EP0999616A1 - Lighting device, in particular for vehicles - Google Patents
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- EP0999616A1 EP0999616A1 EP99120990A EP99120990A EP0999616A1 EP 0999616 A1 EP0999616 A1 EP 0999616A1 EP 99120990 A EP99120990 A EP 99120990A EP 99120990 A EP99120990 A EP 99120990A EP 0999616 A1 EP0999616 A1 EP 0999616A1
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- Prior art keywords
- plates
- lighting device
- supporting body
- seats
- spacer elements
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R2201/00—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications
- H01R2201/26—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications for vehicles
Abstract
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Claims (10)
- Lighting device, in particular a third brake light for vehicles, comprising a supporting body, a plurality of lamps, a supply circuit and a closure element provided with an external lens, the said lamps and the said supply circuit being carried by the said supporting body, characterised in that the said supply circuit comprises first and second semi-blanked plates housed opposite one another in first and second seats of the said supporting body, the said first and second plates being identical to one another and being provided with respective symmetrical longitudinal ends, wherein each of the said first and second plates can be inserted indiscriminately alternately into the said first and second seats.
- Lighting device according to claim 1, characterised in that the said symmetrical ends of the said plates comprise respective symmetrical connecting fins formed in one piece with the said plates and adapted to establish an electrical connection with an external supply line.
- Lighting device according to claim 2, characterised in that the said connecting fins are formed as extensions of the said plates folded transversely to form flexible spacer elements.
- Lighting device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that each of the said plates is formed by a metal strap folded into an "L" shape and provided with at least one pair of bars projecting from a shorter flange of the said "L" for each lamp, a first bar of the said pair being adapted to hold a respective lamp snapped in position, a second bar of the said pair being adapted to make electrical contact with the said respective lamp, and the said second bar moreover being provided with a bearing edge folded at a right angle.
- Lighting device according to claim 4, characterised in that the said plates are provided with a plurality of spacer elements formed directly in one piece therewith, the said spacer elements comprising a plurality of recesses defined on the said shorter flange of the said "L" between respective extension pieces of the said plates, the said plates moreover being provided with semi-blanked flexible spacer elements projecting from respective surfaces of the said plates opposite the said bars.
- Lighting device according to claim 5, characterised in that the said first and second seats adapted to receive the said plates are formed by respective longitudinal openings formed in the said supporting body, the said semi-blanked spacer elements being adapted to cooperate with respective internal walls of the said seats in order to hold the said plates in respective positions of use together with the said spacer elements.
- Lighting device according to claim 6, characterised in that the said supporting body comprises for each of the said lamps at least one pair of transverse ribs disposed with play between the said internal walls of the seats and a pair of longitudinal ribs formed in one piece with and projecting from a base wall of the said supporting body parallel to the direction of insertion of the said lamps.
- Lighting device according to claim 7, characterised in that the said plates are inserted into the space defined between the said transverse ribs and the said internal walls of the seats, respective edges of the said plates in correspondence with the said recesses bearing against the said transverse ribs in order to hold the said plates in respective transverse positions of use, the said longitudinal ribs receiving the said bearing edges of the second bars in order to hold the said plates in respective longitudinal positions of use.
- Lighting device according to claim 5, characterised in that the said supporting body carries for each lamp respective groups of bearing elements adapted to cooperate with respective ends of the said second bars in order to keep the said plates at a predetermined distance from the said base wall of the said supporting body.
- Lighting device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the said plates are blocked between the said seats and are held tightly between the said supporting body and the said closure element.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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ITMI982421 | 1998-11-06 | ||
IT1998MI002421 IT1303718B1 (en) | 1998-11-06 | 1998-11-06 | LIGHTING DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR VEHICLES. |
Publications (2)
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EP0999616A1 true EP0999616A1 (en) | 2000-05-10 |
EP0999616B1 EP0999616B1 (en) | 2003-10-15 |
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EP19990120990 Expired - Lifetime EP0999616B1 (en) | 1998-11-06 | 1999-11-04 | Lighting device, in particular for vehicles |
Country Status (6)
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EP (1) | EP0999616B1 (en) |
BR (1) | BR9907312A (en) |
DE (1) | DE69912066T2 (en) |
IT (1) | IT1303718B1 (en) |
PL (1) | PL336402A1 (en) |
TR (1) | TR199902734A3 (en) |
Citations (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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EP0669223A1 (en) * | 1994-02-28 | 1995-08-30 | Valeo Vision | Signal light with a plurality of lamps for vehicle |
GB2296138A (en) * | 1994-12-15 | 1996-06-19 | Rover Group | Electrical connections for a lighting unit |
EP0768730A1 (en) * | 1995-10-09 | 1997-04-16 | Valeo Vision | Electrical circuit made of at least one strip, especially for signalling lamps of a vehicle, comprising at least one male element made by bending |
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- 1998-11-06 IT IT1998MI002421 patent/IT1303718B1/en active
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1999
- 1999-11-03 BR BR9907312-9A patent/BR9907312A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1999-11-04 TR TR1999/02734A patent/TR199902734A3/en unknown
- 1999-11-04 EP EP19990120990 patent/EP0999616B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1999-11-04 PL PL33640299A patent/PL336402A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1999-11-04 DE DE1999612066 patent/DE69912066T2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Patent Citations (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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EP0669223A1 (en) * | 1994-02-28 | 1995-08-30 | Valeo Vision | Signal light with a plurality of lamps for vehicle |
GB2296138A (en) * | 1994-12-15 | 1996-06-19 | Rover Group | Electrical connections for a lighting unit |
EP0768730A1 (en) * | 1995-10-09 | 1997-04-16 | Valeo Vision | Electrical circuit made of at least one strip, especially for signalling lamps of a vehicle, comprising at least one male element made by bending |
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Publication number | Publication date |
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BR9907312A (en) | 2001-10-09 |
ITMI982421A1 (en) | 2000-05-06 |
PL336402A1 (en) | 2000-05-08 |
TR199902734A2 (en) | 2000-06-21 |
IT1303718B1 (en) | 2001-02-23 |
DE69912066T2 (en) | 2004-07-22 |
EP0999616B1 (en) | 2003-10-15 |
DE69912066D1 (en) | 2003-11-20 |
TR199902734A3 (en) | 2000-06-21 |
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