Illumination – Supported by vehicle structure – Light modifier
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-11
2011-01-11
Lee, Jong-Suk (James) (Department: 2885)
Illumination
Supported by vehicle structure
Light modifier
C362S516000, C362S517000, C362S297000, C362S296050
Reexamination Certificate
active
07866863
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle headlamp has a segment light source, and a reflector configured to forward reflect light from the segment light source. The segment light source is arranged such that a first predetermined point located at a front end edge of the segment light source is located on a first reference axis. A reflecting surface of the reflector is split into a plurality of reflection regions. At least one of the plurality of reflection regions is constituted as a fan-like reflection region surrounded by a first straight line extending obliquely downward from the first reference axis, and a second straight line extending immediately downward from the first reference axis. The fan-like reflection region is constituted with a curved surface that deflects, diffuses, or reflects the light from the segment light source in a direction orthogonal to the first straight line.
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Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
Lee Jong-Suk (James)
May Robert J
Osha • Liang LLP
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