DE4141297A1 - Ash tray for motor vehicle with illuminated push-button release - using transparent release button illuminated by adjacent light source facilitating easy location by smoker - Google Patents

Ash tray for motor vehicle with illuminated push-button release - using transparent release button illuminated by adjacent light source facilitating easy location by smoker

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DE4141297A1
DE4141297A1 DE4141297A DE4141297A DE4141297A1 DE 4141297 A1 DE4141297 A1 DE 4141297A1 DE 4141297 A DE4141297 A DE 4141297A DE 4141297 A DE4141297 A DE 4141297A DE 4141297 A1 DE4141297 A1 DE 4141297A1
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ashtray
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release button
illuminated
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Erich Koch
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MAN Truck and Bus SE
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MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N3/00—Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
    • B60N3/08—Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for refuse, e.g. ash-trays
    • B60N3/083—Ash-trays
    • 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
    • B60Q3/00—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
    • B60Q3/20—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for lighting specific fittings of passenger or driving compartments; mounted on specific fittings of passenger or driving compartments
    • B60Q3/275—Smoking-related fittings, e.g. cigarette lighters or ashtrays

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Abstract

The ashtray comprises a housing (6) receiving an insert (1) in the form of a pivoted drawer with a front decor plate (2) and a release button (3), operated to allow the drawer to drop into the open position. The release button (3) can carry a display symbol (4) and is made of a transparent material, illuminated via an adjacent light source. The inside face of the release button may have profiled edges (7) for dispensing the light from the source (5) in a required direction, e.g. for illuminating the interior of the ash tray in its open position. ADVANTAGE - Provides aesthetic appearance and easy location of release button.

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Aschenbecher in Fahrzeugen, insbesondere in Kraft­ fahrzeugen, mit einem Aschergehäuse, einem Aschereinsatz, einer Ascherblende, einer Entriegelungstaste mit oder ohne Symbol und einer Lichtquelle.The invention relates to an ashtray in vehicles, in particular in force vehicles, with an ashtray housing, an ashtray insert, an ashtray cover, a release button with or without a symbol and a light source.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen auch bei Dunkelheit gut han­ tierbaren Aschenbecher zu schaffen.The invention has for its object to do well even in the dark to create animalable ashtrays.

Dies wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch erreicht, daß die Lichtquelle vor der Entrie­ gelungstaste angeordnet ist und die Entriegelungstaste aus transparentem Mate­ rial gebildet ist. Solcherart ergibt sich eine beleuchtete Entriegelungstaste, mit oder ohne Symbol, vorne an der Ascherblende im geschlossenen Zustand des Aschenbechers und eine Beleuchtung des Aschereinsatzes im geöffneten Zustand des Aschenbechers, so daß ein direkter Lichtaustritt in den Fahrgastraum, vermie­ den wird.This is achieved according to the invention in that the light source in front of the entrance gelung button is arranged and the release button made of transparent mate rial is formed. This results in an illuminated release button, with or without a symbol, on the front of the ashtray panel when the Ashtray and lighting of the ashtray when open of the ashtray, so that direct light emission into the passenger compartment is avoided that will.

In Ausgestaltung der Erfindung kann das Material der Entriegelungstaste einheit­ lich weiß oder beliebigfarben eingefärbt gewählt werden, wobei auch eine un­ terschiedliche Einfärbung möglich ist. Auf diese Weise könnte zum Beispiel das Symbol besonders farbig gekennzeichnet hervorgehoben werden, wie auch äs­ thetische Gesichtspunkte zu verwirklichen sind.In an embodiment of the invention, the material of the release button can be unit Lich white or any color can be selected, including an un different colors are possible. In this way, for example The symbol is highlighted with a special color, as is as theoretical aspects are to be realized.

Nach einem anderen Merkmal der Erfindung weist das Material der Entriege­ lungstaste feuerhemmende Eigenschaften auf. Dies ist notwendig, um die Aufla­ gen der Berufsgenossenschaft hinsichtlich Brandverhütung genüge zu tun.According to another feature of the invention, the material of the entrances fire protection properties. This is necessary in order to to do enough with regard to fire prevention.

Nach einer besonders wesentlichen weiterführenden Ausgestaltung der Erfin­ dung ist die innere Oberfläche der Verriegelungstaste mindestens im oberen Be­ reich profiliert ausgebildet, indem zum Beispiel die innere Oberfläche prismatisch geformte oder sphärisch gekrümmte Rippen aufweist. Diese lichtleitertechnische Gestaltung ermöglicht durch gezielt gestreutes Licht eine gleichmäßige Innenbe­ leuchtung des geöffneten Aschereinsatzes wie auch die Beleuchtung der Entrie­ gelungstaste. After a particularly important further development of the Erfin The inner surface of the lock button is at least in the upper part richly profiled by, for example, the inner surface prismatic has shaped or spherically curved ribs. This fiber optic Design enables uniform interior lighting by means of targeted scattered light Illumination of the open ashtray insert as well as the lighting of the entrance Gelungstaste.  

Mit der Gesamtheit der erfinderischen Maßnahmen soll eine gute Beleuchtung des Aschenbechers in allen relevanten Zonen sowohl in eingeschobener wie auch ausgezogener Stellung des Aschereinsatzes erzielt werden. Ein störender Licht­ austritt zum Fahrgastraum wird in jedem Falle vermieden.With all of the inventive measures, good lighting is intended of the ashtray in all relevant zones both in inserted and extended position of the ashtray insert can be achieved. A disturbing light Leaving the passenger compartment is avoided in any case.

Die Erfindung ist in einem Ausführungsbeispiel dargestellt und beschrieben.The invention is illustrated and described in an exemplary embodiment.

Es zeigtIt shows

Fig. 1 einen Längsschnitt durch einen Aschenbecher, Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section through an ashtray

Fig. 2 eine Draufsicht auf einen Aschenbecher. Fig. 2 is a plan view of an ashtray.

Der in den Fig. 1 und 2 gezeigte Aschenbecher 8 für ein Kraftfahrzeug besteht aus einem Aschergehäuse 6, einem darin einliegenden Aschereinsatz 1, einer Ascherblende 2 und einer Entriegelungstaste 3. Die Entriegelungstaste 3 kann auch mit einem Symbol 4, z. B. einer brennenden Zigarette versehen sein.The ashtray 8 shown in FIGS . 1 and 2 for a motor vehicle consists of an ashtray housing 6 , an ashtray insert 1 therein, an ashtray cover 2 and an unlocking button 3 . The release button 3 can also be marked with a symbol 4 , e.g. B. a lit cigarette.

Durch Druck auf die Entriegelungstaste 3 wird die Ascher-Öffnung-Automatik ausgelöst, deren bekannte technische Ausführung hier nicht im einzelnen erläu­ tert sein soll.Pressing the release button 3 triggers the automatic ashtray opening, whose known technical design should not be explained here in detail.

Vor der Entriegelungstaste 3 ist eine Lichtquelle 5 angeordnet, die, infolge der transparenten Ausbildung der Entriegelungstaste 3, bei Dunkelheit sowohl die Entriegelungstaste 3 wie auch den ausgeschobenen Aschereinsatz 1 beleuchtet. Dieser erfindungsgemäße Effekt, mit einer einzigen Lichtquelle 5 verschiedene Beleuchtungszustände herzustellen, wird noch durch an der inneren Oberfläche der Verriegelungstaste angebrachte Profilierungen verstärkt, die zum Beispiel als prismatisch geformte oder sphärisch gekrümmte Rippen ausgebildet sein kön­ nen. Solcherart werden gewünschte optische Effekte durch gezielt gestreutes Licht erzielt, ohne daß ein störender Lichtaustritt zum Fahrgastraum in Kauf ge­ nommen werden muß.A light source 5 is arranged in front of the unlocking button 3 and, due to the transparent design of the unlocking button 3 , illuminates both the unlocking button 3 and the extended ashtray insert 1 in the dark. This effect according to the invention, to produce 5 different lighting states with a single light source, is further enhanced by profilings attached to the inner surface of the locking button, which profiles can be designed, for example, as prismatic or spherically curved ribs. In this way, desired optical effects can be achieved by deliberately scattered light without the need for a disruptive light emission to the passenger compartment.

BezugszeichenlisteReference list

1 Aschereinsatz
2 Ascherblende
3 Entriegelungstaste
4 Symbol
5 Lichtquelle
6 Aschergehäuse
7 Rippen
8 Aschenbecher 1 ashtray insert
2 ashtrays
3 release button
4 symbol
5 light source
6 ashtray housings
7 ribs
8 ashtrays

Claims (8)

1. Aschenbecher in Fahrzeugen, insbesondere in Kraftfahrzeugen, mit einem Aschergehäuse, einem Aschereinsatz- einer Ascherblende, einer Entriege­ lungstaste mit oder ohne Symbol und einer Lichtquelle, dadurch gekenn­ zeichnet, daß die Lichtquelle (5) vor der Entriegelungstaste (3) angeordnet ist und die Entriegelungstaste (3) aus transparentem Material gebildet ist.1. Ashtray in vehicles, especially in motor vehicles, with an ashtray housing, an ashtray insert - an ashtray, an unlocking button with or without a symbol and a light source, characterized in that the light source ( 5 ) is arranged in front of the unlocking button ( 3 ) and the release button ( 3 ) is made of transparent material. 2. Aschenbecher nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Material der Entriegelungstaste (3) einheitlich weiß oder beliebigfarben eingefärbt ist.2. Ashtray according to claim 1, characterized in that the material of the release button ( 3 ) is colored uniformly white or in any color. 3. Aschenbecher nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Material der Entriegelungstaste (3) unterschiedlich eingefärbt ist.3. Ashtray according to claim 1, characterized in that the material of the release button ( 3 ) is colored differently. 4. Aschenbecher nach den Ansprüchen 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Material der Entriegelungstaste (3) feuerhemmende Eigenschaften auf­ weist.4. Ashtray according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the material of the release button ( 3 ) has fire-retardant properties. 5. Aschenbecher, insbesondere nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die innere Oberfläche der Entriegelungstaste (3) mindestens im oberen Bereich profiliert (7) ausgebildet ist.5. Ashtray, in particular according to claim 1, characterized in that the inner surface of the release button ( 3 ) is profiled at least in the upper region (7). 6. Aschenbecher nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die innere Oberfläche prismatisch geformte Rippen (7) aufweist.6. Ashtray according to claim 5, characterized in that the inner surface has prismatic ribs ( 7 ). 7. Aschenbecher nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die innere Oberfläche sphärisch gekrümmte Rippen (7) aufweist.7. Ashtray according to claim 5, characterized in that the inner surface has spherically curved ribs ( 7 ). 8. Aschenbecher nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Lichtquelle (5) am Aschergehäuse (6) befestigt ist.8. Ashtray according to one or more of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the light source ( 5 ) on the ashtray housing ( 6 ) is attached.
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FR2720039A1 (en) * 1994-05-19 1995-11-24 Valeo Vision Integrated ashtray and cigar lighter unit for motor vehicle
DE19953502A1 (en) * 1999-11-06 2001-05-17 Daimler Chrysler Ag Container unit for vehicle has drawer with at least one container holder movable between retracted and extracted positions with actuating element fitted with illumination device
US7077456B2 (en) 2004-03-11 2006-07-18 Lear Corporation Automotive interior trim assembly and pad insertion
US7032954B2 (en) 2004-07-15 2006-04-25 Lear Corporation Automotive ashtray and method for making the same
US7265306B2 (en) 2004-09-15 2007-09-04 Bodgan Radu Flip pack switch assembly with electroluminescent lamp and injection molding method of making same
US7237933B2 (en) 2004-09-20 2007-07-03 Lear Corporation Door trim bolster with electroluminescent lamp and injection molding method of making same
US7299892B2 (en) 2004-09-20 2007-11-27 International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc. Door trim speaker grille with electroluminescent lamp and injection molding method of making same
US7287885B2 (en) 2004-09-21 2007-10-30 International Automotive Components Group, Llc Automotive storage compartment having an electroluminescent lamp and method of making the same
US7017968B1 (en) 2004-09-29 2006-03-28 Lear Corporation Automotive ashtray having an electroluminescent lamp and method of making the same
US7150550B2 (en) 2004-09-29 2006-12-19 Lear Corporation Automotive map pocket having an electroluminescent lamp and method of making the same
FR2938804A1 (en) * 2008-11-26 2010-05-28 Valeo Systemes Thermiques Audio and video player for playing optical disc type data medium i.e. compact disc, in motor vehicle, has optical device for allowing recovery of part of light emitted by light source and lightening control knob distinct from housing

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