EP3830474A1 - Module lumineux imageant la surface eclairee d'un collecteur - Google Patents
Module lumineux imageant la surface eclairee d'un collecteurInfo
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- EP3830474A1 EP3830474A1 EP19701895.5A EP19701895A EP3830474A1 EP 3830474 A1 EP3830474 A1 EP 3830474A1 EP 19701895 A EP19701895 A EP 19701895A EP 3830474 A1 EP3830474 A1 EP 3830474A1
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
- F21S41/00—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps
- F21S41/40—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by screens, non-reflecting members, light-shielding members or fixed shades
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
- F21S41/00—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps
- F21S41/10—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by the light source
- F21S41/14—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by the light source characterised by the type of light source
- F21S41/141—Light emitting diodes [LED]
- F21S41/147—Light emitting diodes [LED] the main emission direction of the LED being angled to the optical axis of the illuminating device
- 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
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
- F21S41/00—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps
- F21S41/20—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
- F21S41/25—Projection lenses
- F21S41/26—Elongated lenses
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
- F21S41/00—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps
- F21S41/30—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by reflectors
- F21S41/32—Optical layout thereof
- F21S41/321—Optical layout thereof the reflector being a surface of revolution or a planar surface, e.g. truncated
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
- F21S41/00—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps
- F21S41/30—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by reflectors
- F21S41/32—Optical layout thereof
- F21S41/36—Combinations of two or more separate reflectors
- F21S41/365—Combinations of two or more separate reflectors successively reflecting the light
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
- F21S43/00—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights
- F21S43/10—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by the light source
- F21S43/13—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by the light source characterised by the type of light source
- F21S43/14—Light emitting diodes [LED]
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
- F21S43/00—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights
- F21S43/20—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
- F21S43/00—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights
- F21S43/30—Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by reflectors
- F21S43/31—Optical layout thereof
Definitions
- the invention relates to the field of lighting and light signaling, more particularly in the automotive field.
- Such a light module conventionally comprises a collector with a reflecting surface of revolution with an elliptical profile, in the form of a cap in a half-space delimited by a horizontal plane.
- An essentially point light source, of the light-emitting diode type is located at a first focus of the reflecting surface and illuminates in the half-space in the direction of said surface. The rays are thus reflected convergently towards a second focal point of the reflecting surface.
- Another reflecting surface generally planar, with a cutting edge at the level of the second focal point ensures an upward reflection of the rays which do not pass precisely through the second focal point, these rays then being refracted by a thick lens towards the bottom of the beam. lighting.
- This reflecting surface is commonly referred to as a “bender” in that it "folds” upward the projection lens the rays which would otherwise form an upper part of the light beam.
- Such a light module has the disadvantage of requiring significant precision in the positioning of the folder and the cutting edge.
- the projection lens must be a thick lens due to its small focal length, which increases its weight and complicates its production, such as in particular shrinkage defects.
- the collector has a certain height and, therefore, a certain size in height.
- the aim of the invention is to overcome at least one of the drawbacks of the above-mentioned state of the art. More particularly, the invention aims to propose a light module capable of forming a potentially cut-off light beam, which is compact and more economical to produce.
- the subject of the invention is a light module, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising a light source capable of emitting light rays; a collector with a reflecting surface configured to collect and reflect the light rays emitted by the light source in a light beam along an optical axis of the module; an optical system configured to project the light beam; remarkable in that the optical system is configured to form an image of the reflective surface of the collector.
- the collector is configured so that the light rays of the light beam reflected by a rear part of the reflective surface of the collector are parallel to the optical axis or have a lower angle of inclination or equal to 25 °, preferably less than or equal to 10 ° in a vertical plane relative to said axis.
- the rays in question correspond to at least 30%, preferably 40%, more preferably 50%, more preferably still 80%, of the light rays of the light beam.
- the rear part of the reflecting surface is a rear half of said surface.
- the light source is configured to emit the light rays in a main direction between 65 ° and 115 ° relative to the optical axis, preferably perpendicular to the optical axis.
- the light source can be associated with a dioptric piece of the lens type in order to modulate the distribution of light on the reflective surface of the collector and in particular to create variations in light intensity.
- the reflective surface of the collector has a parabolic or elliptical profile.
- it is a surface of revolution of said profile.
- the revolution is around an axis advantageously parallel to the optical axis.
- the reflecting surface is a free-form surface (in English free form) or a swept surface or an asymmetrical surface. It can also include several sectors.
- the optical system has a focal point located on the optical axis at the level of the light source, in front of or behind said source with respect to a general direction of propagation of the light beam according to the optical axis.
- the module further comprises a screen located at the front of the light source, with respect to a general direction of propagation of the light beam along the optical axis, and facing -vis the reflective surface of the collector, so as to collect the light rays emitted towards the front by the light source and not reflected by said surface.
- the screen is opaque so as to absorb the collected light rays.
- the optical system is a projection lens.
- the optical system comprises a mirror, advantageously on the optical axis.
- the mirror of the optical system is a first mirror, said system comprising a second mirror behind the first mirror, with respect to a general direction of propagation of the light beam, and at a distance from said axis, the first mirror being configured to reflect the light beam towards the second mirror, and the second mirror being configured to reflect said beam reflected by the first mirror, in a direction substantially parallel to the optical axis.
- the first mirror is plane or has a concave profile in a horizontal plane when the module is oriented in the mounting position.
- the mirror or the second mirror has a parabolic profile in a vertical plane when the module is oriented in the mounting position.
- the reflecting surface of the collector is concave and has a front edge and a rear edge, relative to a general direction of propagation of the light beam, said front edge delimiting a lower part of the light image formed and said rear edge delimiting an upper part of said image, when the module is oriented in the mounting position.
- the light rays reflected by the reflecting surface along the rear edge are parallel to the optical axis or have an angle of inclination less than or equal to 25 °, preferably less than or equal to 10 ° in a vertical plane with respect to said optical axis.
- the reflective surface of the collector comprises two lateral edges on either side of the optical axis and in the extension of the rear edge, said lateral edges being in a horizontal plane when the module is oriented in mounting position.
- the rear edge is in the horizontal plane, the light image formed having a corresponding flat horizontal cut.
- the rear edge has a projection, the light image formed having a corresponding horizontal cut with projection.
- the reflective surface of the collector comprises two lateral edges on either side of the optical axis, said lateral edges being intersecting with the rear edge, the light image formed having corresponding lateral cuts .
- the invention also relates to a light device for a motor vehicle, comprising several light modules combined to form, together, a lighting and / or signaling beam; remarkable in that at least one of the modules is according to the invention.
- the reflective surface of the collector comprises two lateral edges on either side of the optical axis and in the extension of the rear edge, said lateral edges being in a horizontal plane when the module is oriented in the mounting position, the rear edge is in the horizontal plane, the light image formed having a corresponding flat horizontal cut, and for at least one of the said modules the reflective surface of the collector comprises two lateral edges on either side of the optical axis and in the extension of the rear edge, said lateral edges being in a horizontal plane when the module is oriented in mounting position, the rear edge has a projection, the light image formed having a corresponding horizontal cut with a projection, the lighting beam having a horizontal cut with a projection.
- the at least one light module is at least two in number, the optical system of each of said modules being common.
- the common optical system has a focal point located behind, with respect to a general direction of propagation of the light beam, of the collectors of the light modules at least two in number.
- the measures of the invention are advantageous in that the fact of imaging the illuminated reflecting surface of the collector makes it possible to obtain a sharp projected light image and, consequently, to produce equally clear cuts by means of the edges of the surface in question.
- the edges of the reflecting surface in particular the rear edge, have dimensions substantially greater (for example between 15 and 20 mm) than the cutting edge (for example 5 mm) of a bending light module of the state of art, which makes the light module significantly less sensitive to the positioning tolerances of the optical elements, in particular the light source relative to the collector, and therefore substantially more robust.
- the lens forming the projection system can be a thin lens, for example with a thickness of less than 6mm, which allows it to be produced in a single plastic injection.
- Figure 1 is a schematic representation of a light module according to a first embodiment of the invention
- Figure 2 is a perspective view of the collector of the light module of Figure 1;
- Figure 3 is a view of the interior surface of the collector of the light module of Figure 1, from the outside along the optical axis;
- Figure 4 is a graphical representation of the light image of the light beam produced by the light module of Figure 1;
- Figure 5 is a schematic representation of a light module according to a second embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 6 is a perspective view of the collector of the light module of Figure 5;
- Figure 7 is a view of the interior surface of the collector of the light module of Figure 5, from the outside along the optical axis;
- FIG. 8 is a graphic representation of the light image of the light beam produced by the light module of FIG. 5;
- Figure 9 is a perspective view of the collector of the light module according to a third embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 10 is a view of the inner surface of the collector of the light module of Figure 9, from the outside along the optical axis;
- FIG. 11 is a graphic representation of the light image of the light beam produced by the light module of FIG. 9;
- Figure 12 is a perspective representation of a light device comprising light modules according to the invention, according to a first embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 13 is a perspective representation of the light device of Figure 12, in another direction of observation;
- FIG. 14 is a graphic representation of the light image of the light beams produced by the jump module and the flat-cut modules, respectively, of the light device of FIGS. 12 and 13;
- Figure 15 is a graphic representation of the light image of the light device of Figures 12 and 13;
- Figure 16 is a perspective representation of a light device comprising light modules according to the invention, according to a second embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 17 is a perspective representation of the light device of Figure 16, in another direction of observation;
- FIG. 18 is a graphic representation of the light image of the light beams produced by the jump module and the flat-cut modules, respectively, of the light device of FIGS. 16 and 17;
- Figure 19 is a graphic representation of the light image of the light device of Figures 16 and 17;
- Figure 20 is a perspective representation of a light device comprising light modules according to the invention, according to a third embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 21 is a graphical representation of the light image of the light device of Figure 20;
- Figure 22 is a perspective representation of a light device comprising light modules according to the invention, according to a fourth embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 23 is a side view of an alternative embodiment of the collector of the light module according to the invention.
- Figures 1 to 4 illustrate a first embodiment of a light module according to the invention.
- Figure 1 is a schematic representation of the light module and its operating principle.
- the light module 2 essentially comprises a light source 4, a collector 6 capable of reflecting the light rays emitted by the light source to form a light beam along an optical axis 8 of the module, and a projection lens 10 of said beam.
- Other optical projection systems than the projection lens can be envisaged, such as in particular one or more mirrors, as in FIGS. 16 and 17.
- the light source 4 is advantageously of the semiconductor type, such as in particular an electroluminescence diode.
- the light source 4 emits light rays in a half-space delimited by the main plane of said source, according to the example shown, in a main direction perpendicular to said plane and to the optical axis 8.
- the direction main emission may be between 65 ° and 115 ° relative to the optical axis 8.
- the collector 6 comprises a support 6.1 in the form of a shell or cap, and a reflecting surface 6.2 on the inside of the support 6.1.
- the reflecting surface 6.2 advantageously has a profile of the elliptical or parabolic type. It is advantageously a surface of revolution around an axis parallel to the optical axis. Alternatively, it can be a free form surface or a swept surface or an asymmetrical surface. It can also include several sectors.
- the collector 6 in the form of a shell or cap is advantageously made of materials having good heat resistance, for example glass or synthetic polymers such as polycarbonate PC or polyetherimide PEI.
- parabolic type generally applies to reflectors whose surface has a single focus, that is to say a zone of convergence of light rays such as the light rays emitted by a light source placed at the level of this convergence zone are projected at great distance after reflection on the surface. Projected at a great distance means that these light rays do not converge on an area located at least 10 times the dimensions of the reflector. In other words, the reflected rays do not converge towards a convergence zone or, if they converge, this convergence zone is located at a distance greater than or equal to 10 times the dimensions of the reflector.
- a parabolic type surface can therefore have or not parabolic portions.
- a reflector having such a surface is generally used alone to create a light beam. Alternatively, it can be used as a projection surface associated with an elliptical type reflector. In this case the light source of the parabolic type reflector is the convergence zone of the rays reflected by the elliptical type reflector.
- the light source 4 is arranged at a focal point of the reflecting surface 6.2 so that its rays are collected and reflected along the optical axis. At least a portion of these reflected rays have angles of inclination a in a vertical plane with respect to said axis which are less than or equal to 25 °, preferably less than or equal to 10 °, so as to be in the so-called conditions of Gauss, allowing to obtain a stigmatism, that is to say a sharpness of the projected image.
- these are the rays reflected by the rear part of the reflecting surface 6.2.
- the projection lens 10 is advantageously a plano-convex lens, that is to say with an entry face 10.1 plane and an exit face 10.2 convex.
- the lens 10 is said to be thin, for example less than 6 mm, due to the small inclination of the rays to be deflected.
- the lens 10 has a focal point 10.3 which is located along the optical axis 8, at the level of the light source 4 or even behind said source. In this case the focus 10.3 is located at the level of the reflecting surface
- this focal point is located behind or in front of the reflection surface 6.2 as far as it is nearby, preferably within 10 mm , preferably less than 5 mm.
- the reflecting surface if it is of the elliptical type, has a second focus
- this focal point is located at the rear of the lens and / or on the optical axis , provided that it is close to the lens, so as to reduce the width of the beam at the entry face of the lens.
- the light module 2 can comprise a screen 12 placed at the front of the light source 4 and facing the reflecting surface 6.2 of the collector 6, so as to collect the light rays emitted by the source in question 4 and not meeting the reflecting surface 6.2.
- a screen 12 placed at the front of the light source 4 and facing the reflecting surface 6.2 of the collector 6, so as to collect the light rays emitted by the source in question 4 and not meeting the reflecting surface 6.2.
- Such a measure is useful to avoid the presence of parasitic light rays capable of participating in the formation of the light beam without being properly imaged. These rays will then potentially illuminate an upper part of the light beam, which is not desirable in the case of a cut-off lighting beam.
- the screen is advantageously opaque in order to absorb these rays, it being understood that it is also possible to reflect them towards a distal absorption zone.
- Figure 2 is a rear perspective view of the manifold 6 of the light module 2 of Figure 1.
- the reflecting surface (not visible) has a front edge 6.2.1 and a rear edge 6.2.2.
- the plane in question includes the rear edge 6.2.2. This extends laterally on either side of the axis of revolution.
- FIG. 3 is a representation of the light intensity at the level of the reflecting surface 6.2 seen from the outside, along the optical axis. More specifically, the illumination of the surface, namely the power of the striking electromagnetic radiation per unit of surface perpendicular to its direction, expressed in W / m 2 .
- the dark zone covering the majority of the surface corresponds to lower illuminations while the central zone, which is lighter, corresponds to greater illuminations. It can be observed that the dark area is clearly delimited by the edges 6.2.1 and 6.2.2. In other words, the illuminated surface 6.2 naturally has sharp edges capable of forming cuts in the projected light beam imaging this surface.
- Figure 4 is a graphic representation of the image projected by the light module of Figure 1.
- the horizontal axis and the vertical axis intersect at the optical axis of the light module.
- the curves are isoluxes, that is to say correspond to the zones of the light beam which have the same illumination expressed in lux.
- the curves in the center correspond to a higher level of illumination high than at the periphery.
- the light beam produced has a horizontal cut, essentially at the level of the horizontal axis.
- the cut is not perfectly straight; it has a curvature which corresponds to aberrations of the image thus produced.
- the horizontal cut is made by the edge 6.2.2 ( Figure 3) which is the rear edge ( Figure 2) of the reflective surface 6.2 of the collector 6.
- the light beam produced presents, below the horizontal axis, a clear outline corresponding to the front edge 6.2.1.
- Figures 5 to 8 illustrate a second embodiment of a light module according to the invention.
- the reference numbers of the first embodiment of the light module are used to designate the same elements or corresponding elements, these numbers however being increased by 100. Reference is also made to the description of these elements in relationship to Figures 1 to 4.
- the second embodiment is similar to the first embodiment and is essentially distinguished in that the rear edge 106.2.2 of the reflecting surface 106.2 has a projection and, more generally, the wall forming the support 106.1 of the collector and the reflecting surface 106.2 of said collector extend less downwards towards the light source 104.
- the rear edge 106.2.2 is not only with a projection but also closer to the optical axis 108 This is due to the geometry of the beam sought where there is a maximum intensity at the level of the optical axis 108.
- the rear edge may not be closer to the optical axis.
- the rest is essentially identical to the first embodiment of the light module.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of the light module and of its operating principle, similar to FIG. 1. Similar to the first embodiment, other optical projection systems than the projection lens 110 can be envisaged, such as in particular one or several mirrors, as in FIGS. 16 and 17. It can be observed that the collector 106 is shorter, that is to say extends less towards the light source 104.
- Figure 6 is a rear perspective view of the manifold 6 of the light module 102 of Figure 5, similar to Figure 2. It can be seen that the rear edge
- FIG. 7 is a representation of the light intensity of the reflecting surface 106.2 seen from the outside, along the optical axis, similar to FIG. 3. We can clearly observe the projection of the rear edge 106.2.2.
- Figure 8 is a graphic representation of the image projected by the light module of Figure 5, similar to Figure 4. We can observe the shape of the horizontal cut, corresponding to the profile of the rear edge 106.2.2 visible in Figures 6 and 7.
- Figures 9 to 11 illustrate a third embodiment of a light module according to the invention.
- the reference numbers of the first embodiment of the light module are used to designate the same elements or corresponding elements, these numbers however being increased by 200. Reference is also made to the description of these elements in relationship to Figures 1 to 4.
- This third embodiment differs from the previous two essentially in that the collector is truncated laterally, that is to say does not form more than a shell portion as in the first and second embodiments.
- FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view of the collector of the light module, similarly to FIGS. 2 and 6. It can be observed that, unlike the first two embodiments, the rear edge 206.2.2 of the reflecting surface
- 206.2 has two lateral edges 206.2.3 and 206.2.4 intersecting with the rear edge
- FIG. 10 is a representation of the light intensity of the reflecting surface 206.2 seen from the outside, along the optical axis, similarly to FIGS. 3 and 7.
- the four sharp edges corresponding to the front edges 206.2.1 can be observed, rear 206.2.2 and side 206.2.3 and 206.2.4.
- FIG. 11 is a graphic representation of the image projected by the light module of the third embodiment, similarly to FIGS. 4 and 8. It can be observed that the light image is cut not only horizontally but also laterally, more particularly vertically.
- Figures 12 to 15 illustrate a light device for a motor vehicle according to a first embodiment.
- Figures 12 and 13 are two perspective views of the light device.
- the light device 14 comprises several light modules in accordance with the invention which, combined, form a light beam of the code type or even of a crossing (in English "low-beam"), having a horizontal cut with a projection.
- the light device 14 comprises a first light module 102 conforming to that of FIGS. 5 to 8, that is to say a module with horizontal cut-off with a projection.
- a function is commonly designated by the Anglo-Saxon term "kink”.
- the light device 14 also includes four light modules 2 arranged side by side and in accordance with the light module of Figures 1 to 4, that is to say a module with flat horizontal cut-off. Such a function is commonly designated by the Anglo-Saxon term “fiat”.
- These light modules 2 have the particularity, however, that their projection lenses form a common lens 10 ', in one piece.
- the common lens 10 ' has a generally curved horizontal profile and 10'.1 inlet and 10'.2 outlet faces. It has a focal line 10 ′ 3 which is advantageously located at the rear of the collectors 6, so as to essentially image the rear edge 6.2.2 of the reflecting surfaces and thus produce a clear horizontal cut (“fiat”).
- the illuminated reflecting surfaces 6.2 of the collectors 6 are thus imaged essentially vertically but less horizontally in order to achieve diffuse lighting horizontally and thus ensure good homogeneity between the images of the light modules 2.
- the projection lens 110 of the light module 102 is advantageously distinct from the common lens 10.
- the focal point of the lens 10 is for its part located in front of the rear edge 106.2.2 of the reflecting surface 106.2 of the collector 106, so to image said surface not only vertically but also horizontally and thus produce a sharp jump cut ("kink").
- a partition can be provided between the light module 102 and the light module 2 closest to said module 102, so as to allow them to be brought together without the light rays of leakage from one of the modules parasitizing the other.
- Such a partition extends essentially vertically when the light device is in the mounting position as illustrated in FIG. 12. It is advantageously light absorbing.
- FIG. 14 illustrates the light images produced by the light module 102 (FIGS. 12 and 13) (“kink”) and the light modules 2 (“fiat”).
- the upper light image is produced by the light module 102. It is very clear and corresponds to the light image in FIG. 8.
- the lower light image is produced by two of the four light modules 2 (FIGS. 12 and 13), namely those for which the ray tracings are represented in FIGS. 12 and 13.
- a clear horizontal cut is observed and a homogeneous horizontal mixture of the light images of the two modules.
- the horizontal cut-off here is lower and particularly flat compared to that visible in FIG. 4 of the first embodiment of the light module, since the reflective surfaces of the collectors have rear and lateral edges which are advantageously distant from the light sources, respectively, similar to the light module of FIGS. 5 to 8, the rear edge and the lateral edges then being in the same plane.
- FIG. 15 illustrates the combined light image of the “kink” and “fiat” images of FIG. 14. It is understood that the two other light modules 2 whose light ray tracings are not shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 complete the picture. 'bright image on the right side, similar to the image in Figure 14 of the two light modules whose ray tracings are shown.
- Figures 16 to 19 illustrate a light device for a motor vehicle according to a second embodiment.
- Figures 16 and 17 are two perspective views of the light device. Similar to the light device of the first mode, the light device 114 comprises a first light module 102 conforming to that of FIGS. 5 to 8, that is to say a module with horizontal cutout with a projection ("kink"). The light device 114 also comprises three light modules 2 arranged side by side and in accordance with the light module of FIGS. 1 to 4, that is to say a module with flat horizontal cut-off ("fiat").
- the light device 114 differs from the light device 14 in FIGS. 12 and 13 essentially in that the projection lenses of the light modules 2 and 102 are replaced by mirrors.
- the module 102 comprises an optical projection system 110 ′ including a first mirror 110M and a second mirror 110’.2.
- the first mirror 110’.1 can be flat or have a curved and concave horizontal profile. It returns the rays emitted by the collector of the light module 102 to the second mirror 110 ’. 2. This is configured to form an image of the reflecting and illuminated surface of the light module 102.
- the second mirror 110’.2 may have a concave parabolic vertical profile. Such a profile makes it possible to image with enlargement the illuminated reflecting surface of the collector of the module 102.
- the second mirror 110’.2 may have a convex horizontal profile, in particular when the first mirror 110 ′. 1 has a concave horizontal profile.
- the first and second mirrors which have just been described can be reversed. In this case, the light device will be more cumbersome, in particular longitudinally due to the fact that the first imaging mirror will have to be further advanced forward.
- light modules 2 include a 10 ”projection optical system provided with a first 10” mirror .1 and a second 10 ”mirror .2.
- the operating principle is identical to that of the optical system 110 'described above.
- the comments presented above therefore also apply to the 10 ”optical system.
- FIG. 18 illustrates the light images produced by the light module 102 (“kink”) and the light modules 2 (“fiat”) in FIGS. 16 and 17.
- the comments made in relation to FIG. 14 of the first embodiment of the device luminous apply to figure 18.
- FIG. 19 illustrates the combined light image of the “kink” and “fiat” images of FIG. 18. The comments made in relation to FIG. 15 of the first embodiment of the luminous device apply to FIG. 19.
- FIG. 20 illustrates a light device for a motor vehicle according to a third embodiment.
- Figure 20 is a front perspective view from above of the light device.
- the light device 314 comprises several light modules according to the invention which, combined, form a road-type lighting beam.
- the light device 314 comprises a first set of two light module 302 similar to that of FIGS. 1 to 4, that is to say a module with flat horizontal cut-off. However, their vertical orientation is reversed compared to those of the first embodiment since most of the light of a beam of the road type is above the horizontal.
- the collectors 306 therefore have their cavity oriented upwards according to the angle of view of FIG. 20.
- the light sources have not been shown for the sake of simplification.
- This first set has the function of achieving the horizontal spreading - or width - of the main beam.
- the light modules 302 have a common projection lens 310.
- the light device 314 also comprises a second set of four light modules 302 ′ placed side by side and similar to the light module of FIGS. 1 to 4, that is to say a module with flat horizontal cut-off, again turned to 180 ° vertically.
- the collectors 306 ′ therefore have their cavity oriented upwards according to the angle of view of FIG. 20.
- This second assembly has the function of producing the front range of the main beam, that is to say the central zone which comprises the maximum intensity.
- These light modules 302 ′ have the particularity, however, that their projection lenses form a common lens 310 ′, in one piece.
- the common lens 310 ′ has a generally horizontal profile curve and 310M inlet and 310' outlet faces. 2.
- the input face 310M here has a structure in order to improve the homogeneity of the light beam.
- a partition 320 can be provided between the light module 302 and the light module 302 ’closest to said module 302, so as to allow them to be brought together without the leaking light rays of one of the modules parasitizing the other.
- Such a partition 320 extends essentially vertically when the light device is in the mounting position as illustrated. It is advantageously absorbing light.
- FIG. 21 illustrates the combined light image of the images of the collectors 302 and 302 ’in FIG. 20, when all the light sources are on. We can easily recognize a distribution of high beam.
- FIG. 22 illustrates a light device for a motor vehicle according to a fourth embodiment.
- FIG 22 is a top view of the light device.
- the light device 414 comprises several light modules in accordance with the invention which, combined, form a segmented road type lighting beam, with lateral light segments, seen on a screen, in the shape of a boat sail. English) and central segments in the form of vertical bands.
- the light device 414 comprises a first sub-assembly 502 of six light modules.
- the four central modules are similar to that of FIGS. 9 to 11, that is to say a module with vertical cuts. However, their vertical orientation is reversed compared to those of the third embodiment since most of the light of a beam of the road type is above the horizontal.
- the collectors 406 therefore have their cavity oriented upwards according to the angle of view of FIG. 22.
- These central modules have the function of forming the central segments of rectangular shape of the segmented road beam.
- the end modules are similar to that of FIGS. 1 to 4, one side of the collector of which has been cut off, or else similar to that of FIGS. 9 to 11, one side of which has been extended in the form of a shell.
- the vertical orientation is rotated 180 °, so that the manifolds 506, 506 'are seen from above.
- These side modules have the function of forming the lateral end segments of the segmented road beam, which have a sail shape.
- the light sources have not been shown for simplification purposes.
- the collectors 406, 506, 506 ′ have here been constructed and positioned side by side by circular repetition, the optical focal points of the collectors being on an arc of a circle, with the surface extensions previously described for the lateral collectors 506, 506.
- the light device 314 also includes a second sub-assembly with six light modules similar to the first sub-assembly.
- a central manifold 406 ’adjacent to the right side manifold 506” ’ are successively offset forward relative to the optical foci of the other collectors 506” and 406 further to the left of the previous two.
- This configuration advantageously makes it possible to reduce optical aberrations at the level of the cuts and to obtain light segments whose vertical cuts are as vertical as possible, when projected on a screen.
- those skilled in the art can create different configurations of modules whose collectors are offset with steps, for example all successively in one direction, or even by shifting the end collectors relative to the central collectors.
- the beams of subassemblies 502, 502 ’ are superimposed to generate a segmented high beam.
- a partition 420 can be provided between the first sub-assembly 502 and the second sub-assembly 502 ’, so as to allow them to be brought together without the light rays of leakage from one of the sub-assemblies parasitizing the other.
- Such a partition 420 extends essentially vertically when the light device is in the mounting position as illustrated. It is advantageously absorbing light.
- a screen 421 is advantageously placed between the collectors and the projection lens. It allows interception of stray rays from the end collectors 506 'and 506 ”' and improves the sharpness of the lateral segment.
- different optical projection systems are possible as long as they are able to image the illuminated reflecting surface of the collector concerned. .
- the first mirror and / or the second mirror can be made in one piece with the associated collector, which is advantageous as regards the relative positioning of these elements.
- FIG. 23 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the collector.
- the collector 6 can be made in a solid dioptric piece, made of synthetic polymer of the polycarbonate, polymethyl methacrylate, glass or silicone type.
- This solid dioptric part has an entry face 6'.4 of the rays emitted by the light source 4, an exit face 6'.5, a reflection face 6'.1 in the shape of a cap which is metallized in order to create the reflecting surface 6'.2 according to the invention.
- the light modules of the invention have been described here to form light devices for producing light beams such as a low beam, a high beam or a segmented high beam of the linear matrix type with parallel vertical strips, it goes without saying that these modules can be designed to perform signaling functions such as direction indicator, daytime running light, position light, which will have the aesthetic advantage of having a light device containing a plurality aesthetically similar modules when they are switched off and able to perform a multitude or even all of the regulatory lighting and automobile signaling functions at the front of a motor vehicle.
- the numerous advantages of the light modules and light devices according to the invention namely essentially the fact of imaging the illuminated reflecting surface of the collector, under Gauss conditions, makes it possible to obtain a clear and therefore clear image, to achieve cuts of various and varied shapes by shaping the edges correspondents of the reflecting surface in question.
- Another interesting advantage stems from the fact that the Gauss conditions are present to obtain a minimum of clarity, namely that the collector has a limited size, in particular in height, such as for example less than 30 mm.
- the Gauss conditions are present, namely that the projection lens can advantageously be a thin lens, for example less than 6 mm, which makes it possible to produce it in a single plastic injection. without shrinkage problems.
- Another advantage of the thin lens is that it requires a shorter injection cycle time, produces a reduction in the weight of the optical modules, generates little or no chromatism, which makes it possible to use ordinary quality synthetic polymer materials. , inexpensive compared to high optical quality materials which generate few chromatic defects.
- the lens is thin makes it possible to envisage a particular embodiment, in which the shell of the collector 6 and the projection lens 10 are produced by injection molding in one piece, a bridge of material connecting the front end of the collector and the lens.
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