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Thermal function of headlight sealing cap

US10208915B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 2014
Grant dateFeb 19, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21S45/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A headlight unit 10, 110 is described including a reflector 12 and a lamp mounting cavity 20. A lamp 30, 130 is mounted within the lamp mounting cavity 20. The lamp mounting cavity 20 is sealed by a cap 40 of partly flexible material. The cap 40 is provided as a heat spreader and dissipation element in thermal contact with the lamp 30.

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