TR201507513A2 - Photoluminescent sunshade - Google Patents

Abstract

A vehicle lighting system is provided here. The system includes a visor body with a viewfinder body that is movable between a storage position and a wear protection. The photoluminescent structure is attached to a surface of the viewfinder body and a light source is coupled to the ceiling tile and the viewfinder body is directed to stimulate the photoluminescent structure when in use. A switch is included to activate the light source in response to a signal change.

Description

DESCRIPTION SUNSHADE WITH PHOTOLUMINESAND CONSTRUCTION Reference to Related Applications This patent application is filed on November 21, 2013 and is “VEHICLE LIGHT ING SYSTEM WITH PHOTOLUMINESCENT STRUCTURE," US Patent Application No. 14/086,442 ongoing “VEHICLE DOME LIGHTING SYSTEM WITH” dated January 16, 2014. PHOTOLUMINESCENT STRUCTURE," (VEHICLE CEILING WITH PHOTOLUMINESCENT STRUCTURE] US Patent Application No. 14/156,869 priority claim is doing.

Technical Field of the Invention The present invention generally deals with vehicle lighting systems and is more specifically In addition, it deals with vehicle lighting systems using photoluminescent structures.

State of the Art of the Invention (Prior Art) Illuminations from photoluminescent structures create a unique and attractive provides visual experience. For this reason, it is designed to provide ambient light and a simple light. Such photoluminescent structures are desired to be used in vehicle lighting systems.

Brief Description of the Invention According to one aspect of the present invention, a vehicle lighting system is provided. system, a having a visor body that is movable between a storage position and a use guard Includes a sunshade. The photoluminescent structure is attached to one surface of the viewfinder body and The light source is attached to the ceiling trim and the visor body is in the operating position. is directed to stimulate the photoluminescent structure. the light source in response to a signal change. A key is included to activate it.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a vehicle lighting system is provided. System, with visor body movable between a storage location and a use guard It includes a sunshade. Photoluminescent structure is bonded to one surface of the viewfinder body and a light source are remotely connected from the ceiling trim, and the visor body When in position, it is directed to stimulate the photoluminescent structure.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a vehicle lighting system is provided. System, with visor body movable between a storage location and a use guard It includes a sunshade. Photoluminescent structure is bonded to one surface of the viewfinder body and a light source, the visor body, stimulating the photoluminescent structure when in use is included for.

These and other aspects, objects, and features of the present invention include: by persons skilled in the art upon study of the claims and accompanying drawings will be better understood and appreciated.

Description of Figures According to the figures: FIG. 1 is a front passenger compartment of an automotive vehicle with the various accessories shown. It is a perspective view.

FIG. 2 is a rear passenger vehicle of an automotive vehicle with the various accessories shown. This is a perspective view of the pane.

FIG. 3A shows a photoluminescent structure treated as a coating; FIG. 35 shows a photoluminescent structure treated as a discrete particle; FIGURE 3C shows a large number of individual particles processed as discrete particles and included in a separate structure. shows photoluminescent structures; FIG. 4 illustrates a vehicle lighting system using a pre-lighting configuration. shows; FIG. 5 illustrates a vehicle lighting system using a backlight configuration. shows; FIG. 6 illustrates a control system of the vehicle lighting system; FIGURE 7 illustrates a rear lighting assembly presented in the center console of an automotive vehicle. shows; FIG. 8 is a backlight interactive taken along lines VIII-VIII of FIG. shows a cross-sectional view of the element; FIG. 9 shows a schematic graph of a vehicle roof lighting system.

FIG. 10 illustrates a device having at least one photoluminescent reading lamp according to one configuration. the front vehicle shows the passenger compartment; FIG. 11 is a side schematic view of the reading lamp according to one configuration; FIG. 12 is a bottom schematic view of the reading lamp of FIG. 11; FIGURE 13 uses a photoluminescent structure joined to a canopy according to one configuration. shows a vehicle lighting system; FIG. 14 is the vehicle lighting shown in FIG. 13, where the sunshade is in an operating position. is a sematic graph of the system; and FIG. 15 is the vehicle lighting shown in FIG. 13 with the sunshade in a storage position. A sematic graph of the system.

Detailed Description of the Invention As required, extensive configurations of the present invention are described herein.

However, the configurations described can be configured in various and alternative ways. It should be understood that they are intended to be examples. Figures do not need to be to scale and some features can be enlarged or minimized to show the extent of certain components can be done. Therefore, certain structural and functional scopes described herein are restrictive. should not be perceived, but rather experienced in the art how to apply the concepts described. the owner is interpreted as an exemplary basis to show others.

As used herein, when used in a list of two or more items any combination of two or more of the listed substances may be used. means. For example, if the composition containing components A, B and/or C is described, composition, A alone; C alone; A and B in combination; A and C in combination; B and C in combination; or A, B and C in combination may contain.

As a matter of fact, the specification describes a precursor emission as a secondary emission, usually having a new color. a vehicle with a photoluminescent structure They open the illuminated Imitation system. For the purpose of this specification, a vehicle accessory Any suitable interior or linguistic instrumentation equipment that must be exposed to photoluminescence it refers to a part or a part of them. The tool opened in this document While the application of the lighting system is primarily directed to automotive vehicle use, such as ships, trains, and airplanes, in a way that cannot be used separately from the vehicle lighting system. also for other types of vehicles designed to transport one or more passengers It is understood that it can be applied.] Referring to FIGS. 1 and Z, an automotive vehicle has a passenger compartment 10 generally Various exemplary vehicle connectors placed at the front and rear of the compartment (10)] assemblies (12a-12g). ConnectionMeats (12a- 1Zg) is usually attached to a ceiling tile, floor tile, hood panel, and a joint with glue. seat basesGlass seat headrests various seat parts including a rear seat- corresponds to. For purposes of opening and not being used, each link] assembly (12a-129), each connectingHand assembly has a selected In the field (14a-14f) a photoluminescent may occur. Vehicle lighting explained in this document system, selected area& kElfHIJJImadlgJEl to any particular shape or size and planar and/or non-planar configurations. It should be appreciated that it may contain parts. BaseEconnection Accessories (12a-12g), exemplary Although presented in a convincing manner, other connectors are It should be appreciated that it can be used in harmony with the lighting system. This kind of connection assemblies, instrument panels and these. components, interactive mechanisms. PRINT buttons, switches, keys and the like), warning devices. hlZl gauge, tachometer, etc.), printed surfaces and unintelligibly keyed entry buttons, signs, side turn signals, license plate lights may contain surfaces.

Referring to FIGS. 3A-3C, a photoluminescent material(16) is usually a thinner vehicle. A coating (e.g. film) that can be applied to the mount including a separate particle that can be placed and a separate structure that can be applied to a vehicle assembly It is displayed in a way that will be processed as a large number of discrete particles. At the most basic level, The photoluminescent structure (16) is a single image shown by dashed lines in FIGS. 3A and BB. an energy conversion layer (18) which may be presented as a layer or a multi-layer structure. contains. The energy conversion layer 18 is made of a photoluminescent or fluorescent material. a selected and input electromagnetic radiation, usually a longer wave characteristic of electromagnetic radiation having a length of to convert a non-existent color into an output electromagnetic radiation one or more photoluminescent elements having formulated energy conversion elements may contain materials. between the input and output electromagnetic radiations. The difference in wavelength is called the stock shift and is usually For the above-mentioned energy conversion process, which is called down conversion, there is a acts as a principle working mechanism.

The energy conversion layer (18) is a homogeneous mixture using various methods. by separating the photoluminescent material found in most of the main structures to form can be prepared. Such methods extract energy from a formulation in a liquid carrier medium. the transformation layer 18 and the desired planar assembly of a vehicle mount. and/or coating the energy conversion layer (18) to the non-planar substrate. may contain. Energy conversion layer (18) coating, painting, template printing, spray, slot vehicle chosen by coating, dip coating, rolled painting and bar coating can be created in the connection assembly. Alternatively, the energy conversion layer (18) can be prepared by methods that do not use the carrier environment. For example, most of the main structure a solid solution of one or more photoluminescent materials (a dry homogeneous mixture, demoulding, injection moulding, pressure moulding, It can be converted to energy conversion layer (18) by calendering and thermoforming. A or where multiple energy conversion layers (18) are processed as particles, single or multi-layer energy conversion layers (18), application as a coating can be inserted into the selected vehicle mount instead. The energy conversion layer (18), a contains the multi-layer formulation, each layer may be sequentially coated or The layers can be prepared separately and then used to form a whole layer. It can be laminated or embossed together. Alternatively, layers from the mold together to prepare the integrated multi-layer energy conversion structure. can be pulled.

Referring to FIGS. 3A and BB, the photoluminescent structure (16) is optionally from the property of photolysis to ensure continuous emissions of electromagnetic radiation and photoluminescent incorporated in the thermal degradation energy conversion layer 18 may include at least one stable layer (20) to protect the material. Stable layer (20), separate can be configured as a layer and is optically coupled to the energy conversion layer (18) and bonded or otherwise, the energy conversion layer providing a suitable multiple main structure It is selected in an integrated way with (18). Photoluminescent structure (16), photoluminescent structure (16), to protect it from physical and chemical damage caused by environmental conditions. an optically stable layer (20) depending on the may contain a layer of protection.

The stable layer (20) and/or the protective layer (22), the in-line coating or each on the occasion of the printing of the sheet or an integrated photoluminescent with sequential sheet or embossing it can be combined with the energy conversion layer (18) to form the structure (16). Alternative Additionally, various layers are used to form an infrastructure and an integrated photoluminescent structure (16) in order to form the necessary structures that are laminated or embossed together to form Can be combined with coating, lamination or embossing. Once created, The photoluminescent structure 16 can be applied to a selected vehicle mount. As an alternaive, The photoluminescent structure (16) is a structure selected as one or more discrete, multilayered particles. can be included in the vehicle mount. Alternatively, the photoluminescent structure (16), continued in a polymer formulation applied to the vehicle mount selected as a structure that may be presented as one or more discrete, multi-layered particles dispersed. photoluminescent Additional information on the formation of structures, “PHOTOLYTICALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY ST ABLE MULTILAYER STRUCTURE FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY ELECTROMAGNEI'IC ENERGY CONVERSION AND SUSTAINED SECONDARY EMISSION,” (HIGH EFFICIENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC FOR ENERGY CONVERSION AND SUSTAINABLE SECOND EMISSIONS U.S. Patent No. 5,087,3 entitled PHOTOLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL FIXED MULTILAYER STRUCTURE). at 8,232,533 disclosed, the entire specification is incorporated herein by reference.

Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, a vehicle lighting system 24 is usually a pre-lighting system. configuration (FIGURE 4) and a backlight configuration (FIGURE 5). is shown. In both combinations, the vehicle lighting system 24 is used as an overlay. a photoluminescent structure processed and applied to the substructure 40 of the vehicle mount 42 (16) includes. The photoluminescent structure 16 includes an energy conversion layer 18 and optionally As previously mentioned, a stable layer (20) and/or a protective comprising layer 22 . The energy conversion layer (18) spans most of the main structures (44). a photoluminescent material (X1) emitting red light, a photoluminescent material emitting green light material (X2) and a photoluminescent material (X3) with blue Fibers. HELPER green and blue Ella, as it will enable the diversity of color algae to be copied Photoluminescent materials (X1, X2, and X3) emitting kiElnlîIZIyesil and blue @KI are selected. Asagldh As will be discussed in more detail, an alert resource26), environment or task lighting çlElSlEla with photoluminescent structures for providing photoluminescent materials (X1, X2, and X3) are favorable for excitation.

The excitation source(26) is usually external to the photoluminescent structure (16). is shown and a first input electromagnetic field represented as a directional arrow radiation (28) is a second input electromagnetic radiation represented as the guiding arrow. a third input, represented as radiation (30) and/or a directional arrow a precursor that has an ElKJ content determined by electromagnetic radiation (32) Useful for emitting emission - each input electromagnetic @Egikhmasulçin at a unique peak wavelength of the radiation (28, 30, 32) mountainDJE YapilândlEllân connected to the activation position of the respective relevant arcIEEIdiode (LED)IIE Both In this configuration, the first entering electromagnetic radiation (28), usually blue IglKl(~450- 495 nanometers), expressed herein as a range of wavelengths Emitted from the ti blue LED (34) at a hand-selected peak wavelength in the blue spectrum color range]E| The second input electromagnetic radiation (30) is a selected from the blue spectral color range[g]. emitted from the K2 blue LED at the peak wavelength and the third input electromagnetic radiation (32), a selected peak wave in the blue spectral color range long X3 with spring from blue LED Peak wavelengths II (ki, X2, and X3), which have different lengths, have advantagesEIIe, each of the blue LEDs (34, 36, and 38) is klEnhlîÇIyesil and blue @Ki yaylöîfotoluminescent may be primarily responsible for alerting someone to materials (X1, X2, X3). Especially, blue LED (34), primarily of klünîlîl @Ki arcEElfphotoluminescent material (X1) AlertTenderResponsible, blue LED (36), primarily green @Hand bowEEphotoluminescent The material (X2) is responsible for the warning signs and the blue LED (38) is primarily blue @Ki Springlîlîlphotoluminescent material (X3) is responsible for the fitEIEnasEtzlan. More energy efficient For the transformation, klinlîlî Elm spring ElZl photoluminescent material (X1), first entered a peak corresponding to the peak wavelength (21) associated with electromagnetic radiation (28). It is selected to have the absorption wavelength. WarnIiglia, klElnlîDlgKl springEl photoluminescent material (X1), electromagnetic radiation (28) making the first entry, directional represented as an arrow and usually expressed as klElnlZElElE (N620-750 nanometers) A kulniîlîltayf Ella aral[g]II a wave whose wavelength is determined here as arallil A first çllîlglîyalllan having a peak emission wavelength (EI) containing the converts it into electromagnetic radiation (46). Similarly, green @Ki yaylEEl photoluminescent material (X2), the peak of electromagnetic radiation (30) with second entry to have a peak absorption wavelength corresponding to the wavelength (K2) is selected. Uyarllgiia, green @Ki yaylaELphotoluminescent material (X2), second entry made electromagnetic radiation (30), represented as a guiding arrow and usually green A peak emission waveform containing a wavelength of a determined green spectrum @Ki aral[g]II electromagnetic radiation (48) converts. Finally, the blue @Eyaylîlîphotoluminescent material (X3), which makes the third entry a peak corresponding to the peak wavelength (X3) of electromagnetic radiation (32) It is selected to have the absorption wavelength. AlertItgJIa, blue @El yaylaEEl photoluminescent material (X3), electromagnetic radiation (32), which makes the third input, direction a longer wave represented as a pointing arrow and interleaved with the blue spectrum Ella. A third chilglil having a peak emission wavelength (E3) containing transforms the structure into electromagnetic radiation (50).

By giving the relatively narrow band of blue spectral color range, baseEspectral LightningSlnaslHand, KIELnEIGreen and blue @Ja springEEPhotoluminescent materials (X1, X2, X3) It is recognized that absorption spectra can occur. This is an unexpected color If only one of the blue LEDs (34, 36, 38) is active in a way that will reciprocate, However, it is a combination of green and blue @KI springyufotoluminescent materials (X1, X2, X3). may result in more than one miswarning. For this reason, if more color seperateif desired, kElnlZÇlyesiI and blue @ElyaylEEphotoluminescent materials (X1, X2, X3), narrowband absorption to minimize any spectral interference between them It should have spectra. should be selected and the peak wavelengths EULi, A2, and A3), klElnlîlj/esil and blue @Eyaylîlîilotoluminescent materials (X1, X2, X3) peak absorption wave they are separated from each other in a sufficient amount possible In this way, the brushes can be applied to the green and blue light-spread autoluminescent materials (X1, X2, X3). In connection with this, adaptively, a second, more predictable SIK] content emissions can be produced. Second emission, imprinted as an amber, blue or any of these various colors found in a typical RGB color range, which includes colors that are a combination of the second emission is the additional light of red, green and blue light, which is usually perceived as white light. may contain the mixture. Other color perceptions in the RGB color range include blue LEDs (34, 36, and 38) different combinations of activating and/or current control, signal width modulation Output intensity associated with blue LEDs (34, 36, 38) through (PWM) or other means can be produced by changing

In relation to the vehicle lighting system (24) described here, the blue LEDs (34, 36 and 38), one of the relative cost benefits when used in vehicle lighting applications. It is selected as the excitation source (26). Another thing about using blue LEDs The advantage is that the precursor emission is in a clear view before it reaches the photoluminescent structure (16). Less distraction to the driver and other passengers when needed This is related to the low visibility of the blue light giving off. However, the vehicle lighting system (24) using sunlight and/or ambient light as well as other lighting devices applicability should be appreciated. Moreover, the vehicle capable of carrying the photoluminescent structure (16) By giving the spacing of the couplings, the position of the excitation source (26) is determined by a certain may vary depending on the arrangement of the vehicle mounting and photoluminescent It should be appreciated that it can be external or internal for the structure (16) and/or the vehicle mount.

The excitation source (26) is directly or indirectly precursor to the photoluminescent structure (16) emissions should be appreciated. This is due to the photoluminescent structure of the precursor emission (16) the way it propagates correctly, or the precursor emission, through a light pipe, optical device, or similar As it spreads to the photoluminescent structure (16), the source of the excitation (26) is positioning.

Each of the red, green and blue light emitting photoluminescent materials described above The energy conversion process used by (X1, X2, X3 ) It can be applied in a variety of ways, giving a wide selection of elements. to an app According to this, the energy conversion process is a single unit operated by an energy conversion element. It is formed by the absorption/emission phenomenon. For example, red light emitting photoluminescent material (X1) absorbs the first input electromagnetic radiation (28) and then first outputs a phosphor that exhibits a large Stoke shift to emit electromagnetic radiation 46 may contain. Similarly, the green light emitting photoluminescent material (X2) electromagnetic radiation (30), which absorbs the electromagnetic radiation (30) and then the second output. It may contain a phosphor that exhibits a large Stoke shift to emit radiation. a wide One of the ways to use a phosphor or other energy conversion element that exhibits a Stoke shift is benefit from a reduction in spectral overlap between the respective absorption and emission spectra. therefore, an input electromagnetic and an output electromagnetic radiation It is possible to reach a greater color separation between them. Similarly, a single Stoke exhibiting a greater color shift among the selected photoluminescent materials. Absorption and/or absorption of a submitted photoluminescent material absorption and/or emission of emission spectra by another photoluminescent material It is less likely to have spectral overlap with

According to another application, the energy conversion process is relatively short. Operated by many energy conversion elements with Stoke shifts It is caused by an energy flow of absorption/emission events. For example, some or all first The entered electromagnetic radiation (28) has a longer wavelength and the first entry having a color that is not characteristic of electromagnetic radiation (28) a red light emitter, by absorbing it to emit an initial intermediate electromagnetic radiation The photoluminescent material (X1) may contain fluorescent dyes. First intermediate electromagnetic radiation then, to a longer wavelength and the first intermediate electromagnetic radiation a second intermediate electromagnetic radiation having an uncharacteristic color It is sucked a second time to spread. Second intermediate electromagnetic radiation, first output desired peak emission wavelength (El) associated with electromagnetic radiation (46) with additional energy conversion elements exhibiting appropriate Stoke shifts until can be converted. A similar energy conversion process, green light emitting photoluminescent material It can be observed for (X2). Energy conversion processes that apply energy flows, wide color can produce spectra, increasing the Stoke shift numbers, corresponding absorption and emission less efficient due to a greater probability of spectral overlap between spectra may result in a downward conversion. In addition, if a larger color is the same If desired, the absorption and/or emission spectra of the photoluminescent material can be combined with an energy another photoluminescent that implements the flux or some other energy conversion process material has minimal overlap with the absorption and/or emission spectra. As such, additional considerations should be applied.

Input electromagnetic radiation (32) and output electromagnetic radiation (32) radiation (509, has a relatively close peak wavelength in the blue spectral color range. blue light emitting photoluminescent because it is pre-placed to have in relation to the material (X3), the third input of electromagnetic it is unlikely that sequential transformations of radiation 32 will be necessary. Because of that Because of this, the blue photoluminescent material (X3) exhibits an energy that exhibits a small Stoke shift. It can contain the transform element. If a greater color separation is desired, the blue photoluminescent material (X3), absorption of red and green light emitting photoluminescent materials (X1, X2) with an emission spectrum that has minimal spectral overlap with the should be selected. Alternatively, an ultraviolet LED can be used as a larger Stoke enabling an energy conversion element exhibiting a shift and blue spectral color for the emission spectrum of the blue light emitting photoluminescent material (X3) within the range The blue LED (38) can be swapped to offer more flexible range opportunities. pre-lighting For configurations of photoluminescent structure (16), blue light emitting photoluminescent material (X3) requires an energy transformation to express here the blue light that satisfies the need to be contained. third input electromagnetic radiation emitted from the blue LED (38) instead of being applied a narrowband reflective material configured to reflect radiation 32 .

Alternatively, the aforementioned reflective material is a blue light emitting photoluminescent. express the blue light, meeting the need to include the material (X3) and the blue LED (38) electromagnetic radiations (28, 30) entered in the first and second can be configured to reflect the amount of For backlight configurations, blue light, photoluminescent structure without blue light emitting photoluminescent material (X3) (16) to a certain amount of third-entered electromagnetic radiation (32) passing over can be expressed as an alternative.

Since many energy conversion elements are Lamber emitters, the second emerging emission is shown away from a desired exit surface (52) of the photoluminescent structure (16). It can propagate in all directions, including directions. As a result, some or all of the second emissions can be trapped (total internal reflection) or can change the brightness of the photoluminescent structure (16). may be absorbed by associated structures (eg, vehicle bracket (42)), reducing Above In order to minimize the aforementioned phenomena, the photoluminescent structure (16) radiated secondary emissions are calculated according to the pre-illumination configuration shown in FIG. reorienting (eg. optionally at least one wavelength selective layer (54) formulated to reflect may contain. By the backlight configuration usually found in FIG. Where the input surface (56) and the output surface (52) are different as shown, the wave The length-selective layer (54) is able to readily transmit any pre-emissions and is irregular. It must be able to direct any emitted secondary emissions towards the exit surface (52).

In both configurations, at least some secondary emissions emitted into the respective structure 40, output from the photoluminescent structure (16) to maximize the output of secondary emission The wavelength selector layer (54), the lower it is positioned between the layer 40 and the energy conversion layer 18 . For this purpose, the wave length selector layer (54), at least the first, second, and third exiting peak emission wavelengths (E1, E1) associated with electromagnetic radiations (46, 48, 50). E2, E3) should be prepared from materials that emit but do not absorb. Wavelength selective layer 54 can be processed as a coating and optically bonded to the energy conversion layer 18 and both to the energy conversion layer (18) and to the aforementioned methods or other bonds to substrate 40 using some of the appropriate methods.

Referring to FIG. 6, the excitation source (26) is a power source (62) (eg, onboard vehicle power supply). by the excitation source (26), which supplies power to the excitation source (26) and control the position of the excitation source and/or the intensity levels of the precursor emission of the excitation source (26). It may be electrically coupled to a processor 60 that does it. control commands of the processor 60, can be applied automatically from a program stored in memory. In addition or alternative Alternatively, control commands may be issued from a vehicle device or a available from the system. Additionally or alternatively, control commands, restrictive such as pushbuttons, switches, touchscreens and the like. may be provided to the processor 60 by a conventional user login mechanism 66. Processor (60) electrically coupled to an excitation source (26) in FIG. is displayed, the processor 60 may be subjected to additional stimulation using any of the methods described above. It should be appreciated that it can be configured to control its sources. The various vehicle lighting systems will be explained in a broader context. Below As will be explained, each system provides an enhanced visual experience to the occupants in the vehicle. one or more in conjunction with a vehicle mount to provide utilizes photoluminescent structures.

BACKLIGHTING ASSEMBLY Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, a backlight assembly 67 is generally shown and The vehicle in a backlighting configuration previously described with reference to FIG. It will be explained to include the lighting system (24) and as a result the relevant can use any alternative configuration. Referring to FIG. 7, backlighting assembly (67), one or more rear a support member (68) supporting the lighting interactive elements (eg trim plate) assembly (67), reference numerals EVOa, 70b, and one or more rear lighting interactive elementsEmpowering a supporting element. (68) (e.g. trim plate Exemplaryly presented as a center console with for the purpose of backlight interaction elements (70a, 70b, 70c), each of which is a sound system, climate control system, navigation system, etc. Search by one or more vehicle properties such as an ornamental push button, which can be made to allow a facing use, It is shaped as a rotary knob and a toggle switch.

Referring to FIG. 8, a cross section of the backlight interaction element II (70a), a It is shown according to yapllând Iilnaya. Regarding the configuration shown, the backlight Interaction elementEl(70a) is an opening formed by the supporting element (68), which is used at least extends over and in any conventional backlight assembly (67) mountable. Backlight interaction element Ea70a), one front side (78) and at least a ticket body having a side wall 80 and may be used for injection molding or can be created by other suitable methods. Backlight interaction elementE(70a), While it is shaped as a push button in FIG. 8, the other structure is also a rotary It should be appreciated that it is possible, such as button, toggle switch and the like.

According to the existing structure, warning source26), the arrow sides showing the direction, the rear lighting interaction element. A premise of the back |Slk`landlîilna as presented (70a) emissions (84) Ebd. positioned EIJE pre-emission (84), stimulated source (26) may be supplied directly or by a @handpipe, optical device, or the like. may be provided indirectly, and each uniquely related peak wave one or more inputs, each of which radiates from the corresponding LED may contain electromagnetic radiations. Pre-emission (84), backlight interaction elementII (7Üa) front. (78) It is provided and transmitted over the dlElve here. The pre-emission 84 is then one or more that uniquely has the corresponding peak emission wavelength A second emission, which includes the most electromagnetic radiation, is largely precursor to make photoluminescent, where all the emission can be converted. (16) tasIE Alternatively, photoluminescence(16) can convert the primary emission into a secondary emission and back the remainder can transmit as unconverted, freckling electromagnetic radiation. Collective In any case represented by an arrow, one or more cllgg performers electromagnetic radiation, photoluminescent art.. (16) Çılîs and It means that it detects a color in an RGB color range.10 In order to increase the brightness of the photoluminescent structure (16), the wavelength selective layer (54), any backscattered secondary emissions (86) are re-restored to the exit surface (52). available here for guidance. Optionally, an opaque layer 88 may be at least coupled to the photoluminescent structure (16) and the second emission (86) showing the markings. determines an aperture (90) characteristic of a signal, through its transmission.

VEHICLE ROOF LIGHTING SYSTEM Referring to FIG. 9, a schematic graph of a vehicle roof lighting in a vehicle (93) is shown to implement the system (92). Vehicle roof lighting system (92), as in FIG. vehicle lighting in a pre-lighting configuration as previously described with reference to system (24) and as a result any relevant alternative configuration can use. As shown in FIG. 9, the photoluminescent structure 16 is attached to a vehicle roof tile. (94) are continuously combined and each of the multiple stimulation sources (26a-26g) to emit a precursor emission towards a relevant area (96a-969) of the photoluminescent structure (16) is positioned. Preliminary emission from any presented excitation source 26a-269, each having a uniquely corresponding peak wavelength and each may contain one or more input electromagnetic radiations emitted. Previously As described in the photoluminescent structure (16), each uniquely associated peak emission electromagnetic radiation with one or more output wavelengths It can convert substantially all of the primary emission into a secondary emission containing Alternative Additionally, the photoluminescent structure (16) can reflect some of the pre-emission and the rest, can be converted to secondary emission. In both configurations, the photoluminescent structure (16) To increase the brightness of the photoluminescent structure (16), any backscattered secondary Optionally set the wavelength selector layer 54 to reorient the emission. may contain.

In the configuration shown, each of the excitation sources (26a-26d) is functionally coupled to a corresponding headrest (98a-98d) and photoluminescent in a general circular pattern. structure 16 is optically configured to show a corresponding corner area 96a-96d. are combined and each is formed on the corresponding side of the photoluminescent structure (16) in a general semicircular pattern. It is optically configured to show the field (96e, 96f). Finally, the source of stimulation (269), It is functionally attached to the vehicle roof lining (94) and in a general circular pattern the corresponding It is optically configured to show a central area (96g). It can be seen from FIG. As such, such an arrangement would occupy a significant total area of the photoluminescent structure (16). for overlapping between respective areas (96a-96g) which are adjacent to each other to cover offers deals. In this way, the vehicle roof lighting system (92) ensures that the excitation sources (26a-2Gg) total or isolated lighting experience by activating all or some It can be controlled (eg, by the processor 60) to ensure Additionally or alternatively, A color in the RGB color space that is similar to or different from the color detection produced by color perception (formed and/or reflected from the output electromagnetic radiation, Any part of the photoluminescent structure (16) to produce electromagnetic radiation makes the given domain (96a-969) possible. To this, any active stimulation It can be achieved by managing the light content of the precursor emission emitted from the source 26a-269.

VEHICLE READING LAMP Referring to FIG. 10, the front vehicle passenger compartment (102) of a wheeled vehicle (104) is usually having at least one reading Iamba 106 arranged in a bass-top console 108 is displayed. In the configuration shown, the overhead console (108) is located in the front vehicle passenger compartment (102). It is arranged inside the roof lining and is centrally located in the front vehicle passenger compartment (102). placed in a region. Two reading lamps 106, as illustrated exemplary arranged in the bass overhead console 108, one providing greater access to the vehicle 104 driver and positioned to provide lighting, and the other is located in the front vehicle passenger seat. It is positioned to provide greater access and lighting to the passenger. each reading lamp 106 has an external visible lens and is particularly suitable for low lighting or a proximity sensor (e.g. capacitive) to provide task lighting in dark conditions. sensor), a proximity with a mechanical finger-press button or other means It can be activated by a switch such as a switch. Two reading lamps (10), usually When shown in FIG. 10, one or more of the reading lamps (106) are console (108) and other positions built into the vehicle (104). editable should be appreciated.

Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, a reading lamp 106 may be configured according to one configuration. is displayed. As best illustrated in FIG. 11, the reading lamp 106 is attached to an external lens 110 and a first surface 112 positioned outside the lens 110 and a second surface (114). A first photoluminescent structure 116 is attached to the first surface 112 and A second photoluminescent structure 118 is attached to the Second surface 114. A first light source (120), the first photoluminescent structure (116) to emit a first colored light that illuminates the outer lenses (110). It is presented on behalf of the excitation and a second light source (122) illuminates the outer lenses (110). for stimulating the second photoluminescent structure (118) to emit a second colored light is offered. External lenses (110) illuminate as a map or as reading light. can direct the light illumination to an output to move.

Each of the first and second photoluminescent structures 116, 118 may be formed in any suitable form. and the second light source 122 may be attached to the second surface 114. best shape As shown at 12, each first and second light sources 120, 122, corresponding first and second light sources surfaces 112, 114 can be placed circumferentially. In addition, the first and second light sources 120, 122 each, from the first light source 120 to the first photoluminescent structure of the exiting light. (116) is reflected from the second light source (122) and the exiting light is only the second as side-sided light-emitting LEDs as reflected in the photoluminescent structure 118 configurable. In one configuration, each of the first and second light sources 120, 122 may be a blue LED or an ultraviolet LED, and the first photoluminescent structure 116, a red light the emitting photoluminescent material, and the second photoluminescent structure 118, green light contains an emissive photoluminescent material.

Referring to the configuration shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the first and second surfaces (112, 114) may be placed opposite each other and each form an acute angle relative to the outer lenses 110. oriented at an angle. The first surface 112 is the backscattered one, originating from the photoluminescent structure 116. It can be configured to direct light towards the outer lenses 110, and the second surface 114 is backscattered light from the second photoluminescent structure (118) toward the outer lens (110) can be configured for routing. Regarding the current configuration, the first and second surfaces a white lead to redirect the backscattered light to the outer lenses 110 a corresponding printed circuit board having a reflective coating, such as a mask or protective coating. It can be a surface of the board (PCB). or other support structure. Additionally, the third The light source 128 is an LED (e.g. 10) directed to directly illuminate the outer lenses 110. blue LED). In this way, when the light sources 120, 122 and 128 are activated, the outer lenses (110), from the first photoluminescent structure (116), from the second photoluminescent structure (118), and It can be illuminated simultaneously with the light emanating from the third light source 128. A In the configuration, the outer lenses 110 provide a more even distribution of light leaving the outer lenses 110. taken from the first, second, and/or third light sources (120, 122, 128) to diffuse It may be a light scattering Optics configured to emit light. Additionally, PCBs (124, 126, 132 may be supported in a body 123 that attaches to the outer lenses 110. In the operating state, the activation state of each light source (120, 122, 128) It can be independently controlled by the processor (eg, processor (60)). In this case, one or multiple light sources (120, 122, 128), different colors of visible light from external lenses (110) can be activated so that it can diffuse and be observed by vehicle occupants. For example, the first and second photoluminescent structures (116, 118) are red light emitting and green, respectively. In the configuration where there are light emitting structures and the light source (128) is a blue LED, RGB It is possible to produce light in various colors in the color range. This is the pulse width electricity supplied by modulation (PWM) or direct current control of light sources to activate as well as to adjust the amount of energy length or light color can be adjusted automatically or by a user input mechanism (eg, by the user input mechanism (66)) by a vehicle occupant.

CAR DAY PARTNERSHIP Referring to FIGS. 13-15, a vehicle lighting system 134 is shown. The system 134 has a storage location (FIG. 14) and a use location. A sun visor (136) having a visor body (138) that is movable between (FIG. 15) contains. In the configuration shown, the sun visor 136 is mounted on a vehicle roof structure 140. and usually docked here in a storage position to block sunlight and from the operating position so as to prevent a vehicle passenger (142) from being dazzled. zooms down. In addition, the visor body 138, which is usually associated with the sun visor, may include a vanity mirror 144 as well as accessories.

In relation to the configuration shown, a photoluminescent structure 146, the viewfinder body Visor (138) usually facing the vehicle occupant (142) when moving into the operating position it may be attached to a surface (148) of its body (138). As best illustrated in FIG. 13, The photoluminescent structure (146) forms a significant portion of the unused range of the surface (148). applicable. However, if the photoluminescent structure (146) is desired, the surface (148) It should be appreciated that it was able to occupy a small part of it. Moreover, make photoluminescent portions 146 may be masked to indicate a marker. is placed in a row. As shown, the light source 150 can be attached to the ceiling structure 140 and to stimulate the photoluminescent structure (146) when the visor body (138) is in the use position. can be directed. In addition, the light source 150 is mounted on the ceiling to remain hidden from view. can be embedded in the structure 140 and through the power supply 151 (eg, the built-in power supply) can be strengthened. In this way, the photoluminescent structure 146 and the light source 150 are combined with a vanity mirror. It can be used with light and offers a simpler and more cost-effective design. the sunshade (136) freely from any electrical components and cables. makes its installation possible. Moreover, thanks to the positioning of the light source 150, the viewfinder The light emitted from here, which does not reflect the body of the vehicle, enters the field of vision of the vehicle passenger (142). not likely. According to the vehicle lighting system 134 described and illustrated herein, the light source 150 and photoluminescent structure 146, pre-illumination previously described here It should be understood that the configuration can assume any of them. The light source 150 is a or may contain more than one LED, and the photoluminescent structure (146) reflects the light received from the respective LED in different one or more of the formulas formulated to convert the wavelength to visible light may contain materials.

As shown in FIGS. 13-15, the vehicle lighting system 134 responds to a signal change. in turn, a proximity switch or proximity switch to activate the light source 150 contain the sensor. Proximity sensor (152), magnetic, capacitive, infrared similar and combinations thereof. Additionally or alternatively, the light source 150 can be activated by means of a mechanical switch.

In the configuration shown, the proximity sensor (152) is in the storage position, the viewfinder light to detect the body (138) and when the visor body (138) is no longer detected It is configured to activate the source 150. Proximity sensor (152), viewfinder in ceiling structure (140) operated by a magnet (154) embedded in its body (138) displayed as an embedded magnetic switch. The magnet (154) is a part of the visor body (138). end of the visor and magnetic when the visor body (138) is in the storage position. becomes self-aligned with the key. In this position, the magnet (154) closes the light source (150). magnetic10 allowing a pair of contacts 156, 158 to open in a way that disables applies a magnetic field to the switch. Alternatively, the viewfinder body (138) can be used. position, the magnetic field ceases to exist and the contacts (156, 158) is returned to a closed position allowing the light source 150 to activate. rotated and activates the light source (150), stimulating the photoluminescent structure (146).

Hence, a photoluminescent structure and various vehicle lighting using the same systems are presented here. Each system beneficially enhances the driving experience and/or one or more of them to enhance the overall appearance of the vehicle mount. uses photoluminescent structures.

Variations and changes are described above without departing from the concept of the present invention. It is understood that they can be formed in the said structure and the following claims in their own language Unless expressly stated otherwise in its language, such concepts are protected by the following claims. It is understood that it is intended to be covered.

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REQUIREMENTS A vehicle lighting system including: A sun visor with a visor body that is movable between a storage location and a use guard, A photoluminescent structure attached to one surface of the visor body, Attached to a roof trim and to stimulate the photoluminescent structure when the visor body is in the use position The system of claim 3, wherein the photoluminescent structure comprises a directed light source and a photoluminescent material formulated to convert light received from the light source into visible light of a different colour. The system of claim 1, wherein the switch includes a magnetic switch embedded in a ceiling trim and is operated by a magnet embedded in the visor body. The system of demand Sin where the reed switch contains a first contact and a second contact and the first and second contacts are open when a magnetic field is present and the first and second contacts are closed when the magnetic field is no longer present. A vehicle lighting system including: A sun visor with a visor body that is movable between a storage location and a use guard, a photoluminescent structure attached to one surface of the visor body, and positioned far from the visor body and directed to stimulate the photoluminescent structure when the visor body is in the use position a light source. The system of claim 7 including a proximity sensor for activating the light source in response to a signal change. The system of claim 8, wherein the proximity sensor includes a magnetic switch embedded in a ceiling tile and is operated by a magnet embedded in the visor body. The system of claim 9, wherein the reed switch includes a first contact and a second contact, and the first and second contacts are open when a magnetic field is present, and the first and second contacts are closed when the magnetic field is no longer present. A vehicle lighting system of claim 12, wherein the photoluminescent structure comprises a photoluminescent material formulated to convert the light received from the light source to visible light of a different color, comprising: A sun visor having a visor body that is movable between a storage location and a use guard; A photoluminescent structure bonded to one surface of the Finder body and a light source to excite the photoluminescent structure when the Finder body is in use. The system of claim 14, comprising a proximity sensor to activate the Light source in response to a BI" signal change. The system of claim 16 wherein the proximity sensor includes a magnetic switch embedded in a ceiling tile and is operated by a magnet embedded in the visor body. The system of claim 17, where the switch includes a first contact and a second contact, and the first and second contacts are open when a magnetic field is present, and the first and second contacts are closed when the magnetic field is no longer present. Claim 19, wherein claim 19 includes a photoluminescent material formulated to convert to visible light.