JPH0642914Y2 - Car emblem - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION << Industrial Application Field >> The present invention relates to an emblem attached to an outer surface of a vehicle for displaying, for example, a vehicle name and a type.

<< Prior Art >> The structure of a conventional automotive emblem 51 of this kind is as shown in FIG. 5, and is a resin member or the like, for example, a figure or character intended to be displayed like “4WD” shown in the figure. Is formed integrally, and aluminum is vapor-deposited on the whole to finish it in a metallic color, and the connecting part 51a is painted with matte black etc. so that only the character part 51b can be seen in the metallic color. 6 is attached by a boss 51c which is provided at the same time when the automobile emblem 51 is formed.

<Problems to be solved by the invention> However, in the above-mentioned conventional automobile emblem 51, it is possible to see during the daytime with external light and reach the purpose of display, but it becomes invisible at night.
From the purpose of providing this automobile emblem 51, it has been a problem to obtain an object that can be viewed day and night.

In order to solve this problem, it has been proposed to incorporate a light emitting source such as a light bulb into the automobile emblem. However, it is not necessary to incorporate the light emitting source into this type of vehicle that is not a functional component of the vehicle. It is difficult to say that it is a preferable solution because it has a feeling of excessive quality because it is complicated.

<< Means for Solving the Problems >> As a concrete means for solving the above problems, the present invention provides an automobile emblem in which characters, figures, etc. are formed on a metal-coated surface, wherein the metal-coated surface is semi-transparent. By providing a reflex reflector that is formed as a film and that reflects external light toward the irradiation direction on the back side of the metal-coated surface, the emblem for an automobile is provided. The problem is solved by making it possible to view at night without adding wiring or the like.

<< Example >> Next, this invention is demonstrated in detail based on the Example shown in a figure.

1 and 2 show a first embodiment of the present invention, in which a cover 11 made of transparent resin is provided on the viewing surface side of an automobile emblem 1.
On the back side of the cover 11, a letter portion 11b is formed as a concave surface on the connecting portion 11a which is a flat surface. As shown in an enlarged view in FIG. A mask 11c is formed by means of the means, and thereafter, a thin film of aluminum is vapor-deposited from the back side, for example, with an appropriate vapor deposition time.
d is formed.

The back surface of the cover 11 is formed of a transparent resin having any color, and is provided with an external light reflection surface 12 that reflects external light in the irradiation direction, which is called a reflex reflector, for example. The cover 11 and the external light reflection surface 12 are attached to the base 13. Although not shown, the base 13 is provided with a boss or the like for attaching to the vehicle body as in the conventional example.

In the automobile emblem 1 formed as described above, the irradiation direction S by the sun and the viewing direction A generally do not coincide with each other during the daytime, so that the character portion 11b is made of metal by the reflection of the metal-coated surface 11d. At night, for example, the light emitted from the headlamp of the following vehicle is transmitted through the metal-coated surface 11d, which is a semi-transmissive film, and is reflected by the external light reflection surface 12 in the irradiation direction at night. Therefore, the driver of the following vehicle in a direction substantially coincident with the above headlamp will see the character portion 11b shining in the color of the member forming the external light reflection surface 12. Become.

FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment of the present invention, which includes a cover 21.
Is the same as that of the first embodiment in that it is formed of a transparent resin, but a character portion is provided on the plate 22 disposed separately from the cover 21 instead of the cover 21 from the viewing surface side to the connecting portion 22a. The mask 22c is formed so as to form a blank 22b, and at the same time, the metal coating surface 22d that is a semi-transmissive film is formed on the entire surface from the back side. By doing so, the mask 22c and the metal coating are formed. Both the surfaces 22d are flat, and the metal-coated surface 22d can be hot-stamped to simplify the process.

Since the other parts, that is, the external light reflecting surface 12 and the base 13 are the same as those in the previous embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted here. Although not shown, the plate is omitted,
It is also possible to form the connecting portion and the character portion on the cover by the same means.

FIG. 4 also shows a third embodiment of the present invention, in which the external light reflecting surface 32 is formed of a colorless and transparent resin member, and the reflected light is colored by a color filter 33 arranged on the front surface. By doing this, the color filter
By replacing only 33, the reflected light can be colored freely.

Needless to say, the operations and effects of the second and third embodiments described above are similar to those of the first embodiment.

<Effect of device> As described above, according to the present invention, the character portion of the automobile emblem is formed of the semi-transparent metal coating surface, and the external light reflecting surface such as the reflex reflector is arranged on the back surface thereof. In the daytime, the metal-coated surface is displayed in a metallic color as in the conventional example, and at night, the light beam from the headlamp of the following vehicle passing through the metal-coated surface is directed to the driver of the following vehicle to the outside. The light-reflecting surface is reflected, and the external light-reflecting surface shines in the color of the member formed so that the character portion can be viewed on the automobile side without the need for additional wiring or the like. For example, it is possible to display the vehicle name or the like to a third party so that the purpose provided with this type of automobile emblem can be exerted day and night, thereby further enhancing the effect.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing a first embodiment of an automobile emblem according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing an enlarged main part of the same embodiment, and FIG. 3 is also a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing an essential part of a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a conventional example. 1 …… Automotive emblem 11, 21 …… Cover 11a …… Connection part 11b …… Character part 11c …… Mask 11d …… Metal coated surface 12, 32 …… External light reflection surface 13 …… Base 22 …… Plate 22a ...... Connector 22b …… Character 22c …… Mask 22d …… Metal coated surface 33 …… Color filter

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. In an emblem for an automobile, in which characters, figures, etc. are formed on a metal-coated surface, the metal-coated surface is formed as a semi-transmissive film, and the metal-coated surface has a rear side facing outward in the irradiation direction. An emblem for an automobile, which is provided with a reflex reflector that reflects light.