Patent ID: 7234852

Claim:
A headlamp configured to illuminate light for forming a low-beam light distribution pattern, comprising: a projection lens disposed on an optical axis extending in a longitudinal direction of a vehicle and having a rear focal point; a light source disposed rear of said rear focal point; a first reflector that reflects light from the light source forward and toward the optical axis: a shade disposed near the rear focal point such that an upper edge of the shade is near the optical axis, and shields a portion of light reflected by the first reflector; a prismatic lens that receives direct light from the light source and reflected light from a second reflector, the prismatic lens facing outwardly with respect to the optical axis and being provided between the projection lens and the first reflector: and the second reflector that receives direct light from the light source, the second reflector facing toward the optical axis wherein the second reflector reflects the received direct light toward the prismatic lens, the second reflector is provided between the projection lens and the first reflector, and the second reflector is provided at an opposite side of the optical axis with respect to the prismatic lens in the widthwise direction of a vehicle.