CN210591601U - Brake lamp and automobile - Google Patents

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CN210591601U
CN210591601U CN201921122044.6U CN201921122044U CN210591601U CN 210591601 U CN210591601 U CN 210591601U CN 201921122044 U CN201921122044 U CN 201921122044U CN 210591601 U CN210591601 U CN 210591601U
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F21S43/00Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights
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    • F21S43/239Light guides characterised by the shape of the light guide plate-shaped
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F21SNON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S43/00Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights
    • F21S43/10Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by the light source
    • F21S43/13Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by the light source characterised by the type of light source
    • F21S43/14Light emitting diodes [LED]
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21SNON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S43/00Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights
    • F21S43/20Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
    • F21S43/235Light guides
    • F21S43/242Light guides characterised by the emission area
    • F21S43/243Light guides characterised by the emission area emitting light from one or more of its extremities
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21SNON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S43/00Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights
    • F21S43/50Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by aesthetic components not otherwise provided for, e.g. decorative trim, partition walls or covers

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a stop lamp technical field specifically discloses a stop lamp and car, this stop lamp includes this stop lamp and includes the mounting panel, all set up on the mounting panel and all follow a plurality of first LED banks and a plurality of second LED banks that first direction interval set up, all be equipped with a second LED bank between two adjacent first LED banks, first LED bank includes n1 first LED banks that set up along second direction interval, the second LED bank includes n2 second LED banks that set up along second direction interval, n1 is n2+1, thereby first LED banks and second LED banks can constitute the light matrix, satisfy the regulation requirement of stop lamp, first direction and second direction nonparallel, in adjacent first LED banks and the second LED banks, n1 first LED banks and n2 second LED banks set up, can make the whole setting of stop lamp more pleasing to the eye. The automobile comprises the brake lamp.

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Brake lamp and automobile
Technical Field
The utility model relates to a stop lamp technical field especially relates to a stop lamp and car.
Background
The brake light of a passenger car is an important functional component as it is a signal that indicates to other road users that the vehicle is braking. The function also needs to meet the national mandatory regulations of GB4785 installation regulations of external lighting and optical signal devices of automobiles and trailers, GB5920 light distribution performances of front lights, rear lights, clearance lights and stop lights of automobiles and trailers and the like. Because the brake lamp is an important exterior trimming part of the whole vehicle, the modeling characteristic of the whole vehicle is displayed, and the excellent brake lamp lighting effect can give a deep impression to people. The existing brake lamp generally only has an indicating function, and is lack of a personalized modeling design.
SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL
The utility model aims to provide a: the utility model provides a stop lamp and car to solve among the prior art stop lamp on the car and only have an indicating action, lack the problem of individualized molding design.
In one aspect, the utility model provides a brake light, this brake light includes:
the LED lamp comprises a mounting plate, a plurality of first LED lamp groups and a plurality of second LED lamp groups, wherein the first LED lamp groups and the second LED lamp groups are arranged on the mounting plate at intervals along a first direction, and one second LED lamp group is arranged between any two adjacent first LED lamp groups;
the first LED lamp group comprises n1 first LED lamp parts arranged at intervals along a second direction, the second LED lamp group comprises n2 second LED lamp parts arranged at intervals along the second direction, n1 is n2+1, and the first direction is not parallel to the second direction;
in the adjacent first LED lamp group and the second LED lamp group, n1 first LED lamp parts and n2 second LED lamp parts are arranged in a staggered manner.
As a preferable scheme of the brake lamp, the first LED lamp group further includes n2 first decorative rings, and one first decorative ring is disposed between each two adjacent first LED lamp portions;
the second LED lamp group further comprises n1 second decorative rings, and one second LED lamp part is arranged between every two adjacent second decorative rings.
Preferably, in the second direction, the lengths of the n1 first LED lamp parts of the first LED lamp group decrease sequentially.
Preferably, in the second direction, the lengths of the n2 second LED lamp portions of the second LED lamp group decrease sequentially.
As a preferable scheme of the stop lamp, an included angle between the first direction and the second direction is an obtuse angle.
As a preferred scheme of the brake lamp, the first LED lamp part includes a first light guide post inserted in the mounting plate, a first PCB mounted on the first light guide post, and a first LED lamp mounted on the first PCB, the first LED lamp being opposite to the bottom end of the first light guide post;
the second LED lamp part comprises a second light guide column inserted and arranged on the mounting plate, a second PCB arranged on the second light guide column and a second LED lamp arranged on the second PCB, and the second LED lamp is opposite to the bottom end of the second light guide column.
As a preferred scheme of the brake lamp, any two adjacent first light guide columns in the first LED lamp group are connected by a first connecting rib;
and any two adjacent second light guide columns in the second LED lamp group are connected through second connecting ribs.
Preferably, each of the first connecting ribs abuts against an inner surface of the mounting plate; each second connecting rib is abutted against the inner surface of the mounting plate.
As a preferable scheme of the stop lamp, the plurality of first light guide columns in the first LED lamp group and the first connecting ribs are integrally arranged;
a plurality of second leaded light posts in the second LED banks with the integrative setting of second splice bar.
On the other hand, the utility model provides an automobile, including the stop lamp in above-mentioned arbitrary scheme.
The utility model has the advantages that:
the stop lamp comprises a mounting plate, a plurality of first LED lamp groups and a plurality of second LED lamp groups. A plurality of first LED banks and a plurality of second LED banks all set up on the mounting panel, and a plurality of first LED banks and a plurality of second LED banks all set up along first direction interval, all are equipped with a second LED bank between two arbitrary adjacent first LED banks. The first LED lamp group comprises n1 first LED lamp parts arranged at intervals along the second direction, the second LED lamp group comprises n2 second LED lamp parts arranged at intervals along the second direction, and n1 is n2+1, so that the first LED lamp group and the second LED lamp group can form a light matrix, the regulatory requirements of the brake lamp are met, and the first direction is not parallel to the second direction. In adjacent first LED banks and second LED banks, n1 first LED lamp parts and n2 second LED lamp parts staggered arrangement can make the brake light whole more pleasing to the eye.
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Fig. 1 is a first schematic structural diagram of a stop lamp in an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a stop lamp according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the stop lamp of FIG. 1 taken along the line A-A;
fig. 4 is an enlarged view at B in fig. 3.
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1. mounting a plate;
2. a first LED lamp group; 21. a first LED lamp section; 211. a first light guide pillar; 212. a first PCB; 213. a first LED lamp; 214. a first connecting rib; 22. a first decorative ring;
3. a second LED lamp group; 31. a second LED lamp section; 311. a second light guide pillar; 32. and a second decorative ring.
Detailed Description
The technical solution of the present invention will be described clearly and completely with reference to the accompanying drawings, and obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by a person skilled in the art without creative work belong to the protection scope of the present invention.
In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for convenience of description and simplification of description, but do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus, should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and the like are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Where the terms "first position" and "second position" are two different positions, and where a first feature is "over", "above" and "on" a second feature, it is intended that the first feature is directly over and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. A first feature being "under," "below," and "beneath" a second feature includes the first feature being directly under and obliquely below the second feature, or simply meaning that the first feature is at a lesser elevation than the second feature.
In the description of the present invention, it is to be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" are to be construed broadly, and may be, for example, fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally connected; can be mechanically or electrically connected; they may be connected directly or indirectly through intervening media, or they may be interconnected between two elements. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention can be understood in specific cases to those skilled in the art.
Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar function throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary only for the purpose of explaining the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.
As shown in fig. 1 to 4, the present embodiment provides a stop lamp, which includes a mounting plate 1, a plurality of first LED lamp sets 2 and a plurality of second LED lamp sets 3. A plurality of first LED banks 2 and a plurality of second LED banks 3 all set up on mounting panel 1, and a plurality of first LED banks 2 and a plurality of second LED banks 3 all set up along the first direction interval, all are equipped with a second LED bank 3 between two arbitrary adjacent first LED banks 2. The first LED lamp group 2 includes n1 first LED lamp portions 21 arranged at intervals in the second direction, the second LED lamp group 3 includes n2 second LED lamp portions 31 arranged at intervals in the second direction, and n1 is n2+1, so that the first LED lamp group 2 and the second LED lamp group 3 can constitute a light matrix to meet the regulatory requirements of a brake light. It is noted that n1 and n2 are both positive integers and the first direction is not parallel to the second direction. In this embodiment, in the adjacent first LED lamp group 2 and second LED lamp group 3, the n1 first LED lamp portions 21 and the n2 second LED lamp portions 31 are staggered, so that the overall appearance of the stop lamp is more beautiful.
In this embodiment, the first LED lamp portion 21 includes a first light guiding pillar 211 inserted in the mounting board 1, a first PCB212 mounted on the first light guiding pillar 211, and a first LED lamp 213 mounted on the first PCB212, wherein the first LED lamp 213 is opposite to the bottom end of the first light guiding pillar 211. Correspond every first leaded light post 211 on the mounting panel 1 and all be equipped with first mounting hole, the equal cartridge of each first leaded light post 211 in the first mounting hole that corresponds, the light that first LED lamp 213 sent gives off to the mounting panel 1 outside through first leaded light post 211, can show the signal that the vehicle is braking for other road users.
The second LED lamp portion 31 includes a second light guiding column 311 inserted into the mounting board 1, a second PCB (not shown in the drawings) mounted on the second light guiding column 311, and a second LED lamp (not shown in the drawings) mounted on the second PCB, and the second LED lamp is opposite to the bottom end of the second light guiding column 311. Correspond every second leaded light post 311 on the mounting panel 1 and all be equipped with the second mounting hole, the equal cartridge of each second leaded light post 311 is in the second mounting hole that corresponds, and the light that the second LED lamp sent distributes to the mounting panel 1 outside through second leaded light post 311, can show the signal that the vehicle is braking for other road users. Preferably, the mounting plate 1 is made of a non-opaque material.
Optionally, any two adjacent first light guide columns 211 in the first LED lamp group 2 are connected by the first connecting rib 214, so that the first light guide columns 211 in the first LED lamp group 2 are connected into a whole, and the overall strength can be enhanced; any two adjacent second light guide columns 311 in the second LED lamp group 3 are connected by a second connecting rib (not shown in the drawings), so that the second light guide columns 311 in the second LED lamp group 3 are connected into a whole, and the overall strength can be enhanced. And each first light guide column 211 in the first LED lamp group 2 and each second light guide column 311 in the second LED lamp group 3 can be integrally installed on the installation plate 1, so that the assembly efficiency of the brake lamp can be improved. In this embodiment, the first PCB212 may also be fixed to the adjacent first connection rib 214 by screws. The second PCB may also be fixed to the adjacent second connection rib by screws.
Preferably, each first light guide pillar 211 and each first connecting rib 214 in the first LED lamp set 2 are integrally formed through an injection molding process, and each second light guide pillar 311 and each second connecting rib in the second LED lamp set 3 are integrally formed through an injection molding process.
Optionally, each first connecting rib 214 abuts the inner surface of the mounting plate 1; each second connecting rib abuts against the inner surface of the mounting plate 1. Therefore, the first light guide column 211 and the second light guide column 311 can be prevented from shaking in the driving process of the vehicle.
Optionally, the first LED lamp group 2 further includes n2 first decorative rings 22, and one first decorative ring 22 is disposed between each two adjacent first LED lamp portions 21; the second LED lamp group 3 further includes n1 second decorative rings 32, and a second LED lamp portion 31 is disposed between each two adjacent second decorative rings 32. In this embodiment, the first decorative ring 22 and the second decorative ring 32 are both protrusions with one end protruding out of the outer side surface of the mounting plate 1 and the other end protruding out of the inner side surface of the mounting plate 1. The first decorative ring 22 and the second decorative ring 32 can make the whole brake lamp more beautiful. Preferably, the first and second decorative rings 22 and 32 and the mounting plate 1 are integrally formed by an injection molding process.
Alternatively, in the second direction, the lengths of the n1 first LED lamp parts 21 of the first LED lamp group 2 decrease in sequence. In the second direction, the lengths of the n2 second LED lamp parts 31 of the second LED lamp group 3 decrease in sequence. Therefore, when the brake lamp is turned on, the light of the brake lamp has more individuality and is easy to leave an impression. It can be understood that the length of the first LED lamp portion 21 is determined by the length of the first light guiding pillar 211, the length of the second LED lamp portion 31 is determined by the length of the second light guiding pillar 311, a plurality of first LED lamps 213 can be disposed along the length direction of the first light guiding pillar 211 for the first light guiding pillar 211 with a longer length, and a plurality of second LED lamps can be disposed along the length direction of the second light guiding pillar 311 for the second light guiding pillar 311 with a longer length, so as to ensure the balance of the luminous intensities of the first LED lamp portions 21 and the balance of the luminous intensities of the second LED lamp portions 31.
In this embodiment, the included angle between the first direction and the second direction is an obtuse angle, so that the overall shape of the stop lamp is irregular, and the impression is more easily given. In other embodiments, the included angle between the first direction and the second direction may also be a right angle or an acute angle.
Referring to fig. 4, in the embodiment, the tops of the first light guide pillar 211 and the second light guide pillar 311 are both disposed in a wave-shaped structure along the width and thickness directions of the light guide pillars, so as to achieve a more beautiful lighting effect.
The embodiment also provides an automobile, which comprises the brake lamp in the scheme.
When the automobile brakes slowly, the brake lamp is continuously low and high when the automobile brakes rapidly, and when the automobile brakes emergently, the brake lamp is high and twinkles at the frequency of 4 Hz. It should be noted that it is prior art to brake and control the brake lamp to light in a corresponding manner, and the detailed description is omitted here.
It is obvious that the above embodiments of the present invention are only examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. Other variations and modifications will be apparent to persons skilled in the art in light of the above description. And are neither required nor exhaustive of all embodiments. Any modification, equivalent replacement, and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

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1. A stop lamp, comprising: the LED lamp comprises a mounting plate (1), a plurality of first LED lamp groups (2) and a plurality of second LED lamp groups (3) which are arranged on the mounting plate (1), wherein the first LED lamp groups (2) and the second LED lamp groups (3) are arranged at intervals along a first direction, and one second LED lamp group (3) is arranged between any two adjacent first LED lamp groups (2);
the first LED lamp group (2) comprises n1 first LED lamp parts (21) arranged at intervals along a second direction, the second LED lamp group (3) comprises n2 second LED lamp parts (31) arranged at intervals along the second direction, n1 is n2+1, and the first direction is not parallel to the second direction;
in the adjacent first LED lamp group (2) and the second LED lamp group (3), n1 first LED lamp parts (21) and n2 second LED lamp parts (31) are arranged in a staggered manner.
2. The stop lamp according to claim 1, wherein the first LED lamp group (2) further comprises n2 first decorative rings (22), and one first decorative ring (22) is arranged between each two adjacent first LED lamp parts (21);
the second LED lamp group (3) further comprises n1 second decorative rings (32), and one second LED lamp part (31) is arranged between every two adjacent second decorative rings (32).
3. Stop lamp according to claim 1, characterized in that in the second direction the length of the n1 first LED lamp parts (21) of the first LED lamp group (2) decreases in sequence.
4. Stop lamp according to claim 1, characterized in that in the second direction the length of the n2 second LED lamp parts (31) of the second LED lamp group (3) decreases in sequence.
5. The stop lamp of claim 1, wherein the angle between the first direction and the second direction is an obtuse angle.
6. The stop lamp according to claim 1, wherein the first LED lamp portion (21) comprises a first light guide pillar (211) inserted on the mounting plate (1), a first PCB (212) mounted on the first light guide pillar (211), and a first LED lamp (213) mounted on the first PCB (212), the first LED lamp (213) being opposite to the bottom end of the first light guide pillar (211);
the second LED lamp part (31) comprises a second light guide column (311) inserted and arranged on the mounting plate (1), a second PCB arranged on the second light guide column (311), and a second LED lamp arranged on the second PCB, wherein the second LED lamp is opposite to the bottom end of the second light guide column (311).
7. The stop lamp according to claim 6, wherein any two adjacent first light guide columns (211) in the first LED lamp group (2) are connected through a first connecting rib (214);
any two adjacent second light guide columns (311) in the second LED lamp group (3) are connected through second connecting ribs.
8. The stop lamp according to claim 7, wherein each of the first connecting ribs (214) abuts against an inner surface of the mounting plate (1); each second connecting rib is abutted against the inner surface of the mounting plate (1).
9. The stop lamp according to claim 7, wherein the first light guide posts (211) and the first connecting ribs (214) in the first LED lamp group (2) are integrally provided;
the second light guide columns (311) and the second connecting ribs in the second LED lamp group (3) are integrally arranged.
10. An automobile comprising the stop lamp according to any one of claims 1 to 9.
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