Bi-material transmitting optical element

A lighting assembly having a mounting structure, an LED mounted on the mounting structure, an optical device optically coupled to the LED, and a support structure for connecting the optical device to the mounting structure. The LED is enclosed within a space formed by the mounting structure, the support structure, and the optical device. The support structure absorbs thermal energy to reduce an operating temperature of the optical device. The optical device may be formed from a first material and the support structure may be formed from a different, second material.

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

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

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 ...

DYNAMIC BENDING LIGHT MODULE

A lighting module and a headlamp for vehicle lighting are provided. The lighting module includes a dynamic bending light module; and a lens that is situated in operative relationship with the dynamic bending light module; wherein the lens has a thin aspect. 1. A lighting module comprising:a dynamic bending light module configured to generate an elbow profile of a light pattern;an alignment module separate from the dynamic bending light module, the alignment module configured to provide light to a spread region of the light pattern; anda lens that is situated in operative relationship with the dynamic bending light module and the alignment module; wherein the lens has a thin aspect.2. (canceled)3. The lighting module of claim 1 , further comprising:a drive device configured to rotate the dynamic bending light module.4. The lighting module of claim 3 , wherein the drive device is configured to rotate the dynamic bending light module with an angle of rotation of ±15 degrees.5. The lighting module of claim 3 , wherein the rotation is controlled by a controller coupled to a steering wheel sensor.6. (canceled)7. A headlamp for a vehicle claim 3 , the headlamp comprising: a dynamic bending light module configured to generate an elbow profile of a light pattern;', 'an alignment module separate from the dynamic bending light module, the alignment module configured to provide light to a spread region of the light pattern; and', 'a lens that is situated in operative relationship with the dynamic bending light module and the alignment module; wherein the lens has a thin aspect., 'a lighting module including'}8. (canceled)9. The headlamp of claim 7 , wherein the lighting module further includes:a drive device configured to rotate the dynamic bending light module.10. The headlamp of claim 9 , wherein the drive device is configured to rotate the dynamic bending light module with an angle of rotation of ±15 degrees.11. The headlamp of claim 9 , wherein the rotation is controlled by ...

Rotatable reverse light for vehicle

Described herein are a rotatable reverse light, and a taillight. The rotatable reverse light includes a reverse light, a shaft connected to the reverse light and configured to rotate the reverse light, a motor connected to the shaft to rotate the reverse light about a longitudinal axis of the shaft to orient the reverse light to a desired position, and a reverse light controller. The controller is configured to receive a driving mode of a vehicle, in response to a parking mode of the vehicle, receive a rotation input related to the desired position, generate a rotation signal based on the rotation input, and transmit the rotation signal to the motor to orient, the reverse light to the desired position.

Substrate wrinkled coating

A system and a method include a substrate wrinkled coating having a substrate, and a curing layer on top of the substrate. The curing layer includes a partially cured portion directly atop the substrate, and a completely cured portion having light-diffusive wrinkles on top of the partially cured portion. Properties of the light-diffusive wrinkles are controlled by one or more curing parameters, and a composition of the partially cured portion is the same as a composition of the completely cured portion.

AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING

In an automotive lighting apparatus lighting components generate respective light fields. The lighting components are aligned one with the others such that the light fields combine in a lighting profile having cutoff regions meeting a predetermined cutoff criterion. An actuator is mechanically coupled to a corresponding one of the lighting components to aim that lighting component in a direction other than that in which the lighting component was aligned. A control component operate the actuator to aim the lighting component in the direction other than that in which the lighting component was aligned so that the light fields of the lighting components combine in another lighting profile having cutoff regions meeting another cutoff criterion. 1: An automotive lighting apparatus comprising:a plurality of lighting components to generate respective light fields, the lighting components being aligned one with the others such that the light fields combine in a lighting profile having cutoff regions meeting a predetermined cutoff criterion, wherein one of the lighting components has a horizontal cutoff and another of the lighting components has a stepped cutoff;at least one actuator mechanically coupled to a corresponding one of the lighting components to aim that lighting component in a direction along a vertical axis of that lighting component other than that in which the lighting component was aligned; anda control component to operate the actuator to aim the lighting component in the direction other than that in which the lighting component was aligned so that the light fields of the lighting components combine in another lighting profile having cutoff regions meeting another cutoff criterion.2. (canceled)3: The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cutoff criterion specifies that the cutoff region is located 1°-3° right of the vertical axis of the lighting apparatus and on the horizontal axis of the lighting apparatus.4: The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the direction ...

Automotive lighting with variable controlled actuators

In an automotive lighting apparatus, at least one lighting component generates a corresponding light field. The lighting component is aligned such that the light field conforms to an illumination profile having a cutoff region meeting a cutoff criterion. At least one actuator is mechanically coupled to the lighting component to aim the lighting component in a direction other than that in which the lighting component was aligned. A control component operates the actuator based on the speed of an automobile in which the lighting component is installed. The actuator is then configured to aim the lighting component in the direction other than that in which the lighting component was aligned so that the light field thereof conforms to another illumination profile meeting another cutoff criterion.

DAMAGED CONNECTION DETECTION

A circuitry assembly including an electrical component, a peripheral circuitry that supports the electrical component, a support assembly affixed to the peripheral circuitry to evacuate heat excess generated by the electrical component and the peripheral circuitry, a main circuitry separated from the support assembly by a spacing, the main circuitry having a plurality of detection bands, and a plurality of ribbons electrically connecting the peripheral circuitry with the main circuitry and deformable between an undamaged state and a damaged state, wherein in the undamaged state the plurality of ribbons steps over the spacing and the plurality of detection bands and in the damaged state at least one ribbon of the plurality of ribbons contacts at least one detection band of the plurality of detection bands and generate a short circuit. 1. A circuitry assembly comprising:an electrical component;a peripheral circuitry that supports the electrical component;a support assembly affixed to the peripheral circuitry to evacuate heat excess generated by the electrical component and the peripheral circuitry; 'a plurality of detection bands; and', 'a main circuitry separated from the support assembly by a spacing, the main circuitry including 'in the undamaged state the plurality of ribbons steps over the spacing and the plurality of detection bands and in the damaged state at least one ribbon of the plurality of ribbons contacts at least one detection band of the plurality of detection bands and generate a short circuit.', 'a plurality of ribbons electrically connecting the peripheral circuitry with the main circuitry and deformable between an undamaged state and a damaged state, wherein'}2. The circuitry assembly of claim 1 , wherein the support assembly is made of a metallic alloy.3. The circuitry assembly of claim 1 , wherein each ribbon of the plurality of ribbons is a bare electrical conductor.4. The circuitry assembly of claim 3 , wherein the bare electrical conductor is ...

AUTONOMOUS SECURITY DRONE SYSTEM AND METHOD

A drone aircraft for personal assistance or protection. When a driver's car is located in a parking lot at night, the driver can summon a drone stored in the vehicle which flies to the driver and leads the driver to the vehicle by projecting a spot of light onto the ground. The drone makes a video recording of events occurring at this time and transmits the recording to a remote storage location. 1. An apparatus for assisting a driver who is located remote from a vehicle , said apparatus comprising:at least one light source; andan aircraft or drone located remote from said driver, said aircraft or drone being adapted to fly towards said driver in response to a summons issued by a communication device and energize said at least one light source to illuminate an area near said driver.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , in which said aircraft or drone comprises at least one of the following:i) a navigation system which (A) deduces current latitude and longitude of said aircraft or drone, (B) receives a destination, indicated by a latitude and a longitude, from said communication device, and (C) pilots said aircraft or drone toward said destination;ii) one or more movable spotlights which can illuminate terrestrial regions;iii) at least one of a still camera or a video camera which can capture images of terrestrial regions;iv) a transmitter for transmitting said images to a remote storage location; orv) a detector for detecting moving terrestrial entities.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , in which said aircraft or drone comprises a camera claim 1 , said at least one light source being adapted to provide a spotlight that provides illumination which assists said camera in capturing images.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , in which said at least one light source comprises a first spotlight that illuminates a first area and a second spotlight that illuminates a second area.5. The apparatus according to claim 4 , in which said aircraft or drone detects a ...

Vehicle status indicator lamp

A lighting system for an autonomous vehicle includes one or more optical fiber panels or optical signaling system positioned about a perimeter of the autonomous vehicle; and processing circuitry configured to activate the one or more optical fiber panels or the optical signaling system in a predetermined illumination in response to a status of the autonomous vehicle, wherein the status includes one or more of a time of day, a number of passengers occupied within the autonomous vehicle, and an alert status during operation of the autonomous vehicle.

AUXILIARY HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY FOR PRODUCING A SUPPLEMENTAL LOW BEAM

An auxiliary lamp for a vehicle. Ordinary headlamps are restricted by law in the intensity that they direct towards oncoming drivers. This can cause inconveniently low illumination to a side of the vehicle, such as along a line 20 or 25 degrees left of center for a left-hand driver side vehicle. An auxiliary headlamp assembly is added to provide an auxiliary beam that supplements the primary beam. The auxiliary beam increases illumination along this line, yet maintains total illumination toward oncoming drivers below allowed limits. 1. A headlamp system for a vehicle , comprising:a primary lamp unit having a first light source configured to be capable of forming a light distribution pattern forward of said vehicle, said light distribution pattern being made of a plurality of predetermined areas, at least of one of said plurality of predetermined areas has a reduced illumination or is deprived of illumination with respect to one other of said plurality of predetermined areas, said one of said plurality of predetermined areas being forward and outboard of said vehicle; andan auxiliary light source configured to provide illumination at said one of said plurality of predetermined areas, thereby providing a composite beam having a desired pattern.2. The headlamp system according to claim 1 , wherein said auxiliary light source comprises:a light source;a reflector having different elliptical cross sections along its length;an optical stop which forms part of a non-symmetrical exit aperture of said auxiliary light source, and causes said exit aperture to assume a first height at a first location and a second height at a second location; anda lens which receives light exiting said exit aperture and projects said light forward of said vehicle.3. The headlamp system according to claim 1 , wherein one of said at least one predetermined area is located at least 225 feet (69 meters) forward of said vehicle and at least 75 feet (23 meters) outboard of said vehicle on a driver's ...

VEHICLE LAMP ASSEMBLY HAVING AN IMPROVED HEAT SINK WITH LIGHT SHIELD

A heat sink for use in a lamp assembly comprising a body having a first portion that lies in a first imaginary plane and that is adapted to receive at least one light source for emitting light rays and a shield that extends from the first portion. The shield blocks at least a portion of the light rays to facilitate reducing or eliminating glare or back dazzle. The shield is integrally or monolithically formed in the body and lies in a second imaginary plane that is generally orthogonal to the first imaginary plane. 1. A heat sink for use in a lamp assembly , said heat sink comprising:a body having a first portion that lies in a first plane and that is adapted to receive and support at least one light source for emitting light rays; anda shield extending from said first portion, said shield blocking at least a portion of said light rays.2. The heat sink as recited in wherein said shield is integrally or monolithically formed in said body.3. The heat sink as recited in wherein said shield lies in a second plane that is generally orthogonal to said first plane.4. The heat sink as recited in wherein said shield is integrally or monolithically formed in said body.5. The heat sink as recited in wherein said shield is integrally or monolithically formed with said first portion to form a generally L-shape in cross section.6. The heat sink as recited in wherein said shield comprises an edge that provides or defines a cutoff of at least a portion of said light rays.7. The heat sink as recited in wherein said edge is not straight.8. The heat sink as recited in wherein at least a portion of said light rays from said at least one light source are directed to non-optical surfaces and said shield blocks them.9. The heat sink as recited in wherein said heat sink comprises a landing area for mounting said at least one light source claim 1 , said landing area being oriented in operative relationship with said shield so that when said light source is mounted on said landing area claim ...

Lamp assembly for use in a headlamp

A lamp assembly for mounting in a headlamp comprising a heat sink having a printed circuit board landing area for receiving a printed circuit board and a light source landing area for receiving at least one light source. The lamp assembly also comprises a light guide and a bracket for detachably mounting on the heat sink. The bracket is adapted to engage and secure the light guide in a predetermined position on the heat sink, the at least one light source and the printed circuit board a unsealed in the heat sink.

Dual printed circuit board

A dual printed circuit board assembly for vehicle lights, the dual printed circuit board including a dual printed circuit board and a dual connector. The dual printed circuit board having a first substrate with a first layout, a second substrate opposite to the first substrate with a second layout, and a common panel that supports the first substrate on a first side and the second substrate on a second side, wherein the first layout is populable by a first plurality of light sources to be used in a first light of the vehicle lights and the second layout is populable by a second plurality of light sources to be used in a second light of the vehicle lights. The dual connector having a first jumper connector electrically connected to the first layout, and a second jumper connector opposite to the first jumper connector and electrically connected to the second layout.

Partial coating of lenses

A coated substrate includes a substrate having a glow-discharged surface; and a coating having a submicrometric layer thickness sputter deposited onto the substrate. The coating having a submicrometric layer thickness has a predetermined absorbance. The predetermined absorbance regulates an amount of light transmitted from a light source through the substrate from a first side to a second side of the substrate. The substrate is opaque on the second side of the substrate when the light source is deactivated on the first side of the substrate. The predetermined absorbance varies as a function of one or more controlled process parameters.

Auxiliary headlamp assembly for producing a supplemental low beam

An auxiliary lamp for a vehicle. Ordinary headlamps are restricted by law in the intensity that they direct towards oncoming drivers. This can cause inconveniently low illumination to a side of the vehicle, such as along a line 20 or 25 degrees left of center for a left-hand driver side vehicle. An auxiliary headlamp assembly is added to provide an auxiliary beam that supplements the primary beam. The auxiliary beam increases illumination along this line, yet maintains total illumination toward oncoming drivers below allowed limits.

Dynamic bending light module

A lighting module and a headlamp for vehicle lighting are provided. The lighting module includes a dynamic bending light module; and a lens that is situated in operative relationship with the dynamic bending light module; wherein the lens has a thin aspect.

Automotive lighting

In an automotive lighting apparatus lighting components generate respective light fields. The lighting components are aligned one with the others such that the light fields combine in a lighting profile having cutoff regions meeting a predetermined cutoff criterion. An actuator is mechanically coupled to a corresponding one of the lighting components to aim that lighting component in a direction other than that in which the lighting component was aligned. A control component operate the actuator to aim the lighting component in the direction other than that in which the lighting component was aligned so that the light fields of the lighting components combine in another lighting profile having cutoff regions meeting another cutoff criterion.

Reinforced fixing of a lighting module to a housing

L’invention concerne un dispositif d’éclairage comprenant au moins un module d’éclairage (100) et un boîtier,. Le module d’éclairage est monté mobile dans ledit boîtier au moyen de trois points de fixation (101.1 ; 101.2 ; 101.3), les trois points de fixation définissant deux axes de rotation (103 ; 103) du module d’éclairage dans le boîtier et étant agencés pour régler une orientation du module d’éclairage dans le boîtier. Selon l’invention, le dispositif d’éclairage comprend en outre un point de fixation additionnel (101.4) du module d’éclairage sur le boîtier, le point de fixation additionnel étant agencé à proximité de l’un des axes de rotation (103) et entre deux des points de fixation (101.2 ; 101.3). FIG. 1 The invention relates to a lighting device comprising at least one lighting module (100) and a housing. The lighting module is movably mounted in said housing by means of three fixing points (101.1; 101.2; 101.3), the three fixing points defining two axes of rotation (103; 103) of the lighting module in the housing and being arranged to adjust an orientation of the lighting module in the housing. According to the invention, the lighting device further comprises an additional fixing point (101.4) of the lighting module on the housing, the additional fixing point being arranged close to one of the axes of rotation (103) and between two of the attachment points (101.2; 101.3). FIG. 1

Motor vehicle light module comprising an electrochromic device

L’invention concerne un module lumineux d'un dispositif d'éclairage d'un véhicule automobile, comprenant une source lumineuse destinée à participer à la réalisation d'au moins une première fonction photométrique et une deuxième fonction photométrique, un dispositif électrochromique agencé en aval de la source lumineuse et apte à présenter sélectivement un aspect diffusant et un aspect transparent ; et un contrôleur agencé pour recevoir une instruction d'émission de l'une ou l'autre des première et deuxième fonctions photométriques et pour contrôler, en fonction de ladite instruction, l'émission de lumière par la source lumineuse et l'aspect du dispositif électrochromique. Figure à publier avec l’abrégé : Fig. 1 The invention relates to a light module of a lighting device for a motor vehicle, comprising a light source intended to participate in the realization of at least a first photometric function and a second photometric function, an electrochromic device arranged downstream of the light source and capable of selectively presenting a diffusing appearance and a transparent appearance; and a controller arranged to receive an instruction to emit one or other of the first and second photometric functions and to control, as a function of said instruction, the emission of light by the light source and the appearance of the device electrochromic. Figure to be published with abstract: Fig. 1

Motor vehicle light module comprising an electrochromic device

L’invention concerne un module lumineux d'un dispositif d'éclairage d'un véhicule automobile, comprenant une source lumineuse destinée à participer à la réalisation d'au moins une première fonction photométrique et une deuxième fonction photométrique, un dispositif électrochromique agencé en aval de la source lumineuse et apte à présenter sélectivement un aspect diffusant et un aspect transparent ; et un contrôleur agencé pour recevoir une instruction d'émission de l'une ou l'autre des première et deuxième fonctions photométriques et pour contrôler, en fonction de ladite instruction, l'émission de lumière par la source lumineuse et l'aspect du dispositif électrochromique. Figure à publier avec l’abrégé : Fig. 1

Motor vehicle light module comprising an electrochromic device

The invention relates to a light module (1) of a motor vehicle lighting device, comprising: a light source (2, 2') intended to perform at least one photometric function, an electrochromic device (9) comprising at least one portion (91, 92) arranged downstream of the light source (2, 2') and capable of optionally having a diffusing appearance or a transparent appearance, and a controller (8) arranged to receive an emission instruction from the photometric function and to control, in accordance with the instruction, the emission of light by the light source (2, 2') and the appearance of the electrochromic device (9).

Vehicle lamp assembly having an improved heat sink with light shield

A heat sink for use in a lamp assembly comprising a body having a first portion that lies in a first imaginary plane and that is adapted to receive at least one light source for emitting light rays and a shield that extends from the first portion. The shield blocks at least a portion of the light rays to facilitate reducing or eliminating glare or back dazzle. The shield is integrally or monolithically formed in the body and lies in a second imaginary plane that is generally orthogonal to the first imaginary plane.

Damaged connection detection

A circuitry assembly including an electrical component, a peripheral circuitry that supports the electrical component, a support assembly affixed to the peripheral circuitry to evacuate heat excess generated by the electrical component and the peripheral circuitry, a main circuitry separated from the support assembly by a spacing, the main circuitry having a plurality of detection bands, and a plurality of ribbons electrically connecting the peripheral circuitry with the main circuitry and deformable between an undamaged state and a damaged state, wherein in the undamaged state the plurality of ribbons steps over the spacing and the plurality of detection bands and in the damaged state at least one ribbon of the plurality of ribbons contacts at least one detection band of the plurality of detection bands and generate a short circuit.

Electronic equipment comprising a retractable screen

This electronic equipment comprises a housing which is formed by two housing parts of which one ( 15 ) is integral with a retractable screen ( 10 ) which may take up a first position called closed position and a second position called open position which permits to see the whole screen. In the closed position one part of the screen remains visible and the other part of the screen is hidden in a second part of the housing ( 5 ). This second housing part supports other elements of the equipment, for example, microphone ( 2 ), keyboard ( 1 ) etc. . . .

A vehicle lamp assembly having an improved heat sink with light shield

Display screen for mobile phone is retractable and can be in an open position or a closed position relative to a fixed point where the closed position partly masks the screen

The device comprises a housing formed by two parts. A housing part (5) and a screen part, which is a retractable screen that can be in a closed position or an open position relative to a fixed point. In the closed position, the fixed part partly masks the screen. Projections stop the screen part from being displaced and hard points are provided to make the screen occupy stable positions.

Electrical connection system and method for flat circuits

A system provides an electrical connection with a flat circuit and includes a generally rigid dielectric support structure. The flat circuit is located on one side of the support structure. A terminal includes a contact portion at an opposite side of the support structure for electrically engaging a complementary connecting device. A shank portion of the terminal extends from the contact portion through the support structure. A terminating portion at an end of the shank portion is terminated to an appropriate conductor of the flat circuit at the one side of the support structure.

Motor vehicle light module comprising an electrochromic device

A light module of a motor vehicle lighting device. The light module includes a light source intended to perform at least one photometric function, and an electrochromic device including at least one portion arranged downstream of the light source and capable of optionally having a diffusing appearance or a transparent appearance. A controller is arranged to receive an emission instruction from the photometric function and to control, in accordance with the instruction, the emission of light by the light source and the appearance of the electrochromic device.

Vehicle status indicator lamp

A lighting system for an autonomous vehicle (100) includes one or more optical fiber panels or optical signaling system (240) positioned about a perimeter of the autonomous vehicle (100), and processing circuitry configured to activate the one or more optical fiber panels or the optical signaling system (240) in a predetermined illumination in response to a status of the autonomous vehicle (100), wherein the status includes one or more of a time of day, a number of passengers occupied within the autonomous vehicle (100), and an alert status during operation of the autonomous vehicle (100).

Fixation renforcée d’un module d’éclairage à un boîtier

L’invention concerne un dispositif d’éclairage comprenant au moins un module d’éclairage (100) et un boîtier. Le module d’éclairage est monté mobile dans ledit boîtier au moyen de trois points de fixation (101.1 ; 101.2 ; 101.3), les trois points de fixation définissant deux axes de rotation (103 ; 103) du module d’éclairage dans le boîtier et étant agencés pour régler une orientation du module d’éclairage dans le boîtier. Selon l’invention, le dispositif d’éclairage comprend en outre un point de fixation additionnel (101.4) du module d’éclairage sur le boîtier, le point de fixation additionnel étant agencé à proximité de l’un des axes de rotation (103) et entre deux des points de fixation (101.2 ; 101.3). FIG. 1

平たい回路板用の電気接続装置及び電気接続方法

(57)【要約】 【課題】 平たい回路用の新規で且つ改良された電気接 続装置を提供する。 【解決手段】 平たい回路２８に電気的接続するための 装置は、堅牢な絶縁支持構造体２６を含む。平たい回路 は、支持構造体２６の片側３６に配置される。端子３２ は、支持構造体２６の反対側３８に、相補的な接続装置 １６、１８に電気的に係合するためのコンタクト部分３ ２ａを含む。端子３２のシャンク部分３２ｂがこのコン タクト部分３２ａから支持構造体２６を経て延びる。シ ャンク部分３２ｂの端に形成された終端部分３２ｃは、 支持構造体２６の片側３６において平たい回路２８の適 当な導体４２に終端される。

Electrical connection system and method for flat circuits

A system grovides an electrical connection with a flat circuit (28) and includes a generally rigid dielectric Support structure (26). The flat circuit is located on one side (36) of the support structure. A terminal (32) includes a contact portion (32a) at an opposite side (38) of the support structure for electrically engaging a complementary connecting device (16,18). A shank portion (32b) of the terminal (32) extends from the contact portion (32a) through the support structure (26). A terminating portion (32c) at an end of the shank portion (32b) is terminated to an appropriate conductor (42) of the flat circuit (28) at the one side (36) of the support structure (26).

Electrical connection system and method for flat circuits

Electrical connection system and method for flat circuits

A system grovides an electrical connection with a flat circuit (28) and includes a generally rigid dielectric Support structure (26). The flat circuit is located on one side (36) of the support structure. A terminal (32) includes a contact portion (32a) at an opposite side (38) of the support structure for electrically engaging a complementary connecting device (16,18). A shank portion (32b) of the terminal (32) extends from the contact portion (32a) through the support structure (26). A terminating portion (32c) at an end of the shank portion (32b) is terminated to an appropriate conductor (42) of the flat circuit (28) at the one side (36) of the support structure (26).

Ensemble lumineux demontable

ENSEMBLE LUMINEUX DEMONTABLE Un aspect de l’invention concerne un ensemble lumineux (1) comprenant : un boitier principal (3) comprenant une ouverture avant (32) et une ouverture arrière (30) disposée en regard d’au moins une partie de l’ouverture avant (32)un dispositif lumineux avec un boitier secondaire (21),une glace (4) fermant l’ouverture avant (32) du boitier principal (3) de façon étanche, il est caractérisé en ce que le dispositif lumineux (1) est logé dans l’ouverture arrière (30), et le boitier secondaire (21) est fixé de façon étanche et réversible au boitier principal (3). En cas de défaillance d'un composant d'un dispositif lumineux d'un ensemble lumineux et/ou en cas de chocs entraînant la détérioration d'une partie de l'ensemble lumineux, l’ensemble lumineux selon l’invention permet de ne remplacer qu'une partie : par exemple, on ne peut remplacer que la glace et le boitier principal ou que le dispositif lumineux. Figure à publier avec l’abrégé : Figure 1

Ensemble lumineux demontable

Un aspect de l'invention concerne un ensemble lumineux (1) comprenant : - un boitier principal (3) comprenant une ouverture avant (32) et une ouverture arrière (30) disposée en regard d'au moins une partie de l'ouverture avant (32) - un dispositif lumineux avec un boitier secondaire (21), - une glace (4) fermant l'ouverture avant (32) du boitier principal (3) de façon étanche, il est caractérisé en ce que le dispositif lumineux (1) est logé dans l'ouverture arrière (30), et le boitier secondaire (21) est fixé de façon étanche et réversible au boitier principal (3). En cas de défaillance d'un composant d'un dispositif lumineux d'un ensemble lumineux et/ou en cas de chocs entraînant la détérioration d'une partie de l'ensemble lumineux, l'ensemble lumineux selon l'invention permet de ne remplacer qu'une partie : par exemple, on ne peut remplacer que la glace et le boitier principal ou que le dispositif lumineux.

Fixation renforcée d'un module d éclairage à un boîtier

Ensemble lumineux demontable

ENSEMBLE LUMINEUX DEMONTABLE Un aspect de l’invention concerne un ensemble lumineux (1) comprenant : un boitier principal (3) comprenant une ouverture avant (32) et une ouverture arrière (30) disposée en regard d’au moins une partie de l’ouverture avant (32)un dispositif lumineux avec un boitier secondaire (21),une glace (4) fermant l’ouverture avant (32) du boitier principal (3) de façon étanche, il est caractérisé en ce que le dispositif lumineux (1) est logé dans l’ouverture arrière (30), et le boitier secondaire (21) est fixé de façon étanche et réversible au boitier principal (3). En cas de défaillance d'un composant d'un dispositif lumineux d'un ensemble lumineux et/ou en cas de chocs entraînant la détérioration d'une partie de l'ensemble lumineux, l’ensemble lumineux selon l’invention permet de ne remplacer qu'une partie : par exemple, on ne peut remplacer que la glace et le boitier principal ou que le dispositif lumineux. Figure à publier avec l’abrégé : Figure 1