JP2010070126A - Vehicular interior material, and lens used therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicular interior material capable of enhancing visibility of one member by light of one light guide body, suppressing illumination light on the other member, stressing a contrast between a part with the illumination light and a part without the illumination light, and easily handling the light guide body, and a lens used therefor. <P>SOLUTION: The vehicular interior material (door lining) 25 includes a light guide body 68 for guiding the light from a light source 67 illuminating a cabin 37, a lens (a first lens) 61 for transmitting the light from the light guide body 68, and a first member (a door lining body) 41 and a second member (a switch panel) 14 for supporting the lens (the first lens) 61 between joints. The lens (the first lens) 61 has a light-flooding unit 95 for directing the light from the light guide body 68 to the first member (the door lining body) 41. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle interior material and an illumination lens used therefor.

The vehicle interior material is, for example, a door lining (door lining), and some door linings are provided with a switch and an illumination for opening and closing the window glass of the door. The illumination emits light from an LED light source via an optical fiber (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Some vehicle lighting uses a combination of an LED light source and an optical fiber. For example, these are arranged on the body and covered with a general lens formed integrally with the shape of the body. (For example, refer to Patent Document 2).
Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-19154 (FIG. 1) JP 2002-367403 A (FIGS. 5 and 9)

  However, in the vehicular lighting device of Patent Document 1 and the linear light emitter of Patent Document 2, it is necessary to employ a linear light emitter or a branched light transmission path (optical fiber) for each location to be illuminated. In order to project light, three linear light emitters (light guides) and optical fibers (light guides) are disposed, which causes a problem that the structure becomes complicated.

  That is, for example, in order to change the brightness of the brightness, or to change the range of illumination depending on what is illuminated, it is necessary to make an optical fiber corresponding to each.

  The present invention improves the visibility of one member with the light of one light guide, the illumination light to the other member is suppressed, and the contrast between the portion where the illumination light strikes and the portion where it does not strike is more emphasized. It is an object of the present invention to provide a vehicle interior material in which a light guide is easily handled and a lens used therefor.

  The invention according to claim 1 is a light guide that guides light from a light source that illuminates the passenger compartment, a lens that transmits light from the light guide, and a lens that supports the lens between the joints. A vehicle interior material including a first member and a second member, wherein the lens directs light from the light guide toward one of the first member and the second member. It is characterized by having.

  In the invention according to claim 2, the light guide is offset in a direction in which the axis is brought closer to either the first member or the second member with respect to the central axis of the light projecting unit in the cross-sectional view. Therefore, the amount of light to be directed to a distant part of the distance from the light projecting unit to one member is set to be large.

  The invention according to claim 3 is characterized by including a reflecting portion that reflects light from the light guide that does not face the light projecting portion toward the light projecting portion.

  The invention according to claim 4 is a lens that projects along the joint portion between the first member and the second member of the vehicle interior material and projects light from the sandwiched light projecting portion to the vehicle interior. The lens has a groove portion provided with an opening for guiding the light from the light source and holding the light guide that emits light from a predetermined portion, and a seal that closes the opening with the reflecting portion facing the light guide And a member.

  The invention according to claim 1 includes a light guide that guides light from a light source, a lens provided on the light guide, and a first member and a second member that support the lens, The light projecting unit that directs the light from the light guide toward one of the first member and the second member is provided. Illumination can be performed linearly from the joint, that is, from between the first member and the second member, and the visibility of one member can be improved.

Moreover, an indirect illumination effect can be acquired by irradiating illumination light only to one member.
Furthermore, the illumination light to the other member is suppressed, and there is an advantage that the contrast between the portion where the illumination light strikes and the portion where the illumination light does not strike is more emphasized.

  In the invention according to claim 2, the light guide is offset in a direction in which the axis is approached to either the first member or the second member with respect to the central axis of the light projecting unit in the cross-sectional view. Since the amount of light to be directed to a far part of the distance from the light projecting unit to one member is set larger, the indirect illumination area formed on one member with the same light amount than the one not offset is more There is an advantage that it can be set widely.

  In the invention which concerns on Claim 3, since the reflection part which reflects the light from the light guide which does not go to a light projection part toward the light projection part is provided, the light diffused from a light guide is sent to a light projection part The light can be collected and the amount of light from the light projecting unit can be increased.

  In the invention which concerns on Claim 4, the lens which light-projects from the light projection part clamped by the 1st member and the 2nd member of the interior material for vehicles to a vehicle interior is the light guide which is light-emitted from the predetermined part. Since it has a gripping opening, and a groove portion provided with the opening, and a seal member that closes the opening with the reflecting portion facing the light guide, the light guide is opened. It can be supported by pressing with the sealing member, and the light leakage preventing effect can be obtained with the sealing member.

  In addition, the lens is provided with an opening for holding the light guide, and the seal member that closes the opening is directed to the light guide. Therefore, when the opening is closed with the seal member, the light guide is assembled to the opening. As a result, the light guide can be easily handled.

The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a door that employs both a vehicle interior material of the present invention and a lens of an illumination member used therefor.

  The illumination member 11 constantly illuminates the switch panel 14 and the operation member (inner handle) 15 disposed on the door 13 of the vehicle 12. The switch member 14 is indirectly illuminated with indirect light that illuminates a relatively wide illumination area 17 (range indicated by a dot pattern), and the operation member is illuminated with direct light that illuminates a relatively narrow illumination area 21 (range indicated by a dot pattern). The (inner handle) 15 is directly illuminated.

  The operation member 15 is, for example, an inner handle, and has an existing configuration including an operation unit (door handle body) 23 that is gripped when the right front door 13 is opened. As is generally seen, when the operation unit (door handle body) 23 is grasped and pulled, the right front door 13 is opened.

  The switch panel 14 is attached to an interior material (door lining) 25 of the door 13 and an operation switch 26 is disposed. The operation switch 26 includes a glass opening / closing switch 28 that opens and closes the window glass 27, a door lock switch 31, a window lock switch 32, a mirror selection switch 33, and a mirror adjustment switch 34. 36 is an instrument panel, and 37 is a passenger compartment.

2 (a) and 2 (b) are schematic explanatory views of the vehicle interior material of the present invention and a lens used therefor. (A) is the front view seen from the compartment 37, (b) is the b section detailed drawing of (a). This will be described with reference to FIG.
In addition, each switch of the switch panel 14 and the operation member (inner handle) 15 are not attached.

  The door lining (interior material) 25 forms the lining (side wall) of the door 13, the resin door lining body (first member) 41, the switch panel (second member) 14, the operation member 15, and the driver's. Elbow rest 42, speaker 43, and accessory case 44.

  The door lining (interior material) 25 has a dividing line 46 between the door lining body (first member) 41 and the switch panel (second member) 14, and the dividing line 46 is mainly composed of the door lining 25. In this case, it is also a connection line generated by contact between the door lining body (first member) 41 and the switch panel (second member) 14.

  The switch panel 14 protrudes from the door lining body 41 toward the center of the vehicle compartment 37 (in the direction of the arrow a1), and an upper surface portion 51 on which each switch is arranged is formed, and is connected to the protruding tip 52 of the upper surface portion 51. A side surface portion 53 is formed, and a light shielding partition portion 62 (FIG. 3) that blocks light from the lens (first lens) 61 along the first lens 61 that is the lens of the illumination member 11 on the back surface 55 of the upper surface portion 51. The connection end 63 of the upper surface portion 51 is connected to the door lining body 41 with a lens (first lens) 61 interposed therebetween.

  The door 13 is a right door, but the left front door (not shown) is substantially the same except for the layout of the right front door 13 and the switch panel 14.

Here, the illumination member 11 described above will be described again.
The illuminating member 11 is disposed on the interior material (door lining) 25 of the vehicle 12, projects light from the interior material (door lining) 25 into the vehicle compartment 37, and guides light from the light source 67. A light guide 68 that emits light is provided.
The light guide 68 includes a linear main light projecting unit 71 that projects light (in the direction of arrow a3) along the interior material (door lining) 25 (in the direction of arrow a2), and the linear main light projecting unit 71. And a sub light projecting unit 72 that projects light away from the linear main light projecting unit 71 using the guided light. Reference numeral 73 denotes a second lens.

The length of the linear main light projecting unit 71 is about Lp (see FIG. 4).
“Separation” means that a distance S (see also FIG. 3 and FIG. 4) is separated when the reference base point is from the center of the length Lp of the linear main light projecting portion 71 to the sub light projecting portion 72. . The distance S is arbitrary depending on conditions.

  The sub light projecting unit 72 sets the irradiation region 21 smaller than the linear main light projecting unit 71 and sets the distance from the light source 67 far. That is, the distance (length) from the light source 67 to the sub light projecting unit 72 is L (to the distance L1 from the end of the linear main light projecting unit 71 in the light guide 68 having the total length L (L = L1 + L2). In the total length), the sub light projecting unit 72 is set far by the distance L2.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 3-3 of FIG. The cross section of the interior material (door lining) 25, the cross section of the lens (first lens) 61, and the second lens 73 are shown.
4 is a view taken in the direction of arrow 4 in FIG. The state seen from the back of the interior material (door lining) 25 is shown. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 7, FIG. 8, FIG.

  Specifically, the interior material (door lining) 25 has an elbow rest 42 formed in a convex shape in the center of the door lining body (first member) 41 toward the passenger (in the direction of arrow a1). In order to provide the switch panel 14 in a shelf shape, an overhang portion 75 is formed which extends toward the outside of the vehicle 12 (in the direction of the arrow a4) and overhangs, and is connected to the lower end 76 of the overhang portion 75 and has an opening. 77 is opened, and the switch panel 14 can be fitted into the opening 77. Further, claw latching through holes 82 (see FIG. 7) for hanging the latching claw 81 of the lens (first lens) 61 to the lower end 76 of the overhang 75 at the edge of the opening 77 are formed at predetermined intervals. Yes.

A plurality of cutouts 83 a are formed in the fitting flange portion 83 of the first lens 61 corresponding to the switch panel locking holes 84 for locking the switch panel 14. The switch panel 14 is attached to the door lining body 41 by engaging the latching claws of the switch panel 14 that is not in engagement with the switch panel latching hole 84.
Since the notch 83a is formed corresponding to the inside of the latching claw 81, the first lens 61 has a substantially uniform rigidity distribution in the longitudinal direction.

  On the other hand, in order to provide the operation member 15 on the upper part 86 connected to the upper end 86 of the overhang portion 75, a lateral hole portion 87 is formed so as to protrude outward (in the direction of arrow a4) of the vehicle 12, and the top portion of the lateral hole portion 87 is formed. An illumination fitting opening 91 for fitting the second lens 73 to the 88 is opened, and a lens fixing portion 94 for attaching the bracket 93 of the second lens 73 is erected on the back of the top portion 88.

  The interior material 25 is a door lining 25. However, as an interior material other than the door lining 25, an instrument panel 36, a center console (not shown) disposed between the left and right front seats, and a roof A ceiling interior material can be mentioned.

The vehicle interior material (door lining) 25 includes a light guide 68 that guides light from a light source 67 that illuminates the passenger compartment 37, and a lens that transmits light from the light guide 68 (first lens). 61, and a first member (door lining body) 41 and a second member (switch panel) 14 that support the lens (first lens) 61 between the joints.
The lens (first lens) 61 includes a light projecting unit 95 that directs the light from the light guide 68 toward one of the first member and the second member.

“Supported between the joints” means that the lens (first lens) 61 is supported by the connection end 63 of the door lining body 41 and the connection end 96 which is also the lower end 76 of the overhang portion 75. It means that
The dividing lines (connection lines) 46 described above are lines that can be seen when they are brought into contact with each other. However, in the superordinate concept, they are the connection end 96 and the connection end 63 that are not in contact with each other.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a light source of an illumination member using the lens of the present invention. This will be described with reference to FIGS.
The illumination member 11 includes the light source 67, the light guide 68, the light guide connection member 97 connected to the light source 67, the lens (first lens) 61, the second lens 73, and an on / off switch unit not shown in the drawing. . Then, for example, when the right front door 13 is opened or the engine start switch is turned “ON”, the on / off switch unit is activated, so that the light source 67 emits light and illuminates the place already seen in FIG.

  The light source 67 uses the LED light emitter 101, and the specific specification of the LED light emitter 101 is arbitrary. The LED emitter 101 is covered with a case 102, the input end 103 of the light guide 68 is covered with the case 102 with a light guide connecting member 97, and the center line of the LED emitter 101 and the axis Cp of the input end 103 are substantially aligned. Connected.

The light guide 68 is made of a resin-made transparent main body 105, a guide cover 106 covering the transparent main body 105, and the guide cover 106 separated by a length Lp (see FIG. 4). A main light projecting portion 71 and a sub light projecting portion 72 including an output end (not shown) of the light guide 68.
The linear main light projecting unit 71 is brighter than the sub light projecting unit 72 because it is closer to the LED light emitter 101.
The transparent main body 105 is single, but a plurality of the transparent main bodies 105 may be bundled up to the thickness shown in the figure.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the linear main light projecting portion of the light guide is assembled to the vehicle interior material of the present invention and the lens used therefor.
FIG. 7 is a view showing a cross section of a lens attached to the vehicle interior material of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view specifically showing the mounting relationship between the vehicle interior material and the lens of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the lens of the present invention. This will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The linear main light projecting portion 71 is a portion where the above-described guide covering body 106 is peeled off, and is a transparent main body 105 in a range that substantially matches the entire length of the lens (first lens) 61. Light is emitted from the peripheral surface 111 of the portion 71 (transparent main body 105). In other words, it is a part where light is leaked from the peripheral surface 111.

The lens (first lens) 61 is made of a transparent resin and has a long hollow shape. The light from the linear main light projecting portion 71 is directed in one direction (the direction of the arrow a3, see also FIG. 1). ), A hooking claw portion 81, a fitting flange portion 83, and a fitting flange portion 83, which are connected to the door lining 25. And a sealing member 116 attached to the edge portion 115 and reflecting portions 117 and 118 provided as necessary.
The “hollow shape” is a completed shape to which the seal member 116 is attached.

  The light projecting unit 95 forms indirect light that illuminates the above-described relatively wide irradiation area 17 (the range indicated by the dotted pattern in FIG. 1), and indirectly illuminates the switch panel 14.

Next, the vehicle interior material of the present invention and the procedure for assembling the lens used therein will be briefly described.
First, the light guide 68 is finally completed. The transparent main body 105 is covered with a guide cover 106 except for the input end 103, the linear main light projecting unit 71, and the sub light projecting unit 72 of the transparent main body 105.
Next, the lighting member 11 is assembled as a single product. The input end portion 103 of the light guide 68 is connected to the case 102 containing the light source 67, the second lens 73 is fitted to the sub-light projecting portion 72 of the light guide 68, and the opening of the lens (first lens) 61. The linear main light projecting portion 71 is disposed inside 128 and fixed by the seal member 116.

  Subsequently, the lighting member 11 assembled as a single item is attached to the door 13. The case 102 of the light source 67 is attached to the light source arrangement portion 131 (see FIG. 4) formed on the door lining body 41, and the latching portion 81 of the lens (first lens) 61 is inserted into the door lining body 41 to be latched. The assembly of the lens (first lens) 61 is almost completed.

  Subsequently, the projection panel 95 of the lens (first lens) 61 is sandwiched between the connection end 63 of the switch panel 14 and the connection end 96 of the door lining body 41 by fitting the switch panel 14 to the door lining body 41. The lens (first lens) 61 is fixed with. This completes the assembly of the lens (first lens) 61.

Finally, the 2nd lens 73 is attached to the recessed part (horizontal hole part) 87 formed in the door lining main body 41, and the assembly | attachment of the illuminating member 11 is completed.
Each switch is attached to the switch panel 14 in advance.

10 is a view taken in the direction of arrow 10 in FIG. 3 is a detailed view of a lens (first lens) 61. FIG. This will be described with reference to FIGS. 6, 7, and 9.
In the vehicle interior material (door lining) 25, the light guide 68 is in a direction to bring the axis Cp toward the first member (door lining body) 41 with respect to the central axis 141 of the light projecting portion 95 in the orthogonal cross-sectional view. By being offset by the distance δ, the amount of light to be directed to the far part 142 (distance E1) of the distance E from the light projecting unit 95 to the first member (door lining body) 41 as one member is set large. ing.

  The lens (first lens) 61 includes reflection units 117 and 118 that reflect light from the light guide 68 that does not travel toward the light projecting unit 95 toward the light projecting unit 95.

  A light projecting portion that is sandwiched and sandwiched along the joint portions 63 and 96 of the first member (door lining body) 41 and the second member (switch panel) 14 included in the vehicle interior material (door lining) 25. The lens (first lens) 61 projects light from the light source 95 to the vehicle interior 37, and the lens (first lens) 61 guides light from the light source 67 and emits light from a predetermined portion (linear main light projecting unit) 71. A groove portion 144 provided with an opening 128 for holding the light guide 68, and a seal member 116 that closes the opening 128 with the reflection portion 118 facing the light guide 68.

  Specifically, the lens (first lens) 61 includes a light projecting portion 95 that is substantially flush with the upper surface portion 51 of the switch panel 14, and a linear main light projecting portion 71 below the light projecting portion 95 and the switch panel 14. Is located and the linear main light projecting portion 71 is biased to one side of the light projecting portion 95, that is, between the switch panel 14 and the first member (door lining body) 41 sandwiching the light projecting portion 95. , The linear main light projecting portion 71 is approaching the first member (door lining body) 41.

  Between the light projecting portion 95 and the linear main light projecting portion 71, the switch panel contact side portion 146 is suspended perpendicularly to the switch panel 14 and the light projecting portion 95 so as to be connected to the light projecting portion 95, thereby opening 128. The linear main light projecting portion 71 is partly in line contact with the switch panel contact side portion 146 in the vicinity of the opening 128.

  On the other hand, the lining contact side portion 147 is suspended from the light projection portion 95 so as to face the switch panel contact side portion 146, and the lining contact side portion 147 contacts the upper surface of the linear main light projection portion 71. A receiver that swells in an L shape in a direction away from the switch panel contact side portion 146 at the contact position, that is, outward of the vehicle 12 (in the direction of the arrow a4) and is in contact with the upper surface of the linear main light projecting portion 71 A stepped portion 148 is formed to reach the opening 128, and the sealing member 116 is bonded to the edge 115 of the opening 128 with an adhesive, for example, so that the lower surface of the linear main light projecting unit 71 is supported by the sealing member 116. However, the upper surface of the linear main light projecting portion 71 is pressed against the receiving step portion 148 having an L shape.

  Of the edge portion 115 of the opening 128, the edge 151 of the switch panel contact side portion 146 is connected to the edge 151 and is orthogonal to the switch panel contact side portion 146 toward the center of the vehicle compartment 37 and below the switch panel 14. A fitting flange portion 83 that protrudes in parallel is formed, and the sealing member 116 is also coupled to the fitting flange portion 83.

The groove portion 144 includes a light projecting portion 95, a switch panel contact side portion 146, and a lining contact side portion 147 (including an L-shaped receiving step portion 148).
The “opening 128 that holds the light guide 68” means the range from the opening 128 to the receiving step 148 and the edge 151 of the opening 128 that is the same distance as the distance from the edge 115 to the receiving step 148. To a part of the switch panel contact side portion 146 (a place where the light guide 68 is or is likely to be in line contact).

  Here, in the lens (first lens) 61, the fitting flange portion 83 is provided below the switch panel 14, so that the space below the switch panel 14 is utilized and the door 13 formed by the lens (first lens) 61. The size of the door 13 can be avoided and the downsizing of the door 13 can be maintained.

  The lens (first lens) 61 is provided in the vehicle width direction (Y-axis direction) by providing the fitting flange portion 83 at the edge 151 of the switch panel contact side portion 146 so as to be orthogonal to the switch panel contact side portion 146. The strength of the lens (first lens) 61 against the load can be increased.

The lens (first lens) 61 is a lens (first lens) against a load in the vehicle width direction (Y-axis direction) by projecting the receiving step portion 148 toward the outside of the vehicle 12 and forming an L shape in a cross-sectional view. 1 lens) 61 can be increased in strength.
By forming the receiving step portion 148 in an L shape so as to contact the linear main light projecting portion 71, the contact area with the linear main light projecting portion 71 can be increased without disturbing the light emission. The main light projecting unit 71 can be stabilized (vibration countermeasures, sound countermeasures, light shaking countermeasures).
By bonding (adhering) the seal member 116 to the fitting flange portion 83, the area for bonding (adhering) the seal member 116 is increased, and the bonding (adhesion) strength of the seal member 116 can be increased.

The seal member 116 is plate-shaped and has a thickness almost the same as that of the lens (first lens) 61. However, the thickness is arbitrary, and it may be a sheet or a film having a reflective surface, and has a reflective surface. Adhesive tape may be used. As a result, the assembling work of the linear main light projecting unit 71 becomes easy and the weight can be further reduced.
It is also possible to apply an adhesive between the seal member 116 and the linear main light projecting portion 71. As a result, the linear main light projecting unit 71 can be made more stable (vibration countermeasures, sound countermeasures, light fluctuation countermeasures).

  More specifically, the first member (door lining body) 41 is connected to the lower end 76 or the joint portion 96 of the overhang portion 75 and extends below the seal member 116, and further extends below the fitting flange portion 83. Thus, a lens storage portion 153 reaching the lower side of the switch panel 14 is formed, and the fitting flange portion 83 is supported by the lens storage portion 153 from below.

Next, the operation of the vehicle interior material of the present invention and the lens used therein will be described.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a vehicle interior material according to the present invention and a lens mechanism used therein. This will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the vehicle interior material (door lining) 25, when the illumination member 11 is turned on, the lens (first lens) 61 along the first member (door lining body) 41 is projected and illuminated in a line shape (see FIG. 1). Therefore, visibility can be improved.

  Moreover, the light of illumination can be irradiated only to one member, for example, the 1st member (door lining main body) 41, and the effect of indirect illumination can be acquired.

Furthermore, since the light guide 68 is offset, the indirect illumination area (irradiation area 17) formed on one member, for example, the first member (door lining body) 41, with the same light amount can be set wider.
That is, by offsetting, the light projected from the lens (first lens) 61 is deflected as indicated by an arrow a7, and the reflected light is symmetrical inside and outside (left and right in the figure) with respect to the center line 141 (see FIG. 10). In addition, here, it is biased toward the first member (door lining main body) 41, and the portion 142 far from the lens (first lens) 61 can be illuminated, and the first member (door lining main body) 41 is illuminated more extensively. Can do. Therefore, there is an advantage that the indirect illumination region (irradiation region 17) becomes wide.

  The lens (first lens) 61 can be supported by pressing the light guide 68 with the opening 128 and the seal member 116 as described above in the assembling procedure, and can be supported by the reflecting portion 118 of the seal member 116. A light leakage prevention effect can be obtained.

  Further, when the light guide 68 is inserted through the opening 128, the light guide 68 can be positioned by contacting the receiving step portion 148 and the switch panel contact side portion 146. When the opening 128 is closed with the seal member 116, the light guide 68 can be assembled to the opening 128. Therefore, the light guide 68 can be easily handled.

  In addition, although the vehicle interior material of the present invention and the lens used therefor are used for doors in the embodiments, they can also be used for other than doors.

  The vehicle interior material of the present invention and the lens used therefor are suitable for doors.

It is a perspective view which shows the door which employ | adopted both the vehicle interior material of this invention, and the lens of the illuminating member used for it. It is a general | schematic explanatory drawing of the interior material for vehicles of this invention, and the lens used for it. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line 3-3 in FIG. FIG. 4 is a view taken in the direction of arrow 4 in FIG. 3. It is a perspective view of the light source of the illumination member using the lens of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which assembled | attached the linear main light projection part of the light guide to the vehicle interior material of this invention, and the lens used therefor. It is a figure which shows the cross section of the lens attached to the vehicle interior material of this invention. It is the perspective view which showed concretely the attachment relationship of the vehicle interior material of this invention, and a lens. It is a perspective view of the lens of this invention. FIG. 10 is a view taken in the direction of arrow 10 in FIG. 6. It is a figure explaining the mechanism of the interior material for vehicles of the present invention, and the lens used for it.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 14 ... 2nd member (switch panel), 25 ... Vehicle interior material (door lining), 37 ... Car compartment, 41 ... 1st member (door lining main body), 61 ... Lens (1st lens), 63 ... 1st Joining part of member, 67 ... light source, 68 ... light guide, 71 ... predetermined part (linear main light projecting part), 95 ... light projecting part, 96 ... joining part of second member, 116 ... seal member, 117 ... Reflecting part 118 ... reflecting part 128 ... opening 141 ... center axis of light projecting part 142 ... close part 144 ... groove part delta offset distance Cp ... axis of light guide.

Claims (4)

A light guide that guides light from a light source that illuminates the passenger compartment, a lens that transmits light from the light guide, and a first member and a second member that support the lens between joints A vehicle interior material comprising:
The vehicle interior material, wherein the lens includes a light projecting unit that directs light from the light guide toward one of the first member and the second member.   The light guide is offset in a direction to approach one of the first member and the second member with respect to the central axis of the light projecting unit in an orthogonal sectional view. A vehicle interior material characterized in that a large amount of light is directed to a distant part of the distance from the light projecting unit to the one member.   The vehicle interior material according to claim 1, further comprising a reflecting portion that reflects light from the light guide that does not face the light projecting portion toward the light projecting portion. A lens that is sandwiched and joined along a joint portion between a first member and a second member included in a vehicle interior material, and projects light from the sandwiched light projecting portion to a vehicle compartment,
The lens includes a groove provided with an opening for guiding a light from a light source and holding a light guide that emits light from a predetermined portion, and the reflection is directed toward the light guide to close the opening. And a sealing member.

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