Patent ID: 6641293
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: F21S,F21V

Abstract:
A headlamp assembly comprising:a light source; a reflector having a reflective surface adapted to reflect light from said light source outward from said headlamp assembly in a beam pattern; and a light shield coupled to said reflector and adapted to prevent light emitted from said light source from projecting directly outward from said headlamp assembly, whereby the beam pattern consists of only light reflected from said reflector, said light shield including a shield portion and a support portion; said support portion coupling said shield portion with said reflector; said shield portion having an outer surface and an inner surface, said inner surface having a reflective zone and a dead zone, said reflective zone including a reflective finish and presenting a concave spherical surface having a focal point, said reflective finish adapted to reflect light from said light source to said reflector such that light reflected from said inner surface of said shield portion is reflected from said reflector as part of the beam pattern.