Be installed on the central high-mount stop lamp on the inside roof lining
Technical field
The present invention relates generally to Vehicular illumination system, relate in particular to the central high-mount stop lamp (CHMSL) on the inside roof lining of being installed on improved manufacturing, assembling and operating characteristic.
Background technology
The central high-mount stop lamp (CHMSL) that is installed on the inside roof lining is known technically, typically, is used for various vehicles, and auxiliary caution or signal is provided when vehicle brake.CHMSL typically is installed in the top or back of vehicle rear window.For example, with reference to Figure 1A, traditional " final products " CHMSL design as CHMSL 10 comprises the CHMSL that independently makes the afterbody eminence that then is installed in vehicle usually as one unit.By independent installation step inside roof lining is placed above the CHMSL then.This CHMSL designs on the vehicle that is applicable to as sport utility vehicle (SUV), wagon (Van) and other Oversize vehicle, in car, especially in the coupe, need in a common very narrow short environment, arrive rigging position and carry out assembly manipulation, because these man-machine environment factors are installed relatively difficulty of final products CHMSL.This is because assembling or maintenance operator are difficult near the central authorities that reach the arrival vehicle, zone, tail top, especially in allegro vehicle assembly manipulation.
In order to solve these and the relevant problem of final products CHMSL design, multiple " part assembling " (part-in-assembly is hereinafter to be referred as PIA) CHMSL design has been proposed.With reference to Figure 1B, represented that a kind of representational part that is installed on the inside roof lining assembles central high-mount stop lamp 14.This PIA CHMSL design no longer needs the assembly manipulation, and the person installs CHMSL separately.Like this, though the problem that this PIA CHMSL design has solved multiple man-machine environment and made, it is still expensive that but the present part that is installed on the inside roof lining is assembled the design of central high-mount stop lamp, because need the assembly of extra installation and maintenance CHMSL on the vehicle.For example, assemble central high-mount stop lamp design as this present part that is installed on the vehicle ceiling of the CHMSL of Figure 1B, have " A " level cover plate of a costliness, it has the tone that matches with vehicle interior usually.This color matching feature has increased extra cost and has made the design of CHMSL complicated.The bulb (not shown) instrument of CHMSL can keep in repair by pulling down plate 16.In addition, the present part that is installed on the inside roof lining is assembled central high-mount stop lamp design, and CHMSL14 for example has the mounting bracket of can't see, CHMSL is connected to the costliness on the hull back metal 20 18.Support 18 also must be a rigidity, so that enough supportings to be provided, therefore whole PIA CHMSL assembly has been increased extra cost.In addition, the present part that is installed on the inside roof lining is assembled central high-mount stop lamp design, and CHMSL14 for example typically needs the rubber encapsulation (not shown) of molding, is used to eliminate when stepping on braking vane the reflected light from back light.The encapsulation of this molding has further increased the cost of whole PIA CHMSL assembly, and further makes production and processing complicated.In addition, the present CHMSL (PIA and final products) that is installed on the inside roof lining needs extra assembling work, owing to need the multiple assembly that assembles and deal with problems, known designs is just responsive to the deviation of tolerance and existence.Therefore, these effects limit on limousine and other high-end car, use the CHMSL on top in existing being installed on, and can only use the used CHMSL that is installed on outer top the on the not too expensive automotive designs.
Therefore, still need a kind of central high-mount stop lamp that is installed on the inside roof lining, compare with existing final products PIA CHMSL design, it is made, installs and maintenance is an economization, and design more solid, can long-term use on the various cars that comprise SUV, car, coupe and sports type car.Also need to reduce the CHMSL design of design tooling cost, it further satisfies the assembling of self-propelled vehicle and to the tolerance of these assemblies.
Summary of the invention
The present invention is by providing a kind of novel CHMSL design of being convenient to vehicle assembling processing and making and install simple economy, overcome the CHMSL design-calculated defective and the deficiency on the inside roof lining of being installed on of prior art.
Therefore, an exemplary aspect of the present invention has provided the CHMSL on the inside roof lining of being installed on of the various vehicles that can be used to comprise SUV, car, coupe and sports type car.
Another aspect of the present invention has provided a kind of CHMSL design that is installed on the inside roof lining, and it does not need independent encapsulation to eliminate when stepping on braking vane reflected light from back light.
One side more of the present invention has provided a kind of CHMSL design that is installed on the inside roof lining, and it has the easier man-machine environment of operating with respect to existing final products or PIA CHMSL design.
The present invention has obtained the aspect of aforementioned several exemplary by a kind of CHMSL design that is installed on the inside roof lining is provided, this CHMSL design comprises that at least one places top bottom layer and the light source between the inside roof lining of the tailstock generally, and the CHMSL framework between inside roof lining that places top bottom layer and contiguous light source.By at least one inside roof lining is installed to the fastener of top bottom layer, this CHMSL framework can be releasably attached on the top bottom layer.
For the above-mentioned CHMSL that is installed on the inside roof lining, light source can comprise at least one light-emitting diode (LED).Above-mentioned CHMSL framework can comprise main body and be loaded on lens on this main body, transmits light from light source by these lens.Above-mentioned CHMSL can install on the inside roof lining by Velcro (Velcro) velcro and/or hot Rong'an.Above-mentioned CHMSL framework can comprise a leg at least, and this leg comprises a protrusion, and it is used for inserting inside roof lining is installed to top bottom layer, and CHMSL is placed between the two fastener.This light source can be installed to or be formed on the CHMSL framework.
The present invention also provides and has comprised the vehicle that is installed on the CHMSL on the inside roof lining.This car can comprise top bottom layer and inside roof lining, and CHMSL places top bottom layer and generally between the inside roof lining of the tailstock.This CHMSL can comprise that at least one places top bottom layer and the light source between the inside roof lining of the tailstock generally, and places the CHMSL framework between the inside roof lining of top bottom layer and contiguous light source.By at least one inside roof lining is installed to the fastener of top bottom layer, this CHMSL framework can be releasably attached to top bottom layer.
For above-mentioned vehicle, above-mentioned light source can comprise at least one LED.Above-mentioned CHMSL framework can comprise main body and be loaded on lens on this main body, transmits light from light source by these lens.Above-mentioned CHMSL can install on the inside roof lining by Velcro (Velcro) velcro and/or hot Rong'an.Above-mentioned CHMSL framework can comprise a leg at least, and this leg comprises a protrusion, and it is used for inserting inside roof lining is installed to top bottom layer, and CHMSL is placed between the two fastener.This light source can be installed to or be formed on the CHMSL framework.
The present invention also provides the method for a kind of installation and the CHMSL of maintenance and installation on inside roof lining.This method can comprise CHMSL is installed to step on top bottom layer and/or the inside roof lining, makes CHMSL place top bottom layer and generally between the inside roof lining of the tailstock.This method can also comprise the step that at least one light source is provided, this light source places top bottom layer and generally between the inside roof lining of the tailstock, also comprise by at least one the fastener that inside roof lining is installed to top bottom layer is installed to top bottom layer with inside roof lining, and CHMSL is placed between the two.
For said method, this method can also comprise the step that the CHMSL framework that places between top bottom layer and the inside roof lining is provided, and also comprises removably this CHMSL framework is installed on top bottom layer and/or the inside roof lining.This light source can comprise at least one LED.This CHMSL framework can comprise main body and be loaded on lens on this main body, transmits light from light source by these lens.This CHMSL can melt (hot melt) by Velcro (Velcro) and/or heat and be installed on the inside roof lining.This CHMSL framework can comprise a leg at least, and this leg comprises a protrusion, and it is used for inserting inside roof lining is installed to top bottom layer, and CHMSL is placed between the two fastener.This method can also comprise by part releases inside roof lining exposing the step that CHMSL is used to keep in repair CHMSL, and maintenance CHMSL and subsequently inside roof lining is back into the step of home position.In addition, this light source can be installed to or be formed on the CHMSL framework.
Additional features of the present invention, advantage and embodiment can be illustrated based on following detailed description, accompanying drawing and claim, perhaps become apparent.In addition, should be appreciated that aforementioned summary of the invention and following detailed description are exemplary, is for further instruction is provided, rather than the scope of restriction claim of the present invention.
Description of drawings
Accompanying drawing is in order to provide the present invention further to be understood, and has incorporated a part that has constituted specification sheets in the specification sheets into, and it has represented preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is used from explanation principle of the present invention with detailed description one.In the drawings:
Figure 1A is axle survey views such as correlation technique " final products " CHMSL design-calculated, and this design is made separately as one unit, is installed to the eminence of vehicle afterbody generally subsequently;
Figure 1B is that correlation technique " part assembling " axles such as CHMSL design-calculated (PIA) are surveyed view;
Fig. 2 surveys according to axles such as PIA CHMSL design-calculateds of the present invention and looks exploded drawings, and expression CHMSL has been installed on the vehicle in advance;
Fig. 3 is axle survey views such as the CHMSL design-calculated of Fig. 2;
The CHMSL design-calculated master that Fig. 4 A-4C is respectively Fig. 2 looks, overlooks and lateral plan; And
Fig. 5 is axle survey views such as the CHMSL design-calculated of Fig. 2, and expression CHMSL is positioned at it on the installation site of vehicle.
The specific embodiment
Referring now to accompanying drawing, identical reference numerals refers to the cooresponding part in all accompanying drawings, Fig. 2-5 expression be often referred to be decided to be " CHMSL 100 " according to " part assembling " of the present invention (PIA) CHMSL design, and be illustrated in the various views that CHMSL 100 is installed in the vehicle.
With reference to Fig. 2-5, CHMSL 100 can comprise the framework 102 with mirror image flange 104 and base portion 106 generally.Each flange 104 can comprise support 108, and each support comprises the hole 110 that can insert the fastener 112 as latch or other erecting device.The represented transparent red color lens 114 of this embodiment can be installed on the framework 102 with adhesion or other detouchable mode by known screw in this technical field and other device.Light source 116 among the embodiment of Fig. 2 can removably be fixed on the base portion 106 by known screw, clip or other device in this technical field for comprising the light-emitting diode pipe unit of a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED).Light source 116 can comprise the electric wire (not shown) of stretching to the ECU (Electrical Control Unit) (not shown), and these electric wires are assembled to roof 124 backs at inside roof lining 120 and CHMSL 100 and are hidden by inside roof lining 120, and the roof that is shown in this embodiment is a metal-based layer.By this way, CHMSL 100 can be installed on the inside roof lining 120 as a unit that comprises base portion 106, lens 114 and light source 116, can be installed on the top 124 by the assembly that this is complete then, can go through below.
CHMSL 100 can be formed by known plastics, metal or other material in this technical field, and can formulate shape for the rear window 128 of adaptive vicinity.Therefore the person of ordinary skill in the field understands easily, and the disclosure of the given shape CHMSL 100 shown in Fig. 2-5 only is used for task of explanation, and the adaptive requirement of the same roof of foundation, rear window and adjacent assemblies, can improve at an easy rate.
For CHMSL 100 is installed on the self-propelled vehicle, can at first melts CHMSL 100 is installed on the inside roof lining 120 by for example Velcro (Velcro) velcro or heat.By this way, the inside roof lining for being equipped with as one unit can provide CHMSL 100 prepackage with inside roof lining, and can as described below this assembly be installed on the roof.After CHMSL 100 was installed on the inside roof lining 120, latch 112 can insert the hole 122 in the inside roof lining 120, and each hole 110 by CHMSL 100 keeps latch thereafter.Like this, just can be without packing ring, traditional packing ring is be used for latch 112 fixing, fixing purpose is subsequently by in the adaptive groove (not shown) of latch being inserted roof inside roof lining 120 being assembled on the roof 124, and CHMSL100 has in fact just played latch 112 is remained on effect on the inside roof lining 120.Therefore CHMSL 100 has reduced the use (traditional PIACHMSL design-calculated situation that is used for has been discussed) of mounting bracket in the above, has also reduced the use that has mainly increased packing ring and other assembly of making processing cost owing to will operate on it.
After being installed to CHMSL 100 on the inside roof lining 120, just can be with PIA CHMSL/ inside roof lining assembly as a single component, in the adaptive groove (not shown) on the downside that simply latch 112 is inserted into roof 124, and be installed on the roof 124.The electrical connection of power supply 116 can also be connected on the suitable electric wire of circuit (not shown) suitably, and perhaps as selection, for the CHMSL that the electric wire that stretches out is arranged, for this connection, these electric wires can be connected on the circuit that provides suitably.
As shown in Figure 5, CHMSL 100 can lean against on the inside face of rear window 128 like this.With traditional PIA with final products CHMSL design compare, because the lower surface 130 of CHMSL 100 is covered by the zone 126 of inside roof lining 120, so CHMSL 100 does not need the PIA CHMSL assembly that reaches as previously discussed in order to eliminate when depressing braking vane from the reflected light of back light independent encapsulation to be set like that yet.
Like this, in case install by this way, the zone 126 of the inside roof lining of being made by pliable and tough soft nylon or other well known materials 120 can make the assembly of finishing have level and smooth contour surface 100 times at CHMSL in 106 times bendings of base portion.
In order to keep in repair CHMSL 100, maintenance operator can be released the zone 126 of inside roof lining 120 to expose CHMSL 100 from roof 124 simply.In case expose, CHMSL 100 and said modules wherein just can obtain required maintenance and/or replacement.After the maintenance, be electrically connected on the suitable electric wire (not shown) by latch 112 being inserted into again simply in the adaptive groove (not shown) in the roof 124 and with power supply 116, PIA CHMSL/ inside roof lining assembly can be ressembled into assembly independent on the roof.On the other hand, because these CHMSL 100 design-calculated cost-effectivenesses can replace the whole C HMSL 100 that comprises light source 116 as required.
Therefore generally, the present invention provides and has made and installed simple, economical, and is convenient to the CHMSL design of vehicle assembling processing.CHMSL 100 can be used for multiple vehicle, comprises SUV, car, coupe and sports type car.As previously discussed, owing to be easy to assembling and dismounting, but for coupe with narrow tailstock operating area and sports type car, CHMSL 100 is convenient to assembling and maintenance process especially.Also have, CHMSL 100 does not need independent sealing (but can provide if desired) to eliminate when stepping on braking vane reflected light from back light, because its coupling between inside roof lining 120 and roof 124 is installed, subdued manufacturing cost and to the requirement of build-up tolerance, the representative type assembling and finishing cut problem (assembling of the traditional PIA CHMSL that reaches as previously discussed) that utilize independent " A " level cover plate to bring have been eliminated, and make built-in CHMS have and be installed in luggage-boot lid or the back the same low cost of exterior CHMSL on the door usually, the alerting ability of pattern is provided.
Although describe specific embodiments of the invention in detail with reference to accompanying drawing, but should be appreciated that the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments, under the situation that does not break away from the scope and spirit of the present invention that claim explains, the person of ordinary skill in the field can carry out various changes and improvements.