DE102014203297A1 - Lighting device for a vehicle of the semitrailer type - Google Patents

Abstract

Objective: To provide a lighting device for a vehicle of the saddle driving type, which improves the visibility from a central light source from behind. Means for solving: A lighting device (12) for a motorcycle (10) comprises: a first light source (30); second light sources (32L, 32R) for turn signal lamps, which are arranged to the left and right of the first light source (30); a reflector (34) configured to reflect light from the first light source (30); and a colored inner lens / lens (14) configured to cover the first light source (30) and part of the reflector (34). In the lighting device (12), the reflector (34) has a first reflector section (36), which is configured to reflect light from the first light source (30) to the outside, and outside light-reflecting sections (40), which are configured to do so not to reflect the light, and the inner lens / lens (14) is formed in such a manner as to face a portion (44) of each of the outside light reflecting portions (40) and extend to outer sides from a vehicle body from the saddle driving type vehicle (10) to positions above and below each of the second light sources (32L, 32R).

Description

Technical area

The present invention relates to a lighting device for a vehicle of a semitrailer type having a light source provided in a center thereof and having light sources provided on the left and right of the central light source for turn signal lamps.

Technical background

As in International Patent Publication No. WO / 2003/035457 (hereinafter referred to as Patent Document 1), a rear combination lamp for a vehicle is known, in which a reflector configured to reflect light from a light source for a rear light and a red inner lens / lens between light sources for left and Right turn indicator lights are arranged to improve the visibility of the rear combination lamp from the rear.

Overview of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

The above-described Patent Document 1 provides good visibility for the turn signal lamps when they are illuminated, but provides poor visibility for the tail light since the area where the inner lens / lens and the reflector are disposed inside the visibility of the vehicle from the rear, is confined to a space inward of the turn signal lamps, which are arranged left and right.

Thus, the present invention has an object to provide a lighting device for a vehicle of the semitrailer type, which enables improvement of the visibility of a central light source from behind.

Means of solving the problems

A lighting device ( 12 ) for a vehicle of the semitrailer type ( 10 ) according to the present invention has the following aspects.

A first aspect: a lighting device ( 12 ) for a vehicle ( 10 ) of the semitrailer type, comprises: a first light source ( 30 ); second light sources ( 32L . 32R ) for turn signal lamps, which are left and right of the first light source ( 30 ) are arranged; a reflector ( 34 ) which is configured to receive light from the first light source ( 30 ) to reflect; and a colored inner lens / lens ( 14 ), which is configured to use the first light source ( 30 ) and part of the reflector ( 34 ) cover. In the lighting device ( 12 ), the reflector ( 34 ) a first reflector section ( 36 ) configured to receive light from the first light source ( 30 ) and to reflect the light incident thereon to the outside, and exterior light-reflecting portions (FIG. 40 ) configured to receive light from the first light source ( 30 ) and light from the second light sources ( 32L . 32R ) not to be struck directly, and the inner lens / lens ( 14 ) and a section ( 44 ) of each of the outside light reflecting portions (FIG. 40 ) are formed in such a manner as to face each other and to an outside of a vehicle body from the vehicle (FIG. 10 ) of the semitrailer type to positions above and below a corresponding one of the second. Light sources ( 32L . 32R ).

A second aspect: the section ( 44 ) of each of the outside light reflecting portions (FIG. 40 ) is inward of the inner lens / lens ( 14 ) along an inner surface ( 14a ) from the inner lens / lens ( 14 ) educated.

A third aspect: the reflector ( 34 ) comprises second reflector sections ( 38L . 38R ), which are each configured directly by light from the second light sources ( 32L . 32R ) and to reflect the incident light on it.

A Fourth Aspect: The Exterior Light Reflecting Sections ( 40 ) are formed in such a way that the first reflector portion ( 36 ) each of the second reflector sections ( 38L . 38R ) is disconnected.

A fifth aspect: the first reflector section ( 36 ), the second reflector sections ( 38L . 38R ) and the outside light reflecting portions ( 40 ) are integrally formed.

A sixth aspect: In a front view, the second reflector sections ( 38L . 38R ) inwardly from left and right edges of the inner lens / lens ( 14 ) educated.

A seventh aspect: the illumination device ( 12 ) comprises an outer lens / lens ( 16 ), which is configured to the inner lens / lens ( 14 ), the second light sources ( 32L . 32R ) and the reflector ( 34 ) integral cover.

An Eighth Aspect: The Exterior Light Reflecting Sections ( 40 ) are inward of the outer lens / lens ( 16 ) along an inner surface ( 16a ) from the outer lens / lens ( 16 ) educated.

A ninth aspect: the lighting device ( 12 ) is formed so that the upper, lower, left and right sides thereof are concave in a front view.

Effects of the invention

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the colored inner lens / lens and the outer light reflecting portions are also disposed above and below the second light sources so as not to allow light from the first light source directly above and below the second light sources is reflected. Thus, the visibility of the second light sources can be improved and also the visibility of the light from the first light source can be improved from behind.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the outer light reflecting portions are formed inwardly of the inner lens / lens along the inner surface of the inner lens / lens. Thus, the colored inner lens / lens looks brighter from the rear, which helps to further enhance the visibility of the rear of the vehicle and also to improve the appearance.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the reflector has the second reflector portions configured to reflect light from the respective second light sources. Thus, the number of parts can be reduced to allow low cost.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the outside reflective portions are formed in such a manner as to separate the first reflector from the second reflector portions, respectively. Thus, light emitted from the first light source and light emitted from the second light sources can be shared, thereby improving the visibility of each light source.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the first reflector portion, the second reflector portions, and the outside light reflecting portions are integrally formed. Thus, the total number of parts of the lighting device can be reduced.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the second reflector portions are formed, in a front view, inwardly of the left and right edges of the inner lens / lens. Thus, the illumination device can be reduced in size.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the illumination device comprises the outer lens / lens integrally covering the inner lens / lens, the second light sources, and the reflector. Thus, the total number of parts of the lighting device can be reduced and also the external appearance can be improved.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the outer light reflecting portions are formed inwardly of the outer lens / lens along the inner surface of the outer lens / lens. Thus, in an area not covered by the inner lens / lens, the outer lens / lens sees the color illuminated by the reflector and the appearance can be improved.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the lighting device is formed so that upper, lower, left and right sides thereof are concave in a front view. Thus, the lighting device can be arranged in a limited space.

Brief description of the drawings

1 Fig. 10 is a rear view of a scooter type motorcycle which is a type of a vehicle of a semitrailer type.

2 is a diagram showing a lighting device of 1 without an inner lens / lens and an outer lens / lens shows.

3 is a sectional view along and facing a broken line III-III in 1 ,

4 is a sectional view along and facing a swept line IV-IV in FIG 1 ,

5 is a sectional view along and overlooking a swept line VV in 1 ,

6 is a sectional view along and looking at a broken line VI-VI in 1 ,

Modes for carrying out the invention

With reference to the accompanying drawings, a lighting device for a vehicle of the semi-trailer type according to the present invention will be described below in detail using a preferred embodiment.

1 is a rear view of a scooter type motorcycle (hereinafter referred to as a motorcycle) 10 in that a type of a vehicle is of the semitrailer type, and 2 is a diagram showing a lighting device 12 from 1 without an inner lens / lens 14 and an outer lens / lens 16 shows. 3 is a sectional view along and facing a broken line III-III in 1 . 4 is a sectional view along and facing a swept line IV-IV in FIG 1 . 5 is a sectional view along and overlooking a swept line VV in 1 , and 6 is a sectional view along and looking at a broken line VI-VI in 1 , In the 1 to 6 Unless otherwise indicated, left, right, top (above) and bottom (below) are described based on the directions indicated by in 1 shown arrows, and front and rear (back) based on a direction of travel of the motorcycle 10 , Further, in mechanisms or components provided symmetrically on each of the left and right sides, a reference number for the left / left mechanism / component "L" is assigned and a reference number for the right / right mechanism / component " R "assigned.

The motorcycle 10 is in its rear section with the lighting device 12 provided as a combination lamp, which functions as a taillight / brake light and turn signal lamps. This lighting device 12 is formed such that upper, lower, left and right sides thereof are inwardly concave in a front view and is on a rear frame (not shown) of the motorcycle 10 appropriate. A rear panel 20 , which is attached to the rear frame and an external appearance of the motorcycle 10 is about the lighting device 12 provided around. In addition, there is a rear fender 26 , on which a license plate 24 is attached, at a position above and behind a rear wheel 22 intended.

The lighting device 12 includes a first light source 30 for a tail light / brake light, second light sources 32L . 32R for turn signal lamps, which are respectively left and right of the first light source 30 are arranged, a reflector 34 which is configured to reflect light coming from the first light source 30 and the second light sources 32L . 32R is emitted outwardly (backwards), a colored inner lens / lens 14 which is the first light source 30 and a part of the reflector 34 integrally covering, and an outer lens / lens 16 which the inner lens / lens 14 , the second light sources 32L . 32R and the reflector 34 integrally covering. The colored inner lens / lens 14 is a diffuser / lens of a specific color (for example, red), ie, a diffuser / lens that transmits light of a particular color (for example, red).

The reflector 34 has a first reflector section 36 which is configured directly from light from the first light source 30 to be hit and to reflect the incident light backwards (ie direct light from the first light source 30 to reflect), second reflector sections 38L . 38R configured to directly receive light from the respective second light sources 32L . 32R to be hit and to reflect the incident light backwards (ie direct light from the second light sources 32L . 32R to reflect) and exterior light-reflecting sections 40 which are configured not directly from light from the first light source 30 and the second light sources 32L . 32R to be met. The first reflector section 36 , the second. reflector sections 38L . 38R and the outside light reflecting portions 40 are integrally formed to be continuous with each other. The exterior light-reflecting sections 40 reflect indirect light from the first light source 30 and the second light sources 32L . 32R ,

The exterior light-reflecting sections 40 are formed in such a manner that they each have the first reflector portion 36 from the second reflector sections 38L . 38R separate. In particular, the outside light reflecting portions 40 between the first reflector section 36 and the second reflector portions 38L . 38R arranged so as to be the first reflector section 36 and the second reflector sections 38L . 38R separate from each other. The exterior light-reflecting sections 40 are formed in such a manner that they extend to outer sides of a vehicle body of the motorcycle 10 extend, each from the first reflector 36 to positions above and below the second reflector sections 38L . 38R (please refer 2 ).

The first reflector section 36 and the second reflector sections 38L . 38R have: cup-shaped reflective sections 36a . 38a which are curved forward and are substantially cup-shaped; and projecting reflective portions 36b . 38b that of end portions of the cup-shaped reflective portions 36a . 38a protrude to the rear. The exterior light-reflecting sections 40 are each provided such that they with the above reflective portions 36b from the first reflector 36 and the above reflective portion 38b from a corresponding one of the second reflector sections 38L . 38R are continuous.

The exterior light-reflecting sections 40 each have a border section 42 which around the second reflector section 38L . 38R is provided around and not from the inner lens / lens 14 is covered, and a peripheral portion 44 , which is provided at a position which is lower than the edge portion 42 is and through the inner lens / lens 14 is covered. Thus, the inner lens / lens covers 14 the first light source 30 , the first reflector section 36 and the peripheral sections 44 off and the edge sections 42 are in a front view between the inner lens / lens 14 and the respective second reflector portions 38L . 38R intended. The edge sections 42 are inward of the peripheral portions 44 intended.

The edge sections 42 also act as separation devices, each of which the first reflector section 36 from the second reflector sections 38L . 38R separate. In particular, as in 5 Shown are the protruding reflective portion 36b from the first reflector section 36 and the protruding reflective portions 38b . 38b from the second reflector sections 38L . 38R together by means of the edge sections 42 connected. Then the peripheral sections 44 designed to work with the edge sections 42 be continuous and each extend from the projecting reflective portion 36b from the first reflector section 36 to positions above and below the second reflector sections 38L . 38R (please refer 2 ).

The inner lens / lens 14 is formed to be toward the outside light-reflecting portion 40 (or more specifically, the peripheral portion 44 ) and is in a front view from the first light source 30 to outer sides of the motorcycle 10 towards the positions above and below the second light sources 32L . 32R , The second reflector sections 38L . 38R are in a front view inwardly of the left and right edges of the inner lens / lens 14 arranged. The peripheral sections 44 are inward of the inner lens / lens 14 along an inner surface 14a from the inner lens / lens 14 educated. Then the outside light reflecting sections 40 from the reflector 34 and the inner lens / lens 14 inward from the outer lens / lens 16 along an inner surface 16a from the outer lens / lens 16 educated.

Next, an operation and effects of the lighting device 12 described by this embodiment. When the first light source 30 For the tail light / brake light emitted, direct light is emitted from the first light source 30 from the first reflector 36 Reflects and falls on an area of the inner lens / lens 14 , which the first reflector section 36 covers. Although no direct light on any area of the inner lens / lens 14 falls, which the peripheral sections 44 from the outside light reflecting sections 40 Outside light (such as sunlight and street light) is covered by the exterior light-reflecting sections 40 Reflects and falls on this area of the inner lens / lens 14 , Thus, the entire area of the inner lens / lens 14 illuminated with the particular color, which allows an improvement in visibility from the rear of the vehicle. In addition, since light from the first light source 30 not directly through the exterior light-reflecting sections 40 which is reflected above and below the second light sources 32L . 32R can be arranged, the visibility of the second light sources 32L . 32R be improved for the turn signal lamps.

Furthermore, since the peripheral sections 44 from the outside light reflecting sections 40 inward of the inner lens / lens 14 along the inner surface 14a from the inner lens / lens 14 are formed, sees the inner lens / lens 14 even brighter from behind, further enhancing the visibility of the light from the first light source 30 as well as an improvement of the external appearance allowed.

Because the reflector 34 the second reflector sections 38L . 38R includes direct light from the second light sources 32L . 32R To reflect the number of parts can be reduced to allow low cost.

Because the exterior light-reflecting sections 40 are formed in such a way that they the first reflector portion 36 each of the second reflector sections 38L . 38R can separate the visibility of the first light source 30 and the second light sources 32L . 32R be improved. In particular, the peripheral sections 44 from the outside light reflecting sections 40 over which the inner lens / lens 14 is provided, with the second reflector sections 38L . 38R by means of the edge sections 42 continuously, over which the inner lens / lens 14 is not provided. Thus, even if the first light source 30 and the second light sources 32L . 32R can emit light at the same time, light from the first light source 30 and light from the second light sources 32L . 32R be easily distinguished.

Since the second reflector sections 38L . 38R in a front view inward of the left and right edges of the inner lens / lens 14 are arranged, the lighting device 12 be reduced in size. Furthermore, since the lighting device 12 the outer lens / lens 16 which includes the inner Diffusing screen / lens 14 , the second light sources 32L . 32R and the reflector 34 Integrally covers, the number of parts can be reduced and also the appearance can be improved.

Because the exterior light-reflecting sections 40 inward from the outer lens / lens 16 along the inner surface 16a from the outer lens / lens 16 are formed, sees the outer lens / lens 16 in an area, which of the inner lens / lens 14 not covered, with the color of the reflector 34 illuminated, and thereby improves the external appearance. As the lighting device 12 is formed such that upper, lower, left and right sides thereof are concave in a front view, the illumination device can be arranged in a limited space.

In the embodiment described above, the lighting device is 12 in the rear section of the motorcycle 10 provided so that the first light source 30 acts as a taillight / brake light. Instead, the lighting device 12 in a front section of the motorcycle 10 be provided, so that the first light source 30 acts as a headlight. In addition, although the first reflector section 36 , the second reflector sections 38L . 38R and the outside light reflecting portions 40 formed integrally and continuously with each other in the above embodiment, they need not be integrally formed.

Although the present invention has been described above using the preferred embodiment, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, which is described in the above embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes or modifications can be made to the above embodiment. It is apparent from the scope of the claims that modes achieved by such changes or modifications are within the technical scope of the present invention. Further, it should be noted that reference numerals in parenthesis within the scope of the claims are given according to the reference numerals in the appended claims to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, and it should not be interpreted that the present invention is limited to elements which have these reference numbers.

OBJECTIVE: To provide a lighting device for a vehicle of the semitrailer type, which improves the visibility of a central light source from behind.

Means of solution: A lighting device 12 for a motorcycle 10 comprises: a first light source 30 ; second light sources 32L . 32R for turn signal lamps, which are respectively left and right of the first light source 30 are arranged; a reflector 34 which is configured to receive light from the first light source 30 to reflect; and a colored inner lens / lens 14 , which is configured to be the first light source 30 and part of the reflector 34 cover. In the lighting device 12 has the reflector 34 a first reflector section 36 which is configured to receive light from the first light source 30 to reflect to the outside, and exterior light-reflecting sections 40 which are configured not to reflect the light, and the inner lens / lens 14 is formed in such a way that it becomes a section 44 from each of the outside light reflecting sections 40 and extend to outer sides of a vehicle body from the vehicle 10 of the semitrailer type to positions above and below each of the second light sources 32L . 32R ,

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

Scooter-type motorcycle

12

lighting device

14

inner lens / lens

14a, 16a

inner surface

16

outer lens / lens

30

first light source

32L, 32R

second light source

34

reflector

36

first reflector section

36a, 38a

cup-shaped reflective section

36b, 38b

prominent reflective section

38L, 38R

second reflector section

40

Exterior light-reflecting section

42

edge section

44

peripheral portion

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• WO 2003/035457 [0002]

Claims (9)

Lighting device ( 12 ) for a vehicle ( 10 ) of the semitrailer type, comprising: a first light source ( 30 ); second light sources ( 32L . 32R ) for turn signal lamps, which are left and right of the first light source ( 30 ) are arranged; a reflector ( 34 ) which is configured to receive light from the first light source ( 30 ) to reflect; and a colored inner lens / lens ( 14 ), which is configured to use the first light source ( 30 ) and part of the reflector ( 34 ), the reflector ( 34 ) a first reflector section ( 36 ) which is configured to receive light from the first light source ( 30 ) and to reflect the light incident thereon to the outside, and exterior light-reflecting portions (FIG. 40 ) which are configured to receive light from the first light source ( 30 ) and light from the second light sources ( 32L . 32R ) not to be struck directly, and the inner lens / lens ( 14 ) and a section ( 44 ) of each of the outside light reflecting portions (FIG. 40 ) are formed in such a manner as to face each other and to an outside of a vehicle body from the vehicle (FIG. 10 ) of the semitrailer type to positions above and below a corresponding one of the second light sources ( 32L . 32R ). Lighting device ( 12 ) for a vehicle ( 10 ) of the semitrailer type according to claim 1, wherein the section ( 44 ) of each of the outside light reflecting portions (FIG. 40 ) inwardly from the inner lens / lens ( 14 ) along an inner surface ( 14a ) from the inner lens / lens ( 14 ) is trained. Lighting device ( 12 ) for a vehicle ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 and 2, wherein the reflector ( 34 ) second reflector sections ( 38L . 38R ), which are each configured to directly receive light from the second light sources (FIG. 32L . 32R ) and to reflect the incident light on it. Lighting device ( 12 ) for a vehicle ( 10 ) according to claim 3, wherein the outer light-reflecting portions ( 40 ) are formed in such a way that the first reflector section ( 36 ) each of the second reflector sections ( 38L . 38R ) is disconnected. Lighting device ( 12 ) for a vehicle ( 10 ) according to one of claims 3 and 4, wherein the first reflector section ( 36 ), the second reflector sections ( 38L . 38R ) and the outside light reflecting portions ( 40 ) are integrally formed. Lighting device ( 12 ) for a vehicle ( 10 ) according to one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the second reflector sections ( 38L . 38R ) are formed in a front view inwardly of left and right edges of the inner lens / lens (14). Lighting device ( 12 ) for a vehicle ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the illumination device ( 12 ) an outer lens / lens ( 16 ) which is configured to cover the inner lens / lens ( 14 ), the second light sources ( 32L . 32R ) and the reflector ( 34 ) integral cover. Lighting device ( 12 ) for a vehicle ( 10 ) according to claim 7, wherein the outer light-reflecting portions ( 40 ) inwardly from the outer lens / lens ( 16 ) along an inner surface ( 16a ) from the outer lens / lens ( 16 ) are formed. Lighting device ( 12 ) for a vehicle ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the illumination device ( 12 ) is formed such that upper, lower, left and right sides thereof are concave in a front view.

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