Abstract: A marker lamp for a vehicle that has a tail lamp function and a stop lamp function including a bulb, light-emitting diodes and a reflector which are disposed in a lamp chamber defined by a lamp body and a front cover that covers the front portion of the lamp body. The bulb is positioned at the center of the reflector, the reflector is formed with a plurality of openings around the bulb and a primary reflective surface that reflects the light from the bulb substantially forward, and the light-emitting diodes are disposed so as to surround the bulb and face the front cover through the openings formed in the reflector. The tail lamp function is executed by lighting the bulb, and the stop lamp function is executed by lighting the light-emitting diodes.

Abstract: A storage box illumination device disposed under the seat of a compact vehicle such as motorcycles. The device provides illuminating to the interior of the storage box when the seat is opened. In an illumination device provided in the storage box to be disposed under the seat of a compact vehicle, an illumination switch for actuating the illumination fixture is provided on the seat closure holding member for holding the seat in the closed state.

Abstract: A transition region between an engine hood or front trunk lid and a headlight is configured such that the front hood or trunk lid and the headlight adjoin each other without any support to the greatest possible extent. Thus, in the case of a collision with a pedestrian, the front hood or trunk lid can be deformed without any support. In addition, the headlights are arranged outside a zone which is highly likely to be struck by a child's head.

Abstract: An identification light bar as required by 49 C.F.R. Section 571.108 for vehicles over eighty inches in width is disclosed. The light bar comprises an elongate body having a center optic, left and right distal optics, and left and right light pipes which connect the respective distal optics to the center optic. Each optic is covered by a respective lens cap. A single LED is connected to the body in alignment with the center optic. The center optic receives light emitted by the LED and divides the light such that a first portion thereof is emitted from the light bar through the center lens cap, a second portion thereof is transmitted along the left light pipe and emitted through the left lens cap, and a third portion thereof is transmitted along the right light pipe and emitted through the right lens cap.

Abstract: An interior light assembly for motor vehicles has a frame and at least one lens arranged in the frame. At least one illumination element is arranged behind the at least one lens in the interior of the light assembly, and at least one electroluminescent film is additionally arranged behind the at least one lens n the interior of the light assembly. The electroluminescent film rests against a backside of the at least one lens, wherein the electroluminescent film has a contour identical to the contour of the at least one lens. The frame surrounds the at least one lens.

Abstract: A warning system for a hood of a vehicle is provided which includes a switch electrically connected to a vehicle ignition, a vehicle starter, warning indicia, and a power source. The warning indicia receives power from the power source and the starter is unconnected to the power when the switch is in an open position. The vehicle ignition and the vehicle starter receives power from the power source when the switch is in a closed position. The switch includes a movable contactor to close the switch when the hood is locked to the vehicle and to open the switch when said hood is not locked to the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp such as a rear combination lamp comprising: a reflex reflector lens that is fitted in a front lens of the lamp so as to reflect the light from the outside the vehicle lamp back to the outside, and a light reflector that is formed in the front lens so as to face the reflex reflector lens and to entirely reflect the light from a light source toward the light source. The vehicle reflex reflector lens is made of a material that has a lower heat resistance than the front lens.

Abstract: A position indicating device (10) that can be mounted to a truck (12), comprises an electric lamp (18) and an adjustable mounting arrangement (20) for mounting the lamp to a rear end (17) of the truck. The lamp (18) is connectable to the truck's battery and has a convergent lens for emitting a focussed beam of light when the lamp is illuminated. A position indicating device (10) is mounted to the rear end (17) of the truck near opposite corners of the truck defined between the rear end and sides thereof. The position of each lamp is adjusted so as to produce a beam (43) of light that is directed downwardly onto a ground surface (42) thereby to form a spot (44) of light on the ground. The spots of light, being spaced from the truck, can be observed by the driver of the truck via the truck's rear view mirrors(48), thereby enabling the driver to judge the proximity of the spots of light and hence the truck, to the boundary of a confined area in which the truck is to be manoeuvred.

Abstract: A vehicular lamp that radiates light by indirect illumination and employing a plurality of LED light sources, wherein the entire reflective surface of the reflector has a substantially uniform brightness and the degree of freedom of designing the outer shape of the lamp is increased. First and second LED light source groups are formed by arranging a plurality of LED light sources back-to-back in a row. First and second lens groups are formed by arranging a plurality of Fresnel lenses for forming light from each of the LED light sources into parallel light fluxes with the directions of the parallel light fluxes of each LED light source group being aligned. First and second reflectors are provided for reflecting the parallel light fluxes from each of the lens groups forward of the lamp.

Abstract: A raised brake light assembly for motor vehicles has a housing and a housing lens closing off the housing. At least one brake light is arranged in the housing behind the housing lens. At least one ambient light assembly is arranged within the housing. The at least one ambient light assembly radiates light in a direction different from the direction in which the at least one brake light radiates.

Abstract: A unitary multiple light assembly for motor vehicle trailers uses different arrays of LEDs to illuminate a side marker light, a rear tail or brake light, and a license plate light. A license plate attaching bracket holds the license plate in a location in which individual LEDs in a light fixture can shine directly on predetermined locations on the license plate.

Abstract: A third brake light apparatus for a truck, the apparatus comprising an attachment comprising a front side, a top side and a back side wherein the attachment fits over an upper edge of a tailgate, a reflector cover comprising a top surface connected to the top side of the attachment, a light within the reflector cover, and a wire assembly connected to the light at a first end and comprising a connector at a second end for connecting the cord to a brake light system in the truck.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp of which lamp chamber is formed by a lamp body and an outer lens, and a light source and an inner lens are provided inside the lamp chamber, with the inner lens functioning to selectively transmit the complementary color to the color of the outer lens and a desired color and being disposed between the light source and the outer lens. A half mirror is provided on the inner lens so as to face the outer lens.

Abstract: In a headlamp for a vehicle, a lighting control circuit unit is provided in a lamp housing. The lighting control circuit unit is fixed to a holder with screws and the holder is fixed to a rear surface of a reflector with screws. A discharge lamp bulb is held on the reflector. The discharge lamp bulb is directly connected to the lighting control circuit unit. The lighting control circuit unit is removable through an opening of the lamp housing in a state that the discharge lamp bulb is held on the reflector. Also, the discharge lamp bulb is exchangeable through the opening.

Abstract: A first retainer engages with an exterior side of an interior wall member to retain a lamp unit on an interior side of the interior wall member. A second retainer engages with an exterior side of a panel body to retain the interior wall member, on which the lamp unit is mounted, on an interior side of the panel body. The second retainer includes a flexible arm having a free end portion which is flexible in a first direction parallel with the panel body and a second direction perpendicular to the panel body. The free end portion is abutted against the exterior side of the panel body when the interior wall member is mounted on the panel body. A regulator prevents the free end portion of the flexible arm from being flexed more than a predetermined amount in the second direction when the flexible arm is not flexed in the first direction.

Abstract: Light emitting panel assemblies include in one form of the invention a light emitting panel member made of a transparent resiliently deformable elastomeric material that absorbs impact without breakage for use in automotive lighting applications of various types. In another form of the invention, a rigid light emitting panel member may be used with dome switches for switch area lighting or to backlight control buttons/key pads by providing holes or openings in the panel member for the control buttons/key pads. Also, a rigid light emitting panel member may be used as a structural member, and two or more such light emitting panel members may be stacked together and used to light an instrument panel or the like. One or more light sources may be mounted within one or more light transition areas adjacent one or more light input surfaces of the light emitting panel members.

Abstract: A vehicle side mirror assembly including a lighted turn signal indicator. The side mirror assembly is configured to replace an existing side mirror assembly for mounting to known mirror scalps. The mirror glass is mounted to a rearward facing surface of a base plate of the mirror assembly by a piece of two-sided tape or heater panel. A printed circuit board is mounted to a forward facing surface of the base plate within a suitably shaped cavity. LEDs mounted to the circuit board are aligned with holes in the base plate. The circuit board is inserted into the cavity from an opposite side of the base plate from the mirror glass. A cover is sonically welded to the base plate to cover the cavity and hold the circuit board therein. The LEDs are illuminated in a sequential manner starting with an outermost pair of LEDs to an inner most LED.

Abstract: A truck fender marker light system has one or more illuminated modules set into the corner formed by the top face and the outermost face of the fender.

Abstract: A Light Emitting Diode Lamp Module for specific use in all vehicle tail, brake or turn signal lamp fixtures for integrated single and dual element operation. The module has integrated dual element control circuitry, voltage and current control circuitry, brightness enhancement circuitry, and LED circuitry built into the universal body to produce a bright, reliable, long life, energy efficient LED lamp that fits all vehicles.

Abstract: An exhaust pipe with illuminating devices is formed by an inner pipe enclosed in an outer pipe. A gap is formed in between the two pipes. The gap comprises a light socket connected to at least one illuminating device. The light socket and the illuminating device are connected by means of an electric cord. The outer pipe comprises holes on its wall. When the illuminating devices are lighted, the light will shine from the tail end and the holes of the exhausting pipe either directly or reflectively.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for improving the view in vehicles, in particular at night, poor weather and fog, in which laser light is emitted at a wavelength outside the visible spectrum in a predetermined angular range, which is being observed with a camera, of which the images are provided to the vehicle operator. The laser light is emitted essentially continuously only when the headlights of the vehicle are in operation and/or when the vehicle is in motion. In this manner the vision of other traffic participants is ensured in a particularly simple manner.

Abstract: A lighting device, comprising a luminous source consisting of a LED (5) that is placed between the flanges (2,3) of a primary reflector (1), which is essentially V-shaped. A secondary reflector (7), composed of an elongated element with steps (8), runs along the extension of one of the flanges (3) of the primary reflector (1), while an elongated transparent diffuser (9) runs along the extension of the other flange (2).

Abstract: An adaptive front-lighting system includes a lamp deflection angle controlling means for controlling a deflection angle of an auxiliary lamp that is attached to a main lamp corresponding to a traveling state of a vehicle. The system is provided with vehicle halting state detecting means for detecting a halted state in which the vehicle is halted or traveling at a very low speed, and illumination controlling means for turning off or dimming an auxiliary lamp when the halted state is continued for more than a prescribed time period. When the vehicle is halted with the auxiliary lamp deflected, and the halted state is continued for more than the prescribed time period, the auxiliary lamp is turned off or dimmed, and thus other cars and pedestrians are prevented from being dazzled by the auxiliary lamp, and the trailing car may be prevented from having a sense of insecurity.

Abstract: A small light-source module has a module body having a small single-point light source with a limited light-emitting angle mounted thereto, and a reflective surface provided on the module body. The light axis of the light source tilted with respect to the reflective surface, so as to create a substantially fan-shape projected light region on the reflective surface. The outer contour of the reflective surface is also substantially fan-shaped, and the reflective surface has a reflective pattern for reflecting light emitted form the small single-point light source as parallel light.

Abstract: An indicator lamp for a motor vehicle is delimited at least on one side by a partition (22) running along the lamp over a substantial depth and comprises a light source (10), a flux concentrator and/or recuperator element (211), glazing (30), and an auxiliary reflecting area (212) able to direct, towards the glazing in the vicinity of the partition (22), an auxiliary luminous flux the average direction (x′-x′) of which is substantially inclined with respect to the principal axis of emission (x-x).

Abstract: An illuminated exhaust tail pipe assembly that can readily be attached to an existing vehicle exhaust system and including 1) a connector end section secured to the existing exhaust system; 2) an internal pipe assembly secured at one end to the connector end section; 3) an external pipe assembly connected at an inner end to the connector end section and mounted about an enclosing a major portion of the internal pipe assembly; and 4) an illuminated light assembly having at least one light bulb member mounted therein to provide a lighted area between an outer surface of the internal pipe assembly and an inner surface of the external pipe assembly. The external pipe assembly, at an inner end thereof, is provided with a plurality of air coolant holes and a light receiving opening.

Abstract: A lighting arrangement for the ignition lock of a motor vehicle has a light ring comprising a translucent material and fitted on to the housing of an engine immobilizer of the vehicle. Light-guide extensions in leg form lead to the light ring from light emitting diodes on the circuit board of the immobilizer. Preferably arranged at the side of the light ring which is towards the ignition lock are notches for producing a light-dark pattern, wherein the notch depth and position can vary for the purposes of producing a uniform emission of light.

Abstract: An automobile lamp having a colorless and transparent light source, a housing whose front portion is an-aperture covered with a lens, wherein the housing has a color to be perceived as a uniform color of the automobile lamp when the light source is off, and reflecting portions arranged on the inner back surface of the housing such that they form a mesh or striped pattern when combined with the remaining portion of the inner back surface of the housing. Color uniformity of the automobile lamp when the automobile lamp is off is greatly improved. Furthermore, in spite of small proportion of the reflecting portions as compared with the conventional composition, the automobile lamp is able to emit light in sufficient quantity without any light source with high luminance accompanying high power consumption. There is also provided an automobile rear combination lamp having a turn signal lamp, a back-up lamp, and a stop lamp based on the automobile lamp disclosed herein.

Abstract: An engine hood staff has a main tube, a hooper having a lower neck inserted in the main tube, the hooper disposed on the main tube, a positioning screw inserted in the lower neck, a first latern disposed on the hooper, a second latern disposed on the first latern, a third latern disposed on the second latern, a base sleeve disposed on the third latern, an ornament article disposed on the base sleeve, an inner tube passing through the first latern, the second latern, the third latern and the base sleeve, the inner tube disposed on the hooper, and a lamp disposed on the inner tube.

Abstract: A lamp assembly comprising a transparent body having a front surface and a back surface, the back surface having at least one convex curved portion, each such convex curved portion having at least one axis perpendicular to the front surface, and an internally reflective curved surface facing the front surface of the transparent body, a cavity in each convex curved portion, having sidewalls and a bottom, adapted to receive a light emitting source, and a reflective surface at the bottom of each cavity oriented so that light emitted by the light emitting source is reflected by the reflective surface onto the internally reflective curved surface of the convex curved portion. In some embodiments, the internally reflective curved surface also provides one or more electrical circuits for one or more light emitting sources.

Abstract: An exterior rear view mirror assembly is disclosed which incorporates a warning light actuatable in conjunction with the vehicle turn signals to alert adjacent motor vehicles of an anticipated turn. The warning light is integrated into a first decorative cover member and may be connected to the vehicle turn signal circuit by way of connectable electrical leads or by an integrally formed plug and outlet arrangement. A second decorative cover member may be substituted for the first decorative cover member when it is not desired to incorporate the warning light.

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 vehicle headlamp including a lighting circuit unit for lighting a discharge bulb, the lighting circuit unit being provided on an exterior surface of the side wall of the lamb body that is located on the inner side of the lamp body with respect to the width direction of a vehicle. An electric supply cord extending from the lighting circuit unit is disposed along the reflecting surface backside portion of a reflector that is installed in the lamp body.

Abstract: A glittering pedal device equipped on the surface of the gas and brake pedal of an automobile. A plurality of clips on the circumference of the pedal. This device can be fixed on gas and brake pedals through these clips. On top of this device there is a luminescent plate. This luminescent plate is connected to the lamp electrical system. This plate will be on when the automobile is ignited. New drivers can have glittering indications that can make driving more safe.

Abstract: An illumination assembly and a method for making it. The basic assembly includes an elongated waveguide and an enclosure operative to support an illumination source, where the enclosure defines at least one opening. The waveguide includes light-directing structure operative to direct light out of the waveguide in a pre-determined direction. The end of the waveguide and the opening of the enclosure are each shaped so that the waveguide may be inserted into the enclosure in only one rotational orientation. The method includes the basic steps of: modifying the waveguide to include light-directing structure along the waveguide to direct light out of the waveguide in a predetermined direction; forming an opening having a predetermined shape; and forming the end of the waveguide to have a corresponding shape, where the shapes of the opening and the end permit mating of the end into the opening in only one rotational orientation.

Abstract: A vehicle light has at least one vehicle light housing having an open end and configured to be arranged on an inner side of a vehicle part of the vehicle. At least one illumination element is arranged in the at least one vehicle light housing. The vehicle part has a light-transmissive area covering the open end of the at least one vehicle light housing, wherein the light-transmissive area is at least partially transmissive for rays emitted by the illumination element. The vehicle part can be the trunk lid or the exterior rearview mirror of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method of perforating the cover layer or soft skin of an automotive trim panel such as an instrument panel with a laser to allow light to bleed through the perforations. The light source would preferably be a low heat generating or “cool” type source such as an LED. The light source would be attached to a suitable substrate or incorporated in to a flexible printed circuit and coupled to the vehicle electrical system. This method would enable full switch integration to a trim panel and provide a seamless styling opportunity regarding the electrical controls. This method would help reduce cost and weight, improve quality, and promote new seamless styling theme.

Abstract: An auxiliary light device includes one or more plates having a pair of inclined surfaces and a cusp formed on a bulge, and a light device having a pair of bent panels engaged onto the inclined surfaces and the cusp of the plate and having one or more light members for reflecting or for generating a warning light. The plate has two outwardly extended bars, and a cover has two catches engaged with the bars for securing the cover to the plate and for shielding the light device. A light bulb or a light emitting diode or a luminescent material may further be disposed on the plate.

Abstract: A mirror head assembly for mounting adjacent to or at a distance from exterior surfaces of a vehicle. The mirror head assembly includes one or more mirrors that enable a person to view areas surrounding the vehicle that the person could not easily view via a direct line of site. One or more lights are mounted to an outer shell of the mirror head assembly. The outer shell of the mirror head assembly may be constructed with a narrow portion disposed between adjacent mirrors so that the mirror head assembly presents less obstruction to the view of persons in the vehicle of areas surrounding the vehicle.

Abstract: A portable light device for vehicles for providing useful and needed light when working with or about a vehicle. The portable light device for vehicles includes includes a magnetic base member; and also includes an elongate contortable member having a first end and a second end with the first end being securely fastened to the magnetic base member; and further includes a support member being securely and pivotally attached to the second end of the elongate contortable member and having a first portion and a second portion which is rotatably mounted upon the first portion with the second portion also including a top wall and a recessed portion in the top wall; and also includes light-emitting assembly.

Abstract: An electrochromic mirror includes a housing, a rearview mirror subassembly including a reflector in the housing, and an electrical circuit with switches adapted to interact with electrical systems in the vehicle. An elongated display area is formed in a face of the housing assembly, either under, aside or above the face. Switch buttons are positioned in the display area for operating switches in the electrical circuit. A compact display is incorporated into a face of the buttons. Specifically, a center region forms a symbol. A border is formed around the center region, and a third region is formed around the border. One of the center region, the border, and the outer region is light-transmissive, and the other two regions contrast in color. A light source is positioned to direct light toward the button face.

Abstract: The invention provides a combination of a piece of bodywork and a light unit for a motor vehicle, the piece of bodywork being to cover a portion of the waistline of the vehicle body and comprising an outside skin formed by a wall of plastics material, the light unit having as component elements both a housing suitable for containing at least one light source and a glass enabling light emitted by said light source to be diffused. The outside skin of the piece of bodywork includes an arrangement forming at least a portion of at least one of the component elements of the light unit.

Abstract: A mirror head assembly for mounting adjacent to or at a distance from exterior surfaces of a vehicle. The mirror head assembly includes one or more mirrors that enable a person to view areas surrounding the vehicle that the person could not easily view via a direct line of site. One or more lights are mounted to an outer shell of the mirror head assembly. The outer shell of the mirror head assembly may be constructed with a narrow portion disposed between adjacent mirrors so that the mirror head assembly presents less obstruction to the view of persons in the vehicle of areas surrounding the vehicle.

Abstract: An electrochromic mirror includes housing, a rearview mirror subassembly including a reflector in the housing, and an electrical circuit with switches adapted to interact with electrical systems in the vehicle. An elongated display area is formed in a face of the housing assembly, either under, aside or above the face. Switch buttons are positioned in the display area for operating switches in the electrical circuit. Where compact display is needed along with the button, the buttons each have a visible portion with a front symbol-forming window that is light-transmissive, and further with a perimeter made of a visible material that outlines and creates a border around the symbol-forming window, and still further with an opaque outer region that contrasts to the visible material. A light source is positioned to direct light toward each window.

Abstract: An eyes up instrument having a transparent display is disclosed which is mountable on or above the dashboard of a vehicle to allow the instrument to be read by a vehicle operator without lowering his eyes to the vehicle instrument panel. The display of the instrument is transparent and therefore does not interfere substantially with the view of the operator. The compact design of the instrument and use of a miniature crossed coil gauge supported in the display itself allow it to be mounted unobtrusively on a dashboard even in applications where transparency is not required.

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: A mirror head assembly for mounting adjacent to or at a distance from exterior surfaces of a vehicle. The mirror head assembly includes one or more mirrors that enable a person to view areas surrounding the vehicle that the person could not easily view via a direct line of site. One or more lights are mounted to an outer shell of the mirror head assembly. The outer shell of the mirror head assembly may be constructed with a narrow portion disposed between adjacent mirrors so that the mirror head assembly presents less obstruction to the view of persons in the vehicle of areas surrounding the vehicle.

Abstract: A one-piece headlight adapter, and a two-piece headlight adapter system, is used to connect the existing vehicle headlight controls and power supply with a snowplow wiring harness. An adapter only connects the controls and power supply for one headlight to the wiring harness. Two adapters, one for each headlight, create an adapter system. The adapter system allows the vehicle operator to control the snowplow headlights from the inside of the vehicle. One version of an adapter is a three-component adapter that includes one connection to the vehicle headlight, one connection to the headlight controls, and one connection to the wiring harness. Another version of the adapter is a five-component adapter that includes high and low beam connections to the vehicle headlight, high and low beam connections to the headlight controls, and one connection to the wiring harness.

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

Abstract: A vehicle 10, comprising running boards 11 located on the underside of doors 12 and 13, respectively, a light apparatus, and a meter case having a light transmitting tube which is low in weight, excellent in durability, and also capable of easily repairing a light source, wherein the light transmitting tube 1 is installed along the side edge of the running boards 11, one end of the light transmitting tube 1 is connected to a light source unit 16 located in a cabin of the vehicle 10 at the rearmost thereof and, when a light emitting element emits light, light is radiated from the side peripheral surface of the light transmitting tube 1 at the side edges of the running board 11 and the side edges of the running boards 11 looks luminous if they flash; a stop lamp part 120 and a meter case main body 210 also utilizing the light emission of the light transmitting tube.