ЗАКАМУФЛИРОВАННОЕ ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО, ИМЕЮЩЕЕ ДОПОЛНИТЕЛЬНОЕ ОСВЕТИТЕЛЬНОЕ ОБОРУДОВАНИЕ

Scheinwerfer für Fahrzeuge

Infrarot-Leuchte für ein Fahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Infrarot-Leuchte (10) für ein Fahrzeug (12), mit mindestens einer Infrarotlichtquelle (14), einer Einstellvorrichtung (18) zur Auswahl eines Betriebsmodus der Infrarot-Leuchte (10) als Fahrzeug-Frontleuchte oder Fahrzeug-Rückleuchte und einer Ansteuereinheit (39) zur Ansteuerung der mindestens einen Infrarotlichtquelle (14) zur Ausführung einer von mehreren möglichen Leuchtenfunktionen in dem ausgewählten Betriebsmodus. Der Ansteuereinheit (33) zur Auswahl der Leuchtenfunktion ist von extern eine Leuchtenfunktion-Auswahlinformation (33a, 33b, 33c, 33d) zuführbar. Der Ansteuereinheit (33) ist zur Auswahl des Betriebsmodus von der Einstellvorrichtung (18) eine Betriebsmodus-Auswahlinformation (33) zuführbar.

Fahrzeuglampe und Lichtleitstreifen dieser Fahrzeuglampe

Lichtleitstreifen, umfassend einen Lichtleitkörper (3), der massiv ausgebildet ist und eine untere Fläche (32), eine erste Seitenfläche (33), eine zweite Seitenfläche (34) und eine obere Fläche (35) aufweist.

Leuchte mit veränderbarer Lichtausstrahlungsrichtung, insbesondere für Kraftfahrzeuge

Kraftfahrzeugleuchte mit Wildunfallvermeidungslicht sowie Verfahren zum Betrieb eines Wildunfallvermeidungslichts

Es wird eine Kraftfahrzeugleuchte (01) mit einem Leuchtmittel mit mindestens einer zur Erzeugung eines Wildunfallvermeidungslichts (WUVL) vorgesehenen Wildunfallvermeidungslichtquelle (02) beschrieben. Das Leuchtmittel umfasst zusätzlich zu der mindestens einen Wildunfallvermeidungslichtquelle (02) mindestens eine zur Erfüllung wenigstens einer im Fahrbetrieb eines Kraftfahrzeugs vorgeschriebenen Lichtfunktion der Kraftfahrzeugleuchte (01) vorgesehene Lichtfunktionslichtquelle (20) sowie den Betrieb oder den Nichtbetrieb der mindestens einen Lichtfunktionslichtquelle (20) erfassende Betriebszustandserfassungsmittel. Die Kraftfahrzeugleuchte (01) und/oder das Leuchtmittel umfassen Umfelderfassungsmittel zur Erkennung von zumindest durch ein Tier gebildeter Gefahrenquellen und/oder zum Erhalt fahrzeugseitiger, zur Erkennung von zumindest durch ein Tier gebildeter Gefahrenquellen geeigneter Rohdaten, und/oder zum Erhalt von über eine fahrzeugseitig vorliegende Erkennung von zumindest durch ...

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Vorfeldbeleuchtung eines Kraftfahrzeugs

Es wird ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung (30, 40) zur Vorfeldbeleuchtung eines Kraftfahrzeugs, bei dem durch ein Auslösesignal eine Außenbeleuchtung (40) aktiviert wird, vorgeschlagen. Hierbei wird beim Verfahren bei der Aktivierung der Vorfeldbeleuchtung (40) die Außenbeleuchtung zumindest teilweise durch wenigstens eine Verstellvorrichtung (30) in wenigstens eine bestimmte oder gewünschte Richtung ausgerichtet. Bei der Vorrichtung wird eine bereits vorhandene Vorfeldbeleuchtung (40) mit Verstellvorrichtungen (30) ausgestattet.

Verfahren und Einrichtung für Kraftfahrzeugbeleuchtung

Verfahren zur Steuerung eines Fahrzeugsscheinwerfers und dessen mitausgestattenes Fahrzeug

Sideward auxiliary lighting device for automobile has triangular 2-part housing enclosing right and left lighting units for emitting light to right and left sides of vehicle

The lighting device has a lighting body (1) divided into an upper part (101) and a lower part which are held together via a screw and nut. The interior of the housing has a triangular shape with 2 external walls (1b,1c), extending at 45 degrees to the housing front edge (1a), respectively fitted with optical lenses (2a,3a) for right and left lighting units (2,3), supported within the housing by retaining edges of the upper and lower housing parts, at a given angle to one another.

Motor vehicle headlamp e.g. for automobiles, has variable brightness/darkness boundary switched over for left- right-traffic conditions

A vehicle headlamp has individual and/or group-wise controllable electrooptical elements (20) and has a control (22) with which the electrooptical elements can be selectively operated during operation so that the beam width and/or the brightness/darkness boundary (26,28,30,32) is varied. At least one additional block/unit (36) is used and has at least one electrooptical element (20) with which a switchable brightness/darkness boundary and/or an asymmetrical lighting for left/right traffic can be adjusted.

Improvements in or relating to head lamps for vehicles

... 380,676. Vehicle lamps. MYERS, R. A., 56, Elms Lane, Wembley, Middlesex. Dec. 24, 1931, No. 35670. [Class 75 (iv).] A dazzle-preventing device for vehicle headlamps comprises a reflector h secured by a suction pad g either to the inner surface of the lamp glass f or exterior to the glass and facing the electric bulb c. When the reflector is outside, it may be secured to a fog disc attached to the lamp by the suction pad or by the usual leatherette flanges. The pad may be attached to a carrier for the reflector, and means may be provided for adjusting the distance between the reflector and the bulb. A central screw carried by the reflector may be provided for forcing the centre of the dome of the pad outwardly to increase the suction.

Vehicle headlamp

Adaptive front lighting for vehicles

An adaptive front lighting system for a vehicle comprising, light sources 30 positioned on both the right and left sides of the vehicle with respect to its normal direction of travel, a turn sensor such as a vehicle steering sensor 36 and a controller 32 for controlling the light sources 30 in dependence upon vehicle direction data from the sensor, the controller 32 being programmed to selectively cause a light source 30 to emit light to one or other side of the vehicle corresponding to the direction of forward travel; wherein the right hand light would illuminate to the left of the vehicle and the left hand light would illuminate to the right of the vehicle. The system may use either or both dynamic bending light and/or fixed bending light technologies and the controller 32 may also vary the light output in response to the steering angle.

Adaptive frontlighting system for motor vehicles

Auxiliary headlamp with inclined axis adjusts beam for corners

A headlamp unit 10 comprising a main headlamp 16 for emitting a beam with a fixed light distribution pattern (figure 2a) and one or two auxiliary lamps 18, 20 with an axis A1, A2 inclined to the vertical about which they pivot, so that their light is shifted both laterally and upwards upon rotation. Light from the main headlamp may have horizontal and oblique cutoff lines (CL1 and CL2, figure 2), with each auxiliary lamp providing light beneath one of these lines. The tilt angle of the relevant auxiliary lamp with respect to the vertical is less than the inclination of the oblique cutoff line to the horizontal. The right auxiliary lamp casts light towards the left of the fixed beam, expanding the zone of high intensity lighting. Upon steering to the left, the right auxiliary lamp is rotated left and up, to illuminate the corner and to eliminate stark contrast between its zone of maximum intensity and that of the fixed beam. The axes of the two auxiliary lamps may be tilted at different ...

Vehicle headlamp

Improvements relating to lamps for vehicles

... 178,664. Wyncott & Son, Ltd., Goodwin, E., and Whitehouse, C. March 4, 1921. Brackets, lamp. - Relates to lamp brackets of the kind provided on Ford cars for supporting side lamps and consists in providing an intermediate bracket 1 adapted to engage the side socket usually provided on lamps having front and rear glasses, and being secured to the lamp bracket 10 on the vehicle by a screwed pin or bolt 6 which is passed through the hole 9 provided in such brackets. A convex disc 5 is provided on the intermediate bracket 1 which engages the concave portion of the bracket 10 and is provided with studs 8 adapted to engage the usual recesses 12 in the bracket 10.

Improvements in or relating to motor vehicle head lamps and the like

... 330,689. Walkey, W. R. April 12, 1929. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Motor-vehicle headlamps; lantern screens.-A screen comprising separate strips of frosted. translucent, or coloured glass or similar material b is arranged around the bulb of a motor-vehicle headlamp to flood the whole surface of the reflector with diffused or coloured light. The strips b are fastened by split pins c to a metal clip a fitting on the cap of the bulb, and may be curved.

IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO LAMPS

... 1,211,614. Multiple pivoting, clamps. STADIUM Ltd. 28 April, 1969 [26 April, 1968], No. 19882/68. Headings E2B. and E2F. [Also in Division F4] A mounting arrangement for a vehicle lamp comprises a clamp arm 2b having a curved serrated end edge 2c which co-operates with a cover 3 to clamp onto the top edge of a vehicle bumper, the two parts being drawn together onto the bumper by means of bolts 4, and a lamp supporting member 5 on cover 3 adjustable in both vertical and horizontal planes to align the lamp 8, there being a clamping screw 7 to secure the lamp in vertical alignment and a screw (6) operating in a slot in member 5 to secure the lamp in horizontal alignment. In a further embodiment, Fig. 4, not shown, the clamp is designed to clamp onto the bottom edge of a bumper, and the lamp supporting member in this case is attached to lugs (10) on the clamp arm via a connecting arm (11) so that it protrudes forwards beyond the bumber. To prevent theft of the device, the bolts 4 are Allen ...

Headlight unit and headlight system for use in vehicle that leans into turns, vehicle that leans into turns, and method for controlling a headlight unit

Sub headlight unit and sub headlight system for use in vehicle that leans into turns, and vehicle that leans into turns

SUB HEADLIGHT UNIT AND SUB HEADLIGHT SYSTEM FOR USE IN VEHICLE THAT LEANS INTO TURNS, AND VEHICLE THAT LEANS INTO TURNS

Sub headlight unit and sub headlight system for use in vehicle that leans into turns, and vehicle that leans into turns

Headlight unit and headlight system for use in vehicle that leans into turns, vehicle that leans into turns, and method for controlling a headlight unit

Sub headlight unit and sub headlight system for use in vehicle that leans into turns, and vehicle that leans into turns, and method for controlling light emission of a sub headlight unit

Sub headlight unit and sub headlight system for use in vehicle that leans into turns, and vehicle that leans into turns

Sub headlight unit and sub headlight system for use in vehicle that leans into turns, and vehicle that leans into turns, and method for controlling light emission of a sub headlight unit

Headlight unit and headlight system for use in vehicle that leans into turns, vehicle that leans into turns, and method for controlling a headlight unit

Sub headlight unit and sub headlight system for use in vehicle that leans into turns, and vehicle that leans into turns

Sub headlight unit and sub headlight system for use in vehicle that leans into turns, and vehicle that leans into turns, and method for controlling light emission of a sub headlight unit

Headlight unit and headlight system for use in vehicle that leans into turns, vehicle that leans into turns, and method for controlling a headlight unit

VEHICLE HEADLIGHT WITH ANTIZIPIERUNG THE DRIVE

HEADLIGHT UNIT FOR SINGLE-LANE TWO-WHEELED MOTOR VEHICLES

PROCEDURE FOR THE CONTROLLING OF A VEHICLE HEADLIGHT AND ITS MITAUSGESTATTENES VEHICLE

PROCEDURE FOR THE CONTROLLING OF A BENDING LIGHT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Communal road and winter road maintenance vehicle e.g. truck, has corner screens serving as wind guidance part and as carriers of auxiliary headlights and/or bearing bars and journal organs linking front hood over display mechanism

HEADLIGHT PRICE INCREASE

Headlight for vehicles, in particular for tracked vehicles

Scheinwerfer für Fahrzeuge, insbesondere für einspurige Kraftfahrzeuge, wobei der Scheinwerfer ein Vorfeld-Lichtmodul (1), welches Vorfeld-Lichtmodul (1) Licht zur Bildung einer ersten Lichtverteilung (2) in einem Bereich vor dem Vorfeld-Lichtmodul (1) abstrahlt, ein Zusatz- Lichtmodul (3), welches Zusatz-Lichtmodul (3) Licht zur Bildung einer zweiten Lichtverteilung (41, 42) in einem Bereich vor dem Zusatz-Lichtmodul (3) abstrahlt, wobei die erste Lichtverteilung (2) im Wesentlichen homogen ist und eine geradlinige obere Vorfeld-HD-Grenze (5) aufweist, und wobei die erste Lichtverteilung (2) an die x-Achse (X) von unten angrenzt, und wobei die zweite Lichtverteilung (4) ein, zwei oder mehrere Lichtstärke-Maxima aufweist (LM), wobei bei zwei oder mehreren Lichtstärke-Maxima keine zwei Lichtstärke-Maxima (LM) zusammenfallen.

Lighting device for a motor vehicle

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Beleuchtungsvorrichtung (401, 402, 403, 404, 405) für ein Kraftfahrzeug (1000) mit Projektionsoptiken (1 – 5) und Lichtquellen (1‘ – 5‘; 6‘ – 10‘; 11‘ – 15‘, 11a‘ – 15a‘; 16‘ – 21‘; 22‘ – 26‘;22a‘ – 26a‘), wobei jede einer Projektionsoptik (1 - 5) zugeordnete Lichtquelle (1' - 5') zu einer definierten Beleuchtungsfunktion beiträgt, indem sie ein Lichtsegment erzeugt, und wobei die zu jeweils einer definierten Beleuchtungsfunktion beitragenden Lichtsegmente (L1 – L5; M1 – M5) von den entsprechenden Projektionsoptiken (1 - 5) in einer Bodenprojektion derart projiziert werden, dass von benachbarten Projektionsoptiken (1 - 5) erzeugbare Lichtsegmente (L1 – L5; M1 – M5) unmittelbar nebeneinander liegen und unmittelbar aneinander grenzen oder sich teilweise überlappen, und wobei jede Lichtquelle (1‘ - 5‘) unabhängig von den anderen Lichtquellen (1' - 5') ansteuerbar ist.

FAHRZEUGSCHEINWERFER FÜR KURVENLICHT

A motor vehicle headlight comprises a number of light diodes in arrays emitting in a principal direction such that the directions (1-7) of different arrays are directed at different horizontal forward angles. Arrays are controlled and/or operated at different intensities according to the steering angle of the vehicle.

LIGHTING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH DRIVING ALONG CURVES

Projectionsgerät for guidable vehicles

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE HEADLAMP CONTROL

INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE AND LIGHTING DEVICE

An industrial vehicle includes a vehicle body, a head guard provided in the upper portion of the vehicle body, and a lighting device provided on the head guard and illuminating a space in front of the vehicle body. The lighting device is provided with a light illuminating the space in front of the vehicle body and brackets removably attached to a pipe of the head guard. The light is attached to the bracket so as to be positioned below the pipe and positioned beside or behind a front pillar of the head guard.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING AND OPERATING AN AUXILIARY LIGHTING SYSTEM USING A VEHICLE ELECTRIC PLUG

An auxiliary apparatus may be used with a vehicle. The auxiliary apparatus may include an auxiliary implement, an auxiliary lighting system and auxiliary wiring. When the auxiliary wiring is properly connected: (1) an operator adjustable auxiliary implement control is operable to operate the auxiliary implement; (2) an operator adjustable auxiliary light control is operable to operate an auxiliary headlight; and, (3) an operator adjustable vehicle light control is operable to operate an auxiliary supplemental light.

AUXILIARY VEHICLE LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM

An auxiliary vehicle lighting system is provided for use in a vehicle having an engine and an electrical system. The system has at least one auxiliary vehicle light; a control hub, connected to the vehicle electrical system and to each auxiliary vehicle light; and a system shut down function or program, connected to the control hub and configured to de-energize the auxiliary lighting system. The control hub is constructed and arranged so that upon illumination of the auxiliary vehicle lights and with the engine turned off, the vehicle battery voltage is monitored. If the battery voltage reaches a designated low voltage target, the system shut down function or program is activated, which de-energizes the auxiliary lights.

WIRELESS SNOW PLOW CONTROL

Wireless snow plow control methods and systems may include at least three units in mutual wireless communicative connection: a plow control module (PCM), a vehicle control module (VCM), and a remote controller. Each unit may be capable of operating with any one of a plurality of units of another type, with any one of multiple types of vehicles, and with any one of multiple types of snow plows. Three specific units of different types may automatically synchronize for operating a particular snow plow in response to commands from the remote. The VCM may be capable of automatically detecting a connection status of a snow plow, enabling/disabling snow plow lights and vehicle lights based on the connection status, controlling enabled vehicle lights, and wirelessly controlling enabled snow plow lights. The remote may wirelessly transmit commands either directly to the PCM, or to the VCM for forwarding to the PCM.

CONTROL SYSTEM TO AUTOMATICALLY DIM VEHICLE HEAD LAMPS

An automatic vehicle head lamp dimming system which includes an optical syst em and an imaging processing system. The optical system is configured to discriminate between head lamps and tail lamps and focus the light rays from the head lamps and tail lamps on different portions of a pixel sensor array. The optical system as well as the image processing system provides for relatively increased discrimination of head lamps and tail lamps of other vehicles and also enables the high beam head lamps of the control vehicle to be controlled as a function of the distance as well as horizontal angular position of other vehicles relative to the controlled vehicle.

Einrichtung an Motorfahrzeugen zum Beleuchten der Strasse beim Befahren von Kurven.

Schaltvorrichtung für die zum Beleuchten von Wegkrümmungen dienenden Lichter von Kraftfahrzeugen.

Dispositif d'éclairage des zones sombres, dans les virages, pour véhicules.

Zusatzscheinwerfer für Nebel- und Kurvenlicht an Fahrzeugen.

Scheinwerferanlage für Kraftfahrzeuge.

Nebellampe.

Aussen am Glas von Motorfahrzeug-Scheinwerfern anbringbare Blendschutzscheibe

Zusätzliche, nichtblendende elektrische Kurven- und Nebellampe an Kraftfahrzeugen.

Dispositivo per segnalare su un veicolo la presenza di un rimorchio

Spurlichtprojektor an Kraftfahrzeugen.

Dispositif d'éclairage d'un véhicule

Einrichtung zum Beleuchten gekrümmter Fahrbahnen

Vehicle headlight

Light for vehicles

SYSTEM OF HEADLIGHTS FOR VEHICLES AND PROCESS FOR THEIR ORDER

PROJECTOR Of LIGHTING EQUIPS With REFLECTORS ELLIPTIC SWIVELLING AND Of UNELENTILLE FIXES FOR the REALIZATION Of a BEAM OF TURN

Electric headlight for vehicles

VEHICLE HEADLAMP

LIGHTING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE LAMP, WITH LIGHT BEAM FOR PROVIDING ILLUMINATION CONSTANT FROM AN OBSTACLE POSITIONED ANYWHERE

HEADLIGHT DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A LIGHTING SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND LIGHTING SYSTEM.

DUAL PURPOSE HEADLIGHT USABLE E.G. AS A COMBINED FOG AND CORNERING LAMP FOR AUTOMOBILE

CAR AND TOGETHER HAS PROJECTORS HAS ADJUSTMENT Of ANGLE OF SIGHT

Headlights of crossing

COMPLEXE D'ECLAIRAGE RATIONNEL SUR ROUTE ET DE SIGNALISATION DE SECURITE EN VILLE POUR TOUS VEHICULES AUTOMOBILES MOTOCYCLES ET CYCLES

COMPLEXE D'ECLAIRAGE RATIONNEL SUR ROUTE ET DE SIGNALISATION DE SECURITE EN VILLE POUR TOUS VEHICULES AUTOMOBILES MOTOCYCLES ET CYCLES ASSURANT: -POUR LES VOITURES ET VEHICULES, UN CHAMP DE VISION LATERAL BEAUCOUP PLUS ETENDU GRACE A UN TROISIEME PHARE AXIAL MOBILE, SOLIDAIRE DE LA DIRECTION DU VEHICULE, REGLABLE A VOLONTE PAR LE CONDUCTEUR, -POUR TOUS LES VEHICULES, Y-COMPRIS LES "DEUX-ROUES", UNE SIGNALISATION PERSONNALISEE EFFICACE, DE JOUR ET DE NUIT, GRACE A DES "SOURCES DE SIGNALISATION", TANT EN LUMIERE VISIBLE QU'EN LUMIERE NOIRE (EN UV BASSE FREQUENCE) DONT LA PUISSANCE LUMINEUSE, TRANSMISE EN LUMINANCE DOUCE, ASSURE, NON SEULEMENT LA VISIBILITE, MAIS L'IDENTIFICATION, L'IMPORTANCE ET LE GABARIT DES MOBILES QUI EN SONT EQUIPES.

LIGHTING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE, ADJUSTABLE TOWARD

Auxiliary lamp for vehicle - has cylindrical housing joined to sliding cover by circular spring

Removable support for accessory of motor vehicle

PERFECTIONNEMENT AUX SYSTEMES D'ECLAIRAGE POUR VEHICULES

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN ENSEMBLE D'ECLAIRAGE FRONTAL POUR VEHICULE, DU TYPE COMPRENANT UN OU PLUSIEURS PROJECTEURS EMETTANT UNE LUMIERE BLANCHE OU JAUNE. SELON L'INVENTION, ON PREVOIT EN OUTRE AU MOINS UN PROJECTEUR EMETTANT UNE LUMIERE ULTRAVIOLETTE. UNE TELLE SOURCE DE LUMIERE, MEME DE PUISSANCE MODEREE, PERMET DE FAIRE RESSORTIR TOUS LES OBJETS OU REGIONS DE COULEUR BLANCHE SITUES DEVANT LE VEHICULE, TELS QUE LES LIGNES ET PANNEAUX DE SIGNALISATION, ETC., ET CE SANS EBLOUIR DAVANTAGE LES CONDUCTEURS QUI VIENNENT EN FACE.

INTEGRABLE MEANS OF DETECTION OF TURN IN an Inspecting DEVICE Of UNSYSTEME Of LIGHTING HAS FUNCTION TURN

Fog mobile removable head-lamp bracket for vehicles

METHOD FOR ILLUMINATING A ROAD BY PROJECTORS PIVOTALLY AND DEVICE THEREFOR

DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

Dispositif comportant un ensemble d'organes coopérant entre eux pour déterminer le sens et les changements de direction d'un véhicule à deux ou trois roues le comportant de façon à agir sur un moyen d'orientation de projecteurs mobiles additionnels en agissant indépendamment selon le sens de changement de direction du véhicule. Le dispositif (figure 1) comporte les projecteurs additionnels mobiles (1) se déplaçant sur un seul axe (3) d'un point (P0) à un point (P1) défini. Le dispositif comporte un organe (2) de détection d'angle du véhicule apte à agir sur les moyens (6) d'orientation des feux. Lorsque la moto s'incline à l'entrée d'un virage, l'actionneur qui peut être un solénoïde, un moteur ou un servomoteur (6) actionne l'axe (3) pour se retrouver au point 1 (P1). Lors du retour du véhicule à la verticale, le servomoteur commandé par sa carte électronique ramène le projecteur au point 0 (PO).

LIGHTING ARRANGEMENT FOR VEHICLES

Projector indicating the track gauge for cars, motor cycles, and other motor vehicles

Enjoliveur destiné à entourer, au moins partiellement, une glace plus particulièrement d'un projecteur de véhicule automobile.

Enjoliveur destiné à entourer, au moins partiellement, une glace, plus particulièrement d'un projecteur notamment d'un projecteur dit de complément, tel qu'un projecteur longue portée ou un projecteur anti-brouillard pour véhicule automobile, caractérisé, d'une part, par une structure à au moins deux couches (13, 15) dont l'une dite couche externe (15) est transparente et, d'autre part, en ce que des reliefs (9) en forme de stries sont ménagés à l'interface entre lesdites deux couches (13, 15).

DEVICE Of LIGHTING COMPRISING OF the MEANS TO COMPENSATE FOR the FAILURE Of a CODE TURN

L'invention propose un dispositif d'éclairage (12) de véhicule comportant deux projecteurs de croisement (14) qui réalisent un faisceau de croisement, et qui sont susceptibles de pivoter vers une position braquée à gauche ou braquée à droite lorsque le véhicule est dans une situation de virage respectivement vers la gauche ou vers la droite, et deux projecteurs auxiliaires (18) qui réalisent un faisceau d'éclairage réglementaire auxiliaire, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une unité centrale (24) qui, lorsqu'elle détecte la défaillance d'un projecteur de croisement (14) en position braquée, commande l'extinction du projecteur de croisement (14) défaillant et l'allumage d'au moins un projecteur auxiliaire (18), de manière que le projecteur auxiliaire (18) compense l'extinction du projecteur de croisement (14) défaillant en produisant un faisceau d'éclairage de compensation qui respecte les valeurs photométriques réglementaires maximales au-dessus d'un plan longitudinal horizontal.

GROUP OPTICAL IN PARTICULAR PROJECTOR, OR MOTOR VEHICLE, SIDE-LIGHT

HEADLIGHT OF VEHICLE, AND PROCEEDED OF ADJUSTMENT OF ITS BEAM

L'invention concerne un phare de véhicule et le réglage de son faisceau. Elle se rapporte à un phare de véhicule qui comporte un corps de lampe (14) destiné à loger une unité à lampe (20) destinée à émettre vers l'avant des faisceaux avec une distribution prédéterminée d'intensité lumineuse, un mécanisme (42) de réglage variable d'intensité lumineuse destiné à faire varier la distribution de l'intensité lumineuse par déplacement d'un élément constituant (32) de l'unité à lampe (20) en fonction de conditions de déplacement du véhicule, et un mécanisme (60) de réglage d'inclinaison d'unité destiné à faire pivoter verticalement l'unité à lampe (20) d'après les conditions de déplacement du véhicule. Application aux phares de automobiles.

TOGETHER Of LIGHTING MODULATION Of Luminous intensity HAS, OF COMPACTNESS

L'invention concerne un ensemble d'éclairage de véhicule automobile incluant un projecteur (10, 20) et des moyens de commande (50, 60) aptes à mettre en oeuvre au moins deux modes d'alimentation correspondant à deux intensités lumineuses différentes et non nulles de ce projecteur (10, 20), caractérisé en ce que ce projecteur (10, 20) est un projecteur apte à engendrer un faisceau venant enrichir un autre faisceau.

ILLUMINATING APPARATUS FOR A WORKING VEHICLE

IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO LIGHT ASSEMBLIES FOR VEHICLES

There is provided a vehicle (10) having a first light unit (14) adapted to illuminate an area either forward or to the rear of the vehicle (10), a turn indicator unit (16) adapted to provide a signal indicative of the intended direction of turn of the vehicle (10), and means (18) adapted to provide a substantially constant illumination in a direction that diverges obliquely from the direction of travel of the vehicle (10) and which is selectively operable in response to the actuation together of both said first light unit (14) and the turn indicator unit (18). There is also provided a vehicle light assembly (12) for attachment to a vehicle (10) and comprising a housing, a first light unit (14) located within the housing and adapted to illuminate an area either forward or to the rear of the vehicle (10), a turn indicator unit (16) located within the housing and adapted to provide a signal indicative of the intended direction of turn of the vehicle (10) and means (18) located within the housing ...

Method and apparatus for illuminating the area in front of a motor vehicle

Disclosed is a method of and an apparatus for illuminating the area in front of a motor vehicle, in which an external lighting system is activated by a tripping signal. In the method, upon activation of the frontal lighting system, the external lighting is oriented in at least one defined or desired direction, at least partly, by at least one adjusting device. In the apparatus, an existing frontal lighting system is equipped with adjusting devices.

Motor-vehicle driving assistance device which is optimised by synergy with an adaptive lighting system

Driving assistance device for a motor vehicle, including at least one emitter of radiation toward the front of the vehicle, a receiver of part of this radiation reflected by a target vehicle, and control and calculation means for influencing the acceleration and braking of the following vehicle in accordance with information coming from the unit comprising the emitter and the receiver and in accordance with data pertaining to the following vehicle. At least the emitter is mounted so as to be rotatable in terms of the azimuth and means for driving the emitter in rotation are provided in order to modify the azimuth of the beam of the emitter in accordance with the curvature of the road. This beam advantageously turns by the same angle as that of the beam of an adaptive lighting system.

Illumination apparatus having front and side illumination units

An illuminating apparatus for a work vehicle includes a front illuminating unit, a side illuminating unit, a frame supporting the front illuminating unit and the side illuminating unit and a translucent lens unit covering the front illuminating unit and the side illuminating unit. The front illuminating unit and the side illuminating unit are supported to the frame. The translucent lens unit comprises a one-piece translucent lens directly connected and supported to the frame. The frame includes an attaching portion for attaching the frame to a front portion of the vehicle body.

LIGHTING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

A lighting device for a vehicle includes an irradiator that includes a light source mounted in the vehicle, and a shield that is provided to face an emission side of band-shaped light from the light source. The irradiator is configured to emit the band-shaped light from the light source at a predetermined irradiation angle to irradiate a road surface with the band-shaped light, and the irradiator is configured to change an irradiation direction of the band-shaped light toward the road surface. The shield is configured to shield a part of the band-shaped light such that the road surface is illuminated in a shape of a figure indicating prescribed information. 1. A lighting device for a vehicle , the lighting device comprising:an irradiator that includes a light source mounted in the vehicle, the irradiator being configured to emit band-shaped light from the light source at a predetermined irradiation angle to irradiate a road surface with the band-shaped light, and the irradiator being configured to change an irradiation direction of the band-shaped light toward the road surface; anda shield that is provided to face an emission side of the band-shaped light from the light source, the shield being configured to shield a part of the band-shaped light such that the road surface is illuminated in a shape of a figure indicating prescribed information.2. The lighting device according to claim 1 , wherein the shield has an emission hole that is formed to make a part of the band-shaped light pass and to have a shape similar to the figure in a shield portion shielding a part of the band-shaped light.3. The lighting device according to claim 2 , wherein the prescribed information is character information that attracts attention of a person.4. The lighting device according to claim 2 , wherein:the irradiator includes a first light emitter and a second light emitter as the light source;the first light emitter is configured to emit light for irradiating a first irradiation region ...

HEADLIGHT MODULE AND HEADLIGHT DEVICE

A headlight module includes a light source, a light distribution control element and a projection optical element. The light source emits light. The light distribution control element forms a light distribution pattern by changing a divergence angle of the light incident therein. The projection optical element projects the light distribution pattern. The light distribution control element includes a first light distribution formation part configured to form a high luminosity region in the light distribution pattern and a second light distribution formation part configured to form a low luminosity region in the light distribution pattern. The low luminosity region is lower in luminosity than the high luminosity region. 1. A headlight module comprising:a light source configured to emit light;a light distribution control element configured to form a light distribution pattern by changing a divergence angle of the light incident therein; anda projection optical element configured to project the light distribution pattern,wherein the light distribution control element includes a first light distribution formation part configured to form a high luminosity region in the light distribution pattern and a second light distribution formation part configured to form a low luminosity region in the light distribution pattern, the low luminosity region being lower in luminosity than the high luminosity region.2. The headlight module according to claim 1 , wherein the first light distribution formation part is arranged on an optical axis of the light source.3. The headlight module according to claim 2 , wherein the second light distribution formation part is arranged outside the first light distribution formation part with respect to the optical axis of the light source.4. The headlight module according to claim 1 , further comprising a condensing optical element configured to convert the light emitted from the light source into condensed light claim 1 ,wherein the first light ...

Self-propelled agricultural working machine

LED HEADLAMP WITH CORNER ILLUMINATION

Illumination device with selective activation/deactivation of illuminating segments

Illuminating device comprising a container body (1;101) provided with a front reflector (10) divided into segments (11), each of which is associated with a respective light source (12), there being envisaged means (20) for detecting the distance (d1,d2) of reference points (R1,R2), associated with the device, from a fixed surface, and a control unit (100) able to receive signals from said detection means (20) and activate/deactivate selectively the light source (12) of specific segments (11) of the reflector (10) independently of the other segments, so as to keep the demarcation line (D) of the headlamp parallel to the said fixed surface.

Light unit for use in vehicle that leans into turns and vehicle that leans into turns

A light unit for use in a vehicle that leans into turns, the light unit comprising: a fixed part (101) fixed to a vehicle body that is allowed to lean while the vehicle is running; a main headlight (110,120) provided in the fixed part (101) and configured to be turned on irrespective of a lean angle of the vehicle; and a sub headlight (130) provided in the fixed part (101) and configured to be turned on in accordance with the lean angle of the vehicle while the vehicle is running, the main headlight (110,120) including a main LED light source (111), a main cut-off line producing part (112), and a main heat sink (113,163), the main cut-off line producing part (112) being configured to produce a cut-off line at the upper side of light emitted from the main LED light source (111), the cut-off line extending in a width direction of the vehicle when the vehicle body is upright, the main heat sink (113,163) being configured to dissipate heat of the main LED light source (111), the sub headlight ...

Vehicle exterior mirror system with light module

A lighted exterior rearview mirror system of a vehicle includes an exterior rearview mirror assembly and a light module disposed at the exterior rearview mirror assembly. The light module includes a plurality of illumination sources operable to emit light. The illumination sources are individually controlled responsive to said the input to provide a customized illumination beam emanating from the exterior rearview mirror assembly. The system may include a control that is responsive to the user input to selectively individually energize the light emitting diodes, and the control may individually adjust a duty cycle of each of the light emitting diodes responsive to the user input. The light module may include a ground illumination light source, a backup light source and a turn signal indicator.

Method and control device for highlighting an expected movement path of a vehicle

A method for highlighting an expected movement path of a vehicle, the method including a step of determining a traffic situation using an item of information concerning a surrounding environment of the vehicle. In addition, the method includes a step of determining the expected movement path based on the traffic situation. In addition, the method includes a step of providing a control signal for controlling a roadway marking device using the movement path in order to highlight the expected movement path.

Computer controlled configurable lighting system for modular vehicle lights

A vehicle lighting control system and method are provided. The vehicle lighting control system includes a light module with light carrier positions for receipt of individual light sources. A lighting controller coupled with the light module is configured to identify a light source type associated with the individual light sources occupying light carrier positions of the light module. A power source coupled with the lighting controller provides power to the individual light sources in accordance with the type of light source identified. The individual light sources are removable from the light module and may be replaced by other light sources of a different type. The lighting controller is adapted to be reconfigured such that the different type of light source associated with the other light sources is identified and power is provided to the other light sources in accordance with the different light source type identified.

SUB HEADLIGHT UNIT AND SUB HEADLIGHT SYSTEM FOR USE IN VEHICLE THAT LEANS INTO TURNS, AND VEHICLE THAT LEANS INTO TURNS

A sub headlight unit for use in a vehicle that leans into turns includes a plurality of sub headlight light sources that illuminate, at one side with respect to a width direction of the vehicle, an area ahead and outward of the vehicle with respect to the width direction of the vehicle. The brightness of the sub headlight light source changes in accordance with a lean angle of the vehicle. When the lean angle of the vehicle reaches a reference value that is individually set for each of the sub headlight light sources, the sub headlight light source exhibits a predetermined brightness. As the reference value set for the sub headlight light source is greater, an outer edge of an illumination range of the sub headlight light source having a predetermined illuminance is located increasingly farther outward with respect to the width direction of the vehicle in a plan view. 1. A sub headlight unit for use in a vehicle that leans into turns , the sub headlight unit comprising:a plurality of sub headlight light sources arranged to illuminate, at one side with respect to a width direction of the vehicle, an area ahead and outward of the vehicle with respect to the width direction of the vehicle; whereina brightness of the sub headlight light source changes in accordance with a lean angle of the vehicle;when the lean angle of the vehicle reaches a reference value that is individually set for each of the sub headlight light sources, the sub headlight light source exhibits a predetermined brightness; andas the reference value set for the sub headlight light source is greater, an outer edge of an illumination range of the sub headlight light source having a predetermined illuminance is located farther outward with respect to the width direction of the vehicle in a plan view.2. The sub headlight unit according to claim 1 , wherein as the reference value set for the sub headlight light source is greater claim 1 , an outer edge of an illumination range of the sub headlight light ...

SUB HEADLIGHT UNIT AND SUB HEADLIGHT SYSTEM FOR USE IN VEHICLE THAT LEANS INTO TURNS, AND VEHICLE THAT LEANS INTO TURNS

A sub headlight unit for use in a vehicle that leans into turns includes a sub headlight light source that illuminates an area ahead and outward of the vehicle with respect to a width direction of the vehicle. The sub headlight light source is configured to, when the vehicle is in an upright state, produce an illumination range including an area above a horizontal plane. The sub headlight light source is turned on in accordance with a lean angle of the vehicle. At a time of parking or stopping or at a time of running straight ahead, the sub headlight light source is turned on or caused to flash with the amount of light per unit of time being reduced as compared with the amount of light per unit of time emitted when the sub headlight light source is turned on in accordance with the lean angle of the vehicle. 1. A sub headlight unit for use in a vehicle that leans into turns , the sub headlight unit comprising:a sub headlight light source that illuminates an area ahead and outward of the vehicle with respect to a width direction of the vehicle; whereinthe sub headlight light source is configured to, when the vehicle is in an upright state, produce an illumination range including an area above a horizontal plane, and the sub headlight light source is turned on in accordance with a lean angle of the vehicle and, at a time of parking or stopping or at a time of running straight ahead, the sub headlight light source is turned on or caused to flash with the amount of light per unit of time being reduced as compared with the amount of light per unit of time emitted when the sub headlight light source is turned on in accordance with the lean angle of the vehicle.2. The sub headlight unit according to claim 1 , wherein an illumination range of the sub headlight light source produced when the sub headlight light source is turned on or caused to flash with the amount of light per unit of time being reduced is located higher than an illumination range of the sub headlight light ...

WIRELESS SNOW PLOW CONTROL

Wireless snow plow control methods and systems may include at least three units in mutual wireless communicative connection: a plow control module (PCM), a vehicle control module (VCM), and a remote controller. Each unit may be capable of operating with any one of a plurality of units of another type, with any one of multiple types of vehicles, and with any one of multiple types of snow plows. Three specific units of different types may automatically synchronize for operating a particular snow plow in response to commands from the remote. The VCM may be capable of automatically detecting a connection status of a snow plow, enabling/disabling snow plow lights and vehicle lights based on the connection status, controlling enabled vehicle lights, and wirelessly controlling enabled snow plow lights. The remote may wirelessly transmit commands either directly to the PCM, or to the VCM for forwarding to the PCM. 1. A system for wireless control of a snow plow that is mountable on a vehicle , comprising:a plow control module mounted on the snow plow; and detecting a connection of the snow plow;', 'disengaging, from operation, one or more vehicle lights mounted on the vehicle based on the detection of the connection of the snow plow; and', 'controlling one or more plow lights mounted on the snow plow based on one or more signals corresponding to vehicle light control of the one or more vehicle lights., 'a vehicle control module mounted on the vehicle that wirelessly communicates with the plow control module and is capable of2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more plow lights include at least one of a plow headlight claim 1 , a plow turn signal claim 1 , a plow reverse light claim 1 , or a plow daytime running lamp; andwherein the one or more vehicle lights include at least one of a vehicle headlight, a vehicle turn signal, a vehicle reverse light, or a vehicle daytime running lamp.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more plow lights include a plow ...

LIGHT FIXTURE WITH CURVED FRAME

A method and apparatus for a curved lighting fixture that is symmetric about a longitudinal axis of the curved lighting fixture. The curved lighting fixture includes end caps that are parallel to the longitudinal axis. Each end cap includes two mounting studs that secure the lighting fixture to mounting brackets, where a first mounting stud provides an axis of rotation for the lighting fixture and a second mounting stud facilitates the rotation. The two mounting studs do not enter into an interior portion of the lighting fixture so as to facilitate externally serviceable hardware. A bushing provides an external retention mechanism to retain the two mounting studs within each end cap. 1. A lighting system , comprising:an automotive grille having a first radius of curvature; anda lighting fixture having a second radius of curvature substantially equal to the first radius of curvature, wherein the lighting fixture is disposed within the automotive grille.2. The lighting system of claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of the automotive grille is substantially co-planar with an outer surface of the lighting fixture.3. The lighting system of claim 1 , wherein a length of the automotive grille is longer than a length of the lighting fixture.4. The lighting system of claim 1 , wherein a length of the automotive grille is equal to a length of the lighting fixture.5. The lighting system of claim 1 , wherein the lighting fixture is an LED-based lighting fixture.6. A lighting system claim 1 , comprising: first and second ends that are parallel to the longitudinal axis; and', 'first and second end caps coupled to the first and second ends., 'a lighting fixture having a non-linear shape that is symmetric about a longitudinal axis of the lighting fixture, wherein the lighting fixture includes,'}7. The lighting system of claim 6 , wherein the first and second end caps include two mounting studs that do not enter into internal portions of the lighting fixture.8. The lighting system of ...

NOTIFICATION DEVICE

A notification device includes: a notification-sound output portion provided in a vehicle and configured to output a notification sound toward the outside of the vehicle; a notification display portion provided in the vehicle and configured to output a notification display toward the outside of the vehicle; a notification controlling portion configured to control the notification sound of the notification-sound output portion and the notification display of the notification display portion; and a stop-state determination portion configured to determine whether the vehicle during the automatic driving enters a stop state or not. When the stop-state determination portion determines that the vehicle during the automatic driving enters the stop state, the notification controlling portion outputs a stop-time notification sound as the notification sound by the notification-sound output portion and outputs a stop-time notification display as the notification display by the notification display portion. 1. A notification device provided in a vehicle that travels by automatic driving and configured to perform notification to surroundings around the vehicle , the notification device comprising:a notification-sound output portion provided in the vehicle and configured to output a notification sound toward an outside of the vehicle;a notification display portion provided in the vehicle and configured to output a notification display toward the outside of the vehicle;a notification controlling portion configured to control the notification sound of the notification-sound output portion and the notification display of the notification display portion; anda deceleration-state determination portion configured to determine whether the vehicle during the automatic driving enters a deceleration state or not,wherein, when the deceleration-state determination portion determines that the vehicle during the automatic driving enters the deceleration state, the notification controlling ...

VEHICLE LAMP AND VEHICLE LAMP CONTROL SYSTEM

A vehicle lamp includes a laser light source that is able to emit laser light and emits laser light generated by the laser light source forward from an emission end, and an optical mechanism that performs scanning with the laser light and depicts a figure in an irradiation destination. 1a light source that is able to emit rays of laser light of multiple colors and is able to change the color of irradiation light; andan optical mechanism that performs scanning with the laser light and depicts a figure in an irradiation destination,wherein the light source and the optical mechanism are operated by first control means which performs compositing of rays of laser light of multiple colors and radiates the composite laser light as white light, second control means which reduces at least rays of laser light of some colors among the rays of laser light of multiple colors and depicts a dark portion in the irradiation destination, and third control means which radiates light other than white light among the rays of laser light of multiple colors and depicts a bright portion within the dark portion.. A vehicle lamp comprising: This is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/123,537, filed Sep. 2, 2016, which is a National Stage of International Application No. PCT/JP2015/054928, filed Feb. 23, 2015, which claims priority from JP Patent Application No. 2014-040193, filed Mar. 3, 2014, JP Patent Application No. 2014-076421, filed Apr. 2, 2014, and JP Patent Application No. 2014-078554, filed Apr. 7, 2014, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates to a vehicle lamp which includes a laser light source irradiating a place on the periphery of a vehicle with laser light, and a vehicle lamp control system.JP-A-2008-45870 discloses a laser depiction apparatus which calls the attention of a driver in a vehicle by depicting a predetermined warning mark which indicates the circumstances of a road, on a road surface in a vehicle ...

Intelligent headlight system for bicycle

A intelligent headlight system for a bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a bicycle body; a portable terminal which may be carried by a rider of the bicycle body and has a GPS module, for detecting the location information of the bicycle body, so as to measure the running speed on the basis of the location information of the bicycle body; and a headlight apparatus which is disposed on the bicycle body so as to cast light on the scene ahead of the bicycle body, is communicatably connected to the portable terminal so as to receive the running speed of the bicycle body, and is formed such that irradiation patterns may vary in accordance with the running speed of the bicycle body.

Vehicle control system and operation method thereof

A vehicle control system includes a first control apparatus that controls a first lamp mounted in a vehicle and a second control apparatus that controls a second lamp mounted in the vehicle. The first control apparatus starts light-on/off control of the first lamp under a condition that a light-on/off command is inputted, turns on/off the first lamp such that a light quantity of the first lamp is gradually changed over a first transition time from the start of light-on/off control to when the light quantity of the first lamp reaches a target and light-on/off is completed, and inputs an auxiliary light-on/off command to the second control apparatus. The second control apparatus starts light-on/off control of the second lamp under a condition that the auxiliary light-on/off command is inputted, and turns on/off the second lamp such that a light quantity of the second lamp is gradually changed over a second transition time from the start of light-on/off control to when the light quantity of the second lamp reaches a target and light-on/off is completed. The first transition time is longer than the second transition time by an amount of time corresponding to a time lag from the start of light-on/off control of the first lamp to the start of light-on/off control of the second lamp.

Expandable Containment Plow

Provided is a material handling assembly, such as a plow, that may contain additional features mounted thereon so as to increase the functionality of the assembly, and an apparatus and method for mounting such an assembly or other like structure onto a vehicle, such as a truck. A plow mounting apparatus may be used for automatically mounting and dismounting a plow blade to an end of an associated vehicle. The plow mounting apparatus includes a plow assembly comprising: an expandable plow blade pivotally attached to a front portion of a plow frame; a lift frame attached to a rear portion of the plow frame; an auxiliary light mounting apparatus attached to the plow frame; and a height adjustment mechanism that is operable to raise and lower the plow blade assembly relative to the ground. The height adjustment mechanism may include a hydraulic cylinder having a top portion and a bottom portion. The vertical pull structure is attached to the lift frame and includes an outer vertical sleeve and an inner vertical member which is slidingly engageable with the outer vertical sleeve. The light mounting apparatus includes a cross member affixed to a lift frame of a plow assembly and first and second horns which are positioned within the interior of the first and second ends of the cross member such that they are adjustable by way of a fastener. 1. A material handling box assembly to be mounted on a vehicle , such as a truck , comprising:a main blade consisting of a plate having a concave front surface opposite a convex rear surface; being elongated along its width to define a pair of lateral ends opposed to one another, the elongation defining an axis of elongation; and a plurality of substantially vertical, laterally spaced apart gussets engaged to the rear surface but absent from the lateral ends of the main blade;a guide frame engaged directly to the rear surface to provide structural support thereto, elongated in the width direction, extending the width of the blade; ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A LIGHTING AND/OR SIGNALING DEVICE

An illumination system for motor vehicles, which contains both parking/daytime running lights of one color and turn signal lights of another color. The invention detects whether parking lights are being displayed and, if so, flashes a parking light alternately with its adjacent turn signal light, rather than constantly illuminating the parking light while flashing the adjacent turn signal light. 1. A lighting and/or signaling device for a motor vehicle , comprising:at least one first light source for producing a first colored light and at least one second light source; energizes said at least one second light source to produce a blinking or pulsing light in response to a switch or lever being actuated, said blinking or pulsing light having a light on period and a light off period; and', 'energizes said at least one first light source to produce said first colored light during said light off period and does not energize said at least one first light source., 'a control system which2. The lighting and/or signaling device as recited in to claim 1 , wherein said first colored light is white and said at least one second light source is amber.3. The lighting and/or signaling device as recited in to claim 2 , wherein said at least one first light source and said at least one second light source both comprise at least one semiconductor light source.4. The lighting and/or signaling device as recited claim 1 , wherein said at least one first light source comprises a plurality of white parking or DRL light sources at a front of the vehicle; anda plurality of amber light sources, at least one of which is one adjacent each of said plurality of white parking or DRL light sources; anda visual signal is produced by alternately flashing one of said parking or DRL light sources with its adjacent amber light source.5. The lighting and/or signaling device as recited in claim 1 , wherein said first light source does not produce said first light when said second light sources produces a ...

Circuit for operating a plurality of lighting devices of a motor vehicle

A circuit arrangement for operating a plurality of lighting devices having: a first control component, which is connected to a first lighting device or is formed integrally with a first lighting device; at least one second control component, which is connected to a second lighting device or is formed integrally with a second lighting device; at least one main control device, which is connected to the first and to the second control component and is configured to supply the control components with an operating voltage; and at least one data communications line, which is connected to the two control components and to the main control device. The main control device is is able to transmit a first position coding signal for the position coding of the first control component and at least one second position coding signal for the position coding of the second control component.

Trim Element for a Motor Vehicle Front End Having an Illumination Device

A trim element for a motor vehicle front end includes a first trim part, a second trim part and a lighting device, which is at least substantially integrated into the first trim part and by which at least the second trim part is illuminated on the outside of the motor vehicle when the lighting device is activated. The lighting device has at least one illuminant, by which a front field in front of the motor vehicle front end can be specifically illuminated when the lighting device is activated. 110.-. (canceled)11. A trim element for a motor vehicle front end , comprising:a first trim part;a second trim part; anda light-emitting device that is at least substantially integrated into the first trim part and by which at least the second trim part is illuminated outside on the motor vehicle in an activated state of the light-emitting device,the light-emitting device comprises at least one illuminant, by way of which a front field in front of the motor vehicle front end is illuminated in a targeted fashion in an activated state of the light-emitting device.12. The trim element according to claim 11 , whereinthe second trim part is illuminated by the light-emitting device in the activated state thereof counter to a vertical vehicle direction.13. The trim element according to claim 11 , whereina direct line of sight between a point arranged outside the motor vehicle in a specified region and a light exit surface of the light-emitting device is interrupted by at least one component of the motor vehicle.14. The trim element according to claim 11 , whereinthe first trim element has a through-opening through which light is able to shine and which corresponds to a light exit surface of the light-emitting device.15. The trim element according to claim 11 , whereinthe light-emitting device has at least one LED element.16. The trim element according to claim 11 , whereinthe light-emitting device is embodied at least substantially in the shape of a strip.17. The trim element ...

ROTATABLE LIGHT BAR FOR MOTOR VEHICLE SPORT BARS

A light bar for a motor vehicle has a plurality of lights mounted to an elongated support member is rotatably connected to opposing end walls of a rectangular frame. An offset cam is connected to the support member and moved by an actuating mechanism between a first and second position which cause the support member and lights to rotate about an axis to corresponding first and second positions. When the support frame and lights are in a first position they are shielded by and substantially enclosed by the sides and ends of the rectangular frame, and when in a second position the lights extend above and generally parallel to the rectangular frame to shine above and forward of the rectangular frame. A power switch energizes the actuating mechanism to move the lights and support member between the first and second positions. 1. A light bar and mounting system for a motor vehicle , comprising:a generally rectangular support frame encircling an elongated support member, the support frame having two opposing sidewalls joined to two opposing, first and second ends and open top;a rotational axis extending between the first and second ends with the elongated support member extending along and rotating about that axis between a first, retracted position and a second, deployed position;a plurality of electrical lights fastened to the elongated support member and pointing in the same direction and rotating with the elongated support member between the first and second positions, the plurality of lights in the first position pointing along a generally vertical axis during use and in the second position pointing in a direction generally perpendicular to the first direction;an actuating mechanism having a piston connected to the elongated support member at a location offset from the rotational axis to form an offset cam, the actuating member is movable between a first, retracted cam position which rotates the elongated support member and lights to the first, retracted position, ...

Rotatable light bar for motor vehicle sport bars

A light bar for a motor vehicle has a plurality of lights mounted to an elongated support member is rotatably connected to opposing end walls of a rectangular frame. An offset cam is connected to the support member and moved by an actuating mechanism between a first and second position which cause the support member and lights to rotate about an axis to corresponding first and second positions. When the support frame and lights are in a first position they are shielded by and substantially enclosed by the sides and ends of the rectangular frame, and when in a second position the lights extend above and generally parallel to the rectangular frame to shine above and forward of the rectangular frame. A power switch energizes the actuating mechanism to move the lights and support member between the first and second positions.

LIGHTING APPARATUS AND AUTOMOBILE INCLUDING THE SAME

A lighting apparatus for vehicle use that projects light forward includes a base, a low beam lamp including a low beam light emitter disposed on the base, a first light emitter disposed on the base and a second light emitter. A lighting controller turns on the low beam light emitter, the first light emitter, and the second light emitter, and an optical system reflects light from the first and second light emitters at least above and below the first and second light emitters, to produce a light distribution pattern. Centers of areas illuminated by the light from the first and second light emitters are horizontally spaced from each other. 1. A lighting apparatus for vehicle use that projects light forward , the lighting apparatus comprising:a base;a low beam lamp including a low beam light emitter disposed on the base;a first light emitter disposed on the base;a second light emitter;a lighting controller configured to turn on the low beam light emitter, the first light emitter, and the second light emitter; andan optical system that reflects light from the first light emitter and light from the second light emitter, at least above and below the first light emitter and the second light emitter, to produce a light distribution pattern,wherein a center of an area illuminated by the light from the first light emitter and a center of an area illuminated by the light from the second light emitter are horizontally spaced from each other.2. The lighting apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein a horizontal width of the area illuminated by the light from the second light emitter is greater than a horizontal width of the area illuminated by the light from the first light emitter.3. The lighting apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the center of the area illuminated by the light from the second light emitter is located a predetermined distance away from an intersection of a vertical line equivalent to a vertical plane passing through an optical axis of the lighting apparatus ...

LIGHTING DEVICE LED MODULE WITH EFFECTS FOR BEAM SPREAD TUNING AND BEAM SHAPING

A lighting device includes one or more LED modules, each of which includes a group of LED sets positioned on a substrate. Each LED set includes two or more sections, optionally under a single lens. The sections are individually controlled by a controller of the lighting device or an external controller. The beam spread, beam shape, or both of the light emitted by the device may be controlled by selectively activating the sections of each LED set. 1. A light emitting diode (LED) module for a lighting device , the LED module comprising:a substrate;a plurality of module-level conductors; and a first section including a first group of LEDs,', 'a second section including a second group of LEDs,', 'a first conductive element that electrically connects the first section to a first one of the module-level conductors, and', 'a second conductive element that electrically connects the second section to a second one of the module-level conductors., 'a plurality of LED sets, each of which comprises2. The LED module of claim 1 , wherein:the first section of each LED set is shaped to emit light having a beam spread that is narrower than a beam spread of light emitted by the second section of each LED set; and when the first conductive element is energized, the LED module will emit light having a relatively narrower beam spread, and', 'when the second conductive element is energized, the LED module will emit light having a relatively wider beam spread., 'the first section and second section of each LED set are selectively controllable by a supply of current from the first conductive element and the second conductive element of each LED set so that3. The LED module of claim 1 , wherein: when the first conductive element of each LED set is energized, the LED module will emit light having a first shape,', 'when the second conductive element of each LED set is energized, the LED module will emit light having a second shape, and', 'when both the first and the second conductive elements ...

PROTECTION BAR FOR A FRONT OF VEHICLE

The present disclosure provides a protection bar for a front of vehicle, comprising: two vertical portions, connected to the front of vehicle wherein a distance is defined between the two vertical portions, the distance is variable according to different positions of the two vertical portions; a first horizontal portion comprising a plurality of first walls to define a first chamber, wherein the first horizontal portion is detachably assembled on the two vertical portions by two first connection components each connecting a respective first wall of the first horizontal portion and a corresponding one of the two vertical portions. 1. A protection bar for a front of a vehicle , comprising:two vertical portions for connecting to a front of a vehicle, wherein a distance is defined between the two vertical portions, and the distance is variable according to different positions of the two vertical portions;a first horizontal portion comprising a plurality of first walls to define a first chamber, wherein the first horizontal portion is detachably assembled on the two vertical portions by two first connection components each connecting a respective first wall of the first horizontal portion and a corresponding one of the two vertical portions.2. The protection bar of claim 1 , further comprising:a second horizontal portion having a plurality of second walls to define a second chamber, wherein the second horizontal portion is detachably assembled to the two vertical portions by two second connection components each connecting a respective second wall of the second horizontal portion and a corresponding one of the two vertical portions, wherein the second horizontal portion is located adjacent the first horizontal portion.3. The protection bar of claim 2 , whereineach of the vertical portions provides a first threaded hole and a second threaded hole and the second threaded hole is located adjacent the first threaded hole;each of the first connection components extends ...

Universal Accessory Mount and Construction

A universal accessory mount having bracket mounting portions and spacing segments that are configurable together to match the shape or curve of the vehicle exterior or other aftermarket vehicle accessory. Right-side and left-side and U-shaped brackets are each attachable to the bracket mounting portions to accommodate vehicle accessories of varying dimensions. 1. An accessory mount for a vehicle exterior or vehicle aftermarket accessory , comprising:a mounting base comprised of a plurality of spacing segments and a plurality of interior bracket mounting portions, each interior bracket mounting portion fixed to a first spacing segment on a first side of the interior bracket mounting portion and fixed to a second spacing segment on a second side of the interior bracket mounting portion, the interior bracket mounting portions each having a base mounting slot; anda first bracket and a second bracket, each having a bracket base with a bracket base mounting slot and each respectively attachable to one of the base mounting slots in one of the plurality of bracket mounting portions, the first bracket and second bracket are selected from the group consisting of L-shaped and U-shaped brackets each having a mount arm that extends substantially perpendicularly from an edge of the bracket base and includes a mount arm slot;wherein an accessory having a length may be mounted between the respective mount arms of the first bracket and the second bracket by attachment of the first bracket to a first base mounting slot and attachment of the second bracket to a second base mounting slot and wherein if the accessory has an alternate length it may be alternately mounted between the first bracket and the second bracket by attachment of at least one of the first bracket or second bracket to an alternate base mounting slot; andwherein the interior bracket mounting portions and spacing segments are fixed together in a shape that is substantially equivalent to the shape of the vehicle ...

LIGHTING DEVICE LED MODULE WITH EFFECTS FOR COLOR TEMPERATURE TUNING AND COLOR TUNING

A lighting system includes a lighting device that further includes a housing, and light emitting diode (LED) modules positioned in an opening of the housing to emit light away from the housing. Each LED module includes a substrate, a plurality of module-level conductors, and a plurality of LED sets, each of which comprises a first section including a first group of LEDs, one or more additional sections (each including an additional group of LEDs), a first conductive element that electrically connects the first section to a first one of the module-level conductors, and one or more additional conductive elements. The lighting system also includes a sensor and a control circuitry configured to generate commands to control drive currents delivered to the first group of LEDs in each LED set and each additional group of LEDs in each LED set based on the data collected by the sensor. 1. A lighting system , comprising: a housing, and', a substrate,', 'a plurality of module-level conductors, and', a first section including a first group of LEDs,', 'one or more additional sections, each including an additional group of LEDs,', 'a first conductive element that electrically connects the first section to a first one of the module-level conductors, and', 'one or more additional conductive elements, each of which electrically connects an additional section of one or more of the LED sets section to an additional one of the module-level conductors;, 'a plurality of LED sets, each of which comprises], 'one or more light emitting diode (LED) modules positioned in an opening of the housing and configured to emit light away from the housing, each LED module comprising], 'a lighting device that comprisesa sensor that is configured to collect data corresponding to light emitted by the lighting device; receive and analyze data collected by the sensor;', 'based on the data collected by the sensor, generate commands to control drive currents delivered to the first group of LEDs in each LED ...

Work Vehicle

A work vehicle according to the present invention includes: a recessed portion () that is provided in a lateral side surface () of an engine hood () and is recessed from the lateral side surface () toward the inside of the engine hood (). The recessed portion () includes a recessed portion bottom surface () that is recessed inward from the lateral side surface () of the engine hood (), and a peripheral wall portion () that is continuous with a peripheral edge of the recessed portion bottom surface () and a peripheral edge of a recessed portion inlet opening () that is formed in the lateral side surface (). A work light () that emits light forward and downward is provided on the peripheral wall portion (). 1. A work vehicle comprising:an engine hood that is provided in a front portion of a vehicle body;a headlight that is provided at a forward position of the engine hood; anda recessed portion that is provided in a lateral side surface of the engine hood and is recessed from the lateral side surface toward the inside of the engine hood,wherein the recessed portion includes a recessed portion bottom surface that is recessed inward from the lateral side surface of the engine hood, and a peripheral wall portion that is continuous with a peripheral edge of the recessed portion bottom surface and a peripheral edge of a recessed portion inlet opening that is formed in the lateral side surface, anda work light that emits light forward and downward is provided on the peripheral wall portion.2. The work vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the work light is attached so as to face forward and downward claim 1 , in an orientation in which the work light does not protrude laterally outward past the lateral side surface.3. The work vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the work light is located on a rear upper portion of the peripheral wall portion claim 1 , and is provided in an orientation in which the work light faces forward and downward so that a light axis of light ...

Lighting Device for Vehicles

A lighting device having a first lighting unit comprising a first light source and a first optics element, disposed upstream thereof in the main beam direction, for generating a first lighting function. The lighting device also has a second light source and a second optics element, disposed upstream thereof in the main beam direction, for generating a second lighting function. The first optics element, disposed in front of the first light source in the main beam direction, is designed as a flat waveguide having a narrow-side light intake surface, having a narrow-side light output surface, and having opposing flat sides connecting the light intake surface and the light output surface. The light intake surface of the flat waveguide is disposed at such a spacing to the first light source that a lateral light beam emitted by the first light source strikes the second optics element in order to illuminate said optics element.

Expandable Containment Plow

Provided is a material handling assembly, such as a plow, that may contain additional features mounted thereon so as to increase the functionality of the assembly, and an apparatus and method for mounting such an assembly or other like structure onto a vehicle, such as a truck. A plow mounting apparatus may be used for automatically mounting and dismounting a plow blade to an end of an associated vehicle. The plow mounting apparatus includes a plow assembly comprising: an expandable plow blade pivotally attached to a front portion of a plow frame; a lift frame attached to a rear portion of the plow frame; an auxiliary light mounting apparatus attached to the plow frame; and a height adjustment mechanism that is operable to raise and lower the plow blade assembly relative to the ground. The height adjustment mechanism may include a hydraulic cylinder having a top portion and a bottom portion. The vertical pull structure is attached to the lift frame and includes an outer vertical sleeve and an inner vertical member which is slidingly engageable with the outer vertical sleeve. The light mounting apparatus includes a cross member affixed to a lift frame of a plow assembly and first and second horns which are positioned within the interior of the first and second ends of the cross member such that they are adjustable by way of a fastener. 1. An adjustable auxiliary light mounting apparatus being affixed to a plow mounting apparatus for mounting a material handling box assembly on an associated vehicle , such as a truck , comprising:a lift frame having a first side member and a second side member;a cross member positioned between the first side member and the second side member of the lift frame, wherein the cross member has a first end and a second end having an inner diameter and an outer diameter, and the cross member having at least one aperture at a first end and at least one aperture at a second end of the cross member;a first horn having a first end and a second ...

ROTATABLE LIGHT BAR FOR MOTOR VEHICLE SPORT BARS

A light bar for a motor vehicle has a plurality of lights mounted to an elongated support member is rotatably connected to opposing end walls of a rectangular frame. An offset cam is connected to the support member and moved by an actuating mechanism between a first and second position which cause the support member and lights to rotate about an axis to corresponding first and second positions. When the support frame and lights are in a first position they are shielded by and substantially enclosed by the sides and ends of the rectangular frame, and when in a second position the lights extend above and generally parallel to the rectangular frame to shine above and forward of the rectangular frame. A power switch energizes the actuating mechanism to move the lights and support member between the first and second positions. 119-. (canceled)20. A light bar and mounting system for a motor vehicle , comprising:a first mounting bracket connectable to the motor vehicle during use;a second mounting bracket connectable to the motor vehicle during use;at least one crossmember having a first end and a second end, the first end connected to the first mounting bracket, and the second end connected to the second mounting bracket, the at least one crossmember extending between the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket;an elongated support member connected to the at least one crossmember;at least one electrical light fastenable to the support member; andan actuator connected to the support member, the connection being offset from a rotational axis parallel to the support member to form an offset cam, the actuator rotating the support member and lights about the rotational axis between first and second positions, the first position having the lights oriented generally horizontal during use and the second position having the lights generally perpendicular to the first position.21. The light bar and mounting system of claim 20 , wherein the actuator is a liner ...

NOTIFICATION DEVICE

A notification device includes: a notification-sound output portion provided in a vehicle and configured to output a notification sound toward the outside of the vehicle; a notification display portion provided in the vehicle and configured to output a notification display toward the outside of the vehicle; a notification controlling portion configured to control the notification sound of the notification-sound output portion and the notification display of the notification display portion; and a stop-state determination portion configured to determine whether the vehicle during the automatic driving enters a stop state or not. When the stop-state determination portion determines that the vehicle during the automatic driving enters the stop state, the notification controlling portion outputs a stop-time notification sound as the notification sound by the notification-sound output portion and outputs a stop-time notification display as the notification display by the notification display portion. 1. A method comprising:determining whether a vehicle enters a start state during automatic driving; andin response to determining that the vehicle enters the start state during the automatic driving, outputting a start-state notification sound and a start-state notification display toward an outside of the vehicle.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the start-state notification sound is an intermittent sound.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the start-state notification sound and the start-state notification display are output such that the start-state notification sound and the start-state notification display correspond to each other.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein:the start-state notification display is a flashing display; anda sound-production timing of the start-state notification sound as the intermittent sound corresponds to a lighting timing of the start-state notification display as the flashing display.6. The method according to ...

MOTOR VEHICLE HEADLIGHT

A motor vehicle headlight including a plurality of light modules, wherein it includes a first group of modules to form at least two juxtaposed transverse light strips (H H H H H), and at least a second group of modules arranged to form contiguous juxtaposed vertical light strips (M A A). 1123113311118. A motor vehicle headlight including a plurality of light modules , said motor vehicle headlight comprising a first group of modules to form at least two juxtaposed transverse light strips (H , H , H; H. . . . H.) , and at least a second group of modules arranged to form contiguous juxtaposed vertical light strips (M , A. . . . A.).21231133. The motor vehicle headlight as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said transverse light strips (H claim 1 , H claim 1 , H; H. . . . H.) are horizontal.31133. The motor vehicle headlight as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said transverse light strips (H. . . . H.) extend only for a fraction of the width of a beam (F) of said motor vehicle headlight.41133. The motor vehicle headlight as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said first group of modules includes a plurality of modules in order to produce at least two segmented transverse strips claim 1 , each module forming a pattern in the form of said transverse light strip (H. . . . H.) corresponding to a fraction of the total width of a beam (F) of said motor vehicle headlight.51133. The motor vehicle headlight as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said first group of modules includes a plurality of modules in order to produce at least two transverse segmented strips extending over the full width of a beam (F) claim 1 , each module forming a pattern (H. . . . H.) corresponding to a fraction of the total width of said transverse light strip.61133. The motor vehicle headlight as claimed in claim 5 , wherein said first group of modules includes modules in order to form three transverse light strips claim 5 , in particular horizontal claim 5 , offset vertically and juxtaposed with contiguous edges extending ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING AND OPERATING AN AUXILIARY LIGHTING SYSTEM USING A VEHICLE LIGHT PLUG

An auxiliary lighting system using a vehicle's electric plug is disclosed. A signal may be transmitted from the plug to an auxiliary implement attached to a vehicle. The signal may be sent through a wire bundle (wiring harness). The auxiliary lighting system does not require rewiring of the vehicle's wiring harness. A normally closed relay pack is included with the auxiliary lighting system that prevents simultaneous operation of the vehicle's headlights and the auxiliary lighting system. 1. An auxiliary apparatus for use with an associated vehicle having: at least one vehicle light wherein the at least one vehicle light includes a headlight having a low beam and a high beam; an operator adjustable light control that permits a user to control the vehicle light , a battery; and , an electric plug that is electrically connected to the vehicle light; the auxiliary apparatus comprising:an auxiliary snow and/or ice removal implement that is removably mountable to the associated vehicle;an auxiliary lighting system that: (1) is designed for use with the auxiliary implement; (2) has at least one auxiliary light designed to illuminate a ground surface upon which the associated vehicle travels; and, (3) the at least one auxiliary light includes a low beam and a high beam;a user operable device that is designed to operate at least one function of the auxiliary snow and/or ice removal implement;a first wiring harness that: (1) has a first electrical connector that is a power connector; (2) has a second electrical connector that is electrically connectable to the at least one auxiliary light; (3) has a third electrical connector that is electrically hardwire connectable to the auxiliary implement; and, (4) has a fourth electrical connector;a second wiring harness that: (1) has a first end that is electrically connectable to the vehicle battery; (2) has a second end with a power connector that is electrically hardwire connectable to the power connector of the first wiring ...

LUMINOUS MATRIX-ARRAY MONOLITHIC MOTOR-VEHICLE DEVICE FOR WRITING ON THE GROUND

The present invention proposes a lighting device for a motor vehicle comprising a first module that projects a first pixelated high beam, a second module that projects a second pixelated writing beam onto the road, and a third module that projects a third low beam cut-off. The first, second and third modules are arranged such that the first and second beams overlap at least partially vertically; and the second and third beams overlap at least partially vertically. 1. A lighting device of a motor vehicle , comprising:a first module configured to project a first pixelated partial or full high beam, anda second module configured to project a second pixelated road writing beam, anda third module configured to project a third cut-off low beam, characterized in that the first, second and third modules are arranged such that the first and second beams overlap at least partially vertically; andthe second and third beams overlap at least partially vertically.2. The lighting device as claimed in further comprising a control unit configured to selectively control a light intensity of each of the pixels of the second beam so as to project a pattern in the sub-beam formed by the combination of the second and third beams.3. The lighting device of claim 1 , wherein the sub-beam formed by the combination of the first and second beams has a maximum intensity centered on a horizon line and a vertical axis through which an optical axis of the lighting device passes.4. The lighting device of claim 1 , wherein the first module is able to project a fourth pixelated partial high beam horizontally juxtaposed with the first pixelated partial high beam.5. The lighting device of wherein the second module is able to project a fifth pixelated partial high beam that at least partially overlaps or is horizontally juxtaposed with the first pixelated partial high beam.6. The lighting device of wherein the first and second modules are arranged such that the first beam is situated between the fourth ...

Vehicle lamp and vehicle lamp control system

A vehicle lamp ( 1 ) includes a laser light source ( 7 ) that is able to emit laser light (B 2 ) and emits laser light (B 2 ) generated by the laser light source ( 7 ) forward from an emission end ( 32 a ). The vehicle lamp ( 1 ) includes a light-shielding member ( 34 ) that shields the emission end ( 32 a ) from light from above to at least a horizontal position in front of the emission end ( 32 a ).

Lighting device for producing a supplemental beam

A vehicle lighting system that projects a primary beam and that comprises a supplemental or auxiliary beam that augments the primary beam that does not exceed any regulatory maximum intensity values. In one embodiment, the lighting system utilizes a multi-lobed lens adapted to distribute light to predetermined areas of the primary beam. A combined beam is created having no portion that exceeds the regulatory maximum intensity. In one illustrative embodiment, the primary beam is a high beam and the combined beam is an augmented primary beam that does not exceed the high beam regulatory limit of 75,000 candelas.

Lighting device for vehicle

A lighting device for a vehicle includes a light source that illuminates light, a reflecting surface, a shading member, and a projecting lens. The reflecting surface reflects the light illuminated from the light source and causes the light to converge. The shading member includes an aperture portion at which the light reflected and caused to converge by the reflecting surface is incident. Light that has passed through the aperture portion of the shading member is incident on the projecting lens, and the projecting lens emits the light toward a target.

VEHICLE ILLUMINATION SYSTEM, VEHICLE SYSTEM, LAMP UNIT AND VEHICLE LAMP

A vehicle illumination system provided in a vehicle capable of traveling around a corner by inclining a vehicle body toward a turning direction includes: a headlamp mounted on a front portion of the vehicle; a communication lamp disposed on the vehicle body in a region adjacent to the head tamp so as to be visible from ahead of the vehicle; and an illumination control unit configured to change a lighting mode of the communication lamp depending on a state of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle illumination system provided in a vehicle capable of traveling around a comer by inclining a vehicle body toward a turning direction , the vehicle illumination system comprising:a headlamp mounted on a front portion of the vehicle;a communication lamp disposed on the vehicle body in a region adjacent to the head lamp so as to be visible from ahead of the vehicle; andan illumination control unit configured to change a lighting mode of the communication lamp depending on a state of the vehicle.2. The vehicle illumination system according to claim 1 ,wherein the illumination control unit is configured to change the lighting mode of the communication lamp depending on a lighting mode of the headlamp.3. The vehicle illumination system according to claim 1 ,wherein the communication lamp includes a plurality of light emitting segments, andwherein the illumination control unit is configured to change a lighting mode of each of the plurality of light emitting segments.4. The vehicle illumination system according to claim 3 ,wherein each of the plurality of light emitting segments includes a light source and a cover member configured to cover the light source and to transmit light from the light source, andwherein when the light source is not lit, the cover member is configured to be visible in a color that is the same as or similar to a color of the region in which the communication lamp of the vehicle body is disposed.5. The vehicle illumination system according to claim 1 , further comprising ...

MICRO FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

A method and apparatus provide a light module that includes a plurality of optical functions supported by a single housing. The method and apparatus further adjusts aiming of all optical functions of the light module in multiple directions when needed. 1. A method , comprising:providing a light module that includes a plurality of optical functions supported by a single housing; andadjusting aiming of all optical functions of the light module in multiple directions, wherein the multiple directions include at least horizontal and vertical directions.2. (canceled)3. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of optical functions include at least lower beam claim 1 , upper beam claim 1 , park claim 1 , turn claim 1 , daytime running claim 1 , and cornering functions.4. The method as recited in claim 3 , wherein the plurality of optical functions further include one or more of front side marker claim 3 , front side reflector claim 3 , fog claim 3 , and signature light functions claim 3 , wherein the signature light function displays a logo or decorative design.5. (canceled)6. The method as recited in claim 1 , including adjusting aiming of all optical functions simultaneously as one unit.7. The method as recited in claim 1 , including adjusting aiming in response to at least one data input that includes one or more of vehicle speed claim 1 , steering wheel angle claim 1 , wheelbase claim 1 , steering box ratio claim 1 , and vehicle pitch.8. The method as recited in claim 1 , including installing the light module at a headlamp location on a front end of an autonomous vehicle claim 1 , and installing at least one camera immediately adjacent to the light module on the front end of the autonomous vehicle.9. A method claim 1 , comprising:providing a light module that includes a plurality of optical functions supported by a single housing;installing the light module at a headlamp location on a front end of an autonomous vehicle;installing at least one camera ...

Multi-Purpose Headache Rack

A truck rack apparatus has a rack framework comprising two vertical posts at opposite sides of a bed of the truck proximate a cab of the truck, the posts extending to a height beyond a height of the cab of the truck, a top rail spanning between the two vertical posts near an upper extremity of the posts, mounted to rotate about a horizontal axis, and a substantially rectangular planar panel rigidly joined along one edge to the top rail, such that the planar panel is rotatable about the horizontal axis to assume a first position with the plane of the panel vertical, and the panel suspended from the top rail between the vertical posts, occluding a back portion of the cab of the truck, and a second position with the plane of the panel horizontal, projecting over the cab, serving as a cargo panel for carrying cargo. 1. A truck rack apparatus , comprising:a rack framework comprising two vertical posts, one each at opposite sides of a bed of the truck proximate a cab of the truck, the posts extending to a height beyond a height of the cab of the truck;a top rail spanning between the two vertical posts near an upper extremity of the posts, the top rail mounted to rotate about a horizontal axis between the vertical posts; anda substantially rectangular planar panel rigidly joined along one edge to the top rail, such that the planar panel is rotatable about the horizontal axis to assume a first position with the plane of the panel vertical, and the panel suspended from the top rail between the vertical posts, occluding a back portion of the cab of the truck, and a second position with the plane of the panel horizontal, projecting over the cab of the truck, serving as a cargo panel for carrying cargo.2. The truck rack apparatus of further comprising a locking mechanism that claim 1 , engaged claim 1 , holds the planar panel in the first position.3. The truck rack apparatus of further comprising a stop mechanism joined to one or both of the vertical posts claim 1 , such that ...

Vehicle vision system with detection enhancement using light control

A vision system of a vehicle includes a camera having a field of view exterior and forward of the vehicle. A control includes an image processor that is operable to process image data captured by the camera. The control is operable to determine lane markers ahead of the vehicle and in a path of travel of the vehicle, and predicts lane markers beyond the sensing range of the camera. Responsive to prediction of lane markers ahead of the vehicle that are outside and beyond the first sensing range of the camera, the control controls a matrix of light emitting diodes to enhance illumination at a target region that encompasses where lane markers are predicted to be. Responsive to processing of captured image data with enhanced illumination at the target region, the control is operable to determine the presence of an object at the target region.

Expandable containment plow

Provided is a material handling assembly, such as a plow, that may contain additional features mounted thereon so as to increase the functionality of the assembly, and an apparatus and method for mounting such an assembly or other like structure onto a vehicle, such as a truck. A plow mounting apparatus may be used for automatically mounting and dismounting a plow blade to an end of an associated vehicle. The plow mounting apparatus includes a plow assembly comprising: an expandable plow blade pivotally attached to a front portion of a plow frame; a lift frame attached to a rear portion of the plow frame; an auxiliary light mounting apparatus attached to the plow frame; and a height adjustment mechanism that is operable to raise and lower the plow blade assembly relative to the ground. The height adjustment mechanism may include a hydraulic cylinder having a top portion and a bottom portion. The vertical pull structure is attached to the lift frame and includes an outer vertical sleeve and an inner vertical member which is slidingly engageable with the outer vertical sleeve. The light mounting apparatus includes a cross member affixed to a lift frame of a plow assembly and first and second horns which are positioned within the interior of the first and second ends of the cross member such that they are adjustable by way of a fastener.

LIGHTING DEVICE LED MODULE WITH EFFECTS FOR COLOR TEMPERATURE TUNING AND COLOR TUNING

A lighting system includes a lighting device that further includes a housing, and light emitting diode (LED) modules positioned in an opening of the housing to emit light away from the housing. Each LED module includes a substrate, a plurality of module-level conductors, and a plurality of LED sets, each of which comprises a first section including a first group of LEDs, one or more additional sections (each including an additional group of LEDs), a first conductive element that electrically connects the first section to a first one of the module-level conductors, and one or more additional conductive elements. The lighting system also includes control circuitry configured to generate commands to control drive currents delivered to a first group of LEDs in each LED set and each additional group of LEDs in each LED set so that the lighting device emits light of a specified color temperature. 1. A lighting system , comprising: a housing, and', a substrate,', 'a plurality of module-level conductors, and', a first section including a first group of LEDs,', 'one or more additional sections, each including an additional group of LEDs,', 'a first conductive element that electrically connects the first section to a first one of the module-level conductors, and', 'one or more additional conductive elements, each of which electrically connects an additional section of one or more of the LED sets section to an additional one of the module-level conductors, wherein the first section and at least one of the one or more additional sections are configured to emit light of different luminescent properties; and, 'a plurality of LED sets, each of which comprises], 'one or more light emitting diode (LED) modules positioned in an opening of the housing and configured to emit light away from the housing, each LED module comprising, 'control circuitry that is configured to generate commands to control drive currents delivered to the first group of LEDs in each LED set and each additional ...

AUXILIARY LIGHT FOR MOUNTING TO A VEHICLE

An apparatus includes an auxiliary light includes a housing defining a front opening, a light emitting in the housing, and a transparent cover is mounted over the front opening. A plurality of fins are mounted to the housing and extend rearwardly from the front opening. The heights of the plurality of fins in the vertical direction decreases with distance from the front opening along the horizontal direction. This may include downward sloping outer fins and inner fins having bottom edges that include concave arcs extending upwardly. A mount secures to the housing and includes a base with a fastener overlapping a center of gravity of the light and arms that extend up to pivot points on the housing that are offset behind the center of gravity. 1. An apparatus comprising: a housing defining a front opening extending in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction;', 'a light emitting device mounted in the housing;', 'a transparent cover mounted over the front opening; and', 'a plurality of fins mounted to the housing and extending rearwardly from the front opening along a longitudinal direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction and the vertical direction, the plurality of fins being thinner in a horizontal plane parallel to the horizontal direction and the longitudinal direction that in a vertical plane parallel to the horizontal direction and the vertical direction;', 'wherein heights of the plurality of fins in the vertical direction decreases with distance from the front opening along the horizontal direction., 'an auxiliary light including2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein bottom edges of the plurality of fins are angled in the horizontal plane.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein bottom edges of the plurality of fins define concave arcs in a longitudinal plane parallel to the vertical direction and the longitudinal direction.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the concave arcs of the plurality of fins are ...

Exterior Rearview Device with Illumination Functions

An adaptive cornering light system for a motor vehicle includes an exterior mirror head, housing at least one lighting module that having a plurality of LEDs arranged in sectors to provide different lighting functionalities. One LED or light sector is provided for adaptively illuminating a cornering area that extends along the side of the vehicle toward the front of the exterior mirror head. This “cornering LED” is adaptively activated if the speed of the vehicle is below a threshold speed, or in response to additional optional parameters such as steering angle, turn-signal blinker activation, and running lights activation. Another LED or light sector may be used as a security light to illuminate or display a message on the ground in the door area adjacent the side of the vehicle. Interior lights are also disclosed. User input may also control options for illumination.

Light bar cover and related methods

The present invention relates to improved light bar cover for LED light bars. The presently disclosed light bar covers may cover the full circumference and length of a light bar and may include a multi-functional tool for easing the installation or removal. While installed, the light bar cover protects the light bar from various damages such as debris or the elements. The multi-function tool may be used to assist in the removal and installation of the cover when mounted in hard to access location. In various embodiments the multi-function tool may be used to deploy the cover, provide rigidity to the cover, and/or actuate a fastener for the cover.

UNIVERSAL MULTI AXIS ADJUSTABLE WINDSHIELD LIGHT BAR AND MOUNTING SYSTEM

An adjustable mounting device is provided comprising a base mount assembly including a first base mount and a second base mount pivotally coupled to each other, with the first base mount and the second base mount each being configured to be attachable to the vehicle. A light mount is pivotally coupled to the base mount assembly and is configured to be attachable to the light bar for mounting the light bar on the vehicle. 1. An adjustable mounting device for mounting a light bar to a vehicle , the mounting device comprising:a base mount assembly including a first base mount and a second base mount pivotally coupled to each other, the first base mount and the second base mount each being configured to be attachable to the vehicle; anda light mount pivotally coupled to the base mount assembly and configured to be attachable to the light bar for mounting the light bar on the vehicle.2. The mounting device recited in claim 1 , wherein the first base mount and the second base mount include complimentary spherical surfaces which interface with each other.3. The mounting device recited in claim 2 , wherein the complimentary spherical surfaces of the first base mount and the second base mount are moveable relative to each other to effectuate movement between the first base mount and the second base mount along an arcuate path.4. The mounting device recited in claim 1 , wherein the base mount assembly and the light mount have complimentary spherical surfaces which interface with each other.5. The mounting device recited in claim 4 , wherein the complimentary spherical surfaces of the base mount assembly and the light mount are moveable relative to each other to effectuate arcuate movement between the base mount assembly and the light mount.6. The mounting device recited in claim 5 , wherein the base mount assembly includes a plurality of grooves arranged in a starburst pattern and the light mount includes a pair of projections that interface with a corresponding pair of the ...

SNOW PLOW HEADLAMP

A snow plow headlamp comprises a housing adapted to be mounted to a frame member of a snow plow assembly, at least a first forwardly directed LED mounted in the housing between opposite ends of the housing and configured to illuminate ahead of a vehicle to which the snow plow assembly is mounted, a second forwardly directed LED mounted in the housing adjacent one of the ends of the housing, a reflector mounted in the housing on a side of the second LED opposite the one end of the housing and configured to reflect light from the second LED to illuminate to a side of the vehicle to which the snow plow assembly is mounted, and a transparent cover mounted to the housing. 1. A snow plow headlamp comprising:a housing adapted to be mounted to a frame member of a snow plow assembly,at least a first forwardly directed LED mounted in said housing between opposite ends of said housing and configured to illuminate ahead of a vehicle to which the snow plow assembly is mounted,a second forwardly directed LED mounted in said housing adjacent one of said ends of said housing,a reflector mounted in said housing on a side of said second LED opposite said one end of said housing and configured to reflect light from said second LED to illuminate to a side of the vehicle to which the snow plow assembly is mounted, anda transparent cover mounted to said housing.2. The headlamp of wherein said transparent cover includes a forward facing portion and a side facing portion adjacent said second LED.3. The headlamp of wherein said at least a first forwardly directed LED comprises a plurality of LED's spaced between said second LED and the other end of said housing.4. The headlamp of wherein each of said plurality of LED's includes a respective lens mounted in said housing forward of a respective one of said plurality of LED's.5. The headlamp of further including an intermediate cover between said housing and said transparent cover claim 4 , said intermediate cover including an opening for each ...

Vehicle exterior lighting module

The disclosed subject matter generally relates to a lighting module integrable in a vehicle exterior which can provide sufficient or even improved lighting performance in a cost-efficient way. The proposed lighting module includes an array of light source units that are controllable to provide at least one of low beam light and high beam light, the array of light source units is adapted to extend along a transverse axis of the vehicle across a longitudinal center plane of the vehicle. Accordingly, the present disclosure provides a functional lighting module which can provide at least one of high beam light and low beam light that is arrangeable in the centre portion of the vehicle, between the common locations of the prior art headlamps.

DRIVE ASSIST CONTROL APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR DRIVE ASSIST

A drive assist control apparatus assists a driving of a vehicle by controlling a light image projected on a road surface in front of the vehicle. The drive assist control apparatus includes a light image projector, a change portion detector, and a light image corrector. The light image projector projects an informative light image on the road surface. The informative light image represents information to be displayed to an occupant in the vehicle. The change portion detector detects a gradient change portion where a gradient of the road surface changes. The light image corrector corrects a projection position of the informative light image projected by the light image projector. The light image corrector moves the projection position to a position nearer to the occupant than the gradient change portion detected by the change portion detector. 1. A drive assist control apparatus assisting a driving of a vehicle by controlling a light image projected on a road surface in front of the vehicle , the drive assist control apparatus comprising:a light image projector projecting an informative light image on the road surface, wherein the informative light image represents information to be displayed to an occupant in the vehicle;a change portion detector detecting a gradient change portion where a gradient of the road surface changes; anda light image corrector correcting a projection position of the informative light image projected by the light image projector, wherein the light image corrector moves the projection position to a position nearer to the occupant than the gradient change portion detected by the change portion detector.2. The drive assist control apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe light image corrector corrects the projection position each time the vehicle approaches the gradient change portion by a predetermined distance.3. The drive assist control apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe light image corrector decreases the predetermined distance ...

VEHICLE LIGHTING ASSEMBLY WITH RETRACTABLE COVER PROVIDING DAYLIGHT RUNNING LAMP

A vehicle lighting assembly configured as a headlamp is provided. The vehicle lighting assembly includes a housing defining a light output window and a light source arranged to direct light through the light output window. The vehicle lighting assembly also includes a retractable cover actuatable between open and closed positions. The cover covers the light output window in the closed position to define a light image pattern for light output. The assembly also includes a retractable cover actuatable between an open position to output headlamp lighting and a closed position to output daylight running lamp lighting, wherein fewer LEDs are activated to generate the daylight running lamp lighting as compared to the headlamp lighting. 1. A vehicle lighting assembly comprising:a housing defining a light output window;a plurality of LEDs;a retractable cover actuatable between an open position for headlamp lighting through the light output window and a closed position defining a restricted opening for daylight running lamp lighting; anda controller activating a first number of the LEDs to generate the headlamp lighting and a lesser second number of the LEDs to generate the daylight running lamp lighting.2. The vehicle lighting assembly of claim 1 , wherein the retractable cover comprises first and second pivoting doors that pivot between the open position and the closed position.3. The vehicle lighting assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cover has one or more image defining openings defining a lighted image pattern for the restricted opening.4. The vehicle lighting assembly of claim 1 , wherein the retractable cover may be actuated to the closed position and a fewer third number of LEDs activated to generate a lighted image with fewer LEDs activated than for the daylight running lamp lighting.5. The vehicle lighting assembly of claim 1 , wherein the retractable cover is actuated by an actuator.6. The vehicle lighting assembly of claim 5 , wherein the retractable cover is ...

HEADLAMP CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD

A headlamp control apparatus may include: an image acquisition unit configured to acquire a forward image of a vehicle; a driving information acquisition unit configured to acquire driving information including one or more of driving environment information and driving state information of the vehicle; and a control unit configured to decide a shadow area for a position of a forward vehicle, which is recognized based on the forward image acquired by the image acquisition unit, and control light emission of a headlamp according to the decided shadow area, wherein the control unit controls the light emission of the headlamp by variably adjusting the shadow area based on the driving information acquired by the driving information acquisition unit. 1. A headlamp control apparatus comprising:an image acquisition unit configured to acquire a forward image of a vehicle;a driving information acquisition unit configured to acquire driving information including one or more of driving environment information and driving state information of the vehicle; anda control unit configured to decide a shadow area for a position of a forward vehicle, which is recognized based on the forward image acquired by the image acquisition unit, and control light emission of a headlamp according to the decided shadow area, wherein the control unit controls the light emission of the headlamp by variably adjusting the shadow area based on the driving information acquired by the driving information acquisition unit.2. The headlamp control apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the shadow area comprises a shadow area main region and a shadow area margin region claim 1 ,wherein the control unit decides a region corresponding to the position of the forward vehicle as the shadow area main region, and decides the left and right sides of the shadow area main region as the preset shadow area margin region, in order to control the light emission of the headlamp, wherein the control unit controls the light emission ...

Skid plate assembly

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a vehicle that can include a bumper, a plurality of frame brackets, and a skid plate assembly, and related methods. Also disclosed herein are embodiments of a skid plate assembly that can include a light source and a main body with a first portion, a second portion, and a plurality of mounts. The skid plate assembly can extend below a bumper of a vehicle. The main body can define an opening that exposes the light source and the face of the light source can be aimed forward and downward.

Vehicle body shield

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a vehicle body shield having a light mount. The vehicle body shield can protect portions of a vehicle from damage when the vehicle is in motion and also provide illumination to regions around or in front of a vehicle via light sources supported by the light mount. The vehicle body shield can have a protection surface facing away from the vehicle, an attachment surface facing towards the vehicle, and a light mount extending upward from at least a portion of the attachment surface and between first and second ends of the vehicle body shield.

LAMP KIT FOR INSTALLATION IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND A MOTOR VEHICLE

A lamp kit, preferably a headlamp kit, for the installation in a motor vehicle, comprising at least two headlamps (), preferably two front headlamps, 113-. (canceled)14. A lamp kit , preferably a headlamp kit , for installation in a motor vehicle , comprising:at least two headlamps, preferably two front head-lamps, wherein the lamp kit comprises at least two multicoloured light sources for installation in one each of the two headlamps, wherein each of the two light sources can emit light in at least one first or one second wavelength;wherein the first of the at least two multicoloured light sources is or can be connected to a first control unit for controlling the wavelength of the light emitted by the first light source,wherein the first control unit is or can be connected to a first receiving unit for receiving a wirelessly transmitted signal,wherein the second of the at least two multicoloured light sources is or can be connected to a second control unit for controlling the wavelength of the light emitted by the second light source, andwherein the second control unit is or can be connected to a second receiving unit for receiving a wirelessly transmitted signal.15. The lamp kit according to claim 14 , characterized in that at least the first receiving unit is formed as a wireless access point or as a Bluetooth receiver.16. The lamp kit according to claim 14 , wherein the wireless access point comprises a radio module transmitter and the second receiving unit is formed as a radio module receiver for receiving a radio signal emitted by the radio module transmitter.17. The lamp kit according to claim 14 , wherein the first and second receiving unit are each formed as a Bluetooth receiver.18. The lamp kit according to claim 14 , wherein the first and/or the second of the at least two light sources is or can be connected to several further light sources to form a light strip.19. The lamp kit according to claim 14 , wherein the light sources have a maximum lumen count ...

LAMP FOR VEHICLE

A lamp for a vehicle that radiates a beam pattern to a vehicle front side is provided. The lamp for a vehicle includes at least one light source and a lens configured to radiate a low beam to a front side of the vehicle through refraction of light emitted from the at least one light source. The lens includes a light incident portion that light emitted from the light source is incident and a light exit portion from that refracts and exits the light. The light exit portion includes a plurality of facets formed to have independent curvatures to refract the light from the light source and to form a beam pattern of the low beam. The portions of the plurality of facets are inclined with respect to a virtual vertical line having at least portions of boundary lines formed between the inclined facets and the neighboring facets. 1. A lamp for a vehicle , comprising:at least one light source; anda lens configured to radiate a low beam to a front side of the vehicle through refraction of light emitted from the at least one light source,wherein the lens includes a light incident portion that light emitted from the light source is incident to and a light exit portion that refracts the light that is incident to the lens and the light exits therefrom, wherein the light exit portion includes a plurality of facets formed to have independent curvatures that refract the light emitted from the light source and form a beam pattern of the low beam, andwherein portions of the plurality of facets are inclined facets in which at least portions of boundary lines that are formed between the inclined facets and the neighboring facets are formed to be inclined with respect to a virtual vertical line.2. The lamp for a vehicle of claim 1 , wherein light that has passed through the inclined facets forms inclined lines of a cutoff line of the low-beam pattern.3. The lamp for a vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the inclined facets are formed on a side of a center portion of the light exit portion.4. The ...

VEHICULAR LAMP

Provided is a lamp unit including a reflector that reflects and controls light emitted from first and second light emitting elements. The reflector includes first and second reflective surfaces. In addition, the light emitted from the first light emitting element in a headlamp lighting mode (a first lighting mode) is incident on the first reflective surface and not on the second reflective surface, and the light emitted from the second light emitting element in a daytime running lamp lighting mode (a second lighting mode) is incident on the first and second reflective surfaces. 1. A vehicular lamp comprising:a first light emitting element configured to be lit in a first lighting mode;a second light emitting element configured to be lit in a second lighting mode; anda reflector configured to reflect and control light emitted from the first and second light emitting elements,wherein the reflector includes a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface, andthe light emitted from the first light emitting element is incident on the first reflective surface and not on the second reflective surface, and the light emitted from the second light emitting element is incident on the first and second reflective surfaces.2. The vehicular lamp of claim 1 , wherein the first lighting mode is a headlamp lighting mode claim 1 , and the second lighting mode is a daytime running lamp lighting mode.3. The vehicular lamp of claim 1 , further comprising a light-shielding member configured to suppress the light emitted from the first light emitting element from being incident on the second reflective surface.4. The vehicular lamp of claim 1 , further comprising a sub-reflector configured to reflect a portion of the light which is emitted from the second light emitting element and reflected on the second reflective surface toward the first reflective surface.5. The vehicular lamp of claim 1 , wherein the first and second light emitting elements are mounted on a common substrate. ...

Snowplow headlight control system and method

A vehicle lighting system for use on a motor vehicle having an auxiliary device assembled on the motor vehicle is provided. The vehicle lighting system includes a first lighting system located on a body of the vehicle. The first lighting system has a plurality of different lights. A second lighting system is located on the auxiliary device. The second lighting system has a plurality of different lights. A control circuit operates one or more of the plurality of different lights in the second lighting system based on an operating sequence of one or more of the plurality of different lights in the first lighting system.

HEADLAMP CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD

A headlamp control apparatus may include: an image acquisition unit configured to acquire a forward image of an ego vehicle; and a control unit configured to control light irradiation of a headlamp according to a dark area main region for a position of a front vehicle, which is detected based on the forward image acquired by the image acquisition unit, and dark area margin regions set for left and right sides of the dark area main region, and maintain the width of each of the dark area margin regions at a target distance by controlling the light irradiation of the headlamp according to a target irradiation angle which is decided based on a distance to the front vehicle. 1. A headlamp control apparatus comprising:an image acquisition unit configured to acquire a forward image of an ego vehicle; anda control unit configured to control light irradiation of a headlamp according to a shadow area main region for a position of a front vehicle, which is detected based on the forward image acquired by the image acquisition unit, and shadow area margin regions set for left and right sides of the shadow area main region, and maintain the width of each of the shadow area margin regions at a target distance by controlling the light irradiation of the headlamp according to a target irradiation angle which is decided based on a distance to the front vehicle.2. The headlamp control apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the control unit decides the target irradiation angle through a determined distance and controls the irradiation light of the headlamp claim 1 , the determined distance being selected as any one of a first distance to the front vehicle claim 1 , which is acquired according to a first algorithm applied to detect a neighboring object in the daytime claim 1 , and a second distance to the front vehicle claim 1 , which is acquired according to a second algorithm applied to detect a neighboring object in the nighttime.3. The headlamp control apparatus of claim 2 , wherein when it ...

LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE AND VEHICULAR LAMP INCLUDING THE SAME

The present disclosure relates to a light-emitting device and a vehicular lamp including the same. The light-emitting device may include a light-emitting unit and a sidewall. The light emitting unit may include a light-emitting element. The sidewall may surround a side of the light-emitting unit and adjoin the side of the light-emitting unit. The light-emitting element may include at least two light-emitting cells grown on a single growth substrate and may be electrically connected to one another. 114-. (canceled)15. A vehicular lamp comprising:a combination lamp; anda main lamp, a light emitting unit;', 'a sidewall surrounding a side surface of the light emitting unit and adjoining the side surface thereof; and', 'a substrate disposed at a lower side of the light emitting unit and supporting the light emitting unit and the sidewall,, 'wherein at least one of the combination lamp and the main lamp comprises a light emitting element comprising at least two light emitting cells;', 'a wavelength converter disposed on the light emitting element and covering at least part of an upper surface of the light emitting element;', 'a first pad electrode electrically connected to at least one of the light emitting cells; and', 'a second pad electrode electrically connected to the other light emitting cell,, 'wherein the light emitting unit compriseswherein the sidewall has a protruding portion formed at an edge thereof,wherein the substrate comprises a base and first and second electrodes electrically connected to an external electrode to supply electric power to the light emitting unit, the first electrode and the second electrode being at least partially exposed,wherein the at least two light emitting cells are electrically connected to each other and each comprise an n-type semiconductor layer, a p-type semiconductor layer, and an active layer interposed between the n-type semiconductor layer and the p-type semiconductor layer.16. The vehicular lamp according to claim 15 , ...

Detachable lighting assembly for a vehicle

A vehicle assembly includes, among other things, a lighting assembly moveable back and forth between an attached position and a detached position. The lighting assembly spans from a first rail assembly of a vehicle to a second rail assembly of the vehicle when the lighting assembly is in the attached position. A vehicle lighting method includes, when a lighting assembly is in an attached position, engaging a first end portion of the lighting assembly with a first rail assembly of a vehicle, and when the lighting assembly is in the attached position, engaging an opposite, second end portion of the lighting assembly with a second rail assembly of the vehicle. The lighting assembly is configured to illuminate an area adjacent a vehicle when the lighting assembly is in the attached position.

STRADDLE-TYPE VEHICLE

A straddle vehicle comprises a cover member covering a vehicle body; a head lamp unit which is disposed at a front portion of the straddle vehicle and emits a light beam with which a forward region of the vehicle body is irradiated; and a sub-light-unit which is provided separately from the head lamp unit and emits the light beam with which the forward region is irradiated, wherein the sub-light-unit includes: a housing disposed along an edge of the cover member; a light source member which emits the light beam inside the housing; a reflector which is accommodated in the housing and reflects the light beam emitted from the light source member; and an optical axis adjustment mechanism which supports the reflector on the housing in such a manner that the reflector is tiltable with respect to the housing, and changes a posture of the reflector with respect to the housing. 1. A straddle vehicle comprising:a cover member covering a vehicle body;a head lamp unit which is disposed at a front portion of the straddle vehicle and emits a light beam with which a forward region of the vehicle body is irradiated; anda sub-light-unit which is provided separately from the head lamp unit and emits the light beam with which the forward region of the vehicle body is irradiated,wherein the sub-light-unit includes:a housing disposed along an edge of the cover member;a light source member which emits the light beam inside the housing;a reflector which is accommodated in the housing and reflects the light beam emitted from the light source member; andan optical axis adjustment mechanism which supports the reflector on the housing in such a manner that the reflector is tiltable with respect to the housing, and changes a posture of the reflector with respect to the housing.2. The straddle vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the optical axis adjustment mechanism includes:an operation section to which an operation force is input; anda tilt mechanism which tilts the reflector in response to ...

VEHICULAR HEADLAMP

Provided is a vehicular headlamp including: a first light source that emits a first light serving as a low beam; a second light source that emits a second light serving as a high beam; a projection lens that transmits the first light and the second light; a third light source that emits a third light in response to at least one of an operation of a steering and an operation of a direction indicator; and an optical member that adjusts a light distribution of the third light. The first light source, the second light source, and the third light source share a single heat sink. 1. A vehicular headlamp comprising:a first light source that emits a first light serving as a low beam;a second light source that emits a second light serving as a high beam;a projection lens that transmits the first light and the second light;a third light source that emits a third light in response to at least one of an operation of a steering and an operation of a direction indicator; andan optical member that adjusts a light distribution of the third light,wherein the first light source, the second light source, and the third light source share a single heat sink.2. The vehicular headlamp of claim 1 , wherein the third light is emitted transversely from the third light source.3. The vehicular headlamp of claim 1 , wherein the optical member is a lens formed integrally with the projection lens.4. The vehicular headlamp of claim 2 , wherein the optical member is a lens formed integrally with the projection lens.5. The vehicular headlamp of claim 3 , wherein a through-hole or a notch is formed between the optical member and the projection lens.6. The vehicular headlamp of claim 4 , wherein a through-hole or a notch is formed between the optical member and the projection lens.7. The vehicular headlamp of claim 1 , wherein the optical member is a lens whose width in a direction perpendicular to a direction in which the third light is incident increases as being close to a front side from a rear ...

LIGHTING DEVICE

Lighting device for emission of light through a windshield of a vehicle consisting of at least one lighting unit intended to be temporarily mounted on the inside of a windshield with at least one fastening device. The lighting unit consists of at least one reflector, one lamp and at least one seal between the lighting unit and the windshield. The lighting unit is powered by electric energy and the lamp's on and off switch is controlled by at least one sensor designed to detect turned on high-beams which wirelessly sends control signals to the lighting unit. The lighting device consists of a function with which the light's illumination can be adjusted and with which the light can be completely or partially blocked. 1. A lighting device for a vehicle , the lighting device comprising a main body with an open front side , a mounting element , one or more lighting units disposed within the main body and constructed to emit light in the direction of the open front side , and one or more controls for adjusting illumination , whereinthe lighting device is constructed to be mounted in a mounted position on the inside of a windshield using the mounting element so that in the mounted position the open front side faces the windshield;each lighting unit comprises a reflector and a lamp; andthe one or more controls are adapted to wirelessly receive a signal and to control the illumination from the lighting device based on the signal.2. The lighting device of claim 1 , wherein the signal comprises information about the headlights of the vehicle.3. The lighting device of claim 2 , wherein the signal comprises information about whether high beams are switched on or off.4. The lighting device of claim 3 , wherein the one or more controls are constructed to increase illumination from the lighting device when the high beams are switched on.5. The lighting device of claim 3 , wherein the one or more controls are constructed to decrease illumination from the lighting device when the high ...

ELECTRIC RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

A electric vehicle including a plurality of ground engaging members, a frame assembly supported by the plurality of ground engaging members, the frame assembly including a front frame assembly, a middle frame assembly, and a rear frame assembly, a seating area supported by the middle frame assembly, electric powertrain components supported by the frame assembly to provide power to at least one ground engaging member, and a shrouding assembly. 1. An electric vehicle having a vehicle maximum lateral width , the electric vehicle comprising:a plurality of ground engaging members;a frame assembly supported by the plurality of ground engaging members, the frame assembly including a front frame assembly, a middle frame assembly, and a rear frame assembly;a seating area supported by the middle frame assembly;a roll cage extending over the seating area;electric powertrain components supported by the frame assembly, the electric powertrain components including an electric motor and a drive train operative to provide power from the electric motor to at least one ground engaging member; anda shrouding assembly coupled to the rear frame assembly, the shrouding assembly having a maximum shrouding lateral width, the maximum shrouding lateral width being less than the vehicle maximum lateral width.2. The electric vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the shrouding assembly includes a left side shroud portion extending from a lower portion of the rear frame assembly to an upper portion of the rear frame assembly.3. The electric vehicle of claim 2 , further comprising a left rear suspension moveably coupling a first one of the plurality of ground engaging members to the frame claim 2 , the left suspension including first suspension arm moveably coupled to the frame assembly and a second suspension arm moveably coupled to the frame assembly independent of the first suspension arm claim 2 , wherein the left side shroud portion is positioned completely forward of a first connection point of the ...

LAMP ASSEMBLIES WITH MULTIPLE LIGHTING FUNCTIONS SHARING A COVER LENS

A vehicle includes a front end assembly including a headlamp assembly. The headlamp assembly includes a housing that defines a cavity and an outer lens that closes the cavity. A low beam headlamp assembly is located within the cavity. A shared cover lens is located within the cavity. The shared cover lens has an illumination region. A first light guide device directs a beam of light at the illumination region. A second light guide device directs a beam of light at an area offset from the illumination region and also at the illumination region. 1. A vehicle comprising: a housing that defines a cavity;', 'an outer lens that closes the cavity;', 'a low beam headlamp assembly located within the cavity;', 'a shared cover lens located within the cavity, the shared cover lens having an illumination region;', 'a first light guide device that directs a beam of light at the illumination region during a first lighting function; and', 'a second light guide device that directs a beam of light at an area offset from the illumination region and also at the illumination region during a second lighting function that is different from the first lighting function., 'a front end assembly comprising a headlamp assembly, the headlamp assembly comprising2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the first light guide device has an optical axis that passes through the illumination region and the second light guide device has an optical axis that is offset from the illumination region to provide a first portion of light to the illumination region providing a first illumination area and a second portion of light outside the illumination region to provide a second illumination area.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the first illumination area is larger than the second illumination area.4. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the second illumination area is larger than the first illumination area.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the first light guide device provides the first light beam having a ...

Motor Vehicle with a Surroundings Lighting Device

A motor vehicle includes a surroundings lighting device with a plurality of projection modules for generating a light distribution on the ground in the surroundings of the motor vehicle. The plurality of projection modules includes a first projection module and a second projection module which are designed and arranged such that when operated the first projection module generates a first light distribution on the ground in the surroundings of the motor vehicle and the second projection module generates a second light distribution which overlaps with the first light distribution on the ground in the surroundings of the motor vehicle. The second light distribution covers a smaller surface area on the ground than the first light distribution and has a higher average illuminance on the ground than the first light distribution. 111.-. (canceled)12. A motor vehicle comprising:a surroundings lighting device comprising a plurality of projection modules for creating light distributions on a ground in surroundings of the motor vehicle, wherein:the plurality of projection modules comprises a first projection module and a second projection module, which are configured and arranged such that, when the first projection module and the second projection module are in operation, the first projection module generates a first light distribution on the ground in the surroundings of the motor vehicle and the second projection module generates a second light distribution, overlapping with the first light distribution, on the ground in the surroundings of the motor vehicle,the second light distribution covers a smaller area on the ground than the first light distribution, andthe second light distribution has a higher average illuminance on the ground than the first light distribution.13. The motor vehicle according to claim 12 , wherein at least one of:an average illuminance of the second light distribution on the ground is 200% or more of an average illuminance of the first light ...

WORK VEHICLE

Regarding a tractor in which head lights for illuminating the front by means of a bulb as a main light source body are respectively arranged on both right and left sides of a hood, the front end surface of the head light is formed in such a manner as to protrude to the front as the front end surface advances from an outer side in the right-and-left direction of the hood to the central side in the right-and-left direction of the hood, and the bulb is provided on the outer side in the right-and-left direction of the hood in the head light, and a reflector, which is a reflection means, is provided on the central side in the right-and-left direction of the hood with respect to the bulb of the head light. 1. A work vehicle in which head lights for illuminating front by means of main light source bodies are respectively arranged on both right and left sides of a hood ,wherein a front end surfaces of the head light is formed in such a manner as to protrude to the front as the front end surface advances from an outer side in a right-and-left direction of the hood to a central side in the right-and-left direction of the hood, and the main light source body is provided on the outer side in the right-and-left direction of the hood, in the head light, and a reflection means is provided on the central side in the right-and-left direction of the hood with respect to the main light source body of the head light.2. The work vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein notch portions are formed on both right and left lateral surfaces of the hood from a front end to a rear of the hood, and the head lights are incorporated into the notch portions in such a manner as to protrude to the outer side in the right-and-left direction of the hood.3. The work vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein a plurality of auxiliary light source bodies are provided along the front end surfaces of the head lights.4. The work vehicle according to claim 2 ,wherein a plurality of auxiliary light source bodies are ...

WORK VEHICLE

It is an object to provide a work vehicle being capable of arranging side view mirrors at arbitrary positions while reducing the vibration of the side view mirrors. Regarding a tractor, which is a work vehicle in which a mirror portion of a side view mirror is provided on the other end of a support arm whose one end is fixed on a cabin for covering a drive operating unit, the support arm is bent in a midway portion, and a beam is integrally formed with the support arm in such a manner as to sandwich a bending portion, and a cross-sectional area of a cross section vertical to the axial direction of the support arm is configured to be reduced as the support arm advances from the one end to the other end thereof. 1. A work vehicle having a support arm whose one end is fixed on a cabin for covering a drive operating unit and on the other end a side view mirror is provided , comprising:wherein the support arm is bent in a midway portion, and a beam is integrally formed with the support arm in such a manner as to sandwich a bending portion, and a cross-sectional area of a cross section vertical to an axial direction of the support arm is configured to be reduced as the support arm advances from the one end to the other end thereof.2. The work vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein a front working light for lighting up in front of the work vehicle is provided in a vicinity of one end side of the support arm, andwherein a protective cover for protecting a light source of the front working light is provided in such a manner as to couple the support arm with the cabin.3. The work vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein a front side surface of the side view mirror is formed on a spherical surface expanded to the front of the work vehicle, and a side-marker light is provided along a shape of the front side surface.4. The work vehicle according to claim 2 ,wherein a front side surface of the side view mirror is formed on a spherical surface expanded to the front of the work vehicle ...

STRADDLE-TYPE VEHICLE

A straddle-type vehicle which turns while a vehicle body is banked to a first side in a vehicle width direction around a predetermined angular displacement center, comprises a head lamp which irradiates a head lamp irradiation region set to be forward relative to the vehicle body; a first auxiliary lamp which irradiates a first auxiliary lamp irradiation region set to be forward relative to the head lamp irradiation region, in a region which is inward with respect to a turning direction; and a second auxiliary lamp which irradiates a second auxiliary lamp irradiation region set to be forward relative to the first auxiliary lamp irradiation region, in the region which is inward with respect to the turning direction, wherein a distance between the second auxiliary lamp and the angular displacement center is less than a distance between the first auxiliary lamp and the angular displacement center. 1. A straddle-type vehicle which turns in a state in which a vehicle body is banked from an upright state to a first side in a vehicle width direction around a predetermined angular displacement center , the straddle-type vehicle comprising:a head lamp which irradiates a head lamp irradiation region set to be forward in a travelling direction of the vehicle relative to the vehicle body;a first auxiliary lamp which irradiates a first auxiliary lamp irradiation region set to be forward in the travelling direction of the vehicle relative to the head lamp irradiation region, in a region which is inward with respect to a turning direction in which the vehicle body turns; anda second auxiliary lamp which irradiates a second auxiliary lamp irradiation region set to be forward in the travelling direction of the vehicle relative to the first auxiliary lamp irradiation region, in the region which is inward with respect to the turning direction of the vehicle body,wherein the second auxiliary lamp is placed in such a manner that a distance between the second auxiliary lamp and the ...

UNIVERSAL DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES

A daytime running lamp () for being retrofitted on a road vehicle, comprising a reflector () with a reflective surface () for reflecting light in a general direction (I) of illumination and a plurality of light sources () arranged in a pattern having an extension along a horizontal axis (A). The light emitted by the plurality of light sources () has directional components in two opposite horizontal directions (H, H) along the horizontal axis (A) and a directional component in a vertical direction (V) perpendicular to the horizontal axis (A). The reflective surface () has a curvature such that the directional component in the vertical direction (V) is directed towards the general direction (I) of illumination, and the directional component in at least one of the horizontal directions (H, H) upon reflection in the reflective surface () is substantially unchanged by the reflection.

VEHICLE

A vehicle which turns in a state in which a vehicle body is banked from an upright state to a first side in a vehicle width direction of the vehicle body, comprises a lamp which is attached to the vehicle body, and irradiates a lamp irradiation region set in front of the vehicle body; a detecting section which detects a change over time of a posture of the vehicle body while the vehicle is traveling; and a control section which controls the lamp in such a manner that the lamp irradiation region is changed based on the change over time of the posture of the vehicle body which is detected by the detecting section. 1. A vehicle which turns in a state in which a vehicle body is banked from an upright state to a first side in a vehicle width direction of the vehicle body , the vehicle comprising:a lamp which is attached to the vehicle body, and irradiates a lamp irradiation region set in front of the vehicle body;a detecting section which detects a change over time of a posture of the vehicle body while the vehicle is traveling; anda control section which controls the lamp in such a manner that the lamp irradiation region is changed based on the change over time of the posture of the vehicle body which is detected by the detecting section.2. The vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the control section advances timing at which the lamp irradiation region starts to be changed in such a manner that the timing is earlier with an increase in the change over time of the posture of the vehicle body in a direction in which the vehicle body is banked to the first side in the vehicle width direction.3. The vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising:a bank angle detecting section which detects a bank angle of the vehicle body,wherein the control section decides timing at which the lamp irradiation region starts to be changed, based on the change over time of the posture of the vehicle body which is detected by the detecting section and the bank angle detected by the bank ...

VEHICLE

A vehicle comprises a head lamp which irradiates a head lamp irradiation region set in front of a vehicle body; an auxiliary lamp which irradiates an auxiliary lamp irradiation region set in front of the head lamp irradiation region; a bank state detecting section which detects a bank state of the vehicle body; and a lighting control section which lights the auxiliary lamp depending on the bank state, the lighting control section causes the auxiliary lamp to be lighted in a set lighting state when the bank state detecting section detects a predetermined set bank state, and the lighting control section causes the auxiliary lamp to be lighted in a preceding lighting state at luminosity lower than that of the set lighting state, when the bank state detecting section detects a preceding bank state which occurs before the vehicle body reaches the set bank state. 1. A vehicle which turns in a state in which a vehicle body is banked from an upright state to a first side in a vehicle width direction of the vehicle body , the vehicle comprising:a head lamp which is attached to the vehicle body, and irradiates a head lamp irradiation region set in front of the vehicle body;an auxiliary lamp which is attached to the vehicle body, and irradiates an auxiliary lamp irradiation region set in front of the head lamp irradiation region, on the first side in the vehicle width direction;a bank state detecting section which detects a bank state of the vehicle body; anda lighting control section which lights the auxiliary lamp depending on the bank state of the vehicle body,wherein the lighting control section causes the auxiliary lamp to be lighted in a predetermined set lighting state at predetermined luminosity, when the bank state detecting section detects a predetermined set bank state of the vehicle body, andwherein the lighting control section causes the auxiliary lamp to be lighted in a predetermined preceding lighting state at predetermined luminosity lower than the ...

Constant Current Power Driver Circuit For Automotive Light Assembly

A constant current driver circuit is provided for a vehicle light assembly having a plurality of light strings arranged in parallel with each other. Each light string in the plurality of light strings includes at least one light emitting diode (LED) electrically coupled in series with an LED driver. The driver circuit includes a bias circuit, a voltage regulator circuit and a sense circuit. The bias circuit is electrically coupled to each LED driver at a common node and, in absence of a trigger signal, operates to supply a bias voltage to each LED driver. The voltage regulator circuit is electrically coupled to the common node and regulates the bias voltage supplied by the bias circuit. The sense circuit is configured to detect on/off state of the voltage regulator and, in response to detecting an off state for the voltage regulator, provides a trigger signal to the bias circuit.

LIGHT GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS

A light guide assembly for a vehicle headlamp is provided. The light guide assembly generally includes a light guide, a retainer defining an elongated channel for the light guide, and a carrier within the retainer and partially surrounding the light guide. The carrier is a standalone component in some embodiments, while in other embodiments the carrier is a layer or a coating on the retainer. The carrier is substantially black and is visible on either side of the light guide to mask a break in the carrier, the break providing an opening for the light guide to enter the headlamp housing. The light guide assembly thereby achieves a consistently-dark border on either side of the light guide along its entire length, even in the location of the housing opening. 1. A light guide assembly for a vehicle headlamp having a housing and a light module , the light guide assembly comprising:a light guide coupled to the light module and extending through an opening in the headlamp housing, the light guide having an elongated body that is adapted to radiate light generated by the light module along the longitudinal expanse of the elongated body;a retainer defining an elongated channel to receive the light guide therein, the elongated channel including first and second sidewalls that extend in a lengthwise direction on opposing sides of the light guide, the first and second sidewalls being substantially white in color; anda carrier defining an elongated seat for the light guide, the carrier being visible between the light guide and the first and second retainer sidewalls and being substantially black in color to mask the opening in the headlamp housing when the light guide is not illuminated.2. The light guide assembly of further including a protective lens disposed over the light guide and fixedly coupled to the retainer to enclose the light guide therebetween claim 1 , the protective lens being at least partially transmissive to light radiated by the light guide3. The light guide ...

VEHICULAR LIGHTING SYSTEM

A housing having an extrusion forming a first channel and a second channel; a lighting system in the first channel adapted to direct light away from the first channel; a mounting system in the second channel adapted to couple the extrusion to a vehicle; a first end cap including a first connector, the first end cap being coupled to a first end of the extrusion; a second end cap including a second connector, the second end cap being coupled to a second end of the extrusion; wherein the first connector and the second connector are electrically coupled to one another, and wherein the first connector and the second connector are electrically coupled to the lighting system. 1. A housing comprising:an extrusion forming a first channel and a second channel;a lighting system in the first channel adapted to direct light away from the first channel;a mounting system in the second channel adapted to couple the extrusion to a vehicle;a first end cap including a first connector, the first end cap being coupled to a first end of the extrusion;a second end cap including a second connector, the second end cap being coupled to a second end of the extrusion;wherein the first connector and the second connector are electrically coupled to one another, and wherein the first connector and the second connector are electrically coupled to the lighting system.2. The housing of wherein the lighting system includes a first light source and a second light source claim 1 , wherein the first light source and the second light source are adapted to be independently switched on and off so that only the first light source claim 1 , only the second light source or both the first light source and the second light source can be illuminated.3. The housing of wherein said lighting system comprises:a first reflector adapted to generate a first beam pattern; anda second reflector adapted to generate a second beam pattern;wherein said first reflector is adapted to reflect light from the first light source; ...

LIGHT

A housing having an extrusion forming a first channel and a second channel; a lighting system in the first channel adapted to direct light away from the first channel; a mounting system in the second channel adapted to couple the extrusion to a vehicle; a first end cap including a first connector, the first end cap being coupled to a first end of the extrusion; a second end cap including a second connector, the second end cap being coupled to a second end of the extrusion; wherein the first connector and the second connector are electrically coupled to one another, and wherein the first connector and the second connector are electrically coupled to the lighting system. 16-. (canceled)7. A vehicular lighting system comprising: an extrusion forming a first channel and a second channel, wherein the second channel is a continuous adjustment track;', 'a lighting system in the first channel adapted to direct light away from the first channel;', 'a first end cap coupled to a first end of the extrusion;', 'a second end cap coupled to a second end of the extrusion; and, 'a light housing comprising an adjustment bracket configured to slidably move along the adjustment track and repositionally clamp to the adjustment track; and', 'a clevis rotationally coupled to an end of the adjustment bracket distal to the adjustment track, an end of the clevis distal to the adjustment bracket configured to mount to a support, a rotational axis of the rotational coupling generally parallel to the extrusion., 'at least one mounting assembly coupled to the adjustment track, the mounting assembly comprising81. The vehicular lighting system of claim , the adjustment bracket further comprising an engagement block removably coupled to the adjustment bracket and configured to fit inside the adjustment track.9. The vehicular lighting system of claim 8 , wherein the engagement block is coupled to the adjustment bracket with an adjustment screw claim 8 , wherein the adjustment bracket is frictionally ...

VEHICLE COMPONENT CONTROL ASSEMBLY

An electronic controller of a vehicle is in electronic communication with lamp cover condition sensors, a headlamp switch, an off-road lamp switch and an electronic display. The electronic controller is configured to turn on the off-road lamp device in response to the off-road lamp switch being switched to the on condition and further in response to each of a plurality of predetermined conditions being met, the electronic controller further being configured to prevent the off-road lamp device from turning on in response to the off-road lamp switch being switched to the on condition and further in response to at least one of the plurality of predetermined conditions not being met, the predetermined conditions including at least a determination that the removable lamp cover of the off-road device has been removed, and a determination that the headlamp switch is in the second operating condition. 1. A vehicle component control assembly , comprising:vehicle headlamps installed to a vehicle body assembly;a headlamp switch configured to switch headlamps between a first operating condition and a second operating condition;an off-road lamp device having a lamp, a removable lamp cover and a lamp cover condition sensor;an off-road lamp switch configured to switch the off-road lamps between an off condition and an on condition;an electronic display configured to display data; andan electronic controller in electronic communication with the lamp cover condition sensor, the headlamp switch, the off-road lamp switch and the electronic display, the electronic controller being configured to turn on the off-road lamp device in response to the off-road lamp switch being switched to the on condition, a determination that the removable lamp cover of the off-road device is removed, and a determination that the headlamp switch is in the second operating condition and the electronic controller further being configured to prevent the off-road lamp device from turning on in response to the ...

VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM

A vehicle lighting system comprised at least a pair of two-dimensional image forming devices whose shining areas are each divided into a plurality of elements and which are each configured to form an optical image of an arbitrary shape by changing the elements arbitrarily. The shining area of at least one of the two-dimensional image forming devices differs from the shining area of the other of the two-dimensional image forming areas. According to the vehicle lighting system, the light distribution patterns can be formed easily and accurately. 1. A vehicle lighting system comprising:at least a pair of two-dimensional image forming devices whose shining areas are each divided into a plurality of elements and which are respectively configured to form an optical image of an arbitrary shape by changing the elements arbitrarily,wherein the shining area of at least one of the two-dimensional image forming devices differs from the shining area of the other of the two-dimensional image forming areas,wherein the shining area of the one two-dimensional image forming device is positioned above the shining area of the other two-dimensional image forming device, andwherein the shining area of the one two-dimensional image forming device is wider than the shining area of the other two-dimensional image forming device.2. The vehicle lighting system according to claim 1 , whereinthe optical image formed by the one two-dimensional image forming device is used for an application different from an application of the optical image formed by the other two-dimensional image forming device.3. The vehicle lighting system according to claim 1 , whereinthe pair of two-dimensional image forming devices are provided individually at a left-hand side and a right-hand side of a vehicle.4. (canceled)5. (canceled) The present invention relates to a vehicle lighting system.There are known vehicle lamps which can emit a spot beam in addition to a low beam so as to improve the visibility of a driver ...

NOTIFICATION DEVICE

A notification device includes: a notification-sound output portion provided in a vehicle and configured to output a notification sound toward the outside of the vehicle; a notification display portion provided in the vehicle and configured to output a notification display toward the outside of the vehicle; a notification controlling portion configured to control the notification sound of the notification-sound output portion and the notification display of the notification display portion; and a stop-state determination portion configured to determine whether the vehicle during the automatic driving enters a stop state or not. When the stop-state determination portion determines that the vehicle during the automatic driving enters the stop state, the notification controlling portion outputs a stop-time notification sound as the notification sound by the notification-sound output portion and outputs a stop-time notification display as the notification display by the notification display portion. 1. A notification device provided in a vehicle that travels by automatic driving and configured to perform notification to surroundings around the vehicle , the notification device comprising:a notification-sound output portion provided in the vehicle and configured to output a notification sound toward an outside of the vehicle;a notification display portion provided in the vehicle and configured to output a notification display toward the outside of the vehicle;a notification controlling portion configured to control the notification sound of the notification-sound output portion and the notification display of the notification display portion; anda stop-state determination portion configured to determine whether the vehicle during the automatic driving enters a stop state or not, wherein, when the stop-state determination portion determines that the vehicle during the automatic driving enters the stop state, the notification controlling portion outputs a stop-time ...

Auxiliary vehicle lighting control system

An auxiliary vehicle lighting system is provided for use in a vehicle having an engine and an electrical system. The auxiliary vehicle lighting system has at least one auxiliary vehicle light; a control hub, connected to the vehicle electrical system and to each auxiliary vehicle light; and a system shut down function or program, connected to the control hub and configured to de-energize the auxiliary lighting system. The control hub is constructed and arranged so that upon illumination of the auxiliary vehicle lights and with the engine turned off, the vehicle battery voltage is monitored. If the battery voltage reaches a designated low voltage target, the system shut down function or program is activated, which de-energizes the auxiliary lights.

ARC MODULAR LIGHT DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Arc modular light devices, systems, and methods. In at least one exemplary embodiment of a module system of the present disclosure, the module system comprises a plurality of LED modules, each LED module comprising an outer housing, a light source positioned within the outer housing, and a lens positioned so that light from the light source can be emitted through the lens; and a plate configured to couple to each of the plurality of LED modules; wherein the module system is configured to focus light from the LED modules inward when the plate has a concave curvature; and wherein the module system is configured to spread light from the LED modules outward when the plate has a convex curvature. 1. A module system , comprising:a plurality of LED modules, each LED module comprising an outer housing, a plurality of at least three light sources positioned within the outer housing, and a lens positioned so that light from the light sources can be emitted through the lens in an outward direction; anda plate configured to couple to each of the plurality of LED modules and configured to have at least a curved configuration;wherein the module system is configured to spread light from the LED modules outward when the plate has a convex curvature; andwherein each LED module coupled to the plate emits light in a unique outward direction as compared to each other LED module while the at least three light sources within each LED module each emit light in the same direction.2. The module system of claim 1 , wherein the plate is configured to couple to a substrate claim 1 , the substrate selected from the group consisting of a rigid beam claim 1 , a vehicle claim 1 , and a building.3. The module system of claim 1 , further comprising:a controller for providing power to each of the plurality of LED modules to power the light sources within each LED module.4. The module system of claim 1 , configured so to permit an LED module of the plurality of LED modules to be removed and replaced ...

Modular Light and Accessory Bar for Vehicles

A modular light and accessory bar for a vehicle includes a top rail having a length selected to span a width of the vehicle along the top of the windshield, a right end, and a left end. A right side pillar is configured to be attached to the top rail at the right end thereof and extend downwardly therefrom. A left side pillar is configured to be attached to the top rail at the left end thereof and extend downwardly therefrom. The top rail is formed with at least one T-slot that extends along the length of the top rail. At least one bracket is configured to support a lighting fixture or accessory and is attachable to the T-slot of the top rail at a desired location therealong. The T-slot is configured to permit the at least one bracket to be slid to a desired location along the top rail and secured at that location. The top rail may be curved forwardly relative to the vehicle. 1. A modular light and accessory bar for a vehicle comprising:a top rail having a length selected to span substantially a width of the vehicle at a top of the vehicle, a right end, and a left end;a right side pillar configured to be attached to the top rail at the right end thereof and extend downwardly therefrom;a left side pillar configured to be attached to the top rail at the left end thereof and extend downwardly therefrom;the top rail being formed with at least one attachment feature extending therealong;a least one bracket configured to support a lighting fixture or accessory;the at least one bracket being attachable to the attachment feature of the top rail;the attachment feature being configured to permit the at least one bracket to be attached at any desired location along the top rail.2. A modular light and accessory bar for a vehicle as claimed in wherein the attachment feature of the top rail comprises at least one slot extending along the length of the top rail.3. A modular light and accessory bar for a vehicle as claimed in wherein the at least one slot comprises at least two ...

Lighting apparatus

A lighting apparatus for a motor vehicle includes a daytime running light device, a low-beam and/or high-beam light device, and a drive device operable to drive an illumination level of the daytime running light device. With the low-beam and/or high-beam light device switched off, the drive device drives the daytime running light device so as to have a first illumination level. With the low-beam and/or high beam light device switched on, the drive device drives the daytime running light device so as to have a second illumination level. With the low-beam and/or high-beam light device switched on and with poor weather conditions, the drive device drives the daytime running light device so as to have a third illumination level. The second illumination level is less than or equal to the first illumination level. The third illumination level is less than the second illumination level.

Vehicle Light Bar Cover

A cover for a light bar or similar horizontal lamp for vehicles is described. The cover apparatus is equipped with a rear cover portion and a front cover portion. The front cover portion consists of a cover panel configured to pivot to encompass the light within the apparatus, and to be opened at the will of the user to uncover the light bar. The rear half is equipped with one or more heat dissipation vents which conform to standard heat sinks found on conventional horizontal light bars for vehicles. The shape of the apparatus is aerodynamic such that it eliminates audible vibrations known to cause uncovered light bars to ‘whistle’ or otherwise emit an unwanted noise when the vehicle is underway. A version with a stationary, translucent front cover portion is preferred, and is fashioned of a single piece of flexible plastic. 1. A cover for a horizontal LED light bar used on motor vehicles comprising:a cover flap portion;a rear cover portion;a horizontal hook-and-loop securing strap, said horizontal hook-and-loop securing strap disposed on both said cover flap portion and said rear cover portion;wherein said horizontal hook-and-loop securing strap spans the entire length of said cover flap portion and said rear cover portion;wherein said rear cover portion is configured to extend around a rear of the horizontal LED light bar;a bottom, said bottom configured to be disposed at the bottom of the horizontal LED light bar; andwherein said cover flap portion is configured to pivot about said bottom and extend around a front of the horizontal LED light bar such that it mates with said rear cover portion via said horizontal hook-and-loop securing strap.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said cover flap portion and said rear cover portion are composed of a vinyl-based material.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said cover flap portion exhibits a neutral airfoil aerodynamic shape minimizing wind resistance and noise during transit of the motor vehicle.4. The apparatus of ...

MODULAR LIGHT AND ACCESSORY BAR FOR VEHICLES

A modular light and accessory bar for a vehicle includes a top rail having a length selected to span a width of the vehicle along the top of the windshield, a right end, and a left end. A right side pillar is configured to be attached to the top rail at the right end thereof and extend downwardly therefrom. A left side pillar is configured to be attached to the top rail at the left end thereof and extend downwardly therefrom. The top rail is formed with at least one T-slot that extends along the length of the top rail. At least one bracket is configured to support a lighting fixture or accessory and is attachable to the T-slot of the top rail at a desired location therealong. The T-slot is configured to permit the at least one bracket to be slid to a desired location along the top rail and secured at that location. The top rail may be curved forwardly relative to the vehicle. 1. An auxiliary lighting system for a vehicle comprising:a right side pillar configured to be attached to a right side pillar of the vehicle;a left side pillar configured to be attached to a left side pillar of the vehicle;the right side pillar and the left side pillar being formed with at least one attachment feature extending therealong;a least one bracket configured to support a lighting fixture or accessory,the at least one bracket being attachable to the attachment feature of the right side pillar or the left side pillar;the attachment feature being configured to permit the at least one bracket to be attached at substantially any desired location along the left side pillar or the right side pillar.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. The auxiliary lighting system for a vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a right attachment feature extending along the right side pillar and a left attachment feature extending along the left side pillar claim 1 , the right attachment feature and the left attachment feature being configured to receive ...

LIGHTING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLES

A lighting apparatus for vehicles with a housing containing a main lighting module for creating a specified main lighting function and an auxiliary lighting module for creating an auxiliary lighting function. The auxiliary lighting module can be brought into an aligned adjustment position using at an adjusting device. The auxiliary lighting module can be brought into the adjustment position relative to the main lighting module using an adjusting device. Situated in the adjustment position is a cut-off line of the auxiliary lighting module relative to a cut-off line of the main lighting module. The auxiliary lighting module and the main lighting module are fastened to a common carrier member, which is mounted such that it can be swiveled relative to the housing. 1. A lighting apparatus for vehicles , the apparatus comprising:a housing containing a main lighting module for creating a specified main lighting function,an auxiliary lighting module for creating an auxiliary lighting function,at least one adjusting device for bringing the auxiliary lighting module into an aligned adjustment position, wherein the auxiliary lighting module can be brought into the adjustment position relative to the main lighting module using the adjusting device;wherein, situated in the adjustment position is a cut-off line for the auxiliary lighting module relative to a cut-off line for the main lighting module; andwherein the auxiliary lighting module and the main lighting module are fastened to a common carrier member, which is mounted such that it can be swiveled relative to the housing.2. The lighting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the adjusting device comprises a mechanical movement conversion device claim 1 , which has a linear adjusting element claim 1 , which can be used to adjust the auxiliary lighting module at a mounting point linearly with respect to the carrier member claim 1 , and which has a swivel mounting point of the auxiliary lighting module arranged at a ...

COMMUNICATION SUPPORT DEVICE IN VEHICLE

A communication support device in a vehicle, which has left and right round lights in a front end part of the vehicle, includes: left and right notification devices having ring-shaped light-emitting parts with changeable light-emitting regions while surrounding the left and right round lights respectively when viewed from a front; and a control device controlling light emission of the ring-shaped light-emitting part so that the light-emitting region of the ring-shaped light-emitting part changes according to an operating state of the vehicle. Accordingly, communication of intention in a notification mode as if there were eye contact with a person outside the vehicle can be easily achieved. 1. A communication support device in a vehicle having left and right round lights in a front end part of the vehicle , the device comprisingleft and right notification devices having ring-shaped light-emitting parts with changeable light-emitting regions while surrounding the left and right round lights respectively when viewed from a front, anda control device controlling light emission of the ring-shaped light-emitting part so that the light-emitting region of the ring-shaped light-emitting part changes according to an operating state of the vehicle.2. The communication support device in a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein when the vehicle is in an operating state in which the vehicle makes communication with a person outside the vehicle claim 1 , the control device controls the light emission of the ring-shaped light-emitting part so that the light-emitting region changes according to said communication.3. The communication support device in a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein each of the round lights is a high-low switchable headlight of the vehicle.4. The communication support device in a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein a second light is disposed on the front end part of the vehicle on an outer side of the ring-shaped light-emitting part.5. The communication ...

LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICE FOR LIGHT SOURCE, VEHICULAR LIGHT, AND LIGHTING CONTROL METHOD FOR LIGHT SOURCE

Provided is a lighting control device capable of reducing the lighting delay when a light source is turned on/off in accordance with the bank angle of a vehicle. The lighting control device which controls the lighting state of the light source sets the time period required for turning on the light source to be shorter as the vehicle speed is higher when the inclination angle of a vehicle body in the vehicle width direction is larger than a reference value, and causes the light source to be fully turned on over the set time period. The lighting control device also sets the time period required for turning off the light source to be shorter as the vehicle speed is higher when the inclination angle of a vehicle body is smaller than a reference value, and causes the light source to be dimmed and turned off over the set time period. 1. A lighting control device for a light source installed in a vehicle , the lighting control device comprising:a determination unit configured to determine whether an inclination angle of a vehicle body in a vehicle width direction of the vehicle is larger than a reference value;a setting unit configured to, when the determination unit determines that the inclination angle of the vehicle body is larger than the reference value, set a time period required for turning on the light source according to a vehicle speed of the vehicle so as to be shorter as the vehicle speed of the vehicle is higher; anda lighting control unit configured to bring the light source in a turned-on state over the time period set by the setting unit.2. The lighting control device according to claim 1 , wherein the lighting control unit is configured to bring the light source in the turned-on state when the inclination angle of the vehicle body determined by the determination unit is larger than the reference value and also larger than a threshold value that is larger than the reference value.3. The lighting control device according to claim 2 , wherein the setting unit ...

LIGHT GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS

A light guide assembly for a vehicle headlamp is provided. The light guide assembly generally includes a light guide, a retainer defining an elongated channel for the light guide, and a carrier within the retainer and partially surrounding the light guide. The carrier is a standalone component in some embodiments, while in other embodiments the carrier is a layer or a coating on the retainer. The carrier is substantially black and is visible on either side of the light guide to mask a break in the carrier, the break providing an opening for the light guide to enter the headlamp housing. The light guide assembly thereby achieves a consistently-dark border on either side of the light guide along its entire length, even in the location of the housing opening. 1. A light guide assembly for a vehicle headlamp having a housing and a light module , the light guide assembly comprising:a light guide coupled to the light module and extending through an opening in the headlamp housing, the light guide having an elongated body that is adapted to radiate light generated by the light module along the longitudinal expanse of the elongated body;a retainer defining an elongated channel to receive the light guide therein, the elongated channel including first and second sidewalls that extend in a lengthwise direction on opposing sides of the light guide, the first and second sidewalls being substantially white in color; anda carrier defining an elongated seat for the light guide, the carrier being visible between the light guide and the first and second retainer sidewalls and being substantially black in color to mask the opening in the headlamp housing when the light guide is not illuminated.2. The light guide assembly of further including a protective lens disposed over the light guide and fixedly coupled to the retainer to enclose the light guide therebetween claim 1 , the protective lens being at least partially transmissive to light radiated by the light guide3. The light guide ...

LIGHTING DEVICE FOR IDENTIFICATION OF THE TYPE OF PROPULSION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

A lighting device for a motor vehicle, the lighting device being designed to emit at least one light beam, at least one characteristic of which relates to the type of propulsion of the motor vehicle, the device being arranged to emit the light beam at least when the motor vehicle is moving. 1. Lighting device for a motor vehicle , the lighting device being designed to emit at least one light beam , at least one characteristic of which relates to the type of propulsion of the said motor vehicle , the said device being arranged to emit the said light beam at least when the said motor vehicle is moving.2. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the said lighting device is arranged so that the said light beam indicates claim 1 , to an observer outside the vehicle claim 1 , the type of drive of the said motor vehicle.3. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the said lighting device is arranged so that the said characteristic is variable as a function of a variation over time of a pollution factor of the vehicle.4. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the said device is arranged to emit the said light beam when the motor vehicle is moving within a predetermined traffic area.5. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the lighting device is arranged so that the said characteristic relating to the type of propulsion of the said motor vehicle is a wavelength of the light beam emitted by the lighting device.6. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the lighting device is arranged so that the said characteristic relating to the type of propulsion of the said motor vehicle is the frequency of a pulsation in the light beam emitted by the lighting device.7. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the lighting device is arranged so that the said characteristic relating to the type of propulsion of the said motor vehicle is a pattern formed by the light beam emitted by the lighting device.8. Device according to claim 1 , the said motor vehicle being a vehicle with an at least partially ...

VEHICLE LIGHTING FIXTURE

Provided is a vehicle headlight for forming a high-beam additional light distribution pattern overlaid on a high-beam light distribution pattern. The vehicle headlight is capable of making a driver feel the sense of turning-on of the headlight when the high-beam additional light distribution pattern is additionally formed. The vehicle lighting fixture can be configured to further form a turning-on perceptible light distribution pattern for causing a driver to feel a sense of turning-on together with the high-beam additional light distribution pattern. 1. A vehicle lighting fixture configured to form a high-beam light distribution pattern and a high-beam additional light distribution pattern to be overlaid on the high-beam light distribution pattern , the vehicle lighting fixture being configured to further form a turning-on perceptible light distribution pattern for causing a driver to feel a sense of turning-on together with the high-beam additional light distribution pattern.2. The vehicle lighting fixture according to claim 1 , wherein the turning-on perceptible light distribution pattern has a width narrower than that of the high-beam additional light distribution pattern.3. The vehicle lighting fixture according to claim 2 , wherein the turning-on perceptible light distribution pattern is a streaky pattern.4. The vehicle lighting fixture according to claim 1 , comprising a lighting unit configured to simultaneously form the high-beam additional light distribution pattern and the turning-on perceptible light distribution pattern.5. The vehicle lighting fixture according to claim 2 , comprising a lighting unit configured to simultaneously form the high-beam additional light distribution pattern and the turning-on perceptible light distribution pattern.6. The vehicle lighting fixture according to claim 4 , further comprising a swivel mechanism configured to swivel the lighting unit in a left-right direction to move formation positions of the high-beam additional ...

Method and driver assistance system for assisting a driver of a vehicle

The invention relates to a method for assisting a driver of a vehicle (), wherein a probability of a collision with another traffic participant () in the environment of the vehicle () is determined, wherein the determined probability is assigned to a probability class. In addition, a light emission (), which produces a light distribution () having characteristics reflecting the probability class on a roadway, is emitted by the vehicle () in accordance with the probability class. The invention further relates to a driver assistance system () for assisting a driver of a vehicle (), and to a vehicle () having such a driver assistance system (). 1. A method for assisting a driver of a vehicle , whereina probability of a collision with another traffic participant in the environment of the vehicle is determined, wherein the determined probability is assigned to a probability class, anda light emission, which produces a light distribution having a characteristic reflecting the probability class on a roadway, is emitted by the vehicle in accordance with the probability class.2. The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe characteristic of the light distribution is produced by a wavelength of the light emission so that the characteristic of the light distribution is its color.3. The method according to claim 1 , whereinif another traffic participant is detected in the environment of the vehicle, the probability of a collision as a function of a parameter which can be modified depending on the other traffic participant is assigned to a second and/or a third probability class.4. The method according to claim 3 , whereinthe parameter comprises a distance of the detected traffic participant from the vehicle, wherein the probability of a collision is assigned to the second probability class if the distance is greater than a specified value, and is assigned to the third probability class if the distance is smaller than or equal to the specified value5. The method according to ...

LIGHT EMITTING DIODE BASED DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHT

Light emitting diode (LED) based daylight running light (DRL) comprising a carrier, comprising a polymer composition comprising polyethylene terephthalate and glass fibers, the surface of the carrier comprises conductor tracks for mounting one or more LED's. 1. Light emitting diode (LED) based daylight running light (DRL) comprising a carrier , comprising a polymer composition comprising polyethylene terephthalate , glass fibers and Laser Directed Structure (LDS) additives , the conductor tracks being provided by an LDS process and subsequent metal plating.2. LED based DRL according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer composition contains between 10 and 60 wt. % of glass fibres.3. LED based DRL according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer composition contains between 30 and 50 wt. % of glass fibres.4. LED based DLR claim 1 , wherein the polymer composition contains between 35 and 45 wt. % of glass fibers. A daytime running light (DRL), also called daytime running lamp is an automotive lightning and bicycle lightning device on front of a road going motor vehicle or bicycle, eventually automatically switching on when the vehicle is moving forward, emitting white, yellow or amber light to increase the visibility of the vehicle during daylight conditions.The daylight running light was first mandated, and safety benefits perceived in Scandinavian countries, where it is persistently dark during the winter season.The daylight running light function was originally implemented by operating the low-beam headlamps or even fog lamps at full or reduced intensity, by operating the high-beam headlamps at reduced intensity, or by steady burning he front turn signals.European Union Directive 2008/89/EC requires all passenger cars and small delivery vans first type approved on or after 7 Feb. 2011 in the EU to come equipped with daytime running lights. The mandate was extended to trucks and buses in August 2012. Providing a DLR in a double function, such as operating the headlamps or ...

VEHICULAR LIGHTING DEVICE

A first light source illuminates a first region. A second light source is configured to provide lower luminance than that of the first light source. The second light source illuminates a second region that overlaps the first region, and that has a larger area than that of the first region. A lighting circuit drives the first light source and the second light source according to a common lighting instruction. The lighting circuit gradually turns on the first light source and the second light source with different gradual changing time periods in response to the lighting instruction. 18.-. (canceled)9. A vehicular lighting device comprising:a light source comprising a laser diode; anda lighting circuit structured to supply a driving current to the laser diode,wherein the lighting circuit is structured to be switchable between a normal mode in which a driving current that exceeds an oscillation threshold value is supplied to the laser diode and a test mode in which a driving current that is lower than the oscillation threshold value is steadily supplied to the laser diode.10. The vehicular lighting device according to claim 9 , further comprising a processor structured to receive a lighting on/off instruction for the light source from a vehicular ECU (Electronic Control Unit) via a bus claim 9 ,wherein the processor is set to the test mode according to control received via the bus.11. The vehicular lighting device according to claim 9 , wherein the light source comprises a fluorescent member structured to be excited by an excitation light output from the laser diode and to emit a fluorescent light claim 9 , in addition to the laser diode claim 9 ,and wherein the light source is structured to generate a white output light comprising a spectrum of the excitation light and the fluorescent light.12. A lighting device system comprising:a vehicular lighting device comprising a light source comprising a laser diode and a lighting circuit structured to supply a driving current ...

Supplementary Light Module for a Headlamp of a Vehicle

A supplementary light module for a headlamp of a vehicle, and in particular a cornering light module, a turning light module, or a fog light module. Such module can be accommodated in a housing of the headlamp, comprising a lamp and a reflector. The light generated by the lamp can be emitted in a propagation direction. A base body is provided, on which at least the lamp and the reflector are accommodated, and wherein the base body is securely accommodated in the headlamp housing by means of a pivot axle and by means of an adjustment unit for adjusting the supplementary light module about the pivot axle. 1. A supplementary light module for a headlamp of a vehicle , said supplementary light module being at least one of a cornering light module , a turning light module , and a fog light module , said supplementary light module comprising:a lamp anda reflector, by means of which light generated by the lamp can be emitted in a propagation direction,wherein a base body is provided, on which at least the lamp and the reflector are accommodated, andwherein the base body is securely accommodated in the headlamp housing by means of a pivot axle and by means of an adjustment unit for adjusting the supplementary light module about the pivot axle;wherein the supplementary light module is accommodated in a housing of the headlamp2. The supplementary light module according to claim 1 , wherein the base body is designed as an integral unit claim 1 , and wherein the pivot axle runs at least in part through the base body.3. The supplementary light module according to wherein the base body is made of a particular aluminum claim 1 , and serves to cool at least the lamp.4. The supplementary light module according to wherein the propagation direction of the light runs substantially in a horizontal plane claim 1 , and wherein the adjustment unit is designed to tilt the base body about the pivot axis.5. The supplementary light module according to wherein the adjustment unit comprises an ...

MODULAR GRILL GUARD

A modular grill guard that is mounted in front of a vehicle includes a main guard having a right bar, a left bar and a first cross member connected to the right bar and the left bar. A right guard is removably connected to the right bar, the right, guard includes a right guard member and a right guard bracket, the right guard bracket providing the removable connection to the right bar and extends from the right guard bracket. A left guard is removably connected to the left bar, the left guard includes a left guard member and a left guard bracket, the left guard bracket providing the removable connection to the left bar, the left guard member extending from the left guard bracket. Connecting brackets extend from the right bar and left bar to connect the modular grill guard to the vehicle. 1. A modular grill guard that is designed to be mounted in front of a vehicle , the modular grill guard comprising:a main guard that is installed in the front and center of a vehicle, the main guard including a right bar, a left bar and a first cross member connected to the right bar and the left bar; a right guard member that protects the right headlight when installed on a vehicle, and', 'a right guard bracket, the right guard bracket providing the removable connection to the right bar, the right guard member extending from the right guard bracket;, 'a right guard that is removably connected to the right bar, the right guard including'} a left guard member that protects the left headlight when installed on a vehicle, and', 'a left guard bracket, the left guard bracket providing the removable connection to the left bar, the left guard member extending from the left guard bracket;, 'a left guard that is removably connected to the left bar, the left guard including'}a first connecting bracket that extends from the right bar to connect the modular grill guard to the vehicle; anda second connecting bracket that extends from the left bar to connect the modular grill guard to the vehicle ...

MODULAR ROLL BAR

A modular roll bar mounted on the bed rails of a pickup truck includes a first bracket on a driver's side bed rail, the first bracket including a first locator and a second locator, and a second bracket on a passenger's side bed rail, the second bracket including a third locator and a fourth locator. A first bar is removably connected to the first locator and the third locator, the first bar extends to an upper surface of the cab of the pickup. A second bar is removably connected to the second locator and the fourth locator, the second bar extends to an upper surface of the cab of the pickup truck, is generally parallel to the first bar at the upper surface of the cab of the pickup truck. 1. A modular roll bar that is designed to be mounted on the bed rails of a pickup truck , the modular roll bar comprising: ["a first lower surface associated with the driver's side bed rail of the pickup truck, and", 'a first locator and a second locator;, "a first bracket designed to be installed on a driver's side bed rail of the pickup truck, the first bracket including"} ["a second lower surface associated with the passenger's side bed rail of the pickup truck,", 'a third locator and a fourth locator,', 'a distance defined by the linear distance between the third locator and the fourth locator, the distance being approximately equal to the linear distance between the first locator and the second locator;, "a second bracket designed to be installed on a passenger's side bed rail of the pickup truck, the second bracket including"}a first bar removably connected to the first locator and the third locator, the first bar designed to extend from the first bracket and the second bracket to an upper surface of the cab of the pickup; extend from the first bracket and the second bracket to an upper surface of the cab of the pickup truck,', 'be generally parallel to the first bar when the first bar and the second bar extended to the upper surface of the cab of the pickup truck; and', 'the ...

LIGHTING APPARATUS AND AUTOMOBILE INCLUDING THE SAME

A lighting apparatus for vehicle use that projects light forward includes: a base, a low beam lamp including a low beam light emitting device disposed on the base; a first high beam lamp including a first high beam light emitting device disposed on the base; a second high beam lamp including a second high beam light emitting device disposed on the base; and a lighting controller configured to turn on the low beam light emitting device, the first high beam light emitting device, and the second high beam light emitting device when high beams are turned on. A center of an area illuminated by the first high beam lamp and a center of an area illuminated by the second high beam lamp are horizontally spaced apart from each other. 1. A lighting apparatus for vehicle use that projects light forward , the lighting apparatus comprising:a base;a low beam lamp including a low beam light emitting device disposed on the base;a first high beam lamp including a first high beam light emitting device disposed on the base;a second high beam lamp including a second high beam light emitting device disposed on the base; anda lighting controller configured to turn on the low beam light emitting device, the first high beam light emitting device, and the second high beam light emitting device when high beams are turned on,wherein a center of an area illuminated by the first high beam lamp and a center of an area illuminated by the second high beam lamp are horizontally spaced apart from each other.2. The lighting apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein a horizontal width of the area illuminated by the second high beam lamp is greater than a horizontal width of the area illuminated by the first high beam lamp.3. The lighting apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the first high beam lamp includes a first collimating lens,the second high beam lamp includes a second collimating lens, andan optical axis of the second collimating lens is oblique to an optical axis of the first collimating lens.4 ...

Warning devices with Oscillating Light Patterns

A warning device. In some embodiments, the warning device can include: a plurality of light sources forming an array; a plurality of reflectors, with at least one reflector being associated with each of the plurality of lights; and a plurality of lenses, with at least one lens being associated with each of the plurality of lights. In some examples, each of the plurality of reflectors and the plurality of lenses is tilted along a principal axis to collimate light and to direct the light from one of the plurality of lights to one of a plurality of far field light spots.

VEHICULAR VISION SYSTEM WITH AUXILIARY LIGHT SOURCE

A vehicular vision system includes a camera configured to be mounted at an in-cabin side of a windshield of a vehicle and having a field of view exterior and forward of the vehicle. An ECU includes an image processor operable to process image data captured by the camera when the camera is mounted at the vehicle windshield. The ECU, responsive at least in part to processing of captured image data, determines lane markers ahead of the vehicle. The ECU determines a path of travel of the vehicle. The ECU, responsive at least in part to processing of captured image data, detects an object that is present forward of the vehicle. Responsive to determination at the ECU that the detected object is in the path of travel of the vehicle, an auxiliary light source of the vehicle is controlled by the ECU to enhance illumination of the detected object. 1. A vehicular vision system , said vehicular vision system comprising:a camera configured to be mounted at an in-cabin side of a windshield of a vehicle equipped with said vehicular vision system;said camera having a field of view exterior and forward of the equipped vehicle when mounted at the windshield of the equipped vehicle;said camera comprising an imaging sensor;{'b': '1', 'said imaging sensor comprising an imaging array of at least million photosensors;'}said camera operable to capture image data when mounted at the windshield of the equipped vehicle;an electronic control unit (ECU) comprising an image processor operable to process image data captured by said camera;wherein said ECU, responsive at least in part to processing by said image processor of captured image data, determines lane markers ahead of the equipped vehicle on a road being traveled along by the equipped vehicle;wherein said ECU determines a path of travel of the equipped vehicle;wherein said ECU, responsive at least in part to processing at said ECU of captured image data, detects an object that is present forward of the equipped vehicle; andwherein, ...

Modular light and accessory bar for vehicles

A modular light and accessory bar for a vehicle includes a top rail having a length selected to span a width of the vehicle along the top of the windshield, a right end, and a left end. A right side pillar is configured to be attached to the top rail at the right end thereof and extend downwardly therefrom. A left side pillar is configured to be attached to the top rail at the left end thereof and extend downwardly therefrom. The top rail is formed with at least one T-slot that extends along the length of the top rail. At least one bracket is configured to support a lighting fixture or accessory and is attachable to the T-slot of the top rail at a desired location therealong. The T-slot is configured to permit the at least one bracket to be slid to a desired location along the top rail and secured at that location. The top rail may be curved forwardly relative to the vehicle.