Thermal function of headlight sealing cap
US10208915B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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