Patent ID: 7513665
Filing Date: 2009-04-07
Classification: F21S,F21Y

Abstract:
1. A headlamp module for a motor vehicle comprising: a light source configured to emit light rays; and a translucent member having portions defining: a support portion configured to support the light source so that the light rays are able to enter the translucent member, a reflection surface configured to internally reflect the light rays in a forward direction, and an exit surface configured to permit the light rays to pass therethrough so as to be emitted from the translucent member in the forward direction generally parallel to a light ray axis; and the exit surface defining a periphery and the support portion is positioned with respect to the exit surface such that a projection of the support portion along a line parallel to the light ray axis is located adjacent to the periphery of the exit surface whereby the light source is discretely positioned with respect to the exit surface.