Vehicle-mounted ambient lamp

Abstract

A vehicle-mounted ambient lamp, comprising: a power supply substrate (12); a bottom cover (10), provided on one side of the power supply substrate (12); a protective cover (11), provided on the side of the power supply substrate (12) away from the bottom cover (10); a light source (13), provided on the power supply substrate (12); and an optical lens (14), provided between the light source (13) and the protective cover (11), wherein the optical lens (14) comprises a bottom portion (141) and at least two protruding portions (142), the protruding portions (142) are arranged on the same side of the bottom portion (141), and the axes of the protruding portions (142) are arranged to be perpendicular to the bottom portion (141). The optical lens (14) further comprises light shielding members (15), the light shielding members (15) are arranged on the bottom portion (141) and on the same side of the bottom portion (141) as the protruding portions (142), the light shielding members (15) are filled between adjacent protruding portions (142), and the light shielding members (15) further cover the edge of the bottom portion (141), so that the bottom portion (141) becomes an opaque component, and light emitted from the light source (13) is prevented from being transmitted out from the bottom portion (141), and thus, the light is concentrated on the protruding portions (142), and the ambient lamp presents a light-emitting effect of black-and-white piano keys.

Description

A vehicle-mounted atmosphere light CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the China Patent Office on January 16, 2024, with application number 202420108349.6 and invention name “A Vehicle-mounted Atmosphere Light”, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0002] The present application relates to the field of automobile lighting decoration, and in particular to a vehicle-mounted atmosphere light. Background Art

[0003] As an important part of automotive lighting, vehicle ambient lighting decorates the vehicle, creates an atmosphere inside the vehicle, and enhances the vehicle's sense of luxury. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The following is a summary of the subject matter described in detail herein. This summary is not intended to limit the scope of the claims.

[0005] The present disclosure provides a vehicle-mounted ambient light, comprising: a power substrate; a bottom cover, arranged on one side of the power substrate; a protective cover, arranged on a side of the power substrate away from the bottom cover; a light source, arranged on the power substrate; and an optical lens, arranged between the light source and the protective cover, the optical lens comprising a bottom and at least two protrusions, the at least two protrusions being arranged on the same side of the bottom, and the axis of each of the at least two protrusions being arranged perpendicular to the bottom.

[0006] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the at least two protrusions is in the shape of a cuboid, a cube, or a quadrangular pyramid, or a combination of these.

[0007] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least two protrusions are equidistantly distributed on the bottom.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a distance between two adjacent protrusions of the at least two protrusions ranges from 3 mm to 10 mm.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least two protrusions are light-transmitting components, and the inner wall of the bottom close to the power substrate is provided with a first optical texture, so that light entering the bottom is reflected at the inner wall of the bottom to enter the at least two protrusions.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the optical lens further includes a reflecting portion, which is disposed between the bottom and the light source and is connected to the bottom.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the inner wall of the reflective portion is provided with a first optical texture, so that the light emitted by the light source is reflected at the inner wall of the reflective portion after entering the reflective portion to enter the bottom.

[0012] A second optical texture is provided on the inner wall of each of the at least two protrusions close to the protective cover, so that light passing through the at least two protrusions is uniform light.

[0013] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the optical lens further includes a light-shielding member, which is disposed on the bottom and on the same side of the bottom as the at least two protrusions, and the light-shielding member fills between two adjacent protrusions of the at least two protrusions.

[0014] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the light shielding member further covers an edge of the bottom portion, so that a portion of the bottom portion other than a portion where the at least two protrusions are provided is light-proof.

[0015] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the reflecting portion, the light shielding member, the bottom portion and the protruding portion are integrally provided.

[0016] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the vehicle-mounted ambient light further includes a decorative strip, which is disposed between the protective cover and the bottom cover.

[0017] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the decorative strip is opaque.

[0018] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the decorative strip, the protective cover and the bottom cover are integrated.

[0019] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the vehicle-mounted ambient light further includes an input wiring harness, which is electrically connected to the power substrate.

[0020] Still other aspects will become apparent upon reading and understanding the accompanying drawings and detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present disclosure. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0022] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle-mounted ambient light according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG2 is a cross-sectional view of a vehicle ambient light according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG3 is a front view of an optical lens according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 4 is a side view of an optical lens according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG5 is a partially enlarged view of a protrusion according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG6 is an exploded view of a vehicle ambient light according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of the appearance of a vehicle ambient light according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals: 10. Bottom cover; 11. Protective cover; 12. Power supply substrate; 13. Light source; 14. Optical lens; 141. Bottom; 142. Protrusion; 143. Reflection part; 15. Shading part; 16. Decorative strip; 17. Fixing part; 18. Input wiring harness. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0031] In this disclosure, it should be noted that when terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" appear, the orientations or positional relationships they indicate are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are intended solely to facilitate and simplify the description of this disclosure and are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used solely for descriptive and distinguishing purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] Car ambient lights are typically linear, forming a continuous linear luminous surface. This can lead to problems such as a monotonous lighting effect, a lack of layering, and a lack of a premium feel, which in turn undermines the customer experience. The present invention aims to provide a car ambient light that can create a lighting effect reminiscent of black and white piano keys, enriching the lighting effects and enhancing the three-dimensionality, layering, and premium feel of the ambient light.

[0033] 1 to 7 , the vehicle ambient light provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure includes, for example, a bottom cover 10, a protective cover 11, a power substrate 12, a light source 13, an optical lens 14, a shading member 15, a decorative strip 16, a fixing member 17, and an input wiring harness 18. The optical lens 14 includes a bottom 141, at least two protrusions 142, and a reflecting portion 143. The axes of the bottom 141 and the protrusions 142 are perpendicularly arranged, and the reflecting portion 143 is arranged between the bottom 141 and the light source 13. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the axis of the protrusion 142 refers to a line connecting the center of the surface of the protrusion 142 away from the bottom 141 and the center of the projection of the protrusion 142 on the bottom 141. The vehicle-mounted ambient light provided by the present disclosure can be installed on a vehicle dashboard, a door interior panel, or other locations. Through the bottom 141, the protrusion 142, and the reflective portion 143, the vehicle-mounted ambient light can present a luminous effect similar to the structure of black and white piano keys, thereby enhancing the three-dimensionality, layering, and luxury of the luminous effect of the vehicle-mounted ambient light, thereby enhancing the customer experience.

[0034] Referring to Figures 1 and 2 , in the embodiments of the present disclosure, a power substrate 12 is used to provide connections between the light source 13 and the interior of the ambient light. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the power substrate 12 is constructed from, for example, one or a combination of glass fiber cloth, epoxy resin, ceramic, and polytetrafluoroethylene to enhance the overall mechanical strength, heat resistance, and electrical insulation performance of the power substrate 12.

[0035] Please refer to Figures 1 and 2. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the bottom cover 10 is arranged on one side of the power substrate 12 to provide shielding for the protective cover 11, power substrate 12, light source 13, optical lens 14, shading member 15 and fixing member 17 inside the atmosphere lamp, thereby avoiding exposure of the internal components of the atmosphere lamp, protecting the internal components of the atmosphere lamp from external impact, and avoiding safety problems caused by exposure of the internal components of the atmosphere lamp, and improving the aesthetics of the atmosphere lamp. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the material of the bottom cover 10 is, for example, one or a combination of polycarbonate, polypropylene or acrylic, so as to improve the mechanical properties, heat resistance and corrosion resistance of the atmosphere lamp. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the bottom cover 10, the protective cover 11 and the decorative strip 16 are, for example, integrated to improve the mechanical strength and impact resistance of the overall atmosphere lamp housing, but the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0036] Please refer to Figures 1 and 2. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the protective cover 11 is arranged on the side of the power substrate 12 away from the bottom cover 10. The bottom cover 10, the protective cover 11 and the decorative strip 16 surround the internal area of ​​the atmosphere lamp, thereby providing shielding for the power substrate 12, the light source 13, the optical lens 14, the shading member 15 and the fixing member 17 in the internal area of ​​the atmosphere lamp to protect them from impact, while preventing safety problems caused by exposure of the internal components of the atmosphere lamp and improving the aesthetics of the atmosphere lamp. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, the protective cover 11 is prepared by an in-mold injection molding process, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The protective cover 11 can be prepared by any suitable method known in the art. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the material of the protective cover 11 includes, for example, one or more of light-transmitting materials such as polycarbonate and organic glass. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, the protective cover 11 is a smoky-colored component that is also light-transmissive. This ensures the light transmittance of the protective cover 11, allowing the protective cover 11 to serve as the light-emitting surface of the ambient light. This allows light emitted by the light source 13 to pass through the protective cover 11, thereby meeting the lighting needs of the user. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the color of the protective cover 11 can be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0037] 1 and 2 , in an embodiment of the present disclosure, a light source 13 is provided on a power substrate 12 to serve as a light source for the atmosphere light. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the light source 13 is, for example, an LED lamp bead, which provides a light source for the atmosphere light.

[0038] Referring to Figures 1 to 5 , in the embodiments of the present disclosure, an optical lens 14 is disposed between the light source 13 and the protective cover 11 and is used to focus or diffuse the light emitted by the light source 13 to improve the luminous intensity and uniformity of the ambient light and meet the lighting needs of the customer. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the optical lens 14 can be, for example, a focusing optical lens or a light-homogenizing optical lens. Alternatively, the optical lens 14 can be, for example, a plano-convex lens, a positive concave-convex lens, an aspheric mirror, a diffraction mirror, a plano-concave optical lens, a biconcave optical lens, or a reflective optical lens.

[0039] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the optical lens 14 includes a bottom 141, at least two protrusions 142 and a reflecting portion 143. The protrusions 142 are arranged on the same side of the bottom 141, and the axes of the bottom 141 and the protrusions 142 are arranged vertically. The reflecting portion 143 is arranged between the bottom 141 and the light source 13, and the reflecting portion 143 is connected to the bottom 141.

[0040] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, first optical textures are provided on the inner wall of the bottom portion 141 near the power substrate 12 and on the inner wall of the reflective portion 143. The first optical textures are, for example, VDI (Verein Deutscher Ingenieure) textures. The VDI texture values ​​of the first optical textures range from 20 to 40, for example. For example, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the VDI texture value of the first optical texture can be 38 to reflect light.

[0041] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a second optical texture is provided on the inner wall of the protrusion 142 near the protective cover 11. The second optical texture is, for example, a VDI texture. The VDI value of the second optical texture ranges from 20 to 40. For example, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the VDI value of the second optical texture is 28 to achieve a uniform light effect.

[0042] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, light emitted by light source 13 first enters reflective portion 143. Because the first optical texture is provided on the inner wall of reflective portion 143, the light is reflected by reflective portion 143 and then transmitted to base 141. Because the first optical texture is provided on the inner wall of base 141 near power substrate 12, the light entering base 141 is reflected onto the inner wall of protrusion 142 near protective cover 11. Because the second optical texture is provided on the inner wall of protrusion 142 near protective cover 11, the light passing through protrusion 142 is homogenized by the second optical texture. The uniform light passes through protrusion 142 and diffuses onto protective cover 11.

[0043] Please refer to Figures 2 to 5. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the protrusions 142 are, for example, equidistantly distributed on the bottom 141. The distance between two adjacent protrusions 142 ranges from 3 mm to 10 mm, for example. For example, the distance between two adjacent protrusions 142 can be 5 mm. The shape of the protrusion 142 is, for example, one or a combination of polyhedrons such as a cuboid, a cube, and a tetrahedron, but the present disclosure does not limit the shape of the protrusion 142. The shape of the protrusion 142 can be selected according to the luminous effect presented by the atmosphere lamp. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, the protrusion 142 is a light-transmitting component, and the bottom 141 is an opaque component, so as to prevent the light emitted by the light source 13 from passing through the bottom 141, and to concentrate the light on the equidistantly distributed protrusions 142 and pass through the protrusions 142, thereby enriching the luminous effect of the atmosphere lamp.

[0044] Referring to Figures 1 to 5 , in an embodiment of the present disclosure, eighteen protrusions 142 are provided on the base 141, for example. The protrusions 142 are evenly spaced on the base 141, and the distance between adjacent protrusions 142 is 5 mm. In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the protrusions 142 are shaped, for example, as a quadrangular pyramid. The planar surface of the quadrangular pyramid protrusion 142 on the side away from the base 141 is rectangular, and the width of the rectangle is, for example, 3 mm. In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the light source 13 emits white light, for example. The optical lens 14 also includes a light shield 15. The light shield 15 is provided on the base 141 on the same side as the protrusions 142. The light shield 15 fills the space between adjacent protrusions 142 and covers the edges of the base 141, rendering the base 141 opaque. This prevents light emitted by the light source 13 from escaping from the base 141, thereby concentrating the light on the protrusions 142, creating a lighting effect reminiscent of black and white piano keys. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the reflective portion 143 , the light shielding member 15 , the bottom portion 141 and the protrusion 142 are, for example, integrally provided.

[0045] As shown in Figures 2 and 4 of the present disclosure, the portion of the light shielding member 15 that fills between adjacent protrusions 142 can be a protruding structure. In other words, the portion of the light shielding member 15 that fills between adjacent protrusions 142 is higher than the portion of the light shielding member 15 that covers other areas of the bottom 141. In addition, the height of the protruding structure of the light shielding member 15 from the bottom 141 is lower than the height of the protrusions 142 from the bottom 141.

[0046] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the ambient light further includes a decorative strip 16. The decorative strip 16 is, for example, disposed between the protective cover 11 and the bottom cover 10 to shield and protect the internal components of the ambient light, thereby enhancing the aesthetics of the ambient light and avoiding safety issues caused by exposure of the internal components of the ambient light. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the decorative strip 16 can be opaque. For example, the surface of the decorative strip 16 can be painted to increase its opacity, thereby concentrating the light emitted by the light source 13 on the protective cover 11 to avoid light scattering.

[0047] Please refer to Figures 1 and 6. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the ambient light further includes a fixing member 17. The fixing member 17 is, for example, disposed between the bottom cover 10, the protective cover 11, the power substrate 12, the light source 13, the optical lens 14, the shading member 15, the decorative strip 16, and the input wiring harness 18 to connect the internal components of the ambient light into one. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the fixing member 17 is, for example, used to connect the corresponding components by a combination of one or more connection methods such as threaded connection, pin connection, welding connection, snap connection, expansion connection, or rivet connection to securely connect the internal components of the ambient light. In this embodiment, for example, the fixing member 17 can connect the corresponding components by a snap connection. In this case, the material of the snap is, for example, metal to improve the mechanical properties of the fixing member 17.

[0048] As shown in Figures 6 and 7 , in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the ambient light further includes an input wiring harness 18. One end of the input wiring harness 18 passes through the bottom cover 10 and is electrically connected to the power substrate 12. The other end of the input wiring harness 18, away from the bottom cover 10, is connected to an external power source, providing power to the ambient light and driving the light source 13 on the power substrate 12 to emit light.

[0049] To sum up, the present disclosure provides an atmosphere lamp, which can present the luminous effect of black and white piano keys through the bottom and at least two protrusions perpendicular to the bottom, thereby enriching the luminous effect of the atmosphere lamp, enhancing the three-dimensionality, layering and high-end sense of the luminous effect of the atmosphere lamp, and thus enhancing the customer experience.

[0050] Obviously, those skilled in the art may make various modifications and variations to the embodiments of the present disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. The embodiments of the present disclosure disclosed above are merely intended to better explain the principles and practical applications of the present disclosure, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. The present disclosure is limited only by the full scope of the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An in-vehicle atmosphere lamp, comprising: A power supply substrate; A bottom cover disposed on one side of the power supply substrate; A protective cover disposed on the side of the power supply substrate away from the bottom cover; A light source disposed on the power supply substrate; And An optical lens disposed between the light source and the protective cover. The optical lens includes a bottom and at least two protrusions. The at least two protrusions are disposed on the same side of the bottom of the optical lens, and the axis of each protrusion in the at least two protrusions is perpendicular to the bottom of the optical lens.

2. The vehicle-mounted atmosphere lamp according to claim 1, wherein, Each of the at least two protrusions is one or a combination of a cuboid, a cube or a frustum of a pyramid.

3. The vehicle-mounted ambient light according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The at least two protrusions are equidistantly distributed on the bottom of the optical lens.

4. The vehicle-mounted atmosphere lamp according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The distance between every two adjacent protrusions is 3 mm to 10 mm.

5. The vehicle-mounted ambient light according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The optical lens further includes a reflection portion disposed between the bottom of the optical lens and the light source, and the reflection portion is connected to the bottom of the optical lens.

6. The vehicle-mounted ambient light according to claim 5, wherein, The inner wall of the reflection portion is provided with a first optical texture, so that the light emitted by the light source enters the reflection portion and is reflected at the inner wall of the reflection portion to enter the bottom of the optical lens.

7. The vehicle-mounted ambient light according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The at least two protrusions are light-transmitting components, and the inner wall of the bottom close to the power supply substrate is provided with a first optical texture, so that the light entering the bottom of the optical lens is reflected at the inner wall of the bottom of the optical lens to enter the at least two protrusions.

8. The vehicle-mounted atmosphere lamp according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The inner wall of each protrusion in the at least two protrusions close to the protective cover is provided with a second optical texture, so that the light passing through the at least two protrusions is uniform light.

9. The vehicle-mounted ambient light according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The optical lens further includes a light-shielding member disposed on the bottom of the optical lens, on the same side of the bottom of the optical lens as the at least two protrusions, and the light-shielding member fills the space between two adjacent protrusions in the at least two protrusions.

10. The vehicle-mounted atmosphere lamp according to claim 9, wherein, The light-shielding member further covers the edge of the bottom of the optical lens, so that the portion of the bottom of the optical lens other than the portion provided with the at least two protrusions is light-impermeable.

11. The vehicle-mounted ambient light according to claim 9 or 10, wherein, The reflection portion, the light-shielding member, the bottom and the protrusions of the optical lens are integrally provided.

12. The in-vehicle atmosphere lamp according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the in-vehicle atmosphere lamp further includes a decorative strip disposed between the protective cover and the bottom cover.

13. The vehicle-mounted atmosphere lamp according to claim 12, wherein, The decorative strip is light-impermeable.

14. The vehicle-mounted atmosphere lamp according to claim 12, wherein, The decorative strip, the protective cover and the bottom cover are integrally provided.

15. The vehicle-mounted ambient light according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein, The in-vehicle atmosphere lamp further includes an input wire harness electrically connected to the power supply substrate.

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