EP2479488B1 - Lighting and/or signalling device comprising an energy converter element - Google Patents

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EP2479488B1
EP2479488B1 EP12152298.1A EP12152298A EP2479488B1 EP 2479488 B1 EP2479488 B1 EP 2479488B1 EP 12152298 A EP12152298 A EP 12152298A EP 2479488 B1 EP2479488 B1 EP 2479488B1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
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    • F21S41/148—Light emitting diodes [LED] the main emission direction of the LED being angled to the optical axis of the illuminating device the main emission direction of the LED being perpendicular to the optical axis
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
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L'invention concerne notamment un dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation pour véhicule automobile.The invention relates in particular to a lighting and / or signaling device for a motor vehicle.

Les nouvelles réglementations officielles imposent l'utilisation de feux diurnes, aussi appelés DRL (Daytime Running Light), laquelle utilisation engendre un accroissement de la consommation électrique des véhicules pendant la journée.The new official regulations require the use of daytime running lights, also known as DRL (Daytime Running Light), which use increases the electrical consumption of vehicles during the day.

Parallèlement, il existe un besoin de rendre les véhicules plus respectueux de l'environnement, par exemple en diminuant les émissions de CO2.At the same time, there is a need to make vehicles more environmentally friendly, for example by reducing CO 2 emissions.

L'invention a notamment pour but de répondre aux exigences précitées.The invention is intended in particular to meet the above requirements.

L'invention a ainsi pour objet un dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation, notamment pour véhicule automobile, comportant :

  • au moins une source lumineuse à alimentation électrique,
  • au moins un élément convertisseur pour convertir de l'énergie lumineuse en énergie électrique, laquelle énergie électrique étant utilisable pour alimenter électriquement la source lumineuse.
La demande de brevet EP 2 085 685 A1 décrit un dispositif selon le préambule de la revendication 1. Grâce à l'invention, du fait que le dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation soit exposé à la lumière ambiante, et notamment à la lumière du soleil, il est possible d'augmenter la production d'électricité du véhicule via le convertisseur d'énergie qui convertit cette énergie solaire en énergie électrique.The invention thus relates to a lighting and / or signaling device, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising:
  • at least one light source with power supply,
  • at least one converter element for converting light energy into electrical energy, which electrical energy can be used to electrically power the light source.
The patent application EP 2 085 685 A1 describes a device according to the preamble of claim 1. Thanks to the invention, since the lighting and / or signaling device is exposed to ambient light, and in particular to sunlight, it is possible to increase the vehicle's electricity output via the energy converter that converts this solar energy into electrical energy.

Cette production d'énergie d'origine solaire est propre, sans émission de polluants, par exemple sans émission de CO2, supplémentaire.This production of solar energy is clean, without emission of pollutants, for example without additional CO 2 emissions.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, l'élément convertisseur comporte au moins une cellule photovoltaïque, par exemple une pluralité de cellules photovoltaïques.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the converter element comprises at least one photovoltaic cell, for example a plurality of photovoltaic cells.

Le cas échéant, ces cellules photovoltaïques peuvent être disposées côte à côte.If necessary, these photovoltaic cells can be arranged side by side.

Les cellules peuvent être connectées en série et/ou en parallèle.The cells can be connected in series and / or in parallel.

Le dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation peut comporter un concentrateur optique tel qu'une lentille, notamment une lentille de Fresnel ou un miroir, par exemple parabolique, placé devant l'élément convertisseur, afin d'améliorer la collecte d'énergie lumineuse et ainsi augmenter la production d'électricité de cet élément convertisseur.The lighting and / or signaling device may comprise an optical concentrator such as a lens, in particular a Fresnel lens or a mirror, for example a parabolic mirror, placed in front of the converter element, in order to improve the energy collection. bright and thus increase the electricity production of this converter element.

Avantageusement, la cellule photovoltaïque est une cellule multi-jonction.Advantageously, the photovoltaic cell is a multi-junction cell.

Ce type de cellule photovoltaïque multi-jonction peut, le cas échéant, offrir un rendement photovoltaïque de 40%, ce qui permet de contribuer efficacement à l'alimentation de la source lumineuse.This type of multi-junction photovoltaic cell can, if necessary, offer a photovoltaic efficiency of 40%, which makes it possible to contribute effectively to the supply of the light source.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, l'élément convertisseur est dédié exclusivement à l'alimentation électrique de la source lumineuse, à savoir la source lumineuse est le seul consommateur électrique final de l'énergie électrique produite par le convertisseur (des composants électriques intermédiaires pouvant éventuellement être prévus).In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the converter element is dedicated exclusively to the power supply of the light source, namely the light source is the only final electrical consumer of the electrical energy produced by the converter ( intermediate electrical components that may possibly be provided).

Dans cet exemple de réalisation de l'invention, il peut être prévu un ou plusieurs composants électriques entre ledit élément convertisseur et la source lumineuse, composant(s) qui est(sont) prévu(s) pour permettre cette alimentation électrique de l'élément convertisseur vers la source lumineuse.In this embodiment of the invention, one or more electrical components may be provided between said converter element and the light source, which component (s) is (are) provided to allow this power supply to the element. converter to the light source.

Ce ou ces composants peuvent comporter, le cas échéant, un transformateur ou un commutateur.This or these components may include, where appropriate, a transformer or a switch.

Si on le souhaite, l'élément convertisseur est agencé pour alimenter électriquement au moins la source lumineuse et un autre composant du véhicule, notamment un composant distinct du dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation, cet autre composant étant par exemple un élément de l'habitacle, par exemple un composant d'un tableau de bord.If desired, the converter element is arranged to electrically supply at least the light source and another component of the vehicle, in particular a separate component of the lighting and / or signaling device, this other component being, for example, an element of the cockpit, for example a component of a dashboard.

Eventuellement, l'élément convertisseur est connecté à un dispositif de stockage d'énergie électrique.Optionally, the converter element is connected to an electrical energy storage device.

Le cas échéant, il est prévu un interrupteur pour éviter la décharge du dispositif de stockage d'énergie lorsque l'élément convertisseur n'est plus exposé à la lumière ambiante.If necessary, a switch is provided to prevent the discharge of the energy storage device when the converter element is no longer exposed to ambient light.

Ce dispositif de stockage d'énergie est avantageusement dédié exclusivement à l'alimentation électrique de la source lumineuse.This energy storage device is advantageously dedicated exclusively to the power supply of the light source.

En variante, le dispositif de stockage d'énergie peut également alimenter électriquement un autre composant du véhicule, notamment un composant distinct du dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation.Alternatively, the energy storage device can also electrically power another component of the vehicle, including a separate component of the lighting and / or signaling device.

Ce dispositif de stockage d'énergie électrique est choisi, de manière non limitative, parmi :

  • un condensateur,
  • un accumulateur, notamment une pile ou une batterie,
  • un circuit bobiné.
This electrical energy storage device is chosen, without limitation, from:
  • a capacitor,
  • an accumulator, in particular a battery or a battery,
  • a wound circuit.

Ce dispositif de stockage d'énergie permet de pallier une éventuelle défaillance dans un circuit d'alimentation électrique classique utilisé pour alimenter le dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation, en ce sens que ce dispositif de stockage d'énergie peut être utilisé comme source d'énergie électrique de secours en parallèle du circuit classique.This energy storage device makes it possible to overcome a possible failure in a conventional power supply circuit used to power the lighting and / or signaling device, in the sense that this energy storage device can be used as a power source. emergency power source in parallel with the conventional circuit.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre, le dispositif d'éclairage et/ou de signalisation comporte un boîtier définissant une enceinte recevant la source lumineuse.In an exemplary implementation, the lighting and / or signaling device comprises a housing defining an enclosure receiving the light source.

Si on le souhaite, l'élément convertisseur est disposé à l'extérieur du boîtier, par exemple sur le toit du véhicule.If desired, the converter element is disposed outside the housing, for example on the roof of the vehicle.

Cette solution offre l'avantage de pouvoir exposer une grande surface de cellules photovoltaïques directement au soleil afin d'augmenter la production électrique.This solution offers the advantage of being able to expose a large area of photovoltaic cells directly to the sun in order to increase the electrical production.

En variante, l'élément convertisseur est disposé dans l'enceinte même du boîtier.In a variant, the converter element is disposed in the enclosure of the housing itself.

Il est ainsi possible de rendre l'ensemble élément convertisseur-source lumineuse relativement autonome d'un point de vue électrique, cet ensemble pouvant par exemple fonctionner sans apport d'électricité depuis l'extérieur du boîtier, notamment lorsque la lumière ambiante est suffisante pour générer l'électricité utile. Selon l'invention, le dispositif comporte une lentille coopérant avec la source lumineuse pour former un faisceau lumineux prédéterminé, par exemple un feu de jour, un feu de route ou un feu de croisement.It is thus possible to make the entire converter-light source element relatively independent from an electrical point of view, this assembly being able for example to operate without input of electricity from outside the case, especially when the ambient light is sufficient to generate useful electricity. According to the invention, the device comprises a lens cooperating with the light source to form a predetermined light beam, for example a daytime running light, a high beam or a dipped beam.

Le cas échéant, cette lentille est disposée dans l'enceinte du boîtier. Selon l'invention, l'élément convertisseur est disposé à l'arrière de la lentille de manière à pouvoir recevoir de la lumière ambiante ayant traversé la lentille.If necessary, this lens is disposed in the enclosure of the housing. According to the invention, the converter element is arranged at the rear of the lens so as to be able to receive ambient light having passed through the lens.

Si on le souhaite, l'élément convertisseur est disposé majoritairement ou complètement sous un plan sensiblement horizontal passant par l'axe optique de la lentille.If desired, the converter element is disposed predominantly or completely under a substantially horizontal plane passing through the optical axis of the lens.

Ce placement de l'élément convertisseur permet de ne pas interférer ou peu interférer avec le ou les faisceaux lumineux émis par la source lumineuse tout en assurant une exposition à la lumière du soleil optimale pour la production électrique. Selon l'invention, l'élément convertisseur est placé sensiblement sur un plan focal de la lentille.This placement of the converter element makes it possible not to interfere or slightly interfere with the light beam (s) emitted by the light source while ensuring optimum exposure to sunlight for the electrical production. According to the invention, the converter element is placed substantially on a focal plane of the lens.

Eventuellement, l'élément convertisseur est disposé de manière sensiblement vertical.Optionally, the converter element is arranged substantially vertically.

Les dimensions de l'élément convertisseur peuvent être ainsi relativement réduites car la lumière du soleil est focalisée par la lentille sur cet élément convertisseur.The dimensions of the converter element can thus be relatively reduced because the sunlight is focused by the lens on this converter element.

La puissance électrique récupérée par l'élément convertisseur est par exemple comprise entre 0,1 W et 5W, étant par exemple sensiblement égale à 0,3W, 0,6W ou 0,8W.The electrical power recovered by the converter element is for example between 0.1 W and 5W, being for example substantially equal to 0.3W, 0.6W or 0.8W.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, le dispositif comporte un réflecteur agencé pour réfléchir des rayons lumineux provenant de la source lumineuse.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the device comprises a reflector arranged to reflect light rays from the light source.

Le cas échéant, le réflecteur présente un foyer et la source lumineuse est placé sensiblement à ce foyer.If necessary, the reflector has a focus and the light source is placed substantially at this focus.

Eventuellement, le réflecteur présente une forme sensiblement en section de paraboloïde ou d'ellipsoïde.Optionally, the reflector has a substantially sectional shape of paraboloid or ellipsoid.

Avantageusement, l'élément convertisseur est disposé à proximité de la source lumineuse, l'élément convertisseur étant par exemple accolé à la source lumineuse.Advantageously, the converter element is disposed near the light source, the converter element being for example attached to the light source.

Si on le souhaite, l'élément convertisseur s'étend dans un plan horizontal.If desired, the converter element extends in a horizontal plane.

La lumière du soleil vient ainsi se focaliser après réflexion sur le réflecteur, sensiblement sur l'élément convertisseur.The sunlight thus focuses after reflection on the reflector, substantially on the converter element.

Suivant l'orientation du réflecteur, la lumière peut se focaliser à l'avant ou à l'arrière de la source lumineuse.Depending on the orientation of the reflector, the light may focus at the front or rear of the light source.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, le dispositif comporte un masque, notamment dans l'enceinte du boîtier.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the device comprises a mask, in particular in the enclosure of the housing.

L'élément convertisseur peut être disposé au moins partiellement derrière ou sur ce masque.The converter element may be arranged at least partially behind or on this mask.

En variante, l'élément convertisseur est formé directement sur la masque.Alternatively, the converter element is formed directly on the mask.

Ce masque est par exemple agencé pour cacher certains composants, pour améliorer l'esthétisme du dispositif.This mask is for example arranged to hide certain components, to improve the aesthetics of the device.

Le masque est ainsi visible depuis l'extérieur du dispositif et peut recevoir de l'énergie solaire, dont une partie peut être convertie en électricité par l'élément convertisseur.The mask is thus visible from outside the device and can receive solar energy, a portion of which can be converted into electricity by the converter element.

Si on le souhaite, le masque est au moins localement semi-transparent.If desired, the mask is at least locally semi-transparent.

Eventuellement, le masque peut être au moins localement semi-réfléchissant en étant par exemple partiellement aluminé.Optionally, the mask may be at least locally semi-reflective, for example being partially aluminized.

Le masque peut être au moins partiellement teinté.The mask can be at least partially tinted.

Le cas échéant, l'élément convertisseur peut présenter un aspect extérieur de couleur sombre.If necessary, the converter element may have a dark exterior appearance.

Le masque peut être fabriqué à partir d'un matériau cristallin ou un matériau en polycarbonate.The mask may be made from a crystalline material or a polycarbonate material.

Le dispositif peut comporter un diffuseur optique agencé pour diffuser de la lumière et l'étaler sur la surface de l'élément convertisseur.The device may comprise an optical diffuser arranged to diffuse light and spread it on the surface of the converter element.

Ce diffuseur permet d'éviter une concentration excessive de la lumière avant qu'elle n'atteigne un point de l'élément convertisseur, une concentration susceptible d'endommager l'élément convertisseur.This diffuser avoids excessive concentration of light before it reaches a point of the converter element, a concentration likely to damage the converter element.

Le diffuseur peut comporter une face grainée par exemple, ou être équipé d'éléments optiques tels qu'un billage permettant d'étaler le flux lumineux.The diffuser may comprise a grained face for example, or be equipped optical elements such as blasting to spread the luminous flux.

Si on le souhaite, le diffuseur est disposé entre une lentille et l'élément convertisseur.If desired, the diffuser is disposed between a lens and the converter element.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, l'élément convertisseur est disposé dans le dispositif de manière à être invisible pour un observateur devant le dispositif.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the converter element is disposed in the device so as to be invisible to an observer in front of the device.

Dans un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, l'élément convertisseur est disposé dans le dispositif de manière à être visible pour un observateur devant le dispositif.In another exemplary implementation of the invention, the converter element is arranged in the device so as to be visible to an observer in front of the device.

Il est ainsi possible d'intégrer, si on le souhaite, l'élément convertisseur au style du dispositif.It is thus possible to integrate, if desired, the converter element to the style of the device.

Avantageusement, la source lumineuse à alimentation électrique est une source à basse consommation électrique. On entend par basse consommation électrique une consommation électrique inférieure à celle d'une lampe à filament utilisée pour l'éclairage automobile d'une puissance d'environ 65W ou d'une lampe à décharge d'une puissance d'environ 35W. Le cas échéant, la source lumineuse à une consommation électrique inférieure à 30W, notamment inférieure ou égale à 25W, notamment inférieure 20W, voire inférieure à 15W.Advantageously, the power source light source is a low power consumption source. Low power consumption means lower power consumption than a filament lamp used for automotive lighting with a power of about 65W or a discharge lamp with a power of about 35W. Where appropriate, the light source has an electrical consumption of less than 30W, in particular less than or equal to 25W, in particular less than 20W, or even less than 15W.

Avantageusement, la source lumineuse du dispositif comporte au moins une LED.Advantageously, the light source of the device comprises at least one LED.

Les LEDs offrent l'avantage de consommer moins d'électricité que d'autres sources lumineuses, comme par exemple une lampe à incandescence.LEDs offer the advantage of consuming less electricity than other light sources, such as an incandescent lamp.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, le dispositif est agencé pour remplir au moins une fonction photométrique prédéterminée, choisie parmi :

  • un faisceau route,
  • un faisceau de croisement,
  • un feu DRL (Daytime Running Light),
  • un indicateur de direction,
  • une lampe ville.
In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the device is arranged to fill at least one predetermined photometric function, chosen from:
  • a road beam,
  • a passing beam,
  • a DRL (Daytime Running Light),
  • a direction indicator,
  • a city lamp.

L'invention pourra être mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, d'exemples de mise en oeuvre non limitatifs de l'invention, et à l'examen du dessin annexé, sur lequel :

  • les figures 1a et 1b représentent respectivement, schématiquement et partiellement, une vue de coté et une vue de face d'un dispositif d'éclairage selon un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • les figures 2a et 2b représentent, schématiquement et partiellement, deux variantes d'un dispositif d'éclairage selon d'autres exemples de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, non couverts par les revendications,
  • la figure 3 représente, schématiquement et partiellement, un dispositif d'éclairage selon un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, non couvert par les revendications, et
  • la figure 4 représente, schématiquement et partiellement, un dispositif d'éclairage selon encore un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention.
The invention can be better understood on reading the following detailed description, non-limiting examples of implementation of the invention, and on examining the appended drawing, in which:
  • the Figures 1a and 1b represent respectively, schematically and partially, a side view and a front view of a lighting device according to an exemplary implementation of the invention,
  • the Figures 2a and 2b show schematically and partially two variants of a lighting device according to other examples of implementation of the invention, not covered by the claims,
  • the figure 3 represents, schematically and partially, a lighting device according to another example of implementation of the invention, not covered by the claims, and
  • the figure 4 represents, schematically and partially, a lighting device according to yet another example of implementation of the invention.

On a représenté sur les figures 1a et 1b un dispositif d'éclairage 1 selon un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention.We have shown on Figures 1a and 1b a lighting device 1 according to an exemplary implementation of the invention.

Ce dispositif 1 comporte un boîtier B définissant avec une glace G une enceinte E.This device 1 comprises a housing B defining with a mirror G an enclosure E.

Ce dispositif 1 comporte, dans l'enceinte E, une diode électroluminescente 2 capable d'émettre de la lumière lorsqu'elle est alimentée électriquement, et un réflecteur 3 agencé pour réfléchir des rayons lumineux émis par la LED 2.This device 1 comprises, in the enclosure E, a light-emitting diode 2 capable of emitting light when it is electrically powered, and a reflector 3 arranged to reflect light rays emitted by the LED 2.

Le dispositif 1 comporte également une lentille 4 et une plieuse 5, agencées pour coopérer avec la LED 2 et le réflecteur 3 afin de former un faisceau lumineux réglementaire, par exemple un faisceau de route et/ou un faisceau de croisement.The device 1 also comprises a lens 4 and a folder 5, arranged to cooperate with the LED 2 and the reflector 3 in order to form a regulatory light beam, for example a driving beam and / or a passing beam.

La lentille 4 présente un axe optique x et un plan focal F.The lens 4 has an optical axis x and a focal plane F.

La LED 2 et la plieuse 5 sont placées sensiblement sur cet axe optique x.The LED 2 and the folder 5 are placed substantially on this optical axis x.

Un élément convertisseur d'énergie lumineuse en énergie électrique, formé par exemple par une cellule photovoltaïque multi-jonction 7, d'une superficie comprise entre un et dix centimètres carrés, par exemple sensiblement égale à cinq centimètres carrés, est disposé dans l'enceinte E du dispositif 1, à l'arrière de la lentille 4, de manière sensiblement parallèle au plan focal F.A light energy converter element into electrical energy, formed for example by a multi-junction photovoltaic cell 7, with an area of between one and ten square centimeters, for example substantially equal to five centimeters squared, is disposed in the chamber E of the device 1, at the rear of the lens 4, substantially parallel to the focal plane F.

La cellule 7 est disposée complètement sous un plan sensiblement horizontal passant par l'axe optique x de la lentille 4, de manière à ne pas interférer avec le faisceau de route et/ou de croisement.The cell 7 is disposed completely in a substantially horizontal plane passing through the optical axis x of the lens 4, so as not to interfere with the driving beam and / or crossing.

Des rayons lumineux R issus de la lumière ambiante provenant de l'extérieur du dispositif 1, sont focalisés par la lentille 4 sur la cellule 7 et l'énergie lumineuse transportée par ces rayons R est convertie en énergie électrique par la cellule 7.R light rays from ambient light from the outside of the device 1, are focused by the lens 4 on the cell 7 and the light energy transported by these rays R is converted into electrical energy by the cell 7.

La cellule 7 est connectée à un accumulateur électrique 8, capable d'alimenter électriquement exclusivement la source lumineuse 2.The cell 7 is connected to an electric accumulator 8 capable of supplying electricity exclusively to the light source 2.

La cellule photovoltaïque 7 peut être visible depuis l'extérieur du dispositif 1 et fait partie du style du dispositif 1.The photovoltaic cell 7 can be visible from the outside of the device 1 and is part of the style of the device 1.

De plus, cette cellule 7 sert d'écran thermique pour protéger au moins une partie du dispositif 1 de la chaleur concentrée par la lentille 4.In addition, this cell 7 serves as a heat shield to protect at least a portion of the device 1 of the heat concentrated by the lens 4.

Dans l'exemple considéré, l'élément convertisseur 7 présente une forme en portion de disque, comme visible sur la figure 1 b.In the example considered, the converter element 7 has a disk portion shape, as visible on the figure 1 b.

On a représenté sur la figure 2a un dispositif d'éclairage 10, comportant un boîtier B définissant une enceinte E.We have shown on the figure 2a a lighting device 10 comprising a housing B defining an enclosure E.

A l'instar du dispositif 1 décrit précédemment, le dispositif 10 comporte, dans l'enceinte E, une diode électroluminescente 11 associée à un réflecteur 12 présentant une forme sensiblement en section de paraboloïde et disposé sensiblement au dessus de la diode 11.Like the device 1 previously described, the device 10 comprises, in the enclosure E, a light-emitting diode 11 associated with a reflector 12 having a substantially paraboloidal section and disposed substantially above the diode 11.

Le réflecteur 12 est agencé pour réfléchir des rayons lumineux provenant de la diode 11 afin de former par exemple un feu de jour.The reflector 12 is arranged to reflect light rays from the diode 11 to form for example a daylight.

Ce réflecteur 12 présente un foyer 13 et la diode 11 est placé sensiblement à ce foyer 13.This reflector 12 has a focus 13 and the diode 11 is placed substantially at this focus 13.

Une cellule photovoltaïque 14 est disposée horizontalement dans l'enceinte E, de manière accolée à l'arrière de la LED 11.A photovoltaic cell 14 is disposed horizontally in the enclosure E, contiguous to the rear of the LED 11.

Des rayons lumineux R provenant de l'extérieur sont réfléchis par le réflecteur 12 et dirigés sur la cellule 14 pour être convertis en énergie électrique.R light rays from outside are reflected by the reflector 12 and directed on the cell 14 to be converted into electrical energy.

Cette cellule photovoltaïque 14 est dédiée à l'alimentation électrique de la diode 11 par le biais d'un circuit électrique 15.This photovoltaic cell 14 is dedicated to the power supply of the diode 11 by means of an electric circuit 15.

Ce circuit contient différents composants électriques, non représentés ici, choisis parmi par exemple une résistance, un condensateur, une bobine, un transformateur et un commutateur.This circuit contains various electrical components, not shown here, chosen from, for example, a resistor, a capacitor, a coil, a transformer and a switch.

On a représenté sur la figure 2b un dispositif d'éclairage 10, sensiblement identique au dispositif de la figure 2a sauf en ce que le réflecteur 12 est disposé sensiblement en dessous de la diode 11, et non au dessus, et cette diode 11 émet vers le bas.We have shown on the figure 2b a lighting device 10, substantially identical to the device of the figure 2a except that the reflector 12 is disposed substantially below the diode 11, and not above, and the diode 11 emits downwards.

Dans l'exemple décrit, la cellule photovoltaïque 14 est disposée dans l'enceinte E, accolée à l'avant de la diode 11.In the example described, the photovoltaic cell 14 is disposed in the enclosure E, contiguous to the front of the diode 11.

On a représenté sur la figure 3 un dispositif d'éclairage 20 selon un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention.We have shown on the figure 3 a lighting device 20 according to another example of implementation of the invention.

Le dispositif 20 comporte un boîtier B définissant, avec une glace transparente 22, une enceinte E.The device 20 comprises a housing B defining, with a transparent ice-cream 22, an enclosure E.

Le dispositif 20 comporte un masque 23 semi-transparent, agencé pour masquer certains éléments du dispositif 20, comme par exemple des actionneurs mécaniques.The device 20 comprises a semi-transparent mask 23, arranged to mask certain elements of the device 20, such as mechanical actuators.

Une cellule photovoltaïque 24 est disposée dans l'enceinte E, derrière le masque 23.A photovoltaic cell 24 is disposed in the enclosure E, behind the mask 23.

Cette cellule photovoltaïque 24 est capable d'alimenter électriquement une source lumineuse du dispositif 20, non représentée ici.This photovoltaic cell 24 is able to electrically power a light source of the device 20, not shown here.

De jour, des rayons lumineux R traversent la glace 22 et atteignent le masque semi-transparent 23.By day, light rays R cross the ice 22 and reach the semi-transparent mask 23.

Une partie R1 de l'énergie de ces rayons lumineux traverse le masque et atteint la cellule 24 pour être convertie en énergie électrique tandis que l'autre partie de cette énergie est absorbée ou réfléchie par le masque 23.A part R1 of the energy of these light rays passes through the mask and reaches the cell 24 to be converted into electrical energy while the other part of this energy is absorbed or reflected by the mask 23.

On a représenté sur la figure 4 un dispositif d'éclairage 30 selon un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention.We have shown on the figure 4 a lighting device 30 according to another example of implementation of the invention.

Le dispositif 30 comporte une diode électroluminescente 31 et une lentille 32, présentant un axe optique x et un plan focal F.The device 30 comprises a light-emitting diode 31 and a lens 32, having an optical axis x and a focal plane F.

La lentille 32 est agencée pour coopérer avec la diode 31 afin de créer un faisceau lumineux réglementaire, comme par exemple un feu de route.The lens 32 is arranged to cooperate with the diode 31 to create a regulatory light beam, such as a high beam.

Le dispositif 30 comporte également une cellule photovoltaïque 33, connectée à un dispositif de stockage d'énergie électrique 34, capable d'alimenter électriquement la diode 31.The device 30 also comprises a photovoltaic cell 33, connected to an electrical energy storage device 34, capable of supplying power to the diode 31.

Le dispositif comporte un diffuseur optique 35 qui est disposé entre la lentille 32 et la cellule 33, sous le plan horizontal contenant l'axe x, afin de ne pas interférer avec la trajectoire du faisceau de route.The device comprises an optical diffuser 35 which is disposed between the lens 32 and the cell 33, in the horizontal plane containing the x-axis, so as not to interfere with the path of the driving beam.

Ce diffuseur 35 est disposé incliné par rapport au plan focal F et coupe celui-ci.This diffuser 35 is inclined relative to the focal plane F and cuts it.

Ce diffuseur 35, par exemple réalisé à partir d'un bloc d'un matériau transparent, comporte une face grainée afin de permettre de diffuser des rayons lumineux qui le traversent.This diffuser 35, for example made from a block of a transparent material, has a grained face to allow light rays to diffuse through it.

Un faisceau lumineux solaire R focalisé par la lentille 32 est diffusé ensuite par le diffuseur 35, ce qui évite une concentration excessive d'énergie lumineuse sur l'élément convertisseur 33.A solar light beam R focused by the lens 32 is then diffused by the diffuser 35, which avoids excessive concentration of light energy on the converter element 33.

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  1. Lighting and/or signalling device (1; 10; 20; 30), specifically for a motor vehicle, comprising:
    - at least one electrically-powered light source (2; 11; 31),
    - at least one converter element (7; 14; 24; 33) for converting light energy into electrical energy, said electrical energy being employable for the electric power supply of the light source,
    - a lens (4) cooperating with the light source (2) to form a predetermined light beam, wherein the converter element (7) is arranged to the rear of the lens (4), in order to be able to receive light which has passed through the lens (4), characterized in that the converter element (7) is substantially arranged in a focal plane of the lens (4), wherein sunlight is focused by the lens (4) onto said converter element (7).
  2. Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the converter element (7; 14; 24; 33) comprises at least one photovoltaic cell.
  3. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the converter element (7; 14; 24; 33) is exclusively dedicated to the electric power supply of the light source (2; 11; 31).
  4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a housing (B) which defines an enclosure (E) for accommodating the light source (2; 11; 31), and the converter element (7; 14; 24; 33) is arranged in the enclosure of the housing (B).
  5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the converter element (14) is arranged in proximity to the light source (11), wherein the converter element (14), for example, is attached to the light source (11).
  6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a mask (23), specifically in an enclosure of the housing (B), and the converter element (24) is at least partially arranged behind said mask (23).
  7. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a diffuser (35) which is designed to defuse a proportion of the light which reaches the converter element (33).
  8. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the light source (2; 11; 31) comprises at least one LED.
  9. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is designed to fulfil at least one predetermined photometric function, selected from the following:
    - a main-beam headlight,
    - a dipped-beam headlight,
    - a DRL (daytime running light),
    - a directional indicator,
    - a clearance light.
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