EP1288566B1 - Electrical connection arrangement for a lamp - Google Patents

Electrical connection arrangement for a lamp Download PDF

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EP1288566B1
EP1288566B1 EP02291916A EP02291916A EP1288566B1 EP 1288566 B1 EP1288566 B1 EP 1288566B1 EP 02291916 A EP02291916 A EP 02291916A EP 02291916 A EP02291916 A EP 02291916A EP 1288566 B1 EP1288566 B1 EP 1288566B1
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Daniel Josquin
Alexandre Mensales
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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
    • 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

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  • the present invention relates to an arrangement for the electrical connection of a lamp.
  • the present invention relates more particularly to an 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 light source element and at the rear a fitted base.
  • fixed connection terminals of the type in which the lamp is mounted in a holder through a hole and is electrically connected to a power supply beam by contacting the fixed terminals with associated connection terminals carried by a terminal block.
  • the mounting and connecting elements of a motor vehicle headlamp lamp are arranged in the following manner.
  • the lamp has contact blades oriented axially towards the rear.
  • the contact blades are inserted axially into the associated sockets of the lamp holder and then the lamp holder is fitted into a complementary receptacle arranged at the rear of the projector.
  • connection elements of the projector During the manufacture of the connection elements of the projector, it is generally expected a significant length of electrical son to facilitate the handling of the lamp holder and the lamp during the connection.
  • the electrical son are misplaced inside the projector. They may for example be trapped in the fasteners of the lamp on its support or be stuck between the lamp and the reflector of the projector. These situations can cause the projector to malfunction.
  • This type of arrangement is used in particular in direction indicator lights and in adjustable reflector projectors.
  • electrical wires for connection to the vehicle power harness are arranged in the frame of the projector and are connected to connection terminals arranged in a receptacle carried by the rear face 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 lamp holder equipped with the lamp is fitted into the receptacle by an axial movement towards the front, then a pivoting movement of the lamp around its axis until the terminals of the lamp holder come into electrical contact with the lamp. the associated terminals of the receptacle and make the connection.
  • the invention aims to remedy these drawbacks by proposing an economical arrangement which makes it possible to make the electrical connection of a lamp by simple manipulations.
  • the invention proposes an arrangement of the type described above, where the fixed terminals extend generally laterally from a portion of the axial surface of the base towards the outside in directions which are each contained in a substantially transverse plane, characterized in that the terminal block is movably mounted relative to the support between a locked position in which the connection terminals are in electrical contact with the associated fixed terminals, and an unlocked position in which the connection terminals are remote from the fixed terminals, way that the displacement of the terminal to its locked position, or to its unlocked position, causes the connection, respectively the disconnection, from the lamp with the power harness.
  • the support is constituted by the reflector of the projector (the terminal being then movably mounted relative to the rear wall of said reflector).
  • this support can also be another piece that the reflector, including an additional piece advantageously fixed by any mechanical means to the rear wall of the reflector.
  • FIG. 1 We have shown on the figure 1 an arrangement 10, which is produced in accordance with the teachings of the invention, for the electrical connection of a lamp 12 in a motor vehicle headlamp.
  • the projector has not been completely represented, but a portion of a reflector 14 is shown which has a hole 16 for mounting the lamp 12.
  • the reflector 14 is seen here on the side of its non-reflecting rear face 18.
  • the lamp 12 is oriented generally along an axis A-A which represents here the mounting axis and which may be coincident 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 comprises, at the front, a bulb 20 which contains for example a filament (not shown) forming the light source of the headlight and, at the rear, a base 22 carrying fixed connection terminals 24, 26, 28 .
  • the base 22 here has a generally cylindrical shape of axis A-A. It advantageously comprises, on its rear transverse face 30, a gripping element 32 which here has the shape of a corrugated tab extending axially towards the rear and which allows a user to easily manipulate the lamp 12 to rotate it. around its axis AA.
  • the base 22 conventionally comprises interlocking and polarizing means (not shown), such as lugs, which are provided to cooperate for example with notches 31 made in the inner edge 33 of the mounting hole 16.
  • the base 22 is provided here to fit into the hole 16 in a bayonet system.
  • the fixed connection terminals consist of three contact blades 24, 26, 28 which generally belong to the same transverse plane and which extend substantially parallel to a transverse direction of connection BB towards the outside, ie 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 BB could be oriented differently without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • the arrangement 10 also comprises a terminal block 36 which is slidably mounted on a slide 38 in the transverse direction B-B.
  • the slide 38 is here an insert, but it could also be part of the reflector 14 or another element of the projector being made for example by molding.
  • the slide 38 here has the shape of a substantially rectangular transverse plate.
  • the slide 38 is a piece of metal sheet made for example by cutting, stamping and folding.
  • the upper transverse edge 40 and the lower transverse edge 42 of the slide 38 are curved towards the rear and toward the slideway 38, so as to form respectively an upper rail 40 and a lower rail 42 for guiding.
  • each rail 40, 42 has a generally "C" shaped profile.
  • the slide 38 advantageously comprises an elastic tongue 44 which is arranged here in a central portion of the slide 38 defining a substantially oblong window 46 which extends in a transverse direction.
  • the tongue 44 extends inside the window 46 from a transverse end edge 48 to the right which delimits a substantially vertical fold, considering the figure 1 .
  • the tongue 44 is therefore able to pivot by elastic deformation around the edge 48, forwards and backwards, from its rest position which is represented on the figure 1 .
  • the left transverse end of the tongue 44 is folded into a hook shape so as to form a boss 50 projecting substantially axially rearwards, with respect to the rear face 52 of the slideway 38, when the tongue 44 occupies its position. rest.
  • the slide 38 here comprises two ribs 54, 56 which extend substantially transversely (B-B) on its rear face 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 substantially identical retaining tabs 58 which are respectively arranged at the four corners of the slideway 38.
  • Each of the lugs 58 extends here substantially axially towards the front and has its forward axial end 60 which is bent hook-shaped towards the rear, so as to allow the mounting of the slide 38 on the rear face 18 of the reflector 14 by harpooning and jamming each tab 58 in a complementary hole 62.
  • the holes 62 associated with the tabs 58 are made in studs 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 we will now describe the terminal block 36, with reference to figures 3 , 4 , 5 and 8 in which it is represented when it occupies its mounted and unlocked position on the slideway 38, the lamp 12 also occupying its position mounted in the reflector 14.
  • connection position that is to say that it occupies an extreme left position in the transverse direction of connection BB.
  • the terminal block 36 is formed mainly of a substantially parallelepipedal housing 66 parallel to a transverse plane.
  • the casing 66 delimits, in its axial thickness, three ducts, or housings 68, 70, 72, substantially parallelepipedic which extend parallel in the transverse direction B-B and which are contained in the same transverse plane.
  • the housings 68, 70, 72 are open at each of their transverse ends and are each designed to house a connection terminal, here in the form of a connection socket 65.
  • Each of the transverse faces 67, 69 of the housing 66 comprises, opposite the lamp 12, a transverse end edge 71, 73 which here has a profile in a complementary arc of the axial surface 34 facing with respect to the base 22 of the lamp 12.
  • the transverse end edges 71, 73 in an arc are substantially adjacent to the axial surface 34 of the base 22.
  • This arcuate profile has in particular a keying function and ensures the correct positioning of the terminal block 36 on the slideway 38.
  • Terminal block 36 also has two wings 74, 76 which extend substantially horizontally forwards from each rear transverse edge 78, 80 of housing 66.
  • each wing 74, 76 is bent towards the opposite edge 82, 84, so as to form a rim which delimits a transverse surface 86, 88 facing rearward.
  • These rear transverse surfaces 86, 88 are provided to bear axially backwards against the front face 90 of the slide 38, when the terminal block 36 is mounted on the slide 38.
  • the front transverse face 94 of the housing 66 carries a pin 92 which is provided to cooperate with the boss 50 of the resilient tongue 44 to index the terminal block 36 in its locked position.
  • the peg 92 has its rounded axial end edge 96 and delimits a ramp 98, on the right side, considering the figure 5 , in order to facilitate its sliding to the right against the boss 50 of the tongue 44.
  • the front face 67 of the casing 66 also comprises two elastic strips 99, 101 which here extend transversely (B-B) over most of the transverse length of the casing 66, on each side of the peg 92.
  • Each of the lamellae 99, 101 extends generally towards the front and is curved away from the pin, that is to say respectively upwards and downwards considering the figure 4 .
  • Each of the lamellae 99, 101 thus delimits a substantially transverse surface 103, 105 which is designed to bear axially forwards against the rails 40, 42 associated with the slideway 38.
  • the front face 67 of the housing 66 extends transversely, to the right by considering the figure 5 , by a tenon 100 which is provided to bear transversely to the right against an abutment stud 102, when the terminal block 36 occupies its unlocked position, so as to keep it away from the lamp 12.
  • the abutment stud 102 here extends axially rearwards from the rear face 18 of the reflector 14.
  • the transverse length (B-B) of the stud may be defined by design, so as to determine the transverse position of the terminal block 36 on the slide 38 when in its unlocked position.
  • the terminal block 36 finally comprises a gripping element 104 which here has the form of a corrugated tab extending axially rearwardly from the rear transverse face 69 of the housing 66, and which 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, on the right.
  • a gripping element 104 which here has the form of a corrugated tab extending axially rearwardly from the rear transverse face 69 of the housing 66, and which 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, on the right.
  • the terminal block 36 is made by plastic molding.
  • the terminal block 36 is designed to accommodate in each of its housings 68, 70, 72 an identical connection socket 65.
  • each connection socket 65 forms an electrical contact which is provided to internally receive in complementary manner an associated contact blade 24, 26, 28 of the lamp 12.
  • the sockets 65 are then in the same transverse plane as the contact blades 24, 26, 28 and each socket 65 is then aligned transversely (BB) with the contact blade 24, 26, 28 associated.
  • the terminal block 36 here comprises three bushings 65 associated respectively with the three contact blades 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 power supply harness (not shown) of the vehicle.
  • the wiring harness may be an internal wiring harness to the housing of the projector, which is joined to other electrical harnesses necessary for the operation of the entire projector (which may include a plurality of lamps): the wiring harness is then generally gathered to other beams via a common connector to exit the housing through an ad hoc hole.
  • the electrical harness exits the housing through an orifice ad hoc, either directly or by a connector of its own.
  • the sockets 65 are standard type, such as those used in conventional connection devices, which reduces manufacturing costs while ensuring the reliability of connections.
  • the terminal block 36 is slidably mounted on the slideway 38.
  • the terminal block 36 is moved transversely towards a transverse end (BB) of the slideway 38 so that the rear transverse surface 86, 88 of each flange 82, 84 of the terminal block 36 slides on the front transverse surface 90 of the slideway 38 and so that the elastic lamellae 99, 101 come to bear axially against the associated guide rails 40, 42.
  • BB transverse end
  • each sleeve 65 is mounted in the terminal block 36.
  • each sleeve 65 in its associated housing 68, 70, 72 in a transverse movement from the right to the left considering the figure 1 .
  • the terminal block 36 is in its unlocked position, for a reason that will be described later.
  • the terminal block 36 in the unlocked position, the terminal block 36 is held transversely to the left since the transverse end front edge 71 of the housing 66 bears transversely 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 abutment stud 102.
  • the elastic tongue 44 thus makes it possible to index the terminal block 36 in its unlocked position.
  • the lamp 12 Since the lamp 12 is intended to be mounted in the hole 16 in a bayonet-type, or "quarter-turn" mounting, it is necessary to align it angularly with respect to the notches 31 before insertion into the hole 16. That's what was represented on the figure 2 , where the contact blades 24, 26, 28 of the lamp 12 are not oriented in the transverse direction BB, as they will be in the mounted position, but they are angularly offset upwards.
  • Mounting the lamp 12 in the hole 16 thus comprises two steps.
  • the lamp 12 is inserted into the hole 16 of the reflector 14 in axial movement forward.
  • the lamp 12 is then in the position which is represented on the figure 7 , where the base 22 is in forward axial abutment against a transverse surface 106 vis-à-vis the reflector 14, and wherein the contact blades 24, 26, 28 are angularly offset (about the axis AA) relative to the transverse direction of connection BB.
  • the lamp 12 is pivoted about its axis AA, here in a clockwise direction, until it is nested in the hole 16. This final position of the lamp 12, before it is connected, is represented on the figures 3 and 8 .
  • the contact strips 24, 26, 28 are parallel to the transverse connection axis B-B and they are aligned transversely with the sockets 65 associated with the terminal block 36.
  • connection of the lamp 12 is then carried out as follows.
  • the terminal block 36 is moved towards the lamp 12, along the transverse connection axis B-B, by sliding it on the slideway 38.
  • the boss 50 of the resilient tongue 44 forms a ramp which cooperates with the front transverse end edge 71 of the housing 66 so that the resilient tongue 44 is retracted forward by deforming elastically.
  • the terminal block 36 then continues to slide towards the lamp 12, while simultaneously the boss 50 bears backwards and slides against the front face 67 of the housing 66.
  • the pin 92 meets the boss 50 and it causes an additional deformation of the tongue 44, until it protrudes transversely to the left the boss 50, which causes for the user a feeling of passing a notch.
  • the terminal block 36 then occupies its locked position, which is represented on the 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 make two by two an electrical connection by contact.
  • the pin 92 bears substantially transversely to the right against the boss 50 of the tongue 44, so that the terminal block 36 is held transversely against the base 22 of the lamp 12, so in its locked position, and so that only one transverse force to the right exerted by the user can make the terminal block 36 out of its locked position.
  • the terminal block 36 immobilizes the lamp 12 in its mounted position.
  • the disassembly of the lamp 12 therefore first requires its disconnection by unlocking the terminal block 36.
  • the arrangement 10 according to the invention thus brings a significant gain in safety and reliability of assembly and connection of the lamp 12.
  • the slide 38 may be designed to act as a negative terminal. It is then electrically connected to the main connector (not shown) of the projector.
  • the negative contact blade of the lamp 12 is provided to come into contact with the slideway 38 so as to provide an electrical connection.
  • the terminal block 36 can be pivotally mounted about an axis CC which is substantially parallel to the axis AA of the lamp 12.
  • the terminal block 36 comprises an arm 108 which extends in a substantially transverse plane from a substantially cylindrical section 110 of axis C-C.
  • the cylindrical section 110 is pivotally mounted on a stud 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 shown on FIG. figure 10 .
  • the terminal block 36 here comprises two housings 116 each containing a socket 65 associated with a contact blade 24, 26.
  • the contact blades 24, 26 and the sockets 65 belong to the same transverse plane.
  • the sleeves 65 and the associated contact blades 24, 26 are oriented substantially radially with respect 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 the reflector 14, the terminal block 36 is rotated about its axis CC, clockwise, towards the lamp 12, from a position in which the arm 108 is remote from the lamp 12 , until the contact blades 24, 26 penetrate into the associated sleeves 65.
  • the disconnection takes place by performing these operations in the opposite direction.
  • a terminal block 36 which is slidably mounted transversely with a lamp 12 comprising contact strips 24, 26 which are oriented radially with respect to the axis A-A of the lamp 12.
  • terminal block 36 which is pivotally mounted about an axis C-C parallel to the axis A-A of the lamp 12 with a lamp 12 comprising contact strips 24, 26, 28 substantially parallel to a transverse axis B-B.
  • FIG. 11 to 13 a third embodiment of the invention in which the terminal block 36 is slidably mounted in a transverse plane in a circumferential direction D1 coaxial with the axis AA of the lamp 12.
  • the terminal block 36 is shown in the locked position in which the connection of the lamp 12 is made.
  • the terminal block 36 is mounted on the rear face 18 of the reflector 14 by means of two screws 118, each axially passing through a guide slot 120 made at a circumferential end of the terminal block 36.
  • Each guide lumen 120 has the shape of an oblong hole which extends in the circumferential direction D1.
  • Each guide light 120 has a radial profile substantially complementary to the profile of the head 122 of the associated screw 118, so that the guide slots 120 cooperate with the associated screw 118 in order to guide the terminal block 36 in sliding in the circumferential direction. D1.
  • the lamp 12 comprises contact blades 24, 26, 28 which are oriented radially with respect to the axis A-A of the lamp 12.
  • the terminal block 36 is generally banana-shaped and extends along the circumferential direction D1.
  • It comprises here three housings 116 which are provided to each receive a connection terminal 65 in a substantially radial direction.
  • 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 superposed axially and which bear respectively axially on the rear face and on the front face of the associated ribs 124, 126, so as to retain the connection terminal 65 in the housing 116.
  • each connection terminal 65 delimits here a forward convex boss 132 which is provided to make electrical contact with the rear face of the associated contact blade 24, 26, 28, when the terminal block 36 occupies its locked position.
  • the terminal block 36 also comprises, in its axial wall vis-à-vis the lamp 12, three clearances 134 which are angularly offset, here in the clockwise direction, relative to the three housings 116 associated.
  • clearances 134 are intended to be aligned radially with the associated contact blades 24, 26, 28 of the lamp 12, when the terminal block 36 is in its unlocked position, in order to allow the disassembly of the lamp 12, as will be explained. thereafter.
  • each clearance 134 in the transverse plane must allow the passage of the contact blade 24, 26, 28 associated when the lamp 12 is mounted or disassembled axially, respectively forward and rearward, the terminal block 36 occupying its unlocked position, as can be seen on the figure 12 .
  • the terminal block 36 further comprises a gripping element 136 which here has the overall shape of an axial plate extending radially outwardly from the external axial face of the terminal block 36.
  • the gripping member 136 allows the user to manipulate the terminal block 36 so as to slide it in the circumferential direction D1, from its locked position to its unlocked position.
  • the reflector 14 comprises two axial studs 138, 140 each forming a circumferential stop against the circumferential end facing the terminal block. 36, when it occupies respectively its locked position and its unlocked position.
  • connection of the lamp 12 is carried out as follows.
  • the terminal block 36 is placed in its unlocked position, as shown in FIG. figure 12 , that is to say that it is slid in the circumferential direction D1 in the counterclockwise direction to the associated stop stud 138.
  • the lamp 12 is axially mounted in the hole 16 of the reflector 14 by axially aligning the contact blades 24, 26, 28 with the associated clearances 134 so that the contact blades 24, 26, 28 can pass axially through the recesses 134 during this period. assembly phase.
  • the contact blades 24, 26, 28 extend in a radial plane situated in front of the radial plane in which the connection terminals 65 extend.
  • connection terminals 65 align radially with the contact blades 24, 26, 28 so that each boss 132 comes into contact with the rear face of the contact blade 24, 26, 28 associated.
  • the disconnection takes place by performing these operations in the opposite direction.
  • the contact blades 24, 26, 28 are oriented here substantially radially with respect to the axis A-A of the lamp 12.
  • the terminal block 36 has the form of a transverse arcuate plate of axis AA which comprises in its outer axial face, in the vicinity of each of its circumferential ends, a trunnion 142, 144 of transverse axis EE 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 rear so as to allow the mounting of the trunnion 142, 144 associated axially (A-A) from back to front.
  • Each pin 142, 144 is held in the bearing 146, 148 associated with the head 150 of a screw 152, the screw 152 being mounted in an 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 connecting terminal 65 is here in the form of a blade having at its free end on the lamp side a forward convex boss 156 which is provided to engage the rear face of a contact blade 24 , 26, 28 associated.
  • Each housing 116 here comprises two radial and transverse grooves 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 EE and which extend axially (AA) towards the rear considering the figure 14 , in order to facilitate the manipulation of the terminal block 36 by the user.
  • the terminal block 36 is represented on the figure 14 and 16 in the locked position, that is to say that the connection terminals 65 are in electrical contact with the associated contact terminals 24, 26, 28 of the lamp 12.
  • the terminal block 36 is rotated around its transverse axis EE, in the direction schedule by considering the Figures 15 and 16 , so that the connection terminals 65 move away from the contact terminals 24, 26, 28 of the lamp 12.
  • the terminal block 36 then occupies the position which is represented on the figure 15 .
  • the lamp 12 can be removed or mounted by moving it axially rearwardly, respectively forwardly.
  • the invention has therefore developed an electrical connection system where the terminal block is mounted relative to a support, typically the rear wall of the reflector of the projector. We do not have an imprecise floating assembly. On the contrary, it can ensure a connection "blind” between the terminal block and the lamp terminals, without having to "aim” the lamp terminals during assembly. In addition, it is safe to lock the assembly correctly, because the electrical contact is only made if the connector (the terminal block) is properly positioned.

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  • Lighting Device Outwards From Vehicle And Optical Signal (AREA)

Abstract

A terminal holder (36) moves, with respect to a support (14), in a transversal connection plane. Fixed terminals (24,26,28) are parallel to a transversal connection direction (B-B). The holder (36) slides along the direction (B-B) to so that its terminal make contact with the fixed terminals.. Assembly (10) for bulbs electrical connection, is of the type in which the bulb holder (12) has at its front a bulb (20) and in the rear a part fitted with fixed terminals (24,26,28). The bulb holder is mounted in a support (14) through a hole (16) and is electrically connected to a supply (107) when the fixed contacts make contact with terminals (65) carried on a holder (36). The fixed terminals extend laterally outwards from a part of the axial surface (34) of the bulb holder base (22). The terminal holder (36) is mounted so as to move with respect to the support (14) between a locked position in which its terminals (38) are in contact with the fixed contacts (24,26,28), and an unlocked position in which the terminals and contacts are separated from each other.

Description

La présente invention concerne un agencement pour la connexion électrique d'une lampe.The present invention relates to an arrangement for the electrical connection of a lamp.

La présente invention concerne plus particulièrement un agencement pour la connexion électrique d'une lampe, notamment dans un projecteur de véhicule automobile, du type dans lequel la lampe comporte axialement à l'avant un élément de source lumineuse et à l'arrière un culot équipé de bornes fixes de connexion, du type dans lequel la lampe est montée dans un support au travers d'un trou et elle est raccordée électriquement à un faisceau d'alimentation électrique par la mise en contact des bornes fixes avec des bornes de raccordement associées portées par un bornier.The present invention relates more particularly to an 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 light source element and at the rear a fitted base. fixed connection terminals, of the type in which the lamp is mounted in a holder through a hole and is electrically connected to a power supply beam by contacting the fixed terminals with associated connection terminals carried by a terminal block.

Généralement, les éléments de montage et de connexion d'une lampe de projecteur de véhicule automobile sont agencés de la manière suivante.Generally, the mounting and connecting elements of a motor vehicle headlamp lamp are arranged in the following manner.

Des fils électriques provenant du faisceau d'alimentation du véhicule arrivent à proximité de la face arrière du projecteur et sont raccordés aux douilles de connexion d'un porte-lampe.Electrical wires from the vehicle power harness arrive near the back of the projector and are connected to the connection sockets of a lamp holder.

La lampe comporte des lames de contact orientées axialement vers l'arrière.The lamp has contact blades oriented axially towards the rear.

On insère les lames de contact axialement dans les douilles associées du porte-lampe puis on emboîte le porte-lampe dans un réceptacle complémentaire agencé à l'arrière du projecteur.The contact blades are inserted axially into the associated sockets of the lamp holder and then the lamp holder is fitted into a complementary receptacle arranged at the rear of the projector.

L'une des principales raisons expliquant les difficultés rencontrées pour réaliser la connexion électrique dans ce type d'agencement est que la manoeuvre de connexion doit être réalisée « en aveugle ».One of the main reasons for the difficulties encountered in making the electrical connection in this type of arrangement is that the connection operation must be performed "blindly".

En effet, l'accessibilité aux lampes qui équipent les projecteurs est souvent mauvaise ce qui rend difficile le changement de ces lampes, en particulier les opérations manuelles visant à monter, ou démonter, la lampe, et les opérations manuelles visant à réaliser la connexion, respectivement la déconnexion électrique, de la lampe.Indeed, the accessibility of the lamps that equip the projectors is often bad which makes difficult the change of these lamps, in particular the manual operations to mount, or disassemble, the lamp, and the manual operations to achieve the connection or the electrical disconnection of the lamp.

De plus, ces opérations doivent pouvoir être réalisées par le conducteur du véhicule automobile. Par conséquent les manipulations doivent être simples et empêcher des erreurs de montage et/ou de connexion, tout en assurant la sécurité du conducteur et un fonctionnement fiable de la lampe.In addition, these operations must be able to be performed by the driver of the motor vehicle. Therefore the manipulations must be simple and prevent errors of assembly and / or connection, while ensuring the safety of the driver and reliable operation of the lamp.

Lors de la fabrication des éléments de connexion du projecteur, on prévoit généralement une longueur importante des fils électriques pour faciliter les manipulations du porte-lampe et de la lampe lors de la connexion.During the manufacture of the connection elements of the projector, it is generally expected a significant length of electrical son to facilitate the handling of the lamp holder and the lamp during the connection.

Par conséquent, lorsque le porte-lampe est emboîté dans son réceptacle, il arrive que les fils électriques soient mal positionnés à l'intérieur du projecteur. Ils peuvent par exemple être emprisonnés dans les éléments de fixation de la lampe sur son support ou être coincés entre la lampe et le réflecteur du projecteur. Ces situations peuvent être sources de dysfonctionnements du projecteur.Therefore, when the lamp holder is nested in its receptacle, it happens that the electrical son are misplaced inside the projector. They may for example be trapped in the fasteners of the lamp on its support or be stuck between the lamp and the reflector of the projector. These situations can cause the projector to malfunction.

Pour résoudre ces problèmes, il est connu par exemple d'utiliser un porte-lampe à connexions internes tels que ceux qui sont décrits dans les documents DE-U-298.23.160 et EP-A-0.898.114 .To solve these problems, it is known for example to use a lamp holder with internal connections such as those described in the documents. DE-U-298.23.160 and EP-A-0898114 .

Ce type d'agencement est utilisé notamment dans des feux indicateurs de changements de direction et dans des projecteurs à réflecteur réglable.This type of arrangement is used in particular in direction indicator lights and in adjustable reflector projectors.

Dans ce type d'agencement, des fils électrique pour le raccordement au faisceau d'alimentation du véhicule sont agencés dans l'ossature du projecteur et sont raccordés à des bornes de connexion agencées dans un réceptacle porté par la face arrière du réflecteur.In this type of arrangement, electrical wires for connection to the vehicle power harness are arranged in the frame of the projector and are connected to connection terminals arranged in a receptacle carried by the rear face of the reflector.

On insère les lames de contact axiales de la lampe dans les douilles correspondantes d'un porte-lampe adapté qui comporte des bornes de connexion complémentaires de celles portées par le réceptacle.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.

On emboîte le porte-lampe équipé de la lampe dans le réceptacle par un mouvement axial vers l'avant, puis un mouvement de pivotement de la lampe autour de son axe jusqu'à ce que les bornes du porte-lampe viennent en contact électrique avec les bornes associées du réceptacle et réalisent la connexion.The lamp holder equipped with the lamp is fitted into the receptacle by an axial movement towards the front, then a pivoting movement of the lamp around its axis until the terminals of the lamp holder come into electrical contact with the lamp. the associated terminals of the receptacle and make the connection.

Ces dispositifs ne sont pas complètement satisfaisants. En effet, des problèmes de fiabilité peuvent apparaître en utilisation qui sont dus notamment à leur structure complexe.These devices are not completely satisfactory. Indeed, problems of reliability may appear in use due in particular to their complex structure.

Les opérations nécessaires à la connexion d'une lampe selon cet agencement présentent des risques d'erreurs qui peuvent conduire à une mauvaise connexion de la lampe ou à la détérioration des éléments constituant l'agencement.The operations necessary for the connection of a lamp according to this arrangement present risks of errors which can lead to a bad connection of the lamp or to the deterioration of the elements constituting the arrangement.

Le document US-A-4573754 divulgue un agencement de connexion électrique de lampe, selon le préambule de la revendication 1.The document US Patent 4573754 discloses an electrical lamp connection arrangement according to the preamble of claim 1.

Il est par ailleurs connu du brevet US 4 804 343 un agencement de connexion électrique de lampe qui utilise un élément intermédiaire du type bornier entre le faisceau d'alimentation électrique et l'arrière de la lampe.It is also known from the patent US 4,804,343 a lamp electrical connection arrangement which uses a terminal-type intermediate element between the power supply harness and the back of the lamp.

De plus, le coût important de ces dispositifs est pénalisant.In addition, the high cost of these devices is penalizing.

L'invention vise à remédier à ces inconvénients en proposant un agencement économique qui permette de réaliser la connexion électrique d'une lampe par des manipulations simples.The invention aims to remedy these drawbacks by proposing an economical arrangement which makes it possible to make the electrical connection of a lamp by simple manipulations.

Dans ce but, l'invention propose un agencement du type décrit précédemment, où les bornes fixes s'étendent globalement latéralement depuis une portion de la surface axiale du culot vers l'extérieur suivant des directions qui sont chacune contenues dans un plan sensiblement transversal, caractérisé en ce que le bornier est monté mobile par rapport au support entre une position verrouillée dans laquelle les bornes de raccordement sont en contact électrique avec les bornes fixes associées, et une position déverrouillée dans laquelle les bornes de raccordement sont éloignées des bornes fixes, de manière que le déplacement du bornier vers sa position verrouillée, ou vers sa position déverrouillée, provoque la connexion, respectivement la déconnexion, de la lampe avec le faisceau d'alimentation électrique.For this purpose, the invention proposes an arrangement of the type described above, where the fixed terminals extend generally laterally from a portion of the axial surface of the base towards the outside in directions which are each contained in a substantially transverse plane, characterized in that the terminal block is movably mounted relative to the support between a locked position in which the connection terminals are in electrical contact with the associated fixed terminals, and an unlocked position in which the connection terminals are remote from the fixed terminals, way that the displacement of the terminal to its locked position, or to its unlocked position, causes the connection, respectively the disconnection, from the lamp with the power harness.

De manière préférée, le support est constitué par le réflecteur du projecteur (le bornier étant alors monté mobile par rapport à la paroi arrière dudit réflecteur). Mais ce support peut aussi être une autre pièce que le réflecteur, notamment une pièce additionnelle avantageusement fixée par tous moyens mécaniques à la paroi arrière du réflecteur.Preferably, the support is constituted by the reflector of the projector (the terminal being then movably mounted relative to the rear wall of said reflector). But this support can also be another piece that the reflector, including an additional piece advantageously fixed by any mechanical means to the rear wall of the reflector.

Selon d'autres caractéristiques :

  • le bornier est monté mobile, par rapport au support, dans un plan sensiblement transversal de connexion ;
  • les bornes fixes sont sensiblement parallèles à une direction transversale de connexion, et le bornier est monté à coulissement suivant la direction transversale de connexion ;
  • le bornier est monté coulissant sur une glissière qui est rapportée sur le support de la lampe ;
  • le bornier est monté à pivotement autour d'un axe sensiblement parallèle à l'axe de la lampe ;
  • le bornier comporte un bras qui s'étend globalement dans le plan transversal de connexion et qui est monté à pivotement autour de son axe par l'une de ses extrémités libres, de manière que la connexion, ou la déconnexion, de la lampe s'effectue par pivotement du bornier vers la lampe, respectivement en éloignement de la lampe ;
  • l'axe de pivotement du bornier est sensiblement coaxial à l'axe de la lampe ;
  • le bornier comporte, dans sa face axiale en vis-à-vis de la lampe, une ouverture axiale de dégagement qui est associée à chaque borne fixe de la lampe et qui est décalée angulairement par rapport à la borne de raccordement correspondante de sorte que, dans la position déverrouillée, chaque ouverture de dégagement soit sensiblement alignée radialement avec la borne fixe associée, de manière à permettre le retrait de la lampe axialement vers l'arrière.
  • le bornier pivote autour de l'axe de la lampe en coulissant suivant une direction circonférentielle et le bornier comporte au moins une lumière de guidage d'orientation globalement circonférentielle qui coopère avec au moins deux plots axiaux de guidage fixés dans le support et traversant la lumière associée, en vue de guider le bornier en coulissement suivant la direction circonférentielle ;
  • le bornier est monté pivotant autour d'un axe sensiblement transversal et, dans la position verrouillée, chaque borne de raccordement est en contact avec une face arrière de la borne fixe associée, de sorte que, pour passer de sa position verrouillée à sa position déverrouillée, le bornier pivote vers l'arrière, et pour passer de sa position déverrouillée à sa position verrouillée, le bornier pivote vers l'avant ;
  • les bornes fixes sont orientées suivant des directions qui sont chacune sensiblement radiales par rapport à l'axe de la lampe ;
  • la lampe se monte à pivotement autour de son axe dans le trou correspondant du support, et le bornier est prévu pour être placé en position verrouillée après le montage de la lampe de manière que, dans sa position verrouillée, il immobilise la lampe dans sa position montée, et/ou de manière que, s'il occupe sa position verrouillée avant le montage de la lampe, il rend alors ce montage impossible ;
  • l'agencement comporte des moyens d'indexation du bornier dans sa position déverrouillée ;
  • l'agencement comporte au moins un élément de butée qui limite le déplacement du bornier dans le sens de son verrouillage et/ou de son déverrouillage ;
  • les bornes fixes sont des lames de contact sensiblement parallèles au plan transversal ;
  • le bornier comporte un élément de préhension qui permet à un utilisateur de déplacer le bornier depuis sa position verrouillée vers sa position déverrouillée et inversement.
According to other characteristics:
  • the terminal block is movably mounted, relative to the support, in a substantially transverse plane of connection;
  • the fixed terminals are substantially parallel to a transverse direction of connection, and the terminal block is slidably mounted in the transverse direction of connection;
  • the terminal block is slidably mounted on a slide which is attached to the support of the lamp;
  • the terminal block is pivotally mounted about an axis substantially parallel to the axis of the lamp;
  • the terminal block comprises an arm which extends generally in the transverse plane of connection and which is pivotally mounted about its axis by one of its free ends, so that the connection, or the disconnection, of the lamp s' swiveling the terminal block to the lamp, respectively away from the lamp;
  • the pivot axis of the terminal block is substantially coaxial with the axis of the lamp;
  • the terminal block comprises, in its axial face vis-à-vis the lamp, an axial opening clearance which is associated with each fixed terminal of the lamp and which is angularly offset relative to the corresponding connection terminal so that, in the unlocked position, each release opening is substantially aligned radially with the associated fixed terminal, so as to allow the removal of the lamp axially rearwardly.
  • the terminal block pivots about the axis of the lamp while sliding in a circumferential direction and the terminal block comprises at least one guiding light of generally circumferential orientation which cooperates with at least two axial guide pins fixed in the support and passing through the light associated to guide the terminal block sliding in the circumferential direction;
  • the terminal block is pivotally mounted about a substantially transverse axis and, in the locked position, each connection terminal is in contact with a rear face of the associated fixed terminal, so that, to move from its locked position to its unlocked position the terminal block pivots backwards, and to move from its unlocked position to its locked position, the terminal block pivots forward;
  • the fixed terminals are oriented in directions which are each substantially radial with respect to the axis of the lamp;
  • the lamp is pivotally mounted about its axis in the corresponding hole of the support, and the terminal block is designed to be placed in the locked position after mounting the lamp so that, in its locked position, it immobilizes the lamp in its position mounted, and / or so that, if it occupies its locked position before mounting the lamp, it then makes this mounting impossible;
  • the arrangement comprises indexing means of the terminal block in its unlocked position;
  • the arrangement comprises at least one stop element which limits the movement of the terminal block in the direction of its locking and / or unlocking;
  • fixed terminals are contact blades substantially parallel to the transverse plane;
  • the terminal block comprises a gripping element which allows a user to move the terminal block from its locked position to its unlocked position and vice versa.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description détaillée qui suit pour la compréhension de laquelle on se reportera aux dessins annexés parmi lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective éclatée qui représente schématiquement un agencement conforme aux enseignements de l'invention selon un premier mode de réalisation ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue en perspective qui représente schématiquement l'agencement de la figure 1 avant le montage de la lampe dans son support, le bornier occupant sa position déverrouillée sur la glissière ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue similaire à la précédente qui représente l'agencement de la figure 1 lorsque la lampe est montée dans son support et avant sa connexion électrique, le bornier occupant sa position déverrouillée sur la glissière ;
  • la figure 4 est une vue de côté suivant la flèche F4 de la figure 2 qui représente schématiquement le bornier lorsqu'il est monté sur la glissière ;
  • la figure 5 est une vue en coupe axiale, suivant le plan de coupe 5-5 de la figure 4, qui représente schématiquement le bornier en position déverrouillée ;
  • la figure 6 est une vue similaire à la précédente qui représente le bornier en position verrouillée ;
  • la figure 7 est une vue arrière qui représente schématiquement la lampe lorsqu'elle est insérée dans le trou du support, avant son pivotement vers sa position finale de connexion, le bornier occupant sa position déverrouillée ;
  • la figure 8 est une vue similaire à la précédente qui représente la lampe en position montée avant sa connexion, le bornier occupant sa position déverrouillée ;
  • la figure 9 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 7 qui représente la lampe en position montée et connectée, le bornier occupant sa position verrouillée ;
  • la figure 10 est une vue arrière qui représente schématiquement un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention dans lequel l'axe de pivotement du bornier est parallèle à l'axe de la lampe ;
  • la figure 11 est une vue arrière qui représente schématiquement un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention dans lequel l'axe de pivotement du bornier est coaxial à l'axe de la lampe, le bornier occupant sa position verrouillée ;
  • la figure 12 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 11 qui représente le bornier dans sa position déverrouillée ;
  • la figure 13 est une vue en coupe d'un détail de la figure 11 qui représente une borne de raccordement en contact avec une lame de contact de la lampe ;
  • la figure 14 est une vue arrière qui représente schématiquement un quatrième mode de réalisation de l'invention dans lequel l'axe de pivotement du bornier est transversal à l'axe de la lampe, le bornier occupant sa position verrouillée ;
  • la figure 15 est une vue en coupe qui représente le bornier de la figure 14 en position déverrouillée ;
  • la figure 16 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 15 qui représente le bornier en position verrouillée.
Other features and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the detailed description which follows for the understanding of which reference will be made to the appended drawings in which:
  • the figure 1 is an exploded perspective view which schematically shows an arrangement according to the teachings of the invention according to a first embodiment;
  • the figure 2 is a perspective view that schematically represents the layout of the figure 1 before mounting the lamp in its holder, the terminal block occupying its unlocked position on the slide;
  • the figure 3 is a view similar to the previous one that represents the layout of the figure 1 when the lamp is mounted in its support and before its electrical connection, the terminal block occupying its unlocked position on the slide;
  • the figure 4 is a side view along arrow F4 of the figure 2 which schematically represents the terminal when it is mounted on the slide;
  • the figure 5 is an axial sectional view, along the sectional plane 5-5 of the figure 4 which schematically represents the terminal block in the unlocked position;
  • the figure 6 is a view similar to the previous one which represents the terminal block in locked position;
  • the figure 7 is a rear view which schematically shows the lamp when it is inserted into the hole of the support, before its pivoting towards its final connection position, the terminal block occupying its unlocked position;
  • the figure 8 is a view similar to the previous one which represents the lamp in mounted position before its connection, the terminal block occupying its unlocked position;
  • the figure 9 is a view similar to that of the figure 7 which represents the lamp in assembled and connected position, the terminal block occupying its locked position;
  • the figure 10 is a rear view which schematically shows a second embodiment of the invention in which the pivot axis of the terminal block is parallel to the axis of the lamp;
  • the figure 11 is a rear view which schematically shows a third embodiment of the invention in which the pivot axis of the terminal block is coaxial with the axis of the lamp, the terminal block occupying its locked position;
  • the figure 12 is a view similar to that of the figure 11 which represents the terminal block in its unlocked position;
  • the figure 13 is a sectional view of a detail of the figure 11 which represents a connection terminal in contact with a contact blade of the lamp;
  • the figure 14 is a rear view which schematically shows a fourth embodiment of the invention in which the pivot axis of the terminal block is transverse to the axis of the lamp, the terminal block occupying its locked position;
  • the figure 15 is a sectional view that represents the terminal block of the figure 14 in unlocked position;
  • the figure 16 is a view similar to that of the figure 15 which represents the terminal block in the locked position.

Dans la description qui va suivre, des éléments sensiblement identiques ou similaires seront désignés par des références identiques.In the following description, substantially identical or similar elements will be designated by identical references.

On a représenté sur la figure 1 un agencement 10, qui est réalisé conformément aux enseignements de l'invention, pour la connexion électrique d'une lampe 12 dans un projecteur de véhicule automobile.We have shown on the figure 1 an arrangement 10, which is produced in accordance with the teachings of the invention, for the electrical connection of a lamp 12 in a motor vehicle headlamp.

Le projecteur n'a pas été représenté en totalité mais on a représenté une portion d'un réflecteur 14 qui comporte un trou 16 pour le montage de la lampe 12.The projector has not been completely represented, but a portion of a reflector 14 is shown which has a hole 16 for mounting the lamp 12.

Le réflecteur 14 est vu ici du côté de sa face arrière 18 non réfléchissante.The reflector 14 is seen here on the side of its non-reflecting rear face 18.

La lampe 12 est orientée globalement suivant un axe A-A qui représente ici l'axe de montage et qui peut être confondu avec l'axe optique du réflecteur 14.The lamp 12 is oriented generally along an axis A-A which represents here the mounting axis and which may be coincident with the optical axis of the reflector 14.

Dans la suite de la description on utilisera, à titre non limitatif, une orientation d'avant en arrière suivant l'axe A-A qui correspond globalement à une orientation de haut en bas sur la figure 1.In the following description will be used, without limitation, an orientation back and forth along the axis AA which globally corresponds to a top-down orientation on the figure 1 .

Un élément de l'agencement 10 sera qualifié de transversal lorsqu'il appartient globalement à un plan transversal à l'axe A-A.An element of the arrangement 10 will be described as transversal when it belongs globally to a plane transverse to the axis A-A.

La lampe 12 comporte, à l'avant, une ampoule 20 qui contient par exemple un filament (non représenté) formant la source lumineuse du projecteur et, à l'arrière, un culot 22 portant des bornes fixes de connexion 24, 26, 28.The lamp 12 comprises, at the front, a bulb 20 which contains for example a filament (not shown) forming the light source of the headlight and, at the rear, a base 22 carrying fixed connection terminals 24, 26, 28 .

Le culot 22 a ici une forme globalement cylindrique d'axe A-A. Il comporte avantageusement, sur sa face transversale arrière 30, un élément de préhension 32 qui a ici la forme d'une patte ondulée s'étendant axialement vers l'arrière et qui permet à un utilisateur de manipuler facilement la lampe 12 pour la faire pivoter autour de son axe A-A.The base 22 here has a generally cylindrical shape of axis A-A. It advantageously comprises, on its rear transverse face 30, a gripping element 32 which here has the shape of a corrugated tab extending axially towards the rear and which allows a user to easily manipulate the lamp 12 to rotate it. around its axis AA.

Le culot 22 comporte classiquement des moyens d'emboîtement et de détrompage (non représentés), tels que des ergots, qui sont prévus pour coopérer par exemple avec des encoches 31 réalisées dans le bord interne 33 du trou 16 de montage.The base 22 conventionally comprises interlocking and polarizing means (not shown), such as lugs, which are provided to cooperate for example with notches 31 made in the inner edge 33 of the mounting hole 16.

Le culot 22 est prévu ici pour s'emboîter dans le trou 16 selon un système à baïonnette.The base 22 is provided here to fit into the hole 16 in a bayonet system.

Dans le mode de réalisation représenté ici, les bornes fixes de connexion sont constituées de trois lames de contact 24, 26, 28 qui appartiennent globalement à un même plan transversal et qui s'étendent sensiblement parallèlement à une direction transversale de connexion B-B vers l'extérieur, c'est à dire en éloignement de la lampe 12, globalement latéralement depuis la surface axiale 34 du culot 22.In the embodiment shown here, the fixed connection terminals consist of three contact blades 24, 26, 28 which generally belong to the same transverse plane and which extend substantially parallel to a transverse direction of connection BB towards the outside, ie away from the lamp 12, generally laterally from the axial surface 34 of the base 22.

La direction transversale B-B est ici une direction orthogonale à l'axe A-A et sensiblement horizontale.The transverse direction B-B is here a direction orthogonal to the axis A-A and substantially horizontal.

Bien entendu, cette direction transversale B-B pourrait être orientée différemment sans sortir du domaine de l'invention.Of course, this transverse direction BB could be oriented differently without departing from the scope of the invention.

On utilisera, à titre non limitatif, une orientation de gauche à droite suivant la direction transversale B-B qui correspond globalement à l'orientation de la figure 1.We will use, without limitation, a left to right orientation in the transverse direction BB which corresponds globally to the orientation of the figure 1 .

Conformément aux enseignements de l'invention, l'agencement 10 comporte aussi un bornier 36 qui est monté à coulissement sur une glissière 38 suivant la direction transversale B-B.According to the teachings of the invention, the arrangement 10 also comprises a terminal block 36 which is slidably mounted on a slide 38 in the transverse direction B-B.

La glissière 38 est ici une pièce rapportée, mais elle pourrait aussi faire partie du réflecteur 14 ou d'un autre élément du projecteur en étant réalisée par exemple par moulage.The slide 38 is here an insert, but it could also be part of the reflector 14 or another element of the projector being made for example by molding.

La glissière 38 a ici la forme d'une plaque transversale sensiblement rectangulaire.The slide 38 here has the shape of a substantially rectangular transverse plate.

Avantageusement, la glissière 38 est une pièce de tôle métallique réalisée par exemple par découpage, emboutissage et pliage.Advantageously, the slide 38 is a piece of metal sheet made for example by cutting, stamping and folding.

En considérant la figure 1, on constate que le bord transversal supérieur 40 et le bord transversal inférieur 42 de la glissière 38 sont recourbés vers l'arrière et vers la glissière 38, de manière à former respectivement un rail supérieur 40 et un rail inférieur 42 de guidage.Considering the figure 1 it is found that the upper transverse edge 40 and the lower transverse edge 42 of the slide 38 are curved towards the rear and toward the slideway 38, so as to form respectively an upper rail 40 and a lower rail 42 for guiding.

Comme on peut le voir notamment sur la vue de côté de la figure 4, chaque rail 40, 42 a un profil globalement en forme de « C ».As can be seen especially on the side view of the figure 4 each rail 40, 42 has a generally "C" shaped profile.

La glissière 38 comporte avantageusement une languette élastique 44 qui est agencée ici dans une portion centrale de la glissière 38 délimitant une fenêtre 46 sensiblement oblongue qui s'étend dans une direction transversale.The slide 38 advantageously comprises an elastic tongue 44 which is arranged here in a central portion of the slide 38 defining a substantially oblong window 46 which extends in a transverse direction.

La languette 44 s'étend à l'intérieur de la fenêtre 46 depuis un bord 48 d'extrémité transversale à droite qui délimite un pli sensiblement vertical, en considérant la figure 1. La languette 44 est donc susceptible de pivoter par déformation élastique autour du bord 48, vers l'avant et vers l'arrière, depuis sa position de repos qui est représentée sur la figure 1.The tongue 44 extends inside the window 46 from a transverse end edge 48 to the right which delimits a substantially vertical fold, considering the figure 1 . The tongue 44 is therefore able to pivot by elastic deformation around the edge 48, forwards and backwards, from its rest position which is represented on the figure 1 .

L'extrémité transversale gauche de la languette 44 est repliée en forme de crochet de manière à former un bossage 50 en saillie sensiblement axialement vers l'arrière, par rapport à la face arrière 52 de la glissière 38, lorsque la languette 44 occupe sa position de repos.The left transverse end of the tongue 44 is folded into a hook shape so as to form a boss 50 projecting substantially axially rearwards, with respect to the rear face 52 of the slideway 38, when the tongue 44 occupies its position. rest.

La glissière 38 comporte ici deux nervures 54, 56 qui s'étendent sensiblement transversalement (B-B) sur sa face arrière 52, respectivement au-dessus et au-dessous de la fenêtre 46.The slide 38 here comprises two ribs 54, 56 which extend substantially transversely (B-B) on its rear face 52, respectively above and below the window 46.

Ces nervures 54, 56 servent notamment à rigidifier la glissière 38 suivant la direction transversale B-B, de manière à assurer notamment un coulissement fiable du bornier 36 sur la glissière 38.These 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.

La glissière 38 est aussi munie de quatre pattes de retenue 58 sensiblement identiques qui sont agencées respectivement aux quatre coins de la glissière 38.The slide 38 is also provided with four substantially identical retaining tabs 58 which are respectively arranged at the four corners of the slideway 38.

Chacune des pattes 58 s'étend ici sensiblement axialement vers l'avant et elle a son extrémité axiale avant 60 qui est recourbée en forme de crochet vers l'arrière, de manière à permettre le montage de la glissière 38 sur la face arrière 18 du réflecteur 14 par harponnage et coincement de chaque patte 58 dans un trou complémentaire 62.Each of the lugs 58 extends here substantially axially towards the front and has its forward axial end 60 which is bent hook-shaped towards the rear, so as to allow the mounting of the slide 38 on the rear face 18 of the reflector 14 by harpooning and jamming each tab 58 in a complementary hole 62.

Dans le mode de réalisation représenté ici, les trous 62 associés aux pattes 58 sont réalisés dans des plots 64 portés par la face arrière 18 du réflecteur 14.In the embodiment shown here, the holes 62 associated with the tabs 58 are made in studs 64 carried by the rear face 18 of the reflector 14.

De préférence, les plots 64 sont réalisés par moulage avec le réflecteur 14.Preferably, the pads 64 are made by molding with the reflector 14.

La glissière 38 est représentée en position montée sur les figures 2 à 9.The slide 38 is shown in the mounted position on the Figures 2 to 9 .

On décrira maintenant le bornier 36, en référence aux figures 3, 4, 5 et 8 dans lesquelles il est représenté lorsqu'il occupe sa position montée et déverrouillée sur la glissière 38, la lampe 12 occupant aussi sa position montée dans le réflecteur 14.We will now describe the terminal block 36, with reference to figures 3 , 4 , 5 and 8 in which it is represented when it occupies its mounted and unlocked position on the slideway 38, the lamp 12 also occupying its position mounted in the reflector 14.

Sur les figures 6 et 9, le bornier 36 est représenté en position verrouillée, ou position de connexion, c'est à dire qu'il occupe une position extrême à gauche suivant la direction transversale de connexion B-B.On the figures 6 and 9 , the terminal block 36 is shown in the locked position, or connection position, that is to say that it occupies an extreme left position in the transverse direction of connection BB.

Le bornier 36 est formé principalement d'un boîtier sensiblement parallélépipédique 66 parallèle à un plan transversal.The terminal block 36 is formed mainly of a substantially parallelepipedal housing 66 parallel to a transverse plane.

Le boîtier 66 délimite, dans son épaisseur axiale, trois conduits, ou logements 68, 70, 72, sensiblement parallélépipédiques qui s'étendent parallèlement suivant la direction transversale B-B et qui sont contenus dans un même plan transversal.The casing 66 delimits, in its axial thickness, three ducts, or housings 68, 70, 72, substantially parallelepipedic which extend parallel in the transverse direction B-B and which are contained in the same transverse plane.

Les logements 68, 70, 72 sont ouverts à chacune de leurs extrémités transversales et ils sont prévus pour accueillir chacun une borne de raccordement, ici sous la forme d'une douille de connexion 65.The housings 68, 70, 72 are open at each of their transverse ends and are each designed to house a connection terminal, here in the form of a connection socket 65.

Chacune des faces transversales 67, 69 du boîtier 66 comporte, en vis-à-vis de la lampe 12, un bord d'extrémité transversale 71, 73 qui a ici un profil en arc de cercle complémentaire de la surface axiale 34 en vis-à-vis du culot 22 de la lampe 12.Each of the transverse faces 67, 69 of the housing 66 comprises, opposite the lamp 12, a transverse end edge 71, 73 which here has a profile in a complementary arc of the axial surface 34 facing with respect to the base 22 of the lamp 12.

Dans la position verrouillée du bornier 36, telle que représentée sur les figures 6 et 9, les bords d'extrémité transversale 71, 73 en arc de cercle sont sensiblement adjacents à la surface axiale 34 du culot 22.In the locked position of the terminal block 36, as shown in the figures 6 and 9 , the transverse end edges 71, 73 in an arc are substantially adjacent to the axial surface 34 of the base 22.

Ce profil en arc de cercle a notamment une fonction de détrompage et assure le positionnement correct du bornier 36 sur la glissière 38.This arcuate profile has in particular a keying function and ensures the correct positioning of the terminal block 36 on the slideway 38.

Le bornier 36 comporte aussi deux ailes 74, 76 qui s'étendent sensiblement horizontalement vers l'avant depuis chaque bord transversal arrière 78, 80 du boîtier 66.Terminal block 36 also has two wings 74, 76 which extend substantially horizontally forwards from each rear transverse edge 78, 80 of housing 66.

Comme on peut le voir sur la figure 4, le bord transversal d'extrémité avant 82, 84 de chaque aile 74, 76 est recourbé vers le bord 82, 84 opposé, de manière à former un rebord qui délimite une surface transversale 86, 88 orientée vers l'arrière. Ces surfaces transversales arrière 86, 88 sont prévues pour venir en appui axial vers l'arrière contre la face avant 90 de la glissière 38, lorsque le bornier 36 est monté sur la glissière 38.As can be seen on the figure 4 the front end transverse edge 82, 84 of each wing 74, 76 is bent towards the opposite edge 82, 84, so as to form a rim which delimits a transverse surface 86, 88 facing rearward. These rear transverse surfaces 86, 88 are provided to bear axially backwards against the front face 90 of the slide 38, when the terminal block 36 is mounted on the slide 38.

Avantageusement, la face transversale avant 94 du boîtier 66 porte un pion 92 qui est prévu pour coopérer avec le bossage 50 de la languette élastique 44 en vue d'indexer le bornier 36 dans sa position verrouillée.Advantageously, the front transverse face 94 of the housing 66 carries a pin 92 which is provided to cooperate with the boss 50 of the resilient tongue 44 to index the terminal block 36 in its locked position.

Le pion 92 a son bord d'extrémité axiale 96 arrondi et il délimite une rampe 98, du côté droit en considérant la figure 5, en vue de faciliter son glissement vers la droite contre le bossage 50 de la languette 44.The peg 92 has its rounded axial end edge 96 and delimits a ramp 98, on the right side, considering the figure 5 , in order to facilitate its sliding to the right against the boss 50 of the tongue 44.

La face avant 67 du boîtier 66 comporte aussi deux lamelles élastiques 99, 101 qui s'étendent ici transversalement (B-B) sur la majeure partie de la longueur transversale du boîtier 66, de chaque côté du pion 92.The front face 67 of the casing 66 also comprises two elastic strips 99, 101 which here extend transversely (B-B) over most of the transverse length of the casing 66, on each side of the peg 92.

Chacune des lamelles 99, 101 s'étend globalement vers l'avant et est recourbée en éloignement du pion, c'est à dire respectivement vers le haut et vers le bas en considérant la figure 4.Each of the lamellae 99, 101 extends generally towards the front and is curved away from the pin, that is to say respectively upwards and downwards considering the figure 4 .

Chacune des lamelles 99, 101 délimite ainsi une surface sensiblement transversale 103, 105 qui est prévue pour être en appui axial vers l'avant contre les rails 40, 42 associés en vis-à-vis de la glissière 38.Each of the lamellae 99, 101 thus delimits a substantially transverse surface 103, 105 which is designed to bear axially forwards against the rails 40, 42 associated with the slideway 38.

Dans la position montée du bornier 36 sur la glissière 38, les lamelles élastiques 99, 101 sont donc déformées vers l'arrière et elles sollicitent axialement le bornier 36 vers l'avant de sorte que chaque rail de guidage 40, 42 soit pincé axialement entre le rebord 82, 84 et la lamelle 99, 101 associés, ce qui maintient le bornier 36 sur la glissière 38.In the mounted position of the terminal block 36 on the slideway 38, the elastic strips 99, 101 are thus deformed towards the rear and they axially urge the terminal block 36 forward so that each guide rail 40, 42 is pinched axially between the flange 82, 84 and the strip 99, 101 associated, which maintains the terminal block 36 on the slide 38.

Avantageusement, la face avant 67 du boîtier 66 se prolonge transversalement, vers la droite en considérant la figure 5, par un tenon 100 qui est prévu pour venir en appui transversal vers la droite contre un plot de butée 102, lorsque le bornier 36 occupe sa position déverrouillée, de manière à le retenir en éloignement de la lampe 12.Advantageously, the front face 67 of the housing 66 extends transversely, to the right by considering the figure 5 , by a tenon 100 which is provided to bear transversely to the right against an abutment stud 102, when the terminal block 36 occupies its unlocked position, so as to keep it away from the lamp 12.

Le plot de butée 102 s'étend ici axialement vers l'arrière depuis la face arrière 18 du réflecteur 14.The abutment stud 102 here extends axially rearwards from the rear face 18 of the reflector 14.

La longueur transversale (B-B) du tenon peut être définie par conception, de manière à déterminer la position transversale du bornier 36 sur la glissière 38 lorsqu'il occupe sa position déverrouillée.The transverse length (B-B) of the stud may be defined by design, so as to determine the transverse position of the terminal block 36 on the slide 38 when in its unlocked position.

Le bornier 36 comporte enfin un élément de préhension 104 qui a ici la forme d'une patte ondulée s'étendant axialement vers l'arrière depuis la face transversale arrière 69 du boîtier 66, et qui permet à un utilisateur de manipuler facilement le bornier 36, de manière à le faire coulisser transversalement entre sa position verrouillée, à gauche, et sa position déverrouillée, à droite.The terminal block 36 finally comprises a gripping element 104 which here has the form of a corrugated tab extending axially rearwardly from the rear transverse face 69 of the housing 66, and which 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, on the right.

De préférence, le bornier 36 est réalisé par moulage en matière plastique.Preferably, the terminal block 36 is made by plastic molding.

Le bornier 36 est prévu pour accueillir dans chacun de ses logements 68, 70, 72 une douille de connexion 65 identique.The terminal block 36 is designed to accommodate in each of its housings 68, 70, 72 an identical connection socket 65.

Comme on peut le voir sur la vue avec arrachement de la figure 8, chaque douille de connexion 65 forme un contact électrique qui est prévu pour recevoir intérieurement de manière complémentaire une lame de contact associée 24, 26, 28 de la lampe 12.As can be seen in the broken view of the figure 8 each connection socket 65 forms an electrical contact which is provided to internally receive in complementary manner an associated contact blade 24, 26, 28 of the lamp 12.

A cet effet, lorsque la lampe 12 est en position montée et lorsque le bornier 36 est monté sur la glissière 38, les douilles 65 sont alors dans le même plan transversal que les lames de contact 24, 26, 28 et chaque douille 65 est alors alignée transversalement (B-B) avec la lame de contact 24, 26, 28 associée.For this purpose, when the lamp 12 is in the mounted position and when the terminal block 36 is mounted on the slideway 38, the sockets 65 are then in the same transverse plane as the contact blades 24, 26, 28 and each socket 65 is then aligned transversely (BB) with the contact blade 24, 26, 28 associated.

Le bornier 36 comporte ici trois douilles 65 associées respectivement aux trois lames de contact 24, 26, 28 de la lampe 12.The terminal block 36 here comprises three bushings 65 associated respectively with the three contact blades 24, 26, 28 of the lamp 12.

Chaque douille de connexion 65 est raccordée, par son extrémité transversale opposée à la lampe 12, à un fil électrique 107.Each connection socket 65 is connected by its transverse end opposite the lamp 12 to an electric wire 107.

Les fils électriques 107 appartiennent à un faisceau d'alimentation électrique (non représenté) du véhicule.The electrical wires 107 belong to a power supply harness (not shown) of the vehicle.

Il peut s'agir d'un faisceau électrique interne au boîtier du projecteur, qui est rassemblé à d'autres faisceaux électriques nécessaires au fonctionnement de l'ensemble du projecteur (qui peut comprendre une pluralité de lampes) : le faisceau électrique est alors généralement rassemblé aux autres faisceaux via un connecteur commun pour sortir du boîtier par un orifice ad hoc.It may be an internal wiring harness to the housing of the projector, which is joined to other electrical harnesses necessary for the operation of the entire projector (which may include a plurality of lamps): the wiring harness is then generally gathered to other beams via a common connector to exit the housing through an ad hoc hole.

Selon une autre variante, le faisceau électrique sort hors du boîtier par un orifice ad hoc, soit directement, soit par un connecteur qui lui est propre.According to another variant, the electrical harness exits the housing through an orifice ad hoc, either directly or by a connector of its own.

Avantageusement, les douilles 65 sont de type standard, telles que celles qui sont utilisées dans les dispositifs de connexion classiques, ce qui permet de diminuer les coûts de fabrication tout en assurant la fiabilité des connexions.Advantageously, the sockets 65 are standard type, such as those used in conventional connection devices, which reduces manufacturing costs while ensuring the reliability of connections.

On expliquera maintenant les opérations de montage et de connexion de la lampe 12 dans le cadre de l'agencement 10 selon l'invention.We will now explain the mounting and connection operations of the lamp 12 in the context of the arrangement 10 according to the invention.

Préalablement au montage de la lampe 12, il est nécessaire de mettre en place les éléments de l'agencement 10 selon l'invention sur le réflecteur 14.Prior to the mounting of the lamp 12, it is necessary to place the elements of the arrangement 10 according to the invention on the reflector 14.

Il faut donc que le bornier 36 soit monté à coulissement sur la glissière 38. Pour cela on déplace transversalement le bornier 36 vers une extrémité transversale (B-B) de la glissière 38 de manière que la surface transversale arrière 86, 88 de chaque rebord 82, 84 du bornier 36 coulisse sur la surface transversale avant 90 de la glissière 38 et de manière que les lamelles élastiques 99, 101 viennent en appui axial contre les rails de guidage 40, 42 associés.It is therefore necessary that the terminal block 36 is slidably mounted on the slideway 38. For this, the terminal block 36 is moved transversely towards a transverse end (BB) of the slideway 38 so that the rear transverse surface 86, 88 of each flange 82, 84 of the terminal block 36 slides on the front transverse surface 90 of the slideway 38 and so that the elastic lamellae 99, 101 come to bear axially against the associated guide rails 40, 42.

Il faut que la glissière 38 équipée du bornier 36 soit montée sur la face arrière 18 du réflecteur 14. Pour cela on insère l'extrémité axiale avant 60 de chaque patte 58 dans le trou 62 du plot 64 associé.It is necessary that the slide 38 equipped with the terminal block 36 is mounted on the rear face 18 of the reflector 14. For this we insert the forward axial end 60 of each lug 58 in the hole 62 of the associated stud 64.

Enfin il faut que les douilles 65 soient montées dans le bornier 36. Pour cela on insère chaque douille 65 dans son logement associé 68, 70, 72 suivant un mouvement transversal de la droite vers la gauche en considérant la figure 1.Finally it is necessary that the sleeves 65 are mounted in the terminal block 36. For this we insert each sleeve 65 in its associated housing 68, 70, 72 in a transverse movement from the right to the left considering the figure 1 .

Pour que le montage de la lampe 12 soit possible, il est en outre nécessaire que le bornier 36 occupe sa position déverrouillée, pour une raison qui sera décrite par la suite.For the mounting of the lamp 12 is possible, it is further necessary that the terminal block 36 is in its unlocked position, for a reason that will be described later.

La position de tous les éléments de l'agencement 10 avant le montage de lampe 12 est représentée sur la figure 2.The position of all the elements of the arrangement 10 before the lamp assembly 12 is represented on the figure 2 .

Sur cette figure on constate que le bornier 36 est en position déverrouillée puisque le bossage 50 de la languette élastique 44 est positionné à gauche du boîtier 66.In this figure we see that the terminal block 36 is in the unlocked position since the boss 50 of the elastic tongue 44 is positioned to the left of the housing 66.

Comme on peut le voir sur la figure 5, en position déverrouillée, le bornier 36 est retenu transversalement vers la gauche puisque le bord transversal d'extrémité avant 71 du boîtier 66 est en appui transversal vers la gauche contre le bossage 50. Le bornier 36 est retenu transversalement vers la droite puisque le tenon 100 est en appui transversal vers la droite contre le plot de butée 102.As can be seen on the figure 5 , in the unlocked position, the terminal block 36 is held transversely to the left since the transverse end front edge 71 of the housing 66 bears transversely 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 abutment stud 102.

La languette élastique 44 permet donc d'indexer le bornier 36 dans sa position déverrouillée.The elastic tongue 44 thus makes it possible to index the terminal block 36 in its unlocked position.

Comme la lampe 12 est prévue pour être montée dans le trou 16 selon un montage du type à baïonnette, ou « montage quart de tour », il est nécessaire de l'aligner angulairement par rapport aux encoches 31 avant son insertion dans le trou 16. C'est ce qui a été représenté sur la figure 2, où les lames de contact 24, 26, 28 de la lampe 12 ne sont pas orientées suivant la direction transversale B-B, comme elles le seront en position montée, mais elles sont décalées angulairement vers le haut.Since the lamp 12 is intended to be mounted in the hole 16 in a bayonet-type, or "quarter-turn" mounting, it is necessary to align it angularly with respect to the notches 31 before insertion into the hole 16. That's what was represented on the figure 2 , where the contact blades 24, 26, 28 of the lamp 12 are not oriented in the transverse direction BB, as they will be in the mounted position, but they are angularly offset upwards.

Le montage de la lampe 12 dans le trou 16 comprend donc deux étapes.Mounting the lamp 12 in the hole 16 thus comprises two steps.

Au cours d'une première étape, on insère la lampe 12 dans le trou 16 du réflecteur 14 suivant un mouvement axial vers l'avant. La lampe 12 se trouve alors dans la position qui est représentée sur la figure 7, où le culot 22 est en butée axiale vers l'avant contre une surface transversale 106 en vis-à-vis du réflecteur 14, et où les lames de contact 24, 26, 28 sont décalées angulairement (autour de l'axe A-A) par rapport à la direction transversale de connexion B-B.During a first step, the lamp 12 is inserted into the hole 16 of the reflector 14 in axial movement forward. The lamp 12 is then in the position which is represented on the figure 7 , where the base 22 is in forward axial abutment against a transverse surface 106 vis-à-vis the reflector 14, and wherein the contact blades 24, 26, 28 are angularly offset (about the axis AA) relative to the transverse direction of connection BB.

Au cours d'une deuxième étape, on provoque le pivotement de la lampe 12 autour de son axe A-A, ici dans le sens horaire, jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit emboîtée dans le trou 16. Cette position finale de la lampe 12, avant sa connexion, est représentée sur les figures 3 et 8.In a second step, the lamp 12 is pivoted about its axis AA, here in a clockwise direction, until it is nested in the hole 16. This final position of the lamp 12, before it is connected, is represented on the figures 3 and 8 .

Dans cette position axiale et angulaire, les lames de contact 24, 26, 28 sont parallèles à l'axe transversal de connexion B-B et elles sont alignées transversalement avec les douilles 65 associées du bornier 36.In this axial and angular position, the contact strips 24, 26, 28 are parallel to the transverse connection axis B-B and they are aligned transversely with the sockets 65 associated with the terminal block 36.

La connexion de la lampe 12 s'effectue alors de la manière suivante.The connection of the lamp 12 is then carried out as follows.

On déplace le bornier 36 vers la lampe 12, suivant l'axe transversal de connexion B-B, en le faisant coulisser sur la glissière 38.The terminal block 36 is moved towards the lamp 12, along the transverse connection axis B-B, by sliding it on the slideway 38.

Dans un premier temps, le bossage 50 de la languette élastique 44 forme une rampe qui coopère avec le bord d'extrémité transversale avant 71 du boîtier 66 de manière que la languette élastique 44 s'escamote vers l'avant en se déformant élastiquement.At first, the boss 50 of the resilient tongue 44 forms a ramp which cooperates with the front transverse end edge 71 of the housing 66 so that the resilient tongue 44 is retracted forward by deforming elastically.

Le bornier 36 continue alors de coulisser vers la lampe 12, alors que simultanément le bossage 50 est en appui vers l'arrière et il glisse contre la face avant 67 du boîtier 66.The terminal block 36 then continues to slide towards the lamp 12, while simultaneously the boss 50 bears backwards and slides against the front face 67 of the housing 66.

Pendant le coulissement du bornier 36, les lames de contact 24, 26, 28 pénètrent progressivement dans les douilles 65 associées.During the sliding of the terminal block 36, the contact blades 24, 26, 28 penetrate progressively into the associated sleeves 65.

Dans un deuxième temps, au cours du coulissement, le pion 92 rencontre le bossage 50 et il provoque une déformation supplémentaire de la languette 44, jusqu'à ce qu'il dépasse transversalement vers la gauche le bossage 50, ce qui provoque pour l'utilisateur une sensation de passage d'un cran.In a second step, during sliding, the pin 92 meets the boss 50 and it causes an additional deformation of the tongue 44, until it protrudes transversely to the left the boss 50, which causes for the user a feeling of passing a notch.

Le bornier 36 occupe alors sa position verrouillée, qui est représentée sur la figure 6, dans laquelle la connexion de la lampe 12 est réalisée.The terminal block 36 then occupies its locked position, which is represented on the figure 6 in which the connection of the lamp 12 is made.

Dans cette position verrouillée, les lames de contact 24, 26, 28 sont ici entièrement insérées à l'intérieur des douilles 65 et elles réalisent deux à deux un raccordement électrique par contact.In this locked position, the contact blades 24, 26, 28 are here fully inserted inside the sockets 65 and they make two by two an electrical connection by contact.

Le pion 92 est en appui sensiblement transversal vers la droite contre le bossage 50 de la languette 44, de sorte que le bornier 36 soit retenu transversalement contre le culot 22 de la lampe 12, donc dans sa position verrouillée, et de sorte que seul un effort transversal vers la droite exercé par l'utilisateur puisse faire sortir le bornier 36 de sa position verrouillée.The pin 92 bears substantially transversely to the right against the boss 50 of the tongue 44, so that the terminal block 36 is held transversely against the base 22 of the lamp 12, so in its locked position, and so that only one transverse force to the right exerted by the user can make the terminal block 36 out of its locked position.

Pour réaliser la déconnexion et le démontage de la lampe 12, il suffit de répéter en sens inverse les opérations qui viennent d'être décrites, c'est à dire qu'il faut faire coulisser transversalement le bornier 36 de la gauche vers la droite, depuis sa position verrouillée vers sa position déverrouillée, puis il faut provoquer le pivotement de la lampe 12 autour de son axe A-A, ici dans le sens anti-horaire, jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit déboîtée du réflecteur 14, puis il faut sortir la lampe 12 du trou 16 en la déplaçant axialement vers l'arrière.To make the disconnection and disassembly of the lamp 12, simply repeat in reverse the operations just described, that is to say, it is necessary to slide transversely terminal block 36 from left to right, from its locked position to its unlocked position, then it is necessary to cause the pivoting of the lamp 12 about its axis AA, here in the counter-clockwise direction, until it is disengaged from the reflector 14, then it is necessary to leave the lamp 12 of the hole 16 by moving axially backwards.

On remarque que, si le bornier 36 est placé dans sa position verrouillée avant que la lampe 12 ne soit montée dans le réflecteur 14, il est impossible de monter la lampe 12. En effet, le bornier 36 se trouve alors dans la zone de débattement des lames de contact 24, 26, 28, c'est à dire qu'il empêche le pivotement final de la lampe 12 autour de son axe A-A qui doit permettre d'aligner les lames de contact 24, 26, 28 avec l'axe transversal de connexion B-B.Note that, if 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 effect, the terminal block 36 is then in the travel zone. contact blades 24, 26, 28, that is to say it prevents the final pivoting of the lamp 12 about its axis AA which must allow to align the contact blades 24, 26, 28 with the transverse connection axis BB.

Par contre, lorsque la lampe 12 est en position montée et que le bornier 36 occupe sa position verrouillée, alors le bornier 36 immobilise la lampe 12 dans sa position montée. Le démontage de la lampe 12 nécessite donc au préalable sa déconnexion par le déverrouillage du bornier 36.On the other hand, when the lamp 12 is in the mounted position and the terminal block 36 is in its locked position, then the terminal block 36 immobilizes the lamp 12 in its mounted position. The disassembly of the lamp 12 therefore first requires its disconnection by unlocking the terminal block 36.

L'agencement 10 selon l'invention apporte donc un gain important en sécurité et en fiabilité du montage et de la connexion de la lampe 12.The arrangement 10 according to the invention thus brings a significant gain in safety and reliability of assembly and connection of the lamp 12.

De plus, grâce à l'agencement 10 selon l'invention, on peut déterminer à la conception la longueur des fils électriques 107 qui est nécessaire et suffisante pour permettre la connexion de la lampe 12, puisque l'on connaît précisément le type de déplacement effectué par le bornier 36 pendant les opérations de connexion.Moreover, thanks to the arrangement 10 according to the invention, it is possible to determine at design the length of the electric wires 107 which is necessary and sufficient to allow the connection of the lamp 12, since the type of displacement is precisely known. performed by the terminal block 36 during connection operations.

Selon une variante (non représentée) de ce mode de réalisation, la glissière 38 peut être conçue de manière à faire fonction de borne négative. Elle est alors reliée électriquement au connecteur principal (non représenté) du projecteur.According to a variant (not shown) of this embodiment, the slide 38 may be designed to act as a negative terminal. It is then electrically connected to the main connector (not shown) of the projector.

Lors du verrouillage du bornier 36, la lame de contact négative de la lampe 12 est prévue pour venir en contact avec la glissière 38 de manière à assurer une liaison électrique.When locking the terminal block 36, the negative contact blade of the lamp 12 is provided to come into contact with the slideway 38 so as to provide an electrical connection.

Selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention, qui est représentée sur la figure 10, le bornier 36 peut être monté à pivotement autour d'un axe C-C qui est sensiblement parallèle à l'axe A-A de la lampe 12.According to a second embodiment of the invention, which is represented on the figure 10 , the terminal block 36 can be pivotally mounted about an axis CC which is substantially parallel to the axis AA of the lamp 12.

Selon le mode de réalisation qui est représenté ici, le bornier 36 comporte un bras 108 qui s'étend dans un plan sensiblement transversal depuis un tronçon sensiblement cylindrique 110 d'axe C-C.According to the embodiment which is shown here, the terminal block 36 comprises an arm 108 which extends in a substantially transverse plane from a substantially cylindrical section 110 of axis C-C.

Le tronçon cylindrique 110 est monté à pivotement sur un plot 112 qui peut être porté par la face arrière 18 du réflecteur 14.The cylindrical section 110 is pivotally mounted on a stud 112 which can be carried by the rear face 18 of the reflector 14.

Le bras 108 comporte une surface axiale 114 sensiblement parallèle à la surface axiale 34 du culot 22 de la lampe 12, lorsque le bornier 36 occupe sa position de connexion qui est représentée sur la figure 10.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 shown on FIG. figure 10 .

Le bornier 36 comporte ici deux logements 116 contenant chacun une douille 65 associée à une lame de contact 24, 26.The terminal block 36 here comprises two housings 116 each containing a socket 65 associated with a contact blade 24, 26.

Les lames de contact 24, 26 et les douilles 65 appartiennent à un même plan transversal.The contact blades 24, 26 and the sockets 65 belong to the same transverse plane.

Avantageusement, les douilles 65 et les lames de contact 24, 26 associées sont orientées sensiblement radialement par rapport à l'axe A-A de la lampe 12.Advantageously, the sleeves 65 and the associated contact blades 24, 26 are oriented substantially radially with respect to the axis A-A of the lamp 12.

Selon ce mode de réalisation, la connexion de la lampe 12 s'effectue de la manière suivante.According to this embodiment, the connection of the lamp 12 is carried out as follows.

Après avoir monté la lampe 12 dans le trou 16 du réflecteur 14, on fait pivoter le bornier 36 autour de son axe C-C, dans le sens horaire, vers la lampe 12, depuis une position dans laquelle le bras 108 est éloigné de la lampe 12, jusqu'à ce que les lames de contact 24, 26 pénètrent dans les douilles 65 associées.After mounting the lamp 12 in the hole 16 of the reflector 14, the terminal block 36 is rotated about its axis CC, clockwise, towards the lamp 12, from a position in which the arm 108 is remote from the lamp 12 , until the contact blades 24, 26 penetrate into the associated sleeves 65.

La déconnexion s'effectue en réalisant ces opérations en sens inverse.The disconnection takes place by performing these operations in the opposite direction.

Bien entendu, les deux modes de réalisation décrits ci-dessus peuvent être combinés.Of course, the two embodiments described above can be combined.

On peut par exemple utiliser un bornier 36 qui est monté coulissant transversalement avec une lampe 12 comportant des lames de contact 24, 26 qui sont orientées radialement par rapport à l'axe A-A de la lampe 12.For example, it is possible to use a terminal block 36 which is slidably mounted transversely with a lamp 12 comprising contact strips 24, 26 which are oriented radially with respect to the axis A-A of the lamp 12.

On peut aussi utiliser un bornier 36 qui est monté pivotant autour d'un axe C-C parallèle à l'axe A-A de la lampe 12 avec une lampe 12 comportant des lames de contact 24, 26, 28 sensiblement parallèles à un axe transversal B-B.It is also possible to use a terminal block 36 which is pivotally mounted about an axis C-C parallel to the axis A-A of the lamp 12 with a lamp 12 comprising contact strips 24, 26, 28 substantially parallel to a transverse axis B-B.

On a représenté sur les figure 11 à 13 un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention dans lequel le bornier 36 est monté coulissant dans un plan transversal selon une direction circonférentielle D1 coaxiale à l'axe A-A de la lampe 12.We have shown on figure 11 to 13 a third embodiment of the invention in which the terminal block 36 is slidably mounted in a transverse plane in a circumferential direction D1 coaxial with the axis AA of the lamp 12.

Sur la figure 11 on a représenté le bornier 36 en position verrouillée dans laquelle la connexion de la lampe 12 est réalisée.On the figure 11 the terminal block 36 is shown in the locked position in which the connection of the lamp 12 is made.

Sur la figure 12 le bornier 36 est représenté en position déverrouillée, la lampe 12 étant alors déconnectée.On the figure 12 the terminal block 36 is shown in the unlocked position, the lamp 12 then being disconnected.

En vue de permettre son coulissement circonférentiel, le bornier 36 est monté sur la face arrière 18 du réflecteur 14 au moyen de deux vis 118, chacune traversant axialement une lumière de guidage 120 réalisée à une extrémité circonférentielle du bornier 36.In order to allow its circumferential sliding, the terminal block 36 is mounted on the rear face 18 of the reflector 14 by means of two screws 118, each axially passing through a guide slot 120 made at a circumferential end of the terminal block 36.

Chaque lumière de guidage 120 a la forme d'un trou oblong qui s'étend suivant la direction circonférentielle D1. Chaque lumière de guidage 120 a un profil radial sensiblement complémentaire du profil de la tête 122 de la vis 118 associée, de manière que les lumières de guidage 120 coopèrent avec la vis 118 associée en vue de guider le bornier 36 en coulissement suivant la direction circonférentielle D1.Each guide lumen 120 has the shape of an oblong hole which extends in the circumferential direction D1. Each guide light 120 has a radial profile substantially complementary to the profile of the head 122 of the associated screw 118, so that the guide slots 120 cooperate with the associated screw 118 in order to guide the terminal block 36 in sliding in the circumferential direction. D1.

Selon ce mode de réalisation, la lampe 12 comporte des lames de contact 24, 26, 28 qui sont orientées radialement par rapport à l'axe A-A de la lampe 12.According to this embodiment, the lamp 12 comprises contact blades 24, 26, 28 which are oriented radially with respect to the axis A-A of the lamp 12.

Le bornier 36 a globalement une forme de banane et ili s'étend le long de la direction circonférentielle D1.The terminal block 36 is generally banana-shaped and extends along the circumferential direction D1.

Il comporte ici trois logements 116 qui sont prévus pour recevoir chacun une borne de raccordement 65 suivant une direction sensiblement radiale.It comprises here three housings 116 which are provided to each receive a connection terminal 65 in a substantially radial direction.

Comme on l'a représenté sur la figure 13, la forme des logements 116 est prévue pour permettre l'emboîtement des bornes de raccordement 65. A cet effet, chaque logement 116 comporte ici deux nervures radiales et transversales 124, 126 qui sont agencées de chaque côté de la borne de raccordement 65.As shown on the figure 13 , the shape of the housings 116 is provided to allow the connection terminals 65 to be interlocked. For this purpose, each housing 116 here comprises two radial and transverse ribs 124, 126 which are arranged on each side of the connection terminal 65.

Chaque borne de raccordement 65 comporte ici deux plaques métalliques transversales 128, 130 qui sont superposées axialement et qui viennent en appui axial respectivement sur la face arrière et sur la face avant des nervures 124, 126 associées, de manière à retenir la borne de raccordement 65 dans le logement 116.Each connection terminal 65 here comprises two transverse metal plates 128, 130 which are superposed axially and which bear respectively axially on the rear face and on the front face of the associated ribs 124, 126, so as to retain the connection terminal 65 in the housing 116.

La plaque métallique avant 130 de chaque borne de raccordement 65 délimite ici un bossage 132 convexe vers l'avant qui est prévu pour réaliser le contact électrique avec la face arrière de la lame de contact 24, 26, 28 associée, lorsque le bornier 36 occupe sa position verrouillée.The front metal plate 130 of each connection terminal 65 delimits here a forward convex boss 132 which is provided to make electrical contact with the rear face of the associated contact blade 24, 26, 28, when the terminal block 36 occupies its locked position.

Le bornier 36 comporte aussi, dans sa paroi axiale en vis-à-vis de la lampe 12, trois dégagements 134 qui sont décalés angulairement, ici dans le sens horaire, par rapport aux trois logements 116 associés.The terminal block 36 also comprises, in its axial wall vis-à-vis the lamp 12, three clearances 134 which are angularly offset, here in the clockwise direction, relative to the three housings 116 associated.

Ces dégagements 134 sont prévus pour être alignés radialement avec les lames de contact 24, 26, 28 associées de la lampe 12, lorsque le bornier 36 occupe sa position déverrouillée, en vue de permettre le démontage de la lampe 12, comme on l'expliquera par la suite.These clearances 134 are intended to be aligned radially with the associated contact blades 24, 26, 28 of the lamp 12, when the terminal block 36 is in its unlocked position, in order to allow the disassembly of the lamp 12, as will be explained. thereafter.

Les dimensions de chaque dégagement 134 dans le plan transversal doivent permettre le passage de la lame de contact 24, 26, 28 associée lorsque la lampe 12 est montée ou démontée axialement, respectivement vers l'avant et vers l'arrière, le bornier 36 occupant sa position déverrouillée, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 12.The dimensions of each clearance 134 in the transverse plane must allow the passage of the contact blade 24, 26, 28 associated when the lamp 12 is mounted or disassembled axially, respectively forward and rearward, the terminal block 36 occupying its unlocked position, as can be seen on the figure 12 .

Le bornier 36 comporte encore un élément de préhension 136 qui a ici globalement la forme d'une plaque axiale s'étendant radialement vers l'extérieur, depuis la face axiale externe du bornier 36.The terminal block 36 further comprises a gripping element 136 which here has the overall shape of an axial plate extending radially outwardly from the external axial face of the terminal block 36.

L'élément de préhension 136 permet à l'utilisateur de manipuler le bornier 36 de manière à le faire coulisser selon la direction circonférentielle D1, depuis sa position verrouillée vers sa position déverrouillée.The gripping member 136 allows the user to manipulate the terminal block 36 so as to slide it in the circumferential direction D1, from its locked position to its unlocked position.

Avantageusement, le réflecteur 14 comporte deux plots axiaux 138, 140 formant chacun une butée circonférentielle à l'encontre de l'extrémité circonférentielle en vis-à-vis du bornier 36, lorsqu'il occupe respectivement sa position verrouillée et sa position déverrouillée.Advantageously, the reflector 14 comprises two axial studs 138, 140 each forming a circumferential stop against the circumferential end facing the terminal block. 36, when it occupies respectively its locked position and its unlocked position.

Selon ce troisième mode de réalisation, la connexion de la lampe 12 s'effectue de la manière suivante.According to this third embodiment, the connection of the lamp 12 is carried out as follows.

On place le bornier 36 dans sa position déverrouillée, telle que représentée sur la figure 12, c'est à dire qu'on le fait coulisser suivant la direction circonférentielle D1 dans le sens anti-horaire jusqu'au plot de butée 138 associé.The terminal block 36 is placed in its unlocked position, as shown in FIG. figure 12 , that is to say that it is slid in the circumferential direction D1 in the counterclockwise direction to the associated stop stud 138.

On monte axialement la lampe 12 dans le trou 16 du réflecteur 14 en alignant axialement les lames de contact 24, 26, 28 avec les dégagements 134 associés de sorte que les lames de contact 24, 26, 28 puissent traverser axialement les dégagements 134 pendant cette phase de montage.The lamp 12 is axially mounted in the hole 16 of the reflector 14 by axially aligning the contact blades 24, 26, 28 with the associated clearances 134 so that the contact blades 24, 26, 28 can pass axially through the recesses 134 during this period. assembly phase.

Lorsque la lampe 12 est montée, les lames de contact 24, 26, 28 s'étendent dans un plan radial situé en avant du plan radial dans lequel s'étendent les bornes de raccordement 65.When the lamp 12 is mounted, the contact blades 24, 26, 28 extend in a radial plane situated in front of the radial plane in which the connection terminals 65 extend.

Quand on fait coulisser le bornier 36 suivant la direction circonférentielle D1 dans le sens horaire jusqu'au plot de butée 140 associé, conformément aux représentations des figures 11 et 12, les bornes de raccordement 65 s'alignent radialement avec les lames de contact 24, 26, 28 de manière que chaque bossage 132 vienne en contact avec la face arrière de la lame de contact 24, 26, 28 associée.When sliding the terminal block 36 in the circumferential direction D1 in the clockwise direction to the associated stop block 140, in accordance with the representations of the Figures 11 and 12 , the connection terminals 65 align radially with the contact blades 24, 26, 28 so that each boss 132 comes into contact with the rear face of the contact blade 24, 26, 28 associated.

La déconnexion s'effectue en réalisant ces opérations en sens inverse.The disconnection takes place by performing these operations in the opposite direction.

On décrira maintenant un quatrième mode de réalisation, en référence aux figures 14 à 16, dans lequel le bornier 36 est monté pivotant autour d'un axe E-E sensiblement transversal.We will now describe a fourth embodiment, with reference to the Figures 14 to 16 , in which the terminal block 36 is pivotally mounted about a substantially transverse axis EE.

Comme dans le deuxième et le troisième modes de réalisation, les lames de contact 24, 26, 28 sont orientées ici sensiblement radialement par rapport à l'axe A-A de la lampe 12.As in the second and third embodiments, the contact blades 24, 26, 28 are oriented here substantially radially with respect to the axis A-A of the lamp 12.

En considérant la figure 14 dans laquelle le bornier 36 est représenté en position verrouillée, celui-ci a ici la forme d'une plaque transversale en arc de cercle d'axe A-A qui comporte dans sa face axiale externe, au voisinage de chacune de ses extrémités circonférentielles, un tourillon 142, 144 d'axe transversal E-E qui forme un pivot pour le bornier 36.Considering the figure 14 in which the terminal block 36 is shown in the locked position, it here has the form of a transverse arcuate plate of axis AA which comprises in its outer axial face, in the vicinity of each of its circumferential ends, a trunnion 142, 144 of transverse axis EE which forms a pivot for the terminal block 36.

Chaque tourillon 142, 144 est monté libre à rotation dans un palier complémentaire 146, 148 porté par la face arrière 18 du réflecteur 14.Each pin 142, 144 is rotatably mounted in a complementary bearing 146, 148 carried by the rear face 18 of the reflector 14.

Chaque palier 146, 148 a ici la forme d'une gouttière ouverte à l'arrière de manière à permettre le montage du tourillon 142, 144 associé axialement (A-A) d'arrière en avant. Chaque tourillon 142, 144 est maintenu dans le palier 146, 148 associé par la tête 150 d'une vis 152, la vis 152 étant montée dans un trou axial 154 (A-A) réalisé dans une portion du palier 146, 148 associé.Each bearing 146, 148 here has the shape of a gutter open at the rear so as to allow the mounting of the trunnion 142, 144 associated axially (A-A) from back to front. Each pin 142, 144 is held in the bearing 146, 148 associated with the head 150 of a screw 152, the screw 152 being mounted in an axial hole 154 (A-A) made in a portion of the bearing 146, 148 associated.

Le bornier 36 comporte des logements 116 qui sont prévus pour le montage des bornes de raccordement 65.The terminal block 36 has housings 116 which are provided for mounting the connection terminals 65.

Comme on peut le voir notamment sur les figures 15 et 16, chaque borne de raccordement 65 a ici la forme d'une lame comportant à son extrémité libre du côté de la lampe un bossage 156 convexe vers l'avant qui est prévu pour venir en contact avec la face arrière d'une lame de contact 24, 26, 28 associée.As can be seen in particular on Figures 15 and 16 each connecting terminal 65 is here in the form of a blade having at its free end on the lamp side a forward convex boss 156 which is provided to engage the rear face of a contact blade 24 , 26, 28 associated.

Chaque logement 116 comporte ici deux rainures radiales et transversales 158, 160 dans lesquelles les bords radiaux de la borne de raccordement 65 associée sont insérés.Each housing 116 here comprises two radial and transverse grooves 158, 160 in which the radial edges of the associated connection terminal 65 are inserted.

Le bornier 36 comporte ici deux plaques de préhension 162, 164 qui s'étendent parallèlement à l'axe transversal E-E et qui s'étendent axialement (A-A) vers l'arrière en considérant la figure 14, en vue de faciliter la manipulation du bornier 36 par l'utilisateur.The terminal block 36 here comprises two gripping plates 162, 164 which extend parallel to the transverse axis EE and which extend axially (AA) towards the rear considering the figure 14 , in order to facilitate the manipulation of the terminal block 36 by the user.

Le bornier 36 est représenté sur les figure 14 et 16 en position verrouillée, c'est à dire que les bornes de raccordement 65 sont en contact électrique avec les bornes de contact 24, 26, 28 associées de la lampe 12.The terminal block 36 is represented on the figure 14 and 16 in the locked position, that is to say that the connection terminals 65 are in electrical contact with the associated contact terminals 24, 26, 28 of the lamp 12.

Pour passer en position déverrouillée, on fait pivoter le bornier 36 autour de son axe transversal E-E, dans le sens horaire en considérant les figures 15 et 16, de manière que les bornes de raccordement 65 s'éloignent des bornes de contact 24, 26, 28 de la lampe 12. Le bornier 36 occupe alors la position qui est représentée sur la figure 15.To pass to the unlocked position, the terminal block 36 is rotated around its transverse axis EE, in the direction schedule by considering the Figures 15 and 16 , so that the connection terminals 65 move away from the contact terminals 24, 26, 28 of the lamp 12. The terminal block 36 then occupies the position which is represented on the figure 15 .

Lorsque le bornier 36 occupe sa position déverrouillée, on peut retirer, ou monter, la lampe 12 en la déplaçant axialement vers l'arrière, respectivement vers l'avant.When the terminal block 36 is in its unlocked position, the lamp 12 can be removed or mounted by moving it axially rearwardly, respectively forwardly.

Pour réaliser la connexion électrique de la lampe 12, lorsqu'elle est montée dans le réflecteur, il suffit de faire pivoter le bornier 36, dans le sens anti-horaire en considérant les figures 15 et 16, depuis sa position déverrouillée vers sa position verrouillée.To make the electrical connection of the lamp 12, when it is mounted in the reflector, it is sufficient to rotate the terminal block 36, in the counter-clockwise direction by considering the Figures 15 and 16 from its unlocked position to its locked position.

Bien entendu, on prévoit avantageusement un système de blocage (non représenté) du bornier 36 dans sa position verrouillée et dans sa position déverrouillée.Of course, it is advantageous to provide a locking system (not shown) of the terminal block 36 in its locked position and in its unlocked position.

L'invention a donc mis au point un système de connexion électrique où le bornier est monté par rapport à un support, typiquement la paroi arrière du réflecteur du projecteur. On n'a donc pas un montage flottant imprécis. Au contraire, on peut assurer une connexion "en aveugle" entre le bornier et les bornes de la lampe, sans avoir à "viser" les bornes de la lampe lors du montage. En outre, on est sûr de verrouiller correctement l'ensemble, car le contact électrique ne se fait que si le connecteur (le bornier) est bien positionné.The invention has therefore developed an electrical connection system where the terminal block is mounted relative to a support, typically the rear wall of the reflector of the projector. We do not have an imprecise floating assembly. On the contrary, it can ensure a connection "blind" between the terminal block and the lamp terminals, without having to "aim" the lamp terminals during assembly. In addition, it is safe to lock the assembly correctly, because the electrical contact is only made if the connector (the terminal block) is properly positioned.

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  1. Arrangement (10) for the electrical connection of a lamp (12), especially in a motor-vehicle headlamp, of the type in which the lamp (12) includes a light-source element (20), axially (A-A) at the front, and, at the rear, a lamp base (22) equipped with fixed connecting terminals (24, 26, 28), of the type in which the lamp (12) is fitted in a support (14) by way of a hole (16) and it is connected electrically to an electrical power-supply harness (107) by having the fixed terminals (24, 26, 28) put in contact with associated connecting terminals (65) carried by a terminal block (36), wherein the fixed terminals (24, 26, 28) extend laterally overall from a portion of the axial surface (34) of the lamp base (22) outwards along directions which are each contained in a substantially transverse plane, characterised in that the terminal block (36) is fitted on the support (14) movably between a locked position in which the connecting terminals (65) are in electrical contact with the associated fixed terminals (24, 26, 28), and an unlocked position in which the connecting terminals (65) are spaced away from the fixed terminals (24, 26, 28), in such a way that the movement of the terminal block (36) to its locked position, or to its unlocked position, causes the connection, or the disconnection respectively, of the lamp (12) with the electrical power-supply harness (107).
  2. Arrangement (10) according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the terminal block (36) is fitted movably, with respect to the support (14), in a substantially transverse connecting plane.
  3. Arrangement (10) according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the fixed terminals (24, 26, 28) are substantially parallel to a transverse connecting direction (B-B), and in that the terminal block (36) is fitted so as to slide along the transverse connecting direction (B-B).
  4. Arrangement (10) according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the terminal block (36) is fitted sliding on a slideway (38) which is affixed to the support (14) of the lamp (12).
  5. Arrangement (10) according to Claim 2, characterised in that the terminal block (36) is fitted so as to pivot about an axis (C-C) substantially parallel to the axis (A-A) of the lamp (12).
  6. Arrangement according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the terminal block (36) includes an arm (108) which extends generally in the transverse connecting plane and which is fitted so as to pivot about its axis (C-C) by one of its free extremities, so that the connection, or the disconnection, of the lamp (12) takes place via pivoting of the terminal block (36) towards the lamp (12), or spacing away from the lamp (12), respectively.
  7. Arrangement according to Claim 5, characterised in that the axis of pivoting of the terminal block (36) is substantially coaxial with the axis (A-A) of the lamp (12).
  8. Arrangement according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the terminal block (36), in its axial face opposite the lamp (12), includes an axial clearance aperture (134) which is associated with each fixed terminal (24, 26, 28) of the lamp (12) and which is offset in angle with respect to the corresponding connecting terminal (65) in such a way that, in the unlocked position, each clearance aperture (134) is substantially aligned radially with the associated fixed terminal (24, 26, 28), so as to allow withdrawal of the lamp (12) axially rearwards.
  9. Arrangement according to Claim 7 or 8, characterised in that the terminal block (36) pivots about the axis (A-A) of the lamp (12), sliding along a circumferential direction (D1), and in that the terminal block (36) includes at least one guide slot (120) of overall circumferential orientation which interacts with two axial guide studs (118, 118) fixed into the support (14) and passing through the associated slot (120), with a view to guiding the terminal block (36) in sliding along the circumferential direction (D1).
  10. Arrangement (10) according to Claim 1, characterised in that the terminal block (36) is fitted pivoting about a substantially transverse axis (E-E) and in that, in the locked position, each connecting terminal (65) is in contact with a rear face of the associated fixed terminal (24, 26, 28), in such a way that, in order to pass from its locked position to its unlocked position, the terminal block (36) pivots rearwards, and, in order to pass from its unlocked position to its locked position, the terminal block (36) pivots forwards.
  11. Arrangement according to any one of Claims 5 to 10, characterised in that the fixed terminals (24, 26, 28) are oriented along directions which are each substantially radial with respect to the axis (A-A) of the lamp (12).
  12. Arrangement (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the lamp (12) is fitted so as to pivot about its axis (A-A) in the corresponding hole (16) of the support (14), and in that the terminal block (36) is designed to be placed in locked position after the fitting of the lamp (12) in such a way that, in its locked position, it immobilises the lamp (12) in its fitted position, and/or in such a way that, if it occupies its locked position before the fitting of the lamp (12), it then renders this fitting impossible.
  13. Arrangement (10) according to the preceding claim, characterised in that it includes means (44) for indexing the terminal block (36) in its unlocked position.
  14. Arrangement (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it includes at least one abutment element (102, 138, 140) which limits the displacement of the terminal block (36) in the direction of its locking and/or of its unlocking.
  15. Arrangement (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the fixed terminals (24, 26, 28) are contact strips substantially parallel to the transverse plane.
  16. Arrangement (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the terminal block (36) includes a gripping element (104, 136, 162, 164) which makes it possible for a user to shift the terminal block (36) from its locked position to its unlocked position, and conversely.
  17. Arrangement (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the terminal block (36) is fitted moveable with respect to the reflector (14) or with respect to an additional piece which is preferably fixed to the said reflector.
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