EP1832805B1 - Optical module for automobile projector fitted with an optical deviation element - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to an optical module admitting an optical axis and at least one focal point, and a light source, module intended to be placed in a projector for a motor vehicle.
- the module comprises a reflector in the vicinity of a focus of the reflector, and a transparent optical deflection element placed in front of a portion of the reflector, this element being constituted by a module comprising a lens called "square lens" and a reflector placed at the rear of said lens, the module being adapted to ensure a substantially horizontal spreading of the light.
- square lens By the simplifying expression "square lens”, and for the sake of brevity, it is understood in the context of the invention a lens having at least one face (inlet and / or outlet) cylindrical vertical generatrices.
- the outline of the lens is not limited to the square shape, but can be rectangular, circular, oval, ovoid, ogival, or be of square or rectangular type contour but with rounded edges or cut sides, or any other contour.
- a projector comprising such a square lens is known from the patent EP 1 243 846 .
- This projector has the advantage of a depth (that is to say, a size in the direction of the optical axis) relatively small and a large luminous flux.
- the reflector comprises a notch and at least one additional reflector disposed on the side of the notch, the additional reflector being provided to collect the light from the light source coming out of this notch to produce an additional light beam not intercepted by the lens .
- the projector thus retains a shallow depth and a large luminous flux, and makes it possible to obtain a large range of the beam and, if desired, to cut the beam inclined to the horizontal, in particular for a code function.
- the object of the invention is therefore to improve the optical systems of the type mentioned above, in particular in order to better control / exploit the radii bright entering the square lens.
- the invention firstly relates to a headlamp for a motor vehicle comprising a reflector R admitting an optical axis YY and at least one focus F1, a light source S placed in the vicinity of a focus of the reflector, and a transparent element of optical deflection D placed in front of a portion of the reflector, and comprising a lens called "square lens" L.
- Said reflector R is placed behind said lens.
- Said optical deflection element D is capable of ensuring essentially horizontal spreading of the light.
- the exit face of said "square lens” is chosen tangent to a plane P1 disposed obliquely with respect to said optical axis Y-Y.
- the solution of the invention is simple. This solution is also very effective because it allows to regain control on the rays emitted by the source, entering the lens but then go back "by reflection" on the inner face of its exit surface, and, in particular, to ensure that these rays come out of the module in a controlled manner, in particular without causing glare when the module performs an optical function with cutoff, oblique cutting type or flat cut (code, anti-fog ).
- the invention applies equally well to single reflector modules, as described in the patent EP 1 243 846 than modules with additional reflectors as described in the patent EP 1 491 816 .
- the module reflector wall has at least one indentation on one side of a plane passing through the optical axis of the reflector, and at least one additional reflector is disposed on the side of the notch opposite the optical axis.
- This or these additional reflector (s) are intended (s) to collect at least a portion of the light from the light source out through the notch, and to produce an additional beam that is not intercepted by the lens.
- the inclination change of the lens should be adjusted as best as possible.
- the plane tangent to the exit face of the "square lens" is inclined at least 1.5 °, in particular at least 2 °, with respect to a plane passing through the normal to the optical axis. and intersecting said plane on said optical axis. More simply expressed, when the module is in the mounting position, the plane tangent to the exit face of the lens can be inclined relative to the vertical of the aforementioned angle. Preferably, this angle is chosen at most 12 °, in particular at most 10 °. It is advantageously between 4 ° and 6 °, for example equal to 5 °.
- the inclination of the lens has an effect either negligible or a less good effect vis-à-vis the parasitic rays that the configuration perpendicular to the usual optical axis.
- This selection is in in addition, appropriate to have the lowest possible impact on the style, on the visual appearance of the module, in the off state as in the lit state.
- the plane tangent to the exit face of the "square lens" is inclined relative to the plane passing through the normal to the optical axis and intersecting said plane on said optical axis, the angular difference being measured positively above of the optical axis.
- the upper edge of the "square lens" is further ahead than its lower edge with respect to the general direction of travel of the light emitted by the light source, if we consider the module in the position mounting in the vehicle, once integrated into the projector. It turned out that tilting the lens in the other direction did not have the magnitude of the desired impact on the parasitic rays.
- the lens of the "square" lens type is thus "tilted" without substantially altering the initial geometry: the vertical generatrices of the input face of the lens will preferably be, like the exit face of the lens, in a plane arranged obliquely with respect to the optical axis: any characteristic mentioned in this text relating to this oblique plane can therefore be applied both to the tangent plane of the exit face of the lens and to the vertical generatrices from its entrance face.
- the lens laterally: the plane tangential to the exit face of the lens is then rotated relative to an axis perpendicularly intersecting the optical axis, particularly with respect to a substantially vertical axis, an angle between 0.5 and 20 °, in particular of the order of 1 to 10 °.
- the lens compared to its usual configuration, has therefore undergone a slight up / down and / or right / left rotation.
- the most common configuration of the optical module according to the invention is that the plane normal to the optical axis mentioned above is substantially vertical, considering the module being in the mounting position in the vehicle, once integrated into the projector . Therefore, always in mounting position, the lens has an exit face substantially bent with respect to the vertical, instead of being in a vertical plane or being tangent to a vertical plane.
- the reflector wall of the module comprises two indentations located on either side of a plane passing through the optical axis, in particular above and below a plane respectively. Horizon passing through the optical axis or respectively to the right and left of a vertical plane passing through the optical axis. At least one additional reflector is associated with each indentation and disposed on the notch side opposite the optical axis to produce an additional bundle that is not intercepted by the lens.
- the invention also relates to any motor vehicle headlight incorporating an optical module as described above.
- the wall of the reflector comprises at least one indentation on one side of a plane which is vertical, horizontal or oblique with respect to the vertical and passing through said optical axis.
- the invention thus provides a number of embodiments, in which the general orientation of the optical system associating the lamp, the reflectors and the indentations can be either vertical or horizontal, or take any desired orientation with respect to the vertical, in particular to take Consider aesthetic considerations or dimensional requirements related to the vehicle that will be equipped with the projector in question.
- the lamp used may be of filament lamp type whose orientation may be axial, transverse or oblique.
- the optical axis mentioned above is therefore coincident with the axis of the filament of the lamp when it is chosen to have an axial orientation.
- the lamp can also be a xenon lamp or a light emitting diode or an assembly of several of these diodes.
- the spatial references used of the "vertical”, “horizontal”, “lateral” or “oblique” type are to be understood according to the positioning of the considered elements of the module, once the integrated module in a projector mounted in the vehicle.
- the square lens module is advantageously optimized in total flux collected, as for its horizontal guide curve, for a given depth of the projector and with the greatest possible focal length.
- the square lens module can also be optimized in total flux collected, as to the height of its vertical section, for a given depth of the projector and with the greatest possible focal length, especially when the indentation or notches are on one side. a vertical or oblique plane passing through the optical axis.
- the height of the reflector and of the lens facing it is preferably chosen so as to ensure the best possible collection of the luminous flux (for the focal length obtained during the optimization of the vertical generatrix and taking into account the acceptable limit depth, this determines the height of the vertical section of the reflector, this height being the highest of the square lens module whose apparent apparent surface then takes on the appearance of an oval).
- a horizontal parallel beam is not, or substantially not, vertically deflected.
- the wall of the reflector comprises two notches located on either side of a plane passing through the optical axis, at least one additional reflector being associated with each notch and disposed on the side of the notch opposite the optical axis to produce an additional beam that is not intercepted by the lens.
- the indentations will be respectively above and below a selected horizontal plane passing through the optical axis or respectively to the right and left of a selected vertical plane passing through the optical axis.
- the plan can also be oblique, as already mentioned.
- the two indentations can be disjointed or, on the contrary, be joined and thus form a single notch, shaped L or T for example. It is then possible to obtain an optical system that is also schematically L-shaped, V-shaped, or T-shaped, and not only of horizontal or vertical "linear" appearance.
- the limit of the additional reflector (or at least one of them if there are several) on the side of the light source is such that no light is lost between the reflector R and the reflector additional, at the level of the notch.
- the additional reflector reaches at least the shadow limit created by the reflector R in the beam emitted by the light source.
- the additional reflector or reflectors are preferably of complex surface. They are intended to increase the range of the light beam.
- the additional reflector or reflectors are also provided to create a cut of the light beam inclined to the horizontal, in particular at 15 °.
- the additional reflectors are spaced apart from the lens, in particular vertically or horizontally according to their arrangement, by a distance sufficient to prevent the beam reflected by these reflectors from interfering with the lens.
- the surfaces of the additional reflectors may be limited by the plane tangent to the exit surface of the lens and orthogonal to the optical axis, so as not to increase the overall depth of the system.
- At least one space created between an additional reflector and the reflector of the lens is used to perform another lighting or signaling function, without increasing the overall size.
- a DRL (Day Running Light) function can be installed between an additional top reflector and the top edge of the lens.
- the illuminating surface, to ensure the DRL function can be increased by at least a portion of the surface of the lens, by illuminating an edge of the lens (in particular its upper edge or its lateral edge depending on whether the reflector arrangement is vertical or horizontal type), using the beam created by the DRL reflector.
- the additional functions are performed using simple reflectors so that all the reflectors can be made in one piece, which can be demolded in the direction of the optical axis.
- the additional functions can be envisaged as lantern, direction or ID lights, fog lights or AB lights, fixed cornering lights or FBL (for Fixed Bending Light).
- said diodes are preferably disposed below a horizontal plane containing the optical axis of the light source providing the code function, to be less exposed to heating.
- an additional reflector in two parts, namely an extreme part, giving the smallest images, essentially providing a large range and the area inclined cut, and a special part, closer to the optical axis, intended to display its images under the cut towards the tip of the V.
- a means for vertically moving the light beam from the square lens relative to the beam of additional reflectors A lowering of the beam of the square lens is obtained by a rotation of the exit face of the lens around its upper horizontal edge. This rotation can be provided by an added prism against the exit face of the lens, or by an appropriate definition of the exit face of the lens to achieve the same effect.
- the top, bottom, or side of the system can be favored for additional reflectors.
- the system may have an asymmetrical configuration better suited to integration into a given projector.
- the light source formed by a lamp can then be shifted, in the direction of the additional reflectors, relative to the square lens. Such positioning makes it possible to obtain a more closed surface in the direction opposite to that of the offset.
- the additional reflectors To maintain a sufficient range of the light beam, it is possible for the additional reflectors to have surfaces which, on the favored side, extend beyond the plane of exit of the lens. The depth along the optical axis of the main reflector is then greater, but this depth following a normal to the oblique exit glass of the projector may be lower.
- the surfaces of the additional reflectors may comprise ridges delimiting facets, in particular at least one central facet and two lateral facets.
- an optical module MO for a motor vehicle having a reflector R (common element) admitting an optical axis Y and at least one focus a light source S placed in the vicinity of the focus, and a transparent optical deflection element D placed in front of the main reflector R.
- the general orientation of the optical system is horizontal, the optical module being arranged in the position provided in the vehicle.
- the deflection element D is constituted by a square lens having at least one cylindrical face with vertical generatrices, suitable for ensuring a horizontal spread of the light, without significant influence in the vertical direction.
- One of the faces of the lens, the outlet face FS facing towards the front, is plane, orthogonal to the optical axis Y.
- the other face, turned towards the rear and constituting the entrance face FE, is of cylindrical shape with vertical generatrices based on a horizontal directional curve.
- the director may include a convex central portion forwards between two concave parts.
- the outline of the lens is generally rectangular or square, but this lens could be cut in a circular outline or other. In this example, the contour of the lens is substantially rectangular, the longest side of the rectangle being disposed substantially vertically.
- the lens D is secured to the reflector R by a not shown element which surrounds entirely its periphery. A lens of this type is described in EP-A-1,243,846 , to which we will refer for more details on the geometry of the
- the reflector R constitutes a substantially convergent mirror (the edges may be parabolic, and the reflector may therefore have locally non-convergent zones), whereas the lens D is partially divergent.
- the light source S is here an incandescent lamp, filament aligned with the Y axis. It could also be a gas discharge lamp called xenon lamp.
- the module is intended to be integrated in a B projector box closed at the front by a mirror G ( Fig.3 ).
- the reflector R has two notches in which are disposed two additional reflectors R1, R2 of horizontal orientation.
- additional reflectors R1, R2 of horizontal orientation.
- the additional reflector R1 of complex surface type, is intended to improve comfort, that is to say to increase the illumination provided by the module 30 meters from the vehicle, at medium distance therefore.
- the additional reflector R2 of the invention is intended to make the scope, that is to say to increase the illumination beyond 35 meters.
- the main reflector R associated with the lens D is intended to create a wide beam and high luminous flux.
- focal lengths of the additional reflectors R1 and R2 is best adjusted according to the present invention: for the reflector R2 scope, a focal length of about 22 to 26 mm is appropriate, which allows to sufficiently flare this sector parabolic to have small images and create the maximum concentration area and the part of the beam corresponding to the V of cutting of a break of the European code type.
- the focal length is preferably lower than that of R2, in particular of the order of 15 to 20 mm, which makes it possible to "close” again the reflector R1: with an equal optical module width, one recovers more luminous flux, or, by reducing the size of the module, a satisfactory level of luminous flux is maintained.
- focal lengths for R1 and R2 are chosen which remain at least 10 mm (in particular between 15 and 28 mm): this choice makes it possible to leave in the shade all the connection zones between the reflectors R, R1 and R2 relative to the source S (light cone whose summit starts from the source S and resting on the edge of the main reflector R). Using such small focal lengths is usually difficult for conventional reflectors. This is possible in the context of the present invention, insofar as the width of the beam of the module is here obtained by the lens D associated with the main reflector, the surfaces of the reflectors R1 and R2 can be closed without the risk of intercepting them. rays from the main reflector.
- the figure 2a represents the isolux obtained with the main reflector R, with a clear horizontal cut (measured at 25 m).
- the figure 2b represents the isolux obtained with the reflector R2 (measured at 25 m).
- the Figure 2c represents the isolux obtained with the reflector R1 (measured at 25 m).
- the superposition of the isolux of these three isolux corresponds to the overall beam emitted by the module, a 15 ° oblique cut code beam.
- the lens D is therefore vertical, that is to say that the exit face of the lens is in a vertical plane, which is perpendicular to the optical axis Y of the reflector R.
- This second source is in fact a very distorted image of the filament of the real light source S (zone lying at the intersection of the two radii r1 and r2 at the figure 3b ), which is below the horizontal plane containing the filament of the lamp S, which itself is in the focus of the reflector R.
- the parasitic rays then leave the module above the cut, above the horizontal represented by the two lines I1, I2 of the figure 3b .
- the code function obtained is therefore not optimal, since it has radii above the oblique cut at 15 ° regulatory.
- the figure 4 illustrates the corresponding isolux curves, as measured at 25 meters at the front of the module. In the axis of the target, light levels above 0.7 lux are noted.
- the upper edge of the lens D is inclined slightly towards the front.
- the figure 5a superimposes the vertical configuration of the lens (comparative module) and the inclination of an angle alpha thereof according to the invention.
- the angle alpha is measured by the angular spacing of the plane of the output face FS of the lens relative to the vertical.
- the output face FS of the lens is tangent to the plane P1 making an angle alpha with respect to the plane P0 which is normal to the optical axis YY and, in fact, vertical.
- Figures 6a, 6b, 6c represent the isolux curves obtained from the code functions, always measured at 25 meters at the front of the optical module with, for the figure 6a , an alpha angle of 2 °, for the figure 6b an angle alpha of 4 °, and for the Figure 6c an alpha angle of 5 °. From an inclination of 2 ° ( figure 6a ), we see an improvement compared to a standard vertical positioning of the lens ( figure 4 ): the value in the axis is just below the regulatory 0.7 lux threshold.
- the virtual light source still exists, but it is this time above the horizontal plane containing the filament of the lamp S.
- the parasitic rays then come out of the module below the cut: on the one hand we avoid glare in code-type cut-off beam position, and on the other hand we recover more light to make this same beam code.
- the figure 7 shows the evolution of the quantity of parasitic rays arriving above the cut of a code beam (y axis in lux) generated by an optical module as described above, as a function of the chosen alpha angle (x axis in degrees): we check that the angle alpha is preferably at least 2 ° or 3 ° to be really effective. In addition, it has been shown that an inclination of 10 or 12 ° maximum is recommended, because beyond the edges of the beam tend to "go up".
- the figure 8a represents a front view of two adjacent cavities of a projector (cavities shown separately for convenience, but which are in fact contiguous): the cavity on the right of the figure is that containing the square lens and its two reflectors R1 and R2 of the type described above.
- the figure 8b is a perspective view of the two cavities
- Figure 8c is a section of the right-hand cavity passing through the lamp, which shows the inclination of the square lens at an angle of about 5 °, so that its upper edge is more forward than its lower edge.
- Another example according to the invention consists in slightly rotating the lens with respect to a substantially vertical axis perpendicular to the optical axis: this rotation also makes it possible to absorb parasitic rays. It is preferably done, in top view, in the counterclockwise direction for a code beam adapted to traffic on the right, and in the clockwise direction for a code beam adapted to traffic on the left. This rotation can be about 1 to 5 °. The direction of rotation can be reversed in some configurations.
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L'invention est relative à un module optique admettant un axe optique et au moins un foyer, et une source lumineuse, module destiné à être placé dans un projecteur pour véhicule automobile. Le module comporte un réflecteur au voisinage d'un foyer du réflecteur, et un élément transparent de déviation optique placé devant une partie du réflecteur, cet élément étant constitué par un module comprenant une lentille dite « lentille carrée » et un réflecteur placé à l'arrière de ladite lentille, le module étant propre à assurer un étalement essentiellement horizontal de la lumière.The invention relates to an optical module admitting an optical axis and at least one focal point, and a light source, module intended to be placed in a projector for a motor vehicle. The module comprises a reflector in the vicinity of a focus of the reflector, and a transparent optical deflection element placed in front of a portion of the reflector, this element being constituted by a module comprising a lens called "square lens" and a reflector placed at the rear of said lens, the module being adapted to ensure a substantially horizontal spreading of the light.
Par l'expression simplificatrice « lentille carrée », et par soucis de concision, on comprend dans le cadre de l'invention une lentille qui présente au moins une face (d'entrée et/ ou de sortie) cylindrique à génératrices verticales. Le contour de la lentille n'est donc pas limité à la forme carrée, mais peut être rectangulaire, circulaire, ovale, ovoïde, ogivale, ou encore être de contour de type carré ou rectangulaire mais à bords arrondis ou à pans coupés, ou tout autre contour.By the simplifying expression "square lens", and for the sake of brevity, it is understood in the context of the invention a lens having at least one face (inlet and / or outlet) cylindrical vertical generatrices. The outline of the lens is not limited to the square shape, but can be rectangular, circular, oval, ovoid, ogival, or be of square or rectangular type contour but with rounded edges or cut sides, or any other contour.
Un projecteur comportant une telle lentille carrée est connu d'après le brevet
Un projecteur amélioré utilisant ce type de lentille a été proposé dans le brevet
Cependant, ces modules optiques à lentille carrés sont encore susceptibles d'améliorations, notamment sur le plan optique.However, these square lens optical modules are still susceptible of improvements, especially in terms of optics.
L'invention a alors pour but d'améliorer les systèmes optiques du type mentionné plus haut, notamment afin de mieux contrôler/exploiter les rayons lumineux entrant dans la lentille carrée.The object of the invention is therefore to improve the optical systems of the type mentioned above, in particular in order to better control / exploit the radii bright entering the square lens.
L'invention a tout d'abord pour objet un projecteur pour véhicule automobile comportant un réflecteur R admettant un axe optique Y-Y et au moins un foyer F1, une source lumineuse S placée au voisinage d'un foyer du réflecteur, et un élément transparent de déviation optique D placé devant une partie du réflecteur, et comprenant une lentille dite « lentille carrée » L. Ledit réflecteur R est placé à l'arrière de ladite lentille. Ledit élément de déviation optique D est propre à assurer un étalement essentiellement horizontal de la lumière. La face de sortie de ladite « lentille carrée » est choisie tangente à un plan P1 disposé de manière oblique par rapport audit axe optique Y-Y.The invention firstly relates to a headlamp for a motor vehicle comprising a reflector R admitting an optical axis YY and at least one focus F1, a light source S placed in the vicinity of a focus of the reflector, and a transparent element of optical deflection D placed in front of a portion of the reflector, and comprising a lens called "square lens" L. Said reflector R is placed behind said lens. Said optical deflection element D is capable of ensuring essentially horizontal spreading of the light. The exit face of said "square lens" is chosen tangent to a plane P1 disposed obliquely with respect to said optical axis Y-Y.
« Oblique » signifie ici que la face de sortie de la lentille ne contient pas l'axe optique Y-Y, et que la face de sortie de la lentille n'est pas non plus perpendiculaire à l'axe optique du réflecteur, mais inclinée d'un angle différent de 90°. En d'autres termes, en considérant le module dans sa configuration la plus habituelle, en position de montage, l'axe optique du réflecteur est substantiellement disposé selon un axe horizontal, et la face de sortie de la lentille n'est donc pas, comme c'est usuel, perpendiculaire à l'axe optique et disposée sensiblement selon un plan vertical : Selon l'invention, la face de lentille est donc tournée/inclinée. Elle peut l'être de deux façons :
- elle peut être inclinée vers l'avant/vers l'arrière (en référence à la direction de l'axe optique, de la source vers l'extérieur du module, suivant le cheminement général du faisceau lumineux du module), avec son bord supérieur, (celui situé au dessus de l'axe optique), qui est en avant par rapport à son bord inférieur (celui situé au dessous de l'axe optique) ou réciproquement,
- elle peut être inclinée latéralement, avec un de ses bords latéraux qui est plus en avant que l'autre, toujours par rapport à la direction de l'axe optique, par rapport à la direction générale de parcours de la lumière,
- elle peut aussi être à la fois inclinée vers l'avant/vers l'arrière et latéralement.
- it can be inclined forwards / backwards (with reference to the direction of the optical axis, from the source towards the outside of the module, according to the general path of the light beam of the module), with its upper edge (that located above the optical axis), which is in front of its lower edge (the one located below the optical axis) or vice versa,
- it can be inclined laterally, with one of its lateral edges which is further forward than the other, always with respect to the direction of the optical axis, with respect to the general direction of the path of the light,
- it can also be both tilted forward / backward and laterally.
Il s'est avéré que ce choix est très avantageux sur le plan optique. En effet, incliner la lentille par rapport à une orientation habituellement orthogonale à l'axe optique permet de mieux contrôler le trajet de tous les rayons lumineux entrant dans la lentille. Plus précisément, cela permet, de façon surprenante et comme détaillé plus loin, de maîtriser les rayons lumineux « parasites » minoritaires qui entrent dans la lentille par sa face d'entrée, et qui ont ensuite tendance à se réfléchir sur la face interne de sa surface de sortie, à « revenir en arrière » dans la lentille. Ces rayons tendent ensuite à subir des réflexions non contrôlées sur les surfaces réfléchissantes du module optique, ce qui présente des inconvénients de plusieurs ordres : ces rayons « parasites » peuvent se perdre, ne plus pouvoir sortir par la face avant du module, ce qui peut entraîner des pertes de flux lumineux néfastes. En outre, quand une fonction à coupure du type code est visée, ces rayons peuvent pour certains parvenir au dessus de la coupure, donc créer un éblouissement pour le conducteur du véhicule arrivant en direction inverse.It turned out that this choice is very advantageous from the optical point of view. Indeed, tilting the lens relative to an orientation usually orthogonal to the optical axis makes it possible to better control the path of all the light rays entering the lens. More precisely, it allows, surprisingly and as detailed below, to control the "parasitic" minority light rays that enter the lens through its input face, and which then tend to reflect on the inner face of its lens. exit area, to 'come back in back "in the lens. These rays then tend to undergo uncontrolled reflections on the reflective surfaces of the optical module, which has disadvantages of several orders: these "parasitic" rays can be lost, no longer able to exit through the front face of the module, which can cause harmful loss of luminous flux. In addition, when a cut-off function of the code type is targeted, these rays may for some reach above the cut, thus creating a glare for the driver of the vehicle arriving in the opposite direction.
La solution de l'invention est simple. Cette solution est également très efficace, car elle permet de reprendre le contrôle sur les rayons émis par la source, entrant dans la lentille mais qui ensuite repartent « en arrière » par réflexion sur la face interne de sa surface de sortie, et, notamment, de garantir que ces rayons sortent du module de façon contrôlée, notamment sans provoquer d'éblouissement quand le module remplit une fonction optique avec coupure, du type coupure oblique ou coupure plate (code, anti-brouillard ...).The solution of the invention is simple. This solution is also very effective because it allows to regain control on the rays emitted by the source, entering the lens but then go back "by reflection" on the inner face of its exit surface, and, in particular, to ensure that these rays come out of the module in a controlled manner, in particular without causing glare when the module performs an optical function with cutoff, oblique cutting type or flat cut (code, anti-fog ...).
L'invention s'applique aussi bien aux modules à réflecteur unique, comme décrit dans le brevet
La modification d'inclinaison de la lentille doit être ajustée au mieux.The inclination change of the lens should be adjusted as best as possible.
De préférence, le plan tangent à la face de sortie de la « lentille carrée » est incliné d'au moins 1,5°, notamment d'au moins 2°, par rapport à un plan passant par la normale à l'axe optique et coupant ledit plan sur ledit axe optique. Plus simplement exprimé, quand le module est en position de montage, le plan tangent à la face de sortie de la lentille peut être incliné par rapport à la verticale de l'angle précité. De préférence, cet angle est choisi d'au plus 12°, notamment d'au plus 10°. Il est avantageusement compris entre 4° et 6°, par exemple égal à 5°. Au-delà ou en deçà de ces limites, l'inclinaison de la lentille a un effet soit négligeable, soit un effet moins bon encore vis-à-vis des rayons parasites que la configuration perpendiculaire à l'axe optique habituelle. Cette sélection est en outre appropriée pour avoir l'impact le plus faible possible sur le style, sur l'aspect visuel du module, à l'état éteint comme à l'état allumé.Preferably, the plane tangent to the exit face of the "square lens" is inclined at least 1.5 °, in particular at least 2 °, with respect to a plane passing through the normal to the optical axis. and intersecting said plane on said optical axis. More simply expressed, when the module is in the mounting position, the plane tangent to the exit face of the lens can be inclined relative to the vertical of the aforementioned angle. Preferably, this angle is chosen at most 12 °, in particular at most 10 °. It is advantageously between 4 ° and 6 °, for example equal to 5 °. Beyond or below these limits, the inclination of the lens has an effect either negligible or a less good effect vis-à-vis the parasitic rays that the configuration perpendicular to the usual optical axis. This selection is in in addition, appropriate to have the lowest possible impact on the style, on the visual appearance of the module, in the off state as in the lit state.
De préférence, le plan tangent à la face de sortie de la « lentille carrée » est incliné par rapport au plan passant par la normale à l'axe optique et coupant ledit plan sur ledit axe optique, l'écart angulaire étant mesuré positivement au dessus de l'axe optique.Preferably, the plane tangent to the exit face of the "square lens" is inclined relative to the plane passing through the normal to the optical axis and intersecting said plane on said optical axis, the angular difference being measured positively above of the optical axis.
En d'autres termes, le bord supérieur de la « lentille carrée » est plus en avant que son bord inférieur par rapport à la direction générale de parcours de la lumière émise par la source lumineuse, si l'on considère le module dans la position de montage dans le véhicule, une fois intégré au projecteur. Il s'est révélé qu'incliner la lentille dans l'autre sens n'avait pas l'ampleur de l'impact recherché sur les rayons parasites.In other words, the upper edge of the "square lens" is further ahead than its lower edge with respect to the general direction of travel of the light emitted by the light source, if we consider the module in the position mounting in the vehicle, once integrated into the projector. It turned out that tilting the lens in the other direction did not have the magnitude of the desired impact on the parasitic rays.
On « bascule » donc la lentille de type lentille « carrée » sans en modifier par ailleurs substantiellement la géométrie initiale : les génératrices verticales de la face d'entrée de la lentille vont se trouver de préférence, comme la face de sortie de la lentille, dans un plan disposé de manière oblique par rapport à l'axe optique : toute caractéristique mentionnée dans ce présent texte relatif à ce plan oblique peut s'appliquer donc aussi bien au plan tangent de la face de sortie de la lentille qu'aux génératrices verticales de sa face d'entrée.The lens of the "square" lens type is thus "tilted" without substantially altering the initial geometry: the vertical generatrices of the input face of the lens will preferably be, like the exit face of the lens, in a plane arranged obliquely with respect to the optical axis: any characteristic mentioned in this text relating to this oblique plane can therefore be applied both to the tangent plane of the exit face of the lens and to the vertical generatrices from its entrance face.
Comme évoqué plus haut, on peut également tourner latéralement la lentille : le plan tangent à la face de sortie de la lentille est alors tourné, par rapport à un axe coupant perpendiculairement l'axe optique, notamment par rapport à un axe substantiellement vertical, d'un angle compris entre 0,5 et 20°, notamment de l'ordre de 1 à 10°.As mentioned above, it is also possible to turn the lens laterally: the plane tangential to the exit face of the lens is then rotated relative to an axis perpendicularly intersecting the optical axis, particularly with respect to a substantially vertical axis, an angle between 0.5 and 20 °, in particular of the order of 1 to 10 °.
Dans les deux cas, la lentille, par rapport à sa configuration habituelle, a donc subi une légère rotation haut/bas et/ou droite/gauche.In both cases, the lens, compared to its usual configuration, has therefore undergone a slight up / down and / or right / left rotation.
La configuration la plus courante du module optique selon l'invention consiste à ce que le plan normal à l'axe optique mentionné plus haut soit substantiellement vertical, en considérant le module étant dans la position de montage dans le véhicule, une fois intégré au projecteur. Donc, toujours en position de montage, la lentille a une face de sortie sensiblement penchée par rapport à la verticale, au lieu d'être dans un plan vertical ou d'être tangente à un plan vertical.The most common configuration of the optical module according to the invention is that the plane normal to the optical axis mentioned above is substantially vertical, considering the module being in the mounting position in the vehicle, once integrated into the projector . Therefore, always in mounting position, the lens has an exit face substantially bent with respect to the vertical, instead of being in a vertical plane or being tangent to a vertical plane.
Selon une variante de l'invention, la paroi du réflecteur du module comporte deux échancrures situées de part et d'autre d'un plan passant par l'axe optique, notamment respectivement au-dessus et au-dessous d'un plan horizontal passant par l'axe optique ou respectivement à droite et à gauche d'un plan vertical passant par l'axe optique. Au moins un réflecteur supplémentaire est associé à chaque échancrure et disposé du côté de l'échancrure opposé à l'axe optique pour produire un faisceau supplémentaire qui n'est pas intercepté par la lentille.According to a variant of the invention, the reflector wall of the module comprises two indentations located on either side of a plane passing through the optical axis, in particular above and below a plane respectively. horizontal passing through the optical axis or respectively to the right and left of a vertical plane passing through the optical axis. At least one additional reflector is associated with each indentation and disposed on the notch side opposite the optical axis to produce an additional bundle that is not intercepted by the lens.
Avantageusement, chaque échancrure est associée à un réflecteur supplémentaire, les deux réflecteurs supplémentaires étant dissymétriques :
- Le réflecteur principal, qui est associé avec la lentille carrée, est adaptée pour générer un faisceau lumineux large et ample, de flux lumineux élevé,
- L'un des réflecteurs supplémentaires, notamment celui de surface la plus réduite, est généralement adapté pour générer un faisceau lumineux dit « de confort », qui permet de renforcer l'éclairement autour de 30 mètres à l'avant du véhicule,
- L'autre réflecteur supplémentaire sert de préférence à générer un faisceau dit « de portée », destiné à renforcer l'éclairement au-delà de 35 mètres à l'avant du véhicule.
- The main reflector, which is associated with the square lens, is adapted to generate a wide and wide light beam of high luminous flux,
- One of the additional reflectors, especially that of the smallest surface, is generally adapted to generate a light beam called "comfort", which enhances the illumination around 30 meters at the front of the vehicle,
- The other additional reflector is preferably used to generate a beam called "range", intended to enhance the illumination beyond 35 meters in front of the vehicle.
L'invention a également pour objet tout projecteur de véhicule automobile intégrant un module optique tel que décrit plus haut.The invention also relates to any motor vehicle headlight incorporating an optical module as described above.
Avantageusement, la paroi du réflecteur comporte au moins une échancrure d'un côté d'un plan qui est vertical, horizontal ou oblique par rapport à la verticale et passant par ledit axe optique. L'invention prévoit ainsi plusieurs modes de réalisation, où l'orientation générale du système optique associant la lampe, les réflecteurs et les échancrures peut être soit verticale, soit horizontale, soit prendre toute orientation souhaitée par rapport à la verticale, ceci notamment pour prendre en compte des considérations esthétiques ou des impératifs dimensionnels liés au véhicule qui va être équipé du projecteur en question.Advantageously, the wall of the reflector comprises at least one indentation on one side of a plane which is vertical, horizontal or oblique with respect to the vertical and passing through said optical axis. The invention thus provides a number of embodiments, in which the general orientation of the optical system associating the lamp, the reflectors and the indentations can be either vertical or horizontal, or take any desired orientation with respect to the vertical, in particular to take Consider aesthetic considerations or dimensional requirements related to the vehicle that will be equipped with the projector in question.
La lampe utilisée peut être du type lampe à filament dont l'orientation peut être axiale, transversale ou oblique. L'axe optique cité plus haut est donc confondu avec l'axe du filament de la lampe quand il est choisi d'orientation axiale. La lampe peut aussi être une lampe xénon ou une diode électroluminescente ou un assemblage de plusieurs de ces diodes.The lamp used may be of filament lamp type whose orientation may be axial, transverse or oblique. The optical axis mentioned above is therefore coincident with the axis of the filament of the lamp when it is chosen to have an axial orientation. The lamp can also be a xenon lamp or a light emitting diode or an assembly of several of these diodes.
Dans le cadre de l'invention, les références spatiales utilisées du type « vertical « , « horizontal », « latéral » ou « oblique » sont à comprendre en fonction du positionnement des éléments considérés du module, une fois le module intégré dans un projecteur monté dans le véhicule.In the context of the invention, the spatial references used of the "vertical", "horizontal", "lateral" or "oblique" type are to be understood according to the positioning of the considered elements of the module, once the integrated module in a projector mounted in the vehicle.
Le module à lentille carrée est avantageusement optimisé en flux total recueilli, quant à sa courbe directrice horizontale, pour une profondeur donnée du projecteur et avec la plus grande focale possible.The square lens module is advantageously optimized in total flux collected, as for its horizontal guide curve, for a given depth of the projector and with the greatest possible focal length.
Le module à lentille carrée peut aussi être optimisé en flux total recueilli, quant à la hauteur de sa coupe verticale, pour une profondeur donnée du projecteur et avec la plus grande focale possible, notamment quand la ou les échancrures sont d'un côté d'un plan vertical ou oblique passant par l'axe optique.The square lens module can also be optimized in total flux collected, as to the height of its vertical section, for a given depth of the projector and with the greatest possible focal length, especially when the indentation or notches are on one side. a vertical or oblique plane passing through the optical axis.
La hauteur du réflecteur et de la lentille qui lui fait face est de préférence choisie de façon à assurer la meilleure collecte possible du flux lumineux (pour la focale obtenue lors de l'optimisation de la génératrice verticale et compte tenu de la profondeur limite acceptable, cela détermine la hauteur de la coupe verticale du réflecteur ; cette hauteur est la plus élevée du module à lentille carrée dont la surface apparente utile prend alors l'aspect d'un ovale).The height of the reflector and of the lens facing it is preferably chosen so as to ensure the best possible collection of the luminous flux (for the focal length obtained during the optimization of the vertical generatrix and taking into account the acceptable limit depth, this determines the height of the vertical section of the reflector, this height being the highest of the square lens module whose apparent apparent surface then takes on the appearance of an oval).
Un faisceau parallèle horizontal n'est pas, ou sensiblement pas, dévié verticalement.A horizontal parallel beam is not, or substantially not, vertically deflected.
De préférence, la paroi du réflecteur comporte deux échancrures situées de part et d'autre d'un plan passant par l'axe optique, au moins un réflecteur supplémentaire étant associé à chaque échancrure et disposé du côté de l'échancrure opposé à l'axe optique pour produire un faisceau supplémentaire qui n'est pas intercepté par la lentille. Les échancrures vont être respectivement au-dessus et au-dessous d'un plan choisi horizontal passant par l'axe optique ou respectivement à droite et à gauche d'un plan choisi vertical passant par l'axe optique. Bien sûr, le plan peut également être oblique, comme déjà mentionné.Preferably, the wall of the reflector comprises two notches located on either side of a plane passing through the optical axis, at least one additional reflector being associated with each notch and disposed on the side of the notch opposite the optical axis to produce an additional beam that is not intercepted by the lens. The indentations will be respectively above and below a selected horizontal plane passing through the optical axis or respectively to the right and left of a selected vertical plane passing through the optical axis. Of course, the plan can also be oblique, as already mentioned.
Pour définir de façon équivalente la position du ou des réflecteurs supplémentaires par rapport à la ou aux échancrures qui leur est associée, on peut énoncer que ces réflecteurs se trouvent du côté où la lumière s'échappe par ladite échancrure.In order to equivalently define the position of the additional reflector (s) relative to the associated indentation (s), it can be stated that these reflectors are on the side where the light escapes through said indentation.
Les deux échancrures peuvent être disjointes ou, au contraire, être jointes et former ainsi une unique échancrure, de forme en L ou en T par exemple. On peut alors obtenir un système optique également, schématiquement, de forme en L, en V ou en T, et pas seulement d'aspect « linéaire » horizontal ou vertical.The two indentations can be disjointed or, on the contrary, be joined and thus form a single notch, shaped L or T for example. It is then possible to obtain an optical system that is also schematically L-shaped, V-shaped, or T-shaped, and not only of horizontal or vertical "linear" appearance.
Avantageusement, la limite du réflecteur supplémentaire (ou au moins l'un d'entre eux s'il y en a plusieurs) du côté de la source lumineuse est telle qu'aucune lumière n'est perdue entre le réflecteur R et le réflecteur supplémentaire, au niveau de l'échancrure. Pour y parvenir, de préférence, le réflecteur supplémentaire atteint au moins la limite d'ombre créée par le réflecteur R dans le faisceau émis par la source de lumière.Advantageously, the limit of the additional reflector (or at least one of them if there are several) on the side of the light source is such that no light is lost between the reflector R and the reflector additional, at the level of the notch. To achieve this, preferably, the additional reflector reaches at least the shadow limit created by the reflector R in the beam emitted by the light source.
Le ou les réflecteurs supplémentaires sont de préférence à surface complexe. Ils sont prévus pour augmenter la portée du faisceau lumineux. Avantageusement, le ou les réflecteurs supplémentaires sont également prévus pour créer une coupure du faisceau lumineux inclinée sur l'horizontale, notamment à 15°.The additional reflector or reflectors are preferably of complex surface. They are intended to increase the range of the light beam. Advantageously, the additional reflector or reflectors are also provided to create a cut of the light beam inclined to the horizontal, in particular at 15 °.
Les réflecteurs supplémentaires sont écartés de la lentille, notamment verticalement ou horizontalement selon leurs dispositions, d'une distance suffisante pour éviter que le faisceau renvoyé par ces réflecteurs n'interfère avec la lentille.The additional reflectors are spaced apart from the lens, in particular vertically or horizontally according to their arrangement, by a distance sufficient to prevent the beam reflected by these reflectors from interfering with the lens.
Les surfaces des réflecteurs supplémentaires peuvent être limitées par le plan tangent à la surface de sortie de la lentille et orthogonal à l'axe optique, afin de ne pas augmenter la profondeur hors tout du système.The surfaces of the additional reflectors may be limited by the plane tangent to the exit surface of the lens and orthogonal to the optical axis, so as not to increase the overall depth of the system.
Avantageusement, au moins un espace créé entre un réflecteur supplémentaire et le réflecteur de la lentille est utilisé pour réaliser une autre fonction d'éclairage ou de signalisation, sans augmenter l'encombrement global. En particulier, on peut installer une fonction DRL (Day Running Light = feu diurne), entre un réflecteur supplémentaire supérieur et le bord supérieur de la lentille. La surface éclairante, pour assurer la fonction DRL, peut être augmentée d'au moins une partie de la surface de la lentille, en éclairant un bord de la lentille (notamment son bord supérieur ou son bord latéral suivant que la disposition des réflecteur est de type vertical ou horizontal), à l'aide du faisceau créé par le réflecteur DRL.Advantageously, at least one space created between an additional reflector and the reflector of the lens is used to perform another lighting or signaling function, without increasing the overall size. In particular, a DRL (Day Running Light) function can be installed between an additional top reflector and the top edge of the lens. The illuminating surface, to ensure the DRL function, can be increased by at least a portion of the surface of the lens, by illuminating an edge of the lens (in particular its upper edge or its lateral edge depending on whether the reflector arrangement is vertical or horizontal type), using the beam created by the DRL reflector.
Avantageusement, les fonctions additionnelles sont réalisées à l'aide de simples réflecteurs de sorte que l'ensemble des réflecteurs peut être réalisé en une seule pièce, qui peut être démoulée suivant la direction de l'axe optique.Advantageously, the additional functions are performed using simple reflectors so that all the reflectors can be made in one piece, which can be demolded in the direction of the optical axis.
On peut notamment envisager, comme fonction additionnelle, outre le DRL déjà cité, les fonctions : lanterne, feux de direction ou ID, antibrouillard ou AB, feux fixes de virage ou FBL (pour « Fixed Bending Light » en anglais).In addition to the DRL already mentioned, the additional functions can be envisaged as lantern, direction or ID lights, fog lights or AB lights, fixed cornering lights or FBL (for Fixed Bending Light).
Lorsque des fonctions additionnelles lumineuses utilisant des diodes électroluminescentes sont ajoutées, lesdites diodes sont disposées de préférence au-dessous d'un plan horizontal contenant l'axe optique de la source lumineuse assurant la fonction code, pour être moins exposées à un échauffement.When additional light functions using light-emitting diodes are added, said diodes are preferably disposed below a horizontal plane containing the optical axis of the light source providing the code function, to be less exposed to heating.
Pour améliorer le faisceau lumineux d'un projecteur code, notamment dans la configuration à échancrure substantiellement verticale, on prévoit un réflecteur supplémentaire en deux parties, à savoir une partie extrême, donnant les images les plus petites, assurant essentiellement une grande portée et la zone à coupure inclinée, et une partie spéciale, plus proche de l'axe optique, prévue pour étaler ses images sous la coupure vers la pointe du V.To improve the light beam of a code projector, particularly in the substantially vertical notch configuration, there is provided an additional reflector in two parts, namely an extreme part, giving the smallest images, essentially providing a large range and the area inclined cut, and a special part, closer to the optical axis, intended to display its images under the cut towards the tip of the V.
Pour optimiser la valeur de l'éclairement en des points dont la position est déterminée relativement à la pointe du V de coupure, ou augmenter la robustesse du système en terme d'éblouissement par rapport aux tolérances de positionnements relatifs (en assurant l'alignement des coupures issues des différents éléments), on peut prévoir un moyen pour déplacer verticalement le faisceau lumineux issu de la lentille carrée par rapport au faisceau des réflecteurs supplémentaires. Un abaissement du faisceau de la lentille carrée est obtenu par une rotation de la face de sortie de la lentille autour de son bord horizontal supérieur. Cette rotation peut être assurée par un prisme ajouté contre la face de sortie de la lentille, ou par une définition appropriée de la face de sortie de la lentille pour obtenir le même effet.To optimize the value of the illumination at points whose position is determined relative to the tip of the cutoff V, or to increase the robustness of the system in terms of glare relative to the relative positioning tolerances (by ensuring the alignment of the cuts from the various elements), there can be provided a means for vertically moving the light beam from the square lens relative to the beam of additional reflectors. A lowering of the beam of the square lens is obtained by a rotation of the exit face of the lens around its upper horizontal edge. This rotation can be provided by an added prism against the exit face of the lens, or by an appropriate definition of the exit face of the lens to achieve the same effect.
Il est possible de favoriser le haut, le bas, ou la partie latérale du système pour y placer les réflecteurs supplémentaires. Le système peut présenter une configuration dissymétrique mieux adaptée à l'intégration dans un projecteur donné. La source lumineuse formée par une lampe peut alors être placée de manière décalée, dans la direction des réflecteurs supplémentaires, par rapport à la lentille carrée. Un tel positionnement permet d'obtenir une surface plus fermée dans la direction opposée à celle du décalage.The top, bottom, or side of the system can be favored for additional reflectors. The system may have an asymmetrical configuration better suited to integration into a given projector. The light source formed by a lamp can then be shifted, in the direction of the additional reflectors, relative to the square lens. Such positioning makes it possible to obtain a more closed surface in the direction opposite to that of the offset.
Pour conserver une portée suffisante du faisceau lumineux, on peut prévoir pour les réflecteurs supplémentaires des surfaces qui, du côté favorisé, dépassent le plan de sortie de la lentille. La profondeur suivant l'axe optique du réflecteur principal est alors plus importante, mais cette profondeur suivant une normale à la glace de sortie oblique du projecteur peut être plus faible.To maintain a sufficient range of the light beam, it is possible for the additional reflectors to have surfaces which, on the favored side, extend beyond the plane of exit of the lens. The depth along the optical axis of the main reflector is then greater, but this depth following a normal to the oblique exit glass of the projector may be lower.
Les surfaces des réflecteurs supplémentaires peuvent comporter des stries délimitant des facettes, notamment au moins une facette centrale et deux facettes latérales.The surfaces of the additional reflectors may comprise ridges delimiting facets, in particular at least one central facet and two lateral facets.
L'invention sera détaillée ci-après au vu d'exemples de réalisation non limitatifs décrits à l'aide des figures suivantes :
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Fig.1 est une vue schématique de face d'un module optique selon l'invention de type à orientation horizontale, -
Fig .2a,2b,2c sont des représentations d'isolux des faisceaux complémentaires générés avec les réflecteurs du module optique selon lafigure 1 , -
Fig.3a,3b sont des coupes respectivement en vue de dessus passant par un plan horizontal contenant l'axe optique du réflecteur principal du module, et en vue de côté passant par un plan vertical passant par le même axe optique selon l'art antérieur, -
Fig.4 est une courbe d'isolux d'un faisceau lumineux obtenu avec le module optique comparatif des figures précédentes -
Fig.5a,5b sont des coupes verticales du module optique selon l'invention, passant par le milieu de la lentille, -
Fig.6a,6b,6c sont des courbes d'isolux d'un faisceau lumineux obtenu avec deux variantes de modules optiques suivant l'enseignement de l'invention.Fig.7 est un graphe représentant la variation d'intensité des rayons parasites au dessus de la coupure d'un faisceau à coupure en fonction de l'inclinaison de la lentille des modules optiques des figures précédentes, -
Fig.8a,8b,8c est une représentation d'une portion de projecteur selon un mode de réalisation particulier, selon trois vues différentes
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Fig.1 is a schematic front view of an optical module according to the invention of horizontally oriented type, -
Fig. 2a, 2b, 2c are representations of isolux complementary beams generated with the reflectors of the optical module according to thefigure 1 , -
Fig.3a, 3b are sections respectively in plan view passing through a horizontal plane containing the optical axis of the main reflector of the module, and in side view passing through a vertical plane passing through the same optical axis according to the prior art, -
Fig.4 is an isolux curve of a light beam obtained with the comparative optical module of the preceding figures -
Fig.5a, 5b are vertical sections of the optical module according to the invention, passing through the middle of the lens, -
6A, 6b, 6c are isolux curves of a light beam obtained with two variants of optical modules according to the teaching of the invention.Fig.7 is a graph representing the intensity variation of the parasitic rays above the cutoff of a cut-off beam as a function of the inclination of the lens of the optical modules of the preceding figures, -
Fig.8a, 8b, 8c is a representation of a portion of a projector according to a particular embodiment, according to three different views
L'ensemble de ces figures est schématique, afin d'en faciliter la lecture, et ne respecte pas nécessairement l'échelle.All these figures are schematic, in order to facilitate reading, and do not necessarily respect the scale.
Les éléments communs entre l'exemple comparatif (
En se reportant aux
L'élément de déviation D est constitué par une lentille carrée ayant au moins une face cylindrique à génératrices verticales, propre à assurer un étalement horizontal de la lumière, sans influence sensible dans la direction verticale. L'une des faces de la lentille, la face de sortie FS tournée vers l'avant, est plane, orthogonale à l'axe optique Y. L'autre face, tournée vers l'arrière et constituant la face d'entrée FE, est de forme cylindrique à génératrices verticales s'appuyant sur une courbe directrice horizontale. La directrice peut comporter une partie centrale convexe vers l'avant comprise entre deux parties concaves. Le contour de la lentille est généralement rectangulaire ou carré, mais cette lentille pourrait être découpée suivant un contour circulaire ou autre. Dans cet exemple, le contour de la lentille est sensiblement rectangulaire, le côté le plus long du rectangle étant disposé sensiblement verticalement. La lentille D est solidarisée au réflecteur R par un élément non représenté qui vient enserrer entièrement son pourtour. Une lentille de ce type est décrite dans
Le réflecteur R constitue un miroir essentiellement convergent (les bords peuvent être paraboliques, et le réflecteur peut donc présenter des zones localement non convergentes), tandis que la lentille D est partiellement divergente.The reflector R constitutes a substantially convergent mirror (the edges may be parabolic, and the reflector may therefore have locally non-convergent zones), whereas the lens D is partially divergent.
La source lumineuse S est ici une lampe à incandescence, à filament aligné avec l'axe Y. Il pourrait aussi s'agir d'une lampe à décharge gazeuse dite lampe xénon.The light source S is here an incandescent lamp, filament aligned with the Y axis. It could also be a gas discharge lamp called xenon lamp.
Le module est destiné à être intégré dans un boîtier de projecteur B fermé à l'avant par une glace G (
Dans l'exemple comparatif comme dans l'exemple suivant l'enseignement de l'invention, le réflecteur R présente deux échancrures dans lesquelles sont disposés deux réflecteurs supplémentaires R1,R2 d'orientation horizontale. Pour plus de détails sur la fonction de ces réflecteurs additionnels, on peut se reporter au brevet précité
Dans le module de l'invention, le réflecteur supplémentaire R1, de type surface complexe, est destiné à améliorer le confort, c'est-à-dire à augmenter l'éclairement procuré par le module à 30 mètres du véhicule, à distance moyenne donc.In the module of the invention, the additional reflector R1, of complex surface type, is intended to improve comfort, that is to say to increase the illumination provided by the module 30 meters from the vehicle, at medium distance therefore.
Et le réflecteur supplémentaire R2 de l'invention, de type surface complexe également, est destiné à faire de la portée, c'est-à-dire à augmenter l'éclairement au-delà de 35 mètres.And the additional reflector R2 of the invention, of complex surface type also, is intended to make the scope, that is to say to increase the illumination beyond 35 meters.
Le réflecteur principal R associé à la lentille D est destiné à créer un faisceau large et de flux lumineux élevé.The main reflector R associated with the lens D is intended to create a wide beam and high luminous flux.
Le choix des focales des réflecteurs supplémentaires R1 et R2 est ajusté au mieux selon la présente invention : pour le réflecteur R2 de portée, une focale d'environ 22 à 26 mm est appropriée, ce qui permet d'évaser suffisamment ce secteur parabolique pour avoir des images petites et créer la la zone de concentration maximale et la partie du faisceau correspondant au V de coupure d'une coupure de type code européen. Pour le réflecteur R1 de confort, la focale est de préférence inférieure à celle de R2, notamment de l'ordre de 15 à 20 mm, ce qui permet de « refermer » davantage le réflecteur R1 : à largeur de module optique égale, on récupère plus de flux lumineux, ou, en réduisant la taille du module, on conserve un niveau de flux lumineux satisfaisant.The choice of focal lengths of the additional reflectors R1 and R2 is best adjusted according to the present invention: for the reflector R2 scope, a focal length of about 22 to 26 mm is appropriate, which allows to sufficiently flare this sector parabolic to have small images and create the maximum concentration area and the part of the beam corresponding to the V of cutting of a break of the European code type. For the reflector R1 of comfort, the focal length is preferably lower than that of R2, in particular of the order of 15 to 20 mm, which makes it possible to "close" again the reflector R1: with an equal optical module width, one recovers more luminous flux, or, by reducing the size of the module, a satisfactory level of luminous flux is maintained.
Avantageusement, on choisit des focales pour R1 et R2 qui restent d'au moins 10 mm (notamment entre 15 et 28mm) : ce choix permet de laisser dans l'ombre toutes les zones de liaison entre les réflecteurs R,R1 et R2 relativement à la source S (cône lumineux dont le sommet part de la source S et s'appuyant sur le bord du réflecteur principal R). Utiliser des focales aussi petites est généralement difficile pour des réflecteurs classiques. C'est possible dans le cadre de la présente invention, dans la mesure où la largeur du faisceau du module est ici obtenu par la lentille D associée au réflecteur principal, les surfaces des réflecteurs R1 et R2 peuvent être refermées sans risque d'intercepter les rayons provenant du réflecteur principal.Advantageously, focal lengths for R1 and R2 are chosen which remain at least 10 mm (in particular between 15 and 28 mm): this choice makes it possible to leave in the shade all the connection zones between the reflectors R, R1 and R2 relative to the source S (light cone whose summit starts from the source S and resting on the edge of the main reflector R). Using such small focal lengths is usually difficult for conventional reflectors. This is possible in the context of the present invention, insofar as the width of the beam of the module is here obtained by the lens D associated with the main reflector, the surfaces of the reflectors R1 and R2 can be closed without the risk of intercepting them. rays from the main reflector.
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La superposition des isolux de ces trois isolux correspond au faisceau globalement émis par le module, un faisceau de type code à coupure oblique à 15°.The superposition of the isolux of these three isolux corresponds to the overall beam emitted by the module, a 15 ° oblique cut code beam.
Dans le cas du module optique comparatif tel que représenté aux
On a également des rayons parasites venant de la lampe S, renvoyés par la partie centrale du réflecteur R, et qui se réfléchissent partiellement cette fois sur la face d'entrée FE de la lentille. Ensuite, ces rayons viennent se réfléchir à nouveau sur la partie centrale du réflecteur R et suivent le même type de parcours que précédemment.We also have parasitic rays coming from the S lamp, sent back by the central part of the reflector R, and which are partially reflected this time on the input face FE of the lens. Then, these rays are reflected again on the central part of the reflector R and follow the same type of course as before.
Tout se passe comme si l'ensemble des rayons parasites créait une seconde source lumineuse virtuelle dans une zone où convergent ces rayons parasites avant de « repartir » vers les réflecteurs additionnels R1 ou R2. Cette seconde source est en fait une image très déformée du filament de la source lumineuse réelle S (zone se trouvant au croisement des deux rayons r1 et r2 à la
Deux chemins de ces rayons, r1 et r2, à titre d'exemple, sont représentés à la
Dans cette configuration, la fonction code obtenue n'est donc pas optimale, puisqu'elle présente des rayons au dessus de la coupure oblique à 15° réglementaire. La
Selon l'invention, et comme représenté en
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Il suffit d'une inclinaison très faible pour avoir un impact important sur le trajet des rayons parasites décrits plus haut : les
Ici, la source lumineuse virtuelle existe toujours, mais elle se trouve cette fois au dessus du plan horizontal contenant le filament de la lampe S. Les rayons parasites sortent alors du module en dessous de la coupure : d'une part on évite les éblouissements en position de faisceau à coupure de type code, et d'autre part on récupère plus de lumière pour faire ce même faisceau code.Here, the virtual light source still exists, but it is this time above the horizontal plane containing the filament of the lamp S. The parasitic rays then come out of the module below the cut: on the one hand we avoid glare in code-type cut-off beam position, and on the other hand we recover more light to make this same beam code.
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Un autre exemple selon l'invention, non représenté, consiste à faire tourner légèrement la lentille par rapport à un axe sensiblement vertical et perpendiculaire à l'axe optique : cette rotation permet également de résorber les rayons parasites. Elle se fait préférentiellement, en vue de dessus, dans le sens contraire des aiguilles d'une montre pour un faisceau code adapté au trafic à droite, et dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre pour un faisceau code adapté au trafic à gauche. Cette rotation peut être d'environ 1 à 5 °. Le sens de la rotation peut être inversé dans certaines configurations.Another example according to the invention, not shown, consists in slightly rotating the lens with respect to a substantially vertical axis perpendicular to the optical axis: this rotation also makes it possible to absorb parasitic rays. It is preferably done, in top view, in the counterclockwise direction for a code beam adapted to traffic on the right, and in the clockwise direction for a code beam adapted to traffic on the left. This rotation can be about 1 to 5 °. The direction of rotation can be reversed in some configurations.
En conclusion, ces différents résultats démontrent de l'efficacité d'incliner la lentille, par rapport à sa configuration habituelle. Cette inclinaison, qui reste modérée, préserve en outre l'aspect visuel habituel de ce type de module optique.In conclusion, these different results demonstrate the effectiveness of tilting the lens, compared to its usual configuration. This inclination, which remains moderate, preserves in addition the usual visual aspect of this type of optical module.
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- An optical module for a motor vehicle headlight comprising a reflector (R) having an optical axis (Y-Y) and at least one focus, a light source (S) placed in the vicinity of a focus of the reflector and a transparent optical deviation element (D) placed in front of part of the reflector and comprising a lens which exhibits at least one cylindrical face with vertical generatrices, referred to as a "square lens" (D), said reflector (R) being placed at the rear of said lens, said optical deviation element (D) being able to provide a substantially horizontal spread of the light, characterized in that the exit face of said "square lens" is tangent to a plane (P1) disposed obliquely with respect to said optical axis (Y-Y), the vertical generatrices of the entry face of the lens being arranged in a plane disposed obliquely with respect to the optical axis (Y-Y).
- Optical module according to the above claim, characterized in that the wall of the reflector (R) comprises at least one cutout on one side of a plane passing through said optical axis (Y-Y) of the reflector, and that at least one supplementary reflector (tri, R2) is disposed on the side of the cutout opposite to the optical axis (Y-Y), this supplementary reflector being designed to collect at least part of the light coming from the light source (S) emerging through the cutout, and to produce a supplementary beam that is not intercepted by the lens (D).
- Optical module according to anyone of the above claims, characterized in that the plane (P1) tangent to the exit face and/or to the vertical generatrices of the entry face of the "square lens" is inclined by at least 1.5°, in particular by at least 2°, with respect to a plane (P0) passing through the normal to the optical axis (Y-Y) and cutting said plane (P1) on said optical axis (Y-Y).
- Optical module according to the above claim, characterized in that the plane (P1) tangent to the exit face of the "square lens" and/or to the vertical generatrices of the entry face of this is inclined by at most 12°, in particular by at most 10°, with respect to a plane (P0) passing through the normal to the optical axis (Y-Y) and cutting said plane (P1) on said optical axis (Y-Y).
- Optical module according to anyone of the above claims, characterized in that the plane (P1) tangent to the exit face of the "square lens" and/or to the vertical generatrices of the entry face of this is inclined by an angle of between 4° and 6° with respect to the plane (P0) passing through the normal to the optical axis (Y-Y) and cutting said plane (P1) on said optical axis (Y-Y).
- Optical module according to anyone of the above claims, characterized in that the plane (P1) tangent to the exit face and/or to the vertical generatrices of the entry face of the "square lens" is inclined with respect to the plane (P0) passing through the normal to the optical axis (Y-Y) and cutting said plane (P1) on said optical axis (Y-Y), the angular difference (P1 - P0) being measured positively above the optical axis (Y-Y).
- Optical module according to anyone of the above claims, characterized in that the plane (P0) normal to the optical axis (Y-Y) is substantially vertical, the module being in the position of mounting in the vehicle.
- Optical module according to anyone of the above claims, characterized in that the top edge of the "square lens" is further forward than its bottom edge with respect to the general direction of travel of the light emitted by the light source (S), the module being in the position of mounting in the vehicle.
- Optical module according to anyone of the above claims, characterized in that one of the lateral edges of the "square lens" is further forward than the opposite lateral edge with respect to the general direction of travel of the light emitted by the light source (S), the module being in the position of mounting in the vehicle.
- Optical module according to anyone of the above claims, characterized in that the wall of the reflector (R) comprises two cutouts situated on each side of a plane passing through the optical axis, in particular respectively above and below the horizontal plane passing through the optical axis or respectively to the right and to the left of a vertical plane passing through the optical axis, at least one supplementary reflector (R1, R2) being associated with each cutout and disposed on the side of the cutout opposite to the optical axis in order to produce a supplementary beam that is not intercepted by the lens (L).
- Optical module according to anyone of above claims 2 or 10, characterized in that each cutout is associated with a supplementary reflector (R1, R2), the two supplementary reflectors being asymmetric.
- Optical module according to anyone of above claims 2, 10 or 11, characterized in that the supplementary reflectors (R1, R2) have different focal lengths and/or focal lengths of at least 10 mm or 15 mm.
- A motor vehicle headlight including an optical module according to anyone of the above claims.
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