EP3382266A1 - Device for projecting a light beam with mechanical actuator, optical module and headlight provided with such a device - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a light beam projection device with mechanical actuator, in particular for a motor vehicle, an optical module and a beam light projector, of the low beam or high beam type, provided with such a projection device.
- an optical module of the housing notably comprises a light source, for example one (or more) electroluminescent diode (s), which emits light rays, and an optical system comprising one or more lenses and, optionally an optical element, for example a reflector, for orienting the light rays from the light sources, to form the output light beam of the optical module.
- a light source for example one (or more) electroluminescent diode (s), which emits light rays
- an optical system comprising one or more lenses and, optionally an optical element, for example a reflector, for orienting the light rays from the light sources, to form the output light beam of the optical module.
- Electroluminescent diode arrays such as matrices for example, are often used to obtain such a beam.
- Each light emitting diode provides a component of the light beam coming out of the optical module.
- a large number of diodes makes it possible not only to increase the brightness, but also to improve the resolution of the illumination obtained. Indeed, the beam then comprises more components for the same light beam.
- the dies also make it possible to activate each light-emitting diode individually.
- the individual activation of certain diodes gives the possibility to modulate the shape of the beam, or even to modify its extent lateral when there is potentially a wider beam than that used, and it is necessary to select a portion of the diodes only.
- the projected beam has light holes in the direction of the vehicle detected in order to avoid dazzling the driver of the vehicle crossed or followed, while keeping a wide illumination on both sides of the vehicle.
- the light hole or holes follow the movement of the detected vehicle; they move within the projected beam.
- This function requires a high resolution of the beam, especially to define the mobile shadow area with high accuracy.
- the invention therefore aims to obtain a projection device configured to project a light beam, which is capable of performing functions such as the aforementioned function with a high resolution, and keeping a reduced number of diodes.
- the invention relates to a device for projecting a light beam with a mechanical actuator, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising an array of light sources able to emit light rays to form the light beam along an optical axis, each source of light defining a component of the light beam having an initial resolution angle in a plane.
- the device is remarkable in that it further comprises a mechanical actuator configured to move at least one element of the device so that the optical axis of the light beam is displaced between at least two projection directions in a periodic oscillatory motion to a determined displacement frequency, the projection directions forming between them a substantially coplanar displacement angle of the resolution angle, the displacement angle being equal to a fraction of the initial resolution angle of the beam.
- the device therefore makes it possible to increase the resolution of the beam without having to add additional light sources. In particular, energy consumption and the risks of overheating due to a large concentration of sources are minimized. In addition, it allows the use of standard electronic components rather than more complex components to produce.
- the invention also relates to an optical module comprising such a device for projecting a light beam with a mechanical actuator.
- the invention also relates to a motor vehicle headlight provided with such an optical module.
- the Figures 1 to 5 represent five different embodiments of the projection device 1 of a light beam with mechanical actuator according to the invention.
- the projection device 1 may in particular be part of a motor vehicle headlight optical module, which is provided with projection lens means which partly form the light output beam of the optical module.
- the lens means are represented by a single projection lens 3.
- the device 1 comprises an array of light sources capable of emitting light rays to form the light beam and an optical system configured to partially form the light beam from the light rays from the light sources.
- the network is for example a matrix of light-emitting diodes
- the optical system is for example a single lens, or a correction lens or a system of several lenses which serves to homogenize the light beam and / or to correct optical aberrations.
- the array of light sources and the optical system are represented together by a single element, which will be called source assembly 2 in the description.
- Each light source of the network provides a component of the light beam projected by the device 1.
- the light beam emitted by the device leaves the projection lens 3 along an optical axis 4.
- the light beam 13, shown schematically on the figure 6 is divided horizontally into several components 10, here extended vertically, each light source of the network defining a component 10 of the beam 13. Each rectangle therefore corresponds to a component 10 of the beam 13 emitted by a different source.
- the array is a series of aligned light sources, for example a light-emitting diode array.
- the optical axis of the beam 13 is represented by a central point 22, the vertical and horizontal arrows illustrating the axes 11, 12 of a fixed reference in the space.
- the beam 13 also has a resolution angle defined in the horizontal plane, the horizontal plane being defined by the horizontal axis 11 and the resolution angle by the double arrow 24. In the description, the beam resolution angle 13 is taken as an example equal to 1 °.
- the device 1 is configured to periodically move the optical axis of the light beam 13 between two projection directions.
- the device 1 is provided with a mechanical actuator 5 adapted to move in translation the source assembly 2 of the device relative to the projection lens 3.
- the mechanical actuator 5 is a mechanical actuator with two positions, for example an electro magnet, a motor provided with a cam, a stepper motor or a piezoelectric motor.
- the source assembly 2 is driven in a plane substantially parallel to the projection lens 3.
- the source assembly 2 moves between two extreme positions, the first position corresponding to a first direction of projection of the optical axis beam, and the second position corresponding to a second direction of projection of the optical axis.
- the figure 6 represents the beam 13 and its optical axis (point 22) in the first direction
- the figure 7 represents the beam and its optical axis (point 23) in the second direction.
- the vertical axis reference 12 and horizontal 11 being fixed, the beam shifted to the left.
- the horizontal difference in position of the points 22 and 23 relative to the horizontal fixed reference point 11 corresponds to half the resolution angle represented by the double arrow 24.
- the source assembly 2 For a beam with vertical components 10, such as that of the figure 6 , the source assembly 2 is moved horizontally so that the axis of the beam moves along the horizontal axis 11. The displacement of the beam is therefore substantially in the component division plane 10 of the beam 13. If the beam 13 was vertical with horizontal components, the source assembly 2 would be moved vertically. Thus, the two directions of the optical axis of the beam 13 form between them a substantially coplanar displacement angle of the beam resolution angle.
- the two extreme positions are chosen so that the angle of displacement of the optical axis of the beam 13 is equal to a fraction of the angle of resolution of the beam 13.
- the The angle of displacement between the two positions is preferably substantially equal to half the resolution angle, i.e. 0.5 ° here.
- the source assembly 2, and therefore the axis of the beam 13, is further moved between the two positions by the actuator 5, at a determined displacement frequency not perceptible by the human eye.
- a frequency must be greater than 40 Hz, and is preferably between 100 Hz and 200 Hz.
- an observer looking at the projected beam 13 is not able to discern the two directions of the beam 13.
- the observer sees a superposition of the two directions of the same beam 13, that is to say beam 13 of the figure 6 when the optical axis is in the first direction, and the beam of the figure 7 when the optical axis 13 is in the second direction.
- the figure 8 shows us the effect obtained by this superposition, and the beam 13 which is really perceived by an observer.
- the beam 13 then has a resolution angle 25, represented by the double arrow, which is twice as small as that of the original beam, that is to say 0.5 °.
- the resolution of the beam has been multiplied by two.
- the mechanical actuator 5 is furthermore configured to move the source assembly 2, and therefore the optical axis of the light beam 13, discontinuously, so that the optical axis of the light beam 13 is maintained in each of the two directions. during a hold time which is greater than the transition time between the two projection directions. In other words, the movement does not follow a movement at a constant speed.
- the displacement follows a periodic function substantially in slots.
- the top plates 16 and bottom 17 of the slots correspond to the holding time in each of the two extreme positions, and the slopes 18 each joining a top plate 16 to a bottom plate 17 correspond to the transition time.
- the hold time lasts about four times longer than the time of transition.
- the holding time is at least four times longer than the transition time, preferably at least twenty times, more preferably at least fifty times.
- the figure 10 shows a beam 13 comprising vertical and horizontal components, the source array being for example a matrix of light-emitting diodes.
- the figure 11 illustrates the beam 13 perceived by an observer when the beam 13 is moving through the device 1 according to the invention.
- the beam 13 is moved horizontally, in a manner similar to the example of the Figures 6 and 7 , and provides increased horizontal resolution.
- the light sources are individually activatable in order to be able to extinguish certain components of the beam while the other components remain on.
- a shadow zone appears in the beam 13 whose resolution angle is equal to 1 ° in the previous example, the beam 13 being fixed.
- the Figures 12 (a) and 12 (b) show an example of a light beam with a shadow zone produced by the third component extinguished on the Figure 12 (a) , and the fourth component extinguished on the figure 12 (b) .
- the resolution angle of the shadow area is reduced to 0.5 °.
- the shadow areas 21 can appear only on certain resolution angle components of 0.5 °, a complementary component always being lit. Specifically, only one resolution angle component of 0.5 ° out of two of the beam may appear off.
- the light sources are activated at an activation frequency which is synchronized with the movement frequency of the light source. mechanical actuator 5.
- This synchronization is illustrated in FIG. figure 12 .
- the Figure 12 (a) shows the light beam 13 oriented in the first direction, and the figure 12 (b) the same light beam 13 oriented in the second direction.
- the light source defining the third component is inactive, and on the figure 12 (b) it is the light source defining the fourth component which is inactive.
- the activated source is alternated simultaneously with the change of direction of the beam 13 to obtain the shadow zone on the desired component.
- the extinguished component is thus shifted in the opposite direction to the displacement of the beam 13.
- the activation frequency is substantially equal to the beam displacement frequency.
- the Figure 12 (c) is a graph showing the light intensity 19 of the beam 13 having a single shadow area corresponding to a single resolution angle component 26 of 0.5 °.
- the superposition of the two beams 13 of Figures 12 (a) and 12 (b) leads to a resolution angle component of 0.5 ° which is completely extinguished because it comes from a superposition of two shadows, as shown by the dotted lines 27 of Figures 12 (a), 12 (b) and 12 (c) .
- This component 21 is surrounded on both sides by two components of luminous intensity whose value is half less than the normal luminous intensity of a component, because they are obtained by superposition of a shadow zone and an illuminated area.
- the other components all have luminosities of normal intensity because they are obtained by superposition of two illuminated areas.
- the mechanical actuator 5 is configured to periodically move the source assembly 2 between an intermediate position and another position to choose from two opposite extreme positions with respect to the intermediate position.
- the periodic displacement between the intermediate position and the first extreme position makes it possible to reveal a resolution angle of shadow zone of 0.5 ° on the beam with an inactive light source.
- the periodic displacement between the intermediate position and the second extreme position makes it possible to reveal a complementary shadow zone with a resolution angle of 0.5 ° on the beam with the same inactive light source. Consequently, the axis of the beam is oriented periodically between an intermediate direction and a second direction chosen from two extreme directions corresponding to the movement of the source element 2.
- the mechanical actuator moves the source assembly, either between the intermediate position and the first end position, or between the intermediate position and the second end position.
- Each move produces an effect similar to that of Figures 6 and 7 as for the reduction of the angle of resolution.
- the synchronization of the activation of the light sources with the displacement of the beam is not necessary, because it is possible to reveal shadows on the entire beam.
- FIG. 2 On the figure 2 is represented a second embodiment similar to the first, with the same elements bearing the same references. The difference comes from the mechanical actuator 5 which here rotates the source assembly 2. To move from one position to another, the source assembly 2 follows a curve 6 corresponding to the focal curve of the projection lens 3, whose image focal point 7 is shown.
- This embodiment is advantageous, particularly as regards the curvature of the field, when the optical system of the source assembly 2 is simple, with a single lens for example.
- the first embodiment is however advantageous for more complex optical systems.
- the mechanical actuator 5 only displaces the projection lens 3 in translation.
- the source assembly 2 is fixed, it is the projection lens movement 3 which defines the orientation of the axis 4 of the beam.
- the mechanical actuator 5 rotates all the other elements of the device 1, that is to say that the source system 2 and the projection lens 3 are jointly moved around the same axis.
- This embodiment corresponds to the displacement of an optical module in rotation about an axis, horizontally or vertically.
- the device 1 comprises a mirror 9 configured to reflect the light beam from the source assembly 2 to the projection lens 3.
- the mechanical actuator 5 moves the mirror 9, or in translation when the mirror 9 is the only one element to move, or to rotate when moving together with the source assembly 2.
- the device could be adapted to further divide the beam resolution angle.
- the actuator 5 is configured to periodically move at least one of the elements of the device 1 to three positions.
- the frequency of The displacement of the beam is thus chosen so that the displacement is not perceptible by an observer. In the three-way example, the frequency is at least 60Hz.
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L'invention concerne un dispositif de projection d'un faisceau lumineux à actionneur mécanique, notamment pour véhicule automobile, comprenant un réseau de sources de lumière (2) aptes à émettre des rayons lumineux pour former le faisceau lumineux selon un axe optique (4), chaque source de lumière (2) définissant une composante du faisceau lumineux qui présente un angle de résolution défini dans un plan, le dispositif comprenant en outre un actionneur mécanique (5) configuré pour déplacer au moins un élément du dispositif de sorte que l'axe optique (4) du faisceau lumineux soit déplacé entre au moins deux directions de projection à une fréquence de déplacement déterminée, les directions de projection formant entre elles un angle de déplacement sensiblement coplanaire de l'angle de résolution, l'angle de déplacement étant égal à une fraction de l'angle de résolution du faisceau. The invention relates to a device for projecting a light beam with a mechanical actuator, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising an array of light sources (2) able to emit light rays to form the light beam along an optical axis (4). each light source (2) defining a component of the light beam having a resolution angle defined in a plane, the device further comprising a mechanical actuator (5) configured to move at least one element of the device so that the optical axis (4) of the light beam is displaced between at least two projection directions at a determined displacement frequency, the projection directions forming between them an angle of displacement substantially coplanar with the resolution angle, the displacement angle being equal to a fraction of the beam resolution angle.
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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de projection de faisceau lumineux à actionneur mécanique, notamment pour véhicule automobile, un module optique et un projecteur de faisceau lumineux, de type feu de croisement ou feu de route, munis d'un tel dispositif de projection.The present invention relates to a light beam projection device with mechanical actuator, in particular for a motor vehicle, an optical module and a beam light projector, of the low beam or high beam type, provided with such a projection device.
Les projecteurs de véhicule automobile sont munis d'un ou de plusieurs modules optiques agencés dans un boîtier fermé par une glace de manière à obtenir un ou plusieurs faisceaux lumineux à la sortie du projecteur. De façon simplifiée, un module optique du boîtier comprend notamment une source de lumière, par exemple une (ou plusieurs) diode(s) électroluminescente(s), qui émet des rayons lumineux, et un système optique comportant une ou plusieurs lentilles et, le cas échéant un élément optique, par exemple un réflecteur, pour orienter les rayons lumineux issus des sources lumineuses, afin de former le faisceau lumineux de sortie du module optique.Motor vehicle headlamps are provided with one or more optical modules arranged in an enclosure closed by an ice so as to obtain one or more light beams at the exit of the headlamp. In a simplified way, an optical module of the housing notably comprises a light source, for example one (or more) electroluminescent diode (s), which emits light rays, and an optical system comprising one or more lenses and, optionally an optical element, for example a reflector, for orienting the light rays from the light sources, to form the output light beam of the optical module.
On utilise souvent des réseaux de diodes électroluminescentes, telles des matrices par exemple, pour obtenir un tel faisceau. Chaque diode électroluminescente fournit une composante du faisceau lumineux qui sort du module optique. Ainsi, un nombre important de diodes permet non seulement d'augmenter la luminosité, mais encore d'améliorer la résolution de l'éclairage obtenu. En effet, le faisceau comprend alors plus de composantes pour un même faisceau lumineux.Electroluminescent diode arrays, such as matrices for example, are often used to obtain such a beam. Each light emitting diode provides a component of the light beam coming out of the optical module. Thus, a large number of diodes makes it possible not only to increase the brightness, but also to improve the resolution of the illumination obtained. Indeed, the beam then comprises more components for the same light beam.
Les matrices permettent en outre d'activer individuellement chaque diode électroluminescente. L'activation individuelle de certaines diodes donne la possibilité de moduler la forme du faisceau, voire de modifier son étendue latérale lorsqu'on a potentiellement un faisceau plus large que celui utilisé, et qu'il est nécessaire de sélectionner une partie des diodes seulement.The dies also make it possible to activate each light-emitting diode individually. The individual activation of certain diodes gives the possibility to modulate the shape of the beam, or even to modify its extent lateral when there is potentially a wider beam than that used, and it is necessary to select a portion of the diodes only.
Par exemple, certaines technologies permettent de détecter des véhicules croisés ou suivis en amont de la direction de déplacement et de projeter un faisceau lumineux avec une zone d'ombre. Autrement dit, le faisceau projeté a des trous de lumière en direction du véhicule détecté afin d'éviter d'éblouir le conducteur du véhicule croisé ou suivi, tout en gardant un éclairage large de part et d'autre de ce véhicule. Lors de l'utilisation de cette fonction, le ou les trous de lumière suivent le déplacement du véhicule détecté ; ils se déplacent donc à l'intérieur du faisceau projeté. Cette fonction demande une haute résolution du faisceau, notamment pour définir la zone d'ombre mobile avec une grande précision.For example, certain technologies make it possible to detect crossed or tracked vehicles upstream of the direction of movement and to project a light beam with a shadow zone. In other words, the projected beam has light holes in the direction of the vehicle detected in order to avoid dazzling the driver of the vehicle crossed or followed, while keeping a wide illumination on both sides of the vehicle. When using this function, the light hole or holes follow the movement of the detected vehicle; they move within the projected beam. This function requires a high resolution of the beam, especially to define the mobile shadow area with high accuracy.
De plus, on souhaite éviter l'utilisation d'un trop grand nombre de sources de lumière simultanément, car cela induit une consommation d'énergie importante et un risque de surchauffe du module optique.In addition, it is desired to avoid the use of too many light sources simultaneously, because this induces a significant energy consumption and a risk of overheating of the optical module.
L'invention vise donc à obtenir un dispositif de projection configuré pour projeter un faisceau lumineux, qui soit capable de remplir des fonctions telle que la fonction précitée avec une résolution importante, et en conservant un nombre de diodes réduit.The invention therefore aims to obtain a projection device configured to project a light beam, which is capable of performing functions such as the aforementioned function with a high resolution, and keeping a reduced number of diodes.
Pour cela, l'invention concerne un dispositif de projection d'un faisceau lumineux à actionneur mécanique, notamment pour véhicule automobile, comprenant un réseau de sources de lumière aptes à émettre des rayons lumineux pour former le faisceau lumineux selon un axe optique, chaque source de lumière définissant une composante du faisceau lumineux qui présente un angle de résolution initial dans un plan.For this, the invention relates to a device for projecting a light beam with a mechanical actuator, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising an array of light sources able to emit light rays to form the light beam along an optical axis, each source of light defining a component of the light beam having an initial resolution angle in a plane.
Le dispositif est remarquable en ce qu'il comprend en outre un actionneur mécanique configuré pour déplacer au moins un élément du dispositif de sorte que l'axe optique du faisceau lumineux soit déplacé entre au moins deux directions de projection selon un mouvement oscillant périodique à une fréquence de déplacement déterminée, les directions de projection formant entre elles un angle de déplacement sensiblement coplanaire de l'angle de résolution, l'angle de déplacement étant égal à une fraction de l'angle de résolution initial du faisceau.The device is remarkable in that it further comprises a mechanical actuator configured to move at least one element of the device so that the optical axis of the light beam is displaced between at least two projection directions in a periodic oscillatory motion to a determined displacement frequency, the projection directions forming between them a substantially coplanar displacement angle of the resolution angle, the displacement angle being equal to a fraction of the initial resolution angle of the beam.
Ainsi, en imprimant un mouvement oscillant périodique à l'axe optique du faisceau entre au moins deux directions définissant un angle de déplacement qui est une fraction de l'angle de résolution initial du faisceau, on obtient une meilleure résolution finale du faisceau lumineux. Dès lors, pour un observateur du faisceau lumineux, si les bords de coupure sont bien nets, chaque composante apparaîtra comme étant fractionnée.Thus, by printing a periodic oscillating motion at the optical axis of the beam between at least two directions defining a displacement angle which is a fraction of the initial beam resolution angle, a better final resolution of the light beam is obtained. Therefore, for an observer of the light beam, if the cut edges are clear, each component will appear to be split.
Le dispositif permet par conséquent d'augmenter la résolution du faisceau sans avoir à ajouter de sources de lumière supplémentaires. On minimise en particulier la consommation d'énergie et les risques de surchauffe dus à une concentration importante de sources. De plus, il permet d'avoir recours à des composants électroniques standards plutôt qu'à des composants plus complexes à produire.The device therefore makes it possible to increase the resolution of the beam without having to add additional light sources. In particular, energy consumption and the risks of overheating due to a large concentration of sources are minimized. In addition, it allows the use of standard electronic components rather than more complex components to produce.
Selon différents modes de réalisation de l'invention, qui pourront être pris ensemble ou séparément :
- l'angle de déplacement est sensiblement égal à la moitié de l'angle de résolution,
- l'actionneur mécanique est configuré pour déplacer l'élément de sorte que la fréquence de déplacement de l'axe optique soit une fréquence non perceptible par l'oeil humain,
- l'actionneur mécanique est configuré pour déplacer l'élément de façon discontinue de sorte que l'axe optique du faisceau lumineux est maintenu dans chaque direction de projection pendant un temps de maintien qui est supérieur au temps de transition entre les deux directions de projection,
- les sources de lumière sont activables individuellement à une fréquence d'activation définie afin de moduler le faisceau projeté de façon à produire une zone d'ombre mobile dans le faisceau lumineux,
- la fréquence d'activation des sources de lumière et la fréquence de déplacement de l'axe optique sont synchronisées,
- le dispositif comprend un système optique configuré pour former le faisceau lumineux à partir des rayons lumineux provenant des sources de lumière,
- le réseau de sources de lumière est une matrice de diodes électroluminescentes,
- le dispositif comprend des moyens formant lentille de projection, les moyens formant lentille de projection étant aptes à former en partie le faisceau lumineux,
- l'actionneur mécanique est apte à déplacer en translation le réseau de sources de lumière,
- l'actionneur mécanique est apte à déplacer en rotation le réseau de sources de lumière,
- l'actionneur mécanique est apte à déplacer en rotation conjointement les moyens formant lentille de projection et le réseau de sources de lumière,
- l'actionneur mécanique est apte à déplacer en translation les moyens formant lentille de projection.
- le dispositif comprend un miroir configuré pour réfléchir le faisceau lumineux, l'actionneur mécanique étant apte à déplacer le miroir.
- the angle of displacement is substantially equal to half the angle of resolution,
- the mechanical actuator is configured to move the element so that the displacement frequency of the optical axis is a frequency not perceptible to the human eye,
- the mechanical actuator is configured to move the element discontinuously so that the optical axis of the light beam is maintained in each projection direction for a holding time which is greater than the transition time between the two projection directions,
- the light sources are individually activatable at a defined activation frequency in order to modulate the projected beam so as to produce a moving shadow zone in the light beam,
- the activation frequency of the light sources and the frequency of displacement of the optical axis are synchronized,
- the device comprises an optical system configured to form the light beam from the light rays from the light sources,
- the light source array is a matrix of light-emitting diodes,
- the device comprises projection lens means, the projection lens means being able to form part of the light beam,
- the mechanical actuator is able to move the light source array in translation,
- the mechanical actuator is able to rotate the network of light sources,
- the mechanical actuator is able to jointly rotate the projection lens means and the light source array,
- the mechanical actuator is able to move in translation the projection lens means.
- the device comprises a mirror configured to reflect the light beam, the mechanical actuator being able to move the mirror.
L'invention se rapporte également à un module optique comprenant un tel dispositif de projection d'un faisceau lumineux à actionneur mécanique.The invention also relates to an optical module comprising such a device for projecting a light beam with a mechanical actuator.
L'invention se rapporte encore à un projecteur de véhicule automobile muni d'un tel module optique.The invention also relates to a motor vehicle headlight provided with such an optical module.
L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lumière de la description suivante qui n'est donnée qu'à titre indicatif et qui n'a pas pour but de la limiter, accompagnée des dessins joints :
- la
figure 1 illustrant de façon schématique, une vue en perspective d'un premier mode de réalisation d'un dispositif selon l'invention, - la
figure 2 illustrant de façon schématique, une vue de dessus d'un deuxième mode de réalisation d'un dispositif selon l'invention, - la
figure 3 illustrant de façon schématique, une vue de dessus d'un troisième mode de réalisation d'un dispositif selon l'invention, - la
figure 4 illustrant de façon schématique, une vue de dessus d'un quatrième mode de réalisation d'un dispositif selon l'invention, - la
figure 5 illustrant de façon schématique, une vue de dessus d'un cinquième mode de réalisation d'un dispositif selon l'invention, - la
figure 6 illustrant de façon schématique, un faisceau lumineux projeté par le dispositif avec un axe optique dans une première direction, - la
figure 7 illustrant de façon schématique, un faisceau lumineux projeté par le dispositif avec un axe optique dans une deuxième direction, - la
figure 8 illustrant de façon schématique, un faisceau lumineux perçu par un observateur, - la
figure 9 illustrant de façon schématique, un graphique représentant le déplacement de l'axe optique du faisceau lumineux, - la
figure 10 illustrant de façon schématique, un autre type de faisceau lumineux projeté par le dispositif, - la
figure 11 illustrant de façon schématique, le faisceau lumineux perçu par l'observateur à partir de celui de lafigure 10 , - la
figure 12 illustrant de façon schématique, la formation d'une zone d'ombre dans un faisceau.
- the
figure 1 schematically illustrating a perspective view of a first embodiment of a device according to the invention, - the
figure 2 schematically illustrating a view from above of a second embodiment of a device according to the invention, - the
figure 3 schematically illustrating a view from above of a third embodiment of a device according to the invention, - the
figure 4 schematically illustrating a view from above of a fourth embodiment of a device according to the invention, - the
figure 5 schematically illustrating a view from above of a fifth embodiment of a device according to the invention, - the
figure 6 illustrating schematically a light beam projected by the device with an optical axis in a first direction, - the
figure 7 illustrating schematically a light beam projected by the device with an optical axis in a second direction, - the
figure 8 schematically illustrating a light beam perceived by an observer, - the
figure 9 schematically illustrating a graph representing the displacement of the optical axis of the light beam, - the
figure 10 illustrating schematically another type of light beam projected by the device, - the
figure 11 schematically illustrating the light beam perceived by the observer from that of thefigure 10 , - the
figure 12 illustrating schematically the formation of a shadow zone in a beam.
Les
Sur la
Le faisceau lumineux émis par le dispositif sort par la lentille de projection 3 selon un axe optique 4. Le faisceau lumineux 13, représenté schématiquement sur la
Afin d'augmenter la résolution optique du faisceau 13, et donc diminuer l'angle de résolution, le dispositif 1 est configuré pour déplacer périodiquement l'axe optique du faisceau lumineux 13 entre deux directions de projection.In order to increase the optical resolution of the
A cette fin, dans le premier mode de réalisation de la
L'ensemble source 2 est animé d'un mouvement dans un plan sensiblement parallèle à la lentille de projection 3. L'ensemble source 2 se déplace entre deux positions extrêmes, la première position correspondant à une première direction de projection de l'axe optique du faisceau, et la deuxième position correspondant à une deuxième direction de projection de l'axe optique.The
La
Pour un faisceau muni de composantes verticales 10, comme celui de la
Les deux positions extrêmes sont choisies de sorte que l'angle de déplacement de l'axe optique du faisceau 13 soit égal à une fraction de l'angle de résolution du faisceau 13. Pour diminuer l'angle de résolution par exemple de moitié, l'angle de déplacement entre les deux positions est de préférence sensiblement égal à la moitié de l'angle de résolution, c'est-à-dire 0.5° ici. On voit sur les
L'ensemble source 2, et donc l'axe du faisceau 13, est en outre déplacé entre les deux positions par l'actionneur 5, à une fréquence de déplacement déterminée non perceptible par l'oeil humain. Une telle fréquence doit être supérieure à 40Hz, et est de préférence comprise entre 100 Hz et 200 Hz.The
Ainsi, un observateur qui regarde le faisceau 13 projeté, n'est pas en mesure de discerner les deux directions du faisceau 13. Autrement dit, l'observateur voit une superposition des deux directions du même faisceau 13, c'est-à-dire du faisceau 13 de la
La
L'actionneur mécanique 5 est en outre configuré pour déplacer l'ensemble source 2, et donc l'axe optique du faisceau lumineux 13, de façon discontinue, de sorte que l'axe optique du faisceau lumineux 13 est maintenu dans chacune des deux directions pendant un temps de maintien qui est supérieur au temps de transition entre les deux directions de projection. Autrement dit, le déplacement ne suit pas un mouvement à vitesse constante.The
En effet, on souhaite obtenir une superposition des deux orientations du faisceau, tout en minimisant la superposition d'autres directions du faisceau qui correspondent à des positions intermédiaires. Comme le montre la
Dans une variante de réalisation, la
Tel que représenté sur la
Lorsqu'on laisse la même source de lumière inactive pendant que le faisceau change de direction de manière périodique selon l'invention, l'angle de résolution de la zone d'ombre est réduit à 0.5°. Cependant, dans ce cas, les zones d'ombre 21 ne peuvent apparaitre que sur certaines composantes d'angle de résolution de 0.5°, une composante complémentaire étant toujours allumée. Plus précisément, seulement une composante d'angle de résolution de 0.5° sur deux du faisceau peut apparaître éteinte.When the same inactive light source is left while the beam changes direction periodically according to the invention, the resolution angle of the shadow area is reduced to 0.5 °. However, in this case, the
Selon une première variante de réalisation, pour faire apparaître des zones d'ombre sur les autres composantes d'angle de résolution de 0.5°, les sources de lumière sont activées à une fréquence d'activation qui est synchronisée avec la fréquence de déplacement de l'actionneur mécanique 5. Cette synchronisation est illustrée à la
La
Selon une deuxième variante de réalisation, non représentée sur les figures, l'actionneur mécanique 5 est configuré pour déplacer périodiquement l'ensemble source 2 entre une position intermédiaire et une autre position à choisir parmi deux positions extrêmes opposées par rapport à la position intermédiaire. Le déplacement périodique entre la position intermédiaire et la première position extrême permet de faire apparaître une zone d'ombre d'angle de résolution de 0.5° sur le faisceau avec une source de lumière inactive. Le déplacement périodique entre la position intermédiaire et la seconde position extrême permet de faire apparaître une zone d'ombre complémentaire d'angle de résolution de 0.5° sur le faisceau avec la même source de lumière inactive. Par conséquent, l'axe du faisceau est orienté périodiquement entre une direction intermédiaire et une deuxième direction choisie parmi deux directions extrêmes correspondant au mouvement de l'élément source 2.According to a second alternative embodiment, not shown in the figures, the
Ainsi, selon la composante à éteindre, l'actionneur mécanique déplace l'ensemble source, soit entre la position intermédiaire et la première position extrême, soit entre la position intermédiaire et la seconde position extrême. Chaque déplacement produit un effet semblable à celui des
Les modes de réalisation suivants ont les mêmes effets et avantages sur le faisceau lumineux que le premier mode de réalisation.The following embodiments have the same effects and advantages on the light beam as the first embodiment.
Sur la
Dans un troisième mode de réalisation, représenté sur la
Selon un quatrième mode de réalisation, illustré par la
Dans un cinquième mode de réalisation présenté sur la
La description présente des exemples de l'invention d'angle de résolution divisé par deux. Néanmoins, le dispositif pourrait être adapté de manière à diviser davantage l'angle de résolution du faisceau. Ainsi, en choisissant d'orienter périodiquement le faisceau dans trois positions au lieu de deux, il est possible de diviser l'angle de résolution par trois, et atteindre un angle sensiblement égal à 0.33° pour les exemples cités précédemment. A cette fin, l'actionneur 5 est configuré pour déplacer périodiquement au moins un des éléments du dispositif 1 sur trois positions. La fréquence du déplacement du faisceau est donc choisie pour que le déplacement ne soit pas perceptible par un observateur. Dans l'exemple à trois directions, la fréquence est d'au moins 60Hz.The description presents examples of the invention of resolution angle divided by two. Nevertheless, the device could be adapted to further divide the beam resolution angle. Thus, by choosing to periodically orient the beam in three positions instead of two, it is possible to divide the resolution angle by three, and reach an angle substantially equal to 0.33 ° for the examples mentioned above. For this purpose, the
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