JP2554880Y2 - High mount stop lamps for cars that also function as map lamps - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a high mount stop lamp for an automobile which also serves as a map lamp.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Various types of lamps are installed on automobiles. Among them, a high mount stop lamp and a map lamp used by a seat occupant in a rear seat are conventionally provided separately and independently. It was supposed to be. In FIG. 9, reference numeral 101 denotes a high-mount stop lamp, of which the conventional high-mount stop lamp is provided on the package tray side behind the rear seat 102. , On the ceiling above the rear seat 102.

If these lamps are separately provided, a light source is required for each lamp, and electric wiring and the like are separately provided, so that the cost of the automobile is increased. Also, if the map lamp is provided at a high position as described above,
In the vicinity of the seat of the rear seat, the amount of light tends to be insufficient, and the directivity of light also deteriorates.
When looking at a fine map or the like, an illuminated object such as a map must be brought as close as possible to the map lamp. Therefore, if the light amount of the map lamp is increased, the light is likely to be incident on the rearview mirror, which may obstruct the rear view of the driver. From such a point, conventionally, the light quantity of the map lamp cannot be increased so much.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the invention] The purpose of the invention is to make it possible for the high mount stop lamp to have a function as a map lamp and to eliminate a dedicated map lamp.
A car that also serves as a map lamp that reduces the cost of the car, makes it easier for the rear seat occupant to see the map, etc., and does not hinder the driver's rear view. To provide a high-mount stop lamp for a vehicle.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a lamp housing containing a light source therein, and a lamp housing fixed to the lamp housing and transmitting light from the light source. It has a mount stop lamp lens and a map lamp lens that is also fixed to the lamp housing and transmits light from the light source, and the lamp housings are arranged apart from each other in the width direction of the vehicle body. A first position between a pair of seatbacks, a position below a top of a headrest provided above each seatback, and functioning as a high-mount stop lamp; A rear seat rotatably supported on a frame of the seat back so as to occupy a second position functioning as a map ramp for a occupant of the rear seat having the rear seat; And a map lamp lens when occupying the first position, and a high mount stop lamp lens when occupying the second position, respectively, a package tray portion located between the pair of seat backs. The present invention proposes a high mount stop lamp for a vehicle, which also serves as a map lamp, which is positioned so as to be hidden by the vehicle.

[0006]

1 is a rear seat, 2 is a pair of seat backs, 3 is a seat cushion, and 4 is an armrest. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, a headrest is provided on an upper portion of each seat back 2. The pair of seat backs 2 of the rear seat 1 are arranged apart from each other in the width direction of the vehicle body, and a portion above the arm back 4 between the upper portions of the seat backs 2 includes:
A high mount stop lamp 6 for a vehicle, which also serves as a map lamp, is provided.

As shown in FIG. 1, a high-mount stop lamp 6 also serving as a map lamp includes a light source 10 therein. In this embodiment, the center C of the light source 10 is the center of the high-mount stop lamp 6 also serving as a map lamp. It is the center of rotation. As shown in FIG. 7, the high mount stop lamp 6 also serving as a map lamp is configured such that a lamp substrate 12 having a light source 10 attached thereto is integrally assembled with a lamp cover 11. 12 together form a lamp housing. As described above, the high mount stop lamp 6 also serving as a map lamp has a lamp housing in which the light source 10 is housed.

An opening 1 is provided in a lamp cover 11 of the lamp housing.
The lens mounting plate 17 on which the high-mount stop lamp lens 15 is mounted is fixed to the inner wall portion of the lamp cover 11 by screws 19, and in this fixed state, the high-mount stop The lamp lens 15 is located at the opening 13. The lens mounting plate 18 to which the map lamp lens 16 is mounted is fixed to the inner wall of the lamp cover 11 by screws 119. In this fixed state, the map lamp lens 16 is
4 is located. As described above, the high-mount stop lamp 6 also serving as a map lamp is fixed to the lamp housing, and the high-mount stop lamp lens 15 that transmits light from the light source 10 is also fixed to the lamp housing. And a map lamp lens 16 for transmitting light from the light source 10.

As can be seen from FIGS. 4 to 6, the above-mentioned lamp housing is located between a pair of seat backs 2 which are spaced apart from each other in the width direction of the vehicle body, and is located above each seat back 2. It is arranged at a position below the top of the provided headrest. A support shaft 20 is fixed to a frame (not shown) of each seat back 2, and the lamp housing of the high-mount stop lamp 6 also serving as a map lamp is mounted on the support shaft 20 with respect to the support shaft 20. It is rotatably supported via a collar 21 to be fitted. The rotation center C shown in FIG. 1 is the center of the support shaft 20.

The lamp housing of the high-mount stop lamp 6 also serving as a map lamp constructed as described above is held at a first position which functions as a high-mount stop lamp, as shown in FIGS. Have been. That is, in the lamp housing, as shown in FIG. 6, the high-mount stop lamp lens 15 is held at a position facing the back window glass 5. When a brake pedal (not shown) is depressed at this position, the light source 10 is turned on, and the light passes through the high-mount stop lamp lens 15. As a result, the driver of the following vehicle or the like sees a state in which the high mount stop lamp lens 15 emits red light or the like through the back window glass 5.

On the other hand, when the lamp 6 functions as a map lamp, the lamp housing shown in FIG. 5 is rotated clockwise in FIG. Let it. At this position, the lamp 6 functions as a map lamp lens. If such a position of the lamp housing is set as the second position, the lamp housing is moved from the position where the lamp housing is set as the high mount stop lamp to the map lamp. Is switched from the first position A to the second position B.

When the lamp housing is placed at the second position B,
The light emitted from the light source 10 passes through the map lamp lens 16 and reaches the seat of the rear seat 1 so that the user can immediately view a map.

As described above, the lamp housing has the first position A that functions as a high-mount stop lamp and the second position that functions as a map lamp for a occupant of the rear seat 1 having the pair of seat backs 2. It is rotatably supported by a frame of the seat back 2 via a support shaft 20 so as to occupy the position B.

In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, reference numeral 22 denotes a package tray, and when the lamp housing occupies the second position B, the high mount stop lamp lens 1 is provided.
5 is hidden by the package tray portion 22a located between the pair of seat backs 2. Therefore, in this state, there is no light leakage through the high-mount stop lamp lens 15. On the other hand, when the lamp housing is placed at the first position A (high-mount stop lamp function position), as shown in FIGS. It will be hidden by the part 22a. Therefore, in this state, there is no light leakage from the map lamp lens 16. The high mount stop lamp lens 15 and the map lamp lens 16 are
It is selectively hidden by a. FIG. 4 shows a state in which the lamp 6 functions as a map lamp.

As described above, when the lamp housing occupies the first position, the map lamp lens 16 and when the lamp housing occupies the second position, the high mount stop lamp lens 15 includes the pair of lamp housings. Are positioned so as to be concealed by the package tray portion 22a located between the seat backs 2.

If the high mount stop lamp and the map lamp are separately provided, a light source is required for each,
Since the number of parts is increased and electric wiring and the like must be separated, the cost of the vehicle increases. When the high mount stop lamp 6 serving also as the map lamp as described above is used, only one light source is required, and the number of parts is reduced.
In addition, since separate electric wiring is not required, the cost of the vehicle can be reduced.

Conventionally, a map lamp is provided at a high place such as a ceiling portion above a rear seat. With such a configuration, a sufficient amount of light can reach a seat of a rear seat. Instead, it was necessary to approach the light source when viewing a fine map.

By using the high-mount stop lamp 6 also serving as the map lamp of the present embodiment, the position of the light source is further lowered, so that the seat of the rear seat does not need to be raised, and it is possible to stay calm and for a long time. You can see maps and so on. Further, since the position of the light source is lowered, light hardly enters a rear-view mirror or the like, so that the rear view is not obstructed. Therefore, the brightness of the light source can be increased, and the functions of both the high-mount stop lamp and the map lamp can be further enhanced.

Further, the lamp housing is rotatably supported between the first position A and the second position B via the support shaft 20 on the frame of the seat back, so that the lamp housing is provided. By simply turning the, the lamp 6 can be used as a high mount stop lamp or as a map lamp,
The switching operation can be performed very simply and reliably.

Further, since the lamp housing is located between the pair of seat backs 2 of the rear seat 1 and below the top of the headrest provided above each of the seat backs 2, the lamp housing is provided. The housing does not hinder the driver's rear view.

When the lamp housing occupies the first position or the second position, the map lamp lens 16
Alternatively, since the high-mount stop lamp lens 15 is hidden by the portion 22a of the package tray 22 also provided in the conventional automobile, these lenses 16, 1
There is no need to provide a dedicated concealing member for concealing the vehicle 5, and it is possible to suppress an increase in the cost of the automobile.

By using a lamp circuit configuration as shown in FIG. 8, when the high mount stop lamp 6 also serving as a map lamp is used as a map lamp, it can be turned on and off manually. it can. In the circuit diagram, reference numeral 23 denotes a DC voltage power supply, 24 denotes an automatic switch, and 25 denotes a manual switch. When the brake pedal of the vehicle is depressed, the automatic switch 24 is closed and is at the stop lamp position. The lamp 6 and the normal stop lamp 26 are both turned on. On the other hand, when the lamp 6 is at a position functioning as a map lamp, the normally open manual switch 25 is closed and turned on, so that the lamp 6 is turned on. With such a circuit configuration, the lamp 6 can be turned on and off arbitrarily. When the lamp 6 is turned to the second position functioning as a map lamp, the switch 25 may be automatically closed in conjunction with the movement.

[0023]

According to the high mount stop lamp which also serves as the map lamp of the present invention, only one light source is required and the electric wiring is also integrated, so that the cost of the automobile can be reduced. In addition, since the light source is reduced, the occupant of the rear seat can calm down and view a map or the like for a long time with a sufficient amount of light. Further, since the light source is low, light hardly enters a rear-view mirror or the like, so that the rear view is not hindered.

Further, the lamp housing is rotatably supported between the first position and the second position via the support shaft by the frame of the seat back, so that the lamp housing is rotated. By simply operating the lamp, the lamp can be used as a high-mount stop lamp or as a map lamp, and the switching operation can be performed extremely easily and reliably.

Further, the lamp housing is disposed between the pair of seat backs of the rear seat and below the top of the headrest provided above each seat back. The rear view of the driver is not obstructed.

When the lamp housing occupies the first position or the second position, a map lamp lens or a high mount stop lamp lens is provided on a portion of a package tray which is also provided in a conventional automobile. Therefore, there is no need to provide a dedicated concealing member for concealing these lenses, and it is possible to suppress an increase in the cost of an automobile.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional view of a high-mount stop lamp serving also as a map lamp according to an embodiment of the present invention and a rear seat around which the stop lamp is mounted.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state in which a high-mount stop lamp also serving as a map lamp is placed at a stop lamp position.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state where a high-mount stop lamp also serving as a map lamp in FIG. 2 is placed at a map lamp position.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view around a rear seat when a high-mount stop lamp also serving as a map lamp is placed at a map lamp position.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a high-mount stop lamp serving also as a map lamp at a stop lamp position.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a state in which a high mount stop lamp serving also as a map lamp is placed at a stop lamp position, as viewed from the back of the vehicle.

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a high-mount stop lamp that also serves as a map lamp.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a lamp circuit configuration for manually turning on and off a high-mount stop lamp also serving as a map lamp.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an installation state of a conventional high mount stop lamp.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Rear seat 2 Seat back 6 High mount stop lamp also serving as map lamp 10 Light source 15 High mount stop lamp lens 16 Map lamp lens 20 Support shaft 22a Package tray portion

Claims (1)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] A lamp housing accommodating a light source therein;
Be fixed to the lamp housing, a high-mounted stop lamp lens for transmitting light from said light source, like La
A map lamp lens fixed to a lamp housing and transmitting light from the light source ;
A pair of seats spaced apart from each other in the width direction of the vehicle body
Between the backs and at the top of each seat back
First position, located below the top of the headrest, and functioning as a high-mount stop lamp
Occupies a second position which functions as a map ramp for a occupant of the rear seat having the pair of seat backs
So that the frame of the seat back
It is rotatably supported and has a map lamp lens when occupying the first position, and a high mount stop lamp lens when occupying the second position. A package located between the pair of seat backs,
Positioned to be hidden by the tray section
A high-mount stop lamp for vehicles that also serves as a map lamp.