Automobile roof grip and light

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] This invention relates to an automobile roof grip and light, particularly to one having a transparent grip body provided with a chamber for depositing a light consisting of plural light emitting diodes (LED) fixed on an elongate circuit board. So when the light is not right enough in the inside of an automobile, the light in the grip can be lit up for increasing brightness, in addition to the original function as a grip. Moreover, the light can be used for a warning showing that the door is not closed yet.

[0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art

[0004] A conventional automobile roof grip 1 shown in FIG. 1 is only used for gripping in case of an automobile swaying around for stabilizing a rider's position. Provided that light is not bright enough either in nighttime or in the place such as a basement, an indoor auxiliary light is lit up for looking for something or reading, but the auxiliary light is located in the center of the roof, a little too far from riders' seats to be bright enough to do so.

[0005] The Purpose of the invention is to offer an automobile roof grip and light, which can be useful for shining with enough brightness or for warning that the door is still not closed yet.

[0006] The feature of the invention is a transparent grip with an interior chamber for depositing a light consisting of plural LED fixed an elongate circuit board.

[0013] A preferred embodiment of an automobile roof grip and light in the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2, includes a grip body 2 and a light 3 combined together.

[0014] The grip body 2 is made of a transparent material, having a recessed room 20 respectively in two side ends, a slot 21 in the bottom of each recessed room 20, and a side cap 22 closed on each recessed room 20. Each side cap 22 is provided with plural hooks 220 formed near four corners of an inner side to hook closely on the inner wall surface of each recessed room 20 to secure the side cap 22 stably at the closed position. The grip body 2 is further provided with an elongate chamber 23 in the intermediate portion, a hole 24 bored in one end wall of the chamber 23 and communicating with the chamber 23, and an elongate chamber hole 25 formed in the inner sidewall for a chamber cap 26 to close on. The chamber cap 26 is provided with plural hooks on the inner side for hooking closely on the inner wall of the elongate hole 25 to secure stably at the closed position.

[0015] The light 3 is deposited in the chamber 23 of the grip body 2, consisting of an elongate circuit board 30 and plural LED 31 fixed on the circuit board 30, electrically connected with wires 32 with a control device or a changeover switch in an automobile for turning on or out the light 3.

[0016] In assembling, referring to FIGS. 2, 3, 4 and 5, the light 3 is inserted through the hole 24 at one side of the grip body 2 and placed in the chamber 23, and then the chamber cap 26 is closed on the elongate hole 25, with the hooks 260 hooking tightly on the inner wall of the hole 25 and also pushing the circuit board 30 stably in its position. Next, the slots 21 of the grip body 2 are aligned to the threaded holes of the car roof for screws to secure the grip and light on the roof. Then the two caps 22 are closed on the recessed rooms 20, with the hooks 220 hooking tightly on the inner wall of the inner wall of the rooms 20, finishing the assembly of the grip and light. When the brightness in the inside of a car is not enough, the light 3 can be lit up, as shown in FIG. 5.

[0017] The light 3 can be made to light flashing or fully, turning on and off regularly, if desired.

[0018] The invention has the following advantages, as can be understood from the foresaid description.

[0019] 1. It can increase brightness inside an automobile.

[0020] 2. The light consists of plural LED arranged on the circuit board, possible to be designed to light up flashing or fully and turned on and off intermittently and regularly for upgrading brightness and warning, for example:

[0021] 2-1. As a warning of opening or closing of the door,

[0022] 2-2. For shining the inside of the car if fully lit up.

[0023] 2-3. For indicating the location of the grip during nighttime.

[0024] 3. It can be connected with a changeover switch or the control device in the car, for turning on and off, for handing and controlling of changing LED to be lit up, and for a driver to control handling, so as to increase convenience for use and practicality.

[0025] While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been described above, it will be recognized and understood that various modifications may be made therein and the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications that may fall within the spirit and scope of the invention.