DE19822856A1 - Ornamental illumination for car seat including head support - Google Patents

Ornamental illumination for car seat including head support

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DE19822856A1
DE19822856A1 DE19822856A DE19822856A DE19822856A1 DE 19822856 A1 DE19822856 A1 DE 19822856A1 DE 19822856 A DE19822856 A DE 19822856A DE 19822856 A DE19822856 A DE 19822856A DE 19822856 A1 DE19822856 A1 DE 19822856A1
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decorative lighting
light guide
lighting device
head support
seat including
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Rolf Mitschelen
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Daimler AG
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DaimlerChrysler AG
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q3/00—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
    • B60Q3/80—Circuits; Control arrangements
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q3/00—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
    • B60Q3/20—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for lighting specific fittings of passenger or driving compartments; mounted on specific fittings of passenger or driving compartments
    • B60Q3/233—Seats; Arm rests; Head rests
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q3/00—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
    • B60Q3/60—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects
    • B60Q3/62—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides
    • B60Q3/64—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides for a single lighting device
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q3/00—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
    • B60Q3/70—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose
    • B60Q3/78—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose for generating luminous strips, e.g. for marking trim component edges

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Arrangements Of Lighting Devices For Vehicle Interiors, Mounting And Supporting Thereof, Circuits Therefore (AREA)
  • Chair Legs, Seat Parts, And Backrests (AREA)
  • Passenger Equipment (AREA)

Abstract

An ornamental illumination for a car seat including head support in the form of a flexible elongated optic fibre (2) integrated into the visible surface has a light source provided at least at one end and/or a lighting device generating independent light. The optic fibre or the lighting device is a moulded-on strip (3) across the whole length or individual ones are moulded-on strips spaced apart from each other, sewn in and/or glued to the seat cover (1). The optic fibre and/or the lighting device is/are via plug- and/or snap-connecting devices in the Sstigt. The illumination is active only when the car is stationary and/or with the car door open, if applicable, with a time delay for switch-off when the door is closed.

Description

Die Erfindung besteht in einer Zierbeleuchtung für einen Kraftfahrzeugsitz einschließlich Kopfstütze mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention consists of decorative lighting for one Motor vehicle seat including headrest with the features of claim 1.

Eine solche Zierbeleuchtung soll neben einer optischen Ver­ schönerung eines Kraftfahrzeugsitzes auch eine Orientierungs­ hilfe bei Nacht darstellen.Such decorative lighting is intended in addition to an optical ver an automobile seat also an orientation help display at night.

Gattungsgemäße Lichtleiter sind allgemein bekannt und werden auch als Luminiszenzkeder bezeichnet. Als flexibler Werkstoff ist insbesondere Kunststoff einsetzbar.Generic light guides are generally known and are also called luminescent piping. As a flexible material plastic can be used in particular.

Zweckmäßige Ausgestaltungen der Zierbeleuchtung sind Gegen­ stand der Unteransprüche.Appropriate designs of the decorative lighting are counter stood the subclaims.

Die Zierbeleuchtung kann derart ausgestaltet sein, daß sie lediglich bei Fahrzeugstillstand und/oder bei einer geöffne­ ten Fahrzeugtür, gegebenenfalls mit einer zeitlichen Ab­ schaltverzögerung beim Schließen der Tür, aktiv ist. The decorative lighting can be designed such that it only when the vehicle is stationary and / or when the vehicle is open ten vehicle door, possibly with a time Ab Switching delay when closing the door, is active.  

Flexible, in insbesondere Außenteile von Kraftfahrzeugen in­ tegrierte Lichtleiter sind an sich bereits aus DE 19 95 520 U bekannt. Diese bekannten. Lichtleiter sollen weniger Zierzwecken dienen, sondern vielmehr die Funktion einer Licht spen­ denden Leuchte besitzen.Flexible, in particular exterior parts of motor vehicles in Integrated light guides are already known from DE 19 95 520 U. known. These well-known. Light guides are supposed to have fewer decorative purposes serve, but rather the function of a light spen own lamp.

Als Leuchte zum Beleuchten des Fahrzeuginnenraumes dient in­ soweit auch ein in einen Haltegriff im Fahrzeuginneren inte­ grierter Lichtleiter nach DE 41 17 278 C2.Serves as a light for illuminating the vehicle interior as far as an inte in a handle inside the vehicle Free light guide according to DE 41 17 278 C2.

Ein nachstehend noch näher beschriebenes Ausführungsbeispiel ist in der Zeichnung dargestellt.An embodiment described in more detail below is shown in the drawing.

Diese zeigtThis shows

Fig. 1 einen Schnitt durch einen Ausschnittbereich eines Kraftfahrzeugsitzbezuges mit einem integrierten Lichtleiter. Fig. 1 shows a section through a cutout area of a motor vehicle seat cover with an integrated light guide.

In einen Kraftfahrzeug-Sitzbezug 1 ist in einer Verbindungs­ naht ein schnurförmiger Lichtleiter 2 aus flexiblem Kunst­ stoff, an den eine durchgehende Lasche 3 angeformt ist, über diese Lasche 3 eingenäht. In a motor vehicle seat cover 1 , a cord-shaped light guide 2 made of flexible plastic material is sewn into a connection, to which a continuous tab 3 is formed, sewn over this tab 3 .

Der Lichtleiter 2 kann auch über Steck- und/oder Schnappver­ schlußmittel in dem Sitzbezug 1 bzw. an unter diesem liegen­ den Teilen des Kraftfahrzeugsitzes befestigt sein. Die Licht­ quelle für den Lichtleiter 2 kann eine an dessen Ende ange­ brachte Lichtquelle sein.The light guide 2 can also be fastened by means of plug-in and / or Schnappver in the seat cover 1 or to lie under this the parts of the motor vehicle seat. The light source for the light guide 2 can be a light source brought at the end.

Der Lichtleiter 2 kann bei einem Fahrzeugsitz beispielsweise längs der gesamten umlaufenden Sitzkanten angebracht sein. Denkbar ist jedoch jedes andere ästhetisch wirkende Anord­ nungsmuster, das die Orientierung bei Nacht erleichtert.The light guide 2 can be attached to a vehicle seat, for example, along the entire circumferential seat edges. However, any other aesthetically pleasing arrangement pattern is conceivable that facilitates orientation at night.

Claims (4)

1. Zierbeleuchtung für einen Kraftfahrzeugsitz einschließ­ lich Kopfstütze in der Form eines in die sichtbare Oberfläche integrierten biegsamen langgestreckten Lichtleiters (2) mit einer an mindestens einem seiner Enden vorgesehenen Licht­ quelle und/oder eines eigenständig Licht erzeugenden Leucht­ mittels.1. Decorative lighting for a motor vehicle seat including Lich headrest in the form of an integrated in the visible surface flexible elongated light guide ( 2 ) with a light source provided at at least one of its ends and / or an independent light-generating means. 2. Zierbeleuchtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Lichtleiter (2) oder das Leuchtmittel eine über die jeweilige gesamte Länge angeformte Lasche (3) ist oder ein­ zelne voneinander beabstandete, angeformte Laschen (3) sind, die mit dem Sitzbezug (1) vernäht und/oder verklebt ist bzw. sind.2. Decorative lighting according to claim 1, characterized in that the light guide ( 2 ) or the illuminant is a molded over the entire length of the tab ( 3 ) or an individual spaced apart, molded tabs ( 3 ) with the seat cover ( 1 ) is sewn and / or glued. 3. Zierbeleuchtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Lichtleiter (2) und/oder das Leuchtmittel über Steck- und/oder Schnappverschlußmittel in dem Sitzbezug (1) befe­ stigt ist bzw. sind. 3. Decorative lighting according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the light guide ( 2 ) and / or the lamp via plug and / or snap closure means in the seat cover ( 1 ) is BEFE Stigt or are. 4. Zierbeleuchtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß diese lediglich bei Fahrzeugstillstand und/oder bei einer geöffneten Fahrzeugtür, gegebenenfalls mit einer zeitlichen Abschaltverzögerung beim Schließen der Tür, aktiv ist.4. Decorative lighting according to one of the preceding claims, characterized, that this only when the vehicle is stationary and / or when open vehicle door, possibly with a time Switch-off delay when closing the door, is active.
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DE10259623A1 (en) * 2002-12-18 2004-07-08 Hella Kg Hueck & Co. Vehicle lamp for illuminating vehicle door mirrors comprises a support part on which are arranged an illuminating unit and a flexible optical waveguide with different cross-sectional dimensions along its progression
DE102008061816A1 (en) 2008-12-11 2010-06-24 Audi Ag Headrest for vehicle seat, has frame with two lateral frame portions, cushion, cover and illuminating device, where two lateral frame portions are connected together in its lower area
ITMI20101002A1 (en) * 2010-06-04 2010-09-03 Andrea Pala ACCESSORY FOR LUMINOUS SIGNALING INSERTION IN THE BORDER OF PASSAMANERA.
CN109204126A (en) * 2017-07-03 2019-01-15 李尔公司 Light tunnel for interior trim part

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DE10259623A1 (en) * 2002-12-18 2004-07-08 Hella Kg Hueck & Co. Vehicle lamp for illuminating vehicle door mirrors comprises a support part on which are arranged an illuminating unit and a flexible optical waveguide with different cross-sectional dimensions along its progression
DE10259623B4 (en) * 2002-12-18 2011-09-22 Hella Kgaa Hueck & Co. vehicle light
DE102008061816A1 (en) 2008-12-11 2010-06-24 Audi Ag Headrest for vehicle seat, has frame with two lateral frame portions, cushion, cover and illuminating device, where two lateral frame portions are connected together in its lower area
DE102008061816B4 (en) * 2008-12-11 2011-02-10 Audi Ag headrest
ITMI20101002A1 (en) * 2010-06-04 2010-09-03 Andrea Pala ACCESSORY FOR LUMINOUS SIGNALING INSERTION IN THE BORDER OF PASSAMANERA.
CN109204126A (en) * 2017-07-03 2019-01-15 李尔公司 Light tunnel for interior trim part

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