公开(公告)号：US06398988B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-04

申请号：US09532540

申请日：2000-03-22

申请人： David Jenkins ,  Robert Pagano ,  Kevin Garcia ,  Robert Passera ,  Joseph A. Griffin ,  Gerhard F. Hirmer

发明人： David Jenkins ,  Robert Pagano ,  Kevin Garcia ,  Robert Passera ,  Joseph A. Griffin ,  Gerhard F. Hirmer

IPC分类号： B29D1100

CPC分类号： G02B6/0018 ,  B29C45/561 ,  B29D11/00 ,  B29L2011/0016 ,  B29L2011/005 ,  B29L2011/0091 ,  B60Q1/2607 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  F21S43/14 ,  F21S43/239 ,  F21S43/245 ,  F21S43/249 ,  G02B6/003 ,  G02B6/0038 ,  G02B6/0048 ,  G02B6/0068 ,  G02B6/0073 ,  G02B6/0088 ,  Y10S425/808

摘要： A rear signal lamp of an automotive vehicle comprising a lamp housing and a curved cover lens for enclosing a thin light managing system. The thin light managing systems includes a plurality of backlight light-emitting diodes mounted in a light mounting substrate and secured to the lamp housing. A control module operatively connected to the light-emitting diodes for controlling the operation and illumination of the light-emitting diodes. A reflector matrix having a plurality of reflector cones corresponding to each of the light-emitting diodes in the mounting substrate and a hybrid optics panel having a direct lensing section covering the reflector matrix and light-emitting diodes and a double redirecting light pipe section surrounding the lensing section. A single light-emitting diodes is coupled along spaced apart quadrants of the redirecting light pipe. Each single light-emitting diodes emits light to the respective quadrant of the optics panel which is reflected and redirected from one or more lens facets to illuminated the front surface of the panel. The direct lensing section and redirecting light pipe illuminate distinct area on the curved cover lens.

摘要翻译： 一种机动车辆的后信号灯，包括灯壳和用于封闭薄光管理系统的弯曲盖透镜。 薄光管理系统包括安装在光安装基板中并固定到灯壳体的多个背光发光二极管。 控制模块，可操作地连接到发光二极管，用于控制发光二极管的操作和照明。 一种反射器矩阵，具有与安装基板中的每个发光二极管相对应的多个反射器锥体和具有覆盖反射器矩阵的直接透镜部分和发光二极管的混合光学面板以及围绕该反射器阵列的双重重定向光管部分 透镜部分。 单个发光二极管沿重定向光管的间隔开的象限耦合。 每个单个发光二极管向光学面板的相应象限发射光，其从一个或多个透镜小面被反射和重定向以照亮面板的前表面。 直接透镜部分和重新定向的光管照亮弯曲盖镜片上的不同区域。

公开(公告)号：US6099156A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-08

申请号：US131003

申请日：1998-08-07

申请人： David Jenkins ,  Robert Pagano ,  Kevin Garcia ,  Robert Passera ,  Joseph A. Griffin ,  Gerhard F. Hirmer

发明人： David Jenkins ,  Robert Pagano ,  Kevin Garcia ,  Robert Passera ,  Joseph A. Griffin ,  Gerhard F. Hirmer

IPC分类号： B29C45/56 ,  B29D11/00 ,  B60Q1/26 ,  F21S8/10 ,  F21V8/00 ,  G02B6/00 ,  B60Q1/00

CPC分类号： G02B6/0018 ,  B29C45/561 ,  B29D11/00 ,  B60Q1/2607 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  F21S48/215 ,  F21S48/2243 ,  F21S48/2268 ,  F21S48/2281 ,  B29L2011/0016 ,  B29L2011/005 ,  B29L2011/0091 ,  G02B6/003 ,  G02B6/0038 ,  G02B6/0048 ,  G02B6/0068 ,  G02B6/0073 ,  G02B6/0088 ,  Y10S425/808

摘要： A rear signal lamp of an automotive vehicle comprising a lamp housing and a curved cover lens for enclosing a thin light managing system. The thin light managing systems includes a plurality of backlight light-emitting diodes mounted in a light mounting substrate and secured to the lamp housing. A control module operatively connected to the light-emitting diodes for controlling the operation and illumination of the light-emitting diodes. A reflector matrix having a plurality of reflector cones corresponding to each of the light-emitting diodes in the mounting substrate and a hybrid optics panel having a direct lensing section covering the reflector matrix and light-emitting diodes and a double redirecting light pipe section surrounding the lensing section. A single light-emitting diodes is coupled along spaced apart quadrants of the redirecting light pipe. Each single light-emitting diodes emits light to the respective quadrant of the optics panel which is reflected and redirected from one or more lens facets to illuminated the front surface of the panel. The direct lensing section and redirecting light pipe illuminate distinct area on the curved cover lens.

公开(公告)号：US6164799A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-26

申请号：US156330

申请日：1998-09-18

申请人： Gerhard F. Hirmer ,  Robert Passera

发明人： Gerhard F. Hirmer ,  Robert Passera

IPC分类号： F21S8/10 ,  F21S8/12 ,  F21V8/00 ,  G02B6/00 ,  F21V5/02

CPC分类号： G02B6/0048 ,  F21S41/24 ,  F21S43/239 ,  F21S43/245 ,  F21S43/249 ,  G02B6/003

摘要： A separation optics structure comprising a transparent unitary body portion extending between a first wide end and a second distal end defines a wedge-shaped structure. The body portion includes a front portion defining a generally planar front illumination surface, a back portion having a plurality of beveled redirecting facets spaced apart by intermediate areas, and a plurality of optics elements disposed within the intermediate areas. A first light source is coupled at the wide end to transmitted light longitudinally through the body portion toward the redirecting facets. The redirecting facets having reflective surfaces transverse to the planar front illumination surface to reflect and scatter the light toward the front surface in a relatively low intensity light distribution. A second light source is coupled adjacent the back portion behind the intermediate areas. The optics elements transmit the light directly through the intermediate areas toward the front surface in a relative high intensity light distribution. The optics elements may also include concave, convex and/or facet for shaping the direct light toward the front illumination surface.

摘要翻译： 包括在第一宽端和第二远端之间延伸的透明单一主体部分的分离光学结构限定楔形结构。 主体部分包括限定大致平面的前照明表面的前部，具有由中间区域间隔开的多个倾斜的重定向小面的后部，以及设置在中间区域内的多个光学元件。 第一光源在宽端被耦合到穿透主体部分的透射光朝向重定向面。 该重定向面具有横向于平面前照明表面的反射表面，以在相对较低强度的光分布中将光朝向前表面反射和散射。 第二光源耦合在中间区域后面的背部附近。 光学元件以相对高强度的光分布将光直接透过中间区域朝向前表面。 光学元件还可以包括用于将直射光成形为朝向前照明表面的凹形，凸形和/或小面。

公开(公告)号：US06270146B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-07

申请号：US09124922

申请日：1998-07-29

申请人： Gerhard F. Hirmer ,  Lassi M. Ojanen

发明人： Gerhard F. Hirmer ,  Lassi M. Ojanen

IPC分类号： B60J708

CPC分类号： B60J1/1815

摘要： A backlight assembly for a convertible roof of a vehicle has a fabric roof cover having a backlight opening formed therein and a plurality of apertures formed therein about a periphery of the backlight opening. A glazing is disposed in the backlight opening. The glazing has a flange extending about a periphery thereof which overlaps a portion of the fabric roof cover. The flange has a plurality of fastener-receiving structures, each of which are received within a corresponding one of the plurality of apertures in the roof cover. A first frame member extends about a periphery of the glazing and overlaps the flange and sealingly engages the roof cover. A second frame member extends about periphery of the glazing and overlaps the flange. The second frame member is disposed opposite the first frame member with the flange and the roof cover disposed therebetween. The second frame member has a plurality of fasteners, each interlocking with a corresponding one of the fastener-receiving structures to fasten the second frame member to the flange to thereby secure the glazing to the roof cover.

摘要翻译： 用于车辆的敞篷车顶的背光组件具有形成在其中的背光开口的织物屋顶盖，并且围绕背光开口的周边形成有多个孔。 玻璃窗设置在背光开口中。 玻璃窗具有围绕其周边延伸的凸缘，其与织物顶盖的一部分重叠。 凸缘具有多个紧固件接收结构，每个紧固件接收结构都被容纳在屋顶盖中的多个孔中的对应的一个孔内。 第一框架构件围绕玻璃窗的周边延伸并与凸缘重叠并且密封地接合屋顶盖。 第二框架构件围绕玻璃窗的周边延伸并与凸缘重叠。 第二框架构件与第一框架构件相对地设置有凸缘，并且顶盖设置在它们之间。 第二框架构件具有多个紧固件，每个紧固件与相应的一个紧固件接收结构互锁，以将第二框架构件紧固到凸缘，从而将窗玻璃固定到屋顶盖。

公开(公告)号：US5763050A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-09

申请号：US505023

申请日：1995-07-21

申请人： Gerhard F. Hirmer

发明人： Gerhard F. Hirmer

IPC分类号： B29C39/10 ,  B29C41/00 ,  B29C45/00 ,  B29C45/14 ,  B29L31/30 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B37/00 ,  B60J7/00 ,  B32B1/00

CPC分类号： B60J7/00 ,  B29C45/14778 ,  B29C45/14811 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B29C41/00 ,  B29C45/00 ,  B29K2995/0018 ,  B29K2995/0087 ,  B29L2031/30 ,  Y10S428/913 ,  Y10T428/1036 ,  Y10T428/1086 ,  Y10T428/24628 ,  Y10T428/2495 ,  Y10T428/31507

摘要： The present invention relates to a vehicle sunroof having variable optical transmission and a method for making the same. Specifically, a vehicle sunroof is provided that, in accordance with the present invention, comprises a relatively thin film having variable optical transmission and a relatively thick substrate layer of clear plastic material adhered to a surface of the relatively thin film. The relatively thin film is positioned in a first molding die of a pair of injection molding dies such that it is adjacent a surface of the first die. The relatively thick substrate layer is adhered to one surface of the relatively thin film while in contact therewith in a molten state under heat and pressure within a cavity defined by the injection molding dies.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及具有可变光传输的车辆天窗及其制造方法。 具体地说，提供了一种车辆天窗，其根据本发明包括具有可变光透射率的相对薄的薄膜和粘附到相对薄膜表面的透明塑料材料的相对较厚的基底层。 相对薄的薄膜位于一对注模模具的第一模压模中，使得其相邻于第一模具的表面。 相对较厚的基底层在与由注模模具限定的空腔内的加热和压力下以熔融状态接触而粘附在相对薄膜的一个表面上。

公开(公告)号：US06536930B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-25

申请号：US09529047

申请日：2000-06-02

申请人： Gerhard F. Hirmer

发明人： Gerhard F. Hirmer

IPC分类号： B60Q126

CPC分类号： G02B6/0038 ,  B60Q1/302 ,  G02B6/0021 ,  G02B6/0026 ,  G02B6/005

摘要： A panel assembly (10) for an automotive vehicle has a transparent panel (12) having opposing first (14) and second (16) surfaces. A portion of the first surface includes refractive structure (18) integral with the panel (12). At least one light source (22) is positioned at an edge of the panel for introducing light into the panel (12). The refractive structure (18) reflects light from the light source (22) out through a portion of the second surface (16). A film laminate (20) is positioned generally opposite the refractive structure (18). When the light source (22) is operatively connected to a vehicle braking system and the film laminate (20) is red, the panel assembly (10) will indicate a braking condition.

摘要翻译： 用于机动车辆的面板组件（10）具有具有相对的第一（14）和第二（16）表面的透明面板（12）。 第一表面的一部分包括与面板（12）成一体的折射结构（18）。 至少一个光源（22）位于面板的边缘处，用于将光引入面板（12）。 折射结构（18）将来自光源（22）的光从第二表面（16）的一部分反射出来。 膜叠层（20）通常与折射结构（18）相对。 当光源（22）可操作地连接到车辆制动系统并且薄膜层压板（20）是红色时，面板组件（10）将指示制动状态。