FR2630057A1 - IMPROVEMENTS WITH LUMINOUS CIGAR LIGHTS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - Google Patents
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- FR2630057A1 FR2630057A1 FR8804863A FR8804863A FR2630057A1 FR 2630057 A1 FR2630057 A1 FR 2630057A1 FR 8804863 A FR8804863 A FR 8804863A FR 8804863 A FR8804863 A FR 8804863A FR 2630057 A1 FR2630057 A1 FR 2630057A1
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F23—COMBUSTION APPARATUS; COMBUSTION PROCESSES
- F23Q—IGNITION; EXTINGUISHING-DEVICES
- F23Q7/00—Incandescent ignition; Igniters using electrically-produced heat, e.g. lighters for cigarettes; Electrically-heated glowing plugs
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60N3/00—Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
- B60N3/14—Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of electrically-heated lighters
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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
- B60Q3/20—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
- B60Q3/275—Smoking-related fittings, e.g. cigarette lighters or ashtrays
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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
- B60Q3/60—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
Abstract
L'invention concerne un allume-cigare, notamment pour véhicules automobiles, du type comprenant une bague périphérique 7 conductrice de lumière prolongée vers l'arrière d'un corps d'alumage 1 d'allume-cigare par un doigt 6 conducteur de lumière dont l'extrémité opposée à la bague 7 est en regard d'une fenêtre 5 d'une boîte 3 contenant une ampoule électrique 4, ladite bague 7 étant normalement cachée par le capuchon 9 du bouchon 2 d'allume-cigare. L'allume-cigare selon l'invention est caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend des orifices 12 logés en regard de la face frontale 8 de ladite bague 7 et en ce que le bouchon 2 comprend un corps 10 en matière conductrice de la lumière agencé pour recevoir les rayons lumineux R provenant de ladite bague 7 et traversant lesdits orifices 12 et les renvoyer vers la face frontale 14 dudit corps 10, ladite face frontale 14 étant recouverte partiellement d'un revêtement opaque 15. Application à l'industrie automobile.The invention relates to a cigar lighter, in particular for motor vehicles, of the type comprising a peripheral light-conducting ring 7 extended towards the rear of an ignition body 1 for a cigar-lighter by a light-conducting finger 6 of which the end opposite the ring 7 is facing a window 5 of a box 3 containing an electric bulb 4, said ring 7 being normally hidden by the cap 9 of the cigarette lighter plug 2. The cigarette lighter according to the invention is characterized in that it comprises orifices 12 housed opposite the front face 8 of said ring 7 and in that the plug 2 comprises a body 10 made of light-conducting material arranged to receive the light rays R coming from said ring 7 and passing through said orifices 12 and returning them to the front face 14 of said body 10, said front face 14 being partially covered with an opaque coating 15. Application to the automotive industry.
Description
Perfectionnement aux allume-cigares lumineux pour véhicules automobiles.Improvement to cigarette lighter for motor vehicles.
L'invention concerne un allume-cigare, notamment pour véhicu- The invention relates to a cigarette lighter, in particular for vehicles
les automobiles, du type comprenant une bague périphérique conductrice de lumière prolongée vers l'arrière du corps automobiles, of the type comprising a peripheral ring conducting light extended towards the rear of the body
d'allumage par un doigt conducteur de lumière, dont l'extré- ignition by a light-conducting finger, the end of which
mité opposée à la bague est en regard d'une fenêtre d'une boîte contenant une ampoule électrique, ladite bague étant opposite to the ring is opposite a window of a box containing a light bulb, said ring being
normalement cachée par le capuchon d'un bouchon d'allume- normally hidden by the cap of a lighter plug
cigare logé dans le corps d'allumage. cigar housed in the ignition body.
On connaît des allume-cigares comportant un anneau lumineux Cigarette lighters with a luminous ring
visible qui est éclairé par exemple lorsque les feux de po- visible, which is illuminated for example when
sition du véhicule ont été allumés. La transmission de la the vehicle have been switched on. The transmission of the
lumière à la bague, munie de prismes ou de rainures circonfé- ring light with prisms or circumferential grooves
rentielles, par le doigt conducteur de lumière, n'assure pas un éclairement régulier de la bague, de sorte qu'il peut se former des points d'éblouissement gênants pour le conducteur; By means of the light-conducting finger, the light-conducting finger does not provide a regular illumination of the ring, so that annoying dazzle points can be formed for the driver;
et cela peut être inesthétique.and this can be unsightly.
Pour pallier cet inconvénient, on a proposé de donner à la bague une dimension telle qu'elle soit cachée par le capuchon To overcome this drawback, it has been proposed to give the ring a dimension such that it is hidden by the cap
du bouchon d'allume-cigare. On perd ainsi une partie de l'in- the cigarette lighter plug. We lose part of the
térêt de l'éclairage de l'allume-cigare puisque la bague interest of cigarette lighter lighting since the ring
n'est visible que lorsque le bouchon a été retiré. Le conduc- only visible when the cap has been removed. The conductor
teur doit donc tâtonner pour trouver le bouchon d'allume- The driver must therefore grope to find the ignition
cigare. Par contre, la bague est visible pour remettre le cigar. On the other hand, the ring is visible to put back the
bouchon en place après utilisation. cap in place after use.
La présente invention vise à perfectionner un allume-cigare The present invention aims to improve a cigarette lighter
du genre précité de manière qu'il puisse être éclairé en per- of the kind mentioned above so that it can be
manence et sans les inconvénients précédents. manence and without the previous disadvantages.
A cet effet, l'allume-cigare selon l'invention est caractéri- For this purpose, the cigarette lighter according to the invention is characterized
sé par le fait qu'il comprend des orifices logés en regard de la face frontale de ladite bague, et en ce que le bouchon comprend un corps en matière conductrice de la lumière agencé pour recevoir les rayons lumineux provenant de ladite bague et traversant lesdits orifices et les renvoyer vers la face frontale dudit corps, ladite face frontale étant recouverte se in that it comprises orifices lodged facing the front face of said ring, and in that the cap comprises a light-conducting material body arranged to receive the light rays coming from said ring and passing through said orifices; and return them to the front face of said body, said front face being covered
partiellement d'un revêtement opaque. partially opaque coating.
Lorsque le bouchon est en place et que l'ampoule électrique When the plug is in place and the light bulb
est allumée, la face frontale non revêtue du corps du bou- is lit, the uncoated front side of the body of the
chon est éclairée, par exemple sous forme d'un sigle symboli- chon is illuminated, for example in the form of a symbol
que d'allume-cigare. La surface éclairée est réduite et l'in- than cigarette lighter. The illuminated surface is reduced and the
tensité lumineuse émise peut être suffisamment faible pour ne pas risquer d'éblouir le conducteur. Lorsque le bouchon light emitted can be low enough to avoid dazzling the driver. When the cork
est retiré, la face frontale de la bague lumineuse est visib- is removed, the front face of the light ring is visib-
le de manière uniforme, ce qui permet au conducteur de remet- uniformly, allowing the driver to
tre le bouchon en place sans tâtonnement. En outre, l'allume- be the plug in place without trial. In addition, the
-cigare peut être bien assorti à l'intérieur du véhicule, -cigar can be well matched inside the vehicle,
notamment grâce à la face frontale du corps selon l'inven- thanks in particular to the frontal face of the body according to the invention.
tion. On appréciera que la résistance mécanique du doigt conducteur de lumière et de sa bague associée, n'est pas affectée par la disposition selon l'invention et que l'on peut utiliser un maximum de pièces existantes sans modifications profondes tion. It will be appreciated that the mechanical strength of the light-conducting finger and its associated ring is not affected by the arrangement according to the invention and that a maximum of existing parts can be used without profound modifications.
de l'allume-cigare.of the cigarette lighter.
L'invention sera bien comprise à la lecture de la description The invention will be well understood on reading the description
suivante faite en se référant aux dessins annexés dans les- following reference to the accompanying drawings in the-
quels:what:
- la figure 1 est une vue en coupe longitudinale d'un allume- - Figure 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a lighter-
cigare selon un exemple de réalisation de l'invention; - la figure 2 est une vue en coupe selon la figure II-II de la figure 1; et cigar according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention; - Figure 2 is a sectional view according to Figure II-II of Figure 1; and
- la figure 3 est une vue en plan de la face frontale du bou- FIG. 3 is a plan view of the front face of the
chon de l'allume-cigare des figures 1 et 2. cigarette lighter of Figures 1 and 2.
- la figure 4 est une vue analogue à la figure 3 pour une FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG.
autre variante.another variant.
L'allume-cigare est constitué d'un corps d'allumage 1, soli- The cigarette lighter consists of an ignition body 1, which is
daire de la carrosserie du véhicule et pourvu d'un bilame, dans lequel est logé un bouchon chauffant amovible 2. Le corps d'allumage 1 est lié à un doigt conducteur de lumière qui porte une boite 3 contenant une amppoule électrique 4. 2. The ignition body 1 is connected to a light-conducting finger which carries a box 3 containing an electric bunker 4.
Cette boite 3 est munie d'une fenêtre 5 tournée vers l'inté- This box 3 is provided with a window 5 turned towards the interior.
rieur du corps d'allumage 1. L'extrémité du doigt 6, ici en matière plastique translucide voire transparente, est logée en regard de la fenêtre 5, le doigt 6 étant prolongé, à son extrémité opposée, par une bague 7 périphérique traversant The end of the finger 6, here translucent plastic or transparent, is housed opposite the window 5, the finger 6 being extended at its opposite end by a ring 7 peripheral device
une paroi P solidaire de la carrosserie et entourant l'orifi- a wall P integral with the bodywork and surrounding the ori-
ce du corps d'allumage 1. La face frontale 8 de la bague 7 émet de la lumière lorsque l'ampoule 4 est allumée. Cette face 8 appartient à un anneau de butée propre à coopérer avec la paroi P. Un capuchon opaque de préhension 9 entoure le corps 10 et this of the ignition body 1. The front face 8 of the ring 7 emits light when the bulb 4 is on. This face 8 belongs to a stop ring capable of cooperating with the wall P. An opaque gripping cap 9 surrounds the body 10 and
possède un bord tombé 9' d'un diamètre tel qu'il obture com- has a dropped edge 9 'of such a diameter that it closes
plètement la face frontale 8 de la bague 7 en cachant celle- the front face 8 of the ring 7 by hiding the
ci à distance.This distance.
Conformément à l'invention, une bague opaque 11 est disposée en regard de la face frontale 8 de la bague lumineuse 7 et comporte des orifices 12, par exemple huit trous oblongs, According to the invention, an opaque ring 11 is disposed facing the front face 8 of the light ring 7 and has orifices 12, for example eight oblong holes,
laissant passer la lumière provenant de la face frontale 8. allowing the light coming from the front face 8 to pass through.
Dans l'exemple représenté, la bague opaque 11 est en matière plastique et est solidaire du bouchon 2, mais elle pourrait In the example shown, the opaque ring 11 is made of plastic and is integral with the plug 2, but it could
aussi être solidaire du corps 1 ou bien être simplement for- to be in solidarity with the body 1 or simply to be
mée par un revêtement opaque de la face frontale 8 de la bague lumineuse 7. Cette solidarisation est réalisée par clipsage, l'extrémité du capuchon 9 étant doté d'une portée tronconique d'engagement se prolongeant par une gorge de logement de la bague 11, qui par ailleurs est surmoulée sur matted by an opaque coating of the front face 8 of the light ring 7. This fastening is carried out by clipping, the end of the cap 9 being provided with a frustoconical engagement surface extending through a groove housing the ring 11 , which by the way is overmolded on
le guide 19 de la partie courante mobile 17 du bouchon 2. the guide 19 of the mobile running part 17 of the plug 2.
Plus précisément, le guide 19 sert de support au ressort de More specifically, the guide 19 serves as a support for the spring of
rappel 20 et guide la douille 21 de la partie mobile 17, la- reminder 20 and guide the sleeve 21 of the movable part 17, la-
dite douille portant la résistance chauffante de l'allume- said socket carrying the heating resistor of the
cigare.cigar.
Le corps 10 du bouchon 2 est en matière transmettant la lumi- The body 10 of the cap 2 is made of material transmitting light.
ère, par exemple en polycarbonate cristal, et sa face posté- era, for example in crystal polycarbonate, and its posterior face
rieure 13 a une forme concave de révolution telle que les rayons lumineux R provenant des orifices 12 et frappant cette face 13, sont réfractés vers la face frontale 14 du corps 13 has a concave shape of revolution such that the light rays R from the orifices 12 and striking the face 13, are refracted towards the front face 14 of the body
10. Cette face frontale 14 est revêtue, par exemple par tam- 10. This front face 14 is coated, for example by tamper
pographie, d'une couche blanche translucide, elle-même recou- of a translucent white layer, itself covered by
verte partiellement, par exemple par tampographie, d'une cou- partly by pad printing, for example
che noire 15 laissant apparaître en blanc centralement le symbole de l'allume-cigare (figure 3). Bien entendu, il est possible de faire l'inverse et de laisser apparaître en noire black slider 15 letting the symbol of the cigarette lighter appear in white (figure 3). Of course, it is possible to do the opposite and let appear in black
le symbole de l'allume-cigare (figure 4). the cigarette lighter symbol (figure 4).
Lorsque le bouchon 2 est monté dans le corps d'allumage 1 When the plug 2 is mounted in the ignition body 1
et que l'ampoule 4 est allumée, le sigle d'allume-cigare ap- and that the bulb 4 is lit, the cigarette lighter acronym
parait avec un éclairage pâle, non éblouissant, du fait de la transmission de la lumière par le doigt 6, la bague 7 et appears with a light, glare-free light, because of the transmission of light by the finger 6, the ring 7 and
le corps 10 et surtout par l'atténuation apportée par la cou- the body 10 and especially by the attenuation provided by the
che blanche.white che.
On notéra que la face arrière 13 est centralement évidée et It should be noted that the rear face 13 is hollowed out centrally and
que son extrémité est pourvue d'une portée tronconique d'en- its end is provided with a frustoconical
gagement délimitant un épaulement. C'est sur cet épaulement que vient se crocheter l'extrémité crantée 16, élastiquement gagement delimiting a shoulder. It is on this shoulder that is hooked the notched end 16, elastically
déformable, de la partie courante mobile 17 du bouchon 2. deformable, of the mobile running part 17 of the plug 2.
La face dorsale 18 de cette partie 17 sert d'appui au corps , qui est ainsi par l'intermédiaire de l'extrémité cranté The dorsal face 18 of this portion 17 serves as a support for the body, which is thus via the notched end
16 fixée par clipsage à la partie mobile du bouchon. 16 fixed by clipping to the movable part of the cap.
On remarquera également que la face frontale 8 de révolution It will also be noted that the front face 8 of revolution
est inclinée de même que la face en regard de la bague 11. is inclined as is the face facing the ring 11.
Les orifices 12 sont également inclinés. The orifices 12 are also inclined.
Tout cet agencement permet de bien diriger les rayons lumi- This whole arrangement makes it possible to direct the light rays
neux en direction de la face 13 à l'écart du bord tombé 9'. in the direction of the face 13 away from the fallen edge 9 '.
Ce bord 9' sert d'épaulement au corps 10 et donc à la partie This edge 9 'serves as shoulder to the body 10 and therefore to the part
mobile du bouchon.mobile plug.
On appréciera que grâce à l'invention, le conducteur ne ris- It will be appreciated that, thanks to the invention, the driver will not risk
que pas d'appuyer intempestivement sur ce bord tombé 9' puis- that not to press on this broken edge inadvertently 9 'can-
qu'il est guidé par le sigle éclairé de l'allume-cigare. that he is guided by the illuminated acronym of the cigarette lighter.
Ainsi qu'il ressort à l'évidence de la description et des As is evident from the description and
dessins, le capuchon 9 entoure, à un jeu de montage près dû à la paroi P. l'anneau terminal de la bague 7 dont l'épaisseur est croissante. De même, on notera que la bague 11 constitue un organe de fixation pour le capuchon 9 monté par clipsage drawings, the cap 9 surrounds, to a mounting clearance near due to the wall P. the end ring of the ring 7 whose thickness is increasing. Similarly, note that the ring 11 is a fastener for the cap 9 mounted by clipping
sur celle-ci.on this one.
Bien entendu, la présente invention n'est pas limitée à Of course, the present invention is not limited to
l'exemple de réalisation décrit. En particulier, la solidari- the embodiment described. In particular, the solidarity
sation du corps 10 à la partie mobile du bouchon 2 peut se faire autrement que par clipsage. De même, la bague 11 peut être surmoulée sur le capuchon 9 et peut être solidarisée au guide 19 autrement que par surmoulage. Enfin, le revêtement 10 of the body 10 to the movable portion of the plug 2 can be done other than by clipping. Similarly, the ring 11 can be overmolded on the cap 9 and can be secured to the guide 19 other than overmolding. Finally, the coating
opaque (15) peut être d'une autre couleur que noir. opaque (15) may be of a different color than black.
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Priority Applications (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR8804863A FR2630057B1 (en) | 1988-04-13 | 1988-04-13 | IMPROVEMENTS ON LIGHT CIGARETTES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES |
| DE3911105A DE3911105C2 (en) | 1988-04-13 | 1989-04-06 | Improvements to automotive cigarette lighters |
| ES8901263A ES2010483A6 (en) | 1988-04-13 | 1989-04-12 | Improvements in illuminated cigar lighters for motor vehicles |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR8804863A FR2630057B1 (en) | 1988-04-13 | 1988-04-13 | IMPROVEMENTS ON LIGHT CIGARETTES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES |
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| FR2630057A1 true FR2630057A1 (en) | 1989-10-20 |
| FR2630057B1 FR2630057B1 (en) | 1990-07-20 |
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| FR8804863A Expired - Lifetime FR2630057B1 (en) | 1988-04-13 | 1988-04-13 | IMPROVEMENTS ON LIGHT CIGARETTES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES |
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| DE (1) | DE3911105C2 (en) |
| ES (1) | ES2010483A6 (en) |
| FR (1) | FR2630057B1 (en) |
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| EP0420077A2 (en) * | 1989-09-29 | 1991-04-03 | von Gaisberg, Alexander | Electric cigar lighter with illuminating device |
| FR2654046A1 (en) * | 1989-11-08 | 1991-05-10 | Neiman Sa | CIGARETTE LIGHTER, ESPECIALLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE. |
| FR2663593A1 (en) * | 1990-06-21 | 1991-12-27 | Neiman Sa | IGNITION BODY FOR CIGARETTE LIGHTERS, PARTICULARLY FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND IGNITION BODY ASSEMBLY WITH LIGHTING RING COMPRISING SUCH AN IGNITION BODY. |
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| WO1996018523A1 (en) * | 1994-12-13 | 1996-06-20 | Valeo Vision | Lighter body for a cigarette lighter, particularly in motor vehicles |
| US5826967A (en) * | 1994-12-08 | 1998-10-27 | Valeo Vision | Illuminating sleeve for a cigar lighter, in particular for a motor vehicle |
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| FR2663593A1 (en) * | 1990-06-21 | 1991-12-27 | Neiman Sa | IGNITION BODY FOR CIGARETTE LIGHTERS, PARTICULARLY FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND IGNITION BODY ASSEMBLY WITH LIGHTING RING COMPRISING SUCH AN IGNITION BODY. |
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| FR2683100A1 (en) * | 1991-10-23 | 1993-04-30 | Valeo Commutation | Power socket with a resettable thermal circuit breaker, especially for motor vehicles |
| US5826967A (en) * | 1994-12-08 | 1998-10-27 | Valeo Vision | Illuminating sleeve for a cigar lighter, in particular for a motor vehicle |
| FR2730679A1 (en) * | 1994-12-13 | 1996-08-23 | Valeo Vision | IGNITION BODY FOR CIGARETTE LIGHTERS, ESPECIALLY A MOTOR VEHICLE |
| WO1996018523A1 (en) * | 1994-12-13 | 1996-06-20 | Valeo Vision | Lighter body for a cigarette lighter, particularly in motor vehicles |
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