DE102008014182A1 - Method for driving light control of a vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for driving light control of a vehicle (F) with a swiveling headlight (2), in which a low beam distribution and a high beam distribution (FV) are set as light distributions, and with a sensor (1) for detecting oncoming and / or in the same direction moving objects (O), characterized in that the high beam distribution (FV) in response to a position of the detected objects (O) is pivoted out of the range of this, that for the objects (O) glare-free space is generated , Wherein the high beam distribution (FV) is pivoted maximally to edges (K) of the object (O).

Description

The The invention relates to a method for controlling the driving light of a vehicle according to Preamble of claim 1.

From the DE 10 2005 014 953 A1 a motor vehicle with a lighting device is known, wherein the motor vehicle comprises a control device and a controllable via the control unit for illuminating the vehicle apron lighting device over the individual different, complementary illumination areas are illuminable, which form in its entirety the illumination volume of the lighting device. The individual footprints are selectively controllable. It is a device for determining the position of another located in the environment of the motor vehicle other road users, in particular another motor vehicle, provided relative to the own motor vehicle. The lighting device is controllable for changing the illumination volume or its illumination characteristic as a function of the determined position. The lighting device is designed in particular as an LED array, so that the illumination areas are selectively switchable.

Furthermore, from the EP 1 826 476 A1 is a lighting device for ambient illumination of a vehicle with at least one light source known, the optical axis is oriented in the direction of imaging optics, between the light source and the imaging optics, a diaphragm arrangement is arranged with at least two apertures and each aperture is separately movable. At least one aperture is positionally displaceable at least between the light source and the imaging optics. Depending on the positions of the panels, the headlight range of the high beam of the vehicle is changeable. The positions of the diaphragms are variable such that portions of a current entire luminous range of the high beam are variable independently of other parts in the beam range.

According to the DE 197 16 784 B4 is a headlamp system for vehicles with at least one headlamp unit known, are emitted by the light beam with different characteristics. A sensor device is provided by which the traffic situation in front of the vehicle is detected and evaluated. Furthermore, a switching device is provided, by means of which the characteristic of the light beam emitted by the at least one headlamp unit is changed as a function of the traffic situation detected by the sensor device, the traffic situation being evaluated by the sensor device for preceding vehicles and their distance from the vehicle. In the case of a vehicle driving a short distance ahead, the characteristic of the light beam emitted by the at least one headlight unit is changed in such a way that it illuminates the distant area in front of the vehicle less than without the vehicle ahead. The sensor device evaluates the traffic situation on oncoming vehicles and on which side of the vehicle there are oncoming vehicles. The characteristic of the light beam emitted by the at least one headlamp unit is controlled in such a way that it has a greater range in each case on the own directional lane of the vehicle than in the oncoming traffic lane. The headlight system is operable in a high-beam operating position. In the case of vehicles driving a short distance ahead and / or oncoming vehicles, the headlight system is switched to a dipped-beam operating position.

In the DE 10 2004 042 092 A1 a method for driving a light generating device for motor vehicles is disclosed, in which depending on the relative movement between the light beam emitting motor vehicle and an oncoming and / or preceding motor vehicle, a corresponding to the oncoming motor vehicle portion of the light beam is recessed, the light generating device is driven in such a way in that only those partial areas of the total light distribution are disposed which are arranged above a predetermined basic light distribution. The omission of the subregions takes place for example by means of LED arrays or with the aid of micromirror arrays.

From the DE 198 22 142 C2 a method is known for producing a light beam impinging on the roadway in front of a motor vehicle, in which the light intensity distribution within the light beam is controlled and / or regulated in dependence on the light conditions in front of the motor vehicle such that the driver of an oncoming motor vehicle does not depend on the generated light beam blinded. The light intensity of the generated light beam is set to approximately zero in a range of the light intensity distribution. The range of the light intensity distribution is changed depending on the movement of the own and / or the oncoming motor vehicle. The light intensity distribution is influenced by means of micromirror arrays.

Furthermore, from the not yet published patent application of the applicant with the application number DE 10 2007 038 077.3 a method for driving light control of a vehicle is known in which a headlight range and a swivel angle of one or more beams of different headlights be set and a glare-free space for other road users is generated, wherein upon activation of a cornering light and / or cornering light, the headlight range is varied depending on a cornering light angle and / or cornering light angle.

It It is an object of the invention to provide an improved method of driving light control of a vehicle.

The The object is achieved by a method having the features of claim 1.

advantageous Embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

at the method according to the invention for driving light control a vehicle with a swiveling headlamp are called light distributions adjusted the low beam distribution and a high beam distribution and with a sensor oncoming and / or in the same Detected direction of moving objects. According to the invention the high beam distribution depending on a position the detected objects are swiveled out of the area of this, that a glare-free space is created for the objects, the high beam distribution being maximum up to edges of the object is pivoted.

Thereby is a targeted specifiable illumination characteristics of the vehicle ahead, especially for others Road users glare-free space at maximum possible View for a driver of the vehicle while avoiding unpleasant Light effects can be generated. Furthermore, it is the driver of the vehicle by the automatic adjustment of the glare-free space, permanently a light setting that corresponds to a high beam, to use without forgetting to switch on or off the high beam, what an increase in ride comfort for the driver and a safety increase for all road users creates.

Farther becomes a cornering light function from a cornering light function the headlamp determines whether the object is in the direction of travel located in front of the vehicle.

is the object is outside the direction of travel before Vehicle lying area, the driving light is after the cornering light function controlled so that for the driver of the vehicle a maximum Illumination is achieved.

to Generation of the glare-free space provides the method that means the sensor side edges of at least one located in front of the vehicle Object in the form of a left edge angle and a right edge angle with respect to a sensor zero axis of the sensor. additionally Be a distance and a direction of travel in front of the vehicle identified object located.

A Position of the edge is from the associated edge angle and the distance determined and to adjust the swing angle from a related to the sensor coordinate system in a transformed the corresponding headlight related coordinate system.

The High beam distribution has an inner high beam angle and an outer high beam angle High beam angle with respect to a respective headlight zero axis, the headlamp maximum up to a maximum swivel angle is pivoted.

Of the Pivoting angle for pivoting the headlights can result from this be chosen so that the inner high beam angle off View of the object maximum up to the corresponding headlight facing edge, if the swing angle is smaller as the maximum swing angle.

alternative the swivel angle for swiveling the headlights is chosen that between the inner high beam angle from the view of the object and the corresponding headlight facing edge a tolerance range is set. This results in the advantage that during movements the object in front of the vehicle is not permanent, from the driver of the vehicle perceived as unpleasant, panning the high beam distribution is performed, so that a uniform driving light control is reached. Furthermore, such an inaccurate detection of the object, be compensated for example by means of a camera.

According to one meaningful development of the method is the swivel angle to Panning the headlights so chosen that between the inner high beam angle from the perspective of the object and the corresponding Headlight facing edge set a safety area becomes. Thus, preferably, a glare of a preceding Driver over the exterior mirrors his vehicle avoided.

By means of the headlights, it is also possible that, when cornering, the pivoting angle for pivoting the headlights is set as a function of a speed of the vehicle and a steering angle, ie that the headlights can be used simultaneously to realize a cornering and / or cornering light, or that already in the vehicle verwen Dete headlamps for the realization of the cornering and / or cornering light for performing the method according to the invention and its developments are suitable.

is when cornering an object in front of the vehicle, the swivel angle to pivot the headlights so chosen that between the inner high beam angle from the view of the object and the corresponding one Headlight facing edge a tolerance range and a curve safety area be set. This will cause dazzling of the vehicle ahead Driver over the exterior mirrors, the rearview mirror and / or a direct glare through its panes Vehicle avoided.

In an embodiment of the invention, the tolerance range, the Security area and / or the curve security area variable depending on a vehicle speed, a Object speed, a distance between the vehicle and set the object and / or the steering angle, so that always the maximum illumination, avoidance of glare and one for the driver is pleasantly perceived driving light control is achieved.

is to generate the glare-free space above the maximum swivel angle outgoing swivel angle with the high beam distribution switched on required, is from the high beam distribution to the low beam distribution switched. The driver of the vehicle is characterized by an optimal, on a current traffic adapted lighting available, with no action by the driver to adjust this illumination necessary. This makes it possible for the driver to be exclusive to focus on the traffic, so that road safety is further increased.

Are located If there are several objects in front of the vehicle, it becomes at least a relevant one Object determined. According to one embodiment of Invention, the object is then determined to be relevant, if this is in the direction of travel in an area in front of the vehicle. For several relevant objects, the tilt angle of the headlamp chosen or switched to the low beam distribution, that for a first relevant object a glare-free space is generated and then one or more adjacent Objects detected and for this one or more glare-free Rooms are generated. Thus, the maximum illumination for the driver of the vehicle while avoiding dazzling all other road users achieved.

The Method provides additionally in a further development, that the sensor detects if the vehicle is in an area moved with street lighting. In this case, by the high beam distribution switched to the low beam distribution.

at Vehicles with multiple headlamps will be a coordinated one Driving light control of the individual headlights running, so that very different illumination characteristics are generated can.

According to one advantageous development of the invention is by means of the headlights creates a vertical cut-off at the inner high-beam angle, so that an exactly limited glare-free space is created. Thereby will further improve the driver's view of the vehicle at the same time improved limitation of glare-free Space achieved.

embodiments The invention will be described in more detail below with reference to drawings explained.

there demonstrate:

1 schematically a vehicle with a sensor and two headlights and an object located in front of the vehicle in the direction of travel,

2 schematically the vehicle according to 1 and main beam distributions of the headlights,

3 schematically the vehicle according to 1 and a maximum pivoting range of a headlamp,

4 schematically the vehicle and the object according to 1 and a tilted high beam distribution,

5A schematically the vehicle according to 1 and an object located at a short distance in front of the vehicle,

5B schematically the vehicle according to 1 and an object located a short distance to the left in front of the vehicle,

5C schematically the vehicle according to 1 and an object located a short distance to the right in front of the vehicle,

6 schematically the vehicle according to 1 and an object located in front of the vehicle and the setting of a safety area,

7 schematically the vehicle according to 1 and one in the direction of travel in front of the vehicle in a curved object,

8th schematically the vehicle according to 1 and several objects in front of the vehicle,

9A schematically classical high beam distributions, and

9B schematically high beam distributions with a vertical cut-off.

each other corresponding parts are in all figures with the same reference numerals Mistake.

1 shows a vehicle F with a sensor 1 and two headlights 2 and an object located in the direction of travel in an area in front of the vehicle F. At the sensor 1 it is in particular a camera, with which the object O is detected. The sensor 1 has aperture angles ω _K and -ω _K with respect to a sensor zero axis Y _s . In this case, responsive and / or moving objects O moving in the same direction can be detected in a region in the direction of travel in front of the vehicle F.

The headlights 2 are designed to perform a curved light function pivotally and as light distributions can each have a non-illustrated Abblendlichtverteilung and a in 2 be shown adjusted high beam distribution FV.

As data of the object O located in front of the vehicle F, which may also be a vehicle, for example, a distance E to the vehicle F, a direction of travel and lateral edges K in the form of a left edge angle ω _K ^li and a right edge angle ω _K ^{re determined} with respect to the sensor zero axis Y _S. A position of an edge K is determined from the associated edge angle ω _K ^re or ω _K ^li and the distance E.

According to the invention the high beam distribution FV depending on a position the detected object O is pivoted out of the range of this, that a glare-free space is created for the object O, wherein the high beam distribution FV maximum up to edges K of the object O is pivoted.

To set a swivel angle, the position of the edge K from one to the sensor 1 referenced coordinate system in a on the corresponding headlight 2 transformed coordinate system transformed.

The respective high beam distribution FV has, as in 2 shown, a zero position. The high beam distributions FV are characterized by the inner high beam angle _li ω _fl ⁰ and _re ω _fl ⁰ with respect to a headlight ^zero axis Y _SW and limited. The respective outer high-beam angles _li ω _fl ^a and _re ω _fl ^a result arithmetically from a total opening angle ω _fl minus the respective inner high-beam angle _li ω _fl ⁰ and _re ω _fl ⁰ .

To generate the glare-free space, the high-beam light distributions FV are in accordance with 1 is pivoted from the zero position of the inner high beam angle _li ω _fl ⁰ and _re ω _fl ⁰ from maximum to the edges K of the object O, so that high beam distributions FV are limited by the inner high beam angle _li ω _fl ^{0 *} and _re ω _fl ^{0 *} and the object O is in the glare-free room.

In 3 is to a simplified representation of the vehicle F with only one headlight 2 shown. The representation clarifies that the swivel angle of the high beam distribution FV is limited on the one hand by an inner maximum swivel angle ω _Kl ^imax and on the other hand by an outer maximum swivel angle ω _Kl ^amax . These maximum ^{pivot angles} ω _Kl ^imax , ω _Kl ^amax are due to a maximum pivoting of the headlamp 2 is limited by an inner cornering angle ω _Kl ⁱ and an outer cornering angle ω _Kl ^a from a cornering function.

Based on a set cornering light angle ω _Kl ⁱ , ω _Kl ^a from the cornering function of the headlight 2 it is determined whether the object O is in the direction of travel in an area in front of the vehicle F. The objects O may be objects O which approach the vehicle F as well as objects O which move in front of it. That is, the object O is in a range of about the cornering light angle ω _Kl ⁱ , ω _Kl ^a pivoted or unswung high beam light distribution FV, the glare-free space is generated by the pivoting of the high beam distribution FV. However, if the object O is located outside the area in front of the vehicle F in the direction of travel, the headlights of the headlight 2 controlled according to the cornering function and maintaining the high beam distribution FV.

4 shows the vehicle F and the object O according to 1 and a tilted high beam distribution FV of a headlight 2 , in particular the left headlight 2 , The object O is located in the direction of travel in an area in front of the vehicle F, so that the object O would be in an undeflected position of the high beam distribution FV in this. To avoid glare, as shown, the high beam distribution FV of the right headlamp becomes 2 about a pivot angle, the illustrated outer cornering light angle ω _Kl ^a corresponds, swung to the right. The high beam distribution FV is thereby pivoted at least so far that the right inner high beam angle _re ω _fl ⁰ extends to the edge K of the object O, in particular up to a maximum.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the swivel angle of the high beam distribution FV is chosen so that between the inner high beam angle _re ω _fl ⁰ from the perspective of the object O and the headlight 2 facing edge K of the object O a tolerance range T is set, so that a constant pivoting of the high beam distribution FV by an inaccurate detection of the sensor 1 or be avoided by movements of the object O.

In the 5A to 5C are the vehicle according to 1 and comparing the object O in three different situations. To ensure clarity, only the high beam distribution FV, the inner and the outer maximum ^pivot angle ω _Kl ^imax , ω _Kl ^amax and a necessary angle ω _{Kl_k} are shown which describes the pivot angle, which is necessary for the left inner high beam angle _re ω _fl ⁰ is pivoted to a maximum of the edge K of the object O.

In 5A is the object O in the direction of travel in the area in front of the vehicle F almost no lateral offset to this. Therefore, the necessary angle ω _{Kl_k} for pivoting the headlamp 2 formed smaller than the outer maximum ^{pivot angle} ω _Kl ^amax , so that by ^glancing the high beam distribution FV a glare-free space for the object O is generated.

In 5B is the object O in the direction of travel in the area in front of the vehicle F with a lateral offset to the left to this. Therefore, the necessary angle ω _{Kl_k is made} larger than the outer maximum _swing angle ω _Kl ^amax , so that no glare-free space for the object O is generated by pivoting the high beam distribution FV. In this case, the high beam distribution FV is switched to the low beam distribution to produce the glare-free space. The transition between the high beam distribution FV and the low beam distribution can be done gradually, so that, for example, flicker phenomena are avoided.

In 5C is the object O in the direction of travel in the area in front of the vehicle F with a lateral offset to the right to this. The lateral offset is so great that the object O is located outside the range of the high beam light distribution FV pivoted about the cornering angle ω _K ⁱ , ω _K ^a , so that the driving light of the headlamp 2 is controlled according to the curve light function. A glare of the object O, at least by means of the left headlight 2 , is not possible because the inner maximum ^pivot angle ω _Kl ^{imax is} smaller than the necessary angle ω _{Kl_k} .

6 shows the vehicle F according to 1 and an object O located in front of the vehicle F, in particular another vehicle. At least one exterior mirror OA is located on this vehicle. In order not to dazzle a driver of the vehicle in front through its exterior mirror OA, in addition to the necessary angle ω _{Kl_k,} a safety area S is set between the left inner high-beam angle _li ω _fl ⁰ not shown here and the edge K of the object O facing it.

7 shows the vehicle F according to 1 and the object O in the direction of travel in front of the vehicle F. Since the vehicle F also follows the curve, the main beam distributions FV are the headlights 2 (Here is just an example of the left headlight 2 shown) pivoted in the direction of the curve. The swivel angle for swiveling the headlights 2 is set depending on a speed of the vehicle F and a steering angle.

Since in the illustrated cornering the risk of dazzling a driver of a vehicle ahead both over the exterior mirrors OA and an interior mirror as well as by windows of his vehicle, the pivoting angle for pivoting the headlights 2 chosen so that between the left inner high beam angle _li ω _fl ⁰ from the view of the object O and the corresponding headlight 2 facing edge K in addition to the security area S a curve security area KS are set so that the high beam distribution FV is guided past the object O.

In In one embodiment of the invention, the tolerance range T, the security area S and / or the curve security area KS variable as a function of a vehicle speed, a Object speed, the distance E between the vehicle F and the object O and / or the steering angle adjusted so that always the maximum illumination, avoiding glare and one for the driver pleasant perceived driving light control achieved becomes. Furthermore, by the tolerance range T, the safety area S and / or the curve security area KS a permanent Switching between the high beam distribution FV and the low beam distribution avoided what happened to both the driver of the vehicle F as is also advantageous for the other road users.

8th shows the vehicle F according to 1 and a plurality of objects O1 to O3 located in front of the vehicle F. At least one relevant object O1 is determined from these objects O1 to O3. The object O1 is relevant if, as already described, it is located in the direction ahead of the vehicle F in the direction of travel. The headlights 2 are thereby pivoted to the right at least by the necessary angle ω _{Kl_k} to the left or the necessary angle ω _{Kl_k1} , so that the glare-free space is generated for the relevant object O1.

If further relevant objects, such as object O2, are detected, the headlight (s) will be detected 2 pivoted so that this object O2 is located in the glare-free space. Here, in particular, the right headlight 2 by a necessary angle ω _{Kl_k2} further pivoted to the right, so that the right inner high beam angle _re ω _fl ^{0 reaches} at most to the right edge K of the object O2.

The Object O3 is not in the illustrated embodiment relevant so that the left high beam distribution FV between the relevant object O1 and the non-relevant object O2 are performed can be created without dazzling both objects O1 and O3.

The 9A shows typical high beam distributions FV of two headlights 2 on a white wall, with the brightest point of the respective high beam distribution FV in the center and the brightness decreases to the outside. A portion of the low beam distribution is imperceptible.

The 9B shows main beam distributions FV of two headlights 2 with a vertical light-dark border HDG on the white wall. The respective high beam distributions FV are vertically sharply defined in the center of the vehicle and are supported in the middle and on the outside by the respective low beam distributions AV. This light distribution is referred to as Teilfernlicht.

The inventive method and embodiments of this can with both in the 9A and 9B shown high beam distributions FV be performed. Due to the sharp vertical cut-off line HDG, the partial remote light is particularly well suited to fade out, ie to produce the glare-free space, as can be illuminated directly at the object boundary points or the edges K of the object O.

The classic high beam distribution FV according to 9A has the advantage of a larger illumination and a higher brightness compared to the partial high beam.

Out For this reason, according to an advantageous development the method is extended so that if no objects O detected when activating the high beam distribution FV the classic High beam distribution FV is chosen while while at a detected object O to hide the high beam distribution FV via the Teilfernlicht done.

According to further embodiments of the invention, not shown, the sensor detects 1 Whether the vehicle F moves in an area with street lighting, so that is switched in this case from the high beam distribution FV to the low beam distribution.

Furthermore, as already described, a coordinated driving light control of the individual headlights 2 is performed. In this case, in addition to different pivoting angles and a headlight 2 with main beam distribution FV and the other with low beam distribution.

to Implementation of the method according to the invention and developments of this can be any known type of headlights and bulbs are used. It can both separate as well as separate bulbs for the realization of High beam distribution FV and the low beam distribution provided be.

1

sensor

2

headlights

e

distance

F

vehicle

FV

Beam light distribution

HDG

Light-off

K

edge

KS

Curve security area

O

object

OA

Mirrors

O1

object

O2

object

O3

object

S

security area

T

tolerance

Y _s

Sensor zero axis

Y _SW

Spotlight zero axis

ω _fl

Total opening angle

ω _K

opening angle

-ω _K

opening angle

ω _K ^li

left edge angle

ω _K ^re

right edge angle

ω _Cl

Headlights angle

ω _{Kl_k}

necessary angle

ω _{Kl_k1}

necessary angle

ω _{Kl_k2}

necessary angle

ω _Kl ^a

Outer Headlights angle

ω _Kl ⁱ

inner Headlights angle

ω _Kl ^amax

Outer Maximum swivel angle

ω _Kl ^imax

inner Maximum swivel angle

_li ω _fl ⁰

 left inner high beam angle

_li ω _fl ^{0 *}

left inner high beam angle

_li ω _fl ^a

Left outer High beam angle

_re ω _fl ⁰

right inner high beam angle

_re ω _fl ^{0 *}

right inner high beam angle

_re ω _fl ^a

Right outer High beam angle

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102005014953 A1 [0002]
• EP 1826476 A1 [0003]
• DE 19716784 B4 [0004]
• DE 102004042092 A1 [0005]
• - DE 19822142 C2 [0006]
• - DE 102007038077 [0007]

Claims (20)

Method for driving light control of a vehicle (F) with a swiveling headlight ( 2 ), in which a low-beam distribution and a high-beam distribution (FV) are set as light distributions, and with a sensor ( 1 ) to a detection of oncoming and / or in the same direction moving objects (O), characterized in that the high beam distribution (FV) in response to a position of the detected objects (O) is pivoted out of the range such that a the objects (O) glare-free space is generated, wherein the high beam distribution (FV) is pivoted maximum to edges (K) of the object (O). A method according to claim 1, characterized in that based on a cornering light angle (ω _Kl ) from a cornering function of the headlight ( 2 ) determines whether the object (O) in the direction of travel is in an area in front of the vehicle (F). Method according to claim 2, characterized in that that the driving light is controlled according to the cornering function, if the object (O) is outside the direction of travel located in front of the vehicle (F) area. Method according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the high beam distribution (FV) an inner high beam angle ( _li ω _fl ⁰ , _re ω _fl ⁰ ) and an outer high beam angle ( _li ω _fl ⁱ , _li ω _fl ^a ) with respect to a respective Headlamp (Y _SW ), with the headlamp ( 2 ) is pivoted maximally up to a maximum ^{pivoting angle} (ω _Kl ^imax , ω _Kl ^amax ). A method according to claim 4, characterized in that the pivot angle for pivoting the headlight ( 2 ) is selected so that the inner high-beam angle ( _li ω _fl ⁰ , _re ω _fl ⁰ ) from the view of the object (O) reaches maximum up to the corresponding headlight facing edge (K), if the pivot angle is smaller than the maximum pivot angle ( ω _Kl ^imax , ω _Kl ^amax ) A method according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the pivot angle for pivoting the headlight ( 2 ) is selected such that between the inner high-beam angle ( _li ω _fl ⁰ , _re ω _fl ⁰ ) from the view of the object (O) and the corresponding headlight ( 2 ) facing edge (K) a tolerance range (T) is set. Method according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the pivot angle for pivoting the headlight ( 2 ) is selected such that between the inner high-beam angle ( _li ω _fl ⁰ , _re ω _fl ⁰ ) from the view of the object (O) and the corresponding headlight ( 2 ) facing edge (K) a security area (S) is set. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that when cornering the pivot angle for pivoting the headlamp ( 2 ) is set in response to a speed of the vehicle (F) and a steering angle. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that when cornering the pivot angle for pivoting the headlamp ( 2 ) is selected such that between the inner high-beam angle ( _li ω _fl ⁰ , _re ω _fl ⁰ ) from the view of the object (O) and the corresponding headlight ( 2 ) facing edge (K) a curve security area (KS) is set. Method according to claim 9, characterized that the tolerance range (T), the security range (S) and / or the curve safety area (KS) variable depending on from a vehicle speed, an object speed, a Distance (E) and / or the steering angle can be adjusted. Method according to one of claims 4 to 10, characterized in that the high-beam distribution (FV) is switched to the low-beam light distribution, if an over the maximum ^swing angle (ω _Kl ^imax , ω _Kl ^amax ) beyond swing angle when the high beam distribution (FV) is required, to create the glare-free space. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that several out in front of the vehicle (F) at least one relevant object (O1, O2) is determined. Method according to claim 12, characterized in that that the object (O1, O2) is determined to be relevant, if this in the direction of travel in the area in front of the vehicle (F) located. Method according to Claim 12 or 13, characterized in that, in the case of a plurality of relevant objects (O1, O2), the pivot angle of the headlamp ( 2 ) is selected or switched to the low-beam distribution, that for a first relevant object (O1) a glare-free space is generated and then one or more adjacent relevant objects (O2) detected and for this one or more glare-free spaces are generated. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sensor ( 1 ) detects whether the vehicle (F) is moving in an area with street lighting and that in Switched from the high beam distribution (FV) to the low beam distribution in this case. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in vehicles (F) having a plurality of headlamps ( 2 ) a coordinated driving light control of the individual headlights ( 2 ) is performed. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that by means of the headlight ( 2 ) a vertical bright-dark boundary (HDG) at the inner high beam angle ( _li ω _fl ⁰ , _re ω _fl ⁰ ) is generated. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that by means of the sensor ( 1 ) the lateral edges (K) of at least one of the vehicle (F) located object (O) in the form of a left edge angle (ω _K ^li ) and a right edge angle (ω _K ^re ) with respect to a sensor zero axis (Y _S ) of the sensor be determined. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a distance (E) and a direction of movement or direction of travel of the object located in front of the vehicle (F) (O) can be identified. A method according to claim 19, characterized in that a position of the edge (K) from the associated edge angle (ω _K ^li , ω _K ^re ) and the distance EUR determines and for adjusting the pivot angle from one to the sensor ( 1 ) coordinate system in a on the corresponding headlight ( 2 ) is transformed coordinate system.