EP2385298A1 - Projection module for vehicles - Google Patents
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- EP2385298A1 EP2385298A1 EP10162280A EP10162280A EP2385298A1 EP 2385298 A1 EP2385298 A1 EP 2385298A1 EP 10162280 A EP10162280 A EP 10162280A EP 10162280 A EP10162280 A EP 10162280A EP 2385298 A1 EP2385298 A1 EP 2385298A1
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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
- F21S41/47—Attachment thereof
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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
- F21S41/29—Attachment thereof
- F21S41/295—Attachment thereof specially adapted to projection 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
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- the invention relates to a projection module for a lighting unit of a vehicle with a reflector, with a reflector associated with the light source, with a releasably connected to the reflector aperture, with a lens-bearing and releasably connected to the diaphragm lens holder and with a releasably connected to the reflector Support frame for connection to a housing of the light unit.
- a projection module for a lighting unit of a vehicle known, which operates on the projection principle and in addition to a light source and a reflector additionally has a diaphragm and a lens.
- the light source is arranged in a first focal point of the ellipsoidal reflector and the aperture in the region of a second focal point of the reflector, wherein a blend edge of the aperture is projected as a cut-off line on the road.
- the lens is held by means of a lens holder, which is connected via a bayonet closure with the reflector.
- the panel is bolted to the reflector.
- To connect the reflector to a housing of the lighting unit of the same is connected to a support frame.
- Object of the present invention is therefore to develop a projection module for a light unit of a vehicle such that with simple means a fast and secure mounting of the projection module is ensured, in particular, an accurate positioning is ensured.
- the invention in conjunction with the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that the support frame is integrally connected to the lens holder to form a base support member, the positioning on a side facing the reflector positioning means for positioning the shutter and rotary closure means for rotatable connection with a front edge of the reflector.
- the particular advantage of the invention is that can be significantly reduced by forming a base support member of the cost and installation costs.
- the base support member incorporates the functions of the support frame and the lens holder and, by providing positioning means and rotary shutter means, additionally enables a reflector and a shutter to be held in a predetermined centered position.
- the base support part thus essentially forms the only non-optical or non-photovoltaic body of the projection module in addition to the photometric components "light source”, “reflector", “aperture” and “lens”.
- the rotary closure means of the base support member are formed such that the base support member is connectable via a bayonet with a front edge of the reflector.
- this can be done by a simple locking or axial support of the reflector on the base support member.
- a front circumferential flange of the reflector can be fixed to the base support part by means of a flap which can be turned round about an axis of rotation perpendicular to the optical axis thereof. This determination is made after pressing the bayonet lock in the locking position of the reflector and allows accurate centering and positioning of the reflector relative to the diaphragm and the base support member.
- At least two tabs are provided, which are arranged in each case bendable about a perpendicular or at an acute angle or at an obtuse angle to each other extending axis of rotation.
- the tab is attached to the flange of the reflector to form two radial incisions in the same.
- the clamping contact of the tab on the panel allows an electrically conductive connection between the reflector and the panel is ensured, which improves the shielding effect in the case of a formed as a gas discharge lamp light source with connected ignitor.
- a lighting unit for vehicles is preferably arranged integrated in a headlight of a motor vehicle.
- the lighting unit can be used to produce a low-beam and / or high-beam distribution or another light distribution.
- the lighting unit is attached to a housing of the headlight and has essentially a projection module 1, which operates on the projection principle.
- the projection module 1 essentially comprises a light source, not shown, a reflector 2 assigned to the light source, a diaphragm 3 and a lens, not shown.
- the reflector 2 is preferably elliptical.
- the light source is arranged.
- the diaphragm 3 is arranged with a blend edge 4, by means of which a bright-dark boundary of the light distribution can be projected onto the roadway.
- a base support member 5 which serves as a support frame for the connection of the projection module 1 to the housing of the headlamp and the other as a lens holder for receiving the lens.
- the base support member 5 is integrally formed and may for example consist of plastic material.
- the base support part 5 is tubular and has, on a side facing the reflector 2, a first annular section 6 which has a larger diameter than a second annular section 7 adjoining it directly on a side facing away from the reflector.
- the second ring section 7 essentially has retaining means for receiving and positionally secure mounting of the lens.
- the first ring section 6 has circumferentially distributed holes 8 for screw connection of the projection module 1 with the housing of the light unit.
- the first ring portion 6 further comprises positioning means 9 for positioning the diaphragm 3 on the base support member 5.
- positioning means for example, positioning pockets 9 'and / or positioning webs can be provided, by means of which the diaphragm 3 can be applied to the first ring portion 6 of the base support member 5.
- the first ring section 6 has rotary closure means 10, so that the reflector 2 can be locked to the base support part 5 by means of a rotary flange 11 arranged on a front edge of the same.
- a rotary closure means 10 are circumferentially distributed bead-shaped holding elements which are engaged behind in each case by a radial retaining lug 12 of the reflector flange 11 in a locking position of the reflector 2.
- the twist lock is designed as a bayonet lock, which allows a quick and secure installation. How out FIG. 2 it can be seen, the retaining lug 12 is still arranged in the non-locking position next to the holding member 10 of the base support member 5. By turning the reflector 2 in the direction of arrow 13, the retaining lug 12 is rotated in the direction of the holding member 10 so that it engages behind this in a locking position, see in particular FIG. 4 ,
- the reflector flange 11 additionally has two substantially mutually perpendicular lugs 14, 14 '.
- the tabs 14, 14 ' are each formed by radial cuts 15 of predetermined length on the reflector flange 11. After the reflector 2 has been moved from the non-locking position according to FIG. 2 in the locking position according to FIG. 3 the tabs 14, 14 'are in a position in which they can be transferred or moved in the light emission direction, wherein they comprise edge-side recesses 16 of the panel 3.
- a rotational axis D1 of the first lobe 14 extends perpendicular to a rotational axis D2, around which the second lobe 14 'can be transferred.
- the axes of rotation D1 and D2 may also be at an acute or obtuse angle to each other. Characterized in that at least two tabs 14, 14 'is provided, a clear and secure centering of the photometrically relevant components of the projection module 1 can be ensured.
- the axes of rotation D1 and D2 are substantially tangential to the reflector flange 11 on the one hand and perpendicular to an optical axis 17 of the reflector 2 on the other hand.
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Projektionsmodul für eine Leuchteinheit eines Fahrzeugs mit einem Reflektor, mit einer dem Reflektor zugeordneten Lichtquelle, mit einer mit dem Reflektor lösbar verbundenen Blende, mit einem eine Linse tragenden und mit der Blende lösbar verbundenen Linsenhalter und mit einem lösbar mit dem Reflektor verbundenen Tragrahmen zur Anbindung an einem Gehäuse der Leuchteinheit.The invention relates to a projection module for a lighting unit of a vehicle with a reflector, with a reflector associated with the light source, with a releasably connected to the reflector aperture, with a lens-bearing and releasably connected to the diaphragm lens holder and with a releasably connected to the reflector Support frame for connection to a housing of the light unit.
Aus der
Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, ein Projektionsmodul für eine Leuchteinheit eines Fahrzeugs derart weiterzubilden, dass mit einfachen Mitteln eine schnelle und sichere Montage des Projektionsmoduls gewährleistet ist, wobei insbesondere eine genaue Positionierung sichergestellt ist.Object of the present invention is therefore to develop a projection module for a light unit of a vehicle such that with simple means a fast and secure mounting of the projection module is ensured, in particular, an accurate positioning is ensured.
Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist die Erfindung in Verbindung mit dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1 dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Tragrahmen einstückig mit dem Linsenhalter verbunden ist zur Bildung eines Basisträgerteils, das auf einer dem Reflektor zugewandten Seite Positioniermittel zur Positionierung der Blende und Drehverschlussmittel zur drehbaren Verbindung mit einem vorderen Rand des Reflektors aufweist.To solve this problem, the invention in conjunction with the preamble of
Der besondere Vorteil der Erfindung besteht darin, dass durch Bildung eines Basisträgerteils sich der Kosten- und Montageaufwand wesentlich reduzieren lässt. Das Basisträgerteil vereinigt die Funktionen des Tragrahmens und des Linsenhalters und ermöglicht durch das Vorsehen von Positioniermitteln und Drehverschlussmitteln zusätzlich, dass ein Reflektor und eine Blende in einer vorgegebenen zentrierten Position gehalten sind. Das Basisträgerteil bildet somit im Wesentlichen den einzigen nicht optischen bzw. nicht lichttechnischen Körper des Projektionsmoduls neben den lichttechnischen Bauteilen "Lichtquelle", "Reflektor", "Blende" und "Linse".The particular advantage of the invention is that can be significantly reduced by forming a base support member of the cost and installation costs. The base support member incorporates the functions of the support frame and the lens holder and, by providing positioning means and rotary shutter means, additionally enables a reflector and a shutter to be held in a predetermined centered position. The base support part thus essentially forms the only non-optical or non-photovoltaic body of the projection module in addition to the photometric components "light source", "reflector", "aperture" and "lens".
Nach einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung sind die Drehverschlussmittel des Basisträgerteils derart ausgebildet, dass das Basisträgerteil über einen Bajonettverschluss mit einem vorderen Rand des Reflektors verbindbar ist. Vorteilhaft kann hierdurch eine einfache Verriegelung bzw. axiale Halterung des Reflektors an dem Basisträgerteil erfolgen.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the rotary closure means of the base support member are formed such that the base support member is connectable via a bayonet with a front edge of the reflector. Advantageously, this can be done by a simple locking or axial support of the reflector on the base support member.
Nach einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist ein vorderer umlaufender Flansch des Reflektors über um eine senkrecht zur optischen Achse desselben verlaufende Drehachse umlegbaren Lappen an dem Basisträgerteil festlegbar. Diese Festlegung erfolgt nach Betätigen des Bajonettverschlusses in der Verriegelungsstellung des Reflektors und ermöglicht eine genaue Zentrierung und Positionierung des Reflektors relativ zu der Blende und dem Basisträgerteil.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, a front circumferential flange of the reflector can be fixed to the base support part by means of a flap which can be turned round about an axis of rotation perpendicular to the optical axis thereof. This determination is made after pressing the bayonet lock in the locking position of the reflector and allows accurate centering and positioning of the reflector relative to the diaphragm and the base support member.
Nach einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung sind zumindest zwei Lappen vorgesehen, die jeweils um eine senkrecht oder um einen spitzen Winkel oder um einen stumpfen Winkel zueinander verlaufende Drehachse verbiegbar angeordnet sind. Hierdurch wird eine betriebssichere Zentrierung und Positionierung erzielt, da die Freiheitsgrade einer möglichen Relativverschiebung minimiert worden sind.According to a development of the invention, at least two tabs are provided, which are arranged in each case bendable about a perpendicular or at an acute angle or at an obtuse angle to each other extending axis of rotation. As a result, a reliable centering and positioning is achieved because the degrees of freedom of a possible relative displacement have been minimized.
Nach einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist der Lappen an dem Flansch des Reflektors angebracht unter Bildung von zwei radialen Einschnitten in denselben. Durch Umbiegen der Lappen in der Verriegelungsstellung des Reflektors unter Hintergreifen von randseitigen Ausnehmungen der Blende kann eine sichere Verriegelung und Zentrierung gewährleistet werden.According to a development of the invention, the tab is attached to the flange of the reflector to form two radial incisions in the same. By bending over the lobes in the locking position of the reflector under the engagement of peripheral recesses of the aperture can be ensured a secure locking and centering.
Nach einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung ermöglicht die klemmende Kontaktierung des Lappens an der Blende, dass eine elektrisch leitende Verbindung zwischen dem Reflektor und der Blende gewährleistet ist, was die Abschirmwirkung im Falle einer als Gasentladungslampe ausgebildeten Lichtquelle mit angeschlossenem Zündgerät verbessert.According to a development of the invention, the clamping contact of the tab on the panel allows an electrically conductive connection between the reflector and the panel is ensured, which improves the shielding effect in the case of a formed as a gas discharge lamp light source with connected ignitor.
Weitere Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den weiteren Unteransprüchen.Further advantages of the invention will become apparent from the further subclaims.
Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnungen näher erläutert.An embodiment of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawings.
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- eine Explosionsdarstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Projektionsmoduls mit einem Basisträgerteil, einer Blende und einem Reflektor,
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- eine Rückansicht des Projektionsmoduls in einer Nichtverriegelungsstellung des Reflektors,
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- eine Rückansicht des Projektionsmoduls in einer Verriegelungsstellung des Reflektors und
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- eine vergrößerte Darstellung eines Befestigungspunktes des Reflektors an dem Basisträgerteil.
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- an exploded view of a projection module according to the invention with a base support member, a diaphragm and a reflector,
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- a rear view of the projection module in a non-locking position of the reflector,
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- a rear view of the projection module in a locking position of the reflector and
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- an enlarged view of an attachment point of the reflector to the base support member.
Eine Leuchteinheit für Fahrzeuge ist vorzugsweise in einem Scheinwerfer eines Kraftfahrzeugs integriert angeordnet. Beispielsweise kann die Leuchteinheit zur Erzeugung einer Abblendlicht- und/oder Fernlichtverteilung dienen oder einer anderen Lichtverteilung. Die Leuchteinheit ist an einem Gehäuse des Scheinwerfers befestigt und weist im Wesentlichen ein Projektionsmodul 1 auf, das nach dem Projektionsprinzip arbeitet. Hierzu weist das Projektionsmodul 1 im Wesentlichen eine nicht dargestellte Lichtquelle, einen der Lichtquelle zugeordneten Reflektor 2, eine Blende 3 sowie eine nicht dargestellte Linse auf. Der Reflektor 2 ist vorzugsweise elliptisch ausgebildet. In einem ersten Brennpunkt des Reflektors 2 ist die Lichtquelle angeordnet. Im Bereich eines zweiten Brennpunktes des Reflektors 2 ist die Blende 3 mit einer Blendkante 4 angeordnet, mittels derer eine Hell-Dunkel-Grenze der Lichtverteilung auf die Fahrbahn projizierbar ist.A lighting unit for vehicles is preferably arranged integrated in a headlight of a motor vehicle. For example, the lighting unit can be used to produce a low-beam and / or high-beam distribution or another light distribution. The lighting unit is attached to a housing of the headlight and has essentially a
Nach der Erfindung ist ein Basisträgerteil 5 vorgesehen, das zum einen als Tragrahmen für die Anbindung des Projektionsmoduls 1 an das Gehäuse des Scheinwerfers und das zum anderen als Linsenhalter zur Aufnahme der Linse dient. Das Basisträgerteil 5 ist einstückig ausgebildet und kann beispielsweise aus Kunststoffmaterial bestehen. Das Basisträgerteil 5 ist tubusförmig ausgebildet und weist auf einer dem Reflektor 2 zugewandten Seite einen ersten Ringabschnitt 6 auf, der einen größeren Durchmesser aufweist als ein sich unmittelbar an denselben, und zwar auf einer dem Reflektor abgewandten Seite anschließenden zweiten Ringabschnitt 7.According to the invention, a
Der zweite Ringabschnitt 7 weist im Wesentlichen Haltemittel zur Aufnahme und lagesicheren Halterung der Linse auf.The
Der erste Ringabschnitt 6 weist in Umfangsrichtung verteilt angeordnete Bohrungen 8 auf zur Schraubverbindung des Projektionsmoduls 1 mit dem Gehäuse der Leuchteinheit.The first ring section 6 has circumferentially distributed
Der erste Ringabschnitt 6 weist ferner Positioniermittel 9 auf zur Positionierung der Blende 3 an dem Basisträgerteil 5. Als Positioniermittel können beispielsweise Positioniertaschen 9' und/oder Positionierstege vorgesehen sein, mittels dessen die Blende 3 an dem ersten Ringabschnitt 6 des Basisträgerteils 5 anlegbar ist.The first ring portion 6 further comprises positioning means 9 for positioning the
Der erste Ringabschnitt 6 weist Drehverschlussmittel 10 auf, so dass der Reflektor 2 mit einem an einem vorderen Rand desselben angeordneten umlaufenden Flansch 11 1 mittels eines Drehverschlusses an dem Basisträgerteil 5 verriegelbar ist. Als Drehverschlussmittel 10 dienen in Umfangsrichtung verteilt angeordnete wulstförmige Halteelemente, die in einer Verriegelungsstellung des Reflektors 2 jeweils von einer radialen Haltenase 12 des Reflektorflansches 11 hintergriffen sind. Der Drehverschluss ist als ein Bajonettverschluss ausgebildet, der eine schnelle und sichere Montage ermöglicht. Wie aus
Zur sicheren Zentrierung des Reflektors 2 in Relation zu der Blende 3 und dem Basisträgerteil 5 weist der Reflektorflansch 11 zusätzlich zwei im Wesentlichen senkrecht zueinander verlaufende Lappen 14, 14' auf. Die Lappen 14, 14' werden jeweils durch radiale Einschnitte 15 vorgegebener Länge an dem Reflektorflansch 11 gebildet. Nach Verbringen des Reflektors 2 von der Nichtverriegelungsstellung gemäß
Wie aus
Durch die klemmende Halterung der Lappen 14, 14' an der Blende 3 wird eine sichere elektrisch leitende Verbindung zwischen dem Reflektor 2 und der Blende 3 gewährleistet, die beide aus metallischem Material bestehen. Bei Einsatz einer Gasentladungslampe als Lichtquelle, die mit einem Zündgerät betrieben wird, kann eine verbesserte EMV-Abschirmung erfolgen.Due to the clamping support of the
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