Patent ID: 6443602
Filing Date: 2002-09-03
Classification: B60Q,H05B

Abstract:
A vehicle headlamp device for connection to a vehicle, comprising:a light source connectable to a front of the vehicle and configured to produce a light beam; means for switching between a high beam and a low beam located adjacent to said light source; means for broadening a horizontal light distribution of said light beam in a direction of travel of the vehicle during cornering, said means for broadening a horizontal light distribution located adjacent said light source; and a lighting device configured to receive a vehicle speed detection signal and a steering angle detection signal, said lighting device controlling electric power to said light source and said means for broadening a horizontal light distribution, such that electric power supplied to said light source increases, and said horizontal light distribution is broadened in the direction of travel of the vehicle, when the vehicle speed detection signal and the steering angle detection signal exceed predetermined values.