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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 01, 2000
Filed:
Oct. 13, 1998
Gerhard Beninga, Walddorfhaeslach, DE;
Martin Dziuba, Renningen, DE;
Martin Harth, Sindelfingen, DE;
DaimlerChrysler AG, Stuttgart, DE;
Abstract
A lighting device for the rear end of a vehicle which has at least one light chamber in which at least one incandescent lamp is disposed. A main reflector which rearwardly emits light is associated with the incandescent lamp. A transparent covering is used to cover the lighting device. A plurality of light-emitting diodes are disposed in the light chamber. The lighting direction of the light-emitting diodes is aimed at least approximately in the direction of travel against a side reflector which is disposed in the light chamber. As a result, the light rays striking the side reflector are directed outwardly in an approximately transverse direction to the vehicle.