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EP2115349B1
EP2115349B1 EP08717385A EP08717385A EP2115349B1 EP 2115349 B1 EP2115349 B1 EP 2115349B1 EP 08717385 A EP08717385 A EP 08717385A EP 08717385 A EP08717385 A EP 08717385A EP 2115349 B1 EP2115349 B1 EP 2115349B1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V19/00—Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
    • 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
    • F21S41/19—Attachment of light sources or lamp holders
    • 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
    • F21S41/19—Attachment of light sources or lamp holders
    • F21S41/192—Details of lamp holders, terminals or connectors
    • 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
    • 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
    • F21S41/162—Incandescent light sources, e.g. filament or halogen lamps

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  • the invention relates to a headlamp, in particular a vehicle headlamp, with a reflector, which is associated with a light source, which is contacted by means of a contact carrier carrying electrical contacts.
  • a reflector is designed with a receptacle for a lamp, for example a halogen lamp which projects with its lamp vessel in the reflector, wherein the lamp cap is arranged with the electrical contact lugs of the lamp on the back outside of the reflector.
  • a contact housing is provided which is fastened via a carrier part on the rear side of the reflector.
  • three reflectors are arranged laterally nested in each other, in which case the support member is arranged with the respective reflector associated contact housings on the back of this reflector assembly.
  • the DE 299 24 897 U1 discloses a lamp socket for a vehicle headlamp having a housing in which a lamp is pre-mounted, and which is fixable by means of a locking device to a lamp neck of a reflector.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a manufactured with little effort headlights.
  • the carrier thus assumes a dual function, since it carries both the housing-side contacts and the light source to be contacted so that the mechanical and electrical contact of the Light source are placed in the carrier inside.
  • the light source can be aligned very precisely with respect to the reflector (referencing).
  • the electrical contacts are made dimensionally extremely exact to the light source side contacts. Another advantage is that by eliminating a coupling on the reflector this can be performed very easily and with high optical quality.
  • the coupling for fastening the light source is preferably designed as a bayonet coupling with a reference surface for defined conditioning of the light source.
  • the support of the carrier at the back of the reflector is particularly stable, since this is designed according to the invention as a three-point bearing. It is preferred to arrange the coupling centrally on the carrier, which is then carried out with three radially projecting support arms, one of which carries the contacts and which are fixed along their end portions on the reflector.
  • the pins can be arranged or formed asymmetrically, so that an accidental rotation of the carrier is excluded.
  • the pins are preferably made with a radially recessed end portion for mounting a securing means, wherein at one connected to the reflector Base part is provided an annular support surface for the carrier.
  • the preparation of the carrier is particularly simple when it is made as an injection molded part, wherein a contact receiving housing is integrated into the carrier.
  • FIG. 1 shows a three-dimensional representation of a reflector / lamp assembly 1, which is used in a non-illustrated headlight housing, in the emission direction is closed by a translucent front cover.
  • the reflector / lamp assembly 1 consists essentially of a reflector 2, on the visible in Figure 1 back a support 4 is fixed, which carries a light source, such as a single-filament halogen lamp or a xenon lamp and a contact housing 8.
  • the contact housing 8 has arranged in recesses 10, 12 socket contacts, which are also connected via not shown connecting cable to the power supply.
  • the illustrated halogen incandescent lamp 6 is designed with two radially projecting and superimposed contact lugs 14, 16, which when screwing in the halogen incandescent lamp 6 from the in FIG. 1 Visible open side of the recesses 10, 12 forth swing into the contact housing 8 and then in the illustrated Endfitposition the halogen incandescent lamp 6 are in contact with the contacts mentioned above.
  • the contact housing 8 is shown visible from the rear, so that the rear-side mouths of the recesses 10, 12 can be seen, in which said contacts are inserted and out of which extend the connection cables.
  • the contact housing 8 is approximately cuboidal, and has two contact slots 18, 20 on its facing the halogen bulb 6 wall, through which the contact lugs 14, 16 can be pivoted into its final position. Further details of the contact housing 8 are explained below with reference to Figures 4 and 5.
  • the reflector 2 can be made of thermosets by pressing and possibly vapor deposition with a reflector layer.
  • the reflector 2 according to the invention has a recess 34 in the middle, through which extends a part of the base and the lamp vessel of the lamp. In contrast to conventional solutions, however, no means for holding the lamp 6 are provided on this reflector 2.
  • This holder is integrated in the carrier 4 so that it can fulfill its double function mentioned above - electrical and mechanical contacting of the lamp 6. Details of the carrier 4 are based on the FIGS. 4 and 5 explains FIG. 4 a three-dimensional view from above and FIG. 5 a bottom view of the carrier 4 shows.
  • the carrier 4 has an approximately star-shaped basic body with an approximately annular central part 36, on which three radially projecting support arms 38, 40, 42 are formed. These are aligned with respect to the pins 22, 24, 26 and are at their end portions with Assembly openings 44 provided, whose clear width corresponds to the diameter of the end portions 28 of the pins 22, 24, 26, so that the carrier 4 can be placed on this.
  • the distribution of the pins 22, 24, 26 on the back of the reflector or its geometry can be chosen so that the carrier 4 can be placed only in a certain position.
  • the contact housing 8 is attached to the support arm 40 and communicates with his in FIG. 2 visible back over the peripheral edges of the support arm 40 addition, so that there is enough space for receiving the contacts and the contact lugs available.
  • the narrow side of the contact housing 8 facing the reflector 2 terminates with the large area of the support 4 facing the reflector 2 (see FIG Fig. 5 ).
  • the contact housing is practically arranged on this narrow side "standing" on the support arm 40.
  • FIG. 5 are provided on the reflector 2 facing large surfaces of the support arms 38, 40 in the region of the end portions recesses 46, 48, along the bottom surfaces of the carrier 4 is seated on the associated pin 22 and 24 respectively.
  • third support arm 36 this cutout is not provided. Accordingly, then the base part of the associated pin 26 is designed with a smaller axial length to allow a planar contact of the carrier 4 to the pins 22, 24, 26 and thus with respect to the reflector 2. By this measure, a rotation is also effected.
  • the fastening of the lamp 6 is carried out in a conventional manner via a bayonet lock, wherein the housing-side parts of this bayonet lock not - as in the state the technology - are formed on the reflector but on the support 4.
  • the middle part 36 with a bayonet recess 50 - also called keyhole - executed on the peripheral wall in a conventional manner three obliquely bayonet cams 52, 54, 56 are formed, which cooperate with corresponding bayonet elements on the base of the lamp 6, so that these by turning can be reliably locked in the support part 4.
  • the construction of such bayonet couplings is known, so that further explanations are unnecessary.
  • the coupling is designed so that the base of the lamp 6 in its desired position along a defined support surface 58 (see FIG. 5 ) rests on the support 4, wherein the radial positioning is effected by the precise configuration of the guide flanks of the bayonet cams 52, 54, 56. Since the position positioning of the lamp 6 with respect to the support member 4 is thus ensured in the locked state, the orientation of the lamp 6 with respect to the reflector 2 depends only on the exact attachment and adjustment of the support 4 on the reflector 2.
  • the prefabricated carrier 4 When mounting the module, the prefabricated carrier 4 is placed on the end portions 28 of the pins 22, 24, 26 and then on the out of the carrier 4 end portions 28 each have a securing means, for example, a lock washer 58 according to the FIGS. 1 and 2 placed.
  • a securing means for example, a lock washer 58 according to the FIGS. 1 and 2 placed.
  • Such locking washers 58 are designed with spring tongues, which hold the carrier 4 non-positively and positively on the respective pin 22, 24, 26.
  • other securing means such as screws or the like can be used.
  • the pin and sleeve-like receptacles can be provided in the then formed on the carrier 4 pins or inserted into the carrier 4 securing means, for example. Fastening bolts are used.
  • the bayonet lock is integrated in the carrier 4, in principle, these elements of the bayonet lock could also be used as a metal component.
  • a headlamp in particular a vehicle headlamp, in which a carrier 4 is attached to a reflector 2, which carries a lamp 6, preferably a halogen incandescent lamp and contacts for contacting the lamp 6.
  • a lamp 6 preferably a halogen incandescent lamp and contacts for contacting the lamp 6.
  • the support 4 thus the functions contacting and mechanical support and the references for positioning the lamp 6 are integrated.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Scheinwerfer, insbesondere einen Fahrzeugscheinwerfer, mit einem Reflektor, dem eine Lichtquelle zugeordnet ist, die mittels eines elektrische Kontakte tragenden Kontaktträgers kontaktiert ist.The invention relates to a headlamp, in particular a vehicle headlamp, with a reflector, which is associated with a light source, which is contacted by means of a contact carrier carrying electrical contacts.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

In der nachveröffentlichten DE 10 2005 045 765 der Anmelderin ist ein Fahrzeugscheinwerfer beschrieben, bei dem ein Reflektor mit einer Aufnahme für eine Lampe, beispielsweise eine Halogenlampe ausgeführt ist, die mit ihrem Lampengefäß in den Reflektor hinein ragt, wobei der Lampensockel mit den elektrischen Kontaktfahnen der Lampe rückseitig außerhalb des Reflektors angeordnet ist. Zur elektrischen Kontaktierung der Lampe ist ein Kontaktgehäuse vorgesehen, das über ein Trägerteil an der Rückseite des Reflektors befestigt ist. Bei der konkreten Lösung sind drei Reflektoren seitlich ineinander geschachtelt angeordnet, wobei dann das Trägerteil mit den jeweils einen Reflektor zugeordneten Kontaktgehäusen an der Rückseite dieser Reflektorbaugruppe angeordnet ist.In the post-published DE 10 2005 045 765 the applicant is a vehicle headlamp described, in which a reflector is designed with a receptacle for a lamp, for example a halogen lamp which projects with its lamp vessel in the reflector, wherein the lamp cap is arranged with the electrical contact lugs of the lamp on the back outside of the reflector. For electrical contacting of the lamp, a contact housing is provided which is fastened via a carrier part on the rear side of the reflector. In the concrete solution, three reflectors are arranged laterally nested in each other, in which case the support member is arranged with the respective reflector associated contact housings on the back of this reflector assembly.

Die Befestigung derartiger Trägerteile kann prinzipiell entweder durch Schrauben oder durch hinterrastende Bauelemente erfolgen. Lösungen mit Rastelementen setzen jedoch stets voraus, dass an dem Werkzeug zur Herstellung des Reflektors bzw. des Trägerteils Seitenschieber vorgesehen werden, so dass die Werkzeugkonstruktion und Herstellung äußerst aufwendig ist. Ein weiterer Nachteil derartiger Schieberwerkzeuge besteht darin, dass diese relativ schnell verschleißen und somit einen hohen Wartungsaufwand erfordern. Ein weiterer Nachteil ist, dass die mit derartigen Schieberwerkzeugen hergestellten Bauteile nachträglich entgratet werden müssen, da im Bereich der Schieber Grate oder leichte Versatzbereiche entstehen können. Bei der Verwendung einer Verschraubung ist es erforderlich, dass Gewinde in den Scheinwerfer geschnitten werden müssen. Durch dieses Gewindeschneiden kann es zu einer Staubbildung kommen, so dass die Reflektoroberfläche verschmutzt werden kann.The attachment of such support members can be done in principle either by screws or by latching components. However, solutions with locking elements always assume that side slides are provided on the tool for producing the reflector or the support part, so that the tool design and production is extremely expensive. Another disadvantage Such slide tools is that they wear out relatively quickly and thus require a high maintenance. Another disadvantage is that the components produced with such slide tools must be deburred later, as in the slider or burrs slight offset areas can arise. When using a screw connection, it is necessary that threads in the headlight must be cut. This threading can lead to dust formation, so that the reflector surface can become dirty.

Die DE 299 24 897 U1 offenbart eine Lampenfassung für einen Fahrzeugscheinwerfer, die ein Gehäuse aufweist, in dem eine Lampe vormontiert ist, und die mittels einer Verriegelungseinrichtung an einem Lampenhals eines Reflektors fixierbar ist.The DE 299 24 897 U1 discloses a lamp socket for a vehicle headlamp having a housing in which a lamp is pre-mounted, and which is fixable by means of a locking device to a lamp neck of a reflector.

Darstellung der ErfindungPresentation of the invention

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen mit geringem Aufwand herzustellenden Scheinwerfer zu schaffen.The invention has for its object to provide a manufactured with little effort headlights.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfingdungsgemäß durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruches 1 gelöst. Besonders vorteilhafte Ausführungen der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Patentansprüchen beschrieben.This object is achieved according to the invention by the features of claim 1. Particularly advantageous embodiments of the invention are described in the dependent claims.

Erfindungsgemäß übernimmt der Träger somit eine Doppelfunktion, da er sowohl die gehäuseseitigen Kontakte als auch die damit zu kontaktierende Lichtquelle trägt, so dass die mechanische und elektrische Kontaktierung der Lichtquelle in den Träger hinein gelegt sind. Durch geeignete Ausgestaltung dieses Trägers kann die Lichtquelle sehr präzise mit Bezug zum Reflektor ausgerichtet werden (Referenzierung). Des Weiteren ist es vorteilhaft, dass mit der erfindungsgemäßen Lösung stets gewährleistet ist, dass die elektrischen Kontakte maßlich äußerst exakt zu den lichtquellenseitigen Kontakten ausgeführt sind. Ein weiterer Vorteil besteht darin, dass durch das Wegfallen einer Kupplung am Reflektor dieser äußerst einfach und mit hoher optischer Qualität ausgeführt werden kann.According to the invention, the carrier thus assumes a dual function, since it carries both the housing-side contacts and the light source to be contacted so that the mechanical and electrical contact of the Light source are placed in the carrier inside. By suitable design of this support, the light source can be aligned very precisely with respect to the reflector (referencing). Furthermore, it is advantageous that it is always ensured with the solution according to the invention that the electrical contacts are made dimensionally extremely exact to the light source side contacts. Another advantage is that by eliminating a coupling on the reflector this can be performed very easily and with high optical quality.

Die Kupplung zur Befestigung der Lichtquelle ist vorzugsweise als Bajonettkupplung mit einer Referenzfläche zur definierten Anlage der Lichtquelle ausgeführt.The coupling for fastening the light source is preferably designed as a bayonet coupling with a reference surface for defined conditioning of the light source.

Die Abstützung des Trägers an der Reflektorrückseite ist besonders stabil, da diese erfindungsgemäß als Dreipunktlagerung ausgeführt ist. Dabei ist es bevorzugt, die Kupplung zentral am Träger anzuordnen, der dann mit drei radial auskragenden Tragarmen ausgeführt ist, von denen einer die Kontakte trägt und die entlang ihrer Endabschnitte am Reflektor festgelegt werden.The support of the carrier at the back of the reflector is particularly stable, since this is designed according to the invention as a three-point bearing. It is preferred to arrange the coupling centrally on the carrier, which is then carried out with three radially projecting support arms, one of which carries the contacts and which are fixed along their end portions on the reflector.

Zur einfachen Befestigung des Reflektors kann dieser an seiner Rückseite mit Zapfen zum Aufsetzen des Trägers ausgeführt sein.For easy attachment of the reflector this can be performed on its back with pins for placing the carrier.

Zur Vermeidung von Montagefehlern können die Zapfen asymmetrisch angeordnet oder ausgebildet werden, so dass eine versehentliche Verdrehung des Trägers ausgeschlossen ist.To avoid assembly errors, the pins can be arranged or formed asymmetrically, so that an accidental rotation of the carrier is excluded.

Die Zapfen werden vorzugsweise mit einem radial zurückgesetzten Endabschnitt zum Aufsetzen eines Sicherungsmittels ausgeführt, wobei an einem mit dem Reflektor verbundenen Basisteil eine ringförmige Auflagefläche für den Träger geschaffen ist.The pins are preferably made with a radially recessed end portion for mounting a securing means, wherein at one connected to the reflector Base part is provided an annular support surface for the carrier.

Die Herstellung des Trägers ist besonders einfach, wenn dieser als Spritzgießteil hergestellt ist, wobei ein die Kontakte aufnehmendes Kontaktgehäuse in den Träger integriert wird.The preparation of the carrier is particularly simple when it is made as an injection molded part, wherein a contact receiving housing is integrated into the carrier.

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Nachstehend wird die Erfindung anhand eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

  • Figur 1 eine dreidimensionale Darstellung einer Fahrzeugscheinwerferrückseite;
  • Figur 2 eine Explosionsdarstellung des Fahrzeugscheinwerfers aus Figur 1;
  • Figur 3 eine Einzeldarstellung eines Reflektors des Fahrzeugscheinwerfers aus Figur 1 und
  • Figuren 4 und 5 Darstellungen eines Trägers des Fahrzeugscheinwerfers aus Figur 1.
The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to a preferred embodiment. Show it:
  • FIG. 1 a three-dimensional representation of a vehicle headlight back;
  • FIG. 2 an exploded view of the vehicle headlight FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 3 an individual view of a reflector of the vehicle headlight FIG. 1 and
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 Representations of a carrier of the vehicle headlight FIG. 1 ,

Bevorzugte Ausführung der ErfindungPreferred embodiment of the invention

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand eines Fahrzeugscheinwerfers erläutert. Selbstverständlich kann die Erfindung auch bei anderen Scheinwerfersystem oder Leuchten eingesetzt werden.The invention will be explained below with reference to a vehicle headlamp. Of course, the invention can also be used in other headlight system or lights.

Figur 1 zeigt eine dreidimensionale Darstellung einer Reflektor-/Lampenbaugruppe 1, die in ein nicht dargestelltes Scheinwerfergehäuse eingesetzt wird, das in Abstrahlrichtung von einer lichtdurchlässigen Frontabdeckung verschlossen ist. Die Reflektor-/Lampenbaugruppe 1 besteht im Wesentlichen aus einem Reflektor 2, auf dessen in Figur 1 sichtbare Rückseite ein Träger 4 befestigt ist, der eine Lichtquelle, beispielsweise eine Einwendel-Halogenglühlampe oder eine Xenonlampe sowie ein Kontaktgehäuse 8 trägt. Das Kontaktgehäuse 8 hat in Ausnehmungen 10, 12 angeordnete Fassungskontakte, die über ebenfalls nicht dargestellte Anschlusskabel mit der Stromversorgung verbunden sind. Die dargestellte Halogenglühlampe 6 ist mit zwei radial auskragenden und übereinander liegenden Kontaktfahnen 14, 16 ausgeführt, die beim Eindrehen der Halogenglühlampe 6 von der in Figur 1 sichtbaren offenen Seite der Ausnehmungen 10, 12 her in das Kontaktgehäuse 8 einschwenken und dann in der dargestellten Enddrehposition der Halogenglühlampe 6 in Anlage mit den eingangs genannten Kontakten stehen. FIG. 1 shows a three-dimensional representation of a reflector / lamp assembly 1, which is used in a non-illustrated headlight housing, in the emission direction is closed by a translucent front cover. The reflector / lamp assembly 1 consists essentially of a reflector 2, on the visible in Figure 1 back a support 4 is fixed, which carries a light source, such as a single-filament halogen lamp or a xenon lamp and a contact housing 8. The contact housing 8 has arranged in recesses 10, 12 socket contacts, which are also connected via not shown connecting cable to the power supply. The illustrated halogen incandescent lamp 6 is designed with two radially projecting and superimposed contact lugs 14, 16, which when screwing in the halogen incandescent lamp 6 from the in FIG. 1 Visible open side of the recesses 10, 12 forth swing into the contact housing 8 and then in the illustrated Enddrehposition the halogen incandescent lamp 6 are in contact with the contacts mentioned above.

Der Explosionsdarstellung gemäß Figur 2 sind weitere Einzelheiten der Baugruppe entnehmbar.The exploded view according to FIG. 2 Further details of the assembly can be removed.

In dieser Darstellung ist das Kontaktgehäuse 8 von hinten sichtbar dargestellt, so dass die rückseitigen Mündungen der Ausnehmungen 10, 12 erkennbar sind, in die die genannten Kontakte eingesetzt sind und aus denen heraus sich die Anschlusskabel erstrecken. Das Kontaktgehäuse 8 ist etwa quaderförmig ausgeführt, und hat an seiner zur Halogenglühlampe 6 weisenden Wandung zwei Kontaktschlitze 18, 20, durch die die Kontaktfahnen 14, 16 in ihre Endposition eingeschwenkt werden können. Weitere Einzelheiten des Kontaktgehäuses 8 werden im Folgenden anhand der Figuren 4 und 5 erläutert.In this illustration, the contact housing 8 is shown visible from the rear, so that the rear-side mouths of the recesses 10, 12 can be seen, in which said contacts are inserted and out of which extend the connection cables. The contact housing 8 is approximately cuboidal, and has two contact slots 18, 20 on its facing the halogen bulb 6 wall, through which the contact lugs 14, 16 can be pivoted into its final position. Further details of the contact housing 8 are explained below with reference to Figures 4 and 5.

Wie sich aus den Figuren 2 und 3 ergibt, sind an der Reflektorrückseite zur Befestigung des Trägers 4 drei Zapfen 22, 24, 26 ausgebildet, die jeweils einen radial zurückgesetzten Endabschnitt 28 und ein an der Reflektorrückwandung angepresstes Basisteil 30 aufweisen. Eine Radialschulter zwischen dem Basisteil 30 und dem Endabschnitt 28 des Zapfens 26 bildet eine Auflagefläche 32 für den Träger 4. Die drei Zapfen 22, 24, 26 liegen auf einem gemeinsamen Teilkreis, wobei der Winkelabstand gleich (120°) oder unterschiedlich gewählt sein kann. Im letzten genannten Fall ist dann eine Verdrehsicherung gewährleistet. Wie eingangs erwähnt, kann der Reflektor 2 aus Duroplast durch Pressen und ggf. Bedampfen mit einer Reflektorschicht hergestellt werden. Der erfindungsgemäße Reflektor 2 hat mittig eine Ausnehmung 34, durch die hindurch sich ein Teil des Sockels und das Lampengefäß der Lampe erstreckt. Im Unterschied zu herkömmlichen Lösungen sind an diesem Reflektor 2 jedoch keinerlei Einrichtungen zum Halten der Lampe 6 vorgesehen. Diese Halterung ist in den Träger 4 integriert, so dass dieser seine eingangs genannte Doppelfunktion - elektrische und mechanische Kontaktierung der Lampe 6 - erfüllen kann. Einzelheiten des Trägers 4 werden anhand der Figuren 4 und 5 erläutert, wobei Figur 4 eine dreidimensionale Ansicht von oben und Figur 5 eine Ansicht von unten des Trägers 4 zeigt.As is clear from the Figures 2 and 3 shows, three pins 22, 24, 26 are formed on the reflector back for attachment of the carrier 4, each having a radially recessed end portion 28 and a pressed-back on the reflector back 30. A radial shoulder between the base part 30 and the end portion 28 of the pin 26 forms a support surface 32 for the carrier 4. The three pins 22, 24, 26 lie on a common pitch circle, wherein the angular distance can be equal (120 °) or selected differently. In the latter case, a rotation is then guaranteed. As mentioned above, the reflector 2 can be made of thermosets by pressing and possibly vapor deposition with a reflector layer. The reflector 2 according to the invention has a recess 34 in the middle, through which extends a part of the base and the lamp vessel of the lamp. In contrast to conventional solutions, however, no means for holding the lamp 6 are provided on this reflector 2. This holder is integrated in the carrier 4 so that it can fulfill its double function mentioned above - electrical and mechanical contacting of the lamp 6. Details of the carrier 4 are based on the FIGS. 4 and 5 explains FIG. 4 a three-dimensional view from above and FIG. 5 a bottom view of the carrier 4 shows.

Demgemäß hat der Träger 4 einen etwa sternförmigen Grundkörper mit einem etwa ringförmigen Mittelteil 36, an dem drei in Radialrichtung auskragende Tragarme 38, 40, 42 ausgebildet sind. Diese sind mit Bezug zu den Zapfen 22, 24, 26 ausgerichtet und sind an ihren Endabschnitten mit Montageöffnungen 44 versehen, deren lichte Weite dem Durchmesser der Endabschnitte 28 der Zapfen 22, 24, 26 entspricht, so dass der Träger 4 auf diese aufgesetzt werden kann. Dabei kann - wie bereits vorstehend erwähntdie Verteilung der Zapfen 22, 24, 26 an der Reflektorrückseite oder deren Geometrie so gewählt werden, dass sich der Träger 4 nur in einer bestimmten Position aufsetzen lässt.Accordingly, the carrier 4 has an approximately star-shaped basic body with an approximately annular central part 36, on which three radially projecting support arms 38, 40, 42 are formed. These are aligned with respect to the pins 22, 24, 26 and are at their end portions with Assembly openings 44 provided, whose clear width corresponds to the diameter of the end portions 28 of the pins 22, 24, 26, so that the carrier 4 can be placed on this. In this case - as already mentioned above, the distribution of the pins 22, 24, 26 on the back of the reflector or its geometry can be chosen so that the carrier 4 can be placed only in a certain position.

Das Kontaktgehäuse 8 ist an den Tragarm 40 angesetzt und steht mit seiner in Figur 2 sichtbaren Rückseite über die Umfangskanten des Tragarms 40 hinaus, so dass genügend Platz zur Aufnahme der Kontakte und der Kontaktfahnen zur Verfügung steht. Dabei schließt die zum Reflektor 2 weisende Schmalseite des Kontaktgehäuses 8 mit der zum Reflektor 2 weisenden Großfläche des Trägers 4 ab (siehe Fig. 5). Das Kontaktgehäuse ist dabei praktisch auf dieser Schmalseite "stehend" auf dem Tragarm 40 angeordnet. Gemäß der Darstellung in Figur 5 sind an den zum Reflektor 2 weisenden Großflächen der Tragarme 38, 40 im Bereich der Endabschnitte Ausnehmungen 46, 48 vorgesehen, entlang deren Bodenflächen der Träger 4 auf den zugeordneten Zapfen 22 bzw. 24 aufsitzt. Beim dritten Tragarm 36 ist diese Ausfräsung nicht vorgesehen. Entsprechend ist dann das Basisteil des zugeordneten Zapfens 26 mit geringerer Axiallänge ausgeführt, um eine plane Anlage des Trägers 4 an den Zapfen 22, 24, 26 und damit mit Bezug zum Reflektor 2 zu ermöglichen. Durch diese Maßnahme wird ebenfalls eine Verdrehsicherung bewirkt.The contact housing 8 is attached to the support arm 40 and communicates with his in FIG. 2 visible back over the peripheral edges of the support arm 40 addition, so that there is enough space for receiving the contacts and the contact lugs available. In this case, the narrow side of the contact housing 8 facing the reflector 2 terminates with the large area of the support 4 facing the reflector 2 (see FIG Fig. 5 ). The contact housing is practically arranged on this narrow side "standing" on the support arm 40. As shown in FIG. 5 are provided on the reflector 2 facing large surfaces of the support arms 38, 40 in the region of the end portions recesses 46, 48, along the bottom surfaces of the carrier 4 is seated on the associated pin 22 and 24 respectively. When third support arm 36 this cutout is not provided. Accordingly, then the base part of the associated pin 26 is designed with a smaller axial length to allow a planar contact of the carrier 4 to the pins 22, 24, 26 and thus with respect to the reflector 2. By this measure, a rotation is also effected.

Das Befestigen der Lampe 6 erfolgt in herkömmlicher Weise über einen Bajonettverschluss, wobei die gehäuseseitigen Teile dieses Bajonettverschlusses nicht - wie beim Stand der Technik - am Reflektor sondern am Träger 4 ausgebildet sind. Dazu ist das Mittelteil 36 mit einer Bajonettausnehmung 50 - auch Schlüsselloch genannt - ausgeführt, an deren Umfangswandung in herkömmlicher Weise drei schräg angestellte Bajonettnocken 52, 54, 56 ausgebildet sind, die mit entsprechenden Bajonettelementen am Sockel der Lampe 6 zusammenwirken, so dass diese durch Drehen zuverlässig im Trägerteil 4 verriegelt werden kann. Der Aufbau derartiger Bajonettkupplungen ist bekannt, so dass weitere Erläuterungen entbehrlich sind. Die Kupplung ist so ausgeführt, dass der Sockel der Lampe 6 in ihrer Sollposition entlang einer definierten Auflagefläche 58 (siehe Figur 5) auf dem Träger 4 aufliegt, wobei die Radialpositionierung durch die präzise Ausgestaltung der Führungsflanken der Bajonettnocken 52, 54, 56 erfolgt. Da die Lagepositionierung der Lampe 6 mit Bezug zum Trägerteil 4 somit im verriegelten Zustand gewährleistet ist, hängt die Ausrichtung der Lampe 6 mit Bezug zum Reflektor 2 nur noch von der exakten Befestigung und Einjustierung des Trägers 4 am Reflektor 2 ab.The fastening of the lamp 6 is carried out in a conventional manner via a bayonet lock, wherein the housing-side parts of this bayonet lock not - as in the state the technology - are formed on the reflector but on the support 4. For this purpose, the middle part 36 with a bayonet recess 50 - also called keyhole - executed on the peripheral wall in a conventional manner three obliquely bayonet cams 52, 54, 56 are formed, which cooperate with corresponding bayonet elements on the base of the lamp 6, so that these by turning can be reliably locked in the support part 4. The construction of such bayonet couplings is known, so that further explanations are unnecessary. The coupling is designed so that the base of the lamp 6 in its desired position along a defined support surface 58 (see FIG. 5 ) rests on the support 4, wherein the radial positioning is effected by the precise configuration of the guide flanks of the bayonet cams 52, 54, 56. Since the position positioning of the lamp 6 with respect to the support member 4 is thus ensured in the locked state, the orientation of the lamp 6 with respect to the reflector 2 depends only on the exact attachment and adjustment of the support 4 on the reflector 2.

Bei herkömmlichen Lösungen, bei denen die Lampe 6 direkt am Reflektor 2 befestigt ist, erfolgt die Einjustierung folgendermaßen: Das Presswerkzeug zur Herstellung des Reflektors 2 wird zunächst mit Übermaß gearbeitet. Die daraus hergestellten Reflektoren werden mit Hilfe einer so genannten Null-Wert-Lampe (Messlampe) getestet und die Lichtverteilung ermittelt. Das Werkzeug wird so lange korrigiert, bis die gewünschte Lichtverteilung erreicht ist. Diese Anpassung der Referenzen (Anlageflächen) der Lampe 6 am Reflektor 2 ist äußerst zeitaufwendig und kostenintensiv. Bei der vorstehend beschriebenen Lösung kommt man wesentlich schneller zum Ziel, da lediglich die Position des Trägerteil 4 am Reflektor 2 geändert werden muss, um die optimale Lichtverteilung einzustellen. Diese Positionsänderung kann auf einfache Weisung durch Anpassung der Zapfengeometrie, Zapfenlage oder der Endabschnitte 28 der Zapfen erfolgen. Dies kann im Werkzeug zur Herstellung des Reflektors 2 beispielsweise dadurch erfolgen, dass die Zapfenlänge durch Einsätze am Presswerkzeug angepasst wird, indem diese Zapfen durch Einsätze des Werkzeuges ausgebildet werden, die jeweils ein- oder ausgedreht werden, um Abweichungen in axialer Richtung zu korrigieren. Seitliche (radiale) Abweichungen der Lampenlage können durch seitliches Verschieben dieser Einsätze und damit der Zapfenposition verändert werden. Die kostenintensive Nachbearbeitung des Werkzeugs entfällt somit, da lediglich eine Feinjustierung der Werkzeugeinsätze erforderlich ist.In conventional solutions in which the lamp 6 is attached directly to the reflector 2, the Einjustierung takes place as follows: The pressing tool for the production of the reflector 2 is initially worked with excess. The reflectors made of them are tested with the help of a so-called zero-value lamp (measuring lamp) and the light distribution is determined. The tool is corrected until the desired light distribution is achieved. This adaptation of the references (contact surfaces) of the lamp 6 on the reflector 2 is extremely time consuming and costly. In the solution described above one arrives much faster to the goal, since only the position of the carrier part 4 on the reflector 2 has to be changed in order to set the optimum light distribution. This change in position can be done by simple adjustment by adjusting the pin geometry, pin position or the end portions 28 of the pins. This can be done in the tool for producing the reflector 2, for example, by the journal length is adapted by inserts on the pressing tool by these pins are formed by inserts of the tool, which are each turned on or turned off to correct deviations in the axial direction. Lateral (radial) deviations of the lamp position can be changed by lateral displacement of these inserts and thus the pin position. The costly reworking of the tool is therefore eliminated, since only a fine adjustment of the tool inserts is required.

Bei der Montage der Baugruppe wird der vorkonfektionierte Träger 4 auf die Endabschnitte 28 der Zapfen 22, 24, 26 aufgesetzt und anschließend auf die aus dem Träger 4 heraus stehenden Endabschnitte 28 jeweils ein Sicherungsmittel beispielsweise eine Sicherungsscheibe 58 gemäß den Figuren 1 und 2 aufgesetzt. Derartige Sicherungsscheiben 58 sind mit Federzungen ausgeführt, die den Träger 4 kraft- und formschlüssig am jeweiligen Zapfen 22, 24, 26 halten. Selbstverständlich können auch andere Sicherungsmittel, wie beispielsweise Schrauben oder dergleichen verwendet werden. Des Weiteren ist es auch möglich, den Träger durch Kleben, Umformen oder auf sonstige Weise mit dem Reflektor 2 zu verbinden. Anstelle der Zapfen können auch hülsenartige Aufnahmen vorgesehen werden, in die dann am Träger 4 ausgebildete Zapfen oder in den Träger 4 gesteckte Sicherungsmittel, bspw. Befestigungsbolzen eingesetzt werden.When mounting the module, the prefabricated carrier 4 is placed on the end portions 28 of the pins 22, 24, 26 and then on the out of the carrier 4 end portions 28 each have a securing means, for example, a lock washer 58 according to the FIGS. 1 and 2 placed. Such locking washers 58 are designed with spring tongues, which hold the carrier 4 non-positively and positively on the respective pin 22, 24, 26. Of course, other securing means, such as screws or the like can be used. Furthermore, it is also possible to connect the carrier by gluing, forming or otherwise with the reflector 2. Instead of the pin and sleeve-like receptacles can be provided in the then formed on the carrier 4 pins or inserted into the carrier 4 securing means, for example. Fastening bolts are used.

Bei der vorbeschriebenen Lösung ist der Bajonettverschluss im Träger 4 integriert, prinzipiell könnten diese Elemente des Bajonettverschlusses auch als Metallbauteil eingesetzt werden.In the above solution, the bayonet lock is integrated in the carrier 4, in principle, these elements of the bayonet lock could also be used as a metal component.

Offenbart ist ein Scheinwerfer, insbesondere ein Fahrzeugscheinwerfer, bei dem an einem Reflektor 2 ein Träger 4 befestigt ist, der eine Lampe 6, vorzugsweise eine Halogenglühlampe und Kontakte zur Kontaktierung der Lampe 6 trägt. In den Träger 4 sind somit die Funktionen Kontaktieren sowie mechanische Halterung sowie die Referenzen zur Lagepositionierung der Lampe 6 integriert.Disclosed is a headlamp, in particular a vehicle headlamp, in which a carrier 4 is attached to a reflector 2, which carries a lamp 6, preferably a halogen incandescent lamp and contacts for contacting the lamp 6. In the support 4 thus the functions contacting and mechanical support and the references for positioning the lamp 6 are integrated.

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  1. Spotlight with a reflector (2), with which a light source (6) is associated, contact being made with said light source by means of a support (4) fixed on the reflector (2) and bearing electrical contacts, said support also having a coupling (50) for fastening the light source (6), characterized in that the support (4) is supported on the reflector (2) via a three-point bearing arrangement.
  2. Spotlight according to Claim 1, wherein the coupling is a bayonet coupling with a bayonet cutout (50), wherein a reference face (58) for positioning the light source (6) is formed on the support (4).
  3. Spotlight according to Claim 1, wherein the coupling (50) is formed on a central part (36) of the support (4), from which central part three radially overhanging supporting arms (38, 40, 42) extend away, of which one supports a contact housing (8) for the contacts and which have locating openings (44) at the ends of said supporting arms.
  4. Spotlight according to one of the preceding claims, wherein pins (22, 24, 26) for positioning the support (4) are formed on a rear side of the reflector (2).
  5. Spotlight according to Claim 4, wherein the pins (22, 24, 26) are formed or arranged asymmetrically.
  6. Spotlight according to Claim 4 or 5, wherein each pin (22, 24, 26) has a base part (30) and a radially set-back end section (28), with the result that an annular resting face (32) for the support (4) is provided.
  7. Spotlight according to one of the preceding claims, wherein in the support (4) is produced from plastic by injection moulding.
  8. Spotlight according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the light source (6) is a halogen incandescent lamp.
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