Abstract: A service apparatus for a transportation means comprises a first component in the form of an air shower with an air inlet and at least one air outlet, and a second component in the form of an illumination device. The first component and the second component are arranged essentially centrically in relation to each other, wherein one of the two components encloses the other component essentially in a ring-shaped manner. In this way an integral reading light with a forced-air nozzle, or an integral forced-air nozzle with a reading light, is implemented that uses little design space.

Abstract: An electronic message board includes a housing removably affixed to an interior surface of a selected window of a vehicle. Such housing is visible to another driver during driving conditions and includes a back wall with front and rear planar surfaces respectively and a first electrically conductive plate with a planar rear surface directly attached to the front surface of the back wall. The message board further includes a light display removably interfitted within the housing, a light emitting diode array, a transparent faceplate with predetermined indicia formed in a front surface thereof, and a mechanism for selectively actuating the light display.

Abstract: A collapsible closeout for a gap between a vehicle lamp and closure, and particularly well suited for a gap between a headlamp and a hood, is disclosed. The closeout may include a base mounted to a lamp housing, a closeout wall extending from the base, and a contact flange extending under the hood and having a free end extending toward a headlamp lens. The closeout may also include first support ribs extending from the closeout wall toward the headlamp and opposed second support ribs extending from the closeout wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flat light-emitting lighting device for a vehicle, and to a method for providing emergency energy supply to the lighting device. A shallow installation depth and low power consumption of the lighting device may be ensured by the use of a flat OLED illumination device. Due to the low power consumption of the flat OLED illumination device, an emergency energy supply may be integrated without this increasing the installation depth. Such flat lighting devices, which in the case of emergency are self-supplying, may, for example, be used in aircraft in order to, with suitable icons or text, indicate escape routes or other emergency-relevant information.

Abstract: A lamp module is constructed of a light source part made of a semiconductor light emitting element, and an optical member for distributing light emitted from the light source part. The light source part includes a surface-emitting laser element in which plural light emission parts are parallel arranged on a surface, a mask which is disposed on a surface of the surface-emitting laser element and includes plural mask openings for exposing the light emission parts, and fluorescent substances with which the mask openings are filled. By forming the light source part in a monolithic configuration, an array pitch of the plural light emission parts can be decreased, a light source can be miniaturized and also a lamp can be further miniaturized.

Abstract: A vehicle has a lamp arranged outside a passenger compartment having a vehicle window through which light of the lamp penetrates into the vehicle. The lamp is arranged and constructed such that the light of the lamp is or will be polarized parallel to a plane of incidence of the light.

Abstract: An electrical center assembly used in a vehicle provides ambient light to the assembly and the area around the assembly using a light-emitting diode. The electrical center assembly generally includes a housing, an electrically conducting link, removable electrical components and at least one light-emitting diode for illuminating the electrical center.

Abstract: An interior illumination apparatus includes a design member fixed to an interior side of a member of a vehicle, and which has a switch operating portion disposed movably on a housing of the design member, a function attaching member attached to an exterior side of the design member, and a function member attached to the function attaching member by an attaching unit, and which has a switch portion connected to the switch operating portion. The design member has a positioning portion which positions the function member.

Abstract: An illuminated vent for a fluid circulation system is disclosed. The vent may include a base, a louver configured to influence the direction of fluid passing through the vent, and one or more light sources coupled to the base and/or to the louver. Illumination provided by at least one of the light sources may be aesthetically pleasing and/or facilitate location of vent.

Abstract: A vehicle interior illumination apparatus includes a first type touch switch which turns illumination ON and OFF when a human body touches a surface of an illumination lens on a vehicle compartment side, and a second type touch switch which switches between linkage and non-linkage between ON and OFF of illumination and a state of a door when the human body moves on the surface of the illumination lens on the vehicle compartment side. The first type touch switch includes a first transparent electrode on a surface of the illumination lens on the light source side for detecting touch of the human body on the surface of the illumination lens on the vehicle compartment side, and the second type touch switch includes a plurality of second transparent electrodes on the surface of the illumination lens on the light source side for detecting movement of the human body on the surface of the illumination lens on the vehicle compartment side.

Abstract: An illuminant device and a manufacturing method thereof. The manufacturing method includes the following steps of providing a body with a plurality of connecting members, disposing a plurality of lamps on the connecting members, respectively, dividing the body with the lamps into a plurality of assembling units, installing the assembling units on a carrier, and assembling the carrier with a holder.

Abstract: An illuminated alternator for automotive and other motorized vehicles includes a plurality of illumination devices, such as light emitting diodes, bulbs or lasers. The illumination devices are positioned within the alternator. When the illumination devices are activated, light from the illumination devices is reflected by surfaces of the alternator frame and exits the alternator frame through one or more vents, thus providing a glowing or illumination effect that radiates from within the alternator. Different numbers and colors of illumination devices may be used, including illumination devices that emit red, yellow, green and blue light. Illumination devices can also be activated in different sequences and patterns, such as periodically, intermittently, and randomly. An alternator may have illumination devices that are the same or different colors.

Abstract: A safety system and apparatus which incorporates an illumination member into an article of apparel where the illumination member is capable of being activated so that it simultaneously corresponds to the illumination of a lighting system of a motor vehicle. A safety device kit includes an illumination member capable of being illuminated that can be contained within, or attached to, a wearable article that can be worn by a user and a separate activation device capable of activating an illumination member.

Abstract: A riser for a skateboard with an integrated LED light is disclosed. The riser is made of clear acrylic and attaches between the deck and the truck of the skateboard. The riser is battery powered and rechargeable. The LED emits light that travels through the riser and exits in almost all directions, thereby illuminating the space directly in front of and around the skateboard.

Abstract: A fastening device having a fastening element includes a plug-in region and a contact area at a distance therefrom, and a shaft between the plug-in region and the contact area. The plug-in region is axially pressable through a through opening in a wall area in a plugged position of the fastening element, until the contact surface, or an intermediate part situated in between, presses against the wall area from one side and the shaft is radially centered in the through opening. The fastening element is connected to another component. The fastening element is located in its installed position after the fastening element is in its plugged position through the through opening and is then rotated around an axis of its shaft into an installed position delimited by a stop, in which at least one radial projection of the plug-in region engages behind an edge area of the through opening to fix the fastening element in the installed position and thus prevent axial displacement of the shaft out of the through opening.

Abstract: A system for providing warning lights for emergency vehicles in which the warning lights are incorporated into standard appearing accessories of the vehicle. A hood mounted deflector includes warning lights and takedown lights. Side window vent visors include warning lights, alley lights, and a convenience light. A rear spoiler includes warning lights. The warning lights are connected to at least one controller that provides various patterns of warning lights involving at least one color. In one embodiment, the takedown lights are connected to a controller that provides for flashing the takedown lights in addition to operating them continuously. The convenience light is connected to the interior lights of the vehicle. An operator panel in the vehicle is connected to the controllers and the alley lights.

Abstract: In order to provide an illumination device comprising at least one light source (1) and at least one diffusing element (2), which has a simple design and is economical to manufacture, the invention provides that the diffusing element (2) is composed of at least one diffusing plastic element (2) in which transparent diffusing bodies (3) are embedded in a transparent plastic mass (2), and the diffusing element (2) extends over at least one or more light sources (1) and is designed as an external housing part (2) of the illumination device.

Abstract: A rotatable vehicular lamp assembly includes a support frame adapted to be connected to a vehicle and having a horizontal support plate with a through hole, a lighting unit including a lamp body, a pivot rod having a thick part connected to the lamp body and disposed above the support plate, a neck part extending downwardly from the thick part and extending rotatably through the through hole, and a shoulder part disposed between the thick part and the neck part above the support plate, and an annular retaining element sleeved on the neck part below the support plate. A drive unit is disposed below the support plate, and engages the neck part. An annular non-flat plate spring is disposed around the neck part between the shoulder part and the support plate.

Abstract: An illumination unit comprises at least one electrical coupling element for receiving electrical current from a current source and coupling the illumination unit into an electrical system, a light-carrying member, and an electrical circuit adapted for electrical coupling to the current source via the electrical coupling element. The electrical circuit comprises at least one light-emitting diode carried by the light-carrying member, and a current interrupter component interposed in the electrical circuit. The current interrupter component permits current flow within the electrical circuit when a parameter of the electrical circuit remains below a predetermined value, and opens the electrical circuit in response to the parameter of the electrical circuit exceeding the predetermined value. The current interrupter component may be carried by the light-carrying member, or may be contained within an exterior envelope at least partially surrounding the electrical circuit.

Abstract: A navigation system for a vehicle includes a control and a global positioning system. The control may receive a user input and may download directional information from an external service provider to the control in response to the user input and an initial geographic position of the vehicle. The directional information may comprise at least two instructions coded or associated with or linked to a respective geographic location. The control may provide an output corresponding to each of the instructions in response to a current actual geographic position of the vehicle. The control may provide each instruction only when the then current actual geographic position of the vehicle at least generally corresponds to the particular geographic location associated with the instruction. Driver instructions may be provided audibly and/or may be displayed on a display screen visible to the driver, preferably at an interior mirror assembly of the vehicle.

Abstract: A flame effect device for a vehicle including an exhaust pipe and an effect module. The effect module includes a fan, a light, and streamers. When the effect module is activated, the fan blows the streamers in front of the light creating a reflection on the inside face of the exhaust pipe. This reflection has the appearance of an emanating flame inside of the exhaust pipe. The preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a triggering device which causes the flame to appear more intense as the vehicle accelerates.

Abstract: At least one further accelerator actuating device in a motor-drivable or motor-driven vehicle comprising a first accelerator actuating device, which can be manually actuated.

Abstract: A leveling controller (ECU) calculates a pitch angle based on a vehicle height value of a vehicle and controls an irradiation direction of a vehicle lamp. The leveling controller includes a vehicle height value initialization unit for initializing the detected vehicle height value, a determination unit for determining whether initialization by the vehicle height value initialization unit has been made, and a leveling angle setting unit for setting the leveling angle of the vehicle lamp based on the initialized vehicle height value or setting the leveling angle to a predetermined leveling angle, in accordance with the result of determination by the determination unit. An aiming device is arranged to perform aiming adjustment on the vehicle lamp in which the leveling angle is set by the leveling angle setting unit.

Abstract: A heat-dissipating apparatus for a vehicle lamp includes: a heat-dissipating apparatus including: an LED-mounting block having an LED mounted thereon; a thermally conductive material disposed adjacent to the LED-mounting block for transmitting heat generated by the LED; and a heat sink disposed adjacent to the thermally conductive material for dissipating the heat transmitted by the thermally conductive material, wherein at least one concave portion is formed in one side of the LED-mounting block which is adjacent to the thermally conductive material, one side of the heat sink which is adjacent to the thermally conductive material, or both. The thermally conductive material is inserted in the concave portion or portions.

Abstract: A conventional room lamp or foot lamp has a problem that the place where user's feet are is difficult to see and poor in visibility, and on the other hand, when the lamp is made unnecessarily bright to cause luminance distribution in the field of view to be discontinuous, an unpleasant phenomenon called glare occurs. A surface EL light emitting body is entirely coated with a transparent waterproof sheet and then it is sandwiched and bonded between upper and lower sheets to form on mat. At least a part of the upper sheet is formed transparent, a lead wire is fixed to the EL light emitting body, and a connector to be connected to a power supply outlet in a vehicle is provided at the forward end of the lead wire. A light control circuit for altering the emission intensity of the EL light emitting body and a circuit for automatically turning off the power upon disconnection of the lead wire are provided in the middle of the lead wire, and the EL light emitting body is made to emit light at a luminance of 0.5-4.

Abstract: A motor vehicle instrument cluster comprising an analog indicator assembly having a pointer rotatably coupled to an actuator for a movement by the actuator, and a display assembly including a display screen for displaying information to an occupant of the motor vehicle and a printed circuit board electrically connected to the indicator assembly and the display assembly. In addition, the printed circuit board is electrically connected to an electrical ground and a metal support frame is mounted to the printed circuit board and coupled thereby to the electrical ground. The metal frame includes a support tray spaced apart from the printed circuit board, defining a gap in between. Finally, the display assembly is mounted in thermal communication to the support tray and the frame and the printed circuit board cooperate to define a static discharge path between the display assembly and the electrical ground.

Abstract: The invention concerns a headlamp for vehicles with a reflector comprising a reflector opening for receiving a gas discharge lamp, with an ignition device for operating the gas discharge lamp, with holding means for releasably connecting the ignition device to a reflector, with electromagnetically compatible contact means arranged between the ignition device and the reflector, wherein the holding means includes a holding element which together with the ignition device and the gas discharge lamp forms a common unit, and the electromagnetically compatible contact means is integrated in the holding element, in such a way that, in a locking position of the holding element with the reflector, there is an electrically conductive connection between the ignition device and the reflector.

Abstract: The present invention provides a marker lamp with camera, which is installed on motor vehicle and comprises a power wire, a signal wire, a marker lamp unit and a camera; wherein the camera is installed within the said marker lamp. The camera is connected electrically with the power source through the said power wire, and with a display device through the said signal wire. The present invention renders the driver to see the scene behind the vehicle through images transmitted by the camera, so as to minimize the risk in driving and reduce potential traffic accidents.

Abstract: A system and/or method for sensing the presence of moisture (e.g., rain) and/or other material(s) on a window such as a vehicle window (e.g., vehicle windshield, sunroof or backlite). Such techniques may be used in connection with a light sensor. In certain example embodiments, a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) includes a light sensor comprising a light sensor flip-chip, with the light sensor flip-chip including at least two light sensor arrays, and with each said sensor array being configured to sense light of a predetermined wavelength. An adhesive bonds the light sensor to the PCB. A hole is formed in the PCB and the opaque layer so as to allow the light sensor arrays to see through the hole formed in the PCB and the opaque layer. A state of the vehicle lights is settable in dependence on the light sensor. The PCB is located in or is supported by the vehicle windshield.

Abstract: The invention relates to an illumination device, particularly for automobiles, with a light source and a light conductor that emits the light from the light source conducted within it via a light decoupling surface, whereby light decoupling elements are positioned on the side opposite the light decoupling surface that divert light toward the light decoupling surface, whereby the light decoupling elements possess at least two diverting surfaces, and the first diverting surface is positioned closer to the light source than the second diverting surface of a light decoupling element, each of which subtends an angle with the light decoupling surface whereby the angles of the diverting surfaces are so selected that at least a portion of the light striking the second diverting surface is transmittable through it under refraction, and may be again coupled into the light conductor by means of the first diverting surface of the subsequent decoupling element, whereby this light is at least partially conducted from the f

Abstract: An apparatus for providing visual signals at an elevated position on a motorcycle, including one or more of running lights, turn signals, and brake light. A pair of light assemblies each include a light bar, a stem, and a stem bracket. The light bar includes a plurality of amber lights on the front, the side, and the rear and a plurality of red lights on the rear. The lights are selectively controlled to provide visual signals to others. The stems connect light bars to the stem bracket. In one embodiment, the stem brackets are attached to the handlebars. In one such embodiment, the stem brackets are mounted in conjunction with the handlebar mounted mirrors.

Abstract: A vehicle-purpose lighting tool is featured by comprising: a light-conducting member having a front light-emitting plane, a rear plane having a concave/convex shape, and a side edge plane; and a light source arranged at a position opposite to the side edge plane; in which within external light which is entered via the front light-emitting plane into the light-conducting member, a portion of the external light which is directly traveled to the side edge plane is totally reflected on a boundary plane of the side edge plane portion; a plurality of reflecting portions are formed on the rear plane and are coupled to each other via a coupling portion in such a direction that the reflecting portions are separated apart from the side edge plane side; and distances between the plurality of reflecting portions and the front light-emitting plane are changed in a discontinuous manner along the separating direction.

Abstract: A lighting system freely moving along a track having trolley bars. The track-movable lighting system includes the track (10) fixedly installed on a ceiling of a structure; a plurality of transport units (20) installed on the track (10) so that the transport units (20) can move along the track (10) by means of motors (23); lighting devices (30) respectively installed on the transport units (20) so that the lighting devices (30) can move together with the movement of the transport units (20); and control devices for respectively controlling the movement of the corresponding transport units (20) and the operation of the corresponding lighting devices (30).

Abstract: A truck assembly without wheels for illuminating a sport board, such as a skateboard, includes a support base, a truck axle connected to the support base, a light-emitting member connected to the truck axle, and an electrical member for supplying power to the light-emitting member.

Abstract: A transportation system and method or methods for the restoration, re manufacturing, reconditioning or any combination thereof, a vehicle headlight fixture or vehicle headlight fixture lens; where the system is comprised of using any mode of transportation as a service, combined with or without the application of any method for the, restoration, re manufacturing, reconditioning or any combination thereof, on a vehicle headlight fixture or vehicle headlight fixture lens or any combination thereof, or any service for communicating the aforementioned system and method or methods or any combination thereof using any telecommunication configuration. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since the embodiments may deviate from any content.

Abstract: A system and/or method for sensing the presence of moisture (e.g., rain) and/or other material(s) on a window such as a vehicle window (e.g., vehicle windshield, sunroof or backlite). Such techniques may be used in connection with a light sensor. In certain example embodiments, a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) includes a light sensor comprising a light sensor flip-chip, with the light sensor flip-chip including at least two light sensor arrays, and with each said sensor array being configured to sense light of a predetermined wavelength. An adhesive bonds the light sensor to the PCB. A hole is formed in the PCB and the opaque layer so as to allow the light sensor arrays to see through the hole formed in the PCB and the opaque layer. A state of the vehicle lights is settable in dependence on the light sensor. The PCB is located in or is supported by the vehicle windshield.

Abstract: A light-emitting device includes EL sheets assembled according to insert molding, a fixing body disposed on rear surfaces of the EL sheets and having a groove and holes for holding the EL sheets prior to being assembled according to insert molding in a desired position, and a molded body disposed on front surfaces of the EL sheets. The molded body is injection-molded in covering relation to the EL sheets held on the fixing body to integrally combine the fixing body and the EL sheet with the molded body according to insert molding.

Abstract: An air vent for a vehicle includes a housing, a user-manipulable grill on a front of the housing, and a lamp mounted in the housing. A user can recognize the amount of opening of the vent based on the amount of light.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to an assembly and method for attaching a stud to a lamp housing that decreases the overall size of the automotive lamp assembly. The apparatus has a collar molded over a stud. The collar attaches the stud to the lamp housing by being shear welded to the lamp housing. The stud is prevented from rotating about its longitudinal axis, so that it can serve to mount the lamp housing to an automobile.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of lighting a road with a vehicle headlight, in which the projected light is modulated in response to the presence of any persons on the road. The method comprises the following operations: detecting in the road scene at least one person, pinpointing the location of the person in the road scene, creating on an imager a mask having dimensions and position corresponding to the person, and lighting the road through the imager, to create a projected shadow around the person. The invention also provides a headlight for performing this method and having a first light source towards the imager, and an electronic system for generating light-occulting masks on the imager.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of system, devices, components and methods for controllably configuring the brightness and color of light emitted by an automotive LED illumination system. The brightness and color of light emitted by LEDs, or clusters or groups of LEDs, may be varied smoothly or in step-wise fashion to produce virtually any desired pattern of collimated light. Such a pattern may be varied in respect of time or space, or both time and space. Light and other types of sensors may be employed to provide feedback control as a further means of controllably configuring the brightness and color of light emitted by such a system in response to changes in external and other conditions.

Abstract: A lamp module is constructed of a light source part made of a semiconductor light emitting element, and an optical member for distributing light emitted from the light source part. The light source part includes a surface-emitting laser element in which plural light emission parts are parallel arranged on a surface, a mask which is disposed on a surface of the surface-emitting laser element and includes plural mask openings for exposing the light emission parts, and fluorescent substances with which the mask openings are filled. By forming the light source part in a monolithic configuration, an array pitch of the plural light emission parts can be decreased, a light source can be miniaturized and also a lamp can be further miniaturized.

Abstract: Disclosed is an underwater lighting apparatus securable in the transom drain hole of a vessel. The apparatus is formed from a support structure having a chamber for housing at least LED. An outer surface of the support structure is sized and arranged to sealingly secure to the transom drain hole of a conventional boat to prevent water passage. The apparatus includes electrical connections extending through the end of the support structure for coupling to a power source. Illumination behind the boat is provided by an LED, halogen or other high intensity lighting source.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp 10 is provided with a lamp unit 30 which applies beams of the desired patterns ahead, and a double axis actuator 50 having a first drive mode in which the lamp unit is rotated in one of two planes that are orthogonal to each other and a second drive mode in which the lamp unit is rotated in the other of the two planes. The double axis actuator is provided with a single output part 540 which rotates the lamp unit in the two planes, and a drive part (including a drive source 550 and a movable part 561) which drives the output part. The double axis actuator can rotate the lamp unit in the each plane regardless of the rotational positions along the above two planes.

Abstract: A discharge bulb is provided with an arc tube main body in which an arc tube having a discharge light emitting portion (a hermetically sealed glass envelope) where electrodes are provided in such a manner as to face each other is enclosed in a cylindrical shroud glass tube. The discharge bulb is configured so that a light distribution pattern having a predetermined cut-off line is formed by light intercepting portions (light intercepting films) and a light distribution control reflector. A frost treatment is applied to only a light emitting area on an outer surface of the shroud glass tube which corresponds to an area along the cut-off line in the light distribution pattern.

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: A method and system for deterring theft of a vehicle lamp component can include a flexible member that can be permanently or semi-permanently attached to a vehicle lamp such that valuable portions of the vehicle lamp are destroyed if/when unauthorized detachment of the lamp occurs. The vehicle lamp can include a light source, electronic circuitry such as a ballast, and electrical wiring interconnecting the light source and the ballast. The antitheft method and system can include connecting a cable at one end to a vehicle structural member, and forming a loop in the cable to encircle the electrical wiring interconnecting the light source and the ballast without allowing passage of at least one of the light source or the ballast through the loop in the cable.

Abstract: All terrain vehicles and all terrain vehicle cautionary light assemblies are described according to some aspects. In one aspect, an all terrain vehicle (ATV) includes a frame, a seat coupled with the frame and configured to support an operator, a plurality of wheels coupled with the frame, and a cautionary light assembly configured to couple a cautionary light with the all terrain vehicle, wherein the cautionary light assembly is configured to provide the cautionary light in a position wherein the cautionary light is elevationally above a directional control of the all terrain vehicle and substantially out of a direct line of sight of the operator during operation of the all terrain vehicle by the operator wherein the operator is seated upon the seat and looking in a forward direction with respect to the all terrain vehicle.

Abstract: A light fixture assembly for the interior of a vehicle comprises a mounting member having a tab and a recessed cavity disposed on generally opposed end portions, and at least two spaced apart openings adapted to receive fasteners for securing the mounting member to the interior of a vehicle. The light fixture further comprises a light assembly housing having a recessed area in the back of the housing for receiving the mounting member, a retaining rib defining a space for receiving and retaining the tab of the mounting member, and an opening adapted to receive a fastener for engaging the recessed cavity of the mounting member to secure the light assembly housing to the mounting member.

Abstract: In order to create an illumination device (1) with improved technical light characteristics for a vehicle, it is proposed that the illumination device (1) include a primary reflector (2) to create core light distribution, and a secondary reflector (3) interacting with a lens to create peripheral light distribution.