Lamp and automobile

WO2025185607A8PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2025-10-02ZHEJIANG ZEEKR INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD +1
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Application Number
PCT/CN2025/080446
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-03-06
Filing Date
2025-03-04
Publication Date
2025-10-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing car trunk lights have limited usage scenarios and uses, and cannot meet users' lighting needs in different scenarios, affecting user experience.

Method used

A multifunctional car trunk light is designed, which integrates a flashlight, camping light, SOS emergency light, power bank/mobile power supply and ambient light. The first strip light source and lens provide high-brightness light, the second strip light source provides multiple lighting modes, and the power supply unit and controller are combined to realize multiple functions.

Benefits of technology

The luggage compartment light can be used multi-functionally in different scenarios, improving the user experience and meeting the user's lighting and power needs in different environments.

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Abstract

A lamp and an automobile. The lamp comprises: a first strip-shaped light source (11); a lens (12) provided on one side of the first strip-shaped light source (11); a bracket (14) provided on the side of the first strip-shaped light source (11) distant from the lens (12); a second strip-shaped light source (15) provided on the bracket (14), wherein the second strip-shaped light source (15) is perpendicular to the first strip-shaped light source (11), and the second strip-shaped light source (15) has at least two light-emitting modes; a power supply portion (18) provided on the side of the bracket (14) distant from the first strip-shaped light source (11) and the second strip-shaped light source (15); a controller (19) provided on the side of the power supply portion (18) distant from the bracket (14); and an output port (23) electrically connected to the power supply portion (18). The lamp comprising the first strip-shaped light source (11) and the second strip-shaped light source (15) integrates multiple functions such as a vehicle-mounted trunk lamp, a flashlight, a camping lamp, an SOS emergency lamp, an atmosphere lamp and a power bank / mobile power supply, thereby achieving multiple purposes of one lamp, and expanding application scenarios and uses of the lamp.
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Description

Lights and cars Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to, but is not limited to, the technical field of automobile accessories, and in particular to a lamp and an automobile. Background Art

[0002] As an important automotive accessory, a trunk light is installed inside the trunk to illuminate the trunk and facilitate users to retrieve items from the trunk. However, current trunk lights only illuminate the trunk, with limited application scenarios and uses. They cannot meet users' lighting needs in other scenarios, thus damaging the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] 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.

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a lamp, such as a car trunk lamp, and a car, which can expand the use scenarios of the lamp, realize multiple uses of one lamp, and enhance the user experience.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present disclosure is implemented through the following technical solutions.

[0006] The present disclosure provides a lamp, comprising: a first strip-shaped light source; a lens disposed on one side of the first strip-shaped light source; a bracket disposed on a side of the first strip-shaped light source away from the lens; a second strip-shaped light source disposed on the bracket, the second strip-shaped light source being perpendicular to the first strip-shaped light source and having at least two light-emitting modes; a power supply unit disposed on a side of the bracket away from the first strip-shaped light source and the second strip-shaped light source; a controller disposed on a side of the power supply unit away from the bracket and configured to control the charging and discharging of the power supply unit; and an output port electrically connected to the power supply unit and configured to output current.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the bracket is L-shaped, and the first strip-shaped light source and the second strip-shaped light source are respectively located on two sides of the L-shaped bracket.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the length of the second stripe-shaped light source is greater than the length of the first stripe-shaped light source.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second strip light source includes two LED lamps. In one of the at least two lighting modes, one of the two LED lamps emits light, and in the other of the at least two lighting modes, the two LED lamps emit light alternately.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the lamp further includes a first housing, and the first housing is disposed on a side of the lens away from the first strip-shaped light source.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the lamp further includes a second housing, and the second housing is disposed on a side of the second strip light source away from the bracket.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the lamp further includes a third shell, and the third shell, the second shell, and the first shell surround to form an outer shell of the lamp.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first shell, the second shell and the third shell are integrated into one piece.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the light transmittance of the first shell and the second shell is greater than the light transmittance of the third shell.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first housing and the second housing are light-transmitting components, and the third housing is a light-impermeable component.

[0016] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the lamp further includes a suspension structure, and the suspension structure is provided on the third housing.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the suspension structure includes: a strap; at least one hook for fixing the strap on the lamp; and at least one rivet evenly distributed on the strap.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the bracket is made of thermally conductive material.

[0019] The present disclosure also discloses a car, comprising the above-mentioned lamp as a car trunk lamp.

[0020] To sum up, the present disclosure provides a lamp and a car that integrates multiple functions such as a flashlight, a camping lamp, an SOS emergency light, a power bank / mobile power supply and an atmosphere light, so as to achieve multiple uses of one lamp, expand the use scenarios of the lamp, meet the user's lighting needs in different scenarios, and thus enhance the user experience.

[0021] Of course, any manner of implementing the present disclosure does not necessarily require achieving all of the advantages described above at the same time.

[0022] Still other aspects will become apparent upon reading and understanding the accompanying drawings and detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of 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.

[0024] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a lamp in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the lamp as viewed from one side of the third housing in FIG. 1 .

[0026] FIG3 is a schematic diagram showing the lamp viewed from the side of the second housing in FIG1 .

[0027] FIG4 is an exploded view of a lamp according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Description of labels:

[0029] 11. First strip light source; 12. Lens; 13. First housing; 14. Bracket; 15. Second strip light source; 16. Second housing; 17. Third housing; 18. Power supply; 19. Controller; 20. Power indicator light; 21. Suspension structure; 211. Strap; 212. Hook; 213. Rivet; 22. Charging port; 23. Output port; 24. First switch; 25. Second switch; 26. Third switch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following describes the embodiments of the present disclosure through specific examples. Those skilled in the art can easily understand the other advantages and effects of the present disclosure from the content disclosed in this specification. The present disclosure can also be implemented or applied through different specific embodiments. The details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure. It should be noted that the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other unless they conflict.

[0031] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic illustrations of the basic concept of the present disclosure. Therefore, the illustrations only show components related to the present disclosure and are not drawn according to the number, shape and size of components in actual implementation. In actual implementation, the type, quantity and proportion of each component can be changed at will, and the component layout type may also be more complicated.

[0032] 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 are intended solely to facilitate the description of this application and simplify the description, 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 application. 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.

[0033] The present disclosure provides a lamp that integrates multiple functions such as a trunk light, a flashlight, a camping light, an SOS emergency light, an atmosphere light, and a power bank / mobile power supply, thereby achieving multiple uses of one lamp, expanding the application scenarios and uses of the lamp, and thus enhancing the user experience.

[0034] Referring to Figures 1 to 4 , in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a lamp provided herein includes, for example, a first stripe-shaped light source 11, a lens 12, a first housing 13, a bracket 14, a second stripe-shaped light source 15, a second housing 16, a third housing 17, a power supply 18, a controller 19, a power indicator light 20, a suspension structure 21, a charging port 22, an output port 23, a first switch 24, a second switch 25, and a third switch 26. The second stripe-shaped light source 15 has at least two light emission modes. The first stripe-shaped light source 11 and the lens 12 allow high-brightness light to pass through the first housing 13, enabling the lamp to function as a flashlight. The second stripe-shaped light source 15 allows the light passing through the second housing 16 to produce different lighting effects, enabling the lamp to function as an atmosphere light, a camping light, or an SOS emergency light. The power supply 18 and the controller 19 allow the output port 23 to output current, enabling the lamp to function as a power bank or mobile power bank. Therefore, the lamp provided herein can achieve multiple uses, greatly enriching its versatility and enhancing the user experience.

[0035] Referring to FIG. 1 , in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first stripe-shaped light source 11 serves as one of the light sources in a lamp, providing light. For example, the first stripe-shaped light source 11 is provided with at least one LED light, which has at least one lighting mode. This allows the light source to function as a flashlight, meeting the user's lighting needs in environments with varying brightness. In this embodiment, the first stripe-shaped light source 11 is provided with two LED lights, each having two lighting modes. When the ambient light is low or the user requires low-brightness lighting, one LED light in the first stripe-shaped light source 11 is illuminated, providing low-brightness light. When the ambient light is dark or unlit, or when the user requires higher-brightness lighting, both LED lights in the first stripe-shaped light source 11 are illuminated simultaneously, providing high-brightness light, meeting the user's needs for finding objects and navigating the road. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first stripe-shaped light source 11 is, for example, an LED light mounted on a circuit board. The material of the circuit board is, for example, at least one of resin, glass fiber cloth and aluminum substrate, the length of the circuit board is, for example, 20-30 mm, and another example is 25 mm, the width of the circuit board is, for example, 5-15 mm, and another example is 10 mm, and the height of the circuit board is, for example, 0.5-1.5 mm, and another example is 1.1 mm.

[0036] Referring to Figure 1 , in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a lens 12 is disposed on one side of a first strip-shaped light source 11 and is configured to focus the light emitted by the first strip-shaped light source 11 to increase its intensity. Lens 12 may be, for example, a focusing lens, a plano-convex lens, a positive concave-convex lens, an aspherical lens, a diffraction lens, or a reflective lens, to focus the light emitted by the first strip-shaped light source 11. In this embodiment, lens 12 is made of, for example, at least one of organic glass, polycarbonate, and quartz glass to enhance its light transmittance.

[0037] As shown in FIG1 , in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first housing 13 is disposed on a side of the lens 12 away from the first strip-shaped light source 11, shielding the lens 12 and the first strip-shaped light source 11. The first housing 13 is manufactured, for example, by injection molding, and is made of at least one of organic glass and polycarbonate, for example, to enhance its impact resistance and light transmittance. In this embodiment, the length of the first housing 13 is, for example, 30-35 mm, or 32 mm; the width of the first housing 13 is, for example, 25-30 mm, or 28 mm; and the height of the first housing 13 is, for example, 5-15 mm, or 10 mm, to protect the lens 12 and the first strip-shaped light source 11.

[0038] Referring to Figure 1 , in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a bracket 14 is disposed on a side of the first stripe light source 11 away from the lens 12. This bracket 14 provides support for the first and second stripe light sources 11, 15, while also removing heat generated by the light emitted by the first and second stripe light sources 11, 15. The bracket 14 is, for example, L-shaped, with the first and second stripe light sources 11, 15 disposed on either side of the L-shaped bracket 14. In this embodiment, the bracket 14 is made of a thermally conductive material, such as at least one of aluminum and copper, to improve its thermal conductivity.

[0039] Referring to FIG. 1 , in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a second strip light source 15 is mounted on a bracket 14 and is perpendicular to the first strip light source 11, serving as another light source in the lamp. The second strip light source 15 can be, for example, an LED light mounted on a circuit board. The circuit board can be made of, for example, at least one of resin, fiberglass cloth, and an aluminum substrate. The length of the circuit board can be, for example, 120-130 mm, or 123 mm, the width can be, for example, 20-30 mm, or 25 mm, and the height can be, for example, 0.5-1.5 mm, or 1.1 mm. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the length of the second strip light source 15 can be greater than the length of the first strip light source 11. The second strip light source 15 can be equipped with, for example, at least two LEDs and can have at least two lighting modes, allowing it to function as an ambient light, a camping light, or an SOS emergency light.

[0040] As shown in Figure 1 , in this embodiment, the second strip light source 15 is provided with two LEDs, each emitting white and red, for example. The second strip light source 15 has two lighting modes. When one LED on the second strip light source 15 is illuminated, due to its length, the light emitted by the second strip light source 15 can cover a large area near the trunk light, thereby fulfilling the functions of both an ambient light and a camping light. When the two LEDs on the second strip light source 15 alternately illuminate, the light emits alternating red and white light, thus fulfilling the function of an SOS emergency light.

[0041] Referring to Figures 1 and 3 , in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a second housing 16 is disposed on a side of the second strip light source 15 away from the bracket 14 to provide shielding for the second strip light source 15. The second housing 16 is manufactured, for example, by injection molding and is made of at least one of organic glass and polycarbonate to enhance its impact resistance and light transmittance. In this embodiment, the length of the second housing 16 is, for example, 125-135 mm, or 130 mm, the width is, for example, 30-40 mm, or 35 mm, and the height is, for example, 5-15 mm, or 5 mm, to protect the second strip light source 15.

[0042] As shown in FIG1 , in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a third housing 17, a second housing 16, and a first housing 13 surround the lamp housing to protect the first strip light source 11, lens 12, bracket 14, second strip light source 15, power supply 18, and controller 19 within the lamp, thereby improving the overall mechanical strength and impact resistance of the lamp. The third housing 17 can be made of, for example, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, and can be manufactured, for example, through an injection molding process. The third housing 17, second housing 16, and first housing 13 can be integrated to improve the mechanical strength of the lamp housing. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the light transmittance of the first and second housings 13, 16 is greater than that of the third housing 17. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the first and second housings 13, 16 are translucent components, while the third housing 17 is opaque. This allows the light from the first and second strip light sources 11, 15 to be focused onto the first and second housings 13, 16, preventing light scattering and ensuring the lamp's luminous intensity.

[0043] 1 , in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a power supply unit 18 is disposed on a side of the bracket 14 away from the first and second strip light sources 11 and 15. The power supply unit 18 is, for example, a battery pack to store electrical energy to meet the user's power needs.

[0044] 1 , in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a controller 19 is disposed on a side of the power supply unit 18 away from the bracket 14 to control the charging and discharging of the power supply unit 18. In one embodiment, the controller may be a printed circuit board (PCBA).

[0045] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a power indicator light 20 is provided on the third housing 17 to indicate the status of the power supply unit 18. When the power indicator light 20 flashes, the power supply unit 18 is charging. When the power indicator light 20 is permanently on, the power supply unit 18 is fully charged.

[0046] Referring to Figures 1 to 2, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the light further includes a suspension structure 21, for example, disposed on the third housing 17. The suspension structure 21 allows the light to be removably connected to the trunk of a vehicle and can be placed securely outside the vehicle as desired, fulfilling other functions beyond being a trunk light. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the suspension structure 21 includes, for example, a strap 211, at least one hook 212, and at least one rivet 213. The strap 211 is, for example, disposed on the third housing 17, and the hook 212 and rivet 213 are, for example, disposed on the strap 211. The hook 212 connects the strap 211 to the third housing 17, preventing it from falling off. The rivets 213 can be used to secure the light to a desired location. In this embodiment, the suspension structure 21 includes, for example, three rivets 213 and one hook 212, with the three rivets 213 evenly distributed on the strap 211. A hook 212 is provided on the side of the strap 211 near the charging port 22 to connect the strap 211 to the third housing 17 and prevent the strap 211 from falling off. The strap 211 is made of rubber, for example. In one embodiment, the third housing is also provided with a protrusion that can be secured with a rivet 213. After the strap 211 passes through the area to be secured, a rivet on it can snap into place with the protrusion, thereby securing the lamp.

[0047] Referring to Figures 1 and 2 , in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a charging port 22 is provided on one side of the suspension structure 21 for connecting to an external power source to charge the power supply unit 18. In this embodiment, the lamp also includes a waterproof charging plug that is movably connected to the charging port 22 to protect it. The waterproof charging plug is made of, for example, rubber.

[0048] Referring to Figures 1 and 2 , in one embodiment of the present disclosure, an output port 23 is electrically connected to the power supply unit 18 and is located on one side of the power indicator light 20. This port is used to connect and charge external devices, thereby enabling the light to function as a power bank or mobile power bank. In this embodiment, the light also includes a waterproof port plug that is movably connected to the output port 23 to protect it. The port plug is made of, for example, rubber.

[0049] Referring to Figures 1 and 2 , in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the lamp further includes a first switch 24, a second switch 25, and a third switch 26. The first switch 24 is, for example, located on the side of the power indicator light 20 away from the output port 23, the second switch 25 is, for example, located on the side of the first switch 24 away from the power indicator light 20, and the third switch 26 is, for example, located on the side of the second switch 25 away from the first switch 24. These switches are used to control the switching of the lamp's lighting modes. When the first switch 24 is on, the lamp functions as a flashlight, with light emitted by the first strip light source 11 passing through the first housing 13 to provide illumination. When the second switch 25 is on, the lamp functions as a camping light and ambient lighting, with the second strip light source 15 emitting a single color of light to meet user needs. When the third switch 26 is on, the lamp functions as an SOS emergency light, with the second strip light source 15 emitting alternating red and white light to signal for help.

[0050] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4. The present disclosure also provides a car, which includes the above-mentioned lamp as a car trunk light. The lamp is movably connected to the car trunk. While providing lighting for the car trunk, the lamp can also be used as an atmosphere light, camping light, SOS emergency light and power bank / mobile power supply to meet the needs of users in different scenarios.

[0051] In some embodiments, the vehicle trunk light can be controlled by the vehicle computer without directly operating the first switch, the second switch, or the third switch. In some embodiments, when the vehicle trunk light is inside the vehicle, it can be directly controlled by the vehicle computer without directly operating the first switch, the second switch, or the third switch. When the vehicle trunk light is not inside the vehicle, that is, when it is removed from the vehicle, it cannot be directly controlled by the vehicle computer.

[0052] In summary, the present disclosure provides a lamp and a car. Through a first strip-shaped light source and a lens, high-brightness light can be transmitted through the first housing, allowing the lamp to function as a flashlight. Through a second strip-shaped light source, light with a variety of luminous effects can be transmitted through the second housing, allowing the lamp to function as an atmosphere light, camping light, and SOS emergency light. Through a power supply unit and a controller, the output port can output current, allowing the lamp to function as a power bank / mobile power bank. Therefore, the lamp provided by the present disclosure can achieve multiple uses, expanding the use scenarios and applications of luggage compartment lights, thereby enhancing the user experience.

[0053] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this disclosure and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Anyone skilled in the art may modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concepts disclosed herein shall be covered by the claims of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A lamp comprising: a first strip light source (11); a lens (12), arranged on one side of the first strip light source; a bracket (14), arranged on a side of the first strip light source away from the lens; a second strip-shaped light source (15) disposed on the bracket, the second strip-shaped light source being perpendicular to the first strip-shaped light source and having at least two light-emitting modes; a power supply unit (18), arranged on a side of the bracket away from the first strip-shaped light source and the second strip-shaped light source; a controller (19), arranged on a side of the power supply unit away from the bracket, and configured to control the charging and discharging of the power supply unit; as well as The output port (23) is electrically connected to the power supply unit and is configured to output current.

2. The lamp according to claim 1, wherein The bracket is L-shaped, and the first strip-shaped light source and the second strip-shaped light source are respectively located on two sides of the L-shaped bracket.

3. The lamp according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The length of the second stripe-shaped light source is greater than that of the first stripe-shaped light source.

4. The lamp according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The second strip light source includes two LED lamps. In one of the at least two lighting modes, one of the two LED lamps emits light. In the other of the at least two lighting modes, the two LED lamps emit light alternately.

5. The lamp according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a first housing (13), the first housing being arranged on a side of the lens away from the first strip-shaped light source.

6. The lamp according to claim 5, further comprising a second housing (16), wherein the second housing is arranged on a side of the second strip light source away from the bracket.

7. The lamp according to claim 6, further comprising a third housing (17), wherein the third housing, the second housing and the first housing surround and form an outer housing of the lamp.

8. The lamp according to claim 7, wherein The first housing, the second housing and the third housing are integrally provided.

9. The lamp according to claim 7 or 8, wherein The light transmittance of the first housing and the second housing is greater than the light transmittance of the third housing.

10. The lamp according to claim 7 or 8, wherein The first housing and the second housing are light-transmitting components, and the third housing is a light-impermeable component.

11. The lamp according to any one of claims 7 to 10, further comprising a suspension structure (21) provided on the third housing.

12. The lamp according to claim 11, wherein The suspension structure comprises: strap (211), at least one hook (212) for securing the strap to the lamp, and At least one rivet (213) is evenly distributed on the strap.

13. The lamp according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein The bracket is made of heat-conducting material.

14. An automobile comprising the lamp according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the lamp is used as a trunk lamp.