Patent ID: 6095672
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: B60Q,F21S

Abstract:
A lighting device for the rear end of a vehicle, comprising:at least one light chamber;at least one incandescent lamp disposed in the at least one light chamber and oriented in a first approximately rearward direction with respect to the vehicle;a main reflector associated with the at least one incandescent lamp for reflecting light substantially rearward with respect to the vehicle;a transparent covering disposed on the at least one light chamber;a side light system and a secondary reflector disposed in the light chamber, the secondary reflector being arranged in the at least one light chamber such that light rays striking it are directed outwardly at least approximately transversely to a direction of travel of the vehicle;wherein the side light system has a plurality of light-emitting diodes oriented in a second approximately forward direction with respect to the vehicle such that light rays from the plurality of diodes are directed forward approximately in the direction of travel against the secondary reflector.