CN105026211B - Slim overhead console - Google Patents
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Abstract
A kind of overhead console (20) with light fixture for vehicle.The light fixture can include multiple light sources, and the configurations of light sources launches light into the display surface (22) towards the overhead console.Each light source can include light emitting diode.The overhead console (20) can also include capacitive sensing input unit (60), awning (18) control device, haptic feedback devices, directional lighting device (26,30) etc..The overhead console (20), which has, is less than or equal to approximate 15 millimeters thickness.
Description
The cross reference of related application
The application is entitled " slim overhead console (the A THIN for vehicle submitted on January 10th, 2014
OVERHEAD CONSOLE FOR A VEHICLE) " PCT/US2014/010966 PCT application thenational phase, its will
Seek entitled " slim overhead console (the A THIN OVERHEAD for vehicle submitted on January 11st, 2013
CONSOLE FOR A VEHICLE) " the 61/751st, No. 530 U.S. Provisional Application priority, it is each in above-mentioned application
It is individual all to be included in a manner of citation in this specification.
Technical field
The present invention relates generally to motor vehicles, and specifically, is related to the slim overhead console for vehicle.
Background technology
Vehicle generally comprises overhead console to perform various functions, such as the regional of irradiation vehicle interior.Citing
For, some vehicles include one or more of overhead console overhead lamp to irradiate driver and/or passenger-seat region.
In addition, overhead console can include electronic unit, for example, switch, indicator, control etc..For example, overhead console
It can include and be used for the switch for operating awning and/or the control for operating garage door.Unfortunately, overhead console may
The big quantity space in vehicle interior is occupied, thus limits goods space and/or the headroom of occupant.
The content of the invention
Present disclosure is related to the overhead console for including light fixture for vehicle.The light fixture includes multiple
Reflecting surface, the visible external guiding that the multiple reflecting surface is configured to towards the overhead console are launched from multiple light sources
Light.The reflecting surface is configured to combine and diffused from the light inside the light fixture of light source transmitting, and will
The light of the combination and diffusion is directed on the visible external, to provide the substantially uniform irradiation of the visible external.
The light fixture, which has, is less than or equal to approximate 15 millimeters thickness.
A kind of overhead console for vehicle, it includes switch module, isolator and supporting construction, the switch module
With the element for being configured to provide touch feedback.The isolator is configured at least a portion transmission for stopping the touch feedback
To the supporting construction, to strengthen the output of the touch feedback provided by the element.
A kind of console for vehicle, it includes switch module and shell, and the Shell structure is into accommodating the switch
Component.The Shell structure provides input directly to described into the spherical object for stopping the diameter with 40 millimeters more than or equal to approximation
Switch module, and the console has the thickness for being less than or equal to 15 millimeters of approximation.
A kind of console for vehicle, it includes light fixture, and the light fixture, which has, to be configured at least in part
The curved reflection surface being arranged in above light source.The curved reflection surface is configured to reflection from the light of light source transmitting, and
And the light fixture has the thickness for being less than or equal to 15 millimeters of approximation.
Brief description of the drawings
Figure 1A is the perspective view for the example vehicle that can include slim overhead console.
Figure 1B is the perspective view splitted of Figure 1A vehicle.
Fig. 2 is the birds-eye perspective of an embodiment of slim overhead console.
Fig. 3 is the face upwarding view of an embodiment of slim overhead console.
Fig. 4 is the peace for the display surface of slim overhead console to be connected to the supporting construction of slim overhead console
The viewgraph of cross-section of one embodiment of arrangement.
Fig. 5 is the decomposition view of Fig. 4 mounting assembly.
Fig. 6 is the peace for the display surface of slim overhead console to be connected to the supporting construction of slim overhead console
The decomposition view of one embodiment of arrangement.
Fig. 7 is the perspective view of an embodiment of the capacitive sensing input unit of slim overhead console.
Fig. 7 A are the viewgraph of cross-section of Fig. 7 capacitive sensing input unit.
Fig. 8 is the cross section for irradiating the light fixture of the light structures of slim overhead console embodiment
Perspective view.
Fig. 8 A are the viewgraph of cross-section of Fig. 8 light fixture.
Fig. 9 is the cross section for irradiating an embodiment of the ostentatious light fixture of slim overhead console
View.
Figure 10 is the viewgraph of cross-section for irradiating the light fixture of the interior section of vehicle embodiment.
Embodiment
Figure 1A is the perspective view of example vehicle 8, and Figure 1B is the perspective view splitted of Figure 1A vehicle.Vehicle 8 can
With the overhead console comprising slim overhead console, such as with less than or equal to approximate 15 millimeters thickness.Vehicle 8 (
In this case it is automobile), include inside 12 and outside 14.Vehicle 8 also includes vehicle window 16 and awning 18.Slim overhead control
Platform can be located in the inside of neighbouring awning 18 12 of vehicle 8.Slim overhead console may be configured to control the behaviour of awning 18
Make.In addition, in certain embodiments, slim overhead console may be configured to control the operation of one or more vehicle windows 16.
In other embodiments, there is the operation that can be used for control vehicle window 16 with the console of slim overhead console similar characteristics.This
Outside, slim overhead console can include one or more light fixtures, for irradiating the combination with decorative surfaces of slim overhead console
And/or the passenger area of vehicle 8.In certain embodiments, slim overhead console, which can include, is used to operate garage door, put
Put the control of phone etc..Slim overhead console can also include one or more loudspeakers.In addition, slim overhead console
It can be made into and occupy a small amount of goods space.For example, slim overhead console, which can have, is less than or equal to approximation 15
The thickness of millimeter, thus increase structure of the goods space in vehicle 8 without reducing overhead console.
Fig. 2 is the birds-eye perspective of an embodiment of slim overhead console 20.Slim overhead console 20 includes
It is connected to the display surface 22 of supporting construction 24.Display surface 22 is visible to operator and can operated by operator slim
A part for overhead console 20.Display surface 22 includes various light fixtures, switch and other structures.Specifically, show
Surface 22, which includes, has multiple light sources to provide the first task light 26 of directional lighting, and there are multiple light sources to provide orientation
Second task light 30 of illumination.As it would be appreciated, first task light 26 can be placed in the passenger side of vehicle 8 to irradiate car
8 passenger side, and the second task light 30 can be placed on the driver side of vehicle 8 to irradiate the driver side of vehicle 8.
Each in light source can include one or more light emitting diodes.First task photoswitch 34 is used to operate first task light
26, and the second task photoswitch 36 is used to operate the second task light 30.In addition, switch 38 can operate first task light 26 together
With the second task light 30.
One or more light sources 40 are configured to launch light to irradiate passenger side combination with decorative surfaces 42.In addition, light source 44 is configured to
The end sections of slim overhead console 20 are irradiated, and light source 46 is also configured as irradiating combination with decorative surfaces 47.In addition, one or more
Individual light source 48 is configured to launch light to irradiate driver side combination with decorative surfaces 50.In addition, light source 52 is configured to irradiate slim overhead control
The end sections of platform 20 processed, and light source 54 is also configured as irradiating combination with decorative surfaces 55.In light source 40,44,46,48,52 and 54
Each can include one or more light emitting diodes.
Slim overhead console 20 includes the switch 56 that can be programmed to operate garage door.In addition, selection one or
During multiple switch 56, icon 58 can be irradiated.Slim overhead console 20 also includes capacitive sensing input unit 60, input unit
It is configured to receive the input of such as touching from finger, to control the operation of awning 18.The structure of capacitive sensing input unit 60
Cause to receive and slide and release input to arrive complete open position by slip in a first direction and release control awning 18
Put, and by slip in a second direction that is opposite the first direction and release control awning 18 to completely closing position
Put.As it would be appreciated, in certain embodiments, capacitive sensing input unit 60 can be used for the vehicle window 16 of operation vehicle 8.It is thin
Type overhead console 20 also includes the inclination control button 62 at the inclination angle for being used to control awning 18.
Slim overhead console 20 includes the switch 64 for being used for placing phone, such as emergency.In addition, slim top
Put console 20 and include loudspeaker 66 to provide audible feedback to operator.As illustrated, slim overhead console 20 has thickness
Degree 68.Thickness 68 corresponds to the height of slim overhead console 20, and overhead console includes part as depicted, includes display
Surface 22 and the supporting construction 24 for supports display surface 22.In some embodiments, slim overhead console 20 can
With with less than or equal to approximate 15 millimeters thickness 68.In other embodiments, slim overhead console 20 can have 5
To 10 millimeters, 10 to 20 millimeters or 15 to 30 millimeters of thickness 68.Therefore, slim overhead console 20 can occupy the interior of vehicle 8
A small amount of space in portion 12.Therefore, slim overhead console 20 can minimally interference vehicle 8 operation, and can be
The operator of vehicle 8 provides useful function.
Fig. 3 is the face upwarding view of an embodiment of slim overhead console 20.As illustrated, supporting construction 24
It is connected to display surface 22 and provides support for display surface 22.Supporting construction 24 is connected to display surface using mounting assembly 70
22.As it would be appreciated, slim overhead console 20, which may be configured to provide tactile (for example, vibration, sense of touch), feeds back to vehicle 8
Operator.For example, after operator presses one of switch on slim overhead console 20, slim overhead console 20
It can vibrate to provide instruction by the feedback to compress switch to operator.In order to improve the life-span of slim overhead console 20,
Mounting assembly 70 includes one or more dampers, and damper structure is into stopping at least one of the vibration from display surface 22
Assign to and reach supporting construction 24.Therefore, display surface 22 can vibrate, and supporting construction 24 can at least in part with vibration every
From.
Fig. 4 is the support knot for the display surface 22 of slim overhead console 20 to be connected to slim overhead console 20
The viewgraph of cross-section of one embodiment of the mounting assembly 70 of structure 24.Mounting assembly 70 includes fastener 72 (for example, screw),
Fastener is connected to the boss 74 extended from display surface 22.In addition, mounting assembly 70, which includes, is arranged in fastener 72 and boss
Packing ring 76 between 74.Packing ring 76 can be metal washer, or can be formed by any suitable material.Mounting assembly 70 is also
Comprising the compressible material 78 being arranged between packing ring 76 and supporting construction 24 to absorb the vibration of display surface 22.This embodiment party
Compressible material 78 in case includes a pair of compressible gaskets 80, but can be any suitable compressible material.Citing comes
Say, compressible material 78 can include polymeric material, rubber, silicon etc..Upper compressible packing ring 80 is arranged in packing ring 76 and branch
Between support structure 24, and lower compressible packing ring 80 is arranged in supporting construction 24 and the extension 81 to stretch out from boss 74
Between.Compressible material 78 enables display surface 22 to vibrate (for example, in vibration area 61), but stops the one of vibration
It is partially transferred to supporting construction 24.Gap 82 and 84 can ensure isolating between display surface 22 and supporting construction 24.Therefore,
Display surface 22 and supporting construction 24 each contact compressible material 78, but display surface 22 and supporting construction 24 are each other not
Directly contact.
Fig. 5 is the decomposition view of Fig. 4 mounting assembly 70.As illustrated, fastener 72 is inserted through packing ring 76 and worn
Cross compressible gasket 80.However, compressible material 78 can be any suitable device.For example, Fig. 6 is to be used to show
Surface 22 is connected to the decomposition view of the another embodiment of the mounting assembly 70 of supporting construction 24.In figure 6, instead of fastener
72 and packing ring 76 use fastener 86.In addition, use grommet 88 instead of compressible gasket 80.In other embodiments, can be with
Use any suitable combination of fastener and compressible material 78.Therefore, mounting assembly 70 promotes to install display surface 22
To supporting construction 24, while stop that the vibration of display surface 22 is delivered to supporting construction 24.
Fig. 7 is the perspective view of an embodiment of the capacitive sensing input unit 60 of slim overhead console 20, and
Fig. 7 A are the viewgraph of cross-section of Fig. 7 capacitive sensing input unit 60.Capacitive sensing input unit 60 can include multiple sensings
Device, multiple sensor configurations into detection along capacitive sensing input unit 60, in various opening positions and capacitive sensing input unit
60 contact.In some embodiments, any suitable technology (for example, touching) can be used in capacitive sensing input unit 60,
For example, capacitance technology, inductive technologies, infrared technique, optical technology etc. contact to detect.In certain embodiments, electric capacity sense
Input unit 60 is answered to be used to control awning 18.For example, finger touching capacitive sensing input unit 60 can be used in operator
A part to move awning 18.
In some embodiments, awning 18 can be by pressing and being maintained at capacitive sensing input unit 60 by finger
It is upper holding and controlled.In addition, operator can be from one end of capacitive sensing input unit 60 towards capacitive sensing input unit 60
Opposite end slide and release finger, thus provide and slide and release input to open completely to capacitive sensing input unit 60
(for example, when slide and release in a first direction when), with completely close (for example, when slide and release is in and first direction
When in opposite second direction), with inclination opening, or to tilt closing awning 18.In some embodiments, awning
18 can use slip and holding movement transitions, and to position is opened or closed, wherein capacitive sensing input unit 60 is to slide,
And finger is held against capacitive sensing input unit 60 in the end of slip.In addition, awning 18 can use one or
It is multiple to touch (for example, single touches, secondary touch, touches three times) inclination opening, tilt and close, open and/or close.
In addition, in some embodiments, operator can slide two fingers together (for example, nip) to close sunshade
Paulin 18, and can slide two fingers separate to open awning 18, or vice versa it is as the same.Capacitive sensing input unit 60 can be with
Comprising for controlling inclined some parts of awning 18 and some parts for beating opening/closing for controlling awning 18.
In certain embodiments, operator can be from one end of capacitive sensing input unit 60 towards the phase of capacitive sensing input unit 60
Finger is slided and discharged to open or completely close vehicle window 16, or any suitable removable panel of vehicle 8 completely in opposite end.
In other embodiments, capacitive sensing input unit 60 can be used for the door for controlling vehicle 8, for example, for locking and/or solving
Lock a door.
The shell 90 of capacitive sensing input unit 60 includes wall 92, and wall is around capacitive sensing input unit 60 and stops certain
A little object touching capacitive sensing input units 60.For example, between the end of capacitive sensing input unit 60, wall 92
The width 94 of capacitive sensing input unit 60 is more than the electric capacity between the central part office of capacitive sensing input unit 60, wall 92
The width 96 of sensing input device 60.In addition, the height 98 in the end wall 92 of capacitive sensing input unit 60 is less than in electricity
Hold the height 100 of the central part office wall 92 of sensing input device 60.Therefore, can in the end of capacitive sensing input unit 60
Electricity may not be touched to touch the object of capacitive sensing input unit 60 in the central part office of capacitive sensing input unit 60
Hold sensing input device 60.For example, in certain embodiments, can be with for example, in fig. 7 in shown embodiment
The spherical object 101 with the diameter 103 for being more than or equal to 40 millimeters of approximation is prevented in the end of capacitive sensing input unit 60
Place and/or the central part office hand capacity sensing input device 60 in capacitive sensing input unit 60.Therefore, such round
Body may not be by from one of end of capacitive sensing input unit 60 to the core of capacitive sensing input unit 60
The sliding motion touching capacitive sensing input unit 60 of extension, is inputted with providing to slide and discharge.In some embodiments, may be used
To prevent the spherical object with diameter between approximate 30-40 millimeters, 35-45 millimeters or 40-50 millimeters from being inputted in capacitive sensing
The end of device 60 and/or the central part office hand capacity sensing input device 60 in capacitive sensing input unit 60.
Capacitive sensing input unit 60 include be arranged on capacitive sensing input unit 60 or embedded capacitor sensing input dress
Put the 60 interior or illumination features 102 behind capacitive sensing input unit 60.Illumination feature 102 may indicate that the shifting of awning 18
Dynamic direction or some other states, for example, ready state, operator for capacitive sensing input unit 60 close proximity
(for example, illumination feature 102 can irradiate when finger is close to capacitive sensing input unit 60) etc..Illumination feature 102 can be single
One color or multiple color.In certain embodiments, slim overhead console 20 may be configured to using and/or activating electric capacity
The sense of hearing and/or touch feedback are provided during sensing input device 60.As described herein, capacitive sensing input unit 60 causes awning
18 can easily be controlled by operator.
Fig. 8 is an embodiment for irradiating the light fixture of the illumination feature 102 of slim overhead console 20
Perspective cross-sectional view, and Fig. 8 A are the viewgraph of cross-section of Fig. 8 light fixture.Each illumination feature 102 include light source 104,
106 and 108.In certain embodiments, light source 104,106 and 108 can be light emitting diode.In addition, light source 104,106 and
108 can provide the irradiation of different colours.For example, in one embodiment, light source 104 and 106 provides the first color
Irradiation, and light source 108 provides the irradiation of the second color.Light source 104,106 and 108 be installed to supply electrical power to light source 104,
106 and 108 printed circuit board (PCB) (PCB) 110.In some embodiment, if the object distance light source 104,106 irradiated
With 108 about 30 millimeters, then the light launched from light source 104,106 and 108 provides substantially uniform irradiation.Because slim overhead
The thickness 68 of console 20 is less than or equal to 15 millimeters, thus various reflecting surfaces be used to stop light from light source 104,106 and
108 arrive the path of navigation of illumination feature 102, and increase the travel distance for the light launched from light source 104,106 and 108, thus
Light is scattered and enables illumination feature 102 is substantially uniform to irradiate.
In the embodiment being illustrated, reflecting wall 112 and reflection unit 114 reflect and launched from light source 104,106 and 108
Light to increase the distance that light is advanced.For example, as light from light source 104 advances to illumination feature 102, from light source 104
The light 105 of transmitting may reflect off reflecting surface 116,118 and 120.In addition, illuminate spy as light advances to from light source 108
Sign 102, the light 109 launched from light source 108 may reflect off reflecting surface 122,124 and 126.In addition, as light is from light source
106 advance to illumination feature 102, and the light 107 launched from light source 106 may reflect off reflecting surface 128,130 and 131.Cause
This, reflecting wall 112 and reflection unit 114 stop path of navigation of the light from light source 104,106 and 108 to illumination feature 102, and
Increase the distance that the light launched from light source 104,106 and 108 is advanced.So, from the transmitting of light source 104,106 and 108 just
Scattering, so that illumination feature 102 can more uniformly irradiate.
As it would be appreciated, one or more of light source 104,106 and 108 may launch light simultaneously.For example, exist
In one embodiment, light source 104 and 106 can launch light and/or in the time different with light source 108 together with light source 108
Launch light.In addition, light source 104,106 and 108 can launch the light of a kind of color or multiple color.In some embodiments, one
Individual above light source 104,106 and 108 can launch the light of different colours together to promote the mixing of different colours.Slim overhead control
Platform 20 includes the diffuser layers 132 being arranged between reflecting surface and display surface 22 and passes through light source 104,106 and 108 with promotion
The diffusion of the light of transmitting.In certain embodiments, slim overhead console 20 can make light diffusion without diffuser layers 132.
In addition, display surface 22 includes light transmission part 133, to enable the light 135 launched by light source 104,106 and 108 to pass through
Wherein transmit.Light transmission part 133 can have any suitable shape or icon, such as shown rectangular shape.
Fig. 9 is an embodiment for irradiating the ostentatious light fixture 134 of slim overhead console 20
Viewgraph of cross-section.Light fixture 134 includes the light source 136 arranged along the length of slim overhead console 20.In some implementations
In scheme, light source 136 can be light emitting diode.Light fixture 134 includes light guide therefor 138, and light guide therefor is configured to receive from light
Light 137, light of the combination from light source 136 of the transmitting of source 136, and combined light is guided towards combination with decorative surfaces 140.Shown
In the embodiment gone out, the light transmission part 142 of display surface 22 is arranged on combination with decorative surfaces 140 and can watch combination with decorative surfaces
140.In certain embodiments, display surface 22 can not include light transmission part 142 so that combination with decorative surfaces 140 is directly considerable
See.In addition, the opaque section 144 of display surface 22 stops viewing light guide therefor 138 so that light guide therefor 138 is hidden in not
Behind transparent part 144.
Light guide therefor 138 includes multiple reflecting surfaces, multiple reflecting surfaces be configured to the light that guiding is launched from light source 136 and
Combine light.As illustrated, light guide therefor 138 includes the first reflecting surface 146, the second reflecting surface 148 and the 3rd reflecting surface
150.First reflecting surface 146 is at an angle of with substantially uniform gradient so that the first reflecting surface 146 reflects table towards second
The most of light launched from light source 136 is reflected in face 148.Second reflecting surface 148 is arc and the 3rd reflecting surface of direction
150 light of the reflection from the first reflecting surface 146.3rd reflecting surface 150 and arc and from the reflecting surface of light second
148 towards the reflected light of combination with decorative surfaces 140.As it would be appreciated, in certain embodiments, the first reflecting surface 146 can be
Arc or can have any suitable shape.In addition, the second reflecting surface 148 and the 3rd reflecting surface 150 can be
It is flat, angled, inclined or there is any other suitable shape.The combination of reflecting surface 146,148 and 150 is from more
The light of individual light source 136 on combination with decorative surfaces 140 to form substantially uniform irradiation.This occurs with less than or equal to 15 millis
In the slim overhead console 20 of the thickness 68 of rice.In certain embodiments, light source 136 can include with different colours,
Merge to irradiate the light source of combination with decorative surfaces 140.In other embodiments, the different piece of combination with decorative surfaces 140 can be with
It is irradiated using different colours.
Figure 10 is the viewgraph of cross-section of an embodiment of light fixture 151, and the light fixture is used to irradiate vehicle 8
Interior section, such as the driver of vehicle 8 and/or passenger side.Light fixture 151 can be the first and/or second task lamp 26
With 30 a part.Light fixture 151 includes light source 152, for example, light emitting diode or another suitable lighting device.Light 153
Launch from light source 152 towards directional control device 154.The light transmission part 142 of direction-control apparatus 154 towards display surface 22 is anti-
Penetrate the considerable fraction of light launched from light source 152.Directional control device 154 includes curved reflecting surface 158, arc reflection table
Surface construction guides light into towards light transmission part 142.In certain embodiments, light transmission part 142 includes textured surface, band line
The light that reason surface structure transmits through light transmission part 142 in pairs is diffused.As illustrated, at least portion of curved reflecting surface 158
Divide and be arranged on light source 152.
In certain embodiments, curved reflecting surface 158 includes substantially parabolic shape.In addition, as being appreciated that
, the parabolic shape of curved reflecting surface 158 can be selected based on the type of light source 152.In addition, curved reflecting surface
158 shape is chosen to the sizable part for the light that reflection is launched from light source 152.As it would be appreciated, curved reflecting surface
158 can have any suitable modification face being disposed thereon.In addition, the shape of curved reflecting surface 158 can be at least partly
Type of the ground based on modification face is selected.Had thickness less than or equal to 15 millimeters as illustrated, light fixture 151 is formed
Slim overhead console 20 in.As discussed above, slim overhead console 20, which can be made into, occupies a small amount of goods sky
Between, thus increase goods, passenger and/or available for the passenger compartment used for occupant without characteristic loss.
In certain embodiments, the overhead console for vehicle includes light fixture.Overhead console, which has, to be less than
Or equal to approximate 15 millimeters thickness.
In another embodiment, the light fixture for vehicle includes multiple light sources, combination with decorative surfaces and light guide therefor.Light guide
Part includes multiple reflecting surfaces, and reflecting surface is configured to the light that guiding is launched from light source towards combination with decorative surfaces.Reflecting surface constructs
Light inside into combination from the light guide therefor of light source transmitting, and combined light is directed on combination with decorative surfaces, to provide decoration
The substantially uniform irradiation on surface.
In another embodiment, the light fixture for vehicle includes combination with decorative surfaces and light source, and configurations of light sources is into direction
Combination with decorative surfaces guides light.Light source is hidden behind display surface.Light fixture, which has, is less than or equal to approximate 15 millimeters thickness
Degree.
In another embodiment, the method for the light in guiding illumination component includes and reflexes to the light from multiple light sources
On combination with decorative surfaces.Light source is hidden behind display surface.In addition, reflected light is the group from the light of each transmitting in light source
Close, and reflecting surface is configured to the combination of the light being directed on combination with decorative surfaces, it is ostentatious substantially equal to provide
Even irradiation.
In another embodiment, the light fixture for vehicle includes dress light source and curved reflecting surface, arc reflection
Surface at least is partially disposed on light source.Curved reflecting surface is configured to reflection from the light of light source transmitting.Light fixture has
Less than or equal to approximate 15 millimeters thickness.
In another embodiment, the light fixture for vehicle includes light emitting diode, and LED configurations are into court
Light beam is guided to vehicle interior.Light fixture also includes curved reflecting surface, curved reflecting surface be arranged in light emitting diode with
In the path of light beam between vehicle interior.Curved reflecting surface is configured to reflection from the light of light emitting diode transmitting.
In another embodiment, the light fixture for vehicle includes light source and the display surface being arranged on light source.
The distance between light source and display surface are less than or equal to approximate 15 millimeters.Light fixture also includes multiple reflectors, multiple anti-
Reflector constructions into towards display surface guiding from light source transmitting light.Reflector is configured to stop the light from light source transmitting and display
Path of navigation between surface.
In another embodiment, the overhead console for vehicle includes display surface, and display surface is configured with
Vibration provides tactile feedback.Overhead console also includes supporting construction.Overhead console also includes mounting assembly, mounting assembly structure
Cause display surface being connected to supporting construction.Mounting assembly includes damper, to stop from display surface to supporting construction
At least a portion of vibration.
In another embodiment, the console for vehicle includes capacitive sensing input unit, capacitive sensing input dress
Put to be configured to receive and slide and discharge input, to control the motion of the removable panel of vehicle.
Although only have illustrated and described some features and embodiment of the present invention, those skilled in the art
Many modifications and changes can be carried out (for example, size, size, structure, shape and ratio, the value of parameter are (for example, temperature, pressure
Deng), the changes of mounting arrangements, the material used, color, orientation etc.) without substantially departing from what is described in claims
The novel teaching and advantage of subject matter.Any process or the order or sequence of method and step can be changed according to alternate embodiment or
Rearrangement.It will be understood, therefore, that appended claims be intended to cover as belong to the present invention true spirit in it is all such
Modifications and changes.In addition, during making great efforts to provide the succinct description of exemplary, reality may be not had been described above
Border embodiment whole features (that is, with perform the optimal mode covered at present of the present invention it is incoherent those, or with enabling
Advocated it is of the invention it is incoherent those).It should be appreciated that in the development of such actual embodiment, as in any engineering skill
In art or design object, the specific decision-making of many embodiments can be made.Such development effort is probably complicated and taken,
But the routine that will be design, construction and manufacture that the one of ordinary skill in the art benefited from the present invention is engaged in, and nothing
Need inappropriate experiment.
Claims (11)
1. a kind of overhead console for vehicle, it includes：
One display surface；
It is configured to guide into light beam the multiple light sources of vehicle interior；
Light fixture, it is included in multiple catoptric arrangements between the display surface and the light source, each catoptric arrangement bag
Multiple reflecting surfaces are included, and at least one reflecting surface of each catoptric arrangement stops light from the light source to the display surface
Path of navigation, the multiple combinations of the reflecting surface of the multiple catoptric arrangement are guided from the light source towards the display surface
The light of transmitting, to provide the substantially uniform irradiation of the display surface；
Wherein the multiple catoptric arrangement includes reflecting wall and reflection unit, and the reflection unit includes the first reflection unit and the
Two reflection units, the multiple combinations of reflecting surface include the reflecting surface structure of the reflecting wall and first reflection unit
Into the first combination, second of combination that the reflecting surface of the reflecting wall and second reflection unit is formed.
2. overhead console according to claim 1, wherein the display surface includes being configured to the hidden reflection knot
The opaque section of structure is so that the catoptric arrangement is invisible.
3. overhead console according to claim 1, wherein the display surface includes light transmission part, to cause the light
The light of source transmitting can pass through transmission.
4. overhead console according to claim 3, wherein one in the first described combination and described second combination
The reflecting surface of individual combination is configured to towards described in the light transmission part guiding from light source transmitting of the display surface
Light.
5. overhead console according to claim 1, wherein the light source can provide the light of different colours, to promote not
With the mixing of color.
6. overhead console according to claim 1, wherein the overhead console has less than or equal to 15 millimeters
Thickness.
7. a kind of overhead console for vehicle, it includes：
One display surface；
It is configured to guide into light beam the multiple light sources of vehicle interior；
Light fixture, it is included in multiple catoptric arrangements between the display surface and the light source, each catoptric arrangement bag
Multiple reflecting surfaces are included, and at least one reflecting surface of each catoptric arrangement stops light from the light source to the display surface
Path of navigation, the multiple combinations of the reflecting surface of the multiple catoptric arrangement are guided from the light source towards the display surface
The light of transmitting, to provide the substantially uniform irradiation of the display surface；
Wherein described display surface includes light transmission part, to enable the light of the light source transmitting to pass through transmission；
The reflecting surface of a combination in wherein described multiple combinations is configured to the transmittance section towards the display surface
Separate the light led from light source transmitting.
8. overhead console according to claim 7, wherein the multiple catoptric arrangement includes reflecting wall and reflection unit,
The reflection unit includes the first reflection unit and the second reflection unit, and the multiple combinations include the reflecting wall and described the
The reflecting surface structure of the first combination that the reflecting surface of one reflection unit is formed, the reflecting wall and second reflection unit
Into second combination.
9. overhead console according to claim 7, wherein the display surface includes being configured to the hidden reflection knot
The opaque section of structure is so that the catoptric arrangement is invisible.
10. overhead console according to claim 7, wherein the light source can provide the light of different colours to promote not
With the mixing of color.
11. overhead console according to claim 7, wherein the overhead console has less than or equal to 15 millimeters
Thickness.
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