Lighting device of the elliptical type for an automobile

Details Lighting device of the elliptical type for an automobile Lighting device of the elliptical type for an automobile

2005-04-05

2005-04-05

Sember, Thomas M. (Department: 2875)

Illumination

Supported by vehicle structure

Light modifier

C362S351000, C362S539000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06874923

ABSTRACT:
The present invention concerns a lighting device for an automobile, comprising a light source situated at the first focus of a reflector of the elliptical type, a convergent lens being disposed in front of the light source so that the second focus of the elliptical reflector is contained in the object focal plane of the convergent lens, the first and second foci of the elliptical reflector defining an optical axis of the lighting device.According to the present invention, an obscuring element is disposed substantially perpendicular to the optical axis and at a distance from the object focal plane of the convergent lens.

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