EP1288566A2 - Elektrische Verbindungsanordnung für Lampe - Google Patents

Elektrische Verbindungsanordnung für Lampe Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP1288566A2
EP1288566A2 EP02291916A EP02291916A EP1288566A2 EP 1288566 A2 EP1288566 A2 EP 1288566A2 EP 02291916 A EP02291916 A EP 02291916A EP 02291916 A EP02291916 A EP 02291916A EP 1288566 A2 EP1288566 A2 EP 1288566A2
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
lamp
terminal block
connection
arrangement
axis
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
EP02291916A
Other languages
English (en)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1288566A3 (de
EP1288566B1 (de
Inventor
Daniel Josquin
Alexandre Mensales
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Valeo Vision SAS
Original Assignee
Valeo Vision SAS
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Valeo Vision SAS filed Critical Valeo Vision SAS
Publication of EP1288566A2 publication Critical patent/EP1288566A2/de
Publication of EP1288566A3 publication Critical patent/EP1288566A3/de
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP1288566B1 publication Critical patent/EP1288566B1/de
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R33/00—Coupling devices specially adapted for supporting apparatus and having one part acting as a holder providing support and electrical connection via a counterpart which is structurally associated with the apparatus, e.g. lamp holders; Separate parts thereof
    • H01R33/72—Three-pole devices
    • 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
    • F21S41/10—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by the light source
    • F21S41/19—Attachment of light sources or lamp holders
    • F21S41/192—Details of lamp holders, terminals or connectors
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R33/00—Coupling devices specially adapted for supporting apparatus and having one part acting as a holder providing support and electrical connection via a counterpart which is structurally associated with the apparatus, e.g. lamp holders; Separate parts thereof
    • H01R33/05—Two-pole devices
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/02—Contact members
    • H01R13/26—Pin or blade contacts for sliding co-operation on one side only
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/627—Snap or like fastening
    • H01R13/6275—Latching arms not integral with the housing
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/64—Means for preventing incorrect coupling
    • H01R13/641—Means for preventing incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect coupling; by indicating correct or full engagement
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R43/00—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
    • H01R43/26—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to an arrangement for the electrical connection of a lamp.
  • the present invention relates more particularly to a arrangement for the electrical connection of a lamp, in particular in a motor vehicle headlamp, of the type in which the lamp comprises axially at the front a source element bright and at the back a base equipped with fixed terminals of connection, of the type in which the lamp is mounted in a support through a hole and it is electrically connected to a power supply beam by contacting the fixed terminals with associated connection terminals worn by a terminal block.
  • the elements of assembly and connection of a motor vehicle headlamp lamp are arranged as follows.
  • the lamp has oriented contact blades axially towards the rear.
  • the contact blades are inserted axially into the lampholders associated with the lamp holder and then the lampholder in a complementary receptacle arranged at the rear of the projector.
  • connection elements of the projector When manufacturing the connection elements of the projector, a significant length of electrical wires to facilitate the handling of the lamp holder and of the lamp when connecting.
  • This type of arrangement is used in particular in fires indicators of changes of direction and in projectors with adjustable reflector.
  • electrical wires for the connection to the vehicle power harness are arranged in the frame of the headlamp and are connected to connection terminals arranged in a receptacle carried by the rear side of the reflector.
  • the axial contact blades of the lamp are inserted into the corresponding sockets of a suitable lamp holder which has connection terminals complementary to those carried by the receptacle.
  • the lampholder fitted with the lamp is nested in the receptacle by axial movement forward, then a pivoting movement of the lamp around its axis up to what the terminals of the lamp holder come into electrical contact with the associated terminals of the receptacle and realize the connection.
  • the aim of the invention is to remedy these drawbacks by proposing an economic arrangement which makes it possible to carry out the electrical connection of a lamp by simple manipulations.
  • the invention proposes an arrangement of the type described above, characterized in that the fixed terminals extend generally laterally from a portion of the axial surface of the base towards the outside in directions that are each contained in a substantially transverse plane, and in that the terminal block is movably mounted relative to the support between a locked position in which the terminals of connection are in electrical contact with the fixed terminals associated, and an unlocked position in which the terminals connections are far from the fixed terminals, so that moving the terminal block to its locked position, or to its unlocked position, causes the connection, respectively the disconnection, from the lamp with the power harness electric.
  • the support is constituted by the projector reflector (the terminal block is then mounted relative to the rear wall of said reflector).
  • this support can also be another room than the reflector, especially a additional piece advantageously fixed by any means the rear wall of the reflector.
  • FIG. 1 shows an arrangement 10, which is realized according to the teachings of the invention, for the electrical connection of a lamp 12 in a projector of motor vehicle.
  • the projector has not been fully represented but we have represented a portion of a reflector 14 which has a hole 16 for mounting the lamp 12.
  • the reflector 14 is seen here on the side of its rear face 18 no reflective.
  • the lamp 12 is oriented generally along an axis A-A which here represents the mounting axis and which can be confused with the optical axis of the reflector 14.
  • An element of the arrangement 10 will be described as transversal when it belongs globally to a plane transverse to the axis A-A.
  • the lamp 12 has, at the front, a bulb 20 which contains for example a filament (not shown) forming the light source of the headlamp and, at the rear, a base 22 fixed connection terminals 24, 26, 28.
  • a bulb 20 which contains for example a filament (not shown) forming the light source of the headlamp and, at the rear, a base 22 fixed connection terminals 24, 26, 28.
  • the base 22 here has a generally cylindrical shape of axis A-A. It advantageously comprises, on its transverse face rear 30, a gripping element 32 which here has the shape of a corrugated tab extending axially rearward and which allows a user to easily manipulate the lamp 12 to make it rotate around its axis A-A.
  • the cap 22 conventionally comprises means interlocking and mispitching (not shown), such as pins, which are intended to cooperate for example with notches 31 made in the inner edge 33 of the hole 16 of mounting.
  • the base 22 is provided here to fit into the hole 16 according to a bayonet system.
  • fixed terminals connection are made up of three contact blades 24, 26, 2 which belong globally to the same transverse plane and which extend substantially parallel to a direction transverse connection B-B outward, that is to say in away from the lamp 12, generally laterally from the axial surface 34 of the base 22.
  • the transverse direction B-B is here a direction orthogonal to the axis A-A and substantially horizontal.
  • transverse direction B-B could be oriented differently without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • the arrangement 10 also comprises a terminal block 36 which is mounted at sliding on a slide 38 in the transverse direction B-B.
  • Slide 38 is here a patch, but it could also be part of reflector 14 or some other element the projector being made for example by molding.
  • the slide 38 here has the shape of a transverse plate substantially rectangular.
  • the slide 38 is a piece of sheet metal metal made for example by cutting, stamping and folding.
  • edge transverse upper 40 and the lower transverse edge 42 of the slide 38 are curved towards the rear and towards the slide 38, so as to respectively form an upper rail 40 and a rail lower 42 guide.
  • each rail 40, 42 has a generally shaped profile. " VS ".
  • the slide 38 advantageously comprises a tongue elastic 44 which is arranged here in a central portion of the slide 38 delimiting a substantially oblong window 46 which extends in a transverse direction.
  • the tongue 44 extends inside the window 46 since a transverse end edge 48 on the right which delimits a fold substantially vertical, considering Figure 1.
  • the tab 44 is therefore likely to rotate by elastic deformation around edge 48, forwards and backwards, from its position of rest which is shown in Figure 1.
  • the left transverse end of the tongue 44 is folded in the form of a hook so as to form a boss 50 protruding substantially axially rearwards, with respect to the rear face 52 of the slide 38, when the tongue 44 occupies his rest position.
  • the slide 38 here comprises two ribs 54, 56 which extend substantially transversely (B-B) on its face back 52, respectively above and below the window 46.
  • ribs 54, 56 serve in particular to stiffen the slide 38 in the transverse direction B-B, so as to ensure in particular a reliable sliding of the terminal block 36 on the slide 38.
  • the slide 38 is also provided with four retaining tabs 58 substantially identical, which are respectively four corners of the slide 38.
  • Each of the tabs 58 extends here substantially axially forward and she has her axial end before 60 that is curved hook-shaped backwards, so that allow the mounting of the slide 38 on the rear face 18 of the reflector 14 by harpooning and jamming each leg 58 in a complementary hole 62.
  • the holes 62 associated with the legs 58 are made in pads 64 carried by the rear face 18 of the reflector 14.
  • the pads 64 are made by molding with the reflector 14.
  • the slide 38 is shown in the mounted position on the Figures 2 to 9.
  • terminal block 36 is represented in FIG. locked position, or connection position, ie occupies an extreme position to the left following the direction transverse connection B-B.
  • the terminal block 36 is formed mainly of a housing substantially parallelepipedal 66 parallel to a plane transverse.
  • the housing 66 delimits, in its axial thickness, three conduits, or housings 68, 70, 72, substantially parallelepipeds that extend parallel transverse direction B-B and which are contained in the same transverse plane.
  • Accommodations 68, 70, 72 are open to each of their transverse ends and they are provided to accommodate each a connection terminal, here in the form of a bushing of connection 65.
  • Each of the transverse faces 67, 69 of the housing 66 comprises, opposite the lamp 12, an end edge transverse 71, 73 which here has a profile in an arc complementary to the axial surface 34 vis-à-vis the base 22 of the lamp 12.
  • This arcuate profile has a particular function of keying and ensures the correct positioning of the terminal block 36 on the slide 38.
  • the terminal block 36 also has two wings 74, 76 which extend substantially horizontally forward since each rear transverse edge 78, 80 of the housing 66.
  • each wing 74, 76 is bent towards the edge 82, 84 opposite, so as to form a rim which delimits a transverse surface 86, 88 facing rearward.
  • These rear transverse surfaces 86, 88 are provided to come into axial support towards the rear against the front face 90 of the slide 38, when the terminal block 36 is mounted on the slideway 38.
  • the front transverse face 94 of the housing 66 carries a pawn 92 which is intended to cooperate with the boss 50 of the elastic tongue 44 to index the terminal block 36 in its locked position.
  • the pin 92 has its rounded axial end edge 96 and it delimits a ramp 98, on the right side, considering FIG. to facilitate its sliding to the right against the boss 50 of the tongue 44.
  • the front face 67 of the housing 66 also has two elastic strips 99, 101 which here extend transversely (B-B) over most of the cross-sectional length of the housing 66, on each side of the peg 92.
  • Each of the lamellae 99, 101 extends globally towards the front and is curved away from the pawn, ie respectively up and down considering the figure 4.
  • Each of the lamellae 99, 101 defines a surface substantially transverse 103, 105 which is intended to be in axial support forwards against the rails 40, 42 associated vis-à-vis slide 38.
  • the front face 67 of the housing 66 is extend transversely, to the right considering the figure 5, by a tenon 100 which is intended to come in transverse support to the right against an abutment stud 102, when the terminal block 36 occupies its unlocked position, so as to hold it in away from the lamp 12.
  • the abutment stud 102 here extends axially towards the rear from the rear face 18 of the reflector 14.
  • the transverse length (B-B) of the tenon can be defined by design, so as to determine the transverse position of the terminal block 36 on the slide 38 when it occupies its position unlocked.
  • the terminal block 36 finally comprises a gripping element 104 which here has the shape of an axially extending corrugated tab rearwardly from the rear transverse face 69 of the housing 66, and that allows a user to easily manipulate the terminal block 36, so as to slide it transversely between its locked position on the left and its unlocked position right.
  • a gripping element 104 which here has the shape of an axially extending corrugated tab rearwardly from the rear transverse face 69 of the housing 66, and that allows a user to easily manipulate the terminal block 36, so as to slide it transversely between its locked position on the left and its unlocked position right.
  • the terminal block 36 is made by molding in plastic material.
  • the terminal block 36 is designed to accommodate each of its housings 68, 70, 72 an identical connection socket 65.
  • each connection socket 65 forms a contact electric that is intended to receive internally so complementary to an associated contact blade 24, 26, 28 of the lamp 12.
  • the sockets 65 are then in the same transverse plane as the blades of contact 24, 26, 28 and each sleeve 65 is then aligned transversely (B-B) with the contact blade 24, 26, 28 associated.
  • the terminal block 36 here comprises three associated sockets 65 respectively to the three contact strips 24, 26, 28 of the lamp 12.
  • connection socket 65 is connected, by its transverse end opposite the lamp 12, to an electric wire 107.
  • the electrical wires 107 belong to a beam power supply (not shown) of the vehicle.
  • the wiring harness may be an internal wiring harness to the housing of the projector, which is gathered to other electrical harnesses necessary for the operation of the entire projector (which may include a plurality of lamps): the wiring harness is then usually gathered to the other beams via a common connector to exit the housing by an ad hoc hole.
  • the electric harness comes out housing through an orifice ad hoc, either directly or by a connector of its own.
  • the sockets 65 are of standard type, such as those used in conventional connection, which reduces the costs of manufacturing while ensuring the reliability of connections.
  • terminal block 36 is slidably mounted on the slide 38.
  • transversely the terminal block 36 to a transverse end (B-B) of the slide 38 of way that the rear transverse surface 86, 88 of each flange 82, 84 of the terminal block 36 slides on the transverse surface before 90 of the slide 38 and so that the slats elastic elements 99, 101 come to bear axially against the rails of 40, 42 associated guide.
  • each socket 65 in its associated housing 68, 70, 72 in a transverse movement of the line to the left considering Figure 1.
  • the terminal block 36 in position unlocked, is held transversely towards the left since the transverse front end edge 71 of the housing 66 is in transverse support to the left against the boss 50.
  • the terminal block 36 is held transversely to the right since the tenon 100 is in transverse support to the right against the stud stop 102.
  • the elastic tongue 44 thus makes it possible to index the terminal block 36 in its unlocked position.
  • the mounting of the lamp 12 in the hole 16 thus comprises two step.
  • the lamp 12 is inserted into the hole 16 of the reflector 14 in an axial movement towards forward.
  • the lamp 12 is then in the position which is represented in FIG. 7, where the base 22 is in axial abutment towards the front against a transverse surface 106 vis-à-vis the reflector 14, and wherein the contact blades 24, 26, 28 are offset angularly (around the axis A-A) in relation to the direction transverse connection B-B.
  • the blades of 24, 26, 28 are parallel to the transverse axis of B-B connection and they are aligned transversely with the associated sockets 65 of the terminal block 36.
  • connection of the lamp 12 then takes place in the manner next.
  • the terminal block 36 is moved towards the lamp 12, along the axis transversal connection B-B, by sliding it on the slide 38.
  • the boss 50 of the tongue elastic 44 forms a ramp which cooperates with the edge transverse end end 71 of the housing 66 so that the elastic tongue 44 retracts forward deforming elastically.
  • the terminal block 36 then continues to slide towards the lamp 12, while simultaneously the boss 50 is supported towards the rear and it slides against the front face 67 of the housing 66.
  • the pion 92 meets the boss 50 and it causes a deformation addition of tab 44, until it protrudes transversely to the left the boss 50, which causes for the user a sensation of passage of a notch.
  • the terminal block 36 then occupies its locked position, which is shown in Figure 6, in which the connection of the lamp 12 is made.
  • the contact blades 24, 26, 28 are here fully inserted inside the sockets 65 and they realize two by two an electrical connection by contact.
  • the pin 92 bears substantially transversely towards the right against the boss 50 of the tongue 44, so that the terminal block 36 is retained transversely against the base 22 of the lamp 12, so in its locked position, and so that only a transverse force to the right exerted by the user can pull the terminal block 36 out of its locked position.
  • the terminal block 36 is placed in its locked position before the lamp 12 is mounted in the reflector 14, it is impossible to mount the lamp 12. In fact, the terminal block 36 is then in the area of movement of the blades contact 24, 26, 28, ie it prevents the pivoting of the lamp 12 around its axis A-A which must allow aligning the contact blades 24, 26, 28 with the transverse axis of B-B connection.
  • the arrangement 10 according to the invention thus brings a gain Important in safety and reliability of assembly and connection of the lamp 12.
  • the slide 38 can be designed so as to make negative terminal function. It is then electrically connected to main connector (not shown) of the projector.
  • the contact blade negative lamp 12 When locking the terminal block 36, the contact blade negative lamp 12 is expected to come into contact with the slide 38 so as to provide an electrical connection.
  • the terminal block 36 can be mounted to pivoting about a C-C axis that is substantially parallel to the axis A-A of the lamp 12.
  • the terminal block 36 has an arm 108 which extends in a plane substantially transversal from a substantially cylindrical 110 axis C-C.
  • the cylindrical section 110 is pivotally mounted on a pad 112 which can be carried by the rear face 18 of the reflector 14.
  • the arm 108 has an axial surface 114 substantially parallel to the axial surface 34 of the base 22 of the lamp 12, when the terminal block 36 occupies its connection position which is represented in FIG.
  • the terminal block 36 here comprises two housings 116 containing each a sleeve 65 associated with a contact blade 24, 26.
  • the contact blades 24, 26 and the sockets 65 belong to the same transverse plane.
  • the sockets 65 and the contact blades 24, 26 are oriented substantially radially by relative to the axis A-A of the lamp 12.
  • connection of the lamp 12 is carried out as follows.
  • the terminal block 36 After mounting the lamp 12 in the hole 16 of reflector 14, the terminal block 36 is rotated about its axis C-C, clockwise, to the lamp 12, from a position in which the arm 108 is remote from the lamp 12, until the contact blades 24, 26 penetrate the associated sockets 65.
  • Disconnection is carried out by carrying out these operations in reverse.
  • terminal block 36 which is mounted sliding transversely with a lamp 12 having contact blades 24, 26 which are radially oriented by relative to the axis A-A of the lamp 12.
  • terminal block 36 which is pivotally mounted around a C-C axis parallel to the axis A-A of the lamp 12 with a lamp 12 having contact blades 24, 26, 28 substantially parallel to a transverse axis B-B.
  • FIGS. 11 to 13 show a third mode embodiment of the invention in which the terminal block 36 is mounted sliding in a transverse plane in one direction circumferential axis D1 coaxial with the axis A-A of the lamp 12.
  • FIG. 11 shows the terminal block 36 in position locked in which the connection of the lamp 12 is made.
  • the terminal block 36 is represented in position unlocked, the lamp 12 then being disconnected.
  • the terminal block 36 is mounted on the rear face 18 of the reflector 14 to by means of two screws 118, each axially passing through a guide light 120 made at a circumferential end of the terminal block 36.
  • Each guide light 120 is in the form of an oblong hole which extends in the circumferential direction D1.
  • Each 120 guide light has a substantially radial profile complementary to the profile of the head 122 of the associated screw 118, way that the guide lights 120 cooperate with the screw 118 associated to guide the terminal block 36 in sliding along the circumferential direction D1.
  • the lamp 12 comprises contact blades 24, 26, 28 which are radially oriented by relative to the axis A-A of the lamp 12.
  • the terminal block 36 has a generally banana shape and it extends along the circumferential direction D1.
  • each housing 116 here comprises two radial and transverse ribs 124, 126 which are arranged on each side of the connection terminal 65.
  • connection terminal 65 here comprises two transverse metal plates 128, 130 which are superimposed axially and which bear respectively axially on the rear face and on the front face of the ribs 124, 126 associated, in order to retain the connection terminal 65 in the housing 116.
  • each terminal of connection 65 delimits here a boss 132 convex forward which is intended to make the electrical contact with the face back of the contact blade 24, 26, 28 associated, when the terminal block 36 is in its locked position.
  • the terminal block 36 also has, in its axial wall vis-à-vis of the lamp 12, three clearances 134 which are offset angularly, here clockwise, in relation to the three 116 associated housing.
  • clearances 134 are intended to be aligned radially with the contact blades 24, 26, 28 associated with the lamp 12, when the terminal block 36 occupies its unlocked position, to allow the disassembly of the lamp 12, as will explain it later.
  • each clearance 134 in the plan transversal must allow the passage of the contact blade 24, 26, 28 associated when the lamp 12 is mounted or disassembled axially, respectively forward and backward, the terminal 36 occupying its unlocked position, as can be see figure 12.
  • the terminal block 36 further comprises a gripping element 136 which here has the overall shape of an axial plate extending radially outwards, from the outer axial face of the terminal block 36.
  • the gripping element 136 allows the user to manipulate the terminal block 36 so as to slide it according to the circumferential direction D1, from its locked position to its unlocked position.
  • the reflector 14 has two studs 138, 140 each forming a circumferential abutment to against the circumferential end vis-à-vis the terminal block 36, when it occupies respectively its locked position and its unlocked position.
  • connection of the lamp 12 is performed as follows.
  • the terminal block 36 is placed in its unlocked position, such as than represented in FIG. 12, that is to say that slide in the circumferential direction D1 in the direction counterclockwise to the associated stop stud 138.
  • the lamp 12 is mounted axially in the hole 16 of the reflector 14 by axially aligning the contact blades 24, 26, 28 with the associated 134 clearances so the blades of contact 24, 26, 28 can cross axially the clearances 134 during this assembly phase.
  • the contact blades 24, 26, 28 extend in a radial plane located in front of the radial plane in which the connection terminals 65 extend.
  • connection terminals 65 are aligned radially with the contact blades 24, 26, 28 so that each boss 132 comes into contact with the back side of the contact blade 24, 26, 28 associated.
  • Disconnection is carried out by carrying out these operations in reverse.
  • the contact blades 24, 26, 28 are oriented here substantially radially with respect to the axis A-A of the lamp 12.
  • the latter here has the shape of a transverse plate in the form of an arc of circle A-A which comprises in its external axial face, in the vicinity of each of its circumferential ends, a pin 142, 144 of axis transverse E-E which forms a pivot for the terminal block 36.
  • Each pin 142, 144 is rotatably mounted in a complementary bearing 146, 148 carried by the rear face 18 of the reflector 14.
  • Each bearing 146, 148 here has the shape of a gutter open at the back to allow mounting of the trunnion 142, 144 associated axially (A-A) from back to front.
  • Each trunnion 142, 144 is maintained in the bearing 146, 148 associated by the head 150 of a screw 152, the screw 152 being mounted in a axial hole 154 (A-A) made in a portion of the bearing 146, 148 associated.
  • the terminal block 36 has housings 116 which are provided for mounting the connection terminals 65.
  • each connection terminal 65 here has the shape of a blade having at its free end on the side of the lamp a boss Forward convex 156 which is intended to come into contact with the rear face of a contact blade 24, 26, 28 associated.
  • Each housing 116 here comprises two radial grooves and transversals 158, 160 in which the radial edges of the associated connection terminal 65 are inserted.
  • the terminal block 36 here comprises two gripping plates 162, 164 which extend parallel to the transverse axis E-E and which extend axially (A-A) towards the rear considering the FIG. 14, with a view to facilitating the manipulation of the terminal block 36 by the user.
  • connection terminals 65 are in electrical contact with the contact terminals 24, 26, 28 associated with the lamp 12.
  • the terminal block 36 When the terminal block 36 occupies its unlocked position, can remove, or mount, the lamp 12 by moving axially towards the back, respectively towards the front.
  • the invention has therefore developed a connection system where the terminal block is mounted with respect to a support, typically the rear wall of the projector reflector. We have not therefore not an imprecise floating assembly. On the contrary, we can ensure a "blind" connection between the terminal block and the terminals of the lamp, without having to "aim” at the lamp terminals mounting. In addition, one is sure to lock properly all because the electrical contact is only made if the connector (the terminal block) is well positioned.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Non-Portable Lighting Devices Or Systems Thereof (AREA)
  • Connecting Device With Holders (AREA)
  • Vessels And Coating Films For Discharge Lamps (AREA)
  • Arrangement Of Elements, Cooling, Sealing, Or The Like Of Lighting Devices (AREA)
  • Lighting Device Outwards From Vehicle And Optical Signal (AREA)
EP02291916A 2001-08-31 2002-07-29 Elektrische Verbindungsanordnung für Lampe Expired - Lifetime EP1288566B1 (de)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FR0111504 2001-08-31
FR0111504A FR2829304B1 (fr) 2001-08-31 2001-08-31 Agencement pour la connexion electrique d'une lampe

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP1288566A2 true EP1288566A2 (de) 2003-03-05
EP1288566A3 EP1288566A3 (de) 2005-11-02
EP1288566B1 EP1288566B1 (de) 2008-04-16

Family

ID=8867005

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP02291916A Expired - Lifetime EP1288566B1 (de) 2001-08-31 2002-07-29 Elektrische Verbindungsanordnung für Lampe

Country Status (7)

Country Link
US (1) US6817885B2 (de)
EP (1) EP1288566B1 (de)
JP (1) JP2003157937A (de)
AT (1) ATE392586T1 (de)
DE (1) DE60226107T2 (de)
ES (1) ES2305185T3 (de)
FR (1) FR2829304B1 (de)

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1528314A2 (de) * 2003-10-31 2005-05-04 Valeo Vision Kfz-Scheinwerfer mit einem Verbindungsträger für eine verriegelbare Lampe
WO2016146300A1 (de) * 2015-03-16 2016-09-22 Hella Kgaa Hueck & Co. Anordnung einer lampe an einem reflektor einer beleuchtungseinrichtung für ein fahrzeug

Families Citing this family (10)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE102004004203B4 (de) * 2004-01-27 2008-11-27 Yazaki Europe Ltd., Hemel Hempstead Verbindungsanordnung mit einem Verbindungselement und einem Lampensockel
DE102004045369A1 (de) * 2004-09-18 2006-03-23 Hella Kgaa Hueck & Co. Beleuchtungseinrichtung für Fahrzeuge
DE102005033882B4 (de) * 2005-07-20 2015-04-09 Automotive Lighting Reutlingen Gmbh Beleuchtungseinrichtung für Kraftfahrzeuge, Baugruppe für eine solche Beleuchtungseinrichtung und Verfahren zur Montage einer solchen Beleuchtungseinrichtung
DE102007011432A1 (de) * 2007-03-08 2008-09-11 Osram Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung Scheinwerfer
DE102007011431A1 (de) * 2007-03-08 2008-09-11 Osram Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung Scheinwerfer
IT1390947B1 (it) * 2008-08-27 2011-10-27 Esaote Spa Dispositivo di connessione multipolare
JP5845050B2 (ja) * 2011-10-17 2016-01-20 スタンレー電気株式会社 車両用灯具
DE102012022413B3 (de) * 2012-11-15 2014-02-27 Temtec Fahrzeugtechnik Entwicklungsgesellschaft Mbh Verriegelungsvorrichtung zum Verriegeln eines elektrischen Steckers in einer Buchse
JP6680054B2 (ja) * 2016-04-06 2020-04-15 株式会社デンソー 駆動装置、および、これを用いた電動パワーステアリング装置
JP1598485S (de) * 2017-06-16 2018-02-26

Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0898114A2 (de) 1997-08-22 1999-02-24 Robert Bosch Gmbh Beleuchtungseinrichtung für Fahrzeuge
DE29823160U1 (de) 1998-12-29 1999-02-25 Hugo Schnippering GmbH & Co KG, 58566 Kierspe Lampenfassung aus Isolierstoff für H 7-Lampen

Family Cites Families (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4100448A (en) * 1977-05-02 1978-07-11 General Electric Company Lamp and socket assembly
US4513356A (en) * 1982-01-13 1985-04-23 Ford Motor Company Replaceable lamp assembly and locking mechanism for a sealable reflector housing
US4573754A (en) * 1984-03-14 1986-03-04 U.S. Plastics Corp. Lamp assembly
US4631651A (en) * 1985-06-10 1986-12-23 Gte Products Corporation Replaceable automobile headlight lamp unit and automobile headlight utilizing same
US4630877A (en) * 1985-11-15 1986-12-23 Microdot Inc. Socket
US4804343A (en) * 1988-04-11 1989-02-14 General Motors Corporation Lamp socket assembly
US5035643A (en) * 1989-05-17 1991-07-30 Zanxx, Inc. Axial low profile lamp socket assembly
JP3337096B2 (ja) * 1994-02-17 2002-10-21 住友電装株式会社 バルブソケット
JP3280284B2 (ja) * 1997-07-25 2002-04-30 スタンレー電気株式会社 前照灯灯具

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0898114A2 (de) 1997-08-22 1999-02-24 Robert Bosch Gmbh Beleuchtungseinrichtung für Fahrzeuge
DE29823160U1 (de) 1998-12-29 1999-02-25 Hugo Schnippering GmbH & Co KG, 58566 Kierspe Lampenfassung aus Isolierstoff für H 7-Lampen

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1528314A2 (de) * 2003-10-31 2005-05-04 Valeo Vision Kfz-Scheinwerfer mit einem Verbindungsträger für eine verriegelbare Lampe
FR2861835A1 (fr) * 2003-10-31 2005-05-06 Valeo Vision Dispositif projecteur avec support de connexion pour lampe a verrouillage
EP1528314A3 (de) * 2003-10-31 2013-04-03 Valeo Vision Kfz-Scheinwerfer mit einem Verbindungsträger für eine verriegelbare Lampe
WO2016146300A1 (de) * 2015-03-16 2016-09-22 Hella Kgaa Hueck & Co. Anordnung einer lampe an einem reflektor einer beleuchtungseinrichtung für ein fahrzeug
US10451248B2 (en) 2015-03-16 2019-10-22 HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA Arrangement of a lamp on a reflector of a lighting device for a vehicle

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
EP1288566A3 (de) 2005-11-02
US20030045151A1 (en) 2003-03-06
FR2829304A1 (fr) 2003-03-07
ES2305185T3 (es) 2008-11-01
FR2829304B1 (fr) 2004-09-17
ATE392586T1 (de) 2008-05-15
DE60226107T2 (de) 2009-05-07
EP1288566B1 (de) 2008-04-16
DE60226107D1 (de) 2008-05-29
JP2003157937A (ja) 2003-05-30
US6817885B2 (en) 2004-11-16

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP1288566B1 (de) Elektrische Verbindungsanordnung für Lampe
EP2803541B1 (de) Befestigungsvorrichtung eines Scheibenwischers, und Scheibenwischsystem, das diese Befestigungsvorrichtung umfasst
FR2978876A1 (fr) Prise de courant equipee de deux obturateurs
EP1873445A2 (de) Scheinwerfer, der mit einem schwenkbaren Reflektor ausgestattet ist, der eine Mutter zum Einstellen der Neigungsposition des Reflektors umfasst
EP2456021B1 (de) Stromsteckdose mit seitlichen verschiebbaren Balken
FR2670271A1 (fr) Dispositif porte-lampe pour phares de vehicules.
EP1231107B1 (de) Kfz-Beleuchtungseinheit mit verbesserten Mitteln zur Befestigung der Scheinwerfer
EP1533563B1 (de) Vorrichtung und Verfahren zur Befestigung einer Lichtquelle an einem Teil eines Kfz-Scheinwerfers
FR3061562B1 (fr) Dispositif de raccordement amovible pour un guide de lumiere et application dans un vehicule automobile, module a transmission optique pourvu du dispositif
EP1867918B1 (de) Scheinwerfer, der ein feststehendes, aufgesetztes Halterungselement umfasst, auf dem ein Scheinwerfer schwenkbar montiert ist
EP1455134A1 (de) Befestigungsvorrichtung für eine Lampe
FR2836984A1 (fr) Dispositif pour la fixation d'une lampe et d'un occulteur a un reflecteur de projecteur de vehicule automobile
FR2630070A1 (fr) Balai d'essuie-glace comportant un dispositif de connexion perfectionne d'un etrier principal sur un etrier secondaire
EP1243845A1 (de) Kfz-Scheinwerfer und Befestigungsvorrichtung einer Lampe für einen solchen Scheinwerfer
WO2011131894A1 (fr) Douille a double verrouillage pour ampoule electrique
FR2590104A1 (fr) Module, en particulier appareillage electrique modulaire, propre a etre assemble a un autre
FR2860858A1 (fr) Reflecteur et douille de lampe de projecteur de vehicule automobile.
FR2801551A1 (fr) Essuie-glace de vehicule automobile comportant un verrou pivotant et des moyens perfectionnes de retenue du connecteur d'articulation du balai
FR3134660A1 (fr) Prise électrique comprenant un piston mobile
FR2793611A1 (fr) Douille electrique
FR2698592A1 (fr) Agencement pour la fixation amovible d'un siège sur le support plancher d'un véhicule automobile.
FR2715458A1 (fr) Dispositif d'éclairage ou de signalisation à moyens perfectionnés de montage de lampe, pour véhicule automobile.
EP2408069A1 (de) Leuchtmittelhalterung zur Montage eines Leuchtmittels
FR2785662A1 (fr) Luminaire, en particulier hublot d'eclairage ou applique
WO2011114068A1 (fr) Douille pour lampe, systeme d'eclairage, contact electrique et bande de contacts pour une telle douille

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A2

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE SK TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL LT LV MK RO SI

PUAL Search report despatched

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009013

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A3

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE SK TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL LT LV MK RO SI

RIC1 Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant

Ipc: 7H 01R 33/97 B

Ipc: 7F 21V 19/00 A

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20060407

AKX Designation fees paid

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE SK TR

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20060922

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE SK TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: FRENCH

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 60226107

Country of ref document: DE

Date of ref document: 20080529

Kind code of ref document: P

NLV1 Nl: lapsed or annulled due to failure to fulfill the requirements of art. 29p and 29m of the patents act
PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080916

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080716

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080416

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080416

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: ES

Ref legal event code: FG2A

Ref document number: 2305185

Country of ref document: ES

Kind code of ref document: T3

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080416

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FD4D

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080416

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080416

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080716

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080416

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080416

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20090119

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20080729

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20080731

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080416

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20080731

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20080731

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20080729

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080416

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080416

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20080729

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20080731

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080416

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080717

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 15

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 16

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20170713

Year of fee payment: 16

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20170731

Year of fee payment: 16

Ref country code: ES

Payment date: 20170809

Year of fee payment: 16

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R119

Ref document number: 60226107

Country of ref document: DE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20190201

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20180731

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: ES

Ref legal event code: FD2A

Effective date: 20190917

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20180730