Abstract: A lighting device for a vehicle, having a plurality of light sources, which are arranged in an array, in particular in line-by-line and column-by-column fashion, and can be operated independently of each other at least in part, wherein the light sources emit light during operation; an exit face through which the light emanating from the light sources passes; and a plurality of extensive boundary elements, which extend at least partly in a region between the light sources and the exit face and serve to separate the light emanating from different light sources, wherein at least some, preferably all, of the extensive boundary elements have a reflector which at least partly reflects the light emanating from one of the light sources in the direction of the exit face.

Abstract: A headlight for a vehicle with a light source and a lens arrangement associated with it, containing a light entry surface on a side facing the light source and a light emission surface on a side facing away from the light source, wherein light emitted by the light source is mapped by means of the lens arrangement to a predetermined light distribution. A scattering optic part is assigned to the lens arrangement for scattering the light emitted by the lens arrangement. The surface structuring of the scattering optic part has a plurality of cone-shaped optical elements arranged in a row, which are arranged alternately curved in the row direction, wherein a second cone-shaped optical element adjacent to a first cone-shaped optical element is formed by twisting the first cone-shaped optical element on two perpendicular axes.

Abstract: A headlight for a motor vehicle having at least one light source which emits light during operation of the headlight. A primary optical system has at least one light entry surface for the light emitted by the at least one light source and at least one light exit surface. A secondary optical system, which, during operation of the headlight, projects the light emitted from the at least one light exit surface of the primary optical system into the space outside the motor vehicle where it produces a light distribution which has a horizontal cut-off line and light portions located above the cut-off line in order to implement an OS function (overhead sign function). The headlight being designed such that a portion of the light emitted by the primary optical system is reflected back to the primary optical system by the secondary optical system.

Abstract: A method for real-time estimation of temperatures of electric components in a power electronics system, the method including the steps of: obtaining a current reference temperature; obtaining current power loss values of the electric components; determining self-heating coefficients of the electric components for the obtained current power loss values; determining external heating coefficients of the electric components; and estimating the temperatures of the electric components in real-time based on the obtained current reference temperature, the determined self-heating coefficients and the determined external heating coefficients.

Abstract: A method for operating a high-resolution headlamp of a vehicle, the headlamp being configured to project an image into the outer region of the vehicle. At least two regions are selected in the image to be projected which have the same brightness gradients. The brightness gradients of the at least two regions are analyzed in the projection to be carried out. If, during the analysis, a difference in the brightness gradients between individual ones of the selected regions is detected in the projection to be carried out, the headlamp is controlled in such a way that the brightness gradients of the selected regions in the projection to be carried out are matched to each other.

Abstract: A method for detecting faults in a switch assembly includes at least one switch for monitoring the position of a component that can be moved by means of a drive which has an electric motor includes shifting the movable component from a first position to a second position spatially separated from the first position, wherein the power consumption of the electric motor changes in a previously specified manner, and wherein the switch state of the switch during a proper functioning of the switch changes in a previously specified manner, analyzing the power consumption of the electric motor and the switch state of the switch in an analysis unit, and triggering a fault action if the power consumption of the electric motor has changed in the previously specified manner and the switch state of the switch has not changed in the previously specified manner.

Abstract: A lighting device for a motor vehicle having a light source, a light guide with an entrance surface, and a hologram disposed on or in the light guide. The lighting device is configured such that light emanating from the light source enters the entrance surface of the light guide and interacts with the hologram so that an image stored in the hologram is reconstructed and is visible to an observer of the lighting device. The light guide has a first exit surface and a second exit surface. The lighting device is configured such that light that has interacted with the hologram exits through the first exit surface and that light that has not interacted with the hologram exits through the second exit surface.

Abstract: A process is provided for controlling a headlamp of a motor vehicle. The headlamp includes a first light source module and a second light source module. The light source modules each feature several light sources that emit light. The light emitted by the light sources of the light source module represents a first light distribution, and the light emitted by the light sources of the second light source module represents a second light distribution. The first light distribution and the second light distribution partially overlap. The first light distribution and the second light distribution together form an overall light distribution. A subarea of the overall light distribution is formed only by the first light distribution, and the subarea is a vertical edge area of the overall light distribution.

Abstract: A headlights for a vehicle and a method for production with at least one light module designed to emit light and with a headlight lens through which the light can be emitted from the headlight. A housing is provided which, together with the headlight lens, encloses an interior in which the at least one light module is arranged. A support unit is provided on which the light module is mounted. The support unit has a front on which a mount is arranged to accommodate the headlight lens. The support unit has a back on which the mount is arranged to accommodate the housing. The support unit has a fastener by means of which the headlight can be attached to the vehicle.

Abstract: A support frame for components of a vehicle lighting device, especially for a housing or for a light module. The support frame features a sandwich structure of at least two metallic sheet members in parallel arrangement and at least one intermediate plastic joint member, which features form-locking joints with the sheet members.

Abstract: An assembly system is provided for automotive lamps and an operation method thereof. The assembly system includes two kinds of functional robots and many functional stations, and it uses the functional robots to transfer workpieces between the various functional stations to realize automatic gluing, fastening and whole lamp performance testing, etc., thereby reducing the amount of manual intervention and improving process integration. Further, the assembly system may provide an assembly system with a two-sided assembly line operating simultaneously, which greatly improves the working efficiency of thereof.

Abstract: A system for determining an angle ? between a longitudinal axis of a vehicle and an authenticator, in particular a key or a keyless entry device for a vehicle, wherein the angle ? can be calculated with the system using the formula ?=(dr?dl)* kw, where dr is the calculated and/or measured distance to the authenticator from an antenna mounted on the right side in or on the vehicle, dl is the calculated and/or measured distance to the authenticator from an antenna mounted on the left side on the vehicle, and kw is a correction factor for the angle calculation that is established in a vehicle-specific manner.

Abstract: A method is provided for fitting a snap fit arrangement, as well as a fitting arrangement for fitting the snap fit arrangement for joining a first part with a second part. The snap fit arrangement comprises an engagement hook which is arranged at the first part. The snap fit arrangement comprises a latch element which is arranged at the second part. When the snap fit arrangement closes, the engagement hook deforms elastically and engages into the latch element. In the method, an auxiliary tool is provided. The elastic deformation is caused in the engagement hook by means of the auxiliary tool. The first part is joined to the second part and retracting the auxiliary tool. Retracting causes a spring-back of the elastic deformation in the engagement hook.

Abstract: A method for determining direction information for at least one target object in a radar system for a vehicle. The first detection information is provided by at least two receive antennas of the radar system, wherein the first detection information is specific for a first radar signal transmitted by a first transmit antenna of the radar system. The second detection information is provided by the at least two receive antennas of the radar system, wherein the second detection information is specific for a second radar signal transmitted by a second transmit antenna of the radar system. A first angle determination and a second angle determination are performed. At least one comparison of the first angle information with the second angle information is performed in order to detect an ambiguity in the first angle determination for the determination of the direction information.

Abstract: A cooling device for a lighting unit of a motor vehicle, in particular for an LED headlight, at least comprising a metallic base plate, a heat sink, and a fan that is accommodated on a fan mount. The heat sink and the fan mount are situated on the base plate in such a way that an air flow that is generatable by the fan is directed onto the heat sink. The fan mount being made of a metal.

Abstract: A lighting device for vehicles having a light source apparatus for emitting light, having an optical apparatus, which contains a lens arrangement with a multiplicity of lenses, for deflecting the light in accordance with a specified light distribution, and having a positioner for adjusting a lens along an optical axis of the lens arrangement, wherein the positioner is implemented as an apparatus for setting basic scatter width in such a manner that light can be projected in different scatter widths for a specified basic lighting function.

Abstract: A fan system includes a fan mount having a main body with at least two bayonet guides, and a fan having at least two bayonet elements configured to be coupled to the bayonet guides to form a bayonet joint. Each of the bayonet guides include a bayonet arm fastened to and extending spaced apart from the main body. The fan is coupled to the fan mount by moving towards the main body in an axial direction, then rotating it such that the bayonet elements engage the bayonet guides, with each of the bayonet arms securing a corresponding bayonet element against the main body. The fan system is used in a vehicle headlight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a latching system, including a printed circuit board and an edge-contact plug, for establishing a latching connection between the printed circuit board and the edge-contact plug, including two retaining arms, each having a latch, the edge-contact plug including two mating latches for establishing the latching connection with the latch. The mating latches being formed on two different outer sides of the edge-contact plug as a set-back portion on the outer sides in each case, and the latches being able to engage with the set-back portions on the outer sides to establish the latching connection.

Abstract: To allow an easily producible lighting device that manages with few components and enables an efficient, desired light distribution in an interior space, the provided method and device includes a light guide with a longitudinal transport section and at least one transverse transport section. The longitudinal transport section has at least one light entry surface, arranged transversely with respect to the longitudinal extension of the longitudinal transport section, for coupling light into the longitudinal transport section, and a light exit section along the longitudinal extension. The transverse transport section has a flat design, and is connected to the longitudinal transport section at at least one first narrow side. The transverse transport section also has secondary deflection elements at which the coupled-in light is deflected in such a way that the light exits at the opposite broad sides.

Abstract: A printed circuit board which can be used as an identical part embodied in different exterior lighting devices of a motor vehicle. The printed circuit board includes a first connecting interface and a second connecting interface, each for accommodating a plug for establishing an electrical connection between the printed circuit board and at least one component that is otherwise separate from the printed circuit board, this connection being used for the power supply and/or control of at least one component that is arrangeable on the printed circuit board, and the second connecting interface of the printed circuit board being arranged on the printed circuit board in a manner offset both translationally and rotationally relative to the first connecting interface of the printed circuit board.