left mounting portion 10L and a right mounting portion 10R provided at the upper ends of the left portion 1L and right portion 1R of the light fixture, respectively, and a central mounting portion 10C provided at the lower end of the central portion 1C of the light fixture. As a result, the vehicle light fixture 1 according to this embodiment 1 can be reliably attached to the front of a vehicle 100 having left and right front side members 104L and 104R, a central support member 105 located between the left and right front side members 104L and 104R and located below the left and right front side members 104L and 104R, and a bumper 101 attached to the central support member 105.

[0055] In this embodiment 1, the vehicle light fixture 1 can be securely attached to the left front side member 104L, the right front side member 104R, and the central support member 105 by assembling the clip 9 from top to bottom, that is, by an assembly process from top to bottom.

[0056] In this embodiment 1, the vehicle lamp 1 has a central mounting portion 10C at the lower end of the central portion 1C of the lamp. Therefore, when the central portion 1C of the lamp is positioned in the center of the front of the vehicle 100, even if the layout of the front of the vehicle 100 is such that the lower end of the central portion 1C of the lamp is above the central support member 105 and the bumper 101, the central mounting portion 10C at the lower end of the central portion 1C of the lamp can be attached to the central support member 105 together with the bumper 101.

[0057] In this embodiment 1, the vehicle lamp 1 is provided with bumper mounting portions (right bumper mounting portion 11R) on the outer lenses 3 of the left portion 1L and the right portion 1R of the lamp, so that the bumper 101 can be attached to the bumper mounting portions (right bumper mounting portion 11R) of the outer lenses 3 of the left portion 1L and the right portion 1R of the lamp. As a result, the vehicle lamp 1 in this embodiment 1 can be securely attached to the front of the vehicle 100 together with the bumper 101. In particular, as in the vehicle lamp 1 in this embodiment 1, if the front-to-rear depth dimension T1 of the left portion 1L and the right portion 1R of the lamp is larger than the front-to-rear depth dimension T2 of the central portion 1C of the lamp, then when the front bumper 101 of the vehicle 100 is attached to the rear lamp housing 2 of the vehicle 100, either directly or via a bracket, it becomes structurally weak, resulting in problems such as vibration and looseness. Therefore, the vehicle lamp 1 according to this embodiment 1 can solve the above-mentioned problems by attaching the bumper 101 to the bumper mounting portion (right bumper mounting portion 11R) of the outer lens 3 of the left portion 1L and the right portion 1R of the lamp.

[0058] (Description of Embodiment 2) Figure 5 shows Embodiment 2 of the vehicle lighting device 1 according to the present invention. The vehicle lighting device 1 according to Embodiment 2 will be described below. In the figures, the same reference numerals as in Figures 1 to 4 indicate the same parts.

[0059] In the vehicle light fixture 1 according to Embodiment 1 described above, the central mounting portion 10C of the central part 1C of the light fixture, the central mounting portion 101C of the bumper 101, and the beam member 105C of the central support member 105 are integrally attached by fastening together with a clip 9. In contrast, in the vehicle light fixture 1 according to Embodiment 2, the central mounting portion 10C of the central part 1C of the light fixture, the central mounting portion 101C of the bumper 101, and the beam member 105C of the central support member 105 are integrally attached by fastening together with a clip 9 via an additional bracket 13. That is, when the central part 1C of the light fixture is positioned in the center of the front of the vehicle 100, the additional bracket 13 is used in the layout of the front of the vehicle 100 where the lower end of the central part 1C of the light fixture is positioned above the central support member 105 and the bumper 101. In this example, the additional bracket 13 is in the shape of a plate made of metal or resin.

[0060] In this embodiment 2, the vehicle light fixture 1 is assembled by fastening together the central mounting portion 10C of the central part 1C of the light fixture, one end portion (rear part) of the additional bracket 13, and the beam member 105C of the central support member 105 with a clip 9. In the assembly process of the bumper 101, the central mounting portion 10C of the central part 1C of the light fixture, the other end portion (front part) of the additional bracket 13, and the central mounting portion 101C of the bumper 101 are fastened together with a clip 9.

[0061] In this embodiment 2, the vehicle lamp 1 is attached to the central lamp portion 1C, the bumper 101, and the central support member 105 via an additional bracket 13. Therefore, even if the layout of the central lamp portion 1C, the bumper 101, and the central support member 105 is complex, or if the bumper 101 and the central support member 105 cannot be directly assembled (for example, if there is a large gap between the bumper 101 and the central support member 105, or if the bumper 101 cannot be extended rearward due to angle or other parts), the central lamp portion 1C, the bumper 101, and the central support member 105 can be reliably attached.

[0062] (Description of Embodiment 3) Figure 6 shows Embodiment 3 of the vehicle lighting device 1 according to the present invention. The vehicle lighting device 1 according to Embodiment 3 will be described below. In the figures, the same reference numerals as in Figures 1 to 5 indicate the same parts.

[0063] The vehicle light fixture 1 according to this embodiment 3, like the vehicle light fixture 1 according to embodiment 2, attaches the central mounting portion 10C of the central part 1C of the light fixture, the central mounting portion 101C of the bumper 101, and the beam member 105C of the central support member 105 via an additional bracket 14. That is, when the central part 1C of the light fixture is positioned in the center of the front of the vehicle 100, the upper and lower ends of the central part 1C of the light fixture are positioned above and below the central support member 105, and the upper and lower ends of the central part 1C of the light fixture are positioned above the bumper 101, in which case the additional bracket 14 is used.

[0064] In this example, the additional bracket 14 is made of a metal or resin material. The additional bracket 14 also consists of one end portion (the upper, rear portion), the other end portion (the lower, front portion), and an intermediate portion between the two end portions. The one end portion of the additional bracket 14 is pre-attached integrally to the beam member 105C of the central support member 105 by a clip 9.

[0065] In the assembly process, the central mounting portion 10C of the central part 1C of the lamp, the other end portion of the additional bracket 14, and the central mounting portion 101C of the bumper 101 are attached together by fastening them with a clip 9.

[0066] The vehicle light fixture 1 according to this embodiment 3, like the vehicle light fixture 1 according to embodiment 2, attaches the central mounting portion 10C of the central part 1C of the light fixture, the central mounting portion 101C of the bumper 101, and the beam member 105C of the central support member 105 via an additional bracket 14, and thus can achieve the same effects as the vehicle light fixture 1 according to embodiment 2.

[0067] The vehicle lamp 1 according to this embodiment 3 uses an additional bracket 14 consisting of one end portion, another end portion, and an intermediate portion. Therefore, even if the layout of the front of the vehicle 100 is more complex than that of the vehicle lamp 1 according to embodiment 2, the central portion 1C of the lamp, the bumper 101, and the central support member 105 can be attached. In other words, when the beam member 105C of the central support member 105 is located between the upper and lower ends of the lamp housing 2 on the rear side of the central portion 1C of the lamp and is hidden from view from the front of the vehicle 100, the central portion 1C of the lamp and the bumper 101 can be attached together to the beam member 105C of the central support member 105 by using the bent additional bracket 14.

[0068] (Description of examples other than Embodiments 1, 2, and 3) Furthermore, this invention is not limited to the embodiments 1, 2, and 3 described above. In embodiments 1, 2, and 3, the process of first assembling the vehicle light fixture 1 to the vehicle 100, and then assembling the bumper 101 to the vehicle 100 together with the vehicle light fixture 1 is described. However, in this invention, the process may also be to first assemble the bumper 101 to the vehicle 100, and then assembling the vehicle light fixture 1 to the vehicle 100 together with the bumper 101. [Explanation of symbols]

[0069] 1. Vehicle lighting equipment (integrated front lamp unit) 1L light fixture left side 1R Light fixture right side 1C Light fixture center part 2 Lamp Housing 20 recesses 3. Outer lens (lamp lens) 30 Legs 4L Left-side headlamp unit 4R Right-side headlamp unit 5L Left turn signal lamp 5R Right-side turn signal lamp 6. Position lamps 7. Emblem Illumination Part 8 Space (light space, light room) 9 clips 10L Left side mounting section 10R Right side mounting part 10C Central mounting section 11R Right side bumper mounting area 12 Adhesives 13 Additional brackets 14 Additional brackets 100 vehicles 101 Bumper 101W Standing wall section 101R Right side mounting part 101C Central mounting section 102L Left fender panel 102R Right side fender panel 103 Food 104L Left Front Side Member 104R Right Front Side Member 105 Central support member 105L, 105R leg parts 105C Beam Member 106 Radiator Before F After B U Up D bottom L left R right

Claims

1. A vehicle light fixture mounted on the front of the vehicle, extending from left to right, The left portion of the light fixture located on the front left side of the aforementioned vehicle, The right-hand portion of the light fixture located on the front right side of the aforementioned vehicle, The central part of the light fixture located in the front center of the aforementioned vehicle, The left and right mounting portions are provided on the left and right sides of the aforementioned lamp, and are attached to the front side member of the vehicle body frame member, The aforementioned light fixture has a central mounting portion which is attached to the central support member of the vehicle body frame member, Equipped with, A vehicle lighting device characterized by the following features.

2. The left portion of the lamp, the right portion of the lamp, and the central portion of the lamp have an integrated lamp housing and outer lens that form a space. At least a headlamp unit is positioned in the space between the left and right portions of the lamp, In the space between the left portion, right portion, and central portion of the lamp, at least one lighting member is provided, which has a function different from the headlight function of the headlamp unit, and which has a light-emitting portion extending from the central portion of the lamp to the left portion and the right portion of the lamp. The left mounting portion, the right mounting portion, and the central mounting portion are provided on the lamp housing. The vehicle lighting device according to feature 1.

3. The front of the vehicle comprises left and right front side members, a central support member located between the left and right front side members and below the left and right front side members, and a bumper attached to the central support member. The left and right mounting portions, which are attached to the left and right front side members by assembling the mounting members from top to bottom, are provided at the upper end of the left and right portions of the lamp, respectively. The central mounting portion, which is attached to the central support member by assembling the mounting member from top to bottom, is provided at the lower end of the central part of the lamp. A vehicle light fixture according to feature 1 or 2.

4. When the central portion of the lamp is positioned in the front center of the vehicle, the lower end of the central portion of the lamp is positioned above the central support member and the bumper. The central mounting portion, which is attached to the central support member together with the bumper, is provided at the lower end of the central portion of the lamp. The vehicle lighting device according to feature 3.

5. When the central portion of the lamp is positioned in the front center of the vehicle, the lower end of the central portion of the lamp is positioned above the central support member and the bumper. The central mounting portion, which is attached together with the bumper to the additional bracket attached to the central support member, is provided at the lower end of the central portion of the lamp. The vehicle lighting device according to feature 3.

6. When the central portion of the lamp is positioned in the front center of the vehicle, the upper and lower ends of the central portion of the lamp are located above and below the central support member, and the lower end of the central portion of the lamp is located above the bumper. The central mounting portion, which is attached together with the bumper to the additional bracket attached to the central support member, is provided at the lower end of the central portion of the lamp. The vehicle lighting device according to feature 3.

7. The front-to-back depth dimensions of the left and right portions of the lamp are greater than the front-to-back depth dimensions of the central portion of the lamp. The outer lenses of the left and right portions of the lamp are provided with bumper mounting sections to which a bumper is attached. The vehicle lighting device according to feature 2.

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