JP3140877U - Automotive auxiliary lights - Google Patents

Abstract

An auxiliary light for an automobile that can be visually recognized with an increased volume of light that can be seen is provided.
An elongate auxiliary lamp main body 13 is formed by superimposing a light transmissive translucent member 11 disposed on a light irradiation side and a reflective member 12 disposed on a back surface side of the translucent member 11 to reflect light. The LED is arranged on both end sides in the longitudinal direction of the auxiliary lamp main body 13 so as to irradiate light toward the other end side of the elongated auxiliary lamp main body 13, respectively, and the superimposed light-transmitting member 11 and the reflection are arranged. Between the member 12, the light passage part 17 which lets the light of both said LED pass is provided so that both LED may be connected.
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Description

  The present invention relates to an automotive auxiliary lamp that is mounted around a headlight or tail lamp of an automobile and emits auxiliary light.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various types of attached auxiliary lamps for automobiles have been proposed. For example, as shown in Patent Document 1 below, an LED is used as a light source and attached to the lower side of a side mirror. The thing etc. which light-emit LED etc. so that back, the front, the side, and the back are illuminated are disclosed.
Utility Model Registration No. 3118400

  However, since the auxiliary lamp of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 simply covers the LED of the light source with a transparent cover, the visible light is only recognized as a dot-like shape, so the position lamp is not so noticeable. It was not enough as a function as an auxiliary light.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an auxiliary lamp for an automobile that can be visually recognized with an increased volume of visible light.

In order to achieve the above object, an auxiliary light for an automobile of the present invention is an auxiliary light for an automobile used by being attached to an automobile,
An elongated auxiliary lamp main body is configured by superimposing a light transmissive translucent member disposed on the light irradiation side and a reflective member disposed on the back side of the translucent member and reflecting light,
A light source is arranged on both ends in the longitudinal direction of the auxiliary lamp body so as to irradiate light toward the other end of the elongated auxiliary lamp body,
The gist of the invention is that a light passage portion that allows the light of both light sources to pass through is provided between the light-transmitting member and the reflecting member that are superimposed.

  That is, according to the present invention, the light from the light sources arranged at both ends of the elongated auxiliary lamp body passes through the light passage portion provided so as to connect the light sources between the light transmitting member and the reflecting member. Therefore, it is visually recognized as a line-shaped light passing through the light passage portion, and the volume of the visible light is increased so that it is visually noticeable and exhibits an excellent function as an auxiliary light. In addition, for example, two light sources are required on both ends as compared with the case where LEDs are arranged in a row, which is advantageous in terms of cost and allows the auxiliary lamp itself to be reduced in size and thickness.

  In the present invention, in the case where irregularities for irregularly reflecting the light passing through the light passing portion are formed in a portion corresponding to the light passing portion of the reflecting member, a line-shaped light passing through the light passing portion is formed. Because of the diffuse reflection, it produces a visual decoration effect, and the diffusely reflected brightness is very conspicuous and provides an excellent function as an auxiliary light.

  In the present invention, a portion corresponding to the light passage portion is extended in the width direction in a state where the light transmission member and the reflection member are overlapped, and the light passing through the light passage portion is transmitted through the extension portion. In the case of being configured to guide in the extending direction through, not only the line-shaped light passing through the light passage portion, but also light is guided from the line-shaped light in the extending direction to shine in a thick line shape. Therefore, in addition to providing a visual decoration effect, the sense of volume of the visible light is increased, so that it is visually noticeable and exhibits an excellent function as an auxiliary light.

  In the present invention, the portion corresponding to the extending portion of the reflecting member is formed with an uneven strip for promoting the guiding of the light passing through the light passing portion in the width direction along the extending direction. In some cases, the light extending in a bowl shape along the ridges has a high visual decoration effect, and the volume of the visible light is increased, making it visually very conspicuous. Demonstrate.

  Next, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described.

  1-5 is a figure which shows one Embodiment of the auxiliary light for motor vehicles to which this invention was applied.

  FIG. 1 is a view showing an example of a state in which an automotive auxiliary lamp 1 of the present invention is attached to a vehicle. In this example, the automotive auxiliary lamp 1 is mounted along the upper side of the headlight 2.

  FIG. 2A is a perspective view of the automobile auxiliary lamp 1, and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of the automobile auxiliary lamp 1. FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged view of the automobile auxiliary lamp 1.

  The automotive auxiliary lamp 1 is elongated by a light-transmissive translucent member 11 disposed on the light irradiation side and a reflective member 12 disposed on the back side of the translucent member 11 and reflecting light. An auxiliary lamp body 13 is configured.

  The translucent member 11 can be made of a transparent synthetic resin such as PET or acrylic resin. It is a member having a predetermined thickness and having an elongated curved shape along the upper side of the headlight 2 of the automobile. In the cross-sectional view, the translucent member 11 has an upper portion curved with a large curvature toward the back surface, and a lower portion curved with a small curvature close to a straight.

  The reflection member 12 can be made of, for example, a transparent synthetic resin such as PET or acrylic resin, and a plating layer having a metallic color such as silver or chrome is formed on the surface. The reflection member 12 is also a member having a predetermined thickness that has an elongated curved shape along the upper side of the headlight 2 of the automobile, like the translucent member 11. The reflection member 12 is curved with a small curvature close to a straight line so that the lower part is along the lower part of the translucent member 11, and the upper part is bent in a bowl shape on the back side.

  The translucent member 11 and the reflective member 12 create a space 15 between the bent portion on the upper side of the reflective member 12 and the upper side of the translucent member 11, and the lower side of the reflective member 12 and the lower side of the translucent member 11 are in close contact with each other. Are pasted together.

  Thus, the light source accommodating part 14 which accommodates a light source is formed in the both ends side in the longitudinal direction of the formed auxiliary lamp main body 13 in this way. In the light source accommodating portion 14, an LED 16 serving as a light source is accommodated and disposed so as to irradiate light toward the other end side of the elongated auxiliary lamp main body 13.

  And the space 15 between the said translucent member 11 and the reflection member 12 which overlapped is formed in the light passage part 17 which lets the light of both said LED16 pass. The light passage portion 17 is provided so as to connect both the LEDs 16. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 5, the light irradiated by both said LED16 can pass the light passage part 17, and can emit the light visually recognized in a line form.

  Further, an uneven portion 19 for irregularly reflecting light passing through the light passage portion 17 is formed on a portion corresponding to the light passage portion 17 of the reflection member 12, that is, a surface on the front side of the bent portion. In this example, the unevenness 19 is a fine vertical stripe-shaped unevenness 19. Thereby, the light which is visually recognized in a line shape can be emitted while the light passing through the light passage portion 17 is irregularly reflected.

  Further, in the portion corresponding to the light passing portion 17, in this example, an extending portion 20 extending in the width direction is formed on the lower side in a state where the light transmitting member 11 and the reflecting member 12 are overlapped. Yes. In this example, the extended portion 20 is formed with a curved portion having a small lower curvature where the translucent member 11 and the reflective member 12 are in close contact.

  In the portion corresponding to the extending portion 20 of the reflecting member 12, an uneven strip 18 for promoting the guiding of the light passing through the light passing portion 17 in the extending direction (in this example, the width direction) is extended. It is formed along the direction. In this example, the concavo-convex shape 18 is a wavy vertical streak that is larger than the fine vertical streaks 19. The extending portion 20 is configured to guide light passing through the light passage portion 17 in the extending direction through the translucent member 11. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 5, the light which passed the light passage part 17 can be emitted in the extending direction.

  As described above, according to the automotive auxiliary lamp 1, the light from the LEDs 16 disposed on both ends of the elongated auxiliary lamp main body 13 connects the LEDs 16 between the translucent member 11 and the reflecting member 12. Since it passes through the light passage part 17 provided in this way, it is visually recognized as a line-shaped light passing through the light passage part 17, and the volume of the light that is seen increases, making it visually very conspicuous. As an excellent function. Further, for example, two LEDs 16 are required at both ends compared to the case where the LEDs 16 are arranged in a row, which is advantageous in terms of cost and allows the auxiliary lamp itself to be reduced in size and thickness.

  Moreover, since the unevenness | corrugation 19 for irregularly reflecting the light which passes the said light passage part 17 is formed in the part corresponding to the light passage part 17 of the said reflection member 12, the linear form which passes the light passage part 17 is formed. Since the light scatters and shines, it provides a visual decoration effect, and the diffusely reflected shine is very noticeable and provides an excellent function as an auxiliary light.

  Further, in the portion corresponding to the light passing portion 17, the light transmitting member 11 and the reflecting member 12 are extended in the width direction in a state where the light transmitting member 11 and the reflecting member 12 are overlapped. Since it is configured to guide in the extending direction through the translucent member 11, not only the line-shaped light passing through the light passage portion 17, but also the light is guided from the line-shaped light in the extending direction to a thick line. In addition to providing a visual decoration effect, the volume of the light that is seen increases, making it visually very conspicuous and exerts an excellent function as an auxiliary light.

  Further, in the portion corresponding to the extending portion 20 of the reflecting member 12, the ridges 18 are formed along the extending direction for promoting the guidance of the light passing through the light passing portion 17 in the extending direction. Therefore, the light extending in a bowl shape along the ridges and stripes 18 has a high visual decoration effect, and the volume of visible light is increased so that it is visually noticeable and excellent as an auxiliary light. Demonstrate the function.

  In addition, although the example using LED16 as a light source was demonstrated in the said embodiment, it is not limited to this, For example, various light sources, such as SMD, can be used. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the light passage part 17 was made into the space 15, you may exist light transmissive materials, such as transparent resin. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the thing attached along the upper side of the headlight 2 was illustrated as an auxiliary lamp of this invention, it is not limited to this, The thing attached along the upper side etc. of a door mirror, The upper side of a tail lamp It can also be attached along the bumper or along the bumper.

It is a figure which shows an example of the state which attached the auxiliary lamp for motor vehicles of this invention to the motor vehicle. It is a figure which shows one Embodiment of the auxiliary light for motor vehicles of this invention. It is a figure which shows the detail of a translucent member and a reflection member. It is the elements on larger scale of the said auxiliary light for motor vehicles. It is a figure which shows the use condition of the said auxiliary light for motor vehicles.

Explanation of symbols

1: Automotive auxiliary lamp 2: Headlight 11: Translucent member 12: Reflecting member 13: Auxiliary lamp body 14: Light source housing 15: Space 16: LED
17: Light passing portion 18: Concavity and convexity 19: Concavity and convexity 20: Extension portion

Claims (4)

An auxiliary light for an automobile used by being attached to an automobile,
An elongated auxiliary lamp main body is configured by superimposing a light transmissive translucent member disposed on the light irradiation side and a reflective member disposed on the back side of the translucent member and reflecting light,
A light source is arranged on both ends in the longitudinal direction of the auxiliary lamp body so as to irradiate light toward the other end of the elongated auxiliary lamp body,
An auxiliary lamp for an automobile, wherein a light passage portion that allows light from both light sources to pass through is provided between the light-transmitting member and the reflecting member that are overlapped with each other.   The auxiliary lamp for an automobile according to claim 1, wherein unevenness for irregularly reflecting light passing through the light passage portion is formed in a portion corresponding to the light passage portion of the reflection member.   In the portion corresponding to the light passing portion, the light transmitting member and the reflecting member are extended in the width direction, and the light passing through the light passing portion is extended in the extending direction through the light transmitting member. The auxiliary lamp for an automobile according to claim 1, wherein the auxiliary lamp is configured to be guided to the vehicle.   The uneven | corrugated strip | line for promoting the guidance to the extending direction of the light which passes a light passage part is formed in the part corresponding to the said extending part of the said reflection member along the extending direction. The auxiliary light for automobiles described.

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