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JP7163710B2
JP7163710B2 JP2018193144A JP2018193144A JP7163710B2 JP 7163710 B2 JP7163710 B2 JP 7163710B2 JP 2018193144 A JP2018193144 A JP 2018193144A JP 2018193144 A JP2018193144 A JP 2018193144A JP 7163710 B2 JP7163710 B2 JP 7163710B2
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本開示は、車両外方に光を照射する車両用光学装置に関する。 The present disclosure relates to a vehicle optical device that emits light outward from a vehicle.

従来、車両には、照明や光学的信号を出力する車両用光学装置として複数の発光点を発光させる車両用灯具が知られている(例えば、特許文献1参照)。
この従来の車両用光学装置は、光源から光が入射される導光体に、複数の突出部が設けられ、1つの光源の光を複数の突出部の先端から照射可能に形成されている。したがって、突出部の配置により所望の光の照射パターンを形成することができる。
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a vehicle lamp that emits light from a plurality of light emitting points is known as a vehicle optical device for outputting illumination and optical signals (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
In this conventional vehicle optical device, a light guide body into which light from a light source is incident is provided with a plurality of projecting portions, and light from one light source can be emitted from the tips of the plurality of projecting portions. Therefore, a desired light irradiation pattern can be formed by arranging the protrusions.

特開2008-103273号公報JP 2008-103273 A

そこで、本願発明者は、上述のような複数の点発光を行う場合、複数点の点消灯の組み合わせにより種々の光らせ方を実現可能であることを知見した。
しかしながら、屋外を走行する車両において、点灯による表示を行う場合、昼間は、発光部分に太陽光が直射するため、点灯箇所の輝度が不足してしまい、歩行者や対向車の運転者などに認識させることが困難となることがあった。また、輝度不足を補うために、点灯箇所が高輝度となるように電流値を設定した場合であっても、被視認性が十分に得られなかった。
Therefore, the inventors of the present application have found that when a plurality of points of light are emitted as described above, it is possible to realize various lighting methods by combining the lighting and extinguishing of the plurality of points.
However, when lighting displays are used in vehicles driving outdoors, the light-emitting areas are exposed to direct sunlight during the daytime, resulting in insufficient brightness at the light-emitting areas. It was sometimes difficult to make Further, even when the current value is set so that the lighting portion has high luminance in order to compensate for the lack of luminance, sufficient visibility cannot be obtained.

本発明は、上記問題に着目して成されたもので、視認性に優れる車両用光学装置を提供することを目的とする。 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a vehicular optical device having excellent visibility.

上述の目的を達成するため、本開示の車両用光学装置は、複数に区画されて点消灯可能な区画部を有し、点灯時に光を車両外方に照射する光照射部と、前記光照射部の前面に沿って設けられ、前記区画部の少なくとも上側に配置された遮光部材と、を備える車両用光学装置とした。 In order to achieve the above-described object, the vehicle optical device of the present disclosure includes a light irradiation unit that has a plurality of partitions that can be turned on and off, and that emits light to the outside of the vehicle when the light is turned on; and a light shielding member provided along the front surface of the partition and arranged at least above the partition.

本開示の車両用光学装置では、光照射部の前面に沿って区画部の少なくとも上側に遮光部材を設けたため、区画部への太陽光の直射を抑え、視認性を確保できる。 In the vehicular optical device of the present disclosure, since the light shielding member is provided at least above the partition along the front surface of the light irradiation unit, it is possible to suppress direct sunlight to the partition and ensure visibility.

実施の形態1の車両用光学装置100を搭載した車両MVの前部を示す斜視図である。1 is a perspective view showing a front portion of a vehicle MV equipped with the vehicle optical device 100 of Embodiment 1. FIG. 実施の形態1の車両用光学装置100の要部を車両上方から見た平面図である。1 is a plan view of a main part of the vehicle optical device 100 according to Embodiment 1 as viewed from above the vehicle; FIG. 実施の形態1の車両用光学装置100の縦断面図である。1 is a longitudinal sectional view of the vehicle optical device 100 of Embodiment 1. FIG. 実施の形態1の車両用光学装置100の駆動状態の一例を示す説明図であり、前照灯駆動領域310を点灯させる前照灯駆動を行った状態を示す。FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a driving state of the vehicle optical device 100 according to Embodiment 1, and shows a state in which headlamp driving is performed to turn on a headlamp driving region 310; 実施の形態1の車両用光学装置100の駆動状態の一例を示す説明図であり、DRL駆動領域320を点灯させるデイタイムランニングライト駆動を行った状態を示す。FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a drive state of the vehicle optical device 100 according to Embodiment 1, and shows a state in which daytime running light drive for lighting a DRL drive region 320 is performed. 実施の形態1の車両用光学装置100の駆動状態の一例を示す説明図であり、情報表示領域330において文字表示出力を行った例を示す。FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a driving state of the vehicle optical device 100 of Embodiment 1, and shows an example in which character display output is performed in an information display area 330; 実施の形態1の車両用光学装置100の作用説明図である。4A and 4B are operation explanatory diagrams of the vehicle optical device 100 according to the first embodiment; FIG. 実施の形態2における光源ユニット200bを示す側面図である。FIG. 11 is a side view showing a light source unit 200b according to Embodiment 2; 実施の形態3の車両用光学装置400を示す縦断面図である。FIG. 11 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a vehicle optical device 400 according to Embodiment 3; 実施の形態4におけるルーバー510を示す平面図である。FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a louver 510 according to Embodiment 4;

以下、本発明の実施の形態を図面に基づいて説明する。
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図1は実施の形態1の車両用光学装置100を搭載した車両MVの前部を示す斜視図である。
実施の形態1の車両用光学装置100は、車両MVの前面部分に設けられ、ルーバー(遮光部材)110と光を車両前方に照射する光照射部300とを備えている。
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a front portion of a vehicle MV equipped with the vehicle optical device 100 of Embodiment 1. FIG.
A vehicle optical device 100 according to Embodiment 1 is provided in the front portion of a vehicle MV, and includes a louver (light shielding member) 110 and a light irradiation section 300 that irradiates light forward of the vehicle.

ルーバー110は、図1に示す例では、水平方向に延在されて上下方向に所定の間隔を空けて複数並設されている。なお、図において矢印FRが車両前方を示し、矢印Lが車両左方向を示し、矢印Rが車両右方向を示す。 In the example shown in FIG. 1, the louvers 110 extend horizontally and are arranged side by side at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction. In the drawings, an arrow FR indicates the front of the vehicle, an arrow L indicates the left direction of the vehicle, and an arrow R indicates the right direction of the vehicle.

また、ルーバー110は、車幅方向に沿って車両前後方向に湾曲した形状に形成されている。すなわち、図2は車両用光学装置100の要部を上方から見た平面図であり、ルーバー110を含む車両前面部分は、車幅方向で車両中央から車両外側に向かうほど、車両後方に位置するように湾曲した形状に形成されている。 Also, the louver 110 is formed in a shape curved in the vehicle front-rear direction along the vehicle width direction. That is, FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the essential parts of the vehicle optical device 100, and the front portion of the vehicle including the louver 110 is positioned at the rear of the vehicle as it goes from the center of the vehicle toward the outside of the vehicle in the vehicle width direction. It is formed into a curved shape.

光照射部300は、複数に区画された区画部130を、それぞれ、独立して点消灯可能としている。すなわち、詳細は後述するが、区画部130は、LED基板220に設けられたLED(light emitting diode)などの発光素子230の光が導光体240を介して導かれ、反射板250及びレンズ部材210により、車両前方に拡散あるいは拡幅して照射可能となっている。そして、各発光素子230は、後述するドライバ260によりそれぞれ、独立して点灯、消灯可能となっている(以下、点消灯という)。なお、発光素子230のうち、LED基板220の前端部に配置された発光素子230aは、反射板250の反射面に対向して配置され、導光体240を介すること無く、直接、反射面に光を照射可能に配置されている。 The light irradiation unit 300 enables each of the divided sections 130 to be turned on and off independently. That is, although the details will be described later, light from a light emitting element 230 such as an LED (light emitting diode) provided on an LED substrate 220 is guided through a light guide 240 to the partitioning portion 130, and the reflector 250 and the lens member 210, the light can be diffused or widened in front of the vehicle and irradiated. Each of the light emitting elements 230 can be turned on and off independently by a driver 260 described later (hereinafter referred to as lighting and extinguishing). Among the light emitting elements 230, the light emitting element 230a arranged at the front end portion of the LED board 220 is arranged facing the reflecting surface of the reflecting plate 250, and is directly applied to the reflecting surface without the light guide 240 intervening. It is arranged so that it can be irradiated with light.

また、本実施の形態1では、区画部130は、各ルーバー110の下側に配置され、上下方向で、ルーバー110の間隔で区画され、かつ、車幅方向(左右方向)にも一定幅で複数に区画されている。すなわち、光照射部300を上下方向および左右方向に複数に区画して区画部130が形成されている。そして、各区画部130に、レンズ部材210や反射板250が設けられ、区画部130が独立して点消灯する1つの領域として形成されている。 Further, in the first embodiment, the partitioning portion 130 is arranged below each louver 110, is partitioned vertically at intervals between the louvers 110, and has a constant width in the vehicle width direction (horizontal direction). divided into multiple sections. That is, the light irradiation section 300 is partitioned into a plurality of sections in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction to form the partition section 130 . A lens member 210 and a reflector 250 are provided in each partition 130, and the partition 130 is formed as one region that is independently turned on and off.

さらに、本実施の形態1では、ルーバー110とレンズ部材210は、透明樹脂と遮光樹脂とによる二色成形や多色成形により一体的に形成されている。そして、ルーバー110は、遮光樹脂により形成され、レンズ部材210が透明樹脂により形成されている。したがって、レンズ部材210は、図3に示す例では、アウタレンズとして機能する。そして、ルーバー110と一体のレンズ部材210の後方にはハウジング290が設けられ、このハウジング290とレンズ部材210とにより灯室280が形成されている。このように灯室280を形成するレンズ部材210にルーバー110が一体に形成されているため、灯室280へのゴミ、埃、虫、水の浸入を防止することができる。 Furthermore, in Embodiment 1, the louver 110 and the lens member 210 are integrally formed by two-color molding or multi-color molding using a transparent resin and a light shielding resin. The louver 110 is made of light shielding resin, and the lens member 210 is made of transparent resin. Therefore, lens member 210 functions as an outer lens in the example shown in FIG. A housing 290 is provided behind the lens member 210 integrated with the louver 110 , and the housing 290 and the lens member 210 form a lamp chamber 280 . Since the louver 110 is formed integrally with the lens member 210 that forms the lamp chamber 280 in this way, it is possible to prevent dirt, dust, insects, and water from entering the lamp chamber 280 .

なお、図6に示す例のように、ルーバー110とレンズ部材210とを一体に形成しない場合には、図5に示すように、車両前面部分をアウタレンズ部材270により覆い、このアウタレンズ部材270とその後方のハウジングとで灯室を形成する。この場合、レンズ部材210はインナレンズとして機能する。 When the louver 110 and the lens member 210 are not integrally formed as in the example shown in FIG. 6, the front portion of the vehicle is covered with an outer lens member 270 as shown in FIG. The housing on the other side forms a lamp chamber. In this case, the lens member 210 functions as an inner lens.

さらに、実施の形態1の車両用光学装置100では、複数の区画部130から光の照射を行うにあたり、領域の違いにより異なる機能が与えられている。
すなわち、車両用光学装置100では、区画部130が形成された全領域を、光を車両前方に照射可能な光照射部300としている。そして、光照射部300には、図4Aに示す前照灯駆動領域310と、図4Bに示すDRL駆動領域320と、図4Cに示す情報表示領域330と、が設定されている。
Furthermore, in the vehicular optical device 100 of Embodiment 1, different functions are given depending on the difference in the areas when light is emitted from the plurality of partitions 130 .
That is, in the vehicular optical device 100, the entire region in which the partition section 130 is formed serves as the light irradiation section 300 capable of irradiating light forward of the vehicle. A headlamp drive region 310 shown in FIG. 4A, a DRL drive region 320 shown in FIG. 4B, and an information display region 330 shown in FIG. 4C are set in the light irradiation unit 300 .

前照灯駆動領域310は、点灯時に前照灯として駆動する領域である。また、DRL駆動領域320は、点灯時にデイタイムランニングライトとして駆動する領域である。また、情報表示領域330は、方向指示などの信号を含み、車外に対する何らかの信号あるいは情報を表示する領域である。なお、各領域310,320,330において、共通の区画部130を異なる領域と共用してもよい。 The headlamp drive area 310 is an area that is driven as a headlamp when lit. Also, the DRL drive area 320 is an area that is driven as a daytime running light when lit. Further, the information display area 330 is an area for displaying some kind of signal or information to the outside of the vehicle, including a signal such as a direction indication. In addition, in each area|region 310,320,330, you may share the common division part 130 with a different area|region.

(光源ユニット)
次に、各区画部130を点消灯させるための構造について、図3に基づいて詳細に説明する。区画部130のレンズ部材210の車両後方位置には、反射板250が設けられている。そして、LED基板220及び導光体240は、光源ユニット200として一体化され、ハウジング290に支持されている。このレンズ部材210は、反射板250で反射された発光素子230の光を、レンズを介して車両前方へ照射するもので、その前面210aが発光部として発光する。
(light source unit)
Next, a structure for turning on/off each section 130 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. A reflector 250 is provided at the vehicle rear position of the lens member 210 of the partition portion 130 . The LED board 220 and the light guide 240 are integrated as the light source unit 200 and supported by the housing 290 . The lens member 210 irradiates the light of the light emitting element 230 reflected by the reflector 250 forward of the vehicle through the lens, and the front surface 210a of the lens member 210 emits light as a light emitting portion.

LED基板220は、発光素子230とドライバ260を備える。発光素子230は、上下左右に並設された区画部130の上下方向の一列である縦列の区画部130と同数のものがLED基板220の下面に車両前後方向に一列に設けられている。すなわち、図3では、区画部130が上下方向に5箇所に設けられており、LED基板220には、5個の発光素子230が設けられている。 The LED board 220 includes light emitting elements 230 and drivers 260 . The light emitting elements 230 are arranged in a row on the lower surface of the LED substrate 220 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle in the same number as the partitions 130 arranged vertically and horizontally. That is, in FIG. 3 , the partitions 130 are provided at five locations in the vertical direction, and the LED substrate 220 is provided with five light emitting elements 230 .

ドライバ260は、各発光素子230を独立して点消灯可能としている。すなわち、1個の光源ユニット200により縦一列の区画部130を点消灯させるようになっている。
また、ドライバ260は、発光素子230の全て、あるいは一部の調光及び調色可能としている。なお、図ではドライバ260を、文字及び枠で表示しているが、ドライバ260は、LED基板220に実装されている。また、ドライバ260は、LED基板220以外の部位に設けてもよい。
The driver 260 enables each light emitting element 230 to be turned on and off independently. That is, one light source unit 200 turns on and off the partitions 130 arranged in a vertical line.
In addition, the driver 260 is capable of adjusting all or part of the light emitting elements 230 in terms of brightness and color. Although the driver 260 is indicated by letters and frames in the drawing, the driver 260 is mounted on the LED board 220 . Also, the driver 260 may be provided at a portion other than the LED substrate 220 .

導光体240は、発光素子230の光を、区画部130の後方の反射板250の反射面に導くもので、本実施の形態1では、導光体240は、アクリルなどの透明樹脂やグラスファイバーなどにより形成されている。そして、導光体240は、上部が板状の支持部材241により支持され、かつ、上端面が発光素子230からの光の入射口となって発光素子230に対向して配置され、下端部が光の出射口240aとなる。 The light guide 240 guides the light from the light emitting element 230 to the reflecting surface of the reflector 250 behind the partition section 130. In the first embodiment, the light guide 240 is made of transparent resin such as acrylic or glass. It is made of fiber or the like. The light guide 240 has an upper portion supported by a plate-shaped support member 241, an upper end surface serving as an entrance for light from the light emitting element 230, and facing the light emitting element 230, and a lower end portion It becomes the light exit port 240a.

次に、導光体240から出射された光を車両外部に反射する反射板250及びレンズ部材210について説明する。
反射板250は、お碗状に上方が開放され、さらに、車両前方が開放された形状に形成され、放物面を基本とする反射面を有している。なお、反射板250の上部を囲む板状の部分は、その上方に設けられた反射板250の下面を用いてもよい。
Next, the reflecting plate 250 and the lens member 210 that reflect the light emitted from the light guide 240 to the outside of the vehicle will be described.
The reflecting plate 250 is formed in a bowl-like shape with an open top and an open front side of the vehicle, and has a reflecting surface based on a paraboloid. The plate-like portion surrounding the upper portion of the reflector 250 may use the lower surface of the reflector 250 provided above.

そして、導光体240の下端部の出射口240aが、反射板250の反射面に対向して配置されている。よって、導光体240の下端部の出射口240aから出射された光は、反射板250で反射され、レンズ部材210のレンズを通って車両前方に向かうようになっている。 An exit port 240 a at the lower end of the light guide 240 is arranged to face the reflecting surface of the reflecting plate 250 . Therefore, the light emitted from the emission port 240a at the lower end of the light guide 240 is reflected by the reflector 250, passes through the lens of the lens member 210, and travels forward of the vehicle.

以上説明した光源ユニット200は、前述したように車両前面部分の各区画部130の後方に配置されており、発光素子230の光が各区画部130から車両前方に照射される。 The light source unit 200 described above is arranged behind each partition 130 in the front portion of the vehicle as described above, and the light from the light emitting element 230 is emitted from each partition 130 to the front of the vehicle.

次に、ドライバ260の制御に基づく前述した光照射部300の点灯駆動について説明する。実施の形態1の車両用光学装置100では、車両前面部分において上下方向と左右方向とに複数並設された区画部130がそれぞれ独立して点消灯可能となっている。そこで、ドライバ260は、単に車両前方を照明する他に、所定の区画部130を選択的に点消灯することにより、図形表示や文字表示が可能である。以下、詳述する。 Next, lighting driving of the above-described light irradiation unit 300 based on the control of the driver 260 will be described. In the vehicular optical device 100 of Embodiment 1, a plurality of division portions 130 arranged in parallel in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction in the front portion of the vehicle can be turned on and off independently. Therefore, the driver 260 can display graphics and characters by selectively turning on and off the predetermined partitions 130 in addition to simply illuminating the front of the vehicle. Details will be described below.

まず、前照灯駆動領域310(図4A参照)と、DRL駆動領域320(図4B参照)との点灯駆動について説明する。 First, the lighting drive of the headlamp drive region 310 (see FIG. 4A) and the DRL drive region 320 (see FIG. 4B) will be described.

図4Aは、車両用光学装置100の前照灯駆動領域310により前照灯駆動させた例を示している。
この場合、光照射部300の左右端部における前照灯駆動領域310に配置された区画部130から、前照灯用の光を照射させる。なお、予め前照灯駆動領域310が設定されているため、この領域に光を供給する発光素子230自体の輝度を前照灯として最適の輝度に設定する。あるいは、前照灯として駆動させる際に、前照灯として最適の電力を供給するようにしてもよい。
FIG. 4A shows an example in which headlights are driven by the headlight driving area 310 of the vehicle optical device 100 .
In this case, the light for the headlamp is emitted from the division section 130 arranged in the headlamp drive area 310 at the left and right ends of the light emitting section 300 . Since the headlamp drive area 310 is set in advance, the brightness of the light emitting element 230 itself that supplies light to this area is set to the optimum brightness for the headlamp. Alternatively, when driving as a headlamp, the optimum power for the headlamp may be supplied.

次に、図4Bは、車両用光学装置100のDRL駆動領域320の区画部130からデイタイムランニングライトに最適の輝度で駆動させた例を示している。
このDRL駆動領域320は、光照射部300の左右端部において前照灯駆動領域310の上側に設定された領域であり、この領域内の区画部130から、予めデイタイムランニングライト(以下、DRLという)に応じた輝度の光を照射させる。この場合も、予めDRL駆動領域320の区画部130に光を供給する発光素子230の輝度をDRLとして好適な輝度に設定してもよいし、あるいは、DRLとして最適の電力を供給するようにしてもよい。なお、前照灯駆動領域310やDRL駆動領域320に配置された区画部130における照明構造としては、プロジェクタタイプ、リフレクタタイプ、直射タイプのいずれの照明構造としてもよい。
Next, FIG. 4B shows an example in which daytime running lights are driven with optimum brightness from the division part 130 of the DRL driving region 320 of the vehicle optical device 100 .
The DRL drive region 320 is a region set above the headlamp drive region 310 at the left and right ends of the light irradiation unit 300. A daytime running light (hereinafter referred to as DRL ) is emitted. In this case as well, the luminance of the light emitting element 230 that supplies light to the partitioning portion 130 of the DRL driving region 320 may be set in advance to a luminance suitable for the DRL, or the optimum power may be supplied as the DRL. good too. The illumination structure in the partitions 130 arranged in the headlamp drive region 310 and the DRL drive region 320 may be any of a projector type, a reflector type, and a direct type.

さらに、DRL駆動領域320として示した領域を、方向指示などを行う領域として使用してもよい。例えば、この場合、図4Bに示すDRL駆動領域320おいて、最も高い位置に配置された部位であって、前照灯駆動領域310よりも車両外側に光を照射する位置を信号灯の領域とする。また、この場合、発光素子230の発光時の色を、黄色、オレンジ色、橙色などの方向指示の際に一般的に用いられる色にするのが好ましい。 Furthermore, the area shown as the DRL drive area 320 may be used as an area for direction indication and the like. For example, in this case, in the DRL drive region 320 shown in FIG. 4B, the position that is located at the highest position and that irradiates light to the outside of the vehicle from the headlight drive region 310 is set as the signal light region. . Also, in this case, it is preferable that the light emitting color of the light emitting element 230 is yellow, orange, or orange, which is generally used for direction indication.

次に、情報表示領域330によるメッセージや記号などを用いた情報出力について説明する。
図4Cは文字表示による情報出力を行った例を示している。
前述したように、上下方向及び左右方向に複数の区画部130を並設していることから、区画部130を選択的に発光させることにより、文字や数字などを表示することができる。
Next, information output using messages, symbols, and the like from the information display area 330 will be described.
FIG. 4C shows an example of information output by character display.
As described above, since a plurality of partitions 130 are arranged in parallel in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, characters, numbers, and the like can be displayed by selectively causing the partitions 130 to emit light.

そこで、本実施の形態1では、車両前面部分の光照射部300において車幅方向中央位置であって、前照灯駆動領域310やDRL駆動領域320よりも上下方向の寸法が大きな広い領域に情報表示領域330を設定している。これにより、上下、左右に並ぶ多数の区画部130を独立して点消灯させて、文字や記号などを用いた表示が可能である。
図4Cでは、文字の表示例として、「ALERT」という文字を表示した例を示すが、例えば、「EMERGENCY」など他の文字によるメッセージを表示してもよい。
Therefore, in the first embodiment, information is provided in a wide area that is located at the center position in the vehicle width direction in the light irradiation unit 300 in the front part of the vehicle and has a larger vertical dimension than the headlight driving area 310 and the DRL driving area 320. A display area 330 is set. Accordingly, it is possible to independently turn on and off a large number of partitions 130 arranged vertically and horizontally to display characters, symbols, and the like.
In FIG. 4C, an example of displaying the characters "ALERT" is shown as an example of displaying characters, but for example, a message using other characters such as "EMERGENCY" may be displayed.

(昼間の表示)
次に、昼間の点灯表示について説明する。
区画部130に太陽光が直接入射している場合や、周囲の明るさが明るい場合には、区画部130の点灯と消灯との区別がつきにくく、特に、情報表示領域330において表示を行っている場合、その視認性が低下するおそれがある。
これに対し、本実施の形態1では、図5に示すように、車両斜め上方からの太陽光に対し、車両前面部分のルーバー110が庇となって、区画部130に影を作り、レンズ部材210の前面210aに直接太陽光が当たるのを抑制することができる。これにより、低輝度の発光でも、区画部130において点灯、消灯の違いのコントラストを明確にし、上述の文字出力などの信号表示を明確に行うことができる。
よって、周囲が明るい状況においても、エネルギ(電力)の消費を抑えつつ、視認性に優れる車両用光学装置100を提供することができる。
(daytime display)
Next, lighting display in the daytime will be described.
When sunlight is directly incident on the division part 130 or when the brightness of the surroundings is bright, it is difficult to distinguish whether the division part 130 is on or off. If there is, there is a risk that its visibility will be reduced.
On the other hand, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the louver 110 in the front part of the vehicle acts as a canopy against the sunlight from obliquely above the vehicle, forming a shadow on the partition part 130, and the lens member The front surface 210a of 210 can be prevented from being exposed to direct sunlight. As a result, even with low-luminance light emission, it is possible to clarify the contrast of the difference between lighting and extinguishing in the division part 130, and to clearly perform the signal display such as the character output described above.
Therefore, it is possible to provide the vehicular optical device 100 that has excellent visibility while suppressing energy (electric power) consumption even in bright surroundings.

また、ドライバ260は、昼間であっても、曇天時やトンネル内などのように、暗い環境下にあることをセンサにより検出した場合には、発光素子230の発光輝度を低下させる制御を行うのが好ましい。逆に、太陽の位置が低いこと、すなわち、ルーバー110による影が十分に得られない状況をセンサにより検出した場合には、発光素子230の輝度を上昇させるようにしてもよい。 Even in the daytime, when the sensor detects that the driver 260 is in a dark environment such as when it is cloudy or in a tunnel, the driver 260 performs control to reduce the light emission luminance of the light emitting element 230 . is preferred. Conversely, when the sensor detects that the position of the sun is low, that is, a situation in which the louver 110 cannot provide a sufficient shadow, the brightness of the light emitting element 230 may be increased.

また、複数のルーバー110を上下方向に間隔を空けて並設しているため、ルーバー110の車両前方への突出量を抑えつつ、太陽光に対して全ての光照射部300の特に情報表示領域330の区画部130に影を形成することができる。
すなわち、1枚のルーバーで少なくとも情報表示領域330の全面に影を作るには、ルーバーを車両前方に大きく突出させる必要がある。それに対して、実施の形態1では、各区画部130の上側にルーバー110を設けているため、車両前方への突出量を抑えつつ、光照射部300の全ての区画部130に影を形成し、視認性を確保することができる。
In addition, since a plurality of louvers 110 are arranged side by side at intervals in the vertical direction, the amount of protrusion of the louvers 110 toward the front of the vehicle is suppressed, and all the light irradiation units 300, particularly the information display areas, are exposed to sunlight. A shadow can be formed in the compartment 130 at 330 .
That is, in order to shade at least the entire surface of the information display area 330 with one louver, the louver needs to protrude greatly forward of the vehicle. On the other hand, in Embodiment 1, since the louvers 110 are provided on the upper side of each partition 130, shadows are formed on all partitions 130 of the light irradiation unit 300 while suppressing the amount of protrusion to the front of the vehicle. , visibility can be ensured.

特に、本実施の形態1では、情報表示領域330において、点消灯の組み合わせによりメッセージや記号や図形などの表示を行うようにしており、ルーバー110により各区画部130に影を形成して、点灯状態を明確に表示することが可能である。 In particular, in the first embodiment, in the information display area 330, a message, a symbol, a figure, or the like is displayed by a combination of lighting and extinguishing. It is possible to clearly display the state.

(実施の形態1の効果)
以下に、実施の形態1の車両用光学装置100の効果を列挙する。
(1)実施の形態1の車両用光学装置100は、複数に区画されて点消灯可能な区画部130を有し、点灯時に光を車両外方に照射する光照射部300と、光照射部300の前面に沿って設けられ、区画部130の少なくとも上側に配置された遮光部材としてのルーバー110と、を備える。
したがって、光照射部300の区画部130では、太陽光の直射がルーバー110により遮られ、明暗差によるコントラストの高い見映え(表示)を実現することができる。また、ルーバー110により区画部130に影を作ることができるため、光照射部300の昼間の輝度を抑えることができ、消費電力の低下を図ることができる。そして、光照射部300の全体に1つのルーバーを設ける場合と比較して、ルーバー110の突出量を抑えることができる。
(Effect of Embodiment 1)
Effects of the vehicle optical device 100 according to the first embodiment are enumerated below.
(1) The vehicular optical device 100 of Embodiment 1 has a partition section 130 that is divided into a plurality of sections and can be turned on and off, and includes a light irradiation section 300 that irradiates light to the outside of the vehicle when turned on, and a light irradiation section. and a louver 110 as a light shielding member provided along the front surface of the partition 300 and arranged at least above the partition 130 .
Therefore, in the division part 130 of the light irradiation part 300, direct sunlight is blocked by the louver 110, and a high-contrast appearance (display) due to the difference in brightness can be realized. In addition, since the louver 110 can cast a shadow on the division part 130, the brightness of the light irradiation part 300 in the daytime can be suppressed, and the power consumption can be reduced. Further, compared to the case where one louver is provided for the entire light irradiation section 300, the amount of protrusion of the louver 110 can be suppressed.

(2) 実施の形態1の車両用光学装置100は、区画部130の点消灯の組み合わせにより一以上の照射パターンで光を照射するよう光照射部300の点消灯を制御するドライバ260を有する。
したがって、複数の区画部130の点消灯を組み合わせることにより、標識となる図形や文字などを表示する照射パターンの表示が可能な車両用光学装置100を提供できる。
(2) The vehicle optical device 100 of Embodiment 1 has the driver 260 that controls the lighting and extinguishing of the light irradiating section 300 so that light is emitted in one or more irradiation patterns by combining the lighting and extinguishing of the partition section 130 .
Therefore, by combining the lighting and extinguishing of a plurality of partitions 130, it is possible to provide the vehicle optical device 100 capable of displaying an irradiation pattern for displaying figures, characters, and the like that serve as signs.

(3) 実施の形態1の車両用光学装置100では、光照射部300は、上下方向及び左右方向に複数の区画部130に区画され、ドライバ260は、複数の光源としての発光素子230の点消灯の組み合わせを制御して照射パターンを切り替え可能である。
したがって、多種類の照射パターンによる表示が可能であるとともに、より視認性の高い車両用光学装置100を提供することができる。
(3) In the vehicle optical device 100 of Embodiment 1, the light irradiation unit 300 is partitioned into a plurality of partitions 130 in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and the driver 260 controls the points of the light emitting elements 230 as a plurality of light sources. It is possible to switch the irradiation pattern by controlling the combination of lights off.
Therefore, it is possible to provide the vehicular optical device 100 that enables display with various types of irradiation patterns and has higher visibility.

(4) 実施の形態1の車両用光学装置100では、各区画部130は、それぞれに光源としての発光素子230を有し、ドライバ260は、発光素子230を独立して点消灯及び調光及び/又は調色を制御する。
したがって、発光素子230の点消灯及び調光及び/又は調色を制御することにより、多種類の照射パターンが形成可能である。
(4) In the vehicular optical device 100 of Embodiment 1, each partition 130 has the light emitting element 230 as a light source, and the driver 260 independently turns on/off the light emitting element 230, dims the light, and adjusts the light. /or to control toning.
Therefore, various types of irradiation patterns can be formed by controlling the lighting and extinguishing of the light-emitting element 230 and the dimming and/or toning.

(5) 実施の形態1の車両用光学装置100では、光照射部300は、ルーバー110の下方位置に発光部としてのレンズ部材210の前面210aを備え、レンズ部材210の前面210aは、ルーバー110の先端よりも奥側に配置されている。
したがって、発光部であるレンズ部材210の前面210aが太陽光に直射されるのを、より確実に抑制し、上記(1)の低輝度での視認性の確保をより確実に図ることができる。
(5) In the vehicle optical device 100 of Embodiment 1, the light irradiation section 300 has the front surface 210a of the lens member 210 as the light emitting section below the louver 110. The front surface 210a of the lens member 210 It is arranged on the far side from the tip of the
Therefore, it is possible to more reliably prevent the front surface 210a of the lens member 210, which is the light-emitting portion, from being directly exposed to the sunlight, thereby more reliably ensuring the above-mentioned (1) visibility at low luminance.

(6) 実施の形態1の車両用光学装置100では、光照射部300は、レンズを介して光を車両前方に照射するレンズ部材210を有し、レンズ部材210は、ルーバー110の下方位置に設けられている。
したがって、個々のレンズ部材210の上方にルーバー110を配置したため、ルーバー110の前後長を短く抑えつつ、区画部130への太陽の直射を抑制して視認性を確保できる。
しかも、レンズ部材210を有することで、反射面タイプ、導光タイプなど光照射部300の種類を問わず、レンズ部材210の前面210aを発光表示面とすることができ、例えば反射板250の反射面のようなルーバー110の先端から奥まった位置に発光表示面が配置された場合と比較して、様々な角度から見ても発光表示面がルーバー110により遮られる不具合を抑制でき、視認性をより確実に確保できる。
(6) In the vehicle optical device 100 of Embodiment 1, the light irradiation unit 300 has the lens member 210 that irradiates light forward of the vehicle through the lens. is provided.
Therefore, since the louvers 110 are arranged above the individual lens members 210, the front-to-rear length of the louvers 110 can be kept short, and the direct sunlight to the partitions 130 can be suppressed to ensure visibility.
Moreover, by having the lens member 210, the front surface 210a of the lens member 210 can be used as a light-emitting display surface regardless of the type of the light irradiation unit 300, such as a reflective surface type or a light guide type. Compared to the case where the light-emitting display surface is arranged at a position recessed from the tip of the louver 110 like a surface, it is possible to suppress the problem that the light-emitting display surface is blocked by the louver 110 even when viewed from various angles, and visibility is improved. can be secured more securely.

(7) 実施の形態1の車両用光学装置100では、光照射部300は、一部が前照灯駆動領域310として形成されている。
したがって、複数の区画部130により点消灯する光照射部300が前照灯としても駆動することにより、一体感のあるデザイン性に優れた車両用光学装置100を提供できる。
(7) In the vehicle optical device 100 of Embodiment 1, the light irradiation section 300 is partly formed as the headlamp drive region 310 .
Therefore, by driving the light irradiation unit 300 that is turned on and off by the plurality of division units 130 also as a headlamp, it is possible to provide the vehicle optical device 100 that has a sense of unity and is excellent in design.

(8) 実施の形態1の車両用光学装置100では、光照射部300は、前照灯駆動領域310よりも車両外側位置で光を照射する位置に信号灯領域が形成されている。
したがって、信号灯領域として視認性に優れ、かつ、一体感のあるデザイン性に優れた車両用光学装置100を提供できる。
(8) In the vehicle optical device 100 of Embodiment 1, the light irradiation section 300 has the signal lamp region formed at a position where the light is emitted outside the vehicle from the headlamp drive region 310 .
Therefore, it is possible to provide the vehicle optical device 100 that has excellent visibility as a signal lamp region and excellent design with a sense of unity.

(9) 実施の形態1の車両用光学装置100は、ルーバー110は、車両外装品を形成している。
したがって、光照射部300とルーバー110とで、一体感のある斬新な見映えを有する車両用光学装置100を提供することができる。
(9) In the vehicle optical device 100 of Embodiment 1, the louver 110 forms a vehicle exterior.
Therefore, it is possible to provide the vehicle optical device 100 having a novel appearance with a sense of unity by the light irradiation unit 300 and the louver 110 .

(10) 実施の形態1の車両用光学装置100は、レンズ部材210と遮光部材としてのルーバー110とを、樹脂により一体的に形成した。
したがって、レンズ部材210とルーバー110とを別体に形成した場合と比較して、一体感のあるデザインとすることができ、かつ、位置精度を向上でき、発光部位の視認性が向上するとともに、隙間からの光漏れを防止できる。
(10) In the vehicle optical device 100 of Embodiment 1, the lens member 210 and the louver 110 as a light blocking member are integrally formed of resin.
Therefore, compared to the case where the lens member 210 and the louver 110 are formed separately, a design with a sense of unity can be achieved, the positional accuracy can be improved, and the visibility of the light emitting portion can be improved. Light leakage from the gap can be prevented.

(他の実施の形態)
以下に、他の実施の形態の車両用光学装置について説明する。なお、他の実施の形態の車両用光学装置について説明するにあたり、共通するものには共通する符号を付けて説明を省略する。
(Other embodiments)
A vehicle optical device according to another embodiment will be described below. In describing the vehicle optical devices of the other embodiments, common components are denoted by common reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

(実施の形態2)
実施の形態2は、実施の形態1で示した光源ユニット200の変形例を示す。
図6は、実施の形態2における光源ユニット200bを示す側面図である。
光源ユニット200bは、実施の形態1と同様に、車両前面部分の縦一列に配置された区画部130を発光させるように設けられている。
(Embodiment 2)
Embodiment 2 shows a modification of the light source unit 200 shown in Embodiment 1. FIG.
FIG. 6 is a side view showing light source unit 200b according to the second embodiment.
The light source unit 200b is provided so as to emit light from the division portions 130 arranged in a vertical line on the front portion of the vehicle, as in the first embodiment.

そして、実施の形態2では、車両前面部分の上下方向の略中央の高さの位置にLED基板220bが設けられている。また、レンズ部材210の後方に配置された反射板250bは、LED基板220bよりも高い位置に配置されたものは、実施の形態1で示した反射板250と上下逆の向きで設置されている。 In Embodiment 2, the LED board 220b is provided at a height position substantially in the vertical direction of the front portion of the vehicle. Moreover, the reflector 250b arranged behind the lens member 210, which is arranged at a position higher than the LED substrate 220b, is installed in the upside down direction of the reflector 250 shown in the first embodiment. .

LED基板220bには、上下に発光素子230bが設けられており、かつ、LED基板220bの前端部に配置された発光素子230cは、反射板250b内に配置されている。さらに、LED基板220bを間に挟んでその上下に支持部材241b,241bが設けられている。そして、支持部材241bに支持された導光体240bが、LED基板220bの前端部の発光素子230cを除く発光素子230bと反射板250bとの間に、実施の形態1と同様に設けられている。 Light-emitting elements 230b are provided above and below the LED board 220b, and the light-emitting element 230c arranged at the front end of the LED board 220b is arranged inside the reflector 250b. Further, support members 241b, 241b are provided above and below the LED substrate 220b. A light guide 240b supported by a support member 241b is provided between the light emitting element 230b and the reflector 250b, except for the light emitting element 230c at the front end of the LED substrate 220b, in the same manner as in the first embodiment. .

以上のように形成された実施の形態2の車両用光学装置では、実施の形態1と同様の作用効果を得ることができる。 With the vehicle optical device of the second embodiment formed as described above, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.

(実施の形態3)
実施の形態3は、実施の形態1の変形例であり、区画部130の後方に直接光源を配置した例である。
(Embodiment 3)
Embodiment 3 is a modified example of Embodiment 1, and is an example in which a direct light source is arranged behind partition section 130 .

この実施の形態3の車両用光学装置400は、図7に示すように、レンズ部材210の車両後方にレンズ部材210と対向して光源としての発光素子230dが、レンズ光軸と略一致して配置されている。また、発光素子230dは、車両前面部分の車両後方に配置されたLED基板220dに実装されている。なお、LED基板220dあるいは他の部位に、実施の形態1と同様のドライバ(不図示)が実装されている。
したがって、実施の形態3の車両用光学装置400にあっても、実施の形態1と同様に(1)~(10) の効果を得ることができる。
In the vehicle optical device 400 of Embodiment 3, as shown in FIG. 7, a light-emitting element 230d as a light source faces the lens member 210 behind the lens member 210 and is substantially aligned with the lens optical axis. are placed. In addition, the light emitting element 230d is mounted on an LED board 220d arranged at the rear of the vehicle in the front portion of the vehicle. A driver (not shown) similar to that of the first embodiment is mounted on the LED board 220d or other parts.
Therefore, the effects (1) to (10) can be obtained in the vehicle optical device 400 of the third embodiment as well as the first embodiment.

なお、実施の形態3では、LED基板220dに実装した発光素子230dを平面発光させる構成としているため、LEDディスプレイ、液晶、OLED(organic light-emitting diode)、プロジェクションなどに代替することができる。 In the third embodiment, since the light emitting element 230d mounted on the LED substrate 220d is configured to emit light from a plane, it can be replaced with an LED display, liquid crystal, OLED (organic light-emitting diode), projection, or the like.

(実施の形態4)
実施の形態4は、遮光部材としてのルーバー510の変形例を示すもので、図8は、ルーバー510の平面図である。このルーバー510は、車両前方に突出した凸部510aと、この凸部510aよりも車両後方に配置された凹部510bとが車幅方向に交互に配置されている。そして、凸部510aは、車幅方向で区画部130と同一位置に設けられ、凹部510bは、車幅方向で区画部130,130どうしの間に設けられている。
他の構成については、実施の形態1と同一であるとして、説明を省略する。
(Embodiment 4)
Embodiment 4 shows a modification of the louver 510 as a light shielding member, and FIG. 8 is a plan view of the louver 510. As shown in FIG. In the louver 510, convex portions 510a projecting forward of the vehicle and concave portions 510b arranged rearward of the vehicle from the convex portions 510a are alternately arranged in the vehicle width direction. The convex portion 510a is provided at the same position as the dividing portion 130 in the vehicle width direction, and the concave portion 510b is provided between the dividing portions 130, 130 in the vehicle width direction.
Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

以上、本開示の車両用光学装置を実施の形態に基づき説明してきたが、具体的な構成については、この実施の形態に限られず、特許請求の範囲の各請求項に係る発明の要旨を逸脱しない限り、設計の変更や追加などは許容される。 Although the vehicle optical device of the present disclosure has been described above based on the embodiments, the specific configuration is not limited to the embodiments, and departs from the gist of the invention according to each claim. Design changes and additions are permitted unless

例えば、実施の形態では、車両用光学装置100を車両の前面に設けた例を示したが、これに限定されず、車両用光学装置は、車両後面や車両側面に設けてもよい。
さらに、実施の形態では、遮光部材としてルーバー110のみを設けた例を示したが、ルーバー110と交差して上下方向に沿って設けられた縦枠を、区画部130どうしの間に設けてグリル状の車両外装品として形成してもよい。このように構成した場合、例えば、太陽光が横方向から直射した場合に、縦枠によって、その直射を遮ることが可能となる。また、ルーバー110のみの場合よりも、車両前部の外装品の剛性を高めることも可能である。
For example, in the embodiment, an example in which the vehicle optical device 100 is provided on the front surface of the vehicle has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the vehicle optical device may be provided on the vehicle rear surface or the vehicle side surface.
Furthermore, in the embodiment, only the louver 110 is provided as a light shielding member. You may form as a vehicle exterior article of shape. When configured in this manner, for example, when sunlight directly hits from the horizontal direction, the vertical frame can block the direct light. In addition, it is possible to increase the rigidity of the exterior parts of the front part of the vehicle more than when the louver 110 is used alone.

また、実施の形態では、区画部130毎に点消灯する例を示したが、これに限定されない。例えば、複数の区画部を1単位として、これらを点消灯させてもよい。あるいは逆に、1つの区画部に複数の発光部や光源を設け、1つの区画部内の複数の箇所を点消灯させてもよい。 Moreover, in the embodiment, an example in which each partition 130 is turned on/off has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of partitions may be set as one unit and these may be turned on and off. Alternatively, conversely, a plurality of light emitting units and light sources may be provided in one partition, and a plurality of locations in one partition may be turned on and off.

さらに、実施の形態では、複数の区画部130を上下方向及び左右方向に複数並設した例を示したが、その配列はこれに限定されない。例えば、区画部を上下方向と左右方向とのいずれか一方に複数並設してもよい。あるいは、区画部を斜め方向並設したものを1又は複数設けてもよい。 Furthermore, in the embodiment, an example in which a plurality of partitions 130 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction has been described, but the arrangement is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of partitions may be arranged side by side in either one of the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. Alternatively, one or a plurality of partitions arranged diagonally may be provided.

また、実施の形態では、光源としての発光素子230を区画部130の後方とは異なる位置に配置し、導光体240を用いて、区画部130の後方に出射口240aを配置した例を示したが、発光素子230を発光部として区画部130の後方に配置してもよい。 Further, in the embodiment, an example is shown in which the light emitting element 230 as the light source is arranged at a position different from the rear of the partition 130, and the exit port 240a is arranged behind the partition 130 using the light guide 240. However, the light-emitting element 230 may be arranged behind the partition 130 as a light-emitting portion.

また、実施の形態では、光源ユニット200は、縦列の区画部130を一体化して形成し、この光源ユニット200を左右方向に並設したものを示したがこれに限定されない。例えば、横列をひとまとめにして光源ユニットを構成し、この光源ユニットを上下方向に並設してもよい。あるいは、縦列や横列に限らず、上下方向及び左右方向の複数の区画部130をユニット化し(例えば、縦4個、横4個の合計16個分など)、これを、上下方向と車幅方向との両方向に並設してもよい。 Further, in the embodiment, the light source unit 200 is formed by integrating the partitions 130 in a vertical row, and the light source unit 200 is arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the horizontal rows may be grouped together to form a light source unit, and the light source units may be arranged side by side in the vertical direction. Alternatively, a plurality of partitions 130 in the vertical and horizontal directions, not limited to columns or rows, are unitized (for example, 4 vertically and 4 horizontally, totaling 16), which are arranged in the vertical direction and the vehicle width direction. and may be arranged side by side in both directions.

また、光照射部として、液晶ディスプレイ、有機EL(OLED)、LEDディスプレイなどを用いることができる。さらには、レーザー光源を用いてもよく、レーザー光源を用いる場合は、ガルバノスキャナーやディジタルマイクロミラーデバイス(DMD)等を用いてもよい。 Also, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (OLED), an LED display, or the like can be used as the light irradiation unit. Furthermore, a laser light source may be used, and when a laser light source is used, a galvanometer scanner, a digital micromirror device (DMD), or the like may be used.

また、実施の形態では、ルーバー110を有した車両外装品として車両前面部分に配置されたものを示したが、このような車両外装品に限定されない。例えば、車両側部や後部のガーニッシュ、バンパ、ボディパネルの一部などとしてもよい。さらに、実施の形態では、遮光部材としてルーバーを示したが、これに限定されず、区画部の上側に設けられて遮光できるものであればよい。 Further, in the embodiment, the vehicle exterior having the louver 110 is arranged at the front portion of the vehicle, but the vehicle exterior is not limited to such a vehicle exterior. For example, it may be a part of a vehicle side or rear garnish, a bumper, or a body panel. Furthermore, in the embodiment, a louver is used as a light shielding member, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any louver may be used as long as it is provided on the upper side of the partition and can shield light.

100 車両用光学装置
110 ルーバー
130 区画部
200 光源ユニット
210 レンズ部材
210a 前面(発光部)
220 LED基板
230 発光素子(光源)
240 導光体
250 反射板
260 ドライバ
300 光照射部
310 前照灯駆動領域
320 DRL駆動領域
330 信号灯領域
MV 車両
REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 100 vehicle optical device 110 louver 130 partitioning portion 200 light source unit 210 lens member 210a front surface (light emitting portion)
220 LED substrate 230 Light emitting element (light source)
240 light guide 250 reflector 260 driver 300 light irradiation unit 310 headlight drive region 320 DRL drive region 330 signal light region MV vehicle

Claims (8)

複数に区画されて点消灯可能な区画部を有し、点灯時に光を車両外方に照射する光照射部と、
前記光照射部の前面に沿って設けられ、前記区画部の少なくとも上側に配置された遮光部材と、を備え
前記光照射部は、前記遮光部材の下方位置に発光部を備え、
前記発光部は、前記遮光部材の先端よりも奥側に配置されている 車両用光学装置。
a light irradiation unit that has a plurality of divided sections that can be turned on and off, and that irradiates light to the outside of the vehicle when turned on;
a light shielding member provided along the front surface of the light irradiation section and arranged at least above the partition section.,
The light irradiation unit includes a light emitting unit below the light shielding member,
The light-emitting portion is arranged on the back side of the tip of the light-shielding member. Vehicle optical device.
複数に区画されて点消灯可能な区画部を有し、点灯時に光を車両外方に照射する光照射部と、 a light irradiation unit that has a plurality of divided sections that can be turned on and off, and that irradiates light to the outside of the vehicle when turned on;
前記光照射部の前面に沿って設けられ、前記区画部の少なくとも上側に配置された遮光部材と、を備え、 a light shielding member provided along the front surface of the light irradiation section and arranged at least above the partition section;
前記光照射部は、一部が前照灯の領域として形成されている車両用光学装置。 The optical device for a vehicle, wherein the light irradiation section is partially formed as a region of a headlamp.
請求項1または2に記載の車両用光学装置において、
前記区画部の点消灯の組み合わせにより一以上の照射パターンで前記光を照射するよう前記光照射部の点消灯を制御するドライバを有する車両用光学装置。
3. The vehicle optical device according to claim 1, wherein
An optical device for a vehicle, comprising a driver that controls turning on/off of the light irradiating section so that the light is emitted in one or more irradiation patterns according to a combination of turning on and off of the partitioning section.
請求項に記載の車両用光学装置において、
前記光照射部は、上下方向及び左右方向に複数の前記区画部に区画され、
前記ドライバは、複数の前記区画部の前記点消灯の組み合わせを制御して前記照射パターンを切り替え可能である車両用光学装置。
In the vehicle optical device according to claim 3 ,
The light irradiation unit is partitioned into a plurality of partitions in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction,
The optical device for a vehicle, wherein the driver is capable of switching the irradiation pattern by controlling the combination of lighting and extinguishing of the plurality of partitions.
請求項又は請求項に記載の車両用光学装置において、
前記区画部は、それぞれに光源を有し、
前記ドライバは、前記光源を独立して前記点消灯及び調光及び/又は調色を制御する車両用光学装置。
In the vehicle optical device according to claim 3 or 4 ,
Each of the compartments has a light source,
The optical device for a vehicle, wherein the driver independently controls the turning on/off and dimming and/or toning of the light source.
請求項に記載の車両用光学装置において、
前記光照射部は、レンズを介して前記光を前記車両外方に照射するレンズ部材を有し、前記レンズ部材は前記遮光部材の下方位置に設けられている車両用光学装置。
The vehicle optical device according to claim 1 ,
The optical device for a vehicle, wherein the light irradiator has a lens member that irradiates the light to the outside of the vehicle through a lens, and the lens member is provided below the light shielding member.
請求項に記載の車両用光学装置において、
前記光照射部は、前記前照灯の領域よりも車両外側に前記光を照射する位置に信号灯の領域が形成されている車両用光学装置。
In the vehicle optical device according to claim 2 ,
The optical device for a vehicle, wherein the light irradiating section has a signal lamp area at a position where the light is emitted outside the vehicle from the headlamp area.
請求項1~請求項のいずれか1項に記載の車両用光学装置において、
前記遮光部材は、車両外装品を形成している車両用光学装置。
In the vehicle optical device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 ,
The optical device for a vehicle, wherein the light shielding member forms an exterior part of the vehicle.
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