Patents Assigned to Zizala Lichtsysteme GmbH
  • Publication number: 20140321148
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle headlight (1) comprising at least one laser light source (2), at least one luminous element (3) that may be stimulated to emit visible light which can be irradiated by means of the laser light source (2), and at least one imaging optical element, for example a reflector (4) and/or a lens, wherein the laser light source (2) is disposed in front of the luminous element (3) as viewed in the main beam direction (100) of the vehicle headlight (1) such that the light from the laser light source (2) radiates in the opposite direction to the main beam direction (100) of the vehicle headlight (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: ZIZALA LICHTSYSTEME GMBH
    Inventors: Friedrich Bauer, Andreas Moser, Johann Altmann, Erich Kaufmann
  • Publication number: 20140246980
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode chain comprising a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LED1 . . . LED4) connected in series and fed by a current source, in which each light-emitting diode is assigned a control circuit (5), which has a series connection, connected in parallel with the light-emitting diode, between a reference voltage sink (D1) of the voltage (Uref) and a controlled switch (Q) and is designed to compare the control voltage (Ust) at a control line (4) common to all control circuits, measured against is base point of the LED series circuit, with the voltage at the connection between the switch and the subsequent LED in the chain or the base point, and to dose or to open the switch if the control voltage (Ust) falls below a predefined value or rises above a predefined value respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: ZIZALA LICHTSYSTEME GMBH
    Inventor: Daniel Petsch
  • Publication number: 20140204602
    Abstract: The invention relates to an LED light source module (M1 to M4, M1? to M4?) for an LED motor vehicle headlight (SWl, SWr), in particular for an LED motor vehicle headlight (SWl, SWr) for generating a dynamic light distribution, wherein the LED light source module (M1 to M4, M1? to M4?) comprises at least one LED light source (LEQ), wherein the at least one LED light source (LEQ) is composed of at least one light-emitting diode (LED1, LED2), wherein the at least one light-emitting diode (LED1, LED2) of the at least one LED light source (LEQ) couples light into an associated primary lens element (P1 to P4), wherein the in-coupled light at least partially exits a light exit area (L1 to L4) of the primary lens element (P1 to P4) again, wherein the LED light source module (M1 to M4, M1? to M4?) comprises a secondary lens (S1, S2, S3, S4), which images the light exiting the at least one light exit area (L1 to L4) of the at least one primary lens element (P1 to P4)—when the headlight (SW) is installed in a vehicle—as
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: ZIZALA LICHTSYSTEME GMBH
    Inventors: Johannes Jungwirth, Andreas Moser, Günther Krenn
  • Publication number: 20140169014
    Abstract: The invention relates to an LED light-source module (M, M1-M4) for an LED motor vehicle headlight (SW), in particular for an LED motor vehicle headlight (SW) for producing a dynamic light distribution, wherein the LED light-source module (M) comprises two or more LED light sources (LEQ), wherein one LED light source (LEQ) in each case comprises at least one light-emitting diode (LED1, LED2), and wherein the light-emitting diodes (LED1, LED2) of each LED light source (LEQ) couple light into an associated primary optical element (P1-P4), wherein the incoupled light exits, at least partially, through a light exit surface (L1-L4) of the primary optical element (P1-P4), and wherein the light exit surfaces (L1-L4) of the primary optical elements (P1-P4) of an LED light-source module (M) are connected to one another by means of a light-permeable material such that light coupled into the primary optical elements (P1-P4) can enter the light-permeable material and can then exit this material through a light exit surfac
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: ZIZALA LICHTSYSTEME GMBH
    Inventors: Johannes Jungwirth, Andreas Moser, Günther Krenn
  • Publication number: 20140043843
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle headlight (1) for generating a main light distribution and a secondary light distribution, wherein the vehicle headlight (1) comprises two or more LED light modules (10, 11), wherein each LED light module (10, 11) comprises a number of LED light sources (a1, a2, a3, c1-c6; a1?, a2?, a3?, b1?, c1?-c6?), wherein each LED light source (a1, a2, a3, b1, c1-c6; a1?, a2?, a3?, b1?, c1?-c6?) has a rectangular or square light outlet surface (A1, A2, A3, B1, C1-C6; A1?, A2?, A3?, B1?, C1?-C6?), and wherein the light outlet surfaces (A1, A2, A3, B1, C1-C6; A1?, A2?, A3?, B1?, C1?- C6?) lie in a common surface, and wherein the side edges of the light outlet surfaces (A1, A2, A3, B1, C1-C6; A1?, A2?, A3?, B1?, C1?-C6?) are oriented parallel to one another, and wherein the LED light sources (a1, a2, a3, B1, c1-c6; a1?, a2?, a3?, b1?, c1?-c6?) are arranged in horizontal rows (Z1-Z7) and vertical columns (S1-S9), wherein the light outlet surfaces (B1, C1-C6; B1?, C1?-C6?) of the LED light s
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: ZIZALA LICHTSYSTEME GMBH
    Inventors: Andreas Moser, Johannes Jungwirth
  • Publication number: 20130308329
    Abstract: The invention relates to an LED light module (1) for a motor vehicle or for a headlamp for a motor vehicle, wherein the light module (1) comprises a lens (2) and at least one primary LED light source (8). A light tunnel (11) for direct passage of at least a portion of the light emitted from the at least one primary LED light sconce (8) is provided between the at least one primary LED light source (8) and the lens (2), viewed in the direction of the light emission. The light of the at least one primary LED light source (8) emerging through the light tunnel (11) is projected via the lens (2) to generate a main beam function or a contribution to a main beam function in the region in front of the moter vehicle. The light tunnel (11) is formed from a material that is transparent at least in some areas, preferably in the whole area thereof, and a holder (3) for holding the light tunnel (11) is provided, wherein the holder (3) is transparent at least in some areas, preferably completely transparent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: ZIZALA LICHTSYSTEME GMBH
    Inventors: Markus Danner, Helmut Erdl
  • Publication number: 20130235605
    Abstract: The invention relates to an LED light module (1) for a motor vehicle or for a head light for a motor vehicle, wherein the LED light module (1) has at least one LED light source (3) which comprises at least one light-emitting diode, and wherein the light (10, 11) which is emitted by the at least one LED light source (3) is emitted via at least one reflector (2) into a region located in front of a motor vehicle, wherein the light (10?, 11?) which is emitted via the reflector (2) forms a defined basic light distribution (30?), wherein according to the invention at least one shutter (4) is provided after the at least one LED light source (3) in the light exit direction, which at least one shutter (4) is located in the beam path of at least part of the light (20) which is emitted in the light exit direction by the at least one LED light source (3), and wherein the at least one shutter (4) is designed to reflect light at least in certain areas on its side (4?) facing the at least one LED light source (3), and where
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: ZIZALA LICHTSYSTEME GMBH
    Inventor: Gerald Bohm
  • Publication number: 20130223089
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle headlamp (1) for producing a main light distribution and an auxiliary light distribution, wherein the vehicle headlamp (1) comprises two or more LED light modules (10), wherein each of the LED light modules (10) comprises one or more primary LED light sources (11), wherein a primary LED light source (11?) comprises at least one light-emitting diode, comprises two or more secondary LED light sources (12, 12a), wherein a secondary LED light source (12, 12a) comprises at least one light-emitting diode (12?), and comprises a lens (13), wherein the light emitted by the at least one primary LED light source (11) is radiated directly onto the lens (13) and projected by the lens into the exterior space, wherein the light emitted by the primary LED light sources (11) of a all LED modules (10) forms the main light distribution, and wherein the light emitted by the secondary LED light sources (12, 12a) of an LED modules (10) is radiated onto the lens (13) of the LED module (10) by mean
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Zizala Lichtsysteme GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Danner, Andreas Moser, Johannes Jungwirth, Gunther Krenn, Martin Stein
  • Publication number: 20130215632
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle headlamp (1), comprising a first reflector arrangement, which has at least one stationary reflector (2), a second reflector arrangement, which has at least one reflector (3) that can be adjusted relative to the at least one stationary reflector (2) of the first reflector arrangement, at least two light sources (8, 9), wherein at least one of the light sources (16, 17) is associated with each of the reflectors (2, 3), and wherein each light source (16, 17) has at least one light-emit-ting diode, and a mounting body (4) for fastening the at least one stationary reflector (2) and the at least two light sources (16, 17), wherein the mounting body (4) comprises a main mounting body (5), on which the at least one stationary reflector (2) is mounted in a stationary manner, and an exchangeable mounting body (6), to which the at least two light sources (16, 17) are fastened, and wherein the at least one adjustable reflector (3) is arranged on the same side of the main mounting body (
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: Zizala Lichtsysteme GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Jackl, Irmgard Krenn, Markus Lahner
  • Publication number: 20130114277
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns a lightguide element (1) for a light unit or an automotive headlight, wherein the light element (1) has at least one light input area (2) for putting in light with at least one light source and the lightguide element (1) furthermore has at least one light output area (3) for putting out the light, wherein a beam splitting area (4) is arranged next to the light input area (2), from which at least one first lightguide part (5) and at least one second lightguide part (6) travel in directions leading away from each other, and a lightguiding connection element (7) is arranged in the area spanned by the lightguide parts (5, 6), which transitions into the light output area (3) on its side facing away from the lightguide parts. The lightguide parts have optical structuring elements (8) on their side facing away from the light output area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: ZIZALA LICHTSYSTEME GMBH
    Inventor: Zizala Lichtsysteme GmbH
  • Publication number: 20110280031
    Abstract: The invention relates to an LED light module for a motor vehicle, or for a headlight for a motor vehicle, wherein the light module comprises a lens and an LED light source, wherein according to the invention a diffusion disk is disposed between the LED light source and the lens as viewed in the light exit direction, wherein the diffusion disk has at least one aperture for the direct passage of at least one component of the light emitted by the LED light source, and wherein the direct component of the light emitted by the LED light source, which component emerges through the aperture of the diffusion disk, is projected through the lens so as to generate a lighting function in the region in front of the motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: Zizala Lichtsysteme GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Luger, Andreas Moser
  • Patent number: 7244055
    Abstract: An illumination device for single-track motor vehicles that emits bundled light in the form of a light beam bundle, that in a first propagation direction (A) is aimed at the roadway area located in front of the motor vehicle. The illumination device (SCH) comprises a light module (LIM) that emits light in a second propagation direction (B) and where at least one optical reflection device (SPI) is arranged in the beam path of the light. Light emitted by the light module (LIM), first of all, will hit the optical reflection device (SPI) and then will be deflected by the latter into the first propagation direction (A). At least one optical reflection device (SPI) can be swung around at least one swing axis. According to the invention, at least one swing axis (SA1) lies essentially in a plane that extends parallel to the longitudinal vehicle midplane (FLE) or that is the longitudinal vehicle midplane (FLE).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Zizala Lichtsysteme GmbH
    Inventors: Josef Kanzler, Alfred Scheichelbauer
  • Publication number: 20060083014
    Abstract: An illumination device for single-track motor vehicles that emits bundled light in the form of a light beam bundle, that in a first propagation direction (A) is aimed at the roadway area located in front of the motor vehicle. The illumination device (SCH) comprises a light module (LIM) that emits light in a second propagation direction (B) and where at least one optical reflection device (SPI) is arranged in the beam path of the light. Light emitted by the light module (LIM), first of all, will hit the optical reflection device (SPI) and then will be deflected by the latter into the first propagation direction (A). At least one optical reflection device (SPI) can be swung around at least one swing axis. According to the invention, at least one swing axis (SA1) lies essentially in a plane that extends parallel to the longitudinal vehicle midplane (FLE) or that is the longitudinal vehicle midplane (FLE).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Applicant: Zizala Lichtsysteme Gmbh
    Inventors: Josef Kanzler, Alfred Scheichelbauer
  • Patent number: 5365413
    Abstract: A vehicle lighting system having a central light producing unit and bundles of optical fibers for the transport of light to lighting fixtures is provided. The central light-producing unit has a defined axis and at least one light source for producing light. The central light producing unit includes means for rotating the at least one light source about the axis. The light system further includes at least one light guide for receiving and guiding light produced by the at least one light source to at least one lighting fixture. The at least one light source is preferably rotated about a support collar which has at least one light guide, but preferably a plurality, connected to the collar. The light guides are preferably equally spaced about the periphery of the collar and which light guides receive and transport the light to light fixtures appropriately arranged in or on the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Zizala Lichtsysteme GmbH
    Inventor: Gert Krammer