Motor vehicle headlamp having multiple lighting modules on an inclined common plate - Patents.com

Abstract

A lighting device (4) for a motor vehicle comprises a first lighting module (12) including a first lighting engine (12.1) capable of generating a first light beam having a cutoff and a first optical device (12.2) capable of emitting the first light beam; a second lighting module (14) comprising a second lighting engine (14.1) capable of generating a second light beam and a second optical device (14.2); a plate (20) having an inclination y about an inclination axis (24) relative to a horizontal plane (22); the first and second lighting engines (12.1, 14.1) are arranged with an offset on the plate (20), and the first and second optical devices (12.2, 14.2) exhibit an offset in the vertical direction.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of lighting, in particular for motor vehicles. [Background technology]

[0002] prior art It is a known practice to generate cut-off illumination beams, generally by using one or more light-emitting modules with a bender. Such light-emitting modules conventionally comprise a collector with a rotating reflective surface of elliptical outline, in the form of a cap on a half-space bounded by a horizontal plane. An essentially point light source of the light-emitting diode type is located at a first focal point of the reflective surface and shines into the half-space in the direction of said surface. The light rays are thus reflected convergently towards a second focal point of the reflective surface. A reflective surface, generally planar, also with a cut-off edge at the second focal point ensures an upward reflection of the light rays that do not pass exactly through the second focal point, these rays being subsequently refracted towards the bottom of the illumination beam by a thick lens. This reflective surface is generally called a "bender" since it "bends" those rays that would otherwise form the top of the illumination beam towards the top of the emitting lens. Such light-emitting modules have the disadvantage that the bender and the cut-off edge need to be positioned with high precision. Also, the launch lens must be a thick lens due to its small focal length, which increases its weight and complicates its manufacture, especially those that are prone to sink marks. Also, the collector has a certain height, which adds bulk in the vertical direction.

[0003] The published patent document WO2020 / 025171A1 discloses a light emitting module, in particular for a motor vehicle, including a collector with a reflecting surface that collects and reflects the light rays emitted by the light source into a light beam, as well as a light emitting module with a bender. The light emitting module also has an emission optical system, such as a lens, and is specifically configured to emit the light beam by forming an image on the reflecting surface of the collector. To that end, the optical emission system has a focal point located on the reflecting surface, for example at its rear edge, thereby forming a correct image at that edge and a clear cutoff in the emitted light beam. This type of light emitting module has the advantage of compactness, in particular in terms of height, and has the advantage of simplicity of manufacture. In this teaching, this module with cutoff is combined with other modules to form a headlamp that in particular performs a lighting function without cutoff, generally called high beam, in addition to a lighting function with cutoff, generally called low beam. The optical systems may further each include one or more mirrors.

[0004] Generally, it is advantageous, especially for stylistic reasons, to combine as many lighting functions as possible in one and the same lighting device. However, due to the shape of the vehicle body, geometrical constraints are imposed and an offset between the modules is sometimes necessary. However, such an offset is not without difficulties in terms of bulk and / or assembly. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] WO2020 / 025171A1 Summary of the Invention

[0006] The object of the invention is to overcome at least one of the drawbacks of the prior art mentioned above. More particularly, the object of the invention is to propose a lighting device for motor vehicles, which is compact and economical, comprising a plurality of lighting modules and which can be adapted to a particular body shape.

[0007] The object of the invention is to provide a lighting device for a motor vehicle, comprising a first lighting module, comprising a first light-emitting engine, comprising one or more first light sources, a first collector having at least one reflective surface capable of reflecting the light rays emitted by the one or more first light sources into a first light beam having a cut-off, and a first optical device capable of emitting the first light beam along an optical axis of the lighting device; and a second light-emitting engine, comprising one or more second light sources, having at least one reflective surface capable of reflecting the light rays emitted by the one or more second light sources into a second light beam. a second lighting module including a second collector and a second optical device capable of emitting a second light beam along an optical axis of the lighting device; the lighting device is notable in that it includes a plate having a tilt γ with respect to a horizontal plane and with respect to a tilt axis that is horizontal and perpendicular to the optical axis; the first light-emitting engine and the second light-emitting engine are arranged on the plate so as to have an offset along the vertical projection of the optical axis onto the plate, and the first optical device and the second optical device have an offset along the vertical direction when the lighting device is in an installed position.

[0008] A light engine is capable of generating a light beam. Such a device is also called a light engine or a light generator.

[0009] The offset of the luminous engines may be considered relative to the rear ends of their collectors or the rear ends of their reflective surfaces.

[0010] The following features are optional and are disclosed in all technically possible combinations.

[0011] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the lighting device further comprises a third lighting module including a third light-emitting engine comprising one or more third light sources, a third collector having at least one reflective surface capable of reflecting light rays emitted by the one or more third light sources into a third light beam, and a third optical device capable of emitting a third light beam along the optical axis of the lighting device; the third light-emitting engine is arranged on the plate such that it has an offset along the vertical projection of the optical axis onto the plate so as to form, together with the first lighting module and the second lighting module, a profile with an overall tilt β with respect to the tilt axis.

[0012] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the overall inclination β of the profiles of the first light engine, the second light engine and the third light engine lies between 1° and 80°.

[0013] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the third optical device has an offset along the vertical direction such that, together with the first and second optical devices, they form a profile in the vertical plane having an overall inclination α with respect to the horizontal when the lighting device is in the mounted position.

[0014] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the overall inclination α of the profiles of the first optical device, the second optical device and the third optical device lies between 1° and 80°.

[0015] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the third beam is an illumination beam without cut-off which together with the first beam forms a high beam type lighting function.

[0016] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the inclination γ of the plate lies between 5° and 90°. Advantageously, in particular if the first, second and third optical devices are lenses, the inclination γ of the plate lies between 5° and 25°.

[0017] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, each of the first light emitting engine, the second light emitting engine and optionally the third light emitting engine are arranged on an edge of a plate, each of the first collector, the second collector and optionally the third collector protruding beyond said edge, said edge having a stepped profile with a step corresponding to each of the first light emitting engine, the second light emitting engine and optionally the third light emitting engine.

[0018] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the profile of the luminous engine is parallel to the main axis.

[0019] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the profile of the optical device is parallel to the principal axis.

[0020] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the second light beam is a beam with a cutoff having a kink which together with the first beam forms a low beam type lighting function.

[0021] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the first optical device is adapted to focus at least one reflecting surface portion of the first collector illuminated by the first light source or light sources. Imaging the portion being located behind the one or more first light sources along a primary direction of light propagation along an optical axis.

[0022] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the first collector comprises a plurality of reflective surfaces arranged next to each other, each associated with one of the plurality of first light sources, said plurality of reflective surfaces having a rear edge adjacent to a straight line on the plate along the main direction of light propagation, and the first optical device presents a focal line which is coincident with said straight line or which is located between said straight line and the plurality of first light sources or which is located behind said straight line at a distance of less than 10 mm.

[0023] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the first optical device is a mirror having a constant parabolic profile along the horizontal direction so as to present a linear focal line when the illumination device is in the mounted position.

[0024] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the first, second and optionally third optical device are each configured to deflect, by reflection and / or refraction, the first, second and optionally third light beam, respectively, vertically from a direction corresponding to the tilt γ of the plate to a direction parallel to the optical axis.

[0025] The inventive measures are advantageous in that, taking into account lighting devices mounted on vehicles, they make it possible to perform several modulating lighting functions with a compact and simple structure by incorporating several lighting modules forming a profile with an overall inclination in front view and / or with an overall inclination in top view. The use of a shared plate clearly significantly simplifies the structure and assembly of the lighting device. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0026] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 depicts the front part of a motor vehicle and shows the tilt constraints imposed on the headlamps by the shape of the vehicle body. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 illustrates the components of a lighting device according to the invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 illustrates the working principle of the lighting module of the lighting device of FIG. 2 according to a first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 illustrates the working principle of the lighting module of the lighting device of FIG. 2 according to a second embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 illustrates the working principle of a lighting module of the lighting device of FIG. 2 according to a third embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a top view of two lighting modules with cutoffs of the lighting device of FIG. [Figure 7]FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of luminous images corresponding to various regulated lighting functions generated by the lighting device of FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0027] Detailed Description FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the front of a vehicle equipped with a headlamp corresponding to a lighting device according to the invention.

[0028] The axis x corresponds to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the axis y corresponds to the transverse direction, in this case the horizontal direction and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and the axis z corresponds to the vertical direction.

[0029] As can be seen, the lighting device 4 is arranged at the front of the vehicle 2, on the left side (in the direction of vehicle advancement), it being understood that a symmetric lighting device is arranged on the right side of the vehicle. The main axis 6 of the lighting device 4 is shown; it can be seen that this main axis 6 forms a non-zero angle α with a horizontal axis 8 lying in a vertical plane containing said main axis 6. The lighting device therefore has a tilt α in front view, which in the present case is upwards along the lighting device 4 towards the corresponding lateral side of the vehicle.

[0030] Likewise, the main axis 6 forms a non-zero angle β with a horizontal transverse axis 10 perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The luminaire therefore has a tilt β in a top view, which in this case is towards the rear of the vehicle along the luminaire 4 towards the corresponding lateral side of the vehicle.

[0031] The inclination or inclinations in angle α and / or angle β are essentially determined by the shape of the body of the vehicle and impose a particular arrangement of the lighting modules as described below.

[0032] Fig. 2 shows the main elements of the lighting device 4 in Fig. 1. The lighting device 4 comprises a number of lighting modules 12, 14, 16, 18. Each of these lighting modules comprises a light emitting engine 12.1, 4.1, 16.1 and 18.1 capable of forming a light beam and an optical device 12.2, 14.2, 16.2 and 18.2 capable of emitting a corresponding light beam. By way of example, the first lighting module 12 generates a lighting beam with a wide horizontal cut-off, and the second lighting module 14 generates a narrow lighting beam with a cut-off with a central kink, complementing the lighting beam with a wide horizontal cut-off of the first lighting module 12, so as to perform a regulated lighting function with a cut-off, commonly called low beam. Also by way of example, the third lighting module 16 generates a lighting beam without cut-off, complementing the lighting beams generated by the first lighting module 12 and the second lighting module 14, so as to form a regulated lighting function without cut-off, commonly called high beam. The fourth illumination module 18 generates a cut-off-free illumination beam complementary to the illumination beams generated by the first illumination module 12 and the second illumination module 14. This cut-off-free illumination beam is advantageously of the matrix type and in particular has a selectable limited lateral extent depending on the active light source or light sources.

[0033] Each of the light emitting engines 12.1, 14.1, 16.1 and 18.1 comprises one or more light sources 12.1.1, 14.1.1, 16.1.1 and 18.1.1 and a collector 12.1.2, 14.1.2, 16.1.2 and 18.1.2 provided with one or more reflective surfaces, advantageously in the form of a cap, configured to reflect light rays emitted by the corresponding light source or light sources in a light beam subsequently emitted by the corresponding optical device 12.2, 14.2, 16.2 and 18.2. Advantageously, a specific light source is associated to each reflective surface. In the present case, the first, third and fourth light emitting engines 12.1, 16.1, 18.1 each comprise three light sources 12.1.1, 16.1.1, 18.1.1 and three corresponding directly adjacent reflective surfaces on the collectors 12.1.2, 16.1.2, 18.1.2. The second light emitting engine 14.1 comprises a single light source 14.1.1 and a single reflective surface on the collector 14.1.2. However, it will be understood that the number of light sources and / or associated reflective surfaces may differ from the example shown in FIG. 2.

[0034] It can be seen that each of the luminous engines 12.1, 14.1, 16.1, 18.1 is arranged on a plate 20, the latter being shared by said luminous engines. It is generally flat and inclined at an angle γ to a horizontal plane 22. This inclination is with respect to a tilt axis 24, which corresponds to the y-axis, specifically a transverse direction that is horizontal and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The effect of this inclination upwards from the tilt axis 24 in this case is that the light beams generated by the luminous engines 12.1, 14.1, 16.1 and 18.1 are oriented with an upward vertical component, forcing the optical devices 12.2, 14.2, 16.2 and 18.2 to be offset upwards.

[0035] The tilt angle γ of the plate 20 may be 5° or more, preferably 10° or more, preferably 15° or more, and / or 90° or less, preferably 50° or less, more preferably 40° or less. The tilt angle γ may be larger, especially if the optical devices 12.2, 14.2, 16.2 and 18.2 are mirrors. This tilt angle γ may be smaller, for example 25° or less, especially if the optical devices 12.2, 14.2, 16.2, 18.2 are lenses.

[0036] Still in Fig. 2 it can be seen that the luminescence engines 12.1, 14.1, 16.1 and 18.1 are arranged with an offset relative to one another along the vertical projection 26 of the optical axis of the illumination device on the plate, whereby the corresponding upward offset of the optical devices 12.2, 14.2, 16.2 and 18.2 is arranged to be increasingly larger the greater the offset on the plate 20 along the optical projection 26 of the optical axis. The offset of the luminescence engines 12.1, 14.1, 16.1 and 18.1 on the plate 20 along the vertical projection 26 of the optical axis can be considered with reference to the distance between each of these luminescence engines and the tilt axis 24, this distance being measured perpendicular to said axis. It can be seen that the fourth luminescence engine 18.1 is closest to the tilt axis 24, while the third, second and first luminescence motors 16.1, 14.1 and 12.1 are progressively further away from the tilt axis 24. This gradual offset is shown by the profile 6.2 of the luminescence engines 12.1, 14.1, 16.1 and 18.1 on the plate 20, which shows an overall tilt with respect to the tilt axis 24. This overall tilt corresponds to the angle β shown in FIG. 1. For reasons of clarity of presentation, the profile 6.2 is shown in the form of a straight line that crosses the rear edges of the collectors 12.1.1, 14.1.1, 16.1.1 and 18.1.1 (with respect to the overall direction of light propagation from the luminescence engines 12.1, 14.1, 16.1 and 18.1). It will be understood that the profile 6.2 is not necessarily perfectly straight. However, it forms an overall tilt with respect to the tilt axis 24, such that the first luminescence engine 12.1 is offset from the second luminescence engine 14.1, which is offset from the third luminescence engine 16.1, which is offset from the fourth luminescence engine 18.1. That is to say, the inclination angle β of profile 6.2 is not necessarily constant, but in any case does not change sign along its length.

[0037] It is noted that the slope β of the profile 6.2 of the light emitting engine also applies to the profile 6.1 of the optical devices 12.2, 14.2, 16.2 and 18.2.

[0038] The inclination angle β of profile 6.2 relative to the inclination axis 24 may be 1° or more, preferably 5° or more, more preferably 10° or more, and / or may be 80° or less, preferably 30° or less, more preferably 20° or less.

[0039] The optical devices 12.2, 14.2, 16.2 and 18.2 of the lighting modules 12, 14, 16 and 18 in this case are mirrors with a parabolic profile with a focal point or focal line located at the rear part of one or more reflecting surfaces. This rear part is located between the rear edge of one or more reflecting surfaces and one or more corresponding light sources. If the various lighting modules 12, 14, 16, 18 are considered to have approximately the same focal length, the offset of the light emitting engines 12.1, 14.1, 16.1, 18.1 on the plate 20 combined with the pivoting of the plate 20 about the pivot axis 24 as described above results in a vertical offset of the optical devices 12.2, 14.2, 16.2, 18.2. In particular, it will be seen that the first optical device 12.2 is offset above the second optical device 14.2, which is offset above the third optical device 16.2, which is offset above the fourth optical device 18.2, and that the optical devices have a profile 6.1 which forms an overall inclination with respect to the horizontal direction 8. This overall inclination corresponds to the angle α shown in FIG. 1. It will be seen that the profile 6.1 is not necessarily perfectly straight; however, it forms an overall inclination with respect to the horizontal direction 8. That is to say, the inclination angle α of the profile 6.1 is not necessarily constant, but in any case does not change sign along its length.

[0040] The inclination angle α of the profile 6.1 with respect to the horizontal 8 may be ≧1° and / or ≦80°, preferably ≦15°, more preferably ≦10°.

[0041] It is noted that the slope α of the optical device profile 6.1 also applies to the light engine profile 6.2.

[0042] As can be seen, the profiles 6.1 and 6.2 are parallel to the main axis 6.

[0043] Figures 3-5 show the operating principle of the lighting modules of the lighting device of Figure 2 according to various embodiments. Each of these figures is a cross-sectional depiction through the first lighting module 12 of the lighting device 4 of Figure 2 and illustrates the operating principle of that module, although it will be understood that this depiction and this operating principle can be applied to other lighting modules.

[0044] FIG. 3 illustrates the operating principle of the first lighting module 12 of the lighting device 4 of FIG. 2 according to a first embodiment. The optical device 12.2 is, according to FIG. 2, a single mirror. The collector 12.1.2 comprises a support in the form of a shell or cap and a reflective surface on the inner surface of the support. The reflective surface advantageously has a profile of the elliptical or parabolic type. It is advantageously a surface of revolution about an axis parallel to the optical axis 26.1 of the luminous engine 12.1. Alternatively, it may be a free-form or swept surface or an asymmetric surface. There may also be a plurality of them, so as to have a plurality of sectors. The collector 12.1.2 in the form of a shell or cap is advantageously made of a material with good resistance to heat, for example glass or a synthetic polymer such as polycarbonate PC or polyetherimide PEI. The expression "parabolic type" generally applies to reflectors whose surface has a single focus, i.e., one area of ​​convergence of light rays, such that the light rays emitted by a light source placed in this area of ​​convergence are launched to a long distance after reflection from the surface. "Long distance launched" means that these rays do not converge towards an area located at least ten times the dimension of the reflector. That is, the reflected light rays do not converge towards the area of ​​convergence, or if they do converge, this area of ​​convergence is located at a distance of ten times or more than the dimension of the reflector. Thus, a parabolic type surface may or may not have a parabolic portion. A reflector with such a surface is generally used alone to create a light beam. Alternatively, it may be used as an launch surface associated with an elliptical type reflector. In this case, the light source of the parabolic type reflector is the area of ​​convergence of the light rays reflected by the elliptical type reflector.

[0045] The light source 12.1.1 is arranged at the focus of the reflecting surface so that its light rays are collected and reflected along the optical axis 26.1 of the luminous engine 12.1. At least some of these reflected light rays have an inclination angle in a plane perpendicular to said axis, which is less than or equal to 25°, preferably less than or equal to 10°, so as to be under the so-called Gaussian condition, which makes it possible to obtain stigmatism, i.e. clarity of the emitted image. Advantageously, the light rays are reflected at the rear part of the reflecting surface.

[0046] The optical device 12.2 is configured to emit the light beam generated by the light-emitting engine 12.1 along the optical axis 28 of the lighting module 12. It comprises a single mirror with a parabolic profile with a focal point 12.2.1 located at the rear part of the reflecting surface, which is located between the rear edge of said surface and the light source 12.1.1. In the present case, the focal point 12.2.1 is located at the rear edge of the reflecting surface. Such a positioning of the focal point makes it possible to perform imaging of the reflecting surface illuminated by the light source 12.1.1, in particular to perform a clear imaging of the rear edge of the reflecting surface, and thus to emit a light beam with a clear horizontal cut-off.

[0047] In the case of other lighting modules, in particular the third lighting module 16 and the fourth lighting module 18, the focal point can be in front of the rear edge, since no horizontal cutoff is formed.

[0048] Figure 4 illustrates the operating principle of the first lighting module 12 of the lighting device 4 of Figure 2 according to a second embodiment. The reference numbers of Figures 2 and 3 are used, but with respect to the optical device, these numbers are increased by 100. Furthermore, for identical or corresponding elements, reference is made to the description of Figure 3. Particular numbers are used to refer to elements specific to this embodiment.

[0049] The lighting module 12 of Fig. 4 differs from that of Fig. 3 in that the optical device 112.2 includes a parabolic mirror 112.2.2 and a redirecting mirror 112.2.3, which is advantageously flat and redirects the virtual image of the illuminated reflective surface towards the parabolic mirror 112.2.2. Such an arrangement is advantageous for generating a light beam without cut-offs, such as the third lighting module 16 and the fourth lighting module 18 (Fig. 2). In this case, the focal point 12.2.1 may be away from the rear edge of the reflective surface.

[0050] Figure 5 illustrates the operating principle of the first lighting module 12 of the lighting device 4 of figure 2 according to a third embodiment. The reference numbers of figures 2 and 3 are used, but for the optical device these numbers are increased by 200. Furthermore, for identical or corresponding elements, reference is made to the description of figure 3.

[0051] The illumination module 12 of Fig. 5 differs from that of Fig. 3 in that the optical device 212.2 is a lens and no longer a mirror. This means that there is no longer a reversal of the overall direction of light propagation. It can be seen that the luminescence engine 12.1 is oriented in the opposite direction to provide light in the direction of propagation of the light beam emitted by the optical device 212.2.

[0052] 6 is a top view of the first and second lighting modules of the lighting device of FIG. 2. FIG.

[0053] The first lighting module 12 generates a wide light beam with a horizontal cut-off. To that end, the light emitting engine 12.1 comprises a number of light sources 12.1.1, in the present case three light sources 12.1.1, and the collector 12.1.2 comprises a number of adjacent reflecting surfaces, in the present case three reflecting surfaces. The optical device 12.2 has the particular feature of having a straight focal line 12.1.2, which passes through or passes close to the rear ends of the reflecting surfaces at their rear edges and then forms the focal point 12.1.1. To that end, the optical device 12.2, which in the present case is a parabolic mirror, but could in particular also be a lens, has a cross section perpendicular to the y-axis, which cross section is constant along said axis. This particular feature is advantageous if the emitted light beam needs to have a particularly clear horizontal cut-off. In particular, if the focal line is slightly curved, in which case the reflecting surfaces of the collector 12.2.2 are arranged relative to one another such that the focal line passes through their rear ends (at their rear edges), the optical device will have a corresponding curvature at the inclined surface corresponding to that of the plate 20, which will offset the reflected and emitted light vertically and deteriorate the horizontal cut-off. In other words, the effect of the curvature of the optical surface of the optical device at the inclined surface of the plate 20 is to offset the emitted light beam along the axis z, which may not be desirable for illumination functions with a horizontal cut-off. However, such a curvature can spread the emitted light beam horizontally, i.e. in the xy plane. For illumination functions with a horizontally spread cut-off, a compromise between a constant cross section along the y axis and a curved profile in the xy plane may be advantageous.

[0054] The optical arrangement 14.2 of the second lighting module 14 has a focal point 14.2.1 located at the rear end of the reflective surface of the light emitting engine 14.1.

[0055] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating luminous images corresponding to various regulated lighting functions generated by the lighting device of Figure 2. The horizontal axis H and the vertical axis V intersect on the optical axis of the lighting device.

[0056] The first lighting module 12 produces a horizontally extending light image 30 with a clear horizontal cut-off close to a horizontal axis H so as to form a low beam type lighting function.

[0057] The second lighting module 14 generates a horizontally narrow (relative to the light emitting image 30) light emitting image 32 having a horizontal cutoff that forms a kink in the optical axis of the lighting device, complementing the light emitting image 30 of the first lighting module 12 to form a low beam type lighting function.

[0058] The third lighting module 16 generates an illuminating image 34 without horizontal cut-off which complements upwardly the illuminating image 30 of the first lighting module 12 so as to form a high beam type lighting function.

[0059] The fourth illumination module 18 complements the luminescent image 30 of the first illumination module 12 to generate a segmented luminescent image 36 without horizontal cutoffs, so as to form a high beam type lighting function in a matrix arrangement having dark areas corresponding to one or more unlit segments.

Claims

1. A lighting device (4) for a motor vehicle (2), comprising: a first lighting module (12) including a first light emitting engine (12.1) including one or more first light sources (12.1.1) and a first collector (12.1.2) having at least one reflecting surface capable of reflecting the light rays emitted by said one or more first light sources (12.1.1) into a first light beam (30) having a cut-off, and a first optical device (12.2) capable of emitting said first light beam (30) along an optical axis (28) of the lighting device; a second lighting module (14) comprising a second light emitting engine (14.1) including one or more second light sources (14.1.1), a second collector (14.1.2) having at least one reflecting surface capable of reflecting the light rays emitted by said one or more second light sources (14.1.1) into a second light beam (32), and a second optical device (14.2) capable of emitting said second light beam (32) along the optical axis (28) of the lighting device; Equipped with the illumination device comprises a plate (20) having an inclination γ with respect to a horizontal plane (22) and an inclination axis (24) that is horizontal and perpendicular to the optical axis (28); the first light emitting engine (12.1, 14.1) is arranged on the plate (20) such that it has an offset along a vertical projection (26) of the optical axis (28) onto the plate (20), the first optical device (12.2, 14.2) having an offset along the vertical direction when the illumination device (4) is in the mounting position, The illumination device (4), characterized in that the first optical device is configured to image a portion of at least one reflective surface of the first collector (12.1.2) illuminated by the one or more first light sources (12.1.1), the portion being located behind the one or more first light sources (12.1.1) along a main direction of light propagation.

2. a third illumination module (16) including a third light emitting engine (16.1) including one or more third light sources (16.1.1), a third collector (16.1.2) having at least one reflecting surface capable of reflecting light rays emitted by said one or more third light sources (16.1.1) into a third light beam (34), and a third optical device (16.2) capable of emitting said third light beam (34) along the optical axis (28) of the illumination device; said third light emitting engine (16.1) is arranged on the plate with an offset along the vertical projection (26) of said optical axis (28) so as to form, together with said first illumination module and said second illumination module (12.1, 14.1), a profile (6.2) on said plate (20) having an overall tilt β with respect to said tilt axis (24), 2. The lighting device (4) according to claim 1.

3. 3. The lighting device (4) according to claim 2, wherein the overall inclination β of the profile (6.2) of the first, the second and the third light engines (12.1, 14.1, 16.1) lies between 1° and 80°.

4. 4. The lighting device (4) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the third optical device (16.2) has an offset along the vertical direction such that together with the first and second optical devices (12.2, 14.2) they form in the vertical plane a profile (6.1) having an overall inclination α with respect to the horizontal direction (8) when the lighting device is in the mounted position.

5. 5. The illumination device (4) according to claim 4, wherein the overall tilt α of the profiles of the first optical device, the second optical device and the third optical device (12.2, 14.2, 16.2) lies between 1° and 80°.

6. The lighting device (4) according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the third light beam (34) is a lighting beam without cut-off which together with the first light beam (30) forms a high beam type lighting function.

7. The lighting device (4) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the inclination γ of the plates lies between 5° and 90°.

8. The lighting device (4) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein each of the first light-emitting engine and the second light-emitting engine are arranged on an edge of the plate (20), each of the first collector and the second collector protrudes beyond the edge, and the edge has a stepped profile having a step corresponding to each of the first light-emitting engine and the second light-emitting engine.

9. The lighting device (4) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second light beam (32) is a beam having a cut-off with a kink which together with the first light beam (30) forms a low beam type lighting function.

10. 10. The illumination device (4) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the first collector (12.1.2) comprises a plurality of reflective surfaces arranged next to each other, each reflective surface being associated with one of the plurality of first light sources (12.1.1), the plurality of reflective surfaces having a rear edge along the main direction of light propagation adjacent to a straight line on the plate (20), and the first optical device (12.2) presents a focal line (12.2.2) which is coincident with the straight line or which is located between the straight line and the plurality of first light sources (12.1.1) or which is located behind the straight line at a distance of 10 mm or less.

11. 11. The illumination device (4) according to claim 10, wherein the first optical device (12.2) is a mirror having a constant parabolic profile along the horizontal direction so as to present a linear focal line (12.2.2) when the illumination device is in the mounted position.

12. The illumination device (4) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein each of the first and second optical devices is configured to vertically deflect, by reflection and / or refraction, the first and second light beams, respectively, from a direction (26) corresponding to the tilt γ of the plate (20) to a direction parallel to the optical axis (28).

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