Abstract: A lighting device for a vehicle, the lighting device being configured to perform at least one lighting function and including a screen and at least one light source. The screen has an output face, at least one light guide, and a support for the at least one light guide, and in that the at least one light guide is configured to transmit light rays in the direction of the output face, the light rays being from light rays emitted by the at least one light source and coupled to the at least one light guide, the at least one light guide being injection-molded along with the support.

Abstract: The invention concerns a motor vehicle's optical system for interior lighting where the optical system includes a screen and multiple light sources disposed in series where the light sources are configured to project a screen light beam and the optical system includes a light box between the light sources and the screen and where the light box includes multiple cavities where each light source is associated with a light box cavity and where each light source is activated independently. The invention also concerns a motor vehicle's interior lighting device that includes this kind of optical system.

Abstract: The invention concerns a motor vehicle's optical system for interior lighting where the optical system includes a screen and multiple light sources disposed in series where the light sources are configured to project a screen light beam and the optical system includes a light box between the light sources and the screen and where the light box includes multiple cavities where each light source is associated with a light box cavity and where each light source is activated independently. The invention also concerns a motor vehicle's interior lighting device that includes this kind of optical system.

Abstract: A light-emitting module for a motor vehicle. The light-emitting module includes a substrate including a curved main section, light-emitting elements arranged on a face of the substrate and configured to generate light rays, a curved screen arranged facing the face of the substrate and away from the face, an area of the screen being suitable for being illuminated by the light rays emitted by the light-emitting elements, the screen having scattering properties with respect to the light emitted by the light-emitting elements, each light-emitting element being arranged on the substrate in a given zone, each light-emitting element furthermore being arranged to emit the corresponding light rays in a main emission direction that is angularly offset from a local direction that is normal to the substrate in the given zone.

Abstract: A light-emitting module for a motor vehicle. The light-emitting module includes a substrate including a curved main section, light-emitting elements arranged on a face of the substrate and configured to generate light rays, a curved screen arranged facing the face of the substrate and away from the face, an area of the screen being suitable for being illuminated by the light rays emitted by the light-emitting elements, the screen having scattering properties with respect to the light emitted by the light-emitting elements, each light-emitting element being arranged on the substrate in a given zone, each light-emitting element furthermore being arranged to emit the corresponding light rays in a main emission direction that is angularly offset from a local direction that is normal to the substrate in the given zone.

Abstract: A light emission module, in particular for a motor vehicle. The module includes a substrate comprising a curved main portion extending in a longitudinal direction. A plurality of electroluminescent elements is arranged on the substrate and configured to emit light rays when supplied with electrical energy. The electroluminescent elements are distributed along the longitudinal direction, and a control assembly suitable for regulating the electrical energy supplied to the electroluminescent elements. The control assembly has a mode of operation in which the control assembly is configured to supply the electroluminescent elements with respective electrical energies and/or powers determined at least as a function of respective main directions of light emission of the electroluminescent elements to obtain at least two maximum light intensities emitted by the electroluminescent elements in the corresponding main direction of emission which are different along the longitudinal direction of the substrate.

Abstract: A light emission module, in particular for a motor vehicle. The module includes a substrate comprising a curved main portion extending in a longitudinal direction. A plurality of electroluminescent elements is arranged on the substrate and configured to emit light rays when supplied with electrical energy. The electroluminescent elements are distributed along tje longitudinal direction, and a control assembly suitable for regulating the electrical energy supplied to the electroluminescent elements. The control assembly has a mode of operation in which the control assembly is configured to supply the electroluminescent elements with respective electrical energies and/or powers determined at least as a function of respective main directions of light emission of the electroluminescent elements to obtain at least two maximum light intensities emitted by the electroluminescent elements in the corresponding main direction of emission which are different along the longitudinal direction of the substrate.

Abstract: A compact vehicle signalling light having a multi-reflector concave mirror which provides maximum light yield. The mirror includes a first reflector which is convergent and enveloping with respect to the light source and a second reflector formed near the apex of the mirror which reflects light rays passing around the light source without interfering with it. The vehicle light further includes a lens which cooperates with the reflectors to generate a light beam which complies with regulatory standards.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a lighting device for a motor vehicle, comprising a first light source focused on a first reflective zone and a second light source focused on second reflective zone. The first light source is able to emit light both in the direction of the first reflective zone and part of the second reflective zone, the light coming from the light source and reflected by the two reflective zones corresponding to a DRL daylight light beam.

Abstract: An optical module for an automobile lighting device adapted to selectively emit a principal light beam generated from a principal light source for performing a principal lighting function and a secondary light beam generated from a secondary light source for performing a secondary lighting function. The optical module having a fixed or retractable shield for providing a principal lighting function such as a main beam with or without a cut-off. The optical module further including a retractable reflecting mirror movable from a retracted position, where the mirror does not substantially interfere with the principal light beam, to a working position in which the reflecting mirror is substantially centered on the optical axis of the optical module and oriented so as to give, from light rays issuing from the secondary source, a secondary beam constituting the secondary lighting function.

Abstract: The object of the invention is an optical module intended to equip automobile lighting devices, designed to give at least one principal lighting beam with cut-off and having an optical axis, comprising: (a) a reflector of the elliptical type having an internal focus and an external focus on the optical axis; (b) a principal light source disposed in the vicinity of the internal focus; (c) a shield having a cut-off edge in the vicinity of the external focus; (d) a lens, situated in front of the shield and having a focal plane in the vicinity of the external focus; and (d) a secondary light source, disposed between the shield and the lens, for performing a secondary lighting function.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a signalling light, in particular for an automobile, comprising: a concave mirror around the optical axis and a focus on this axis; a light source disposed at the focus or in the vicinity; and a lens situated in front of the light source, such that the lens is designed to straighten up the light rays coming from the mirror, and such that the mirror comprises a reflector that is convergent and enveloping with respect to the light source.

Abstract: The invention concerns an illuminating or signaling light for a motor vehicle that is designed to produce a regulatory lighting or signaling beam directed roughly towards the front along a longitudinal optical axis, comprising a light source, first second reflectors that are arranged laterally on each side of the light source, and that reflect the light rays emitted by the source roughly longitudinally towards the front, on the rear face of a distribution screen that is arranged longitudinally facing the reflectors so as to at least laterally spread the light rays with a view to forming the regulatory beam, of the type in which the distribution screen has roughly the shape of a strip stretched in the direction of its length, at least one reflector being formed by a stepped plane, the stepped plane comprising a series of substantially parallel reflection facets, a first optical element being interposed on the path of the light rays emitted by the light source, between the light source and the stepped plane, th

Abstract: The object of the invention is a lighting device for a motor vehicle, comprising a first light source focused on a first reflective zone and a second light source focused on second reflective zone. The first light source is able to emit light both in the direction of the first reflective zone and part of the second reflective zone, the light coming from the light source and reflected by the two reflective zones corresponding to a DRL daylight light beam.

Abstract: In an assembly of at least one headlight and an indicator light for a motor vehicle, the headlight includes a lamp which is mounted in a reflector, and the indicator light, which is situated adjacent to the headlight, includes a lamp and reflective means for flux recuperation. The headlight and the indicator light also have adjacent lenses. The reflective means comprise a first reflector cooperating with the lamp of the indicator light, and a second reflector, the lamp and the first reflector of the indicator light being disposed behind the reflector of the headlight, and the second reflector of the indicator light is disposed in line with the lens of the indicator light.

Abstract: A motor vehicle indicator light comprises a light source, a reflector defining an axis on which the light source lies, the reflector having striations in a first orientation, and an optical plate having striations in a second orientation substantially at right angles to the first orientation. A central zone of the reflector spreads the light in a first direction in a first angular gap defined on either side of the axis, while the striations in two side zones of the reflector spread the light while directing it towards the axis of the reflector in the first direction. A homologous central zone of the optical plate, which may be an intermediate screen, spreads the light in a second direction substantially at right angles to the first direction, in a second angular gap on either side of the axis, while homologous side zones of the intermediate screen spread the light in the second direction to a lesser extent than the central zone.

Abstract: A device for indicating the aim, at least in bearing, of the optical axis of the reflector of a motor vehicle headlight relative to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle, wherein the device comprises apparatus for establishing a reference direction and suitable for being mounted on a fixed portion of the vehicle to define a reference direction that is well determined relative to the longitudinal axis apparatus. Apparatus is also included for establishing the direction of the optical axis of the reflector and is fixed relative to the reflector and distinct from a surface of the reflector for generating its beam. Finally, an indicator is provided for establishing the position of the optical axis direction relative to the reference direction. Indications thus given by the device enable the reflector to be adjusted after is has been mounted on the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle headlight glass suitable for being mounted in a position where it slopes relative to a vertical plane, and being of the type that comprises a plurality of stripes for the purpose of spreading the light emitted by the headlight substantially in a lateral direction. Each stripe in at least one given group of stripes has a stripe surface which is ruled and without slope discontinuity, having tangency planes which define a set of unit prisms whose prism angles and whose slopes relative to the vertical vary together in such a manner that an incident ray on any one of the prisms is deflected laterally by the prism by an amount that varies depending on the prism, but without being subjected to vertical deflection. The invention also provides a method of making a mold die for mass producing the glass, and a method of manufacturing the glass by molding.

Abstract: A motor vehicle headlight comprising a light source, a reflector, a housing, and a front glass, and also comprising an indicator device for indicating the elevation direction of the reflector, the indicator device being of the type comprising a spirit level mounted on the reflector in a plane which is essentially vertical and parallel to an optical axis defined by the reflector and being in a predetermined angular relationship with the optical axis. The spirit level is mounted on a bottom portion of the relector.

Abstract: A motor vehicle headlight comprising a light source, a reflector, a housing, and a front glass, and further comprising an indicator device for indicating the elevation direction of the reflector, the indicator device being of the type comprising a spirit level mounted on the reflector in a plane which is essentially vertical and parallel to the optical axis defined by the reflector, and being in a predetermined angular relationship with the optical axis. An opening is formed through a top wall of the housing. The spirit level is mounted on the reflector via a support member extending upwards towards the opening. The spirit level is situated outside the housing, at least in part.