FR3104088A1 - Vehicle interior assembly and vehicle comprising such a vehicle interior assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

Vehicle interior assembly and vehicle comprising such a vehicle interior assembly The vehicle interior assembly comprises a dashboard (14) and a door panel intended to be supported by a door of the vehicle, the dashboard (14) and the door panel having corresponding fitting surfaces facing each other defining a gap therebetween when the door is closed, wherein at least one of the dashboard (14) and the door panel is provided with a lighting device (30) having at least one light outlet (32, 34) located on its fitting surface or located on an edge of its fitting surface. Figure 2

Description

Vehicle interior assembly and vehicle comprising such vehicle interior assembly

The present invention relates to a vehicle interior assembly comprising a lighting device.

It is possible to equip a vehicle interior trim with a lighting device for aesthetic and/or practical reasons. A lighting device can be installed for example on a door panel, a roof sky, a dashboard or a central console to create a visual effect. This type of lighting is generally referred to as "mood lighting". A lighting device can also be installed on door opening sills or on the roof sky to provide lighting to an occupant, for example to enter and/or exit the vehicle.

One of the aims of the invention is to propose a vehicle interior assembly equipped with a new lighting arrangement.

To this end, the invention proposes a vehicle interior assembly comprising a dashboard and a door panel intended to be supported by a door of the vehicle, the dashboard and the door panel having corresponding fitting surfaces facing by defining a gap therebetween when the door is closed, wherein at least one of the dashboard and the door panel is provided with a lighting device having at least one light outlet located on its surface adjustment surface or located on an edge of its adjustment surface.

This interior assembly of the vehicle makes it possible to illuminate the gap between the adjustment surface of the dashboard and the corresponding adjustment surface of the door panel. This area of the vehicle interior is usually difficult to deal with due to the relative movement and delicate fit of the door panel to the dashboard. The lighting device thus makes it possible to visually improve the perceived quality. Additionally, armrest, floor and/or floor lighting is convenient as it can assist the occupant in entering and/or exiting the vehicle. The light outlet located on the fitting surface or on an edge thereof and directed towards the floor and/or the ground can be made discreet when the door is closed and effectively illuminate the floor and/or the ground when the door is open.

In specific embodiments, the vehicle interior package includes one or more of the following optional features, taken individually or in any technically feasible combination:

- each said light outlet is arranged so as to illuminate the gap and/or a door armrest when the door is closed, and/or to illuminate the floor of the interior of the vehicle and/or the ground when the door is opened.

- each lighting device comprises a light source remote from each light output of the lighting device and a light guide arranged to guide the light produced by the light source towards each light output;

- the light guide is elongated and includes a first end for receiving light from the light source and a second end for supplying light to a light outlet;

- the light guide comprises at least one light outlet located along the light guide between the first end and the second end;

- the light guide comprises at least one prism formed on an outer surface of the light guide between the first end and the second end to define a light output;

- At least one said light outlet of the lighting device is defined by an opening formed in the corresponding surface, optionally provided with a light diffuser.

- it comprises an electronic control unit for controlling the lighting device, the electronic control unit being configured to vary at least one light parameter as a function of at least one use parameter, in particular as a function of the closing/opening of the door that supports the panel;

- the electronic control unit is configured to vary the light intensity and/or the color of the light depending on the closing/opening of the door which supports the door panel;

- the electronic control unit is configured to increase the light intensity when the door is open and decrease the light intensity when the door is closed;

- the dashboard comprises a main body configured to extend transversely in the vehicle and an end piece fixed to one end of the main body and defining the adjustment surface of the dashboard, at least one said lighting device being arranged on the tip.

The invention also relates to a vehicle comprising a vehicle interior assembly as defined above.

The invention and its advantages will be better understood on reading the following description, given solely by way of non-limiting example and with reference to the appended drawings, in which:

- Figure 1 is a partial perspective view of a motor vehicle showing a door opening for accessing a front seat and a door for closing the opening;

- Figure 2 is a partial perspective view of a dashboard of the vehicle showing a main body and an end piece of the dashboard;

- Figure 3 is a schematic view of a lighting device;

- Figure 4 is a perspective view of a door.

The vehicle 2 shown in Figure 1 is a motor vehicle. The vehicle 2 comprises a vehicle body 4 delimiting a vehicle passenger compartment 6, and an access opening 8 for accessing the interior of the vehicle 6.

The vehicle 2 includes an access door 10 (hereafter "door") which is mounted on the vehicle body 4 and can be moved between an open position (Figure 1) allowing an occupant to access the interior vehicle 6 through the access opening 8 and a closed position (not shown).

The vehicle 2 comprises a vehicle interior assembly 12 comprising a dashboard 14 and a door panel 16.

The dashboard 14 is fixed to the vehicle body 4 inside the vehicle cabin 6 and extends in the transverse direction of the vehicle 2. As illustrated in Figure 1, the dashboard 14 can be optionally equipped with an aerator 15 and/or a dashboard 18.

The door panel 16 is mounted on an interior face of the door 10 facing the interior of the vehicle 6 when the door 10 is closed. As illustrated in Figure 1, the door panel 16 may optionally include a door armrest 20, optionally equipped with a handle, and / or a door opening control 22 to unlock the door 10 for its opening. .

The dashboard 14 and the door panel 16 have corresponding adjustment surfaces 24, 26 facing each other when the door 10 supporting the door panel 16 is closed. The mating surfaces 24, 26 are moved away from each other when the door 10 supporting the door panel 16 is opened (Figure 1).

As is known, the fitting surfaces 24, 26 define a gap between them when the door 10 supporting the door panel 16 is closed. The gap generally has very small dimensions in the transverse direction of the vehicle 2 to improve the perceived quality. The dimensions of the gap in the transverse direction of the vehicle 2 are generally less than 10 mm, in particular 5 mm.

The vehicle interior assembly 12 includes at least one lighting device 30 having at least one light outlet 32, 34 located on the fitting surface 24, 26 of one of the dashboard 14 and the door panel 16 or on an edge of the fitting surface 24, 26 of one of the dashboard 14 and the door panel 16.

Each light outlet 32, 34 is preferably arranged on the adjustment surface 24, 26 or on an edge of the adjustment surface 24, 26 so as to illuminate the gap formed between the two adjustment surfaces 24, 26 corresponding and / or the door armrest 20 when the door 10 is closed, and / or to illuminate a floor 36 of the interior of the vehicle 6 and / or the ground 38 on which the vehicle 2 rests when the door 10 is open ( Figure 1).

As shown in Figure 1, in one example, the vehicle interior assembly 12 includes a lighting device 30 having a light outlet 32 arranged to illuminate the gap when the door 10 is closed. The light outlet 32 is oriented so as to generate a light beam towards the gap when the door 10 is closed.

The light outlet 32 is here on an edge of the adjustment surface 24 of the dashboard 14, that is to say at the periphery of the adjustment surface 24. In a variant, the output of lumen 32 is on fitting surface 24.

As an alternative or as an option, the lighting device 30 has a light outlet 34 arranged to illuminate the floor 36 of the passenger compartment of the vehicle 6 and/or the ground 38 on which the vehicle 2 is resting.

The light output 34 is here arranged to illuminate both the floor 36 and the ground 38. The light output 34 is configured to generate a light beam 40 directed downwards, part of the light beam 40 being directed towards the floor 36 and another part of the light beam 40 being directed towards the ground 38.

Alternatively, the light outlet 34 is arranged to illuminate only the floor 36 or only the floor 38. The light beam 40 is directed so as to illuminate only the floor 36 or only the floor 38.

Preferably, the light outlet 34 is arranged to illuminate the armrest of the door 20 and/or the floor 36 when the door 10 is closed.

As illustrated in Figures 2 and 3, the lighting device 30 comprises for example a light source 42 to generate light and a light guide 44 to guide the light produced by the light source 42 to at least one light output 32, 34 of the lighting device 30.

The light source 42 can be any type of light source, such as a light source comprising at least one light-emitting diode (LED).

The light source 42 is for example remote from each light output 32, 34 of the lighting device 30, the light guide 44 being configured to guide the light generated by the light source 42 towards each light output 32, 34 of the lighting device. lighting 30.

The light guide 44 is for example elongated and comprises a first end 46 and a second end 48.

The first end 46 is for example positioned to receive the light from the light source 42. The light generated by the light source 42 thus enters the light guide 44 at its first end 46.

As shown in Figure 2, in one example, the second end 48 of the light guide 44 is configured to output light from the light guide 44, so as to supply light to a light output of the device. lighting 30, here the light output 34.

Furthermore, the light guide 44 is for example provided with at least one prism 49 disposed between the first end 46 and the second end 48 of the light guide 44 for the light to exit from the light guide 44, so as to provide light to a light output of the lighting device 30, here the light output 32.

As illustrated in Figure 3, each prism 49 is formed by a notch 50 formed in the outer surface of the light guide 44, the notch 50 having surfaces oriented so as to deflect the light guided in the light guide 44 towards the exterior of the light guide 44.

The light guide 44 is for example provided with several prisms 49 distributed along the light guide 44 and arranged so as to supply light to the same light output of the lighting device, here the light output 32. distribution and the number of prisms 49 provided along the light guide 44 makes it possible to play on the quantity of light which is deviated towards the light outlet 32.

At least one light outlet 32, 34 of the lighting device 30 is for example formed by an opening 52, 54 delimited in the adjustment surface 24, 26 or its edge. In this example, the optical guide 44 is configured to guide light to each aperture 52 54.

Optionally, at least one or each opening 52, 54 is provided with a light diffuser 56, 58. A light diffuser 56, 58 allows the light to be emitted in a more diffuse manner, which can be pleasant for the occupant.

As illustrated in Figure 2, each light outlet 32, 34 is formed by a respective opening 52, 54 of the edge of the adjustment surface 24, 26, each opening 52, 54 being provided with a light diffuser 56, 58 respectively.

Advantageously, the lighting device 30 comprises an electronic control unit 60 configured to control the lighting device 30 so as to vary at least one parameter of the light produced by the lighting device 30 as a function of at least one usage parameter.

For this purpose, the electronic control unit 60 is for example connected to a detector 62 supplying the usage parameter.

In one example, a usage parameter taken into account is the closing/opening of the door 10 . The electronic control unit 60 is thus configured to control the lighting device 30 so as to vary at least one parameter of the light produced by the lighting device 30 as a function of the closing/opening of the door 10.

Lighting parameters that may vary depending on one or more use parameters include, for example, the light intensity and/or the color of the light. Varying the light intensity and/or the color of the light makes it possible, for example, to increase the lighting when the door 10 is open to further illuminate the floor 36 and/or the ground 38, and to decrease the lighting when door 10 is closed for dim lighting.

In a particular example, the electronic control unit 60 is configured to control the lighting device 30 so as to vary the light intensity according to the closing/opening of the door 10. The detector 62 is thus configured to detect the closing/opening of the door 10.

In one example, the dashboard 14 comprises a main body 64 configured to extend transversely into the vehicle 2 and an end cap 66 fixed to the main body 60 at an end 68 of the main body 64 which is adjacent to the door 10 when the door 10 is closed. The main body 64 is for example open at this end 68, the end piece 66 being configured to close this end 68.

The adjustment surface 24 of the dashboard 14 is located on the end piece 66. The adjustment surface 24 is the outer surface of the end piece 66, i.e. the surface of the end piece 66 facing the outside of the vehicle 2.

As illustrated in Figure 2, when the lighting device 30 comprises a light guide 44, the light guide 44 extends for example along a rim of the end piece 66, said rim defining the edge of the adjustment surface 24. The light outlets 32, 34 are here arranged on the rim.

As illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, the vehicle interior assembly 12 includes a lighting device 30 having light outlets 32, 34 on the fitting surface 24 of the dashboard 14 and/or an edge of this one.

As shown in Figure 4, in one example, the vehicle interior assembly 12 includes a lighting device 30 having at least one light outlet 32, 34 located on the fitting surface 26 of the door panel 16 and/or a edge of said adjustment surface 26.

The lighting device 30 provided on the door panel 10 is preferably arranged to illuminate the gap formed between the two corresponding adjustment surfaces 24, 26 and/or the door armrest 20 when the door is closed 10 and / or to illuminate the floor 36 and / or the ground 38 when the door 10 is open.

The examples and variants described in relation to the lighting device 30 of Figures 1 to 3 also apply to the lighting device 30 of Figure 4. Thus, the lighting device 30 of Figure 4 may in particular comprise a light source and a light guide, at least one diffuser and/or be configured to vary at least one light parameter as a function of at least one usage parameter.

Furthermore, in one example, the vehicle interior assembly 12 includes a lighting device 30 provided on the dashboard 14 and a lighting device provided on the door panel 16.

In a particular example, one of the lighting devices 30 has a light output 32 for lighting the interstice, and the other lighting device 30 has a light output 34 for lighting the gap. illumination of the floor 36 and/or the ground 38, in particular when the door 10 is open.

Thanks to the invention, the vehicle interior assembly 12 can improve the perceived quality of the vehicle by providing an ambient lighting effect in an unexpected area and/or functional lighting, for example on the floor 36 or the ground 38, with a good discreet integration of each lighting device 30 in the vehicle interior assembly 12 since the light outlets 32, 34 are located in an area that is practically invisible or barely visible when the door 10 is closed.

In addition, the lighting of the floor 36 and/or the ground 38 from the dashboard 14 makes it possible to illuminate a fixed zone, in particular the threshold of the access opening 8 to the vehicle 2. The device for lighting 30 is fixed relative to the vehicle body 4 and always illuminates the same area. On the contrary, when an illumination device 30 is mounted on the door panel 16, the illuminated area also moves with the door 10 when opening the latter, and the position of the illuminated area depends on the door opening 10.

Claims (12)

A vehicle interior assembly comprising a dashboard (14) and a door panel (16) intended to be supported by a door (10) of the vehicle, the dashboard (14) and the door panel (16) having corresponding mating surfaces (24, 26) facing each other defining a gap therebetween when the door (10) is closed, wherein at least one of the fascia (14) and the door panel (16 ) is provided with a lighting device (30) having at least one light outlet (32, 34) located on its fitting surface (24, 26) or located on an edge of its fitting surface (24 , 26). A vehicle interior assembly according to claim 1, wherein each said light outlet (32, 34) is arranged to illuminate the gap and/or a door armrest (20) when the door (10) is closed, and /or to illuminate the floor (36) from inside the vehicle (8) and/or the ground (38) when the door (10) is open. A vehicle interior assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein each lighting device (30) comprises a light source (42) remote from each light outlet (32, 34) of the lighting device (30) and a guide (44) arranged to guide the light produced by the light source (42) to each light outlet (32, 34). A vehicle interior assembly according to claim 3, wherein the light guide (44) is elongated and includes a first end for receiving light from the light source (42) and a second end for supplying light to a light outlet (32, 34). A vehicle interior assembly according to claim 4, wherein the light guide (44) includes at least one light outlet located along the light guide between the first end and the second end. A vehicle interior assembly according to claim 5, wherein the light guide (44) includes at least one prism (49) formed on an outer surface of the light guide (44) between the first end and the second end to define an exit from light. A vehicle interior assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein at least one light outlet (32, 34) of the lighting device (30) is defined by an opening (52, 54) formed in the corresponding surface, optionally provided with a light diffuser (56, 58). Vehicle interior assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising an electronic control unit (60) for controlling the lighting device (30), the electronic control unit (60) being configured to vary at least one luminous parameter as a function of at least one use parameter, in particular as a function of the closing/opening of the door (10) which supports the panel (16). Vehicle interior assembly according to Claim 8, in which the electronic control unit (60) is configured to vary the light intensity and/or the color of the light depending on the closing/opening of the door (10) which supports the door panel (16). Vehicle interior assembly according to Claim 8 or Claim 9, in which the electronic control unit (60) is configured to increase the light intensity when the door (10) is opened and decrease the light intensity when the door (10) ) is closed. A vehicle interior assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein the dashboard (14) comprises a main body (64) configured to extend transversely into the vehicle (2) and an end cap (66) attached to a end of the main body (64) and defining the fitting surface (24) of the dashboard (14), at least one said lighting device (30) being disposed on the end piece (66). A vehicle comprising a vehicle interior assembly according to any preceding claim.