Illuminator for use with a remote light source
US5438485A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 7, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S385/901
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An illuminator for vehicle exterior lamps using a remote light source. Light is transmitted to the illuminator by a light guide, such as a fiber optic light pipe. The illuminator utilizes a complex mirror and a reflector to collect and collimate over 80% of the light from remote light source into a desired parallel beam for use as an automotive headlight.
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