Lamp unit and vehicle lamp apparatus including the same
US9970627B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21Y2115/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A lamp unit which implements a source light source with a small number of light sources using a lens and a vehicle lamp apparatus including the same. The lamp unit includes an optical member, a base plate spaced from the optical member by a predetermined distance, and a spacer between the base plate and the optical member. The spacer supports an edge of the optical member, and a light source is disposed on the base plate. A lens is coupled to the base plate, and the lens covers the light source. The lens includes a connection portion contacting the base plate, and a reinforcement part contacting the spacer.
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