JPH0323611Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed explanation of the invention] Industrial application field This invention relates to vehicle lighting equipment, and in detail, this type of lighting equipment has socket holes for mounting light bulbs and socket holes for not mounting light bulbs, depending on the model. This relates to a structure in which a light bulb is not attached when a problem occurs, or in other words, an unused socket hole is closed for purposes such as waterproofing.

〓Prior art〓 A conventional structure for closing this type of socket hole is as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, in which a socket hole 12 that is opened in advance is provided in the lamp 1 and the socket hole 12 is installed at the location where it will be used. A light bulb 3 with a socket is fitted into the socket hole 12 as shown in FIG.
As shown in Fig. 4, socket holes 12 in unused locations are closed by fitting grommet 13 formed using a highly elastic material such as rubber, but in any case, the effort of fitting is necessary. It was meant to be.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, in the conventional closing method described above, the socket hole must be attached regardless of whether the socket hole is used or not. Moreover, grommets installed in unused locations do not have a bayonet structure suitable for installation like light bulb sockets, but are forced into place using the elasticity of the formed members, and this blockage requires a great deal of effort. This caused problems in the process.

〓Means for Solving the Problems〓 The present invention is a specific means for solving the above-mentioned problems of the conventional art. A lid part is formed which is connected to the socket hole in a film gate shape and has a knob part protruding from the outer surface of the vehicle lamp, and when the socket hole is used, the lid part applies stress to the knob part. By providing a socket hole closing structure for a vehicle lamp, which is characterized in that it has a structure in which the socket hole can be removed, unused socket holes are closed in advance, thereby solving the above-mentioned conventional problems. .

〓Example〓 Next, the present invention will be explained in detail based on an example shown in the drawings.

In order to facilitate understanding, the same parts as in the conventional example will be described with the same reference numerals.

What is indicated by the reference numeral 1 in FIG. 1 is a lamp, and a socket hole 2 of the lamp 1 is integrally provided with a lid part 4 which is joined with a film gate 4a which makes the joint with the socket hole 2 extremely thin. The lid portion 4 has a knob portion 4b that protrudes toward the outer surface of the lamp body.
is provided. By forming the lamp 1 in this manner, all the socket holes 2 are closed in advance, and moreover, it has extremely high sealing performance. When fitting the light bulb 3 with a socket into the socket hole 2 formed as described above, if stress is applied to the knob portion 4a as shown by arrow F in the figure, the lid portion 4 will close to the film. It is easily broken from the gate 4a to open the socket hole 2, and the socket-equipped light bulb 3 can be inserted, as shown in FIG. 2. It goes without saying that there is no need to remove the lid portion 4 at a location where it is not in use.

<Effects of the invention> As explained above, according to the invention, the socket hole closing structure of the vehicle lamp is connected to the socket hole in advance in the form of a film gate, and the knob portion is attached to the outer surface of the vehicle lamp. The socket hole is formed with a protruding lid part, and when the socket hole is used, the lid part can be removed by applying stress to the knob part, so that there is no need for any kind of closing work in the place where it is not used. It does not require any manufacturing process, and has the excellent effect of reducing manufacturing costs by reducing the number of parts and man-hours.In addition, it also provides this type of light with even better airtightness, preventing water intrusion. This is also effective in improving quality by preventing performance deterioration caused by.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a sectional view showing an embodiment of the socket hole closing structure of a vehicle lamp according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is a sectional view showing an example of the same embodiment when a light bulb is attached, Figs. FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing a conventional example. 1... Lamp, 2... Socket hole, 3... Light bulb with socket, 4... Lid, 4a... Film gate, 4b... Knob.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] In a structure in which a socket hole of a vehicle lamp is closed when not in use, a cover portion is formed in the socket hole in advance by joining the socket hole in the form of a film gate, and from which a knob portion protrudes from an outer surface of the vehicle lamp. . A socket hole closing structure for a vehicle lamp, characterized in that when the socket hole is used, the lid portion can be removed by applying stress to the knob portion.