A cover unit for selectively covering an opening in a structure, including: at least a first cover element having a first axial end coupled to a first driving mechanism, and a second axial end coupled to a second driving mechanism; the first driving mechanism and the second driving mechanism configured to move the first cover element between a closed position and an opened position; each including: an arm configured to be rotatively coupled to the structure, at least one drive unit configured to drive a movement of the arm, and a joint configured to couple the arm to the axial end of the first cover element, the joint configured to allow a two-axis rotation and one linear axis movement, wherein the joint is configured to allow the first axial end and the second axial end of the first cover element to be moved differently during an opening movement and/or a closing movement.

A lamp protection assembly includes a lamp assembly that includes a lens, a lamp housing, and one or more lighting elements located within the lamp housing. The one or more lighting elements being configured to emit light through the lens. The lamp protection assembly also includes an impact ring that is configured to wrap around the lens.

A light system for a vehicle is provided herein. The light system includes first and second light sources. A lens is configured to create a first illumination pattern when the first light source is activated and a second illumination pattern when the second light source is activated. A third light source is configured to create a third illumination pattern that extends vehicle outward of the first and second illumination patterns. A controller is configured to activate the first light source when a front door of the vehicle is opened and activate the second light source when a rear door of the vehicle is opened.

A light bar cover for covering a light bar is provided, which comprises a cover portion, hinges, cover handles, hook rings, and one or more hooks. The cover portion is configured for covering a front portion of the light bar. The hinges are installed between the cover portion and the light bar, so as to open and close the cover portion about the hinges. Each of the cover handles is disposed on an exterior surface of the cover portion. Each of the hook rings is disposed on an exterior surface of the light bar. The hooks are configured for holding each of the cover handles and a corresponding hook ring, so as to hold securely the cover portion in an open position or a close position.

The invention relates to an outer lens for a luminous device, in particular for a motor vehicle. The outer lens include a main portion made of transparent plastic, at least two edges for fastening to a housing of the luminous device, an electrically conductive coating forming a defrosting and/or demisting electrical resistor, and at least two electrodes that are electrically connected to the conductive coating. The electrodes are located on the fastening edges and are overmolded by the transparent plastic. The invention also relates to a luminous device including the outer lens in question and a process for producing the outer lens.

In various embodiments, a lighting device for a motor vehicle is provided. The lighting device includes at least one light source, and at least one layer of a lacquer embodied such that light may be coupled into the lacquer for achieving a luminous effect. Scattering particles are provided in the lacquer for output coupling of the light.

A vehicle lamp system includes a vehicle lamp, a first imaging device structured to be disposed outside a lamp room, and generate a first image, a second imaging device structured to be housed in the lamp room, and generate a second image, and a light distribution control device. The light distribution control device includes an information processor structured to acquire from an outside or generate information of a first light shielding part, and decide a second light shielding part, a control executer structured to execute light distribution control for forming a light distribution pattern including the second light shielding part, and a control regulator structured to control the vehicle lamp to form a light distribution pattern including the first light shielding part when at least one condition of a condition (i) to a condition (iv).

A heated light enclosure having an adaptable heating system is provided with a controlled heating system to deliver enough heat to a lens on a lamp assembly to remove snow, frost, and/or condensation without overheating the lens. By heating the lens using a combination of one or more of PTC heaters, heat sinks and heat pipes, accumulation of snow, ice, or vapor is mitigated or eliminated from a surface of the lens, thereby enabling light to transmit through the lens. Applications include lamps and bulbs on conveyance devices, including vehicles, boats, planes, and trains, as well as sedentary structures, such as lamp posts, street lights, railroad crossing markers and lights, and airport ground and runway lighting systems.

This disclosure refers to a vehicle lamp heater, comprising a PTC heating resistor, a metallic cooling body fixed to the PTC heating resistor, and a holder holding the PTC heating resistor and the metallic cooling body. Also disclosed is vehicle lamp comprising a plastic housing with a transparent cover and such vehicle lamp heater.

A headlamp assembly for a vehicle includes housing for coupling the headlamp assembly to a vehicle and a heat sink structure having a first side, a second side, a first edge, and a second edge. A first light emitting diode assembly and a second light emitting diode assembly are each electrically connected to a circuit board. The second edge of the heat sink structure directly contacts an inner surface of the housing, such that the housing is separated into first and second sections by the heat sink structure. Illumination of the first light emitting diode assembly results in a low beam and illumination of both the first light emitting diode assembly and the second light emitting diode assembly results in a high beam.