Abstract: An automotive tail light. An LED emits its light laterally. A reflection part surrounding the LED picks up the light and reflects it towards the light dish. A low height light is thus provided.

Abstract: The invention related to framing (8) for the window of the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, the framing having a support face between an inside edge (8a) and an outside edge (8b) of the framing and designed to be covered by the periphery of a window (6) connected in sealed manner to said outside edge. On its window-supporting face, the framing has an arrangement (15) for receiving a light source (12).

Abstract: An optically controlled switch includes first and second electrodes, a channel extending between the electrodes, and a light source positioned to illuminate the channel. The light source produces a wavelength capable of changing the material's conductivity. The channel includes a photosensitive organic material and is configured to operate as a light controlled switch.

Abstract: A kit for retrofittedly illuminating transmission shifter knobs. The kit comprises a retrofit knob cavity cover to replace a preexisting knob cavity cover for a knob cavity of a knob body made by a particular entity connected to a transmission shifter. The retrofit cover has a lens aperture and a switch aperture. A lens has a transparent portion disposed within the lens aperture. An illuminating mean is positioned to be disposed within the knob cavity when the knob cavity cover is replaced by the retrofit knob cavity cover. A portion of the illuminating means extends within an illuminating well illuminating the lens when activated. A switching means having a portion extending into the switch aperture activates the illuminating mean. A battery receiving structure is positioned to be disposed within the knob cavity when the knob cavity cover is replaced by the retrofit knob cavity cover.

Abstract: A safety sign and methods are shown with advantages such as being more visible in poor conditions such as snow, dust, fog, low light, etc. Safety signs as shown can be seen from farther away than conventional signs. Safety signs as shown eliminate problems associated with point source lighting.

Abstract: A decorative electro-luminescent strip for automobiles in the present invention mainly includes a body, a tape placed in a groove of a back of the body, an electro-luminescent member disposed on a raised part of a recess of the body, and a transparent cover welded to the front of the body. Attach the decorative electro-luminescent strip to an automobile body with cords of the electro-luminescent member connected to power source of the automobile to make the electro-luminescent member emit luminescence capable of passing through the transparent cover to perform warning function in the night so that night drivers who often have bad view in the dark can immediately pay attention to the automobile when it is driven on the road or parked by the roadside to avoid car collisions, thus greatly increasing the safety of the automobile.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp. A lamp chamber is partitioned by a lamp body in a vessel-like shape and by a front face lens, a reflector is attachedly inserted with a light source and is contained in the lamp chamber, and an aiming mechanism is interposed between the lamp body and the reflector for supporting the reflector inclinably to the lamp body. The reflector is inclined by rotating an aiming screw supported by a screw inserting hole provided at the lamp body. A rear end portion of the aiming screw projects to the rear side of the lamp body and includes an integrated crown gear made of a metal. A disk face of the gear is provided with a raised wrench engaging portion for engaging with an L-shaped wrench to thereby operate to rotate the aiming screw by using the L-shaped wrench extending from the side of the lamp piece. Aiming screw adjustments can be carried out even when there is no rear space behind the lamp piece. The wrench engaging portion can be formed simply.

Abstract: A short distance reflected pattern decorating plate that compromises a base, a decorating plate, a front plate and a circuit board that makes the decorating plate brighter and clearer, and to emphasize the decorating plate with a bright light circle.

Abstract: A multicolored safety sign and methods are shown with advantages such as being more visible in poor conditions such as snow, dust, fog, low light, etc. Safety signs as shown can be seen from farther away than conventional signs. Safety signs as shown eliminate problems associated with point source lighting.

Abstract: The invention includes a mudflap that includes an EL safety sign. The invention also includes methods for improving safety in poor conditions such as snow, dust, fog, low light, and so forth.

Abstract: A lamp mounting apparatus engages a temporal fastening pin with a temporal fastening clip to prevent a positioning surface of a lamp unit from moving in such a direction as to depart from a flange, so that the lamp unit can be kept positioned.

Abstract: A vehicular lamp used in a vehicle, includes: alight source for emitting light in accordance with power given thereto; a lamp body for accommodating the light source and protecting the light source from water; a first resistor provided in the outside of the lamp body and connected in series with the light source; and a current limiting circuit, provided in the inside of the lamp body, for preventing an excess current supplied to the light source in a case where dump surge occurs in a supplied voltage or current to be supplied to the light source.

Abstract: A safety warning and winker light for vehicle includes a soft illuminative sheet and a high-adhesive sticker. The soft illuminative sheet having a plurality of illuminators is disposed on front windscreens of cars by the high-adhesive sticker on the bottom side thereof. Thus the present invention provides obvious warning effect for the cars approaching from the opposite direction.

Abstract: The present invention is an inconspicuous emergency vehicle grille designed with emergency lights built flush therein thereby allowing the lights to be unobstructed by the grille and conspicuous when lit. This invention further provides the opportunity to retrofit the emergency vehicle grille with minimal effort by simply replacing the existing grille with a new grille prefabricated with the emergency lights. Alternatively, this invention is an emergency vehicle grille designed with emergency light sockets for the installation of flush mounted emergency lights.

Abstract: A lighting device especially suitable for automotive center-high-mounted-stop-light (CHMSL) and brake light applications is provided. The lighting device comprises a display panel having at least two interfaces therein, with at least one interface configured as a light reflective interface and at least one interface configured as a light emitting interface. At least a portion of light from a light source propagates through the display panel into contact with the light reflective interface and is reflected by the light reflective interface towards the light emitting interface using total internal reflection.

Abstract: An external accessory of a car exhaust pipe consists of a barrel fastening to the tail end of a car exhaust pipe, a coupler coupled with one end of the barrel having a housing compartment formed thereon and a front rim covered by a light radiation element, and a luminous element located in the housing compartment. The luminous element may emit alarming or decorative light which passes through the coupler to enable the tail end of the exhaust pipe to project alarming or decorative light to improve drive safety or achieve decorative effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piece of styling for a motor vehicle, the piece of styling comprising an outside skin placed in visible manner on a support of the vehicle. The outside skin has an outside surface that is semi-reflecting so as to allow light to pass through it in one direction only. The invention also provides a motor vehicle including such a piece of styling.

Abstract: A vehicle interior lighting assembly that includes a cold cathode discharge tube carried by a lamp housing having a lens. The tube emits light through the lens when energized by electrical current. Current paths extend from respective electrodes of the cold cathode discharge tube and are connectable to an external power source 19 to deliver electrical current from the source 19 to the tube sufficient to illuminate the tube. Supported in the passenger compartment of a vehicle that flexes, the lamp housing supports and protects the tube from breakage when forces that the flexing vehicle transmits to the lamp housing cause the lamp housing to flex.

Abstract: An exhaust pipe with light and sound effect comprises an inner tube, an outer tube rear section, an outer tube front section, a circuit board, light emitting diodes, a retaining ring and a lamp shield, wherein the inner tube is connected to the inside of the outer tube rear section which has one end connected to the outer tube front section, the circuit board comprises a number of light emitting diodes with the same or different colors, and is wrapped in the lamp shield, the outer tube front section has a reduced end and a groove for the lamp shield and the retaining ring to secure thereto, the control circuit of the light emitting diodes controls the lighting and sound effect.

Abstract: A gobo projector for projecting an image onto a paved surface below a vehicle including: a cylindrical body; a light source and reflector at a first end of the body for casting a beam of light toward the opposite end of the body; and a window housing attached to the opposite end of the body. The window housing includes a window opening covered with a transparent material in an airtight manner and a pivotal mirror adapted to reflect the beam of light outward through the window opening. The gobo projector further includes a pair of lenses, interposed between the light source and the mirror, slidably mounted in the housing for adjusting the size and focus of the projected image, a slot for receiving a gobo and a heat shield between the slot and the light source to protect the gobo.

Abstract: The hitch-locating device has a telescopic stem to which a pedestal is attached at one end and a light is attached at the opposite end. Two such devices are used in conjunction with a hitching assembly having a hitch-cap at the front end of a trailer and a ball connected to a tongue which extends to the rear of a towing vehicle. A magnet is located in each pedestal for removably attaching one hitch-locating device to or adjacent to the ball and the other to or adjacent to the hitch-cap. In use, the devices are placed on or adjacent to the hitch-cap and the ball and the vehicle is backed toward the trailer. The driver of the vehicle watches the two hitch-locating devices in his rear view mirror and he steers the vehicle in order to bring the two devices into alignment. When the vehicle reaches the trailer, one of the devices will be knocked over, either by the tongue at the rear of the vehicle or by the front end of the trailer.

Abstract: A lighting device, which has light-emitting diodes, a circuit board, and pedestals. In this lighting device, some of light-emitting diodes are installed on the circuit board through a pedestal, respectively. In this pedestal, a mounting plane, to which the light-emitting diode is mounted, is formed. Since this mounting plane is inclined with respect to the surface of the circuit board, the optic axis of a light-emitting diode faces different direction in compliance with the angle of slanting of this mounting plane.

Abstract: A back cover of a motor vehicle lamp includes a plurality of types of blocks provided with joints that join the blocks together; terminals fixed to a connector of the plurality of types of blocks, and bulb holders; and a cord wired between the terminals. The blocks are selected to match with a structure of a motor vehicle lamp, and the selected blocks are joined together via the joints. As a result, it is possible to structure the back cover to match with a variety of structures of the motor vehicle lamp. Further, it is possible to have in common a plurality of types of blocks that constitute the back cover. Therefore, it is possible to manufacture the back cover at low cost.

Abstract: An exhaust pipe with flickering light includes an annular position plate and a protective sleeve fixed on a position pipe. The position plate is provided to stabilize a tubular outer cover and prevent an annular electric board from damaged when the outer cover is knocked. The protective sleeve is provided for preventing heat and from getting too high and protecting the electric board from damaged so as to increase its service life.

Abstract: A tire illuminating apparatus 12 for illuminating the tires 14 of a vehicle 10 is provided. The tire illuminating apparatus 12 includes a base member 20 which is coupled to the vehicle 10 above the tire 14. The illuminating apparatus 12 is also provided with a light directing member 36 which is coupled to the base member 20 which directs light so that diagonally extending light beams are cast on the tire 14. An illuminating member 44 for providing a predetermined source of light is also provided. The illuminating member 44 is coupled in the base member 20 so that light is provided to the light directing member 36 to illuminate the tire 14 as desired.

Abstract: A lighted extension for an exhaust pipe is provided which has an elongated substantially cylindrical collar including a first portion disposed coaxially around an exhaust pipe and a second portion that extends beyond an exhaust pipe end of the exhaust pipe. A plurality of fasteners is disposed substantially radially around a circumference of the first portion to secure the collar to the exhaust pipe. A cap with a plurality of lights displayably disposed in the cap is removably disposed over an end of the second portion. A perforation disposed in a wall of the second portion, communicating with the exhaust pipe, allows exhaust diverted by a baffle disposed within the second portion medially between the perforation and the cap to pass through the perforation, substantially avoiding the lights.

Abstract: An illuminating system includes illumination device adapted for being installed inside a car cabin, and an operation device being able to wirelessly operate illumination modes of the illumination device.

Abstract: An universal illuminating automobile wheel device light system capable of transmitting consistent electric current at high surface speeds to 2 conductive rings which are rotatable in current, comprising of a rotating body containing brush blocks including silver alloy contacts, adjustable aluminum brush mounting brackets, monolithic made slip rings with flexible circuit board and LED lighting, allowing the device to fit and work on nearly every wheel made.

Abstract: An illuminating apparatus for an exhaust tail pipe includes an outer duct, an inner duct located in the outer duct, an illuminating means located between the outer duct and the inner duct, and a conductive wire linking the illuminating means to brake lights to enable the illuminating means to emit light synchronously with the brake lights. The illuminating means includes a front anchoring lid, a front insulation pad, at least one LED panel, a rear insulation pad, a rear anchoring lid, an asbestos heat insulation pad and a plug lid. Because the LED panel is sandwiched by the insulation pads on the front and the rear side, the front anchoring lid and the inner duct form an interval therebetween, and the plug lid and the outer duct have radiation openings formed on the periphery thereof and form a radiation space, the LED panel and the conductive wire may be prevented from damaging in high temperature.

Abstract: A small structure to be mounted on the dashboard of a motor vehicle to the left of the driver, or to the right of the driver in a right hand drive vehicle, comprised of two pieces of metal, or other rigid material, with a light emitting source on the top whose intensity can be adjusted. The screw connecting the two pieces of metal, or other rigid material, can be loosened to heighten or lower the section upon which the light emitting source is positioned. The screw connecting the structure to the dashboard can be loosened to allow pivotal positioning of the structure on a horizontal plane. When the structure is properly adjusted the driver can look across the light emitting source and when said light emitting source is aligned with the center line of the roadway, the left lane line of the lane of travel, or the right lane line in a right band drive vehicle, the vehicle will be centered in the lane of travel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting or indicator device for a motor vehicle, including at least one light source, a reflector and a light-diffusing plate. According to the present invention, the reflector and the light-diffusing plate consist of substantially flat elements forming a small but non-zero angle between them and delimiting between them a prismatic volume.

Abstract: A side flashing lamp (4, 4′) for fitting in the cover cap (2) of an external rear view mirror (1) for motor vehicles, comprising a lamp housing having an elongate light exit opening (3) which in the installed condition extends from the outward side of the cover cap (2), which is remote from the vehicle, substantially horizontally towards the vehicle, at least one group of light sources (12) which are arranged distributed substantially uniformly along a line which in the installed condition extends substantially horizontally over the width of the light exit opening (3), and at least one optically active device (10) which focuses the light of the at least one group of light sources (12) in a main radiation direction which in the installed condition faces substantially in the direction of travel.

Abstract: A light emitting circuit includes: a first circuit H1 in which is provided a main light source 5, 6; and a second circuit H2 connected in parallel with the first circuit H1 and in which is provided an auxiliary light source 1, 2 and 3; wherein a drain (D) and a source (S) of an field effect transistor 4 are connected in the second circuit H2, and a gate (G) of the field effect transistor 4 is connected to the first circuit H1.

Abstract: A lamp comprising a housing, at least one planar substrate supporting a plurality of light sources, and a light directing member comprising a plurality of reflective surfaces. Each of the reflective surfaces is generally parabolic and reflects light emitted from the plurality of light sources. A lamp comprising a housing, at least one planar substrate, a plurality of light sources supported by each planar substrate, a lens, and a light directing member that reflects light emitted from the plurality of light sources. The light directing member produces a light distribution pattern spanning substantially five degrees to substantially ninety degrees in one direction along the longitudinal axis of said lamp.

Abstract: A light-emitting structure of the automotive exhaust tailpipe includes an outer tubular member which is fitted over the exhaust tailpipe and is provided with an inner tubular member fitted thereinto along with a first retaining member. A second retaining member is fitted over the inner tubular member such that a receiving space is formed between the first retaining member and a second retaining member for receiving a heat-resistant piece. The second retaining member is provided with a plurality of light bulb sockets. The automotive exhaust tailpipe is thus provided with a light-emitting effect to reinforce the warning effect of the tail lights of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: An illuminating apparatus for an exhaust tail pipe includes an outer duct, an inner duct located in the outer duct, an illuminating means located between the outer duct and the inner duct, and a conductive wire linking the illuminating means to brake lights to enable the illuminating means to emit light synchronously with the brake lights. The illuminating means includes a front anchoring lid, a front insulation pad, at least one LED panel, a rear insulation pad, a rear anchoring lid, an asbestos heat insulation pad and a plug lid. Because the LED panel is sandwiched by the insulation pads on the front and the rear side, the front anchoring lid and the inner duct form an interval therebetween, and the plug lid and the outer duct have radiation openings formed on the periphery thereof and form a radiation space, the LED panel and the conductive wire may be prevented from damaging in high temperature.

Abstract: A luminaire for installing in the cover cap of an exterior rearview mirror for motor vehicles, has a luminaire housing and an electrical lamp arranged therein. The housing is entirely or partly of transparent design, such that in the installed state light exit surfaces of the housing are arranged both on the front side and on the rear side of the exterior rearview mirror. The lamp has a tubular, sealed lamp vessel, at least a portion of the lateral surface of the lamp vessel and an end face of the lamp vessel being of transparent design. Light directing elements for focusing the light emerging from the lateral surface and for deflecting the light emerging from the end face are provided such that the light emerging from the end face is directed toward a light exit surface arranged opposing the light emerging from the lateral surface.

Abstract: An orientation-adjusting device for a vehicle head light comprises a housing encasement, an active unit, a driven unit, a cover, and driven screw rod, an elastic unit, and an elastic sealing unit. The housing encasement is installed with an elliptical hole and an axial hole. The active unit has an axial portion axially installed to the axial hole, and a gear portion located in the housing encasement. The driven unit is installed with a gear portion engaged with the gear portion of the action unit, and an axially-formed penetrating hole, which includes a threaded hole section near the active unit and a threadless hole section remotely away from the active unit. The cover is installed on the housing encasement to cover the interior of the housing encasement for preventing the driven unit from projecting out from the housing encasement.

Abstract: Conventionally, in order to downsize the enclosure, there was no other choice than downsizing the enclosure and decreasing the area of the lens plate, or increasing the area of the lens plate and increasing the enclosure as well. However, decreasing the area of the lens plate disadvantageously lowers brightness of illumination. In contrast to this, when the dimensions of the lens plate are increased, the proportion of the area of the lens plate with respect to the roof increases, which leads to a problem in terms of design. Accordingly, the present invention provides an interior light system for vehicles comprising a lamp accommodated in the enclosure, a push switch for turning on and off the lamp fixed in the enclosure, and a lens plate journaled at the ends of the opening of the enclosure for a swinging motion, in which the push switch is turned on and off by pressing the lens plate, thereby turning the lamp on and off.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a headlight for a motor vehicle, comprising a first reflector (20, 20′) of elliptical shape, at a first focus (F1) of which is located a main light source (10), the light rays emitted by this source (10) and reflected by the elliptical reflector (20, 20′) being directed towards a concentration spot located at a second focus (F2) of the elliptical reflector (20, 20′), the first (F1) and second (F2) focuses of the elliptical reflector (20, 20′) defining a main optical axis (Oy) of the elliptical reflector (20, 20′), a convergent lens (30) being placed such that its optical axis is coincident with the main optical axis (Oy) of the elliptical reflector (20, 20′) and that the second focus (F2) of the reflector (20, 20′) is located on the focal line (LF) of the lens (30) in order to emit a light beam of rays parallel to the main optical axis (Oy).

Abstract: A test fixture (1) comprises apparatus (4) for verifying the colour and brightness of light emitted from LEDs (5) of a printed circuit board (3). A base (6) of the fixture (1) supports the printed circuit board (3) during testing. A mounting panel (14) locates ends (15) of a plurality of optical fibres (10) adjacent the LEDs (5) on the printed circuit board (3), and ends (21) of the optical fibres (10) are terminated in a terminating panel (20) adjacent an image sensing panel (11). The image sensing panel (11) comprises an array of individually addressable light and colour sensitive pixels (25) onto which light from the optical fibres (10) is incident. An analysing circuit (12) scans the pixels (25) for determining the brightness values and the tristimulus values of the incident light, and a control circuit (9) compares the tristimulus values and brightness values with reference tristimulus and brightness values for verifying the colour and brightness of the light emitted by the respective LEDs (5).

Abstract: An illumination device having a first light source, a second light source, whose luminous color differs from that of said first light source, and a controller for controlling the illuminating condition of each of the first light source and the second light source is configured. The controller turns on the first light source so that the light intensity of the first light source gradually increases at an early stage of a turning-on operation. Moreover, the controller turns on the second light source when the light intensity of the first light source gradually increases after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the turning-on of the first light source.

Abstract: Storage apparatus are provided that are configured to be attached to the interior roof of a vehicle. A panel is configured to be secured to a vehicle interior roof and includes an aperture formed therein that is configured to allow an interior light attached to the interior roof of a vehicle to extend therethrough. The cover is configured to be movable between a closed position in face-to-face adjacent relationship with the panel and an open position for providing access to the one or more storage compartments. The cover includes an aperture formed therein. When the cover is in a closed position, the vehicle interior roof light can illuminate the vehicle interior through the aperture and lens in the cover. When the cover is moved to an open position, the light can also illuminate the one or more storage compartments in the cover.

Abstract: A highway vehicle is equipped with an additional directed light for illuminating the area to the side and/or rear of the vehicle where another approaching vehicle will pass by the first vehicle. The additional light helps the driver of the other vehicle see the area into which he or she is driving. The additional light is used at night when the driver of the other vehicle may have vision impaired by the headlights of the vehicle equipped with the additional light and by the fact that the other vehicle's headlights have been reduced to their “low beam” setting. Circuitry for automatically turning the additional light on and off may be provided. Adjustable mounting for the additional light may be provided.

Abstract: A pedestrian protection headlamp assembly for a motor vehicle allows the headlamp to yield rearward in a controlled, energy-absorbing manner in order to cushion the impact experienced by a pedestrian struck by the vehicle. The headlamp assembly comprises a headlamp mountable to the vehicle to form a front corner of the vehicle, a pivot mechanism disposed adjacent the outboard end of the headlamp for mounting the headlamp to the vehicle and defining a generally vertical pivot axis about which the headlamp may rotate relative to the vehicle, and a damper disposed inboard of the pivot mechanism. When a pedestrian strikes the headlamp, the damper compresses and allows controlled rearward movement of the inboard end of the headlamp as the headlamp rotates about the pivot mechanism. The damper is located adjacent an inboard end of the headlamp and a trigger prevents rotation of the headlamp about the pivot when the force applied to the headlamp is below a threshold value.

Abstract: A distributed lighting system comprising a waveguide assembly that includes a vehicle interior trim panel having an elongated opening therein and a correspondingly elongated waveguide attached to the trim panel to provide laterally-directed illumination through the opening along the length of the waveguide. The waveguide is attached to the trim panel using a support frame that includes a light-transmissive lower wall which fits within the opening and a pair of opposed side walls that, together with the lower wall, define a channel in which the waveguide is located. The waveguide includes a light-scattering region located opposite the opening in the trim panel to direct light laterally out of the waveguide and through the opening. The waveguide assembly also includes a back cover that encloses the waveguide between the cover and support frame. Different waveguide cross-sections and light-scattering configurations are disclosed.

Abstract: A light-emitting structure is intended to be mounted on the exhaust tailpipe of a motor vehicle and formed of a tubular connector, an electronic control board, and a light shield. The tubular connector is fastened at the inner end to the exhaust tailpipe and provided with a fume channel via which exhaust fume is discharged into atmospheric air. The control board is fastened to the outer end of the tubular connector such that the control board is separated from the fume channel by a heat-insulating material. The light shield is provided with a plurality of grooves and is fastened to the outer end of the tubular connector, so as to shield the control board. The control board comprises an integrated circuit and a plurality of light-emitting bodies which are corresponding in location to the grooves of the light shield.

Abstract: A headlamp base comprises a housing body and a lighting element, wherein a rear shield is arranged behind the housing body such that some electric components connected with the lighting element, such as power cords, a starter, a stabilizer, and connection terminals, etc., are all disposed in the rear shield without needing any extra space so as to protect those electric components against dust, wet, or other foreign particles and thereby prolong the lifetime of an automobile headlamp.

Abstract: A light-emitting structure is mounted in the exit port of an automobile exhaust tailpipe and is formed of two rotary members, a power supply system disposed in the interior of the rotary members, and a plurality of light-emitting elements mounted on the rotary members and connected to the power supply system. The power supply system generates electric current at such time when the rotary members are driven to turn by the automobile exhaust fume current.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp structure that enables reliable engagement even when variations occur during molding is described. In a vehicle lamp, an attachment base body 2 may be coupled to a lens 6 covering a front surface thereof by engagement of at least a part. The lens is provided with an engagement leg portion 9 which is inserted into the body so as to be engaged with an engagement portion 10 of the body. First and second engagement protruding portions 11, 12 are formed, with a space therebetween that face the engagement portion of the body. A front surface 11a of the first engagement protruding portion is a slanted surface that is increasingly displaced to a side opposite the insertion direction.