JP2014157712A - Vehicle lighting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicle lighting device, in which a lighting unit is assembled from the inner side of a housing, so that a replacement of a control component can be easily performed while suppressing a cost rise.SOLUTION: A housing 2 has a wall formed with a first opening, and defines and forms at least a part of a lamp chamber. A light source arranged in the lamp chamber is fixed in a heat sink. The lamp chamber is arranged therein with: an optical system for guiding a light emitted from the light source, in a predetermined direction; and a control component for controlling at least one of the optical system and the light source. A part of the heat sink is exposed from the first opening to the outer side of the wall. A first ridge 2p is formed on an outer face 2n of the housing excepting the wall. The housing 2 can be formed with a second opening 2w when cut along the first ridge 2p. The first ridge 2p extends such that the second opening 2w formed faces at least one of the optical system and a control component 17.

Description

  The present invention relates to a lighting device mounted on a vehicle.

  In this type of lighting device, a lamp unit is disposed in a lamp chamber defined by a housing and a translucent cover. In the lamp unit, the light source is fixed to the heat sink. The light emitted from the light source is guided in a predetermined direction by an optical system including a reflector, a projection lens, and the like, and illuminates a predetermined area through the translucent cover.

  In arranging such a lamp unit in the lamp chamber, a configuration is known that is assembled from the inside of the housing (see, for example, Patent Document 1). An opening is formed in the wall forming the housing, and a part of the heat sink is exposed to the outside of the housing from the opening.

JP 2008-257959 A

  The lamp unit as described above includes a control component for controlling the configuration of the optical system and the operation of the light source. Examples of the control component include an actuator that changes the direction of the optical axis by displacing a part of the optical system, and a control unit that controls turning on and off of the actuator and the light source.

  In the case where the lamp unit is assembled from the inside of the housing, it is necessary to remove the translucent member from the housing in order to replace a failed control component. However, the translucent member is generally sealed and bonded to the housing, and requires a lot of labor to remove. Although it is conceivable to provide a replacement door or the like on the housing so that the translucent member does not have to be removed, it is inevitable that costs will increase.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of easily replacing a control component while suppressing an increase in cost in a lighting device in which a lamp unit is assembled from the inside of a housing.

In order to achieve the above object, a first aspect of the present invention is a lighting device mounted on a vehicle,
A housing having a wall formed with a first opening and defining at least a part of the lamp chamber;
A light source disposed in the lamp chamber;
A heat sink to which the light source is fixed;
An optical system for guiding light emitted from the light source in a predetermined direction;
A control component disposed in the lamp chamber and controlling at least one of the optical system and the light source;
A first portion of the heat sink is opposed to an inner surface of the wall;
A second portion of the heat sink is exposed to the outside of the wall from the first opening;
A first protrusion is formed on the outer surface of the housing excluding the wall,
The housing is capable of forming a second opening by cutting along the first protrusion.
The first protrusion extends so that the formed second opening faces at least one of the optical system and the control component.

  The control component is an actuator that displaces a part of the optical system, for example. Control parts such as actuators do not always need to be replaced or repaired during the lifetime of the lighting device. Providing a configuration for maintenance (such as a door member that can be opened and closed when necessary) for an opportunity that does not always come with certainty may increase costs and waste investment costs. is there.

  However, by providing a protrusion as a guide member indicating the position and shape of the second opening to be formed as described above, the second opening can be easily and reliably formed only when necessary. be able to. Therefore, an increase in product / manufacturing costs can be suppressed as much as possible.

  The first protrusion may be configured to form a loop. In this case, only by moving the jig along the first ridge, the window-shaped opening can be reliably formed, and the maintenance workability is improved.

  The first protrusion may be configured to have a shape capable of mounting a lid that closes the second opening. In this case, after the necessary work is completed, the second opening is reliably closed by the lid, and water and dust can be prevented from entering the lamp chamber.

  It is good also as a structure where the 2nd protrusion extended in parallel with the said 1st protrusion is formed in the said outer surface. If the first protrusion is formed on the side of the formed second opening, the cutting jig can be guided more smoothly along the groove formed between the first protrusion and the second protrusion. , Workability is improved. Further, if the second protrusion is formed on the opposite side of the second opening across the first protrusion, the sealing member can be inserted into the groove formed between the first protrusion and the second protrusion. it can. In this case, for example, when the second opening is closed with a lid, the waterproof and dustproof properties can be further improved.

It is a partial cross section left view which shows the illuminating device which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the lamp unit arrange | positioned in the housing of FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the assembly method of the lamp unit of FIG. 1, and a housing. It is a left view which shows a motion of the lamp unit of FIG. 1 by operation of a 1st aiming screw. It is a top view which shows a motion of the lamp unit of FIG. 1 by operation of a 2nd aiming screw. It is a left view which shows the motion of the lamp unit of FIG. 1 by operation | movement of an actuator. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the inner surface of the back wall of the housing of FIG. It is the perspective view which shows the external appearance which looked at the illuminating device of FIG. 1 from the lower back. It is an expanded sectional view which shows the assembly | attachment part of the lamp unit of FIG. 1, and a housing. It is an enlarged view which shows the work window formed in the housing of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the housing of FIG. 1 in which the working window was formed. It is a figure explaining obstruction | occlusion of the work window by a cover body. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the assembly method of the lamp unit and housing which concern on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance which looked at the lamp unit of FIG. 13 from back. It is an expanded sectional view which shows the assembly | attachment part of the lamp unit of FIG. 13, and a housing. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the assembly method of the lamp unit and housing which concern on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an expanded sectional view which shows the assembly | attachment part of the lamp unit of FIG. 16, and a housing. It is an enlarged view which shows the modification of the structure for forming a work window.

  Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In each drawing used in the following description, the scale is appropriately changed to make each member a recognizable size.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a part of a headlamp device 1 (an example of a lighting device) according to a first embodiment of the present invention is cut from a vertical plane and viewed from the left side. The headlamp device 1 is a device that is mounted on the front of a vehicle and illuminates the front. The headlamp device 1 includes a housing 2 and a translucent cover 4 that is attached to the housing 2 and defines a lamp chamber 3. The translucent cover 4 is attached to the housing 2 via a sealing adhesive. A lamp unit 10 is disposed in the lamp chamber 3.

  The lamp unit 10 includes a heat sink 11, a light source unit 12, a lens holder 13, a projection lens 14, a light distribution control unit 16, an actuator 17, a first aiming mechanism 18, and a second aiming mechanism 19.

  The heat sink 11 includes a back plate portion 11a extending in the vertical and horizontal directions. A support portion 11d extends forward on the front side of the back plate portion 11a. A plurality of heat radiating plates 11e are formed on the back side of the back plate portion 11a. Each heat sink 11e extends in the vertical direction.

  The light source unit 12 includes a light source 21 and a reflector 22. The light source 21 and the reflector 22 are fixed to the support portion 11 d of the heat sink 11. An inner surface 22 a (see FIG. 2) of the reflector 22 having a dome shape is a reflecting surface, and is disposed so as to face the light source 21.

  The projection lens 14 is a plano-convex aspheric lens having a convex exit surface and a flat entrance surface. The light emitted from the light source 21 is reflected forward by the inner surface 22 a of the reflector 22, and at least part of the light passes through the projection lens 14. The light that has passed through the projection lens 14 illuminates the front through the translucent cover 4.

  A lens holder 13 is disposed in front of the reflector 22. The lens holder 13 includes a lens holding portion 13a. The lens holding portion 13a is an annular frame, and the projection lens 14 is fixed to the front surface thereof. A joint member 15 is provided below the lens holding portion 13a.

  The actuator 17 is disposed behind the lens holder 13 so as to face the lower side of the support portion 11 d of the heat sink 11. The actuator 17 includes a case 70 and a shaft 73. The drive circuit provided in the case 70 receives a control signal from a control unit (not shown) provided outside the lamp unit 10. The shaft 73 moves forward and backward with respect to the case 70 according to the control signal. The actuator 17 is disposed so that the tip of the shaft 73 faces forward. The tip of the shaft 73 is coupled to the joint member 15.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the lamp unit 10 disposed in the housing 2 with the light-transmitting cover 4 and the projection lens 14 omitted. The light distribution control unit 16 is disposed in front of the light source unit 12 and includes a movable shade 31 and a solenoid 34.

  The movable shade 31 is disposed slightly in front of the rear focal point of the projection lens 14. Accordingly, a part of the light emitted from the light source 21 and reflected by the inner surface 22 a of the reflector 22 is blocked by the movable shade 31. When the shape of the upper edge of the movable shade 31 is reversely projected forward, a low beam light distribution pattern having a cut-off line corresponding to the shape of the upper edge and the lower portion serving as an illumination area is formed in front of the vehicle. The

  The plunger provided in the solenoid 34 is connected to a link mechanism (not shown). The link mechanism is connected to the movable shade 31. When electric power is supplied to the coil included in the solenoid 34 and the plunger is operated, the movable shade 31 is tilted backward via the link mechanism.

  Thereby, the upper end edge of the movable shade 31 is retracted below the optical axis Ax of the projection lens 14, and the light shielding state of the light emitted from the light source 21 is eliminated. The light emitted from the light source 21 and reflected by the reflector 22 passes through the projection lens 14 to form a high beam light distribution pattern that illuminates a wide range in front of the vehicle far.

  The first aiming mechanism 18 includes a first aiming screw 81 (an example of a screw) and a joint member 82. The first aiming screw 81 includes a head portion 81a and a shaft portion 81b. As shown in FIG. 3, the head portion 81 a is disposed on the back side of the lower left portion of the back plate 11 a of the heat sink 11. As shown in FIG. 4, the shaft portion 81 b passes through the back plate 11 a of the heat sink 11 and extends forward. A screw groove (not shown) is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the shaft portion 81b.

  The joint member 82 has an insertion hole in which a thread groove is formed on the inner peripheral surface (not shown). The shaft portion 81 b of the first aiming screw 81 is inserted through the insertion hole formed in the joint member 82, and the screw grooves are screwed together. The joint member 82 is coupled to a part of the case 70 of the actuator 17.

  When the head portion 81a of the first aiming screw 81 is rotated by a known jig (not shown), the screwing position of the shaft portion 81b and the joint member 82 is changed, and the joint member 82 is displaced in the front-rear direction. Since the joint member 82 is coupled to the case 70 of the actuator 17, the actuator 17 is also displaced in the front-rear direction as the first aiming screw 81 rotates.

  FIG. 4 is a right side view for explaining the movement of each part of the lamp unit 10 as the first aiming screw 81 rotates. FIG. 4A shows an initial state. When the first aiming screw 81 is rotated counterclockwise from this state, the actuator 17 is pushed forward. Accordingly, the lower part of the lens holder 13 is pushed forward via the joint member 15. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4B, the lens holder 13 rotates about the support shaft 13b, and the optical axis Ax of the projection lens 14 tilts upward.

  On the other hand, when the first aiming screw 81 is rotated to the right, the actuator 17 is pulled backward. Accordingly, the lower part of the lens holder 13 is pulled backward via the joint member 15. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4C, the lens holder 13 rotates about the support shaft 13b, and the optical axis Ax of the projection lens 14 tilts downward. That is, by operating the head portion 81a of the first aiming screw 81, the reference position of the actuator 17, that is, the reference position of the optical axis Ax of the projection lens 14 in the vertical direction is adjusted.

  The second aiming mechanism 19 includes a second aiming screw 91 (an example of a screw), a joint member 92, a link member 93, and a fulcrum member 94 (see FIG. 5). The second aiming screw 91 includes a head portion 91a and a shaft portion 91b.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the head portion 91 a is disposed on the back side in the upper right portion of the back plate 11 a of the heat sink 11. As shown in FIG. 4, the shaft portion 91 b passes through the back plate 11 a of the heat sink 11 and extends forward. A screw groove is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the shaft portion 91b. The joint member 92 is composed of a pair of clamping pieces each having a thread groove formed on the opposing surface. By holding the shaft portion 91b of the second aiming screw 91 from above and below with the pair of holding pieces, the screw groove of the holding piece and the screw groove of the shaft portion 91b are screwed together.

  As shown in FIG. 5, one end of the link member 93 is connected to the joint member 92, and the other end is connected to the fulcrum member 94. The fulcrum member 94 is provided in the upper right part of the back plate 11 a of the heat sink 11.

  FIG. 5 is a top view for explaining the movement of each part of the lamp unit 10 as the second aiming screw 91 rotates. FIG. 5A shows an initial state. When the second aiming screw 91 is rotated counterclockwise from this state, one end of the link member 93 is pushed forward via the joint member 92. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 5B, the link member 93 rotates to the right about the connecting portion with the fulcrum member 94, and the joint protrusion 13c formed on the lens holder 13 is moved to the right. Press to. As a result, the lens holder 13 is displaced to the left, and the optical axis Ax of the projection lens 14 is translated to the right.

  On the other hand, when the second aiming screw 91 is rotated clockwise from the state shown in FIG. 5A, one end of the link member 93 is pulled backward via the joint member 92. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 5C, the link member 93 rotates to the left around the connecting portion with the fulcrum member 94 and pushes the joint protrusion 13c to the left. Accordingly, the lens holder 13 is displaced to the right, and the optical axis Ax of the projection lens 14 is translated to the left. That is, when the head portion 91a of the second aiming screw 91 is operated, the reference position of the optical axis Ax of the projection lens 14 in the left-right direction is adjusted.

  The actuator 17 is a mechanism for changing the direction of the optical axis Ax of the projection lens 14 in the vertical direction of the vehicle in accordance with changes in the vehicle height due to the number of passengers and loading of luggage. FIG. 6A shows a state where the optical axis Ax of the projection lens 14 is tilted somewhat downward by the operation of the first aiming screw 81. FIG. 6B shows a state where the actuator 17 is operated from the state shown in FIG. 6A and the shaft 73 is pulled backward.

  By pulling in the shaft 73, the lower portion of the lens holder 13 is further pulled backward. The lens holder 13 rotates around the support shaft 13b and further tilts downward. Further, the optical axis Ax of the projection lens 14 supported by the lens holder 13 is further inclined downward. That is, the optical axis Ax can be displaced in the vertical direction by further moving the drive shaft of the actuator 17 forward and backward with reference to the position of the optical axis Ax of the projection lens 14 adjusted by the operation of the aiming screw 91.

  Therefore, the actuator 17 functions as a control component that controls the optical system that guides the light emitted from the light source 21 in a predetermined direction.

  Next, a method for assembling the lamp unit 10 to the housing 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2, 3, and 7 to 9. As shown in FIG. 2, the lamp unit 10 according to this embodiment is assembled to the housing 2 from the inside of the lamp chamber 3. A part of the back plate 11 a (an example of the first portion) of the heat sink 11 faces the inner surface of the back wall 2 a (an example of the wall) of the housing 2.

  FIG. 3 shows only a part of the back wall 2a. A substantially rectangular opening 2c (an example of a first opening) is formed in the back wall 2a. On the outer surface side of the back wall 2a, four arm portions 2d extend rearward from the peripheral edge portion of the opening 2c. The four arm portions 2d are arranged near the four corners of the substantially rectangular opening 2c. The tip of each arm portion 2d is bent to form a fixing portion 2e extending in parallel with the back wall 2a. Each fixing portion 2e has an insertion hole 2f. Each fixing portion 2e is provided at a position facing the opening 2c.

  FIG. 7 shows an appearance of a part of the back wall 2a as viewed from the inner surface side. An outer frame 2g and an inner frame 2h are formed on the inner surface of the back wall 2a. The outer frame 2g is formed by extending a wall protruding forward from the inner surface of the back wall 2a so as to surround the opening 2c. The inner frame 2h is formed by a wall projecting forward from the inner surface of the back wall 2a extending inwardly in parallel with the outer frame 2g.

  As shown in FIG. 3, an outer frame 11 f and an inner frame 11 g are formed on the back surface of the back plate 11 a of the heat sink 11. The outer frame 11f is formed by a wall protruding rearward from the back surface of the back plate 11a extending along the periphery of the back plate 11a. The inner frame 11g is formed by a wall protruding rearward from the back surface of the back plate 11a extending inwardly in parallel with the outer frame 11f. An annular groove 11h is defined between the outer frame 11f and the inner frame 11g.

  The heat radiating plate 11e, the head portion 81a of the first aiming screw 81, and the head portion 91a of the second aiming screw 91 are respectively disposed inside the inner frame 11g. Further, four posts 11k extend rearward from the back surface of the back wall 11a inside the inner frame 11g. A screw hole 11m is formed at the tip of each post 11k.

  As shown in FIG. 3, an elastic gasket 20 (an example of a sealing member) is disposed between the back plate 11 a of the heat sink 11 and the back wall 2 a of the housing 2. The gasket 20 has substantially the same size and shape as the annular groove 11h formed on the back surface of the back plate 11a, and is fitted into the groove 11h.

  When the lamp unit 10 is assembled to the back plate 2a of the housing 2 in this state, the portion where the heat sink 11e of the heat sink 11 is formed (an example of the second portion) is as shown in FIG. It is exposed to the outside of the back wall 2a through the opening 2c.

  At this time, each post 11 k of the heat sink 11 abuts on the fixing portion 2 e of the housing 2. Further, the screw hole 11m of each post 11k faces the insertion hole 2f formed in the corresponding fixing portion 2e. A heat sink 11 is fixed to the housing 2 by screwing a screw (not shown) with the screw hole 11m through the insertion hole 2f. That is, the lamp unit 10 is assembled to the housing 2.

  In the present embodiment, the lamp unit 10 is assembled to the back wall 2a of the housing 2 from the inside of the lamp chamber 3, and a fixing portion 2e for fixing the heat sink 11 to the housing 2 is opened outside the back wall 2a. It is provided at a position facing 2c. Therefore, the back wall 11a of the heat sink 11 can be assembled if the dimensions are slightly larger than the opening 2c. Therefore, the enlargement of the heat sink 11 can be avoided, and the component cost can be suppressed.

  Further, since the size of the peripheral portion of the back plate 11a located outside the opening 2c can be minimized, and fixing parts such as screws are not exposed in the lamp chamber 3, the shape of the extension is devised to cover them. There is no need to do. As a result, the degree of freedom in selecting the extension shape can be improved.

  As described above, the first aiming screw 81 and the second aiming screw 91 extend through a portion of the heat sink 11 exposed to the outside of the back wall 2a through the opening 2c. Therefore, the reference position of the optical axis Ax of the projection lens 14 can be adjusted without increasing the size of the structure.

  FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of the peripheral part of the back plate 11a of the heat sink 11 and a part of the back wall 2a of the housing 2 facing the peripheral part in a state where the lamp unit 10 is assembled to the housing 2. Show.

  By pressing the back plate 11a of the heat sink 11 toward the inner surface of the back wall 2a of the housing 2, an inner frame 2g (an example of a protrusion) formed on the inner surface of the back wall 2a is partitioned on the back surface of the back plate 11a. The gasket 20 fitted in the groove 11h is pressed. This prevents water and dust from entering the interior of the lamp chamber 3.

  Further, the inner frame 11g formed on the back surface of the back plate 11a and the inner frame 2h formed on the inner surface of the back wall 2a come into contact with each other, thereby positioning the lamp unit 10 in the assembling direction. Since the contact position is closer to the opening 2c of the back wall 2a than the gasket 20, water and dust can be more reliably prevented from entering the lamp chamber 3 through the opening 2c.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the bottom wall 2 n (an example of the outer surface) of the housing 2 has a first frame 2 p (an example of the first protrusion) and a second frame 2 q (an example of the second protrusion) having a substantially rectangular shape. An example) is formed. The first frame 2p is formed by extending a protrusion protruding downward from the bottom wall 2n so as to form a loop. The second frame 2q forms a loop by a protrusion projecting downward from the bottom wall 2n extending outside in parallel with the first frame 2p. An annular groove 2s is defined between the first frame 2p and the second frame 2q. A total of four posts 2t are formed outside the four corners of the second frame 2q. A screw hole 2v is formed at the tip of each post 2t.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the bottom wall 2n of the housing 2 is formed by cutting a part of the bottom wall 2n along the first frame 2p with a jig (not shown) so that a work window 2w (an example of a second opening) is formed. It can be formed. FIG. 10A shows a state before excision, and FIG. 10B shows a state after excision. FIG. 11 is a view showing the lamp unit 10 arranged in the housing 2 in a state where the work window 2w is formed.

  The position, shape, and dimensions of the first frame 2p are determined so that the formed work window 2w faces the actuator 17. That is, in the configuration in which the lamp unit 10 is assembled to the housing 2 from the inside of the lamp chamber 3, it is easy to remove the translucent cover 4 from the housing 2 through the formed work window 2w without requiring much labor. In addition, maintenance work such as replacement and repair of the actuator 17 can be performed.

  After completion of the maintenance work, the work window 2w is closed by the lid 30 shown in FIG. The lid 30 includes a base portion 30a, a first convex portion 30b, and a second convex portion 30c. The base 30a has a rectangular shape, and a total of four insertion holes 30d are formed at the four corners. The 1st convex part 30b is a site | part which protrudes rather than the base 30a in the area | region located inside the insertion hole 30d. The 2nd convex part 30c is a site | part which protrudes further from the convex part 30b, and has the shape and magnitude | size substantially the same as the work window 2w. On the surface of the first convex portion 30b, a ridge 30e extending so as to surround the second convex portion 30c is formed.

  When the work window 2w is closed with the lid 30, the gasket 40 is disposed between the lid 30 and the bottom wall 2n. The gasket 40 has substantially the same shape and dimensions as the annular groove 2s defined by the first frame 2p and the second frame 2q. Further, the shape and size of the first convex portion 30 b surrounding the second convex portion 30 c of the lid body 30 are substantially the same as those of the gasket 40.

  In closing the work window 2w, the gasket 40 is first inserted into the groove 2s. Next, as shown in FIG. 12B, the lid 30 is placed. At this time, the 2nd convex part 30c is inserted in the inner periphery of the 1st frame 2p, and obstruct | occludes the work window 2w. Further, each insertion hole 30d formed in the base 30a is disposed so as to face the screw hole 2v formed in each post 2t provided in the bottom wall 2n. In this state, the lid 30 is fixed to the bottom wall 2n by screwing screws (not shown) into the respective screw holes 2v. At this time, the ridge 30e formed with the first convex portion 30b presses the gasket 40 to ensure a watertight state.

  Control parts such as the actuator 17 are not always required to be replaced or repaired during the product life of the headlamp device 1. Providing a configuration for maintenance (such as a door member that can be opened and closed when necessary) for an opportunity that does not always come with certainty may increase costs and waste investment costs. is there.

  However, as in the present embodiment, by providing the first frame 2p as a guide member indicating the position and shape of the work window 2w to be formed, the work window 2w can be easily and reliably only when necessary. Can be formed. Therefore, an increase in product / manufacturing costs can be suppressed as much as possible. If the actuator 17 does not need to be replaced / repaired, the headlight device 1 ends its product life without forming the work window 2w.

  In particular, since the first frame 2p forms a loop, it is possible to reliably form a window-like opening only by moving the jig along the first frame 2p, and maintenance workability is improved. The first frame 2p has a shape that allows the lid 30 that closes the work window 2w to be mounted. Therefore, after the necessary work is completed, the work window 2w is reliably closed by the lid 30 and water and dust can be prevented from entering the lamp chamber 3.

  In the above embodiment, the gasket 20 is inserted into the groove 11h formed in the back plate 11a of the heat sink 11, and this is pressed by the outer frame 2g (an example of the protrusion) formed on the back wall 2a of the housing 2. Yes. However, the relationship between the groove and the protrusion may be reversed.

  FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing a headlamp apparatus 1A according to the second embodiment of the present invention having such a configuration. The same reference numerals are assigned to substantially the same configurations as those of the headlamp device 1 according to the first embodiment, and repeated descriptions are omitted.

  An outer frame 2Ag and an inner frame 2Ah are formed on the inner surface of the back wall 2Aa of the housing 2A in the present embodiment. An annular groove 2Ak is defined between the outer frame 2Ag and the inner frame 2Ah. The gasket 20A has substantially the same size and shape as the groove 2Ak, and is fitted into the groove 2Ak.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14, a peripheral wall 11An is formed on the back surface of the back plate 11Aa of the heat sink 11A included in the lamp unit 10A. The peripheral wall 11An is formed by a wall protruding rearward from the back plate 11Aa extending along the periphery of the back plate 11Aa. The heat radiating plate 11e, the head portion 81a of the first aiming screw 81, and the head portion 91a of the second aiming screw 91 are respectively disposed inside the peripheral wall 11An.

  The lamp unit 10A is assembled to the housing 2A by pressing the back plate 11Aa of the heat sink 11A toward the inner surface of the back wall 2Aa of the housing 2A. At this time, as shown in FIG. 15, the peripheral wall 11An (an example of the protrusion) formed on the back surface of the back plate 11Aa presses the gasket 20A fitted in the groove 2Ak defined on the inner surface of the back wall 2Aa. This prevents water and dust from entering the interior of the lamp chamber 3.

  Further, the inner frame 2Ah formed on the inner surface of the back wall 2Aa and the back surface of the back wall 11Aa come into contact with each other, whereby the lamp unit 10A is positioned in the assembling direction. Since the contact position is closer to the opening 2Ac of the back wall 2Aa than the gasket 20A, water and dust can be more reliably prevented from entering the lamp chamber 3 through the opening 2Ac.

  According to the configuration of the present embodiment, the size of the peripheral edge portion of the back plate 11Aa located outside the opening 2Ac can be further reduced. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the outer shape of the back plate 11Aa can be reduced to the extent that it fits inside the outer frame 2Ag formed on the inner surface of the back wall 2Aa. Compared to the back plate 11a according to the first embodiment, it can be seen that the outer shape of the back plate 11Aa is reduced by the portion located outside the inner frame 11g. Therefore, component costs can be reduced as the heat sink becomes smaller.

  Further, the size of the peripheral edge portion of the back plate 11Aa located outside the opening 2Ac can be minimized. Therefore, it is not necessary to devise the shape of the extension in order to cover the portion. As a result, the degree of freedom in selecting the shape of the extension can be further improved.

  In the headlamp device 1 according to the first embodiment and the headlamp device 1A according to the second embodiment, the gaskets 20 and 20A as an example of the sealing member are the housing 2 of the lamp unit 10 and 10A, It is pressed in the assembly direction with respect to 2A. However, as long as the sealing member is sandwiched between the heat sink and the housing, the pressing direction is not limited to the above example.

  FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view showing a headlamp apparatus 1B according to the third embodiment of the present invention having such a configuration. The same reference numerals are assigned to substantially the same configurations as those of the headlamp device 1 according to the first embodiment, and repeated descriptions are omitted.

  In the heat sink 11B of the lamp unit 10B in the present embodiment, a single frame portion 11Bp protrudes rearward from the back surface of the back plate 11Ba. The heat radiating plate 11e, the head portion 81a of the first aiming screw 81, and the head portion 91a of the second aiming screw 91 are respectively disposed inside the frame portion 11Bp. On the outside of the frame portion 11Bp, the back surface of the back plate 11Ba forms a flange portion 11Bq.

  In this embodiment, the packing 50 is used as a sealing member. The packing 50 is an annular member having elasticity, and the shape and size of the inner peripheral surface thereof are substantially the same as the outer peripheral surface of the frame portion 11Bp.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the packing 50 is attached to the heat sink 11B so as to surround the frame portion 11Bp. In this state, the lamp unit 11B is assembled from the inside of the lamp chamber 3 to the housing 2B.

  On the inner surface of the back wall 2Ba of the housing 2B, a peripheral wall 2Bn extending forward is formed so as to surround the opening 2Bc. A front end of the peripheral wall 2Bn is bent outward to form a first receiving portion 2Bp extending in parallel with the back wall 2Ba. The outer end of the first receiving portion 2Bp is bent forward to form a second receiving portion 2Bq extending in parallel with the peripheral wall 2Bn.

  By pressing the back plate 11Ba of the heat sink 11B against the back wall 2Ba of the housing 2B, the rear surface of the flange portion 11Bq comes into contact with the front surface of the first receiving portion 2Bp, and the outer peripheral edge of the flange portion 11Bq is the inner surface of the second receiving portion 2Bq. Abut. The packing 50 is sandwiched between the outer peripheral surface of the frame portion 11Bp of the heat sink 11B and the inner peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 11Bn of the housing 2B. Thereby, a watertight state can be ensured.

  At this time, the rear end portion of the frame portion 11Bp comes into contact with the inner surface of the back wall 2Ba. Since the contact position is closer to the opening 2Bc than the packing 50, water and dust can be more reliably prevented from entering the lamp chamber through the opening 2Bc.

  Also with the configuration of the present embodiment, the size of the peripheral edge of the back plate 11Ba located outside the opening 2Bc can be minimized. Therefore, it is not necessary to devise the shape of the extension in order to cover the part. As a result, the degree of freedom in selecting the extension shape can be improved.

  The above embodiment is for facilitating understanding of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention. The present invention can be modified and improved without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and it is obvious that the present invention includes equivalents thereof.

  The configuration for forming the opening for performing maintenance work on the actuator 17 is not limited to that described with reference to FIG. As long as it is a ridge that indicates the cutting position and can guide the cutting jig, the first frame 2p can take an appropriate shape.

  When it is not necessary to cut off a part of the bottom wall 2n of the housing 2, the first frame 2p does not need to form a loop. For example, the first frame 2p may be a protrusion extending in a U-shape, and the opening may be formed by bending a tongue piece formed by making a U-shaped cut into the bottom wall 2n with a jig.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, a third frame 2x (an example of a second protrusion) may be formed further inside the first frame 2p. The third frame 2x forms a loop by a protrusion projecting downward from the bottom wall 2n extending inwardly in parallel with the first frame 2p. An annular groove 2y is defined between the first frame 2p and the third frame 2x. The groove 2y is narrower than the groove 2s formed between the first frame 2p and the second frame 2q, and is set to a width that can guide the blade of the cutting jig.

  According to such a configuration, since the movement of the cutting jig is guided more smoothly, the workability related to the formation of the work window 2w can be improved. The third frame 2x is cut out together with a part of the bottom wall 2n.

  If it is not necessary to close the work window 2w with the lid 30, the second frame 2q and the post 2t may be omitted.

  The parts to be subjected to the maintenance work through the action window 2w are not limited to the actuator 17. Any component that is disposed in the lamp chamber 3 and controls the light source 21 and the optical system that guides the light emitted from the light source 21 in a predetermined direction can be a work target. Parts constituting a part of the optical system can also be a work target.

  Although not shown in the above embodiment, a control unit including an arithmetic device such as a CPU can be arranged in the lamp chamber 3. The control unit controls operations of the light source 21, the actuator 17, the solenoid 34, and the like, and can be a target of maintenance work.

  Therefore, the position where the work window 2w is formed in the housing 2 (2A, 2B) is not limited to the position facing the actuator 17 on the bottom wall 2n. On the outer surface of the housing 2 (2A, 2B) excluding the back wall 2a (2Aa, 2Ba), at least one opening is formed at an appropriate position facing a part of an optical system or a control component that can be a maintenance work target. Two ridges can be provided.

  1, 1A, 1B: headlamp device, 2, 2A, 2B: housing, 2a, 2Aa, 2Ba: back wall, 2c, 2Ac, 2Bc: opening, 2e: fixing part, 2g, 2Ag: outer frame, 2h, 2Ah: inner frame, 2Ak: groove, 2Bn: peripheral wall, 3: lamp chamber, 11, 11A, 11B: heat sink, 11a, 11Aa, 11Ba: back plate, 11e: heat sink, 11h: groove, 11Bp: frame portion, 20 20A: gasket, 21: light source, 50: packing, 81: first aiming screw, 91: second aiming screw

Claims (5)

A lighting device mounted on a vehicle,
A housing having a wall formed with a first opening and defining at least a part of the lamp chamber;
A light source disposed in the lamp chamber;
A heat sink to which the light source is fixed;
An optical system for guiding light emitted from the light source in a predetermined direction;
A control component disposed in the lamp chamber and controlling at least one of the optical system and the light source;
A first portion of the heat sink is opposed to an inner surface of the wall;
A second portion of the heat sink is exposed to the outside of the wall from the first opening;
A first protrusion is formed on the outer surface of the housing excluding the wall,
The housing is capable of forming a second opening by cutting along the first protrusion.
The first protrusion is an illumination device that extends so that the formed second opening faces at least one of the optical system and the control component.   The lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the first protrusion forms a loop.   3. The lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the first protrusion has a shape capable of mounting a lid that closes the second opening.   The lighting device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a second ridge extending in parallel with the first ridge is formed on the outer surface.   The lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the control component is an actuator that displaces a part of the optical system.

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