Entitled " the top lighting system with luminescence generated by light structure that patent application claims are submitted on January 16th, 2014The priority that the U.S. Application No. of system " is 14/156,869, the application of U.S. Application No. 14/156,869 is in November, 2013The portion that the U.S. Application No. of entitled " Vehicular illumination system with luminescence generated by light structure " submitted for 21st is 14/086,442Divide continuation application, is hereby incorporated by their full content by quoting.
Specific embodiment
As needed, specific embodiment of the invention is disclosed.It is to be understood, however, that disclosed by the inventionEmbodiment is only exemplary, and can be embodied in different and substitution form.Attached drawing is not necessarily specific design, andIn order to which functional overview is presented, some figures can be exaggerated and reduce.Therefore, specific structure and function details disclosed herein is notIt should be interpreted to limit, but as just for instructing those skilled in the art's various aspects to use representative basis of the invention.
As herein in for a series of two or more projects when the term "and/or" that uses mean individually to makeWith any one listed item or it can be used any combination of two or more listed items.For example, if composition is describedFor comprising components A, B and/or C, composition may include the group of individual A, individual B, the combination of individual C, A and B, A and CConjunction, the combination of B and C or the combination of A, B and C.
Following disclosures describe a kind of Vehicular illumination system, and vehicle anchor is received for that will send out for the first time within the systemPenetrate the luminescence generated by light structure for being converted to the usually Secondary Emission with new color.In the disclosure, vehicle anchor refers toIt is any internal or external part or its part of vehicle arrangement, is suitable for receiving luminescence generated by light structure described herein.ThoughThe embodiment of right Vehicular illumination system described herein is used primarily directed to motor vehicles, it is to be appreciated that, vehicleLighting system can also be implemented in the other kinds of vehicles for being designed to transport one or more passengers, such as butIt is not limited to ship, train and aircraft.
With reference to Fig. 1 and 2, the passenger compartment 10 of motor vehicles is generally illustrated, there is the front positioned at vehicle main cabin 10 with afterThe various exemplary vehicle anchor 12a-12g in portion.Fixed device 12a-12g usually corresponds respectively to inside roof lining, floorThe various pieces of pad, vehicle door interior trim panel and the seat including seat base, backrest, headrest and backrest.In order to sayIt is bright, it is not limitation, each fixed device 12a-12g can connect in the selected region 14a-14f of each fixed device 12a-12fLuminescence generated by light structure is received, it is further discussed below.About Vehicular illumination system described herein, it should be understood that, choosingFixed region 12a-12f is not limited to any specific shape or size, and may include having plane and/or non-planar configurationThe fixed device in part.Although some fixed device 12a-12g have illustratively been provided, it is to be appreciated that according to hereinThe Vehicular illumination system of description can be used other and fix device.This fixed device may include instrument board and portion thereonPart, interaction means (such as button, switch, dial and the like), indicating equipment (such as speedometer, revolution counter), printingFace additionally includes external fixation device, such as, but not limited to keyless entry button, badge, side label, license plate lamp, luggageCase lamp, headlight and taillight.
With reference to Fig. 3 A-3C, the luminescence generated by light structure 16 being generally shown in is rendered as that the fixed dress of vehicle can be applied to respectivelyThe coating (such as film) set can be implanted the discrete particle of vehicle anchor and be contained in and can be applied to vehicleMultiple discrete particles in the individual structure of fixed device.In most basic level, luminescence generated by light structure 16 is converted including energyLayer 18, can be provided as single or multi-layer structure, such as shown by a dotted line in figures 3 a and 3b.Energy conversion layer 18 can wrapInclude it is one or more have to select and be configured to input electromagnetic radiation from phosphorescence or fluorescent material and be converted to totality haveLonger wavelength and expression are not the photic of the energy conversion component for the output electromagnetic radiation for inputting the distinctive color of electromagnetic radiationLuminescent material.Output and input the wavelength between electromagnetic radiation difference be referred to as Stokes shift (Stokes shift) andMain driving mechanism as above-mentioned conversion process of energy (commonly referred to as frequency reducing conversion (down conversion)).
Energy conversion layer 18 can be dispersed embedded photoluminescent material in a polymer matrix with shape by using a variety of methodsIt is prepared at homogeneous mixture.This method may include preparation from liquid carrier medium prepare energy conversion layer 18 andEnergy conversion layer 18 is coated onto the desired plane and/or non-planar substrate of vehicle anchor.18 coating of energy conversion layerCan by tinting (painting), silk-screen printing, spraying, slit coating (slot coating), dip coating (dipCoating), roller coating (roller coating) and coating coating (bar coating) are deposited on selected vehicle and fixOn device.Optionally, energy conversion layer 18 can be prepared by the method without using liquid carrier medium.For example, polymerizeingThe solid solution (in the homogeneous mixture of drying regime) of one of object matrix or a variety of embedded photoluminescent materials can be by squeezingOut, injection molding, compression forming, calendering formation and thermoforming are converted into energy conversion layer 18.It is converted in one or more energyLayer 18 is rendered as in the example of particle, and the energy conversion layer 18 of single-layer or multi-layer can be implanted to selected vehicle anchorIn, rather than coating should be used it as.When energy conversion layer 18 includes multi-layer preparation, every layer can be sequentially coated, or canTo prepare each layer and later lamination or embossing respectively together to form whole layer.It is alternatively possible to each layer of co-extrusion withWhole multilayer energy transferring structure is made.
Referring back to Fig. 3 A and 3B, luminescence generated by light structure 16 can optionally include at least one stabilized zone 20 to protect packetThe embedded photoluminescent material in energy conversion layer 18 is contained in not by photodissociation and thermal degradation, to provide the lasting hair of output electromagnetic radiationIt penetrates.Stabilized zone 20 can be configured to individual layer and be optically coupled to and adhere to energy conversion layer 18 or otherwise with energyIt measures conversion layer 18 to combine, on condition that having selected polymeric matrix appropriate.Luminescence generated by light structure 16 can also optionally include lightThe protective layer 22 for being couple to and adhering to stabilized zone 20 or other layers are learned to protect luminescence generated by light structure 16 not by sudden and violent from environmentDew caused physics and chemical damage.
Stabilized zone 20 and/or protective layer 22 can be combined with energy conversion layer 18 through every layer of sequentially coating or printBrush or by being sequentially laminated or embossing forms whole luminescence generated by light structure 16.Optionally, several layers can be by sequentially applyingIt covers, be laminated or embossing is combined to form minor structure, then the minor structure that needs is laminated or embossing is together to form integrallyLuminescence generated by light structure 16.Once being formed, luminescence generated by light structure 16 can be applied to selected vehicle anchor.Optionally,The particle that luminescence generated by light structure 16 can be used as one or more discrete multilayers is merged into selected vehicle anchor.MakeFor selection, luminescence generated by light structure 16 can be provided as being dispersed in one or more discrete multilayer particles in polymer formulations,It is applied in selected vehicle anchor consequently as adjacent structure.The additional information of building in relation to luminescence generated by light structureU.S. Patent No. 8,232,533, it is entitled " for high-efficiency electromagnetic energy convert and continue Secondary Emission photodissociation and environmentIt is disclosed in stable multilayered structure ", includes herein the entire disclosure by reference.
With reference to Figure 4 and 5, the car lighting system that (Fig. 4) and backlight type configuration (Fig. 5) are configured according to preceding light formula is generally illustratedSystem 24.In two kinds of configurations, Vehicular illumination system 24 includes the substrate 40 for being rendered as coating and being applied to vehicle anchor 42Luminescence generated by light structure 16.Luminescence generated by light structure 16 includes energy conversion layer 18 and optionally includes stabilized zone 20 and/or protectionLayer 22, as described above.Energy conversion layer 18 includes the emitting red light embedded photoluminescent material X being dispersed in polymeric matrix 441、Green emitting embedded photoluminescent material X2With blue-light-emitting embedded photoluminescent material X3.Selection red, green and blue light emitting photo-luminescentMaterial X1、X2And X3It is because the different mixing of feux rouges, green light and blue light can replicate various colors feeling.As further belowGround description, driving source 26 is operationally with various red, the green and blue light emitting photo-luminescent material X of various shootings on group1、X2And X3To generate the light of different colours, allow from 16 loss of luminescence generated by light structure to provide ambient enviroment or operating illumination.
Driving source 26 is shown generally as the external position in relative photoluminescence structure 16 and can operate to emit and haveThe the second input electromagnetic radiation, and/or direction represented by the first input electromagnetic radiation, directional arrow 30 that directional arrow 28 representsThe initial transmission for the light content that the third input electromagnetic radiation that arrow 32 represents defines.Each input electromagnetism spoke in initial transmissionPenetrate 28,30,32 contribution depend on be configured to unique peak wavelength output light corresponding light emitting diode (LED) swashHair-like state.In two kinds of configurations, from blue led 34 from blue color spectrum color gamut, (it is defined herein as being generally designated as indigo plantThe wave-length coverage of light (~450-495 nanometers)) selected peak wavelength λ1Transmitting the first input electromagnetic radiation 28.From blue led36 in the peak wavelength λ equally selected from blue color spectrum color gamut2The second input electromagnetic radiation 30 of transmitting and from blue led38 in the peak wavelength λ further selected from blue color spectrum color gamut3Emit third and inputs electromagnetic radiation 32.
Due to peak wavelength λ1、λ2And λ3With different length, blue led 34,36 and 38 is respectively mainly responsible for excitationRed, green and blue light emitting photo-luminescent material X1、X2、X3One of.Specifically, it is red to be mainly responsible for excitation for blue led 34Light emitting photo-luminescent material X1, blue led 36, which is mainly responsible for, excites green emitting embedded photoluminescent material X2And blue led 38It is mainly responsible for excitated blue light emitting photo-luminescent material X3.In order to which more efficient energy is converted, emitting red light luminescence generated by light is selectedMaterial X1For with corresponding to peak wavelength λ relevant to the first input electromagnetic radiation 281Peak absorbtivity wavelength.When energized,Emitting red light embedded photoluminescent material X1First input electromagnetic radiation 28, which is converted to, to be indicated and is had to include red with directional arrow 46The peak of the wavelength of color spectrum color gamut (being defined as being generally designated as the wave-length coverage of feux rouges (~620-750 nanometers) herein)It is worth launch wavelength E1First output electromagnetic radiation.Similarly, green emitting embedded photoluminescent material X is selected2For with corresponding to theThe peak wavelength λ of two input electromagnetic radiation 302Peak absorbtivity wavelength.When energized, green emitting embedded photoluminescent material X2ByTwo electromagnetic radiation 30, which are converted to, to be indicated and is had to include that green spectral color gamut (is defined as totality herein with directional arrow 48Be expressed as the wave-length coverage of green light (~526-606 nanometers)) wavelength peak emission wavelength E2Second output electromagnetic radiation.Finally, selected blue-light-emitting embedded photoluminescent material X3For with the peak wavelength λ for corresponding to third input electromagnetic radiation 323PeakIt is worth absorbing wavelength.When energized, blue-light-emitting embedded photoluminescent material X3Third input electromagnetic radiation 32 is converted to direction arrowFirst 50 indicate and have the peak emission wavelength E of the longer wavelength including blue color spectrum color gamut3Third export electromagnetism spokeIt penetrates.
In view of the opposite narrowband of blue color spectrum color gamut, it should be appreciated that shine in red, green and blue photicLuminescent material X1、X2、X3Absorption spectrum between some spectra overlappings can occur.This will lead to more than one red, green and indigo plantColor light emitting photo-luminescent material X1、X2、X3Unexpected excitation, although only blue led 34,36,38 first is that active, thusGenerate unexpected color mixing.Therefore, if it is desired to bigger color separated, to minimize any light between themSpectrum overlapping, it should the selected red with narrow-band absorption spectrum, green and blue light emitting photo-luminescent material X1、X2、X3, and answerThe separated peaks wavelength X1、λ2And λ3So that red, green and blue light emitting photo-luminescent material X1、X2、X3Peak absorbance waveIt enough can be separated between length.In this way, red, the green and blue light emitting photo-luminescent material X according to excitation1、X2、X3It is any, can produce the Secondary Emission with more predictable smooth content.Secondary Emission can indicate typical RGBMultiple color in (RGB) color space, the color including being mainly red, green, blue or their any combination.For example, working asWhen blue led 34,36,38 is simultaneously activated, Secondary Emission may include the additional red, green and blue for being generally viewed as white lightThe light mixture of light.Can by activate the blue led 34,36 and 38 of any combination and/or by current control, pulse it is wideDegree modulation (PWM) or other means, which change, generates other RGB colors to the relevant output intensity of blue led 34,36,38In color perception.
About Vehicular illumination system 24 disclosed herein, blue led 34,36 and 38 is selected as driving source 26 to utilizeIt is attributed to its relative cost income when being used in car lighting application.Use 38 another advantage of blue led 34,36It is the opposite low visibility of blue light, must locates to carry out in one's power in sight before reaching luminescence generated by light structure 16 in initial transmissionIn the example of transmission lower dispersion attention can be caused to driver and other occupants.However, it is to be appreciated that, vehicleLighting system 24 can also be realized using other lighting apparatus and daylight and/or environment light.In addition, it is contemplated that can connectThe range of the vehicle anchor of luminescence generated by light structure 16 is received, it should be understood that, the position of driving source 26 can be according to specificComposition physical alterations of vehicle anchor and can be in the outside of luminescence generated by light structure 16 and/or vehicle anchor or interiorPortion.It should further appreciate that, driving source 26 can directly or indirectly provide initial transmission to luminescence generated by light structure 16.It is exactlyIt says, it is logical that driving source 26 can be positioned such that initial transmission propagates or be positioned to initial transmission towards luminescence generated by light structure 16It crosses photoconductive tube, optical device or the like and distributes to luminescence generated by light structure 16.
In view of the extensive selection of available energy conversion component, can it is many-sided it is red using each of foregoing description,Green and blue light emitting photo-luminescent material X1、X2、X3The conversion process of energy used.According to a kind of embodiment, energy is convertedProcess is occurred by the single absorption/transmitting event driven by an energy conversion component.For example, emitting red light luminescence generated by light materialExpect X1It may include the phosphor that big Stokes shift is presented, absorb the first input electromagnetic radiation 28 and then emit theOne output electromagnetic radiation 46.Similarly, green emitting embedded photoluminescent material X2It also may include that big Stokes shift is presentedPhosphor, absorb second input electromagnetic radiation 30 and transmitting second output electromagnetic radiation.Use phosphor or other presentationsOne benefit of the energy conversion component of big Stokes shift be can input electromagnetic radiation and output electromagnetic radiation itBetween realize biggish color separated, this is because the spectra overlapping between corresponding Absorption and emission spectra reduces.Similarly, lead toIt crosses and single Stokes shift is presented, the absorption of given embedded photoluminescent material and/or emission spectrum and another photic hairThe absorption of luminescent material and/or emission spectrum are less likely have spectra overlapping, to mention between selected embedded photoluminescent materialFor biggish color separated.
According to another embodiment, conversion process of energy passes through by with the multiple of relatively short Stokes shiftAbsorption/transmitting event energy cascade (energy cascade) of energy conversion component driving occurs.For example, emitting red light lightElectroluminescent material X1May include fluorescent dye, so as to absorb some or all first input electromagnetic radiation 28 with emit have compared withLong wavelength and be not the distinctive color of the first input electromagnetic radiation 28 the first intermediate electromagnetic radiation.Then, second absorbs theOne intermediate electromagnetic radiation is electricity among the second of the first intermediate distinctive color of electromagnetic radiation to emit with longer wavelength and notMagnetic radiation.The second intermediate electromagnetism spoke can be further converted with the additional-energy conversion element that Stokes shift appropriate is presentedIt penetrates until obtaining desired peak emission wavelength E relevant to the first output electromagnetic radiation 461.For green emitting luminescence generated by lightMaterial X2It can also be observed that same conversion process of energy.Although implementing the cascade conversion process of energy of energy can produce widthChromatography, but due to the spectra overlapping between relevant Absorption and emission spectra it is larger a possibility that, it is increased this supportThe quantity of Ke Si displacement will lead to inefficient frequency reducing conversion.In addition, if it is desired to bigger color separated, it should which application is additional to examineConsider so as to the absorption of embedded photoluminescent material and/or emission spectrum and another also implementation energy cascade and/or some other energyThe absorption of the embedded photoluminescent material of conversion process and/or emission spectrum have the smallest overlapping.
About blue-light-emitting embedded photoluminescent material X3, because input electromagnetic radiation 32 and output electromagnetic radiation 50 are in blue lightTend to that there is the peak wavelength being relatively close in spectrum color gamut, third inputs electromagnetic radiation 32 and passes through the cascade company of energyContinuous conversion may not be necessary.Therefore, blue embedded photoluminescent material X3It may include the energy that small Stokes shift is presentedMeasure conversion element.If it is intended to biggish color separated, it should selected to have and red and green emitting embedded photoluminescent material X1、X2Absorption spectrum have the smallest spectra overlapping emission spectrum blue embedded photoluminescent material X3.Optionally, ultraviolet LED canTo replace blue led 38 so as to be able to use the energy conversion component that biggish Stokes shift is presented and in blue light lightCompose the blue-light-emitting embedded photoluminescent material X in color gamut3Emission spectrum more elastic space chances are provided.For preceding lightFormula configuration, luminescence generated by light structure 16 can optionally include the third input electromagnetism that is configured to reflect and emit from blue led 3832 are radiated to replace executing the narrowband reflection material converted to its energy to indicate blue light, which obviate to including blue-light-emitting lightElectroluminescent material X3Demand.Optionally, above-mentioned reflecting material may be configured to reflect the first and second of selected quantityElectromagnetic radiation 28,30 is inputted to indicate blue light, so as to avoid to including blue-light-emitting embedded photoluminescent material X3And blue led38 demand.Backlight type is configured, blue light can be optionally only by some numbers relied on across luminescence generated by light structure 16The third input electromagnetic radiation 32 of amount indicates, wherein blue-light-emitting embedded photoluminescent material X is omitted3。
Because many energy conversion components are lambertian emitter (Lambertian emitter), the Secondary Emission of generation canIn all direction propagation, the direction including being directed toward the desired output surface 52 far from luminescence generated by light structure 16.Therefore, oneA little or whole Secondary Emissions can be captured (total internal reflection) or be absorbed by corresponding structure (such as vehicle anchor), to reduceThe brightness of luminescence generated by light structure 16.In order to minimize above-mentioned phenomenon, luminescence generated by light structure 16 can optionally include at least oneBe configured such that the Secondary Emission of abnormal propagation change direction (as reflect) be towards output surface 52 (its also correspond to aboutThe input surface 56 of preceding light formula configuration shown in Fig. 4) wavelength selectivity layer 54.It is different on input surface 56 and output surface 52Example in, as shown generally in being configured in Fig. 5 as backlight type, wavelength selectivity layer 54 should easily transmit any first hairIt penetrates and the Secondary Emission of any abnormal propagation is made to change direction towards output surface 52.
In two kinds of configurations, wavelength selectivity layer 54 is between substrate 40 and energy conversion layer 18, to make at least oneChanging direction towards the Secondary Emission that substrate 40 is propagated a bit is to come from luminescence generated by light structure 16 towards output surface 52 to maximizeSecondary Emission output.For this purpose, wavelength selectivity layer 54 should be at least by disseminating but not inhaling respectively with first,The two and third output relevant peak emission wavelength E of electromagnetic radiation 46,48,501、E2、E3Material preparation.Wavelength selectivity layer54 can be rendered as coating and be optically coupled to energy conversion layer using some methods or other suitable methods described before18 and adhere to energy conversion layer 18 and substrate 40.
With reference to Fig. 6, driving source 26 can be conductively coupled to processor 60, and processor 60 is mentioned by power supply 62 (such as vehicle power supply)To driving source 26 and the strength level of the mode of operation of driving source and/or the initial transmission of driving source 26 is controlled for power.To placeThe control instruction of reason device 60 can execute automatically from the program stored in memory.It additionally or alternatively, can be from vehicleEquipment or system pass through at least one 64 offer control instruction of input.Additionally or alternatively, any traditional use can be passed throughFamily input mechanism 66 (such as but be not limited to button, switch, touch screen or the like) control instruction is provided to processor 60.Although the processor 60 for being electrically coupled to a driving source 26 is shown in FIG. 6, it is to be appreciated that, processor 60 can alsoTo be to be configured to control additional excitation source using the method for any of above description.
Various Vehicular illumination systems will be described in further detail now.As described below, each system utilizes one or moreLuminescence generated by light structure combines to provide the visual experience of enhancing for Vehicular occupant with vehicle anchor.
Backlight type component
With reference to Fig. 7 and 8, backlight type component 67 is properly viewed as and is described herein as comprising referring to Fig. 5 description beforeBacklight type configuration in Vehicular illumination system 24 and any optional configuration related to this can be used.As shown in fig. 7, conductExample, backlight type component 67 are set as one or more backlight types that there is bearing appended drawing reference 70a, 70b and 70c to indicateThe central control board of the bearing assembly 68 (such as trimmer (trimplate)) of interactive component.In order to illustrate backlight type interactive component70a, 70b, 70c are rendered as button, knob and toggle switch respectively, each can be configured to allow users to and one or moreA vehicle arrangement interaction, such as audio system, atmosphere control system, navigation system etc..
With reference to Fig. 8, the cross section view of backlight type interactive component 70 is shown according to one embodiment.Implementation about diagramExample, backlight type interactive component 70a at least partly extend through the opening formed in bearing assembly 68 and can be with any traditionMode be mounted in backlight type component 67.Backlight type interactive component 70a may include with front side 78 and at least one side wall80 light conductive body, and can be formed by injection molding or other suitable methods.Although backlight type interactive component 70 existsButton is rendered as in Fig. 8, it is to be appreciated that, other embodiments are also possible, such as knob, toggle switch or allIt is such as such.
According to the present embodiment, driving source 26 be positioned to provide by directional arrow 84 indicate in the form of backlight to backlight typeThe initial transmission of interactive component 70a.Initial transmission 84 can directly be provided from driving source 26 or indirectly by photoconductive tube, optics devicePart, or the like provide, and may include one or more input electromagnetic radiation, it is each that there is unique relevant peak wavelengthAnd each emit from corresponding LED.
Initial transmission 84 is provided to the front side 78 of backlight type interactive component 70a and is transmitted by.Then, in photic hairInitial transmission 84 is received in photo structure 16, luminescence generated by light structure 16 can substantially be converted to all initial transmissions comprising oneOr the Secondary Emission of multiple output electromagnetic radiation, each of which has unique relevant peak emission wavelength.Alternatively, photic hairPart initial transmission can be converted to Secondary Emission and as unconverted output electromagnetic radiation delivery remainder by photo structure 16Point.Under any circumstance, pass through luminescence generated by light structure 16 by all one or more output electromagnetic radiation represented of arrow 86Output surface 52 leaves and indicates the color perception in RGB color.
In order to enhance the brightness of luminescence generated by light structure 16, wavelength selectivity layer 54 is provided herein, it is any reversed scattered for makingIt is towards output surface 52 that the Secondary Emission 86 penetrated, which changes direction,.Optionally, opaque layer 88 is at least couple to luminescence generated by light knotStructure 16 simultaneously defines opening 90, and opening 90 is to transmit the feature for the mark that Secondary Emission passes through, to illuminate mark.
Top lighting system
With reference to Fig. 9, the schematic diagram for implementing the top lighting system 92 in vehicle 93 is shown.Top lighting system 92Comprising referring to the Vehicular illumination system 24 of the preceding light formula configuration of Fig. 4 description before and can be used related to this any optionalConfiguration.As shown in figure 9, luminescence generated by light structure 16 is contiguously coupled to vehicle headliner 94 and multiple driving source 26a-26g are everyIt is a to be positioned to emit initial transmission towards the relevant range 96a-96g of luminescence generated by light structure 16.From any given driving sourceThe initial transmission of 26a-26g transmitting may include one or more input electromagnetic radiation, each of which has unique relevant peak valueWavelength and each from corresponding LED emit.As previously described, luminescence generated by light structure 16 can be substantially by all first hairsIt penetrates and is converted to the Secondary Emission comprising one or more output electromagnetic radiation, each of which has unique relevant peak emission waveIt is long.Alternatively, luminescence generated by light structure 16 can be converted to Secondary Emission and anti-with emitting portion initial transmission and by remainderIt penetrates.In any configuration, luminescence generated by light structure 16 can optionally include wavelength selectivity layer 54, for making any backscatteringSecondary Emission change direction to enhance the brightness of luminescence generated by light structure 16.
In the illustrated embodiment, driving source 26a-26d is each operatively coupled to relevant headrest 98a-98d and lightLearn the corresponding corner regions 96a-96d for being configured to illuminate the generally circular pattern of luminescence generated by light structure 16.Driving source 26e and26f is each optically coupled to relevant b column 100e, 100f and each optical arrangement is to illuminate the entirety of luminescence generated by light structure 16For corresponding lateral side regions 96e, 96f of semicircle style.Finally, driving source 26g is operatively coupled to vehicle headliner94 and optical arrangement be to illuminate the corresponding central area 96 of generally circular pattern.As seen in Fig. 9, this arrangementOverlapping between relevant range 96a-96g located adjacent one another provides chance, to cover the reality of luminescence generated by light structure 16The entire area of matter.Likewise it is possible to which it is all or part of to pass through activation to control top lighting system 92 (as by processor 60)Driving source 26a-26g provides total or individual lighting experience.In addition or as selection, the use of multiple driving source 26a-26gAny given relevant range 96a-96g of luminescence generated by light structure 16 is set to generate the color perception in RGB color (by exportingThe input electromagnetic radiation of electromagnetic radiation and/or reflection composition) it is possibly realized, it is produced with by any other relevant range 96a-96gRaw color perception is identical or different.This can be by operating the initial transmission emitted from any active driving source 26a-26gLight content realize.
Vehicle reading lamp
With reference to Figure 10, the front stall vehicle's passenger compartment 102 of wheeled vehicle 104 is generally shown, there is at least one groupMounted in the reading lamp 106 of overhead console 108.In the illustrated embodiment, overhead console 108 is assembled in front stall Vehicular occupantThe inside of the inside roof lining in cabin 102 and the center for being located at front stall vehicle's passenger compartment 102.As illustrated, twoReading lamp 106 is assembled in overhead console 108, and placement one provides bigger entering for the driver for vehicle 104 and illuminates,It disposes another to provide bigger entering for the passenger for front stall passenger seat for automobile to illuminate.Each reading lamp 106 hasHave visible outer lens and switch can be passed through --- for example with proximity sensor (such as capacitance type sensor)Close switch, mechanically depressible finger-operated or other modes --- starting, thus especially faint or dim in lightOperating illumination is provided under situation.Although generally showing two reading lamps 106 in Figure 10, it should be appreciated that, it can be withOne or more reading lamps 106 are assembled in the other positions of overhead console 108 or the other positions of vehicle 104.
With reference to Figure 11 and 12, the reading lamp 106 shown according to one embodiment.As best shown in Figure 11, readingLamp 106 includes outer lens 110 and first surface 112 and second surface 114 positioned at 110 rear of outer lens.First photic hairPhoto structure 116 is couple to first surface 112 and the second luminescence generated by light structure 118 is couple to second surface 114.It provides for swashingThe first luminescence generated by light structure 116 is encouraged to which the first light source 120 of the first colourama of outer lens 110 is illuminated in transmitting and provides useIn the second luminescence generated by light structure of excitation 118 to which the second light source 122 of the second colourama of outer lens 110 is illuminated in transmitting.It is shoneBright outer lens 110 can guide illumination in the output to be used as map lamp or reading lamp.
Each first and second luminescence generated by light structure 116,118 is couple to corresponding by any suitable meansOne and second surface 112 and 114.First light source 120 can be couple to first surface 112 and second light source 122 can coupleTo second surface 114.As best shown in Figure 12, each first and second light source 120,122 can peripherally be located at phaseThe first and second surfaces 112,114 answered.In addition, each first and second light source 120,112 can be configured to side hairLight LED, so that the output light of first light source 120 only projects the output of the first luminescence generated by light structure 116 and second light source 122Light only projects the second luminescence generated by light structure 118.In one embodiment, each of first and second light sources 120,122It is all blue led or ultraviolet LED, and the first luminescence generated by light structure 116 includes emitting red light embedded photoluminescent material and theTwo luminescence generated by light structures 118 include green emitting embedded photoluminescent material.
Referring still to embodiment shown in Figure 11 and 12, the first and second surfaces 112,114 can pacify relative to one anotherIt sets and each relative to the orientation of outer lens 110 is acute angle.First surface 112 is configurable to make the first luminescence generated by lightThe back-scattered light change direction that structure 116 generates is towards outer lens 110 and second surface 114 is configurable to make secondIt is towards outer lens 110 that the back-scattered light that luminescence generated by light structure 118 generates, which changes direction,.According to the present embodiment, first andEach of two surfaces 112,114 can be the surface of corresponding printed circuit board (PCB) 124,126, have for example whiteThe reflectance coating of color solder mask or for making backscattering caused by corresponding first and second luminescence generated by lights structure 116,118It is the conformal coating towards outer lens 110 that light, which changes direction,.
Further illustratively such as Figure 11 and 12, reading lamp 106 also may include being located at first surface 112 and second surfaceBetween 114 and the third light source 128 that is placed on third surface 130, third surface can be corresponding PCB 132 or otherSupporting structure.In addition, third light source 128 can be the LED (such as blue led) that orientation directly illuminates outer lens 110.Work as startingWhen light source 120,122 and 128, the first luminescence generated by light structure 116, the second luminescence generated by light structure 118 are utilized in this wayAnd the output light of third light source 128 illuminates outer lens 110 simultaneously.In one embodiment, outer lens 110 are arranged to connectReceive from first, second and/or third light source 120,122,128 light scattering light-radiating lens, so as to outer lens 110 emergent light moreAdd and is uniformly dispersed.In addition, PCB 124,126,132 can be supported in the shell 133 for being couple to outer lens 110.
In operation, the starting state of each light source 120,122,128 is single by processor (such as processor 60)Solely control.It can star one or more light sources 120,122,128, in this way to emit different face from outer lens 110The visible light of the color and visible light of the different colours can be observed by Vehicular occupant.For example, in the first and second photic hairsPhoto structure 116,118 is emitting red light and green emitting structure respectively and light source 128 is in the embodiment of blue led, canTo generate the light of the multiple color found in RGB color.This which light source 120,122,128 can be opened by selectionAnd the electricity being supplied at this is adjusted by pulse width modulation (PWM) or Direct Current Control and is realized.It is also contemplated that, outer lens can be set automatically or by Vehicular occupant using user's input mechanism (such as user's input mechanism 66)The wavelength or color of 110 output light.
Vehicle sun visor
With reference to Figure 13-15, Vehicular illumination system 134 is illustrated according to one embodiment.System 134 includes sunshading board 136,It has in storage location (Figure 14) and using visor body 138 moveable between position (Figure 15).In the implementation of explanationIn example, sunshading board 136 is assembled into vehicle top cover structure 140 and generally adjacent with cap structure in storage location and makeIt is hung downwards along top cover to block sunlight with position and thus prevents Vehicular occupant dizzy.In addition, visor body 138 canTo include dressing glass 144 and other attachmentes usually relevant to sunshading board.According to embodiment described, luminescence generated by light structure146 are couple to the surface 148 of visor body 138, and when visor body 138 is moved to using position, surface 148 is generallyIn face of Vehicular occupant 142.As best shown in Figure 13, luminescence generated by light structure 146 can be applied to not being occupied for surface 148Space in sizable part.However, it is to be appreciated that, if it is desired, luminescence generated by light structure 146 can take up surface148 lesser parts.Furthermore, it is possible to cover the multiple portions of luminescence generated by light structure 146 to show badge (insignia).
Referring still to Figure 13-15, light source 150 is located remotely from visor body 138.As shown, light source 150 can coupleTo cap structure 140 and it is oriented to when barn door main body 138 motivates luminescence generated by light structure 146 when using position.In addition, lightSource 150 can submerge cap structure 140 to remain and hide from sight and can be by (such as the vehicle mounted electric of power supply 151Source) power supply.In this way using luminescence generated by light structure 146 and power supply 150 together as dressing lamp (vanityLight) and sunshading board 136 is allowed to be configured to thus provide simpler and more have cost without any electrical component and electric wireThe design of benefit.Moreover, because the position of light source 150, the light for being reflected away from visor body that light source 150 emits can not be intoEnter the visibility region of vehicle occupant 142.According to Vehicular illumination system 134 that is described herein and showing, it should be understood thatLight source 150 and luminescence generated by light structure 146 can be using any mentioned-above preceding light formula configurations.It is, light source 150 can be withIncluding one or more LED and luminescence generated by light structure 146 may include that one or more be configured to will be received from corresponding LEDLight be converted into different wave length visible light embedded photoluminescent material.
As further shown in Figure 13-15, Vehicular illumination system 134 may include response signal variation and start light source150 close to switch or proximity sensor 152.Proximity sensor 152 can be magnetic, capacitor, infrared etc. and theyCombination.Additionally or alternatively, light source 150 can be started by mechanical switch.
In the illustrated embodiment, detection visor body 138 is configured in storage location close to switch 152 and work asStart light source 150 when no longer detecting visor body 138.Proximity sensor 152 is shown as the magnetism of insertion cap structure 140Switch, the switch are started by the magnet 154 in insertion visor body 138.Magnet 154 can be located at visor body 138One end and magnet itself is aligned with magnetic switch when visor body 138 is located at storage location.Magnet 154 is at thatPosition applies magnetic field to magnetic switch, and a butt contact 156,158 is caused to disconnect, and thus deactivates light source 150.Optionally, work as screeningWhen positive plate main body 138 is moved to using position, magnetic field no longer exists, and contact point 156,158 returns to closed position, thus makes light source150 start and motivate luminescence generated by light structure 146 by starting light source 150.
Correspondingly, there is provided herein the various Vehicular illumination systems of luminescence generated by light structure and the utilization structure.EachSystem it is advantageous to use one or more luminescence generated by light structure to enhance the entirety of driving experience and/or vehicle anchorAppearance.
It should be understood that without departing from the inventive concept, above structure can be made changes and modifications,And it should be further understood that these designs are intended to be covered by, unless these claims pass through itText, which separately has, clearly states.