EP3508378A1 - Lighting and/or signalling device for a motor vehicle - Google Patents

Lighting and/or signalling device for a motor vehicle Download PDF

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EP3508378A1
EP3508378A1 EP18212279.6A EP18212279A EP3508378A1 EP 3508378 A1 EP3508378 A1 EP 3508378A1 EP 18212279 A EP18212279 A EP 18212279A EP 3508378 A1 EP3508378 A1 EP 3508378A1
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Rodolphe Peron
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S43/00—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights
    • F21S43/10—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by the light source
    • F21S43/13—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by the light source characterised by the type of light source
    • F21S43/14—Light emitting diodes [LED]
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S41/00—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps
    • F21S41/50—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by aesthetic components not otherwise provided for, e.g. decorative trim, partition walls or covers
    • F21S41/55—Attachment thereof
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S43/00—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights
    • F21S43/10—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by the light source
    • F21S43/19—Attachment of light sources or lamp holders
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S43/00—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights
    • F21S43/20—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
    • F21S43/26—Refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters not provided in groups F21S43/235 - F21S43/255
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S43/00—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights
    • F21S43/20—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
    • F21S43/27—Attachment thereof
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S43/00—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights
    • F21S43/50—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by aesthetic components not otherwise provided for, e.g. decorative trim, partition walls or covers
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S43/00—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights
    • F21S43/50—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by aesthetic components not otherwise provided for, e.g. decorative trim, partition walls or covers
    • F21S43/51—Attachment thereof
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V17/00—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
    • F21V17/10—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21W—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS
    • F21W2102/00—Exterior vehicle lighting devices for illuminating purposes
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21W—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS
    • F21W2103/00—Exterior vehicle lighting devices for signalling purposes
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21W—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS
    • F21W2103/00—Exterior vehicle lighting devices for signalling purposes
    • F21W2103/20—Direction indicator lights
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21W—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS
    • F21W2107/00—Use or application of lighting devices on or in particular types of vehicles
    • F21W2107/10—Use or application of lighting devices on or in particular types of vehicles for land vehicles

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  • the invention relates to lighting and / or signaling devices, intended more particularly for motor vehicles.
  • the invention relates more specifically to a lighting device and / or light signaling comprising a mounting skeleton.
  • lighting and / or light-signaling devices are arranged at the front and at the rear of a motor vehicle in order, on the one hand, to illuminate the road in order to improve the visibility of the driver of the vehicle. vehicle, especially in night conditions, and, on the other hand, to signal the position of the vehicle to other road users.
  • a lighting and / or front light signaling device mainly includes the position lights, dipped beam and high beam whose different light intensities allow to adapt the lighting to outdoor conditions.
  • a front lighting and / or light signaling device comprises a plurality of light modules that can be actuated in order to activate the different lights.
  • a lighting device and / or luminous signal housing comprising a wall defining a cavity in which are mounted different light modules corresponding to the different lights of the device.
  • the housing comprises a ribbed edge on which is glued a protective glass of the light modules.
  • the wall being visible through the ice, the fasteners of the modules on the wall are then visible, which is a drawback.
  • the lighting and / or high-end light signaling devices comprise a larger number of elements, including light modules, masks, etc., to be mounted on the housing.
  • this larger number of elements must be mounted in the volume of the cavity which remains the same regardless of the range of the same device, which makes the assembly of the device complex.
  • the attachment of the elements on the wall may have mounting sets generating vibrations, which is another drawback.
  • the invention therefore aims to solve these disadvantages by providing a device that is easy and inexpensive to assemble.
  • the present invention relates to a lighting and / or light signaling device of a motor vehicle, said device comprising a housing defining a mounting cavity, a structural skeleton mounted in said cavity of said housing, at least a lighting and / or light signaling module, the device further comprising at least one mask adapted to at least partially cover the structural skeleton, and a transparent wall mounted on the housing through the cavity.
  • the device is remarkable in that the structural skeleton comprises at least two mounting interfaces, each of said module and said mask being mounted on said structural skeleton via, respectively, one of said mounting interfaces.
  • structural skeleton denotes a frame or a frame comprising a plurality of mounting interfaces for mounting a plurality of elements of the lighting and / or light-signaling device.
  • element refers to elements that can be mounted on the structural skeleton, such as a lighting and / or light-signaling module, a mask, or a screen.
  • the various elements of the lighting device and / or light signaling can be mounted inside the housing through the structural skeleton. Different elements of the device are thus mounted on the same part: the skeleton.
  • the technical and optical elements are thus assembled easily, rigidly and reliably, which in particular makes it possible to limit assembly gaps and thus reduce rib chains and vibrations.
  • the skeleton is thus not visible from the outside of the case to optimize the perceived quality.
  • Such a skeleton forms a mounting frame for the various elements of the lighting device and / or light signaling. Mounting the elements by screwing makes it possible to limit the games and thus the vibrations. Clip-on mounting allows clip systems not to be visible from outside the case.
  • the indexing of the elements on the skeleton makes it possible to optimize the positioning of these elements during the assembly.
  • the device comprises a single skeleton for mounting the various elements in the housing.
  • the structural skeleton further comprises at least a third mounting interface adapted to allow the mounting of a second module, a second mask, and / or a screen, preferably an opaline screen.
  • the structural skeleton includes as many mounting interface as elements to mount on the skeleton structural.
  • the structural skeleton further comprises at least one mounting interface adapted to allow mounting the structural skeleton on the housing.
  • the lighting module and / or light signaling and / or the mask are mounted on the skeleton by clipping and / or screwing.
  • the lighting module and / or light signaling and / or the mask comprising first fixing means
  • the structural skeleton comprises second fixing means adapted to cooperate with said first fixing means in order to fix the module of lighting and / or light signaling and / or the mask on the structural skeleton.
  • first and / or second attachment means comprise at least one screwing shaft.
  • the first and / or second attachment means comprise at least one clipping lug.
  • the lighting module and / or light signaling and / or the mask comprising first indexing means
  • the structural skeleton comprises second indexing means adapted to cooperate with said first indexing means to position the lighting and / or light-signaling module and / or the mask on the structural skeleton.
  • the first and / or second indexing means comprise at least one indexing finger.
  • the invention also relates to a motor vehicle comprising at least one lighting device and / or light signaling as described above.
  • the invention further relates to a method of assembling a lighting and / or light-signaling device of a motor vehicle, said device comprising a housing defining a mounting cavity, a structural skeleton, at least one module lighting and / or light signaling comprising at least one light source, at least one mask and a transparent wall, said method comprising a step of mounting the lighting and / or light-signaling module and the mask on the structural skeleton , a skeleton mounting step in the housing cavity, and a mounting step of the transparent wall through the cavity so as to protect the lighting module and / or light signaling.
  • the described embodiments are more particularly related to an implementation of the device according to the invention within a motor vehicle.
  • any implementation in a different context, in particular in any type of vehicle, is also covered by the present invention.
  • the Figures 1 and 2 represent a device 1 for lighting and / or light signaling adapted to be mounted on a motor vehicle (not shown).
  • the motor vehicle then comprises, at its front side, at least one mounting housing of a lighting device 1 and / or front light signaling.
  • the device 1 is adapted to be mounted at the front of the vehicle to transmit information to the vehicles in front.
  • the device 1 could be placed anywhere on the vehicle.
  • the lighting and / or light-signaling device 1 comprises a protective casing 10, a transparent wall 20 mounted on the protective casing 10, a structural skeleton 30 mounted inside said casing protection box 10, at least one light module 40 adapted to project light, at least one screen 50 and at least one mask 60 of style.
  • the protective housing 10 comprises a wall defining a mounting cavity of the various elements of the lighting device 1 and / or light signaling.
  • the protective housing 10 has an access opening to said cavity.
  • the opening is placed at the front of the protective housing 10. The opening allows the light projected by the light module 40 to be visible from outside the protective housing 10.
  • a transparent wall 20, also called “ice”, is mounted at the opening to protect the elements of the device 1, in particular the light module 40.
  • a transparent wall 20 advantageously allows light to pass through so that the projected light by the light module 40 is visible from the outside of the protective housing 10.
  • the transparent wall 20 may in particular be mounted by gluing on the housing 10.
  • the light module 40 comprises a light source adapted to emit light through the transparent wall 20 in order to send light out of the housing 10, in particular to illuminate and / or to send a light signal.
  • the light module 40 emits light to indicate a change of direction of the vehicle.
  • the light module 40 comprises a printed circuit and a light guide.
  • the printed circuit board also known as the English-language PCB for the Printed Circuit Board, comprises at least one light-emitting diode, also LED or LED in the English language, configured to emit light towards the outside of the housing 10.
  • the light guide also called “flat guide” in English, comprises a rear face mounted at the diode, and a front face.
  • the guide to light is adapted to guide the light emitted at its rear face by the diode towards its front face.
  • the light module 40 comprises first fastening means on the structural skeleton 30.
  • first fastening means may in particular be in the form of fastening holes 41 as illustrated in FIG. figure 3 in which a screw (not shown) can be mounted.
  • the light module 40 further comprises first indexing means, in the form of indexing orifices 42, adapted to cooperate with second indexing means of the structural skeleton 30 as will be described later.
  • the first and second indexing means cooperate in order to position the light module 40 on the structural skeleton 30 during its assembly.
  • a screen 50 is mounted at the front face of the light guide so as to distribute the light emitted by the light module 40 in a homogeneous manner.
  • a screen 50 is an opaline screen.
  • the screen 50 comprises first fixing means on the structural skeleton 30.
  • the screen 50 can in particular be mounted by clipping on the structural skeleton 30.
  • the fixing means comprise at least one clipping lug 51.
  • a mask 60 is mounted on the structural skeleton 30 in order to cover the different mounting interfaces of the elements on the structural skeleton 30, in particular the fixing and indexing means.
  • the structural skeleton 30 is hidden by the mask 60 so as not to be visible from outside the housing 10. This makes it possible to separate the assembly functions of the elements inside the housing 10 and the aesthetic functions.
  • the various elements of the device 1 are mounted on the structural skeleton 30 to optimize such a mounting, while the mask 60 hides the structural skeleton 30 to optimize the aesthetic rendering of the device 1 and thus increase the perceived quality.
  • the mask 60 also comprises first fixing means on the structural skeleton 30.
  • first fastening means may in particular comprise a clipping lug (not shown).
  • the mask 60 further comprises first indexing means adapted to cooperate with second indexing means of the structural skeleton 30 as will be described later.
  • the structural skeleton 30 makes it possible to mount various elements of the lighting and / or light-signaling device 1, such as the lighting module 40, the screen 50 and the mask 60.
  • the structural skeleton 30 comprises second fixing means in order, on the one hand, to mount the module 40, the screen 50 and the mask 60 on the structural skeleton 30, and on the other hand, to mount the
  • This structural skeleton 30 thus comprises different mounting interfaces for mounting different elements.
  • the second fixing means may comprise screw drums 31a or screw holes 31d to allow screw mounting.
  • a screw shaft 31a comprises a threaded hole in which a screw can be screwed.
  • the second fixing means may also comprise clipping orifices 31b, 31c so as to allow clipping mounting.
  • the second fastening means comprise screw drums 31a for mounting the light module 40, clipping orifices 31b for mounting the screen 50, clipping orifices 31c for mounting the mask 60 and screw holes 31d for mounting the structural skeleton 30 on the housing 10.
  • the fixing means could be in any form adapted to mount each of the elements of the device 1.
  • the structural skeleton 30 also comprises second indexing means adapted to cooperate with first indexing means. This makes it possible to position the different elements together during assembly.
  • the second indexing means may be in the form of indexing fingers 32a or indexing orifices 32d configured to cooperate with indexing fingers of first indexing means.
  • An indexing finger 32a extends in particular protruding from the structural skeleton 30 so as to extend through an indexing orifice of the light module 40 and thus position the light module 40 on the structural skeleton 30.
  • An indexing orifice 32d cooperates with an indexing finger of the housing 10 to position the structural skeleton 30 on the housing 10.
  • an indexing finger 32a has a rectangular section and an indexing hole 32d has a shape rectangular to allow positioning according to the two directions defined by the sides of the shapes rectangular. More preferably, the indexing finger 32a has a conical shape to make it easy to introduce into an indexing hole.
  • the fixing means are placed near the indexing means so as to be easily identifiable, which facilitates assembly operations.
  • the fixing means and the indexing means are placed on the various mounting interfaces of the structural skeleton 30.
  • a light module 40 is mounted on the structural skeleton 30.
  • the indexing fingers 32a of the structural skeleton 30 are placed in the indexing orifices 42 of the light module 40 in order to position the elements together.
  • a screw is mounted through the fixing hole 41 of the light module 40 and is then screwed into the screwing barrel 31a of the structure skeleton 30 in order to fix the light module 40 on the structural skeleton 30.
  • Such fastening by screwing allows to limit the mounting clearance and thus limit the vibrations generated by such a game.
  • a screen 50 is mounted on the structural skeleton 30 by placing a clipping lug 51 of the screen 50 in a clipping hole 31b of the structural skeleton 30.
  • a clipping arrangement makes it possible to place the clipping lugs 51 to rear of the element to be mounted so that they are not visible from outside the device 1.
  • a mask 60 is then mounted on the structural skeleton 30 to cover it.
  • a clipping tab of the mask 60 is placed in a clipping orifice 31c of the structural skeleton 3.
  • the structural skeleton 30 is mounted inside the cavity of the housing 10 and is fixed thereto.
  • the indexing fingers of the housing 10 are placed in the indexing holes 32d of the structural skeleton 30 in order to position them together.
  • a screw is placed in the screw hole 31d of the structural skeleton 30 and is screwed into a threaded hole of the housing 10.
  • the transparent wall 20 is then mounted on the housing 10 and is fixed, in particular by gluing, in order to close the cavity of the housing 10 and to protect the elements of the device 1 mounted on the structural skeleton 30.

Abstract

L'invention porte sur un dispositif (1) d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse d'un véhicule automobile, ledit dispositif (1) comprenant un boîtier définissant une cavité de montage, un squelette structurel (30) monté dans ladite cavité dudit boîtier, au moins un module (40) d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse comprenant au moins une source de lumière, le dispositif (1) comprenant en outre au moins un masque (60) adapté pour recouvrir au moins partiellement le squelette structurel (30), et une paroi transparente montée sur le boîtier à travers la cavité. Le squelette structurel (30) comprend au moins deux interfaces de montage, chacun dudit module (40) et dudit masque (60) étant monté sur ledit squelette structurel (30) par l'intermédiaire, respectivement, d'une desdites interfaces de montage.

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The invention relates to a device (1) for lighting and / or light signaling of a motor vehicle, said device (1) comprising a housing defining a mounting cavity, a structural skeleton (30) mounted in said cavity of said housing, at least one lighting and / or light-signaling module (40) comprising at least one light source, the device (1) further comprising at least one mask (60) adapted to at least partially cover the structural skeleton (30), and a transparent wall mounted on the housing through the cavity. The structural skeleton (30) comprises at least two mounting interfaces, each of said module (40) and said mask (60) being mounted on said structural skeleton (30) via, respectively, one of said mounting interfaces.
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L'invention concerne les dispositifs d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation, destinés plus particulièrement aux véhicules automobiles. L'invention porte plus précisément sur un dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse comprenant un squelette de montage.The invention relates to lighting and / or signaling devices, intended more particularly for motor vehicles. The invention relates more specifically to a lighting device and / or light signaling comprising a mounting skeleton.

De manière connue, des dispositifs d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse sont disposés à l'avant et à l'arrière d'un véhicule automobile afin, d'une part, d'éclairer la route pour améliorer la visibilité du conducteur du véhicule, notamment en condition nocturne, et, d'autre part, de signaliser la position du véhicule aux autres usagers de la route. En pratique, un dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse avant comprend principalement les feux de position, les feux de croisement et les feux de route dont les différentes intensités lumineuses permettent d'adapter l'éclairage aux conditions extérieures. Pour ce faire, un dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse avant comprend une pluralité de modules lumineux pouvant être actionnés afin d'activer les différents feux.In a known manner, lighting and / or light-signaling devices are arranged at the front and at the rear of a motor vehicle in order, on the one hand, to illuminate the road in order to improve the visibility of the driver of the vehicle. vehicle, especially in night conditions, and, on the other hand, to signal the position of the vehicle to other road users. In practice, a lighting and / or front light signaling device mainly includes the position lights, dipped beam and high beam whose different light intensities allow to adapt the lighting to outdoor conditions. To do this, a front lighting and / or light signaling device comprises a plurality of light modules that can be actuated in order to activate the different lights.

On connaît par le document EP 3165814 A1 , un boîtier de dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse comprenant une paroi définissant une cavité dans laquelle sont montés différents modules lumineux correspondant aux différents feux du dispositif. Le boîtier comprend un bord nervuré sur lequel est collée une glace de protection des modules lumineux.We know from the document EP 3165814 A1 , a lighting device and / or luminous signal housing comprising a wall defining a cavity in which are mounted different light modules corresponding to the different lights of the device. The housing comprises a ribbed edge on which is glued a protective glass of the light modules.

Cependant, un tel dispositif présente des inconvénients. En effet, la paroi étant visible à travers la glace, les fixations des modules sur la paroi sont alors visibles, ce qui représente un inconvénient. De plus, les dispositifs d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse haut de gamme comprennent un nombre plus important d'éléments, notamment des modules lumineux, des masques, etc, à monter sur le boîtier. Or, ce nombre plus important d'éléments doit être monté dans le volume de la cavité qui reste identique quel que soit la gamme d'un même dispositif, ce qui rend l'assemblage du dispositif complexe. Enfin, la fixation des éléments sur la paroi peut présenter des jeux de montage générant des vibrations, ce qui représente un autre inconvénient.However, such a device has disadvantages. Indeed, the wall being visible through the ice, the fasteners of the modules on the wall are then visible, which is a drawback. In addition, the lighting and / or high-end light signaling devices comprise a larger number of elements, including light modules, masks, etc., to be mounted on the housing. However, this larger number of elements must be mounted in the volume of the cavity which remains the same regardless of the range of the same device, which makes the assembly of the device complex. Finally, the attachment of the elements on the wall may have mounting sets generating vibrations, which is another drawback.

L'invention vise donc à résoudre ces inconvénients en proposant un dispositif qui soit aisé et peu coûteux à assembler.The invention therefore aims to solve these disadvantages by providing a device that is easy and inexpensive to assemble.

Pour parvenir à ce résultat, la présente invention concerne un dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse d'un véhicule automobile, ledit dispositif comprenant un boîtier définissant une cavité de montage, un squelette structurel monté dans ladite cavité dudit boîtier, au moins un module d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse, le dispositif comprenant en outre au moins un masque adapté pour recouvrir au moins partiellement le squelette structurel, et une paroi transparente montée sur le boîtier à travers la cavité. Le dispositif est remarquable en ce que le squelette structurel comprend au moins deux interfaces de montage, chacun dudit module et dudit masque étant monté sur ledit squelette structurel par l'intermédiaire, respectivement, d'une desdites interfaces de montage.To achieve this result, the present invention relates to a lighting and / or light signaling device of a motor vehicle, said device comprising a housing defining a mounting cavity, a structural skeleton mounted in said cavity of said housing, at least a lighting and / or light signaling module, the device further comprising at least one mask adapted to at least partially cover the structural skeleton, and a transparent wall mounted on the housing through the cavity. The device is remarkable in that the structural skeleton comprises at least two mounting interfaces, each of said module and said mask being mounted on said structural skeleton via, respectively, one of said mounting interfaces.

Les termes « squelette structurel » désignent un châssis ou un bâti comprenant plusieurs interfaces de montage permettant le montage de plusieurs éléments du dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse. Le terme « élément » désigne les éléments qui peuvent être montés sur le squelette structurel, tels qu'un module d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse, un masque, ou un écran.The term "structural skeleton" denotes a frame or a frame comprising a plurality of mounting interfaces for mounting a plurality of elements of the lighting and / or light-signaling device. The term "element" refers to elements that can be mounted on the structural skeleton, such as a lighting and / or light-signaling module, a mask, or a screen.

Grâce au dispositif selon l'invention, les différents éléments du dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse peuvent être montés à l'intérieur du boîtier grâce au squelette structurel. Différents éléments du dispositif sont ainsi montés sur une même pièce : le squelette. Les éléments techniques et optiques sont ainsi assemblés de manière aisée, rigide et fiable, ce qui permet notamment de limiter les jeux d'assemblage et donc de réduire les chaînes de côtes et les vibrations.Thanks to the device according to the invention, the various elements of the lighting device and / or light signaling can be mounted inside the housing through the structural skeleton. Different elements of the device are thus mounted on the same part: the skeleton. The technical and optical elements are thus assembled easily, rigidly and reliably, which in particular makes it possible to limit assembly gaps and thus reduce rib chains and vibrations.

De plus, des éléments esthétiques, tels que le masque ou un écran, sont également montés sur le squelette afin de le recouvrir. Le squelette n'est ainsi pas visible depuis l'extérieur du boîtier afin d'optimiser la qualité perçue. Un tel squelette forme un bâti de montage pour les différents éléments du dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse. Le montage des éléments par vissage permet de limiter les jeux et ainsi les vibrations. Le montage par clipsage permet que les systèmes de clips ne soient pas visibles depuis l'extérieur du boîtier. Enfin, l'indexage des éléments sur le squelette permet d'optimiser le positionnement de ces éléments durant le montage. De préférence, le dispositif comprend un unique squelette pour monter les différents éléments dans le boîtier.In addition, aesthetic elements, such as the mask or a screen, are also mounted on the skeleton to cover it. The skeleton is thus not visible from the outside of the case to optimize the perceived quality. Such a skeleton forms a mounting frame for the various elements of the lighting device and / or light signaling. Mounting the elements by screwing makes it possible to limit the games and thus the vibrations. Clip-on mounting allows clip systems not to be visible from outside the case. Finally, the indexing of the elements on the skeleton makes it possible to optimize the positioning of these elements during the assembly. Preferably, the device comprises a single skeleton for mounting the various elements in the housing.

Avantageusement, le squelette structurel comprend en outre au moins une troisième interface de montage adaptée pour permettre le montage d'un deuxième module, d'un deuxième masque, et/ou d'un écran, de préférence un écran opalin. Le squelette structurel comprend autant d'interface de montage que d'éléments à monter sur le squelette structurel. Le squelette structurel comprend en outre au moins une interface de montage adaptée pour permettre de monter le squelette structurel sur le boîtier.Advantageously, the structural skeleton further comprises at least a third mounting interface adapted to allow the mounting of a second module, a second mask, and / or a screen, preferably an opaline screen. The structural skeleton includes as many mounting interface as elements to mount on the skeleton structural. The structural skeleton further comprises at least one mounting interface adapted to allow mounting the structural skeleton on the housing.

Avantageusement, le module d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse et/ou le masque sont montés sur le squelette par clipsage et/ou vissage.Advantageously, the lighting module and / or light signaling and / or the mask are mounted on the skeleton by clipping and / or screwing.

Avantageusement, le module d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse et/ou le masque comprenant des premiers moyens de fixation, le squelette structurel comprend des deuxièmes moyens de fixation adaptés pour coopérer avec lesdits premiers moyens de fixation afin de fixer le module d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse et/ou le masque sur le squelette structurel.Advantageously, the lighting module and / or light signaling and / or the mask comprising first fixing means, the structural skeleton comprises second fixing means adapted to cooperate with said first fixing means in order to fix the module of lighting and / or light signaling and / or the mask on the structural skeleton.

Avantageusement, les premiers et/ou les deuxièmes moyens de fixation comprennent au moins un fût de vissage.Advantageously, the first and / or second attachment means comprise at least one screwing shaft.

Avantageusement, les premiers et/ou les deuxièmes moyens de fixation comprennent au moins une patte de clipsage.Advantageously, the first and / or second attachment means comprise at least one clipping lug.

Avantageusement, le module d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse et/ou le masque comprenant des premiers moyens d'indexage, le squelette structurel comprend des deuxièmes moyens d'indexage adaptés pour coopérer avec lesdits premiers moyens d'indexage afin de positionner le module d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse et/ou le masque sur le squelette structurel.Advantageously, the lighting module and / or light signaling and / or the mask comprising first indexing means, the structural skeleton comprises second indexing means adapted to cooperate with said first indexing means to position the lighting and / or light-signaling module and / or the mask on the structural skeleton.

Avantageusement, les premiers et/ou les deuxièmes moyens d'indexage comprennent au moins un doigt d'indexage.Advantageously, the first and / or second indexing means comprise at least one indexing finger.

L'invention concerne également un véhicule automobile comprenant au moins un dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse tel que décrit précédemment.The invention also relates to a motor vehicle comprising at least one lighting device and / or light signaling as described above.

L'invention vise en outre un procédé d'assemblage d'un dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse d'un véhicule automobile, ledit dispositif comprenant un boîtier définissant une cavité de montage, un squelette structurel, au moins un module d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse comprenant au moins une source de lumière, au moins un masque et une paroi transparente, ledit procédé comprenant une étape de montage du module d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse et du masque sur le squelette structurel, une étape de montage du squelette dans la cavité du boîtier, et une étape de montage de la paroi transparente à travers la cavité de manière à protéger le module d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse.The invention further relates to a method of assembling a lighting and / or light-signaling device of a motor vehicle, said device comprising a housing defining a mounting cavity, a structural skeleton, at least one module lighting and / or light signaling comprising at least one light source, at least one mask and a transparent wall, said method comprising a step of mounting the lighting and / or light-signaling module and the mask on the structural skeleton , a skeleton mounting step in the housing cavity, and a mounting step of the transparent wall through the cavity so as to protect the lighting module and / or light signaling.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description détaillée des modes de réalisation de l'invention, donnés à titre d'exemple uniquement, et en référence aux dessins qui montrent :

  • la figure 1, un schéma d'une forme de réalisation du dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse selon l'invention,
  • la figure 2, un schéma d'une partie du dispositif de la figure 1,
  • les figures 3 et 4, des schémas de différents éléments du dispositif de la figure 1, et
  • les figures 5 et 6, des schémas de différentes vues d'un squelette structurel du dispositif de la figure 1.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the detailed description of the embodiments of the invention, given by way of example only, and with reference to the drawings which show:
  • the figure 1 , a diagram of one embodiment of the lighting device and / or light signaling device according to the invention,
  • the figure 2 , a diagram of a part of the device of the figure 1 ,
  • the Figures 3 and 4 , diagrams of different elements of the device of the figure 1 , and
  • the Figures 5 and 6 , diagrams of different views of a structural skeleton of the device of the figure 1 .

Dans ce qui va suivre, les modes de réalisation décrits s'attachent plus particulièrement à une mise en oeuvre du dispositif selon l'invention au sein d'un véhicule automobile. Cependant, toute mise en oeuvre dans un contexte différent, en particulier dans tout type de véhicule, est également visée par la présente invention.In what follows, the described embodiments are more particularly related to an implementation of the device according to the invention within a motor vehicle. However, any implementation in a different context, in particular in any type of vehicle, is also covered by the present invention.

Dans la suite de la description, les termes « devant » et « derrière » sont définis par rapport à un véhicule circulant longitudinalement vers l'avant sur une voie de circulation.In the remainder of the description, the terms "in front" and "behind" are defined with respect to a vehicle traveling longitudinally forwards on a taxiway.

Dispositif 1 d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuseDevice 1 for lighting and / or light signaling

Les figures 1 et 2 représentent un dispositif 1 d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse adapté pour être monté sur un véhicule automobile (non représenté). Le véhicule automobile comprend alors, au niveau de sa face avant, au moins un logement de montage d'un dispositif 1 d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse avant.The Figures 1 and 2 represent a device 1 for lighting and / or light signaling adapted to be mounted on a motor vehicle (not shown). The motor vehicle then comprises, at its front side, at least one mounting housing of a lighting device 1 and / or front light signaling.

Dans cet exemple, le dispositif 1 est adapté pour être monté à l'avant du véhicule afin de transmettre des informations aux véhicules situés devant. Cependant, il va de soi que le dispositif 1 pourrait être placé n'importe où sur le véhicule.In this example, the device 1 is adapted to be mounted at the front of the vehicle to transmit information to the vehicles in front. However, it goes without saying that the device 1 could be placed anywhere on the vehicle.

Toujours en référence aux figures 1 et 2, le dispositif 1 d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse comprend un boîtier de protection 10, une paroi transparente 20 montée sur le boîtier de protection 10, un squelette structurel 30 monté à l'intérieur dudit boîtier de protection 10, au moins un module lumineux 40 adapté pour projeter de la lumière, au moins un écran 50 et au moins un masque 60 de style.Always referring to Figures 1 and 2 , the lighting and / or light-signaling device 1 comprises a protective casing 10, a transparent wall 20 mounted on the protective casing 10, a structural skeleton 30 mounted inside said casing protection box 10, at least one light module 40 adapted to project light, at least one screen 50 and at least one mask 60 of style.

Boîtier de protection 10Protection box 10

Le boîtier de protection 10 comprend une paroi définissant une cavité de montage des différents éléments du dispositif 1 d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse. De préférence, le boîtier de protection 10 présente une ouverture d'accès à ladite cavité. Dans cet exemple d'un dispositif 1 avant, l'ouverture est placée à l'avant du boîtier de protection 10. L'ouverture permet à la lumière projetée par le module lumineux 40 d'être visible depuis l'extérieur du boîtier de protection 10.The protective housing 10 comprises a wall defining a mounting cavity of the various elements of the lighting device 1 and / or light signaling. Preferably, the protective housing 10 has an access opening to said cavity. In this example of a device 1 before, the opening is placed at the front of the protective housing 10. The opening allows the light projected by the light module 40 to be visible from outside the protective housing 10.

Paroi transparente 20Transparent wall 20

Dans l'exemple illustré à la figure 1, une paroi transparente 20, également désignée « glace », est montée au niveau de l'ouverture afin de protéger les éléments du dispositif 1, notamment le module lumineux 40. Une telle paroi transparente 20 laisse avantageusement passer la lumière afin que la lumière projetée par le module lumineux 40 soit visible depuis l'extérieur du boîtier de protection 10.In the example shown in figure 1 a transparent wall 20, also called "ice", is mounted at the opening to protect the elements of the device 1, in particular the light module 40. Such a transparent wall 20 advantageously allows light to pass through so that the projected light by the light module 40 is visible from the outside of the protective housing 10.

La paroi transparente 20 peut notamment être montée par collage sur le boîtier 10.The transparent wall 20 may in particular be mounted by gluing on the housing 10.

Module lumineux 40Light module 40

Le module lumineux 40 comprend une source de lumière adaptée pour émettre de la lumière à travers la paroi transparente 20 afin d'envoyer de la lumière hors du boîtier 10, notamment pour éclairer et/ou pour envoyer un signal lumineux. Dans cet exemple, le module lumineux 40 émet de la lumière afin d'indiquer un changement de direction du véhicule.The light module 40 comprises a light source adapted to emit light through the transparent wall 20 in order to send light out of the housing 10, in particular to illuminate and / or to send a light signal. In this example, the light module 40 emits light to indicate a change of direction of the vehicle.

Dans le mode de réalisation représenté sur la figure 3, le module lumineux 40 comprend un circuit imprimé et un guide de lumière.In the embodiment shown on the figure 3 , the light module 40 comprises a printed circuit and a light guide.

Le circuit imprimé, également désigné PCB en langue anglaise pour Printed Circuit Board, comprend au moins une diode électroluminescente, également DEL ou LED en langue anglaise, configurée pour émettre de la lumière vers l'extérieur du boîtier 10.The printed circuit board, also known as the English-language PCB for the Printed Circuit Board, comprises at least one light-emitting diode, also LED or LED in the English language, configured to emit light towards the outside of the housing 10.

Le guide de lumière, également désigné « flat guide » en langue anglaise, comprend une face arrière montée au niveau de la diode, et une face avant. Le guide de lumière est adapté pour guider la lumière émise au niveau de sa face arrière par la diode vers sa face avant.The light guide, also called "flat guide" in English, comprises a rear face mounted at the diode, and a front face. The guide to light is adapted to guide the light emitted at its rear face by the diode towards its front face.

Le module lumineux 40 comprend des premiers moyens de fixation sur le squelette structurel 30. De tels premiers moyens de fixation peuvent notamment se présenter sous la forme d'orifices de fixation 41 comme illustré sur la figure 3 dans lesquels une vis (non représentée) peut être montée. Le module lumineux 40 comprend en outre des premiers moyens d'indexage, se présentant sous la forme d'orifices d'indexage 42, adaptés pour coopérer avec des deuxièmes moyens d'indexage du squelette structurel 30 comme cela sera décrit par la suite. Les premiers et deuxièmes moyens d'indexage coopèrent afin de permettre de positionner le module lumineux 40 sur le squelette structurel 30 lors de son montage.The light module 40 comprises first fastening means on the structural skeleton 30. Such first fastening means may in particular be in the form of fastening holes 41 as illustrated in FIG. figure 3 in which a screw (not shown) can be mounted. The light module 40 further comprises first indexing means, in the form of indexing orifices 42, adapted to cooperate with second indexing means of the structural skeleton 30 as will be described later. The first and second indexing means cooperate in order to position the light module 40 on the structural skeleton 30 during its assembly.

Un écran 50 est monté au niveau de la face avant du guide de lumière afin de diffuser de manière homogène la lumière émise par le module lumineux 40. Un tel écran 50 est un écran opalin. L'écran 50 comprend des premiers moyens de fixation sur le squelette structurel 30. L'écran 50 peut notamment être monté par clipsage sur le squelette structurel 30. Dans ce but, les moyens de fixation comprennent au moins une patte de clipsage 51.A screen 50 is mounted at the front face of the light guide so as to distribute the light emitted by the light module 40 in a homogeneous manner. Such a screen 50 is an opaline screen. The screen 50 comprises first fixing means on the structural skeleton 30. The screen 50 can in particular be mounted by clipping on the structural skeleton 30. For this purpose, the fixing means comprise at least one clipping lug 51.

Masque 60Mask 60

Comme illustré sur la figure 4, un masque 60 est monté sur le squelette structurel 30 afin de couvrir les différentes interfaces de montage des éléments sur le squelette structurel 30, notamment les moyens de fixation et d'indexage. Autrement dit, le squelette structurel 30 est caché par le masque 60 afin de ne pas être visible depuis l'extérieur du boitier 10. Ceci permet de séparer les fonctions de montage des éléments à l'intérieur du boîtier 10 et les fonctions esthétiques. En effet, les différents éléments du dispositif 1 sont montés sur le squelette structurel 30 afin d'optimiser un tel montage, tandis que le masque 60 permet de cacher le squelette structurel 30 afin d'optimiser le rendu esthétique du dispositif 1 et ainsi d'augmenter la qualité perçue.As illustrated on the figure 4 a mask 60 is mounted on the structural skeleton 30 in order to cover the different mounting interfaces of the elements on the structural skeleton 30, in particular the fixing and indexing means. In other words, the structural skeleton 30 is hidden by the mask 60 so as not to be visible from outside the housing 10. This makes it possible to separate the assembly functions of the elements inside the housing 10 and the aesthetic functions. Indeed, the various elements of the device 1 are mounted on the structural skeleton 30 to optimize such a mounting, while the mask 60 hides the structural skeleton 30 to optimize the aesthetic rendering of the device 1 and thus increase the perceived quality.

Le masque 60 comprend également des premiers moyens de fixation sur le squelette structurel 30. De tels premiers moyens de fixation peuvent notamment comprendre une patte de clipsage (non représentée). Le masque 60 comprend en outre des premiers moyens d'indexage adaptés pour coopérer avec des deuxièmes moyens d'indexage du squelette structurel 30 comme cela sera décrit par la suite.The mask 60 also comprises first fixing means on the structural skeleton 30. Such first fastening means may in particular comprise a clipping lug (not shown). The mask 60 further comprises first indexing means adapted to cooperate with second indexing means of the structural skeleton 30 as will be described later.

Il a été présenté un dispositif 1 comprenant un module lumineux 40, un écran 50 et un masque 60. Cependant, il va de soi qu'il pourrait en comprendre plus d'un.It has been presented a device 1 comprising a light module 40, a screen 50 and a mask 60. However, it goes without saying that it could include more than one.

Squelette structurel 30Structural skeleton 30

En référence à la figure 2, le squelette structurel 30 permet de monter différents éléments du dispositif 1 d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse, tels que le module d'éclairage 40, l'écran 50 et le masque 60.With reference to the figure 2 the structural skeleton 30 makes it possible to mount various elements of the lighting and / or light-signaling device 1, such as the lighting module 40, the screen 50 and the mask 60.

Dans ce but, le squelette structurel 30 comprend des deuxièmes moyens de fixation afin, d'une part, de monter le module 40, l'écran 50 et le masque 60 sur le squelette structurel 30, et d'autre part, pour monter le squelette structurel 30 sur le boîtier 10. Un tel squelette structurel 30 comprend ainsi différentes interfaces de montage permettant le montage de différents éléments. En référence aux figures 5 et 6, les deuxièmes moyens de fixation peuvent comprendre des fûts de vissage 31a ou des orifices de vissage 31d afin de permettre un montage par vissage. Un fût de vissage 31a comprend un trou taraudé dans lequel une vis peut être vissée. Les deuxièmes moyens de fixation peuvent également comprendre des orifices de clipsage 31b, 31c afin de permettre un montage par clipsage. Dans la forme de réalisation représentée, les deuxièmes moyens de fixation comprennent des fûts de vissage 31a permettant le montage du module lumineux 40, des orifices de clipsage 31b permettant le montage de l'écran 50, des orifices de clipsage 31c permettant le montage du masque 60 et des orifices de vissage 31d permettant le montage du squelette structurel 30 sur le boîtier 10. Cependant, il va de soi que les moyens de fixation pourraient se présenter sous toute forme adaptée pour monter chacun des éléments du dispositif 1.For this purpose, the structural skeleton 30 comprises second fixing means in order, on the one hand, to mount the module 40, the screen 50 and the mask 60 on the structural skeleton 30, and on the other hand, to mount the This structural skeleton 30 thus comprises different mounting interfaces for mounting different elements. With reference to Figures 5 and 6 , the second fixing means may comprise screw drums 31a or screw holes 31d to allow screw mounting. A screw shaft 31a comprises a threaded hole in which a screw can be screwed. The second fixing means may also comprise clipping orifices 31b, 31c so as to allow clipping mounting. In the embodiment shown, the second fastening means comprise screw drums 31a for mounting the light module 40, clipping orifices 31b for mounting the screen 50, clipping orifices 31c for mounting the mask 60 and screw holes 31d for mounting the structural skeleton 30 on the housing 10. However, it goes without saying that the fixing means could be in any form adapted to mount each of the elements of the device 1.

Le squelette structurel 30 comprend également des deuxièmes moyens d'indexage adaptés pour coopérer avec des premiers moyens d'indexage. Ceci permet de positionner les différents éléments entre eux lors du montage. Les deuxièmes moyens d'indexage peuvent se présenter sous la forme de doigts d'indexage 32a ou d'orifices d'indexage 32d configurés pour coopérer avec des doigts d'indexage de premiers moyens d'indexage. Un doigt d'indexage 32a s'étend notamment en saillie du squelette structurel 30 afin de s'étendre à travers un orifice d'indexage du module lumineux 40 et ainsi positionner le module lumineux 40 sur le squelette structurel 30. Un orifice d'indexage 32d coopère avec un doigt d'indexage du boîtier 10 afin de positionner le squelette structurel 30 sur le boîtier 10. Dans la forme de réalisation illustrée, un doigt d'indexage 32a présente une section rectangulaire et un orifice d'indexage 32d présente une forme rectangulaire afin de permettre un positionnement selon les deux directions définies par les côtés des formes rectangulaires. De préférence encore, le doigt d'indexage 32a présente une forme conique afin de rendre aisée son introduction dans un orifice d'indexage.The structural skeleton 30 also comprises second indexing means adapted to cooperate with first indexing means. This makes it possible to position the different elements together during assembly. The second indexing means may be in the form of indexing fingers 32a or indexing orifices 32d configured to cooperate with indexing fingers of first indexing means. An indexing finger 32a extends in particular protruding from the structural skeleton 30 so as to extend through an indexing orifice of the light module 40 and thus position the light module 40 on the structural skeleton 30. An indexing orifice 32d cooperates with an indexing finger of the housing 10 to position the structural skeleton 30 on the housing 10. In the illustrated embodiment, an indexing finger 32a has a rectangular section and an indexing hole 32d has a shape rectangular to allow positioning according to the two directions defined by the sides of the shapes rectangular. More preferably, the indexing finger 32a has a conical shape to make it easy to introduce into an indexing hole.

Avantageusement, les moyens de fixation sont placés à proximité des moyens d'indexage afin d'être aisément repérables, ce qui permet de faciliter les opérations d'assemblage. Les moyens de fixation et les moyens d'indexage sont placés sur les différentes interfaces de montage du squelette structurel 30.Advantageously, the fixing means are placed near the indexing means so as to be easily identifiable, which facilitates assembly operations. The fixing means and the indexing means are placed on the various mounting interfaces of the structural skeleton 30.

Procédé d'assemblageAssembly process

Il va maintenant être décrit le procédé d'assemblage selon l'invention d'un dispositif 1 d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse.The assembly method according to the invention of a device 1 for lighting and / or light signaling will now be described.

Lors de l'assemblage d'un dispositif 1 d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse, un module lumineux 40 est monté sur le squelette structurel 30. Dans ce but, les doigts d'indexage 32a du squelette structurel 30 sont placés dans les orifices d'indexage 42 du module lumineux 40 afin de positionner les éléments entre eux. Puis, une vis est montée à travers l'orifice de fixation 41 du module lumineux 40 puis est vissée dans le fût de vissage 31a du squelette structure 30 afin de fixer le module lumineux 40 sur le squelette structurel 30. Une telle fixation par vissage permet de limiter le jeu de montage et ainsi de limiter les vibrations générées par un tel jeu.When assembling a device 1 for lighting and / or light signaling, a light module 40 is mounted on the structural skeleton 30. For this purpose, the indexing fingers 32a of the structural skeleton 30 are placed in the indexing orifices 42 of the light module 40 in order to position the elements together. Then, a screw is mounted through the fixing hole 41 of the light module 40 and is then screwed into the screwing barrel 31a of the structure skeleton 30 in order to fix the light module 40 on the structural skeleton 30. Such fastening by screwing allows to limit the mounting clearance and thus limit the vibrations generated by such a game.

Puis, un écran 50 est monté sur le squelette structurel 30 en plaçant une patte de clipsage 51 de l'écran 50 dans un orifice de clipsage 31b du squelette structurel 30. Un tel montage par clipsage permet de placer les pattes de clipsage 51 à l'arrière de l'élément à monter afin qu'elles ne soient pas visibles depuis l'extérieur du dispositif 1.Then, a screen 50 is mounted on the structural skeleton 30 by placing a clipping lug 51 of the screen 50 in a clipping hole 31b of the structural skeleton 30. Such a clipping arrangement makes it possible to place the clipping lugs 51 to rear of the element to be mounted so that they are not visible from outside the device 1.

Un masque 60 est alors monté sur le squelette structurel 30 afin de le recouvrir. Dans ce but, une patte de clipsage du masque 60 est placée dans un orifice de clipsage 31c du squelette structurel 3.A mask 60 is then mounted on the structural skeleton 30 to cover it. For this purpose, a clipping tab of the mask 60 is placed in a clipping orifice 31c of the structural skeleton 3.

Enfin, le squelette structurel 30 est monté à l'intérieur de la cavité du boîtier 10 et est fixé à ce dernier. Les doigts d'indexage du boîtier 10 sont placés dans les orifices d'indexage 32d du squelette structurel 30 afin de les positionner entre eux. Puis une vis est placée dans l'orifice de vissage 31d du squelette structurel 30 et est vissée dans un trou taraudé du boîtier 10.Finally, the structural skeleton 30 is mounted inside the cavity of the housing 10 and is fixed thereto. The indexing fingers of the housing 10 are placed in the indexing holes 32d of the structural skeleton 30 in order to position them together. Then a screw is placed in the screw hole 31d of the structural skeleton 30 and is screwed into a threaded hole of the housing 10.

La paroi transparent 20 est alors montée sur le boîtier 10 et est fixée, notamment par collage, afin de fermer la cavité du boîtier 10 et protéger les éléments du dispositif 1 montés sur le squelette structurel 30.The transparent wall 20 is then mounted on the housing 10 and is fixed, in particular by gluing, in order to close the cavity of the housing 10 and to protect the elements of the device 1 mounted on the structural skeleton 30.

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Dispositif (1) d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse d'un véhicule automobile, ledit dispositif (1) comprenant un boîtier (10) définissant une cavité de montage, un squelette structurel (30) monté dans ladite cavité dudit boîtier (10), au moins un module (40) d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse comprenant au moins une source de lumière, le dispositif (1) comprenant en outre au moins un masque (60) adapté pour recouvrir au moins partiellement le squelette structurel (30), et une paroi transparente (20) montée sur le boîtier (10) à travers la cavité, ledit le squelette structurel (30) comprenant au moins deux interfaces de montage, chacun dudit module (40) et dudit masque (60) étant monté sur ledit squelette structurel (30) par l'intermédiaire, respectivement, d'une desdites interfaces de montage, caractérisé en ce que le squelette structurel (30) comprend en outre au moins une troisième interface de montage adaptée pour permettre le montage d'un deuxième module (40), d'un deuxième masque (60), et/ou d'un écran (50).Device (1) for lighting and / or light signaling of a motor vehicle, said device (1) comprising a housing (10) defining a mounting cavity, a structural skeleton (30) mounted in said cavity of said housing (10) ), at least one lighting and / or light-signaling module (40) comprising at least one light source, the device (1) further comprising at least one mask (60) adapted to at least partially cover the structural skeleton (30), and a transparent wall (20) mounted on the housing (10) through the cavity, said structural skeleton (30) comprising at least two mounting interfaces, each of said module (40) and said mask (60) being mounted on said structural skeleton (30) via, respectively, one of said mounting interfaces, characterized in that the structural skeleton (30) further comprises at least a third mounting interface adapted to allow the mounting of 'one x module (40), a second mask (60), and / or a screen (50). Dispositif (1) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel le module (40) d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse et/ou le masque (60) sont montés sur le squelette (30) par clipsage et/ou vissage.Device (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the module (40) lighting and / or light signaling and / or the mask (60) are mounted on the skeleton (30) by clipping and / or screwing. Dispositif (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le module (40) d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse et/ou le masque (60) comprenant des premiers moyens de fixation (41), le squelette structurel (30) comprend des deuxièmes moyens de fixation (31a, 31b, 31c, 31d) adaptés pour coopérer avec lesdits premiers moyens de fixation (41) afin de fixer le module (40) d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse et/ou le masque (60) sur le squelette structurel (30).Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the module (40) lighting and / or light signaling and / or the mask (60) comprising first fixing means (41), the structural skeleton ( 30) comprises second fixing means (31a, 31b, 31c, 31d) adapted to cooperate with said first fixing means (41) in order to fix the lighting and / or light-signaling module (40) and / or the mask (60) on the structural skeleton (30). Dispositif (1) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel les premiers et/ou les deuxièmes moyens de fixation comprennent au moins un fût de vissage (31a).Device (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the first and / or second attachment means comprise at least one screwing shaft (31a). Dispositif (1) selon la revendication 3, dans lequel les premiers et/ou les deuxièmes moyens de fixation comprennent au moins une patte de clipsage (51).Device (1) according to claim 3, wherein the first and / or second fixing means comprise at least one clipping lug (51). Dispositif (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le module (40) d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse et/ou le masque (60) comprenant des premiers moyens d'indexage (42), le squelette structurel (30) comprend des deuxièmes moyens d'indexage (32a) adaptés pour coopérer avec lesdits premiers moyens d'indexage (42) afin de positionner le module (40) d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse et/ou le masque (60) sur le squelette structurel (30).Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the module (40) lighting and / or light signaling and / or the mask (60) comprising first indexing means (42), the structural skeleton (30) comprises second indexing means (32a) adapted to cooperate with said first means indexing device (42) for positioning the lighting and / or light signaling module (40) and / or the mask (60) on the structural skeleton (30). Dispositif (1) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel les premiers et/ou les deuxièmes moyens d'indexage comprennent au moins un doigt d'indexage (32a).Device (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the first and / or second indexing means comprise at least one indexing finger (32a). Véhicule automobile comprenant au moins un dispositif (1) d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse selon l'une des revendications précédentes.Motor vehicle comprising at least one lighting and / or light-signaling device (1) according to one of the preceding claims. Procédé d'assemblage d'un dispositif (1) d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse d'un véhicule automobile, ledit dispositif (1) comprenant un boîtier (10) définissant une cavité de montage, un squelette structurel (30), au moins un module (40) d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse comprenant au moins une source de lumière, au moins un masque (60) et une paroi transparente (20), ledit procédé comprenant : - Une étape de montage du module (40) d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse et du masque (60) sur le squelette structurel (30), - Une étape de montage du squelette (30) dans la cavité du boîtier (10), et - Une étape de montage de la paroi transparente (20) à travers la cavité de manière à protéger le module (40) d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation lumineuse. A method of assembling a device (1) for lighting and / or light signaling of a motor vehicle, said device (1) comprising a housing (10) defining a mounting cavity, a structural skeleton (30), at least one lighting and / or light-signaling module (40) comprising at least one light source, at least one mask (60) and a transparent wall (20), said method comprising: A step of mounting the lighting and / or light-signaling module (40) and the mask (60) on the structural skeleton (30), A step of mounting the skeleton (30) in the cavity of the housing (10), and - A step of mounting the transparent wall (20) through the cavity so as to protect the module (40) lighting and / or light signaling.
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