JP6818504B2 - Vehicle lighting - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a vehicle lamp, and more particularly to a vehicle lamp using an organic EL panel including a glass plate.

Conventionally, a vehicle lamp using an organic EL panel including a front surface including a light emitting surface, a back surface on the opposite side thereof, and a glass plate covering at least the front surface has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1 (FIG. 7 and the like)). ).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-022917

However, when a vehicle lamp is constructed using an organic EL panel including a glass plate, there is a concern that the glass plate may be damaged due to the influence of vehicle vibration or the like, whereas in the field of vehicle lamps, there is a concern. So far, no technique has been proposed for attaching an organic EL panel so that the glass plate is not damaged by the influence of vehicle vibration or the like.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle lamp to which an organic EL panel can be attached so that the glass plate is not damaged by the influence of vibration of the vehicle or the like.

In order to achieve the above object, one aspect of the present invention includes an organic EL panel including a front surface including a light emitting surface, a back surface on the opposite side thereof, and a glass plate covering at least the front surface, and the surface of the organic EL panel. The bracket and the fixture are arranged in a state where the bracket arranged on the side, the fixture arranged on the back surface side of the organic EL panel, and the organic EL panel are sandwiched between the bracket and the fixture. The bracket is provided with a fixing means for fixing the organic EL panel and a regulating portion provided on at least one of the bracket and the fixture to regulate the movement of the organic EL panel with respect to the bracket and the fixture in the vertical and horizontal directions. The portion of the organic EL panel facing the light emitting surface includes a portion through which the light emitted by the light emitting surface of the organic EL panel passes, and the fixing means is attached to one of the bracket and the fixture. A plurality of hook portions provided and a plurality of engaging portions formed on the other side with which the plurality of hook portions are engaged are provided, and the plurality of hook portions have a rectangular cross section and 90. It is characterized in that it is a vehicle lamp provided in a posture of rotating each time .

According to this aspect, it is possible to provide a vehicle lamp to which an organic EL panel can be attached so that the glass plate is not damaged by the influence of vibration of the vehicle or the like.

This is because the movement of the organic EL panel with respect to the bracket and the fixture in the vertical and horizontal directions is regulated by the regulation unit, and the movement of the organic EL panel with respect to the bracket and the fixture in the front-rear direction is regulated by the bracket and the fixture (that is, the fixture and the fixture). , The organic EL panel is completely fixed to the bracket and the fixture). Further, the organic EL panel can be attached so that the glass plate is not damaged by the influence of the vibration of the vehicle or the like only by engaging the plurality of hook portions with the plurality of engaging portions. Further, it is possible to prevent the bracket from being displaced in the vertical and horizontal directions with respect to the fixture.

Further, in the above invention, a preferred embodiment is characterized in that the portion through which the light emitted from the light emitting surface of the organic EL panel passes is a transparent portion.

According to this aspect, for example, by using a transparent portion having a function of cutting ultraviolet rays transmitted through the transparent portion as the transparent portion, the ultraviolet resistance (UV resistance) of the organic EL panel can be improved. ..

Further, in the above invention, a preferred embodiment is characterized in that the bracket includes a frame body that holds the transparent portion in a surrounding state.

According to this aspect, the transparent portion can be held in a surrounding state.

Further, in the above invention, in a preferred embodiment, the surface of the organic EL panel includes a non-light emitting region surrounding the light emitting surface, and the frame is an opaque portion and is arranged so as to cover the non-light emitting region. It is characterized by that.

According to this aspect, since the frame body, which is an opaque portion, is arranged so as to cover the non-light emitting region, the non-light emitting region can be covered so as not to be visually recognized.

Further, in the above invention, in a preferred embodiment, the frame body includes a pressing portion that presses the peripheral edge portion of the front surface of the organic EL panel, and the fixture includes a pressing portion that presses the back surface portion of the organic EL panel. In the organic EL panel, the holding portion of the frame body presses the peripheral edge portion of the front surface of the organic EL panel, and the pressing portion of the fixture presses the back surface of the organic EL panel. , It is characterized in that it is sandwiched between the bracket and the fixture.

According to this aspect, the organic EL panel can be more firmly sandwiched between the bracket and the fixture.

Further, in the above invention, a preferred embodiment is characterized in that the transparent portion has a function of cutting ultraviolet rays transmitted through the transparent portion.

According to this aspect, the ultraviolet resistance (UV resistance) of the organic EL panel can be improved.

Further, in the above invention, a preferred embodiment is characterized in that the transparent portion is a colored transparent portion.

According to this aspect, for example, a tail lamp can be realized by using a red transparent portion as a transparent portion and using an organic EL panel provided with a light emitting surface that emits white light as an organic EL panel. Further, for example, a turn lamp can be realized by using an orange transparent portion as the transparent portion and using an organic EL panel provided with a light emitting surface that emits white light as the organic EL panel.

Another aspect of the present invention is an organic EL panel including a front surface including a light emitting surface, a back surface on the opposite side thereof, and a glass plate covering at least the front surface, and a bracket arranged on the front surface side of the organic EL panel. And the fixing tool arranged on the back surface side of the organic EL panel, and the fixing means for fixing the bracket and the fixing tool in a state where the organic EL panel is sandwiched between the bracket and the fixing tool. The organic EL panel of the bracket is provided with at least one of the bracket and the fixture, and a regulating portion for restricting the movement of the organic EL panel with respect to the bracket and the fixture in the vertical and horizontal directions. The portion of the organic EL panel facing the light emitting surface includes a portion through which the light emitted by the light emitting surface of the organic EL panel passes, and is fixed in a state of being sandwiched between the bracket and the organic EL panel. It is characterized by being provided with a moisture-proof material.

According to this aspect , the vibration resistance and impact resistance of the organic EL panel can be further improved. In addition, the moisture resistance of the organic EL panel can be improved.

Further, another side surface of the present invention is arranged on the front surface side of the organic EL panel and an organic EL panel including a front surface including a light emitting surface, a back surface on the opposite side thereof, and a glass plate covering at least the front surface. Fixing means for fixing the bracket and the fixture with the organic EL panel sandwiched between the bracket, the fixture arranged on the back surface side of the organic EL panel, and the bracket and the fixture. And the organic EL of the bracket, which is provided on at least one of the bracket and the fixture and has a regulating portion for restricting the movement of the organic EL panel with respect to the bracket and the fixture in the vertical and horizontal directions. The portion of the panel facing the light emitting surface includes a portion through which the light emitted by the light emitting surface of the organic EL panel passes, and the fixture is a housing.

According to this side surface, the organic EL panel can be attached to the housing so that the glass plate is not damaged by the influence of the vibration of the vehicle or the like.

Further, in the above invention, a preferred embodiment is characterized in that the fixture is a fixture fixed to a housing.

According to this aspect, the organic EL panel can be attached to the housing so that the glass plate is not damaged by the influence of the vibration of the vehicle or the like.

It is a perspective view of the vehicle lamp 10 seen from the front side. FIG. 1 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. It is an exploded perspective view of the vehicle lamp 10 seen from the front side. It is a figure which shows the state which the vehicle lamp 10 was screwed and fixed to the housing 60. It is a figure which shows the state that the organic EL panel 30 is sandwiched between a bracket 20 and a housing 60 (a modification of a fixture 40). It is an exploded perspective view (variant example) of the vehicle lamp 10 seen from the front side. It is an enlarged view of the hook portion 50b provided in the upper left corner in FIG. (A) It is a back view of the vehicle lamp 10 in a state where each hook portion 50b is engaged with each through hole 50a formed in the fixture 40. (B) It is a schematic diagram (back view of the vehicle lamp 10) for explaining the attestation portion (contact portion) between each hook portion 50b and each through hole 50a formed in the fixture 40.

Hereinafter, the vehicle lamp 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Corresponding components in each figure are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description is omitted.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the vehicle lamp 10 as seen from the front side.

The vehicle lamp 10 shown in FIG. 1 is a sign lamp that functions as a tail lamp, and is mounted on the left side and the right side of the rear end portion of the vehicle (not shown). Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the XYZ axes will be defined. The X-axis extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the Y-axis extends in the vehicle width direction, and the Z-axis extends in the vertical direction.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. The cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 1 is the same as that in FIG. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the vehicle lamp 10 as viewed from the front side. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which the vehicle lamp 10 is screwed and fixed to the housing 60.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the vehicle lamp 10 of the present embodiment includes a bracket 20, an organic EL panel 30, a fixture 40, fixing means 50 (50a, 50b) and the like. As shown in FIG. 4, the vehicle lamp 10 (fixing tool 40) is arranged in the lamp chamber 64 composed of the outer lens 62 and the housing 60, and is attached to the housing 60.

The organic EL panel 30 is a glass substrate type organic EL panel including a front surface 30a, a back surface 30b on the opposite side thereof, and a glass plate 32 covering at least the front surface 30a.

The surface 30a of the organic EL panel 30 includes a light emitting surface 30a1 that emits light (red light) transmitted through the bracket 20 (transparent plate 22) and a non-light emitting region 30a2 that surrounds the light emitting surface 30a1. .. An electrode for supplying electric power for driving the organic EL panel 30 is provided in the non-light emitting region 30a2. The non-light emitting region 30a2 may surround the entire circumference of the light emitting surface 30a1 or may surround a part of the light emitting surface 30a1.

As the organic EL panel 30 including the glass plate 32, for example, the anode, the organic EL light emitting layer, and the cathode are laminated on the glass substrate described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-58136, and the organic EL light emitting layer is sealed from the outside. An organic EL panel having a structure in which a sealing plate (glass plate or transparent film) is provided and the peripheral edge of the glass substrate and the peripheral edge of the sealing plate are sealed (bonded) with an adhesive can be used. The outer shape of the organic EL panel 30 (light emitting surface 30a1) is not particularly limited, and may be rectangular, circular, or any other shape.

The fixture 40 is arranged on the back surface 30b side of the organic EL panel 30. The fixture 40 is a rectangular plate-shaped member including a front surface 40a and a back surface 40b on the opposite side.

The fixture 40 includes a pressing portion 40a1 that presses the back surface 30b of the organic EL panel 30 in order to sandwich the organic EL panel 30 with the bracket 20. The pressing portion 40a1 is provided, for example, at substantially the center of the surface 40a of the fixture 40 (see the range surrounded by the dotted line in FIG. 3). The pressing portion 40a1 is, for example, a flat surface, but is not limited to this, and may be any portion that presses the back surface 30b of the organic EL panel 30, and may be a linear rib or a point rib. Good.

The surface 40a of the fixture 40 restricts the movement of the organic EL panel 30 sandwiched between the bracket 20 and the fixture 40 in the vertical and horizontal directions (Y-axis direction and Z-axis direction) with respect to the bracket 20 and the fixture 40. In order to do so, a plurality of convex portions 40a2 (ribs) are provided. The plurality of convex portions 40a2 are provided so as to surround the organic EL panel 30 sandwiched between the bracket 20 and the fixture 40. The plurality of convex portions 40a2 correspond to the regulating portions of the present invention.

The fixture 40 is formed with a plurality of through holes 50a into which a plurality of hook portions 50b provided on the bracket 20 are inserted and engaged with each other. The through hole 50a corresponds to the engaging portion of the present invention.

Further, the fixture 40 is formed with a plurality of screw holes 40a4 into which screws N for fixing the fixture 40 (vehicle lamp 10) to the housing 60 (see FIG. 4) are inserted. Further, the fixture 40 is formed with a through hole 40a5 through which a power cable or the like for supplying electric power to the organic EL panel 30 is passed.

The fixture 40 having the above configuration can be integrally molded, for example, by injection molding a synthetic resin such as acrylic or polycarbonate using a mold.

The bracket 20 is arranged on the surface 30a side of the organic EL panel 30.

The bracket 20 includes a transparent plate 22, a frame body 24, and a plurality of hook portions 50b.

The transparent plate 22 is a rectangular plate-shaped colorless transparent plate through which the light emitted by the light emitting surface 30a1 of the organic EL panel 30 passes (transmits). The size of the transparent plate 22 is the same (or substantially the same) as the light emitting surface 30a1 of the organic EL panel 30. The transparent plate 22 has a function of cutting ultraviolet rays transmitted through the transparent plate 22, for example, a transparent plate 22 formed by using a synthetic resin such as acrylic or polycarbonate having a function of cutting ultraviolet rays, a UV coating, or the like. It is desirable to use one with a UV protection film. This makes it possible to improve the ultraviolet resistance (UV resistance) of the organic EL panel. The transparent plate 22 corresponds to the transparent portion of the present invention.

The frame body 24 holds the transparent plate 22 in a state of surrounding the peripheral edge thereof.

The frame body 24 includes a pressing portion 28 that presses the peripheral edge portion (non-light emitting region 30a2) of the surface 30a of the organic EL panel 30 in order to sandwich the organic EL panel 30 with the fixture 40. The pressing portion 28 is provided on the back surface of each side 24a constituting the frame body 24. The pressing portion 28 is, for example, a flat surface, but is not limited to this, and may be any portion of the surface 30a of the organic EL panel 30 that presses the peripheral edge portion (non-light emitting region 30a2), and may be a linear rib. It may be a punctate rib.

A plurality of hook portions 50b are provided on the frame body 24 in order to fix the bracket 20 and the fixture 40. The base ends of each hook portion 50b are provided at the four corners of the back surface of the frame body 24, and extend in the X-axis direction (direction perpendicular to the transparent plate 22) in a cantilever shape.

As a result, each hook portion 50b can be inserted into and engaged with each through hole 50a formed in the fixture 40 from one direction. Further, in this way, the bracket is held in a state where the organic EL panel 30 is sandwiched between the bracket 20 and the fixture 40 by simply inserting and engaging each hook portion 50b into each through hole 50a from one direction. 20 and the fixture 40 can be fixed. That is, one-way assembly is possible. The hook portion 50b and the through hole 50a form the fixing means 50.

Each hook portion 50b is provided at four corners (near each apex of the square) of the frame body 24 in a posture in which the cross section (cross section by a plane including the Y axis and the Z axis) is rectangular and is rotated by 90 degrees. Be done.

In this way, by providing each hook portion 50b having the same structure at the four corners (near each apex of the square) of the frame body 24 in a posture rotated by 90 degrees, the position of the bracket 20 in the vertical and horizontal directions with respect to the fixture 40 It is possible to prevent misalignment. The reason is as follows.

Specifically, the hook portion 50b is configured as follows.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of the hook portion 50b provided in the upper left corner in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 7, the hook portion 50b has a base end portion provided (fixed) on the back surface of the frame body 24 and a cantilever beam in the X-axis direction (direction perpendicular to the transparent plate 22). A hook portion body 50b1 extending in a shape is provided. A U-shaped through hole H penetrating in the Z-axis direction is formed in the hook portion main body 50b1, and a claw portion 50b2 surrounded by the U-shaped through hole H is provided. The base end of the claw portion 50b2 is provided (fixed) on the tip end side of the hook portion main body 50b1, and the tip end portion faces outward (upper side in FIG. 7) toward the frame body 24 of the bracket 20. It extends.

FIG. 8A is a back view of the vehicle lamp 10 in a state where each hook portion 50b is engaged with each through hole 50a formed in the fixture 40. FIG. 8B is a schematic view (back view of the vehicle lamp 10) for explaining the attachment portion (contact portion) between each hook portion 50b and each through hole 50a formed in the fixture 40. Is.

The hook portion 50b provided on the upper left in FIG. 3 is a through hole 50a formed in the fixture 40 in a state where the hook portion main body 50b1 and the claw portion 50b2 of the hook portion 50b are elastically deformed (upper left in FIG. 3). It is inserted into the through hole 50a) of.

Then, when the claw portion 50b2 of the hook portion 50b passes through the through hole 50a, the claw portion 50b2 of the hook portion 50b returns to its original shape due to its elastic force and engages with the back surface of the fixture 40 (FIG. Refer to the hook portion 50b on the upper right in 8 (a)). Further, the hook portion main body 50b1 of the hook portion 50b returns to its original shape due to its elastic force and comes into contact with the upper side surface 50a1 of the through hole 50a (see FIG. 8B).

Similarly, the hook portion 50b provided in the upper right of FIG. 3 is a through hole 50a formed in the fixture 40 in a state where the hook portion main body 50b1 and the claw portion 50b2 of the hook portion 50b are elastically deformed (FIG. 3). It is inserted into the through hole 50a) on the upper right of the inside.

Then, when the claw portion 50b2 of the hook portion 50b passes through the through hole 50a, the claw portion 50b2 of the hook portion 50b returns to its original shape due to its elastic force and engages with the back surface of the fixture 40 (FIG. Refer to the upper left hook portion 50b in 8 (a)). Further, the hook portion main body 50b1 of the hook portion 50b returns to its original shape due to its elastic force and comes into contact with the left side surface 50a2 (see FIG. 8B) of the through hole 50a.

Similarly, the hook portion 50b provided at the lower right in FIG. 3 is a through hole 50a formed in the fixture 40 in a state where the hook portion main body 50b1 and the claw portion 50b2 of the hook portion 50b are elastically deformed (FIG. 3). It is inserted into the through hole 50a) at the lower right of 3.

Then, when the claw portion 50b2 of the hook portion 50b passes through the through hole 50a, the claw portion 50b2 of the hook portion 50b returns to its original shape due to its elastic force and engages with the back surface of the fixture 40 (FIG. Refer to the lower left hook portion 50b in 8 (a)). Further, the hook portion main body 50b1 of the hook portion 50b returns to its original shape due to its elastic force and comes into contact with the lower side surface 50a3 (see FIG. 8B) of the through hole 50a (lower left in FIG. 8B). Hook portion 50b).

Similarly, the hook portion 50b provided at the lower left in FIG. 3 is a through hole 50a formed in the fixture 40 in a state where the hook portion main body 50b1 and the claw portion 50b2 of the hook portion 50b are elastically deformed (FIG. 3). It is inserted into the through hole 50a) at the lower left of the inside.

Then, when the claw portion 50b2 of the hook portion 50b passes through the through hole 50a, the claw portion 50b2 of the hook portion 50b returns to its original shape due to its elastic force and engages with the back surface of the fixture 40 (FIG. 8 (a), see the lower right hook portion 50b). Further, the hook portion main body 50b1 of the hook portion 50b returns to its original shape due to its elastic force and comes into contact with the right side surface 50a4 (see FIG. 8B) of the through hole 50a.

As described above, when each hook portion 50b (claw portion 50b2) engages with each through hole 50a, each hook portion 50b (hook portion main body 50b1) is on the upper side surface 50a1 and left side of each through hole 50a. It is in contact with the surface 50a2, the lower side surface 50a3, and the right side surface 50a4.

As a result, it is possible to prevent the bracket 20 from being displaced in the vertical and horizontal directions with respect to the fixture 40.

Further, since each hook portion 50b is provided at the four corners (near each apex of the square) of the frame body 24 in a posture of being rotated by 90 degrees, even if the bracket 20 shown in FIG. 3 is rotated by, for example, 90 degrees. Each hook portion 50b can be inserted into and engaged with each through hole 50a formed in the fixture 40 from one direction. That is, it is possible to prevent erroneous assembly of the bracket 20 with respect to the fixed portion 40.

Further, each hook portion 50b is inserted into and engaged with each through hole 50a formed in the fixture 40, so that the transparent plate 22 faces the light emitting surface 30a1 of the organic EL panel 30. That is, the transparent plate 22 covers the light emitting surface 30a1 of the organic EL panel 30. Further, the frame body 24 faces the peripheral edge portion (non-light emitting region 30a2) of the surface 30a of the organic EL panel 30. That is, the frame body 24 covers the peripheral edge portion (non-light emitting region 30a2) of the surface 30a of the organic EL panel 30.

As described above, the fixing means 50 fixes the bracket 20 and the fixture 40 with the organic EL panel 30 sandwiched between the bracket 20 and the fixture 40.

At that time, the pressing portion 28 of the frame body 24 presses the peripheral edge portion (non-light emitting region 30a2) of the front surface 30a of the organic EL panel 30, and the pressing portion 40a1 of the fixture 40 presses the back surface 30b of the organic EL panel 30. Therefore, the organic EL panel 30 is more firmly sandwiched between the bracket 20 (holding portion 28) and the fixture 40 (holding portion 40a1). Further, the upper, lower, left and right edges of the organic EL panel 30 are surrounded by a plurality of convex portions 40a2 provided on the surface 40a of the fixture 40. In this way, the organic EL panel 30 is completely fixed to the bracket 20 and the fixture 40.

As a result, the movement of the organic EL panel 30 with respect to the bracket 20 and the fixture 40 in the vertical, horizontal, front-back directions (XYZ axis directions) is restricted.

The transparent plate 22 is preferably made of a transparent resin so that the light emitted by the light emitting surface 30a1 of the organic EL panel 30 can pass through (transmit), and the frame body 24 is the peripheral portion of the organic EL panel 30. It is desirable that it is made of an opaque resin so as to cover the non-light emitting region 30a2) (so that it is not visible). The frame body 24 may be made of a transparent resin.

The bracket 20 having the above configuration is configured by, for example, integrally molding a transparent plate 22 made of transparent resin and a frame body 24 made of opaque resin (including a pressing portion 28 and a hook portion 50b) by a two-color molding method. Can be done. The bracket 20 having the above configuration may be configured as individual parts in which the transparent plate 22 made of transparent resin and the frame body 24 made of opaque resin are physically separated, and these may be combined.

As shown in FIG. 4, the vehicle lamp 10 having the above configuration is screwed and fixed to the housing 60 by each screw N inserted into each screw hole 40a4 formed in the fixture 40.

The present inventor conducted a vibration durability test required for a vehicle lamp using the vehicle lamp 10 having the above configuration, and confirmed that the glass plate 32 constituting the organic EL panel 30 was not damaged.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, there is provided a vehicle lamp 10 to which the organic EL panel 30 can be attached so that the glass plate 32 is not damaged by the influence of vibration or the like of a vehicle (not shown). Can be done.

This is because the movement of the organic EL panel 30 with respect to the bracket 20 and the fixture 40 in the vertical and horizontal directions (Y-axis direction and Z-axis direction) is regulated by the convex portion 40a2, and the bracket 20 and the fixture 40 of the organic EL panel 30 are restricted. This is because the movement in the front-back direction (X-axis direction) with respect to the bracket 20 is restricted by the bracket 20 and the fixture 40 (that is, the organic EL panel 30 is completely fixed to the bracket 20 and the fixture 40). is there.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by using a transparent plate having a function of cutting ultraviolet rays transmitted through the transparent plate 22 as the transparent plate 22, the ultraviolet resistance (UV resistance) of the organic EL panel 30 is improved. Can be made to.

Further, according to the present embodiment, since the frame body 24, which is an opaque portion, is arranged so as to cover the peripheral portion (non-light emitting region 30a2) of the surface 30a of the organic EL panel 30, the peripheral portion (non-light emitting region) is arranged. The area 30a2) can be covered so that it cannot be seen.

Further, according to the present embodiment, only by inserting each hook portion 50b into each through hole 50a formed in the fixture 40 from one direction and engaging the hook portion 50b, the glass plate 32 is affected by the vibration of the vehicle or the like. The organic EL panel 30 can be attached so as not to damage the glass.

Next, a modified example will be described.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the vehicle lamp of the present invention is applied to a tail lamp has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the vehicle lighting equipment of the present invention may be applied to position lamps, stop lamps, turn lamps, side marker lamps, and vehicle headlights other than tail lamps. Further, by applying the vehicle lighting equipment of the present invention, it is possible to configure a rear combination lamp including a tail lamp, a stop lamp, a turn lamp and the like.

Further, in the above embodiment, in order to regulate the movement of the organic EL panel 30 sandwiched between the bracket 20 and the fixture 40 in the vertical and horizontal directions (Y-axis direction and Z-axis direction) with respect to the bracket 20 and the fixture 40. Although an example in which a plurality of convex portions 40a2 are provided on the fixture 40 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. The plurality of convex portions 40a2 may be provided on the bracket 20. Further, the plurality of convex portions 40a2 may be provided on both the bracket 20 and the fixture 40.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the fixture 40 is a fixture (see FIG. 4) fixed to the housing 60 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the fixture 40 may be the housing 60 itself.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the hook portion 50b is provided in the bracket 20 and the through hole 50a is formed in the fixture 40 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the hook portion 50b may be provided in the fixture 40, and the through hole 50a may be formed in the bracket 20.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the hook portion 50b and the through hole 50a are used as the fixing means 50 for fixing the bracket 20 and the fixture 40 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as the fixing means 50, a known fixing means such as a screw or an adhesive may be used.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the bracket 20 includes the transparent plate 22 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the transparent plate 22 may be omitted. In this case, the outer lens 62 is provided with a function of cutting ultraviolet rays transmitted through the outer lens 62, for example, one formed by using a synthetic resin such as acrylic or polycarbonate having a function of cutting ultraviolet rays, or UV. The ultraviolet resistance (UV resistance) of the organic EL panel 30 can be improved by using a coating or an ultraviolet protective film.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the transparent plate 22 is a colorless transparent plate has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the transparent plate 22 may be a colored transparent plate.

For example, a tail lamp can be realized by using a red transparent plate as the transparent plate 22 and using an organic EL panel having a light emitting surface 30a1 that emits white light as the organic EL panel 30. Further, for example, a turn signal can be realized by using an orange transparent plate as the transparent plate 22 and using an organic EL panel having a light emitting surface 30a1 that emits white light as the organic EL panel 30. A position lamp can be realized by using a colorless transparent plate as the transparent plate 22 and using an organic EL panel having a light emitting surface 30a1 that emits white light as the organic EL panel 30.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a ring-shaped shock absorber and moisture-proof material that is fixed while being sandwiched between the bracket 20 (frame body 24) and the organic EL panel 30 (peripheral portion (non-light emitting region 30a2)). The material 70 may be provided. As the shock absorbing material and moisture-proof material 70, for example, a sponge-like member can be used.

In this way, the vibration resistance and impact resistance of the organic EL panel 30 can be further improved. Further, since a closed space surrounded by the transparent plate 22 of the bracket 20, the shock absorbing material / moisture-proof material 70, and the light emitting surface 30a1 of the organic EL panel 30 is formed, the moisture resistance of the organic EL panel 30 is improved. be able to.

Each numerical value shown in each of the above embodiments is an example, and it goes without saying that an appropriate numerical value different from this can be used.

Each of the above embodiments is merely an example in every respect. The present invention is not limitedly interpreted by the description of each of the above embodiments. The present invention can be practiced in various other forms without departing from its spirit or key features.

10 ... Vehicle lamp, 20 ... Bracket, 22 ... Transparent plate, 24 ... Frame, 24a ... Side, 28 ... Holding part, 30 ... Organic EL panel, 30a ... Surface, 30a1 ... Light emitting surface, 30a2 ... No light emitting area, 30b ... back surface, 32 ... glass plate, 40 ... fixture, 40a ... front surface, 40a1 ... pressing part, 40a2 ... convex part, 40a4 ... screw hole, 40b ... back surface, 50 ... fixing means, 50a ... through hole, 50b ... hook Part, 60 ... Housing, 62 ... Outer lens, 64 ... Lamp room, 70 ... Shock absorber and moisture proof material, N ... Screw

Claims (12)

An organic EL panel including a front surface including a light emitting surface, a back surface on the opposite side thereof, and a glass plate covering at least the front surface.
With the bracket arranged on the surface side of the organic EL panel,
Fixtures arranged on the back surface side of the organic EL panel and
Fixing means for fixing the bracket and the fixture with the organic EL panel sandwiched between the bracket and the fixture.
A regulating unit provided on at least one of the bracket and the fixture and restricting the movement of the organic EL panel with respect to the bracket and the fixture in the vertical and horizontal directions.
With
The portion of the bracket that faces the light emitting surface of the organic EL panel includes a portion through which the light emitted by the light emitting surface of the organic EL panel passes.
The fixing means includes a plurality of hook portions provided on one of the bracket and the fixture, and a plurality of engaging portions on which the plurality of hook portions are engaged.
The plurality of hook portions are vehicle lamps having a rectangular cross section and are provided in a posture of being rotated by 90 degrees . The vehicle lamp according to claim 1, wherein the portion through which the light emitted from the light emitting surface of the organic EL panel passes is a transparent portion. The vehicle lamp according to claim 2, wherein the bracket includes a frame body that holds the transparent portion in a surrounding state. The surface of the organic EL panel includes a non-light emitting region surrounding the light emitting surface.
The vehicle lamp according to claim 3, wherein the frame is an opaque portion and is arranged so as to cover the non-light emitting region. The frame includes a pressing portion that presses the peripheral portion of the surface of the organic EL panel.
The fixture includes a holding portion that holds the back surface of the organic EL panel.
In the organic EL panel, the holding portion of the frame body presses the peripheral edge portion of the front surface of the organic EL panel, and the pressing portion of the fixture presses the back surface of the organic EL panel. The vehicle lamp according to claim 3 or 4, which is sandwiched between the bracket and the fixture. The vehicle lamp according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the transparent portion has a function of cutting ultraviolet rays transmitted through the transparent portion. The vehicle lamp according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the transparent portion is a colored transparent portion. An organic EL panel including a front surface including a light emitting surface, a back surface on the opposite side thereof, and a glass plate covering at least the front surface.
With the bracket arranged on the surface side of the organic EL panel,
Fixtures arranged on the back surface side of the organic EL panel and
Fixing means for fixing the bracket and the fixture with the organic EL panel sandwiched between the bracket and the fixture.
A regulating unit provided on at least one of the bracket and the fixture and restricting the movement of the organic EL panel with respect to the bracket and the fixture in the vertical and horizontal directions.
With
The portion of the bracket that faces the light emitting surface of the organic EL panel includes a portion through which the light emitted by the light emitting surface of the organic EL panel passes.
Further, a vehicle lamp provided with a shock absorbing material and a moisture-proof material that is fixed while being sandwiched between the bracket and the organic EL panel . The vehicle lamp according to claim 8 , wherein the portion through which the light emitted from the light emitting surface of the organic EL panel passes is a transparent portion . The vehicle lamp according to claim 9 , wherein the bracket includes a frame body that holds the transparent portion in a surrounding state . Surface prior Symbol organic EL panel includes a non-light emitting region surrounding the light-emitting surface,
The vehicle lamp according to claim 10 , wherein the frame is an opaque portion and is arranged so as to cover the non-light emitting region . An organic EL panel including a front surface including a light emitting surface, a back surface on the opposite side thereof, and a glass plate covering at least the front surface.
With the bracket arranged on the surface side of the organic EL panel,
Fixtures arranged on the back surface side of the organic EL panel and
Fixing means for fixing the bracket and the fixture with the organic EL panel sandwiched between the bracket and the fixture.
A regulating unit provided on at least one of the bracket and the fixture and restricting the movement of the organic EL panel with respect to the bracket and the fixture in the vertical and horizontal directions.
With
The portion of the bracket that faces the light emitting surface of the organic EL panel includes a portion through which the light emitted by the light emitting surface of the organic EL panel passes.
The fixture is a vehicle lamp that is a housing .

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