EP2309178A1 - Lighting and/or signalling device for an automobile - Google Patents

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EP2309178A1
EP2309178A1 EP10179193A EP10179193A EP2309178A1 EP 2309178 A1 EP2309178 A1 EP 2309178A1 EP 10179193 A EP10179193 A EP 10179193A EP 10179193 A EP10179193 A EP 10179193A EP 2309178 A1 EP2309178 A1 EP 2309178A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S45/00—Arrangements within vehicle lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, for purposes other than emission or distribution of light
    • F21S45/30—Ventilation or drainage of lighting devices
    • F21S45/37—Ventilation or drainage of lighting devices specially adapted for signal lamps
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S45/00—Arrangements within vehicle lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, for purposes other than emission or distribution of light
    • F21S45/30—Ventilation or drainage of lighting devices
    • F21S45/33—Ventilation or drainage of lighting devices specially adapted for headlamps

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  • the invention relates in particular to a lighting and / or signaling device of a motor vehicle.
  • a light device comprising a housing provided with a ventilation opening communicating with the interior of this housing.
  • the ventilation orifice is opposite a reflector plate.
  • the ventilation opening opens onto a reflective surface formed by a coating on the inside of the housing, this opening then being visible when the device is viewed from the front.
  • the invention aims in particular to improve the aesthetics of a light device, without increasing its complexity.
  • the ventilation port can be made invisible from the front of the device, especially when the one is viewed along the optical axis, without the use of additional parts such as for example a cache.
  • the ventilation opening opens radially into said rear opening of the housing.
  • the device comprises a ventilation duct forming, at one of its ends, said ventilation orifice.
  • the device has an optical axis
  • the ventilation duct extends obliquely with respect to the optical axis, namely non-parallel to this optical axis.
  • the ventilation duct extends substantially perpendicular to the optical axis, which may be advantageous with regard to the size of the device.
  • the ventilation duct has an increasing inner diameter as one moves away radially from the optical axis.
  • the ventilation duct has an end receiving a hood, made for example of plastic material, and arranged to allow an air passage in the ventilation duct.
  • the hood defines an air circulation channel between the outside and the ventilation duct.
  • the ventilation opening is made in one piece with the housing.
  • the ventilation duct is made in one piece with the housing
  • the housing comprises a rear collar, in particular substantially cylindrical, adjacent to said rear opening receiving the light source, and the ventilation orifice is formed at least partially on this rear neck.
  • the light source comprises a lamp mounted on a lamp holder, which is mounted in the rear opening of the housing.
  • the ventilation opening is directly opposite the lamp holder.
  • a seal is interposed between the lamp holder and the housing.
  • the device comprises a reflector formed in particular by a reflective coating deposited on an inner surface of the housing.
  • the ventilation port is remote from the reflector.
  • the housing has a substantially circular shape around the optical axis.
  • the device may for example form an anti-fog or a DRL (English 'Daytime Running Light'), or daytime running light.
  • the ventilation opening 10 opens radially into said rear opening 9 of the housing 2.
  • the device 1 comprises a ventilation duct 11 forming, at one of its ends 12, said ventilation orifice 10.
  • the ventilation duct 11 extends obliquely with respect to the optical axis X, namely non-parallel to this optical axis.
  • the ventilation duct 11 extends substantially perpendicular to the optical axis X.
  • the ventilation duct 11 has an inner diameter D increasing as one moves radially away from the optical axis X.
  • the ventilation duct 11 has an end 13 receiving a cover 14 arranged to allow an air passage in the ventilation duct 12.
  • the cover 14 defines an air circulation channel 15 between the outside and the ventilation duct 12.
  • the ventilation opening 10 is made in one piece with the housing 2.
  • the ventilation duct 11 is made in one piece with the housing 2.
  • the housing 2 comprises a rear neck 20, in particular substantially cylindrical, adjacent to said rear opening 9 receiving the light source 3, and the ventilation opening 10 is formed on this rear neck 20.
  • the light source 3 comprises a lamp 21 mounted on a lamp holder 22, which is mounted in the rear opening 9 of the housing 2.
  • the ventilation orifice 10 is directly opposite the lamp holder 22.
  • a seal 23 is interposed between the lamp holder 22 and the housing 2.
  • the housing 2 comprises a reflector 25 formed by a reflective coating deposited on an inner surface 26 of the housing 2.
  • the ventilation opening 10 is remote from the reflector 25.
  • the housing 2 has a substantially circular shape around the optical axis X.
  • the device forms an anti-fog or a DRL (Daytime Running Light).

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The device (1) has a plastic housing (2) including a rear opening (9) in which a light source (3) e.g. filament lamp, is mounted. A ventilation orifice (10) is opened into the rear opening of the housing, and formed at an end (12) of a ventilating duct (11). The ventilation orifice is made in a single piece with the housing. The housing comprises a cylindrical rear neck (20) adjacent to the rear opening receiving the light source. The ventilating duct is extended perpendicular to an optical axis (X).

Description

L'invention concerne notamment un dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation d'un véhicule automobile.The invention relates in particular to a lighting and / or signaling device of a motor vehicle.

On connaît par le brevet US 5 609 407 un dispositif lumineux comportant un boîtier pourvu d'un orifice de ventilation communiquant avec l'intérieur de ce boîtier. Dans l'un des exemples décrits dans ce brevet, l'orifice de ventilation est en regard d'une plaque formant réflecteur. Dans un autre exemple de ce brevet, l'orifice de ventilation débouche sur une surface réflectrice formée par un revêtement sur l'intérieur du boîtier, cet orifice étant alors visible lorsque le dispositif est regardé de face.We know by the patent US 5,609,407 a light device comprising a housing provided with a ventilation opening communicating with the interior of this housing. In one of the examples described in this patent, the ventilation orifice is opposite a reflector plate. In another example of this patent, the ventilation opening opens onto a reflective surface formed by a coating on the inside of the housing, this opening then being visible when the device is viewed from the front.

L'invention vise notamment à améliorer l'esthétique d'un dispositif lumineux, sans pour autant accroître sa complexité.The invention aims in particular to improve the aesthetics of a light device, without increasing its complexity.

L'invention a ainsi pour objet un dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation d'un véhicule automobile, ce dispositif comportant :

  • un boîtier comprenant une ouverture arrière dans laquelle une source de lumière peut être montée sur le boîtier,
  • un orifice de ventilation débouchant dans ladite ouverture arrière du boîtier.
The invention thus relates to a lighting and / or signaling device of a motor vehicle, this device comprising:
  • a housing comprising a rear opening in which a light source can be mounted on the housing,
  • a ventilation opening opening into said rear opening of the housing.

Grâce à l'invention, l'orifice de ventilation peut être rendu invisible depuis l'avant du dispositif, notamment lorsque celui est regardé suivant l'axe optique, sans avoir recours à des pièces supplémentaires telles que par exemple un cache.Thanks to the invention, the ventilation port can be made invisible from the front of the device, especially when the one is viewed along the optical axis, without the use of additional parts such as for example a cache.

Ceci permet d'améliorer l'esthétique du dispositif tout en maintenant une ventilation efficace à l'intérieur du boîtier, efficacité rendue possible par une circulation d'air directement à proximité de la source de lumière.This improves the aesthetics of the device while maintaining effective ventilation inside the housing, efficiency made possible by a flow of air directly in the vicinity of the light source.

De préférence, l'orifice de ventilation débouche radialement dans ladite ouverture arrière du boîtier.Preferably, the ventilation opening opens radially into said rear opening of the housing.

Ainsi un observateur, en regardant le dispositif depuis l'avant, verrait uniquement l'ouverture arrière du boîtier, et non l'orifice de ventilation. Cet orifice est de plus masqué par la source de lumière placée dans l'ouverture arrière.Thus an observer, looking at the device from the front, would see only the rear opening of the housing, not the ventilation opening. This hole is further masked by the light source placed in the rear opening.

Avantageusement le dispositif comporte un conduit de ventilation formant, à l'une de ses extrémités, ledit orifice de ventilation.Advantageously, the device comprises a ventilation duct forming, at one of its ends, said ventilation orifice.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, le dispositif présente un axe optique, et le conduit de ventilation s'étend de manière oblique par rapport à l'axe optique, à savoir de manière non parallèle à cet axe optique.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the device has an optical axis, and the ventilation duct extends obliquely with respect to the optical axis, namely non-parallel to this optical axis.

De préférence le conduit de ventilation s'étend de manière sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe optique, ce qui peut être avantageux concernant l'encombrement du dispositif.Preferably the ventilation duct extends substantially perpendicular to the optical axis, which may be advantageous with regard to the size of the device.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, le conduit de ventilation présente un diamètre intérieur croissant au fur et à mesure que l'on s'éloigne radialement de l'axe optique.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the ventilation duct has an increasing inner diameter as one moves away radially from the optical axis.

Si on le souhaite, le conduit de ventilation comporte une extrémité recevant un capot, réalisé par exemple en matière plastique, et agencé pour permettre un passage d'air dans le conduit de ventilation.If desired, the ventilation duct has an end receiving a hood, made for example of plastic material, and arranged to allow an air passage in the ventilation duct.

Avantageusement le capot définit un canal de circulation d'air entre l'extérieur et le conduit de ventilation.Advantageously, the hood defines an air circulation channel between the outside and the ventilation duct.

Le cas échéant, l'orifice de ventilation est réalisé d'un seul tenant avec le boîtier.If necessary, the ventilation opening is made in one piece with the housing.

Avantageusement le conduit de ventilation est réalisé d'un seul tenant avec le boîtierAdvantageously, the ventilation duct is made in one piece with the housing

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, le boîtier comporte un col arrière, notamment sensiblement cylindrique, adjacent à ladite ouverture arrière recevant la source lumineuse, et l'orifice de ventilation est formé au moins partiellement sur ce col arrière.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the housing comprises a rear collar, in particular substantially cylindrical, adjacent to said rear opening receiving the light source, and the ventilation orifice is formed at least partially on this rear neck.

Par exemple la source de lumière comporte une lampe montée sur un porte-lampe, lequel est monté dans l'ouverture arrière du boîtier.For example, the light source comprises a lamp mounted on a lamp holder, which is mounted in the rear opening of the housing.

De préférence l'orifice de ventilation est en regard directement du porte-lampe.Preferably the ventilation opening is directly opposite the lamp holder.

Le cas échéant, un joint d'étanchéité est interposé entre le porte- lampe et le boîtier.If necessary, a seal is interposed between the lamp holder and the housing.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, le dispositif comporte un réflecteur formé notamment par un revêtement réfléchissant déposé sur une surface interne du boîtier.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the device comprises a reflector formed in particular by a reflective coating deposited on an inner surface of the housing.

De préférence l'orifice de ventilation est distant du réflecteur.Preferably the ventilation port is remote from the reflector.

Par exemple le boîtier présente une forme sensiblement de révolution autour de l'axe optique.For example, the housing has a substantially circular shape around the optical axis.

Le dispositif peut par exemple former un anti-brouillard ou un DRL (en anglais 'Daytime Running Light'), ou feu diurne.The device may for example form an anti-fog or a DRL (English 'Daytime Running Light'), or daytime running light.

L'invention pourra être mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, d'un exemple de mise en oeuvre non limitatif de l'invention, et à l'examen du dessin annexé, sur lequel :

  • la figure 1 représente, schématiquement et partiellement, en coupe, un dispositif selon un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention.
The invention will be better understood on reading the following detailed description of an example of non-limiting implementation of the invention, and on examining the appended drawing, in which:
  • the figure 1 shows, schematically and partially, in section, a device according to an exemplary implementation of the invention.

On a représenté sur la figure 1 un dispositif 1 d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation d'un véhicule automobile, ce dispositif 1 présentant un axe optique X et comportant :

  • un boîtier 2, par exemple réalisé en matière plastique, agencé pour recevoir une source de lumière 3, par exemple une lampe à filament,
  • une glace 8 agencée pour fermer le boîtier 2, cette glace 8 comprenant une partie d'assemblage 4 agencée pour coopérer avec une partie d'assemblage 5, par exemple une collerette, du boîtier 2,
  • une ouverture arrière 9 du boîtier 2 dans laquelle la source de lumière 3 est montée sur le boîtier,
  • un orifice de ventilation 10 débouchant dans ladite ouverture arrière 9 du boîtier 2.
We have shown on the figure 1 a device 1 for lighting and / or signaling a motor vehicle, this device 1 having an optical axis X and comprising:
  • a housing 2, for example made of plastic, arranged to receive a light source 3, for example a filament lamp,
  • an ice-cream 8 arranged to close the casing 2, this window 8 comprising an assembly part 4 arranged to cooperate with an assembly part 5, for example a flange, of the casing 2,
  • a rear opening 9 of the housing 2 in which the light source 3 is mounted on the housing,
  • a ventilation opening 10 opening into said rear opening 9 of the housing 2.

L'orifice de ventilation 10 débouche radialement dans ladite ouverture 9 arrière du boîtier 2.The ventilation opening 10 opens radially into said rear opening 9 of the housing 2.

Le dispositif 1 comporte un conduit de ventilation 11 formant, à l'une de ses extrémités 12, ledit orifice de ventilation 10.The device 1 comprises a ventilation duct 11 forming, at one of its ends 12, said ventilation orifice 10.

Le conduit de ventilation 11 s'étend de manière oblique par rapport à l'axe optique X, à savoir de manière non parallèle à cet axe optique.The ventilation duct 11 extends obliquely with respect to the optical axis X, namely non-parallel to this optical axis.

Dans l'exemple décrit, le conduit de ventilation 11 s'étend de manière sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe optique X.In the example described, the ventilation duct 11 extends substantially perpendicular to the optical axis X.

Le conduit de ventilation 11 présente un diamètre intérieur D croissant au fur et à mesure que l'on s'éloigne radialement de l'axe optique X.The ventilation duct 11 has an inner diameter D increasing as one moves radially away from the optical axis X.

Le conduit de ventilation 11 comporte une extrémité 13 recevant un capot 14 agencé pour permettre un passage d'air dans le conduit de ventilation 12.The ventilation duct 11 has an end 13 receiving a cover 14 arranged to allow an air passage in the ventilation duct 12.

Le capot 14 définit un canal de circulation d'air 15 entre l'extérieur et le conduit de ventilation 12.The cover 14 defines an air circulation channel 15 between the outside and the ventilation duct 12.

L'orifice de ventilation 10 est réalisé d'un seul tenant avec le boîtier 2.The ventilation opening 10 is made in one piece with the housing 2.

Le conduit de ventilation 11 est réalisé d'un seul tenant avec le boîtier 2.The ventilation duct 11 is made in one piece with the housing 2.

Le boîtier 2 comporte un col arrière 20, notamment sensiblement cylindrique, adjacent à ladite ouverture arrière 9 recevant la source lumineuse 3, et l'orifice de ventilation 10 est formé sur ce col arrière 20.The housing 2 comprises a rear neck 20, in particular substantially cylindrical, adjacent to said rear opening 9 receiving the light source 3, and the ventilation opening 10 is formed on this rear neck 20.

La source de lumière 3 comporte une lampe 21 montée sur un porte- lampe 22, lequel est monté dans l'ouverture arrière 9 du boîtier 2.The light source 3 comprises a lamp 21 mounted on a lamp holder 22, which is mounted in the rear opening 9 of the housing 2.

L'orifice de ventilation 10 est en regard directement du porte- lampe 22.The ventilation orifice 10 is directly opposite the lamp holder 22.

Un joint d'étanchéité 23 est interposé entre le porte- lampe 22 et le boîtier 2.A seal 23 is interposed between the lamp holder 22 and the housing 2.

Le boîtier 2 comporte un réflecteur 25 formé par un revêtement réfléchissant déposé sur une surface interne 26 du boîtier 2.The housing 2 comprises a reflector 25 formed by a reflective coating deposited on an inner surface 26 of the housing 2.

L'orifice de ventilation 10 est distant du réflecteur 25.The ventilation opening 10 is remote from the reflector 25.

Le boîtier 2 présente une forme sensiblement de révolution autour de l'axe optique X.The housing 2 has a substantially circular shape around the optical axis X.

Dans l'exemple de réalisation, le dispositif forme un anti-brouillard ou un DRL (Daytime Running Light).In the exemplary embodiment, the device forms an anti-fog or a DRL (Daytime Running Light).

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Dispositif (1) d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation d'un véhicule automobile, ce dispositif comportant : - un boîtier (2) comprenant une ouverture arrière dans laquelle une source de lumière peut être montée sur le boîtier, - un orifice de ventilation (10) débouchant dans ladite ouverture arrière (9) du boîtier. Device (1) for lighting and / or signaling a motor vehicle, this device comprising: a housing (2) comprising a rear opening in which a light source can be mounted on the housing, - A ventilation port (10) opening into said rear opening (9) of the housing. Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé par le fait que l'orifice de ventilation (10) débouche radialement dans ladite ouverture arrière (9) du boîtier.Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the ventilation orifice (10) opens radially into said rear opening (9) of the housing. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte un conduit de ventilation (12) formant, à l'une de ses extrémités, ledit orifice de ventilation (10).Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a ventilation duct (12) forming, at one of its ends, said ventilation orifice (10). Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé par le fait que le conduit de ventilation (12) s'étend de manière sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe optique (X).Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the ventilation duct (12) extends substantially perpendicularly to the optical axis (X). Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'orifice de ventilation est réalisé d'un seul tenant avec le boîtier.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ventilation opening is made in one piece with the housing. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que le boîtier comporte un col arrière (20), notamment sensiblement cylindrique, adjacent à ladite ouverture arrière (9) recevant la source lumineuse, et par le fait que l'orifice de ventilation (10) est formé au moins partiellement sur ce col arrière.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing comprises a rear neck (20), in particular substantially cylindrical, adjacent to said rear opening (9) receiving the light source, and in that the orifice of ventilation (10) is formed at least partially on this rear neck. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte un réflecteur (25) formé notamment par un revêtement réfléchissant déposé sur une surface interne du boîtier.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a reflector (25) formed in particular by a reflective coating deposited on an inner surface of the housing. Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé par le fait que l'orifice de ventilation (10) est distant du réflecteur.Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the ventilation orifice (10) is distant from the reflector. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que le boîtier (2) présente une forme sensiblement de révolution autour de l'axe optique (X).Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (2) has a substantially circular shape around the optical axis (X). Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait qu'il forme un anti-brouillard ou un DRL.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it forms an anti-fog or a DRL.
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