JPH04129854A - Lighting system inside car - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To allow to begin alighting preparation on this side of an alighting position by transmitting a first signal for optionally lighting seat lamps, and then sending a second signal for lighting foot lamps and arm rest lamps concurrent with or after the lighting of the seat lamps. CONSTITUTION:The transfer of a first signal, for lighting seat lamps 3, to a lighting circuit part 13 from an alighting signal transmitting part 11 in order to inform alighting by a driver 16, causes the actuation of the lighting circuit part 13 to light the seat lamps 3. This brightly illuminates at least the seat surfaces 15 of a rear seat 4 and front seats 17, previously informs alighting to a fellow passenger 18, eases to see and quickens viewing work for alighting preparation, and permits alighting with composure. Then a second signal, for lighting foot lamps 6 and arm rest lamps 10, is automatically transmitted from the alighting signal transmitting part 11 concurrent with or after the lighting of the seat lamps 3 to also light the foot lamps 6 and the arm rest lamps 10.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a vehicle interior lighting device for illuminating the interior of a vehicle such as a passenger car. A ceiling light is installed in the vehicle, which illuminates the entire interior of the vehicle, and can be turned on and off by operating a switch on the ceiling light, or by opening and closing the door, the door switch automatically turns on and off. This is done by.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

However, with conventional interior lighting in passenger cars, even when the vehicle arrives at its destination and stops, it does not indicate whether the vehicle is stopping to get off the vehicle or because it is stopping at a traffic light. The passengers in the rear seats have no way of knowing if the driver is getting off the vehicle, so they have to check the outside of the vehicle every time they stop, or they have to verbally ask the driver to let them know in advance that they are getting off the vehicle. There is. In addition, preparing for getting off the vehicle in an insufficient visual environment with no lighting can lead to the risk of leaving something behind in the vehicle or forgetting to close the window. This reduces work efficiency. In addition, if the driver verbally informs you of the destination beforehand, you can prepare to get off the vehicle in advance, but if you turn on the ceiling light, it will interfere with driving. It was difficult to turn on the lights, and in the end it was difficult to get dressed and prepare to get off the train.

Furthermore, even if the ceiling light could be turned on, the area near the footlight would not be sufficiently illuminated, making it difficult to see the area around the foot.

According to the present invention, in view of the conventional example, the driver approaches the destination where he or she is to get off the vehicle and issues a signal to turn on the interior lighting at a point where the driver judges that there is no problem with driving. To provide a vehicle interior lighting device which allows preparations for getting off the vehicle to be started right in front of the vehicle.

[Structure of the invention]

In order to achieve such an object, the present invention provides a vehicle interior lighting system that includes a foot lamp that illuminates the floor surface of the vehicle interior, a seat light that illuminates the seat surface, and an illumination of the upper surface of the vehicle interior wall surface leather armrest of the door. a first signal that turns on the armrest light and optionally the seat light, and after sending the first signal, sends a second signal that turns on the footlight and the armrest light at the same time as or after the seat light is turned on. The present invention is characterized in that it comprises a get-off signal transmitting section that sends an exit signal.

[For production]

Therefore, according to this structure, the first
When the signal is sent, the seat light turns on and brightly illuminates the seat, letting passengers (passengers) know that they have arrived at their destination early, and making it easier to see when preparing to get off the train. This not only makes it easier to see objects, but at the same time or after the first signal is sent and the seat lights are turned on, the second signal is automatically sent and the footlights and armrest lights are turned on. Therefore, even if an object falls or is placed between the seats, it can be easily checked.Moreover, when transmitting the first signal, please drive as described above. This message is sent when your hands are not interfering with driving, so
Even if the interior of the vehicle is lit, driving will not be hindered.

〔Example〕

The structure of an embodiment of the present invention will be explained using FIGS. 1 and 2.

The vehicle interior lighting system includes a seat light 3 supported by the side roof rail 2 of the vehicle body 1, a footlight 6 disposed in front of the seat cushion 5 of the rear seat 4, and a light located above the armrest 8 of the rear door 7. An armrest light 10 disposed on a door trim 9 that is a wall surface of the vehicle interior, and these multiple lights 3 and 6.
．． a get-off signal transmitting section 11 capable of transmitting a flashing signal to 10;
It consists of a power source section 12 that supplies electricity to the exit signal transmitting section 11 and the multiple lights 3, 6, and 10, and a lighting circuit section 13. Reference numeral 14 represents the floor surface of the vehicle body 1, and 15 represents the seat surface of the seat cushion 5.

Therefore, in order for the driver 16 to notify the driver 16 of alighting from the alighting signal transmitter 11, a first signal for lighting the seat light 3 (for example, a signal generated by releasing the door lock, a change in the vehicle's power, or a manual operation) causes the light to be turned on. The signal is transmitted to the circuit section 13. Thereby, the lighting circuit section 13 operates, and the seat light 3 lights up. As a result, at least the seating surface 15 of the rear seat 4 and front seat 17 can be brightly illuminated, and the passenger 18 can be notified quickly that the passenger 18 is getting off the vehicle, and the visual work for preparing to get off the vehicle can be done easily and quickly, allowing for ample time to get off the vehicle. I can do things with it. At the same time as the seat light 3 is turned on, or after the seat light 3 is turned on, a second signal for turning on the leg light 6 and the armrest light 1o is automatically transmitted from the alighting signal transmitting section 11;
The foot lamp 6 and armrest lamp 1o are also turned on.

〔effect〕

As described above, according to the present invention, the vehicle interior lighting device includes a foot lamp that illuminates the floor surface of the vehicle interior, a seat light that illuminates the seat surface, and a vehicle interior wall surface of the door and the upper surface of the armrest. An armrest light to be illuminated, and a first signal to optionally turn on the seat light, and after sending the first signal, a second signal to turn on a footlight and an armrest light at the same time as or after the seat light is turned on. When the first signal is transmitted from the alighting signal transmitting section, the seat light is turned on and the seat surface is brightly illuminated.
It not only makes it easier to notify passengers (passengers) that they have arrived at their destination quickly, makes it easier to perform visual work in preparation for getting off the vehicle, and makes it easier to check objects to be seen, but also allows the first signal to be sent to At the same time or after the light is turned on, a second signal is automatically sent and the footlight and armrest light are turned on, so even if something falls between the seats, there will be no problem if the object is placed again. Both can be easily confirmed, and the first
As mentioned above, when transmitting a signal, the driver transmits the signal when there is no problem with driving, so even if the interior of the vehicle is lit, there will be no problem with driving. By issuing a signal to turn on the interior lighting at a point where the driver judges that there will be no hindrance to driving, this has the practical effect of allowing the driver to prepare for disembarking the vehicle before the disembarkation point.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing the interior of a vehicle showing an embodiment of the vehicle interior lighting device of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a side view of FIG. 1. 3... Seat light, 6... Footlight, 7...
...Door, 8...Armrest, 9...
. . . Vehicle interior wall door trim, 10 . . . Armrest light, 11 . . . Exit signal transmitter, 14
...Floor surface, 15... Seat surface.

Claims (1)

[Claims] A foot lamp that illuminates the floor surface of the vehicle interior, a seat light that illuminates the seat surface, an armrest light that illuminates the vehicle interior wall surface of the door and the upper surface of the armrest, and a first signal that optionally lights up the seat light is transmitted. The vehicle interior lighting device is characterized in that, after transmitting the first signal, an exit signal transmitting section transmits a second signal that turns on foot lamps and armrest lights at the same time as or after the seat lamps are turned on.