An illumination device for use with a motor vehicle includes a housing having a first side and a second side connected via a hinge, the hinge to allow the first side and the second side to fold together to form a closed configuration of the housing; and one or more internal components to secure within the housing when in the closed configuration; the first side, the second side, and the hinge are manufactured as a single unit; and the housing is to mount within an environment of the motor vehicle.

The lighting device disclosed in the embodiment of the invention includes a substrate; a plurality of light emitting devices disposed on the substrate and emitting light in at least a first direction; a resin layer sealing the plurality of light emitting devices; and an optical member disposed on the resin layer, wherein the resin layer may include a first light blocking portion integrally formed with the resin layer and having a transmittance lower than that of the resin layer on an emission-side region of each of the plurality of light emitting devices.

A support for a component in the front or in the rear of a motor vehicle, in particular for a lighting device or for a sensor unit, or for a module within a lighting device of a motor vehicle, in particular for a light module. The support includes a support body, at least one receiving section for receiving the component or the module at the support, and at least one connecting section for connecting the support to the front or to the rear of the motor vehicle or for connecting the support to the lighting device. The support body includes at least one plastic part and at least one metallic part that is connected to the plastic part. The plastic part has, at least in part, a material component made of a sustainable plastic.

The lighting device disclosed in the embodiment of the invention includes a substrate; a plurality of light emitting devices disposed on the substrate and emitting light in at least a first direction; a resin layer sealing the plurality of light emitting devices; and an optical member disposed on the resin layer, wherein the resin layer may include a first light blocking portion integrally formed with the resin layer and having a transmittance lower than that of the resin layer on an emission-side region of each of the plurality of light emitting devices.

A lighting device for a motor vehicle, has at least one light source, a flat light guide with an entry surface and at least one exit surface. At least one optical component is designed as an optical panel or optical film. The lighting device being configured so that the light generated by the at least one light source enters, at least in part, through the entry surface and into the light guide. The light entering through the entry surface exits, at least in part, from the at least one exit surface, and the light exiting the at least one exit surface of the light guide passes, at least in part, through the at least one optical component and/or is reflected by the at least one optical component. The flat light guide and/or the at least one optical component is made, at least in part, of silicone.

A lighting device for vehicles, comprising a housing containing a light source and an optical unit. The optical unit has a microstructured surface having a plurality of microstructure elements. The microstructure elements are formed from a limited selection of microstructure elements formed differently in at least two extension directions of the surface.

An assembly method of an automotive lighting unit and an automotive lighting unit that includes one or more internal components made of opaque polymeric material, which are fixed in abutment on the inner surface of the rear casing at respective contact areas or zones; the assembly method comprising the steps of realizing the rear casing; realizing at least one internal lighting component having at least one portion made of opaque polymeric material; placing said at least one internal lighting component inside the rear casing, with said portion made of opaque polymeric material resting on the rear casing, in at least one contact zone; and making at least one laser welding joint at said contact area, so as to rigidly secure said at least one internal lighting component to the rear casing.

A vehicle lamp includes a film; and a connector having a housing disposed on a first side of the film, a metal plate disposed on a second side of the film, and a terminal coupled to sequentially penetrate through the housing, the film, and the metal plate. An end of the terminal penetrating the metal plate is welded to the metal plate. Additionally, a method of manufacturing a connector for a vehicle lamp includes disposing a housing on a first side of a film; disposing a metal plate on a second side of the film to correspond to the position of the housing; and coupling a terminal such that the terminal sequentially penetrates through the housing, the film, and the metal plate.

An aircraft navigation light comprises a support portion, a light source comprising at least one green LED, the light source being arranged on the support portion, an optical element arranged over the light source for shaping an aircraft navigation light output, and a red light filter. A method of producing an aircraft navigation light comprises the steps of providing a support portion, providing a light source comprising at least one green LED, arranging the light source on the support portion, molding an optical element over the light source, and molding a red light filter over the optical element.

A support for a component in the front or in the rear of a motor vehicle, in particular for a lighting device or for a sensor unit, or for a module within a lighting device of a motor vehicle, in particular for a light module. The support includes a support body, at least one receiving section for receiving the component or the module at the support, and at least one connecting section for connecting the support to the front or to the rear of the motor vehicle or for connecting the support to the lighting device. The support body includes at least one plastic part and at least one metallic part that is connected to the plastic part. The plastic part has, at least in part, a material component made of a sustainable plastic.