Abstract: A light module for a motor vehicle lighting device, at least comprising an LED lamp, metal conductor tracks for electrically contacting the LED lamp, a carrier body on which the LED lamp and the conductor tracks are arranged, and a metal heat sink. The carrier body being form-fittingly connected to the heat sink. The carrier body comprises an electrically insulating and thermally conductive composite material.

Abstract: An electrical control unit having a circuit board, a component arranged on a first side of the circuit board, and a busbar which bears against a second side of the circuit board. A contact protrusion of the busbar extends into a through-hole of the circuit board such that an end face of the contact protrusion is arranged flush with the first side of the circuit board in a longitudinal direction of the contact protrusion, The contact protrusion in an original state has a predefined maximum length and is mechanically formed to an end-assembly length in the end-assembled state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light module for a lighting device of a vehicle, in particular for a headlight of a vehicle. The light module comprises a light-generating unit for emitting light, an optical unit for deforming the light emitted by the light-generating unit, and a heat sink for cooling the light-generating unit, the heat sink having a front side facing the optical unit and a rear side facing away from the optical unit, the light-generating unit being situated between the optical unit and the heat sink, the optical unit comprising at least one referencing means, and the heat sink having a recess that accommodates the referencing means on the front side facing the optical unit, and the recess being closed or substantially closed at the rear.

Abstract: A holding arrangement for lenses of a lighting device for vehicles with a number of lenses which are arranged axially spaced from one another and which are enclosed by a surrounding body formed of two half shells firmly connected to one another, wherein the surrounding body has a plastic material, wherein the surrounding body has such an axial length and holder that a light source unit of the lighting device is enclosed in an end region of the surrounding body to form a light module and that the plastic material is filled as a thermoplastic or thermosetting material or as a composite material with at least one thermal expansion-reducing additional material.

Abstract: A heat sink is provided that has a mounting surface to which a printed circuit board is attached with an adhesive. The heat sink has a defined insertion point for a tool with which the printed circuit board is pried away from the heat sink. A heat sink system, a headlamp, a vehicle, and a method for releasing a printed circuit board glued to a heat sink using a tool are also provided.

Abstract: A support for a component in the front or in the rear of a motor vehicle, in particular for a lighting device or for a sensor unit, or for a module within a lighting device of a motor vehicle, in particular for a light module. The support includes a support body, at least one receiving section for receiving the component or the module at the support, and at least one connecting section for connecting the support to the front or to the rear of the motor vehicle or for connecting the support to the lighting device. The support body includes at least one plastic part and at least one metallic part that is connected to the plastic part. The plastic part has, at least in part, a material component made of a sustainable plastic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a support component for integration into an apron of a motor vehicle, in particular into a frontend, comprising a support body for receiving at least one electrical functional unit, in particular a sensor and/or a lighting component. According to the invention, the support body is configured as a planar component and comprises a fiber reinforced plastic based on a sheet molding compound.

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: The invention relates to a housing for an electric or electronic device. The housing includes a housing lower part, which is made of metal and is designed as a heat sink for dissipating heat generated by the device. At least two rivet pins are formed in one piece with the housing lower part. The housing includes at least one circuit board on which the device is formed in the form of electric and/or electronic components and conductor tracks. The circuit board is mounted in the housing lower part. The housing also includes a shielding plate for shielding against electromagnetic radiation and a housing upper part for closing the housing. The housing lower part, the circuit board, the shielding plate, and the housing upper part are sealingly connected to one another by forming rivet heads on the rivet pins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a support assembly for an electronic component, at least including a metallic heat sink, and a plastic element with a receiving section for accommodating the electronic component. The plastic element is connected to the heat sink in a form-fit manner. The receiving section of the plastic element covers a heat input side of the heat sink. The plastic element includes a thermosetting plastic with fillers for increasing the thermal conductivity.

Abstract: A light module for a motor vehicle lighting device, at least comprising an LED lamp, metal conductor tracks for electrically contacting the LED lamp, a carrier body on which the LED lamp and the conductor tracks are arranged, and a metal heat sink. The carrier body being form-fittingly connected to the heat sink. The carrier body comprises an electrically insulating and thermally conductive composite material.

Abstract: A method for producing a light module for a lighting device of a motor vehicle, wherein the module comprises a support component and a light-outcoupling component. According to the invention, a connection element for establishing a retaining connection between the support component and the light-outcoupling component is molded at least onto the support component by means of an injection molding process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light module for a lighting device of a vehicle, in particular for a headlight of a vehicle. The light module comprises a light-generating unit for emitting light, an optical unit for deforming the light emitted by the light-generating unit, and a heat sink for cooling the light-generating unit, the heat sink having a front side facing the optical unit and a rear side facing away from the optical unit, the light-generating unit being situated between the optical unit and the heat sink, the optical unit comprising at least one referencing means, and the heat sink having a recess that accommodates the referencing means on the front side facing the optical unit, and the recess being closed or substantially closed at the rear.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a support assembly for an electronic component, at least including a metallic heat sink, and a plastic element with a receiving section for accommodating the electronic component. The plastic element is connected to the heat sink in a form-fit manner. The receiving section of the plastic element covers a heat input side of the heat sink. The plastic element includes a thermosetting plastic with fillers for increasing the thermal conductivity.

Abstract: A support for a component in the front or in the rear of a motor vehicle, in particular for a lighting device or for a sensor unit, or for a module within a lighting device of a motor vehicle, in particular for a light module. The support includes a support body, at least one receiving section for receiving the component or the module at the support, and at least one connecting section for connecting the support to the front or to the rear of the motor vehicle or for connecting the support to the lighting device. The support body includes at least one plastic part and at least one metallic part that is connected to the plastic part. The plastic part has, at least in part, a material component made of a sustainable plastic.

Abstract: A lighting assembly is provided for a lighting device of a motor vehicle. The lighting assembly includes an objective module with at least one objective lens mounted in a lens holder. The objective module also includes at least two first pins. The lighting assembly further includes a light source module with at least one light source mounted on a heat sink element, and with at least two first cavities. The objective module and the light source module are joined by adhesive joints between the first pins and the first cavities. The lens holder further includes the first pins, and/or the heat sink element comprises the first cavities.

Abstract: A holding arrangement for lenses of a lighting device for vehicles with a number of lenses which are arranged axially spaced from one another and which are enclosed by a surrounding body formed of two half shells firmly connected to one another, wherein the surrounding body has a plastic material, wherein the surrounding body has such an axial length and holder that a light source unit of the lighting device is enclosed in an end region of the surrounding body to form a light module and that the plastic material is filled as a thermoplastic or thermosetting material or as a composite material with at least one thermal expansion-reducing additional material.

Abstract: An electronic assembly having at least one electronic component, in particular a light-emitting diode, and a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board has a substrate, conductive traces, and at least one solder pad. The electronic component is held on the solder pad by a solder joint. The substrate has, on a back opposite the electronic component, a micro-cooling structure, wherein the micro-cooling structure is designed as an arrangement of recesses in the back of the substrate in such a manner that the micro-cooling structure is configured to dissipate heat from the electronic component.

Abstract: A hybrid component is provided for automotive applications, and includes a sheet metal component and at least one plastic support component. The at least one plastic support component is positively connected to the sheet metal component. A decor section of the sheet metal component includes a colour coating pattern generating a dedicated aesthetic design appeal.

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.