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EP2045518A1 - Traffic light comprising a mask and a screen assembled so as to conceal the assembly means used - Google Patents

Traffic light comprising a mask and a screen assembled so as to conceal the assembly means used Download PDF

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EP2045518A1
EP2045518A1 EP08164318A EP08164318A EP2045518A1 EP 2045518 A1 EP2045518 A1 EP 2045518A1 EP 08164318 A EP08164318 A EP 08164318A EP 08164318 A EP08164318 A EP 08164318A EP 2045518 A1 EP2045518 A1 EP 2045518A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
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    • F21S43/20—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
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    • F21S43/50—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by aesthetic components not otherwise provided for, e.g. decorative trim, partition walls or covers

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  • the present invention relates generally to a traffic light comprising a mask and a screen assembled with dissimulation of the assembly means used.
  • the invention thus applies to the field of traffic lights and, more particularly, to the method of fixing the screens inside a fire.
  • the screens are welded ultra sound or clipped on the front of a mask.
  • the problem of this type of assembly is a problem of lack of aesthetics with regard to the appearance of the entire traffic light.
  • the clips or the solder tabs are indeed visible.
  • the styles of the lights are very focused on transparent windows in order to reveal the interior, they have the disadvantage of highlighting all modes of fixing screens.
  • the document FR-A-2,754,879 discloses a motor vehicle headlamp comprising a lighting plate or shield and a shutter or mask arranged between a reflector placed in a housing and a transparent closure plate closing the housing.
  • the lighting plate is threaded by several tabs arranged on its outer edge in oblong slots of the shutter and engaging with self-engagement from behind the edge of oblong slots of this shutter by means of elements.
  • the object of the present invention is to completely hide the method of fixing the screen when it is assembled with the mask while ensuring a screen assembly on the mask that is resistant.
  • the subject of the invention is a signaling light for a motor vehicle, comprising an internal screen which is assembled on a mask having a recess for the housing of this screen, one of the lateral sides of this screen comprising a set of legs for assembling it in the recess of the mask, characterized in that the tabs on the lateral side of the screen are rigid and at least three in number, with at least two rear legs fitting behind the mask in the assembly position and a front lug fitting in front of the mask, the front leg and the rear legs wedging between them the corresponding edge of the recess of the mask.
  • the mask 1 has a recess for receiving a transparent screen 2.
  • the screen 2 On its other side edge 2'', the screen 2 carries fixing tabs, an essential feature of the present invention, these tabs being not visible on this figure.
  • the screen 2 is surrounded on its periphery by an overflow portion 4 serving to cover the rear part of the mask 1 surrounding this screen 2.
  • This overflow portion 4 carries on each of its longitudinal sides guide means and hold in position 5 of the screen 2 relative to the mask 1 which will be detailed later.
  • the figure 3 is a schematic representation of a perspective view of a portion of the screen 2, in particular its lateral edge 2 "carrying the assembly lugs 6 and 6 'for its assembly with the mask 1.
  • the principle of fixing these lugs 6 and 6 ' is to obtain via these lugs 6 and 6' a fork shape, illustrated in this figure by the two rear legs 6 and the front tab 6 ', at one 2 "of the side edges 2' and 2 '' of the screen 2, this fork being inserted on both sides of the corresponding edge of the mask 1, by wedging this edge between front legs 6
  • a single front lug 6 ' is formed by a corner of the lateral edge 2 "of the screen 2, this corner being thus above the mask 1 once the screen 2 positioned on it as will be seen in the following figures.
  • this fork is composed of three legs 6 and 6 ', including two rear legs 6 and a front leg 6', this is not limiting but rather a minimum and the fork can contain more than three legs.
  • the two rear legs 6 penetrate under the mask 1 and are not visible once the screen 2 assembled on this one. Their shape is therefore not important in terms of aesthetic appearance and they only have the characteristic of having a functional form allowing a good assembly between the screen 2 and the mask 1.
  • the tab 6 'penetrates, on the other hand, above the mask 1 and is therefore visible once the screen 2 mounted on the mask 1. Its shape will be worked on the level of aesthetic character and must be in harmony with the rest of the set of traffic light.
  • the figure 4 is a schematic representation of a perspective view of the screen 1, showing the means for guiding and holding in position 5 of this screen 2 on the mask 1, according to an additional feature of the present invention.
  • a means for guiding and holding in position 5 is disposed on each longitudinal side of the screen 2 on the overflow 4 surrounding this screen 2, preferably in the median part of the longitudinal side or in its part near the lateral edge 2 'of the 2. These guiding and holding means in position 5 make it possible to guarantee the centering and the correct positioning of the screen 2 on the mask 1.
  • the guiding and holding means in position 5 are in the form of notches receiving a cooperating element of the mask 1 as will be shown in FIG. figure 7 .
  • the method of setting up the screen 2 on the mask 1 is as follows.
  • the tabs 6 and 6 'forming a fork are introduced on a lateral side 2 "of the screen 2 below and below the edge of the recess of the mask 1, the remainder of the screen 2 being kept spaced of this recess, as shown in figures 5 and 6 , illustrating the introduction of the tabs 6 and 6 'in the part of the mask 1 vis-à-vis, according to the present invention
  • the screen 2 is approached in translation by the rear of the mask 1 and the tabs 6 and 6 'of the screen 2 are slid into a fork respectively below and above one of the lateral edges of the recess 1' of the mask 1. This edge of the recess 1 'of the mask 1 is thus found caught between the three legs 6 and 6 'forming the fork.
  • the screen 2 is then pivoted around the anchoring connection made by the forks 6 and 6 'secured to the edge of the recess 1' of the mask 1 in order to come and press it on the back of the mask 1, which is shown at the figure 6 . It should be noted that the entire assembly of the screen 2 is by the back of the mask 1 which prevents any damage to the visible front face of the mask 1.
  • the figure 7 shows the guiding and holding means in position, as well as the additional fixing means of the screen 2 on the mask 1.
  • Quick fixing means 8 of the screen 2 at the rear of the mask 1 are used to fix the screen 2 in position on the mask 1.
  • These means of quick fastening 8 may be in the form of a clip disposed on each longitudinal side of the screen 2. These fixing means are preferably placed on the overflow portion 4 of this screen 2.
  • tabs 7 and the quick fastening means 8 are not visible from outside the traffic light because located on the rear face of the mask 1.
  • the assembly thus produced is a tight assembly where no undesirable play is left between the mask 1 and the screen 2.
  • the screen 2 preferably projects over its entire periphery by the overflow portion 4 so as to perfectly cover at least a portion of the periphery of the recess 1 'of the mask 1, forming the contact surface of the mask 1 and screen 2, and thus avoid any flaw of outcropping between the mask 1 and the screen 2 in front view.
  • This method of fixing makes it possible to conceal the very large part of the fastening elements on the outside. he is simple and does not require other means of assembly, such as ultrasonic welding.
  • the elements such as the tabs, tabs, notches or overflow part on the mask and the screen, in order to perform the assembly, can be directly obtained during molding without any specific subsequent modification of the screen or mask .
  • the present invention can be applied to all types of screen, the latter having to present only the assembly means as previously described.

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The light has a transparent internal screen (2) assembled on a mask having a recess for housing the screen. A lateral side (2'') of the screen has two rear tabs (6) and a front tab (6') for assembling the screen in the recess of the mask, where the tabs are rigid and are in the form of a shift fork. The rear tabs are encased behind the mask in an assembly position, and the front tab is encased in front of the mask. A lateral edge of the recess is wedged between the tabs. The front tab is formed in a corner of the lateral side of the screen.

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La présente invention concerne d'une façon générale un feu de signalisation comprenant un masque et un écran assemblés avec dissimulation des moyens d'assemblage utilisés.The present invention relates generally to a traffic light comprising a mask and a screen assembled with dissimulation of the assembly means used.

L'invention s'applique ainsi au domaine des feux de signalisation et, plus particulièrement, au mode de fixation des écrans à l'intérieur d'un feu. Actuellement, les écrans sont soudés par ultra son ou clippés sur la face avant d'un masque. Le problème de ce type d'assemblage est un problème de manque d'esthétisme en ce qui concerne l'apparence de l'ensemble du feu de signalisation. Les clips ou les pattes de soudure sont en effet visibles. Comme les styles des feux sont très ciblés sur des glaces transparentes afin de laisser apparaître l'intérieur, ils ont pour inconvénient de mettre en évidence tous les modes de fixation des écrans.The invention thus applies to the field of traffic lights and, more particularly, to the method of fixing the screens inside a fire. Currently, the screens are welded ultra sound or clipped on the front of a mask. The problem of this type of assembly is a problem of lack of aesthetics with regard to the appearance of the entire traffic light. The clips or the solder tabs are indeed visible. As the styles of the lights are very focused on transparent windows in order to reveal the interior, they have the disadvantage of highlighting all modes of fixing screens.

Le document FR-A-2 754 879 décrit un projecteur pour véhicules automobiles comportant une plaque d'éclairage ou écran et un obturateur ou masque agencés entre un réflecteur mis en place dans un boîtier et une plaque de fermeture transparente refermant le boîtier. Dans ce document, la plaque d'éclairage est enfilée par plusieurs pattes agencées sur sa bordure extérieure dans des fentes oblongues de l'obturateur et engageant avec auto-enclenchement par l'arrière la bordure des fentes oblongues de cet obturateur au moyen d'éléments d'enclenchement formés sur les pattes, ces moyens d'enclenchement étant des languettes élastiques dressées vers l'extérieur hors des pattes et s'appuyant sous contrainte contre la bordure des fentes oblongues afin de maintenir la plaque d'éclairage sur une face de l'obturateur dirigée en sens opposé à la direction de mise en place. Il est à noter qu'un tel agencement de pattes reste visible de l'extérieur du feu de signalisation ce qui dégrade l'apparence de ce feu. D'autre part, avec l'utilisation de telles pattes élastiques, un jeu peut être présent entre les pièces assemblées ce qui peut engendrer du bruit en fonctionnement du véhicule. Enfin dans ce document, comme le montage de la plaque d'éclairage se fait par translation de celle-ci sur l'obturateur, il y a un risque de rayer la face avant du masque qui est visible quand le feu de signalisation est installé.The document FR-A-2,754,879 discloses a motor vehicle headlamp comprising a lighting plate or shield and a shutter or mask arranged between a reflector placed in a housing and a transparent closure plate closing the housing. In this document, the lighting plate is threaded by several tabs arranged on its outer edge in oblong slots of the shutter and engaging with self-engagement from behind the edge of oblong slots of this shutter by means of elements. engagement means formed on the legs, these engagement means being resilient tongues raised outwardly from the tabs and urged under stress against the edge of the oblong slots to hold the lighting plate on a face of the shutter directed in the opposite direction to the direction of implementation. It should be noted that such an arrangement of legs remains visible from outside the traffic light which degrades the appearance of this light. On the other hand, with the use of such elastic tabs, a game can be present between the assembled parts which can cause noise in operation of the vehicle. Finally in this document, as the mounting of the lighting plate is done by translation thereof on the shutter, there is a risk of scratching the front face of the mask that is visible when the traffic light is installed.

Le but de la présente invention est de dissimuler totalement le mode de fixation de l'écran quand celui-ci est assemblé avec le masque tout en assurant un assemblage de l'écran sur le masque qui soit résistant.The object of the present invention is to completely hide the method of fixing the screen when it is assembled with the mask while ensuring a screen assembly on the mask that is resistant.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un feu de signalisation pour véhicule automobile, comportant un écran interne qui est assemblé sur un masque présentant un évidement pour le logement de cet écran, un des côtés latéraux de cet écran comportant un ensemble de pattes pour l'assemblage de celui-ci dans l'évidement du masque, caractérisé en ce que les pattes du côté latéral de l'écran sont rigides et au moins au nombre de trois, avec au moins deux pattes arrière s'emboîtant derrière le masque en position d'assemblage et une patte avant s'emboîtant devant le masque, la patte avant et les pattes arrière coinçant entre elles le bord correspondant de l'évidement du masque.For this purpose, the subject of the invention is a signaling light for a motor vehicle, comprising an internal screen which is assembled on a mask having a recess for the housing of this screen, one of the lateral sides of this screen comprising a set of legs for assembling it in the recess of the mask, characterized in that the tabs on the lateral side of the screen are rigid and at least three in number, with at least two rear legs fitting behind the mask in the assembly position and a front lug fitting in front of the mask, the front leg and the rear legs wedging between them the corresponding edge of the recess of the mask.

Selon des caractéristiques additionnelles de la présente invention :

  • la patte avant de l'écran est formée par un coin du bord latéral de l'écran, ce coin étant visible après positionnement de l'écran dans l'évidement du masque,
  • l'écran comprend sur ses bords longitudinaux des moyens de guidage et de maintien en position de celui-ci sur le masque,
  • sur son bord latéral opposé au bord portant les pattes, l'écran comprend une découpe venant se mettre en contrainte dans une forme correspondante portée par le bord latéral de l'évidement du masque et assurant ainsi l'assemblage de l'écran avec le masque de ce côté de l'écran,
  • l'écran présente une partie de débordement superposée à la face arrière du masque sur au moins une partie de la périphérie de l'écran, cette partie de débordement assurant ainsi un recouvrement d'au moins une partie de la surface de contact du masque et de l'écran évitant tout défaut d'affleurement entre le masque et l'écran en vue avant,
  • les moyens de guidage et de maintien en position de l'écran avec le masque coopèrent avec des moyens prévus sur le masque, les moyens portés par l'écran étant disposés dans la partie de débordement de l'écran,
  • ces moyens de guidage et de maintien en position sont sous la forme de languettes portées par le masque pénétrant respectivement dans une encoche portée sur chaque côté longitudinal de l'écran,
  • des moyens de fixation rapide sont prévus au moins de chaque côté longitudinal de l'écran pour sa fixation sur le masque, ces moyens étant avantageusement sous forme de clips,
  • le masque et l'écran sont fabriqués par moulage sans préparation spécifique avant l'assemblage, les divers moyens de fixation, de guidage et de maintien en position leur étant intégrés lors de ce moulage.
According to additional features of the present invention:
  • the front leg of the screen is formed by a corner of the lateral edge of the screen, this corner being visible after positioning the screen in the recess of the mask,
  • the screen comprises on its longitudinal edges means for guiding and holding in position of the latter on the mask,
  • on its lateral edge opposite to the edge carrying the tabs, the screen comprises a cut-out coming into stress in a corresponding shape carried by the lateral edge of the recess of the mask and thus ensuring the assembly of the screen with the mask on this side of the screen,
  • the screen has an overflow portion superimposed on the rear face of the mask on at least a portion of the periphery of the screen, this overflow portion thus ensuring a covering of at least a portion of the contact surface of the mask and of the screen avoiding any defect of outcropping between the mask and the screen in front view,
  • the guiding and holding means in position of the screen with the mask cooperate with means provided on the mask, the means carried by the screen being arranged in the overflow part of the screen,
  • these means for guiding and holding in position are in the form of tongues carried by the mask respectively penetrating into a notch carried on each longitudinal side of the screen,
  • rapid fastening means are provided at least on each longitudinal side of the screen for its attachment to the mask, these means being advantageously in the form of clips,
  • the mask and the screen are manufactured by molding without specific preparation before assembly, the various means of fixing, guiding and holding in position being integrated during this molding.

L'invention va maintenant être décrite plus en détail mais de façon non limitative en regard des figures annexées, dans lesquelles :

  • la figure 1 est une représentation schématique d'une vue générale en perspective d'un masque portant un écran d'un feu de signalisation,
  • la figure 2 est une représentation schématique d'une vue en perspective d'un écran pris isolément,
  • la figure 3 est une représentation schématique d'une vue en perspective d'une partie de l'écran, montrant notamment son bord latéral portant les pattes d'assemblage avec le masque, conformément à la présente invention,
  • la figure 4 est une représentation schématique d'une vue en perspective de l'écran, montrant les moyens de guidage et de maintien en position de cet écran sur le masque ainsi que les moyens de fixation prévus sur l'autre bord latéral de cet écran, conformément à la présente invention,
  • la figure 5 est une représentation schématique d'une vue en perspective de l'arrière de l'assemblage de l'écran sur le masque, montrant notamment l'introduction des pattes dans la face du masque en vis-à-vis, conformément à la présente invention,
  • la figure 6 est une représentation schématique d'une vue en perspective d'une étape intermédiaire de l'assemblage de l'écran avec le masque, les pattes de l'écran ayant déjà été fixées sur le masque, conformément à la présente invention,
  • la figure 7 est une représentation schématique agrandie d'une vue en perspective de l'arrière d'une partie de l'écran assemblé avec le masque sur son côté opposé à celui présentant les pattes, montrant les moyens de guidage et de maintien en position et les moyens de fixation additionnels de cet écran sur le masque, conformément à la présente invention.
The invention will now be described in more detail but in a nonlimiting manner with reference to the appended figures, in which:
  • the figure 1 is a schematic representation of a general perspective view of a mask carrying a screen of a traffic light,
  • the figure 2 is a schematic representation of a perspective view of a screen taken in isolation,
  • the figure 3 is a schematic representation of a perspective view of a portion of the screen, showing in particular its side edge carrying the assembly tabs with the mask, according to the present invention,
  • the figure 4 is a schematic representation of a perspective view of the screen, showing the means for guiding and holding in position this screen on the mask and the fastening means provided on the other side edge of this screen, in accordance with the present invention,
  • the figure 5 is a schematic representation of a perspective view of the rear of the assembly of the screen on the mask, showing in particular the introduction of the tabs in the face of the mask vis-à-vis, according to the present invention ,
  • the figure 6 is a schematic representation of a perspective view of an intermediate step of the assembly of the screen with the mask, the tabs of the screen having already been fixed on the mask, according to the present invention,
  • the figure 7 is an enlarged schematic representation of a perspective view of the rear of a portion of the screen assembled with the mask on its side opposite to that having the tabs, showing the means for guiding and holding in position and the means additional fixing of this screen on the mask, according to the present invention.

A la figure 1, le masque 1 présente un évidement destiné à recevoir un écran 2 transparent. Cet écran 2 montré de manière isolée à la figure 2 présente sur un bord latéral 2' muni d'une découpe 3 pour sa fixation sur le masque 1. Sur son autre bord latéral 2'', l'écran 2 porte des pattes de fixation, caractéristique essentielle de la présente invention, ces pattes n'étant pas visibles sur cette figure. L'écran 2 est entouré sur sa périphérie par une partie de débordement 4 servant au recouvrement de la partie arrière du masque 1 entourant cet écran 2. Cette partie de débordement 4 porte sur chacun de ses côtés longitudinaux des moyens de guidage et de maintien en position 5 de l'écran 2 par rapport au masque 1 qui seront détaillés ultérieurement.To the figure 1 , the mask 1 has a recess for receiving a transparent screen 2. This screen 2 shown in isolation to the figure 2 present on a side edge 2 'provided with a cutout 3 for attachment to the mask 1. On its other side edge 2'', the screen 2 carries fixing tabs, an essential feature of the present invention, these tabs being not visible on this figure. The screen 2 is surrounded on its periphery by an overflow portion 4 serving to cover the rear part of the mask 1 surrounding this screen 2. This overflow portion 4 carries on each of its longitudinal sides guide means and hold in position 5 of the screen 2 relative to the mask 1 which will be detailed later.

La figure 3 est une représentation schématique d'une vue en perspective d'une partie de l'écran 2, notamment son bord latéral 2" portant les pattes d'assemblage 6 et 6' pour son assemblage avec le masque 1.The figure 3 is a schematic representation of a perspective view of a portion of the screen 2, in particular its lateral edge 2 "carrying the assembly lugs 6 and 6 'for its assembly with the mask 1.

Le principe de fixation de ces pattes 6 et 6', conformément à la présente invention, est d'obtenir par l'intermédiaire de ces pattes 6 et 6' une forme de fourchette, illustrée sur cette figure par les deux pattes arrière 6 et la patte avant 6', à l'un 2" des bords latéraux 2' et 2'' de l'écran 2, cette fourchette s'insérant des deux côtés du bord correspondant du masque 1, en coinçant ce bord entre des pattes avant 6' et arrière 6 de la fourchette. Sur la figure, une unique patte avant 6' est formée par un coin du bord latéral 2" de l'écran 2, ce coin se trouvant donc au dessus du masque 1 une fois l'écran 2 positionné sur celui-ci comme on le verra aux figures suivantes.The principle of fixing these lugs 6 and 6 ', according to the present invention, is to obtain via these lugs 6 and 6' a fork shape, illustrated in this figure by the two rear legs 6 and the front tab 6 ', at one 2 "of the side edges 2' and 2 '' of the screen 2, this fork being inserted on both sides of the corresponding edge of the mask 1, by wedging this edge between front legs 6 In the figure, a single front lug 6 'is formed by a corner of the lateral edge 2 "of the screen 2, this corner being thus above the mask 1 once the screen 2 positioned on it as will be seen in the following figures.

Si, sur la figure, cette fourchette est composée de trois pattes 6 et 6', dont deux pattes arrière 6 et une patte avant 6', cela n'est pas limitatif mais plutôt un minimum et la fourchette peut contenir plus que trois pattes.If, in the figure, this fork is composed of three legs 6 and 6 ', including two rear legs 6 and a front leg 6', this is not limiting but rather a minimum and the fork can contain more than three legs.

Les deux pattes arrière 6 pénètrent sous le masque 1 et ne sont pas visibles une fois l'écran 2 assemblé sur celui-ci. Leur forme n'a donc pas d'importance au niveau de l'aspect esthétique et elles ne présentent que comme caractéristique d'avoir une forme fonctionnelle permettant un bon assemblage entre l'écran 2 et le masque 1. La patte 6' pénètre, par contre, au dessus du masque 1 et est donc visible une fois l'écran 2 monté sur le masque 1. Sa forme sera donc travaillée au niveau du caractère esthétique et devra être en harmonie avec le reste de l'ensemble feu de signalisation.The two rear legs 6 penetrate under the mask 1 and are not visible once the screen 2 assembled on this one. Their shape is therefore not important in terms of aesthetic appearance and they only have the characteristic of having a functional form allowing a good assembly between the screen 2 and the mask 1. The tab 6 'penetrates, on the other hand, above the mask 1 and is therefore visible once the screen 2 mounted on the mask 1. Its shape will be worked on the level of aesthetic character and must be in harmony with the rest of the set of traffic light.

La figure 4 est une représentation schématique d'une vue en perspective de l'écran 1, montrant les moyens de guidage et de maintien en position 5 de cet écran 2 sur le masque 1, conformément à une caractéristique additionnelle de la présente invention.The figure 4 is a schematic representation of a perspective view of the screen 1, showing the means for guiding and holding in position 5 of this screen 2 on the mask 1, according to an additional feature of the present invention.

Un moyen de guidage et de maintien en position 5 est disposé de chaque côté longitudinal de l'écran 2 sur le débordement 4 entourant cet écran 2, préférentiellement dans la partie médiane du côté longitudinal ou dans sa partie proche du bord latéral 2' de l'écran 2. Ces moyens de guidage et de maintien en position 5 permettent de garantir le centrage et le bon positionnement de l'écran 2 sur le masque 1. A la figure 4, les moyens de guidage et de maintien en position 5 sont sous la forme d'encoches recevant un élément coopérant du masque 1 comme il sera montré à la figure 7.A means for guiding and holding in position 5 is disposed on each longitudinal side of the screen 2 on the overflow 4 surrounding this screen 2, preferably in the median part of the longitudinal side or in its part near the lateral edge 2 'of the 2. These guiding and holding means in position 5 make it possible to guarantee the centering and the correct positioning of the screen 2 on the mask 1. figure 4 , the guiding and holding means in position 5 are in the form of notches receiving a cooperating element of the mask 1 as will be shown in FIG. figure 7 .

Le procédé de mise en place de l'écran 2 sur le masque 1 s'effectue comme suit. On procède à l'introduction des pattes 6 et 6' formant fourchette sur un côté latéral 2" de l'écran 2 en dessous et au dessous du bord de l'évidement du masque 1, le reste de l'écran 2 étant maintenu espacé de cet évidement. Comme montré aux figures 5 et 6, illustrant l'introduction des pattes 6 et 6' dans la partie du masque 1 en vis-à-vis, conformément à la présente invention, l'écran 2 est approché en translation par l'arrière du masque 1 et les pattes 6 et 6' de l'écran 2 sont glissées en formant une fourchette respectivement en dessous et au dessus de l'un des bords latéraux de l'évidement 1' du masque 1. Ce bord de l'évidement 1' du masque 1 se retrouve ainsi pris en tenaille entre les trois pattes 6 et 6' formant la fourchette.The method of setting up the screen 2 on the mask 1 is as follows. The tabs 6 and 6 'forming a fork are introduced on a lateral side 2 "of the screen 2 below and below the edge of the recess of the mask 1, the remainder of the screen 2 being kept spaced of this recess, as shown in figures 5 and 6 , illustrating the introduction of the tabs 6 and 6 'in the part of the mask 1 vis-à-vis, according to the present invention, the screen 2 is approached in translation by the rear of the mask 1 and the tabs 6 and 6 'of the screen 2 are slid into a fork respectively below and above one of the lateral edges of the recess 1' of the mask 1. This edge of the recess 1 'of the mask 1 is thus found caught between the three legs 6 and 6 'forming the fork.

L'écran 2 est alors pivoté autour de la liaison d'ancrage réalisée par les fourchettes 6 et 6' solidarisées avec le bord de l'évidement 1' du masque 1 afin de venir le plaquer à l'arrière du masque 1, ce qui est montré à la figure 6. Il est à remarquer que tout le montage de l'écran 2 se fait par l'arrière du masque 1 ce qui évite tout endommagement de la face avant visible de ce masque 1.The screen 2 is then pivoted around the anchoring connection made by the forks 6 and 6 'secured to the edge of the recess 1' of the mask 1 in order to come and press it on the back of the mask 1, which is shown at the figure 6 . It should be noted that the entire assembly of the screen 2 is by the back of the mask 1 which prevents any damage to the visible front face of the mask 1.

La figure 7 montre les moyens de guidage et de maintien en position, ainsi que les moyens de fixation additionnels de l'écran 2 sur le masque 1. Une fois le pivotement effectué et l'écran 2 plaqué contre la face arrière du masque 1, des moyens de guidage et de maintien en position 5 et 7 respectivement portés par la partie de débordement 4 de l'écran 2 et par l'arrière du masque 1 garantissent le bon positionnement et le bon centrage de l'écran 2. Ces moyens de guidage et de maintien en position 5 et 7 sont sous la forme de languettes 7, portées par le masque 1 et faisant saillie perpendiculairement à celui-ci, rentrant respectivement dans une encoche 5 prévue sur la partie de débordement 4 de l'écran 2, comme il a été mentionné à la description de la figure 2. L'écran 2 est ainsi bloqué en déplacement latéral par rapport au masque 1 du fait de la limitation de déplacement de la languette 7 dans l'encoche 5.The figure 7 shows the guiding and holding means in position, as well as the additional fixing means of the screen 2 on the mask 1. Once the pivoting performed and the screen 2 pressed against the rear face of the mask 1, means of guiding and holding in position 5 and 7 respectively carried by the overflow portion 4 of the screen 2 and the back of the mask 1 ensure the correct positioning and the proper centering of the screen 2. These guide means and in position 5 and 7 are in the form of tabs 7, carried by the mask 1 and projecting perpendicularly thereto, respectively entering a notch 5 provided on the overflow portion 4 of the screen 2, as it has been mentioned in the description of the figure 2 . The screen 2 is thus blocked in lateral displacement relative to the mask 1 because of the limitation of displacement of the tongue 7 in the notch 5.

Sa partie de débordement 4 est appliquée contre la face arrière du masque 1, au moins sur une partie du contour arrière de l'évidement de ce masque 1.Its overflow portion 4 is applied against the rear face of the mask 1, at least over part of the rear contour of the recess of this mask 1.

Des moyens de fixation rapide 8 de l'écran 2 en partie arrière du masque 1 sont utilisés pour fixer l'écran 2 en position sur le masque 1. Ces moyens de fixation rapide 8 peuvent être sous la forme d'un clip disposé de chaque côté longitudinal de l'écran 2. Ces moyens de fixation sont placés de préférence sur la partie de débordement 4 de cet écran 2.Quick fixing means 8 of the screen 2 at the rear of the mask 1 are used to fix the screen 2 in position on the mask 1. These means of quick fastening 8 may be in the form of a clip disposed on each longitudinal side of the screen 2. These fixing means are preferably placed on the overflow portion 4 of this screen 2.

Il est à noter que les languettes 7 et les moyens de fixation rapide 8 ne sont pas visibles de l'extérieur du feu de signalisation car situés sur la face arrière du masque 1.It should be noted that the tabs 7 and the quick fastening means 8 are not visible from outside the traffic light because located on the rear face of the mask 1.

Il est aussi procédé à la fixation, toujours sur la face arrière du masque 1, du bord latéral 2' de l'écran 2 opposée à celui 2" portant les pattes 6 et 6'. Sur ce bord latéral 2', une découpe 3 est définie. Ce bord 2' vient se mettre en contrainte dans une forme positive 9 définie sur le bord latéral correspondant de l'évidement du masque 1, effectuant ainsi l'assemblage de l'écran 2 avec ce bord de l'évidement du masque 1.It is also carried out, always on the rear face of the mask 1, the side edge 2 'of the screen 2 opposite that 2 "carrying the tabs 6 and 6', on this lateral edge 2 ', a cutout 3 This edge 2 'comes into constraint in a positive shape 9 defined on the corresponding lateral edge of the recess of the mask 1, thus making the assembly of the screen 2 with this edge of the mask recess. 1.

L'assemblage, ainsi réalisé, est un assemblage serré où aucun jeu indésirable n'est laissé entre le masque 1 et l'écran 2. Une fois l'écran 2 assemblé sur le masque 1, aucun mode de fixation n'est visible et l'apparence du feu de signalisation n'est pas dégradée. Le coin du bord latéral 2" de l'écran 2, formant la patte avant 6' de la fourchette de fixation et se trouvant sur le masque 1, est la seule partie des moyens d'assemblage visible et est défini en accord avec le style du feu de signalisation pour l'harmonie de l'ensemble.The assembly thus produced is a tight assembly where no undesirable play is left between the mask 1 and the screen 2. Once the screen 2 assembled on the mask 1, no method of attachment is visible and the appearance of the traffic light is not degraded. The corner of the lateral edge 2 "of the screen 2, forming the front leg 6 'of the fixing fork and located on the mask 1, is the only part of the visible assembly means and is defined in accordance with the style signal light for the harmony of the whole.

En partie arrière du masque 1, l'écran 2 déborde préférentiellement sur toute sa périphérie par la partie de débordement 4 afin de parfaitement recouvrir au moins une partie de la périphérie de l'évidement 1' du masque 1, formant la surface de contact du masque 1 et de l'écran 2, et d'éviter ainsi tout défaut d'affleurement entre le masque 1 et l'écran 2 en vue avant.In the rear portion of the mask 1, the screen 2 preferably projects over its entire periphery by the overflow portion 4 so as to perfectly cover at least a portion of the periphery of the recess 1 'of the mask 1, forming the contact surface of the mask 1 and screen 2, and thus avoid any flaw of outcropping between the mask 1 and the screen 2 in front view.

Ce mode de fixation permet de dissimuler la très grande partie des éléments de fixation à l'extérieur. Il est simple et ne nécessite pas d'autre moyen d'assemblage, comme par exemple la soudure ultrason.This method of fixing makes it possible to conceal the very large part of the fastening elements on the outside. he is simple and does not require other means of assembly, such as ultrasonic welding.

Les éléments, comme les pattes, les languettes, les encoches ou la partie de débordement sur le masque et l'écran, afin de réaliser l'assemblage, peuvent être directement obtenus lors du moulage sans modification spécifique ultérieure de l'écran ou du masque.The elements, such as the tabs, tabs, notches or overflow part on the mask and the screen, in order to perform the assembly, can be directly obtained during molding without any specific subsequent modification of the screen or mask .

La présente invention peut s'appliquer à tous les types d'écran, celui-ci ne devant présenter que les moyens d'assemblage comme précédemment décrits.The present invention can be applied to all types of screen, the latter having to present only the assembly means as previously described.

L'invention n'est nullement limitée au mode de réalisation décrit et illustré qui n'a été donné qu'à titre d'exemple.The invention is not limited to the embodiment described and illustrated which has been given by way of example.

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Feu de signalisation pour véhicule automobile, comportant un écran (2) interne qui est assemblé sur un masque (1) présentant un évidement (1') pour le logement de cet écran (2), un des côtés latéraux de cet écran (2) comportant un ensemble de pattes (6 et 6') pour l'assemblage de celui-ci dans l'évidement (1') du masque (1), caractérisé en ce que les pattes (6 et 6') du côté latéral (2'') de l'écran (2) sont rigides et au moins au nombre de trois, avec au moins deux pattes arrière (6) s'emboîtant derrière le masque (1) en position d'assemblage et une patte avant (6') s'emboîtant devant le masque (1), la patte avant (6') et les pattes arrière (6) coinçant entre elles le bord correspondant de l'évidement (1') du masque (1).Signaling light for a motor vehicle, comprising an internal screen (2) which is assembled on a mask (1) having a recess (1 ') for the housing of this screen (2), one of the lateral sides of this screen (2) having a set of lugs (6 and 6 ') for the assembly thereof in the recess (1') of the mask (1), characterized in that the lugs (6 and 6 ') on the lateral side (2) '') of the screen (2) are rigid and at least three in number, with at least two rear lugs (6) fitting behind the mask (1) in the assembly position and a front lug (6 ') ) interlocking in front of the mask (1), the front lug (6 ') and the rear legs (6) wedging between them the corresponding edge of the recess (1') of the mask (1). Feu de signalisation selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la patte avant (6') de l'écran (2) est formée par un coin du bord latéral (2") de l'écran (2), ce coin étant visible après positionnement de l'écran (2) dans l'évidement (1') du masque (1).Signaling light according to claim 1, characterized in that the front tab (6 ') of the screen (2) is formed by a corner of the lateral edge (2 ") of the screen (2), this corner being visible after positioning the screen (2) in the recess (1 ') of the mask (1). Feu de signalisation selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que l'écran (2) comprend sur ses bords longitudinaux des moyens de guidage et de maintien en position (5) de celui-ci sur le masque (1).Signaling light according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the screen (2) comprises on its longitudinal edges means for guiding and holding in position (5) thereof on the mask (1). Feu de signalisation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que, sur son bord latéral (2') opposé au bord (2'') portant les pattes (6 et 6'), l'écran (2) comprend une découpe (3) venant se mettre en contrainte dans une forme (9) correspondante portée par le bord latéral de l'évidement (1') du masque (1) et assurant ainsi l'assemblage de l'écran (2) avec le masque (1) de ce côté de l'écran (2).Signaling light according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on its side edge (2 ') opposite the edge (2'') carrying the tabs (6 and 6'), the screen (2) comprises a cutout (3) coming into stress in a corresponding shape (9) carried by the lateral edge of the recess (1 ') of the mask (1) and thus ensuring the assembly of the screen (2) with the mask (1) on this side of the screen (2). Feu de signalisation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'écran (2) présente une partie de débordement (4) superposée à la face arrière du masque (1) sur au moins une partie de la périphérie de l'écran (2), cette partie de débordement (4) assurant ainsi un recouvrement d'au moins une partie de la surface de contact du masque (1) et de l'écran (2) évitant tout défaut d'affleurement entre le masque (1) et l'écran (2) en vue avant.Signaling light according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the screen (2) has an overflow portion (4) superimposed on the rear face of the mask (1) on at least a portion of the periphery of the screen (2), this overflow portion (4) thus ensuring an overlap of at least a portion of the contact surface of the mask (1) and the screen (2) avoiding any defect of flush between the mask (1) and the screen (2) in front view. Feu de signalisation selon les revendications 3 et 5, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de guidage et de maintien en position (5) de l'écran (2) avec le masque (1) coopèrent avec des moyens (7) prévus sur le masque (1), ces moyens (5) portés par l'écran (2) étant disposés dans la partie de débordement (4) de l'écran (2).Signaling light according to claims 3 and 5, characterized in that the means for guiding and holding in position (5) the screen (2) with the mask (1) cooperate with means (7) provided on the mask (1), these means (5) carried by the screen (2) being arranged in the overflow portion (4) of the screen (2). Feu de signalisation selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que ces moyens de guidage et de maintien en position (5, 7) sont sous la forme de languettes (7) portées par le masque (1) pénétrant respectivement dans une encoche (5) portée sur chaque côté longitudinal de l'écran (2).Signaling light according to the preceding claim, characterized in that these guiding and holding means in position (5, 7) are in the form of tongues (7) carried by the mask (1) respectively penetrating into a notch (5) carried on each longitudinal side of the screen (2). Feu de signalisation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que des moyens de fixation rapide (8) sont prévus au moins de chaque côté longitudinal de l'écran (2) pour sa fixation sur le masque (1), ces moyens (8) étant avantageusement sous forme de clips.Signaling light according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that quick fastening means (8) are provided at least on each longitudinal side of the screen (2) for attachment to the mask (1). means (8) being advantageously in the form of clips. Feu de signalisation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le masque (1) et l'écran (2) sont fabriqués par moulage sans préparation spécifique avant l'assemblage, les divers moyens de fixation, de guidage et de maintien en position (5, 6, 6', 7, 9) leur étant intégrés lors de ce moulage.Signaling light according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mask (1) and the screen (2) are manufactured by molding without specific preparation before assembly, the various means of fixing, guiding and held in position (5, 6, 6 ', 7, 9) being integrated during this molding.
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