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EP2475930B1
EP2475930B1 EP10751615.5A EP10751615A EP2475930B1 EP 2475930 B1 EP2475930 B1 EP 2475930B1 EP 10751615 A EP10751615 A EP 10751615A EP 2475930 B1 EP2475930 B1 EP 2475930B1
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Jürgen Becker
Karsten Pietsch
Kilian Klages
Matthias Protsch
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21SNON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S41/00Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps
    • F21S41/10Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by the light source
    • F21S41/14Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by the light source characterised by the type of light source
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21SNON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S41/00Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps
    • F21S41/10Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by the light source
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  • the invention relates to a lamp unit according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Such a lamp unit can be used in principle in a variety of single-ended lamps. However, the main application area is likely to be in lamp units for vehicle headlights.
  • a lamp unit for such motor vehicle headlights is for example in the EP 1 605 490 A2 , of the DE 10 2005 009 902 A1 and the US 2002/0003391 described.
  • the lamp unit has a discharge lamp, as sold for example under the product name "Xenarc TM".
  • This high-pressure discharge lamp has a one-part or multi-part lamp cap, by way of which it can be inserted into a socket of a reflector of a motor vehicle headlight.
  • one or more referencing and Kodieraus strictly adopted are formed on a Referenzierring the socket, which cooperate with corresponding projections on the socket of the reflector, so that the lamp only in a predetermined relative position can be used with reference to the version.
  • this referencing prevents lamps of an unintentional type from being used in a vehicle headlight.
  • a plurality of radially projecting additional elements which are part of the headlamp are additionally arranged on the base of the high-pressure discharge lamp, on which mechanical components, for example clamps, brackets, coupling cages or the like, engage around the base in the socket of the reflector set.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a simply constructed and easy to install lamp unit.
  • the lamp unit is designed with a lamp which is inserted in a reflector and has a base with a reference ring on which at least one referencing surface is formed. This cooperates with a corresponding referencing element of a version of the reflector.
  • the lamp is connected to the reflector by means of a detachable bayonet catch.
  • the lamp can be connected directly to the reflector, so that the complex assembly of the additional components, such as the above-described brackets, brackets or throwaway cages can be omitted and thus both the device complexity and the assembly cost is reduced.
  • the bayonet closure has formed on the reference ring, circumferentially opening free cuts, which are assigned from an inner peripheral surface of the socket radially projecting bayonet cams. These are when inserting the lamp in the reflector in coverage with the cutouts and engage behind the reference ring in the locked state.
  • reference studs are formed on a support pin-side annular surface of the reference ring, which can be brought in defined contact with said support pins.
  • stop cams are formed on the outer circumference of the base, onto which the bayonet cams accumulate during connection.
  • a stop cam on the inner peripheral surface is formed approximately at a same axial height as the support pins and has an abutment portion extending approximately in a longitudinal direction of the reflector toward the bayonet cams and spaced from the inner circumferential surface.
  • the stopper portion When inserting the lamp, the stopper portion dips into a locking groove of the reference ring, wherein when locking a Nutrandabrough the locking groove runs onto the stop cam.
  • the locking groove can be formed with little device complexity as a recess in the side walls of an open cut.
  • the lamp cap in the circumferential direction of the stopper portion may be engaged behind in a locking position of the lamp by a formed on a base surface of the free-cutting locking projection.
  • the latching groove can be configured such that in the locking position the reference ring is stretched over the stop cam against pretensioner elevations formed on the inner circumferential surface approximately opposite the stop cam.
  • a radial recess in the inner peripheral surface is introduced approximately between the bayonet cams and the support pin.
  • an elongated spring hook is arranged approximately along an inner diameter of the inner peripheral surface extending.
  • a hook portion of the spring hook projects radially inwardly, on which a portion of the free-cutting of the reference ring runs when locking.
  • a spring shaft of the spring hook is designed such that it biases the reference ring in the locking position against the formed on the inner peripheral surface approximately opposite the spring hook Vorspannerhöhungen.
  • the additional components for fixing the position of the lamp in the reflector are unnecessary in the lamp unit according to the invention - should a lamp according to the invention, however, be used in a conventional reflector, this can be carried out in a conventional manner with additional radial pins for supporting the additional components.
  • This variant is then optionally used in conventional versions as well as in versions according to the invention.
  • the free cuts extend approximately to the outer circumference of a base sleeve from which the reference ring projects radially.
  • the free cuts are made approximately rectangular.
  • three reference knobs and three support pins are provided to ensure the frontal positioning of the lamp in the reflector.
  • the lamp unit is preferably designed with a high-pressure discharge lamp for a motor vehicle headlight.
  • FIG. 1 shows a three-dimensional view of a lamp unit 1 according to the invention with a used in a reflector 2 of a motor vehicle headlamp high-pressure discharge lamp 4.
  • This can be, for example, a metal halide high-pressure discharge lamp with an electrical power consumption of about 25 W or a D1 to D4 lamp.
  • Such high-pressure discharge lamps are known from the prior art, for example EP 1 605 490 A2 or the EP 0 786 791 B1 Well known, so that only the essential elements for understanding the invention components are explained and reference is otherwise made to the cited prior art.
  • FIG. 1 illustrated lamp unit 1 The peculiarity of in FIG. 1 illustrated lamp unit 1 is that the reflector 2 and the high-pressure discharge lamp 4 are connected to each other by means of a bayonet fitting 6, which is dispensed with in contrast to conventional solutions to additional components such as brackets, stirrups or cages.
  • FIG. 2 This has a, not visible here discharge vessel with an interior, in the two diametrically arranged electrodes protrude, connected via melted into the discharge vessel metal foil, each with a power supply 10 and another, not shown power supply are. That in the FIGS. 1 and 2 invisible, indicated by the reference numeral 8 discharge vessel is received in an outer bulb 9, which is also made of quartz glass and optionally provided with an ultraviolet radiation absorbing coating.
  • the in the FIGS. 1 and 2 visible external power supply 10 is connected to a socket 12 at a circumferentially arranged contact ring 14.
  • the axial power supply is connected to a central contact pin 16 of the base 12 (see Fig.2 ) contacted.
  • an ionizable filling is added, which consists for example of high purity xenon gas and a plurality of metal halides.
  • multi-part socket 12 is embedded with a protruding to the outer bulb 9 out spring tongues 18 executed metal ring.
  • the designed as welding flags spring tabs 18 are one arched onto the outer bulb 9 supporting cuff 20 and connected thereto, for example by welding.
  • the high-pressure discharge lamp 4 is reliably position-centered in the axial direction.
  • FIG. 3 shows a front view and FIG. 4 a rear view of the high pressure discharge lamp 4 according to FIG. 2
  • the base 12 has a base sleeve 22, from which a reference ring 24 projects circumferentially in the radial direction.
  • the formed on the base sleeve 22 reference ring 24 has at least one coding groove 30, which is designed in the illustrated embodiment as a semi-circular recess.
  • this coding groove or coding grooves is ensured that only a certain type of high-pressure discharge lamp 4 can be used in a predetermined relative position in the motor vehicle headlight.
  • three uniformly distributed on the circumference free cuts 32 a, 32 b, 32 c are executed on the reference ring 24, which in the illustration in accordance with Figures 3 and 4 have an approximately rectangular cross-section and extending from the outer periphery of the reference ring 24 up to the base sleeve 22.
  • FIG. 3 are on an outer piston-side end face 34 of the reference ring 24 three opposite the cutouts 32 and the coding groove 30 offset, also uniformly distributed around the circumference reference knobs 36a, 36b, 36c provided which protrude slightly from the end face 34 in the axial direction and in contact with later explained elements of Reflectors are brought to set the axial position of the high pressure discharge lamp in the reflector.
  • the external power supply 10 is connected to a contact plate 38, which also in the bottom view according to FIG. 4 is visible and in turn contacted with the contact ring 14.
  • 24 are each arranged adjacent to one of the free cuts 32 stop cam 42a, 42b, 42c, which in the illustration according to FIG FIG. 4 extending from the rear end face 40 out to the viewer.
  • stop cams 42a, 42b, 42c limit the relative rotation between the discharge lamp 4 and the reflector 2.
  • stop cams 42a, 42b Two of these stop cams 42a, 42b are also shown in the illustration FIG. 2 visible, noticeable. Accordingly, extend the stop cams 42 away from the outer periphery of the base sleeve 22 to the outer periphery of the reference ring 24 and extending in the axial direction to the rear end face 40 (see FIG. 2 ).
  • FIG. 5 shows a three-dimensional representation of the reflector 2 of the lamp unit 1 according to FIG. 1 ,
  • This reflector has an in FIG. 1 visible, designed with a view to optimal beam alignment reflection surface 44 and a socket 46, which is designed approximately as a cylindrical portion.
  • On an inner peripheral surface 48 of the socket 46 are three uniformly distributed on the circumference, lying on the same pitch circle as the cutouts 32 bayonet cams 50a, 50b, 50c formed projecting inwards, embraced by the socket 46 opening and their geometry in about that the free cuts 32 corresponds.
  • three bearing pins 52a, 52b, 52c are provided on the inner peripheral surface 48, which lie on the same pitch circle as the reference knobs 36.
  • the diameter of the inner circumferential surface 48 corresponds approximately to the outer circumference of the reference ring 24.
  • the free cuts 32a, 32b, 32c are brought into register with one of the bayonet cams 50a, 50b, 50c and the lamp is then lighted from behind (view from FIG Fig. 5 ) used in the version 46.
  • the bayonet cams 50a, 50b, 50c penetrate through the free cuts 32a, 32b, 32c and the front end face 34 (FIG. FIG. 3 ) runs on the corresponding contact surfaces of the support pin 52.
  • the high-pressure discharge lamp 4 with respect to the reflector 2 to the right in a clockwise direction (view FIG. 6 ), so that the bayonet cams 50a, 50b, 50c engage behind the reference ring 24 and run onto the adjacent stop cams 42a, 42b and 42c after a predetermined angle of rotation.
  • the three reference knobs abut on the front end face 34 of the reference ring 24 on the adjacent end faces of the three support pins 52a, 52b, 52c for adjusting the axial position.
  • the discharge lamp 4 is clamped in the axial direction between the support pin 52 and the bayonet cams 50 and fixed in position in the circumferential direction by the bezel 24 surrounding the bezel 46, so that a reliable relative positioning between the reflector 2 and high-pressure discharge lamp 4 is ensured with extremely simple construction.
  • the single or multi-part base 12 is made of a suitable plastic, wherein the contact elements described are partially encapsulated.
  • the reflector is provided with a suitable coating and also made of plastic.
  • FIG. 6 is in a three-dimensional representation of the reflector 2 of the lamp unit 1 from FIG. 1 shown according to a second embodiment.
  • a ring 54 is formed approximately at a same axial height as the support pin 52.
  • the inner diameter of the ring 54 is approximately between the diameter of the inner peripheral surface 48 and the inner diameter of the support pin 52.
  • On the ring 54 is Formed between the two support pins 52a and 52b about the region of the bayonet cam 50a, an elongated stop cam 56 which extends approximately in the longitudinal direction of the reflector 2.
  • a stop section 58 of the stop cam 56 projects in the longitudinal direction towards the bayonet cam 50a.
  • the stop cam 56 serves to limit the relative rotation between the discharge lamp 4 and the reflector 2 FIG. 1 ,
  • the in FIG. 8 shown reference ring 24 of the base 12 FIG. 12 according to the second embodiment, a cutout 60 with a locking groove 62, in the upon insertion of the reference ring 24 in the reflector 2 of the stop cam 56 with the stopper portion 58 from FIG. 7 dips.
  • a respective recess 68 or 70 is introduced into a respective side wall 64 and 66 of the cutout 60.
  • a locking projection 72 is formed on a base surface of the recess 60, which in a locking position of the reference ring 24, the stopper portion 58 of the stop cam 56 from FIG. 7 engages, which is explained in more detail below.
  • FIG. 9 shows the reflector 2 together with the reference ring 24 used in this according to the second embodiment.
  • the reference ring 24 without the base 12 from FIG. 2 shown.
  • position of the reference ring 24 has been used in the axial direction in the socket 46 in which the cutouts 32b, 32c and 60 in register with the bayonet cams 50a, 50b, 50c and the coding groove 30 in register with the corresponding Referencing of the reflector 2 are brought into coincidence.
  • the stop portion 58 of the stop cam 56 from FIG. 7 is doing in the in FIG. 8 right recess 70 of the locking groove 62 immersed. Will the base 12 off FIG.
  • the in the FIG. 8 left recess 68 of the locking groove 62 is offset slightly in the radial direction compared to the right recess 17 to the outside.
  • the offset is used to tension the reference ring, which is explained below.
  • FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of the reflector 2 according to a third embodiment.
  • the socket 46 is in this case of a rear end face 82 in the axial direction of a circle segment between the two upper in FIG. 11 arranged support pin 52a, 52b downgraded with a recess 84. This extends in the axial direction approximately to the ring 54 adjacent to the Referenzierelement 86 and in the FIG. 11 left upper support pin 52a.
  • a spring hook 90 approximately in the circumferential direction. This has an elongated spring shaft 92 and a approximately centrally of the recess 84 radially inwardly kinked hook portion 94.
  • the spring hook 90 serves as the stop cam 56 FIG. 7 for positioning the lamp cap 12 in the circumferential direction and for clamping the reference ring 24.
  • the bayonet cams 50a, 50b, 50c are formed on a separate retaining ring 96. This is attached to the reflector 2, which is in FIG. 12 it can be seen fixed to this, that the bayonet cams 50 are positioned according to the preceding embodiments.
  • FIG. 13 shows the reflector 2 together with the reference ring 24 of the first embodiment FIG. 4 in an insertion position.
  • the hook portion 94 of the spring hook 90 from FIG. 11 is immersed in the upper free cut 32a of the reference ring 24.
  • the hook portion 94 comes into abutment against a left side surface 98 of the upper recess 32a, whereby the reference ring 24 is positioned in the circumferential direction.
  • this has on the spring shaft 92 adjacent to the hook portion 94 a radially inwardly facing camber 100. This is in the immersion position in FIG.
  • the bayonet cams 50a, 50b, 50c are made FIG. 12 bent slightly into the plane of the drawing.
  • 24 V-shaped projections 104 are formed on the bayonet cams 50 toward the reference ring.
  • a lamp unit with a high-pressure discharge lamp which is used in a reflector, preferably a motor vehicle headlight.
  • the lamp has a base with a reference ring, which is connected via a bayonet interface with socket of the reflector.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Lampeneinheit gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1.The invention relates to a lamp unit according to the preamble of claim 1.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Eine derartige Lampeneinheit kann prinzipiell bei einer Vielzahl von einseitig gesockelten Lampen eingesetzt werden. Das Hauptanwendungsgebiet dürfte jedoch bei Lampeneinheiten für Fahrzeugscheinwerfer liegen. Eine Lampeneinheit für derartige Kraftfahrzeugscheinwerfer ist beispielsweise in der EP 1 605 490 A2 , der DE 10 2005 009 902 A1 und der US 2002/0003391 beschrieben.Such a lamp unit can be used in principle in a variety of single-ended lamps. However, the main application area is likely to be in lamp units for vehicle headlights. A lamp unit for such motor vehicle headlights is for example in the EP 1 605 490 A2 , of the DE 10 2005 009 902 A1 and the US 2002/0003391 described.

Bei diesen bekannten Lösungen hat die Lampeneinheit eine Entladungslampe, wie sie beispielsweise unter der Produktbezeichnung "Xenarc™" vertrieben wird. Diese Hochdruckentladungslampe hat einen ein- oder mehrteiligen Lampensockel, über den sie in eine Fassung eines Reflektors eines Kraftfahrzeugscheinwerfers einsetzbar ist. Um die Lampe im Reflektor auszurichten und eine Fehlmontage verschiedener Lampentypen zu verhindern, sind an einem Referenzierring des Sockels eine oder mehrere Referenzier- und Kodierausnehmungen ausgebildet, die mit entsprechenden Vorsprüngen an der Fassung des Reflektors zusammen wirken, so dass die Lampe nur in einer vorbestimmten Relativposition mit Bezug zur Fassung eingesetzt werden kann. Des Weiteren wird durch diese Referenzierung verhindert, dass in einem Fahrzeugscheinwerfer Lampen eines nicht vorgesehenen Typs eingesetzt werden.In these known solutions, the lamp unit has a discharge lamp, as sold for example under the product name "Xenarc ™". This high-pressure discharge lamp has a one-part or multi-part lamp cap, by way of which it can be inserted into a socket of a reflector of a motor vehicle headlight. In order to align the lamp in the reflector and to prevent incorrect assembly of different lamp types, one or more referencing and Kodierausnehmungen are formed on a Referenzierring the socket, which cooperate with corresponding projections on the socket of the reflector, so that the lamp only in a predetermined relative position can be used with reference to the version. Furthermore, this referencing prevents lamps of an unintentional type from being used in a vehicle headlight.

Bei den herkömmlichen Lösungen werden an dem Sockel der Hochdruckentladungslampe zusätzlich noch eine Vielzahl von radial auskragenden Zusatzelementen, die Bestandteil des Scheinwerfers sind, angeordnet, an denen mechanische Bauelemente, beispielsweise Klammern, Bügel, Überwurfkäfige oder dergleichen angreifen, um den Sockel in der Fassung des Reflektors festzulegen.In the conventional solutions, a plurality of radially projecting additional elements which are part of the headlamp are additionally arranged on the base of the high-pressure discharge lamp, on which mechanical components, for example clamps, brackets, coupling cages or the like, engage around the base in the socket of the reflector set.

Nachteilig bei diesen Lösungen ist, dass derartige Lampeneinheiten zum einen relativ aufwendig aufgebaut sind, da die zusätzlichen Bauelemente zur Lagefixierung vorgesehen werden müssen. Zum anderen ist der Montageaufwand durch das Ansetzen der zusätzlichen Bauelemente erhöht.A disadvantage of these solutions is that such lamp units are constructed for a relatively complex, since the additional components must be provided for fixing the position. On the other hand, the assembly effort is increased by the attachment of additional components.

Darstellung der ErfindungPresentation of the invention

Demgegenüber liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine einfach aufgebaute und mit geringem Aufwand zu montierende Lampeneinheit zu schaffen.In contrast, the invention has for its object to provide a simply constructed and easy to install lamp unit.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Lampeneinheit mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruches 1 gelöst. Besondere vorteilhafte Ausführungen der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen beschrieben.This object is achieved by a lamp unit with the features of claim 1. Special advantageous embodiments of the invention are described in the dependent claims.

Erfindungsgemäß ist die Lampeneinheit mit einer Lampe ausgeführt, die in einen Reflektor eingesetzt ist und einen Sockel mit einem Referenzring hat, an dem zumindest eine Referenzierfläche ausgebildet ist. Diese wirkt mit einem entsprechenden Referenzierelement einer Fassung des Reflektors zusammen. Die Verbindung der Lampe mit dem Reflektor erfolgt mittels eines lösbaren Bajonettverschlusses.According to the invention, the lamp unit is designed with a lamp which is inserted in a reflector and has a base with a reference ring on which at least one referencing surface is formed. This cooperates with a corresponding referencing element of a version of the reflector. The lamp is connected to the reflector by means of a detachable bayonet catch.

Durch die Verwendung eines Bajonettverschlusses kann die Lampe direkt mit dem Reflektor verbunden werden, so dass die aufwendige Montage der Zusatzbauteile, beispielsweise der eingangs beschriebenen Klammern, Bügel oder Überwurfkäfige entfallen kann und somit sowohl der vorrichtungstechnische Aufwand als auch der Montageaufwand verringert ist.By using a bayonet closure, the lamp can be connected directly to the reflector, so that the complex assembly of the additional components, such as the above-described brackets, brackets or throwaway cages can be omitted and thus both the device complexity and the assembly cost is reduced.

Bei einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung hat der Bajonettverschluss am Referenzring ausgebildete, umfangsseitig mündende Freischnitte, denen aus einer Innenumfangsfläche der Fassung radial auskragende Bajonettnocken zugeordnet sind. Diese stehen beim Einsetzen der Lampe in den Reflektor in Überdeckung mit den Freischnitten und hintergreifen den Referenzring im verriegelten Zustand.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the bayonet closure has formed on the reference ring, circumferentially opening free cuts, which are assigned from an inner peripheral surface of the socket radially projecting bayonet cams. These are when inserting the lamp in the reflector in coverage with the cutouts and engage behind the reference ring in the locked state.

An der Innenumfangsfläche der Fassung können gegenüber den Bajonettnocken versetzte Auflagezapfen für den Referenzring ausgebildet werden.On the inner peripheral surface of the socket offset from the bayonet cams bearing pins can be formed for the reference ring.

Dabei wird es bevorzugt, wenn an einer auflagezapfenseitigen Ringfläche des Referenzrings Referenznoppen ausgebildet sind, die in definierte Anlage an die genannten Auflagezapfen bringbar sind.It is preferred if reference studs are formed on a support pin-side annular surface of the reference ring, which can be brought in defined contact with said support pins.

Zur eindeutigen Bestimmung der Verriegelungsposition sind bei einer Variante der Erfindung am Außenumfang des Sockels Anschlagnocken ausgebildet, auf die die Bajonettnocken beim Verbinden auflaufen.For unambiguous determination of the locking position, in a variant of the invention, stop cams are formed on the outer circumference of the base, onto which the bayonet cams accumulate during connection.

Bei einem weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel ist ein Anschlagnocken an der Innenumfangsfläche etwa auf einer gleichen axialen Höhe wie die Auflagezapfen ausgebildet und hat einen etwa in einer Längsrichtung des Reflektors hin zu den Bajonettnocken erstreckenden und zur Innenumfangsfläche beabstandeten Anschlagabschnitt.In a further preferred embodiment, a stop cam on the inner peripheral surface is formed approximately at a same axial height as the support pins and has an abutment portion extending approximately in a longitudinal direction of the reflector toward the bayonet cams and spaced from the inner circumferential surface.

Beim Einsetzen der Lampe taucht der Anschlagabschnitt in eine Rastnut des Referenzrings ein, wobei beim Verriegeln ein Nutrandabschnitt der Rastnut auf den Anschlagnocken aufläuft.When inserting the lamp, the stopper portion dips into a locking groove of the reference ring, wherein when locking a Nutrandabschnitt the locking groove runs onto the stop cam.

Die Rastnut kann mit geringem vorrichtungstechnischen Aufwand als Aussparung in die Seitenwandungen eines Freischnitts ausgebildet sein.The locking groove can be formed with little device complexity as a recess in the side walls of an open cut.

Zur Arretierung des Lampensockels in Umfangsrichtung kann der Anschlagabschnitt in einer Verriegelungsposition der Lampe von einem an einer Grundfläche des Freischnitts ausgebildeten Verriegelungsvorsprungs hintergriffen sein.For locking the lamp cap in the circumferential direction of the stopper portion may be engaged behind in a locking position of the lamp by a formed on a base surface of the free-cutting locking projection.

Um eine im Wesentlichen spielfreie Verriegelung des Lampensockels im Reflektor zu ermöglichen kann die Rastnut derart ausgestaltet sein, dass in der Verriegelungsposition der Referenzring über den Anschlagnocken gegen an der Innenumfangsfläche etwa gegenüberliegend des Anschlagnockens ausgebildete Vorspannerhöhungen gespannt ist.In order to enable a substantially backlash-free locking of the lamp cap in the reflector, the latching groove can be configured such that in the locking position the reference ring is stretched over the stop cam against pretensioner elevations formed on the inner circumferential surface approximately opposite the stop cam.

In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist eine radiale Aussparung in die Innenumfangsfläche etwa zwischen den Bajonettnocken und dem Auflagezapfen eingebracht. In dieser ist ein länglicher sich etwa entlang eines Innendurchmessers der Innenumfangsfläche erstreckender Federhaken angeordnet. Im Bereich eines Bajonettnockens ragt ein Hakenabschnitt des Federhakens radial nach innen, auf den ein Abschnitt des Freischnitts des Referenzrings beim Verriegeln aufläuft.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, a radial recess in the inner peripheral surface is introduced approximately between the bayonet cams and the support pin. In this an elongated spring hook is arranged approximately along an inner diameter of the inner peripheral surface extending. In the area of a bayonet cam, a hook portion of the spring hook projects radially inwardly, on which a portion of the free-cutting of the reference ring runs when locking.

Mit Vorteil ist ein Federschaft des Federhakens derart ausgestaltet, dass dieser den Referenzring in der Verriegelungsposition gegen die an der Innenumfangsfläche etwa gegenüberliegend des Federhakens ausgebildete Vorspannerhöhungen spannt.Advantageously, a spring shaft of the spring hook is designed such that it biases the reference ring in the locking position against the formed on the inner peripheral surface approximately opposite the spring hook Vorspannerhöhungen.

Wie bereits erwähnt, erübrigen sich bei der erfindungsgemäßen Lampeneinheit die Zusatzbauteile zur Lagefixierung der Lampe im Reflektor - soll eine erfindungsgemäße Lampe jedoch in einen herkömmlichen Reflektor eingesetzt werden, so kann diese in herkömmlicher Weise mit zusätzlichen Radialzapfen zur Abstützung der Zusatzbauteile ausgeführt werden. Diese Variante ist dann wahlweise in herkömmlichen Fassungen als auch in erfindungsgemäßen Fassungen verwendbar.As already mentioned, the additional components for fixing the position of the lamp in the reflector are unnecessary in the lamp unit according to the invention - should a lamp according to the invention, however, be used in a conventional reflector, this can be carried out in a conventional manner with additional radial pins for supporting the additional components. This variant is then optionally used in conventional versions as well as in versions according to the invention.

Bei einem einfach ausgeführten Ausführungsbeispiel mit optimaler Fixierung der Lampe im Reflektor sind drei Bajonettnocken an der Fassung des Reflektors und drei Freischnitte am Referenzring der Lampe ausgeführt. Prinzipiell könnten auch in kinematischer Umkehr bzw. nach dem Umkehrprinzip die Freischnitte an der Fassung des Reflektors und die Bajonettnocken am Sockel ausgeführt werden.In a simple embodiment with optimal fixation of the lamp in the reflector three bayonet cams on the version of the reflector and three free cuts are made on the reference ring of the lamp. In principle, the cutouts on the socket of the reflector and the bayonet cams on the base could also be executed in kinematic reversal or according to the reversal principle.

Bei einem einfach ausgeführten Ausführungsbeispiel erstrecken sich die Freischnitte bis etwa zum Außenumfang einer Sockelhülse, von der der Referenzring radial vorspringt.In a simple embodiment, the free cuts extend approximately to the outer circumference of a base sleeve from which the reference ring projects radially.

Gemäß einer Variante der Erfindung sind die Freischnitte in etwa rechteckförmig ausgeführt.According to a variant of the invention, the free cuts are made approximately rectangular.

Bevorzugter Weise werden drei Referenznoppen und drei Auflagezapfen vorgesehen, um die stirnseitige Positionierung der Lampe im Reflektor zu gewährleisten.Preferably, three reference knobs and three support pins are provided to ensure the frontal positioning of the lamp in the reflector.

Die Lampeneinheit wird vorzugsweise mit einer Hochdruckentladungslampe für einen Kraftfahrzeugscheinwerfer ausgeführt.The lamp unit is preferably designed with a high-pressure discharge lamp for a motor vehicle headlight.

Kurze Beschreibung der ZeichnungenBrief description of the drawings

Nachstehend wird die Erfindung anhand bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 eine dreidimensionale Prinzipdarstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Lampeneinheit gemäß einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;
  • Fig. 2 eine Lampe der Lampeneinheit aus Figur 1 gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;
  • Fig. 3 eine Vorderansicht der Lampe aus Figur 2 gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;
  • Fig. 4 eine Rückansicht der Lampe aus Figur 2 gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;
  • Fig. 5 eine Einzeldarstellung eines Reflektors der Lampeneinheit aus Figur 1 gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;
  • Fig. 6 eine Rückansicht der Lampeneinheit aus Figur 1 gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;
  • Fig. 7 eine Einzeldarstellung des Reflektors der Lampeneinheit gemäß einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel;
  • Fig. 8 eine Einzeldarstellung eines Referenzrings gemäß dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel;
  • Fig. 9 in einer Rückansicht den Reflektor und den Referenzring gemäß dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel;
  • Fig. 10 in einer Rückansicht den Reflektor und den Referenzring gemäß dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel;
  • Fig. 11 eine Einzeldarstellung des Reflektors der Lampeneinheit gemäß einem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel;
  • Fig.12 eine Einzeldarstellung des Reflektors gemäß dem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel;
  • Fig. 13 in einer Rückansicht den Reflektor und den Referenzring gemäß dem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel; und
  • Fig. 14 in einer Rückansicht den Reflektor und den Referenzring gemäß dem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel.
The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to preferred embodiments. Show it:
  • Fig. 1 a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a lamp unit according to the invention according to a first embodiment;
  • Fig. 2 a lamp of the lamp unit FIG. 1 according to the first embodiment;
  • Fig. 3 a front view of the lamp FIG. 2 according to the first embodiment;
  • Fig. 4 a rear view of the lamp FIG. 2 according to the first embodiment;
  • Fig. 5 a single representation of a reflector of the lamp unit FIG. 1 according to the first embodiment;
  • Fig. 6 a rear view of the lamp unit FIG. 1 according to the first embodiment;
  • Fig. 7 an individual view of the reflector of the lamp unit according to a second embodiment;
  • Fig. 8 a single representation of a reference ring according to the second embodiment;
  • Fig. 9 in a rear view of the reflector and the reference ring according to the second embodiment;
  • Fig. 10 in a rear view of the reflector and the reference ring according to the second embodiment;
  • Fig. 11 a detail view of the reflector of the lamp unit according to a third embodiment;
  • Figure 12 a detail view of the reflector according to the third embodiment;
  • Fig. 13 in a rear view of the reflector and the reference ring according to the third embodiment; and
  • Fig. 14 in a rear view of the reflector and the reference ring according to the third embodiment.

Bevorzugte Ausführung der ErfindungPreferred embodiment of the invention

Figur 1 zeigt eine dreidimensionale Ansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Lampeneinheit 1 mit einer in einen Reflektor 2 eines Kraftfahrzeugscheinwerfers eingesetzten Hochdruckentladungslampe 4. Diese kann beispielsweise eine Halogen-Metalldampf-Hochdruckentladungslampe mit einer elektrischen Leistungsaufnahme von ca. 25 W oder eine D1-bis D4-Lampe sein. Derartige Hochdruckentladungslampen sind aus dem Stand der Technik, beispielsweise der EP 1 605 490 A2 oder der EP 0 786 791 B1 hinlänglich bekannt, so dass hier nur die zum Verständnis der Erfindung wesentlichen Bauelemente erläutert werden und im übrigen auf den genannten Stand der Technik verwiesen wird. FIG. 1 shows a three-dimensional view of a lamp unit 1 according to the invention with a used in a reflector 2 of a motor vehicle headlamp high-pressure discharge lamp 4. This can be, for example, a metal halide high-pressure discharge lamp with an electrical power consumption of about 25 W or a D1 to D4 lamp. Such high-pressure discharge lamps are known from the prior art, for example EP 1 605 490 A2 or the EP 0 786 791 B1 Well known, so that only the essential elements for understanding the invention components are explained and reference is otherwise made to the cited prior art.

Die Besonderheit der in Figur 1 dargestellten Lampeneinheit 1 besteht darin, dass der Reflektor 2 und die Hochdruckentladungslampe 4 mittels eines Bajonettverschlusses 6 miteinander verbunden sind, wobei im Unterschied zu herkömmlichen Lösungen auf zusätzliche Bauteile, wie Klammern, Bügel oder Überwurfkäfige verzichtet wird.The peculiarity of in FIG. 1 illustrated lamp unit 1 is that the reflector 2 and the high-pressure discharge lamp 4 are connected to each other by means of a bayonet fitting 6, which is dispensed with in contrast to conventional solutions to additional components such as brackets, stirrups or cages.

Figur 2 zeigt eine Einzeldarstellung einer quecksilberfreien Hochdruckentladungslampe 4. Diese hat ein, hier nicht sichtbares Entladungsgefäß mit einem Innenraum, in den zwei diametral angeordnete Elektroden hinein ragen, die über in das Entladungsgefäß eingeschmolzene Metallfolie mit jeweils einer Stromzuführung 10 bzw. einer weiteren, nicht dargestellten Stromzuführung verbunden sind. Das in den Figuren 1 und 2 nicht sichtbare, mit dem Bezugszeichen 8 angedeutete Entladungsgefäß ist in einem Außenkolben 9 aufgenommen, der ebenfalls aus Quarzglas besteht und ggf. mit einer Ultraviolettstrahlen absorbierenden Beschichtung versehen ist. FIG. 2 This has a, not visible here discharge vessel with an interior, in the two diametrically arranged electrodes protrude, connected via melted into the discharge vessel metal foil, each with a power supply 10 and another, not shown power supply are. That in the FIGS. 1 and 2 invisible, indicated by the reference numeral 8 discharge vessel is received in an outer bulb 9, which is also made of quartz glass and optionally provided with an ultraviolet radiation absorbing coating.

Die in den Figuren 1 und 2 sichtbare äußere Stromzuführung 10 ist mit einem an einem Sockel 12 umfangsseitig angeordneten Kontaktring 14 verbunden. Die nicht dargestellte axiale Stromzuführung ist mit einem mittigen Kontaktpin 16 des Sockels 12 (siehe Fig.2) kontaktiert. In dem Innenraum des Entladungsgefäßes 8 ist eine ionisierbare Füllung aufgenommen, die beispielsweise aus hochreinem Xenongas und mehreren Metallhalogeniden besteht.The in the FIGS. 1 and 2 visible external power supply 10 is connected to a socket 12 at a circumferentially arranged contact ring 14. The axial power supply, not shown, is connected to a central contact pin 16 of the base 12 (see Fig.2 ) contacted. In the interior of the discharge vessel 8 an ionizable filling is added, which consists for example of high purity xenon gas and a plurality of metal halides.

In dem üblicher Weise mehrteilig ausgeführten Sockel 12 ist ein mit zum Außenkolben 9 hin auskragenden Federlaschen 18 ausgeführter Metallring eingebettet. Die als Schweißfahnen ausgeführten Federlaschen 18 sind zu einer auf den Außenkolben 9 aufgesetzten Stützmanschette 20 gewölbt und mit dieser beispielsweise durch Schweißen verbunden. Durch die vier Federzungen/Schweißfahnen 18 und die entsprechend ausgeführte Stützmanschette 20 ist die Hochdruckentladungslampe 4 in Axialrichtung zuverlässig lagezentriert. Hinsichtlich weiterer Einzelheiten des Aufbaus des Sockels 12 wird auf den oben genannten Stand der Technik verwiesen.In the usual manner multi-part socket 12 is embedded with a protruding to the outer bulb 9 out spring tongues 18 executed metal ring. The designed as welding flags spring tabs 18 are one arched onto the outer bulb 9 supporting cuff 20 and connected thereto, for example by welding. By the four spring tongues / welding lugs 18 and the corresponding executed support sleeve 20, the high-pressure discharge lamp 4 is reliably position-centered in the axial direction. For further details of the structure of the base 12, reference is made to the above-mentioned prior art.

Die Figur 3 zeigt eine Vorderansicht und Figur 4 eine Rückansicht der Hochdruckentladungslampe 4 gemäß Figur 2. Demgemäß hat der Sockel 12 eine Sockelhülse 22, von der in Radialrichtung ein Referenzring 24 umlaufend auskragt. Der vom Referenzring 24 entfernte Endabschnitt der Sockelhülse 22 geht über eine Radialstufe in einen Kontaktbund 26 über, an dessen Außenumfang der umlaufende Kontaktring 14 ausgebildet ist und der den mittigen Kontaktpin 16 im Abstand umgreift.The FIG. 3 shows a front view and FIG. 4 a rear view of the high pressure discharge lamp 4 according to FIG. 2 , Accordingly, the base 12 has a base sleeve 22, from which a reference ring 24 projects circumferentially in the radial direction. The remote from the reference ring 24 end portion of the base sleeve 22 via a radial step in a contact collar 26, on the outer circumference of the circumferential contact ring 14 is formed and which surrounds the central contact pin 16 at a distance.

Im Bereich der Radialstufe zum Kontaktbund 26 sind am Außenumfang der Sockelhülse 22 zwei (siehe Figur 4) diametral zueinander angeordnete Radialzapfen 28 vorgesehen, die zur Bajonettierung eines elektrischen Steckers dienen. Beim dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel sind diese beiden Radialzapfen 28 ohne Funktion.In the region of the radial step to the contact collar 26 are on the outer circumference of the base sleeve 22 two (see FIG. 4 ) provided diametrically opposed radial pins 28 which serve to bayonet an electrical connector. In the illustrated embodiment, these two radial pins 28 have no function.

Der an der Sockelhülse 22 ausgebildete Referenzring 24 hat zumindest eine Kodiernut 30, die beim dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel als halbkreisförmige Ausnehmung ausgeführt ist. Durch diese Kodiernut bzw. Kodiernuten ist sichergestellt, dass nur ein bestimmter Typ der Hochdruckentladungslampe 4 in einer vorbestimmten Relativposition in den Kraftfahrzeugscheinwerfer einsetzen lässt. Zusätzlich zu der Kodiernut 30 sind am Referenzring 24 noch drei gleichmäßig am Umfang verteilte Freischnitte 32a, 32b, 32c ausgeführt, die in der Darstellung gemäß den Figuren 3 und 4 einen etwa rechteckförmigen Querschnitt aufweisen und sich vom Außenumfang des Referenzrings 24 bis hin zur Sockelhülse 22 erstrecken.The formed on the base sleeve 22 reference ring 24 has at least one coding groove 30, which is designed in the illustrated embodiment as a semi-circular recess. By this coding groove or coding grooves is ensured that only a certain type of high-pressure discharge lamp 4 can be used in a predetermined relative position in the motor vehicle headlight. In addition to the coding groove 30 three uniformly distributed on the circumference free cuts 32 a, 32 b, 32 c are executed on the reference ring 24, which in the illustration in accordance with Figures 3 and 4 have an approximately rectangular cross-section and extending from the outer periphery of the reference ring 24 up to the base sleeve 22.

Gemäß Figur 3 sind an einer außenkolbenseitigen Stirnfläche 34 des Referenzrings 24 drei gegenüber den Freischnitten 32 und der Kodiernut 30 versetzte, ebenfalls gleichmäßig am Umfang verteilte Referenznoppen 36a, 36b, 36c vorgesehen, die etwas aus der Stirnfläche 34 in Axialrichtung vorstehen und in Anlage mit später erläuterten Elementen des Reflektors gebracht werden, um die Axialposition der Hochdruckentladungslampe im Reflektor festzulegen.According to FIG. 3 are on an outer piston-side end face 34 of the reference ring 24 three opposite the cutouts 32 and the coding groove 30 offset, also uniformly distributed around the circumference reference knobs 36a, 36b, 36c provided which protrude slightly from the end face 34 in the axial direction and in contact with later explained elements of Reflectors are brought to set the axial position of the high pressure discharge lamp in the reflector.

Gemäß der Darstellung in Figur 3 ist die äußere Stromzuführung 10 mit einem Kontaktblech 38 verbunden, das auch in der Unteransicht gemäß Figur 4 sichtbar ist und seinerseits mit dem Kontaktring 14 kontaktiert ist. Wie aus Figur 4 ersichtlich ist, sind an einer rückwärtigen Stirnfläche 40 des Referenzrings 24 drei jeweils benachbart zu einem der Freischnitte 32 angeordnete Anschlagnocken 42a, 42b, 42c ausgebildet, die sich in der Darstellung gemäß Figur 4 aus der rückseitigen Stirnfläche 40 hinaus zum Betrachter hin erstrecken. Wie im Folgenden noch näher erläutert, begrenzen diese Anschlagnocken 42a, 42b, 42c die Relativverdrehung zwischen Entladungslampe 4 und Reflektor 2.As shown in FIG. 3 the external power supply 10 is connected to a contact plate 38, which also in the bottom view according to FIG. 4 is visible and in turn contacted with the contact ring 14. How out FIG. 4 can be seen, 24 are each arranged adjacent to one of the free cuts 32 stop cam 42a, 42b, 42c, which in the illustration according to FIG FIG. 4 extending from the rear end face 40 out to the viewer. As will be explained in more detail below, these stop cams 42a, 42b, 42c limit the relative rotation between the discharge lamp 4 and the reflector 2.

Zwei dieser Anschlagnocken 42a, 42b sind auch in der Darstellung gemäß Figur 2 sichtbar. Demgemäß erstrecken sich die Anschlagnocken 42 weg vom Außenumfang der Sockelhülse 22 bis zum Außenumfang des Referenzrings 24 und erstrecken sich in Axialrichtung bis zur rückseitigen Stirnfläche 40 (siehe Figur 2).Two of these stop cams 42a, 42b are also shown in the illustration FIG. 2 visible, noticeable. Accordingly, extend the stop cams 42 away from the outer periphery of the base sleeve 22 to the outer periphery of the reference ring 24 and extending in the axial direction to the rear end face 40 (see FIG. 2 ).

Figur 5 zeigt eine dreidimensionale Darstellung des Reflektors 2 der Lampeneinheit 1 gemäß Figur 1. Dieser Reflektor hat eine in Figur 1 sichtbare, im Hinblick auf eine optimale Strahlausrichtung ausgelegte Reflektionsfläche 44 und eine Fassung 46, die in etwa als Zylinderabschnitt ausgeführt ist. An einer Innenumfangsfläche 48 der Fassung 46 sind drei gleichmäßig am Umfang verteilte, auf dem gleichen Teilkreis wie die Freischnitte 32 liegende Bajonettnocken 50a, 50b, 50c ausgebildet, die nach innen, in die von der Fassung 46 umgriffene Öffnung vorstehen und deren Geometrie in etwa derjenigen der Freischnitte 32 entspricht. Versetzt zu diesen Bajonettnocken 50 sind an der Innenumfangsfläche 48 drei Auflagezapfen 52a, 52b, 52c vorgesehen, die auf dem gleichen Teilkreis wie die Referenznoppen 36 liegen. Der Durchmesser der Innenumfangsfläche 48 entspricht in etwa dem Außenumfang des Referenzrings 24. FIG. 5 shows a three-dimensional representation of the reflector 2 of the lamp unit 1 according to FIG. 1 , This reflector has an in FIG. 1 visible, designed with a view to optimal beam alignment reflection surface 44 and a socket 46, which is designed approximately as a cylindrical portion. On an inner peripheral surface 48 of the socket 46 are three uniformly distributed on the circumference, lying on the same pitch circle as the cutouts 32 bayonet cams 50a, 50b, 50c formed projecting inwards, embraced by the socket 46 opening and their geometry in about that the free cuts 32 corresponds. Offset to these bayonet cams 50 three bearing pins 52a, 52b, 52c are provided on the inner peripheral surface 48, which lie on the same pitch circle as the reference knobs 36. The diameter of the inner circumferential surface 48 corresponds approximately to the outer circumference of the reference ring 24.

Zum Einsetzen der Hochdruckentladungslampe 4 in den Reflektor 2 werden zunächst die Freischnitte 32a, 32b, 32c mit jeweils einer der Bajonettnocken 50a, 50b, 50c in Überdeckung gebracht und die Lampe dann von hinten (Ansicht nach Fig. 5) her in die Fassung 46 eingesetzt. Dabei tauchen die Bajonettnocken 50a, 50b, 50c durch die Freischnitte 32a, 32b, 32c hindurch und die vordere Stirnfläche 34 (Figur 3) läuft auf die entsprechenden Anlageflächen der Auflagezapfen 52 aus.To insert the high-pressure discharge lamp 4 into the reflector 2, first the free cuts 32a, 32b, 32c are brought into register with one of the bayonet cams 50a, 50b, 50c and the lamp is then lighted from behind (view from FIG Fig. 5 ) used in the version 46. The bayonet cams 50a, 50b, 50c penetrate through the free cuts 32a, 32b, 32c and the front end face 34 (FIG. FIG. 3 ) runs on the corresponding contact surfaces of the support pin 52.

In einem darauf folgenden Montageschritt wird die Hochdruckentladungslampe 4 gegenüber dem Reflektor 2 nach rechts im Uhrzeigersinn (Ansicht nach Figur 6) verdreht, so dass die Bajonettnocken 50a, 50b, 50c den Referenzring 24 hintergreifen und nach einem vorbestimmten Drehwinkel auf die benachbarten Anschlagnocken 42a, 42b bzw. 42c auflaufen. In dieser Drehwinkelposition liegen die drei Referenznoppen an der vorderen Stirnfläche 34 des Referenzrings 24 an den benachbarten Stirnflächen der drei Auflagezapfen 52a, 52b, 52c zur Justierung der Axialposition an. In dieser Montageposition ist die Entladungslampe 4 in Axialrichtung zwischen den Auflagezapfen 52 und den Bajonettnocken 50 eingespannt und in Umfangsrichtung durch die den Refernzring 24 umgreifende Fassung 46 lagefixiert, so dass mit äußerst einfachem Aufbau eine zuverlässige Relativpositionierung zwischen Reflektor 2 und Hochdruckentladungslampe 4 gewährleistet ist.In a subsequent assembly step, the high-pressure discharge lamp 4 with respect to the reflector 2 to the right in a clockwise direction (view FIG. 6 ), so that the bayonet cams 50a, 50b, 50c engage behind the reference ring 24 and run onto the adjacent stop cams 42a, 42b and 42c after a predetermined angle of rotation. In this rotational angle position, the three reference knobs abut on the front end face 34 of the reference ring 24 on the adjacent end faces of the three support pins 52a, 52b, 52c for adjusting the axial position. In this mounting position, the discharge lamp 4 is clamped in the axial direction between the support pin 52 and the bayonet cams 50 and fixed in position in the circumferential direction by the bezel 24 surrounding the bezel 46, so that a reliable relative positioning between the reflector 2 and high-pressure discharge lamp 4 is ensured with extremely simple construction.

Beim dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel wird der ein- oder mehrteilige Sockel 12 aus einem geeigneten Kunststoff hergestellt, wobei die beschriebenen Kontaktelemente abschnittsweise umspritzt werden. Der Reflektor ist mit einer geeigneten Beschichtung versehen und ebenfalls aus Kunststoff hergestellt.In the illustrated embodiment, the single or multi-part base 12 is made of a suitable plastic, wherein the contact elements described are partially encapsulated. The reflector is provided with a suitable coating and also made of plastic.

In Figur 6 ist in einer dreidimensionalen Darstellung der Reflektor 2 der Lampeneinheit 1 aus Figur 1 gemäß einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel gezeigt. An der Innenumfangsfläche 48 des Reflektors 2 ist ein Ring 54 etwa auf einer gleichen axialen Höhe wie die Auflagezapfen 52 ausgebildet. Der Innendurchmesser des Rings 54 liegt etwa zwischen dem Durchmesser der Innenumfangsfläche 48 und dem Innendurchmesser der Auflagezapfen 52. An dem Ring 54 ist etwa zwischen den zwei Auflagezapfen 52a und 52b um den Bereich des Bajonettnockens 50a ein länglicher Anschlagnocken 56 ausgebildet, der sich etwa in Längsrichtung des Reflektors 2 erstreckt. Ein Anschlagabschnitt 58 des Anschlagnockens 56 kragt dabei in Längsrichtung hin zum Bajonettnocken 50a aus.In FIG. 6 is in a three-dimensional representation of the reflector 2 of the lamp unit 1 from FIG. 1 shown according to a second embodiment. On the inner peripheral surface 48 of the reflector 2, a ring 54 is formed approximately at a same axial height as the support pin 52. The inner diameter of the ring 54 is approximately between the diameter of the inner peripheral surface 48 and the inner diameter of the support pin 52. On the ring 54 is Formed between the two support pins 52a and 52b about the region of the bayonet cam 50a, an elongated stop cam 56 which extends approximately in the longitudinal direction of the reflector 2. A stop section 58 of the stop cam 56 projects in the longitudinal direction towards the bayonet cam 50a.

Der Anschlagnocken 56 dient zur Begrenzung der Relativverdrehung zwischen der Entladungslampe 4 und dem Reflektor 2 aus Figur 1. Hierfür weist der in Figur 8 dargestellte Referenzring 24 des Sockels 12 aus Figur 12 gemäß dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel einen Freischnitt 60 mit einer Rastnut 62 auf, in die beim Einsetzen des Referenzrings 24 in den Reflektor 2 der Anschlagnocken 56 mit dem Anschlagabschnitt 58 aus Figur 7 eintaucht. Zur Ausbildung der Rastnut 62 ist in eine jeweilige Seitenwandung 64 und 66 des Freischnitts 60 jeweils eine Aussparung 68 bzw. 70 eingebracht. Mittig zwischen den Aussparungen ist an einer Grundfläche des Freischnitts 60 ein Verriegelungsvorsprung 72 ausgebildet, der in einer Verriegelungsposition des Referenzring 24 den Anschlagabschnitt 58 des Anschlagnockens 56 aus Figur 7 hintergreift, was im Folgenden näher erläutert wird.The stop cam 56 serves to limit the relative rotation between the discharge lamp 4 and the reflector 2 FIG. 1 , For this purpose, the in FIG. 8 shown reference ring 24 of the base 12 FIG. 12 according to the second embodiment, a cutout 60 with a locking groove 62, in the upon insertion of the reference ring 24 in the reflector 2 of the stop cam 56 with the stopper portion 58 from FIG. 7 dips. To form the latching groove 62, a respective recess 68 or 70 is introduced into a respective side wall 64 and 66 of the cutout 60. Centered between the recesses a locking projection 72 is formed on a base surface of the recess 60, which in a locking position of the reference ring 24, the stopper portion 58 of the stop cam 56 from FIG. 7 engages, which is explained in more detail below.

Figur 9 zeigt den Reflektor 2 zusammen mit dem in diesen eingesetzten Referenzring 24 gemäß dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel. Der Einfachheit halber ist wie in Figur 8 nur der Referenzring 24 ohne den Sockel 12 aus Figur 2 gezeigt. In der in Figur 9 gezeigten Position des Referenzrings 24 ist dieser in Axialrichtung in die Fassung 46 eingesetzt worden, in dem die Freischnitte 32b, 32c und 60 in Überdeckung mit den Bajonettnocken 50a, 50b, 50c und die Kodiernut 30 in Überdeckung mit dem entsprechenden Referenzierelement des Reflektors 2 in Überdeckung gebracht sind. Der Anschlagabschnitt 58 des Anschlagnockens 56 aus Figur 7 ist dabei in die in Figur 8 rechte Aussparung 70 der Rastnut 62 eingetaucht. Wird der Sockel 12 aus Figur 2 mit dem Referenzring 24 nun zur Verriegelung im Uhrzeigersinn relativ zum Reflektor 2 verdreht, dann gleitet der Anschlagabschnitt 58 über den Verriegelungsvorsprung 72 in die in der Figur 8 linke Aussparung 68 der Rastnut 62. Diese Position des Referenzrings 24 zum Reflektor 2 ist in der Figur 10 dargestellt. Es ist erkennbar, dass der Verriegelungsvorsprung 72 den Anschlagabschnitt 58 des Anschlagnockens 56 aus Figur 7 hintergreift, womit der Referenzring 24 in Umfangsrichtung durch den Anschlagnocken 56 arretiert ist. FIG. 9 shows the reflector 2 together with the reference ring 24 used in this according to the second embodiment. For the sake of simplicity, as in FIG. 8 only the reference ring 24 without the base 12 from FIG. 2 shown. In the in FIG. 9 shown position of the reference ring 24 has been used in the axial direction in the socket 46 in which the cutouts 32b, 32c and 60 in register with the bayonet cams 50a, 50b, 50c and the coding groove 30 in register with the corresponding Referencing of the reflector 2 are brought into coincidence. The stop portion 58 of the stop cam 56 from FIG. 7 is doing in the in FIG. 8 right recess 70 of the locking groove 62 immersed. Will the base 12 off FIG. 2 with the reference ring 24 is now rotated to lock clockwise relative to the reflector 2, then the stopper portion 58 slides over the locking projection 72 in the in the FIG. 8 left recess 68 of the locking groove 62. This position of the reference ring 24 to the reflector 2 is in the FIG. 10 shown. It can be seen that the locking projection 72, the stop portion 58 of the stop cam 56 from FIG. 7 engages behind, whereby the reference ring 24 is locked in the circumferential direction by the stop cam 56.

Die in der Figur 8 linke Aussparung 68 der Rastnut 62 ist im Vergleich zur rechten Aussparung 17 in Radialrichtung etwas nach außen versetzt. Die Versetzung dient zum Spannen des Referenzrings, das im Folgenden erläutert ist.The in the FIG. 8 left recess 68 of the locking groove 62 is offset slightly in the radial direction compared to the right recess 17 to the outside. The offset is used to tension the reference ring, which is explained below.

In der in Figur 9 gezeigten Einsetzposition des Referenzrings 24 ist dieser etwa kraftlos in der Fassung 46 angeordnet. Wird der Referenzring 24, wie vorstehend beschrieben, in die Verriegelungsposition in Figur 10 gedreht, dann spannt die an dem Anschlagnocken 56 aus Figur 7 nach innen weisende Seitenfläche 74 den Referenzring 24 über eine Bodenfläche 76 der in Figur 8 linken Aussparung 68 gegen die Innenumfangsfläche 48 des Reflektors 2 in Figur 10. Um bestimmte Bereiche zu definieren, bei denen der Referenzring 24 mit einer Spannkraft in Figur 10 beaufschlagt ist, sind an der Innenumfangsfläche 48 zwei etwa zum Anschlagnocken 56 gegenüberliegend angeordnete Vorspannerhöhungen 78, 80 ausgebildet. Diese sind in Axialrichtung etwa zwischen dem Ring 54 und den Bajonettnocken 50 ausgebildet. Wie aus Figur 10 ersichtlich ist der Referenzring 24 zwischen den beiden Vorspannerhöhungen 78, 80 und dem Anschlagabschnitt 58 des Anschlagnocken 56 definiert eingespannt.In the in FIG. 9 shown insertion position of the reference ring 24 this is approximately powerless in the socket 46. The reference ring 24, as described above, in the locking position in FIG. 10 rotated, then spans on the stop cam 56 FIG. 7 inwardly facing side surface 74 of the reference ring 24 via a bottom surface 76 of in FIG. 8 left recess 68 against the inner peripheral surface 48 of the reflector 2 in FIG. 10 , To define certain areas in which the reference ring 24 with a clamping force in FIG. 10 is acted upon, on the inner peripheral surface 48, two about the stop cam 56 oppositely arranged Vorspannerhöhungen 78, 80 are formed. These are in the axial direction formed approximately between the ring 54 and the bayonet cams 50. How out FIG. 10 it can be seen that the reference ring 24 is clamped defined defined between the two Vorspannerhöhungen 78, 80 and the stop portion 58 of the stop cam 56.

Figur 11 zeigt in einer perspektivischen Darstellung den Reflektor 2 gemäß einem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel. Die Fassung 46 ist dabei von einer hinteren Stirnfläche 82 in Axialrichtung kreissegmentartig zwischen den beiden oberen in Figur 11 angeordneten Auflagezapfen 52a, 52b mit einer Aussparung 84 zurückgestuft. Diese erstreckt sich dabei in Axialrichtung etwa bis zu dem Ring 54 benachbart zu dem Referenzierelement 86 bzw. dem in der Figur 11 linken oberen Auflagezapfen 52a. FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of the reflector 2 according to a third embodiment. The socket 46 is in this case of a rear end face 82 in the axial direction of a circle segment between the two upper in FIG. 11 arranged support pin 52a, 52b downgraded with a recess 84. This extends in the axial direction approximately to the ring 54 adjacent to the Referenzierelement 86 and in the FIG. 11 left upper support pin 52a.

Von einer linken Seitenfläche 88 der Aussparung 84 kragt ein Federhaken 90 etwa in Umfangsrichtung aus. Dieser weist einen länglichen Federschaft 92 und einen etwa mittig der Aussparung 84 radial nach innen abknickenden Hakenabschnitt 94 auf. Der Federhaken 90 dient wie der Anschlagnocken 56 aus Figur 7 zum Positionieren des Lampensockels 12 in Umfangsrichtung und zum Einspannen des Referenzrings 24.From a left side surface 88 of the recess 84 projects a spring hook 90 approximately in the circumferential direction. This has an elongated spring shaft 92 and a approximately centrally of the recess 84 radially inwardly kinked hook portion 94. The spring hook 90 serves as the stop cam 56 FIG. 7 for positioning the lamp cap 12 in the circumferential direction and for clamping the reference ring 24.

Im Unterschied zu dem vorhergehenden Ausführungsbeispiel sind die Bajonettnocken 50a, 50b, 50c an einem separaten Haltering 96 ausgebildet. Dieser wird an dem Reflektor 2, was in Figur 12 ersichtlich ist, derart an diesem fixiert, dass die Bajonettnocken 50 entsprechend den vorhergehenden Ausführungsbeispielen positioniert sind.In contrast to the previous embodiment, the bayonet cams 50a, 50b, 50c are formed on a separate retaining ring 96. This is attached to the reflector 2, which is in FIG. 12 it can be seen fixed to this, that the bayonet cams 50 are positioned according to the preceding embodiments.

Figur 13 zeigt den Reflektor 2 zusammen mit dem Referenzring 24 des ersten Ausführungsbeispiels aus Figur 4 in einer Einsetzposition. Der Hakenabschnitt 94 des Federhakens 90 aus Figur 11 ist dabei in dem oberen Freischnitt 32a des Referenzrings 24 eingetaucht. Bei Verdrehen des Referenzrings 24 im Uhrzeigersinn gelangt der Hakenabschnitt 94 in Anlage an eine linke Seitenfläche 98 des oberen Freischnitts 32a, wodurch der Referenzring 24 in Umfangsrichtung positioniert ist. Zum Spannen des Referenzrings 24 gegen die Vorspannerhöhung 78, 80 aus Figur 11 über den Federhaken 90, hat dieser am Federschaft 92 benachbart zum Hakenabschnitt 94 eine radial nach innen weisende Wölbung 100. Diese ist in der Eintauchposition in Figur 13 neben dem Federhaken 90 in dem oberen Freischnitt 32a angeordnet. Beim Verdrehen des Referenzrings 24 gleitet diese auf eine äußere Umfangswandung 102 des Referenzrings 24 und spannt diesen gegen die Vorspannerhöhungen 78, 80 aus Figur 11. Die Vorspannkraft ist dabei abhängig von der Elastizität des Federhakens 90. Dieser ist beispielsweise aus einem metallischen Werkstoff gefertigt oder einstückig im Spritzgussverfahren der Fassung 46 hergestellt. FIG. 13 shows the reflector 2 together with the reference ring 24 of the first embodiment FIG. 4 in an insertion position. The hook portion 94 of the spring hook 90 from FIG. 11 is immersed in the upper free cut 32a of the reference ring 24. Upon rotation of the reference ring 24 in the clockwise direction, the hook portion 94 comes into abutment against a left side surface 98 of the upper recess 32a, whereby the reference ring 24 is positioned in the circumferential direction. For tightening the reference ring 24 against the Vorspannerhöhung 78, 80 from FIG. 11 via the spring hook 90, this has on the spring shaft 92 adjacent to the hook portion 94 a radially inwardly facing camber 100. This is in the immersion position in FIG. 13 arranged next to the spring hook 90 in the upper cutout 32a. Upon rotation of the reference ring 24, this slides on an outer peripheral wall 102 of the reference ring 24 and biases this against the Vorspannerhöhungen 78, 80 from FIG. 11 , The biasing force is dependent on the elasticity of the spring hook 90. This is for example made of a metallic material or manufactured in one piece by injection molding of the socket 46.

Um auch den Referenzring 24 in Axialrichtung mit einer hohen Vorspannkraft einzuspannen, sind die Bajonettnocken 50a, 50b, 50c aus Figur 12 etwas in die Zeichenebene hineingebogen. Um eine hohe Flächenpressung zwischen den Bajonettnocken 50a, 50b und 50c in der Figur 14 und dem Referenzring 24 zu erreichen, sind an den Bajonettnocken 50 hin zum Referenzring 24 V-förmige Erhöhungen 104 ausgebildet.In order to clamp the reference ring 24 in the axial direction with a high biasing force, the bayonet cams 50a, 50b, 50c are made FIG. 12 bent slightly into the plane of the drawing. To a high surface pressure between the bayonet cams 50a, 50b and 50c in the FIG. 14 and reach the reference ring 24, 24 V-shaped projections 104 are formed on the bayonet cams 50 toward the reference ring.

Offenbart ist eine Lampeneinheit mit einer Hochdruckentladungslampe, die in einem Reflektor, vorzugsweise eines Kraftfahrzeugscheinwerfers, eingesetzt ist. Die Lampe hat einen Sockel mit einem Referenzring, der über eine Bajonettschnittstelle mit Fassung des Reflektors verbunden ist.Disclosed is a lamp unit with a high-pressure discharge lamp, which is used in a reflector, preferably a motor vehicle headlight. The lamp has a base with a reference ring, which is connected via a bayonet interface with socket of the reflector.

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  1. Lamp unit comprising a lamp (4) which is inserted into a reflector (2) and which has a base (12) with a reference ring (24) on which at least one referencing surface (30) is formed, the said referencing surface interacting with a corresponding referencing element of a mount (46) of the reflector (2), wherein the lamp unit has a bayonet fitting (6) by means of which the lamp (4) is connected in a detachable manner to the mount (46), characterized in that the bayonet fitting (6) has clearances (32) which are formed on the reference ring (24), open out on the circumferential side and with which the radially projecting bayonet cams (50) which are provided on an inner circumferential surface of the mount (46) are associated, the said bayonet cams overlapping the clearances (32) when the lamp (4) is inserted and engaging behind the reference ring (24) during connection, and in that support pins (52) for the reference ring (24), which support pins are offset in relation to the bayonet cams (50), are formed on an inner circumferential surface (48) of the mount (46).
  2. Lamp unit according to Patent Claim 1, wherein reference nubs (36) are formed on a front end surface (34) of the reference ring (24), it being possible for the reference nubs to be brought to bear on the support pins (52).
  3. Lamp unit according to either of Patent Claims 1 and 2, wherein at least one stop cam (42) is formed on an outer circumference of the base (12), the bayonet cams (50) running onto the said stop cam during locking.
  4. Lamp unit according to either of Patent Claims 1 and 2, wherein a stop cam (58) is formed on the inner circumferential surface (48) approximately at the same axial height as the support pins (52) and has a stop section (58) which, approximately in a longitudinal direction of the reflector (2), extends in the direction of the bayonet cams (50) and is at a distance from the inner circumferential surface (48), the said stop section entering a latching groove (62) of the reference ring (24) when the lamp (4) is inserted, and wherein a groove edge section runs onto the stop cam (56) during locking.
  5. Lamp unit according to Claim 4, wherein the latching groove (62) is formed as a cutout (68, 70) in each side wall of a clearance (60).
  6. Lamp unit according to Claim 5, wherein a locking projection (72) which is formed on a base surface of the clearance (60) engages behind the stop section (58) in a locking position of the lamp (4).
  7. Lamp unit according to one of Claims 4 to 6, wherein the latching groove (62) is designed in such a way that, in the locking position, the reference ring (24) is tensioned against pretensioning raised portions (78, 80), which are formed on the inner circumferential surface (48) approximately opposite the stop cam (56), by means of the stop cam (56).
  8. Lamp unit according to either of Patent Claims 1 and 2, wherein a radial cutout (84) is made in the inner circumferential surface (48) approximately between the bayonet cam (50) and the support pin (52), an elongate spring hook (90) which extends approximately along an inside diameter of the inner circumferential surface (48) being arranged in the said radial cutout, the said spring hook having, in the region of a bayonet cam (50a), a hook section (94) which points radially inward and onto which a clearance (32a) of the reference ring (24) runs during locking.
  9. Lamp unit according to Patent Claim 8, wherein a spring shaft (92) of the spring hook (90) is designed in such a way that the said spring shaft tensions the reference ring (24) against the pretensioning raised portions (78, 80), which are formed on the inner circumferential surface (48) approximately opposite the spring hook (90), in the locking position.
  10. Lamp unit according to one of the preceding patent claims, having additional radial pins (28) for an electrical plug.
  11. Lamp unit according to one of Patent Claims 1 to 10, wherein three bayonet cams (50) and, accordingly, three clearances (32) are provided.
  12. Lamp unit according to one of Patent Claims 1 to 11, wherein the clearances (32) extend in the radial direction approximately as far as an outer circumference of a base sleeve (22) from which the reference ring (24) radially projects.
  13. Lamp unit according to Patent Claim 12, wherein the clearances (32) are of approximately rectangular design as seen in the axial direction.
  14. Lamp unit according to one of Patent Claims 1 to 13, wherein three reference nubs (36) and, accordingly, three support pins (52) are provided.
  15. Lamp unit according to one of the preceding patent claims, wherein the lamp is a high-pressure discharge lamp (4).
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