Abstract: A lighting device can include at least one LED light source having at least one LED chip, the LED light source being configured to impart a certain directivity to light emitted from the LED chip in a direction of the optical axis of the light source. A first reflector can be disposed in front of the LED light source and upwards with respect to the optical axis. The first reflector can also extend forward and above the optical axis in an inclined manner from a first side to a second side so as to reflect part of light emitted from an upper part of the LED light source with respect to the optical axis. A second reflector can be disposed substantially in parallel to, and below, the first reflector. The second reflector can be configured to reflect light from the first reflector. A third reflector can be disposed in front of the LED light source and downward with respect to the optical axis.

Abstract: A projector type vehicle light can provide an improved far distance visibility in a highway mode and other improved headlight performances by switching the low beam distribution and the highway mode light distribution while utilizing AFS functions. The projector type vehicle light can include a first lamp unit and a second lamp unit. The first lamp unit includes a light source, a reflector, a projection lens, and a light-shading member, and is configured to reflect light from the light source by means of the reflector and project light in the forward direction by the projection lens. The second lamp unit can have almost the same configuration as the first lamp unit and is located adjacent to the first lamp unit and either above or below it. The cut-off line formed by the first lamp unit can be located at an angular position below the horizontal line by 0.57 degrees in order to form a low beam distribution for an ordinary road.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp can include a plurality of light source modules each having an LED as a light source, and optical systems for distributing light from each of the light source modules frontward toward predetermined areas or predetermined patterns that are different from each other and which make up a light distribution pattern. Each of the optical systems can be optimized to emit light to a predetermined area, and each of the light source modules' LEDs can be optimally arranged for each of the corresponding optical systems.

Abstract: A vehicle light with a bulb arranged sideway is provided which can reduce a length of the entire light without a deterioration in its brightness and with a simple configuration. The vehicle light can include a light source arranged sideway on an optical axis extending horizontally in the front-to-rear direction of a vehicle. First and second projection lenses can be arranged in front of the light source above and below the optical axis. First and second reflecting surfaces can be provided for reflecting light emitted from the light source to the respective first and second projection lenses. A third reflecting surface can be provided for reflecting light emitted upward from the light source toward the area below the light source. A plane mirror can also be provided and configured to direct light reflected from the third reflecting surface toward the rear focus of the second projection lens.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp can include a plurality of light source modules each having an LED as a light source, and optical systems for distributing light from each of the light source modules frontward toward predetermined areas or predetermined patterns that are different from each other and which make up a light distribution pattern. Each of the optical systems can be optimized to emit light to a predetermined area, and each of the light source modules' LEDs can be optimally arranged for each of the corresponding optical systems.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp can include a plurality of light source modules each having an LED as a light source, and optical systems for distributing light from each of the light source modules frontward toward predetermined areas or predetermined patterns that are different from each other and which make up a light distribution pattern. Each of the optical systems can be optimized to emit light to a predetermined area, and each of the light source modules' LEDs can be optimally arranged for each of the corresponding optical systems.

Abstract: Whereas incandescent light bulbs and other similar light sources known in the related art emit light in all directions, LED lamps can emit light in a single direction, and this is manifested in the problem of being unable to achieve light distribution characteristics satisfied by conventional headlamp designs. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, an LED lamp for a light source of a headlamp can include an LED chip 2 in the vicinity of the focus of a projection means and a shielding member 7 covering a portion of the LED chip 2 in a formation allowing a light distribution characteristic suitable for a vehicle front-illumination light to be obtained when light from the LED chip 2 is magnified and projected in an illumination direction by a projection lens 10 or the like constituting the projection means. Accordingly, accurate light distribution characteristics can be obtained in a simple manner by projecting in the illumination direction using the projection lens 10.

Abstract: Whereas incandescent light bulbs and other similar light sources known in the prior art emit light in all directions, LED lamps emit light in a single direction only, and this is manifested in the problem of being unable to achieve light distribution characteristics satisfied by conventional headlamp designs. The present invention realizes an LED lamp for a light source of a headlamp disposing an LED chip 2 in the vicinity of the focus of a projection means and providing a shielding member 7 covering a portion of the LED chip 2 in a formation allowing a light distribution characteristic suitable for a vehicle front-illumination light to be obtained when light from the LED chip 2 is magnified and projected in an illumination direction by a projection lens 10 or the like constituting the projection means; accordingly, accurate light distribution characteristics can be obtained in a simple manner by projecting in the illumination direction using the projection lens 10.

Abstract: A headlight having an ellipse group reflecting surface as a main reflecting surface and a projection lens further includes a second reflecting surface, a third reflecting surface, and a ring-shaped lens. Direct light from a light source reaching to a space between the main reflecting surface and the projection lens is reflected by the second reflecting surface backward. The reflected light from the second reflecting surface is further reflected by the third reflecting surface, and then is adjusted with the ring-shaped lens. Light directly emitted from the light source and being ineffective in the conventional headlight can be collected using the second and third reflecting surfaces, and forwarded in an illumination direction by passing through the ring-shape lens such that the shape of the light is controlled to provide an appropriate shape, thereby contributing to the formation of light distribution characteristics and increase in the light intensity.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp can include a plurality of light source modules each having an LED as a light source, and optical systems for distributing light from each of the light source modules frontward toward predetermined areas or predetermined patterns that are different from each other and which make up a light distribution pattern. Each of the optical systems can be optimized to emit light to a predetermined area, and each of the light source modules' LEDs can be optimally arranged for each of the corresponding optical systems.

Abstract: Whereas incandescent light bulbs and other similar light sources known in the prior art emit light in all directions, LED lamps emit light in a single direction only, and this is manifested in the problem of being unable to achieve light distribution characteristics satisfied by conventional headlamp designs. The present invention realizes an LED lamp for a light source of a headlamp disposing an LED chip 2 in the vicinity of the focus of a projection means and providing a shielding member 6 covering a portion of the LED chip 2 in a formation allowing a light distribution characteristic suitable for a vehicle front-illumination light to be obtained when light from the LED chip 2 is magnified and projected in an illumination direction by a projection lens 10 or the like constituting the projection means; accordingly, accurate light distribution characteristics can be obtained in a simple manner by projecting in the illumination direction using the projection lens 10.

Abstract: A headlight having an ellipse group reflecting surface as a main reflecting surface and a projection lens further includes a second reflecting surface, a third reflecting surface, and a ring-shaped lens. Direct light from a light source reaching to a space between the main reflecting surface and the projection lens is reflected by the second reflecting surface backward. The reflected light from the second reflecting surface is further reflected by the third reflecting surface, and then is adjusted with the ring-shaped lens. Light directly emitted from the light source and being ineffective in the conventional headlight can be collected using the second and third reflecting surfaces, and forwarded in an illumination direction by passing through the ring-shape lens such that the shape of the light is controlled to provide an appropriate shape, thereby contributing to the formation of light distribution characteristics and increase in the light intensity.

Abstract: A multi-ocular light composed by using a multi-ocular lens integrating a plurality of lenses and comprising one illumination light source for said multi-ocular lens, and a reflector mirror for distributing light from this single illumination light source to said respective lenses, wherein a signal light source is provided at the back of said multi-ocular lens to correspond to at least one lens of this multi-ocular lens, in order to assure the illumination function when said illumination light source is turned on, and the signal function when said signal light source is turned on.

Abstract: A light, wherein the light distribution formation is executed by a first reflection surface made of one of right and left, or upper and lower halves to the optical path of the same direction as the light front direction, a light source disposed near the focus of said first reflection surface and mounted with it's bulb central axis inclined to the first reflection surface side in respect to the light front direction, a second reflection surface made of one of right and left, or upper and lower halves opposed in the closing direction to said first reflection surface in the form of partly open bivalve across this light source and having the focus near said light source, and a third reflection surface disposed outside said first reflection surface and reflecting the light reflected from said second reflection surface to the light front direction.

Abstract: A projection-type vehicle light includes a light source, a front lens that includes a plurality of aspherical lenses, and a reflector unit for directing reflected light rays incident to a corresponding aspherical lens. A plurality of elipse group reflector units can be used having a common first focus located round the light source, and a plurality of second foci respectively positioned between a focus of a corresponding aspherical lens and a front of the corresponding aspherical lens. The projection-type vehicle light provides a unique appearance with superior transparency of the front lens and a three dimensional feeling when viewed. The projection-type vehicle light also has a high efficiency of light rays reflected by a reflecting surface incident to an aspherical lens, and provides horizontally wide and highly uniform light distribution patterns.

Abstract: In conventional projector lamp configurations, the shade which is provided for adjusting the luminous intensity distribution property reduces the efficiency of use of light beams and also reduces the area through which light is emitted, resulting in a poor visibility for cars coming from the opposite direction.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp is disclosed which includes a reflector 3 that is divided into two or more areas by predetermined lines as viewed from the front of the vehicle lamp. The two or more areas are separated by a difference of over 5 millimeter. In addition, the reflector can include a plurality of parabolic pillar shaped surfaces that gather at a central portion and can include a free-curved surface. The vehicle lamp provides an innovative appearance that can be varied to provide a plurality of possible aesthetic designs.

Abstract: A projection type lamp is disclosed that includes a semi cylindrical lens portion having a focus line oriented in a horizontal direction. Similar to spherical lens portions can be formed at the right and left side of the semi cylindrical lens portion to produce a projection lens having a relatively long horizontal diameter. The lamp includes a reflector that has a first focus point in the vicinity of the light source of the projection type lamp and a second focus point in the vicinity of the focus line in the vertical cross-sectional view. The reflector can include a free curved surface for adjusting light rays emitted from the light source to a predetermined illuminating angle. The semi cylindrical portion of the lens does not function optically in the horizontal direction such that light distribution patterns can be easily determined and manipulated by the reflector.

Abstract: A light, wherein the light distribution formation is executed by a first reflection surface made of one of right and left, or upper and lower halves to the optical path of the same direction as the light front direction, a light source disposed near the focus of said first reflection surface and mounted with it's bulb central axis inclined to the first reflection surface side in respect to the light front direction, a second reflection surface made of one of right and left, or upper and lower halves opposed in the closing direction to said first reflection surface in the form of partly open bivalve across this light source and having the focus near said light source, and a third reflection surface disposed outside said first reflection surface and reflecting the light reflected from said second reflection surface to the light front direction.

Abstract: A multi-ocular light composed by using a multi-ocular lens integrating a plurality of lenses and comprising one illumination light source for said multi-ocular lens, and a reflector mirror for distributing light from this single illumination light source to said respective lenses, wherein a signal light source is provided at the back of said multi-ocular lens to correspond to at least one lens of this multi-ocular lens, in order to assure the illumination function when said illumination light source is turned on, and the signal function when said signal light source is turned on.