JP2001206141A - Door vicinity lighting system of automobile - Google Patents
Door vicinity lighting system of automobileInfo
- Publication number
- JP2001206141A JP2001206141A JP2000018342A JP2000018342A JP2001206141A JP 2001206141 A JP2001206141 A JP 2001206141A JP 2000018342 A JP2000018342 A JP 2000018342A JP 2000018342 A JP2000018342 A JP 2000018342A JP 2001206141 A JP2001206141 A JP 2001206141A
- Authority
- JP
- Japan
- Prior art keywords
- door
- lamp
- automobile
- door mirror
- mirror cover
- 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.)
- Pending
Links
Classifications
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
- B60Q1/02—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments
- B60Q1/24—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments for lighting other areas than only the way ahead
- B60Q1/247—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments for lighting other areas than only the way ahead for illuminating the close surroundings of the vehicle, e.g. to facilitate entry or exit
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60Q2400/00—Special features or arrangements of exterior signal lamps for vehicles
- B60Q2400/40—Welcome lights, i.e. specific or existing exterior lamps to assist leaving or approaching the vehicle
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Lighting Device Outwards From Vehicle And Optical Signal (AREA)
Abstract
Description
【0001】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、ドアミラーを備え
た自動車のドア近辺照明装置に関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a lighting device near a door of an automobile having a door mirror.
【0002】[0002]
【従来の技術】近年の自動車には、車のキーをいちいち
ドアの鍵穴に差し込まなくても、キーの一部やキーホル
ダーに装備された無線の発信機を操作することにより、
ロック及びロック解除(ドアの施錠装置の開閉)を行え
るようにした所謂キーレスエントリー(このシステム
は、一般に、無線の発信機と受信機、受信した信号に基
づいて動作するソレノイド等によって構成されてい
る。)の仕様車が多い。2. Description of the Related Art In recent automobiles, a user can operate a radio transmitter mounted on a part of a key or a key ring without inserting a key of the car into a keyhole of a door.
A so-called keyless entry that enables locking and unlocking (opening and closing of a door locking device) (this system generally includes a wireless transmitter and a receiver, a solenoid that operates based on a received signal, and the like). There are many specification cars.
【0003】上記の自動車は、夜間、照明の不十分な場
所にとめ置いた車に乗り込む際、車と離れた位置からド
アのロックを解除できるため、暗い場所で、車のキーを
ドアの鍵穴に差し込む煩わしさを解消できる利点があ
る。[0003] In the above-mentioned automobile, when the vehicle is stopped at a place with insufficient lighting at night, the door can be unlocked from a position away from the car. There is an advantage that it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience of inserting into the device.
【0004】ところで、駐車中の降雨等により、ドア近
辺の路面がぬかるんだり、水溜まりができていることが
あるが、キーレスエントリー仕様車では、照明器具の携
帯が不要であるところから、暗い場所に駐車した場合、
泥濘や水溜まりに気付かないまま、足を踏み入れること
が多い。[0004] By the way, the road surface near the door may be muddy or puddles may be formed due to rainfall during parking or the like. If you park,
Often, they step into the ground without noticing the mud and puddles.
【0005】[0005]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】本発明は、ドアミラー
がドアの側方に張り出していることに着目してなされた
ものであって、キーレスエントリー仕様車の無線発信
機、或いは、専用の無線発信機による遠隔操作により点
灯して、ドア近くの地面を照射するランプをドアミラー
に設けることにより、暗く且つ足場の悪い場所に駐車し
た自動車に乗り込む際、泥濘や水溜まりにうっかりと足
を踏み入れることがないようにした自動車のドア近辺照
明装置を提供するものである。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the fact that a door mirror is protruding to the side of a door, and is provided with a wireless transmitter for a keyless entry specification vehicle or a dedicated wireless transmitter. By illuminating the ground near the door with a lamp that lights up by remote control by the machine and illuminates the ground near the door, you do not inadvertently step into mud or puddles when you get into a car parked in a dark and poorly scaffolded place It is intended to provide a lighting device near a door of an automobile as described above.
【0006】[0006]
【課題を解決するための手段】上記の課題を解決するた
めに、本発明は、自動車のドアミラーの外殻部に取り付
けるドアミラーカバーに、ドア近くの地面を照射するラ
ンプを設け、無線の発信機による遠隔操作により前記ラ
ンプが点灯するように構成したものである。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a door mirror cover attached to the outer shell of a door mirror of a vehicle, provided with a lamp for irradiating the ground near the door with a radio transmitter. , The lamp is turned on by remote control by the user.
【0007】尚、前記ランプは、左右のドアミラーカバ
ーの夫々に設けてもよく、運転席側のドアミラーカバー
だけに設けてもよい。また、前記ランプは、請求項2に
記載のように、タイマーやコンデンサ等を利用した限時
回路により設定される一定時間経過後に自動的に消灯し
たり、請求項3に記載のように、一旦開けたドアを閉め
ることによって自動的に消灯するように構成することが
望ましい。本発明のドア近辺照明装置は、無線の発信機
として、所謂キーレスエントリー仕様車に装備されてい
る発信機を利用するように構成する場合と、ドア近辺照
明装置に専用のものを使用するように構成する場合とが
あり、本発明では、何れの実施形態を採用してもよい。The lamp may be provided on each of the left and right door mirror covers, or may be provided only on the driver's seat side door mirror cover. Further, the lamp is automatically turned off after a lapse of a predetermined time set by a time limit circuit using a timer, a capacitor, or the like, as described in claim 2, or once opened, as described in claim 3. It is desirable to turn off the door automatically by closing the door. The near door lighting device of the present invention is configured such that a transmitter mounted on a so-called keyless entry specification car is used as a wireless transmitter, and a dedicated device for the near door lighting device is used. In some cases, the present invention may employ any of the embodiments.
【0008】上記の構成によれば、暗い場所に駐車した
自動車に乗り込む際、車から離れた位置で、無線の発信
機を操作すると、ドアミラーカバーのランプが点灯し、
ドア近辺の地面を明るく照らし出すので、泥濘や水溜ま
りにうっかりと足を踏み入れることがない。[0008] According to the above configuration, when the vehicle is parked in a dark place and a radio transmitter is operated at a position away from the car, the lamp of the door mirror cover is turned on.
It brightly illuminates the ground near the door, so you won't accidentally step into mud or puddles.
【0009】[0009]
【発明の実施の形態】本発明の実施の形態を図面に基づ
いて説明すると、図1〜図3は、本発明によるドア近辺
照明装置Aが装備された自動車の一例を示す。1はドア
ミラーであり、鏡面と、その前方を覆う化粧用の外殻部
(自動車の一部分として製造されており、ドア2に対し
て縦軸周りで起立倒伏自在に構成されている。)1aと
から構成されている。3はドア2の施錠装置の開閉やエ
ンジンの始動に使用するキー、4はキーホルダーであ
る。DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1 to 3 show an example of an automobile equipped with a door vicinity lighting device A according to the present invention. Reference numeral 1 denotes a door mirror, which is a mirror surface and a cosmetic outer shell covering the front thereof (manufactured as a part of an automobile, and is configured to be capable of standing up and down around a vertical axis with respect to the door 2) 1a. It is composed of Reference numeral 3 denotes a key used for opening and closing the locking device of the door 2 and starting of the engine, and reference numeral 4 denotes a key holder.
【0010】図示のドア近辺照明装置Aは、前記キーホ
ルダー4等に、無線の発信機5を内蔵する一方、ドアミ
ラー1の外殻部1aに前方から外嵌し、且つ、両面テー
プで接着することによって、外殻部1aに取り付けられ
る合成樹脂製のドアミラーカバー6の適当な位置、好ま
しくは、図2及び図3に示すように、下端位置に、ドア
1近くの地面を照射するランプ7を設け、ドアミラーカ
バー6の内部には、前記発信機5の信号を受信する受信
機8、電源用の電池9、受信機8による検出信号に基づ
いて前記ランプ7を、タイマー又はコンデンサを利用し
た限時回路により設定される一定時間だけ自動的に点灯
させる制御装置10等を内蔵して構成されている。尚、
前記ランプ7、受信機8、電源用の電池9、制御装置1
0等は、左右のドアミラーカバー6に夫々装備されてい
る。The illustrated door vicinity lighting device A has a wireless transmitter 5 built in the key holder 4 and the like, and is fitted to the outer shell 1a of the door mirror 1 from the front and adhered with a double-sided tape. Accordingly, a lamp 7 for irradiating the ground near the door 1 is provided at an appropriate position of the door mirror cover 6 made of synthetic resin attached to the outer shell 1a, preferably at a lower end position as shown in FIGS. Inside the door mirror cover 6, a receiver 8 for receiving the signal of the transmitter 5, a battery 9 for power supply, the lamp 7 based on a detection signal from the receiver 8, and a timed circuit using a timer or a capacitor. And a control device 10 for automatically turning on the light for a predetermined time set by the control unit. still,
The lamp 7, the receiver 8, the battery 9 for the power supply, the control device 1
0, etc. are provided on the left and right door mirror covers 6, respectively.
【0011】上記の構成によれば、暗い場所に駐車した
自動車に乗り込む際、車から離れた位置で、無線の発信
機5を操作すると、その信号を受信した受信機(発信機
5を操作する人の位置によっては、片側の受信機8だけ
が受信する場合と、両側の受信機8が受信する場合とが
ある。)8側のドアミラーカバー6に組み込まれたラン
プ7が一定時間点灯して、ドア2近辺の地面を明るく照
らし出すので、ドア2近辺の泥濘や水溜まりにうっかり
と足を踏み入れてしまうことがない。According to the above configuration, when a radio transmitter 5 is operated at a position distant from the car when the driver gets into a car parked in a dark place, the receiver (the transmitter 5 is operated) receiving the signal is operated. Depending on the position of the person, there are cases where only one receiver 8 receives the signal and cases where both receivers 8 receive the signal.) The lamp 7 incorporated in the door mirror cover 6 on the 8 side is turned on for a certain period of time. Since the ground near the door 2 is brightly illuminated, the foot does not inadvertently enter the mud or puddle near the door 2.
【0012】尚、上記の例では、ランプ7、受信機8、
電源用の電池9、制御装置10等が左右のドアミラーカ
バー6に夫々装備されているが、運転席側のドアミラー
カバー6だけに設けて実施してもよい。ドアミラーカバ
ー6としては、図2、図3に示すように、外殻1aに密
着する断面形状に形成された内側板部6aと、それより
も前方に突出した流線形の断面形状に形成されたの外側
板部6bとを一体的に成形した中空構造のものが、ドア
ミラー1の空力特性を改善し、且つ、ドア近辺照明装置
Aの構成部品の収納空間を確保する上で、望ましいが、
図4、図5に示すように、外殻1aと略等しい断面形状
を有する一重のものであってもよい。In the above example, the lamp 7, the receiver 8,
The power supply battery 9, the control device 10, and the like are provided on the left and right door mirror covers 6, respectively, but may be provided only on the door mirror cover 6 on the driver's seat side. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the door mirror cover 6 has an inner plate portion 6a formed in a sectional shape in close contact with the outer shell 1a and a streamlined sectional shape protruding forward from the inner plate portion 6a. A hollow structure integrally formed with the outer plate portion 6b is preferable in order to improve the aerodynamic characteristics of the door mirror 1 and to secure a storage space for the components of the illumination device A near the door,
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the outer shell 1a may have a single cross-sectional shape substantially equal to that of the outer shell 1a.
【0013】また、図示の例では、受信機8、電源用の
電池9、制御装置10等をドアミラーカバー6に内蔵し
たが、自動車が所謂キーレスエントリー仕様車である場
合には、キーレスエントリーのための発信機、受信機、
電源等を利用し、当該発信機によるドア施錠装置の開動
作に連動して、左右のドアミラーカバー6に設けたラン
プ7が一定時間点灯するように構成してもよい。この場
合、ランプ7へ通電するための電線は、鏡面と外殻1a
との隙間から外殻1a内部に導入され、外殻部1aを起
立倒伏自在に支持する縦軸の中空部を通して車内へと配
線されることになる。また、この場合、前記ランプ7
は、タイマー又はコンデンサを利用した限時回路により
設定される一定時間経過後に自動的に消灯するように構
成してもよく、一旦開けたドア1を閉めることによって
自動的に消灯するように構成してもよい。In the illustrated example, the receiver 8, the battery 9 for the power supply, the control device 10, and the like are built in the door mirror cover 6. However, when the vehicle is a so-called keyless entry specification vehicle, the keyless entry is required. Transmitters, receivers,
A lamp 7 provided on the left and right door mirror covers 6 may be turned on for a certain period of time using a power supply or the like in conjunction with the opening operation of the door locking device by the transmitter. In this case, the electric wire for energizing the lamp 7 is a mirror surface and the outer shell 1a.
Is introduced into the inside of the outer shell 1a from the gap between the inner shell 1a and the inner shell 1a. In this case, the lamp 7
May be configured to automatically turn off after a certain period of time set by a timer or a time limit circuit using a capacitor, or to automatically turn off when the door 1 that has been opened is closed. Is also good.
【0014】[0014]
【発明の効果】本発明は、上述した構成よりなり、暗く
且つ足場の悪い場所に駐車した自動車に乗り込む際、車
から離れた位置で無線の発信機を操作することにより、
ドアミラーに設けたランプがドア近辺の地面を明るく照
らし出すので、泥濘や水溜まりにうっかりと足を踏み入
れることがない。According to the present invention, when a vehicle parked in a dark and poorly scaffolded place is operated by operating a wireless transmitter at a position distant from the vehicle, the present invention has the above-mentioned structure.
Lamps on the door mirrors brightly illuminate the ground near the door, so you won't accidentally step into mud or puddles.
【図1】本発明に係るドア近辺照明装置が装備された自
動車を説明する側面図である。FIG. 1 is a side view illustrating an automobile equipped with a door vicinity illumination device according to the present invention.
【図2】ドアミラーカバーの正面図である。FIG. 2 is a front view of a door mirror cover.
【図3】ドアミラーカバーの断面図である。FIG. 3 is a sectional view of a door mirror cover.
【図4】他の実施の形態を示すドアミラーカバーの正面
図である。FIG. 4 is a front view of a door mirror cover showing another embodiment.
【図5】ドアミラーカバーの側面図である。FIG. 5 is a side view of the door mirror cover.
A…ドア近辺照明装置、1…ドアミラー、1a…外殻、
2…ドア、5…発信機、6…ドアミラーカバー、7…ラ
ンプ。A: lighting device near door, 1: door mirror, 1a: outer shell,
2 door, 5 transmitter, 6 door mirror cover, 7 lamp.
Claims (3)
るドアミラーカバーに、ドア近くの地面を照射するラン
プを設け、無線の発信機による遠隔操作により前記ラン
プが点灯するように構成してあることを特徴とする自動
車のドア近辺照明装置。1. A door mirror cover attached to an outer shell of a door mirror of an automobile is provided with a lamp for irradiating the ground near the door, and the lamp is turned on by remote control by a wireless transmitter. A lighting device near the door of an automobile.
消灯するように構成されていることを特徴とする請求項
1に記載の自動車。2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the lamp is automatically turned off after a predetermined time has elapsed.
とによって自動的に消灯するように構成されていること
を特徴とする請求項1に記載の自動車。3. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the lamp is configured to be automatically turned off by closing a door once opened.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
JP2000018342A JP2001206141A (en) | 2000-01-27 | 2000-01-27 | Door vicinity lighting system of automobile |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
JP2000018342A JP2001206141A (en) | 2000-01-27 | 2000-01-27 | Door vicinity lighting system of automobile |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
JP2001206141A true JP2001206141A (en) | 2001-07-31 |
Family
ID=18545203
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
JP2000018342A Pending JP2001206141A (en) | 2000-01-27 | 2000-01-27 | Door vicinity lighting system of automobile |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
JP (1) | JP2001206141A (en) |
Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
CN100475606C (en) * | 2004-01-14 | 2009-04-08 | 本田技研工业株式会社 | Lighting device near the door of vehicle |
DE102011005967A1 (en) | 2010-03-30 | 2011-12-15 | Ford Global Technologies, Llc | Lighting system for a motor vehicle |
-
2000
- 2000-01-27 JP JP2000018342A patent/JP2001206141A/en active Pending
Cited By (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
CN100475606C (en) * | 2004-01-14 | 2009-04-08 | 本田技研工业株式会社 | Lighting device near the door of vehicle |
DE102011005967A1 (en) | 2010-03-30 | 2011-12-15 | Ford Global Technologies, Llc | Lighting system for a motor vehicle |
US8876343B2 (en) | 2010-03-30 | 2014-11-04 | Ford Global Technologies, Llc | Lighting system arranged in vehicle door |
DE102011005967B4 (en) | 2010-03-30 | 2022-06-15 | Ford Global Technologies, Llc | Lighting system for a motor vehicle |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
EP1047576B1 (en) | Single pivot mirror assembly with security light | |
JP2004175252A (en) | Lighting control device for vehicle | |
US20010036081A1 (en) | Exterior mirror | |
CN102407803A (en) | Intelligent headlamp lighting vehicle searching device for vehicle and control method thereof | |
JPH08301011A (en) | Electric control system of option article of automobile | |
JP2001206141A (en) | Door vicinity lighting system of automobile | |
US6948469B2 (en) | Lighting apparatus for engine switch of vehicle | |
JPH11105621A (en) | Vehicle door vicinity lighting system and door mirror with lighting system | |
JP2001206138A (en) | Automobile | |
JP4159735B2 (en) | Control device for automotive outdoor lights | |
KR101011123B1 (en) | apparatus and method for auto light of automobile | |
JPH0948279A (en) | Room lamp control circuit for vehicle | |
JP3260534B2 (en) | Road lighting system for vehicles | |
JP4498112B2 (en) | Vehicle switch | |
JPH045662Y2 (en) | ||
CN111196209A (en) | Control method and control system of interior lamp and automobile | |
JPH10157511A (en) | Foot lighting device for side step of automobile | |
JP2009298389A (en) | Vehicular lighting device | |
ES2299959T3 (en) | PROVISION FOR THE SIGNALING OF A POSITION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE. | |
JP4526353B2 (en) | Starter switch | |
JP2001039369A (en) | Lighting system for bicycle | |
KR0176361B1 (en) | Automotive door handle lighting device | |
KR20020074855A (en) | Vehicle antenna driving device and controlling method for identification | |
JP3067153U (en) | Alarm device | |
JPH0120202Y2 (en) |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
A711 | Notification of change in applicant |
Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A712 Effective date: 20051129 |
|
A621 | Written request for application examination |
Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A621 Effective date: 20070105 |
|
A977 | Report on retrieval |
Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A971007 Effective date: 20081218 |
|
A131 | Notification of reasons for refusal |
Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A131 Effective date: 20090106 |
|
A02 | Decision of refusal |
Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A02 Effective date: 20090609 |