Global Patent Index - EP 0557180 B1

EP 0557180 B1 19960710 - Light projector, in particular vehicle headlights, equipped with improved ventilation means

Title (en)

Light projector, in particular vehicle headlights, equipped with improved ventilation means

Title (de)

Scheinwerfer mit einer verbesserten Ventilationseinrichtung, insbesondere für Kraftfahrzeuge

Title (fr)

Projecteur équipé de moyens de ventilation perfectionnés, notamment pour véhicule automobile

Publication

EP 0557180 B1 19960710 (FR)

Application

EP 93400380 A 19930216

Priority

FR 9201776 A 19920217

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0557180A1] A motor vehicle headlight comprises a casing, defining with a glass, an inner space protecting a light source, and at least one device for ventilating the said inner space, provided in combination with the casing. The ventilation device comprises a first part (110) projecting out of the casing, which ends in a first plug (130) and defines a first channel (C1) and a second channel (C3) which are connected together by a bend, and a second part (120) projecting into the casing, which ends in a second plug (140) and defines a third channel (C2) and a fourth channel (C4) connected together by a bend. The first and third channels are connected together. The second and fourth channels emerge respectively downwards to the atmosphere and upwards to the said inner space. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

F21M 7/00

IPC 8 full level

F21V 31/03 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP US)

F21S 45/33 (2017.12 - EP US)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE ES GB IT

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0557180 A1 19930825; EP 0557180 B1 19960710; DE 69303512 D1 19960814; DE 69303512 T2 19970130; ES 2091563 T3 19961101; FR 2687456 A1 19930820; FR 2687456 B1 19990402; US 5367438 A 19941122

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 93400380 A 19930216; DE 69303512 T 19930216; ES 93400380 T 19930216; FR 9201776 A 19920217; US 1810793 A 19930217