JPS6344275Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Technical field of the invention] The invention makes it impossible to see the inside of the lamp through the gap between the lamp and the bumper, and also makes it possible to easily install and replace the lamp regardless of the bumper. Regarding automotive lighting.

[Prior art]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a main part showing the relationship between a conventional automobile lamp and a bumper, in which 2 is a reflector, and 3 is a fitting wall 3a fitted into an annular groove 4 provided in the open front part of the reflector 2. A reflector 6 is fixed with an adhesive 5, and a bulb 6 constitutes a lamp 1, and the reflector 2 is attached to a vehicle main body 7.
It is fixed at a predetermined location with a set screw (not shown) or the like. 8 is a bumper attached to the front or rear surface of the vehicle main body 7, and this bumper 8
the upper surface of the reflector 2 and the front open lower edge 2 of the reflector 2
An appropriate gap G is provided between the reflector 2 and the bumper 8, and this gap G prevents the reflector 2 from being damaged when the reflector 2 and bumper 8 collide due to vibration or the like.

However, such conventional lighting equipment has the drawback that the interior (the vehicle body and the ground below) can be seen through the gap G, making it unsightly. Therefore,
It is also conceivable to extend the front open lower end 2a of the reflector 2 downward as shown by the chain line in the same figure, and to prevent the ground from being seen by the extended part 9, but in that case, the lamp 1 is attached to the vehicle body 7 After the bumper 8 is attached, the bumper 8 must be attached, which imposes restrictions on the order of the assembly process. Further, when replacing the lamp 1, it is necessary to temporarily remove the bumper 8, which causes problems.

[Summary of the idea]

The present invention has been developed in view of the above-mentioned points, and is extremely simple in that it is provided with a rotatable (foldable) apron extending downward from the rear edge of the upper surface of the bumper at the lower edge of the open front of the reflector. The present invention provides an automotive lamp that can solve the above-mentioned problems all at once.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on embodiments shown in the drawings.

〔Example〕

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a main part showing an embodiment of the present invention. Components in the figure that are the same as those in FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals, and their explanations will be omitted. In the same figure, an apron 15 is formed on the lower end edge 2a of the reflector 2 with an open front surface and extends downward with an appropriate distance from the upper rear end edge 8a of the bumper 8.
are installed vertically in one piece. A thin hinge portion 16 is provided on the base side of the upper end of the apron 15, which allows the lower end portion 15 of the apron 15 to
The bumper 8 is configured to be able to rotate toward the rear side of the bumper 8, as indicated by the chain line.

In this case, in this embodiment, the reflector 2 and apron 15 are integrally formed of synthetic resin, but as shown in FIG.
The apron 15' may be formed as a separate member, and the apron 15' may be rotatably (foldably) connected to the reflector 2 via a hinge 17. In addition, as a modification of FIG. 2, the lower end 15a of the apron 15 is provided so as to be oriented obliquely forward and downward as shown in FIG. Alternatively, the hinge 1 shown in Figure 3
Incorporate a spring into 7, and this spring will hold the apron 1.
5' may be configured to abut against the rear edge 8a on the upper surface side from below.

Thus, with the lamp having such a configuration, the appearance of the area around the lamp 1 can be improved because the aprons 15, 15' block visibility of the inside of the vehicle body through the gap G between the reflector 2 and the bumper 8. . Also, when attaching the lamp 1 to the vehicle body 7, if the aprons 15, 15' are bent backwards,
Even if the bumper 8 is present, it can be easily installed without getting in the way, and when replacing the lamp, by inserting your hand from below the bumper 8 behind the bumper 8 and bending the aprons 15, 15', the bumper 8 can be easily installed. It can be easily removed without removing it, making assembly and replacement work easier and faster.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of main parts showing still another embodiment of the present invention. Apron 15 when installing light fixtures
If the apron 1 is bent backward, there is a risk that the action of the hinge 16 will weaken and the apron 16 will not return to its original position.
A stopper 20 rotatable in the left-right direction (in the direction of the arrow) is integrally provided at the rear of the apron 5 via a thin-walled hinge 21, and the apron 15 is locked from the rear by this stopper 20 and held in a substantially vertical position. At the same time, an engaging piece 22 protruding from the side surface of the apron 15 so as to extend rearward engages the apron 1.
It is configured to be locked at the locking position No.5. In this case, the engaging piece 22 can be modified in various ways. For example, by locking the apron 15 with an elastic engaging piece provided on the stopper 20 side, the stopper 22 can be changed.
0 itself may be prevented from rotating.

[Effect of idea]

As explained above, the automotive lamp according to the present invention is provided with a rotatable apron extending downward from the rear edge of the upper surface of the bumper at the lower edge of the open front of the reflector, so that the reflector and the bumper are connected to each other. To prevent the interior from being seen through the gap provided in between, and to improve workability by allowing the installation and removal of lamps regardless of the bumper. Further, the apron has a simple structure and can be manufactured easily and inexpensively by injection molding, etc., and its practical effects are very large.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of the main parts of an example of a conventional lamp;
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing one embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 3 and 4 are cross-sectional views of main parts showing other embodiments of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of essential parts showing an example. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Lamp, 2... Reflector, 2a... Lower edge of front opening, 3... Front lens, 6... Bulb, 7... Vehicle body, 8... Bumper, 15, 1
5'... Apron, 16... Hinge part, 17...
Hinge, G... gap.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A rotatable apron extending downward from the rear edge of the upper surface side of the bumper is provided on the lower edge of the open front of the reflector, and the interior thereof can be seen through the gap between the lower edge of the open front of the reflector and the bumper. An automobile lamp characterized in that it prevents