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Lighting and/or signalling device with light emitting diodes for motor vehicles

US7371964B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2006
Grant dateMay 13, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21Y2115/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention concerns a lighting and/or signalling device for motor vehicles comprising a housing equipped with a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted on a movable plate, at least one device for cooling the said diodes, comprising at least one first fixed heat sink, at least one second movable heat sink, and at least one means for effecting a forced air convection between the first radiator or heat sink and the second radiator or heat sink.

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