JP4306346B2 - Lighting device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an illumination device that illuminates an object based on light emitted from a light-emitting diode (hereinafter referred to as “LED”) as a light source, and in particular, illumination using a planar emission type light source. Relates to the device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, vehicles such as automobiles have various operation units such as meters and switches, and a device incorporating a light source has been proposed and put into practical use to improve the visibility and operability. Yes. In recent years, LED lamps using LEDs have been widely used as light sources used in such applications.
[0003]
An LED lamp is formed by sealing an LED element with a light-transmitting material such as an epoxy resin, and has a small size and a long lifespan, and has a color and a form according to the application due to recent improvements in manufacturing technology. Can be easily obtained, and in particular, it is widely used in electronic devices and the like that are required to be downsized and highly densified.
[0004]
Some LED lamps are used to illuminate the display panel of the speed meter (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
[0005]
FIG. 9 is an exploded view of the speed meter described in Patent Document 1.
The speed meter 100 includes a pointer 101, a rotation shaft 101 </ b> A, a transparent sheet 102 having a display surface 102 </ b> A composed of a bright portion and masking, and a light scattering light guide 103 provided behind the transparent sheet 102.
[0006]
The transparent sheet 102 has a bright portion formed on the surface thereof by cutting out masking according to display contents such as a speed scale, numbers, and characters.
[0007]
The light-scattering light guide 103 is formed of a light-transmitting material, has a tapered peripheral portion 103A, a plurality of holes 103B that accommodate the light source elements 104 on the back surface, and irradiation light in the illumination direction (upward in the drawing). It has a dot 103C for taking out. An LED lamp is used as the light source element 104 accommodated in the hole 103B.
[0008]
FIG. 10 is a longitudinal sectional view of the light scattering light guide.
The light source element 104 emits light when supplied with power from a power source (not shown), and emits illumination light L1 and L2. The illumination lights L1 and L2 propagate while being totally reflected in the light scattering light guide 103, and are externally radiated as illumination lights L1 ′ and L2 ′ by being reflected by the peripheral portion 103A. The illumination light L1 ′ and L2 ′ emitted from the outside is incident on a transparent sheet (not shown), so that the display content such as the speed scale of the bright part is optically displayed. Moreover, the light reflected by the dot 103C illuminates the display content located in the irradiation direction, so that the display content corresponding to the bright part is optically displayed.
[0009]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-8-254963
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, according to the conventional illuminating device, the light emitted from the LED lamp is difficult to spread in the width direction of the light scattering light guide, so even if it has a structure that reflects the light propagating in the member, the light scattering light guide There is a problem that a sufficient amount of light cannot enter the body.
[0011]
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an illumination device that can efficiently enter a sufficient amount of light into a thin or small member and can be used stably for a long time at a low cost.
[0012]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention, in order to achieve the above object, with respect to the central axis extending in a direction perpendicular to the center of the street the light-emitting surface of the light emitting surface of the light emitting element section for emitting light of a predetermined wavelength, the perpendicular planar direction A planar emission type LED that emits light;
A fixing system for supporting the LED;
A portion to be illuminated that is provided so as to be movable relative to the fixed system and is illuminated by the light emitted from the LED;
Radiation amount to the illuminated portion from the LED, have a, an optical shutter to regulate in accordance with the relative position between the LED and the illuminated portion,
The illuminated portion is formed of a light transmissive material, is rotatable with respect to the fixed system, and has a recess for housing the LED.
The optical shutter includes a first light reflecting film provided on an inner side surface of the concave portion and a second light reflecting film provided on a side surface of the LED .
[0013]
According to such a configuration, a plane emission type light source can be integrally provided in the fixed system, so that a dedicated space for the light source can be eliminated, and light can be efficiently incident on the illuminated portion. become. In addition, light amount control independent of light emission control is possible.
[0014]
Also, by including a phosphor excited by light, it is possible to cause the excitation light, light decorations is enhanced.
[0016]
The illuminated portion can be applied to an inner door handle of the inside door handle portion, a speedometer pointer, an assist grip, a cup holder, or the like. When the illuminated portion is used as a speedometer pointer, the pointer may be increased in luminance as the vehicle speed increases.
[0017]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating a front seat door of an automobile equipped with an inside door handle portion according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
The front seat door 1 includes an inside door handle portion 2 composed of an inner door handle 2A and a door lock knob 2B for opening the front seat door 1, a power window switch 3, and a side handle 4 inside the vehicle interior. It is attached to the member 1A, and a door mirror 5 for rearward viewing is mounted on the outside of the door. The front seat door 1 is supported by a body 6 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge portion (not shown).
[0018]
2A and 2B are overall views showing the shape of the inside door handle portion, in which FIG. 2A is a front view and FIG. 2B is a cutaway view taken along the line AA in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2A, the inside door handle portion 2 is configured by supporting an inner door handle 2A and a door lock knob 2B with a base portion 2C, and these members are made of a light-transmitting resin material. Is formed.
[0019]
The base portion 2C is engaged with the inner door handle 2A and the door lock knob 2B, and a recess portion 2D formed in a curved shape in the depth direction of the paper so that the inner door handle 2A and the door lock knob 2B can be easily operated. Has protrusions 2E, 2F, 2G, and 2H.
[0020]
The inner door handle 2A includes a link fixing portion 20 that fixes a link connected to a door opening / closing mechanism portion (not shown), and a spring that applies a biasing force so that the inner door handle 2A is restored to the state shown in the drawing when the door is opened. 21 and is rotatably supported by a recess 2a that engages with the engaging protrusions 2G and 2H.
[0021]
Further, the engaging protrusions 2G and 2H accommodate a plane emission type LED lamp (hereinafter referred to as “LED lamp”) 10 for illuminating the inner door handle 2A, and engage light emitted from the LED lamp 10. The inner door handle 2A is illuminated by being propagated through the mating protrusions 2G and 2H.
[0022]
The door lock knob 2B includes a link fixing portion 22 that fixes a link connected to a door lock mechanism portion (not shown), and is rotatably supported by a recess 2b that engages with the engagement protrusions 2E and 2F.
[0023]
FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of the light emitting element portion of the LED lamp.
The LED lamp 10 is mounted at the origin position of a pair of lead frames 110a and 110b disposed on an XY plane with a gap for insulation and a lead frame 110b obtained by bending an elongated flat plate shape into an L shape. The light emitting element 111, the wire 112 that electrically connects the electrode on the upper surface of the light emitting element 111 and the tip of the lead frame 110 a, and the flat outline that seals the lead frames 110 a and 110 b, the light emitting element 111, and the wire 112. And a cylindrical transparent epoxy resin 114.
[0024]
The transparent epoxy resin 114 has a flat surface 113 provided immediately above the light emitting element 111, a reflective surface 114B formed in an arc shape in the side surface direction following the flat surface 113, and a side radiation surface 114C.
[0025]
The reflecting surface 114B is focused around the center of the light emitting surface of the light emitting element 111, and a part of the parabola with the X axis direction as the symmetry axis rotates about the Z axis within a range of 60 degrees or more from the origin with respect to the Z axis. By making it, it is formed in an umbrella shape.
[0026]
When such an LED lamp 10 is used, the light emitted from the light emitting element 111 is reflected by the reflecting surface 114B, so that it can be efficiently emitted in a plane direction perpendicular to the central axis of the light emitting element 111. become. Further, the axial direction of the light emitting element 111 is radiated as it is without being reflected by the flat surface 113.
[0027]
For example, when the LED lamp 10 is lit in conjunction with a headlight switch or the like, the inside door handle portion 2 emits light emitted in the lateral direction (horizontal direction of the paper) of the LED lamp 10 to the engagement protrusions 2G and 2H. Is transmitted to the inner door handle 2A through the recess 2a. The inner door handle 2 </ b> A is illuminated with the propagated light, so that the light decoration is imparted. In addition, in order to improve light decoration property, you may make it provide the light irradiation property to the indoor side by painting a part of inner door handle 2A white.
[0028]
Further, instead of white coating, a part of the inner door handle 2A may be roughened to impart light scattering properties.
[0029]
In the first embodiment, the emission color of the LED lamp 10 is not limited, and any color can be selected and illuminated. Moreover, the light wavelength conversion type LED lamp 10 using a fluorescent substance can also be employ | adopted.
[0030]
In combination with the phosphor, for example, a resin layer containing a phosphor is provided on a part of the inner door handle 2A, and light propagated in the inner door handle 2A based on the lighting of the LED lamp 10 is transmitted. When the resin layer is irradiated, the phosphor is excited and a light emitting portion different from the emission color of the LED lamp 10 can be generated based on the excitation light.
[0031]
According to the first embodiment described above, the following effects are obtained.
(1) Since the planar emission type LED lamp 10 is accommodated in the engaging projections 2G and 2H that support the inner door handle 2A, the light incident property to the inner door handle 2A is improved and the light decoration is excellent in luminance. Sex can be imparted. Moreover, since the space which accommodates the LED lamp 10 is not required separately, the inside door handle part 2 is not enlarged.
(2) Since the LED lamp 10 is accommodated in the engaging projections 2G and 2H, which are fixed systems, wiring and the like are easy, and light irradiation based on structural factors such as positional deviation from the inner door handle 2A is provided. There will be no decline in sex.
[0032]
In the above-described first embodiment, the configuration in which the inner door handle 2A is illuminated as the configuration in which the LED lamp 10 is accommodated in the support portion (fixed system) of the movable piece has been described, but the door lock knob 2B is similarly described. Can be illuminated.
[0033]
FIGS. 4A and 4B are schematic configuration diagrams of an automobile speed meter according to the second embodiment. FIG. 4A is a front view of the speed meter, and FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB.
The speed meter 7 is coupled to a shaft 70A, a pointer 70, a light-shielding cover portion 72 that covers a lower portion of the pointer 70 and supports a travel distance display portion 71, a display panel 73 provided with a speed display 73A, and a shaft 70A. The pointer driving unit 75 that drives the pointer 70 and the LED lamp 10 that illuminates the pointer 70 are provided. The LED lamp 10 is the same as that described in the first embodiment.
[0034]
The pointer 70 is made of a light transmissive resin material and has a recess 70 </ b> B that accommodates the LED lamp 10. The concave portion 70B has a cylindrical concave shape that does not come into contact with the LED lamp 10, and is provided so that the center thereof coincides with the axial center of the shaft 70A. Further, the pointer 70 is configured to have an inclined surface on the cover portion 72 side by decreasing in thickness as it goes toward the tip.
[0035]
The travel distance display unit 71 is formed of a liquid crystal display panel, and displays display contents such as numbers corresponding to the travel distance based on a display signal input from a travel distance integrating unit (not shown).
[0036]
The display panel 73 is formed of a thin plate of a resin material or a metal material, and the matte coating is made on the arrangement side of the pointer 70 so that reflected light based on the incidence of external light is not generated. The speed display 73A is formed of a paint having excellent visibility.
[0037]
The LED lamp 10 is attached to a wiring board 74 provided on the back side of the cover portion 72, that is, on the arrangement side of the pointer 70, and the wiring board 74 is fixed to the back surface of the cover portion 72. The LED lamp 10 is positioned and accommodated in the recess 70 </ b> B of the pointer 70 so that it does not come into contact when the pointer 70 rotates.
[0038]
In the speed meter 7, for example, when the engine is started, the LED lamp 10 is turned on, and light emitted from the LED lamp 10 enters the pointer 70 via the recess 70B. The pointer 70 is illuminated by the incident light. Further, when the speed of the automobile is increased, the pointer 70 is driven by the pointer driving unit 75 to rotate and instruct display contents corresponding to the speed. The LED lamp 10 causes light to enter the pointer 70 through the recess 70 </ b> B without causing a positional shift due to the driving of the pointer 70.
[0039]
According to the second embodiment described above, the planar emission type LED lamp 10 is provided so as to be positioned on the axis 70A of the pointer 70, and the inside of the pointer 70 can be illuminated uniformly by emitting light. As in the first embodiment, the emission color of the LED lamp 10 is not limited, and any color can be selected and illuminated. Moreover, the light wavelength conversion type LED lamp 10 using a fluorescent substance can also be employ | adopted.
[0040]
Moreover, it is good also as a structure which improves the light decoration property by roughening the surface except the recessed part 70B of the pointer | guide 70, and scattering the propagated light.
[0041]
FIG. 5 is a pointer of a speedometer for an automobile according to the third embodiment, (a) is a front view showing a first state of the pointer, and (b) is a front view showing a second state of the pointer. (C) is a front view which shows the 3rd state of a pointer | guide.
The pointer 70 is provided with a light reflecting film 70C on the inner side surface of the recess 70B. In the present embodiment, the light reflecting film 70C is formed by depositing aluminum. Similarly, a light reflecting film 10A is also provided on the side surface of the LED lamp 10 accommodated in the recess 70B. The light reflecting films 10A and 70C are provided from the LED lamp 10 to the pointer 70 according to the rotation position of the pointer 70. The optical shutter which controls the light which injects into is comprised.
[0042]
The optical shutter operation of the light reflecting films 10A and 70C will be described below.
[0043]
(1) During low-speed driving When the automobile is driven at low speed, the pointer 70 is disposed at a position where the pointer tip direction C indicates the upper left side of the page, as shown in FIG. The LED lamp 10 is attached to a fixed system, is shielded by the light reflecting film 10A, and can always emit light only in the upper right part of the drawing. In this case, about 80% of the entire circumference of the LED lamp 10 is covered with the light reflecting films 10A and 70C, the amount of radiated light is reduced and the brightness of the pointer 70 is lowered.
[0044]
(2) During medium-speed driving When the vehicle is driven at medium speed (for example, 80 to 100 km / h), the pointer 70 is positioned at which the pointer tip direction C indicates the upper side of the page as shown in FIG. Placed in. In this case, the LED lamp 10 is covered with about 65% of the entire circumference by the light reflecting films 10A and 70C, so that the amount of radiated light is increased from that during low speed operation and the brightness of the pointer 70 is improved.
[0045]
(3) During high-speed driving When the automobile is driving at high speed (for example, 100 km / h or more), the pointer 70 is disposed at a position where the pointer tip direction C indicates the upper right side of the page as shown in FIG. Is done. In this case, the LED lamp 10 has an area covered by the light reflecting films 10A and 70C of about 50 to 60% of the entire circumference, so that the amount of radiated light is maximized and the pointer 70 is illuminated with high brightness.
[0046]
According to the third embodiment described above, the pointer 70 is structurally changed on the basis of the optical shutter by changing the amount of light incident on the pointer 70 according to the pointer angle of the pointer 70 and the relative position of the LED lamp 10. It is illuminated with low brightness at low speeds and high brightness at high speeds. As a result, even when the driver's field of view narrows as the speed increases, visibility is improved by illuminating the pointer 70 with high brightness, and the driver can be encouraged to drive safely.
[0047]
In addition, since the light emission control of the LED lamp 10 is not required, wiring and circuit components are unnecessary, and variable illumination can be realized at low cost.
[0048]
In the third embodiment, the configuration in which the luminance of the pointer 70 is changed based on the optical shutter has been described. However, a phosphor is mixed in the light-transmitting resin material that forms the pointer 70 and enters the pointer 70. The illumination color may be changed according to the change in the amount of light. For example, a phosphor may be prepared and contained in the light-transmitting resin material so that white is produced at a low light quantity but red is produced at a maximum light quantity. The illumination color may be changed by using an optical shutter as a light transmissive color filter.
[0049]
6A and 6B show an assist grip according to a fourth embodiment, where FIG. 6A is a front view showing a retracted state of the assist grip, FIG. 6B is a front view showing a state where the assist grip is pulled out, and FIG. It is the fragmentary sectional view which expanded the hinge part.
The assist grip 8 includes a grip portion 80 formed of a light transmissive material and a support portion 81 formed of a light transmissive material. The grip portion 80 is illustrated in FIG. Thus, when not in use, it is housed in a hollow housing portion 61 provided on the ceiling portion 60 of the automobile.
[0050]
6B, the assist grip 8 is supported by the hinge portion 81A so as to fall to the front side with the support portion 81 as an axis by pulling out the grip portion 80 with the occupant's hand H. As shown in FIG.
[0051]
As shown in FIG. 6C, the hinge portion 81A has an engaging projection 81B that engages with the recess 80A of the gripping portion 80, and this engaging projection 81B is the same as in the first embodiment. The described LED lamp 10 is accommodated in the cross section.
[0052]
In the assist grip 8, for example, when a lamp such as a headlight is turned on, the LED lamp 10 is turned on, and light emitted from the LED lamp 10 is incident on the grip portion 80 from the engagement protrusion 81B through the recess 80A. . The grip 80 is illuminated by the incident light.
[0053]
According to the fourth embodiment described above, since the engaging projection 81B incorporating the LED lamp 10 is provided in the support portion 81 that is a fixing system of the assist grip 8, the grip portion 80 is made to emit light by causing the LED lamp 10 to emit light. It can be illuminated evenly. As in the first and second embodiments, the emission color of the LED lamp 10 is not limited, and any color can be selected and illuminated. Moreover, the light wavelength conversion type LED lamp 10 using a fluorescent substance can also be employ | adopted.
[0054]
7A and 7B show a cup holder according to a fifth embodiment, wherein FIG. 7A is a partial cross-sectional view showing a storage state of the cup holder, and FIG. 7B is a partial cross-sectional view showing a state where the cup holder is rotated. is there.
The cup holder 9 is provided so as to be freely housed in a dashboard 90 of an automobile, and has an arm portion 91 formed in a plate shape by a light-transmitting resin material, and a plate portion formed by a resin material in an arm portion. 91 has a cup holding portion 92 rotatably supported by a shaft 92A, and a support portion 93 provided in the dashboard 90. The dashboard 90 has an accommodation groove 90 </ b> A for accommodating the arm portion 91 and the cup holding portion 92.
[0055]
The arm portion 91 has a concave portion 91 </ b> A in a portion that engages with the support portion 93, and can rotate around the support portion 93. Further, as shown in FIG. 9A, the arm portion 91 is formed to have a thickness equal to or larger than the cup holding portion 92 so that the arm portion 91 can be accommodated in the dashboard 90 when not in use.
[0056]
The cup holding portion 92 has a hole 92B for holding a cup, a plastic bottle, and a can beverage (not shown).
[0057]
The support portion 93 is formed of a light transmissive material and has a cylindrical shape that engages with the concave portion 91A of the arm portion 91. The support portion 93 accommodates the LED lamp 10 described in the first embodiment in a cross section. ing.
[0058]
When the cup holder 9 is used, the cup holding portion 92 in the state shown in FIG. 7A is pulled out and rotated about 100 degrees counterclockwise about the support portion 93 as shown in FIG. 7B. It will be in the state shown in In order to hold the cup or the like, the cup holding portion 92 is rotated about the shaft 92A so that the opening direction of the hole portion 92B faces the direction perpendicular to the paper surface.
[0059]
Fig.8 (a) is a fracture | rupture figure of the arm part in the DD section of FIG.7 (b).
The support portion 93 engages with the concave portion 91A to rotatably support the arm portion 91, and light emitted from the LED lamp 10 built in the concave portion 93A enters the arm portion 91 via the concave portion 91A. .
[0060]
FIG.8 (b) is a fragmentary sectional view which shows the state which made the cup holding part hold | maintain a cup.
The side surface of the cup 94 is held by the hole portion 92 </ b> B, and the bottom surface is supported by the arm portion 91.
[0061]
In the cup holder 9, for example, when a lamp such as a headlight is turned on, the LED lamp 10 is turned on, and the light emitted from the LED lamp 10 is incident through the concave portion 93A and the concave portion 91A. Illuminated.
[0062]
According to the fifth embodiment described above, since the concave portion 93A in which the LED lamp 10 is incorporated is provided in the support portion 93 that is a fixing system of the cup holder 9, the arm portion 91 is illuminated by causing the LED lamp 10 to emit light. , Can give light decoration. As in the first and second embodiments, the emission color of the LED lamp 10 is not limited, and any color can be selected and illuminated. Moreover, the light wavelength conversion type LED lamp 10 using a fluorescent substance can also be employ | adopted.
[0063]
In each of the above-described embodiments, the configuration in which the light emitting element used in the LED lamp 10 emits a single emission color has been described. However, for example, RGB light is simultaneously generated based on predetermined light emission control. Alternatively, the LED lamp 10 may include a plurality of light emitting elements that can be individually radiated. Further, the shape of the cup holder is not limited to the shape described above, and any configuration may be used as long as the light source can be built in the rotation shaft portion of the cup holder having the rotation portion.
[0064]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the illumination device of the present invention, the planar emission type LED is integrally provided in the fixing system that engages with the illuminated part, so that a sufficient amount of light is provided in a thin or small member. It can be made incident efficiently, and can be used stably at low cost over a long period of time.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating a front seat door of an automobile equipped with an inside door handle portion according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 2A and 2B are overall views showing the shape of an inside door handle portion, where FIG. 2A is a front view and FIG. 2B is a cutaway view taken along a line AA in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of a light emitting element part of an LED lamp.
4A and 4B are schematic configuration diagrams of an automobile speed meter according to a second embodiment, in which FIG. 4A is a front view of the speed meter, and FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view taken along a line BB.
FIGS. 5A and 5B are pointers for an automobile speed meter according to a third embodiment, in which FIG. 5A is a front view showing a first state of the pointers, and FIG. 5B is a front view showing a second state of the pointers; (C) is a front view which shows the 3rd state of a pointer | guide.
6A and 6B show an assist grip according to a fourth embodiment, wherein FIG. 6A is a front view showing a retracted state of the assist grip, FIG. 6B is a front view showing a state where the assist grip is pulled out, and FIG. It is the fragmentary sectional view which expanded the hinge part.
7A and 7B show a cup holder according to a fifth embodiment, wherein FIG. 7A is a partial cross-sectional view showing a storage state of the cup holder, and FIG. 7B is a partial cross-sectional view showing a state in which the cup holder is rotated. is there.
8A is a cutaway view of an arm portion in a DD portion of FIG. 7B. FIG.
(B) is a fragmentary sectional view which shows the state which made the cup holding part hold | maintain a cup.
9 is an exploded view of a speed meter described in Patent Document 1. FIG.
FIG. 10 is a longitudinal sectional view of a light scattering light guide.
[Explanation of symbols]
1, front seat door 1A, interior member 2, inside door handle 2A, inner door handle 2B, door lock knob 2C, base 2D, recess 2E, engagement protrusion 2F, engagement protrusion 2G, engagement protrusion 2H, engagement Joint protrusion 2a, concave portion 2b, concave portion 3, power window switch 4, side handle 5, door mirror 6, body 7, speed meter 8, assist grip 9, cup holder 10, LED lamp 10A, light reflecting film 20, link fixing portion 21 , Spring 22, link fixing part 60, ceiling part 61, storage part 70, pointer 70A, shaft 70B, recess 70C, light reflecting film 71, travel distance display part 72, cover part 73, display panel 73A, speed display 74, wiring Substrate 75, pointer drive portion 80, gripping portion 80A, recess 81, support portion 81A, hinge portion 81B, engagement protrusion 90 Dashboard 90A, housing groove 91, arm 91A, recess 92, cup holder 92A, shaft 92B, hole 93, support 93A, recess 94, cup 100, speed meter 101, pointer 101, rotating shaft 102, transparent sheet 102A, Display surface 103, Light scattering light guide 103A, Peripheral portion 103B, Hole 103C, Dot 104, Light source element 110a, Lead frame 110b, Lead frame 111, Light emitting element 112, Wire 113, Flat surface 114, Transparent epoxy resin 114B, reflective surface 114C, side radiation surface

Claims (7)

A planar emission type LED that emits the light in a plane direction perpendicular to a central axis that extends in a direction orthogonal to the light emitting surface through the center of the light emitting surface in the light emitting element unit that emits light of a predetermined wavelength;
A fixing system for supporting the LED;
A portion to be illuminated that is provided so as to be movable relative to the fixed system and is illuminated by the light emitted from the LED;
An optical shutter that regulates the amount of radiated light from the LED to the illuminated part according to the relative position of the LED and the illuminated part;
The illuminated portion is formed of a light transmissive material, is rotatable with respect to the fixed system, and has a recess for housing the LED.
The optical shutter includes a first light reflecting layer provided on the inner surface of the recess, lighting apparatus you, comprising a second light reflecting layer provided on the side surface of the LED, the. The lighting device according to claim 1 , wherein the illuminated part is a pointer of a speed meter. The lighting device according to claim 2 , wherein the indicator has a luminance that increases as the speed of the vehicle increases. The illuminated portion, the lighting device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a phosphor excited by the light. The lighting device according to claim 1 , wherein the illuminated part is an inner door handle of an inside door handle part. The lighting device according to claim 1 , wherein the illuminated part is an assist grip. The lighting device according to claim 1 , wherein the illuminated portion is a cup holder.

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