Lamp system including a static bending lamp

Abstract

A lighting system (10) comprising: (a) a plurality of light sources (12) configured to be located on a vehicle (2) and project light beyond the width of the vehicle (2); (b) one or more reflectors (14) angled relative to the plurality of light sources (12) in a first direction; and (c) one or more static curved light reflectors (19) angled relative to the plurality of light sources (12) and the one or more reflectors (14) in a second direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present teachings relate to a lighting system including a statically bent lamp that provides light laterally or in an outward direction away from a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Headlamps in vehicles are typically static when in place and maintain their aiming once aimed. To illuminate a larger area, the headlamps switch from a low beam to a high beam. To illuminate a predetermined field size, light extends out of the vehicle through a predetermined aperture size at a predetermined angle. Typically, the lighting system provides light to a predetermined area outside the vehicle.

[0003] Examples of lighting systems can be found in Korean Publications No. KR 20160012464 and KR 20140055362, all of which are hereby specifically incorporated by reference for all purposes. Accordingly, there is a need for a lighting system in which the light source extends substantially laterally from the vehicle. There is a need for a lighting system that can provide light to an area without changing the size of the exit opening or the packaging space of the lighting system. There is a need for a lighting system in which the light extending from the vehicle covers an area of 50 degrees or greater or 65 degrees or greater from the vehicle. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present teachings provide a lighting system including: (a) a plurality of light sources configured to be located on a vehicle, and one or more of the plurality of light sources configured to produce light that is projected beyond the width of the vehicle; (b) one or more reflectors angled relative to the plurality of light sources in a first direction; and (c) one or more statically bent light reflectors angled relative to the plurality of light sources and the one or more reflectors in a second direction such that light from the one or more statically bent light reflectors is projected beyond the width of the vehicle.

[0005] The present teachings provide a lighting system including: (a) a main lens within the vehicle; (b) a plurality of light sources configured to be located on a vehicle, and one or more of the plurality of light sources configured to produce light that is projected beyond the width of the vehicle; (c) one or more reflectors angled relative to the plurality of light sources in a first direction such that light extends from the one or more light reflectors through the main lens in a reflected direction region; and (d) one or more statically bent light reflectors angled relative to the plurality of light sources and the one or more reflectors in a second direction such that light is reflected through the main lens in a statically bent light direction region different from the reflected direction region.

[0006] The present teachings provide a lighting system in which a light source extends substantially laterally from a vehicle. The present teachings provide a lighting system that provides light to an area without changing the size of the exit opening or the packaging space of the lighting system. The present teachings provide a lighting system in which the light extending from the vehicle covers an area of 50 degrees or greater or 65 degrees or greater from the vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] Figure 1 is a top view of a vehicle including the lighting system.

[0008] Figure 2 is a top view of the vehicle and the light projected from the vehicle.

[0009] Figure 3A illustrates a lighting system including a light source and a static turn signal.

[0010] Figure 3B illustrates the position of the main reflector relative to the static curved light reflector.

[0011] Figure 4A is an isophote diagram of the light pattern formed by the lighting system with the static curved light turned off.

[0012] Figure 4B is an isophote diagram of the light pattern formed by the lighting system with the static curved light turned on.

[0013] Figure 5 illustrates a lighting system in which the lens is angled relative to the reflector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] The explanations and illustrations presented herein are intended to acquaint other technicians in the field with the invention, its principles, and its practical application. Those skilled in the art may adapt and apply the invention in many forms, as long as it is most suitable for the requirements of the specific use. Accordingly, the specific embodiments of the invention set forth are not intended to be exhaustive or limiting of the teachings. Therefore, the scope of the present teachings should not be determined with reference to the above description, but rather should be determined with reference to the appended claims and the full scope of equivalents given by such claims. The disclosures of all articles and references (including patent applications and publications) are incorporated by reference for all purposes. Other combinations are also possible, as would be gathered from the appended claims, and these combinations are also incorporated by reference into this written description.

[0015] This teaching relates to a lighting system. The lighting system is located inside a vehicle. Preferably, the lighting system is part of a car, motorcycle, bus, truck, semi-truck, SUV, XUV, quadricycle, off-road vehicle, boat, commercial vehicle, engineering vehicle, industrial vehicle, agricultural equipment, aircraft, helicopter, or a combination thereof. The vehicle includes a longitudinal axis that extends through the vehicle in the direction of movement. The longitudinal axis can be a vertical axis or along the direction of movement (i.e., forward or backward). The longitudinal axis, vertical axis, or both can have a horizontal axis that extends through the longitudinal axis, vertical axis, or both in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, vertical axis, or both. The lighting system can project light along the longitudinal axis or the vertical axis and project some light along the horizontal axis. The lighting system can project in the forward direction, backward direction, lateral direction, or a combination thereof. Preferably, the lighting system projects light from the outer surface of the vehicle to a position in front of the vehicle or a position in the direction of movement. The lighting system can be integrated into the front end, rear end, or both of the vehicle. The lighting system can project light out of the vehicle. The light source can include a lamp and an optical element, reflector, lens, or a combination thereof. The lighting system can include multiple light sources. The lamp of the lighting system can be part of the light source.

[0016] The light source is used to generate light. One or more light sources may be located within the vehicle. The light source may be part of a lighting system. The light source may project light beyond the width of the vehicle. For example, if the vehicle is 6 feet wide, the light source (e.g., a static bending light) is configured to project light beyond the 6-foot width of the vehicle. The light source may be one device or multiple devices that generate light, and the light extends outward from the light source. The light source may generate a high beam, a low beam, or both. The light source may be aimed at a near field or a far field. The light source may be any type of lighting device or lamp that generates light, such as an incandescent bulb, a fluorescent lamp, a compact fluorescent lamp, a halogen lamp, a light-emitting diode (LED), a laser diode, a high-intensity discharge lamp (HID); a halogen lamp, a xenon lamp, or a combination thereof. The light source may be a single lamp or bulb. Preferably, the light source includes multiple lamps, bulbs, diodes, or a combination thereof. The light source may be an array. The light source may include two or more, 5 or more, 10 or more, 20 or more, or even 50 or more devices that generate light and are combined together to form the light source. The light source may include 10,000 or fewer, 7,500 or fewer, or 5,000 or fewer devices that generate light. For example, if the light source is an array of 10x10 lamp devices, some of the 100 devices may be selectively turned on and off, dimmed, brightened, or a combination thereof. The light source may be a single lamp. The light source may be multiple lamps. There may be multiple light sources. The light source may be static. The light source may be freely movable. The light source may be fixed. The light source may be fixed, and the light from the light source may be moved, bent, guided, aimed, or a combination thereof by an optical element, a lens, a reflector, a collimator, or a combination thereof. The light from the light source may move or be aimed from a near field to a far field, or vice versa. Each device of the light source may be turned on or off. The color, intensity, shape, or a combination thereof of each device of the light source may be controlled or adjusted. For example, some devices may turn red while other devices may remain white. The light source may direct light to the driving surface. For example, the center of the light may be located on the driving surface. The light source may direct light above the driving surface (e.g., some light may contact and illuminate the driving surface because the center of the light may be located above the driving surface). The light source may be directed substantially parallel to the lamp surface. For example, the center of the light, the axis of the light (e.g., the optical axis), or both may extend parallel to the driving surface. The light source may extend along an axis or may be directed away from an axis. The light from the light source may extend in the direction of movement of the vehicle, along the vertical axis, the optical axis, or the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The light from the light source may project light (e.g., straight light) in a forward direction. Preferably, the light from the light source projects light (e.g., straight light) into a reflector, and the reflector directs the light outward from the vehicle. The straight light may be directed into the reflector, and the indirect light may be used to illuminate the area around the vehicle. The indirect light as discussed herein may be reflected light or reflected bent light.Light from a light source can be directed into a reflector, and then the reflector can reflect the light in one direction or a region of directions (e.g., reflected light or reflected and bent light).

[0017] The reflector is used to reflect light in a direction of interest. The light can extend in a direction starting from a light source (light direction (e.g., a first direction)), contact the reflector, and then be reflected in a reflected direction, a reflected bent light direction (e.g., a second direction). One or more reflectors can be angled relative to the light source in the first direction. One or more reflectors (e.g., the main reflector) can direct light through a main lens in the first direction. The reflector can be multiple reflectors angled relative to multiple light sources. The reflectors are multiple reflectors that can be positioned substantially side by side. Some or all of the reflectors in the reflector can be positioned side by side. Some of the reflectors in the reflector can be positioned side by side, and the main reflector axis can extend along the ends of the reflector. The reflector (e.g., the main reflector) can extend substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of one or more main lenses. The main reflector axis of the reflector and the longitudinal axis of the main lens can extend parallel to each other. The reflector can reflect light in a region. These regions can be regions on each side of the optical axis. Thus, for example, the light region can have an angle of about 30 degrees or greater, about 45 degrees or greater, about 60 degrees or greater, or about 75 degrees or less (e.g., forming a pyramid around the optical axis) on all sides of the optical axis. The reflected light can illuminate a region or area. The reflected light can extend out of the reflector at an angle or illuminate a region within an angle. The reflector can reflect light such that a region of about 5 degrees or greater, about 10 degrees or greater, about 15 degrees or greater, or about 20 degrees or greater is illuminated. The reflector can reflect light such that a region of about 45 degrees or less, about 30 degrees or less, or about 25 degrees or less is illuminated. The reflector can be made of a polymer and a metal. The reflector can comprise polycarbonate covered with aluminum. The reflector can have a conical shape, a parabolic shape, can be curved, convex, concave, or a combination thereof. The lamp system can include multiple reflectors. The reflector includes an end and an opening. The end, the opening, or both can be substantially coplanar or positioned along an axis (i.e., the end of the reflector can be within a range of about ±5 mm or less from the axis or plane). The multiple reflectors can be coplanar or have all coplanar openings. The end or the opening can be staggered. The end or the opening can extend along a curve. The first reflector and the last reflector (e.g., the main reflector) among the multiple reflectors can be located on the axis or plane, and the other reflectors can bend away from and then return towards the plane or axis as the reflector extends from the first reflector to the last reflector. All reflectors in the reflector except the static bent light reflector can be coplanar, extend in substantially the same direction, or both. The reflector can include a reflector (e.g., the main reflector) that provides reflected light and a reflector (e.g., the static bent light reflector) that provides static bent light.

[0018] The main reflector is configured to provide light (e.g., indirect light) that illuminates an area in the driving direction of the vehicle. The main reflector may provide light into an area in front of the vehicle. The main reflector may reflect light along a vertical axis, along the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, along an optical axis, or a combination thereof. The main reflector may provide light at an angle of approximately ±40 degrees or less, approximately ±35 degrees or less, or approximately ±30 degrees or less (i.e., approximately ±3 degrees) in a direction of the vertical axis, the longitudinal axis, the optical axis, or a combination thereof. For example, a first set of main reflectors may provide light on a first side (i.e., the negative side) of the vertical axis or the longitudinal axis, and a second set of main reflectors may provide light on a second side (i.e., the positive side) of the vertical axis or the longitudinal axis. The main reflector may reflect light substantially vertically or longitudinally. The main reflector may illuminate the width of a two-lane road. The main reflector may provide light to an area and at least partially overlap with the light provided by the static curved reflector. The main reflector and the static curved reflector may be located within the same cavity of the vehicle.

[0019] One or more static bending light reflectors (SBLRs) are used to provide light outward away from the vehicle; light outward from the vertical axis, the longitudinal axis; or both. The SBLR overlaps partially with the reflected light from the main reflector and then extends further outward from the vertical axis or the longitudinal axis. The SBLR can be a single SBLR. The SBLR can be multiple SBLRs. The SBLR can be angled relative to the main reflector in a second direction. The second direction can be different from the first direction. The SBLR can be angled relative to one or more light sources, one of the one or more light sources, one or more main reflectors, or a combination thereof in the second direction. The second direction can extend through the main lens. For example, the entire area of the light extending from the SBLR can extend through the main lens. The second direction can be a static bending light direction area. The first direction and the second direction can overlap or have partial overlap (e.g., the reflection direction area and the static bending light direction area can overlap or have partial overlap). The SBLR is located in a different plane or a different line from the main reflector. The SBLR can be located at a different angle or a different position relative to the main reflector. The forward surface of the SBLR can be located on an axis (e.g., the static bending light reflector axis) that is angled with respect to a line or a plane (e.g., the main reflector axis) extending along the forward surface of the main reflector. The SBLR can have an opening or an end positioned at an angle relative to multiple reflectors (e.g., the main reflector). The angle between the static bending light reflector axis and the main reflector axis can be large enough such that the light from the SBLR extends outward from the longitudinal axis, the vertical axis, or both. The angle between the SBLR and the main reflector axis can extend at an angle of about 40 degrees or greater and about 75 degrees or less. The angle between the static bending light reflector axis and the main reflector axis can be about 5 degrees or greater, about 7 degrees or greater, about 10 degrees or greater, or about 12 degrees or greater. The angle between the static bending light reflector axis and the main reflector axis can be about 30 degrees or less, about 25 degrees or less, about 20 degrees or less, or about 15 degrees or less (i.e., ±2 degrees). The light from the SBLR and the main reflector can be reflected through one or more main lenses.

[0020] One or more primary lenses are used to direct light from a reflector to a location to be illuminated. The primary lens can bend light. The primary lens can refract light. The primary lens can diffuse light, mix light, spread light, direct light to a predetermined location, form one or more hot spots, or a combination thereof. The primary lens can be located in front of the reflector, the light source, or both. One or more primary lenses can be located inside an outer lens. The primary lens can cover all or a portion of the lamp system, light source, reflector, or a combination thereof. The primary lens can cover the reflector such that light, primary light or primary beam, reflected light, reflected and bent light, or a combination thereof extends through the primary lens. The primary lens can be one or more lenses. The primary lens can be multiple primary lenses. The primary lens can be a single lens. The primary lens includes a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal axis can be along the longest dimension (e.g., length) of the primary lens. The primary lens can extend parallel to the longitudinal axis. Preferably, the longitudinal axis is parallel to the ground and the primary lens extends at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis. The longitudinal axis of the primary lens can extend parallel to the primary reflector axis. The primary lens can extend at an angle of about 5 degrees or greater, about 10 degrees or greater, or about 15 degrees or greater (e.g., ±1 degree) relative to the longitudinal axis. The primary lens can extend at an angle of about 30 degrees or less, about 25 degrees or less, or about 20 degrees or less relative to the longitudinal axis. The primary lens can be a single lamp that receives light from the primary reflector and the SBLR. The primary lens can be a single lamp that distributes all of the light from the primary reflector (e.g., reflected light) and the SBLR (e.g., static bent light).

[0021] The reflected light is used to illuminate the driving surface; a region in the moving direction; identifying an object, an animal, a vehicle, or a person in the moving direction; or a combination thereof. The reflected light can illuminate a reflected direction region (RDR). The RDR can be located on the longitudinal axis or the vertical axis of the vehicle or relative to the first side, the second side, or both sides of the vehicle. The reflected light can be indirect light. The reflected light can not extend directly from the light source to a region or area. The reflected light can be reflected by a reflector in the RDR. The RDR can be an area where light is scattered to illuminate. The RDR can illuminate an area that is about 5 degrees or greater, about 10 degrees or greater, about 15 degrees or greater, or about 20 degrees or greater (i.e., ±3 degrees) from the longitudinal axis or the vertical axis. The RDR can illuminate an area that is about 50 degrees or less, about 40 degrees or less, about 35 degrees or less, or about 30 degrees or less. The RDR can extend from the vertical axis or the longitudinal axis of the vehicle to about 40 degrees or less from the longitudinal axis. The RDR can include a portion that passes (along) the normal through one or more main lenses, perpendicular to one or more main lenses, or both. The RDR can have light that extends through one or more main lenses at an angle. The RDR can extend through one or more main lenses at an angle of about 45 degrees or greater, about 50 degrees or greater, about 55 degrees or greater, about 60 degrees or greater, or about 65 degrees or greater relative to the plane of the main lens. The RDR can extend through one or more main lenses at an angle of about 90 degrees or less, about 85 degrees or less, about 80 degrees or less, or about 75 degrees or less relative to the plane of the main lens. The RDR can partially overlap with a reflected bent light within the RDR.

[0022] A static bending light is used to provide light to a static bending light reflector. The static bending light can be consistent with other light sources. The static bending light can be a light source and a static bending light reflector. The static bending light can be separate from the main light and can provide light in a different direction or area than the main light. The static bending light (e.g., the static bending light reflector) has an end (e.g., a forward end) that is outside the plane of one or more reflectors (e.g., the axis of the static bending light reflector is outside the plane or line of the main reflector axis). The static bending light can be designed to produce a reflected bending light. The static bending light can provide straight light to the static bending light reflector, and then the reflected bending light can be reflected in the static bending light direction region.

[0023] Reflected bent light is used to illuminate areas around a vehicle. The reflected bent light is used to illuminate areas outside the vehicle, areas outside the center of the vehicle, areas outside the width of the vehicle, areas along a horizontal axis, areas away from a vertical axis or a longitudinal axis, or combinations thereof. The area outside the vehicle width extends from the longitudinal axis or the vertical axis of the vehicle by about 30 degrees to about 80 degrees, about 35 degrees to about 75 degrees, or about 40 degrees to about 70 degrees. These areas can be areas on each side of the light axis. Thus, for example, the light area can have about 30 degrees or greater, about 45 degrees or greater, about 60 degrees or greater, or about 75 degrees or less (e.g., forming a pyramid around the light axis) on all sides of the light axis. The reflected bent light and the reflected light can overlap. The RDR and the static bending light direction region can partially overlap.

[0024] The static bending light direction region (SBLDR) is used to illuminate areas outward from the center of the vehicle, areas outward from the RDR, or both. The SBLDR can be a peripheral region. The static bending light can illuminate a mid-peripheral region and a far-peripheral region. The mid-peripheral region and the far-peripheral region can be defined by the angles set forth herein. Preferably, the mid-peripheral region and the far-peripheral region are located at at least 30 degrees relative to the vertical axis or the longitudinal axis. The SBLDR extends at an angle relative to the RDR and is different from the RDR. The SBLDR can be at an angle of about 30 degrees or greater, about 35 degrees or greater, about 40 degrees or greater, about 45 degrees or greater, or about 50 degrees or greater relative to the longitudinal axis, the vertical axis, or both. The SBLDR can be at an angle of about 95 degrees or less, about 90 degrees or less, about 85 degrees or less, about 80 degrees or less, about 75 degrees or less, or about 70 degrees or less relative to the longitudinal axis, the vertical axis, or both. These areas can be areas on each side of the light axis. Thus, for example, the light area can have about 30 degrees or greater, about 45 degrees or greater, about 60 degrees or greater, or about 75 degrees or less (e.g., forming a pyramid around the light axis) on all sides of the light axis. The SBLDR can extend through the main lens at an angle. The SBLDR can extend through the main lens at an angle of about 10 degrees or greater, about 15 degrees or greater, about 20 degrees or greater, about 25 degrees or greater, or about 30 degrees or greater relative to the plane of the main lens. The SBLDR can extend through the main lens at an angle of about 75 degrees or less, about 70 degrees or less, about 65 degrees or less, or about 55 degrees or less (e.g., ±1 degree) relative to the plane of the main lens. The light extending outward from the vehicle is used to illuminate areas around the vehicle so that users can avoid obstacles and objects in or around the vehicle path when the vehicle is moving.

[0025] Light is used to illuminate areas around a vehicle. The light illuminates these areas at a light intensity. The light intensity varies with a change in distance from the vehicle, with a change in position relative to the vehicle, or both. The light intensity can be maximum at a position directly in front of the vehicle. The light intensity in an area at an angle of about 70 degrees or greater or about 75 degrees with respect to the longitudinal axis can have the lowest light intensity. Preferably, the light intensity in an area at an angle of about 70 degrees or greater or about 75 degrees with respect to the longitudinal axis or the vertical axis of the vehicle can be about 50 Im or greater, about 100 Im or greater, about 150 Im or greater, about 200 Im or greater, about 250 Im or greater, or about 300 Im or greater. The light intensity in an area at an angle of about 70 degrees with respect to the longitudinal axis or the vertical axis of the vehicle can be about 2000 Im or less, about 1000 Im or less, or about 500 Im or less.

[0026] Figure 1 A side view of a vehicle 2 including a lamp system 10 is illustrated. The lamp system 10 includes a light source 12 and a reflector 14 that project light through a main lens 16 in front of the vehicle 2 such that articles are illuminated by light 30 as the vehicle moves in direction 20.

[0027] Figure 2 is a top view of the vehicle 2 and the light pattern formed by each of the lamp systems 10. The farthest point at which the light 30 projects outward (or laterally) is a distance (D) from the vehicle 2 at an angle (α) with respect to the longitudinal axis 90 of the vehicle 2. The light 30 has a light density that gradually increases as the light 30 is measured farther and farther from the vehicle 2. The light 30 has a maximum light intensity 32 closest to the vehicle 2, a second-closest light intensity 34 that is smaller, a third light intensity 36 that is less than the first light intensity 32 and the second light intensity 34, and a fourth light intensity 38 that is the lowest light intensity. The light 30 has a reflected direction region 80 that extends at an angle (β) with respect to the longitudinal axis 90. The light 30 also includes a statically bent light direction region 82 that has an angle (π) and has an outer edge that extends at an angle (α) with respect to the longitudinal axis 90.

[0028] Figure 3Ais a top view of the lamp system 10. The light source 12 produces light that is straight light 52, and this straight light 52 is directed to the reflector 14 and the static curved light reflector 19. The reflector 14 reflects the light (reflected light 54) through the main lens 16 to illuminate the area of interest. The reflector 14 directs the light through the main lens 16 in a first direction area (i.e., the reflection direction area 80). The reflection direction area 80 has light extending within an angle (φ). As shown, one of the reflectors is the static curved light reflector 19, and this static curved light reflector 19 angles the reflected light 54 in the direction of the side towards the lamp system 10. The reflected curved light 56 from the static curved lamp 18 extends in the static curved light direction area 82 within an angle (θ). The light within the angle (φ) and the angle (θ) has some overlap such that the light mixes together, but the reflected curved light 56 extends outward at a greater angle than the reflected light 54.

[0029] Figure 3B Illustrates a plurality of reflectors 14 including the main reflector 15 and the static curved light reflector 19. The main reflector 15 extends along the main reflector axis 22, and the static curved light reflector 19 extends along the static curved light reflector axis 24. The main reflector axis 22 and the static curved light reflector axis 24 extend at an angle (Σ) relative to each other.

[0030] Figure 4A Illustrates an isocandela 50 with the static curved lamp turned off. The isocandela 50 has a vertical axis 70 and a horizontal axis 72, and the light 30 is plotted on the vertical axis 70 and the horizontal axis 72. The vehicle 2 is located at the intersection of the vertical axis 70 and the horizontal axis 72. The horizontal axis 72 is divided into 10-degree segments. The light 30 has the highest intensity 32 closest to the vehicle 2 and gradually decreases as the light is measured farther away from the vehicle 2. Thus, the light intensities 32 - 48 have the following intensity levels, where 32 > 34 > 36 > 38 > 40 > 42 > 44 > 46 > 48. Then the light intensity 48 is compared with the angle at which the light 30 extends relative to the vehicle 2 to determine the angle illuminated relative to the vehicle 2. The light intensity 48 is approximately 200 lumens at approximately 45 degrees from the vehicle 2.

[0031] Figure 4BIllustrated is the equal light intensity 50, where the static bending lamp is turned on. The equal light intensity 50 has a vertical axis 70 and a horizontal axis 72. The vehicle 2 is located at the intersection of the vertical axis 70 and the horizontal axis 72. The horizontal axis 72 is divided into segments of 10 degrees. The light 30 has the highest intensity 32 at the location closest to the vehicle 2, and gradually decreases as the light is measured farther and farther away from the vehicle 2. Thus, the light intensities 32 - 48 have the following intensity levels, where 32 > 34 > 36 > 38 > 40 > 42 > 44 > 46 > 48. Then the light intensity 48 is compared with the angle at which the light 30 extends relative to the vehicle 2 to determine the angle illuminated relative to the vehicle 2. The light intensity 48 is approximately 200 lumens at 70 degrees. As shown, the static bending lamp extends the light 36 to 40 degrees relative to the vehicle, extends the light 40 beyond 50 degrees, and extends the light 48 beyond 70 degrees.

[0032] Figure 5 Illustrated is the angular relationship between the reflector 14 and the lens 16 of the lamp system 10. The main lens 16 has a horizontal axis 72, and the main lens 16 extends at an angle relative to the horizontal axis 72. The reflector 14 extends parallel to the horizontal axis 72. The main lens 16 extends at an angle (β) relative to the reflector 14.

[0033] Any numerical values recited herein include all values from a lower value to a higher value in increments of one unit, provided that there is at least a two - unit interval between any lower value and any higher value. By way of example, if the amount of a component or the value of a variable process such as temperature, pressure, time, etc. is specified as being from 1 to 90, preferably from 20 to 80, and more preferably from 30 to 70, values such as 15 to 85, 22 to 68, 43 to 51, 30 to 32, etc. are intended to be expressly recited in this specification. For values less than one, a unit is considered to be 0.0001, 0.001, 0.01, or 0.1 as appropriate. These are merely examples of specific intentions, and all possible combinations of numerical values between the recited lowest and highest values should be considered to be expressly stated in this application in a similar manner.

[0034] Unless otherwise stated, all ranges include the endpoints and all numbers between the endpoints. The use of "about" or "approximately" in connection with a range applies to both ends of the range. Thus, "about 20 to 30" is intended to cover "about 20 to about 30", including at least the specified endpoints.

[0035] The disclosures of all articles and references (including patent applications and publications) are incorporated by reference for all purposes. The term "consisting essentially of" in describing a combination shall include the recited elements, ingredients, components or steps, as well as other elements, ingredients, components or steps that do not materially affect the basic and novel characteristics of the combination. The use of the terms "comprising" or "including" in this specification to describe a combination of elements, ingredients, components or steps also covers embodiments that consist essentially of, or even consist of, such elements, ingredients, components or steps.

[0036] A plurality of elements, ingredients, components or steps may be provided by a single integrated element, ingredient, component or step. Alternatively, a single integrated element, ingredient, component or step may be divided into separate plural elements, ingredients, components or steps. The disclosure of "a" or "an" for an element, ingredient, component or step is not intended to exclude additional elements, ingredients, components or steps.

[0037] It should be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. After reading the above description, many embodiments and many applications other than the provided examples will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be determined with reference to the above description, but should be determined with reference to the appended claims and the full scope of equivalents given by such claims. The disclosures of all articles and references (including patent applications and publications) are incorporated by reference for all purposes. The omission of any aspect of the subject matter disclosed herein from the appended claims is not a waiver of that subject matter, nor should it be regarded as an indication that the inventors do not consider that subject matter to be part of the disclosed inventive subject matter.

[0038] List of Elements

[0039] 2 Vehicle

[0040] 10 Lamp System

[0041] 12 Light Source

[0042] 14 Reflector

[0043] 16 Main Lens

[0044] 18 Static Bending Lamp

[0045] 20 Moving Direction

[0046] 30 Light

[0047] 32 Light Intensity

[0048] 34 Light Intensity

[0049] 36 Light Intensity

[0050] 38 Light Intensity

[0051] 40 Light intensity

[0052] 42 Light intensity

[0053] 44 Light intensity

[0054] 46 Light intensity

[0055] 48 Light intensity

[0056] 50 Equal light intensity

[0057] 52 Straight light

[0058] 54 Reflected light

[0059] 56 Reflected bent light

[0060] 60 40 degrees

[0061] 62 50 degrees

[0062] 64 70 degrees

[0063] 70 Vertical axis

[0064] 72 Horizontal axis

[0065] 80 Reflection direction area

[0066] 82 Static bent light direction area

[0067] 90 Longitudinal axis.

Claims

1. A lighting system, comprising: a) a plurality of light sources configured to be located on a vehicle, and one or more of the plurality of light sources configured to produce light projected beyond the width of the vehicle; b) one or more reflectors angled relative to the plurality of light sources in a first direction; and c) one or more static curved light reflectors angled relative to the plurality of light sources and the one or more reflectors in a second direction such that light from the one or more static curved light reflectors is projected beyond the width of the vehicle, wherein the one or more reflectors are between the one or more static curved light reflectors and the outer side of the vehicle; d) one or more main lenses extending across all of the plurality of light sources, the one or more main lenses having a longitudinal axis, and when viewed along the optical axis of the plurality of light sources, the one or more main lenses extending at an angle of 5 degrees or more and 30 degrees or less relative to the longitudinal axis of the main lenses.

2. The lamp system according to claim 1, wherein, The one or more reflectors reflect light in a reflection direction region, and the one or more static curved light reflectors reflect light in a static curved light direction region, the static curved light direction region being angled relative to and different from the reflection direction region.

3. The lamp system according to claim 1, wherein, The one or more reflectors are a plurality of reflectors positioned side by side, and each of the plurality of reflectors has a generally coplanar opening for guiding light in the same direction.

4. The lamp system according to claim 3, wherein, The one or more static curved light reflectors have an opening angled relative to the plurality of reflectors.

5. The lamp system according to claim 4, wherein, The angle is 5 degrees or more and 40 degrees or less.

6. The lamp system according to claim 2, wherein, The reflection direction region spans an area directly in front of the vehicle, along the longitudinal axis of the vehicle to an area at 40 degrees or less relative to the longitudinal axis.

7. The lamp system according to claim 6, wherein, The static curved light direction region spans a second area from 30 degrees or more to 90 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis.

8. The lamp system according to claim 7, wherein, The light from the static curved light reflector has an intensity of 200 lumens at an angle of 75 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis.

9. The lamp system according to claim 1, wherein, The area beyond the width of the vehicle extends from an angle of 30 degrees to 80 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.

10. The lamp system according to claim 1, wherein, The one or more reflectors extend substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the one or more main lenses.

11. The lamp system according to claim 2, wherein, The reflection direction region includes a portion substantially orthogonal to the one or more main lenses.

12. The lamp system according to claim 11, wherein, The reflection direction region is at an angle of 65 degrees to 90 degrees relative to the one or more main lenses.

13. The lamp system according to claim 2, wherein, The static curved light direction region is at an angle of 15 degrees or more and 75 degrees or less relative to the one or more main lenses.

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