CN105882558A - Illuminated chromatic emblem assembly with micro leds - Google Patents
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Abstract
An illuminated emblem assembly is provided that includes a power source, a backing member, and a light-producing assembly coupled to the power source and supported by the backing member. The light-producing assembly includes a plurality of light-emitting diode sources. The light-producing assembly may also include a plurality of micro-sized, dispersed light-emitting diode sources. The illuminated emblem assembly further includes a translucent base region over the light sources, a chromatic layer over the translucent base region and a UV-stable translucent sealing structure over the chromatic layer that seals the backing member, the light producing assembly, and the chromatic layer. The sealing structure may be UV-stable and/or include a design feature. The illuminated emblem assembly exhibits a chrome- or mirror-like finish when viewed under ambient lighting conditions. Further, the illuminated emblem assembly possesses a glowing appearance when activated under low light or nighttime conditions.
Description
Priority request
The application is submission on June 19th, 2012, present entitled " ILLUMINATED in a review
CHROMARIC VEHICLE EMBLEM " No. 13/526,857 U.S. Patent application
Continuous application part, its priority requiring this application 120 times at U.S. 35U.S.C. § and benefit,
Therefore the entire disclosure is incorporated herein as reference.
Technical field
Present invention relates in general to a kind of mark, and more particularly, to one at vehicle
The luminous colored token with miniature LED of upper use.
Background technology
Mark and badge generally make for transmitting various aesthetics and style and features, as at ring on vehicle
Seen under the illumination condition of border and time luminous.They can also be used with to show the special mark of vehicular manufacturer
Will, title, trade mark or other patterns.Still it may be desirable to strengthen the captivation of these badges or mark.
For the mark used in vehicle and the engineering of badge and design also need to consider various environment because of
Element.These unit should be the most resistance in order to maintain their captivation in the whole useful life of vehicle.
In some cases, mark and badge may use in constructing below hood and need additionally
Thermostability.
Accordingly, it would be desirable to luminous sign assembly that is novel and that improve, it is at environmental lighting conditions and light-emitting section
Under part the most attractive in appearance and there is environmental resistance.
Summary of the invention
Providing a kind of luminous sign assembly according to an aspect of the present invention, it includes power supply, backing structure
Part and be connected to power supply and the light that supported by backing member produces assembly.This light produces assembly and includes many
Individual LED source.This luminous sign assembly farther includes the translucent base being positioned at above light source
Seat region, be positioned at above translucent base region containing indium nonferrous layer and seal backing member, light produce
The Merlon of raw assembly and nonferrous layer seals structure.
Providing a kind of luminous sign assembly according to a further aspect in the invention, it includes power supply, backing
Component and be connected to power supply and the light that supported by this component produces assembly.Light produces assembly and includes multiple
Optical diode light source.This luminous sign assembly also include being positioned at the translucent base region above light source,
Be positioned at above base region containing indium nonferrous layer and be positioned at the poly-carbonic acid of UV stable type above nonferrous layer
Ester seals structure, and this sealing structure comprises design feature and seals backing member, light generation assembly and have
Chromatograph.
Providing a kind of luminous sign assembly according to another aspect of the invention, it includes power supply, backing
Component and be connected to power supply and the light that supported by this backing member produces assembly.This light produces assembly and includes
Multiple scattered LED sources.It is semi-transparent that this luminous sign assembly also includes being positioned at above light source
Bright base region, it is positioned at the nonferrous layer above translucent base region, and translucent sealing structure,
This sealing sealing structure backing member, light produce assembly and nonferrous layer.
Those skilled in the art research description below, claims and drawing after, it will be appreciated that
These and other aspects of the invention, target and feature.
Accompanying drawing explanation
In the drawings:
Fig. 1 is the axonometric chart (removing hood for clarity) of the enging cabin of vehicle,
Wherein luminous sign assembly is installed to electromotor in multiple positions；
Figure 1A is the axonometric chart of vehicle, and wherein the grid to vehicle installed by luminous sign assembly；
Fig. 2 is the amplification top perspective view of the luminous vehicle indicating package according to first embodiment；
Fig. 2 A is the sectional view of the luminous vehicle indicating package shown in Fig. 2；
Fig. 3 is the top perspective view of the luminous vehicle indicating package according to the second embodiment；
Fig. 3 A is the exploded perspective view of the luminous vehicle indicating package shown in Fig. 3；
Fig. 3 B is the sectional view of the luminous vehicle indicating package shown in Fig. 3；
Fig. 3 C is the cross section being included in the light source assembly in the luminous vehicle indicating package shown in Fig. 3
Figure；
Fig. 4 is the top perspective view of the luminous vehicle indicating package according to the 3rd embodiment；
Fig. 4 A is the exploded perspective view of the luminous vehicle indicating package shown in Fig. 4；
Fig. 4 B is the sectional view of the luminous vehicle indicating package shown in Fig. 4；
Fig. 5 is the top perspective view of the luminous vehicle indicating package according to the 4th embodiment；
Fig. 5 A is the exploded perspective view of the luminous vehicle indicating package shown in Fig. 5；
Fig. 5 B is the sectional view of the luminous vehicle indicating package shown in Fig. 5；
Fig. 6 is the top perspective view of the luminous sign assembly according to the 5th embodiment；
Fig. 6 A is the exploded perspective view of the luminous sign assembly shown in Fig. 6；
Fig. 6 B is the sectional view of the luminous sign assembly shown in Fig. 6；
Fig. 7 is the top perspective view of the luminous sign assembly according to sixth embodiment；
Fig. 7 A is the exploded perspective view of the luminous sign assembly shown in Fig. 7；
Fig. 7 B is the sectional view of the luminous sign assembly shown in Fig. 7；
Fig. 8 is the amplification top perspective view of the luminous sign assembly according to the 7th embodiment；And
Fig. 8 A is the cross section of the luminous sign assembly shown in Fig. 8.
Detailed description of the invention
For purposes of illustration, word " on " D score " right " " left " " afterwards " " front " is " perpendicular
Directly " " level " and derivation word thereof should be according to the inventions oriented in Fig. 2 A.But, unless bright
Really being specified to the contrary, the present invention can present the orientation of various replacement.Additionally, in the accompanying drawings display and
In following description, concrete equipment and the technique of explanation is only the creation set by claims
The exemplary embodiment of property concept.Therefore, relate to the concrete size of embodiments disclosed herein and its
Its physical features should not be regarded as limiting, and expresses unless made other in claim.
Referring now to Fig. 1, for clarity, the enging cabin 3 of vehicle 1 is shown generally as removing
Its hood.Multiple luminous vehicle indicating packages 2,2a are shown mounted in enging cabin 3
Electromotor 4.Vehicle 1 can be that automobile, truck, bus, van maybe can arrange luminescence
Vehicle mark assembly 2, the other kinds of vehicle of 2a.As indicated, luminous sign assembly 2,2a with
Various shape and design construct.Additionally, indicating package 2,2a install to electromotor 4.Should think
Arriving, indicating package 2,2a can construct with the arbitrary shape in unlimited number of shapes and design and design
Use in other interior locations in enging cabin 3 or in vehicle 1.At ambient lighting bar
Under part, indicating package 2,2a present chromium shape in enging cabin 3 below the hood of vehicle 1
Or specular appearance (chrome-like).More specifically, it is possible under environmental lighting conditions, see this group
Coloured (chromatic) in part 2,2a (seeing Fig. 2, Fig. 2 A, Fig. 7 to Fig. 7 B, Fig. 8 to Fig. 8 A)
Layer 40 (and shape, design and/or surface appearance).Under low-light or night conditions, set of landmarks
Part 2,2a luminescence and their outer surface present uniform light.
The most as shown in fig. 1, vehicle mark assembly 2,2a connect via distribution 90 and controller 80
It is connected to power supply 22.Controller 80 is arranged to assembly 2, the 2a controlling in this structure.Power supply 22 can be
Another power supply in standard vehicle accumulator or independent battery or vehicle.When vehicle mark group
When part 2,2a switch to luminance by controller 80, power supply 22 is required for this luminous offer
The energy.Vehicle mark assembly 2,2a can be operated with manual switches the joint of (not shown), controller
80 according to the operation (as shown in fig. 1) of predetermined handoff algorithms or switching structure that another is suitable
Make and switch to luminance.
Figure 1A generally described vehicle 1 and luminous sign assembly 2, the front view of 2a.Here, mark
Will assembly 2,2a install the outer surface to vehicle 1, i.e. grid 6.It is contemplated that indicating package 2,
2a can carry out constructing for use on the outside of vehicle 1 with any one shape, size and design.
When checking under ambient lighting conditions (such as, sunlight), these luminous sign assembly 2,2a are also
Demonstrate chromium shape or the outward appearance as mirror.Install to vehicle 1 outer surface luminous sign assembly 2,
2a shows uniform light under low-light or night conditions.Additionally, these assemblies 2,2a can be with
It is arranged in the enging cabin 3 of vehicle 1 and (sees Fig. 1) or in other interior locations in vehicle 1
Luminous sign assembly 2, mode energy supply identical for 2a and control.
In fig. 2 it is described that luminous vehicle indicating package 2.As shown by the figure, car
Indicating package 2 includes encapsulating structure 50 and backing member 10.Backing member 10 is configured to luminescence
Indicating package 2 is attached to vehicle (not shown).Backing member 10 may be disposed so that luminescence vehicle mark
Assembly 2 installs the plate to vehicle, pedestal or other suitable supporting members.Additionally, backing member 10
May be configured in regulation for installing the lower floor of the position coupling vehicle 1 of luminous vehicle indicating package 2
The shape on surface, feature and profile.
Durable metal, polymer, alloy, composite and other suitable structural materials can be used to use
Making backing member 10, premise is that these materials provide height under long-term (being longer than 10 years) environmental exposure
Durability also can be carried out sealing to prevent dampness from entering in this mark by waterproof barrier.Such as, the back of the body
Lining component 10 can comprise acronitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), Merlon and the combination of ABS
Or there are other polymeric materials of similar characteristic.This backing member 10 is probably opaque or reflective
To guarantee that the most of light produced by luminous vehicle indicating package 2 is outwards concentrated away from vehicle.Logical
Chang Eryan, backing member 10 is injection molded or is punched to first thickness with about 1 to 3mm.
According to the aesthetic and/or installation requirements for the expectation of indicating package, may be other thickness.Preferably,
Backing member 10 is injection mo(u)lding the thickness with about 2.5 to 3mm.
Encapsulating structure 50 should be the most translucent.Structure 50 also should be at backing member 10 and Luminous vehicle
Waterproof seal is provided between the internal part of indicating package 2.Encapsulating structure 50 comprises translucent poly-
Laminate material and/or resin, its opposing fades, chap, ftracture and be exposed to air, sunlight and wet
Other deteriorations that gas is relevant.Such as, encapsulating structure 50 can comprise acrylic resin, nylon, poly-carbonic acid
Ester and/or the mixture of these materials.
When using luminous vehicle indicating package 2 in the applications at vehicle 1, multiple polymers material
Material is likely to be suited for as encapsulating structure 50.These materials must be durable and environment bar around
Will not turn to be yellow, fade, chap, ftracture or otherwise deteriorate under part.Preferably, Luminous vehicle is worked as
The outside that indicating package 2 is installed to vehicle 1 (such as, grid) or internal (such as, steering wheel)
Time, encapsulating structure 50 is made up of acryhic material, is made up of nylon material, by makrolon material group
Become or be made up of the mixture of these materials.Most preferably, outside assembly 2 is mounted to vehicle 1
During portion, this encapsulating structure is made up of ultraviolet (UV) stable type makrolon material.Such as, encapsulation
Structure 50 can comprise nylon and the mixture of polycarbonate component or mainly comprise the poly-carbonic acid of UV stable type
Ester material.Specifically, these components may be with the nylon poly-carbon than 40% to 60% of 40% to 60%
The weight ratio of acid esters mixes.As another example, encapsulating structure 50 can comprise nylon and polyester material
The mixture of material, especially when assembly 2,2a are in the hot environment of the enging cabin 3 of such as vehicle 1
During middle use.These components can with 40% to 60% nylon and the weight of polyester of 40% to 60%
Ratio mixes.
In the case of luminous vehicle indicating package 2 is arranged in the enging cabin 3 of vehicle 1, this envelope
Assembling structure 50 must be durable to running in the case of relevant temperature raises of electromotor 4.Therefore use
Material in encapsulating structure 50 must will not experience heat-resisting and under these conditions and fade or other are bad
Change.Therefore, encapsulating structure 50 can be by acryhic material or have a high proportion of other plastics acrylic acid
Material forms.
Additionally, glass particle can be mixed in encapsulating structure 50 for increasing ruggedness and thermostability.Glass
Glass granule may also provide extra light scattering effect to further enhance the captivation of indicating package 2.More
Further, this encapsulating structure 50 can be coated with curable liquid-based coating, and it adds semitransparent layer
Ruggedness.
Encapsulating structure 50 can manufacture according to multiple method known in polymer processing techniques.Example
As, encapsulating structure 50 can use injection molding tool, equipment and processing conditions to manufacture.Additionally,
Encapsulating structure 50 can use and provide anti-watertightness and durable close between backing member 10 and structure 50
The multiple machinery of envelope, chemically and thermally learn a skill and be attached to backing member 10.These attachment technology include surpassing
Sound wave welding, Vibration Welding, hot plate welding, rotating welding and silicones engage.
Fig. 2 A provides the sectional view of the luminous vehicle mark 2 described in Fig. 2.As previously discussed
, backing member 10 connects, bonds or is otherwise attached to encapsulating structure 50.Light generation group
Part 20 constructs above backing member 10.As described in Fig. 2 A, light produces assembly 20 directly pacifies
It is filled to backing member 10.Should be appreciated that light produces assembly 20 and is connectable to backing member 10 or with it
His mode is positioned at the top of backing member 10.
As shown in Figure 2 A, light produces assembly 20 and is also connected to electricity via distribution 90 and controller 80
Source 22.Controller 80 runs the luminance controlling vehicle mark assembly 2, as in FIG
Described in described embodiment.Light produces assembly 20 and depends on and be derived from the energy of power supply 22 and carry
Illumination functions for vehicle mark assembly 2.This light produces assembly 20 and may be produced that have about 0.1mm
Thickness to about 3.1mm.When enabled, light produces assembly 20 in luminous vehicle indicating package 2
Produce light.These light travel across the various structures (including chromatograph 40) in indicating package 2
And leave through encapsulating structure 50.The light output being derived from light generation assembly is considered subsequently through vehicle mark
The light scattering of the light of the pith of the exterior surface area of will assembly 2.Additionally, from indicating package
Some light of 2 can around the edge of backing member 10 or near scattering.
Polytype light source 21 can be used in light produces assembly 20 to provide illumination functions.These
Light source 21 can include electric filament lamp, LED, LED light source optical fiber, LED light source light guide and electroluminescent
Luminous light generating element.Additionally, these light sources 21 can construct in light produces assembly 20 to provide
White light or the light of multiple color.Additionally, chromatic filter and/or lens can be pacified in light source assembly 20
It is loaded on above light source 21, to be produced by vehicle mark assembly 2, there is multiple desired CF
Structure.
In luminous vehicle indicating package 2 described in fig. 2, translucent base region 30 is arranged in light
Source 21 and light produce above assembly 20.Preferably, base region 30 is hollow space.But, base
Seat region 30 also can comprise in multiple translucent polymer material any one, these materials can be
Will not damage light source 21 temperature and under the conditions of in situ processing with encapsulation and/or cover light source 21.Work as base
Seat region 30 is when being made up of this material, and it produces assembly 20 for light below and provides extra close
Envelope.Base region 30 also can use injection molding tool, equipment and processing conditions to be fabricated to single zero
Part, then uses known method to produce at light and seals above assembly 20 and light source 21.
Fig. 2 A also show be arranged in base region 30 for indicating package 2 (such as, as in
Absolutely empty or trnaslucent materials) top nonferrous layer 40.Preferably, nonferrous layer 40 is at visible spectrum
Upper part ground transmission.Nonferrous layer 40 can be seen by translucent encapsulation structure 50.Nonferrous layer 40 is for sending out
Light vehicle mark assembly 2 imparts chromium shape or specular appearance.When light produces assembly 20 not enabled and
/ or under ambient lighting conditions, this outward appearance is obvious.When light generation assembly 20 is activated,
Its light can pass nonferrous layer 40, therefore provides uniform bright looking for indicating package 2.
Nonferrous layer 40 can be by producing the various metals granule of desired chromium shape or specular appearance, material
Material, coating and/or enamelled coating composition.Nonferrous layer 40 can use monolayer, multilamellar, thin film, coating or its
The form of his suitable construction.It will be appreciated, however, that nonferrous layer 40 should be configured with having of customization density
Color material is to guarantee that being derived from light produces the light of assembly 20 when indicating package 20 enables into luminance
This material can be penetrated.The material that can use in nonferrous layer 40 includes but not limited to automotive grade metal
Paint, automotive grade aluminium paint and comprise granule or the thin slice of indium, silver, chromium and/or aluminum.Preferably, have
Chromatograph 40 is formed by containing indium granule and aluminum-containing grits.
According to various methods known in enamelled coating, coating and deposition of metal field, can deposit, be formed
And/or it is coated with chromatograph 40.A kind of method is to utilize spray equipment to use at water, ethanol or other are organic
Solvent base suspension or solution have the coating formulation of desired coloured particle.This nonferrous layer is prepared
Agent is used to subsequently in base region 30 (if solid material) and/or the downside of encapsulating structure 50
The coating or the paint that apply multiple coloured particle are coated with as nonferrous layer 40.It is coated with to the downside of encapsulating structure 50
Being covered with chromatograph 40 is a kind of preferably method, this is because its by unwanted dust granule in layer 40
Mixing minimizes.It is bonding that other components can be added in nonferrous layer 40 to promote to these structures.
Solvent, water or alcohol-based are subsequently by solidification (such as, by UV light) or environment evaporation process
And evaporate, so that nonferrous layer 40 adheres to base region 30 and/or encapsulating structure 50.Another kind of
Method is the heating by relative low temperature or low-level vibration processes makes base region 30 and/or encapsulation
Structure 50 stress is alleviated.Then voltage is applied to base region 30 and/or encapsulating structure 50.Finally
Step be prepare be loaded with coloured particles (such as, containing indium granule) and this granule deposited to basal seat area
In the powered surfaces of territory 30 and/or encapsulating structure 50.
The other method being formed with chromatograph 40 is vacuum metallization processes encapsulating structure 50 and/or base region 30
On layer.In this case, nonferrous layer 40 is by containing chromium granule, aluminum-containing grits or other are containing metal
Grain composition.The nonferrous layer 40 formed by vacuum metallization processes is translucent also by curable polymer
Coating seals.Additionally, nonferrous layer 40 can be formed in situ with encapsulating structure 50.Such as, coloured
Layer 40 can comprise metallized polymeric films (such as, polyethylene terephthalate thin film), its
During the manufacture of encapsulating structure 50, it is suspended from above injection mold or cuts into the size of this mould.
Describe encapsulating structure 50 the most in fig. 2.As previously described, encapsulating structure 50
It it is translucent and offer water proofing property between the internal part of backing member 10 and luminous vehicle mark 2
Seal.Encapsulating structure 50 seals light also relative to surrounding and produces assembly 20 and nonferrous layer 40.Envelope
The sealing function of assembling structure 50 will not penetrate light for the dampness guaranteeing excess and produce assembly 20 and light source
21 and cause they short circuits to be even more important.
Fig. 3 to Fig. 8 describe luminous vehicle indicating package 2 second, third, fourth, fifth,
6th and the 7th embodiment.In general, each of which in these embodiments can according to schematic diagram and
The description of the indicating package 2 shown in Fig. 2 with Fig. 2 A constructs.But, in these embodiments
Each of which depends on light and produces the different light sources 21 in assembly 20.Should be appreciated that except this paper institute
Various light sources 21 outside those light sources stated can light produce in assembly 20 make for realize identical or
Similar effect.
With reference to Fig. 3, Fig. 3 A, Fig. 3 B and Fig. 3 C, the second embodiment of luminous vehicle indicating package 2
Being described as having light and produce assembly 20, light produces the assembly 20 electroluminescent containing alternative source of light 21
Light source assembly 60.Luminous vehicle indicating package 2 with the indicating package 2 described in Fig. 2 and Fig. 2 A
Different modes constructs.Alternatively, design feature 100 can be shown embedded in encapsulating structure 50
In.These features can be manufactured by multiple material known in the art.Additionally, feature 100 may
It it is translucent, band color or opaque.
Electroluminescent light source assembly 60 is carried out according to the multiple structure being produced light by electroluminescent
Structure.Preferably, electroluminescent light source assembly 60 is arranged as shown in FIG. 3 C.Carbon-coating 62
It is arranged in phosphorous layer 64.Carbon-coating 62 is connected to light source 22 (seeing Fig. 3 A) and is used as electroluminescent group
The first electrode in the structure of part 20.Phosphorous layer 64 can comprise aluminum and the nitrate materials of silver.Die hole
Ocular structure 66 is arranged in below phosphorous layer 64.Finally, transparency electrode 67 is connected to power supply 22 and constructs
Below die hole ocular structure 66.Transparency electrode 67 can be made up of (as shown in FIG. 3 C) two-layer:
Indium tin oxide layer 68 and antimony-stannum-zirconia layer 69.Transparency electrode 67 also can be the most transparent by other
Electrode material and structure construct.
As described in Fig. 4, Fig. 4 A and Fig. 4 B, the 3rd embodiment quilt of luminous vehicle indicating package 2
Being described as having light and produce assembly 20, this light produces assembly 20 containing the light-emitting diodes replacing light source 21
Pipe (LED) light source 26.LED light source 26 also can construct in light guide structure (not shown).
One or more LED light sources 26 can construct in light produces assembly 20.Additionally, LED light source 26
It is connected to light source 22 and obtains the energy (seeing Fig. 4 A) for its illumination functions from it.Should manage
Solve, polytype LED light source can be used in the 3rd embodiment, including sending different colours light
Those LED light sources of line.Luminous vehicle indicating package 2 shown in Fig. 4, Fig. 4 A and Fig. 4 B with
Structure is carried out from the different mode that describes of the schematic diagram about the indicating package 2 described in Fig. 2 and Fig. 2 A
Make.
Fig. 5, Fig. 5 A and Fig. 5 B describes the 4th embodiment of luminous vehicle indicating package 2, its
Middle light produces assembly 20 and comprises the optical fiber cable 28 replacing light source 21.One or more optical fiber cable 28
Can construct in light produces assembly 20.Additionally, optical fiber cable 28 is connected to power supply 22 and obtains from it
The energy (see Fig. 5 A) for illumination functions.Additionally, breach 29 be arranged in optical fiber cable 28 with
Guarantee that the light produced in optical cable 28 is directed across base region 30, nonferrous layer 40 and envelope outwardly
Assembling structure 50.Should be appreciated that and can use polytype optical fiber cable 28 in the fourth embodiment, bag
Include those optical fiber cables 28 sending different colours light.Sending out shown in Fig. 5, Fig. 5 A and Fig. 5 B
Light vehicle mark assembly 2 with the retouching of the schematic diagram about the indicating package 2 described in Fig. 2 and Fig. 2 A
State different modes to construct.
See Fig. 6, Fig. 6 A and Fig. 6 B, describe the 5th embodiment of luminous vehicle indicating package 2,
Wherein light generation assembly 20 comprises the incandescent lamp bulb for replacing light source 21.One or more electric filament lamp
Bubble 24 structure is in light produces assembly 20.Additionally, bulb 24 is connected to power supply 22 and obtains from it
The energy (seeing Fig. 6 B) for their illumination functions.It is contemplated that can be at luminous vehicle mark
5th embodiment of assembly 2 uses polytype incandescent lamp bulb and light filter, including sending not
With those of color light.Luminous vehicle indicating package 2 shown in Fig. 6, Fig. 6 A and Fig. 6 B with
Structure is carried out from the different mode that describes of the schematic diagram about the indicating package 2 described in Fig. 2 and Fig. 2 A
Make.
As described in Fig. 7, Fig. 7 A and Fig. 7 B, sixth embodiment of the present disclosure is luminous sign assembly
2a.This indicating package 2a is generally with identical with the indicating package 2 described in Fig. 4, Fig. 4 A and Fig. 4 B
Mode construct, the element that wherein label is identical has same or similar function and structure.So
And, indicating package 2a has other attribute and feature.In indicating package 2a, light produces assembly 20
Comprise multiple micro-led (LED) light source 26a.These LED light sources 26a is arranged in half
In conductor ink 26d.Additionally, anelectrode 26c is electrically connected at least some of of LED light source 26a,
And it is electrically connected to controller 80 and power supply 22 via distribution 90.Preferably, anelectrode 26c comprises and leads
Electrically epoxy resin, the epoxy resin of such as argentiferous or cupric.Anelectrode 26c is arranged in substrate 10a
Top, it preferably comprises the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) of about 0.010 to 0.040 inch
Material.Additionally, substrate 10a is positioned on backing member 10.Similarly, negative electrode 26b is electrically connected
It is connected at least some of of LED light source 26a, and is electrically connected to controller 80 and electricity via distribution 90
Source 22.Preferably, negative electrode 26b comprises the transparent or semitransparent conductive material of such as tin indium oxide.
As described in Fig. 7 B, miniature LED light source 26a can in semiconducting inks 26d with random or
Controlled mode is scattered.This miniature LED light source 26a can comprise the nitrogen that size is about 20 to 30 microns
Change gallium element, and semiconducting inks 26d can include multiple binding agent and dielectric material, including but not
It is limited to one or more in gallium, indium, carborundum, phosphorus and/or translucent polymer binding agent.Thus,
Thousands of or more miniature LED light source 26a can be included in ink 26d.Implement at some
In example, these LED light sources 26a and semiconducting inks 26d is from Nth Degree Technologies
Worldwide Inc purchases.The ink of LED light source 26a can will be comprised by multiple typography
26d is applied to the selected part of substrate 10a, and this typography includes ink jet type technique and screen printing dataller
Skill.More specifically, it is envisaged that LED light source 26a is dispersed in ink 26d, and shape and
Be sized such that substantial amounts of LED light source 26a deposition ink 26d during preferably with anelectrode 26c
Align with negative electrode 26b.That portion being finally electrically connected to electrode 26b and 26c of LED light source 26a
Divide and can be lit by power supply 22, controller 80 and the combination of distribution 90.In some cases,
Under 12 to the 16V DC from vehicle power supply (without using transformator) operation power supply can by with
Miniature LED light source 26a is lighted in power supply 22.
Also include being positioned at light source 26a referring now still to Fig. 7, Fig. 7 A and Fig. 7 B, indicating package 2a and light produces
Translucent base region 30 above raw assembly 20.Specifically, translucent base region 30 produces at light
Make above raw assembly 20 for protecting light produce assembly 20 and make it relative to environment (including dampness)
Seal.Thus, base region 30 may be configured to the encapsulation light generation containing multiple LED light source 26a
Assembly 20.
At indicating package 2a run duration, LED light source 26a can pass through controller 80 and power supply 22 point
Bright.When enabled, LED light source 26a provides the small pixel light through nonferrous layer 40 luminescence.Consider
The orientation of light source 26a and spacing are relatively random and they be relatively small in size, and can produce
The illuminating effect of interest, especially when nonferrous layer 40 is combined.LED light in light produces assembly 20
When source 26a not enabled, assembly 2a shows specular appearance by nonferrous layer 40.When through encapsulation
When structure 50 is checked, this specular appearance is also consistent with the shape of layer 40.Such as Fig. 7, Fig. 7 A and Fig. 7 B
Shown in, indicating package 2a may also include design feature 100, in it is included in encapsulating structure 50 or with it
His mode by this encapsulating structure 50 around.When LED light source 26a in a dormant state time, it is possible to thoroughly
Crossing encapsulating structure 50 and see these design features 100, it the most also can show outside minute surface
See.
In some aspects of luminous sign assembly 2a, light diffusion layer 40a is applied to nonferrous layer 40 He
Between translucent base region 30.This light diffusion layer 40a makes from being connected to electrode 26b's and 26c
The light of each light source 26a spreads to provide light evenly through nonferrous layer 40.From containing light
This uniform light of the assembly 2a of diffusion layer 40a may better than lack the group of light diffusion layer 40a
The outward appearance of the more pixelation of part 2a.
With reference to Fig. 8 and Fig. 8 A, seventh embodiment of the present disclosure is described as being configured to the shape of special mark
The form of the luminous sign assembly 2a of shape.Here, indicating package 2a has and Fig. 7, Fig. 7 A and figure
The structure that indicating package 2a described in 7B is substantially the same.Nonferrous layer 40 is configured to given shape,
Make to can pass through encapsulating structure 50 when no longer enabling see at light generation assembly 20 and LED light source 26a
This shape.Noting, this encapsulating structure 50 is round nonferrous layer 40 and seals to backing member, so
Protect them against environmental nuisance.
Should be appreciated that the previous embodiment of luminous vehicle indicating package 2 and 2a and these embodiments
Modification can inside and outside with various shape, type and structure at whole enging cabin 3 and vehicle 1
Make application.Specifically, can be with these shapes, type and Structural application backing member 10 and/or envelope
Assembling structure 50.Additionally, design feature 100, indicating package 2 the most described is answered
Those design features, can be embedded in encapsulating structure 50.At ambient conditions, these designs spy
Levy 100 and can present chromium shape or specular surface, strengthen shape, specially thus by the outward appearance of nonferrous layer 40
Captivation with other the obvious figures in mark or indicating package 2,2a.Additionally, these set of landmarks
Part 2,2a can be by using hand switch or other kinds of controller under decreased light or night conditions
Structure is driven to light.It is also possible to construct power supply 22 and the electrical power wiring assembly being connected to light generation assembly 20
90 are used for improving illumination motility.The lighting fitting of varying strength can be used as light and produces in assembly 24
Light source 21, includes but not limited to LED, electroluminescent array, optical fiber cable and incandescent lamp bulb.Structure
Have the vehicle mark assembly 2 of varying strength light source 21,2a can could be adjusted to produce supplement its chromium shape or
The interesting illuminating effect of specular surface.
Therefore, this luminescence vehicle indicating package 2,2a have the most favourable feature.
Such as, provide the feature of chromium shape or specular appearance by encapsulating structure 50 in indicating package 2,2a
It is protected relative to external environment condition.Nonferrous layer 40 and light produce assembly 20 and are not easy to come off, peel off
Or produce other deteriorations.Additionally, compared to other directional light used by other vehicle parts many
Source, vehicle mark assembly 2, the shiny appearance (when enabling under at illumination condition) of 2a will not make car
Operator diverts one's attention.Further, the majority of illumination accessory for light source 21 uses little energy
Source and can being supported by standard vehicle accumulator.Therefore, luminous vehicle indicating package 2,2a can cloth
Put the multiple positions at vehicle 1, so need distribution to be connected to the main power bus of vehicle.
Said structure can be carried out multiple variants and modifications without departing from idea of the invention, and enter
One step ground, this conception of species is intended to be covered by claim below, unless these claim are made
The most contrary explanation.
Claims (20)
1. a luminous sign assembly, including:
Power supply；
Backing member；
Light produces assembly, is connected to described power supply and is supported by described backing member, described light generation group
Part includes multiple LED source；
It is positioned at the translucent base region above described light source；
Be positioned at above described translucent base region containing indium nonferrous layer；And
Be positioned at above described nonferrous layer and seal described backing member, described light produces assembly and described has
The Merlon of chromatograph seals structure.
Luminous sign assembly the most according to claim 1, wherein, described backing member is installed extremely
Vehicle.
Luminous sign assembly the most according to claim 2, wherein, described backing member is installed extremely
Position in the enging cabin of described vehicle and described translucent sealing structure comprise have 40% to
60% nylon is than the nylon of the weight ratio of 40% to 60% makrolon material and mixing of makrolon material
Compound.
4. a luminous sign assembly, including:
Power supply；
Backing member；
Light produces assembly, is connected to described power supply and is supported by described component, and described light produces assembly bag
Include multiple LED source；
It is positioned at the translucent base region above described light source；
Be positioned at above described base region containing indium nonferrous layer；And
Being positioned at the UV stable type Merlon above described nonferrous layer and seal structure, described UV is stable
Type Merlon seals structure and comprises design feature and seal described backing member, described light generation assembly
With described nonferrous layer.
Luminous sign assembly the most according to claim 4, wherein, described backing member is installed extremely
Vehicle.
Luminous sign assembly the most according to claim 5, wherein, described backing member is installed extremely
Position in the enging cabin of described vehicle and described translucent sealing structure comprise have 40% to
60% nylon is than the nylon of the weight ratio of 40% to 60% makrolon material and mixing of makrolon material
Compound.
7. a luminous sign assembly, including:
Power supply；
Backing member；
Light produces assembly, is connected to described power supply and is supported by described backing member, described light generation group
Part includes multiple scattered LED source；
It is positioned at the translucent base region above described light source；
It is positioned at the nonferrous layer above described translucent base region；And
Be positioned at above described nonferrous layer and seal described backing member, described light produces assembly and described has
The translucent sealing structure of chromatograph.
Luminous sign assembly the most according to claim 7, wherein, described translucent sealing structure
Comprise UV stable type makrolon material.
Luminous sign assembly the most according to claim 7, wherein, described backing member is installed extremely
Vehicle.
Luminous sign assembly the most according to claim 7, wherein, described nonferrous layer comprises and contains
Indium granule.
11. luminous sign assemblies according to claim 7, wherein, described nonferrous layer comprises and contains
Alumina particles.
12. luminous sign assemblies according to claim 9, wherein, described backing member is installed
To described vehicle enging cabin in position and described translucent sealing structure comprise have 40% to
60% nylon is than the nylon of the weight ratio of 40% to 60% makrolon material and mixing of makrolon material
Compound.
13. luminous sign assemblies according to claim 7, wherein, described light produces assembly and enters
One step includes positive electrode layer, positive electrode layer and dielectric regions, described positive electrode layer, described positive electrode layer
All at least some of electricity with the LED source of multiple random orientations connect with described dielectric regions
Touch.
14. luminous sign assemblies according to claim 13, wherein, described light emitting diode light
Source is micro-led element.
15. luminous sign assemblies according to claim 14, wherein, described miniature light-emitting diodes
Tube elements comprises gallium nitride.
16. luminous sign assemblies according to claim 15, wherein, described miniature light-emitting diodes
Tube elements is arranged on the described positive electrode layer of ink form.
17. luminous sign assemblies according to claim 15, farther include:
It is arranged in the light diffusion layer between described nonferrous layer and described translucent base region.
18. luminous sign assemblies according to claim 13, wherein, described positive electrode layer comprises
Tin indium oxide.
19. luminous sign assemblies according to claim 13, wherein, described nonferrous layer is visible
Spectrally there is fractional transmission rate.
20. luminous sign assemblies according to claim 13, wherein, described nonferrous layer and described
Light produces assembly and is configured to the form of Mark Designing.
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