EP0889282B1 - Vehicle headlights - Google Patents

Vehicle headlights

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EP0889282B1
EP0889282B1 EP98112005A EP98112005A EP0889282B1 EP 0889282 B1 EP0889282 B1 EP 0889282B1 EP 98112005 A EP98112005 A EP 98112005A EP 98112005 A EP98112005 A EP 98112005A EP 0889282 B1 EP0889282 B1 EP 0889282B1
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reflector
frame
housing
cover plate
cover
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Reinhold Brummel
Thomas Hilsenbeck
Antonio Mazziotti
Klaus Mohsakowski
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Hella GmbH and Co KGaA
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Hella KGaA Huek and Co
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S41/00—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps
    • F21S41/20—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
    • F21S41/29—Attachment thereof

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  • the invention further relates to a method for mounting a vehicle headlight according to the preamble of patent claim 6.
  • a motor vehicle headlight is known in each case, are glued to each other in the reflector and cover.
  • the frame is pushed over the cover, which must have an outwardly bent edge as a stop.
  • Frame and cover with reflector are then inserted into the housing, wherein the frame is bolted to the housing.
  • the cover slip out of the frame and be damaged.
  • FR-A-2 539 486 a generic vehicle headlamp with a housing, a reflector, a reflector connected to the cover and a frame for fixing the cover and the reflector on the housing is known.
  • the reflector, the cover and the frame are firmly glued together and form a final use of the housing.
  • a disadvantage of the known vehicle headlight is that the adhesive is applied in a two-stage process, wherein the first inserted an edge of the reflector to the frame coated with a first layer of adhesive and the second a ring of the cover over a second adhesive layer on one of first adhesive layer facing away from the edge of the reflector is arranged, is connected to the reflector or the frame. The assembly is therefore relatively expensive.
  • FR-A-2539486 is also generic to the method of claim 6.
  • Object of the present invention is therefore to make the vehicle headlight so that the frame has only a narrow visible end face transverse to the optical axis and is easy and safe to assemble.
  • reflector and cover Due to the fixed connection of reflector, cover and frame is advantageously achieved that when mounting or when replacing a lamp, the cover with reflector can not slip out of the frame.
  • Due to the fixed connection of the frame and the cover the edge of the frame which is visible transversely to the optical axis can be kept very narrow with the same stability.
  • reflector and cover form an adhesive bed into which the frame projects with an edge and is glued to the reflector and cover. By gluing a space-saving stable connection is possible.
  • the transverse to the optical axis of the vehicle headlamp arranged, the cover plate facing edge of the frame is formed as a circumferential groove, which corresponds to a directed towards the housing circumferential rim of the cover.
  • the reflector has the cover towards a laterally projecting edge, which rests on the inside of the circumferential rim of the cover.
  • the cover plate adjacent to the outer surface of the reflector wall forms with the outer surface facing the inner surface of the encircling ring an adhesive bed, in which engages the inner wall of the groove of the frame and is glued to the reflector and cover.
  • reflector, cover and frame can be inexpensively bonded within a circumferential splice.
  • a separate adhesive bed is therefore not needed.
  • Another object of the invention is to improve the process so that it can be performed easier and cheaper.
  • Figure 1 shows a vehicle headlight (1), which consists essentially of a housing (2) and an insert (3).
  • the insert consists of a reflector (4), a cover (5) and a frame (6), which are interconnected.
  • the vehicle headlight (1) is designed as an auxiliary headlight and can be arranged on a motor vehicle, not shown, in a suspended or upright position.
  • the housing (2) and the reflector (4) are cup-shaped.
  • the reflector (4) has at its the cover plate (5) facing away from the rear end (7) from a backwards pluggable lamp (8).
  • the reflector (4) has a laterally outwardly from the optical axis (10) projecting edge (11).
  • an adhesive bed (15) is formed between the inner surface (13) and an adjacent rear portion of the front end (9) of the reflector (4).
  • the frame (6) has at its cover (5) facing the end (16) on an edge (17) on the optical axis (10) facing the inside (18) of the frame (6) as a circumferential groove (19). , which engages over the rim (12) is formed.
  • the approximately parallel to the optical axis (10) extending inner wall (20) of the circumferential groove (19) dives into the adhesive bed (15) and lies with its free end (21) on the laterally projecting edge (11) of the reflector (4) ,
  • the reflector (4) is inserted with its laterally projecting edge (11) in the rim (12) of the cover (5).
  • adhesive (22) is introduced in the form of a so-called adhesive bead in the adhesive bed (15) and the frame (6) is pushed from the rear end (7) of the reflector (4) over the reflector (4) so that the circumferential groove (19) of the frame (6) engages over the rim (12) and the free end (21) of the inner wall (20) on the lateral projecting edge (11) of the reflector (4) rests.
  • the insert (3) After curing of the adhesive (22), the insert (3) is equipped with the lamp (8) and inserted into the housing (2).

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  • Non-Portable Lighting Devices Or Systems Thereof (AREA)
  • Lighting Device Outwards From Vehicle And Optical Signal (AREA)

Abstract

This fitting has a housing (2), a reflector (4), a covering pane (5) fitted with a reflector and a framework to secure the covering pane and reflector on the housing. Reflector, covering pane and framework are fixed together and stuck to an insert (3) which is fixed to the housing and can be detached. The reflector and covering pane form a bonding seating (15) into which the framework projects with a lip (17). The lip of the framework has the shape of an angular key groove or slot (19). The covering pane has an angular collar (12) which fits the angular key groove or slot.

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Fahrzeugscheinwerfer nach dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to a vehicle headlight according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

Die Erfindung betrifft weiterhin ein Verfahren zur Montage eines Fahrzeugscheinwerfers nach dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 6.The invention further relates to a method for mounting a vehicle headlight according to the preamble of patent claim 6.

Aus der DE 40 01 967 C1 und der DE 41 28 534 C1 ist jeweils ein Kraftfahrzeugscheinwerfer bekannt, bei dem Reflektor und Abdeckscheibe miteinander verklebt sind. Der Rahmen wird über die Abdeckscheibe geschoben, die einen nach außen aufgebogenen Rand als Anschlag aufweisen muss. Rahmen und Abdeckscheibe mit Reflektor werden dann in das Gehäuse eingesetzt, wobei der Rahmen mit dem Gehäuse verschraubt wird. Hierzu wird zum einen ein quer zur optischen Achse relativ breiter Rahmen benötigt und zum anderen kann beim Auswechseln einer im Reflektor angeordneten Lampe die Abdeckscheibe aus dem Rahmen herausrutschen und beschädigt werden.From DE 40 01 967 C1 and DE 41 28 534 C1, a motor vehicle headlight is known in each case, are glued to each other in the reflector and cover. The frame is pushed over the cover, which must have an outwardly bent edge as a stop. Frame and cover with reflector are then inserted into the housing, wherein the frame is bolted to the housing. For this purpose, on the one hand requires a relatively wide frame transverse to the optical axis and on the other hand, when replacing a lamp arranged in the reflector, the cover slip out of the frame and be damaged.

Aus der FR-A-2 539 486 ist ein gattungsgemäßer Fahrzeugscheinwerfer mit einem Gehäuse, einem Reflektor, einer mit dem Reflektor verbundenen Abdeckscheibe sowie einem Rahmen zur Befestigung der Abdeckscheibe und des Reflektors am Gehäuse bekannt. Der Reflektor, die Abdeckscheibe und der Rahmen sind fest miteinander verklebt und bilden einen das Gehäuse abschließenden Einsatz. Nachteilig an dem bekannten Fahrzeugscheinwerfer ist jedoch, dass der Klebstoff in einem zweistufigen Verfahren aufgebracht wird, wobei zum ersten ein Rand des Reflektors an den mit einer ersten Klebstoffschicht überzogenen Rahmen eingelegt und zum zweiten ein Kranz der Abdeckscheibe über eine zweite Klebstoffschicht, die auf einer der ersten Klebstoffschicht abgewandten Seite des Randes des Reflektors angeordnet ist, mit dem Reflektor bzw. dem Rahmen verbunden wird. Die Montage ist daher relativ aufwändig. Die FR-A-2539486 ist auch gattungsbildend für das Verfahren von Anspruch 6.From FR-A-2 539 486 a generic vehicle headlamp with a housing, a reflector, a reflector connected to the cover and a frame for fixing the cover and the reflector on the housing is known. The reflector, the cover and the frame are firmly glued together and form a final use of the housing. A disadvantage of the known vehicle headlight, however, is that the adhesive is applied in a two-stage process, wherein the first inserted an edge of the reflector to the frame coated with a first layer of adhesive and the second a ring of the cover over a second adhesive layer on one of first adhesive layer facing away from the edge of the reflector is arranged, is connected to the reflector or the frame. The assembly is therefore relatively expensive. FR-A-2539486 is also generic to the method of claim 6.

Aus der FR-A-2 421 337 ist ein Fahrzeugscheinwerfer bekannt, bei dem ein Reflektor und eine Abdeckscheibe mittels eines elastischen Rahmens an einem Gehäuse gehalten sind. Eine stoffschlüssige Verbindung zwischen dem Rahmen, dem Reflektor und der Abdeckscheibe ist nicht vorgesehen.From FR-A-2 421 337 a vehicle headlamp is known in which a reflector and a cover are held by means of an elastic frame to a housing are. A cohesive connection between the frame, the reflector and the cover is not provided.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, den Fahrzeugscheinwerfer so zu gestalten, dass der Rahmen quer zur optischen Achse nur eine schmale sichtbare Stirnfläche aufweist und leicht und sicher zu montieren ist.Object of the present invention is therefore to make the vehicle headlight so that the frame has only a narrow visible end face transverse to the optical axis and is easy and safe to assemble.

Die Aufgabe wird wird durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst.The object is solved by the features of patent claim 1.

Durch die feste Verbindung von Reflektor, Abdeckscheibe und Rahmen wird vorteilhaft erreicht, dass bei der Montage bzw. beim Auswechseln einer Lampe die Abdeckscheibe mit Reflektor nicht aus dem Rahmen herausrutschen kann. Dadurch, dass nur ein gemeinsamer Einsatz in das Gehäuse eingesetzt werden muss, ist eine einfache Montage möglich. Durch die feste Verbindung von Rahmen und Abdeckscheibe kann der quer zur optischen Achse sichtbare Rand des Rahmens bei gleicher Stabilität sehr schmal gehalten werden. Nach der Erfindung bilden Reflektor und Abdeckscheibe ein Klebebett, in das der Rahmen mit einem Rand hineinragt und mit Reflektor und Abdeckscheibe verklebt ist. Durch das Verkleben ist eine Platz sparende stabile Verbindung möglich.Due to the fixed connection of reflector, cover and frame is advantageously achieved that when mounting or when replacing a lamp, the cover with reflector can not slip out of the frame. The fact that only a common use in the housing must be used, a simple installation is possible. Due to the fixed connection of the frame and the cover, the edge of the frame which is visible transversely to the optical axis can be kept very narrow with the same stability. According to the invention, reflector and cover form an adhesive bed into which the frame projects with an edge and is glued to the reflector and cover. By gluing a space-saving stable connection is possible.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist der quer zur optischen Achse des Fahrzeugscheinwerfers angeordnete, der Abdeckscheibe zugewandte Rand des Rahmens als eine umlaufende Nut ausgebildet, die mit einem zum Gehäuse hin gerichteten umlaufenden Kranz der Abdeckscheibe korrespondiert. Der Reflektor weist zur Abdeckscheibe hin einen seitlich abragenden Rand auf, der innenseitig an dem umlaufenden Kranz der Abdeckscheibe anliegt. Die der Abdeckscheibe benachbarte Außenfläche der Reflektorwandung bildet mit der der Außenfläche zugewandten Innenfläche des umlaufenden Kranzes ein Klebebett, in das die Innenwandung der Nut des Rahmens eingreift und mit Reflektor und Abdeckscheibe verklebt ist.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the transverse to the optical axis of the vehicle headlamp arranged, the cover plate facing edge of the frame is formed as a circumferential groove, which corresponds to a directed towards the housing circumferential rim of the cover. The reflector has the cover towards a laterally projecting edge, which rests on the inside of the circumferential rim of the cover. The cover plate adjacent to the outer surface of the reflector wall forms with the outer surface facing the inner surface of the encircling ring an adhesive bed, in which engages the inner wall of the groove of the frame and is glued to the reflector and cover.

Dadurch können Reflektor, Abdeckscheibe und Rahmen kostengünstig innerhalb einer umlaufenden Klebestelle verklebt werden. Ein separates Klebebett wird daher nicht benötigt. Quer zur optischen Achse ist praktisch nur die Außenwandung der stirnseitigen Nut des Rahmens sichtbar.As a result, reflector, cover and frame can be inexpensively bonded within a circumferential splice. A separate adhesive bed is therefore not needed. Transversely to the optical axis, practically only the outer wall of the frontal groove of the frame is visible.

Weitere Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, das Verfahren so zu verbessern, dass es einfacher und kostengünstiger durchgeführt werden kann.Another object of the invention is to improve the process so that it can be performed easier and cheaper.

Diese Aufgabe wird wird durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 6 gelöst.This object is solved by the features of patent claim 6.

Durch das Verkleben von Reflektor, Abdeckscheibe und Rahmen entsteht ein einteiliger Einsatz, der nur einmal als Ganzes gegenüber dem Gehäuse auszurichten ist. Auch das Auswechseln von Lampen wird dadurch einfacher.By gluing the reflector, cover and frame creates a one-piece insert, which is only once as a whole to be aligned with respect to the housing. Also, the replacement of lamps is easier.

Gemäß der Erfindung wird der Reflektor mit einem seitlich abragenden Rand in einen umlaufenden Kranz der Abdeckscheibe eingesetzt. Dabei bilden der umlaufende Kranz der Abdeckscheibe und der dem umlaufenden Kranz der Abdeckscheibe benachbarte Bereich des Reflektors ein Klebebett, in das Klebstoff eingebracht und anschließend der Rahmen in Abstrahlrichtung über den Reflektor geschoben wird, so dass eine am Ende des Rahmens angeordnete Nut über den umlaufenden Kranz der Abdeckscheibe greift. Durch das Verkleben von Abdeckscheibe, Reflektor und Rahmen in einem gemeinsamen Klebebett kann auf ein separates Klebebett bzw. auf einen separaten Klebevorgang verzichtet werden.According to the invention, the reflector is inserted with a laterally projecting edge in a circumferential rim of the cover. In this case, the circumferential rim of the cover and the surrounding rim of the cover adjacent the region of the reflector form an adhesive bed, placed in the adhesive and then the frame is pushed in the radiation over the reflector, so that a arranged at the end of the frame groove on the encircling rim the cover engages. By gluing the cover, reflector and frame in a common adhesive bed can be dispensed with a separate adhesive bed or on a separate gluing process.

Weitere Einzelheiten der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden ausführlichen Beschreibung und den beigefügten Zeichnungen, in denen bevorzugte Ausführungsformen der Erfindung beispielsweise veranschaulicht sind.Further details of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings, in which preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated, for example.

In den Zeichnungen zeigen:

Figur 1:
Eine Seitenansicht eines Fahrzeugscheinwerfers, entlang der Linie I-I von Figur 3 geschnitten,
Figur 2:
eine vergrößerte Darstellung der Einzelheit II von Figur 1,
Figur 3:
eine Vorderansicht des Fahrzeugscheinwerfers von Figur 1,
Figur 4:
eine Draufsicht auf den Fahrzeugscheinwerfer von Figur 1 entlang der Linie IV-IV von Figur 3 geschnitten und
Figur 5:
eine Seitenansicht eines Rahmens im Halbschnitt.
In the drawings show:
FIG. 1:
A side view of a vehicle headlamp, taken along the line II of Figure 3,
FIG. 2:
an enlarged view of the detail II of Figure 1,
FIG. 3:
a front view of the vehicle headlamp of Figure 1,
FIG. 4:
a plan view of the vehicle headlight of Figure 1 along the line IV-IV of Figure 3 cut and
FIG. 5:
a side view of a frame in half section.

Figur 1 zeigt einen Fahrzeugscheinwerfer (1), der im wesentlichen aus einem Gehäuse (2) und einem Einsatz (3) besteht. Der Einsatz besteht aus einem Reflektor (4), einer Abdeckscheibe (5) und einem Rahmen (6), die miteinander verbunden sind.Figure 1 shows a vehicle headlight (1), which consists essentially of a housing (2) and an insert (3). The insert consists of a reflector (4), a cover (5) and a frame (6), which are interconnected.

Der Fahrzeugscheinwerfer (1) ist als Zusatzscheinwerfer ausgebildet und kann an einem nicht dargestellten Kraftfahrzeug in hängender oder stehender Position angeordnet sein. Das Gehäuse (2) sowie der Reflektor (4) sind schalenförmig ausgebildet. Der Reflektor (4) weist an seinem der Abdeckscheibe (5) abgewandten rückwärtigen Ende (7) eine von rückwärts einsteckbare Lampe (8) auf. An seinem der Abdeckscheibe (5) zugewandten vorderen Ende (9) weist der Reflektor (4) einen seitlich nach außen von der optischen Achse (10) abragenden Rand (11) auf.The vehicle headlight (1) is designed as an auxiliary headlight and can be arranged on a motor vehicle, not shown, in a suspended or upright position. The housing (2) and the reflector (4) are cup-shaped. The reflector (4) has at its the cover plate (5) facing away from the rear end (7) from a backwards pluggable lamp (8). At its cover (5) facing the front end (9), the reflector (4) has a laterally outwardly from the optical axis (10) projecting edge (11).

Die transparente Abdeckscheibe (5) weist einen umlaufenden zum Gehäuse (2) abgebogenen Kranz (12) auf. Der Kranz (12) weist zur optischen Achse (10) hin eine Innenfläche (13) auf, die etwa parallel zur optischen Achse (10) verläuft. Der Kranz (12) der Abdeckscheibe (5) und der abragende Rand (11) des Reflektors (4) sind so aufeinander abgestimmt, daß der Reflektor (4) mit seinem vorderen Ende (9) so in den Kranz (12) einsetzbar ist, daß das vordere Ende (9) gegen die dem Reflektor (4) zugewandte Rückseite (14) der Abdeckscheibe (5) und der Rand (11) des Reflektors (4) gegen die Innenfläche (13) des Kranzes (12) schlägt.The transparent cover (5) has a peripheral ring (12) bent towards the housing (2). The wreath (12) points towards the optical axis (10) toward an inner surface (13) which extends approximately parallel to the optical axis (10). The ring (12) of the cover (5) and the projecting edge (11) of the reflector (4) are coordinated so that the reflector (4) with its front end (9) is inserted into the ring (12), that the front end (9) against the reflector (4) facing the rear side (14) of the cover (5) and the edge (11) of the reflector (4) against the inner surface (13) of the ring (12) strikes.

Zwischen Innenfläche (13) und einem benachbarten rückwärtigen Bereich des vorderen Endes (9) des Reflektors (4) wird ein Klebebett (15) gebildet.Between the inner surface (13) and an adjacent rear portion of the front end (9) of the reflector (4), an adhesive bed (15) is formed.

Der Rahmen (6) weist an seinem der Abdeckscheibe (5) zugewandten Ende (16) einen Rand (17) auf, der auf der der optischen Achse (10) zugewandten Innenseite (18) des Rahmens (6) als umlaufende Nut (19), die über den Kranz (12) greift, ausgebildet ist. Die etwa parallel zur optischen Achse (10) verlaufende Innenwandung (20) der umlaufenden Nut (19) taucht in das Klebebett (15) und liegt mit ihrem freien Ende (21) auf den seitlich abragenden Rand (11) des Reflektors (4) auf.The frame (6) has at its cover (5) facing the end (16) on an edge (17) on the optical axis (10) facing the inside (18) of the frame (6) as a circumferential groove (19). , which engages over the rim (12) is formed. The approximately parallel to the optical axis (10) extending inner wall (20) of the circumferential groove (19) dives into the adhesive bed (15) and lies with its free end (21) on the laterally projecting edge (11) of the reflector (4) ,

Zur Montage wird der Reflektor (4) mit seinem seitlich abragenden Rand (11) in den Kranz (12) der Abdeckscheibe (5) eingesetzt. Anschließend wird Klebestoff (22) in Form einer sogenannten Kleberaupe in das Klebebett (15) eingebracht und der Rahmen (6) wird vom rückwärtigen Ende (7) des Reflektors (4) her über den Reflektor (4) so geschoben, daß die umlaufende Nut (19) des Rahmens (6) über den Kranz (12) greift und das freie Ende (21) der Innenwandung (20) auf den seitlichen abragenden Rand (11) des Reflektors (4) aufliegt.For installation, the reflector (4) is inserted with its laterally projecting edge (11) in the rim (12) of the cover (5). Subsequently, adhesive (22) is introduced in the form of a so-called adhesive bead in the adhesive bed (15) and the frame (6) is pushed from the rear end (7) of the reflector (4) over the reflector (4) so that the circumferential groove (19) of the frame (6) engages over the rim (12) and the free end (21) of the inner wall (20) on the lateral projecting edge (11) of the reflector (4) rests.

Nach dem Aushärten des Klebstoffs (22) wird der Einsatz (3) mit der Lampe (8) bestückt und in das Gehäuse (2) eingesetzt.After curing of the adhesive (22), the insert (3) is equipped with the lamp (8) and inserted into the housing (2).

Claims (7)

  1. Vehicle headlamp, in particular in the form of an auxiliary headlamp, consisting of a housing (2), a reflector (4), a cover plate (5) connected to the reflector (4) and a frame (6) for fastening the cover plate (5) and the reflector (4) to the housing (2), the reflector (4), the cover plate (5) and the frame (6) being firmly bonded together and forming an insert (3) sealing the housing (2), characterised in that the reflector (4) and the cover plate (5) form an adhesive bed (15) into which the frame (6) projects by means of one edge (17).
  2. Vehicle headlamp according to claim 1, characterised in that the edge (17) of the frame (6) is designed as a circumferential groove (19).
  3. Vehicle headlamp according to claim 2, characterised in that the cover plate (5) has a circumferential rim (12) which corresponds to the groove (19) of the frame (6).
  4. Vehicle headlamp according to claim 3, characterised in that the reflector (4) has a laterally projecting edge (11) which bears against the inside of the circumferential rim (12).
  5. Vehicle headlamp according to claim 4, characterised in that the frame (6) rests on the laterally projecting edge (11) of the reflector (4).
  6. Method of mounting a vehicle headlamp consisting of a housing (2), a reflector (4), a cover plate (5) and a frame (6) connecting the reflector (4) and the cover plate (5) to the housing (2), the reflector (4), the cover plate (5) and the frame being bonded together to form an insert (3) releasably connected to the housing (2), characterised in that the reflector (4) is inserted by means of a laterally projecting edge (17) into a circumferential rim (12) of the cover plate (5), adhesive (22) is introduced into an adhesive bed (15) formed by the circumferential edge (17) and an adjacent region of the reflector (4) and then the frame (6) is slipped over the reflector (4) in the beam direction so that a groove (19) arranged at one end of the frame (6) engages over the circumferential rim (12) of the cover plate (5).
  7. Method according to claim 6, characterised in that the frame (6) is placed by means of the free end (21) of an inner wall (20) on the laterally projecting edge (11) of the reflector (4).
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