CN106515569A - Illuminated steering assembly - Google Patents
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Abstract
A lighting system for a vehicle steering assembly is provided herein. The lighting system includes a member extending from a steering column. A light source is disposed on a steering wheel. A first photoluminescent structure is disposed on the member and configured to luminesce in response to excitation by the light source. In some embodiments, the light source may implement a thin design, thereby helping to fit the light source into small package spaces of the vehicle where traditional light sources may not be practicable.
Description
Technical field
This patent disclosure relates generally to Vehicular illumination system, and relate more specifically to using one or more luminescence generated by light structure
Vehicular illumination system.
Background technology
Unique and attracting visual experience is provided by the produced illumination of the use of luminescence generated by light structure.Therefore, exist
Structure as being directed to various illumination application implementations in motor vehicles is desired.
The content of the invention
According to an aspect of the present invention, a kind of illuminator for vehicle is disclosed.The illuminator is included from steering column
The element of extension.At least one of light source for illuminating the element is arranged in vehicle.First luminescence generated by light structure setting is at this
On element and it is configured in response to being lighted by light source activation.
According to a further aspect in the invention, a kind of illuminator is disclosed.The illuminator is included with hub and by spoke
It is connected to the steering wheel of the wheel rim of hub.Light source is arranged on hub.Element with the first ray structure disposed thereon is configured to
In response to being lighted by least a portion light source activation.
According to another aspect of the invention, a kind of illuminator for Vehicular turn assembly is disclosed.The illuminator bag
The switch for extending is included from steering column for vehicle.Light source is arranged in vehicle.First luminescence generated by light structure setting is on switch.First light
Photoluminescence structure is configured to light in response to being excited by the light of at least a portion light source output.
According to the present invention, there is provided a kind of illuminator for vehicle, comprising：
From the element that steering column extends；
Light source, the light source have and independent illumination part and can be configured to illumination component around the multiple of steering wheel periphery
Part；And
First luminescence generated by light structure, the first luminescence generated by light structure setting is on element and is configured in response to being swashed by light source
Send out and light, a part of light source of wherein at least is operably connected with luminescence generated by light structure as steering wheel is rotated.
According to one embodiment of present invention, wherein light source includes multiple printing LED.
According to one embodiment of present invention, wherein the first luminescence generated by light structure includes at least one embedded photoluminescent material,
At least one embedded photoluminescent material is configured to for the input light received from least a portion light source to down-convert to visible ray, it is seen that
Light is output to viewable portion.
According to one embodiment of present invention, wherein element is configured to handle switch (stalk switch), handle switch control
At least one function of vehicle and the first luminescence generated by light structure be configured to the mark being arranged on handle switch.
According to one embodiment of present invention, the system is further included：
The second luminescence generated by light structure being arranged on light source, the second luminescence generated by light structure are configured to provider when illuminated
To the back lighting of disk.
According to one embodiment of present invention, the system further includes controller, and controller is in response at least one car
State of activation that is conditions associated and controlling light source.
According to one embodiment of present invention, the sequential portions of wherein light source are illuminated with the direction with steering wheel rotation
Precalculated position continues launching light.
According to the present invention, there is provided a kind of illuminator, comprising：
Steering wheel, steering wheel are had hub and are connected to the wheel rim of hub by spoke；
Multiple light sources, the plurality of light source independent illumination and can be changed the part of closeness and set with multiple around the periphery of hub
Put；And
Element with the first ray structure disposed thereon, and the first ray structure is configured in response to by multiple light
At least a portion in source is excited and is lighted.
According to one embodiment of present invention, plurality of light source includes printing LED.
According to one embodiment of present invention, the sequential portions of plurality of light source are illuminated to rotate with steering wheel
Continue launching light towards precalculated position.
According to one embodiment of present invention, wherein the first ray structure is configured to the mark of the function of pointing out occupant's element
Will.
According to one embodiment of present invention, wherein the first ray structure includes at least one luminescent material, at least one
Luminescent material be configured to by from least a portion printing LED reception to input light down-convert to visible ray, it is seen that light is output
To viewable portion.
According to one embodiment of present invention, the system is further included：
The second ray structure separated with steering wheel, the second ray structure are configured to send out in response to being excited by multiple light sources
Light.
According to one embodiment of present invention, wherein the first ray structure is with the first color illumination and the second ray structure
With the second color illumination.
According to the present invention, there is provided a kind of illuminator for Vehicular turn assembly, comprising：
From the switch that the steering column of vehicle extends；
The light source being arranged in vehicle；
The first luminescence generated by light structure being arranged on switch, wherein the first luminescence generated by light structure are configured in response to by least
The light of a part of light source output is excited and is lighted；
The second luminescence generated by light structure being arranged on light source, the second luminescence generated by light structure are configured to provide for steering wheel
The ambient lighting of vehicle front；And
The 3rd luminescence generated by light structure being arranged on part, the part are arranged in vehicle and separate with assembly is turned to.
According to one embodiment of present invention, wherein light source includes multiple printing LED.
According to one embodiment of present invention, wherein the first luminescence generated by light structure includes at least one embedded photoluminescent material,
At least one embedded photoluminescent material is configured to for the input light received from least a portion light source to down-convert to visible ray, can
See that light is output to viewable portion.
According to one embodiment of present invention, wherein input light is comprising the one kind in blue light, purple light and ultraviolet light.
According to one embodiment of present invention, the sequential portions of wherein light source are lit with as steering wheel is rotated towards in advance
Positioning puts lasting launching light.
According to one embodiment of present invention, wherein the first luminescence generated by light structure is with the first colour light emitting and second photic
Ray structure is with the second colour light emitting.
Those skilled in the art is once the following description, claims and drawings of research it can be understood that and understanding this
In terms of the these and other of invention, target and characteristic.
Description of the drawings
In figure：
Fig. 1 is the vehicle interior perspective view equipped with illuminator according to one embodiment, the illuminator using
Turn on assembly part；
Fig. 2 is the side view of the steering assembly for being arranged on vehicle interior according to one embodiment, and the steering assembly is used
Illuminator；
Fig. 3 A are the sectional views intercepted according to the line III-III along Fig. 2 of one embodiment, show light source；
Fig. 3 B are the sectional views intercepted according to the line III-III along Fig. 2 of one embodiment, further illustrate light source；
Fig. 3 C are the sectional views intercepted according to the line III-III along Fig. 2 of one embodiment, show optional light source；
Fig. 3 D are the sectional views intercepted according to the line III-III along Fig. 2 of one embodiment, are shown with ray structure
Light source, the ray structure is arranged on light transmission part on light source and separates；
Fig. 3 E are the sectional views intercepted along the line III-III of Fig. 2 according to one embodiment, show to have and are arranged on light
The optional light source of the ray structure on source, a part of light that the ray structure is configured to launch from light source turn from first wave length
It is changed to second wave length；
Fig. 4 illustrates the top view of luminous assembly according to one embodiment, and the luminous assembly is laterally along luminous assembly
LED source with different type and closeness；
Fig. 5 illustrates the perspective view of element, and the element is used as the part of illuminator；
Fig. 6 is the side view of the Vehicular turn assembly of the use illuminator according to one embodiment；
Fig. 7 illustrates the exemplary side of vehicle interior of the second ray structure using illuminator and on vehicle part
View；
Exemplary perspective views of the Fig. 8 according to the vehicle interior that further embodiment illustrates using illuminator, the illumination
System is with the luminescence generated by light structure for being arranged on and turning in the part that assembly separates；And
Fig. 9 is the block diagram of vehicle and illuminator.
Specific embodiment
Herein for descriptive purpose, term " on ", D score, " right side ", " left side ", " afterwards ", " front ", " vertical ", " level " and
Their derivative should be related to the orientation in the present invention such as Fig. 1.It will be appreciated that, the present invention can take various optional
Orientation, except where expressly specified to the contrary.It will also be understood that being shown in the drawings and retouch in following specification
The specific device stated and program are only the exemplary embodiment of the inventive concept limited by claims.Accordingly, with respect to
The certain size of embodiments disclosed herein and other physical characteristics are not considered as limiting, except non-claimed separately has
Clearly state.
As needed, it is disclosed that the specific embodiment of the present invention.It is to be understood, however, that disclosed embodiment
Only example of the invention, which can be presented as the form of different and replacement.Accompanying drawing is not necessarily specific design, and in order to
Functional profile is presented, some figures can be exaggerated or minimized.Therefore, specific 26S Proteasome Structure and Function details disclosed herein should not be by
It is construed to limit, but as just for instructing, those skilled in the art are many-sided to use representative basis of the invention.
A series of term "and/or" used when as used in this, in for two or more projects means can
With any combination for any one Listed Items being used alone or two or more Listed Items being used.For example, if mixed
Compound is described as comprising component A, B and/or C, and mixture can include single A；Single B；Single C；The group of A and B
Close；The combination of A and C；The combination of B and C；Or the combination of A, B and C.
Following disclosures describe a kind of illuminator, and the illuminator is configured to illumination near Vehicular turn assembly
Region.The illuminator advantageously can be illuminated in response to scheduled event using one or more luminescence generated by light structure.One
Plant or various luminescence generated by light structures may be configured to be changed and the light received from relevant source to be typically present
The light of the different wave length in the visible spectrum is re-emitted.In certain embodiments, light source may be embodied as thin design, thus
Contribute to light source is installed in the infeasible little vehicle assembling space of conventional light source.
With reference to Fig. 1, it is arranged in the steering assembly 12 of vehicle 14 according to the illuminator 10 of one embodiment, illuminator
10 are configured to illuminate one or more parts in region and/or vehicle 14 near steering wheel 16.Turn to assembly 12 to match somebody with somebody
It is set to the steering operation of control vehicle 14.Turn to the part that assembly 12 can be installed to penetrate 14 inside instrument board 18 of vehicle.
Turning to assembly 12 can include steering column 20 and be connected to steering column for the steering wheel 16 that rotates together with steering column 20.Side
Hub 22 can be included to disk 16 and be connected to the wheel rim 24 of hub 22 by least one spoke 26.According to shown embodiment, three
Individual spoke 26 is used for connecting hub 22 and wheel rim 24, and spoke 26 is substantially concentrated on the latter half of steering wheel 16, right to provide
It is arranged on enough visuals field of the instrument group 28 of the vehicle front of steering wheel 16.Although it will be appreciated that, without departing from present inventive concept
In the case of, can be with any orientation using any amount of spoke 26.
When driver wants to control the wheel steering of vehicle 14, the wheel rim 24 of driver turn steering wheel 16.Due to wheel
Circle 24 is connected to hub 22 by spoke 26, rotations of wheel rim 24 cause hub 22 with the axle 30 being arranged in steering column 20 turn
It is dynamic.Axle 30 is connected to steering linkage (not shown), and the device adjusts the angle position of wheel of vehicle so as to control to turn to.
Vehicle 14 may further include seat assembly 32, and seat assembly 32 includes being pivotably connected with backrest 36
Seat 36 and control transmission for vehicles operator scheme gear lever 38.It is to be understood that steering assembly 12 described here
Can be used for any vehicle 14, such as but not limited to car, four-door sedan, lorry, sport vehicle, van
Deng.Furthermore, it is to be understood that be, it is also possible to principle of the invention come manufacture be present in it is any at 14 other positions of vehicle
Illuminator 10.
As shown in Fig. 2 vehicle 14 can include that instrument board 18, steering column 20 and steering column cover component 40.Steering column 20
Steering wheel 16, steering spindle 30, element 42 and associated cable can be included.According to one embodiment, element 42 is configurable to handle
Switch.The function of the operable vehicle of steering column handle switch 14, such as cruise control system, turn signal, illuminator and/or gear
Wind glass wiper system.Handle switch can totally be promoted or around the part translation for switching to close contact and start wherein
A kind of vehicle functions.Or handle switch needs driver turn part to close contact and start one of which vehicle functions.
In some cases, rotational motion arranges the variable in specific function, such as specific light intensity in the multiple feasible intensity of light
Specific wiper speed in degree setting or multiple feasible wiper speed is arranged.Additionally or alternatively, element 42 can be configured
The device that steering column for being installed to and from being installed extends, and the device is configured to move the gear of automatic transmission.
Speed changer can be moved between multiple different speed change gears, for example parking, reversing, neutral and traveling.It should also be understood that
In the case of teaching provided herein, element 42 can be provided on steering column 20 or extend from which or be set to neighbour
Any kind of device of nearly steering column position.
Additionally, steering column 20 and/or steering wheel 16 can be relative to instrument board 18 or the other partial adjustments of vehicle 14
Position.For example, steering column 20 or its part can incline, be raised and lowered to position steering column 20 and/or steering wheel 16
In desired location.Positioning can implement automatically or implement by one or more controllers, can for example activated with locking or
Steering column 20 is unlocked so as to allow the motor switch or mechanical control device 44 of manual positioning.
Steering column covers at least a portion that assembly 40 is disposed about steering column 20.In the embodiment shown in Fig. 2
In, steering column covers assembly 40 and is totally arranged between instrument board 18 and steering wheel 16.Steering column covers assembly 40 and can configure
For covering one or more gaps between steering column 20 and instrument board 18 and being bent to conform to position steering column 20.
Steering column covers assembly 40 and can have any suitable configuration.In the embodiment shown in Figure 2, steering column is covered
Assembly 40 includes upper body 46 and lower case 48.Upper body 46 and lower case 48 coordinate to limit reception steering column 20
At least one of chamber.Upper body 46 and lower case 48 can include overall flange portion so that 46 He of upper body
Lower case 48 is fitted to each other.
Upper body 46 and lower case 48 can be made up of any suitable material or multiple material.For example, upper case
Body 46 and lower case 48 can be made up of polymeric material, and such as TPO (TPO) or polypropylene are helping reduce
The noise of undesirable such as squeak, the noise are covered between component 40 and instrument board 18 and/or steering column 20 due to steering column
Contact and cause.And, upper body 46 and lower case 48 can be manufactured in any suitable manner, such as by such as noting
Penetrate the moulding process of shaping.
Element 42 can stretch out from steering column 20.According to one embodiment, element 42 is configurable to handle switch, handle
The various vehicle functions of switch control rule.For example, element 42 can control various vehicle operating loops and device, and such as vehicle keeps out the wind glass
Glass wiper and cleaner controller, turn signal and the vehicle head lamp changed between low beam and high beam.In addition or
Alternatively, element 42 can be used for the unlatching of any other function of controlling vehicle cruise control apparatus or occupant's needs, closing,
Arrange and recover to arrange speed operation.Element 42 may further include mark 50 disposed thereon, such as badge, indicates or takes advantage of
Member's information (such as notifying occupant with regard to element 42 to be arranged on the effect in precalculated position).Mark 50 can pass through known in the art
Any method is arranged on element 42, and method including but not limited to prints, etches and pass through any of moulding process.
Light source 52 can be arranged on steering assembly 12 and/or in which.As directed, light source 52 can be arranged on steering wheel
In the front portion 54 of hub 22 and it is orientated from 22 outside launching light of hub with least a portion of illumination component 42.Implemented according to one
Example, light source 52 include the flexible PCB (such as copper flexible PCB) for connecting, be attached or being arranged on 22 beneath portions of hub.At this
In the setting of sample, flexible PCB can bend to allow 10 profile of illuminator and steering wheel together with the sweep of hub 22
16 profiles are consistent.
According to one embodiment, light source 52 is configured to the periphery entirely around 22 front portion 54 of steering wheel hub.In following article more
Describe in detail, light source 52 is configurable to some for including individually illuminating.Correspondingly, the part of light source 52 can
To illuminate simultaneously.For example, light source 52 can illumination orientations be only light source part towards element 42, and the element 42 is covered from steering column
Cap assembly 40 stretches out.In such an arrangement, part light source 52 can be rotated with steering wheel 16 and illuminated, so as to hold
Continuous illumination precalculated position, such as element 42.
Luminescence generated by light structure 62 is applied to or is otherwise disposed on light source 52 and/or near light source 52.One or
Multiple light sources 52 can be arranged in illuminator 10 and be configured to towards target location launching light.More specifically, from light
Can be changed by luminescence generated by light structure 62 and to be typically present in visible spectrum towards the light that target location is launched in source 52
Light with different wave length is re-emitted.According to shown embodiment, target location is arranged to the region of neighbouring element 42.Can
With it is contemplated that illuminator 10 can be with various target locations, so that illuminator 10 can be used for several functions.Example
Sexual function include as welcome/see off lamp, light switch 42, ambient lighting and/or to vehicle occupant provide with regard to vehicle 14
Part 148 (Fig. 7) information lamp.
Light source 52 can be with part that is Overmolded or being otherwise affixed to steering wheel 16, such as according to one embodiment
Hub 22.Embodiment according to Fig. 2, hub 22 and light source 52 are placed in mould and Overmolded material 66 simultaneously
(Fig. 3 A) is arranged on the top of the combination of hub 22 and light source 52.In the embodiment that Overmolded material 66 solidifies under stress,
Overmolded material 66 can be applied to into wheel hub 22 under partially cured situation.In one embodiment, Overmolded work
Skill includes by spraying, brushes, dipping, printing, lamination or rolls and for Overmolded material 66 to be applied to hub 22 and light source 52
Above at least a portion of combination, solidify Overmolded material 66 afterwards.Such technique can make hub 22 and light source 52 that
This attachment.In certain embodiments, Overmolded material 66 can include polymeric material, silicon, polyurethane material, vinyl tree
Fat and/or it is arranged on favourable in the region for generally contacting with the occupant of vehicle 14 or constitutionally stable any other material.And,
In certain embodiments, Overmolded material 66 can be transparent or semitransparent and can provide light diffusion characteristic.Also may be used
So that it is contemplated that in certain embodiments, hub 22 and Overmolded material 66 can be identical part or be molded integrally to each other.
It is envisioned that light source 52 may be located at other positions and orient at least a portion for illumination component 42.
With reference to Fig. 3 A-3E, the sectional view of the light source 52 that can be used on vehicle 14, light source are shown according to one embodiment
52 have outside luminescence generated by light structure 62.As described in Fig. 3 A, light source 52 can have including luminous assembly 60, luminescence generated by light knot
The stacking of structure 62, viewable portion 64 and Overmolded material 66 is arranged.It is to be understood that the subject area viewable portion 64 and Overmolded material
66 can be two separate parts or can be used as a part global formation.
Luminous assembly 60 can correspond to film or printing light emitting diode (LED) assembly and including as its bottom
Base component 68.Base component 68 can include Merlon, the polymethylacrylic acid of approximate 0.005 to 0.060 inch
Methyl esters (PMMA) or polyethylene terephthalate (PET) material or any other material known in the art and it is arranged on
Required 14 surface of vehicle, light source 52 are received on the surface (such as hub 22).Alternatively, arrange as cost-effective
Apply, base component 68 can correspond directly to 14 structure of existing vehicle (such as hub 22, outer panels and/or wainscot).
Luminous assembly 60 includes being arranged on the positive pole 70 above base component 68.Positive pole 70 includes conductive epoxy resin, example
The such as, but not limited to, epoxy resin of argentiferous or cupric.Positive pole 70 is electrically connected at least a portion of multiple LED sources 72, LED source 72
It is arranged in semiconducting inks 74 and is applied to above positive pole 70.Similarly, negative pole 76 is also electrically connected to LED source 72 at least
A part.Negative pole 76 is arranged on above semiconducting inks 74 and including transparent or semitransparent conductive material, for example but does not limit
In tin indium oxide.Additionally, each in positive pole 70 and negative pole 76 passes through corresponding busbar 82,84 and wire 86,88 is electrically connected
It is connected to controller 78 and power supply 80.Busbar 82,84, and busbar can be printed along the relative edge of positive pole 70 and negative pole 76
82nd, the tie point between 84 and wire 86,88 may be located at the diagonal angle of each busbar 82,84, so as to promote along busbar
82nd, 84 uniform CURRENT DISTRIBUTION.It is to be understood that without departing from the spirit of the invention, optionally implementing
The orientation of the part in example in luminous assembly 60 can change.For example, negative pole 76 can be arranged on below semiconducting inks 74
And positive pole 70 can be arranged on above above-mentioned semiconducting inks 74.Similarly, such as the other part of busbar 82,84
Can be arranged with any orientation so that luminous assembly 60 can be towards desired location transmitting input light 100 (Fig. 3 B).
During LED source 72 is dispersed in semiconducting inks 74 in the way of random or controlled and it is configurable to towards photic
62 transmitting focusing of photo structure or non-focusing light.LED source 72 can correspond to approximate about 5 to the about 400 microns gallium nitride unit of size
The miniature LED and semiconducting inks 74 of part can include various binding agents and dielectric substance, binding agent and dielectric
Material includes but is not limited to one or more in gallium, indium, carborundum, phosphorus and/or translucent polymeric binder.
Can by selected part application semiconducting inks 74 from various typographies to positive pole 70, including ink-jet and silk screen
Typography.More specifically, it can be envisaged that LED source 72 is dispersed in semiconducting inks 74 and is set to make by shape and size
Substantial amounts of LED source 72 is alignd with positive pole 70 and negative pole 76 during the deposition of semiconducting inks 74.It is ultimately electrically connected to 70 He of positive pole
The part LED source 72 of negative pole 76 can be by the combination of busbar 82 and 84, controller 78, power supply 80 and wire 86 and 88 come some
It is bright.According to one embodiment, power supply 80 can correspond to the vehicle power 80 operated under 12 to 16V direct current.With regard to luminous
The additional information that assembly builds on March 12nd, 2014 submits, invented by Lip river text tal fibre (Lowenthal) et al., the U.S.
Patent publication No. is 2014/0264396 A1, carries out in the patent application of entitled " the ultra-thin printing LED layer removed from substrate "
Open, here is by quoting comprising entire contents.
Again referring to Fig. 3 A, luminescence generated by light structure 62 is arranged at negative pole as coating, layer, film or other suitable sedimentaries
Above in the of 76.With regard to presently described embodiment, luminescence generated by light structure 62 could be arranged to sandwich construction, and the sandwich construction includes energy
Amount conversion layer 90, optional stabilized zone 92 and optional protective layer 94.
Energy conversion layer 90 includes at least one photic with the energy conversion component using phosphorescence or fluorescent characteristic
Luminescent material 96.For example, embedded photoluminescent material 96 can include organic or inorganic fluorescent dyestuff, including the embedding benzene of naphthalene (rylene),
Ton (xanthene), porphyrin (porphyrin), phthalocyanine dye (phthalocyanine).Additionally or alternatively, luminescence generated by light material
Material 96 can include the phosphor of garnet group adulterated from cerium (Ce), such as YAG (yttrium-aluminium-garnet):Ce.Can lead to
Cross embedded photoluminescent material 96 to be dispersed in polymer matrix body using various methods and form homogeneous mixture to prepare energy turn
Change layer 90.Such method can include that the preparation from liquid carrier medium prepares energy conversion layer 90 and by energy conversion layer
90 are coated onto in negative pole 76 or base component 68 needed for other.Can be by application (painting), serigraphy, flexographic plate print
Brush, spraying, slot coated (slot coating), immersion coating (dip coating), cylinder coating (roller
Coating), energy conversion layer 90 is applied by bar coating (bar coating) and/or any other method known in the art
To negative pole 76.It is alternatively possible to by not using the method for liquid carrier medium preparing energy conversion layer 90.For example, can be with
By embedded photoluminescent material 96 to be dispersed in the solid solution that can be incorporated in polymer matrix body, (uniform in drying regime is mixed
Compound) in being presented energy conversion layer 90, polymeric matrix is by extrusion, injection sealing, means of press seals contracting, calendering, thermoforming
Deng shaping.
In order to protect the embedded photoluminescent material 96 being included in energy conversion layer 90 not by photodissociation and thermal degradation, luminescence generated by light
Structure 62 can include stabilized zone 92.Stabilized zone 92 can be configured to optical coupled and adhere to energy conversion layer 90 or with other
The single layer that mode is integrated therewith.Luminescence generated by light structure 62 can also include protective layer 94, and protective layer 94 is optical coupled and viscous
Stabilized zone 92 or other layers (such as the energy conversion layer 90 when not having stabilized zone 92) are attached to protect luminescence generated by light structure 62
Not by the physics and chemical damage by produced by environmental exposure.Can be by per layer of sequential applications or printing, by sequential layer
Pressure or imprint, or any other suitable mode stabilized zone 92 and/or protective layer 94 is combined with energy conversion layer 90.Relevant light
Photoluminescence structure build additional information on November 8th, 2011 submits, by Jin Sili (Kingsley) et al. invent, U.S.
State's Patent No. 8,232,533, it is entitled " change for high-efficiency electromagnetic energy and continue Secondary Emission photodissociation is stable and environment
Disclosed in the patent of stable sandwich construction ", here is by quoting comprising the entire disclosure.
In operation, embedded photoluminescent material 96 is prepared as once connecing from least a portion LED source 72 of luminous assembly 60
The input light 100 (Fig. 3 B) for receiving specific wavelength is just excited.Thus, input light 100 experiences conversion process of energy and with not
Same wavelength is re-emitted.According to one embodiment, embedded photoluminescent material 96 can be prepared as being converted to more input light 100
The light of long wavelength, otherwise referred to as down coversion.Alternatively, embedded photoluminescent material 96 can be prepared as changing input light 100
For shorter wavelengths of light, otherwise referred to as up-conversion.According to any method, the light after being changed by embedded photoluminescent material 96 can
At once from luminescence generated by light structure 62 export 102 (Fig. 3 B) or otherwise be used in energy cascade in, energy cascade transfer
Light after changing be used as input light to excite the other preparation of the embedded photoluminescent material 96 in energy conversion layer 90, thus after
Can export from luminescence generated by light structure 62 after light after continuous conversion or be used as input light, by that analogy.With regard to described here
The wavelength difference between output light 102 after conversion process of energy, input light 100 and conversion is referred to as Stokes shift
The main driving mechanism of (Stokes shift) and the conversion process of energy as the wavelength change corresponding to light.
With continued reference to Fig. 3 A, viewable portion 64 is arranged above luminescence generated by light structure 62.In certain embodiments, visible section
Divide 64 can include plastics, silicon or polyurethane material and be molded over above luminescence generated by light structure 62 and luminous assembly 60.It is preferred that
Ground, viewable portion 64 should be at least part of light-permeable.By this way, viewable portion 64 can be to carry out energy converted
Any moment of journey is illuminated by luminescence generated by light structure 62.Additionally, by coating sealing visible part 64, it can be used for protection
Luminescence generated by light structure 62 and luminous assembly 60.Viewable portion 64 could be arranged to plane and/or arc with improve its be in send out
Visual capabilities during light state.Similar to luminescence generated by light structure 62 and luminous assembly 60, viewable portion 64 can also be benefited from thin
Design, so help to light source 52 is installed in the little assembling space of vehicle 14.
In certain embodiments, decorative layer 98 can be set between viewable portion 64 and luminescence generated by light structure 62.Decoration
Layer 98 can include polymeric material or other suitable materials and be arranged for controlling for or change the viewable portion of light source 52
64 outward appearance.For example, decorative layer 98 is configured to give viewable portion texture appearance when viewable portion 64 is in non-illumination condition.
In other embodiments, decorative layer 98 can be colored as any color with 14 complementary structure of vehicle with reception light source 52.For example,
Decorative layer 98 can be similar to the color of hub 22, so that illuminator 10 is substantially hidden when in non-illumination condition in color
Hide.Alternatively, decorative layer 98 can provide mark 50 and/or logo so that decorative layer 98 and mark 50 can be backlight type and/
Or otherwise illuminated by luminous assembly 60.Under any circumstance, decorative layer 98 should be at least part of printing opacity, so as to
Any moment for carrying out conversion process of energy will not prevent the illumination viewable portion 64 of luminescence generated by light structure 62.
Overmolded material 66 is arranged on around luminous assembly 60 and luminescence generated by light structure 62 and can be with visible section
Divide 64 monolithic moldings.Overmolded material 66 can protect luminous assembly 60 from the physics and chemistry by caused by environmental exposure
Damage.Overmolded material 66 can have viscoplasticity (i.e. with viscosity and elasticity both), low poplar compared with other materials
Family name's modulus and/or high failure strain, so that Overmolded material 66 can protect luminous assembly 60 when touched.For example,
Overmolded material 66 can protect luminous assembly 60 from when passenger is using the steering assembly 12 of illuminator 10 is provided with
Produced repetition contact.
In certain embodiments, luminescence generated by light structure 62 can dividually be used individually and with luminous assembly 60.Such as light
Photoluminescence structure 62 is can be positioned on neighbouring but the not luminous assembly 60 of physical contact 14 part of vehicle or surface,
As described in more detail below.It should be understood that being merged in the different parts separated from light source 52 in luminescence generated by light structure 62
Embodiment in, light source 52 still can with the 52 same or analogous structure of light source described in reference picture 3A.
With reference to Fig. 3 B, shown for producing monochromatic luminous conversion process of energy 104 according to one embodiment.In order to say
Bright purpose, is used below light source 52 described in Fig. 3 A to illustrate conversion process of energy 104.In this embodiment, light
The energy conversion layer 90 of photoluminescence structure 62 includes single embedded photoluminescent material 96, embedded photoluminescent material 96 be configured to by from
The input light 100 that LED source 72 is received is converted to the output light 102 with the relevant wavelength different wave length of input light 100.More
Specifically, embedded photoluminescent material 96 is prepared as with absorption spectrum, and the absorption spectrum includes the input light from the supply of LED source 72
100 launch wavelength.Embedded photoluminescent material 96 is also prepared as the Stokes with the visible output light 102 produced after conversion
Displacement, the visible ray have the emission spectrum for showing as required color, and required color can change according to illumination application.Conversion
Visible output light 102 afterwards is exported from light source 52 through viewable portion 64, thus makes viewable portion 64 with required color illumination.
In one embodiment, following conversion system carries out conversion process of energy 104, in this case input light 100 include be located at can
See the light of spectrum lower end, such as blue light, purple light or ultraviolet (UV) light.Blueness, purple or UV LED is so made to be used as LED
Source 72, the LED source can be provided better than the simple LED for using required color and together with the relative of above-mentioned conversion process of energy
Cost advantage.And, uniqueness, general uniform and/or attracting vision can be provided by the illumination provided by viewable portion 64
Experience, the visual experience are difficult to replicate by non-luminescence generated by light means.
With reference to Fig. 3 C, the second conversion process of energy for producing the light of multiple color is shown according to one embodiment
106.For being consistent property, the second conversion process of energy 106 is described using the light source 52 shown in Fig. 3 A equally hereafter.At this
In individual embodiment, energy conversion layer 90 includes that the first embedded photoluminescent material 96 and second being dispersed in energy conversion layer 90 is photic
Luminescent material 108.Alternatively, if it is desired, embedded photoluminescent material 96,108 can be with separated from one another.Similarly, it should be apparent that,
Energy conversion layer 90 can include the embedded photoluminescent materials 96,108 different more than two kinds, and the design that the present invention is provided is in this feelings
It is equally applicable under condition.In one embodiment, the second conversion process of energy 106 is by using blue, purple and/or UV light conducts
The down coversion mode of driving source occurs.
With regard to the embodiment of current explanation, exciting for embedded photoluminescent material 96,108 is mutually disjointed.It is, luminescence generated by light
Material 96,108 is prepared as the Stokes shift with non-overlapped absorption spectrum with the different emission spectrum of generation.Equally
Ground, in embedded photoluminescent material 96,108 is prepared, it should be noted that select related Stokes shift for making from luminescence generated by light material
Output light 102 after the conversion of a transmitting in material 96,108 will not excite another, except unexpected such.Shown according to one
Example property embodiment, the Part I 72 of the LED source illustrated with LED source 72a are configured to launch input light 100, and this is defeated
Enter light 100 have only excite embedded photoluminescent material 96 and make that input light 100 is converted into the first color (such as white) can
See the launch wavelength of output light 102.Similarly, the Part II 72b of the LED source for being illustrated with LED source 72b is configured to
Transmitting input light 100, the input light 100 have only excite the second embedded photoluminescent material 108 and be converted into input light 100
The launch wavelength of the visible output light 102 of the second color (such as red).Preferably, the first color and the second color are being regarded each other
Can distinguish on feeling.In this way it is possible to use controller 78 optionally to activate LED source 72a and 72b, so that luminescence generated by light
Structure 62 is luminous with shades of colour.For example, controller 78 can only activate LED source 72a with independent excitation embedded photoluminescent material 96,
Viewable portion 64 is made with the first color illumination.Alternatively, controller 78 can only activate LED source 72b with the second light of independent excitation
Electroluminescent material 108, makes viewable portion 64 with the second color illumination.
Still alternatively, controller 78 can activate LED source 72a and 72b simultaneously, so that both embedded photoluminescent materials 96,108
All being excited, viewable portion 64 being made with the 3rd color illumination, the 3rd color is blend color (such as powder of the first and second colors
It is red).Can also change with being proportional to one another from the intensity of the input light 100 of each LED source 72a, 72b transmitting, it is another to obtain
Outer color.For comprising the energy conversion layer 90 more than two kinds of different embedded photoluminescent materials 96,108, it is possible to achieve more
Various color.It is contemplated that color include redness, green, blueness and combinations thereof, combination includes white, Suo Youyan
Color can operate by selecting suitable embedded photoluminescent material and rightly their corresponding LED sources 72a, 72b realizing.
With reference to Fig. 3 D, the 3rd conversion process of energy 110, the 3rd conversion process of energy 110 are illustrated according to alternative embodiment
Including luminous assembly 60 as described above with respect to figure 3 and the luminescence generated by light structure 62 being arranged on luminous assembly 60.Photic
The input light 100 that photo structure 62 is configured to receive from LED source 72 is converted to visible output light 102, it is seen that output light 102
With the wavelength different from the relevant wavelength of input light 100.More specifically, luminescence generated by light structure 62 is prepared as with absorption light
Spectrum, the absorption spectrum include the launch wavelength of the input light 100 provided by LED source 72.Embedded photoluminescent material 96 is also prepared as
With produce conversion after visible output light 102 Stokes shift, the visible output light 102 have show as required color
Emission spectrum, the color can according to illumination application and change.
Luminescence generated by light structure 62 can be applied to the only a part of luminous assembly 60, for example, in belt-like fashion.Photic
Can be light transmission part 112 between ray structure 62, light transmission part 112 is allowed from the input light 100 of the transmitting of LED source 72 with first
Wavelength passes through the light transmission part 112.Light transmission part 112 can be open space or can be transparent or semitransparent material.Wear
Cross light transmission part 112 transmitting input light 100 can from luminous assembly 60 point to the second luminescence generated by light structure 132 (Fig. 7), second
Luminescence generated by light structure 132 is disposed adjacent to luminous assembly 60.Second luminescence generated by light structure 132 is configurable in response to input light
100 and light, the input light 100 is guided through light transmission part 112.
With reference to Fig. 3 E, illustrate using such as the luminous assembly 60 with reference to as described in Fig. 3 A and be arranged on luminous assembly 60
Luminescence generated by light structure 62 produces the 4th conversion process of energy 114 of the light of multiple color.In this embodiment, luminescence generated by light knot
Structure 62 is arranged on the top of luminous assembly 60.Exciting for embedded photoluminescent material 96 is prepared as making from the defeated of the transmitting of LED source 72
Through luminescence generated by light structure 62, (that is, the input light 100 from the transmitting of light source 52 is not by light with first wave length to enter the part of light 100
Photoluminescence structure 62 is changed).Pulse width modulation can be passed through or current control changes the intensity of transmitting input light 100 to change
Luminescence generated by light structure 62 is passed through in the case where the second output wavelength 102 is not converted into from the input light 100 of the transmitting of LED source 72
Amount.For example, if light source 52 is configured to launch input light 100 with low-level, generally all of input light 100 can be turned
It is changed to the output light 102 of second wave length.In the configuration, can launch corresponding to luminescence generated by light structure 62 from luminous assembly 60
The output light 102 of color.If light source 52 is configured to high level transmitting input light 100, then only a part first wave length quilt
Luminescence generated by light structure 62 is changed.In this configuration, the Part I of input light 100 can be changed simultaneously by luminescence generated by light structure 62
And the Part II light of input light 100 can be disposed adjacent to the other of light source 52 by luminous assembly 60 with first wave length direction
Luminescence generated by light structure 132 is launched.Other luminescence generated by light structure 132 can in response to the input light 100 launched from light source 52 and
It is luminous.
According to an exemplary embodiment, the Part I of the LED source 72 illustrated with LED source 72c is configured to
Transmitting input light 100, the input light 100 have excite the embedded photoluminescent material 96 in luminescence generated by light structure 62 and make input light
The wavelength of the 100 visible output lights 102 for being converted into the first color (such as white).Similarly, show so that LED source 72d is exemplary
The Part II of the LED source 72 for going out is configured to launch input light 100, and the input light 100 is with through luminescence generated by light structure 62
And the wavelength of the other luminescence generated by light structure 132 for being disposed adjacent to illuminator 10 is excited, thus with the second color illumination.
First and second colors are visually distinct from each other.In this way it is possible to use controller 78 optionally to activate LED source
72c and 72d is so that illuminator 10 is luminous with shades of colour.
Luminous assembly 60 can also include Optical devices 116, and Optical devices 116 are configured to send out from LED source 72c, 72d
The input light 100 and the guiding of output light 102 from the transmitting of luminescence generated by light structure 62 penetrated is towards predetermined position.For example, from LED
The input light 100 and output light 102 of source 72c, 72d and the transmitting of luminescence generated by light structure 62 can be directed and/or be focused to court
To the part 148 (Fig. 7) needed for neighbouring light source 52 and/or position.
With reference to Fig. 4, the luminous assembly 60 from top view illustration according to one embodiment, light assembly 60 laterally along
Luminous assembly 60 has LED source 72a, 72d of different type and closeness.It is as directed, the Part I 118 of the assembly 60 that lights
Including LED source 72a, LED source 72a is configured to launch input light 100, and input light 100 is with the first color (such as white)
Launch wavelength in spectrum.Likewise, the Part II 120 of luminous assembly 60 includes LED source 72d, LED source 72d is configured to
Transmitting input light 100, the input light 100 is with the launch wavelength in the second color (such as red) spectrum.Can be using this
Any mode known to field passes through insulation or nonconducting barrier 122 by the Part I 118 of luminous assembly 60 and second
120 and the neighbouring part for arranging is divided to separate, so that each part 118,120 can be independently of any other part 118,120 ground
It is illuminated.And, each part 118,120 being arranged in luminous assembly 60 can include being connected to controller 78 and matching somebody with somebody
Put the respective busbar 82,84,124,126,128,130 for illuminating various pieces 118,120.It is to be understood that the subject area can
In the embodiment of choosing, as described above, busbar 82,84,124,126,128,130 may be coupled to luminous assembly 60 and be located at phase
On each several part 118,120 of offside.
According to one embodiment, the first and second colors are visually distinct from each other.In this way it is possible to using control
Device processed 78 optionally activates LED source 72a and 72d so that LED source 72a, 72d is with different color illuminations.For example, controller 78
Only LED source 72a can be activated with the part 118 of the assembly 60 that individually lights with the first color illumination.Alternatively, controller 78 can
To activate only LED source 72d with the part 120 of the assembly 60 that individually lights with the second color illumination.It is to be understood that the subject area luminous assembly
60 can include any amount of part 118,120 with different LED sources 72a, 72d, and the part 118,120 is with any required
Color illumination.And, it should also be understood that can orient with different LED sources 72a, 72d according to any feasible mode
Part and need not be disposed adjacent to.
Semiconducting inks 74 can also include LED source 72a, 72d of various closenesses, so that the density of LED source 72a, 72d
Or the quantity of LED source 72a, 72d in unit area can be adjusted for various illumination applications.In certain embodiments, LED
The density of source 72a, 72d can change in the length of whole light source 52.For example, lighting the mid portion 120 of assembly 60 can be with
Density with the LED source 72 bigger than peripheral part 118, or vice versa it is as the same.In such embodiments, light source 52 can be with table
It is existing brighter or with bigger illumination, with preferential illumination precalculated position.In other embodiments, the density of LED source 72a, 72d
(such as specific part of light source 52) can be increased or decreased with the increase with the distance of preselected point.
With reference to Fig. 5, element 42 includes the single bar 56 for being pivotably mounted on housing side, and bar 56 is for vehicle 14
Steering column 20 is attached at the position provided easy access to for driver.Bar universal joint at the end 58 is connected in housing,
To move in multiple separated planes P1, P2.And, bar could be arranged to rotatable end cover 136 and
The sliding members 138 that can be moved along the longitudinal axis of bar.Actuator is mounted in the housing and in response to bar in a direction
On one of them or end cover 136 of the motion i.e. for example in multiple separated planes rotation and move
Switch element, contacts to act on the switch of the electrical connector 142 of particular vehicle operation circuit between the various position of the switch.Can
To form any part of element 42, including but not limited to polymeric material using any suitable material.
In typical application, bar is in general vertical plane P1 direction around its pivot fortune with the universal connecting components of housing
Dynamic control steering signal of vehicle, and pivoting action control vehicle head lamp of the bar in general horizontal plane P2 low beam,
High beam and optionally flicker-by changing between (flash-to-pass).The rotation of end cover 136 is used for controlling vehicle
Operation of the windscreen wiper system between on and off and optional multiple interruption friction speeds.
In the vehicle using auto-cruising control device, slide switch or element 138 may be mounted on element 42 and
Optionally move between various positions, the position includes closing, opens and instantaneous recovery setting velocity location.Spring biasing
Button 140 is movably mounted at the end of end cover 136 and is used for for cruise control apparatus being arranged on required speed.It is sliding
The motion of dynamic element 138 and/or button 140 between various positions makes electric contact piece in bar according to sliding members
138 and arrange speed button ad-hoc location and close the various loops of cruise control apparatus.It should be appreciated, however, that, it is any
Other vehicle control devices can be arranged on element 42.And, it should also be understood that in the feelings without departing from teaching provided herein
Under condition, any amount of switch can be set in the steering assembly 12 of vehicle 14 and according to present invention realization.
With reference to Fig. 6, according to one embodiment, illuminator 10 is configured for attachment to the hub 22 of steering wheel 16.It is as directed,
Luminous assembly 60 launches most of input light 100 and output light 102 from hub 22 along outwardly direction.However, it could be imagined that,
According to the structure and assembling that turn to assembly 12, input light 100 can point to any required direction in vehicle 14.For example, one
In a little embodiments, input light 100 and output light 102 can be launched along vehicle front direction.
Luminescence generated by light structure 62 is operably connected with light source 52.For example, according to one embodiment, light source 52 can be arranged
In the front portion 54 of hub 22.Luminescence generated by light structure 62 can be arranged in mark 50 and/or form mark 50, and mark 50 is arranged on unit
On part 42 and it is operably connected to light source 52.As a result, the mark 50 comprising luminescence generated by light structure 62 can be by light source
52 excite and launch the output light 102 after conversion, and thus illumination is generally difficult to the vehicle part for illuminating.
Illuminator 10 may further include and be disposed adjacent to any other required position in illuminator 10 or vehicle 14
The user interface 134 put.User interface 134 is configurable to allow user to control the light launched by the LED source 72 being lit
Wavelength.Alternatively, user interface 134 can between multiple patterns and/or function converted illumination systems 10.User interface 134
Can be using any kind of controller for controlling light source 52 known in the art, such as but not limited to switch (press by pushing-type
Button 140, proximity transducer etc.) and any feasible position can be arranged on.For example, user interface 134 is configurable to set
Put the push button 140 on 42 one end of element.
Referring now still to Fig. 6, luminous assembly 60 is shown as with five parts 144a, 144b, 144c, 144d, 144e.As here
Described each part 144a, 144b, 144c, 144d, 144e individually can be illuminated and with multiple color and intensity light illumination.As above
Literary described, the part light source 52 being connected with 42 optics of element can be towards mark 50 launching light being arranged on.Correspondingly, often
Individual part 144a, 144b, 144c, 144d, 144e can rotate subsequent illumination with steering wheel 16.Each part 144a, 144b,
144c, 144d, 144e can return to non-illumination condition when specific part is no longer connected with 148 optics of required part, required
Part is such as element 42.It is to be understood that the subject area above-mentioned example is not limited and in the situation without departing from design provided herein
Any required light illumination mode can be used for various vehicles are conditions associated down.
In an alternate embodiment of the invention, the first element 42 extends from the first side of steering column 20 and the second element 42 is from steering
The opposite side of post 20 extends.Both first and second elements 42 can have luminescence generated by light structure 62 disposed thereon, photic
Ray structure 62 is configured to the emitting output light 102 when input light 100 points to various pieces.In such an arrangement, light total
Two independent sectors can be illuminated into 60, thus each luminescence generated by light structure 62 is excited simultaneously.
In certain embodiments, light assembly 60 some or all can also vehicle 14 sense vehicle 14 some
It is illuminated when part is problematic.For example, predetermined portions are exceeded once the fuel quantity consumption being arranged in vehicle 14, light assembly 60
Part can flash so that occupant has recognized the need to action.The exemplary issue that warning indicator can be started includes low wheel
Tire pressure, low fuel pressure, the low energy content of battery and/or any other system failure on vehicle 14.
According to alternative embodiment, vehicle 14 can be equipped with the steering wheel 16 being heated and/or cool down, as known in the art
's.Illuminator 10 is configurable to when steering wheel 16 is cooled with the first color (such as blue) backlight type illumination direction disk
16.Similarly, steering wheel 16 is configurable to when steering wheel 16 is heated with the second color (such as red) illumination.
As shown in Figure 6, the assembly 60 that lights can be attached, connect and/or the Overmolded top surface to hub 22.Therefore, send out
Light assembly 60 can be installed to flushing the top surface of hub 22, thus partly hide from the visual field of occupant in non-illumination condition
Cover.According to one embodiment, illuminator 10 and/or its one or more parts have the encapsulation part of soft comfortable, to protect
Protect illuminator 10 and limit the bending of 10 part of illuminator.The exemplary materials that can be used include but is not limited to polychlorostyrene
Ethene, sulfuration thermoplastic elastomer and polyester elastomer.
With reference to Fig. 7, the first luminescence generated by light structure 62 is arranged on luminous assembly 60, and the second luminescence generated by light structure 132 is arranged
On element 42 and the 3rd luminescence generated by light structure 146 is arranged on the part 148 of vehicle 14, such as instrument group 28 and/or instrument
The part of dash board 18.As described above, the part that the assembly 60 that lights has the luminescence generated by light structure 62 being disposed thereon will be input into
Light 100 is converted to the output light 102 of different wave length.The Part II transmitting input light 100 of luminous assembly 60, the input light 100
Changed by the second luminescence generated by light structure 132 on element 42 afterwards, thus the wavelength to launch with the first luminescence generated by light structure 62
Its part of different wavelength illuminations and/or the mark 50 being disposed thereon.3rd luminescence generated by light structure 146 is arranged on instrument
Organize on 28 and be configured to launch the output light 102 of each proprietary wavelength.Output light 102 can serve as being arranged in vehicle 14
Mark 50 illumination, welcome/see off program light, ambient light with illuminate vehicle 14 any inner member 148 and/or warning refer to
Show device.
Referring now still to Fig. 7, two luminous assemblies 60 are may be provided in illuminator 10, with to vehicle front launching light.First
Luminous assembly 60 can be arranged on the front part of vehicle of steering wheel rim and can have luminescence generated by light structure disposed thereon
62, luminescence generated by light structure 62 is towards anterior any other 148 emitting output light of part of instrument group 28, instrument board 18 or automotive occupant
102.Second luminous assembly 60 can be arranged on hub 22.Can be located at from the Part I light of the second luminous transmitting of assembly 60
Luminescence generated by light structure 62 thereon is changed, and thus provides ambient light and/or backlight type illumination direction disk 16.From the second luminous assembly
The Part II light of 60 transmittings can point to the element 42 with luminescence generated by light structure 62 disposed thereon, as described herein.Light
Photoluminescence structure 62 can be illuminated in response to the input light 100 launched from luminous assembly 60, and which is in response to predetermined state.
It is contemplated that using the other luminescence generated by light structure 132 of proximity illumination system 10, the luminescence generated by light structure 132 sets
Put in any desired location and be not limited to instrument group 28.For example, luminescence generated by light structure 132 in addition can be arranged on instrument board
On 18.Additionally, the second luminescence generated by light structure 132 can also provide safety benefits, the spy in occupant's vehicle 14 of arriving is such as notified
Determine part 148.
According to optional embodiment, light source 52 can be arranged on any part in vehicle 14, and part is disposed adjacent to
Element 42, such as instrument board 18 or instrument group 28.Light source 52 can be with static or be arranged on movable part and according to this
In provide teaching configuration, so as to light source 52 can be remained be connected with 62 optics of luminescence generated by light structure.Second luminescence generated by light is tied
Structure 132 can be arranged on light source 52 or on any other part 148, and part 148 can also be connected with 52 optics of light source
Connect.
With reference to Fig. 8, the alternative embodiment of illuminator 10 is shown.As directed, the first luminescence generated by light structure 62 is arranged
On element 42.Input light 100 from the transmitting of light source 52 can be first wave length, and which is configured to excite on element 42
First luminescence generated by light structure 62.Correspondingly, the first luminescence generated by light structure 62 can be illuminated with the output light 102 of second wave length, by
The predetermined portions of this illumination component 42.
Second luminescence generated by light structure 132 can be arranged on and turn on the position that assembly 12 separates.For example, second photic
Photo structure 132 can be arranged on vehicle floor 152, and the second luminescence generated by light structure 152 is configured to be converted to input light 100
The output light 102 of different wave length, thus illuminace component 148 and/or the mark 50 being arranged on.As described above, light total
Can be with illuminated and point to element 42 into 60 Part I being arranged on hub 22, and the Part II of luminous assembly 60 can be with
The second luminescence generated by light structure 132 is pointed to simultaneously.Alternatively, when vehicle 14 in first state (such as when car door is opened and
Predetermined hold-time amount afterwards) when, the Part II of luminous assembly 60 can excite the second luminescence generated by light structure 132, and
Vehicle 14 is in the Part I of luminous assembly 60 during the second state (such as when vehicle motor is arranged on running status) can
With illuminated.
With reference to Fig. 9, the block diagram of vehicle 14 is generally illustrated, illuminator 10 is implemented in vehicle 14.Illuminator 10
Including the controller 78 communicated with light source 52.Controller 78 can include memory 145, memory 145 have be included in
Instruction, instruction performed by the processor 147 of controller 78.Controller 78 can be by the power supply 80 on vehicle 14 to light
Source 52 or respective busbar 82,84 provide electric energy.Additionally, controller 78 is configurable to based on from one or more vehicle controls
Controlling the input light 100 of each light source 52 transmitting, vehicle control module 150 is not for example but not to the feedback that molding block 150 is received
It is limited to car body control module, engine control module, course changing control module, brake control module etc. and/or combinations thereof.It is logical
Cross the input light 100 of the control transmitting of light source 52, illuminator 10 can be with multiple color and/or mode illumination providing the outer of U.S.
See or information of vehicles can be provided to the observer of purpose.For example, when illuminator 10 is lit, illuminator 10 can be shone
Mark 50 on the bright switch 42 being arranged in vehicle 14.
In operation, luminescence generated by light structure 62 can show the monochromatic or multi-color illumination in cycle.For example, controller 78 can
To encourage light source 52 to launch the input light 100 of only first wave length periodically by LED source 72 so that luminescence generated by light structure 62 is with the
One cColor-cycling is illuminated.Alternatively, controller 78 can encourage light source 52 to launch only second wave length periodically by LED source 72
Input light 100 is so that luminescence generated by light structure 62 is illuminated with the second cColor-cycling.Alternatively, controller 78 can encourage light source 52 same
When and launch the input light 100 of first wave length and second wave length periodically so that luminescence generated by light structure 62 is with the 3rd cColor-cycling
Illumination, the 3rd color are limited by the mixed light that the first and second colors are added.Still alternatively, controller 78 can encourage light source
52 convert between the input light 100 of the first and second wavelength of periodic emission, so that luminescence generated by light structure 62 is by the first face
Convert and cycle illumination between color and the second color.Controller 78 can encourage light source 52 at a regular interval and/or not
The time interval of rule launches the input light 100 of first wave length and/or second wave length periodically.
In another embodiment, illuminator 10 can include user interface 134.User interface 134 is configurable to make
User can control the wavelength of the input light 100 launched by LED source 72 and/or the LED source 72 being lit.Such configuration can be with
Allow that user's control illuminates which part 148 (Fig. 7) (such as element 42, ambient light, warning indicator, turn signal etc.) is shone
It is bright.
With regard to above-mentioned example, controller 78 can change the first He of transmitting by pulse width modulation or current control
The intensity of the input light 100 of second wave length.In certain embodiments, controller 78 be configurable to by send control signal come
The color of launching light is adjusted, the signal is used for adjusting the intensity or energy output level of light source 52.For example, if light source 52 is configured
It is to be launched with low-level output first, substantially all of first transmitting can be converted into the second transmitting.In the configuration, it is right
The color of the launching light from illuminator 10 should be can correspond in the color of the light of the second transmitting.If light source 52 is configured to
Launched with high level output first, the only transmitting of part first can be converted into the second transmitting.In the configuration, corresponding to first
The color of the mixed light of transmitting and the second transmitting can be used as transmitting light output.By this way, each controller 78 can be controlled
The output color of launching light processed.
Although low intensity level and high intensity level are illustrated with reference to the input light 100 of the first transmitting, it should be understood that
It is that the intensity of the input light 100 of the first transmitting can change to adjust corresponding to from illuminator between various strength levels
The shade of color of 10 launching lights.Strength Changes can be manually changed or be changed using controller 78 automatically based on predetermined state.Root
According to one embodiment, the first intensity can sense exported by illuminator 10 under the situation of daylight in optical sensor.Second
Intensity can determine that vehicle 14 is exported by illuminator 10 when operating under low luminous environment in optical sensor.
As described herein, the color of output light 102 can be depended primarily on using specific in luminescence generated by light structure 62
Embedded photoluminescent material 96.Additionally, the transfer capability of luminescence generated by light structure 62 is depended primarily on using in luminescence generated by light structure 62
Embedded photoluminescent material 96 concentration.By adjusting the strength range from the output of light source 52, luminescence generated by light knot as described herein
The concentration of the embedded photoluminescent material 96 in structure 62, type and ratio be operable as by by first transmitting with second launch mix come
Produce the multiple color tone of launching light.
Correspondingly, advantageously provided that here with the illuminator for turning to assembly.The steering assembly holding structure
Performance, while provide luminous with function and decorating feature.In certain embodiments, light source may be embodied as thin design,
Thereby assist in and light source is installed in the little assembling space of vehicle that conventional light source cannot be implemented.
Personnel with ordinary skill are not it is to be understood that the construction of the invention and other parts is limited
In any specific material.The other examples embodiment of the present invention disclosed herein can be formed by multiple material, unless
Here it is otherwise noted.
For the purpose of the disclosure, term " connection " (with its all of form, connects (present point of (present tense), connection
Word), connection (past tense) etc.) overall mean that two parts engage (electrically or mechanically) directly or indirectly to one another.Such engagement
Can be substantially fix or movable in nature.Can by two parts (electrically or mechanically) and be used as single entirety that
This or with any other intermediary element of two part global formations realizing such engagement.Such engagement substantially may be used
To be permanent or substantially may move or releasable, unless otherwise stated.
Should equally be important to note that, the element of the present invention for illustrating in the exemplary embodiment it is configured and disposed only
It is explanation.Although being only described in detail to several embodiments of the present invention in the present invention, the ability of the present invention is consulted
In the case of field technique personnel innovative teachings and benefit substantially without departing from the theme easy to understand, many changes
It is that feasible (such as the size of various elements, size, structure, shape and ratio change, parameter value, installation settings, material make
With, color, orientation etc.).For example, the element for being shown as global formation is so structured that multiple parts or with shown in some
Element can be inverted or otherwise be changed with global formation, interactive operation, structure and/or element or connector or other
The length of system element or width can change, and the property or quantity of setting adjustment position between elements can change.Should
When it is noted that system element and/or assembly can by the various materials for providing enough intensity or durability in it is any
It is a kind of, with multiple color, quality and combinations thereof in any species constructing.Correspondingly, all such changes are intended to
It is included in the scope of the present invention.Without departing from the spirit of the invention, can implement with other examples required
Make other to replace, change, change and omit in the design of example, operating conditions and setting.
It should be appreciated that any described program or the step in described program can with other disclosed program or
Step combines to form the structure in the scope of the invention.Example arrangement described here and program be descriptive purpose and not
It is construed to limit.
It should also be understood that without departing from the inventive concept, change can be made to said structure and method
Change and change, and it should be further understood that these designs are intended to be covered by, unless these rights are wanted
Ask separately to have by its word and clearly state.
Claims (20)
1. a kind of illuminator for vehicle, comprising：
From the element that steering column extends；
Illumination is arranged at least one of light source of the element in vehicle；And
First luminescence generated by light structure, the first luminescence generated by light structure setting on the element and are configured in response to by institute
State light source activation and light.
2. the illuminator for vehicle according to claim 1, wherein described light source include multiple printing LED.
3. the illuminator for vehicle according to claim 2, wherein described first luminescence generated by light structure is comprising at least
A kind of embedded photoluminescent material, at least one embedded photoluminescent material are configured to receive from least a portion light source
Input light down-converts to visible ray, and the visible ray is output to viewable portion.
4. the illuminator for vehicle according to claim 3, wherein described element are configured to handle switch, and the handle is opened
At least one function and the first luminescence generated by light structure for closing the control vehicle is configured to be arranged on the handle switch
Mark.
5. the illuminator for vehicle according to claim 1, further includes：
The second luminescence generated by light structure being arranged on the light source, the second luminescence generated by light structure are configured to carry when illuminated
For the back lighting of steering wheel.
6. the illuminator for vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising controller, the controller in response to
At least one vehicle is conditions associated and control the state of activation of the light source.
7. the illuminator for vehicle according to claim 1, the sequential portions of wherein described light source it is illuminated with
Steering wheel to rotate and continue launching light towards precalculated position.
8. a kind of illuminator, comprising：
Steering wheel, the steering wheel are had hub and are connected to the wheel rim of the hub by spoke；
The light source being arranged on the hub；
Element with the first ray structure disposed thereon, and first ray structure is configured in response to by least one
The part light source activation and light.
9. illuminator according to claim 8, wherein described light source include printing LED.
10. illuminator according to claim 8, the sequential portions of wherein described light source are illuminated with the direction
Disk is rotated and continues launching light towards precalculated position.
11. illuminators according to claim 8, wherein described first ray structure are configured to point out element described in occupant
Function mark.
12. illuminators according to claim 9, wherein described first ray structure include at least one luminescent material,
At least one luminescent material be configured to by from least a portion it is described printing LED reception to input light down-convert to
Light, the visible ray are output to viewable portion.
13. illuminators according to claim 8, further include：
The second ray structure separated with the steering wheel, second ray structure are configured in response to by the light source activation
And light.
14. illuminators according to claim 13, wherein described first ray structure is with the first color illumination and institute
The second ray structure is stated with the second color illumination.
A kind of 15. illuminators for Vehicular turn assembly, comprising：
From the switch that the steering column of vehicle extends；
The light source being arranged in vehicle；And
The first luminescence generated by light structure being arranged on the switch, wherein described first luminescence generated by light structure are configured in response to quilt
The light of the light source output is excited and is lighted at least partially.
16. illuminators for Vehicular turn assembly according to claim 15, wherein described light source include multiple prints
Brush LED.
17. illuminators for Vehicular turn assembly according to claim 16, wherein described first luminescence generated by light knot
Structure includes at least one embedded photoluminescent material, and at least one embedded photoluminescent material is configured to will be described from least a portion
The input light that light source is received down-converts to visible ray, and the visible ray is output to viewable portion.
18. illuminators for Vehicular turn assembly according to claim 17, wherein described input light include blueness
One kind in light, purple light and ultraviolet light.
19. illuminators for Vehicular turn assembly according to claim 15, further include：
The second luminescence generated by light structure being arranged on the light source, the second luminescence generated by light structure are configured to provide for steering wheel
Vehicle front at ambient lighting；And
The 3rd luminescence generated by light structure being arranged on part, the part are arranged in vehicle.
20. illuminators for Vehicular turn assembly according to claim 15, the sequential portions of wherein described light source
It is lit to rotate with steering wheel and continues launching light towards precalculated position.
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