Patent ID: 7341368
Filing Date: 2008-03-11
Classification: F21S

Abstract:
1. A headlight apparatus for a motor vehicle, comprising: (a) a light source; (b) a reflector element within which the light source is disposed, the reflector comprising a concave inner face having a first aperture; and (c) an occulting element that comprises an occulting portion located within the reflector for intercepting light signals emitted by the light source, a central portion and a retaining foot, the retaining foot being held, in a housing formed on an outer face of the reflector at the level of the first aperture, by mechanical pressure exerted between walls of the housing and the retaining foot, wherein the retaining foot of the occulting element comprises a first tongue which is used as a locking key, and a second foot which includes, a locking slot for receiving the locking key.