DE102008045166A1 - Illuminating device for vehicle, has light emitting diode field with light emitting diode as source of light, where optical element is arranged in radiation direction of light emitting diode - Google Patents

Abstract

The illuminating device (1) has a light emitting diode field (3) with a light emitting diode (2) as source of light. An optical element (4) is arranged in radiation direction (R) of the light emitting diode, which produces an illuminating area. Another optical element (5) is provided in the radiation direction that diverts a partial light-current (L1). An independent claim is included for a headlight of a vehicle with an illuminating device.

Description

The The invention relates to a lighting device for a Vehicle comprising a light-emitting diode array with a predetermined Number of light-emitting diodes as light sources, wherein in the emission direction the light-emitting diodes, a first optical element is arranged, which generates a first footprint.

Out the prior art are various lighting devices, like headlights known for a vehicle.

For example, this describes the DE 103 14 524 A1 a headlamp with a plurality of headlamp elements, each comprising a semiconductor chip emitting electromagnetic radiation in the form of light-emitting diodes as light sources. The light-emitting diodes are combined into subregions and independently switched on and off. In this case, each light-emitting diode is assigned a light-reflecting primary optics element in the form of an optical concentrator. The optical concentrator has a light or beam input and a light or beam output and reduces divergence of a light incident through the beam input. In addition, the concentrator is followed by a further optical element for focusing the light in the form of an optical lens, in particular a condenser lens.

In addition, from the DE 100 09 782 A1 a lighting device for a vehicle known. The illumination device has a plurality of semiconductor light sources distributed in a matrix. In the matrix, different partial areas are defined, in which partial quantities of the semiconductor light sources are arranged, wherein the semiconductor light sources of the different partial areas can be operated independently of one another. In the beam path of the light emitted by the semiconductor light sources, a diaphragm and an optical lens in the form of a converging lens are arranged.

Of the Invention is based on the object one over the Prior art improved lighting device with a specify specified number of LEDs.

The The object is achieved by the claim 1 specified characteristics solved. Advantageous developments The invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

The Lighting device according to the invention comprises a light-emitting diode array with a predetermined number of LEDs as light sources, wherein in the emission of the LEDs first optical element is arranged, which has a first illumination area generated. According to the invention, at least a second provided optical element designed and arranged in the emission direction is that at least a partial luminous flux of the light-emitting diode field radiated main luminous flux is deflected. Here is the partial luminous flux distractable such that in the emission at least a second Illuminated area can be generated.

Based the arrangement of the second optical element as well as on this attributable diversion or deflection of the partial luminous flux it is possible in an advantageous manner, given a predetermined Number of LEDs without additional costs a total footprint of the LED field to enlarge. It will a total power of the LED array at the first and on distributed the second footprint, whereby preferably a uniform light distribution can be realized.

In an advantageous embodiment of the lighting device can a plurality of second optical elements may be provided by means of which one corresponding to the number of these second optical elements Number of further second illumination areas are generated, which the total footprint increases additionally.

Especially the second optical elements are arranged and designed such that that the deflected partial luminous flux of the main luminous flux associated footprint corresponding footprints, especially above and below the footprint of the main luminous flux.

In In one possible embodiment, the first optical element in the emission of the LED array to the second be arranged downstream of the optical element. Here is the second optical Element arranged directly on the first optical element or positively and / or cohesively attached thereto. For example can several second optical elements of the first optical Element upstream in the emission direction, whereby the first optical element in a frontal view specific for example can have brand-specific and / or functional structures.

alternative to the above-described arrangement of the second optical element this can also in the emission of the LED array and the first be arranged downstream of the optical element, whereby the first optical Element in particular between light-emitting diode array and the second optical element is arranged. In particular, the second optical element is in this embodiment, the first optical element in a predeterminable Subordinate distance.

In In a particularly preferred embodiment, the second optical element as a surface structure in the first be integrated optical element, which for example in a Injection molding or injection compression molding process can be produced. This advantageously reduces a required one Space of the lighting device. Here is the surface texture for example, designed such that an optical property of the second optical element of an optical property of the first downstream of the optical element. Here is the partial luminous flux of the area of the first optical element enlarged main luminous flux of the LED array deflected by the second optical element.

The first optical element is in particular as a lens, preferably as a condenser lens, which for example consists of an optically transparent Solid, such as glass, crystal or plastics, such. Polycarbonate, Polymethylmethacrylate or cyclo (co) polymers. optical Lenses or collecting lenses, which are formed from plastic, are in particular can be produced in an injection molding or injection-compression molding process.

Prefers Here is the scale of the magnification of the LED field based on the distance of the first optical Elements to the LED field and by a curvature the surface of the optical lens can be predetermined.

Preferably the convex lens is plano-convex, with a flat side the convergent lens regardless of the arrangement in the emission of the LED array facing this.

Especially if the second optical element is a prism, based on which a partial luminous flux emitted by the light emitting diodes Main luminous flux is distractable. In doing so, the one striking the prism, Partial luminous flux emitted by the light-emitting diodes in dependence the embodiment of the prism broken at least twice or deflected, wherein the deflection is material-dependent, because different materials have different refractive indices. Ie. the higher the refractive index of a material used, the higher the deflection from that exiting the prism Partial luminous flux. For example, the partial luminous flux is used of a plexiglass prism less deflected than in a flint glass prism.

Also the second optical element is expedient from an optically transparent solid, such as glass, crystal or made of plastics, such. As polycarbonate, polymethylmethacrylate or cyclo (co) polymers, and formed in an injection or Injection-compression molding method can be produced.

The Light-emitting diode array of the lighting device according to the invention can be advantageously divided into several field areas, in which each several LEDs line and / or column-shaped are arranged.

By a corresponding arrangement or control of the LEDs of a or more field regions, the radiated from the light emitting diode field Light have a desired radiation characteristic. For example, the field regions can be arranged in this way or be controlled that a particular asymmetric low beam or a high beam representing Abstrahlcharakteristik is set.

there can all LEDs one or more field areas be switched on or off or dimmed synchronously or asynchronously. Also, individual LEDs can be switched on or off or be dimmed.

Also For example, at least one field region of the light-emitting diode array can be controlled in this way be that its emission characteristics in dependence a steering position and, for example, a driving speed a direction of travel of the vehicle follows.

Farther it is provided that at least one of the field regions of the light-emitting diode array, in particular the respective light-emitting diodes arranged and / or is controllable or are that the emitted light a A light-dark boundary corresponding Ausleuchtcharakteristik follows.

A such acting lighting device is particularly suitable as a headlight for a vehicle.

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

there demonstrate:

1 1 is a schematic representation of a lighting device with a second optical element arranged between a light-emitting diode array and a first optical element;

2 schematically a lighting device with two arranged between a light emitting diode array and a first optical element second optical elements,

3 a lighting device with a arranged between a light emitting diode array and a first optical element second optical element, wherein the light emitting diode array two rows of light emitting diodes arranged in this includes,

4a 1 schematically shows an embodiment of an arrangement of a first and at least one second optical element,

4b a further embodiment of an arrangement of the first and the second optical element,

4c a further embodiment, wherein the second optical element is integrated as a surface structure in the first optical element,

5 a lighting device with a first optical element arranged downstream of at least one second optical element, wherein at least each line of a light-emitting diode array is followed by an additional optical system, and

6 a first optical element in the form of a converging lens with arranged thereon second optical elements in the form of a prism.

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

In the 1 illustrated lighting device 1 , in particular for use in a headlamp for a vehicle, comprises a predeterminable number of light-emitting diodes 2 , which are preferably designed as light-emitting diode chips. Here are the LEDs 2 as a light emitting diode array 3 summarized, with the light-emitting diodes 2 of the LED field 3 in the 1 in a row or in a first line 3.1 are arranged. The light-emitting diodes 2 are arranged for example on a support element, not shown, in each case juxtaposed light-emitting diodes 2 may have a distance from each other. The distance serves, for example, to one of the LEDs 2 remove heat generated during operation and / or electrical contacting of the LEDs 2 sure. A light-emitting surface of the respective light-emitting diode 2 is square, for example.

Particularly preferred are the LEDs 2 individually switched on or off by means of a control unit, not shown.

The to the light-emitting diode field 3 combined light-emitting diodes 2 can be subdivided into a plurality of field regions, not shown, in each of which at least one or a predefinable number of light-emitting diodes 2 is arranged. The respective field areas and arranged in this light emitting diodes 2 can be switched on and / or off independently of each other.

In addition, based on the subdivision of the light emitting diode array 3 a spatial illumination by appropriate control of the LED array 3 be improved.

For example, a field area by appropriate control of the associated light-emitting diodes 2 have a radiation characteristic of a particular asymmetric low beam. Furthermore, by controlling this field region and an addition of another field region, a radiation characteristic of a high beam can be set.

When the high beam or low beam is switched on, moreover, for example, at least one field region of the LED field can 3 be switched on or off, so that a generated headlight cone, ie the output-side light distribution, a steering position and a driving speed follows and a so-called cornering light is adjustable. This is followed by the control of the field areas and their LEDs 2 depending, for example, on the detected steering angle.

The light-emitting diode field 3 is in the emission R a first optical element 4 in the form of a condenser lens 4.1 downstream. Particularly preferred is the optical axis Z of the converging lens 4.1 parallel to the optical axes of the juxtaposed LEDs 2 arranged. This is in particular a plano-convex convergent lens 4.1 , The plane side P of the condenser lens 4.1 is the line-shaped light-emitting diode array 3 arranged facing and a curved side K aligned in the direction of radiation R. In addition, depending on the application and available space a bi-convex or concave-convex converging lens may be arranged.

The condenser lens 4.1 is for example made of an optically transparent solid, such as glass, crystal or plastics such. As polycarbonate, polymethyl methacrylate or cyclo (co) polymers formed. Optical lenses or collecting lenses which are formed from plastic can be produced in particular in an injection molding or injection compression molding process.

By means of the first optical element 4 in the form of the condenser lens 4.1 is a total footprint B of the light emitting diode array 3 radiated main luminous flux L in an advantageous manner in a predeterminable scale enlarged or enlarged representable. The magnification is in particular the distance of the converging lens 4.1 to the light-emitting diode array 3 and a curvature of the curved side K of the condenser lens 4.1 dependent. The condenser lens 4.1 has a positive, magnifying refractive power, collects incident light, in particular the main luminous flux L and focuses it at its focal point.

To that of the light-emitting diodes 2 radiated main luminous flux L in the first illumination area B1 to represent enlarged in a predetermined scale, there is the LED array 3 preferably within a range between a single and a double focal length of the first optical element 4 , in particular the condenser lens 4.1 , The closer the LED field 3 is arranged at the simple focal length, the larger the first footprint B1.

In particular, to the first footprint B1 of the light-emitting diode array 3 at least one second footprint B2 of the light-emitting diode array 3 to produce and thus increase a total footprint B areally, according to the invention is a second optical element 5 , In particular, a Strahlumlenkelement provided. In this case, the second optical element 5 designed in such a way and in the emission direction R of the light-emitting diode array 3 arranged that at least a partial luminous flux L1 of the light-emitting diodes 2 radiated main luminous flux L is deflectable and lossless from the second optical element 5 exit. In this case, preferably, a total power of the light-emitting diode array 3 distributed on the first footprint B1 and at least on the one second footprint B2.

The second optical element 5 , the beam deflecting element, is in particular as a prism 5.1 formed in the radiation direction R of the LED array 3 the first optical element 4 is upstream. This is the prism 5.1 directly on the first optical element 4 , the condenser lens 4.1 arranged. The prism 5.1 is in a sectional view triangular, executed in the present embodiment as rectangular, depending on the use of the lighting device 1 other embodiments of a prism for deflecting at least a partial luminous flux L1 can be arranged.

A first page a of the prism 5.1 , in particular that which encloses the right angle α, lies on the plane side P of the condenser lens 4.1 at or is positively and / or cohesively attached to this, for example, glued, with a further the right angle α enclosing second side b directly on the optical axis Z of the condenser lens 4.1 is arranged. Thus, a length l of the side a corresponds to half of a longitudinal extent of the converging lens 4.1 ,

As a result, the second optical element 5 , the prism 5.1 , directly on the first optical element 4 , the condenser lens 4.1 , is arranged at least that of the light-emitting diodes 2 radiated partial luminous flux L1 twice broken or deflected, provided a material of the condenser lens 4.1 and the prism 5.1 is identical. In this case, a deflection of the partial luminous flux L1 is dependent on the refractive index of the material of the prism 5.1 , The higher the refractive index of the material, the greater the deflection of the prism 5.1 continuous partial luminous flux L1.

The second optical element 5 is also made of an optically transparent solid, such as. As glass, crystal or plastic, such. As polycarbonate, polymethyl methacrylate or cyclo (co) polymers, formed and produced in an injection or injection compression molding process.

2 shows the lighting device 1 , wherein between the light-emitting diode field 3 and the first optical element 4 two second optical elements 5 in the form of a first and a second prism 5.1a and 5.1b are arranged, which have a same embodiment, in section the view of a right triangle. In one embodiment, the first and second prisms 5.1a and 5.1b also have different shapes, which can vary in areal extent B of the first footprint B1 and at least one of a second footprint B2 in the overall footprint B advantageously.

The light-emitting diode field 3 includes a first line as in the previous embodiment 3.1 of juxtaposed LEDs 2 ,

Here are the two second optical elements 5 , the first and the second prism 5.1a and 5.1b , so on the first optical element 4 , the condenser lens 4.1 , arranged that a first footprint B1 and two second footprints B2, B3 are generated, wherein the total power of the LED array 3 is distributed to the total footprint B. By the arrangement of the first and the second prism 5.1a and 5.1b on the flat side P of the condenser lens 4.1 Thus, it is possible with particular advantage to produce an overall illumination area B, which is formed from the first illumination area B1 and the two second illumination areas B2 and B3.

This is the first prism 5.1a For example, over an upper third of the plane side P of the condenser lens 4.1 arranged extending, wherein the right angle α 'abuts the flat side P. A so-called refraction angle β 'of the prism 5.1a is as shown in the direction of an upper end, in particular in the direction of an edge C of the condenser lens 4.1 arranged and completes flush with this. By means of the first prism 5.1a the incident on this partial light flux L1 is deflected such that the second footprint B2 of the LEDs box 3 can be generated. The second prism 5.1b is arranged in a lower third of the plane side P, whereby the incident on this partial luminous flux L2 of the light-emitting diode array 3 is deflected such that the second footprint B3 of the LED array 3 is representable.

Between the first and the second prism 5.1a and 5.1b becomes the of the light emitting diodes 2 radiated main luminous flux L through the converging lens 4.1 passed through, whereby the first footprint B1 can be generated.

In 3 is one from a first line 3.1 and a second line 3.2 formed light emitting diode field 3 shown, with the first line 3.1 to the second line 3.2 have a distance s to each other. In this case, the distance s is used, for example, in the operation of the light-emitting diodes 2 dissipate generated heat. In addition, the distance s for contacting and interconnection of the individual LEDs 2 and / or the first and second lines 3.1 and 3.2 be used.

It is in the 3 the first optical element 4 , the condenser lens 4.1 and the second optical element disposed thereon 5 , the prism 5.1 , according to 1 shown. When using the first and second lines 3.1 and 3.2 formed light-emitting diode array 3 can by means of the condenser lens 4.1 and to the optical axis Z of the condenser lens 4.1 arranged prism 5.1 Advantageously, a total footprint B, consisting of two first footprints B1a, B1b and two second footprints B2, B3 are shown.

Furthermore, it is particularly possible based on the size of the right angle α opposite refraction angle β, the distance s between the first and the second line 3.1 and 3.2 of the LED field 3 not in the entire illumination area B, whereby a uniformly illuminated total illumination area B can be generated.

In 4a is a possible embodiment of an arrangement of the two second optical elements 5 , the first and the second prism 5.1a and 5.1b , on the first optical element 4 , the condenser lens 4.1 represented.

Here are the first and the second prism 5.1a and 5.1b on the plane side P of the condenser lens 4.1 arranged that side b of the second prism 5.1b and the side b 'of the first prism 5.1a each flush with the edge C of the condenser lens 4.1 to lock.

In 4b is the condenser lens 4.1 shown, wherein the two second optical elements 5 in the form of the first and the second prism 5.1a and 5.1b in the emission direction R, for example, at a predeterminable distance of the convergent lens 4.1 are subordinate. Here is the side a 'of the first prism 5.1a and the side a of the second prism 5.1b parallel to the plane side P of the condenser lens 4.1 arranged.

4c shows the first optical element 4 and the two second optical elements 5 This example, as a surface structure in the condenser lens 4.1 are integrated. In this case, the surface structure is in particular on the curved side K of the condenser lens 4.1 formed, whereby a required space of the lighting device 1 can be reduced in an advantageous manner. Here, an optical property of the second optical element 5 the optical property of the first optical element 4 downstream.

Alternatively, the two second optical elements 5 in the form of the first and the second prism 5.1a and 5.1b also as a surface structure on the plane side P of the condenser lens 4.1 be educated.

In 5 is the lighting device 1 shown, wherein the first and the second line 3.1 and 3.2 of the LED field 3 one additional optic each 6 in the form of a first and a second additional convergent lens 6.1 and 6.2 assigned. In the second line 3.2 of the LED field 3 are, for example, light emitting diodes 2 arranged with a stronger luminous intensity than in the first line 3.1 ,

In this case, the second line 3.2 of the LED field 3 associated first additional convergent lens 6.1 a larger diameter than that of the first line 3.1 associated second additional convergent lens 6.2 ,

Alternatively, the first and second additional condenser lenses may become 6.1 and 6.2 also differ in the focal length.

The second line 3.2 associated first additional convergent lens 6.1 is arranged such that the optical axis Z of the first optical element 4 , the condenser lens 4.1 , the optical axis of the first additional condensing lens 6.1 and the optical axes of the juxtaposed LEDs 2 equivalent.

In contrast, that is the first line 3.1 of the LED field 3 associated second additional convergent lens 6.2 arranged offset to this. Due to the staggered arrangement of the additional converging lens 6.2 can also be a distraction of the light-emitting diodes 2 the first line 3.1 emitted luminous flux L3.1 can be achieved, such as represented by the first footprint B1a.

At the in the lighting device 1 as the first optical element 4 arranged collecting lens 4.1 are the two second optical elements 5 according to 2 arranged or attached.

As described above, that of the first line 3.1 of the LED field 3 emitted luminous flux L3.1 through the second additional convergent lens 6.2 distracted. Here is the second additional convergent lens 6.2 arranged offset such that the luminous flux L3.1 to -2 ° to the optical axis Z of the condenser lens 4.1 distracted, escapes from this, without hitting the first or second prism 5.1a and 5.1b hold true. By doing that, the first line 3.1 LEDs 2 with a lower luminous intensity, the first footprint B1a is relatively less illuminable.

One from the second line 3.2 of the LED field 3 radiated partial luminous flux of the luminous flux L3.2 meets in the radiation direction R on the first additional convergent lens 6.1 and is bundled by this and strikes the first optical element 4 in the form of the condenser lens 4.1 with the first and second prisms arranged thereon 5.1a and 5.1b , By means of the first prism 5.1a Depending on the material and the refraction angle β ', a deflection of the partial luminous flux of the luminous flux L3.2 by 1 ° relative to the optical axis Z of the converging lens 4.1 achieved, whereby the second footprint B3 can be generated.

Furthermore, a partial luminous flux of the emitted luminous flux L3.2 impinges on the region of the converging lens 4.1 in which no second optical element 5 is arranged, whereby the first illumination area B1b corresponding to the optical axis Z of the condenser lens 4.1 exit from this.

In addition, another partial luminous flux of the second line meets 3.2 of the LED field 3.2 emitted light L3.2 on the second prism 5.1b and thereby generates the second footprint B3, which is -1 degrees from the optical axis Z of the condenser lens 4.1 is distracted.

Due to the different deflections of the partial flows of the luminous fluxes L3.1, L3.2, it is advantageously possible for the total illuminating area B to be strongly illuminated on the one hand and less strongly on the other hand, whereby, for example, when using the lighting device 1 in a headlight, a cut-off line can be generated.

In 6 is the first optical element 4 in the form of the condenser lens 4.1 with the first and second prisms arranged thereon 5.1a and 5.1b shown. Here are the first and the second prism 5.1a and 5.1b circular segment-shaped and on the convergent lens 4.1 arranged. By varying a shape of, for example, the two second optical elements 5 For example, in a frontal view of the lighting device 1 , especially on the condenser lens 4.1 specific z. B. brand-specific and functional structures can be exhibited.

1

lighting device

2

led

3

LED array

3.1

first row

3.2

second row

4

first optical element

4.1

converging lens

5

second optical element

5.1

prism

5.1a

first prism

5.1b

second prism

6

additional optics

6.1

first additional condensing lens

6.2

second additional condensing lens

B

overall picture

B1

magnified first picture

B2

magnified second picture

B3

magnified third picture

C

edge

L

radiated light

L1, L2, L3, L4

light beam

L3.1

radiated Light of the first line

L3.2

radiated Light of the second line

K

curved page

P

plans page

R

radiation direction

Z

optical axis

a

first Side second prism

b

second Side first prism

l

length

α

right Angle second prism

α '

right Angle first prism

β

angle of refraction second prism

β '

angle of refraction first prism

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Cited patent literature

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Claims (22)

Lighting device ( 1 ) for a vehicle comprising a light-emitting diode array ( 3 ) with a predetermined number of light-emitting diodes ( 2 ) as light sources, wherein in the emission direction (R) of the light emitting diodes, a first optical element ( 4 ), which generates a first illumination area (B1), characterized in that at least one second optical element (B1) 5 ) is provided, which is designed and arranged in the emission direction (R) such that at least one partial luminous flux (L1) of one of the light-emitting diode array ( 3 ) radiated main luminous flux (L) by means of the second optical element ( 5 ) is distractable. Illumination device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the partial luminous flux (L1) can be deflected in such a way that at least one second illuminating region (B2) of the light-emitting diode array (B2) is irradiated in the emission direction (R). 3 ) is producible. Lighting device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a plurality of second optical elements ( 5.1a . 5.1b ) are provided, by means of which one of the number of these second optical elements ( 5.1a . 5.1b ) corresponding number of further second illumination areas (B2, B3) can be generated. Lighting device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the second optical elements ( 5.1a . 5.1b ) are arranged and designed such that the deflected partial luminous fluxes (L1, L2) of the main luminous flux (L) associated illumination area (B1) corresponding illumination areas (B2, B3), in particular above and below the footprint (B1) of the main luminous flux (L) produce. Lighting device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the first optical element ( 4 ) in the emission direction (R) of the light-emitting diode array ( 3 ) the second optical element ( 5 ) is subordinate. Lighting device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the second optical element ( 5 ) directly on the first optical element ( 4 ) is arranged. Lighting device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the second optical element ( 5 ) positively and / or cohesively on the first optical element ( 4 ) is attached. Lighting device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the second optical element ( 5 ) in the emission direction (R) of the light-emitting diode array ( 3 ) the first optical element ( 4 ) is subordinate. Lighting device according to 8, characterized in that the second optical element ( 5 ) the first optical element ( 4 ) is arranged downstream in a predetermined distance. Lighting device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the second optical element ( 5 ) as a surface structure in the first optical element ( 4 ) is integrated. Lighting device according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the first optical element ( 4 ) a lens, in particular a convex lens ( 4.1 ). Lighting device according to claim 11, characterized in that the convergent lens ( 4.1 ) is formed plano-convex. Lighting device according to claim 12, characterized in that a plane side (P) of the condenser lens ( 4.1 ) the LED field ( 3 ) is facing. Lighting device according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the first optical element ( 4 ) is made of an optically transparent solid. Lighting device according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the second optical element ( 5 ) a prism ( 5.1 ). Lighting device according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the second optical element ( 5 ) is an optically transparent solid. Lighting device according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the light-emitting diode array ( 3 ) is divided into a plurality of field regions, in each of which a plurality of light-emitting diodes ( 2 ) are arranged in rows and / or columns. Lighting device according to claim 17, characterized in that at least one of the field regions of the light-emitting diode array ( 3 ), in particular the respective light-emitting diodes ( 2 ) are arranged and / or controllable in such a way that that from the light-emitting diode array ( 3 ) radiated light (L) has a radiation characteristic of an asymmetric low beam. Lighting device according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that at least one of the field regions of the light-emitting diode array ( 3 ), in particular the respective light-emitting diodes ( 2 ) of the is arranged and / or is controllable such that the light from the LED array ( 3 ) radiated light (L) has a radiation characteristic of a high beam. Lighting device according to one of claims 17 to 19, characterized in that at least one of the field regions of the light-emitting diode array ( 3 ), in particular the respective light-emitting diodes ( 2 ) is arranged and / or controllable such that the radiated light (L) follows a steering position and thus a direction of travel of the vehicle. Lighting device according to one of claims 17 to 20, characterized in that at least one of the field regions of the light-emitting diode array ( 3 ), in particular the respective light-emitting diodes ( 2 ) is arranged and / or is controllable such that the emitted light (L) follows a light-dark boundary corresponding illumination characteristic. Headlight for a vehicle with a lighting device ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 21.