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Vehicle lamp
US10618453B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10618453-B2 |
| Application number | US-201916352977-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Publication date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2020 |
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A vehicle lamp mounted on a vehicle includes a lamp including a light emitting element, and a sensor configured to acquire information on outside the vehicle. The lamp and the sensor are thermally connected, and at least a part of an exterior of the sensor has a heat radiation function.
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What is claimed is: 1. A vehicle lamp mounted on a vehicle, the vehicle lamp comprising: a lamp including a light emitting element; and a sensor configured to acquire information on outside the vehicle, wherein the lamp and the sensor are thermally connected such that heat is transferred from the lamp to the sensor, and at least a part of an exterior of the sensor has a heat radiation function. 2. The vehicle lamp of claim 1 , further comprising: a connector configured to connect the lamp and the sensor, wherein at least a part of either of the lamp and the connector has a heat radiation function. 3. The vehicle lamp of claim 1 , wherein a portion that has the heat radiation function is made of a material having high thermal conductivity. 4. The vehicle lamp of claim 2 , wherein a portion that has the heat radiation function is made of a material having high thermal conductivity. 5. The vehicle lamp of claim 1 , wherein the lamp and the sensor are integrated. 6. The vehicle lamp of claim 2 , wherein the lamp and the sensor are integrated. 7. The vehicle lamp of claim 3 , wherein the lamp and the sensor are integrated. 8. The vehicle lamp of claim 4 , wherein the lamp and the sensor are integrated. 9. The vehicle lamp of claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes a camera provided with a lens and a housing in which a light emitting and receiving element is accommodated.
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- B60Q1/0023Primary
the element being a sensor, e.g. distance sensor, camera · CPC title
Light emitting diodes [LED] · CPC title
Light-emitting diodes [LED] · CPC title
in the lights · CPC title
- F21S45/47Primary
Passive cooling, e.g. using fins, thermal conductive elements or openings · CPC title
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- What does patent US10618453B2 cover?
- A vehicle lamp mounted on a vehicle includes a lamp including a light emitting element, and a sensor configured to acquire information on outside the vehicle. The lamp and the sensor are thermally connected, and at least a part of an exterior of the sensor has a heat radiation function.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Koito Mfg Co Ltd
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60Q1/0023. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Apr 14 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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