TWM657916U - Translucent layer structure and its application in luminous decorations - Google Patents

Abstract

A light-transmitting layer structure comprises a stacked base fabric layer, an adhesive layer and a light-transmitting layer, wherein: the base fabric layer is a woven or non-woven fabric formed by a plurality of fibers, and a plurality of base fabric light channels are formed between the fibers; the adhesive layer tightly combines the base fabric layer and the light-transmitting layer; and the light-transmitting layer comprises a plurality of colored particles distributed therein, all or part of which have Several light penetration channels are formed between the colored particles. The light-transmitting layer structure of the novel type uses transparent and translucent materials, and matches the light penetration channels formed by the colored particles, so that the light-transmitting layer structure of the novel type presents an opaque high-quality fabric or leather feel under normal light-free conditions. When light is irradiated, the light can pass through the light penetration channels and pass through the novel type, showing the pattern design formed by the light.

Description

Light-transmitting layer structure and its application in luminous decorations

A layer structure, in particular a light-transmitting layer structure for decoration and its application in luminous decorations such as automobile interior, turn signal lamps, auxiliary lights, various display design turn signals, motorcycle seats, and electric racing leather seats.

The following description of this new model is mainly based on the description of automobile interior decoration, but this new model is not limited to this single application. Any flat product with light transmission requirements is covered by the scope of this new model.

With the continuous improvement of living standards, people's demands for automobile performance, appearance and safety performance are constantly increasing, and the requirements for automobile interior environment are also constantly increasing. The use of wrapping materials to decorate the interior of the car is the most commonly used type of decoration in the interior of the car. Basically, all parts that people can touch in the car have soft wrapping structures or related components.

However, the basic function of the soft covering structure in the current car interior is limited to providing the driver with a comfortable touch experience. The decorative effect on the interior of the car is also limited to changing the material or color of the surface, or enhancing the sense of technology in the form of ambient lights, which cannot give people a sense of freshness. The interior design is limited and single.

In order to solve the problem that the current car interior only provides a change in touch or color, and the design is limited and single, the present invention provides a light-transmitting layer structure, which sequentially comprises a base fabric layer, an adhesive layer and a light-transmitting layer, wherein: the base fabric layer is a woven or non-woven fabric formed by a plurality of fibers, and a plurality of base fabric light channels are formed between the fibers; the adhesive layer tightly combines the base fabric layer and the light-transmitting layer; and the light-transmitting layer comprises a plurality of colored particles distributed therein, and a plurality of light-transmitting channels are formed between all or part of the colored particles.

Wherein, part of the surface of the light-transmitting layer further includes a light-blocking layer.

The light-transmitting layer includes a first light-transmitting layer and a second light-transmitting layer from the outside to the inside; a portion of the surface of the second light-transmitting layer includes a discontinuous light-blocking layer, and the light-blocking layer is sandwiched between the first light-transmitting layer and the second light-transmitting layer.

Preferably, the light blocking layer is a printed layer.

More preferably, the first light-transmitting layer is a colored light-transmitting layer containing the colored particles; and the second light-transmitting layer is a transparent colorless light-transmitting layer.

Wherein, the colored particles include carbon black particles, dye particles or colorant particles.

The fiber is a transparent or translucent body that can transmit light.

The woven fabric includes plain woven or knitted woven fabric; and the non-woven fabric includes needle-punched, water-needled, melt-sprayed, and hot-pressed non-woven fabric.

The base fabric material includes polyester fiber, polypropylene fiber, cotton fiber, rayon fiber, polyester fiber/cotton fiber blend or polyester fiber/rayon fiber blend; the adhesive layer includes a light-transmitting transparent or translucent polyurethane/polyvinyl chloride/thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer (PU/PVC/TPO) system; the light-transmitting layer material includes polyvinyl chloride (PVC), thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).

The present invention also provides a luminous decorative article, including the aforementioned light-transmitting layer structure, or a car interior, a turn signal light, an auxiliary light, a various display design turn signal light, a motorcycle seat, or an electric racing leather chair with the light-transmitting layer structure of the present invention covering the light-emitting element.

From the above description, it can be seen that the light-transmitting layer structure of the present invention uses transparent and translucent materials, and is matched with the light-transmitting channel formed by the colored particles, so that the light-transmitting layer structure of the present invention presents the feeling of opaque high-quality cloth or leather under normal light-free conditions. When light is irradiated, the light can pass through the light-transmitting channel to penetrate the present invention, showing the totem design formed by the light.

This new type can be preferably used on car interior fabrics or leathers, and can be covered on interior ambient lights. When the ambient lights are turned on, the light source can pass through this new type to create a more unique car interior style. When the ambient lights are turned off, this new type can cover the ambient light body inside, so that the car interior only presents the high-end feeling and personalized design of the interior fabrics or leathers.

Furthermore, in addition to the above-mentioned automotive interior applications, the new type can also be applied to turn signals, auxiliary lights, various display design turn signals, motorcycle seats, electric racing leather seats and any other flat and light-transmitting related products to increase the texture and characteristics of such products.

10: Translucent layer structure

11: Base fabric layer

111: Fiber

112: Base material light channel

12: Adhesive layer

13: Light-penetrating layer

131: Colored particles

132: Light penetration channel

133: Light blocking layer

134: First light penetration layer

135: Second light penetration layer

20: Light-emitting element

21: Light source

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiment. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some examples or embodiments of the present invention, and are not absolutely used to limit the technical scope of the present invention. Unless it is obvious from the previous and following texts or otherwise explained, the same reference numerals in the figures represent the same structure or operation. Among them: Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the first preferred embodiment of the light-transmitting layer structure of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the second preferred embodiment of the novel light-transmitting layer structure.

Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the third preferred embodiment of the novel light-transmitting layer structure.

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the novel light-transmitting layer structure encapsulating the light-emitting element.

The present invention will be described in detail below with several preferred embodiments. The attached diagrams are only some exemplary representatives or embodiments of the present invention. For those with ordinary knowledge in the field to which the present invention belongs, the present invention can also be applied to other similar situations based on these attached diagrams without making any progressive efforts.

The "system", "device", "unit" and/or "module" used in the present invention below is a method for distinguishing different components, elements, parts, parts or assemblies at different levels. However, if other words can achieve the same purpose, the words can be replaced by other expressions. As shown in the present invention, unless the context clearly indicates an exception, the words "one", "a", "a kind" and/or "the" do not specifically refer to the singular, but may also include the plural. Generally speaking, the terms "including" and "comprising" only indicate that the steps and elements that have been clearly identified are included, and these steps and elements do not constitute an exclusive list. The method or device may also include other steps or elements.

<First preferred embodiment of light-transmitting layer structure>

Please refer to FIG. 1 , the novel light-transmitting layer structure 10 includes a stacked base fabric layer 11, an adhesive layer 12 and a light-transmitting layer 13 in sequence.

The base fabric layer 11 is a woven or non-woven fabric (non-woven fabric) formed by a plurality of fibers 111, and a plurality of base fabric light channels 112 are formed between the fibers 111. Preferably, the fibers 111 are transparent or translucent bodies that are light-permeable.

The woven fabric can be divided into three categories: plain weave, knitted fabric, and non-woven fabric. Knitted fabric can be divided into circular knitting or warp knitting. Non-woven fabric can be divided into needle punching, water needle, melt spraying, hot pressing, etc. The base fabric layer 11 can be made of polyester fiber, polypropylene fiber, cotton fiber, rayon fiber, polyester fiber/cotton fiber blend or polyester fiber/rayon fiber blend.

The adhesive layer 12 is used as an adhesive layer to tightly bond the base fabric layer 11 and the light-transmitting layer 13. The material is preferably a light-transmitting transparent or translucent body, such as a polyurethane/polyvinyl chloride/thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer (PU/PVC/TPO) system.

The light-transmitting layer 13 includes a plurality of colored particles 131 distributed therein, wherein a plurality of light-transmitting channels 132 are formed between all or part of the colored particles 131, so that light can penetrate from the light-transmitting layer 13 perpendicular to its plane direction and from the other side. The colored particles 131 preferably include carbon black particles, dye particles or pigment particles. The particle size of the colored particles 131 is preferably between 10 and 50 nanometers. The material of the light-transmitting layer 13 preferably includes polyvinyl chloride (PVC), thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).

<Second preferred embodiment of light-transmitting layer structure>

Please refer to FIG. 2 . The second preferred embodiment of the present invention is basically the same as the first preferred embodiment, except that a discontinuous light blocking layer 133 is further included between the light-transmitting layer 13 and the adhesive layer 12, so that part of the light cannot pass through the light-transmitting channel 132 of the light-blocking layer 133, and only the part of the light-transmitting channel 132 without the light-blocking layer 133 can allow light to pass through.

Specifically, the light blocking layer 133 is a printing layer, and the preset pattern is printed on the part of the light transmission layer 13, so that the light is blocked by the light blocking layer 133, and the light transmission channel 132 of the other part without the light blocking layer 133 can make the light transparent. In this way, the second preferred embodiment of the present invention can further present the preset pattern with staggered light blocking and light transmission. At the same time, the light blocking layer 133 is disposed between the light transmitting layer 13 and the adhesive layer 12, or is printed on the bottom of the light transmitting layer 13 and the contact surface of the adhesive layer 12, thereby protecting the light blocking layer 133 from being easily scraped off by external force, and maintaining the effect of the light blocking layer 133 in this embodiment.

<Third preferred embodiment of light-transmitting layer structure>

Please refer to FIG. 3 . The third preferred embodiment of the present invention is the same as the first preferred embodiment described above, except that the light-transmitting layer 13 of the present embodiment includes a first light-transmitting layer 134 and a second light-transmitting layer 135 disposed outside the overall layer structure. As in the second preferred embodiment described above, the light-blocking layer 133 is disposed on a portion of the surface of the second light-transmitting layer 135 and is sandwiched between the first light-transmitting layer 134 and the second light-transmitting layer 135.

The light blocking layer 133 is also a printed layer, and the preset pattern is printed on part of the surface of the second light-transmitting layer 135, so that the light is blocked by the light blocking layer 133, and the other part of the light-transmitting channel 132 without the light blocking layer 133 can allow light to pass through. In this way, the third preferred embodiment of the present invention can present the preset pattern by staggered light blocking and light transmission.

Preferably, the first light-transmitting layer 134 is the same as the light-transmitting layer 13 described in the first preferred embodiment, and has the colored particles 131, which is a colored light-transmitting layer that is light-transmitting, while the second light-transmitting layer 135 is colorless or does not have the colored particles 131, and is a transparent light-transmitting layer that is transparent light-transmitting. More preferably, the first light-transmitting layer 134 and the second light-transmitting layer 135 are thermally bonded to each other.

Please refer to Figure 4. When the present invention is covered with a light-emitting element 20, a light source 21 emitted by the light-emitting element 20 can be emitted to the other side of the light-transmitting layer structure 10 through the light-transmitting channel 132. When the light-emitting element 20 has a pattern or is arranged in a specific pattern, the light source 21 can pass through the other side of the light-transmitting layer structure 10 to form a preset pattern to achieve a decorative effect. When the light-emitting element 20 covered by the present invention does not emit light, the present invention appears opaque to the naked eye and can cover the light-emitting element 20.

In some embodiments of the present invention, numbers describing the quantity of components and properties are used. It should be understood that such numbers used in the description of the embodiments are modified by the modifiers "approximately", "approximately" or "substantially" in some examples. Unless otherwise specified, "approximately", "approximately" or "substantially" indicates that the numbers are allowed to vary by ±20%. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters used in the specification and the claim are approximate values, which may vary according to the required features of the individual embodiments. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should consider the specified significant digits and adopt the general digit retention method. Although the numerical domains and parameters used to confirm the breadth of the scope in some embodiments of the present invention are approximate values, in specific embodiments, the settings of such numerical values are as accurate as possible within the feasible range.

Finally, it should be understood that the embodiments described in this invention are intended only to illustrate the principles of the embodiments of this invention. Other variations may also fall within the scope of this invention. Therefore, as an example and not a limitation, alternative configurations of the embodiments of this invention may be considered consistent with the teachings of this invention. Accordingly, the embodiments of this invention are not limited to the embodiments explicitly introduced and described in this invention.

11: Base fabric layer

111: Fiber

112: Base material light channel

12: Adhesive layer

13: Light-penetrating layer

131: Colored particles

132: Light penetration channel

Claims (12)

A light-transmitting layer structure, which sequentially comprises a base fabric layer, an adhesive layer and a light-transmitting layer stacked in layers, wherein: the base fabric layer is a woven or non-woven fabric formed by a plurality of fibers, and a plurality of base fabric light channels are formed between the fibers; the adhesive layer is an adhesive layer that tightly combines the base fabric layer and the light-transmitting layer; and the light-transmitting layer comprises a plurality of colored particles distributed therein, and a plurality of light-transmitting channels are formed between all or part of the colored particles. The light-transmitting layer structure as described in claim 1, wherein: a discontinuous light blocking layer is further included between the light-transmitting layer and the adhesive layer. The light-transmitting layer structure as described in claim 1, wherein: the light-transmitting layer includes a first light-transmitting layer and a second light-transmitting layer from the outside to the inside; a portion of the surface of the second light-transmitting layer includes a discontinuous light-blocking layer, and the light-blocking layer is sandwiched between the first light-transmitting layer and the second light-transmitting layer. The light-transmitting layer structure as described in claim 2 or 3, wherein: the light-blocking layer is a printed layer. The light-transmitting layer structure as described in claim 3, wherein: the first light-transmitting layer is a colored light-transmitting layer containing the colored particles; and the second light-transmitting layer is a transparent colorless light-transmitting layer. The light-transmitting layer structure as described in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein: the colored particles include carbon black particles, dye particles or pigment particles. The light-transmitting layer structure as described in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein: the fiber is a transparent or translucent body that is light-permeable. The light-transmitting layer structure as described in claim 1, 2, 2 or 3, wherein: the woven fabric includes a plain woven fabric or a knitted woven fabric; and the non-woven fabric includes a needle-punched, water-needled, melt-sprayed or heat-pressed non-woven fabric. The light-transmitting layer structure as described in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein: the base fabric layer material comprises polyester fiber, polypropylene fiber, cotton fiber, rayon fiber, polyester fiber/cotton fiber blend or polyester fiber/rayon fiber blend; the adhesive layer comprises a light-transmitting transparent or translucent polyurethane/polyvinyl chloride/thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer (PU/PVC/TPO) system; and the light-transmitting layer material comprises polyvinyl chloride (PVC), thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). A luminous decorative article, comprising a light-transmitting layer structure as described in any one of claim items 1 to 9. In the luminous decoration as described in claim 10, the light-transmitting layer structure covers a luminous element. The luminous decoration as described in claim 10 or 11 is a luminous part included in automobile interior, turn signal lamp, auxiliary lamp, display design turn signal lamp, motorcycle seat or electric racing leather seat.

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