B62J6/023

Steering light assembly

A steering light device is mounted on left or right sides of a motorcycle having an imaginary middle vertical plane extending horizontally in a front-rear direction. The steering light device includes a light unit and a lens unit. The light unit includes at least one inclined elongate auxiliary light descending inwardly toward the imaginary middle vertical plane. The lens unit includes at least one auxiliary lens cooperating respectively with the main and auxiliary lights to project light for compensating light intensity of a dark area in a road surface located in front of the motorcycle when steering the motorcycle to a corresponding one of the left or right.

Adaptive lighting system

A lighting system and method of operating the same for a vehicle having a vehicle structure includes a plurality of primary low beam elements and a plurality of secondary low beam elements. The system further includes a primary high beam element and a secondary high beam element. A lean angle sensor is coupled to the vehicle structure. A controller is coupled to the lean angle sensor controlling the primary low beam elements, the secondary low beam element and the secondary high beam element in response to the lean angle.

Lighting control device for light source, vehicular light, and lighting control method for light source

Provided is a lighting control device capable of reducing the lighting delay when a light source is turned on/off in accordance with the bank angle of a vehicle. The lighting control device which controls the lighting state of the light source sets the time period required for turning on the light source to be shorter as the vehicle speed is higher when the inclination angle of a vehicle body in the vehicle width direction is larger than a reference value, and causes the light source to be fully turned on over the set time period. The lighting control device also sets the time period required for turning off the light source to be shorter as the vehicle speed is higher when the inclination angle of a vehicle body is smaller than a reference value, and causes the light source to be dimmed and turned off over the set time period.

Adaptive Lighting System
20200331552 · 2020-10-22 ·

A lighting system for a vehicle at least one primary low beam element at least a first adaptive element, a second adaptive element and a third adaptive element and a lean angle sensor generating a lean angle signal. A controller controls the plurality of adaptive elements so that the first element, the second element and third element are extinguished at less than a first lean angle, between the first and a second lean angle greater than the first lean angle illuminating the first adaptive element, between the second and a third lean angle greater than the second lean angle illuminating the first and second adaptive elements, between the third lean angle and a fourth lean angle greater than the third lean angle illuminating the second adaptive element and the third adaptive element and extinguishing the first adaptive element in response to the lean angle signal.

Adaptive Lighting System
20200331552 · 2020-10-22 ·

A lighting system for a vehicle at least one primary low beam element at least a first adaptive element, a second adaptive element and a third adaptive element and a lean angle sensor generating a lean angle signal. A controller controls the plurality of adaptive elements so that the first element, the second element and third element are extinguished at less than a first lean angle, between the first and a second lean angle greater than the first lean angle illuminating the first adaptive element, between the second and a third lean angle greater than the second lean angle illuminating the first and second adaptive elements, between the third lean angle and a fourth lean angle greater than the third lean angle illuminating the second adaptive element and the third adaptive element and extinguishing the first adaptive element in response to the lean angle signal.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ILLUMINATION CONTROL AND DISTRIBUTION DURING A VEHICLE BANK

A bank angle of a vehicle can be accurately calculated using yaw axis data and roll axis data, and based on the calculated bank angle, vehicle illumination optics can be controlled to maintain a pattern of distributed light from the illumination optics to be generally horizontal. The calculated bank angle may be zeroed when the yaw axis data equals zero. The improved pattern of distributed light from the illumination optics illuminates a more natural field of view for the vehicle driver during a bank.

VEHICLE LIGHT FIXTURE
20200282896 · 2020-09-10 · ·

A vehicle lamp is provided on a vehicle capable of traveling around a corner by inclining a vehicle body in a turning direction. The vehicle lamp includes a headlamp mounted on a front portion of the vehicle, and a combination lamp disposed on a vehicle body cover in a region adjacent to the headlamp so as to be visible from the front of the vehicle. The combination lamp includes a plurality of light emitting segments. Depending on arrangement locations, the light emitting segments differ in at least one of the shape of, the size of, the color of, and a distance between the light emitting segments.

BICYCLE LIGHT SYSTEMS AND METHODS
20200269943 · 2020-08-27 ·

Bicycle light systems and methods operate to project multicolor lighting patterns on the front and/or rear of the torso of a bicycle rider. Multicolor light schemes provide increased visibility, accentuate the rider's form, and provide the rider with an enjoyable and thrilling riding experience. Low light intensity configurations effectively operate to light the rider's body while not shining excessive amounts of light other riders. Light housing configurations prevent unwanted light from reaching the rider's eyes, and limit the illumination patterns to desired locations on the rider's torso.

BICYCLE LIGHT SYSTEMS AND METHODS
20200269943 · 2020-08-27 ·

Bicycle light systems and methods operate to project multicolor lighting patterns on the front and/or rear of the torso of a bicycle rider. Multicolor light schemes provide increased visibility, accentuate the rider's form, and provide the rider with an enjoyable and thrilling riding experience. Low light intensity configurations effectively operate to light the rider's body while not shining excessive amounts of light other riders. Light housing configurations prevent unwanted light from reaching the rider's eyes, and limit the illumination patterns to desired locations on the rider's torso.

Lighting System
20200247493 · 2020-08-06 ·

A lighting system for a leaning vehicle, comprises a pivot frame configured to be fixed to a light emitting and/or light reflective device, a mount configured to be fixed to a light fitting of a leaning vehicle, and a motor attached to the pivot frame and the mount. The motor is configured to provide rotational movement of the pivot frame relative to the mount. A controller in electrical communication with the motor is configured to receive sensor data of a leaning angle of the leaning vehicle, and the controller is configured to control the motor to rotate the pivot frame to a desired angle relative to the mount based on the leaning angle.