Identifying Geometrical Parameters of Fog Lamp and Cornering Lamp, in compliance with Photometric Requirements

Year 2019, , 32 - 36, 20.03.2019

Hatice Özbek , Caner Çil Ahmet Rodoplu

https://doi.org/10.26701/ems.450236

Abstract

In
automotive lighting, external lighting functions in particular are subject to
international rules. It is essential that lighting functions should have been designed
in compliance with essential mechanical, optical, geometric and structural
criteria so that the same could be used on the vehicle. In this study, fog lamps,
which are used to improve lighting especially in cases of fog, snowfall, heavy
rain conditions are discussed for the safety of driver and the passengers. With
fog lamps in recent years, cornering function has also been combined in the
same equipment. In the current study, geometrical parameters were got for the
suitability of fog lamp and cornering lamp on the vehicle. Thus, a method was
obtained in order to reveal a product in compliance with legal requirements
just in the beginning of design development phase of all vehicles. Thanks to
this method, contribution was made to the design of other parts around the fog
lamp so that the same will not affect the vision for illumination.

Keywords

Fog Lamp, Cornering, Automotive

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