EP1637802A3 - Vehicle light - Google Patents

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EP1637802A3
EP1637802A3 EP05108193A EP05108193A EP1637802A3 EP 1637802 A3 EP1637802 A3 EP 1637802A3 EP 05108193 A EP05108193 A EP 05108193A EP 05108193 A EP05108193 A EP 05108193A EP 1637802 A3 EP1637802 A3 EP 1637802A3
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vehicle light
reflector
housing
bulb
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EP1637802A2 (en
EP1637802B1 (en
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Franz-Georg Willeke
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Hella GmbH and Co KGaA
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Hella KGaA Huek and Co
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S43/00—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights
    • F21S43/50—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by aesthetic components not otherwise provided for, e.g. decorative trim, partition walls or covers
    • F21S43/51—Attachment thereof
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S43/00—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights
    • F21S43/10—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by the light source
    • F21S43/19—Attachment of light sources or lamp holders
    • 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
    • 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
    • F21S41/50—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by aesthetic components not otherwise provided for, e.g. decorative trim, partition walls or covers
    • F21S41/55—Attachment thereof

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  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Non-Portable Lighting Devices Or Systems Thereof (AREA)
  • Lighting Device Outwards From Vehicle And Optical Signal (AREA)

Abstract

The automobile headlight has a reflector [2] that is located in a housing [1] and is positioned correctly against a stop [3]. The bulb [5] and reflector are enclosed by a lens [7] and this has a formed flange [9] that fits against a retaining surface [11] on the housing.
EP05108193A 2004-09-18 2005-09-07 Vehicle light Not-in-force EP1637802B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

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DE102004045368A DE102004045368A1 (en) 2004-09-18 2004-09-18 Lighting device for vehicles

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EP1637802A2 EP1637802A2 (en) 2006-03-22
EP1637802A3 true EP1637802A3 (en) 2009-11-18
EP1637802B1 EP1637802B1 (en) 2010-12-29

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EP05108193A Not-in-force EP1637802B1 (en) 2004-09-18 2005-09-07 Vehicle light

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AT (1) ATE493612T1 (en)
DE (2) DE102004045368A1 (en)

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KR101416469B1 (en) * 2012-03-19 2014-07-08 현대모비스 주식회사 Lamp apparatus for an automobile

Citations (3)

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US6059433A (en) * 1997-05-20 2000-05-09 Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Vehicle lamp
DE29724219U1 (en) * 1997-09-02 2000-07-06 Hella Kg Hueck & Co Holding device for a reflector and a light element on a housing of a lighting device for vehicles
EP1437545A2 (en) * 2003-01-09 2004-07-14 Hella KG Hueck & Co. Vehicle headlamp

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JP3225005B2 (en) * 1997-06-17 2001-11-05 株式会社小糸製作所 Vehicle lighting

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6059433A (en) * 1997-05-20 2000-05-09 Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Vehicle lamp
DE29724219U1 (en) * 1997-09-02 2000-07-06 Hella Kg Hueck & Co Holding device for a reflector and a light element on a housing of a lighting device for vehicles
EP1437545A2 (en) * 2003-01-09 2004-07-14 Hella KG Hueck & Co. Vehicle headlamp

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EP1637802A2 (en) 2006-03-22
DE502005010745D1 (en) 2011-02-10
DE102004045368A1 (en) 2006-03-23
EP1637802B1 (en) 2010-12-29

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