LIGHT ASSEMBLY

A light assembly is disclosed which can include an LED array and a reflector (46). The LED array can include a plurality of LEDs (48) which are disposed such that each LED (48) is substantially aligned to define a focal axis (100). Each LED can emit light substantially along an optical output axis (82), with each optical output axis (82) being perpendicular to the focal axis (100). The optical output axis (82) of the LED array can be disposed in intersecting relationship with the reflector surface (46). The reflector (46) can be defined by a curve section defined with respect to a principal axis (70). The principal axis (70) and the output axis (82) of the LED array can be in non- parallel relationship with each other. The optical output axis (82) of the LED array can be substantially perpendicular to the principal axis (70) of the curve section of the reflector.

LIGHT EMITTING DIODE LIGHT SOURCE

The present invention relates to a light source that utilizes light emitting diodes (109) that emit white light. The diodes are mounted on an elongated member (101) having at least two surfaces upon which the light emitting diodes are mounted. The elongate member is thermally conductive and is utilized to cool the light emitting diodes. In the illustrative embodiment, the elongate member is a tubular member through which a heat transfer medium flows.

LIGHT EMITTING DIODE HEADLAMP AND HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY

The present invention is a headlamp and headlamp assembly that utilizes light emitting diodes as a light source. The light emitting diode headiamp and headlamp assembly effectively emanates white light and is capable of low beam and high beam functions. The light emitting diode headlamps comprise high-flux light emitting diodes, a reflector subassembly, and a first and second light transmissive member.

LED LAMP WITH DIRECT OPTICAL COUPLING IN AXIAL ARRANGEMENT

... ²²An LED light source comprises a heat sink having a body with a front surface ²and a rear ²surface, the rear surface being provided with heat dissipaters. The front ²surface includes a ²pocket for the receipt of components, the components including at least one ²LEDs and ²electrical circuitry therefor. A housing has a flange and a tubular projection ²fitted into the ²pocket in a manner to fix the components in the heat sink; and an optical ²light guide ²having at least one light pipes is positioned in the tubular projection, each ²of the at least ²one light pipes having a light input end fixed in light gathering alignment ²with the at least ²one LEDs in a one-to-one relationship.² ...

VEHICLE LAMP ASSEMBLY WITH HEAT SINK

An apparatus (10) including at least one LED (16) mounted to a printed circuit board (14), a reflector (20) including at least one heat stake (24, 26), and a mounting plate (30) comprising at least one aperture (36, 38) for receiving the at least one heat stake (24, 26). The at least one LED (16) is positioned between the reflector (20) and the mounting plate (30) such that the at least one LED (16) is held in position when the at least one heat stake (24, 26) is received within the at least one aperture (36, 38).

CONVERSION CRADLE INCANDESCENT LAMP TO LED LAMP

A LED lamp mounting assembly for use in motor vehicle lamps is described. The LED lamp mounting assembly connects a LED lamp to a pre-existing incandescent lamp socket in a motor vehicle. The LED lamp mounting assembly therefore allows a LED lamp to be operated from incandescent lamp hardware. In one embodiment, the LED lamp mounting assembled includes a LED lamp assembly, a heat sink, a cradle, printed circuit boards and an electrical connector. The electrical connector is insertable into the incandescent lamp socket and connects to the printed circuit boards. The printed circuit boards power the LED lamp assembly and the heat sink adsorbs excess heat created by the LED lamp assembly. The motor vehicle lamp becomes a LED lamp without any changes to the existing incandescent lamp hardware.

ELECTROCHROMIC REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING A DISPLAY/SIGNAL LIGHT

According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electrochromic rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes an electrochromic mirror (110, 920) having a variable reflectivity, a glare sensor (160, 234) for sensing levels of light directed towards the front element from the rear of the vehicle, an ambient sensor (232) for sensing levels of ambient light, a display (146, 170) positioned behind the partially transmissive, partially reflective portion of the reflector for displaying information therethrough; and a control circuit (230, 900) coupled to the sensors and the display. The control circuit determines whether daytime or nightime conditions are present as a function of the ambient light level sensed by the glare sensor to control a contrast ratio of light originating from the display and light reflecting from the partially transmissive, partially reflective area of the reflector.

DIRECTLY VIEWABLE LUMINAIRE

The present invention provides a luminaire comprising an housing having thermally separate compartments for an electronics portion and a lighting portion. These thermally separate compartments can provide a means for providing thermal isolation between the respective components, namely the electronics portion and the lighting portion. In this manner thermal interaction between these portions can be reduced, thereby improving performance of the luminaire. The lighting portion comprises a plurality of light-emitting elements and further includes optics for the manipulation of illumination created by the light-emitting elements. A power supply for supply of energy to the light-emitting elements and a controller for controlling application of energy from a power source to the light-emitting elements is provided in the electronics portion and can be thermally separated within the electronics portion. Moreover, an optical device comprising two linear diffuser elements can be used to further improve ...

LIGHT ASSEMBLY

A light assembly is disclosed which can include an LED array and a reflector (46). The LED array can include a plurality of LEDs (48) which are disposed such that each LED (48) is substantially aligned to define a focal axis (100). Each LED can emit light substantially along an optical output axis (82), with each optical output axis (82) being perpendicular to the focal axis (100). The optical output axis (82) of the LED array can be disposed in intersecting relationship with the reflector surface (46). The reflector (46) can be defined by a curve section defined with respect to a principal axis (70). The principal axis (70) and the output axis (82) of the LED array can be in non- parallel relationship with each other. The optical output axis (82) of the LED array can be substantially perpendicular to the principal axis (70) of the curve section of the reflector.

ПОЛУПРОВОДНИКОВЫЙ МОЩНЫЙ СВЕТОИЗЛУЧАЮЩИЙ МОДУЛЬ С ТЕПЛОИЗОЛЯЦИЕЙ

Данное изобретение касается полупроводникового мощного светоизлучающего модуля, включающий рассеивающую теплоту деталь, теплопроводящее устройство и светоизлучающий диод. Рассеивающая теплоту деталь включает изоляционный элемент, соединенный с первой стороной рассеивающей теплоту детали. Рассеивающая теплоту деталь имеет вторую сторону напротив первой стороны. Изоляционный элемент имеет третью сторону напротив первой стороны. Температура окружающей среды с третьей стороны выше, чем со второй стороны. Теплопроводящее устройство имеет плоский торец и контактную часть, плотно установленную на рассеивающей теплоту детали. Светоизлучающий диод размещен на плоском торце теплопроводящего устройства. Полупроводниковый светоизлучающий модуль по данному изобретению, применяемый для фары автомобиля, обладает свойствами сохранения электричества и длительного срока эксплуатации, причем рассеивающая теплоту деталь может встраиваться в кожух автомобиля, является и художественным, и практичным.

ПОЛУПРОВОДНИКОВЫЙ ВЫСОКОМОЩНЫЙ СВЕТОИЗЛУЧАЮЩИЙ МОДУЛЬ С ТЕПЛОИЗОЛЯЦИЕЙ

Данное изобретение касается полупроводникового мощного светоизлучающего модуля, включающего рассеивающую теплоту деталь, теплопроводящее устройство и светоизлучающий диод. Рассеивающая теплоту деталь включает изоляционный элемент, соединенный с первой стороной рассеивающей теплоту детали. Рассеивающая теплоту деталь имеет вторую сторону напротив первой стороны. Изоляционный элемент имеет третью сторону напротив первой стороны. Температура окружающей среды с третьей стороны выше, чем со второй стороны. Теплопроводящее устройство имеет плоский торец и контактную часть, плотно установленную на рассеивающей теплоту детали. Светоизлучающий диод размещен на плоском торце теплопроводящего устройства. Полупроводниковый светоизлучающий модуль по данному изобретению, применяемый для фары автомобиля, обладает свойствами сохранения электричества и длительного срока эксплуатации, причем рассеивающая теплоту деталь может встраиваться в кожух автомобиля, является и художественным, и практичным.

Lighting device comprising at least one light-emitting diode and vehicle headlight

LED source with an integrated heat pipe

A light source (10) comprises a tubular glass heat pipe (12) having a given inside diameter ID. A tubular fiberglass wick (14) is positioned within the glass heat pipe (12). The fiberglass wick (14) has an outside diameter OD substantially equal to the given inside diameter ID and has a substantially centrally located open chamber (16) extending the length thereof. A quantity of an evaporable-condensable medium (17) is provided within the glass heat pipe (12) and a metal cap (18) selected from the group of glass-sealing metals and alloys is fixed to a proximal end (20) of the glass heat pipe (12). Heat dissipaters (22) are fixed to the distal end (24) of the heat pipe (12) and a light emitting diode (26) is fixed to the metal cap (18). Power conducting traces (28) are formed with the heat pipe (12) and are electrically connected to the light emitting diode (26). A lamp (40) can be formed with a plurality of the light sources (10).

Electrochromic rearview mirror assembly incorporating a display/signal light

The invention provides an electrochromic rearview mirror assembly incorporating a display/signal light. The electrochromic rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes an electrochromic mirror (110, 920) having a variable reflectivity, a glare sensor (160, 234) for sensing levels of light directed towards the front element from the rear of the vehicle, an ambient sensor (232) for sensing levels of ambient light, a display (146, 170) positioned behind the partially transmissive, partially reflective portion of the reflector for displaying information therethrough; and a control circuit (230, 900) coupled to the sensors and the display. The control circuit determines whether daytime or nightime conditions are present as a function of the ambient light level sensed by the glare sensor to control a contrast ratio of light originating from the display and light reflecting from the partially transmissive, partially reflective area of the reflector.

DEVICE SUPPORT OF ELECTROLUMINESCENT DIODE FOR SYSTEM OF SIGNALISATIONAUTOMOBILE, AND MANUFACTORING PROCESS Of SUCH a DEVICE

LAMP OF VEHICLE, AND ITS MODULE HAS SOURCE OF LIGHT

LIGHT SOURCE MODULE.

Un module de source de lumière (1) comprend une carte de circuit (2) sur laquelle un motif conducteur prédéterminé est formé, un élément d'émission de lumière de semiconducteur (3) monté sur la carte de circuit, et une pluralité de bornes d'alimentation (8) auxquelles des cordons d'alimentation (23) destinés à fournir une énergie électrique à l'élément d'émission de lumière de semiconducteur sont connectés. Une face intérieure entière de la carte de circuit est isolée électriquement et plusieurs bornes d'alimentation sont fixées sur le motif conducteur sur la carte de circuit. Plusieurs bornes d'alimentation dépassent de la carte de circuit.

MODULATE OPTICAL DEVICE Of LIGHTING AND/OR STREET SIGNS Of a MOTOR VEHICLE

Module optique (1 ; 1') de dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation d'un véhicule automobile, comprenant un support (2), caractérisé en ce que le support supporte une lentille optique (3) et un échangeur thermique (4).

LIGHT MODULE OF A LIGHTING INSTALLATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE

DEVICE Of LIGHTING HAS Electroluminescent diodes

LAMP UNIT FOR VEHICLE HEADLAMP.

Une lampe pour véhicule (1) comporte une pluralité de dispositifs émetteurs de lumière à semiconducteur (3, 4) et un réflecteur (5) pour réfléchir vers l'avant de la lampe pour véhicule la lumière émise par les dispositifs émetteurs de lumière à semiconducteur (3, 4). Le réflecteur (5) est conformé selon une forme avec une partie frontale ouverte. Un élément de séparation en forme de plaque (7) est disposé à l'intérieur du réflecteur (5) pour séparer le réflecteur (5) en une pluralité d' aires réfléchissantes (11, 12). Les dispositifs émetteurs de lumière à semiconducteur (3, 4) sont montés sur l'élément de séparation en forme de plaque (7) dans des aires réfléchissantes (11, 12) respectives de sorte que les axes optiques des dispositifs émetteurs de lumière à semiconducteur (3, 4) sont dirigés dans une direction sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe optique de la lampe.

LAMP FOR VEHICLE

Une lampe pour véhicule (1) comporte une pluralité de dispositifs émetteurs de lumière à semiconducteur (2, 3, 4) et un réflecteur (5) pour réfléchir vers l'avant de la lampe pour véhicule (1) la lumière émise par les dispositifs émetteurs de lumière à semiconducteur (2, 3, 4). Le réflecteur (5) est séparé en une pluralité de zones émettrices de lumière (21, 22, 23) qui sont formées radialement autour d'un axe optique s'étendant de l'avant à l'arrière d'un véhicule. Chacun des dispositifs émetteurs de lumière à semiconducteur (2, 3, 4) est respectivement disposé sur une partie périphérique extérieure de l'une des zones émettrices de lumière (21, 22, 23). Chacune des surfaces réfléchissantes du réflecteur (5) est respectivement prévue dans une des zones émettrices de lumière (21, 22, 23).

Support and electrical socket for heat dissipating lamp, e.g. mounted on printed circuit

L'invention concerne un support d'ampoule du type comportant un corps isolant (3) et deux contacts métalliques (4,5) pour réaliser la liaison électrique avec le culot de l'ampoule, caractérisé en ce que l'un au moins des contacts électriques et conçu comme un dissipateur de chaleur. En outre, ce support comporte un espace annulaire débouchant sur l'extérieur et compris entre le culot de l'ampoule et le corps du support pour l'évacuation des calories ...

Support device for light-emitting diode (LED) for use in automobile signaling system, and method for manufacturing such device

L'invention a pour objet un dispositif support de diode électroluminescente de puissance pour système de signalisation ou d'éclairage automobile, comportant un support isolant (2) et des moyens de connexion électrique aux électrodes (1a, 1b) de la diode (1). Les moyens de connexion électrique comprennent, sur le support isolant (2), des pattes de raccordement électrique (17a, 17b); le corps de la diode électroluminescente (1) est fixé sur une zone d'un élément radiateur de chaleur (8); cet élément radiateur de chaleur (8) est rapporté sur le support isolant (2), et les électrodes (1a, 1b) de la diode sont isolées de l'élément radiateur de chaleur et reliées électriquement aux pattes de raccordement (17a, 17b) du support isolant par des languettes (12a, 12b) isolées de l'élément radiateur (8) après rupture d'attaches momentanées (13).

VEHICULAR HEADLAMP APPARATUS

LENS AND LIGHTING UNIT HAVING THEREOF

VEHICULAR LAMP

The lamp

LIGHTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

A lighting device (1) comprising an LED-unit (5), a collimator (2) and a housing (3), the LED-unit (5) is rigidly coupled to the collimator (2) only, so that no substantial forces can be applied to the LED-unit (5). A non-rigid heat transferring medium (10) is provided in a cavity (12) in the housing (3), to dissipate heat, generated by the LED-unit (5). The LED-unit (5) is therefore at least partly contained in the heat transferring medium (10). © KIPO & WIPO 2008 ...

LAMP FOR VEHICLE

The present invention relates to a lamp for a vehicle and, more specifically, relates to a lamp for a vehicle which is able to prevent heat deformation due to heat generated by light generated from a light source. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the lamp for the vehicle comprises: a light source portion where light is generated; a shield portion to shield part of the light generated from the light source portion, and forming a beam pattern; and a lens portion upon which the light passed through the shield portion is incident. In the shield portion, a heat dispersion portion dispersing heat generated by the light incident from the light source portion is positioned in at least a partial area of a surface facing the light source portion. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

HEADLAMP FOR VEHICLE

Provided is a headlamp for a vehicle. According to an embodiment of the present invention, in regards to the headlamp for the vehicle, the headlamp for the vehicle comprises: a lens arranged on an optical axis wherein a vehicle is extended in a longitudinal direction; a light source arranged on a rear side of a focus of a lens; a reflector to reflect the light of the light source to the front side; a support plate coupled to a lower unit of the reflector; a first coupling unit to couple the support plate and the reflector on a front side; and a second coupling unit to couple the support plate and the reflector on a rear side. The coupling surface of the first coupling unit and the coupling surface of the second coupling unit are differently formed. Provided in the present invention is a headlamp for a vehicle, capable of reducing space or a number of components and costs by introducing a snap-fit structure or a plurality of ribs to assemble the headlamp for a vehicle without screw coupling ...

LED LIGHT SOURCE AND LED LAMP, CAPABLE OF HAVING REMARKABLE LIFETIME AND BEING STRONG TO VIBRATION OBSTACLE

PURPOSE: A light emitting diode(LED) light source and an LED lamp are provided to be easily installed at a low cost and to be permanently mounted in place of an incandescent light source. CONSTITUTION: In an LED light source, a substantially concaved heat sink(12) has a truncated cone typed center portion in being protruded and encircled with outer rim. A side emitting LED is incorporated into the truncated cone typed center portion. A cone typed planarization region has both an outer surface and an inner surface and positioned between the truncated cone typed center portion and the outer rim. A cover(26a) is incorporated on the outer surface in order to define a volume between the truncated cone typed center portion and the cover(26a). A printed circuit board(PCB) has an electrical connection part with the LED. And, at least a electrical contact is formed in the cover(26a) to supply electric charges to the PCB. © KIPO 2006 ...

AIMING DEVICE OF HEADLAMP

The present invention relates to an aiming device of a headlamp, comprising: a first optical module having an elongated extension formed with a first guide hole; a second optical module having a plurality of second projections formed on a bracket contact surface; a bracket having a second guide hole formed therein having a plurality of first projections; and a fixing part fixating a plurality of the first protrusions passing through the first guide hole, and a plurality of the second protrusions passing through the second guide hole. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

LIGHTING UNIT FOR VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS AND VEHICLE HEADLIGHT

The invention relates to a lighting unit for vehicle headlights comprising a light emitting diode device (500), a housing (200) inside of which components of an operating circuit for operating the light emitting diode device (500) are disposed, wherein the housing (200) is made of electrically insulating material, electrical connections (222) for providing power supply to the lighting unit are embedded in the housing (200), the housing (200) comprises first adjustment means (213a, 213b, 213c) for aligning the lighting unit in a vehicle headlight, the light-emitting diode device (500) is disposed on a surface (112) of a heat sink (100), and the heat sink (100) forms a support surface (120a) for an external cooling system disposed at an external side of the housing (200).

LIGHTING MODULE COMPRISING A CONTROL DEVICE DETACHABLY HELD ON A SUPPORT

The invention relates to a lighting module (1) for a lighting and/or signalling device of a vehicle, comprising a first printed circuit board (3) on which are arranged at least one light source (6), a support (2) secured to said first printed circuit board (3), and a device (7) for controlling the light source (6) connected to the first printed circuit board (3) by a flexible electrical connection (9), characterised in that the control device (7) comprises a built-in holding means (12) for detachably holding the control device (7) on the support (2). The invention is applicable to motor vehicles.

LED LAMP

The present invention relates to an LED lamp. The LED lamp includes: a casing part inserted into the region on which the lamp is installed; a PCB part seated on the casing part in two stages; a connector part connecting and fixing the PCB part to the casing part to supply power to the PCB part; and a cover part disposed above the PCB part to protect the LED mounted on the PCB part. The casing part includes a cover fixing part, and a coupling protrusion is disposed on the cover part, wherein the coupling protrusion is inserted and fixed into the cover fixing part. An adhesive is applied to the bottom surface of the coupling protrusion to insert the coupling protrusion into the cover fixing part, thereby more firmly coupling the coupling protrusion to the cover fixing part.

DOOR FOR A COLD STORAGE DEVICE SUCH AS A REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER

The present invention relates to a door (10) for a cold storage device such as a refrigerator or freezer. The door comprises a frame (12) and a pane (14) fitted to the frame. The door is characterized by at least one light emitting diode (LED) (16) arranged such that heat generated by the LED(s) during operation of the LED(s) is conducted to the pane to reduce moisture-forming on the pane. The present invention also relates to a cold storage device (24), such as a refrigerator or freezer, comprising such a door.

Light module

A light module comprises a light unit, a heat transferring plate or a plurality of heat transferring pipes, and a plurality of heat dissipating fins. The heat transferring plate or heat transferring pipes are positioned on the bottom surface of the light unit to transfer heat generated by the light unit. When the heat transferring plate is used, the heat dissipating fins are arranged under the heat transferring plate and perpendicular to the bottom surface of the heat transferring plate. The heat dissipating fins have a recess for the accommodation of the heat transferring plate and the light unit. When the heat transferring pipes are used, the heat dissipating fins each contact the heat transferring pipes. Uniform heat dissipation is thus attained.

Vehicle lamp with a conductive reflector and a grounding connection terminal

In a vehicle lamp, light emitting diodes that emit light are disposed on an inner side of a transparent surface cover. A conductive reflector that reflects the light emitted from the light emitting diodes toward the surface cover is provided between the light emitting diodes and the surface cover. The reflector is disposed so as to be in proximity to the light emitting diodes. A grounding connection terminal is provided on the reflector. The grounding connection terminal is connected to a vehicle body.

MULTI-PURPOSE ILLUMINATION DEVICE

A multi-purpose illumination device and a system and method for operating a multi-purpose illumination device are provided herein. A multi-purpose illumination device may include a lamp housing and a light source disposed within the lamp housing. The lamp housing may include a front, a back, a top, and a bottom, with the light from the light source projecting from the front of the lamp housing. The lamp housing may further define an air channel with an air inlet and an air outlet. The air inlet may be defined in the front of the lamp housing. The air outlet may be defined in the top of the lamp housing. Some embodiments may include a heat sink disposed within the lamp housing, where the air channel is at least partially defined by the heat sink. The heat sink may include at least one heat-dissipating fin disposed within the air channel.

Motor vehicle with a lighting device

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kraftfahrzeug (100), umfassend - ein Karosserieteil (90), welches einen inneren Bereich (10) von einem äußeren Bereich (20) des Kraftfahrzeugs (100) zumindest teilweise räumlich trennt und eine Öffnung (15) aufweist, - eine Leuchtvorrichtung (50), umfassend - mindestens ein Leuchtmittel (40), - einen Lichtleiter (35) mit einer Einkoppelfläche (34) und einer Auskoppelfläche (36), wobei die Einkoppelfläche (34) vor dem mindestens einen Leuchtmittel (40) angeordnet ist, so dass von dem Leuchtmittel (40) emittiertes Licht (99) in die Einkoppelfläche (34) eingestrahlt wird. Es ist vorgesehen, dass die Leuchtvorrichtung (50) im Wesentlichen im inneren Bereich (10) des Kraftfahrzeugs (100) angeordnet ist, und der Lichtleiter (35) mit seiner Auskoppelfläche (36) von innen in die Öffnung (15) des Karosserieteils (90) hineinragt.

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 lighting device

Light emitting assembly

A light emitting assembly includes a metal substrate for dissipating heat from the assembly. The metal substrate includes an electrically insulating layer or coating on at least one side. Circuit traces are applied to the electrically insulating layer using either thick or thin film techniques. At least the ends of the circuit traces include a metallic section to which leads of light emitting elements are soldered or wire-bonded. A metallic section is provided adjacent the light emitting element to transfer heat to the underlying substrate and/or to reflect light from the element away from the substrate. A clear finish retards tarnishing of the reflecting metallic section.

Gap member, lens and lighting device having the same

Carrier body for components or circuits

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Trägerkörper (1, 2) für elektrische oder elektronische Bauelemente (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d) oder Schaltungen, wobei der Trägerkörper (1, 2) elektrisch nicht oder nahezu nicht leitend ist, der Trägerkörper (1, 2) einstückig mit Wärme ab- oder zuführenden Kühlelementen (7) versehen ist, auf der Oberfläche des Trägerkörpers (1, 2) versinterte Metallisierungsbereiche (41) aufgebracht sind und der Trägerkörper (1, 2) eine Platine ist. Erfindungsgemäß wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Metallisierungsbereiche (41) in unterschiedlichen Dicken (Höhen) mit dem Trägerkörper (1, 2) verbunden sind.

LED BULB

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a simple and proper light guide system used with a light source. SOLUTION: This LED bulb is achieved by providing a housing having a base, a hollow core projecting from the base and arrayed about a longitudinal axis, a printed circuit board positioned in the base at one end of the hollow core and having a plurality of LEDs operatively fixed thereto about the center thereof, a light guide comprising a main body having a prescribed thickness, positioned in the hollow core, and having a first end in operative relation with the plurality of LEDs and a second end projecting beyond the hollow core, a heat sink in heat conductive relation with the printed circuit board, and a LED light source including a first reflecting mirror mounted on the second end of the light guide. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI ...

LIGHTING MECHANISM WITH AT LEAST ONE LIGHT EMITTING DIODE AND VEHICLE HEADLIGHT

LIGHTING DEVICE FOR VEHICLES

THERMAL MANAGEMENT METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LIGHTING DEVICES

Methods and systems are provided for providing active and passive thermal or cooling facilities for LED lighting systems, including radiating and convective thermal facilities, including fans, phase change materials, conductive polymers, potting compounds, vents, ducts, and other thermal facilities.

SINGLE LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE VEHICLE LAMP

A vehicular lamp that uses a single high-flux light emitting diode as a light source to satisfy the requirements, including photometric requirements, of a combination stop/tail/turn/marker vehicle light. The lamp comprises a housing; a single light emitting diode adapted to secure to the housing as a light source and capable of emitting a minimum flux of approximately 20 lumens; a lens, adjacent to the light emitting diode, having a spherical front wall and a side wall. The lens has a rear surface with a plurality of catadioptric prism rings, an aspheric center lens, and a plurality of linear prism optics for distributing the light emitted from the light emitting diode horizontally and vertically. The combination of the prism rings, the center lens, and the linear prism optics produce a composite light distribution with a minimum angulation substantially 10.degree. above and below the longitudinal axis of the lamp and a minimum angulation substantially 20.degree. left and right of the vertical ...

LIGHT EMITTING DIODE HEADLAMP AND HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY

The present invention is a headlamp and headlamp assembly that utilizes light emitting diodes as a light source. The light emitting diode headlamp and headlamp assembly effectively emanates white light and is capable of low beam and high beam functions. The light emitting diode headlamps comprise high-flux light emitting diodes, a reflector subassembly, and a first and second light transmissive member.

DEVICE Of LIGHTING COMPRISING an ELEMENT OF RADIATION OF the CHALEURDEGAGEE BY a GAS-DISCHARGE LAMP AND a MODULE OF CIRCUIT

DEVICE HAS HEAT TRANSFER, IN PARTICULAR FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

L'invention concerne un dispositif à échange de chaleur (10), notamment pour un véhicule automobile, ce dispositif comportant : - au moins une mousse métallique (1), - un organe thermique (11) en contact direct avec la mousse métallique permettant l'échange de chaleur entre l'organe thermique et la mousse métallique.

VEHICLE LAMPS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

Une lampe pour véhicule (1 ; 100 ; 200 ; 300) comporte une source de lumière (11 ; 311) incluant un dispositif émetteur de lumière à semiconducteur, et un élément support métallique (20 ; 120 ; 220 ; 320) sur lequel est montée la source de lumière. L'élément support est formé d'un seul tenant avec une partie de masquage (21 ; 121 ; 221 ; 322) configurée pour bloquer une partie de la lumière émise par le dispositif émetteur de lumière à semiconducteur.

LIGHTING DEVICE AND/OR SIGNALLING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Module optique pour dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation automobile comprenant : - un élément de déviation optique (12), - un support (20) sur lequel est fixé l'élément de déviation optique (12), ledit support (20) comprend des moyens de fixation (26) d'adaptateur aptes à fixer un adaptateur sur lequel est fixée une source de lumière, et dans lequel ledit premier élément de déviation optique (12) comprend des moyens d'indexation d'adaptateur agencés de manière à être aptes à positionner cet adaptateur par rapport au premier élément de déviation optique (12) selon deux axes distincts et sécants.

Light e.g. headlight, for e.g. automobile, has photo-emissive unit to emit light from region having linear limit, and lens to project shape of light region for forming line of cut that forms limit between bright and dark regions

L'invention concerne une lampe de véhicule. Elle se rapporte à une lampe de véhicule qui comprend un module (100) à source de lumière, un organe optique (204) et un organe de fixation (202) du module (100) à source de lumière à une position de référence qui est prédéterminée par rapport à l'organe optique (204), le module (100) comprenant un organe de référence qui est fixé afin qu'il soit ajusté sur la position de référence lorsque le module (100) est fixé à l'organe optique (204), un élément photoémissif (102) à semi-conducteur destiné à émettre de la lumière d'une région ayant une limite linéaire, et un organe de support destiné à ajuster la limite linéaire sur une position de fixation prédéterminée par rapport à la position de référence. Application à l'éclairage des véhicules.

COMPONENT OF DISSIPATION THERMAL AND DEVICE Of LIGHTING AND/OR DESIGNALISATION HAS DIODE EQUIPS With SUCH a COMPONENT

L'invention concerne un composant (10) de dissipation thermique pour dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation de véhicule du type comportant une plaque (14) à circuits imprimés, une diode (12) électroluminescente qui comporte une embase (20) de dissipation thermique et une paire de pattes (18a, 18b) de connexion électrique et un dissipateur thermique (24) qui s'étend en vis-à-vis de la plaque (14) à circuits imprimés, caractérisé en ce que le dissipateur thermique (24) comporte une portion d'échange thermique (26) maintenue contre l'embase (20) de la diode (12) et en ce que ladite portion d'échange thermique (26) du dissipateur thermique (24) comporte des moyens d'orientation de la diode (12) qui font saillie substantiellement perpendiculairement à la portion d'échange thermique (26) du dissipateur (24), la face d'échange thermique (21) de l'embase (20) de la diode (12) étant disposée sur lesdits moyens d'orientation de manière que la diode (12) est orientée par rapport à une orientation ...

VEHICULAR HEADLAMP

LAMP FOR VEHICLE

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a vehicle lamp structure, removing condensation of a lens unit. The vehicle lamp structure comprises: a lens unit; a light source module disposed while having a space from the lens unit having a reflection unit storing a light-emitting device; a bezel unit adjacent to the light source module enabling the space to be formed between the light source module and the lens unit; and a thermoelectric circulation unit providing air bypassing a thermoelectric module inside the space. A heat absorbing unit of the thermoelectric module comes in contact with the light source module. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

LAMP FOR VEHICLE

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a vehicle lamp structure that removes condensation of a lens unit. By applying a heat source to a heat absorbing unit of a thermoelectric module to raise the temperature of a cooling region together with the temperature of a heat generating unit (heat generating area) of the thermoelectric module, heat conversion efficiency of the limited thermoelectric module can be improved, and by allowing to apply more high-temperature wind and heat source to a headlamp lens unit, dehumidification efficiency in the lamp can be maximized. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

VEHICLE LAMP

The present invention relates to a vehicle lamp, comprising: a shield blocking a portion of light emitted from a light source to proceed toward a lens; and a heat sink coupled to the shield, radiating heat supplied to the shield. Moreover, any one of the shield and the heat sink has a coupling protrusion unit expanded by heat supplied to the shield, and the other one of the shield and heat sink has a protrusion insertion unit into which the coupling protrusion unit is inserted. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

LIGHT EMISSION APPARATUS AND LIGHTING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE HAVING SAME

According to an embodiment, a light emission apparatus comprises: a light source unit emitting a plurality of first excitation lights having linearity; and a beam shape conversion unit enabling the first excitation lights having linearity and incident in an incident direction in parallel to a symmetric axis to be reflected to convert a beam shape of the first excitation lights to be different from each other. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

LIGHT-EMITTING MODULE AND LIGHTING APPARATUS, CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING HIGH LUMINANCE BY EFFICIENTLY RADIATING HEAT EMITTED FROM SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT EMITTING ELEMENT AND HAVING HIGH PRECISION IN POSITION OF LIGHT SOURCE

PURPOSE: A light-emitting module and a lighting apparatus are provided to prevent hands and tools from contacting to a contact point and also prevent foreign substances from being attached to the contact point by an attachment surrounding and holding an LED unit. CONSTITUTION: A light-emitting module(10a) includes an LED unit(40) and an attachment(16a). The LED unit(40) includes a semiconductor light emitting element(44), a radiating board(42) for directly fixing the semiconductor light emitting element(44) to a top surface, and a contact(46) formed on the radiating board(42) and inputting power for light emission of the semiconductor light emitting element(44). The attachment(16a) has a power supply unit(162) to surround and hold the LED unit(40) and supply power for light emission of the semiconductor light emitting element(44) from an external power plug to the contact(46) in a state that at least a part of lower and side surfaces of the radiating board(42) and an upper part of the semiconductor ...

set of light diodes and methods of producing a set of light diodes

ILLUMINATION DEVICE

The invention relates to an illumination device comprising at least one semiconductor light source arrangement (23; 900; 1001; 1301, 1302) mounted on a carrier (110, 120; 24; 33; 82; 9; 1000; 1300) embodied as a heat sink, wherein the illumination device comprises an electronic unit for operating the at least one semiconductor light source arrangement (23; 900; 1001; 1301, 1302), and a cooling device (1; 2; 3; 81) for cooling the at least one semiconductor light source arrangement (23; 900; 1001; 1301, 1302) and the electronic unit, and wherein the carrier (110, 120; 24; 33; 82; 9; 1000; 1300) embodied as a heat sink for the at least one semiconductor light source arrangement (23; 900; 1001; 1301, 1302) is embodied as a separate structural unit fixed to the cooling device (1; 2; 3; 81) in an exchangeable manner.

LED LIGHTING ASSEMBLY

The present invention provides a lighting head assembly (10) that incorporates a high intensity LED package (12) into an integral housing (10) for further incorporation into other useful lighting devices. The present invention primarily includes two housing components, namely an inner mounting die (14) and an outer enclosure (16) and an optical component (60) for collimating and focusing the light output. The inner (14) and outer (16) components cooperate to retain the LED package (12) , provide electrical and control connections, provide integral heat sink capacity. Further the integrally incorporated optical lens (60) captures, homogenizes and transmits substantially all of the light emitted by a light source, such as a light emitting diode (12). The present invention transmits 85% of the light emitted by the light source (12) and produces a uniformly illuminated circular image in the far field of the device. In this manner, high intensity LED packages (12) can be incorporated into lighting ...

WHITE LED HEADLIGHT

A vehicle headlight (12) that employs a plurality of LED units (38) that emit white light. Each LED unit (38) employs chip-on-board technology where LED semiconductor chips (64) are mounted directly to a submount substrate (56) using solder or stud bumps (60). An elongated lens (28) is molded over the LED unit (38) in contact with a base substrate (48). Light emitted from the semiconductor chip (64) is reflected and directed by the lens (28) to generate a beam of light (58). Some of the light emitted from the LED semiconductor chip (64) is redirected back to the submount substrate (56) to be reflected back into the lens (28) to increase the light intensity of the LED unit (38). Several of the elongated lens (28) and associated LED units (38) are optically glued to a single prism (24) that collects all of the light beams from all of the LED units (38).

DIRECT MOUNT LED LAMP

A lamp has a non-electrically conductive housing. One or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) are attached to the housing by one or more beads of electrically conductive epoxy. The LEDs can optionally be mechanically attached to the housing. The electrically conductive epoxy provides one or more voltage rails for connecting the LEDs to driving circuitry.

Vehicle lamp

A semiconductor light source emits a light. The semiconductor light source is directly mounted on a heat sink unit. A swivel unit swivels the semiconductor light source and the heat sink unit. A swivel shaft that is coupled to the swivel unit is integrated with the heat sink unit.

Illuminating unit comprising an optical element

An illuminating unit comprising a luminous means (5) and an optical element (1) that has a radiation entrance surface (2) facing the luminous means (5) and a radiation exit surface (3) averted from the luminous means (5). The optical element (1) has at least one holographic element (4) that is designed as a beam shaping element for the radiation (7) emitted from the luminous means (5).

ILLUMINATION STRUCTURE AND LIGHT DISTRIBUTING METHOD FOR THE ILLUMINATION STRUCTURE

The present disclosure provides an illumination structure and a light distributing method. The illumination structure includes a substrate, a first light emitting element, a second light emitting element, a reflection housing and a hooding board. The reflection housing has a first focal point and a second focal point. The first light emitting element is disposed on the substrate and located at the first focal point of the reflection housing. The second focal point is positioned within the hooding board. Therefore, a portion of light emitted by the first light emitting element will be reflected by the reflection housing and pass through a hollow portion of the hooding board to generate low beam light.

Wide Angle Optical System for LED Array

An optical system includes a lens and reflector configured to form a wide angle beam from light emitted from an array of LEDs by modifying only the component of emitted light that diverges from a reference plane. A central portion of the lens collimates emitted LED light relative to the reference plane containing the optical axes of the LEDs. A peripheral portion of the lens re-directs emitted LED light into an orientation perpendicular to the reference plane. The reflector surrounds the periphery of the lens and re-directs light from the peripheral portion of the lens into a direction parallel with the reference plane. The linear array of LEDs may include sub arrays projecting away from a support plane to enhance visibility of a resulting light signal from vantage points close to or aligned with the support plane. 1. An LED light assembly configured for mounting to a substantially vertical surface comprising:a base included in a first plane parallel to said vertical surface;a first support included in a third plane divergent from said first plane, said first support including a heat sink and a PC board to which are mounted a first plurality of LEDs, said first plurality of LEDs arranged along a first linear focal axis parallel with said first support and included in a second plane perpendicular to said first support, each of said first plurality of LEDs emitting light in a hemispherical pattern directed away from said first support, each of said LEDs having an optical axis in said second plane and perpendicular to said third plane;a first optical element arranged to collect light from said first plurality of LEDs and having a first longitudinal axis aligned with said first linear focal axis, said first optical element comprising first, second, and third light entry surfaces and first, second, and third light emission surfaces, said first and second light entry surfaces and said first and second light emission surfaces separated by said second plane and said third ...

Motor Vehicle light

Heat dissipation member having variable heat dissipation paths and led lighting flood lamp using the same

A heat dissipation member (110) having variable heat dissipation paths and an LED lighting flood lamp (100) using the same are provided, which can maximize heat dissipation effect by widening an air contact area and making air flow rapidly, seek a waterproof effect and prevention of a scald due to contact with a high-temperature heat dissipation plate, and prevent the reduction of heat dissipation efficiency caused by foreign substances by keeping wings of the heat dissipation plate not exposed to an outside. The LED lighting flood lamp using a heat dissipation member having variable heat dissipation paths includes LEDs (130), an LED mounting substrate (120) on which the LEDs are mounted, a heat dissipation member (110) having a lower part to which the LED mounting substrate (120) is fixed and provided with the variable heat dissipation paths formed thereon, an upper cap (180) fixed to outer surfaces of heat dissipation plates (113,114) of the heat dissipation member (110); a fixing ring ...

Vehicle lamp, particularly aircraft reading-light

Illumination device of a motor vehicle

Carrier body for components or circuits

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Trägerkörper (1, 2) für elektrische oder elektronische Bauelemente (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d) oder Schaltungen, wobei der Trägerkörper (1, 2) elektrisch nicht oder nahezu nicht leitend ist, der Trägerkörper (1, 2) einstückig mit Wärme ab- oder zuführenden Kühlelementen (7) versehen ist, auf der Oberfläche des Trägerkörpers (1, 2) versinterte Metallisierungsbereiche (41) aufgebracht sind und der Trägerkörper (1, 2) eine Platine ist. Erfindungsgemäß wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Metallisierungsbereiche (41) in unterschiedlichen Dicken (Höhen) mit dem Trägerkörper (1, 2) verbunden sind.

Light

VEHICULAR LIGHTING TOOL

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve a radiation performance without complicating a lighting tool constitution in a vehicular lighting tool equipped with a plurality of lighting tool units with light-emitting elements as light sources. SOLUTION: A metallic bracket 20 to support a plurality of lighting tool units 30 is housed in a lamp room and tiltably supported by a lamp body 12. At that time, one part of the lamp body 12 is constituted by a heat sink 24, and this heat sink 24 and the metallic bracket 20 are coupled by a flexible heat pipe 28. By this, heat generated at a light-emitting element 34 of the respective lighting tool units 30 is moved to the heat sink 24 via the metallic bracket 20 and the flexible heat pipe 28, and this is made to be dissipated into a space outside the lamp room. Moreover, by deformation of the flexible heat pipe 28 having flexibility, even when the metallic bracket 20 is tilted, a waterproof function of the lighting tool is easily securable without obstructing ...

LED BULB SOCKET

LIGHTING MECHANISM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

INTEGRATED CONTROL OF LED ARRANGEMENTS

THERMAL INSULATION STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE ROOM LAMP

In the bulb cassette in the related art, a mounting fixture can be prevented from coming off a case. However, when a space in the case for accommodating a light bulb is small, there arises a problem such that a wall surface which defines the space is thermally deformed by heat from the light bulb, and hence the product value is lowered, and in the worst case, the entire case may become unusable due to thermal deformation of the wall surface. In a case in which a case formed of resin material having low thermal resistant property such as polypropylene and a wall surface which is in the proximity with a light bulb built in the case exist, a bulb cassette for mounting the light bulb in the case is formed of thermal resistant resin, and a heat shield wall interposed between the light bulb and the wall surface is formed so as to continue from the bulb cassette.

LED INTEGRATED HEAT SINK

An electrically driven light emitting diode (LED) assembly comprising a light emitting diode (12), first (14) and second (16) electrical leads for conducting electricity to and from the light emitting diode (12), and a heat sink (18). The assembly is characterized by the first lead (14) including the heat sink (18) for conducting electricity and heat from the light emitting diode (12) through the heat sink (18). In other words, the diode (12) conducts electricity through a heat sink (18) allowing the diode (12) to be in electrical conductivity with the heat sink (18).

INTERIOR LAMP

... ²²²A vehicle lamp assembly comprised of: a heat sink (14) with at least one ²flange (80) extending beyond the lamp assembly; a circuit board (19) ²functionally engaging the inner surface of the heat sink (14) and having a ²power supply circuitry; at least one light emitting unit (15) electrically ²connected to the heat sink (14); a potting compound (20) substantially ²imbedding the circuit board (19) and corresponding electrical connections; and ²a lens (11) operatively attached to the heat sink (14). In one embodiment, the ²light emitting unit is an LED. In alternate embodiments, the lamp assembly can ²include fins and/or fans (16) to further facilitate cooling of the assembly, ²and/or a reflective inner surface of the heat sink to increase the lamp ²assembly's luminous output.² ...

LED LAMP AND LAMP REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY

An LED lamp (10) having a substantially concave heat sink (12) having a raised, frusto-conical center (14) surrounded by an outer rim (16). The heat sink (12) is preferably aluminum or other metal and at least the frusto-conical center preferably has a reflective coating. To further aid in heat removal the outer rim (16) can be provided with a plurality of apertures (16a). A side-emitting LED (18) is mounted on the frusto-conical center (14). A cover (26) is fixed to the outer surface (22) and defines a volume (28) between the frusto-conical center (14) and the cover (26). A circuit (30) is located within the volume (28) and an electrical connection (32) provides connection to the LED (18). In another embodiment a cover (26a) is provided with studs (54) and a reflector (42a) is provided with studs (56) that engage barbs (50) formed in a heat sink (12a).

LIGHT EMITTING DIODE BULB CONNECTOR

An LED light source (10) comprises a housing (12) having a base (14) with a hollow core (16) projecting therefrom. The core (16) is substantially conical. A central heat conductor (17) is centrally located within the hollow core (16) and is formed from solid copper. A first printed circuit board (18) is connected to one end of the central heat conductor and a second printed circuit board (20) is fitted to a second, opposite end of the central heat conductor (17). The second printed circuit board (20) has at least one LED (24) operatively fixed thereto. A plurality of electrical conductors (26) has proximal ends (28) contacting electrical traces formed on the second printed circuit board (20) and distal ends (30) contacting electrical traces on the first printed circuit board (18). Each of the electrical conductors (26) has a tension reliever (27) formed therein which axially compresses during assembly. A cap (32) is fitted over the second printed circuit board (20); and a heat sink (34) ...

DIRECTLY VIEWABLE LUMINAIRE

The present invention provides a luminaire comprising an housing having thermally separate compartments for an electronics portion and a lighting portion. These thermally separate compartments can provide a means for providing thermal isolation between the respective components, namely the electronics portion and the lighting portion. In this manner thermal interaction between these portions can be reduced, thereby improving performance of the luminaire. The lighting portion comprises a plurality of light-emitting elements and further includes optics for the manipulation of illumination created by the light-emitting elements. A power supply for supply of energy to the light-emitting elements and a controller for controlling application of energy from a power source to the light-emitting elements is provided in the electronics portion and can be thermally separated within the electronics portion. Moreover, an optical device comprising two linear diffuser elements can be used to further improve ...

Light module for a motor vehicle lighting device

The present invention relates to a light module 1 of a lighting equipment of a motor vehicle that includes several separately controllable light sources 16 combined in an array 15, several primary optics elements 18 in the form of collective lenses, each of which has a light ingress surface 24 and a light emitting surface 25, that are combined to a primary optics array 17, wherein the primary optics elements 18 concentrate at least a portion of the light emitted by the light sources 16 and generate intermediate light distributions on the light emitting surfaces 25, and a secondary optics system 4 for reproducing the emitted light on a road in front of a motor vehicle as resulting total light distribution 5 of the light module 1. The secondary optics system 4 for reproducing the intermediate light distributions as resulting total light distribution 5 of the light module 5 is focused on at least one of the light-emitting surfaces 25 of the collective lenses 18.

Carrier body for components or circuits

HEADLIGHT OF VEHICLE AND APPARATUS FOR CIRCUIT Of LIGHTING

HEADLIGHT FOR VEHICLES

LIGHT EMITTING DIODE LIGHTING UNIT FOR VEHICLE HEADLAMP

DEVICE FOR TRANSMITTING A LIGHT BEAM PROJECTOR AND, IN PARTICULAR FOR MOTOR VEHICLE, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING

L'invention concerne un dispositif d'émission d'un faisceau lumineux comprenant une lentille (1) et des moyens réalisant une ligne de coupure du faisceau, ledit dispositif étant configuré pour autoriser un réglage d'un positionnement de ladite ligne de coupure, selon une direction donnée, notamment verticale, en fonction d'un positionnement angulaire de ladite lentille (1) autour d'un axe d'articulation (3), ladite lentille (1) comprenant une partie (4), dite optique, de transmission du faisceau et une partie (5) d'articulation en rotation autour dudit axe d'articulation (3). L'invention concerne également un projecteur, notamment pour véhicule automobile comprenant ledit dispositif d'émission.

LIGHTING MODULE AND/OR SIGNALLING AND ROTARY MULTI-FUNCTION

L'invention a trait à un module d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation (6) notamment pour véhicule automobile (2), comprenant: une partie mobile (16) destinée à recevoir moins une source lumineuse, et des moyens de rotation (14) suivant un axe de la partie mobile. La partie mobile (16) comprend plusieurs faces (8, 10, 12) réparties le long de sa périphérie, au moins une (8, 12) desdites faces (8, 10, 12) ayant une fonction d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation et les moyens de rotation (14) sont configurés pour déplacer en rotation la partie mobile (16) de manière à présenter de manière sélective chacune desdites faces (8, 10, 12).

PROJECTION MODULE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE HEADLIGHT.

Module (100) de projection pour un phare de véhicule automobile, comprenant une source (101) de rayonnement, un réflecteur (103), un dispositif (104) à diaphragme et une lentille (105) ; source (101) de rayonnement est disposée sur le côté arrière du dispositif (104) à diaphragme et la direction principale d'émission de la source (101) de rayonnement est dirigée dans le demi-espace à l'opposé du sens de sortie du rayonnement du module (100).

MODULATE OPTICAL HAS REFERS COMMON, FOR LIGHTING AND/OR STREET SIGNS Of a MOTOR VEHICLE

L'invention concerne un module optique 1 pour dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation d'un véhicule, comprenant au moins une source lumineuse 2, 7 à 9 apte à générer un faisceau lumineux, un dispositif de refroidissement 3 apte à dissiper des calories et un dispositif de focalisation 4 du faisceau lumineux, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de focalisation 4 est porté directement par le dispositif de refroidissement 3.

MODULATE LIGHTING FOR a HEADLIGHT OR LIGHTING Of a MOTOR VEHICLE.

Module (10) d'éclairage pour un phare d'un véhicule automobile, comprenant une source (5) lumineuse à semi-conducteur fixée sur un élément (4) de support, l'élément (4) de support étant fixé sur un dissipateur (7) de chaleur et, immobilisé par un dispositif (18) distinct de maintien sur le dissipateur (7) de chaleur, le dispositif (18) de maintien ayant un évidement qui entoure l'élément (4) de support et qui recouvre l'élément (4) de support au moins par parties.

LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH THERMALLY-INSULATED RECEPTACLES

The lighting system for use with thermally-insulated receptacles comprises a replaceable lid, a light source, and a power source. The lighting system further comprises an additional layer of material covering the light source and power source to limit exposure to moisture and to limit contact with the items stored within the thermally-insulated receptacle. The lighting system for use with thermally-insulated receptacles is configured to be used as safety equipment to signal others when the user is in distress. The lighting system for use with thermally-insulated receptacles is configured to be used with stand-alone, thermally-insulated receptacles or with thermally-insulated receptacles integrally formed in or on land vehicle or water craft. 1. A lighting system for use with a thermally-insulated container , comprising:a light source, wherein the light source comprises at least one LED;a power source, wherein the power source comprises at least one battery and is in electrical connection with the light source; anda replaceable lid, wherein the lid is formed to fit onto a thermally-insulated container and is configured to accept the light source and the power source.2. The lighting system for use with a thermally-insulated container of claim 1 , wherein the lid further comprises a layer configured to cover the light source and power source thereby preventing exposure of the light source and power source to moisture.3. The lighting system for use with a thermally-insulated container of claim 2 , wherein the layer is colored.4. The lighting system for use with a thermally-insulated container of claim 2 , wherein the layer is transparent.5. The lighting system for use with a thermally-insulated container of claim 1 , wherein the at least one LED is colored.6. The lighting system for use with a thermally-insulated container of claim 1 , wherein the at least one LED is configured to produce modulated light.7. The lighting system for use with a thermally-insulated ...

LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE

A light-emitting device includes a light-emitting portion that emits fluorescence in response to excitation light incident on a surface of the light-emitting portion, and a reflector that defines a light-emitting region on the surface of the light-emitting portion, the fluorescence being emitted from the light-emitting region. The excitation light has a top-hat energy intensity distribution on the surface of the light-emitting portion. 1. A light-emitting device comprising:a transparent substrate;a light-emitting unit which is disposed to be in contact with a first surface of the transparent substrate and which emits fluorescence from a light-emitting surface thereof in response to reception of excitation light;a reflector which is formed in contact with a side surface of the light-emitting unit; andan optical element which faces a second surface of the transparent substrate, the second surface being located opposite to the first surface of the transparent substrate, and which causes an intensity distribution of the excitation light to be less nonuniform,wherein after the excitation light travels through the optical element and the transparent substrate, the excitation light enters a contact surface of the light-emitting unit, wherein the contact surface is in contact with the first surface of the transparent substrate.2. The light-emitting device according to claim 1 , wherein the fluorescence emitted by the light-emitting unit is used as illumination light.3. The light-emitting device of claim 1 , further comprising:a convex lens which is disposed at a side of the transparent substrate, the side being located opposite to the light-emitting unit, and which focuses the excitation light on the light-emitting unit. This application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/264,325, filed Apr. 29, 2014, which is a non-provisional application claiming priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2013-127871 filed on Jun. 18, 2013, the entire ...

Optoelectronic Lighting Module, Optoelectronic Lighting Apparatus and Vehicle Headlamp

An optoelectronic lighting module () is provided having at least two optoelectronic semiconductor chips () with a radiation outlet surface () and an electrically non-conductive back side () facing away from the radiation outlet surface,—a cooling body () with a cooling body top side () and a cooling body bottom side () facing away from the cooling body top side (),—two contact strips () with a contact top side () and a contact bottom side () facing away from the contact top side (), wherein—the optoelectronic semiconductor chips () are arranged with the electrically non-conductive back side () on the cooling body top side (),—each optoelectronic semiconductor chip () comprises two electric contact points () formed in the direction of the radiation outlet surface (), and—the optoelectronic semiconductor chips () are connected in series via the electric contact points (). 1. An optoelectronic lighting module comprising:at least two optoelectronic semiconductor chips having a radiation outlet surface and an electrically non-conductive back side facing away from the radiation outlet surface;a cooling body with a cooling body top side and a cooling body bottom side facing away from the cooling body top side; andtwo contact strips with a contact top side and a contact bottom side facing away from the contact top side;wherein the optoelectronic semiconductor chips are disposed with the electrically non-conductive back side on the cooling body top side,wherein each optoelectronic semiconductor chip has two electric contact points formed in the direction of the radiation outlet surface,wherein the optoelectronic semiconductor chips are connected in series via the electric contact points,wherein the two contact strips are spaced apart from the cooling body in a lateral direction,wherein the contact top sides and the contact bottom sides of the two contact strips are freely accessible at least in places, andthe cooling body bottom side with the contact bottom sides of the two ...

LIGHTING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE

A lighting apparatus for a vehicle includes a lens and a light source device disposed behind the lens. The lighting apparatus also includes a phosphor assembly configured to convert a wavelength of an incident beam and to emit light having the converted wavelength toward the lens. The phosphor assembly includes a phosphor configured to emit the light having the converted wavelength of the incident beam; and a reflector including a plurality of reflective guide walls configured to reflect the light having the converted wavelength emitted by the phosphor. The reflector that includes the plurality of reflective guide walls defines at least one space through which the light having the converted wavelength emitted by the phosphor is guided by the plurality of reflective guide walls. 1. A lighting apparatus for a vehicle , comprising:a lens;a light source device disposed behind the lens; anda phosphor assembly configured to convert a wavelength of an incident beam and to emit light having the converted wavelength toward the lens, a phosphor configured to emit the light having the converted wavelength of the incident beam; and', 'a reflector comprising a plurality of reflective guide walls configured to reflect the light having the converted wavelength emitted by the phosphor, and, 'wherein the phosphor assembly compriseswherein the reflector comprising the plurality of reflective guide walls defines at least one space through which the light having the converted wavelength emitted by the phosphor is guided by the plurality of reflective guide walls.2. The lighting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the phosphor is provided in the at least one space defined by the reflector comprising the plurality of reflective guide walls.3. The lighting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the reflector is provided on a light exit surface of the phosphor.4. The lighting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the reflector is disposed at a position between the phosphor and the lens.5 ...

VEHICLE LAMP

Provided is a vehicle lamp with high visibility of road signs. This vehicle lamp () is provided with a light source () which emits light of a prescribed spectrum and an optical member () which is provided on an optical path of the light and increases the number of peaks in the spectrum of the light. 1. A vehicle lamp comprising:a light source configured to emit light of a prescribed spectrum; andan optical member provided on an optical path of the light and configured to increase the number of peaks in the spectrum of the light.2. The vehicle lamp according to claim 1 , wherein light having at least two or more peaks is emitted to the front of the vehicle lamp by the optical member.3. The vehicle lamp according to claim 2 , wherein light having at least three or more peaks is emitted to the front of the vehicle lamp by the optical member.4. The vehicle lamp according to claim 1 , wherein a light-transmitting member configured to transmit the light is provided on the optical path of the light claim 1 , andthe optical member is provided in the light-transmitting member.5. The vehicle lamp according to claim 1 , wherein a light-reflecting member configured to reflect the light is provided on the optical path of the light claim 1 , andthe optical member is provided in the light-reflecting member.6. A vehicle lamp comprising:a light source configured to emit light of a spectrum having at least two peaks; andan optical member provided on an optical path of the light and configured to attenuate light having a wavelength between the peaks of the light.7. The vehicle lamp according to claim 6 , comprising:a housing having an opening on the front side,wherein the optical member is an outer cover which closes the opening to form a lamp chamber together with the housing.8. The vehicle lamp according to claim 6 , comprising:a housing having an opening; andan outer cover for closing the opening to form a lamp chamber together with the housing,wherein the optical member is an ...

LOW PROFILE, HIGHLY EFFICIENT VEHICULAR LED MODULES AND ASSEMBLIES

A vehicular LED assembly is provided that includes a plurality of vehicular LED modules, each comprising: a lens with a canted input surface and an exit surface; a bezel surrounding the lens; and an LED light source positioned to direct incident light through the input surface. The input surface comprises a plurality of near-field lens elements for shaping the incident light into a collimated light pattern emanating from the exit surface. Further, the plurality of optical elements may be configured in a step-wise pattern defined by a sweep angle. 1. A vehicular LED module , comprising:a lens having a canted input surface including a plurality of near-field lens elements, an exit surface and a cavity between the surfaces; andan LED light source positioned to direct incident light through the input surface,wherein the elements are configured to shape the light from the input surface into a collimated light pattern emanating from the exit surface.2. The LED module according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of near-field lens elements are three to ten near-field lens elements claim 1 , each element having a different focal length.3. The LED module according to claim 1 , the collimated light pattern emanating from the exit surface contains at least 50% of the incident light.4. The LED module according to claim 1 , wherein the collimated light pattern is selected from the group consisting of a high-beam headlamp claim 1 , a low-beam headlamp claim 1 , a fog lamp claim 1 , a static bending lamp and a daytime running lamp light pattern.5. The LED module according to claim 1 , wherein the canted input surface is canted according to a canting angle and the exit surface is not canted according to the canting angle.6. The LED module according to claim 5 , wherein the canting angle is set between −20 and +20 degrees.7. The LED module according to claim 5 , wherein the canting angle is based at least in part on an exterior shape of the lens.8. A vehicular LED module claim 5 , ...

Light-Guiding Pillar and Vehicle Lamp using the Same

A light-guiding pillar used in a vehicle lamp includes a major structure and a light-guiding structure. The major structure has a light incident surface, a light outgoing surface, an upper surface, and a bottom surface. The upper surface and the bottom surface are disposed between the light incident surface and the light outgoing surface, in which the upper surface and the bottom surface are opposite to each other. The major structure is configured to guide a portion of a light beam entering the major structure through the light incident surface to the light outgoing surface. The light-guiding structure is disposed on the upper surface and configured to guide another portion of the light beam entering the major structure through the light incident surface from the upper surface to the bottom surface with passing through the bottom surface. 1. A light-guiding pillar used in a vehicle lamp , comprising:a major structure having a light incident surface, a light outgoing surface, and an upper surface and a bottom surface disposed between the light incident surface and the light outgoing surface, wherein the upper surface and the bottom surface are opposite to each other, and the major structure is configured to guide a portion of a light beam entering the major structure through the light incident surface to the light outgoing surface; anda light-guiding structure disposed on the upper surface and configured to guide another portion of the light beam entering the major structure through the light incident surface from the upper surface to the bottom surface with passing through the bottom surface.2. The light-guiding pillar of claim 1 , further comprising a concave structure disposed on the bottom surface claim 1 , wherein the concave structure is adjacent to the light outgoing surface and is configured to define a boundary of the light beam emitted from the light outgoing surface.3. The light-guiding pillar of claim 1 , wherein a vertical distance between the light ...

Light-Guiding Pillar and Vehicle Lamp using the Same

A light-guiding pillar used in a vehicle lamp includes a major structure and a light-guiding structure. The major structure has a light incident surface, a light outgoing surface, an upper surface, and a bottom surface. The upper surface and the bottom surface are disposed between the light incident surface and the light outgoing surface, in which the upper surface and the bottom surface are opposite to each other. The major structure is configured to guide a portion of a light beam entering the major structure through the light incident surface to the light caving surface. The light-guiding structure is disposed on the upper surface and configured to guide another portion of the light beam entering the major structure through the light incident surface from the upper surface to the bottom surface with passing through the bottom surface. 1. A light-guiding pillar used in a vehicle lamp , comprising:a major structure having a light incident surface, a light outgoing surface, and an upper surface and a bottom surface disposed between the light incident surface and the light outgoing surface, wherein the upper surface and the bottom surface are opposite to each other, and the major structure is configured to guide a portion of a light beam entering the major structure through the light incident surface to the light outgoing surface; anda light-guiding structure disposed on the upper surface and configured to guide another portion of the light beam entering the major structure through the light incident surface from the upper surface to the bottom surface with passing through the bottom surface.2. The light-guiding pillar of claim 1 , further comprising a concave structure disposed on the bottom surface claim 1 , wherein the concave structure is adjacent to the light outgoing surface and is configured to define a boundary of the light beam emitted from the light outgoing surface.3. The light-guiding pillar of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the upper surface and the ...

LIGHT SOURCE UNIT, LIGHTING DEVICE, AND VEHICLE

The light source unit includes: a semiconductor light emitting element; a lighting circuit configured to operate the semiconductor light emitting element; a first heat dissipation plate on which the semiconductor light emitting element is placed; a second heat dissipation plate on which the lighting circuit is placed; a wiring member electrically interconnecting the semiconductor light emitting element and the lighting circuit; and an interconnection member to which the first heat dissipation plate and the second heat dissipation plate are attached. The interconnection member is lower in thermal conductivity than the first heat dissipation plate and the second heat dissipation plate. 1. A light source unit , comprising:a semiconductor light emitting element;a lighting circuit configured to operate the semiconductor light emitting element;a first heat dissipation plate on which the semiconductor light emitting element is placed;a second heat dissipation plate on which the lighting circuit is placed;a wiring member electrically interconnecting the semiconductor light emitting element and the lighting circuit; andan interconnection member to which the first heat dissipation plate and the second heat dissipation plate are attached,the interconnection member being lower in thermal conductivity than the first heat dissipation plate and the second heat dissipation plate.2. The light source unit of claim 1 , wherein:the interconnection member has a first attachment face and a second attachment face which are in a positional relation in which an imaginary plane including the first attachment face crosses an imaginary plane including the second attachment face;the first heat dissipation plate is attached to the first attachment face; andthe second heat dissipation plate is attached to the second attachment face.3. The light source unit of claim 1 , further comprising an electrically conductive member electrically interconnecting the first heat dissipation plate and the second ...

LIGHT ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME

A light assembly for a motor vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a light source, and a lens arrangement configured to direct light from the light source in a first direction toward a running board and a second direction away from the vehicle. A method is also disclosed. 1. A light assembly for a motor vehicle , comprising:a light source; anda lens arrangement configured to direct light from the light source in a first direction toward a running board and a second direction away from the vehicle.2. The light assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein the lens arrangement comprises a first outer optic and a second outer optic claim 1 , the first outer optic configured to direct light in the first direction and the second outer optic configured to direct light in the second direction.3. The light assembly as recited in claim 2 , wherein the first outer optic is a lens.4. The light assembly as recited in claim 2 , wherein the second outer optic is a light tube.5. The light assembly as recited in claim 2 , further comprising:a reflector housing having a reflective surface, the first and second outer optics supported by the reflector housing.6. The light assembly as recited in claim 5 , wherein the reflector housing includes a boron-nitrate material.7. The light assembly as recited in claim 6 , wherein the reflector housing is provided by a polycarbonate resin with between 2-8% boron nitride.8. The light assembly as recited in claim 5 , further comprising:an outer housing, the reflector housing at least partially mounted within the outer housing, wherein the outer housing includes a recess receiving at least a portion of the light source.9. The light assembly as recited in claim 8 , wherein the light source includes a light emitting diode and a printed circuit board claim 8 , wherein at least a portion of the printed circuit board is received in the recess.10. The light assembly as recited in claim 5 , wherein the ...

VEHICLE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

A head light assembly includes a body having a base and a connection portion respectively connected to two ends thereof. A circuit board is connected to the base and has at least two Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). A lens is connected to the base and has a room in which the circuit board is located. The lens has a high beam area and a low beam area. The at least two Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are respectively located corresponding to the high beam area and the low beam area. A heat removing member is connected to the connection portion and has multiple fins. 1. A head light assembly comprising:a body having a base connected to a first end thereof, the base having threaded holes, a connection portion connected to a second end of the body;a circuit board connected to the base and having at least two Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), the circuit board having through holes which are located corresponding to the threaded holes of the base, bolts extending through the through holes and connected to the threaded holes to connect the circuit board to the base;a lens connected to the base and having a room, the circuit board located in the room, the lens having a high beam area and a low beam area, the at least two Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) respectively located corresponding to the high beam area and the low beam area, anda heat removing member connected to the connection portion and having multiple fins.2. The head light assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the base has multiple fins.3. The head light assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the high beam area has a concave face defined in an outside thereof claim 1 , a cone-shaped portion extending from an inside of the high beam area and toward the room claim 1 , the cone-shaped portion has a recess and one of the at least two Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) is located in the recess claim 1 , the low beam area has a convex-curved face defined in an outside thereof claim 1 , a flat surface is formed at an inside of the low ...

LIGHTING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE HEADLIGHT

The invention relates to a lighting device () for a motor vehicle headlight, wherein the lighting device () has at least one reflector (), and assigned to the at least one reflector () is at least one light source (), and light from the at least one light source () is radiated into a region in front of the lighting device () by means of the reflector () in order to form a light distribution or a part of a light distribution. The lighting device () has at least one, preferably exactly one reflector support (), and the at least one reflector () is fixedly attached to the at least one reflector support (), and the at least one light source () is arranged on at least one light source support (), and the at least one light source support () is movably mounted on the reflector support () and can be fixed in a defined position relative to the reflector support (). 11110111213101112132021222320212223110111213. A lighting device () for a motor vehicle headlight , wherein the lighting device () has at least one reflector ( , , , ) , and wherein assigned to the at least one reflector ( , , , ) is at least one light source ( , , , ) , and wherein light from the at least one light source ( , , , ) is radiated into a region in front of the lighting device () by means of the reflector ( , , , ) in order to form a light distribution or a part of a light distribution ,characterized in that{'b': 1', '30', '10', '11', '12', '13', '30', '20', '21', '22', '23', '40', '41', '42', '43', '40', '41', '42', '43', '30', '30, 'the lighting device () has at least one, preferably exactly one reflector support (), and wherein the at least one reflector (, , , ) is fixedly fastened on the reflector support (), and wherein the at least one light support (, , , ) is arranged on at least one light source support (, , , ), and wherein the at least one light source support (, , , ) is movably mounted on the reflector support () and can be fixed in a defined position relative to the reflector support ...

Illumination Device for a Motor Vehicle

An illumination device for a motor vehicle includes a light source constructed of a number of semiconductor diodes, and an optical device for generating a predefined light distribution from the light of the light source. The optical device is arranged in a housing. The illumination device is characterized in that the light source is rigidly connected to the housing. At least one optical waveguide is provided for guiding the light of the light source to the optical device. 1. An illumination device for a motor vehicle , comprising:a housing;a light source constructed of a number of semiconductor diodes;an optical device arranged in the housing, the optical device being designed to generate a predefined light distribution from light of the light source; and 'the light source is rigidly connected to the housing.', 'at least one optical waveguide, the at least one optical waveguide guiding the light of the light source to the optical device, wherein'}2. The illumination device according to claim 1 , wherein the number of semiconductor diodes comprises one or more laser diodes.3. The illumination device according to claim 2 , wherein the number of semiconductor diodes comprises exclusively laser diodes.4. The illumination device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one optical waveguide is an optical fiber cable.5. The illumination device according to claim 1 , wherein the light source produces monochromatic light claim 1 , the illumination device further comprising:a conversion element arranged in the illumination device to convert the monochromatic light of the light source to white light.6. The illumination device according to claim 5 , wherein the conversion element is arranged at one end of the at least one optical waveguide claim 5 , which one end is either adjacent to the light source or remote from the light source.7. The illumination device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a sensor that detects light intensity in the optical waveguide, the sensor ...

VEHICULAR LIGHTING INSTRUMENT SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT SOURCE LIGHT SOURCE UNIT AND VEHICULAR LIGHTING INSTRUMENT

[Problem] 1. A vehicular lighting instrument semiconductor light source light source unit , comprising:a light source portion; anda socket portion to which the light source portion is mounted, whereinthe light source portion having a light emitting chip of a semiconductor light source,the socket portion is comprised of:a thermo conductive resin member to radiate to an outside a heat which is generated at the light source portion;an electric power feeding member electrically connected to the light source portion, feeding electric power to the light source portion; andan insulation member to sheath at least a part of the electric power feeding member, and incorporate the thermo conductive resin member and the electric power feeding member in a state in which the members are insulated from each other.2. The vehicular lighting instrument semiconductor light source light source unit according to claim 1 , whereina metallic body is provided at a site corresponding to the light source portion of the thermo conductive resin member.3. The vehicular lighting instrument semiconductor light source light source unit according to claim 1 , whereina fine irregularities are provided on a face coming into contact with at least the thermo conductive resin member of the metallic body, andthe metallic body is insert molded in the thermo conductive resin member.4. The vehicular lighting instrument semiconductor light source light source unit according to claim 3 , whereinthe thermo conductive resin member is comprised of an insert molded article of a thermo conductive resin.5. The vehicular lighting instrument semiconductor light source light source unit according to claim 1 , whereinthe metallic body is secured in a state in which the metallic body comes into intimate contact with the thermo conductive resin member via a thermo conductive medium.6. The vehicular lighting instrument semiconductor light source light source unit according to claim 1 , whereina fin portion and a gap which ...

Light device for a motor vehicle

A light device 1 for a motor vehicle comprising: at least one first aperture for air, and a first plug for the at least one first aperture, the first plug being movable between a ‘closed’ position and an ‘open’ position of the first aperture. The light device thus makes it possible to achieve: efficient ventilation, when the plug is in the open position, particularly when the vehicle is moving, and relative obstruction to the ingress of dust and liquids, when the plug is in the closed position, particularly when the vehicle is stationary.

VEHICLE LAMP CONTROL SYSTEM

A vehicle lamp control system comprises a light source unit in which a plurality of semiconductor light emitting elements are arranged in a predetermined direction, an electric current setting unit that can set a first electric current distribution and a second electric current distribution in which electric current value is smaller than that of the first electric current distribution, and a control unit. When a plurality of semiconductor light emitting elements of each of second lamp units are turned off after an additional light distribution pattern employing a first electric current distribution is formed, a headlamp control unit controls so that all the semiconductor light emitting elements are turned off after the plurality of semiconductor light emitting elements are turned on based on a second electric current distribution. 1. A vehicle lamp control system comprising:a light source unit in which a plurality of semiconductor light emitting elements are arranged in a predetermined direction;an electric current setting unit that can set a first electric current distribution in which electric current values for the plurality of semiconductor light emitting elements to form a predetermined light distribution pattern ahead of a lamp are set individually for the plurality of semiconductor light emitting elements and a second electric current distribution in which almost the same electric current values are set individually for at least part of the plurality of semiconductor light emitting elements and whose mean electric current value is smaller than that of the first electric current distribution; anda control unit that controls individually the turning on and off of the plurality of semiconductor light emitting elements based on the electric current distributions set by the electric current setting unit, whereinwhen the light source unit is turned off from a state in which a light distribution pattern is formed by using the first electric current distribution, the ...

Direction indicator and rearview mirror structure of vehicle

A direction indicator and rearview mirror structure for a vehicle includes a direction indicator and a rearview mirror having a mirror housing. The direction indicator angularly and adjustably supports the mirror housing. The mirror housing is mounted with at least a part thereof disposed above and in front of the direction indicator. In a plan view, the mirror housing overlaps the direction indicator at least partially and covers the direction indicator from above. A recessed portion housing an upper part of a vehicle-widthwise outer part of the direction indicator is formed in a lower part of the mirror housing. In a side view, a front part of the recessed portion with respect to a vehicle body protrudes forward and downward with respect to the vehicle body and serves as an eaves portion covering a front upper part of the direction indicator.

LIGHT SOURCE MODULE AND VEHICLE LAMP

A vehicle lamp includes a first light source, a second light source, and a third light source that emit laser beams; a first lens, a second lens, and a third lens that collimate the respective laser beams emitted by the first light source, the second light source, and the third light source; a converging reflector having a reflective surface whose basis is a paraboloid of revolution, and that reflects the respective laser beams transmitted through the first lens, the second lens, and the third lens; and a phosphor that, receiving laser light reflected by the converging reflector, emits light. 1. A vehicle lamp , comprising:a plurality of laser-beam emitting light sources;transmissive elements for collimating the respective laser beams emitted by the plurality of light sources;a first optical component having a reflective surface, whose basis is a paraboloid of revolution, that reflects the respective laser beams transmitted through the transmissive elements;a light-emitting member that, receiving laser light reflected by the first optical component, emits light; anda second optical component that radiates the light from the light-emitting member forward of the lamp.2. The vehicle lamp according to claim 1 , wherein:the second optical component is disposed opposing an emission surface of the light-emitting member, and has a reflective surface whose basis is either an ellipsoid of revolution or a paraboloid of revolution and that reflects light from the light-emitting member forward of the lamp; andthe emission surface is inclined rearward with respect to the second-optical-component reflective surface's center axis.3. The vehicle lamp according to claim 1 , further comprising:a lamp body; anda translucent cover covering an opening in the lamp body; whereineach of the plurality of light sources is housed in a lamp chamber formed by the lamp body and the translucent cover and is disposed such that an emission port thereof is directed toward the lamp body.4. A light ...

High intensity white light source

A white light source ( 100 ) comprising a first light source ( 102 ) adapted to emit first light, a reflecting wavelength converting element ( 108 ) arranged to receive first light from the first light source ( 102 ) and at least partly convert it to converted light, and a second light source ( 104 ) adapted to emit blue light which in use combines with the converted light to generate white light. The white light source further comprises a beam shaping element ( 116 ) adapted to adjust the intensity profile of the blue light emitted by the second light source ( 104 ) to match the intensity profile of the converted light. Thereby, a white light source ( 104 ) which generates a high intensity uniform white light with a desired color distribution is provided.

VEHICLE ILLUMINATING DEVICE

The present disclosure provides a vehicle illuminating device including a lamp housing that functions as a heat sink, a light emitting element disposed in the lamp housing, and a control board that controls the light emitting element. A protruding portion is formed to have an internal space in the lamp housing, and at least a part of the control board is disposed in the internal space. Since the light emitting element is disposed in the lamp housing functioning as a heat sink, and at least a part of the control board is disposed in the internal space of the protruding portion, heat generated in the light emitting element and heat generated in the control board hardly affect each other, and the generation positions of the heat are apart from each other. 1. A vehicle illuminating device:a lamp housing that functions as a heat sink;a light emitting element disposed in the lamp housing; anda control board that controls the light emitting element,wherein a protruding portion is formed to have an internal space in the lamp housing, and at least a part of the control board is disposed in the internal space.2. The vehicle illuminating device of claim 1 , wherein the internal space is filled with a sealing resin having thermal conductivity claim 1 , and at least a part of the control board is sealed in the sealing resin.3. The vehicle illuminating device of claim 1 , wherein a heat radiating fin is provided in the lamp housing claim 1 , and a heat radiation space is formed between the heat radiating fin and the protruding portion.4. The vehicle illuminating device of claim 2 , wherein a heat radiating fin is provided in the lamp housing claim 2 , and a heat radiation space is formed between the heat radiating fin and the protruding portion.5. The vehicle illuminating device of claim 3 , wherein a thickness direction of the heat radiating fin is a direction orthogonal to an arrangement direction of the heat radiating fin and the protruding portion.6. The vehicle illuminating ...

MICRO-ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR LIGHTING MODULES

A device for micro-adjustment of a lighting module has a first end including a thread to be driven into a surface of the lighting module. A second end of the device includes a micro-adjustment thread for attachment of a nut. A flange is positioned between the thread of the first end and the micro-adjustment adjustment thread of the second end. The device also includes a driving feature positioned between the flange and the micro-adjustment adjustment thread. The driving feature has an outer diameter that is smaller than an outer diameter of the flange. 1. A device for micro-adjustment of a lighting module , comprising:a first end including a thread configured to be driven into a surface of the lighting module;a second end including a micro-adjustment thread for attachment of a nut;a flange positioned between the thread of the first end and the micro-adjustment adjustment thread of the second end; anda driving feature positioned between the flange and the micro-adjustment adjustment thread, the driving feature having an outer diameter that is smaller than an outer diameter of the flange.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the flange includes a face facing the first end and a plurality of serrations are arranged on the face.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the plurality of serrations includes sixteen serrations evenly spaced around the face.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the thread of the first end includes a plastic thread or a metal thread to be driven into the surface of the lighting module.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the driving feature includes at least six planar surfaces.6. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the outer diameter of the driving feature is larger than the outer diameter of the micro-adjustment adjustment thread.7. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the micro-adjustment adjustment thread has a pitch of 0.1 mm to 4.0 mm.8. The device according to claim 1 , wherein a first end of the ...

LED CAR LIGHT

The present application relates to the technical field of lighting devices, and provides an LED car light which comprises an outer shell, two support components, a master control circuit board and a lighting lamp group, the lighting lamp group comprises a plurality of LED lighting lamp beads welded on the master control circuit board equidistantly and a plurality of illumination light cup components that are arranged side by side on the master control circuit board and cover the plurality of LED lighting lamp beads respectively; the outer shell is further provided with a plurality of background lights, the background lights and the lighting lamp group are arranged side by side in the outer shell, each of the background lights comprises a plurality of first LED background light beads welded on the master control circuit board and a background light cup that is arranged on the master control circuit board and covers the plurality of LED background light beads. In the LED car light provided by the present application, a plurality of background lights are added in the outer shell, and LED lighting lamp beads and the first LED background light beads are all electrically connected to the master control circuit board; in this way, besides the strong light emitted by the lighting lamp group, soft background light emitted by the background lights can also be provided, such that color temperatures of the light sources of the LED car light are abundant. 1. An LED car light , comprising an outer shell , two support components arranged at two sides of the outer shell , a master control circuit board and a lighting lamp group that are installed in the outer shell; wherein , the lighting lamp group comprises a plurality of LED lighting lamp beads welded on the master control circuit board equidistantly , and a plurality of illumination light cup components which are mounted side by side on the master control circuit board and cover the plurality of LED lighting lamp beads ...

AUTOMOTIVE HEADLAMP, HEAT RADIATING MECHANISM, LIGHT-EMITTING APPARATUS AND LIGHT SOURCE FIXING MEMBER

In an automotive headlamp, a light-emitting module is configured such that a light-emitting element and a control circuit unit for controlling the lighting of the light-emitting element are structured integrally with each other. A control circuit unit in a position anterior to the light-emitting element in a lamp unit is located below a shade section so that the control circuit unit can be clear of the path of light used to form a low beam light distribution pattern of the light emitted by the light-emitting element. In this setting, the light-emitting element is so located that a main optical axis Ax is perpendicular respect to an optical axis Ax of the lamp unit and that a light-emitting portion of the light-emitting element protrudes higher than the control circuit unit in the direction of the main optical axis Ax 1. A heat radiation mechanism comprising: a first heat radiation member configured to radiate heat of a light source; and a second heat radiation member configured to radiate heat generated by a control circuit board for controlling the lighting of the light source , the second heat radiation member being placed such that the second heat radiation member overlaps with at least part of the first heat radiation member as viewed from a first direction parallel to the control circuit board , wherein the first heat radiation member is placed such that the first heat radiation member overlaps with at least part of the control circuit board as viewed from a second direction perpendicular to the control circuit board.2. A heat radiation mechanism according to claim 1 , further comprising a heat separation member whose thermal conductivity is lower than that of the first radiation member and that of the second radiation member claim 1 , wherein the first heat radiation member and the second heat radiation member are fixed to each other with the heat separation member held between the first heat radiation member and the second heat radiation member.3. A heat ...

Lighting Device for Vehicle

According to one embodiment, a lighting device for vehicle includes a socket including a base portion, and a first protrusion portion which protrudes from one face of the base portion; and a light emitting module which is provided at the first protrusion portion, and includes a light emitting element. The socket contains a heat conductive resin of which heat conductivity is 7 W/(m•K) or more and 11 W/(m•K) or less. When a maximum dimension of the base portion in a direction orthogonal to a center axis of the lighting device for vehicle is set to A 1 (mm), a maximum dimension of the first protrusion portion in a direction orthogonal to the center axis is set to A 2 (mm), and power which is applied to the light emitting module is set to W (watt), (A 1 -A 2 )/W becomes 1.0 (mm/W) or more and 6.5 (mm/W) or less.

Led light assemblies

Embodiments of the invention include head and tail lights with and without heat sinks and kits made therefrom for golf carts.

Lighting device for vehicle

A lighting device for a vehicle comprises: a semiconductor light emitting section; a projection lens for projecting light, which has been emitted from the semiconductor lighting section, in a predetermined light distribution pattern; a heat sink member having the semiconductor light emitting section mounted thereto; and a plate member provided between the projection lens and the heat sink member and having lower heat conductivity than the heat sink member. The projection lens is a resin lens. At least a part of a surface of the plate member, the surface facing the projection lens, is a lens-side diffusion surface.

LED LAMP WITH A FLEXIBLE HEAT SINK

An LED lamp uses a flexible metal fabric as a heat sink. At least one light emitting diode is attached to a circuit board that is mounted on a heat conducting member. The flexible heat sink is attached to the heat conducting member, such that heat generated by the light emitting diode and circuit board is conducted to the flexible heat sink. The flexible heat sink can be deformed to fit in a variety of spaces. The flexible heat sink dissipates the heat generated by the LED lamp without the need for a fan. The flexible heat sink may be made from braided copper fabric. 1. An LED lamp with a heat sink , the lamp comprising:a wire harness adapted for connection to an electrical system;a first circuit board electrically connected to the wire harness;a heat conducting member, wherein the first circuit board is mounted to the heat conducting member;a first light emitting diode on the first circuit board; anda heat sink comprising a flexible metal fabric mechanically connected to the heat conducting member.2. The LED lamp of claim 1 , wherein the flexible metal fabric comprises a braided metal band.3. The LED lamp of claim 2 , wherein the braided metal band is folded into first and second loops.4. The LED lamp of claim 2 , wherein the flexible metal fabric comprises a first and a second braided metal band claim 2 , and wherein the first and second braided metal bands are crimped to the heat conducting member with the heat conducting member sandwiched between the braided metal bands.5. The LED lamp of claim 2 , wherein the braided metal band comprises copper strands.6. The LED lamp of claim 2 , wherein the braided metal band comprises tinned copper strands.7. The LED lamp of claim 1 , wherein the heat conducting member comprises a copper bar.8. The LED lamp of claim 7 , wherein the first circuit board is mounted on the heat conducting member by a heat conducting adhesive.9. The LED lamp of claim 1 , wherein the first circuit board is mounted to the heat conducting member ...

INTEGRALLY FORMED HEAT SINK AND LAMP HOUSING FOR VEHICLE LAMP ASSEMBLY

Disclosed are vehicle lamp assembly housings, methods for making and for using such housings, and motor vehicles with lamp assemblies employing such housings. A protective lamp housing is disclosed for a motor vehicle lamp assembly. The lamp housing includes a housing body that attaches to the vehicle structure of a motor vehicle. The housing body has an internal chamber that stores therein a light source. The housing body has an open end that attaches to a light-transmissive lens to fluidly isolate the internal chamber. A heat sink with a plurality of convective cooling fins projecting from a thermally conductive main body is integrally formed with the housing body. When joined in this manner, the main body extends into the internal chamber and the cooling fins extend out of the housing body. The heat sink's main body and cooling fins are collectively configured to dissipate heat from the internal chamber. 1. A protective lamp housing for a vehicle lamp assembly of a motor vehicle having vehicle structure , the vehicle lamp assembly including a transparent or generally transparent lens and a light source configured to generate light , the protective lamp housing comprising:a housing body configured to attach to the vehicle structure of the motor vehicle, the housing body defining an internal chamber configured to store therein the light source, the housing body having an open end configured to attach to the lens and thereby fluidly isolate the internal chamber; anda heat sink with a thermally conductive main body and a plurality of convective cooling fins projecting from the main body, the heat sink being integrally formed with the housing body such that the main body extends into the internal chamber and the plurality of cooling fins extend out of the housing body, the main body and cooling fins being collectively configured to dissipate heat from the internal chamber.2. The protective lamp housing of claim 1 , wherein the main body of the heat sink is molded to ...

Terrestrial vehicle light-emitting module

The invention notably relates to a light-emitting module of a terrestrial vehicle having at least one semiconductor light source including a mostly semiconductor material substrate, the substrate having a first face and a second face. The light source further includes electroluminescent elements with submillimeter dimensions extending from the first face of the substrate, and at least one heatsink cooperating with the second face of the substrate to evacuate the heat produced by the light source. The invention therefore offers an improved light-emitting module for terrestrial vehicles.

LED LAMP WITH A FLEXIBLE HEAT SINK

An LED lamp uses a flexible metal belt as a heat sink. At least one light emitting diode is attached to a circuit board that is mounted on a heat conducting member. The flexible heat sink is attached to the heat conducting member, such that heat generated by the light emitting diode and circuit board is conducted to the flexible heat sink. The flexible heat sink can be deformed to fit in a variety of spaces. The flexible heat sink dissipates the heat generated by the LED lamp without the need for a fan. The flexible heat sink may be made from braided copper fabric or even a plurality of flexible metal sheets. 1. An LED lamp with a heat sink , the lamp comprising:a wire harness adapted for connection to an electrical system;a first circuit board electrically connected to the wire harness;a heat conducting member, wherein the first circuit board is mounted the heat conducting member;a first light emitting diode on the first circuit board; anda flexible heat sink comprising a plurality of flexible metal sheets mechanically connected to the heat conducting member.2. The LED clamp of claim 1 , further comprising:a second circuit board electrically connected to the wire harness;a second light emitting diode on the second circuit board;wherein the second circuit board is mounted on an opposite side on the heat conducting member.3. The LED lamp of claim 2 , further comprising a mounting housing claim 2 , wherein the circuit boards and the heat conducting member are enclosed within the mounting housing claim 2 , the mounting housing has openings to accommodate the light emitting diodes claim 2 , and the flexible metal sheets extend outwardly out of the mounting housing.4. The LED lamp of claim 3 , wherein the flexible metal sheets have a plurality of holes.5. The LED lamp of claim 4 , wherein the holes have a raised edge to prevent the flexible metal sheets from sticking together.6. The LED lamp of claim 5 , further comprising a row of the holes.7. The LED lamp of claim 5 , ...

VEHICLE LIGHT ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED HEAT DISSIPATION

A vehicle light assembly is provided herein and includes a light source, an optic configured to output light emitted by the light source, and a thermal conductive member enclosing the light source and the optic. The thermal conductive member is thermally coupled to a vehicle body via a thermal transfer adhesive. 1. A vehicle light assembly comprising:a light source disposed on a printed circuit that is enclosed by the thermal conductive member;an optic configured to output light emitted by the light source; anda thermal conductive member enclosing the light source and the optic and thermally coupled to a vehicle body via a thermal transfer adhesive, wherein the thermal conductive member comprises one or more inner sidewalls that surround the light source and extend at an angle relative to the printed circuit board, and wherein a gap between the one or more inner sidewalls widens vertically as the one or more sidewalls extend away from the printed circuit board.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. The vehicle light assembly of claim 1 , wherein the one or more inner sidewalls are lined with a reflector configured to redirect light emitted by the light source.6. The vehicle light assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a sealing adhesive that seals the thermal transfer adhesive between the thermal conductive member and the vehicle body.7. The vehicle light assembly of claim 6 , wherein the thermal transfer adhesive is provided at a central rear portion of the thermal conductive member and the sealing adhesive is provided about a rear peripheral region of the thermal conductive member and encloses the thermal transfer adhesive.8. The vehicle light assembly of claim 1 , wherein the light source is disposed on a printed circuit board and the optic is disposed in a barrel of the thermal conductive member that encloses the light source and extends from the printed circuit board.9. The vehicle light assembly of claim 8 , assembled by a multi-shot insert molding ...

VEHICLE LAMP SYSTEM

A vehicle lamp system includes a high-beam lamp unit that can form a high-beam light-distribution pattern, a leveling mechanism that vertically adjusts an optical axis of the high-beam lamp unit, and a control unit that controls on/off of the high-beam lamp unit and controls the leveling mechanism. Upon the engine being started, the control unit controls the high-beam lamp unit to turn on for a predetermined period of time in a state in which the leveling unit adjusts the optical axis of the lamp unit to aim more vertically downward than in normal operation. 1. A vehicle lamp system , comprising:at least one lamp unit that can form a high-beam light-distribution pattern;a leveling unit that vertically adjusts an optical axis of the lamp unit; anda control unit that controls on/off of the lamp unit and controls the leveling unit,wherein, irrespective of whether a turn-on instruction is present, the control unit controls the lamp unit to turn on for a predetermined period of time in a state in which the leveling unit adjusts the optical axis of the lamp unit to aim more vertically downward than in normal operation.2. The vehicle lamp system according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the lamp unit is turned on for a predetermined period of time in a state in which the leveling unit adjusts the optical axis of the lamp unit to aim more vertically downward than in normal operation claim 1 , the control unit claim 1 , to form a high-beam light-distribution pattern claim 1 , controls the lamp unit to turn on at a luminous intensity that is lower than a luminous intensity at which the lamp unit is turned on.3. The vehicle lamp system according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit adjusts claim 1 , upon electricity being first supplied to a light source provided in the lamp unit claim 1 , the optical axis of the lamp unit to aim more vertically downward than in normal operation with the use of the leveling unit to detect an initial position of the lamp unit claim 1 , and ...

LIGHTING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE HEADLIGHT

A lighting device, notably for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one module having an optical axis O, each module having: 1. A lighting device , notably for a motor vehicle , comprising at least one module having an optical axis O , each of said a least one module having:a light source configured to emit a light beam in an overall direction substantially forming a secant to said optical axis O,a light orientation guide adapted to direct said light beam emitted by said light source in a manner substantially parallel to said optical axis O at the output of said light orientation guide and adapted to form a cut-off in said light beam,wherein it comprises a single portion for the output of said light beam, a common output surface of which is continuously curved and is common to each of said at least one module.2. The lighting device according to claim 1 , wherein said light orientation guide comprises three optical surfaces claim 1 , namely:an input face associated with said light source;an output face coinciding with said common output surface of said lighting device;a reflecting face for reflecting light rays sent from said input face toward said output face.3. The lighting device according to claim 2 , wherein said input of said light orientation guide is arranged so as to refract said light beam received from said light source toward said reflecting face.4. The lighting device according to claim 3 , wherein said reflecting face of said light orientation guide is arranged to collect said refracted light beam received from said input face and to reflect said light beam toward said output face of said light orientation guide.5. The lighting device according to claim 4 , wherein said reflecting face has a focus F and said light source is positioned in the vicinity of said focus F so that said light beam reflected by said reflecting face toward said output face has a cut-off.6. The lighting device according to claim 2 , wherein said reflecting face has a generally ...

LIGHT DEVICE, ESPECIALLY A HEADLIGHT FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

A light device, especially a headlight for motor vehicles, comprises a holding bushing (), covered by a translucent cover (), and an inner chamber () having mounted there in an optical system () for generation of light rays and enabling of controlled selective changes of a light trace on a projection surface. The optical system includes a lens () and a light assembly () comprising at least one light source and a carrier to carry the light source. The lens is arranged in a fixed position with respect to the position of the translucent cover, and the position of the light assembly is selectively adjustable in a controlled way with respect to the position of the lens by movement of the light assembly in direction (A) and/or by movement in direction (B), wherein the directions (A) and (B) are substantially perpendicular to direction of optical axis (C) of the lens. 112355515271727151252515251. A light device , especially a headlight for motor vehicles , comprising a holding bushing () , covered by a translucent cover () , and an inner chamber () where an optical system () for generation of light rays and enabling of controlled selective changes of a light trace on a projection surface , especially carriageway , is mounted , wherein the optical system () includes a lens () and a light assembly () comprising at least one light source () and a carrier () to carry the light source () , wherein the lens () is arranged in a fixed position with respect to the position of the translucent cover () , and the position of the light assembly () is selectively adjustable in a controlled manner with respect to the position of the lens () by selective movement of the light assembly () in direction (A) and/or by selective movement in direction (B) , and wherein the directions (A) and (B) are substantially perpendicular to direction of optical axis (C) of the lens ().252971. The light device according to claim 1 , wherein the light assembly () further comprises a cooler () for ...

LAMP

A lamp includes a substrate, a heat-dissipation member, an optical member, and a heat-transfer member. The optical member, the substrate and the heat-dissipation member are arranged in this order. In two members of the heat-dissipation member and the optical member or two members of the heat-dissipation member and the substrate, one end sides thereof are fixed to each other by a fixing mechanism, and the other end sides thereof are hooked and fixed such that the two members are prevented from being displaced in a direction away from each other with the heat-transfer member located between the one end side and the other end side being a support point and the one end side being a force point. 1. A lamp comprising:a substrate having a light source mounting surface;a heat-dissipation member configured to dissipate heat of a light source mounted on the light source mounting surface;an optical member configured to deflect light emitted from the light source mounted on the light source mounting surface; anda heat-transfer member having at least one of flexibility and elasticity and configured to transfer the heat of the light source mounted on the light source mounting surface from the substrate to the heat-dissipation member,wherein the optical member, the substrate and the heat-dissipation member are arranged in this order,the heat-transfer member is disposed at a position located between the substrate and the heat-dissipation member and overlapping with at least the light source mounted on the light source mounting surface, as seen from a stacked direction of the substrate and the heat-dissipation member,in two members of the heat-dissipation member and the optical member or two members of the heat-dissipation member and the substrate,one end sides thereof are fixed to each other by a fixing mechanism, andthe other end sides thereof are hooked and fixed such that the two members are prevented from being displaced in a direction away from each other with the heat- ...

HEADLAMP MODULE

A headlamp module comprises a connecting base, a substrate, and at least two edge-type light emitting diode (LED) units. The at least two edge-type LED units are mounted to opposite surfaces of the substrate facing away from each other. Each edge-type LED unit comprises an LED chip, a wavelength converting layer, and a light reflecting layer. The LED chip comprises a bottom surface, a light emitting surface facing away from the bottom surface, and first sidewalls. The wavelength converting layer covers the light emitting surface and the first sidewalls. The wavelength converting layer converts emitted light to a desired range of wavelengths. The light reflecting layer reflects the converted light toward the second sidewalls, thus expanding the angle and brightness of light around the headlamp module and avoiding an unlit or dark area immediately around the headlamp module. 1. A headlamp module , comprising:a connecting base, a substrate, and at least two edge-type light emitting diode (LED) units; wherein the connecting base comprises a mounting surface, the substrate comprises a bottom end connected to the mounting surface; wherein the substrate protrudes in a direction away from the mounting surface, and the substrate comprises two surfaces facing away from each other; a LED chip comprising a bottom surface, a light emitting surface, and at least two first sidewalls, the bottom surface and the light emitting surface facing away from each other, the first sidewalls connecting the bottom surface and the light emitting surface, the bottom surface of the LED chip being mounted on one of the two surfaces of the substrate, and the LED chip emitting light through the light emitting surface;', 'a wavelength converting layer covering the light emitting surface and the first sidewalls of the LED chip, the wavelength converting layer comprising a top surface and at least two second sidewalls, the top surface facing toward the light emitting surface, the second sidewalls ...

ILLUMINATION DEVICE, METHOD AND SYSTEM

The present disclosure relates to an illumination device () for use as a vehicle headlight, comprising: at least one excitation means () for emitting excitation light; and a fluorescing means () for receiving at least a portion of the excitation light and emitting illuminating light in response thereto in an illumination direction of the illumination device (). The at least one excitation means () is arranged substantially perpendicular to, or forward of, the fluorescing means () in the illumination direction to emit excitation light toward the fluorescing means (). The present disclosure also relates to an illumination system comprising aforesaid illumination device, a method of providing illumination or illuminating light for use as a vehicle headlight, and to a vehicle. 1. An illumination device for use as a vehicle headlight , the illumination device comprising:at least one excitation light source configured to emit excitation light; anda fluorescing material configured to receive at least a portion of the excitation light and to emit illuminating light in response thereto in an illumination direction of the illumination device,wherein the at least one excitation light source is positioned substantially perpendicular to, or forward of, the fluorescing material in the illumination direction.2. The illumination device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one excitation light source comprises a radial array of two or more excitation light sources which are arranged to direct excitation light radially inward toward the fluorescing material claim 1 , and/or wherein the illuminating light is emitted in the illumination direction through a central region of the radial array.3. (canceled)4. The illumination device of claim 1 , further comprising a housing configured to support the at least one excitation light source in relation to the fluorescing material claim 1 , optionally wherein the housing comprises an opening though which the illuminating light is directed in the ...

REFLECTOR DEVICE FOR A LIGHT MODULE WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING

The subject of the invention is a reflector device for a lighting module of a motor vehicle. The device includes a housing made of plastic, wherein the internal faces are metallized so as to reflect the light received. The housing on an external face of one of its walls has reception means able to house a support including at least one light source, the wall having an opening which leads toward the inside of the housing and which allows the light emitted by the light source or sources to propagate toward the inside of the housing. According to the provisions of the invention, the external face of the housing may be connected to ground potential so as to act as a shield against the electromagnetic waves emitted by various electronic components. 1. A reflector device for a lighting module of a motor vehicle , the device comprising a housing made of plastic , at least part of the internal faces of which is metallized so as to reflect the light received , the housing comprising , on an external face of one of its walls , reception means able to house a support comprising at least one light source , said wall comprising an opening which leads to the inside of the housing and which allows the light emitted by the light source or sources to propagate toward the inside of the housing ,wherein at least part of the reception means on the external face of the housing is metallized so as to define a contact zone that allows the metallized part to make electrical contact.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the reception means comprise a cavity in the external face of said wall of the housing claim 1 , the bottom of the cavity comprising said opening.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein all of the external faces of the housing are metallized.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the metallization of the external face comprises a layer of aluminum.5. A lighting module for the lighting and/or signaling of a motor vehicle claim 1 , comprising at least one ...

VEHICLE LIGHT MODULE COMPATIBLE WITH DRIVING ON THE LEFT AND DRIVING ON THE RIGHT

The invention relates to a light module for a motor vehicle comprising an optical element intended to generate a beam with a partly oblique cut-off, the optical element comprising at least one optical portion having an optical axis, and at least one light source configured to cooperate with said portion intended to generate at least the part of the beam comprising the oblique cut-off. The optical module comprises at least two distinct positions for arranging the light source, the light source occupying one of the two positions, each of the positions being defined on either side of the optical axis of the optical portion so as to generate a beam with oblique cut-off to the right in the first position and a beam with oblique cut-off to the left in the second position. 1. A light module for motor vehicle comprising an optical element intended to generate a beam with a partly oblique cut-off , the optical element comprising at least one optical portion having an optical axis , and at least one light source configured to cooperate with said portion intended to generate at least the part of the beam comprising the oblique cut-off , wherein the optical module comprises at least two distinct positions for arranging the light source , the light source occupying one of the two positions , each of the positions being defined on either side of the optical axis of the optical portion so as to generate a beam with oblique cut-off to the right in the first position and a beam with oblique cut-off to the left in the second position.2. The module according to claim 1 , wherein the optical element comprises at least one input surface and at least one output surface provided with a focus claim 1 , said input surface being situated substantially in a plane including said focus.3. The module according to claim 2 , wherein the two positions of the light source are defined in a vicinity of the focus of the output surface.4. The module according to claim 1 , wherein the first position is ...

VEHICULAR LAMP

A lamp that is mounted on a vehicle has a light-emitting element having a light-emitting portion, a first terminal, and a second terminal, a circuit board having a first surface on which the light-emitting element mounted is mounted, and a reflector that reflects light emitted from the light-emitting portion to a front of the light-emitting element. The first terminal supplies power to the light-emitting portion. The second terminal supports the light-emitting portion. The first terminal and the second terminal are arranged in a longitudinal direction. The second terminal is placed rearward of the first terminal. 1. A lamp that is mounted on a vehicle , comprising: a light-emitting portion,', 'a first terminal, and', 'a second terminal;, 'a light-emitting element comprisinga circuit board comprising a first surface on which the light-emitting element is mounted; anda reflector that reflects light emitted from the light-emitting portion to a front of the light-emitting element,wherein the first terminal supplies power to the light-emitting portion,wherein the second terminal supports the light-emitting portion,wherein the first terminal and the second terminal are arranged in a longitudinal direction, andwherein the second terminal is placed rearward of the first terminal.2. The lamp according to claim 1 ,wherein a distance between the light-emitting element and a front end of the circuit board is shorter than a distance between the light-emitting element and a rear end of the circuit board.3. The lamp according to claim 1 ,wherein the light-emitting portion has a cutout that forms an electrode portion, andwherein the cutout is placed on a side closer to the front end of the circuit board.4. The lamp according to claim 1 ,wherein the reflector is installed on a circuit pattern connected to the second terminal.5. The lamp according to claim 1 , further comprising:a heat dissipation member mounted on a second surface of the circuit board which is located on an opposite ...

LIGHT MODULE FOR A VEHICLE HEADLALMP

In the case of a light module () for a vehicle headlight, wherein the light module () has a heat sink () and a plurality of lighting units secured on the heat sink (), each of the lighting units comprising at least one light source (), a light source carrier () and a reflector unit () secured to the light source carrier (), at least one lighting unit with the light source carrier rests rotatably on a horizontal supporting surface () of the heat sink (). 1. A light module for a vehicle headlight , the light module comprising: a heat sink and a plurality of lighting units secured on the heat sink , each of the lighting units comprising at least one light source , a light source carrier and a reflector unit secured to the light source carrier ,{'b': 3', '2, 'wherein at least one lighting unit with the light source carrier rests rotatably on a horizontal supporting surface () of the heat sink ().'}25544. The light module of claim 1 , wherein the light source () is formed by at least one LED () and the light source carrier () is formed by a circuit board ().3410142. The light module of claim 2 , wherein the circuit board () has a bore () claim 2 , which cooperates with a corresponding pin () on the heat sink () for rotatable mounting of the at least one lighting unit.4113. The light module of claim 1 , wherein the light module () comprises fixing screws () for fixing the at least one rotatably securable lighting unit.524. The light module of claim 1 , further comprising an adhesive layer-is arranged between the heat sink () and the light source carrier ().664. The light module of claim 1 , wherein the reflector unit () is adhered to the light source carrier (). The invention relates to a light module for a vehicle headlight, wherein the light module has a heat sink and a plurality of lighting units secured on the heat sink, each of the lighting units comprising at least one light source, a light source carrier and a reflector unit secured to the light source carrier. ...

COOLING MEMBER AND MOTOR VEHICLE LIGHTING OR SIGNALING DEVICE COMPRISING SUCH A MEMBER

A cooling member for a lighting and/or signaling device for a motor vehicle, the member comprising a base configured to support a light source of the device, and at least one heat dissipating device in thermal conduction connection with the base, the heat dissipating device comprising a plurality of heat dissipation fins, the base having large faces linked by a wafer, each of the fins extending from one of the large faces, the base extending in shape such that junction areas of at least two of the fins with the base extend in different planes. 1. A cooling member for a lighting and/or signaling device for a motor vehicle , said cooling member comprising a base configured to support a light source of said lighting and/or signaling device , and at least one heat dissipating device in thermal conduction connection with said base , said heat dissipating device comprising a plurality of heat dissipation fins , said base having large faces linked by a wafer , each of said fins extending from one of said large faces , said base extending in shape such that junction areas of at least two of said fins with said base extend in different planes.2. The cooling member as claimed in claim 1 , in which said base comprises a floor and at least one lateral fin.3. The cooling member as claimed in claim 2 , in which a first plurality of said fins extends from said floor a second plurality of said fins extends from said at least one lateral fin.4. The cooling member as claimed in claim 3 , in which at least one of said pluralities of said fins is extruded and/or molded with said base.5. The cooling member as claimed in claim 3 , in which at least one of said pluralities of said fins is attached to said base.6. The cooling member as claimed in claim 5 , in which said fins of at least one of said pluralities of said fins attached to said base are attached individually to said base.7. The cooling member as claimed in claim 5 , in which at least certain of said fins of at least one of said ...

LIGHTING FIXTURE

A lighting fixture projects light sideward and has no restriction in design. The lighting fixture can include an LED; a primary lens disposed in an optical axis of the LED, the primary lens being configured to form a main light distribution; an auxiliary lens disposed on an outer peripheral side of the primary lens around the optical axis of the LED; and a reflecting portion configured to reflect part of light emitted from the LED to substantially an entire area of the auxiliary lens on an inner peripheral surface side thereof. The reflecting portion can be formed integrally with the primary lens and include an incident surface on which part of light emitted from the LED can be incident, a reflecting surface configured to reflect light having entered through the incident surface, and a light-exiting surface configured to allow the light reflected by the reflecting surface to exit. 1. A lighting fixture comprising:a light source having an optical axis;a first lens disposed in a direction of the optical axis of the light source, the first lens being configured to form a first light distribution;a second lens disposed on an outer peripheral side of the first lens around the optical axis of the light source as a center; anda reflecting portion configured to reflect part of light emitted from the light source to substantially an entire area of the second lens on an inner peripheral surface side thereof.2. The lighting fixture according to claim 1 , further comprising a projection lens disposed on the optical axis and in front of the first lens claim 1 , whereinthe second lens is disposed between the projection lens and the light source.3. The lighting fixture according to claim 1 , wherein the reflecting portion is formed integrally with the first lens and configured to include an incident surface on which part of the light emitted from the light source can be incident claim 1 , a reflecting surface configured to reflect light having entered through the incident surface ...

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 ...

Standard light source laser diode

The invention relates to a light source module ( 1 ) for a vehicle headlight ( 2 ), wherein the light source module ( 1 ) has at least one laser light source ( 3 ) and at least one luminous element ( 4 ) which can be excited by illumination with laser light to emit visible light and which can be irradiated by the laser light source ( 3 ), wherein the laser light source ( 3 ) and the luminous element ( 4 ) are arranged spaced apart from one another on a carrier element ( 5 ) and light source module ( 1 ) has means ( 5′, 6; 5″, 6″ ) which are arranged on the carrier element ( 5 ) in order to be detachably mounted in the vehicle headlight. The invention also relates to a vehicle headlight ( 2 ) with at least one such light source module ( 1 ).

LIGHTING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

A lighting device to be mounted on a vehicle has a light source, a projection lens having an optical axis, and disposed so as to allow at least some of light emitted from the light source to pass therethrough, a holder that holds the projection lens, a pivot shaft provided at one of the projection lens and the holder and extending in a direction intersecting with the optical axis of the projection lens, a bearing provided at the other of the projection lens and the holder and that holds the pivot shaft, and an aiming mechanism configured to pivot the projection lens relative to the holder about the pivot shaft. 1. A lighting device to be mounted on a vehicle , the lighting device comprising:a light source;a projection lens having an optical axis, and disposed so as to allow at least some of light emitted from the light source to pass therethrough;a holder that holds the projection lens;a pivot shaft provided at one of the projection lens and the holder and extending in a direction intersecting with the optical axis of the projection lens;a bearing provided at the other of the projection lens and the holder and that holds the pivot shaft; andan aiming mechanism configured to pivot the projection lens relative to the holder about the pivot shaft.2. The lighting device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a housing defining a portion of a lamp chamber for accommodating the light source, the projection lens, the pivot shaft, and the bearing, a screw, a portion of which can be rotationally operated on an outside of the housing; and', 'a joint which converts the rotation of the screw into a force for pivoting the projection lens about the pivot shaft., 'wherein the aiming mechanism comprises3. The lighting device according to claim 2 , wherein the joint is molded integrally with the projection lens.4. The lighting device according to claim 2 , further comprising:a circuit board having a circuit configured to control the turning on/off of the light source,wherein the ...

LASER OPTICAL SYSTEM AND LAMP FOR VEHICLE HAVING THE SAME

A laser optical system including a laser diode, a phosphor configured to change a color of a light emitted from the laser diode, a lens that is positioned between the laser diode and the phosphor, the lens configured to concentrate the light emitted from the laser diode toward the phosphor, and a drive unit that is connected to the phosphor. 1. A laser optical system , comprising:a laser diode;a phosphor configured to change a color of a light emitted from the laser diode;a lens positioned between the laser diode and the phosphor, the lens configured to concentrate the light emitted from the laser diode toward the phosphor; anda drive unit that is connected to the phosphor.2. The laser optical system of claim 1 , wherein the drive unit is configured to vibrate the phosphor.3. The laser optical system of claim 2 , wherein the drive unit is configured as a motor.4. The laser optical system of claim 2 , wherein the drive unit is configured to operate autonomously in a vehicle by a movement of the vehicle.5. The laser optical system of claim 1 , wherein the phosphor is formed to be greater in size than an area of light that passes through the lens.6. The laser optical system of claim 1 , wherein the drive unit comprises a frame that accommodates the phosphor and a first elastic body that connects the frame and the phosphor.7. The laser optical system of claim 6 , further comprising a second elastic body that connects the frame of the drive unit to the phosphor.8. The laser optical system of claim 6 , wherein the first elastic body is configured as a spring.9. The laser optical system of claim 1 , further comprising:a heat radiating plate connected with the laser diode.10. A vehicle lamp claim 1 , comprising:a laser diode;a phosphor configured to change a color of a light emitted from the laser diode;a lens positioned between the laser diode and the phosphor, the lens configured to concentrate the light emitted from the laser diode toward the phosphor; anda drive unit ...

VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICE

A vehicle lighting device includes a light source, a projection lens, a drive circuit board, and a housing. The light source includes a light emitting surface. The projection lens faces the light emitting surface and is disposed so that at least a part of light emitted from the light source passes through the projection lens. The drive circuit board includes a circuit to control switching of the light source on and off. The housing supports the light source and the drive circuit board and defines a part of a lamp chamber which houses the projection lens. A first direction that is a normal direction to the light emitting surface intersects a second direction that is a normal direction to a main surface of the drive circuit board. 1. A vehicle lighting device comprising:a light source including a light emitting surface;a projection lens that faces the light emitting surface and that is disposed so that at least a part of light emitted from the light source passes through the projection lens;a drive circuit board including a circuit to control switching of the light source on and off; anda housing that supports the light source and the drive circuit board and that defines a part of a lamp chamber which houses the projection lens, whereina first direction that is a normal direction to the light emitting surface intersects a second direction that is a normal direction to a main surface of the drive circuit board.2. The lighting device of claim 1 , wherein the first direction is orthogonal to the second direction.3. The lighting device of claim 1 , whereinthe housing includes an attachment portion to which a transparent cover is attached, the transparent cover and the housing defining the lamp chamber, andthe attachment portion obliquely cuts across the main surface of the drive circuit board when viewed along the second direction.4. The lighting device of claim 1 , whereinthe housing is a single metal member that is integrally molded with a plurality of radiator plates, ...

LED REFLECTOR OPTIC FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE HEADLIGHT

The automotive headlight includes one or more first light emitting diodes (LEDs) and one or more second LEDs, wherein the one or more second LEDs are positioned at about 180 degrees with respect to the one or more first LEDs, wherein the headlight optical axis is about −90 degrees with respect to a LED optical axis of the one or more first LEDs, at least one first reflector, wherein the at least one first reflector redirects light from the one or more first LEDs to an angle of about −90 degrees with respect to a LED optical axis of the one or more first LEDs and at least one second reflector, wherein the at least one second reflector redirects light from the one or more second LEDs to an angle of about −90 degrees with respect to the LED optical axis of the one or more first LEDs. 1. A light source , comprising:one or more first light emitting diodes (LEDs) comprising one or more low beam LEDs and one or more high beam LEDs;one or more second LEDs comprising a second one or more high beam LEDs, wherein the one or more second LEDs are positioned on a same top side as the one or more first LEDs, wherein the one or more second LEDs are placed in a recess of the same top side of a support plate;one or more third LEDs comprising one or more second low beam LEDs;one or more fourth LEDs comprising one or more third low beam LEDs, wherein the one or more third LEDs and the one or more fourth LEDs are on a same bottom side as the one or more third LEDs, wherein the one or more third LEDs and the one or more fourth LEDs are positioned on an opposing side of the one or more first LEDs and the one or more second LEDs, wherein the one or more first LEDs, the one or more second LEDs, the one or more third LEDs and the one or more fourth LEDs each has a respective optical axis that is approximately perpendicular to a headlight optical axis;a respective reflector for each one of the one or more first LEDs, the one or more second LEDs, the one or more third LEDs and the one or more ...

HEATSINK FOR AN OPTICAL MODULE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

A heatsink for an optical module for a motor vehicle (V), wherein the heatsink includes a bent plate, the plate includes 1. A heatsink for an optical module for a motor vehicle (V) , wherein the heatsink comprises a bent plate , said bent plate including:{'b': 1', '2', '1', '2, 'a central part adapted to receive at least one light source of the optical module and including two edges (A, A) common with two lateral parts, said two common edges (A, A) forming bending axes of said bent plate; and'}said two lateral parts each forming an angle (β) with said central part.2. The heatsink according to claim 1 , wherein said angle (β) is between 0° and 180° inclusive.3. The heatsink according to claim 1 , wherein said angle (β) is equal to 90°.4. The heatsink according to claim 1 , wherein said bent plate is made of a thermally conductive material.5. The heatsink according to claim 1 , wherein said bent plate is made of aluminum.6. The heatsink according to claim 1 , wherein said heatsink further includes an adjustment device for adjustment of said optical module on a housing claim 1 , said adjustment device including at least three adjustment lugs.7. The heatsink according to claim 1 , wherein said heatsink further includes means for centering an optical surface of said optical module.8. The heatsink according to claim 1 , wherein said heatsink further includes fixing lugs for fixing an optical surface of said optical module disposed on respective opposite sides of said central part.9. The heatsink according to claim 1 , wherein said heatsink further includes orifices for centering a printed circuit card.10. The heatsink according to claim 7 , wherein said optical surface is a reflector or a lens.11. An optical module for a motor vehicle (V) claim 7 , wherein it includes:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'said heatsink according to ;'}at least one optical surface adapted to be fixed to said heatsink and to cooperate with said at least one light source; ...

ROTATING BEACON

There is provided a beacon assembly () including an integral cast metal mounting base () having a mounting flange () bounded by a ventilated side wall portion () and an upper wall portion () combining to support integral cooling fins (). The side wall portion (), transparent housing () and mounting base () form an upper chamber (). An integrally formed motor housing portion () supports a synchronous DC motor () driving an input spur gear () meshed with a carrier () and gear belt () assembly supporting a metallized polymer parabolic reflector (). The thermal mount () mounts an LED Array () using thermal paste at the reflector () focal point. 1. A rotating beacon including:a heat conducting mounting base having a ventilated lower chamber, said lower chamber including cooling fins integrally formed with said mounting base;a substantially cylindrical transparent housing secured to said mounting base and forming a substantially closed upper chamber;a reflector assembly including a reflector of substantially part parabolic shape mounted on a carrier in said upper chamber, said reflector describing a solid or rotation substantially conforming to an inner cylindrical surface of said housing and said carrier comprising an annular body mounting said reflector and supported for rotation on said mounting base about an axis passing substantially through the focal point of said reflector, said carrier including a peripheral ring gear portion adapted to be gear driven by a motor assembly; anda light emitting diode (LED) assembly thermally coupled to an integrally formed portion of said mounting base which extends through said annular body and locates said diode assembly to emit light substantially at said focal point.2. A rotating beacon according to claim 1 , wherein the heat conducting mounting base is formed by casting in metal.3. A rotating beacon according to claim 2 , wherein the metal is aluminium alloy.4. A rotating beacon according to claim 1 , wherein the lower chamber ...

BULB SIMULATING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE HEADLIGHT

A bulb simulating light emitting diode headlight is disposed through a lamp bowl of an illumination device on a vehicle or motorbike body. The bulb simulating light emitting diode headlight includes a main body, a circuit board, and two light emitting diode modules. The main body has a seat, and a first plate and a second plate disposed on the seat. The first and second plates have a first opening and a second opening, respectively, and form a housing space. The circuit board is disposed between the first and second plates. The light emitting diode modules are disposed on two lateral sides of the circuit board and face the first and second openings. When the light emitting diode modules are broken, the user simply picks out the circuit for replacement, without the need of replacing all the components, thus lowering the cost. 1. A bulb simulating light emitting diode headlight which is disposed through a lamp bowl of an illumination device on a vehicle or motorbike body , wherein the lamp bowl comprises a reflection arc face and a through hole formed by the surrounding reflection arc face , the bulb simulating light emitting diode headlight comprising:a main body, including a seat, and a first plate and a second plate disposed on the seat, the first plate including a first opening, the second plate including a second opening, the first plate and the second plate forming a housing space, the seat passing through the through hole of the lamp bowl, such that the first plate and the second plate are arranged in adjacent to the reflection arc face;a circuit board disposed between the first plate and the second plate; andtwo light emitting diode modules disposed on two opposite lateral sides of the circuit board and facing the first opening and the second opening, respectively,wherein the two light emitting diode modules emit a light beam, respectively, such that the light beams are reflected to be projected from the reflection arc face.2. The light emitting diode ...

BI-OPTIC HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY AND LENS OF BI-OPTIC HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

A vehicle headlight for a semi-trailer truck and agricultural vehicle that includes a parabolic reflector, a light source, a lens, and lens legs that attach the lens to the parabolic reflector. The parabolic reflector includes a flat bottom, a curved sidewall that extends outwardly from the flat bottom to define an outer edge. The light source is attached to the flat bottom of the parabolic reflector. The light source emits light toward the outer edge of the parabolic reflector. A lens is located between the light source and the outer edge of the parabolic reflector. The lens includes a plurality of lens facets that are arranged in a matrix that outwardly extend toward the outer edge of the parabolic reflector. Each of the parabolic reflector and the lens have a focal point that are located at the same position on the base of the parabolic reflector. 1. A vehicle headlight comprising:a parabolic reflector that includes a flat bottom, a curved sidewall that extends outwardly from the flat bottom to define an outer edge, and a first focal point located on the flat bottom;a light source that is attached to the flat bottom of the parabolic reflector, that has a front side that faces the outer edge of the parabolic reflector and that emits light toward the outer edge of the parabolic reflector, and a rear side that is opposite to the front side;a lens that is located between the light source and the outer edge of the parabolic reflector, that is configured to direct light emitted from the light source beyond the outer edge of the parabolic reflector to form a light pattern, that includes a second focal point located on the flat bottom of the parabolic reflector at a same position as the first focal point of the parabolic reflector, and that includes a plurality of lens facets that are arranged in a matrix that outwardly extend toward the outer edge of the parabolic reflector; andlens legs that attach the lens to the parabolic reflector.2. The vehicle headlight according ...

Lighting Device for Vehicle and Lighting Tool for Vehicle

According to one embodiment, a lighting device for vehicle includes a plate-shaped flange; a placing portion which is provided on a first face of the flange; a light emitting module which is provided at an end face of the placing portion, and includes a light emitting element; a plurality of heat radiating fins which are formed in a plate shape, and are provided on a second face of the flange on a side opposite to the first face; a plurality of first protrusion portions which are provided on the second face of the flange in a line, in a direction intersecting a direction in which the plurality of heat radiating fins are aligned; and a second protrusion portion which is provided on the second face of the flange on a side opposite to the plurality of first protrusion portions, by interposing the plurality of heat radiating fins therebetween. 1. A lighting device for vehicle comprising:a plate-shaped flange;a placing portion which is provided on a first face of the flange;a light emitting module which is provided at an end face of the placing portion, and includes a light emitting element;a plurality of heat radiating fins which are formed in a plate shape, and provided on a second face of the flange on a side opposite to the first face;a plurality of first protrusion portions which are provided on the second face of the flange in a line, in a direction intersecting a direction in which the plurality of heat radiating fins are aligned; anda second protrusion portion which is provided on the second face of the flange on a side opposite to the plurality of first protrusion portions, by interposing the plurality of heat radiating fins therebetween.2. The device according to claim 1 ,wherein at least any one of the plurality of first protrusion portions includes a first recessed portion which is open to an end face.3. The device according to claim 1 ,wherein the second protrusion portion includes a second recessed portion which is open to the end face.4. The device ...

HEADLIGHT AIR DUCT

A vehicle comprising: a vehicle body defining a first aperture located in a portion of the vehicle body that faces in a primary motion direction of the vehicle; and a first lighting element extending across the aperture to bisect the first aperture into a first channel and a second channel. 1. A vehicle comprising:a vehicle body defining a first aperture located in a portion of the vehicle body that faces in a primary motion direction of the vehicle;a first air duct, the first aperture bounding the perimeter of an air inlet for the first air duct anda first headlight assembly received in the first aperture, the first headlight assembly comprising:a first lighting element extending across the aperture to bisect the first air duct inlet into a first channel and a second channel, and a second lighting elementwherein the first lighting element defines a portion of the perimeter of the second air channel and the second lighting element defines another portion of the perimeter of the second air channel, and the first air channel and second air channel converge behind the first lighting element to form the first air duct.2. (canceled)3. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the first lighting element is generally straight in the direction the first lighting element extends across the first aperture.4. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the first lighting element comprises a rounded profile on the leading edge of the first lighting element.5. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the first lighting element has a cross-section which is thinner at the leading edge than behind the leading edge.6. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the first lighting element extends across the first aperture in a generally horizontal direction.7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the first lighting element extends partially into the air inlet.11. The vehicle according to claim 1 , the vehicle comprising one or more heat ...

LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE AND AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING INCLUDING THE SAME

A light emitting device is provided. The light emitting device may include a plurality of light emitting array modules each including at least one light emitting element, and a common driving module commonly connected to the plurality of light emitting array modules and configured to supply an operating voltage to each of the connected light emitting array modules. Each of the plurality of light emitting array modules may include a light emitting module including the at least one light emitting element and an individual driving module configured to receive the operating voltage supplied from the common driving module and output an operating current to the light emitting module based on the received operating voltage. 1. A light emitting device comprising:a plurality of light emitting array modules each including at least one light emitting element; anda common driving module commonly connected to the plurality of light emitting array modules and configured to supply an operating voltage to each of the connected light emitting array modules, wherein each of the plurality of light emitting array modules includes:a light emitting module including the at least one light emitting element; andan individual driving module configured to receive the operating voltage supplied from the common driving module and output an operating current to the light emitting module based on the received operating voltage.2. The light emitting device of claim 1 , wherein the common driving module is physically separated from the individual driving module included in each of the plurality of light emitting array modules.3. The light emitting device of claim 1 , wherein the common driving module includes:a power input configured to receive input power;a DC-DC converter including at least one switch and configured to output the operating voltage by converting the input power according to a switching operation of the switch;a feedback circuit configured to compare an output voltage of the DC-DC ...

VEHICLE LAMP

A vehicle lamp includes a light polarizer that two-dimensionally scans excitation light forms a light intensity distribution having relatively high light intensity in a partial region (such as a region near the center), the light intensity distribution being required for a vehicle lamp. A control unit controls a first actuator by using resonance drive as well as a second actuator by using nonresonant drive so that a two-dimensional image is formed in a scan region with excitation light that is two-dimensionally scanned by a mirror unit and controls the second actuator to relatively reduce an oscillation rate around a second axis of the mirror unit, while the two-dimensional image is drawn in a partial region in the scan region with the excitation light that is two-dimensionally scanned by the mirror unit, to form the light intensity distribution having relatively high light intensity in the partial region in the scan region. 1. A vehicle lamp configured to form a predetermined light distribution pattern , the vehicle lamp comprising:an excitation light source; a mirror unit that reflects excitation light incident from the excitation light source;', 'a first actuator that oscillates the mirror unit around a first axis by using resonant drive; and', 'a second actuator that oscillates the mirror unit around a second axis orthogonal to the first axis by using nonresonant drive,, 'a light polarizer that two-dimensionally scans excitation light, the light polarizer includingthe light polarizer being arranged while the first axis is included in a vertical plane, as well as the second axis is included in a horizontal plane,a wavelength converter having a scan region in which a light intensity distribution is formed by drawing a two-dimensional image with the excitation light that is two-dimensionally scanned by the mirror unit;a control unit that controls the first actuator by using the resonance drive as well as the second actuator by using the nonresonant drive so that ...

LIGHTING DEVICE AND LIGHTING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

A lighting device according to an embodiment includes a socket unit, a light emitting unit, and a lid unit. The light emitting unit is provided in an accommodation unit of the socket unit, and includes a light emitting element. The lid unit closes the accommodation unit of the socket unit, and is formed with an opening portion which causes light radiated from the light emitting element to pass through. An end face of the light emitting unit on the opening portion side overlaps with the opening portion in the thickness direction of the lid unit, and is located on the light emitting unit side rather than an end face of the lid unit on a side opposite to the light emitting unit side. 1. A lighting device comprising:a socket unit;a light emitting unit which is accommodated in an accommodation unit of the socket unit, and includes a light emitting element; anda lid unit which closes the accommodation unit of the socket unit, and in which an opening portion which causes light radiated from the light emitting element to pass through is formed,wherein an end face of the light emitting unit on the opening portion side overlaps with the opening portion in a thickness direction of the lid unit, and is located on the light emitting unit side rather than an end face of the lid unit on a side opposite to the light emitting unit side.2. The device according to claim 1 ,wherein the opening portion is formed so as to be larger than an outer periphery of the light emitting unit.3. The device according to claim 1 ,wherein the opening portion is formed in a slope face in which a width of an inner peripheral face becomes large toward an opposite side from the light emitting unit side.4. The device according to claim 3 ,wherein an opening angle which is an angle of the slope face in a section including a thickness direction of the lid unit is equal to or greater than a half value angle of an intensity of light of the light emitting unit.5. The device according to claim 3 ,wherein the ...

LIGHTING MODULE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE REMOVABLE LIGHT SOURCE

Lighting module for a motor vehicle including an optical means that is fixedly mounted in the lighting module and has a base with a first housing. Also included is a carrier of the optical means, which is movable with respect to the optical means about an axis of rotation. The carrier of the optical means has a base with a second housing. The carrier of the optical means is able to take a closed position in which at least one light source is held partially in first housing and partially in the second housing, an open position in which said at least one light source may be removed from the lighting module, the at least one light source is removable and has light-emitting means and a mechanical carrier of the light-emitting means. 1. Lighting module for a motor vehicle , said lighting module comprising:an optical means that is fixedly mounted in the lighting module, said optical means comprising a base with a first housing; a closed position in which at least one light source is held partially in said first housing and partially in said second housing; and', 'an open position in which said at least one light source may be removed from the lighting module;, 'a carrier of the optical means, which is movable with respect to the optical means about an axis of rotation, said carrier of the optical means comprising a base with a second housing, said carrier of the optical means being able to take light-emitting means;', 'a mechanical carrier of the light-emitting means., 'said at least one light source being removable and comprising2. Lighting module according to claim 1 , wherein the light source is blocked in the first housing or in the second housing:in a longitudinal direction (X) at two primary reference points via two primary blocking means of the base of the optical means or the base of the carrier of the optical means;in a transverse direction (Y), perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (X), at at least one secondary reference point via a secondary blocking ...

MOTOR VEHICLE LIGHTING MODULE WITH COOLING MEMBER

A lighting module including a base, on which there are mounted at least one light source and a cooling member including at least two fins joined together elastically and each having at least one heat-sink wall and a connection portion thermally connected to the base by a thermal interface. The module includes at least one stop piece able to come into contact with part of a fin when this fin is brought elastically closer to another fin. 1. Lighting module comprising a base , on which there are mounted at least one light source and a cooling member comprising at least two fins joined together elastically and each comprising at least one heat-sink wall and a connection portion thermally connected to the base by a thermal interface , wherein the module comprises at least one stop piece able to come into contact with part of a fin when this fin is brought elastically closer to another fin.2. Lighting module according to claim 1 , wherein the cooling member is formed of a single piece of bent sheet metal.3. Lighting module according to claim 1 , wherein the at least two fins are joined together elastically by a first bend.4. Lighting module according to claim 3 , wherein the first bend joining one fin to another fin prolongs an end of a heat-sink wall of each of these fins.5. Lighting module according to claim 1 , wherein the fins comprise two heat-sink walls.6. Lighting module according to claim 5 , wherein at the heat-sink walls of one and the same fin are joined together by a second bend claim 5 , the first and second bends being arranged at opposite ends of the cooling member.7. Lighting module according to claim 1 , wherein each connection portion of a fin prolongs a heat-sink wall of this fin by means of a bend.8. Lighting module according to claim 1 , wherein the stop piece is formed of a material with the cooling member.9. Lighting module according to claim 1 , wherein the stop piece is arranged between two heat-sink walls of the one same fin claim 1 , and is able ...

LAMP

A lamp includes a light source, a projection lens in which light from the light source is incident on one surface and the light is emitted from the other surface, a lens holder to which the projection lens is fixed and which extends to a side opposite to the direction of the light emitted from the projection lens, and a base plate disposed on the side opposite to a side of the lens holder to which the projection lens is fixed and having an opening through which the light from the light source passes. The base plate has a light shielding portion which is provided between the projection lens and the lens holder and extends toward the projection lens, and the light shielding portion is formed by bending a portion of the base plate. 1. A lamp comprising:a light source;a projection lens in which light from the light source is incident on one surface and the light is emitted from the other surface;a lens holder to which the projection lens is fixed and which extends to a side opposite to the direction of the light emitted from the projection lens; anda base plate disposed on the side opposite to a side of the lens holder to which the projection lens is fixed and having an opening through which the light from the light source passes,wherein the base plate has a light shielding portion which is provided between the projection lens and the lens holder and extends toward the projection lens, andthe light shielding portion is formed by bending a portion of the base plate.2. The lamp according to claim 1 , further comprising:a shade which shields a portion of the light from the light source and is fixed to a side opposite to a side of the base plate on which the projection lens is provided.3. The lamp according to claim 2 , wherein the shade is molded by using a mold.4. The lamp according to claim 2 , wherein a fixation portion at which the shade and the base plate are fixed to each other is located in a direction perpendicular to a bending line created when the light shielding ...

LIGHT-EMITTING MODULE, LIGHTING APPARATUS FOR MOBILE OBJECT, AND MOBILE OBJECT

A light-emitting module is provided. The light-emitting module includes an insulating substrate. The insulating substrate includes a mounting surface, a rear surface, and a through hole that passes from the mounting surface to the rear surface. A light-emitting element is on the mounting surface. A thermal conductor is disposed in the through hole in contact with an inner wall of the insulating substrate defined by the through hole. The thermal conductor includes a mounting-side end face thermally connected to the light-emitting element, a rear-side end face, and a displacement suppressing portion that suppresses displacement of the thermal conductor in a direction from the rear surface to the mounting surface. thermal conductor. The rear-side end, in a cross-section parallel to the rear surface of the insulating surface, is larger in surface area than the mounting-side end, in a cross-section parallel to the mounting surface of the insulating substrate. 1. A light-emitting module , comprising:an insulating substrate including a mounting surface, a rear surface, and a through hole that passes from the mounting surface to the rear surface;a light-emitting element on the mounting surface; anda thermal conductor disposed in the through hole in contact with an inner wall of the insulating substrate defined by the through hole,wherein the thermal conductor includes a mounting-side end face thermally connected to the light-emitting element, a rear-side end face, and a displacement suppressing portion that suppresses displacement of the thermal conductor in a direction from the rear surface to the mounting surface,the thermal conductor has a rear-side end and a mounting-side end, and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the rear-side end, in a cross-section parallel to the rear surface of the insulating substrate, is larger in surface area than the mounting-side end, in a cross-section parallel to the mounting surface of the insulating substrate. The light- ...

LIGHT EMITTING DIODE, AND HEADLAMP AND SIGNAL LAMP HAVING THE SAME

An LED light source includes a connecting body and a mounting base. The mounting base includes a mounting platform having a top surface, and an LED unit connected to the top surface, the top surface having good heat-dissipating properties. The LED unit includes LEDs, an LED driving device, and a circuit board. The circuit board includes a first portion for mounting the driving device and a second portion for mounting the LEDs. The first portion is connected to the top surface. The second portion is bent away from the first portion; the LEDs being mounted to outer surface of the integral second portion. 1. A light emitting diode (LED) comprising:a connecting body having a first end and a second end, the first end being opposite to the second end; and a plurality of LEDs;', 'at least one driving device electrically connected to the plurality of LEDs; and', 'a circuit board comprising a first portion and a second portion, each driving device mounted on the first portion, the first portion being substantially flat and connected to the top surface, the second portion being bent out from the first portion and extending away from the first portion and the connecting body, the plurality of LEDs mounted to each outer surface of the second portion., 'a mounting base located at the second end of the connecting body, the mounting base comprising a mounting platform having a top surface, the top surface facing away from the connecting body, the mounting base further comprising an LED unit connected to the top surface, the LED unit comprising2. The LED of claim 1 , wherein a cross-section of the circuit board is substantially flipped T-shaped claim 1 , and wherein the second portion comprises a first edge and a second edge claim 1 , the first edge being opposite to the second edge claim 1 , wherein the second portion bends to connect to a surface of the first portion near a center of the first portion claim 1 , and wherein the second edge of the second portion bends to align with ...

VEHICLE LAMP

A vehicle lamp includes a lens, a light source, a reflector, a light deflection member and a light shielding member. The light source is for emitting a plurality of light beams. The reflector is for reflecting the light beams. The light deflection member includes a light deflecting surface, and a part of the light beams reflected by the light deflecting surface after reflecting by the reflector is emitted toward the lens. The light shielding member disposed between the light deflecting surface and the light source switches between a first position and a second position. Another part of the light beams is blocked by the light shielding member when the light shielding member is at the first position. The another part of the light beams is emitted toward the lens after reflecting by the reflector when the light shielding member is at the second position. 1. A vehicle lamp , comprising:a lens;a light source disposed at one side of the lens for emitting a plurality of light beams;a reflector for reflecting the light beams to emit the light beams toward the lens;a light deflection member disposed between the lens and the light source, the light deflection member comprising a light deflecting surface, a part of the light beams which is reflected by the light deflecting surface after reflecting by the reflector being emitted toward the lens; anda light shielding member disposed between the light deflecting surface and the light source, the light shielding member switching between a first position and a second position relative to the light source, another part of the light beams being blocked by the light shielding member when the light shielding member being at the first position, and the another part of the light beams being emitted toward the lens after reflecting by the reflector when the light shielding member being at the second position.2. The vehicle lamp of claim 1 , wherein the reflector is covered on the light source claim 1 , and the reflector comprise:a first ...

LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE LAMPS WITH THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE LENSES

A light-emitting diode (LED) lamp is provided that includes: an LED source coupled to a housing; and a lens over the source and coupled to the housing. The lens, or a portion of the lens, includes a plurality of glass beads, each having a metal-containing coating (e.g., a coating comprising at least one of Ni, Al, Cu, In and brass) and dispersed in a polymeric matrix (e.g., an acrylic or a polycarbonate). Further, the lens has a thermal conductivity of at least about 2 W/m*K and an optical transmissivity of at least 80%. 1. A light-emitting diode (LED) lamp , comprising:an LED source coupled to a housing; anda lens over the source and coupled to the housing, the lens comprising a plurality of glass beads, each with a metal-containing coating and dispersed in a polymeric matrix,wherein the lens has a thermal conductivity of at least about 0.3 W/m*K and an optical transmissivity of at least 80%.2. The lamp according to claim 1 , wherein the polymeric matrix is selected from the group of materials consisting of acrylics and polycarbonates.3. The lamp according to claim 1 , wherein the glass beads are hollow.4. The lamp according to claim 2 , wherein the glass beads comprise a borosilicate glass composition and the metal-containing coating comprises at least one of Ni claim 2 , Al claim 2 , Ag claim 2 , Cu claim 2 , In and brass.5. The lamp according to claim 4 , wherein the plurality of glass beads are dispersed in the matrix at a volume fraction from about 5% to about 15%.6. The lamp according to claim 5 , wherein the lens is characterized by an optical transmissivity of at least 85%.7. The lamp according to claim 6 , wherein the lamp is configured for a vehicular application selected from the group consisting of a center high mount stop lamp claim 6 , a daytime running lamp claim 6 , a mirror puddle lamp claim 6 , a door puddle lamp claim 6 , a dome lamp claim 6 , a turn signal claim 6 , a footwell lamp claim 6 , and an interior courtesy lamp.8. The lamp according to ...

Control circuit and method for an led external lighting unit of a vehicle

The invention describes a control circuit for an LED external lighting unit of a vehicle, said lighting unit comprising at least an LED source and a passive heatsink. The control circuit comprises: a temperature sensor adapted to provide a first output signal carrying information about the operating temperature of the LED source and/or of the passive heatsink; a first output node operatively connectable to an optical and/or acoustic warning device and adapted to provide thereto a first control signal, depending upon the first output signal, adapted to produce an alarm warning through said warning device when said temperature is higher than a first threshold value; a driver unit being adapted to output an LED source driving signal, said driving signal being a relatively high-power signal or a relatively low-power signal. 1. Control circuit for a LED external lighting unit of a vehicle , said lighting unit comprising at least a LED source and a passive heatsink , wherein the control circuit comprises:a temperature sensor adapted to provide a first output signal carrying information about the operating temperature of at least one of the LED source and the passive heatsink;a first output node operatively connectable to at least one of an optical and acoustic warning device and adapted to provide thereto a first control signal depending upon the first output signal, adapted for generating an alarm warning through said warning device when said temperature is higher than a first threshold value;a driver unit of the LED source comprising a first input node adapted to receive a second control signal, depending upon the speed of the vehicle and the first output signal, the driver unit being adapted to output a LED source driving signal, said driving signal being a relatively high-power signal or a relatively low-power signal according to the second control signal.2. Control circuit for a LED external lighting unit of a vehicle claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

VEHICLE LAMP

A vehicle lamp includes a light bar, a plurality of circuit boards, a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) elements and a heat dissipating structure. The light bar has an annular top surface and an annular bottom surface. A coupling portion is formed on the bottom surface of the light bar. The LED elements are arranged on the circuit board. Light emitted from the LED elements are incident into the light bar through the coupling portion. The heat dissipating structure is coupled to the light bar with the LED elements and the circuit boards mounted between the light bar and the heat dissipating structure. 1. A vehicle lamp comprising:a light bar having an annular top surface and an annular bottom surface opposite to the top surface;a coupling portion formed on the bottom surface of the light bar;a plurality of circuit boards;a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) elements arranged on the circuit boards, light emitted from the LED elements being incident into the light bar through the coupling portion; anda heat dissipating structure coupled to the light bar with the LED elements and the circuit boards mounted between the light bar and the heat dissipating structure.2. The vehicle lamp of claim 1 , wherein the top surface and the bottom surface are perpendicular to a symmetry axis of the light bar.3. The vehicle lamp of claim 1 , wherein the coupling portion comprises a plurality of first bulges protruding from the bottom surface claim 1 , the LED elements are coupled to the bottom surface via the coupling portion.4. The vehicle lamp of claim 3 , wherein each first bulge is a wedge structure.5. The vehicle lamp of claim 4 , wherein each first bulges comprises a light incident surface and a light reflecting surface claim 4 , the light incident surface is perpendicular to the bottom surface claim 4 , the LED elements face the light incident surfaces.6. The vehicle lamp of claim 5 , wherein the light incident surface is coplanar to the symmetry axis of the light bar ...

LIGHTING SYSTEM WITH A LASER LIGHT SOURCE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

A lighting system for automobiles is proposed which includes a laser light source emitting a primary laser light bundle within a solid angle area around a beam direction, a photoluminescence element positioned within the emitted primary light beam, and a protective element that protects against stray laser rays. The photoluminescence element is configured to absorb the laser rays impinging on said element and by means of the photoluminescence to radiate secondary light rays. The lighting system includes a protection system with a protective element of an elongated shape having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the protective element is positioned within the beam direction of the primary light beam and downstream of the photoluminescence element. 1. A lighting system for motor vehicles comprising ,a laser light source for emitting a primary light beam of laser beams within a solid angle area around a beam direction,a photoluminescence element, said element positioned within the primary light beam emitted from the laser light source and configured to absorb and scatter the laser beams impinging on the photoluminescence element, wherein by means of photo luminescence and light scattering light beams of a secondary light are radiated from the photoluminescence element, andat least one protective device to protect against laser beams radiating from the system; wherein the protective device includes a protective element of an elongated shape with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the protective element is positioned within a beam direction of the primary light beam and downstream of the photoluminescence element.2. The lighting system of claim 1 , further comprising an optical element configured for transforming the light beams of the secondary light into emission light distribution.3. The lighting system of claim 2 , wherein the first end of the protective element is arranged positioned in the beam direction of the primary light ...

LED System and Housing for Use with Halogen Light Fixtures

An LED optical light engine spotlight which can accommodate a variable number of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) is disclosed. An optical projection lens mounted in front of the LEDs merges the separate LED beams into a single beam, similar to the single beam provided by a halogen light and reflector. A heat sink provides convection cooling up to approximately 100° F. An optional fan provides additional heat dissipation for more extreme conditions. The depicted device can include a vertical tilt of over 200° . Optimally, the depicted device is designed to have a full vertical tilt range between zenith (0 degrees) to horizontal (90 degrees) to full depression (135 degrees). An optional accessory lens provides additional capabilities, including flood lenses, colored lenses and rock guards, for example. The depicted device can be hard wired or wireless. The depicted device can be adapted to many base units and/or pan and tilt platforms. 1. A light assembly for mounting to a base unit comprising:a heat sink having a front, a back, a base and a top, with a plurality of cooling fins extending across at least the base, back, and top of the heat sink, and air channels formed between the cooling fins;a plurality of LEDs arranged on the front of the heat sink;a projection lens arranged over the plurality of LEDs, a first side of the projection lens being substantially flat and facing the plurality of LEDs, a second side of the projection lens having a plurality of protrusions; anda protective lens arranged over the projection lens;wherein the ends of the air channels open towards and terminate adjacent to the protective lens;wherein ambient air enters each air channel when the light assembly is in use and travels around the heat sink before exiting, thereby transferring heat away from the cooling fins.2. The light assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of LEDs are mounted to printed circuit board (PCB).3. The light assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a bezel coupled to ...

VEHICLE LAMP

This vehicle lamp is provided with the following: a first light source; a second light source provided further on the outer side of a vehicle than the first light source; a heatsink having a base part on which the first light source and the second light source are mounted; and a through hole that penetrates the base part and that is formed at a position on a straight line connecting the first light source and the second light source in top view in which the base part is viewed from the upper side of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle lamp comprising:a first light source;a second light source which is provided at a vehicular outside more significantly than the first light source;a heat sink having a base part on which the first light source and the second light source are to be placed; anda through hole to penetrate the base part that is formed at a position on a straight line which connects the first light source and the second light source to each other in a top view in a case where the base part is seen from a vehicular upper side.2. The vehicle lamp according to claim 1 , whereinthe base part is a stepped shape which is provided with:a first light source mounting surface for mounting the first light source;a second light source mounting surface for mounting the second light source, which is positioned at a vehicular outside more significantly than the first light source mounting surface and at the vehicular upper side; anda longitudinal wall surface that connects the first light source mounting surface and the second light source mounting surface, andthe through hole is formed at least on the longitudinal wall surface.3. The vehicle lamp according to claim 1 , comprising:a first reflector which is disposed to oppose to the first light source and is fixed to a first screw fastening part of the base part with screw; anda second reflector which is disposed to oppose to the second light source and is fixed to a second screw fastening part of the base part with screw,wherein ...

AUTOMOBILE ALERTING DEVICE

An automobile alerting device includes an antenna housing, an antenna unit, a high-power light emitting unit, a roof joining portion and at least one light pervious portion. Not only light produced by the high-power light emitting unit may be emitted to the antenna housing through the light pervious portion, but also the alert light is raised to the top part of the automobile to eliminate severe safety issue that an alert light cannot be easily detected by a large vehicle as the height of a small-sized vehicle is lower than that of the large-sized vehicle. Further, the high-power light emitting unit at the roof and the vehicle lights at the two sides of the automobile jointly form an alert effect of triangular light emitting spots to further enhance the safety alert effect. 1. An automobile alerting device , comprising an antenna housing , an antenna unit disposed in the antenna housing , and a high-power light emitting unit , the antenna housing is provided with a roof joining portion and at least one light pervious portion to allow light produced by the high-power light emitting unit to emit to an exterior of the antenna housing through the light pervious portion.2. The automobile alerting device according to claim 1 , wherein the antenna housing comprises an outer cover and a seat claim 1 , the outer cover is disposed at an upper side of the seat claim 1 , a cavity is formed between the outer cover and the upper side of the seat claim 1 , the antenna unit and the high-power light emitting unit are disposed in the cavity claim 1 , the light pervious portion is disposed on the outer cover claim 1 , and the roof joining portion is disposed at a bottom part of the seat.3. The automobile alerting device according to claim 2 , wherein the outer cover is provided with at least one ridge and at least one inclined surface slantingly extended from the ridge towards the seat claim 2 , and one of the ridge and the inclined surface forms the light pervious portion.4. The ...

LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE HEADLAMP AND HEADLAMP EQUIPPED WITH SAID DEVICE

A light-emitting device for a motor vehicle headlamp, the light-emitting device comprising a light source and a housing defining an enclosure for the light source, the light source being in thermal contact with the housing, the housing being designed to allow thermal dissipation of the heat released by the light source, the device being noteworthy in that the housing comprises a hollow rib. 1. A light-emitting device for a motor vehicle headlamp , said light-emitting device comprising a light source and a housing defining an enclosure for said light source , said light source being in thermal contact with said housing , said housing being designed to allow thermal dissipation of the heat released by said light source , wherein said housing comprises a hollow rib.2. The light-emitting device according to claim 1 , wherein said light source comprises at least one light-emitting diode.3. The light-emitting device according to claim 1 , wherein said light source is provided in the region of said hollow rib.4. the light-emitting device according to claim 1 , also comprising a reflector having a focus claim 1 , said reflector reflecting a part of the beam emitted by said light source so as to shape the beam emitted by said device.5. The light-emitting device according to claim 4 , wherein said hollow rib is designed such that said light source is located approximately at said focus.6. The light-emitting device according to claim 4 , wherein said reflector and said hollow rib are mutually designed to allow said reflector to be centered on said housing.7. The light-emitting device according to claim 1 , wherein said hollow rib is furnished with heat dissipation fins.8. The light-emitting device according to claim 7 , wherein said heat dissipation fins are located on the outside of said enclosure defined by said housing.9. The light-emitting device according to claim 8 , wherein said heat dissipation fins are located in the volume of said housing.10. The light-emitting ...

Headlamp with Lens Reflector Subassembly

A headlamp includes heat sink structure for positioning a light emitting diode at an angle offset from the longitudinal axis of the headlamp and a reflector lens subassembly including a reflector portion and a light transmissive portion. The reflector portion includes a reflective surface for directing light from the light emitting diode towards the light transmissive portion. The reflector lens subassembly includes an upper rim with alignment features for engaging the perimeter of the heat sink structure to define a sealed three-dimensional space within the headlamp and to facilitate positioning of the light emitting diode with respect to the reflector lens subassembly. 1. A headlamp , comprising:at least one a light emitting diode;a circuit board electrically connected to the light emitting diode;a heat sink structure including an alignment feature for positioning said at least one light emitting diode at an angle offset from the longitudinal axis of the headlamp; anda reflector lens subassembly including a reflector portion and a light transmissive portion, said reflector portion having a reflective surface for redirecting light from the light emitting diode assembly towards the light transmissive portion, said reflector lens subassembly adapted to engage the heat sink structure to define a sealed three-dimensional space within the headlamp.215. The headlamp of wherein the at least one light emitting diode is positioned at an angle approximately degrees from the longitudinal axis of the headlamp.3. The headlamp of wherein the headlamp is a four inch by six inch sealed-beam headlamp.4. The headlamp of claim 1 , wherein the heat sink structure is made of anodized black die-cast aluminum to facilitate thermal emissivity.5. The headlamp of wherein the heat sink structure includes an outer side claim 1 , an inner side claim 1 , a first edge claim 1 , a second edge and a perimeter claim 1 , and said reflector lens subassembly engages said heat sink structure at the ...

LIGHT SOURCE MODULE AND LIGHTING DEVICE HAVING THE SAME

A light source module includes a frame comprising base portions disposed on different levels, respectively, and an electrode pattern disposed on the base portions. The light source module further includes light emitting portions detachably disposed on the respective base portions, and connections having elasticity, disposed between the respective light emitting portions and the frame, and configured to supply power to the light emitting portions through the electrode pattern. 1. A light source module comprising:a frame comprising base portions disposed on different levels, respectively, and an electrode pattern disposed on the base portions;light emitting portions detachably disposed on the respective base portions; andconnections having elasticity, disposed between the respective light emitting portions and the frame, and configured to supply power to the light emitting portions through the electrode pattern.2. The light source module of claim 1 , wherein each of the connections comprises a first body portion disposed on a respective one of the light emitting portions claim 1 , a bent portion integrally extending from an end of the first body portion claim 1 , and a second body portion integrally extending from an end of the bent portion and facing the first body portion claim 1 , andwherein the bent portion is configured to elastically deform in response to external force that is applied to the bent portion, to generate repellent force.3. The light source module of claim 2 , wherein the second body portion comprises a contact portion bent outwardly from an end of the second body portion claim 2 , the contact portion contacting the electrode pattern.4. The light source module of claim 1 , wherein a pair of the connections is disposed on a surface of each of the light emitting portions claim 1 , the surface facing a respective one of the base portions claim 1 , andwherein the pair of the connections is further disposed on the electrode pattern.5. The light source ...

FIBER-OPTIC CONVERSION MODULE

A fiber-optic conversion module is provided as part of a lighting device on a vehicle. The module includes optical fibers with connectors, a light exit head, and a converter mounted on a cooling element. Shorter wavelength excitation light is fed to the optical fibers that emit the excitation light towards the converter arranged at an angle relative to the beam direction, at a light spot that remits useful light in a radiation angle in form of a cone of useful light and reflects excitation light as a Fresnel reflection substantially outside the cone of useful light, where Fresnel reflection is made harmless by a light stop. 1. A conversion module for converting shorter wavelength excitation light into longer wavelength converted light , comprising:a converter arranged at an angle relative to a beam direction of the shorter wavelength excitation light and used for converting the shorter wavelength excitation light into the longer wavelength converted light, for emitting useful light at a useful radiation angle, the shorter wavelength excitation light having a part that is reflected into a region outside the useful radiation angle;a cooling element for accommodating the converter, the converter being mounted on a surface of the cooling element in a heat conductive and mechanically stable connection; andan exit window for useful light provided with a light stop for the part of the shorter wavelength excitation light that is reflected into the region outside of the useful radiation angle of the useful light.2. The module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the shorter wavelength excitation light mostly enters into the converter where it is converted into the longer wavelength converted light claim 1 , the longer wavelength converted light being emitted together with scattered excitation light into the useful radiation angle as the useful light.3. The module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the exit window is defined by a cover sheet claim 1 , the cover sheet comprising the ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TESTING LED LIGHTING DEVICE

A device for testing a lighting device including a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and an LED driver configured to drive the plurality of LEDs to emit light includes a camera configured to image a surface on which light output by the LED lighting device is incident, and generate image data corresponding to an output of the LED lighting device; and a controller configured to compare the image data with a reference condition, and in response to the output of the LED lighting device deviating from the reference condition, control the LED driver to modify brightness of at least a portion of the plurality of LEDs. 1. A device for testing an light emitting diode (LED) lighting device comprising a plurality of LEDs and an LED driver configured to drive the plurality of LEDs to emit light , the device comprising:a camera configured to image a surface on which light output by the LED lighting device is incident, and generate image data corresponding to an output of the LED lighting device; anda controller configured to compare the image data with a reference condition, and in response to the output of the LED lighting device deviating from the reference condition, control the LED driver to modify brightness of at least a portion of the plurality of LEDs.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to virtually partition the surface into a plurality of test regions and compare the output of the LED lighting device calculated in each of the plurality of test regions with the reference condition.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the reference condition comprises a plurality of reference conditions corresponding to each of the plurality of test regions.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the portion of the plurality of LEDs correspond to at least one test region of the plurality of test regions in which the output of the LED lighting device is determined to deviate from the reference condition.5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a ...

SEMICONDUCTOR-COMPONENT DEVICE ASSEMBLED ON A HEAT SINK, ASSEMBLY METHOD, AND LIGHTING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE INCLUDING SUCH A DEVICE

A device including at least one semiconductor component connected to an electrical connection element, the electrical connection element is attached to a heat sink and connected to a group of electrical wires, the group being linked mechanically and electrically to the electrical connection element by a single connector, the group being linked to the heat sink by holding means. 1. A device including at least one semiconductor component connected to an electrical connection element , said electrical connection element is attached to a heat sink and connected to a group of electrical wires , said group being linked mechanically and electrically to said electrical connection element by a single connector , wherein said group is linked to said heat sink by holding means.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one semiconductor component comprises at least one semi-conductive emitter chip.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said heat sink is linked to a supporting element in a motor vehicle lamp or inside a vehicle rear-light supporting element.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said electrical connection element is a printed circuit board.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said holding means include at least a first lug projecting from a surface (S) of said heat sink claim 1 , said group of electrical wires being held between said first lug and said surface (S).6. The device claim 5 , according to claim 5 , wherein said holding means include a second lug projecting from said surface (S) of said heat sink claim 5 , said group of electrical wires being held between said first lug and said second lug and said surface (S).7. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said group is linked mechanically to said heat sink by said holding means comprising a first portion formed by a clamping through which said group passes and a second portion formed by a foot made of a thermally insulating material attaching said clamping ring to ...

VEHICLE LAMP

A vehicle lamp includes a first semiconductor light emitting device, a second semiconductor light emitting device and a heat sink having a device mounting portion on which the first semiconductor light emitting device and the second semiconductor light emitting device are mounted. The heat sink is formed so as to define a lamp compartment which the first semiconductor light emitting device and the second semiconductor light emitting device face and a space which is defined outside the lamp compartment. The device mounting portion has a first device disposing surface and a second device disposing surface on which the first semiconductor light emitting device and the second semiconductor light emitting device are disposed, respectively, and a recess portion which defines a space which is opened towards the space defined outside the lamp compartment. 1. A vehicle lamp , characterized by comprising:a plurality of semiconductor light emitting devices; anda heat sink having a device mounting portion where the plurality of semiconductor light emitting devices are mounted, and characterized in thatthe heat sink is formed so as to define a first space which the semiconductor light emitting devices stand to face and a second space which is different from the first space, and in thatthe device mounting portion has a plurality of device disposing surfaces where the plurality of semiconductor light emitting devices are individually disposed and a recess portion which defines a third space which is opened towards the second space.2. The vehicle lamp according to claim 1 , whereinthe recess portion is formed as deep as rear sides of the semiconductor light emitting devices.3. The vehicle lamp according to claim 1 , whereinthe heat sink has a first heat dissipating fin which extends outwards of the lamp, and in thatthe first heat dissipating fin is exposed out of a space which is defined by a lamp body and an outer cover.4. The vehicle lamp according to claim 1 , whereinthe ...

LIGHT MODULE AND LIGHTING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH A LIGHT MODULE

A light module comprises at least one light source, a light source support, and an optical element suitable for receiving rays emitted by the light source. 1. Light module comprising at least one light source , a light source support , and an optical element suitable for receiving rays emitted by the light source ,wherein the optical element comprises means for positioning said optical element in a predefined position on the support and elastic attachment means for attaching said optical element in the predefined position on the support.2. Light module according to claim 1 , wherein the optical element is pressed against the support.3. Light module according to claim 1 , wherein the support comprises at least one positioning means complementary to the positioning means of the optical element.4. Light module according to claim 3 , wherein the means for positioning the optical element comprise an indexing pin and the complementary positioning means of the support comprise an indexing hole intended to receive the indexing pin when the optical element is in the predefined position.5. Light module according to claim 1 , wherein the means for positioning the optical element comprise at least one post of the elastic attachment means and the complementary positioning means comprise at least one bearing surface formed by one edge of the support claim 1 , the post hearing on the bearing surface in order to bring the optical element to the predefined position.6. Light module according to claim 1 , wherein the elastic attachment means comprise at least one segment supporting an elastic blade configured such that its free end opposite the segment forms a stop against the support preventing the release of the optical element.7. Light module according to claim 1 , wherein the optical element comprises at least one microlens configured so as to be facing a light source when the support element is in the predefined position relative to the support.8. Light module according to claim ...

Light-emitting, notably lighting and/or signaling, module for motor vehicles

Light-emitting module, notably motor vehicle lighting and/or signaling module, including at least two sub-modules each including at least two light sources activatable selectively to each produce a segment of a partial light beam. Also included is a projection optic common to the two sub-modules for projecting said light-emitting segments. The sub-modules and the projection optic being adapted to produce a homogeneous segmented beam.

One-piece support for light device with a matrix of micromirrors

The subject of the invention is a support for a light module, notably for a motor vehicle, including a reception zone for at least one light source. A reception zone for an optical device for forming the light is emitted by the light source or sources. A reception zone for an electromechanical microsystem with at least one mirror capable for receiving the rays originates from the optical forming device. A reception zone for at least one optical projection device receives the rays reflected by the mirror or mirrors of the electromechanical microsystem. The support forms a cavity with an aperture and comprises an outer surface around said aperture, said surface forming the reception zone for the electromechanical microsystem.

Modular Headlamp Assembly having a Low Beam Module

A modular headlamp assembly includes a low beam headlamp module, a high beam headlamp module, and front turn/parking lamp module. The low beam headlamp module and the high beam headlamp module are supported by a reflector carrier. Each of the high and low beam headlamp modules includes a heat sink and mounting assembly with a heat sink portion bisecting a reflector member. The reflector carrier is adjustably fastened to a housing to allow for adjustment of the high and low beam headlamp modules within the modular headlamp assembly. 1. A low beam headlamp module for a headlamp assembly including high beam headlamp module and a low beam headlamp module supported by a reflector carrier having a first receiving pocket for containing the low beam headlamp module and a second receiving pocket for containing the high beam headlamp module , said low beam headlamp module including:a low beam heat sink and mounting assembly having a low beam heat sink portion with first and second sides and a low beam mounting portion having alignment features formed therein;at least one first low beam LED light source supported by said first side of the low beam heat sink portion;at least one second low beam LED light source supported by said second side of the low beam heat sink portion; anda low beam reflector member attached to the low beam heat sink and mounting assembly such that the low beam heat sink portion separates the low beam reflector member into first and second reflector segments and wherein light emitted by said at least one first low beam LED light source is reflected by the first reflector segment and the light emitted by said at least one second low beam LED light source is reflected by the second reflector segment, and wherein the low beam headlamp module is positioned adjacent to the high beam headlamp module in the reflector carrier.2. The low beam headlamp module of wherein the low beam heat sink and mounting assembly is formed from a thermally conductive material in ...

Modular Headlamp Assembly having a High Beam Module

A modular headlamp assembly includes a low beam headlamp module, a high beam headlamp module, and front turn/parking lamp module. The low beam headlamp module and the high beam headlamp module are supported by a reflector carrier. Each of the high and low beam headlamp modules includes a heat sink and mounting assembly with a heat sink portion bisecting a reflector member. The reflector carrier is adjustably fastened to a housing to allow for adjustment of the high and low beam headlamp modules within the modular headlamp assembly. 1. A high beam headlamp module for a headlamp assembly including high beam headlamp module and a low beam headlamp module supported by a reflector carrier having a first receiving pocket for containing the low beam headlamp module and a second receiving pocket for containing the high beam headlamp module , said high beam headlamp module including:a high beam heat sink and mounting assembly including a high beam heat sink portion having first and second sides and a high beam mounting portion having alignment features formed therein;at least one high beam LED light source supported by the high beam heat sink portion; anda high beam reflector member including an upper reflective portion and a lower portion, said high beam heat sink portion separating the high beam reflector member into the upper reflective portion and the lower portion, said high beam reflector member including mating features for engaging the alignment features formed on the high beam mounting portion to facilitate the alignment of the high beam reflector member with the high beam heat sink and mounting assembly and wherein the high beam headlamp module is positioned adjacent to the low beam headlamp module in the reflector carrier.2. The high beam headlamp module of wherein the high beam heat sink and mounting assembly is formed from a thermally conductive material in the group consisting of aluminum claim 1 , copper and magnesium.3. The high beam headlamp module of ...

LED HEADLIGHT HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE

A headlight heat dissipation device includes a headlight casing which has at least one hole and at least one metal-made and heat-conducting unit covers the at least one hole. The at least one metal-made and heat-conducting unit includes at least one slot which communicates with the at least one hole. A water-proof and air-permeable unit is mounted to the at least one metal-made and heat-conducting unit and covers the at least one slot. The at least one metal-made and heat-conducting unit has an extension portion located in the headlight casing and the extension portion is connected with the light source so as to transfer the heat from the light source to the at least one metal-made and heat-conducting unit to quickly bring the heat away from the headlight casing. 1. A headlight heat dissipation device comprising:a headlight casing having at least one hole, at least one metal-made and heat-conducting unit covering the at least one hole.2. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one metal-made and heat-conducting unit is board-shaped.3. The device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein there are two metal-made and heat-conducting units connected to an outside of the headlight casing and an inside of the headlight casing claim 2 , the metal-made and heat-conducting unit that is connected to the inside of the headlight casing extends along the inside of the headlight casing.4. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one metal-made and heat-conducting unit has a sidewall and a bent portion which is connected to a lower end of the sidewall claim 1 , the sidewall is engaged with the at least one hole.5. The device as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the at least one metal-made and heat-conducting unit is a cup-shaped unit.6. The device as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the sidewall includes three elongate plate claim 4 , each elongate plate is connected with the bent portion which has the same width of each of the elongate plates.7. The device as claimed ...

LAMP FITTING FOR VEHICLE AND COUPLER/DISTRIBUTOR

The lamp fitting for a vehicle includes a plurality of laser light sources, and laser light from the plurality of laser light sources is introduced into a plurality of optical systems, and is used in the plurality of optical systems. The lamp fitting for a vehicle includes: a plurality of laser light sources; one or more optical fibers; one or more optical systems which are provided in conformity with the one or more optical fibers and to which a corresponding emission end of the optical fiber among the one or more optical fibers is connected; and a plurality of optical elements which are disposed between the laser light sources and an incident end of the one or more optical fibers, and constitute an optical path guiding laser light from at least one of the laser light sources to the incident end of the one or more optical fibers. 1. A lamp fitting for a vehicle , comprising:a plurality of laser light sources;one or more optical fibers;one or more optical systems which are provided in conformity with the one or more optical fibers and to which a corresponding emission end of the optical fiber among the one or more optical fibers is connected; anda plurality of optical elements which are disposed between the plurality of laser light sources and an incident end of the one or more optical fibers, and constitute an optical path guiding laser light from at least one of the plurality of laser light sources to the incident end of the one or more optical fibers.2. The lamp fitting for a vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the optical elements include at least one of a beam splitter, a mirror, a cross beam splitter, and a half wavelength plate.3. The lamp fitting for a vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising a laser light source control device configured to control the plurality of laser light sources so as to light up in predetermined order at a predetermined optical output every lapse of a predetermined time.4. The lamp fitting for a vehicle according to claim ...

Vehicle Lighting Device, Vehicle Lamp, and Method of Manufacturing Vehicle Lighting Device

According to one embodiment, a vehicle lighting device includes a heat radiating portion that has a flange having a plate shape, heat radiating fins provided on one surface of the flange, and a loading portion provided on a surface of the flange on a side opposite to the side on which the heat radiating fins are provided; a storage portion that is provided on a side of the flange opposite to the side on which the heat radiating fins are provided, has a mounting portion surrounding the loading portion and bayonets provided on a side surface of the mounting portion, and is formed of a material different from a material of the heat radiating portion; and a light emitting module that is provided on an end surface of the loading portion on a side opposite to the flange side and has a light emitting element. 1. A vehicle lighting device comprising:a heat radiating portion that has a flange having a plate shape, heat radiating fins provided on one surface of the flange, and a loading portion provided on a surface of the flange on a side opposite to the side on which the heat radiating fins are provided;a storage portion that is provided on a side of the flange opposite to the side on which the heat radiating fins are provided, has a mounting portion surrounding a side surface of the loading portion and bayonets provided on a side surface of the mounting portion, and is formed of a material different from a material of the heat radiating portion; anda light emitting module that is provided on an end surface of the loading portion on a side opposite to the flange side and has a light emitting element.2. The device according to claim 1 ,wherein a position of an end surface of the mounting portion on the flange side is on a light emitting module side more than a position of the surface of the flange on which the heat radiating fins are provided.3. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising:radiation layers that are provided on the surface of the flange and the ...

VEHICULAR LAMP

Disclosed is a vehicular lamp including: a lamp outer case including a lamp housing having an opening and a cover configured to close the opening; a first board mounted with a first light source package; a second board mounted with a second light source package; and an optical member mounted with the first board and the second board. The first board and the second board are different kinds of boards that have different heat dissipation performances. Since the heat dissipation property for the heat generated when the first light source package is driven and the heat dissipation property of the heat generated when the second light source package is driven becomes different from each other, the heat dissipation performances may be properly controlled depending on an irradiation state. 1. A vehicular lamp comprising:a lamp outer case including a lamp housing having an opening and a cover configured to close the opening;a first board mounted with a first light source package;a second board mounted with a second light source package; andan optical member mounted with the first board and the second board,wherein the first board and the second board are different kinds of boards that have different heat dissipation performances.2. The vehicular lamp of claim 1 , wherein the first light source package is turned on by an electric power higher than that required for turning on the second light source package claim 1 , andthe first board has a heat dissipation performance higher than that of the second board.3. The vehicular lamp of claim 2 , wherein the first board is a metallic board claim 2 , andthe second board is a resin board.4. The vehicular lamp of claim 2 , further comprising a heat sink configured to release heat conducted from the first board.5. The vehicular lamp of claim 2 , wherein two second light source packages are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in a left-right direction claim 2 , andthe first light source package is configured to be used for a low ...

CONDENSATION COLLECTION DEVICE

A system includes one or more channel members used to vent a headlight housing. An aperture is included in the upper part of the housing that allows for the circulation of hot air out of the headlight internal chamber. At an outlet of the channel member, a hydrophobic membrane can be used to allow the venting of hot air while preventing condensate from the environment into the system. 1. A luminaire having at least one light source included in a housing , the housing defining an internal chamber , and a window through which light from the source is emanated , the luminaire further comprising:a first channel member, the first channel member having a first inlet and a first outlet, the first inlet being a first opening existing in a first location in an upper portion of the housing, the first outlet being outside the housing and located vertically below the first inlet such that when the air in the temperature of a first body of air in the internal chamber is elevated, the first body of air passes out through the first inlet into the first channel, cools, and is released via the first outlet into a first area outside of the chamber.2. The luminaire of wherein the first outlet is blocked by a first hydrophobic device claim 1 , the first hydrophobic device allowing for the passage of humid air into the environment claim 1 , but blocking against the introduction of liquid water into the channel from the environment.3. The luminaire of wherein the first inlet is located vertically above a first light source located in the luminaire.4. The luminaire of wherein the first channel includes an upper chamber which receives saturated air from the first aperture claim 1 , and the first channel then leads to a downwardly-extending portion of the first channel claim 1 , the downwardly-extending portion terminating in the first outlet.5. The luminaire of wherein the downwardly-extending portion of the first channel tapers as it extends down from the upper chamber to the first outlet ...

VEHICLE LIGHTING APPARATUS

A vehicle lighting apparatus includes a light source section and a lens disposed at a front side of the light source section to refract light from the light source section. A movable member has an end portion on which the lens is seated. A support member has an end portion which is coupled to the light source section and slidably coupled to the movable member such that the movable member is movable in a forward and rearward direction of the light source section. 1. A vehicle lighting apparatus comprising:a light source section;a lens disposed at a front side of the light source section to refract light from the light source section;a movable member having an end portion on which the lens is seated; anda support member having an end portion which is coupled to the light source section and slidably coupled to the movable member such that the movable member is movable in a forward and rearward direction of the light source section.2. The vehicle lighting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the light source section comprises:a light source for generating the light; anda heat sink having a plurality of cooling fins to cool heat generated by the light source.3. The vehicle lighting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the movable member has a cylindrical shape claim 1 , and planar cutting faces are respectively formed on one surface and the opposite surface of the movable member claim 1 , which are symmetrical to each other claim 1 , on an outer peripheral surface of the movable member.4. The vehicle lighting apparatus of claim 3 , wherein a thread is continuously formed along the outer peripheral surface of the movable member in a longitudinal direction thereof claim 3 , and the thread is formed on a portion in which the planar cutting faces are not formed on the outer peripheral surface.5. The vehicle lighting apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the support member is configured as a pair of support members to protrude forward claim 3 , and inner surfaces of the pair of support members ...

THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC HEAT SINK USED TO CONDUCT HEAT IN AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING

A headlamp and/or tail light assembly comprising a housing, an outer lens, a thermally conductive plastic situated in operative relationship with the outer lens and a heating element for heating the thermally conductive plastic, wherein when the heating element heats the thermally conductive plastic, heat is directed towards the outer lens. 1. A headlamp and/or tail light assembly comprising:a housing;an outer lens;a thermally conductive plastic situated in operative relationship with said outer lens; anda heating element for heating said thermally conductive plastic;wherein said thermally conductive plastic is situated a predetermined distance from said outer lens so that when said heating element is energized, said thermally conductive plastic becomes heated and causes heat to be directed towards said outer lens.2. The headlamp and/or tail light assembly as recited in wherein said heating element is situated inside said thermally conductive plastic.3. The headlamp and/or tail light assembly as recited in wherein said thermally conductive plastic is molded and comprises a longitudinal opening sized and adapted to receiving a mandrel and wire.4. The headlamp and/or tail light assembly as recited in wherein said thermally conductive plastic is molded into a predetermined shape adapted to be mounted into or on a component of said headlamp and/or tail light assembly.5. The headlamp and/or tail light assembly as recited in wherein said headlamp and/or tail light assembly comprises a bezel having a receiving area adapted and sized to receive said thermally conductive plastic.6. The headlamp and/or tail light assembly as recited in wherein said receiving area of said bezel is also adapted to receive at least one optical element in addition to said thermally conductive plastic.7. The headlamp and/or tail light assembly as recited in wherein said at least one optical element is at least one of a light guide claim 6 , a daytime running light or a lens.8. The headlamp and/or ...

Lighting Device For Vehicle And Lighting Tool For Vehicle

According to one embodiment, a lighting device for vehicle includes a socket containing a high heat conductive resin; a light emitting unit which is provided at one end portion of the socket, and includes a substrate which contains ceramic, and a light emitting element provided on the substrate. A face of the substrate on a side opposite to a side on which the light emitting element is provided is in contact with one end portion of the socket. Power applied to the light emitting element is 1 W or more and 3 W or less. The high heat conductive resin contains polyamide, and filler containing carbon, and has heat conductivity of 15 W/(m·K) or more, and 33 W/(m·K) or less. 1. A lighting device for vehicle comprising:a socket containing a high heat conductive resin; anda light emitting unit which is provided at one end portion of the socket, and includes a substrate which contains ceramic, and a light emitting element provided on the substrate,a face of the substrate on a side opposite to a side on which the light emitting element is provided being in contact with one end portion of the socket,power applied to the light emitting element being 1 W or more and 3 W or less, andthe high heat conductive resin containing polyamide, and filler containing carbon, and having heat conductivity of 15 W/(m·K) or more, and 33 W/(m·K) or less.2. The device according to claim 1 ,wherein the filler is fiber containing carbon.3. The device according to claim 1 ,wherein the socket includes a flange formed in a plate shape, a mounting unit which is provided on one face of the flange, a heat radiating fin provided on a face of the flange on a side opposite to a side on which the mounting unit is provided, and a bayonet which is provided on an outer face of the mounting unit, andthe mounting unit includes a recessed portion which is open to an end face on a side opposite to the flange portion side, and the substrate is in contact with a base of the recessed portion.4. The device according to ...

LASER CAR LAMP

A laser car lamp includes a plurality of laser diodes, at least one light guide element, a phosphor element, and a lens. The light guide element has a laser light incident surface and a laser light exit surface. The phosphor element is located adjacent to the laser light exit surface of the light guide element, and the lens is located adjacent to the laser light incident surface of the light guide element. In addition, the laser diodes are arranged around the laser light incident surface of the light guide element. 1. A laser car lamp , comprising:a plurality of laser diodes;at least one light guide element having a laser light incident surface and a laser light exit surface;a phosphor element disposed at one end, adjacent to the laser light exit surface, of the light guide element; anda lens disposed at another end, adjacent to the laser light incident surface, of the light guide element, wherein the laser diodes are annularly arranged on the another end, adjacent to the laser light incident surface, of the light guide element.2. The laser car lamp of claim 1 , wherein the laser light incident surface faces the outside of the laser car lamp claim 1 , and the laser light exit surface faces the inside of the laser car lamp.3. The laser car lamp of claim 1 , wherein the at least one light guide element further comprises a first light guide element and a second light guide element to respectively fulfill a high beam illumination requirement and a low beam illumination requirement.4. The laser car lamp of claim 3 , wherein the second light guide element further comprises a first guide portion and a second guide portion to form an L-shaped light guide element.5. The laser car lamp of claim 4 , wherein a portion of the laser diodes irradiates the first light guide element and another portion of the laser diodes irradiates the second light guide element.6. The laser car lamp of claim 5 , wherein the at least one light guide element has a plurality of light guide elements ...

HEADLAMP INCLUDING MATRIX STATIC BENDING LIGHTS OPTICAL SYSTEM

A headlamp including a matrix static bending lights (SBL) optical system, which enables light to be turned on/off. The headlamp includes a headlamp body installed in a front region of a vehicle and including a main optical system for irradiating light, corresponding to one of a low beam headlight, a high beam headlight, and a glare free high beam (GFHB) headlight, onto the front of the vehicle, a reflective structure disposed on one side surface of the inside of a housing of the headlamp body with respect to a direction intersecting an installation reference direction of the main optical system and including a plurality of reflective surfaces, and a light source unit disposed apart from the reflective structure and including a plurality of light source chips that target at a reflective surface of the reflective structure and irradiate light onto the targeted reflective surface. 1. A headlamp with a matrix static bending lights (SBL) optical system , the headlamp comprising:a headlamp body;a reflective structure; anda light source unit;wherein the headlamp body is installed in a front region of a vehicle, the headlamp body further comprising a main optical system for irradiating light, corresponding to one of a low beam headlight, a high beam headlight, and a glare free high beam (GFHB) headlight, wherein the headlamp body further comprises a housing;the reflective structure is disposed on one side surface of an inside of the housing with respect to a direction intersecting an installation reference direction of the main optical system, the reflective structure further comprises a plurality of reflective surfaces; andthe light source unit is disposed apart from the reflective structure, the light source unit further comprises a plurality of light source chips that target at each of the plurality of reflective surfaces of the reflective structure and irradiate light onto each of the plurality of reflective surfaces.2. The headlamp of claim 1 , wherein the reflective ...

OCCUPANT MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Various implementations relate to an operator monitoring system (OMS). Certain implementations include an OMS coupled to a rotatable portion of a steering wheel assembly of a vehicle. For example, the OMS may include an imaging unit, such as a camera, that is coupled to a central hub portion of the steering wheel assembly. The imaging unit has a field of view directed toward one or more occupants in the vehicle and is configured to capture an image signal corresponding to an imaging area in the field of view. The imaging area can be configured to encapsulate an expected position of one or more vehicle occupants. The OMS also includes one or more processing units in electrical communication with the imaging unit that receives and processes the image signal from the imaging unit to determine an occupant state and, in some implementations, provide feedback based on the determined occupant state. 1. An illumination system for use with an occupant monitoring system (OMS) for monitoring at least one occupant in a vehicle , the vehicle having a steering wheel assembly configure to rotate relative to a steering column , the illumination system comprising:an infrared light source coupled to a central portion of the steering wheel assembly, the infrared light source directing infrared light within an imaging area of an occupant monitoring system (OMS), wherein the central portion of the steering wheel assembly comprises a hub and spokes, wherein the spokes extend between the hub and a rim of the steering wheel assembly.2. The illumination system of claim 1 , wherein the infrared light source comprises one or more infrared light emitting diodes (LEDs).3. The illumination system of claim 2 , wherein the infrared LEDs are thermally coupled to the steering wheel assembly such that heat generated by the infrared LEDs is transferred toward the steering wheel assembly and away from the infrared LEDs.4. The illumination system of claim 3 , wherein a thermal conductive gap pad is ...

VEHICULAR LAMP UNIT

Disclosed is a lamp unit including a plurality of light sources and a mechanism configured to adjust a reference position of an axis according to the light sources. A projection lens unit includes a first projection lens and a second projection lens. At least some of light emitted from a first light source passes through the first projection lens. At least some of light emitted from the second light source passes through the second projection lens. A first adjusting mechanism moves the first projection lens unit in parallel in left and right directions with respect to the first light source and the second light source. A second adjusting mechanism moves the projection lens unit in upward and downward directions which are orthogonal to the left and right directions, with respect to the first light source and the second light source. At least one of a first optical axis of the first projection lens and a second optical axis of the second projection lens extends in forward and backward directions which are orthogonal to the left and right directions and the upward and downward directions. 1. A lamp unit equipped in a vehicle , the lamp unit comprising;a first light source;a second light source;a projection lens unit including a first lens unit, through which at least some of light emitted from the first light source passes, and a second lens unit, through which at least some of light emitted from the second light source passes;a first adjusting mechanism configured to move the projection lens unit in parallel in a first direction with respect to the first light source and the second light source; anda second adjusting mechanism configured to move the projection lens unit in parallel in a second direction with respect to the first light source and the second light source, the second direction being orthogonal to the first direction,wherein at least one of the first optical axis of the first lens and the second optical axis of the second lens extends in a third direction ...

HEAT DISSIPATING PLATE DEVICE FOR LIGHT EMITTING DIODE, HEAD LAMP FOR AUTOMOBILE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME

A heat dissipating plate for a light emitting diode (LED) includes a metal thin film containing a hydroxyl functional group (—OH). A coating layer is disposed on at least one surface of the metal thin film and includes a carbon nanotube containing a hydrophilic functional group. The coating layer is attached to the metal thin film by bonding the hydroxyl functional group with the hydrophilic functional group in a hydrogen bond. 1. A heat dissipating plate for a light emitting diode (LED) comprising:a metal thin film containing a hydroxyl functional group (—OH); anda coating layer disposed on at least one surface of the metal thin film, and comprising a carbon nanotube containing a hydrophilic functional group.2. The heat dissipating plate of claim 1 , wherein a bonding energy of the hydrogen bond is about 15 KJ/mol to 40 KJ/mol.3. The heat dissipating plate of claim 1 , wherein the hydrophilic functional group is a carboxyl functional group (—COOH).4. The heat dissipating plate of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the coating layer is about 10 to 100 μm.5. The heat dissipating plate of claim 1 , wherein an average diameter of the carbon nanotube is about 10 to 30 nm.6. The heat dissipating plate of claim 1 , wherein an average length of the carbon nanotube is about 1 to about 20 μm.7. The heat dissipating plate of claim 1 , wherein the metal thin film is a thin film of a metal selected from aluminum claim 1 , iron claim 1 , copper claim 1 , nickel silver claim 1 , tin claim 1 , zinc claim 1 , tungsten claim 1 , and a combination thereof.8. The heat dissipating plate of claim 1 , wherein the metal thin film further comprises a plurality of protruded heat dissipating fins.9. The heat dissipating plate of claim 8 , wherein the heat dissipating fins are selected from aluminum claim 8 , iron claim 8 , copper claim 8 , nickel silver claim 8 , tin claim 8 , zinc claim 8 , tungsten claim 8 , and a combination thereof.10. A head lamp for an automobile comprising the heat ...

LAMP FOR VEHICLE

A vehicle lamp is provided that includes a lamp unit and a shield unit that shields light from the lamp unit. A lens unit is disposed in front of the shield unit and the lamp unit is mounted on a heat radiation unit. The lamp unit includes a first and second lamp unit disposed on an upper and lower side, respectively. The first lamp unit includes a first light source section having spaced apart light sources and a first reflection section having reflectors reflecting light from each light source in a forward direction. The second lamp unit includes a second light source section having spaced apart light sources and a second reflection section having reflectors reflecting light from each light source in a forward direction. Each of the first and second light source sections includes a central light source and side light sources on sides of the central light source. 1. A lamp for vehicle , comprising:at least one lamp unit;a shield unit that shields a part of light generated from the at least one lamp unit;a lens unit disposed in front of the shield unit; anda heat radiation unit on which the at least one lamp unit is mounted,wherein the at least one lamp unit includes a first lamp unit and a second lamp unit disposed on an upper side and a lower side based on an optical axis of the lens unit, respectively, a first light source section including a plurality of light sources spaced apart from each other in a predetermined direction; and', 'a first reflection section including a plurality of reflectors configured to reflect light generated from each of the plurality of light sources in a forward direction,, 'wherein the first lamp unit includes a second light source section including a plurality of light sources spaced apart from each other in a predetermined direction; and', 'a second reflection section including a plurality of reflectors configured to reflect light generated from each of the plurality of light sources in the forward direction, and, 'wherein the second ...

ACTUATOR AND VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICE

A motor causes a shaft of an actuator to be displaced in an axis direction thereof, at least part of a circuit for driving the motor being mounted on a circuit board. A notch is formed in an end edge of the circuit board. A protrusion is formed inside a case. The protrusion is fitted into the notch, whereby the circuit board is independently supported inside the case. 1. An actuator comprising:a case having an opening;a shaft accommodated inside the case and having a tip protruding towards an outside of the case through the opening;a motor accommodated inside the case; anda gear mechanism accommodated inside the case and configured to displace the shaft in an axis direction thereof by driving of the motor,wherein the gear mechanism includes a first gear mounted on a rotary shaft of the motor, a second annular gear mounted on the shaft and a third gear configured to transmit rotation of the first gear to the second gear,wherein the third gear includes a pair of shaft parts,wherein the case is formed therein with a bearing part configured to hold the pair of shaft parts,wherein the bearing part includes a pair of recesses into which the pair of shaft parts is inserted, andwherein each entry of the pair of recesses is formed to be narrower than a maximum diameter of the shaft part.2. The actuator according to claim 1 ,wherein the case is formed therein with a pair of seat parts each of which has a support surface, andwherein the support surface is configured to support a part of the shaft part positioned outside the recess.3. The actuator according to claim 1 ,wherein the third gear includes a gear part between the pair of shaft parts, andwherein a stepped part wider than the recess is provided between the gear part and at least one of the pair of shaft parts.4. The actuator according to claim 1 ,wherein a peripheral part of a tip surface of at least one of the pair of shaft parts is chamfered.5. The actuator according to claim 1 ,wherein the third gear includes a ...