JPH04132835U - Lamp mounting structure - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide good sealing, no risk of water intrusion, good appearance, and greatly improve workability when replacing valves. [Structure] A lens 7 is hermetically fitted and fixed to the lamp housing 1 via a hot melt adhesive 12, a hook 13 is provided at one end of the lamp housing 1 to hang it on the vehicle part 6, and the lens 7 is attached to the other end of the lamp housing 1. A stud pin 17 is provided to fit into the vehicle part 6, and an arm 19 is provided at the other end, the tip of which is fixed to the vehicle part 6 with a screw 20.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention is a mounting structure for a lamp that can be attached to the bumper of a vehicle such as an automobile. It is related to.

0002

[Conventional technology]

There are various types of mounting structures for such lamps. For example, the one shown in Figure 6 (first conventional example) requires removing the lens and replacing the bulb. This is the type of thing you do. 1 is the lamp housing, which is placed in the center of the wall afterward. A socket 3 with a bulb 2 screwed thereon is removably fitted into the provided hole. Also Bolts 4 are installed in the left and right ends of the lamp housing 1, and the bolts 4 and the bolts are connected to each other. It is fixed to the bumper 6 by a cut 5. 7 is a lens whose peripheral part is It is hermetically fitted to the periphery of the lamp housing 1 via the packing 8 and is connected to the left and right sides. It is fixed to the lamp housing 1 with two screws 9.

0003 The valve 2 in this example is replaced as follows. That is, loosen the screw 9 from the front of the bumper 6 and attach the lens 7 to the lamp housing 1. Loosen bulb 2 and remove it from socket 3. After that, socket the new valve 2. Attach the lens 7 by tightening it to the lamp housing 1. and tighten the screw 9 to fix the lens 7 to the lamp housing 1.

0004 In addition, in the second conventional example shown in Fig. 7, the entire lamp housing is removed and the bulb is replaced. This is the type that performs an exchange. into the hole provided in the center of the rear wall of lamp housing 1. The socket 3 into which the bulb 2 is screwed is removably fitted in the above-mentioned first conventional method. Same as example. Further, a hook 10 is provided at the left end of the lamp housing 1. The right end is long and can be hung on the bumper 6, and also passes through the lens 7. It is fixed to the bumper 6 with screws 11. Furthermore, the periphery of the lens 7 is covered with hot metal. It is hermetically fitted to the peripheral edge of the lamp housing 1 via the adhesive 12 and It is fixed to the lamp housing 1 with a hot melt adhesive 12.

[0005] The valve 2 in this example is replaced as follows. That is, loosen the screw 11 from the front of the bumper 6 and remove the right end of the lamp housing 1. Remove the lamp housing 1 from the bumper 6, and attach the entire lamp housing 1 to the hook 10 on the left end of the bumper. 6 as a fulcrum, turn the bulb to the right and remove it, then attach the bulb 2 together with the socket 3 to the lamp. Remove from housing 1. After that, insert the new bulb 2 together with the socket 3 into the lamp housing. hook 10 on the left end of the lamp housing 1 to the bumper 6. and support the entire lamp housing 1 at the point where the hook 10 on the left end hangs on the bumper 6. Turn the lamp housing 1 to the left and tighten the screw 11 to secure the right end of the lamp housing 1. Fixed at par 6.

[0006] Furthermore, in the third conventional example shown in Fig. 8, screws are not present on the lens surface. It is something that Screw the bulb 2 into the hole provided in the center of the rear wall of the lamp housing 1. The socket 3 is removably fitted in the same manner as in the first and second conventional examples. It is the same. Additionally, the peripheral edge of the lens 7 is attached to the lamp via the hot melt adhesive 12. It is hermetically fitted to the periphery of the housing 1 and is sealed with the hot melt adhesive 12. What is fixed to the pump housing 1 is the same as in the second conventional example. moreover Similar to the first conventional example, bolts 4 are installed at the left and right ends of the lamp housing 1. and is fixed to the bumper 6 with the bolts 4 and nuts 5.

[0007] The valve 2 in this example is replaced as follows. That is, while being located in front of the bumper 6, extend your hand behind the lamp housing 1. Remove the bulb 2 along with the socket 3 from the lamp housing 1. After that, the same bumper - 6, extend your hand behind the lamp housing 1 and insert the new bulb 2. Insert the socket 3 into the lamp housing 1.

[0008]

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, in the first conventional example, the screws 9 cannot be loosened or tightened from the front of the bumper 6. The workability is good because it can be easily touched, but the screw 9 is on the surface of the lens 7, so it looks unsightly. Also, since the seal is made by packing 8, the sealing performance is poor, and screw 9 There was also a problem that there was a risk of water intrusion from the area. Furthermore, in the second conventional example, the screw 11 is loosened or tightened from the front of the bumper 6. It is easy to work with because it can be sealed with hot melt adhesive 12, and it is sealed tightly. Although the closure is good, it also looks bad because the screw 11 is on the surface of the lens 7. In addition, there was a problem in that there was a risk of water intrusion from the screw 11 part. Furthermore, the third conventional example has a good appearance because there are no screws on the surface of the lens 7. Although the sealing performance is good due to the hot melt adhesive 12, it is difficult to replace the valve 2. There was a problem in that the work efficiency was very poor because the replacement work was blind work.

[0009] In view of the above problems, the present invention has good airtightness, no risk of water intrusion, and We offer a lamp mounting structure that looks good and greatly improves work efficiency when replacing bulbs. The purpose is to provide

0010

[Means to solve the problem]

The lamp mounting structure according to the present invention is such that the lens is attached via hot melt adhesive. The lamp housing is tightly fitted and fixed, and a hook is provided at one end of the lamp housing. Hang it on a vehicle part such as a bumper, and attach a stud pin to the other end of the lamp housing. Attach it to the vehicle part, attach an arm to the other end, and attach the tip to the vehicle part with a screw. It is characterized by being fixed in place.

[0011]

[Effect]

According to the present invention, the replacement of the valve is performed as follows. In other words, loosen one screw from the front of the vehicle part such as the bumper and remove the lamp housing. Remove the arm from the vehicle part and hang the entire lamp housing onto the vehicle part of the hook. Remove the stud pin from the vehicle by rotating it around the point on the lamp housing. Remove the hook from the vehicle part by moving the entire hook laterally and remove the hook from the lamp housing. After pulling out the entire body to the front of the vehicle, remove the bulb and socket from the lamp housing. Remove from.

0012 Then, fit the new bulb into the lamp housing together with the socket, and While moving the entire housing laterally, hang the hook on the vehicle part and attach the lamp housing. Rotate the entire hook around the point where it hangs on the vehicle part of the hook as a fulcrum, and attach the stud pin. Fit the lamp housing arm to the vehicle part, tighten the screw, and attach the lamp housing arm to the vehicle part. Fixed to minutes.

[0013] Therefore, according to the above configuration, the lens is attached to the lamp housing via hot melt adhesive. Since it is airtightly fitted and fixed to the ring, it has good sealing performance. Also, the screws are It is located at the tip of the arm at the other end of the housing, and is not provided in the lamp housing body. There is no risk of water entering the lamp housing. Moreover, the lens It looks good because there are no screws on the surface. Furthermore, remove the screws from the front of the vehicle part. Workability is good as it can be loosened or tightened. In addition, the entire lamp housing By rotating the hook at one end of the hook, which hangs on the vehicle part, as a fulcrum. Since the stud pin is removed from the vehicle part, it is easy to remove the stud pin using the lever principle. It can be attached and detached, further improving work efficiency.

[0014]

【Example】

Hereinafter, based on the illustrated embodiment, the same members as those in the conventional example described above are designated by the same reference numerals. The present invention will now be explained in detail. Figure 1 shows an example of the lamp mounting structure according to the present invention, seen from the rear of the bumper. The perspective view and FIG. 2 are cross-sectional views taken along line A-A in FIG. 1.

[0015] The periphery of the lens 7 is attached to the periphery of the lamp housing 1 via the hot melt adhesive 12. The hot melt adhesive 12 seals the lamp housing. It is fixed at 1. At one end of the lamp housing 1, there is a hook as shown in FIG. A hook 13 and a rib 14 are provided, and the hook 13 is connected to a hole 1 formed in the bumper 6. 5 and the end of the rib 14 touches the wall surface of the protrusion 16 formed on the bumper 6. It is designed to be accessible. In addition, a star is provided at the other end of the lamp housing 1. The stud pin 17 is fixed to the protrusion 16 of the bumper 6. It is adapted to be fitted into the grommet 18 that is attached. In addition, lampsha An arm 19 is provided at the other end of the housing 1, and the tip of the arm 19 is screwed. 20 into the nut 5 fixed to the bumper 6 and tighten it. It is now fixed to .

[0016] Since this embodiment is configured as described above, the valve can be replaced as follows. It will be done. First, loosen the screw 20 from the front of the bumper 6 shown in Figure 4 and remove the lamp housing. 1 from the bumper 6, and place your finger on the arm 19 as shown in Figure 5. Hang the entire lamp housing 1 on the hook 13 at the point where it hangs over the hole 15 in the bumper 6. Remove the stud pin 17 from the grommet 18 by rotating it as a fulcrum. Then, Move the entire lamp housing 1 laterally and insert the hook 13 into the hole in the bumper 6. 15 and pull out the entire lamp housing 1 to the front of the bumper 6, then remove the lamp housing 1 from the bumper 6. Remove the bulb 2 along with the socket 3 from the lamp housing 1.

[0017] After that, fit the new bulb 2 together with the socket 3 into the lamp housing 1, and While moving the entire pump housing 1 laterally, place the hook 13 on the bumper 6. hang it in the hole 15, grasp the tip of the arm 19 with your fingers, and then pull the entire lamp housing 1 out of the way. Rotate the stud 13 using the point where it hangs over the hole 15 of the bumper 6 as a fulcrum. Fit the pin 17 into the grommet 18 and tighten the screw 20 to attach the lamp housing. The tip of arm 19 of No. 1 is fixed to bumper 6. In this case, the end surface of the rib 14 provided at one end of the lamp housing 1 is connected to the bumper. Since the lamp housing 1 is pressed against the wall surface of the protrusion 16 of the lamp housing 1, the entire lamp housing 1 is It is firmly fixed on the par 6.

[0018] Therefore, according to this embodiment, the lens 7 is attached via the hot melt adhesive 12. Since it is airtightly fitted and fixed to the housing 1, the airtightness is good. Also, screw 20 is located at the tip of the arm 19 at the other end of the lamp housing 1, and the lamp housing 1 Since it is not provided in the main body, there is no risk of water entering into the lamp housing 1. None. In addition, there is no screw 20 on the surface of the lens 7, and the screw 20 is intended for the bumper 6. It looks good because it is located further back than the Takumimen. Furthermore, remove the screw 20 from the front of the bumper 6. Workability is good because it can be loosened or tightened. Moreover, lamp housing 1 Rotate the entire body using the point where the hook 13 at one end hangs over the hole 15 of the bumper 6 as a fulcrum. By moving the stud pin 17, the grommet fixed to the bumper 6 Since it is attached and detached from 18, the stud pin 17 can be easily attached and detached using the lever principle. I can do it.

[0019] Note that the present invention can also be applied when installing lamps on other parts of the vehicle. Needless to say.

[0020]

[Effect of the idea]

As explained above, the lamp mounting structure according to the present invention has good sealing performance. There is no risk of water intrusion, it looks good, and work efficiency when replacing valves is greatly improved. This has an important practical advantage.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a lamp mounting structure according to the present invention, seen from the rear of a bumper.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view of one end of the lamp housing of the above embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the embodiment seen from the front of the bumper.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a main part showing how to remove the lamp housing of the above embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a first conventional example.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view of a second conventional example.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view of a third conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 lamp housing, 2 bulb, 3 socket, 4 bolt, 5 nut, 6 bumper, 7 lens, 12 hot melt adhesive, 13 hook, 14
Rib, 15 Hole, 16
Projection, 17 Stud pin, 18
Grommet, 19 arm,
20 bis.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] [Claim 1] A lens is hermetically fitted and fixed to a lamp housing via hot melt adhesive, a hook is provided at one end of the lamp housing to hang it on a vehicle part, and a stud pin is provided at the other end of the lamp housing. 1. A mounting structure for a lamp, which is fitted into a vehicle part, has an arm at the other end, and has its tip fixed to the vehicle part with a screw.