A lamp assembly 200 for an automobile 222 comprising an at least partially transparent lens or lens cover 202, and a light source 204. A first light redirector 206 redirects at least some of the light produced by 5 the light source 204, such that at least a portion of the redirected light is repeatedly reflected along at least one curved surface of the lens or lens cover 202. A second light redirector 208 redirects at least some of the reflected light such that it exits the lens or lens cover 202. The redirectors may be reflectors, diffractors or refractors and may be adjacent to or contacting the lens. The redirectors may be moulded, machined or otherwise form part of the lens. The light may exit the lens at 45° degrees to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. Also claimed is a headlamp comprising the lap assembly and an automobile comprising the lamp assembly, where the lamp assembly may be a parking light, turn indicator, tail light or a stop or brake light.


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    Title :

    A lamp assembly for an automobile, a headlamp comprising such a lamp assembly, and an automobile comprising such a lamp assembly


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2018-04-04


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60Q ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL , Anordnung von Signal- oder Beleuchtungsvorrichtungen, deren Einbau oder Halterung oder deren Schaltkreise bei Fahrzeugen allgemein / F21S Ortsfeste Leuchten , NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES



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