JPS5821785Y2 - Mounting device for vehicle lights - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to a mounting device for mounting a vehicle lamp to a vehicle body, an exterior body such as a grille or bumper attached to the vehicle body, or other mounting base.

In particular, the present invention relates to a mounting device in which a vehicle lamp comprising a lamp body and a lens assembled together at their peripheral edges is disposed in an opening of a mounting base.

As shown in FIG. 1, in a conventional lamp of this kind, in order to mount a lamp C in an opening of a mounting base a of a car body panel, a hole (d) is welded to the inside of the mounting base a, and a lens e is attached. The circumferential edge e' of the lamp body f, the circumferential edge f' of the lamp body f, and the mounting member a are attached by screwing a screw g into the lug d so that they are collinear.

However, with this structure, there are problems in that the number of parts increases, and the screw g is extremely time-consuming and the process becomes complicated.

Moreover, if the front (outside) of the screw g is narrow, this screwing operation may not be possible.

Furthermore, the head of the screw g is visible at the front, which spoils the aesthetic appearance, and there is also the problem that the light emitted from the light source is blocked by the screw g, resulting in poor light distribution efficiency.

Another problem with lamps in which the bulb, which is the light source, is replaced from the front is that it is extremely time-consuming to loosen the screw g in order to remove the lens e.

In the conventional example shown in FIG. 2, the peripheral edge e' of the lens e and the peripheral edge f' of the lamp body f are assembled with a screw g, and a speed nut d' is inserted from the inside of the mounting base a.
The installation was accomplished by driving the screw g into the threaded part of the screw g.

This configuration does not require much effort for screwing together, but there remain problems with the number of parts, light distribution, aesthetics, and bulb replacement, and it cannot be adopted when the inner part of the screw g is narrow.

In view of the above circumstances, the present invention is advantageous in terms of cost by reducing the number of parts, and is also extremely easy to assemble, reducing man-hours, and can be easily and efficiently carried out even in narrow spaces where work is difficult. To provide an advantageous installation device for a vehicle lamp that allows work to be carried out, does not cause problems in appearance or deterioration of light distribution efficiency, and allows the lens to be easily removed when replacing pulp.

An example of implementing the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In this example, the present invention is used to attach an automobile lamp that can be applied to a side flasher lamp assembly or the like.

That is, the vehicular lamp mounting device of the present invention, as illustrated in FIGS. 3 to 5, includes a vehicular lamp 3 in which a lamp body 1 and a lens 2 are assembled to each other at a peripheral portion 11.21.
A hole 5 is formed in the peripheral edge 11 of the lamp body 1, and the lens 2 is disposed in the opening 41 of the mounting base 4.
A mounting leg 6 having a locking part 61 at the tip is provided on the peripheral edge part 21, and the mounting leg 6 is inserted into the hole 5 of the peripheral edge part 11 of the lamp body 1.
By inserting the locking portion 61 formed on the mounting leg 6 of the peripheral edge portion 21 of the lens 20 into the edge portion 42 of the opening 41 of the mounting base 4, the edge portion 42 is inserted into the peripheral edge portion of the lamp body 1. 11 and the locking portion 61 of the lens 2, the lamp 3 is attached to the mounting base 4.

More specifically, the lamp body 1 of this example is made of steel, in particular SPC.
The flange extending outward forms the peripheral edge 11.

On the other hand, the lens 2 of this example is formed of a transparent resin such as acrylic resin, has a mounting leg 6 protruding from the lower surface 22 of its peripheral edge 21, has a locking step 62 projecting outward at its tip, and has a tapered shape. By having the inclined surface 63, a locking portion 61 is provided which is slightly tapered toward the rear (that is, toward the bottom in FIG. 4).

The lower surface 22 of the peripheral edge 210 of the lens 20 from which the mounting leg 6 protrudes is wider than the mounting leg 6, so the lower surface 22 forms a step.

The peripheral edge 11 of the lamp body 1 is formed with a hole 5 through which the mounting leg 6 is inserted.
Since the backing 7 is attached to the backing 7, the hole 5 is opened and an opening T1 is also made in the backing 7 at the position corresponding to the hole 5Q.
is formed to serve as an insertion hole for the mounting leg 6.

The backing 7 is made of natural rubber or the like, and has a structure in which the peripheral edge 11 is inserted into an inner groove 72 as shown in the figure.

On the other hand, although the mounting base 4 is a vehicle body panel in this example, the edge 42 of this opening 41 is bent while smoothly curving toward the rear (downward in FIG. 4).

A locking step 62 of a locking portion 61 is attached to the end of this edge 42 as shown in the figure.
Assembling is accomplished by engaging the two.

Therefore, in the assembled state, the opening 41 of the mounting base 4
The edge 42 of the lamp body 1 is inserted into the peripheral edge 11 of the lamp body 1 and the locking part 61 of the mounting leg 6 of the lens 2, thereby connecting the mounting base 4, the lamp body 1, and the lens 2. It will be done.

Since the lower surface 22 of the peripheral edge portion 21 of the lens 20 forms a stepped portion, this lower surface 22 comes into pressure contact with the upper surface of the backing 7, and the elastic force that presses the peripheral i portion 21 of the backing 7 upward is applied to the locking portion 61. This makes the engagement with the mounting base 4 even more reliable.

With the above configuration, the lamp 3 can be attached to the mounting base 4 very easily by pushing the lamp 3 into the opening 41 of the mounting base 4 from the front.

That is, when the lamp 3 is pressed, the locking portion 61 of the mounting leg 6 of the lens 2, with its sloped surface 63, engages the edge 4 of the mounting base 40.
2, and is guided by its tapered surface and pushed in smoothly. When pushed in to a certain extent, the locking part 41 opens outward, and the locking step part 42 engages the edge 42, so that the assembly is completed. It will be completed.

During assembly, both the mounting leg 6 and the edge 42 are elastically deformed to enable insertion.

Therefore, according to this configuration, neither a screw nor a screw fixing process is required, and the number of parts can be reduced and workability improved.

Assembly is extremely easy with one touch, and can be easily installed in any location.

There will be no interference with light distribution performance caused by the screw, and no aesthetic problems when viewed from the outside.

Furthermore, when it becomes necessary to remove the lens 2 to replace the pulp, etc., it is easy to remove the lens 2 by deforming the mounting leg 6 inward, releasing the engagement of the locking part 61 with the edge 42, and pulling it out forward. You can do this in

What is shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 is an example of another configuration of the present invention.

The front shape of this example is almost the same as the previous example, and FIG. 6 shows a cross section corresponding to FIG. 4 of the previous example, and FIG. 7 similarly corresponds to FIG. 5.

The rung body 1 of this example is made of nidistomer and has an elastic force, so that the backing 7 as in the previous example is unnecessary.

As such an elastomer, thermoplastic elastic resin, heat-resistant hard rubber, etc. can be used.

Other configurations, such as the mounting leg 6 of the peripheral edge 21 of the lens 20
The locking portion 61 at the tip thereof, the contact between the lower surface 22 of the peripheral portion 21 and the peripheral portion 11 of the lamp body 1, and the like are the same as in the previous example.

However, the lens 2 is further provided with a joint leg 23 which is brought into contact with the lamp body 1, and whereas the socket 81 for supporting the lamp body 8 in the previous example was separate, in this example the socket The portion 81 is integrally formed with the lamp body 1.

In both of the above two examples, in the cross section shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the lens peripheral edge 21 is the peripheral edge 1 of the lamp body
1, but this portion may be joined with screws or other means to form a reinforcing structure.

This structure is particularly suitable for large-sized lamps.

In addition, on both sides, two structures were provided for assembly by engagement between the locking part 61 and the edge 42 of the opening 41, but this structure was set at one location, and the other was assembled using other appropriate means. You can also make an attachment.

For example, the other part may be fixed by adhesive, screw, or by forming a protrusion on the lens 2 and engaging the corresponding portion with an overhang formed on the lamp body 1.

In addition to these two examples, for example, the lamp body 1 may be made of a resin such as polypropylene resin.

In each figure, reference numeral 9 denotes a lamp chamber defined by the lamp body 1 and the lens 2, in which the lamp body 8 is disposed.

As described above, the vehicle lamp mounting device of the present invention is a mounting device for arranging the vehicle lamp in the opening of the mounting base by assembling the lamp body and the lens together at the periphery of each other. A hole is formed at the peripheral edge of the body, and a mounting leg having a locking portion at the tip is provided at the peripheral edge of the lens, and the mounting leg is inserted into the hole and the opening of the mounting base, which is the locking portion, is provided. Since the lamp is attached to the mounting base by attaching the edge to the peripheral edge of the lamp body and adhering the edge to the periphery of the lamp body and the locking part of the lens, the number of parts is reduced compared to conventional lamps. It is extremely easy to assemble, reduces man-hours, and allows for easy and efficient work even in tight spaces.
Moreover, it does not cause aesthetic problems or deterioration of light distribution efficiency.
It also has many advantages, such as easy and convenient attachment and detachment of the lens when replacing bulbs.

It should be noted that, as a matter of course, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 and 2 show a conventional example. 3 to 5 show an example of the implementation of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a front view, and FIGS. 4 and 5 are respectively
They are a sectional view taken along the Vl line and a sectional view taken along the ■-■ line. FIG. 6 is a sectional view of an example of another configuration of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a sectional view of the same example in another aspect. 1... Lamp body, 11... Periphery (of the lamp body), 2... Lens, 21...
...peripheral part (of the lens), 3 ... lamp, 4
...Mounting base, 41...Opening, 42
...Edge, 5 ... Hole, 6 ...
Mounting leg, 61...Locking part.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A mounting device for arranging a vehicle lamp comprising a lamp body and a lens assembled together at the peripheral edge in an opening of a mounting base, wherein a hole is formed in the peripheral edge of the lamp body and a hole is formed in the peripheral edge of the lens. has a mounting leg with a locking part at the tip,
By inserting the mounting leg into the hole and locking the locking portion to the edge of the opening of the mounting base, the edge is sandwiched between the peripheral edge of the lamp body and the locking portion of the lens. A mounting device for a vehicle lamp, which comprises mounting the lamp on a mounting base.