EP1722162A3 - Vehicle headlamp - Google Patents

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EP1722162A3
EP1722162A3 EP06113687A EP06113687A EP1722162A3 EP 1722162 A3 EP1722162 A3 EP 1722162A3 EP 06113687 A EP06113687 A EP 06113687A EP 06113687 A EP06113687 A EP 06113687A EP 1722162 A3 EP1722162 A3 EP 1722162A3
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vehicle headlamp
reflector
light
headlight
lens
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EP1722162B1 (en
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Gerhard Rotgeri
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Hella GmbH and Co KGaA
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Hella KGaA Huek and Co
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S41/00—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps
    • F21S41/60—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution
    • F21S41/68—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on screens
    • F21S41/683—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on screens by moving screens
    • F21S41/686—Blades, i.e. screens moving in a vertical plane
    • 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
    • F21S41/60—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution
    • F21S41/62—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution for adaptation between right-hand and left-hand traffic

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

Abstract

The headlight has a reflector and a source of light is arranged within the reflector, with the reflector a lens is arranged in the direction of light (2). The control means (26) are formed in such a manner that the second adjustable diaphragm (13) is arranged around vertical hinge axis (14).
EP06113687A 2005-05-11 2006-05-09 Vehicle headlamp Active EP1722162B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

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DE102005021707A DE102005021707A1 (en) 2005-05-11 2005-05-11 Headlights for vehicles

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EP1722162A2 EP1722162A2 (en) 2006-11-15
EP1722162A3 true EP1722162A3 (en) 2008-08-27
EP1722162B1 EP1722162B1 (en) 2010-10-20

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EP06113687A Active EP1722162B1 (en) 2005-05-11 2006-05-09 Vehicle headlamp

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AT (1) ATE485478T1 (en)
DE (2) DE102005021707A1 (en)

Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1010935A2 (en) * 1998-12-17 2000-06-21 Hella KG Hueck & Co. Vehicle headlamp
EP1201989A2 (en) * 2000-10-25 2002-05-02 Zizala Lichtsysteme GmbH Vehicle headlamp
JP2002289013A (en) * 2000-12-05 2002-10-04 Stanley Electric Co Ltd Light fixture for use in vehicle
DE10125463A1 (en) * 2001-05-25 2002-11-28 Hella Kg Hueck & Co Projection module for a vehicle headlight
DE10216177A1 (en) * 2002-04-12 2003-11-13 Hella Kg Hueck & Co Projecting module for motor vehicle headlamp has reflector with source of light and lens set up in beam alignment with it and high-beam screen for lens

Family Cites Families (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3926455A1 (en) * 1989-08-10 1991-02-14 Hella Kg Hueck & Co HEADLIGHTS FOR VEHICLES
FR2796448B1 (en) * 1999-07-13 2001-12-21 Valeo Vision PROJECTOR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A MULTI-POSITION COVER
FR2799816B1 (en) * 1999-10-19 2002-03-22 Valeo Vision VEHICLE PROJECTOR WITH MOBILE OCCULTER
ATA18292000A (en) * 2000-10-25 2005-09-15 Zizala Lichtsysteme Gmbh VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1010935A2 (en) * 1998-12-17 2000-06-21 Hella KG Hueck & Co. Vehicle headlamp
EP1201989A2 (en) * 2000-10-25 2002-05-02 Zizala Lichtsysteme GmbH Vehicle headlamp
JP2002289013A (en) * 2000-12-05 2002-10-04 Stanley Electric Co Ltd Light fixture for use in vehicle
DE10125463A1 (en) * 2001-05-25 2002-11-28 Hella Kg Hueck & Co Projection module for a vehicle headlight
DE10216177A1 (en) * 2002-04-12 2003-11-13 Hella Kg Hueck & Co Projecting module for motor vehicle headlamp has reflector with source of light and lens set up in beam alignment with it and high-beam screen for lens

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EP1722162B1 (en) 2010-10-20
DE102005021707A1 (en) 2006-11-16
EP1722162A2 (en) 2006-11-15
ATE485478T1 (en) 2010-11-15
DE502006008114D1 (en) 2010-12-02

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