Patent Description:
With the development of automobiles, glass decorations of various signal lamps of the automobile have become increasingly diversified. When it becomes necessary to replace the signal lamp, disassembling of the signal lamp is often inconvenient, typically requiring the replacement of the entire glass sheet or posing difficulties in avoiding damage to original glass decorative accessories.

<CIT> relates to a rear brake light assembly for a rear window, which features an improved fitting by having an aperture in the rear window. An outer section of the brake light assembly includes a screen and a lipped grip that fits into the aperture. The LED unit has a snap-fit connection with the mounting section. The brake light assembly can be removed and reinstalled, for example, when the rear window is replaced. The brake light assembly may also include an antenna for onboard telephone use or for GPS.

Reference numbers are described as follows:
vehicle: <NUM>; light-transmitting assembly: <NUM>; light-transmitting substrate: <NUM>; light-transmitting sub-substrate: 110a; mounting through-hole: <NUM>; light source assembly: <NUM>; lampshade: <NUM>; box: <NUM>; light-emitting element: <NUM>; accommodating space: <NUM>; first fitting portion: <NUM>; second fitting portion: <NUM>; fixing member: <NUM>; sealing ring: <NUM>; lampshade body: <NUM>; first limiting portion: <NUM>; box body: <NUM>; second limiting portion: <NUM>; first gap: <NUM>; second gap: <NUM>; third gap: <NUM>; connecting material: <NUM>; harness joint: <NUM>; vehicle body: <NUM>; vehicle controller: <NUM>.

Technical solutions in embodiments of the invention will be described clearly and completely hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings described. Apparently, the described embodiments are merely some rather than all embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the invention.

The terms such as "first" and "second" used in the specification, the claims, and the accompany drawings of the invention are used for distinguishing between different objects rather than describing a particular order. The terms "include", "comprise", and "have" as well as variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, system, product, or apparatus including a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, it can optionally include other operations or units that are not listed; alternatively, other operations or units inherent to the process, product, or device can be included either.

A light-transmitting assembly <NUM> is provided in the disclosure. <FIG> is a schematic structural view of a light-transmitting assembly according to an embodiment of the invention. <FIG> is an exploded perspective view of the light-transmitting assembly illustrated in <FIG>. <FIG> is a cross-sectional view of a light-transmitting assembly according to an embodiment of the invention, taken along line I-I in <FIG>. The light-transmitting assembly <NUM> includes a light-transmitting substrate <NUM> and a light source assembly <NUM>. The light-transmitting substrate <NUM> defines a mounting through-hole <NUM>. The light source assembly <NUM> is connected to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> and positioned at the mounting through-hole <NUM>. The light source assembly <NUM> includes a lampshade <NUM>, a box <NUM>, and a light-emitting element <NUM>. The lampshade <NUM> is detachably connected to the box <NUM>. The lampshade <NUM> and the box <NUM> cooperatively define an accommodating space <NUM>. The light-emitting element <NUM> is received in the accommodating space <NUM>.

The light-transmitting substrate <NUM> may be a plate which allows light to pass through. For example, the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> may be made of glass, plastic, or resin.

The mounting through-hole <NUM> may be defined at the center of the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>, or may be defined at an edge of the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>, which is not limited herein. The mounting through-hole <NUM> may be circular, rectangular, elliptical, etc., as long as the mounting through-hole <NUM> can mate with the light source assembly <NUM> to allow mounting of the light source assembly <NUM>.

The light source assembly <NUM> is connected to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> at the mounting through-hole <NUM>. In one embodiment, some components of the light source assembly <NUM> are fixedly connected to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>, and other components of the light source assembly <NUM> are detachably connected to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>. In another embodiment, all components of the light source assembly <NUM> are detachably connected to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>. A connection between the light source assembly <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> will be described in detail hereinafter.

The lampshade <NUM> is generally arranged to face a light-exiting surface of the light-emitting element <NUM> and allows light emitted by the light-emitting element <NUM> to pass through. Therefore, the lampshade <NUM> also allows light to pass through.

A detachably connection between the lampshade <NUM> and the box <NUM> is described in detail hereinafter.

The light-emitting element <NUM> may be, but is not limited to, a halogen lamp, a xenon lamp, a light-emitting diode (LED), or a laser lamp.

The lampshade <NUM> and the box <NUM> cooperatively define the accommodating space <NUM>. The accommodating space <NUM> may accommodate the light-emitting element <NUM>. This arrangement can protect the light-emitting element <NUM>, thereby preventing direct exposure of the light-emitting element <NUM>, which may lead to damage to the light-emitting element <NUM>. In one embodiment, the accommodating space <NUM> defined by the lampshade <NUM> and the box <NUM> is sealed, thereby preventing entry of external factors such as moisture and dust, which may adversely affect the light-emitting element <NUM>, into the accommodating space <NUM>. In other embodiments, the accommodating space <NUM> defined by the lampshade <NUM> and the box <NUM> is non-sealed, as long as the accommodating space <NUM> can fulfill the requirements of accommodating the light-emitting element <NUM>.

The light-emitting element <NUM> is disposed in the accommodating space <NUM> through various manners, including but not limited to the following. In one embodiment, the light-emitting element <NUM> is fixed to the lampshade <NUM>. For example, the light-emitting element <NUM> is disposed on a bottom wall of the lampshade <NUM>. In another embodiment, the light-emitting element <NUM> is fixed to the box <NUM>. For example, the light-emitting element <NUM> is disposed on a bottom wall of the box <NUM>. As long as the arrangement that the light-emitting element <NUM> is disposed in the accommodating space <NUM> can be satisfied, the above manners are not limited thereto.

In the light-transmitting assembly <NUM> provided in the embodiments of the disclosure, the lampshade <NUM> is in detachable connection with the box <NUM>. This design enables a quick removal and replacement of the light-emitting element <NUM> disposed in the accommodating space <NUM> by simply disassembling the light source assembly <NUM>, and a new light-emitting element can be quickly mounted to replace. The entire assembly and disassembly is quick and convenient, eliminating the need to disassemble or replace the entire light-transmitting assembly <NUM>. As a result, damage to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> and corresponding decorative accessories can be effectively avoided.

The detachable connection between the lampshade <NUM> and the box <NUM> is described below. <FIG> is a cross-sectional view of a light-transmitting assembly according to an embodiment of the invention, taken along line I-I in <FIG>. <FIG> is a cross-sectional view of the light-transmitting assembly in <FIG>, taken along line II-II in <FIG>. <FIG> is a cross-sectional view of an unclaimed light-transmitting assembly according to another embodiment of the disclosure, taken along line I-I in <FIG>. <FIG> is a cross-sectional view of the unclaimed light-transmitting assembly in <FIG>, taken along line II-II in <FIG>. In the embodiments, the lampshade <NUM> has a first fitting portion <NUM>. The box <NUM> has a second fitting portion <NUM>. The first fitting portion <NUM> and the second fitting portion <NUM> mate with each other to enable the lampshade <NUM> to be detachably connected to the box <NUM>.

In the embodiments illustrated in <FIG>, the first fitting portion <NUM> is a groove, and the second fitting portion <NUM> is a buckle. In the embodiments illustrated in <FIG>, the first fitting portion <NUM> is a buckle, and the second fitting portion <NUM> is a groove. That is, the box <NUM> is snap-fitted with the lampshade <NUM> through the groove and the buckle.

In the embodiment, the first fitting portion <NUM> is symmetrically arranged on two opposite side walls of the lampshade <NUM>, and the second fitting portion <NUM> is symmetrically arranged on two opposite side walls of the box <NUM>. In a case where the first fitting portion <NUM> is symmetrically disposed on two opposite side walls of the lampshade <NUM> and the second fitting portion <NUM> is symmetrically disposed on two opposite side walls of the box <NUM>, it is convenient for detachment between the lampshade <NUM> and the box <NUM>. It can be understood that, in other embodiments, the first fitting portion <NUM> may be asymmetrically disposed on two opposite side walls of the lampshade <NUM>, and the second fitting portion <NUM> may be asymmetrically disposed on two opposite side walls of the box <NUM>, as long as the first fitting portion <NUM> and the second fitting portion <NUM> can mate with each other to enable the lampshade <NUM> to be detachably connected to the box <NUM>.

The disassembly and assembly of the light source assembly <NUM> will be described below with reference to the embodiments.

As illustrated in <FIG>, the first fitting portion <NUM> is a groove defined on a side wall of the lampshade <NUM> and extending through two opposite surfaces of the side wall of the lampshade <NUM>. That is, the groove is a through-hole. The second fitting portion <NUM> is a buckle, and is disposed on a side wall of the box <NUM>. During mounting of the light source assembly <NUM>, the light-emitting element <NUM> is first placed inside either the box <NUM> or the lampshade <NUM>. For example, the light-emitting element <NUM> may be first fixed on the bottom wall or the side wall of the lampshade <NUM>. Consequently, the second fitting portion <NUM> of the box <NUM> may be placed into the lampshade <NUM>, and an external surface of the lampshade <NUM> away from the first fitting portion <NUM> is pressed until the second fitting portion <NUM> extends into the first fitting portion <NUM>. As a result, a snap-fitting connection between the lampshade <NUM> and the box <NUM> is achieved. During detachment of the lampshade <NUM> from the box <NUM>, a force may be exerted to press the buckle inward until the buckle pops out of the groove, allowing the removal of the box <NUM> and the replacement of the light-emitting element <NUM>.

In other embodiments, a mating connection between the first fitting portion <NUM> and the second fitting portion <NUM> may also be a sliding groove connection or a threaded connection, as long as a detachable connection between the lampshade <NUM> and the box <NUM> can be achieved.

In other embodiments, the first fitting portion <NUM> may be disposed on the bottom wall of the lampshade <NUM>, and the second fitting portion <NUM> may be disposed on the bottom wall of the box <NUM>.

In the embodiment, the lampshade <NUM> has the first fitting portion <NUM>, and the box <NUM> has the second fitting portion <NUM>, the first fitting portion <NUM> and the second fitting portion <NUM> cooperate to enable a detachable connection between the lampshade <NUM> and the box <NUM>. This configuration allows a convenient disassembly and assembly of the lampshade <NUM> and the box <NUM>, thereby facilitating the easy replacement of the light-emitting element <NUM> accommodated in the accommodating space <NUM>.

In addition, the first fitting portion <NUM> may be a groove, and the second fitting portion <NUM> may be a buckle. Alternatively, the first fitting portion <NUM> may be a buckle, and the second fitting portion <NUM> may be a groove, and the box <NUM> is snap-fitted with the lampshade <NUM> through the buckle and the groove, so that the detachable connection between the box <NUM> and the lampshade <NUM> is simple and convenient to operate.

The following describes the connection between the light source assembly <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>.

As illustrated in <FIG>, in the embodiment, the lampshade <NUM> is fixedly connected to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>, or the box <NUM> is fixedly connected to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>.

As illustrated in <FIG>, in the embodiment, the box <NUM> is fixedly connected to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> through a fixing member <NUM>. During connection of the light source assembly <NUM> to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>, in one embodiment, the box <NUM> is first fixedly connected to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> through the fixing member <NUM>, and then the lampshade <NUM> is detachably connected to the box <NUM> through the cooperation of the first fitting portion <NUM> and the second fitting portion <NUM>. In another embodiment, a size of the lampshade <NUM> is less than a size of the mounting through-hole <NUM>, the box <NUM>, the light-emitting element <NUM>, and the lampshade <NUM> may be first assembled together to form the light source assembly <NUM>, and then the light source assembly <NUM> can be fixedly connected to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> through the fixing member <NUM>. It can be understood that, a process of connecting the light source assembly <NUM> to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> is not limited herein, as long as the fixed connection between the light source assembly <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> can be achieved. The afore-identified embodiments illustrating connection between the light source assembly <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> should not be construed as limiting the connection manner of the light source assembly <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> in the disclosure.

As illustrated in <FIG>, in the embodiment, the lampshade <NUM> is fixedly connected to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> through the fixing member <NUM>. During connection of the light source assembly <NUM> to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>, in one embodiment, the lampshade <NUM> is first fixedly connected to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>, and then the box <NUM> is detachably connected to the lampshade <NUM> through cooperation between the first fitting portion <NUM> and the second fitting portion <NUM>. In another embodiment, the box <NUM>, the light-emitting element <NUM>, and the lampshade <NUM> may be first assembled together to form the light source assembly <NUM>, and then the light source assembly <NUM> is fixedly connected to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> through the fixing member <NUM>. It can be understood that, the process of connecting the light source assembly <NUM> to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> is not limited herein, as long as the fixed connection between the light source assembly <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> can be achieved. The afore-identified embodiments illustrating connection between the light source assembly <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> should not be construed as limiting the connection manner of the light source assembly <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> in the disclosure.

In the embodiment, a fixed connection between the lampshade <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> or a fixed connection between the box <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> may be achieved through manners including but not limited to, the utilization of the fixing member <NUM>, injection molding with a high-light material, bonding with high-strength adhesive, or thermal melting.

In other embodiments, the box <NUM> or the lampshade <NUM> may be directly formed in the mounting through-hole <NUM> through injection molding. <FIG> is a cross-sectional view of a light-transmitting assembly according to another embodiment of the invention, taken along line I-I in <FIG>. <FIG> is a cross-sectional view of the light-transmitting assembly in <FIG>, taken along line II-II in <FIG>. In the embodiment illustrated in <FIG>, the box <NUM> is directly formed in the mounting through-hole <NUM> through injection molding. In a case where the box <NUM> is directly formed in the mounting through-hole <NUM> through injection molding, it can also be regarded that the box <NUM> is fixedly connected to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>. In other words, the box <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> are formed through injection molding without the fixing member <NUM>. <FIG> is a cross-sectional view of an unclaimed light-transmitting assembly according to another embodiment of the disclosure, taken along line I-I in <FIG>. <FIG> is a cross-sectional view of the unclaimed light-transmitting assembly in <FIG>, taken along line II-II in <FIG>. In the embodiment illustrated in <FIG>, the lampshade <NUM> is directly formed in the mounting through-hole <NUM> through injection molding. In a case where the lampshade <NUM> is directly formed in the mounting through-hole <NUM> through injection molding, it can also be regarded that the lampshade <NUM> is fixedly connected to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>. In other words, the lampshade <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> are formed through injection molding without the fixing member <NUM>. The disclosure does not limit whether the fixing member <NUM> is included in a case where the lampshade <NUM> is fixedly connected to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>, as long as the fixed connection between the lampshade <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> can be achieved. Furthermore, the disclosure does not limit whether the fixing member <NUM> is included in a case where the box <NUM> is fixedly connected to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>, as long as the fixed connection between the box <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> can be achieved.

In the embodiment, in a case where the lampshade <NUM> is fixedly connected to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>, a further secure connection can be achieved between the light source assembly <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>. In addition, during replacement of the light-emitting element <NUM>, only the detachment of the box <NUM> is required, so that the disassembly and assembly of the light source assembly <NUM> can be accelerated, thereby facilitating a quicker replacement of the light-emitting element <NUM>.

Similarly, in a case where the box <NUM> is fixedly connected to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>, a further secure connection can be achieved between the light source assembly <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>. In addition, during replacement of the light-emitting element <NUM>, only the detachment of the lampshade <NUM> is required, so that the disassembly and assembly of the light source assembly <NUM> can be accelerated, thereby facilitating a quicker replacement of the light-emitting element <NUM>.

Based on the described embodiments, in one embodiment, the light source assembly <NUM> further includes a sealing ring <NUM>. In a case where the light source assembly <NUM> includes the sealing ring <NUM>, the connection between the light source assembly <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> will be described in detail in the following embodiments.

<FIG> is a cross-sectional view of a light-transmitting assembly according to another embodiment of the invention, taken along line I-I in <FIG>. <FIG> is a cross-sectional view of the light-transmitting assembly in <FIG>, taken along line II-II in <FIG>. In the embodiment, the sealing ring <NUM> is sleeved on the lampshade <NUM> and is disposed between a contact surface of the lampshade <NUM> at the mounting through-hole <NUM> and a contact surface of the box <NUM> at the mounting through-hole <NUM>.

An assembly of the light source assembly <NUM> including the sealing ring <NUM> will be described in detail as follows. In one embodiment, during a fixed connection of the box <NUM> to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> through the fixing member <NUM>, the sealing ring <NUM> is first sleeved on the lampshade <NUM>, and then the lampshade <NUM> is connected to the box <NUM>, so that the sealing ring <NUM> can be positioned between the lampshade <NUM> and the box <NUM>. In other embodiments, the box <NUM>, the light-emitting element <NUM>, the sealing ring <NUM>, and the lampshade <NUM> can be first assembled together to form the light source assembly <NUM>, and then the light source assembly <NUM> is fixedly connected to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> through the fixing member <NUM>. It can be understood that, the process of connecting the light source assembly <NUM> to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> is not limited herein, as long as the fixed connection between the light source assembly <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> can be achieved. The afore-identified embodiments illustrating connection between the light source assembly <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> should not be construed as limiting the connection manner of the light source assembly <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> in the disclosure.

<FIG> is a cross-sectional view of an unclaimed light-transmitting assembly according to another embodiment of the disclosure, taken along line I-I in <FIG>. <FIG> is a cross-sectional view of the unclaimed light-transmitting assembly in <FIG>, taken along line II-II in <FIG>. The sealing ring <NUM> is sleeved on the box <NUM>, and is disposed at one side of the second fitting portion <NUM> close to the mounting through-hole <NUM>.

An assembly of the light source assembly <NUM> including the sealing ring <NUM> will be described below in detail as follows. In one embodiment, during a fixed connection of the lampshade <NUM> to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> through the fixing member <NUM>, the sealing ring <NUM> is first sleeved on the box <NUM> and disposed on one side of the second fitting portion <NUM> close to the mounting through-hole <NUM>, and then the box <NUM> is connected to the lampshade <NUM>, so that the sealing ring <NUM> is positioned between the lampshade <NUM> and the box <NUM>. In other embodiments, the box <NUM>, the light-emitting element <NUM>, the sealing ring <NUM>, and the lampshade <NUM> can be first assembled together to form the light source assembly <NUM>, and then the light source assembly <NUM> is fixedly connected to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> through the fixing member <NUM>. It can be understood that, the process of connecting the light source assembly <NUM> to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> is not limited herein, as long as the fixed connection between the light source assembly <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> can be achieved. The afore-identified embodiments illustrating connection between the light source assembly <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> should not be construed as limiting the connection manner of the light source assembly <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> in the disclosure.

In the embodiment, the sealing ring <NUM> enhances the sealing effectiveness of the light source assembly <NUM>, and can more effectively prevent external moisture, dust, and debris from entering the accommodating space <NUM>, thereby preventing the light-emitting element <NUM> from being damaged by moisture, dust, and debris, and preventing the light-emitting element <NUM> from failing. Meanwhile, the sealing ring <NUM> enhances tolerance in the engagement of the first fitting portion <NUM> and the second fitting portion <NUM>, ensuring a further secure connection between the first fitting portion <NUM> and the second fitting portion <NUM>.

<FIG> is a cross-sectional view of a light-transmitting assembly according to another embodiment of the invention, taken along line I-I in <FIG>. <FIG> is a cross-sectional view of the light-transmitting assembly in <FIG>, taken along line II-II in <FIG>. A non-fixed connection between the lampshade <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> or a non-fixed connection between the box <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> will be described as follows, where the light source assembly <NUM> can be directly assembled. In the embodiment, the lampshade <NUM> includes a lampshade body <NUM> and a first limiting portion <NUM> protruding from the lampshade body <NUM>. The box <NUM> includes a box body <NUM> and a second limiting portion <NUM> protruding from the box body <NUM>. The light-transmitting substrate <NUM> is arranged between the first limiting portion <NUM> and the second limiting portion <NUM>. The first fitting portion <NUM> and the second fitting portion <NUM> cooperate to detachably connect the box <NUM>, the lampshade <NUM>, and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> together.

In the embodiment, the light source assembly <NUM> is detachably connected to the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>, thereby enhancing the convenience of maintenance of the light-transmitting assembly <NUM>. For example, if there is a need to replace either the lampshade <NUM> or the box <NUM>, it is not necessary to replace the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>, and only the disassembly of the light source assembly <NUM> is required.

<FIG> is a cross-sectional view of a light-transmitting assembly according to another embodiment of the invention, taken along line I-I in <FIG>. <FIG> is a cross-sectional view of the light-transmitting assembly in <FIG>, taken along line II-II in <FIG>. In the embodiment, the light source assembly <NUM> further includes a sealing ring <NUM>. The lampshade <NUM>, the box <NUM>, and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> cooperatively define a gap therebetween, and the sealing ring extends into the gap to enable the lampshade <NUM>, the box <NUM>, and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> to be in sealed connection with one another.

In the embodiment, the sealing ring <NUM> enhances the sealing effectiveness of the light source assembly <NUM>, and can more effectively prevent external moisture, debris, and air, thereby preventing the light-emitting element <NUM> from being damaged. Meanwhile, the sealing ring <NUM> enhances tolerance in the engagement of the first fitting portion <NUM> and the fitting portion <NUM>, ensuring a more secure connection between the first fitting portion <NUM> and the fitting portion <NUM>. Additionally, this arrangement supports a wider range of thicknesses for the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>.

<FIG> is a partial enlarged view of the light-transmitting assembly at circle III in <FIG> is a schematic view of <FIG> with a sealing ring omitted. In the embodiment illustrated in <FIG>, <FIG>, part of the box body <NUM> extends into the mounting through-hole <NUM>, the part of the box body <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> cooperatively define a first gap <NUM> therebetween. The sealing ring <NUM> extends into the first gap <NUM> and abuts against both the first limiting portion <NUM> and the second limiting portion <NUM>.

In the embodiment, the sealing ring <NUM> abuts against the first limiting portion <NUM> and the second limiting portion <NUM> and has a "Z" shape, thereby enhancing the sealing effectiveness of the light source assembly <NUM> and the stability of mounting of the light-transmitting assembly <NUM>.

As illustrated in <FIG>, in one embodiment, the second limiting portion <NUM> is positioned at one side of the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>, and the second limiting portion <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> cooperatively define a second gap <NUM> therebetween. The first limiting portion <NUM> is positioned at another side of the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>, part of the box body <NUM> extends into the mounting through-hole <NUM>, and the part of the box body <NUM> and the first limiting portion <NUM> cooperatively define a third gap <NUM> therebetween. The sealing ring <NUM> further extends into at least one of the second gap <NUM> or the third gap <NUM>.

In the embodiment, in a case where the sealing ring <NUM> extends into the second gap <NUM>, a wider range of thicknesses for the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> can be allowed, thereby enhancing the sealing effectiveness of the light source assembly <NUM>. In a case where the sealing ring <NUM> extends into the third gap <NUM>, the sealing effectiveness of the light source assembly <NUM> can be enhanced.

<FIG> is a schematic structural view of a light-transmitting assembly according to another embodiment of the invention. Based on the above embodiments, embodiments in which the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> defines multiple mounting through-holes <NUM> will be described as follows. In the embodiments, the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> defines one or more mounting through-holes <NUM>, the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> has one or more light source assemblies <NUM>, and a number of the one or more mounting through-holes <NUM> is equal to a number of the one or more light source assemblies. The one or more light source assemblies <NUM> are in one-to-one correspondence with the one or more mounting through-holes <NUM>, and each of the one or more light source assemblies <NUM> faces a corresponding mounting through-hole <NUM>.

In the embodiment, the mounting through-holes <NUM> may be arranged along a straight line, a circular arc, a rectangle, a character of a preset shape, or a letter of a preset shape. The mounting through-holes <NUM> may be arranged in any desired configuration, as long as mounting of the light source assembly <NUM> is not affected. The light source assembly <NUM> and the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> can be mounted by a manner illustrated in any one of <FIG>, <FIG>. The embodiment enhances the design flexibility and aesthetics of the light-transmitting assembly <NUM>.

<FIG> is a schematic view of a light-transmitting substrate according to another embodiment of the invention. Based on the above embodiments, a combination of multiple light-transmitting sub-substrates 110a and the light source assembly <NUM> will be described as follows. In the embodiment, the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> includes at least two light-transmitting sub-substrates 110a, and each of the mounting through-holes <NUM> is defined between two adjacent light-transmitting sub-substrates 110a.

In the embodiment, the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> includes two or more light transmitting sub-substrates 110a. A connection between each two light transmitting sub-substrates 110a and the light source assembly <NUM> can be achieved in three ways, which are described below with reference to <FIG>. <FIG> is a schematic view illustrating a connection between a light-transmitting substrate and a box according to another embodiment of the invention. <FIG> is a schematic view illustrating a connection between a light-transmitting substrate and a lampshade according to another embodiment of the invention. <FIG> is a schematic structural view of a light-transmitting assembly according to another embodiment of the invention. <FIG> is a schematic structural view of a light-transmitting assembly according to another embodiment of the invention.

As illustrated in <FIG>, in one embodiment, the box <NUM> is fixedly connected to two adjacent light-transmitting sub-substrates 110a through a connecting material <NUM> to form a whole. The lampshade <NUM> and the box <NUM> are cooperatively connected through the first fitting portion <NUM> and the second fitting portion <NUM> to form an integrated member as illustrated in <FIG>.

As illustrated in <FIG>, in another embodiment, the lampshade <NUM> is fixedly connected to two adjacent light-transmitting sub-substrates 110a through the connecting material <NUM> to form a whole. The box <NUM> and the lampshade <NUM> are cooperatively connected through the first fitting portion <NUM> and the second fitting portion <NUM> to form an integrated member as illustrated in <FIG>.

In another embodiment, the lampshade <NUM> and the box <NUM> are fitted and connected to the two light-transmitting sub-substrates 110a at the mounting through-holes <NUM> through the first fitting portion <NUM> and the second fitting portion <NUM>, to form an integral member as illustrated in <FIG>.

Refer to <FIG> is a schematic structural view of a light-transmitting assembly according to another embodiment of the invention, and <FIG> is a schematic structural view of a light-transmitting assembly according to another embodiment of the invention. In the embodiment, a combination of the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> and the light source assembly <NUM> can be achieved in various ways. In an embodiment, as illustrated in <FIG>, two light-transmitting sub-substrates 110a cooperate with one light source assembly <NUM>. In another embodiment, as illustrated in <FIG>, two light-transmitting sub-substrates 110a cooperate with multiple light source assemblies <NUM>. In another embodiment, as illustrated in <FIG>, multiple light-transmitting sub-substrates 110a cooperate with multiple light source assemblies <NUM>.

In other embodiments, on the basis of <FIG>, one or more mounting through-holes <NUM> may be defined on the light-transmitting sub-substrate 110a, thereby increasing diversity of the light-transmitting assembly <NUM>.

Refer to <FIG> is a cross-sectional view of the light-transmitting assembly in <FIG> according to an embodiment of the invention, taken along line IV-IV. A surface of the connecting material <NUM> is flush with a surface of the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>, thereby enhancing the aesthetic of the light-transmitting assembly <NUM>.

In the embodiment, the connecting material <NUM> is a high-light material. The connecting material <NUM> is fixedly connected through injection molding. For example, a difference between a transmittance of the high-light material and a transmittance of the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> is within a predetermined range. The predetermined range may be but is not limited to ±<NUM>%. Alternatively, the transmittance of the high-light material is greater than or equal to a predetermined transmittance. For example, the transmittance of the high-light material may be but is not limited to <NUM>%.

In the embodiment, multiple flexible manners of matching the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> and the light source assembly <NUM> are provided, thereby enhancing the aesthetic and the designability of the light-transmitting substrate <NUM>.

<FIG> is a schematic structural view of a light source assembly according to an embodiment of the invention. <FIG> is a schematic diagram illustrating a control connection between a light-emitting element and a vehicle according to an embodiment of the invention. In the embodiment, the light source assembly <NUM> further includes a harness joint <NUM>. The harness joint <NUM> is in communication with the light-emitting element <NUM> and a vehicle controller <NUM>. The harness joint <NUM> is configured to receive a control signal sent by the vehicle controller <NUM> and transmit the control signal to the light-emitting element <NUM> to control the light-emitting element <NUM> to emit light of a preset pattern.

In the embodiment, a bottom wall of the lampshade <NUM> defines a through hole, and a bottom wall of the box <NUM> defines a through hole. One end of the harness joint <NUM> is connected to the light-emitting element <NUM> received in the accommodating space <NUM>, and the other end of the harness joint <NUM> is connected to the vehicle controller <NUM>, so that the harness joint <NUM> can communicate the light-emitting element <NUM> with the vehicle controller <NUM>. The light-emitting element <NUM> can receive a light control signal sent by the vehicle controller <NUM>, so that the light-emitting element <NUM> can emit light of a preset pattern, which may be a monochromatic light or a polychromatic light with changing hues.

<FIG> is a schematic structural view of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the invention. <FIG> is a schematic structural view of a vehicle according to another embodiment of the invention. A vehicle <NUM> is further provided in the disclosure. The vehicle <NUM> includes the light-transmitting assembly <NUM> according to any one of the above embodiments. The vehicle further includes a vehicle body <NUM>. The light-transmitting assembly <NUM> is fixed to the vehicle body <NUM>.

In the embodiment, the vehicle <NUM> may be, but is not limited to, cars, multi-purpose automobiles (MPV), sports/suburban utility vehicles (SUV), off-road vehicles (ORV), pick-and-place vehicles, passenger cars, cargo cars, and the like.

In the embodiments, the light-transmitting assembly <NUM> may be attached to a side surface (see <FIG>), a front (see <FIG>), or a rear of the vehicle body <NUM>. In <FIG>, the light-transmitting assembly <NUM> is disposed on the side surface of the vehicle body <NUM>, that is, the light-transmitting assembly <NUM> serves as a window assembly of the vehicle <NUM>.

In <FIG>, an example in which the light-transmitting assembly <NUM> is attached to the front of the vehicle body <NUM> is illustrated. The light-transmitting assembly <NUM> may be a low beam, a high beam, a turn light, and a fog light. In another embodiment, the light-transmitting assembly <NUM> is attached to the rear of the vehicle body <NUM>. The light-transmitting assembly <NUM> may be a stop light and a turn lamp. In another embodiment, the light-transmitting assembly <NUM> is disposed on a side surface of the vehicle body <NUM> to serve as a turn light.

In the embodiment, the light-transmitting substrate <NUM> of the light-transmitting assembly <NUM> may be made of glass, high-light plastic, or silica gel. The light-transmitting substrate <NUM> may be made of any material having a good light-transmitting property.

In the embodiment, the lampshade <NUM> of the light-transmitting assembly <NUM> is made of a high-light material, and a unidirectional light-transmitting glass ink is sprayed on an inner surface of the lampshade <NUM> to shield electronic assemblies of the light-emitting element <NUM>, thereby improving a lighting effect of the light-emitting element <NUM>.

Claim 1:
A light-transmitting assembly (<NUM>) for a vehicle, comprising:
a light-transmitting substrate (<NUM>) defining a mounting through-hole (<NUM>); and
a light source assembly (<NUM>) connected to the light-transmitting substrate (<NUM>) and positioned at the mounting through-hole (<NUM>), wherein the light source assembly (<NUM>) comprises a lampshade (<NUM>), a box (<NUM>), and a light-emitting element (<NUM>), the lampshade (<NUM>) is detachably connected to the box (<NUM>), the lampshade (<NUM>) and the box (<NUM>) cooperatively define an accommodating space (<NUM>), and the light-emitting element (<NUM>) is received in the accommodating space (<NUM>);
wherein the lampshade (<NUM>) has a first fitting portion (<NUM>), the box (<NUM>) has a second fitting portion (<NUM>), and the first fitting portion (<NUM>) and the second fitting portion (<NUM>) mate with each other to enable the lampshade (<NUM>) to be detachably connected to the box (<NUM>); and
characterized in that the lampshade (<NUM>) comprises a lampshade body (<NUM>) and a first limiting portion (<NUM>) protruding from the lampshade body (<NUM>), the box (<NUM>) comprises a box body (<NUM>) and a second limiting portion (<NUM>) protruding from the box body (<NUM>), the light-transmitting substrate (<NUM>) is arranged between the first limiting portion (<NUM>) and the second limiting portion (<NUM>), and the first fitting portion (<NUM>) and the second fitting portion (<NUM>) cooperate to detachably connect the box (<NUM>), the lampshade (<NUM>), and the light-transmitting substrate (<NUM>) together.