DE29719025U1 - Lighting system for a passenger car - Google Patents

Lighting system for a passenger car

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DE29719025U1
DE29719025U1 DE29719025U DE29719025U DE29719025U1 DE 29719025 U1 DE29719025 U1 DE 29719025U1 DE 29719025 U DE29719025 U DE 29719025U DE 29719025 U DE29719025 U DE 29719025U DE 29719025 U1 DE29719025 U1 DE 29719025U1
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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
    • B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/26—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
    • B60Q1/32—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating vehicle sides, e.g. clearance lights
    • B60Q1/323—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating vehicle sides, e.g. clearance lights on or for doors
    • 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
    • B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/26—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
    • B60Q1/32—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating vehicle sides, e.g. clearance lights
    • 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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Description

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D-70174 STUTTGART HOSPITALSTRASSE 8 TELEFON (0711) 228110 TELEFAX (0711) 2281122D-70174 STUTTGART HOSPITALSTRASSE 8 TELEPHONE (0711) 228110 FAX (0711) 2281122

Anmelder: ' 24.10.1997 Applicant: ' 24.10.1997

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Fahrzeugelektrik GmbH
Gewerbegebiet StockhausenVehicle Electrics GmbH
Stockhausen commercial area

99819 Eisenach99819 Eisenach

Beleuchtungssystem für einen PersonenkraftwagenLighting system for a passenger car

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Beleuchtungssystem für einen Personenkraftwagen mit Elektrolumineszenzmitteln in einem Außenkonturbereich einer Fahrzeugkarosserie sowie mit Leuchtmitteln in einem Fahrzeuginnenraum.The invention relates to a lighting system for a passenger car with electroluminescent means in an outer contour area of a vehicle body and with lighting means in a vehicle interior.

Aus der EP 0 611 040 Bl ist ein Personenkraftwagen bekannt, dessen Fahrzeugkarosserie in ihrem Außenkonturbereich auf Höhe seitlicher Zierleisten mit Elektrolumineszenzbandern versehen ist. In einem solchen Personenkraftwagen sind im Fahrzeuginnenraum herkömmliche Leuchtmittel zur Innenbeleuchtung des Fahrzeuginnenraumes vorgesehen.A passenger car is known from EP 0 611 040 Bl, the vehicle body of which is provided with electroluminescent strips in its outer contour area at the level of the side trim strips. In such a passenger car, conventional lighting means are provided in the vehicle interior for interior lighting of the vehicle interior.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein Beleuchtungssystem der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die eine verbesserte Beleuchtung des Personenkraftwagens im Innen- und Außenbereich ermöglicht.The object of the invention is to create a lighting system of the type mentioned at the outset, which enables improved lighting of the passenger car inside and outside.

Diese Aufgabe wird dadurch gelöst, daß unbeleuchtete Bereiche des Fahrzeuginnenraumes unterhalb einer Fahrzeugbordkante mit linien- oder streifenförmig verlaufenden Elektrolumineszenzelementen versehen sind, die in Konturbereichen einer Innenraumverkleidung verlegt sind, und/oder daß Stoßfänger- und/ oder Dachrahmen- und/oder Türschwellerkonturen des Außenkon-This task is solved by providing unlit areas of the vehicle interior below a vehicle beltline with linear or strip-shaped electroluminescent elements that are laid in contour areas of an interior paneling, and/or by providing bumper and/or roof frame and/or door sill contours of the outer contour

turbereiches der Fahrzeugkarosserie mit linienförmig längs der Stoßfänger- und/oder Dachrahmen- und/oder Türschwellerkonturen verlaufenden Elektrolumineszenzmitteln versehen sind. Durch die erfindungsgemäße Lösung sind äußere Fahrzeugkonturen auch bei Dunkelheit besser erkennbar. Vorzugsweise sind die Elektrolumineszenzmittel für den Außenkonturbereich der Fahrzeugkarosserie derart durch eine zentrale Bordsteuerung angesteuert, daß diese bei einer Betätigung der Zentral-Verriegelungsanlage insbesondere durch Fernbedienung ein- und ausgeschaltet werden. Dabei sind die Elektrolumineszenzmittel bei verschlossenem Fahrzeug ausgeschaltet und bei geöffnetem Fahrzeug angeschaltet. Durch die Elektrolumineszenzelemente in unbeleuchteten Bereichen des Fahrzeuginnenraumes sind Funktionselemente des Fahrzeuginnenraumes oder auch Ablageflächen auch bei Dunkelheit besser aufzufinden.door area of the vehicle body are provided with electroluminescent means running linearly along the bumper and/or roof frame and/or door sill contours. The solution according to the invention makes it easier to see the outer contours of the vehicle even in the dark. The electroluminescent means for the outer contour area of the vehicle body are preferably controlled by a central on-board control system in such a way that they are switched on and off when the central locking system is activated, in particular by remote control. The electroluminescent means are switched off when the vehicle is locked and switched on when the vehicle is opened. The electroluminescent elements in unlit areas of the vehicle interior make it easier to find functional elements of the vehicle interior or storage areas even in the dark.

In Ausgestaltung der Erfindung umrahmen Elektrolumineszenzmittel Stoßfängerkonturen von front- und heckseitigen Stoßfängern umlaufend. Dies ist eine ästhetisch besonders ansprechende Ausgestaltung, die gleichzeitig die front- und heckseitigen Stoßfänger gleichmäßig beleuchtet, so daß Front- und Heckende des Fahrzeugs auch bei Dunkelheit erkennbar ist.In an embodiment of the invention, electroluminescent means surround the contours of the front and rear bumpers. This is an aesthetically particularly appealing design that simultaneously illuminates the front and rear bumpers evenly, so that the front and rear ends of the vehicle can be seen even in the dark.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung umrahmen die Elektrolumineszenzelemente Funktionselemente des Fahrzeuginnenraumes, insbesondere Aschenbecher oder Türgriffe. Dadurch ist es möglich, Funktionselemente innerhalb des Fahrzeuginnenraumes bei Dunkelheit einfach zu finden. Die Umrahmung kann umlaufend oder abschnittsweise gestaltet sein.In a further embodiment of the invention, the electroluminescent elements frame functional elements of the vehicle interior, in particular ashtrays or door handles. This makes it possible to easily find functional elements within the vehicle interior in the dark. The frame can be designed all the way around or in sections.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind die Elektrolumineszenzmittel für den Außenkonturbereich der Fahrzeugkarosserie durch eine zentrale Bordsteuerung derart angesteuert, daß laufende Lichtpunkte oder Lichtabschnitte nach Art eines Blinklichtes oder eines Stroboskops erzielt werden. Dadurch werden Signaleffekte erzielt, die bei Dunkelheit das Auffinden des Personenkraftwagens vereinfachen.In a further embodiment of the invention, the electroluminescent means for the outer contour area of the vehicle body are controlled by a central on-board control system in such a way that moving light points or light sections are produced in the manner of a flashing light or a stroboscope. This produces signal effects that make it easier to find the passenger car in the dark.

Weitere Vorteile und Merkmale der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Ansprüchen sowie aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels der Erfindung, das anhand der Zeichnungen dargestellt ist.Further advantages and features of the invention emerge from the claims and from the following description of a preferred embodiment of the invention, which is illustrated with reference to the drawings.

Fig. 1 zeigt perspektivisch einen erfindungsgemäßen Personenkraftwagen mit Elektrolumineszenzmitteln im Außenkonturbereich der Fahrzeugkarosserie, undFig. 1 shows a perspective view of a passenger car according to the invention with electroluminescent means in the outer contour area of the vehicle body, and

Fig. 2 eine Seitentür des Personenkraftwagens nach Fig. 1 im Bereich einer Türinnenverkleidung, die mit Elektrolumineszenzelementen versehen ist.Fig. 2 shows a side door of the passenger car according to Fig. 1 in the area of an inner door panel which is provided with electroluminescent elements.

Ein Personenkraftwagen 1 weist gemäß Fig. 1 einen heckseitigen Stoßfänger 2 sowie einen nicht näher dargestellten frontseitigen Stoßfänger 3 auf. Außerdem ist er mit fahrer- und beifahrerseitigen Türen 7 sowie mit nicht näher bezeichneten Fondseitentüren versehen. Der Personenkraftwagen 1 weist in einem Außenkonturbereich seiner Fahrzeugkarosserie mehrere Elektrolumineszenzmxttel auf, die an verschiedenen Konturabschnitten linienförmig verlegt sind. Im Bereich des heckseitigen Stoßfängers 2 wie auch des frontseitigen Stoßfängers 3 ist jeweils ein umlaufend verlegtes Elektrolumineszenzband 4 vorgesehen, das einen Kunststoffpufferabschnitt des Stoßfängers 2, der sich über die gesamte Breite des Stoßfängers 2 erstreckt, umrahmt. Ein Elektrolumineszenzband 5 ist längs eines Türschwellers unterhalb der Seitentüren 7 über die gesamte Länge dieses Türschwellers verlegt. Ein Elektrolumineszenzstreifen 6 erstreckt sich in einem Dachrahmenbereich längs einer nicht näher dargestellten Dachrinne über die beiden Seitentüren auf jeder Seite des Personenkraftwagens 1. Alle Elektrolumineszenzmittel sind an ein fahrzeugfestes Bordnetz angeschlossen und durch eine zentrale Bordsteuerung angesteuert. Das Ein- und Ausschalten der Elektrolumineszenzmittel 4 bis 6 erfolgt beim dargestellten AusführungsbeispielAccording to Fig. 1, a passenger car 1 has a rear bumper 2 and a front bumper 3 (not shown in detail). It is also provided with driver and passenger side doors 7 and rear side doors (not shown in detail). The passenger car 1 has several electroluminescent means in an outer contour area of its vehicle body, which are laid in a line on various contour sections. In the area of the rear bumper 2 and the front bumper 3, an electroluminescent strip 4 is provided which is laid all the way around and which frames a plastic buffer section of the bumper 2, which extends over the entire width of the bumper 2. An electroluminescent strip 5 is laid along a door sill below the side doors 7 over the entire length of this door sill. An electroluminescent strip 6 extends in a roof frame area along a gutter (not shown in detail) over the two side doors on each side of the passenger car 1. All electroluminescent devices are connected to a vehicle-mounted electrical system and controlled by a central on-board control system. The electroluminescent devices 4 to 6 are switched on and off in the embodiment shown.

in Abhängigkeit vom Zustand einer Zentralverriegelungsanlage, wobei die Elektrolumineszenzmittel im geöffneten Zustand der Zentralverriegelungsanlage angeschaltet und im geschlossenen Zustand ausgeschaltet sind. Die Aktivierung der Zentralverriegelungsanlage erfolgt durch Fernbedienung in an sich bekannter Weise.depending on the state of a central locking system, whereby the electroluminescent means are switched on when the central locking system is open and switched off when it is closed. The central locking system is activated by remote control in a conventional manner.

Im Fahrzeuginnenraum des Personenkraftwagens 1 sind mehrere Elektrolumineszenzelemente untergebracht, die lediglich beispielhaft anhand der Fig. 2 dargestellt sind. Ergänzend sind Elektrolumineszenzelemente zur Umrahmung von weiteren Funktionsaggregaten wie Komfortelementen, insbesondere Aschenbecher oder Lüftungsdüsen vorgesehen. Alle Elektrolumineszenzelemente des Fahrzeuginnenraumes sind in entsprechenden Innenverkleidungsteilen integriert und unterhalb der Fahrzeugbordkante angeordnet. Wie anhand der Fig. 2 erkennbar ist, ist die Seitentür 7 mit einem Türinnengriff 9 versehen, der in einer Türinnenverkleidung 8 integriert ist. Der Türinnengriff 9 ist von einem umlaufenden Elektrolumineszenzband 10 umschlossen. Unterhalb eines Armlehnenbereiches 11 der Türinnenverkleidung 8 ist ein Elektrolumineszenzstreifen 12 positioniert, der zur Ausleuchtung eines Fußraumes der Beifahrerseite dient. In den fahrer- und beifahrerseitigen Fußräumen können weitere Elektrolumineszenzelemente vorgesehen sein, die die unbeleuchteten Bereiche ausleuchten. Gleiches gilt auch für fondseitige Fußräume. Auch die Elektrolumineszenzelemente 10, 12 des Fahrzeuginnenraumes sind an das fahrzeugfeste Bordnetz angeschlossen und über die zentrale Bordsteuerung ansteuerbar. Vorzugsweise werden die Elektrolumineszenzelemente 10, 12 mit dem Öffnen einer Tür aktiviert, so daß sie gemeinsam mit weiteren Innenbeleuchtungen an- und abgeschaltet werden können.The interior of the passenger car 1 contains several electroluminescent elements, which are shown only as examples in Fig. 2. In addition, electroluminescent elements are provided to frame other functional units, such as comfort elements, in particular ashtrays or ventilation nozzles. All electroluminescent elements in the interior of the vehicle are integrated in corresponding interior trim parts and arranged below the vehicle's beltline. As can be seen from Fig. 2, the side door 7 is provided with an inside door handle 9, which is integrated in an inside door trim 8. The inside door handle 9 is surrounded by a surrounding electroluminescent band 10. An electroluminescent strip 12 is positioned below an armrest area 11 of the inside door trim 8, which serves to illuminate a footwell on the passenger side. Additional electroluminescent elements can be provided in the driver and passenger side footwells to illuminate the unlit areas. The same applies to the rear footwells. The electroluminescent elements 10, 12 of the vehicle interior are also connected to the vehicle's on-board power supply and can be controlled via the central on-board control system. The electroluminescent elements 10, 12 are preferably activated when a door is opened, so that they can be switched on and off together with other interior lighting.

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SchutzansprücheProtection claims 1. Beleuchtungssystem für einen Personenkraftwagen mit Elektrolumineszenzmitteln in einem Außenkonturbereich einer Fahrzeugkarosserie sowie mit Leuchtmitteln in einem Fahrzeuginnenraum, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß unbeleuchtete Bereiche des Fahrzeuginnenraumes unterhalb einer Fahrzeugbordkante mit linien- oder streifenförmig verlaufenden Elektrolumineszenzelementen (10, 12) versehen sind, die in Konturbereichen einer Innenraumverkleidung (8) verlegt sind, und/oder daß Stoßfänger- und/oder Dachrahmen- und/oder Türschwellerkonturen des Außenkonturbereiches. der Fahrzeugkarosserie mit linienförmig längs der Stoßfänger- und/oder Dachrahmen- und/oder Türschwellerkonturen verlaufenden Elektrolumineszenzmitteln (4, 5, 6) versehen sind.1. Lighting system for a passenger car with electroluminescent means in an outer contour area of a vehicle body and with lighting means in a vehicle interior, characterized in that unlit areas of the vehicle interior below a vehicle edge are provided with linear or strip-shaped electroluminescent elements (10, 12) which are laid in contour areas of an interior paneling (8), and/or that bumper and/or roof frame and/or door sill contours of the outer contour area of the vehicle body are provided with electroluminescent means (4, 5, 6) running linearly along the bumper and/or roof frame and/or door sill contours. 2. Beleuchtungssystem nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß Elektrolumineszenzmittel (4) Stoßfängerkonturen von front- und heckseitigen Stoßfängern (2) umlaufend umrahmen. 2. Lighting system according to claim 1, characterized in that electroluminescent means (4) frame bumper contours of front and rear bumpers (2) all around. 3. Beleuchtungssystem nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Elektrolumineszenzelemente {10} Funktionselemente (9) des Fahrzeuginnenraumes, insbesondere Aschenbecher oder Türgriffe, umrahmen.3. Lighting system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the electroluminescent elements {10} frame functional elements (9) of the vehicle interior, in particular ashtrays or door handles. 4. Beleuchtungssystem nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Elektrolumineszenzelemente für den Fahrzeuginnenraum in wenigstens einem Fußraum und/oder in Türverkleidungsabschnitten integriert sind.4. Lighting system according to claim 1, characterized in that the electroluminescent elements for the vehicle interior are integrated in at least one footwell and/or in door trim sections. 5. Beleuchtungssystem nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein Elektrolumineszenzelement unterhalb einer Armlehne (11) der Türinnenverkleidung (8) angeordnet ist.5. Lighting system according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that an electroluminescent element is arranged below an armrest (11) of the inner door panel (8). I22J7TXII22J7TXI 6. Beleuchtungssystem nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Elektrolumineszenzmittel {4, 5, 6) für den Außenkonturbereich der Fahrzeugkarosserie durch eine zentrale Bordsteuerung derart angesteuert sind, daß laufende Lichtpunkte oder Lichtabschnitte nach Art eines Blinklichtes oder eines Stroboskops erzielt werden.6. Lighting system according to claim 1, characterized in that the electroluminescent means (4, 5, 6) for the outer contour area of the vehicle body are controlled by a central on-board control in such a way that moving light points or light sections are achieved in the manner of a flashing light or a stroboscope. 7. Personenkraftwagen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein Beleuchtungssystem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche vorgesehen ist.7. Passenger car, characterized in that a lighting system according to one of the preceding claims is provided.
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