JP3160835B2 - Vehicle sign lights - Google Patents
Vehicle sign lightsInfo
- Publication number
- JP3160835B2 JP3160835B2 JP30836694A JP30836694A JP3160835B2 JP 3160835 B2 JP3160835 B2 JP 3160835B2 JP 30836694 A JP30836694 A JP 30836694A JP 30836694 A JP30836694 A JP 30836694A JP 3160835 B2 JP3160835 B2 JP 3160835B2
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- JP
- Japan
- Prior art keywords
- cylindrical
- curvature
- steps
- radius
- lamp
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
- F21S43/00—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights
- F21S43/40—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by the combination of reflectors and refractors
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
- F21S41/00—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps
- F21S41/20—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
- F21S41/28—Cover glass
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
- F21S41/00—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps
- F21S41/30—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by reflectors
- F21S41/32—Optical layout thereof
- F21S41/33—Multi-surface reflectors, e.g. reflectors with facets or reflectors with portions of different curvature
- F21S41/334—Multi-surface reflectors, e.g. reflectors with facets or reflectors with portions of different curvature the reflector consisting of patch like sectors
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Non-Portable Lighting Devices Or Systems Thereof (AREA)
Description
【０００１】[0001]
【産業上の利用分野】本発明は新規な車輌用標識灯に関
する。詳しくは、所謂キラキラ感と立体感を醸出するこ
とが出来る新規な車輌用標識灯を提供しようとするもの
である。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a novel vehicle marker light. More specifically, it is an object of the present invention to provide a novel vehicle marker light capable of producing a so-called glitter and three-dimensional effect.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】車輌用標識灯、例えば、自動車用標識灯
にあっては、配光を上下左右に拡がったものとするため
に、レンズに魚眼ステップを形成してこれを透過する光
を上下及び左右に拡散させるようにしていた。2. Description of the Related Art In a vehicle marker lamp, for example, a vehicle marker lamp, a fisheye step is formed on a lens and light transmitted therethrough is formed in order to spread the light distribution vertically and horizontally. It was designed to diffuse vertically and horizontally.
【０００３】[0003]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】ところが、レンズの全
面に亘って魚眼ステップを一様に形成した従来の車輌用
標識灯にあっては、レンズの全面が平板状に見え、高級
感に乏しかった。However, in a conventional vehicular marker lamp in which the fisheye steps are formed uniformly over the entire surface of the lens, the entire surface of the lens looks like a flat plate, and the sense of quality is poor. Was.
【０００４】[0004]
【課題を解決するための手段】そこで、本発明車輌用標
識灯は、上記した課題を解決するために、光源が配置さ
れた灯具空間の前面開口を覆うレンズに複数の領域を設
けこれら領域にシリンドリカルステップを形成し、隣接
する領域のシリンドリカルステップの曲率半径を変える
とともに、隣接する領域のシリンドリカルステップ同士
はそれぞれ軸方向が直交する方向に延びるようにしたも
のである。Therefore, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the vehicle marker lamp of the present invention is provided with a plurality of areas in a lens covering a front opening of a lamp space in which a light source is arranged, and in these areas. Form cylindrical steps, adjacent
The radius of curvature of the cylindrical step in the area to be changed
At the same time, the cylindrical steps in the adjacent regions extend in the directions perpendicular to each other in the axial direction.
【０００５】[0005]
【作用】従って、本発明車輌用標識灯にあっては、それ
ぞれの軸方向が直交する２種類のシリンドリカルステッ
プによって互いに直交する方向に延びる焦線が多数出
来、これによって所謂キラキラ感が醸し出される。ま
た、２種類のシリンドリカルステップはその曲率半径を
変えてあるため、例えば、曲率半径の大きいシリンドリ
カルステップではシリンドリカルステップを透して反射
面が光っているように見えるが、曲率半径の小さいシリ
ンドリカルステップではシリンドリカルステップ自体が
光っているように見えて、立体感が醸し出される。 Therefore, in the vehicular marker lamp of the present invention, a large number of focal lines extending in mutually perpendicular directions are formed by two types of cylindrical steps, each axis direction of which is perpendicular to each other, thereby giving a so-called glittering feeling. Ma
In addition, the two types of cylindrical steps have their radius of curvature
Because it has been changed, for example, a cylinder with a large radius of curvature
Cal step reflects through the cylindrical step
The surface appears to be shiny, but a small radius of curvature
In the cylindrical step, the cylindrical step itself
It looks like it shines, giving it a three-dimensional effect.
【０００６】[0006]
【実施例】以下に、本発明車輌用標識灯の詳細を図示し
た実施例に従って説明する。BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a vehicle marker light according to the present invention.
【０００７】図面は本発明を自動車用標識灯に適用した
実施の一例１を示すものである。FIG. 1 shows an embodiment 1 in which the present invention is applied to a traffic light for a vehicle.
【０００８】２は合成樹脂製のランプボディであり、前
面が開口した容器状を為している。そして、該ランプボ
ディ２の内表面３は反射面に形成されている。４は電球
であり、上記ランプボディ２の後部略中央部に取着され
ている。Reference numeral 2 denotes a lamp body made of a synthetic resin, which has a container shape with an open front surface. The inner surface 3 of the lamp body 2 is formed as a reflection surface. Reference numeral 4 denotes a light bulb, which is attached to a substantially central portion of a rear portion of the lamp body 2.
【０００９】５は透明な合成樹脂で形成されたレンズで
あり、上記ランプボディ２にその前面開口を覆うように
取着され、これによって、灯具空間６が画成される。Reference numeral 5 denotes a lens formed of a transparent synthetic resin, which is attached to the lamp body 2 so as to cover the front opening thereof, thereby defining a lamp space 6.
【００１０】レンズ５はその全体が上下方向で５つの領
域に区分され、上端、下端及び真ん中の３つの領域には
その裏面にその軸方向が横方向に延びる水平シリンドリ
カルステップ７、７、・・・が形成され、これら領域の
間の領域、即ち、上から２つ目の領域と下から２つ目の
領域の２つの領域の裏面にはその軸方向が鉛直方向に延
びる垂直シリンドリカルステップ８、８、・・・が形成
されている。The entire lens 5 is divided into five regions in the vertical direction, and the upper, lower and middle three regions have horizontal cylindrical steps 7, 7,. Are formed, and a vertical cylindrical step 8 whose axial direction extends in the vertical direction is provided on the back surface of the region between these regions, that is, the second region from the top and the second region from the bottom. .. Are formed.
【００１１】しかして、上記した自動車用標識灯１にあ
っては、交互の領域に形成された水平シリンドリカルス
テップ７、７、・・・と垂直シリンドリカルステップ
８、８、・・・の焦線が互いに直交するように位置する
ので、所謂キラキラ感が醸し出される。Thus, in the above-described signpost 1 for automobiles, the focal lines of the horizontal cylindrical steps 7, 7,... And the vertical cylindrical steps 8, 8,. Since they are positioned so as to be orthogonal to each other, a so-called glittering feeling is brought out.
【００１２】また、上記の自動車用標識灯１にあって
は、２種類のシリンドリカルステップ７、７、・・・、
８、８、・・・の曲率半径を変えている。例えば、水平
シリンドリカルステップ７、７、・・・の曲率半径を大
きくし、垂直シリンドリカルステップ８、８、・・・の
曲率半径を小さくすると、水平シリンドリカルステップ
７、７、・・・を透しては反射面３が光っているように
見え、また、垂直シリンドリカルステップ８、８、・・
・ではこれら垂直シリンドリカルステップ８、８、・・
・自体が光っているように見えて、立体感が醸し出され
る。Further , in the above-described signpost 1 for automobiles,
Two types of cylindrical steps 7,7, ...,
The curvature radii of 8, 8, ... are changed. For example, when the radius of curvature of the horizontal cylindrical steps 7, 7,... Is increased and the radius of curvature of the vertical cylindrical steps 8, 8,... Is reduced, the horizontal cylindrical steps 7, 7,. Looks like the reflecting surface 3 is shining, and has vertical cylindrical steps 8, 8,.
・ Then these vertical cylindrical steps 8,8, ...
・ It looks like it is shining, giving it a three-dimensional effect.
【００１３】[0013]
【発明の効果】以上に記載したところから明らかなよう
に、本発明車輌用標識灯は、光源が配置された灯具空間
の前面開口を覆うレンズに複数の領域を設けこれら領域
にシリンドリカルステップを形成し、隣接する領域のシ
リンドリカルステップの曲率半径を変えるとともに、隣
接する領域のシリンドリカルステップ同士はそれぞれ軸
方向が直交する方向に延びるようにしたことを特徴とす
る。As is apparent from the above description, in the vehicle marker lamp of the present invention, a plurality of regions are provided on a lens covering a front opening of a lamp space in which a light source is arranged, and a cylindrical step is formed in these regions. The adjacent area
It is characterized in that the radius of curvature of the cylindrical step is changed, and the cylindrical steps in adjacent regions extend in directions perpendicular to each other in the axial direction.
【００１４】従って、本発明車輌用標識灯にあっては、
それぞれの軸方向が直交する２種類のシリンドリカルス
テップによって互いに直交する方向に延びる焦線が多数
出来、これによって所謂キラキラ感が醸し出される。ま
た、２種類のシリンドリカルステップはその曲率半径を
変えてあるため、例えば、曲率半径の大きいシリンドリ
カルステップではシリンドリカルステップを透して反射
面が光っているように見えるが、曲率半径の小さいシリ
ンドリカルステップではシリンドリカルステップ自体が
光っているように見えて、立体感が醸し出される。 Therefore, in the vehicle marker light of the present invention,
A large number of focal lines extending in directions orthogonal to each other are formed by the two types of cylindrical steps in which the respective axial directions are orthogonal to each other, thereby creating a so-called glitter. Ma
In addition, the two types of cylindrical steps have their radius of curvature
Because it has been changed, for example, a cylinder with a large radius of curvature
Cal step reflects through the cylindrical step
The surface appears to be shiny, but a small radius of curvature
In the cylindrical step, the cylindrical step itself
It looks shining, giving a three-dimensional effect.
【００４０】尚、上記実施例に示した各部の具体的形状
及び構造は、何れも本発明の実施に際しての具体化のほ
んの一例を示したものにすぎず、これらによって本発明
の技術的範囲が限定的に解釈されるものではない。例え
ば、レンズの領域の数やそこに形成されるシリンドリカ
ルステップの向き等は実施例に示したものに限定される
ものではないことは明らかである。It should be noted that the specific shapes and structures of the respective parts shown in the above-described embodiments are merely examples of the embodiment of the present invention, and the technical scope of the present invention is thereby reduced. It is not to be construed as limiting. For example, it is clear that the number of lens regions and the directions of the cylindrical steps formed therein are not limited to those shown in the embodiments.
【図１】図２及び図３と共に、本発明車輌用標識灯の実
施の一例を示すもので、本図は正面図である。FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a vehicle marker light according to the present invention together with FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, and FIG. 1 is a front view.
【図２】垂直縦断面図である。FIG. 2 is a vertical longitudinal sectional view.
【図３】水平縦断面図である。FIG. 3 is a horizontal vertical sectional view.
１ 自動車用標識灯（車輌用標識灯） ４ 電球（光源） ５ レンズ ６ 灯具空間 ７ 水平シリンドリカルステップ ８ 垂直シリンドリカルステップ DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Vehicle sign light (vehicle sign light) 4 Light bulb (light source) 5 Lens 6 Lighting space 7 Horizontal cylindrical step 8 Vertical cylindrical step
Claims (1)
覆うレンズに複数の領域を設けこれら領域にシリンドリ
カルステップを形成し、隣接する領域のシリンドリカル
ステップの曲率半径を変えるとともに、隣接する領域の
シリンドリカルステップ同士はそれぞれ軸方向が直交す
る方向に延びるようにしたことを特徴とする車輌用標識
灯。1. A light source forms a cylindrical steps in these areas providing a plurality of areas in the lens covering the front opening of the deployed lamp space, cylindrical adjacent regions
A vehicular marker lamp wherein the radius of curvature of a step is changed, and cylindrical steps in adjacent regions extend in directions perpendicular to each other in axial direction.
Priority Applications (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP30836694A JP3160835B2 (en) | 1993-12-21 | 1994-11-18 | Vehicle sign lights |
| GB9425439A GB2285121B (en) | 1993-12-21 | 1994-12-16 | Vehicular lamp |
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP5-72916 | 1993-12-21 | ||
| JP7291693 | 1993-12-21 | ||
| JP30836694A JP3160835B2 (en) | 1993-12-21 | 1994-11-18 | Vehicle sign lights |
Related Child Applications (2)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP13162697A Division JP2961521B2 (en) | 1997-05-07 | 1997-05-07 | Vehicle sign lights |
| JP9131627A Division JP2852917B2 (en) | 1997-05-07 | 1997-05-07 | Vehicle sign lights |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| JPH07230706A JPH07230706A (en) | 1995-08-29 |
| JP3160835B2 true JP3160835B2 (en) | 2001-04-25 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP30836694A Expired - Fee Related JP3160835B2 (en) | 1993-12-21 | 1994-11-18 | Vehicle sign lights |
Country Status (2)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| JP (1) | JP3160835B2 (en) |
| GB (1) | GB2285121B (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US8808019B2 (en) | 2010-11-01 | 2014-08-19 | Amphenol Corporation | Electrical connector with grounding member |
Families Citing this family (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP3193889B2 (en) * | 1997-06-18 | 2001-07-30 | 株式会社小糸製作所 | Vehicle lighting |
| DE19844594A1 (en) * | 1998-09-29 | 2000-05-11 | Hella Kg Hueck & Co | Light for motor vehicles |
| JP2008277158A (en) * | 2007-04-27 | 2008-11-13 | Towa Denki Seisakusho Co Ltd | Lighting system |
| CN102679253A (en) * | 2012-04-19 | 2012-09-19 | 重庆大学 | High-power LED (light-emitting diode) high beam optical system |
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1994
- 1994-11-18 JP JP30836694A patent/JP3160835B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1994-12-16 GB GB9425439A patent/GB2285121B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US8808019B2 (en) | 2010-11-01 | 2014-08-19 | Amphenol Corporation | Electrical connector with grounding member |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| JPH07230706A (en) | 1995-08-29 |
| GB2285121A (en) | 1995-06-28 |
| GB2285121B (en) | 1997-07-02 |
| GB9425439D0 (en) | 1995-02-15 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAPS | Cancellation because of no payment of annual fees |