Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a heating, ventilation, air conditioning (“HVAC”) system which is used in both fixed and mobile structures, and which has a luminaire disposed in the HVAC to provide illumination therefrom. The luminaire may be a single continuously on light or it may be a flashing light with one or more patterns. The light may emit a single color or multiple colors. The light may also have a flashing sequence which corresponds to audio. The light may be wired to a switch and/or may be controlled by a smart device in wireless communication with the HVAC system.

Abstract: Power control devices are provided with electrically isolated outputs. One exemplary power control device comprises control electronics configured to: (i) receive a power signal from a DC power source, wherein the control electronics comprise an input ground for the DC power source; and (ii) provide multiple outputs, wherein the multiple outputs is supplied power from the DC power source; wherein the multiple outputs comprise at least one output that is electrically isolated from at least one other output of the multiple outputs that each provide power to one or more of a plurality of loads, wherein the electrical isolation is based on the at least one output having a first output ground that is isolated from a second output ground of the at least one other output, and wherein the input ground, the first output ground, and the second output ground are electrically isolated from each other.

Abstract: A method for operating a vehicle in an area in which pedestrians may be present. The method including at least the following steps: a) receiving at least one operating parameter of the vehicle; b) determining at least one indicator for visually displaying a present and/or future movement state of the vehicle for a pedestrian; and c) visualizing the at least one indicator in the surroundings of the vehicle.

Abstract: A multiple-part surface covering for the cladding of support structures includes at least two surface covering parts, respective portion of a first and second surface covering parts, and a cover. The at least two surface covering parts are sewn to one another by way of a connecting seam. The respective portion of a first surface covering part and a respective portion of a second surface covering part form a seam overhang. The cover is sewn to the two surface covering parts by way of the connecting seam and covers the seam overhang. An edge strip core is arranged between the cover and the seam overhang.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to backlit wall covering for a sauna with wood lamellae arranged spaced from one another and fastened to slats spaced from one another. A diffuser is adhesively bonded onto the rear sides of the wood lamellae.

Abstract: A light system including a lens, a reflector, and a light source. The lens has body portion and a waterfall portion that extends at an angle relative to the body portion so that the waterfall portion is exposed when the light system is installed in a vehicle. The reflector is located adjacent to the lens. The light source is located adjacent to the lens that is configured to provide light to the reflector so that the reflector reflects the light through the waterfall portion so that the waterfall portion is illuminated.

Abstract: A device for temporary accentuation of a storage device that is located in the motor vehicle and is operatively connected to at least one accentuator includes a controller configured to operatively connect, at least temporarily, to the accentuator and to activate the accentuator, change or not change the accentuator during operation, or deactivate the accentuator on a basis of an accentuation signal output by a calculation means, wherein the accentuation signal represents accentuation interest information, and the accentuator, when deactivated, cannot be recognized as such by an observer.

Abstract: A light distribution control device controls a variable light distribution lamp based on images repeatedly obtained from an imaging device. The light distribution control device controls the variable light distribution lamp to form a light distribution pattern determined by a plurality of items of first light distribution pattern information based on the respective images, the first light distribution pattern information including, when the image includes a predetermined light spot, a light shielding part determined based on the light spot and not including a light shielding part when the image does not include a light spot.

Abstract: A lighting assembly for a vehicle has a light source accommodated in a housing. The light source is configured to emit light. The lighting assembly has an outer lens coupled to the housing. At least a portion of the outer lens is positioned to receive light emitted from the light source and to transmit the received light to the outside. A black mask member surrounds the portion of the outer lens. The portion of the outer lens that is disposed to receive the light has an inner surface at least a part of which is formed with an integrally formed surface texture. The surface texture is configured to diffusively transmit the light received from the light source.

Abstract: A lighting device for a vehicle, having a housing, at least one light module for producing a light function, a supporting frame that is arranged in the housing so as to be pivotable. The at least one light module is mounted in the supporting frame such that it is pivoted upon a pivoting of the supporting frame. An adjuster is designed to pivot the supporting frame about a vertical axis. The adjuster being connected to the supporting frame in a first engagement region and in a second engagement region that is arranged horizontally on the opposite side of the supporting frame. The adjuster moving the supporting frame in a first horizontal direction in the first engagement region and to simultaneously move it in a second horizontal direction, which is opposite to the first direction, in the second engagement region.

Abstract: A getting-off support device of a vehicle continues to issue an alarm for a predetermined time when a physical body condition indicating that a physical body that obstructs getting-off of an occupant in the vehicle exists around the vehicle and a getting-off condition indicating that the occupant in the vehicle intends to get off the vehicle are satisfied, and prolongs the time of issuing the alarm when both of the physical body condition and the getting-off condition are further satisfied while the issuing of the alarm is continued.

Abstract: Constructing and controlling light assemblies in a vehicle interior. A light assembly is constructed by forming a PCB layer to have a shape that is based on a shape of a corresponding vehicle component. A set of light sources are mounted onto the PCB layer and the PCB layer is attached to the corresponding vehicle component. The light assembly is connected to a light controller that supplies power and control signals to the light sources. A lighting effects engine receives an input from a user or a vehicle sub-system, determines a lighting effect corresponding to the received input, retrieves a set of lighting routines associated with the lighting effect, and transmits the set of lighting routines to a set of light controllers. The set of light controllers collectively generate the lighting effect by applying/executing the received lighting routines on the set of light assemblies.

Abstract: An optical apparatus capable of correcting field curvature easily, a method for manufacturing the optical apparatus, and a headlight including the optical apparatus. A lens, a plurality of solid-state light sources, and a substrate on which the solid-state light sources are mounted. The substrate includes a base material, which is rigid, and a mount surface, which is formed on the base material in a curved surface shape that substantially matches a focal plane shape of the lens, and on which a circuit pattern is formed. The solid-state light sources are mounted on the mount surface, and the substrate is positioned with respect to the lens such that a position of a focal plane of the lens substantially coincides with emission surfaces of the solid-state light sources, and thus field curvature can be easily corrected.

Abstract: A multi-purpose light system for watercrafts that can be used as a navigational light and a light to increase visibility, both inside and outside the watercraft, and to provide a signal for assistance if needed.

Abstract: A lighting device for vehicles having a first light source, a second light source and a light-shaping apparatus allocated to the first light source and the second light source, wherein the second light source is offset in relation to the first light source, at least in a direction running perpendicularly to the optical axis of the light-shaping apparatus. The light that is incident on the light-shaping apparatus from the first light source is deflected to produce a first light function and wherein the light that is incident on the light-shaping apparatus from the second light source is deflected to produce a second light function, wherein the light-directing surface of the light-shaping apparatus has a free-form surface comprising multiple varyingly curved surface elements.

Abstract: Systems and methods for administering a hazard condition warning during a package delivery operation are provided. The system includes one or more sensors, e.g., radar sensors or cameras, configured to detect a hazard condition in a vicinity of a delivery vehicle and to generate data indicative of the hazard condition. The system further includes an operator sensor configured to detect a location of an operator relative to the delivery vehicle and one or more indicators, e.g., lights, a mobile application installed on a mobile phone, or an HMI of the vehicle, configured to generate an alert corresponding to the hazard condition. A processor of the system may determine whether the hazard condition is present based on the data indicative of the hazard condition, and cause, based on a presence of the hazard condition and the detected location of the operator, the one or more indicators to generate the alert.

Abstract: A rear combination lamp installed on a vehicle comprises: a first rear lamp module installed on a later part of the rear side of the vehicle; and a second rear lamp module installed on a back door located at the rear side of the vehicle to be arranged adjacent to the first rear lamp module. The first rear lamp module includes a main light source and a sub-light source. The main light source generates light output from the first rear lamp module, and the sub-light source generates light provided to the second rear lamp module. The second rear lamp module includes a light reception unit and a light direction changing unit. The light reception unit receives light from the sub-light source. The light direction changing unit changes a progressing direction of light received in the light reception unit to output light to the outside.

Abstract: An aircraft with a safety distance display apparatus that is configured to display a visual indication on an obstacle for representing a current distance between the aircraft and the obstacle, wherein the safety distance display apparatus comprises a first light source that emits a first light signal in a first predefined direction, and a second light source that emits a second light signal in a second predefined direction, and wherein the first light signal crosses the second light signal at a predetermined safety distance from the aircraft.

Abstract: Projection device (10) for a motor vehicle headlight, which projection device (10) comprises the following: projection optics (50), a shield element (100), a base body (200), wherein the shield element (100) can be pushed onto the base body (200) along a push-on direction (X) by means of guide elements (110) onto the base body (200), wherein the guide elements (110) engage in counter-guide elements (210), and wherein the guide elements (110) have an end stop (111) and the counter-guide elements (210) have a stop (211), which stops (211) are designed in combination with the end stops (111) to limit the movement of the shield element (100) in the direction of the push-on direction (X) towards an end position, wherein the projection device (10) comprises at least one clamping device, which comprises a first and a second clamping element (120a, 220a), wherein the first clamping element (120a) is designed to engage the second clamping element (220a), and wherein the at least one clamping device is designed to

Abstract: A referencing system to assist a receiver aircraft in relative positioning during in-flight refueling operation that includes an array of references congregated on a spot of the tanker aircraft, wherein the array of references provide a distinguishable visual indicator depending on the sector where the receiver aircraft positions.

Abstract: A state detection device includes a camera configured to capture an image of an imaging area where a driver is present, a laser configured to emit light toward the imaging area, and an optical member configured to emit the light of the laser with spreading to a predetermined irradiation area.

Abstract: A LiDAR-integrated lamp device for a vehicle, wherein a headlamp and a LiDAR system are mounted at the same position, such that the layout may be reduced and the number of parts may be decreased by sharing and combining parts, reducing the manufacturing cost.

Abstract: A vehicle console includes a trim ring disposed over a periphery of a housing. The trim ring includes a polymeric material and is electrically conductive and grounded. A proximity switch assembly is retained in the housing. The proximity switch assembly includes a proximity sensor proximate a sensing pad for generating an activation field. The sensing pad is proximate the trim ring.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an automobile lamp lighting system, including a light source, a reflecting mirror, a light-shielding plate, and a lens. The lens includes a reflecting surface and a refracting surface opposite to the reflecting surface. When an external parallel light is incident into the lens, the external parallel light sequentially passes through the refracting surface for a first refraction, is reflected by the reflecting surface, passes through the refracting surface for a second refraction, exits the lens, and is converged to form a focal point. The reflecting mirror includes a near focal point and a far focal point, the light source is arranged at the near focal point, and the far focal point is located near the focal point of the lens. The light-shielding plate includes a light-shielding plate cut-off line located at the focal point of the lens.

Abstract: A lamp for a vehicle includes a first lamp module including a first lens that forms a first light distribution pattern with light emitted from a first light source device, a second lamp module including a second lens that forms a second light distribution pattern with light emitted from a second light source device, and a third lamp module including a third lens that forms a third light distribution pattern with light emitted from a third light source device. The first lens and the second lens are formed such that a horizontal focus and a vertical focus are the same as each other, and the third lens is formed such that a horizontal focus and a vertical focus differ from each other.

Abstract: A lighting tool for a vehicle includes a light source, and a projection lens configured to project light emitted from the light source forward, a light distribution pattern including a cutoff line at an upper end is formed with the light projected forward of the projection lens, and a refractive surface configured to refract some of the light projected forward of the projection lens in a specific direction is provided on a light emission surface of the projection lens.

Abstract: A rear brake assembly of a kick scooter includes a brake including an attaching member having an open end; and a visual warning device being a module and fastened in the attaching member by snapping. Also, the fastening of the visual warning device in the attaching member is done manually.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wheelchair footrest 1, comprising a continuous foot support 10 or two separate foot supports 10 for supporting the feet of a user; and at least one lighting means 20; wherein said lighting means 20 is fixedly arranged on at least one of said foot supports 10 to illuminate at least a floor area 40 on a front side 102 of said wheelchair 100; and the lighting means 20 comprises an LED strip which is fixedly arranged on the underside 12 of the at least one foot support 10, and wherein the LED strip has a length BL which extends over at least 50% of the width B of the at least one foot support 10. The present invention relates also to a wheelchair 100 comprising a corresponding wheelchair footrest 1.

Abstract: A procedure is provided for actuating at least one main headlamp of a lighting unit for a motor vehicle. An overall light distribution generated by means of at least two segments of a segmented light module is allocated to a light function. The light control switches on or switches off the light function depending on at least one electric input signal of the light control. In order to facilitate the application of an animation of a vehicle lighting for a plurality of vehicle and environmental situations, the overall light distribution of the light function is built up from a plurality of light distribution segments (a-f; a-b; a-c). Each of the light distribution segments (a-f; a-b; a-c) is generated by means of at least one segment of the segmented light module. The plurality of light distribution segments (a-f; a-b; a-c) are switched on and/or switched off by the light control in a previously determined and stored sequence.

Abstract: A light bar for a motor vehicle has a plurality of lights mounted to an elongated support member is rotatably connected to opposing end walls of a rectangular frame. An offset cam is connected to the support member and moved by an actuating mechanism between a first and second position which cause the support member and lights to rotate about an axis to corresponding first and second positions. When the support frame and lights are in a first position they are shielded by and substantially enclosed by the sides and ends of the rectangular frame, and when in a second position the lights extend above and generally parallel to the rectangular frame to shine above and forward of the rectangular frame. A power switch energizes the actuating mechanism to move the lights and support member between the first and second positions.

Abstract: A lamp module for a vehicle is provided. The lamp module for a vehicle includes: a housing defining a space portion therein; a light source assembly accommodated in the housing and including a light source configured to generate light and a substrate coupled to the light source to supply a current; a light diffuser disposed above the light source assembly to diffuse irradiated light; a composite optical sheet disposed above the light diffuser and configured to realize a luminous image having a stereoscopic pattern when diffused light is incident thereon; and bezels formed on an outer circumferential surface of the housing.

Abstract: A modular light and accessory bar for a vehicle includes a top rail having a length selected to span a width of the vehicle along the top of the windshield, a right end, and a left end. A right side pillar is configured to be attached to the top rail at the right end thereof and extend downwardly therefrom. A left side pillar is configured to be attached to the top rail at the left end thereof and extend downwardly therefrom. The top rail is formed with at least one T-slot that extends along the length of the top rail. At least one bracket is configured to support a lighting fixture or accessory and is attachable to the T-slot of the top rail at a desired location therealong. The T-slot is configured to permit the at least one bracket to be slid to a desired location along the top rail and secured at that location. The top rail may be curved forwardly relative to the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp includes a plurality of light emitting elements; a plurality of first lenses; and a plurality of second lenses. The first lens includes a first lens entrance and a first lens exit, and is configured to converge light entered the first lens entrance from the light emitting element on the first lens exit. The second lens includes a second lens entrance facing the first lens exit of the first lens and the second lens exit having a projection shape for forming a focal point. The focal point of the second lens is positioned at a side of the second lens ahead the first lens exit of the first lens.

Abstract: A corner transition module includes a module case, a LED PCB board, a curved face cover. The LED PCB board is set in the space defined between the module case and the curved face cover. The module case is mounted on a LED installing position. A plurality of LED installing holes is provided on the curved face cover to couple with the LEDs on the LED PCB board. The corner transition module solves the problem that two flat display screens being angularly connected in resulting in a display defects with a black line at the connecting corner. With the corner transition module, the non-planar screens are seamlessly connected to form a perfect full-screen display effect in high-performance graphics display without any black line.

Abstract: A light bar having an extruded housing with a curved cover portion and a flat back wall and flat side walls with a hollow interior. A circuit board positioned within the hollow interior and separated into a plurality of electrical segments. The circuit board includes a row of white, amber, and red LEDs which are fully encapsulated with an encapsulant within the housing. The ends of the housing are enclosed by end caps. The light bar is electrically connected to the electrical system of the vehicle and is installed using a plurality of adhesively attached clips and is controlled by a control box that interprets the operational signals of practically any commercially available pickup truck and outputs commands that controls illumination of the light bar. The compact size of the light bar facilitates installation of the light bar on practically any commercially available pickup truck.

Abstract: The invention relates to a light emission system that includes a light source support having a first cooperation member, a printed circuit board fixed to the light source support and a connection system, a connection cable including a connection plug. The connection plug has a second cooperation member. The connection system, the support and the plug are arranged in such a way that when the connection system and the plug are connected to one another, the first and the second cooperation members cooperate together to form a fixed mechanical link.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp system includes a first lamp unit configured to irradiate light having a first correlated color temperature, a second lamp unit configured to irradiate light having a second correlated color temperature lower than the first correlated color temperature of the first lamp unit and configured to form a combined light distribution pattern, together with the light irradiated from the first lamp unit, the combined light distribution pattern being formed by overlapping the light from the first lamp unit and the light from the second lamp unit, and a controller configured to change light flux of at least one of the first lamp unit and the second lamp unit in accordance with a vehicle speed.

Abstract: A tamper resistant and theft resistant light assembly for a tractor trailer or other vehicle that can be easily installed on the vehicle but cannot be removed without being broken. The light assembly may have one or more flexible projection fingers that deform to allow the light assembly to be mounted on the vehicle body plate by pushing the light assembly into an opening therein, but prevent the light assembly from being removed from the opening. The light assembly has a mounting ring that breaks away from the light assembly if an attempt is made to pry the light assembly out of the opening.

Abstract: Provided is a lighting device, including: a light source module comprising at least one light source on a printed circuit board, and a resin layer in which the light source is embedded; a light reflection member which is adjacent to at least any one of one side surface and the other side surface of the resin layer; and an optical plate comprising a side wall which is closely adhered to the light reflection member, and an upper surface which covers an upper part of the light source module, wherein a haze of the optical plate is less than 30%.

Abstract: A light device for motor vehicles comprises a carrying housing covered by a translucent cover and an inner chamber where an optical system is mounted containing a light guide with a light guide body for guiding the light generated by the light source and its emission as a light beam through one or more output light surfaces out of the light guide, one or more flat electroluminescence diodes and a reflective element for reflection of light emitted from one or more light emitting surfaces of the flat electroluminescence diode. The electroluminescence diode is attached to the light guide. The light guide is configured to emit the light beam essentially in an optical axis direction, and the reflective element is adapted to reflect light of the electroluminescence diode to a direction that is essentially parallel to the direction of the optical axis.

Abstract: In a vehicle lamp, light emitting diodes that emit light are disposed on an inner side of a transparent surface cover. A conductive reflector that reflects the light emitted from the light emitting diodes toward the surface cover is provided between the light emitting diodes and the surface cover. The reflector is disposed so as to be in proximity to the light emitting diodes. A grounding connection terminal is provided on the reflector. The grounding connection terminal is connected to a vehicle body.

Abstract: An attachment adapted to fix a semiconductor light source unit to a support member is provided. The attachment includes a frame having an opening periphery portion defining an opening to allow light emitted from the semiconductor light source unit to pass through the opening, and first and second conductive terminal pieces extending from the opening periphery portion. The first conductive terminal piece extends in one direction to contact a first power receiving portion of the semiconductor light source unit. The second conductive terminal piece extends in the same direction to contact a second power receiving portion of the semiconductor light source unit.

Abstract: A high-contrast miniature headlamp includes at least one light-emitting element, a first reflective surface, and a second reflective surface. The high-contrast miniature headlamp forms a virtual equivalent light source of the light-emitting element via the first reflective surface to increase the equivalent distance between the light source and the second reflective surface, thereby enhancing the contrast of the cutoff line of the beam pattern produced by the headlamp. The headlamp is so configured that, under the condition of maintaining its miniature design and reducing cost without compromising optical efficiency, a beam pattern with a high-contrast cutoff line (i.e., a high-contrast beam pattern) can be generated to significantly improve the safety provided by automobile lighting.

Abstract: A lamp unit has a first light source, a second light source which is illuminated when the first light source is turned off, and a projection lens having a first entering surface which is associated with a first focal point and a second entering surface which is associated with a second focal point. Light emitted from the first light source is incident on the first entering surface and passes through the projection lens. The second light source is disposed between the first light source and the projection lens in a position through which light emitted from the first light source to reach the first entering surface does not pass. Light emitted from the second light source is incident on the second entering surface and passes through the projection lens.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, a backlight unit disposed at the back of the display panel, and a back cover disposed at the back of the backlight unit, wherein the backlight unit including a base layer, a plurality of substrates disposed on the base layer and separated from each other, and light sources disposed on the substrates.

Abstract: An optical device is incorporated into an external part of a motor vehicle and comprises at least one sub-assembly including a light curtain or light curtain plus light guide and, on either side thereof, transparent plates each of which has at least one part being transparent and at least one other part being semi-transparent. At least one light source is connected to an electric source and emits rays of light that spread in a thickness of the light curtain or light curtain plus light guide. The sub-assembly and light source are incorporated into a housing, and the optical device collaborates with at least one lamp incorporated into a body-shell of the vehicle or LED on a suitable plate included in a sub-housing incorporated into the housing and emits rays of light through at least a portion of the light curtain or light curtain plus light guide that is transparent.

Abstract: A device for securing a source of LED light to a heat sink includes an LED light source engaging surface that is arranged and configured to engage at least a portion of the source of LED light and which is provided with an integrated force applying spring. Further, the device may include a continuous metallic path extending between the sources of LED light and the surface.

Abstract: Light emitted from a light source having an S/P ratio being 2.0 or more is projected to a peripheral area in front of a vehicle body, and thereby an earlier awareness with the peripheral vision under dark environment (e.g., during nighttime driving) can be facilitated.

Abstract: A vehicle grille assembly is provided herein. The grille assembly includes a plurality of grille bars, each including a housing having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of each grille bar illuminates in a first color and the second portion of at least one grille bar illuminates in a second color that is visually distinct from the first color.

Abstract: A vehicle inlet is disclosed for use in charging a battery of an electric vehicle or a hybrid-electric vehicle. The vehicle inlet includes a housing, a luminance engine having at least one light emitting diode, and a luminance member configured for attachment to the housing and for cooperation with the luminance engine. The luminance member is adapted for illumination by the at least one light emitting diode of the luminance engine based on an ambient light level having a value less than a threshold for a predetermined time period.