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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 14, 2003
Filed:
Oct. 20, 2000
Dirk Brinkmann, Wiernsheim, DE;
Stefan Eberhardt, Backnang, DE;
Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche. AG, Weissach, DE;
Abstract
A device is provided for controlling the light distribution of a headlamp installation of a motor vehicle, with a first light source for an additional lamp and a second light source for a driving lamp. In order to provide a better device for controlling(the light distribution of a headlamp installation of a vehicle, it is provided that a light source for an additional lamp be mounted so that it can swivel. In this process, the light source for an additional lamp will illuminate part of the vehicle's own lane lying outside the edge of the roadway, while, in its second position, it illuminates the vehicle's own lane, preferably at a greater distance. The light source for the additional lamp is mounted in such a way that it has, at least, one common light passage area with, at least, one other light source.