EP3671012A1 - Motor vehicle headlamp and lighting device for a motor vehicle headlamp - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a lighting device (1) for a motor vehicle headlight for generating a light distribution (LV), in particular an adaptive light distribution, e.g. an adaptive low beam and high beam distribution, or a part of such a light distribution, the lighting device comprising a number N of preferably identical projection modules (10, 20), with N = 2, 3, 4 or greater than 4, each of the projection modules (10 , 20) is set up to generate a segment light distribution (LV10, LV20). The projection modules (10, 20) are arranged relative to one another in such a way that, based on a first projection module (10), the so-called output projection module (10), which generates a so-called output segment light distribution (LV10), the segment light distributions (LV20 ; LV20, LV30) of the further projection modules (20) are laterally displaced in one, in particular in a common horizontal direction, the extent of the displacement, VSh, of the nth segment light distribution (LV20; LV20, LV30) of the nth Projection module (20) in this horizontal direction is proportional to (n - 1) / N times the main segment width, BR, with n = 2, ..., N, and wherein at least one of the nth segment light distributions (LV20; LV10, LV20, LV30), n = 2, ..., N, is shifted up or down in the vertical direction with respect to the output segment light distribution (LV10).

Description

The invention relates to a lighting device for a motor vehicle headlight for generating a light distribution, in particular an adaptive light distribution, e.g. an adaptive low-beam and high-beam light distribution, or a part of such a light distribution, the lighting device comprising a number N of projection modules, with N = 2, 3, 4 or greater than 4, each of the projection modules being set up to provide a segment light distribution generate, wherein a segment light distribution is formed from a plurality of light segments, and wherein the light segments of the segment light distribution lie in two or more substantially horizontal rows and in two or more columns, the light segments being such that when all light segments are activated, the segment Light distribution between the rows and the columns essentially no dark or light stripes are formed, and wherein each light segment of the segment light distribution can be activated or deactivated independently of the other segments of the segment light distribution, and wherein in each row several segments that so-called main segments, iden table main segment width, BR, and wherein all projection modules are identical in optical terms.

The invention further relates to a motor vehicle headlight with at least one such lighting device.

The term “segment light distribution” is to be understood as a segmented light distribution, as is known from the prior art, in which the light distribution is to be understood from a plurality of light segments which are arranged one above the other, in columns and next to one another, in rows. The individual light segments can be switched on or off independently of the other light segments of the light distribution; it can also be provided that the individual light segments are dimmable, in particular independently of the other light segments.

If here of light segments or light distributions that can be switched on or off or dimmed, it is understood by the person skilled in the art that, as a rule, the respective light source (s) used to generate the respective light segment (or the Light distribution) is used or will be switched on or off or dimmed.

The higher the number of light segments in the horizontal direction, i.e. within the lines, the higher the resolution in the horizontal direction. The same applies to the number of light segments in the vertical direction, i.e. in the columns, and the resolution in the vertical direction.

An “arrangement in columns” is understood to mean that light segments of a column of a segment light distribution lie directly one above the other in the sense that they are not offset laterally (horizontally) from one another and that all light segments of a column have an identical width. In the same way, all light segments of a row of a segment light distribution have the same height and lie directly next to one another in the sense that they are not offset from one another in the vertical direction.

Projection modules for generating segmented light distributions are known from the prior art, in which the light segments in the rows are spaced apart, i.e. two light segments of a row are separated from each other by a non-illuminated area.

In the present invention, however, projection modules are used in which the light segments which are generated with a projection module abut one another or slightly overlap one another, both within the lines, that is to say between the lines. Often, with such projection modules, narrow, dark, and more rarely bright stripes appear between the individual light segments, which form a grid-like structure in the light image of a projection module. This may be desirable, but is generally undesirable, as is the case with the present invention. The person skilled in the art knows solutions to avoid such a lattice structure in a segmented light image.

In currently used projection modules that generate such a segmented light distribution, which are used, for example, to produce a fully adaptive low beam and / or high beam and / or motorway light, or generally an adaptive light distribution that can switch between high beam and low beam depending on the situation, possibly also a motorway light can generate, and / or depending on the situation, areas in front of the vehicle to avoid glare from those driving in front Can hide vehicles or vehicles of oncoming traffic despite high beam operation, the desired performance in terms of resolution, luminous flux and maximum light distribution can meet the requirements of customers. However, the projection modules used for this are comparatively large, for example the projection lenses of such projection modules have dimensions of approximately 80 mm × 50 mm.

However, modern headlight designs increasingly require smaller, in particular flat, projection modules with heights of <25mm or often even <20mm.

In addition, customers often have different requirements and desires for the light output and the resolution of such motor vehicle headlights.

It is an object of the invention to provide a solution for how segmented light distributions, in particular for generating an adaptive light distribution, in particular by means of flat projection modules, can be generated.

This object is achieved with an illumination device mentioned at the outset in that, according to the invention, the projection modules are arranged with respect to one another such that, starting from a first projection module, the so-called output projection module, which generates a so-called output segment light distribution, the segment light distributions of the further projection modules are laterally shifted in one, in particular in a common horizontal direction, the extent of the shift, VSh, of the n-th segment light distribution of the n-th projection module (20) in this horizontal direction being proportional to (n-1) / N times the main segment width, BR, is, with n = 2, ..., N, and being at least one of the nth segment light distributions, n = 2, ..., N, in the vertical direction with respect to the output segment -Light distribution is shifted up or down.

In the present context, the term “optically identical” is preferably understood to mean that two modules, in particular projection modules that are “optically identical”, form identical light distributions when arranged in an identical position and with an identical orientation, the individual light segments of the projection modules in particular are of identical design, lie in an identical position in the photograph and have the same light values (light distribution, brightness, etc.).

This can be achieved in particular in that the modules are identical, preferably of identical construction.

With the solution according to the invention, in which two or more projection modules are used to generate the light distribution, smaller projection modules can be used, which together deliver the necessary amount of light, can be arranged flexibly, and by means of the overlapping of the segment light distributions according to the invention, an adaptive light distribution can be used Desired triggering are provided, which, depending on the projection modules used, can also generate various light distributions (low beam, high beam, motorway light, partial high beam).

The greater the number of projection modules installed in a lighting device, the higher the achievable resolution, the achievable maximum illuminance [lx] or the luminous intensity [cd] and the luminous flux generated.

Advantageous embodiments of the invention are shown in more detail below.

Specifically, e.g. it should be provided that the nth segment light distribution is shifted in the horizontal direction by a value VSh (n) = (n-1) / N x BR, n = 2, ..., N.

It can also be provided that the nth segment light distribution by a value VSh (n) = mx BR + (n - 1) / N x BR, n = 2, ..., N, m = 0, 1 , or 2, or 3, or greater 3, is shifted in the horizontal direction.

While in the first case the segment light distributions are only slightly shifted, so that there is a high resolution over almost the entire width of the total light distribution generated in this way (the resolution of course still depending on the number N), in the second case each shifted light distribution is compared to the first case, shifted by an entire main segment width, or by 2 main segment widths, etc. In this way, the overall width of the light distribution can be increased.

Furthermore, it can be provided that all of the nth segment light distributions, n = 2,..., N, in the vertical direction with respect to the output segment light distribution by the same amount and in the same direction, preferably vertically upwards, are moved.

So while in the horizontal direction all segment light distributions are shifted by different values, in the vertical direction all shifted segment light distributions can be shifted by the same amount.

It can be provided that at least one of the segment light distributions is arranged in the vertical direction in such a way that light segments of at least one line extend downwards starting at a straight line lying below the HH line in the photograph and the light segments of at least one line of the light segments extend from of the straight line extend upwards, the straight line preferably being 0.57 ° below the line HH.

A low beam distribution or an area lying at the cut-off line of the low beam light can be illuminated with the line below the line below 0.57 °.

The other segment light distributions can be shifted in the vertical direction such that a dividing line between two rows of light segments of the other light distributions lies above the straight line, the dividing line preferably being below the HH line, preferably 0.23 ° below the HH line .

In this way e.g. a freeway light distribution can be generated. For example, all light segments of the segment light distributions below 0.57 ° and all below 0.23 ° are activated, so that the cut-off limit is raised to -0.23 ° compared to a low-beam light distribution. If necessary (in right-hand traffic), some high beam light segments can also be used for the right edge of the road, i.e. Light segments that lie above these boundary lines of -0.57 ° and -0.23 ° must be activated.

For example, the light segments of a segment light distribution are essentially square or preferably essentially rectangular.

It is preferably provided that light segments of a segment light distribution which are completely below the H-H line, in particular below one of the straight lines, have a smaller height, that is to say a smaller extent in the vertical direction than light segments lying above them.

The vertically "short" light segments are in the photo below, while the "longer" light segments, especially in the middle of the light distribution (i.e. around the HV area), achieve a desired outward spread of the high beam.

In one embodiment it is provided that all light segments of a segment light distribution have an identical width, namely the main segment width, BR.

In another embodiment it is provided that the light segments of a line of a segment light distribution have different widths, preferably light segments which are centrally located in the area of the line VV have a first width, BR, and light segments which are laterally seen in the horizontal direction have a second width BR '.

For example, this central area extends horizontally to the left and right of the line VV (which is 0 ° horizontally) over a range from -30 ° to + 30 °, or over a range from -20 ° to + 20 °, or over a range from -15 ° to + 15 °.

In particular, it is provided that a width of a light segment, which together with one or more light segments of a segment light distribution lies centrally next to one another approximately in the area of the line V-V, defines the main segment width, BR.

The central area of the light distribution around the point HV is usually more important than the edge areas, so that this area is preferably also used for determining the shift in the segment light distributions.

It is preferably provided that the second width for the edge regions is greater than the first width in the central region.

In particular, it can be provided that the light segments of a segment light distribution are symmetrical with respect to the V-V axis in the light image. In this case, the light segments of a segment light distribution of half of a line are mirrored about the axis V-V.

It is preferably provided that the projection modules each have an optical axis, and a shift in a segment light distribution with respect to the output segment light distribution results from the fact that the optical axis of the projection module producing the shifted segment light distribution both by a horizontal angle and is inclined by a vertical angle against the optical axis of the output projection module.

Each of the projection modules, which generates a shifted segment light distribution, is rotated accordingly by a corresponding horizontal and vertical angle.

The lighting device according to the invention can be designed as a motor vehicle headlight, or one or more lighting devices according to the invention are arranged in a motor vehicle headlight.

• Fig. 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Beleuchtungsvorrichtung mit zwei Projektionsmodulen,
• Fig. 2 die Beleuchtungsvorrichtung aus Figur 1 mit Blick auf das schematisch dargestellte "Innenleben" der Projektionsmodule,
• Fig. 3 eine Projektionsmodul zur Verwendung in einer Beleuchtungsvorrichtung aus Figur 1 in einer perspektivischen, schematischen Darstellung von Hinten,
• Fig. 4 das Projektionsmodul aus Figur 3 in einer perspektivischen Ansicht von Vorne,
• Fig. 5 die konkrete Anordnung von zwei Projektionsmodulen wie in Figur 1 gezeigt in einer perspektivischen Ansicht von schräg Hinten,
• Fig. 6 schematisch eine mit einem ersten Projektionsmodul aus Figur 1 bzw. Figur 5 erzeugte segmentierte Lichtverteilung ("Segment-Lichtverteilung"),
• Fig. 7 schematisch eine mit einem zweiten Projektionsmodul aus Figur 1 bzw. Figur 5 erzeugte segmentierte Lichtverteilung ("Segment-Lichtverteilung"),
• Fig. 8 eine erfindungsgemäße Überlagerung der Lichtverteilungen aus Figur 6 und Figur 7,
• Fig. 9 eine erfindungsgemäße Überlagerung von Segment-Lichtverteilungen bei Verwendung von drei Projektionsmodulen,
• Fig. 10 eine Lichtverteilung aus Figur 8 zusammen mit einer Vorfeld-Lichtverteilung, und
• Fig. 11 mögliche Segment-Lichtverteilungen mit größeren Segmentbreiten im Bereich des Randes.

The invention is discussed in more detail below with reference to the drawing. In this shows

• Fig. 1 2 shows a perspective view of an illumination device according to the invention with two projection modules,
• Fig. 2 the lighting device Figure 1 with a view of the schematically represented "inner workings" of the projection modules,
• Fig. 3 a projection module for use in a lighting device Figure 1 in a perspective, schematic representation from behind,
• Fig. 4 the projection module Figure 3 in a perspective view from the front,
• Fig. 5 the concrete arrangement of two projection modules as in Figure 1 shown in a perspective view obliquely from behind,
• Fig. 6 schematically one with a first projection module Figure 1 or. Figure 5 generated segmented light distribution ("segment light distribution"),
• Fig. 7 schematically one with a second projection module Figure 1 or. Figure 5 generated segmented light distribution ("segment light distribution"),
• Fig. 8 an overlay of the light distributions according to the invention Figure 6 and Figure 7 ,
• Fig. 9 an overlay of segment light distributions according to the invention when using three projection modules,
• Fig. 10 a light distribution Figure 8 together with an apron light distribution, and
• Fig. 11 possible segment light distributions with larger segment widths in the area of the edge.

Figure 1 shows by way of example a lighting device 1 with two projection modules 10, 20, only the secondary optics in the form of projection lenses 12, 22 being visible in this view. Each of the projection modules 10, 20 has an optical axis OA1, OA2, the optical axis OA1, OA2 in each case essentially characterizing the main light exit direction, for example.

Figure 2 shows the lighting device 1 again Figure 1 , now with - for the understanding of the invention insignificant - removed holder for the projection lens 12, 22, so that the view of the primary optics 11, 21 of the respective projection module 10, 20 is released. Each of the primary optics 11, 21 has a light exit surface 11a, 21a, in which a segmented intermediate light image can be formed, which lies in the area of the light exit surface 11a, 21a of the assigned primary optics 11, 21 from the assigned secondary optics, their focal plane or Petzval surface , as a segment light distribution in an area in front of the lighting device 1, for example on a road in front of a motor vehicle or on a measuring screen, approximately at a distance of 25 meters.

The Figures 3 and 4 show a projection module 10 from FIGS Figures 1 and 2nd in a more detailed view. The primary optics 11 consist, in a known manner, of an optic body which has a plurality of light guides, it being possible for a light source 100 to be coupled into each of the light guides. For example, each light source can comprise an LED or consist of an LED. The light guides consist, for example, of an optically transparent, light-conducting material in which the light from the light sources can propagate and is totally reflected on the boundary walls, for example. The light guides converge into the common light exit surface 11a and generate a segment light distribution, as was already discussed in the introduction to the description.

That in the Figures 3 and 4 The projection module 10 shown is a module that is preferably used. In principle, any projection module that can generate a segment light distribution as described at the beginning can be used.

Figure 5 shows two structurally identical projection modules 10, 20, as with the Figures 3 and 4 described. With an imaginary identical arrangement, ie identical alignment and positioning at the same location, these projection modules 10, 20 would be identical, Generate congruent segment light distributions. The light sources of the second projection module 20 are labeled "200".

According to the invention, the optical axis OA2 of the second projection module 20 is inclined both by a horizontal angle ϕ and by a vertical angle γ relative to the optical axis OA1 of the first, so-called output projection module 10, as a result of which the segment light distribution of the second projection module 20 compared to that of the first projection module 10 is shifted as described in more detail below. The arrangement of the projection modules 10, 20 next to one another is purely exemplary. At a distance of e.g. 25 meters on a measuring screen, i.e. in the far field, the specific position of the individual projection modules, that is to say a local offset of the modules from one another, is negligible; the decisive factor is the alignment of the optical axis OA1, OA2.

Figure 6 shows a segment light distribution LV10 ("output segment light distribution"), generated with the first or output projection module 10. The lines HH (or axis H) and VV (or axis V) characterize the horizontal in a known manner 0 ° -0 ° and the vertical 0 ° -0 ° line to display light distributions.

The segment light distribution LV10 consists of several rectangular light segments SEG10, which in this example are arranged in two rows Z101, Z102 and thirteen columns S1001 ... S1013. These numbers are chosen purely by way of example to explain the invention; more or fewer columns and rows can also be used, although at least 2 rows and at least 2 columns are preferably provided.

All light segments have the same width (extension in the horizontal direction) BR, the so-called main segment width BR, for example the width can be 2.4 °, preferably also 1.2 °.

Furthermore, a straight line G1 can be seen which separates the two lines Z101, Z102 from one another. The line G1 is preferably 0.57 ° below the line H-H.

Figure 7 shows a segment light distribution LV20, generated with the second projection module 20. The segment light distribution LV20 is optically identical to the segment light distribution LV10, but is already according to the invention in the light image, both in FIG horizontally and vertically, shifted, and consists of several rectangular light segments SEG20, the two rows Z201, Z202 and thirteen columns S2001 ... S2013 are arranged. All light segments SEG20 have the same width (extension in the horizontal direction) BR, the so-called main segment width BR.

Figure 8 shows a light distribution LV as a superimposition of the segment light distributions LV10, LV20 according to the invention, preferably by rotating the projection modules 10, 20 as in FIG Figure 5 shown.

The general relationship for the value of the shift in the nth segment light distribution is given by VSh (n) = mx BR + (n - 1) / N x BR, n = 2, ..., N, m = 0, 1, or 2, or 3, or greater than 3, is shifted in the horizontal direction. The second segment light distribution (which represents the first shifted segment light distribution has the number n = 2, the output segment light distribution is the first light distribution.

m = 0In the example according to Figure 8 applies: $$\mathrm{N}=\mathrm{2nd},\left(\mathrm{thus\; n}=\mathrm{2nd}\right)$$

m = 0

In the horizontal direction, according to the invention, the second segment light distribution LV20 is shifted to the right by a value VSh, which corresponds to half the main segment width BR, with respect to the output segment light distribution LV10: VSh (n = 2) = BR / 2. In the vertical direction, the second segment light distribution LV20 is also shifted upward by a value VSv. The vertical displacement VSv is preferably selected such that a second straight line G2, which separates the two lines Z201, Z202, is 0.23 ° below the line H-H.

At this point it should be noted that the straight lines G1 and G2 differ from one another only in the case of shifted segment light distributions. If the projection modules 10, 20 were aligned identically, the straight lines G1, G2 would coincide.

Figure 9 shows a further example of a light distribution LV, now as a superposition of the segment light distributions of 3 projection modules (N = 3), which three (per se form identical) segment light distributions LV10, LV20, LV30. These segment light distributions LV10, LV20, LV30 correspond to that Figure 6 or 7.

m = 1In the example after Figure 9 applies: $$\mathrm{N}=\mathrm{3rd},\left(\mathrm{thus\; n}=\mathrm{2nd},\mathrm{3rd}\right)$$

m = 1

Starting from the output segment light distribution LV10, the second (n = 2) segment light distribution LV20 (= the first shifted segment light distribution) is shifted horizontally to the right by 1 * BR / 3, the third (n = 3) segment -Light distribution LV30 (= the second shifted segment light distribution) is shifted horizontally to the right by 2 * BR / 3.

Optionally, it can also be provided, as shown, that each of the two shifted segment light distributions LV20, LV30 additionally has a fixed amount of e.g. a main segment width BR is shifted, corresponding to the value m = 1, so that the segment light distributions LV20, LV30 in this example in total by VSh (n = 2) = BR + BR / 2 and VSh (n = 3) = BR + 2 * BR / 3 are shifted horizontally to the right.

Regarding the displacement VSv in the vertical direction, refer to the explanations Figure 8 referred. The two shifted segment light distributions LV20, LV30 are shifted in the vertical direction in the same value VSv, this corresponds to the value as in Figure 8 described.

As in the overlays Figure 8 and Figure 9 can be clearly seen, depending on the number of projection modules used (and the type of projection modules used), the illuminance can be controlled in a targeted manner and there is a resolution, particularly in the horizontal direction, which increases with the number of projection modules used, so that By specifically activating and deactivating certain light segments of the individual segment light distributions, desired light distributions, such as low beam, motorway light and high beam as well as various suppression scenarios can be realized.

Figure 10 shows the light distribution LV again Figure 8 , together with an apron light distribution VFL, which is generated by a further lighting device, not shown; this apron light distribution VFL is preferably always activated, in particular not segmented, and preferably forms a homogeneous illumination in the “close range” (for example up to 45 m) in front of the motor vehicle.

The apron light distribution VFL preferably adjoins the (adaptive) light distribution LV approximately below the straight line G1.

Figure 11 finally shows two special cases of the present invention.

In the preceding figures, all light segments have an identical width BR. However, it can also be provided that subsequent to a central area around the line VV, in which the light segments SEG all have a first, identical width BR, left and right are provided further light segments SEG ', SEG "which have a second width BR 'Typically, the second width BR' is larger than the first width.

The first width BR defines the main segment width, and two or more identical such segment light distributions SLV as in FIG Figure 11 can then be shown analogously as above using the Figures 6 to 9 to a, in particular adaptive, light distribution are superimposed.

The left area with the light segments SEG 'is shown in dotted lines, the right area with the light segments SEG "is shown in dashed lines. This is to indicate that, in deviation from the preceding paragraphs, a first segment light distribution SLV, for example, is only on the left side, next to the central region of the light segments SEG, wider light segments SEG '. A further segment light distribution SLV to be shifted according to the invention has, in addition to the central region, broader light segments SEG "on the right side, etc.

In this case, the term “optically identical” is to be understood to mean that two modules, in particular projection modules that are “optically identical”, have identical light distributions only in the central area when arranged in an identical position and with identical alignment (as exemplified in the introduction to the description is discussed) form, in particular also the individual light segments in the central area of the Projection modules are configured identically, lie in an identical position in the photograph and have the same light values (light distribution, brightness, etc.). To the left and right of the central area, on the other hand, "optically identical" modules can produce different light segment distributions, for example as described above, a first and, if appropriate, third, fifth, etc. module only have wider light segments to the left of the central area, and the second, and optionally fourth, sixth etc. module only have wider light segments on the right side. A light distribution to the left of the central area (for example the first segment light distribution) is preferably mirrored about the VV axis in order to form the light distribution to the right of the central area (for example the second segment light distribution).

Such "optically identical" light distributions can either be generated with identical, in particular identical, projection modules, with each light module not operating certain light sources that would not produce light segments, or the projection modules are respectively adapted accordingly, so that one for the odd-numbered segment light distributions first type of identical projection modules and a second type of identical projection modules is used for the even-numbered segment light distributions.

Claims (15)

Lighting device (1) for a motor vehicle headlight for generating a light distribution (LV), in particular an adaptive light distribution, for example an adaptive low beam and high beam distribution, or a part of such a light distribution, the lighting device
comprises a number N of projection modules (10, 20), with N = 2, 3, 4 or greater than 4, each of the projection modules (10, 20) being set up to generate a segment light distribution (LV10, LV20), in which
a segment light distribution (LV10, LV20) is formed from a plurality of light segments (SEG10, SEG20), and the light segments (SEG10, SEG20) of the segment light distribution (LV10, LV20) in two or more substantially horizontal lines (Z101, Z102 , Z201, Z202) and in two or more columns (S1001, ..., S1005, ... S1013, S2001, ..., S2005, ... S2013),
the light segments (SEG10, SEG20) being such that when all light segments (SEG10, SEG20) of the segment light distribution (LV10, LV20) are activated, essentially no dark or light stripes are formed between the rows and the columns,
and wherein each light segment (SEG10, SEG20) of the segment light distribution (LV10, LV20; LV10, LV20, LV30) can be activated or deactivated independently of the other segments of the segment light distribution (LV10, LV20; LV10, LV20, LV30),
and wherein in each line (Z101, Z102, Z201, Z202) several segments (SEG10, SEG20), the so-called main segments, have identical main segment widths, BR,
and wherein all projection modules (10, 20) are identical in optical terms, characterized in that
the projection modules (10, 20) are arranged in relation to one another such that, starting from a first projection module (10), the so-called output projection module (10), which generates a so-called output segment light distribution (LV10), the segment light distributions (LV20 ; LV20, LV30) of the further projection modules (20) in one, are shifted laterally in particular in a common horizontal direction, the extent of the shift, VSh, of the nth segment light distribution (LV20; LV20, LV30) of the nth projection module (20) in this horizontal direction being proportional to (n − 1 ) / N times the main segment width, BR, with n = 2, ..., N,
and wherein at least one of the nth segment light distributions (LV20; LV10, LV20, LV30), n = 2, ..., N, in the vertical direction with respect to the output segment light distribution (LV10) up or down is moved. Lighting device according to claim 1, characterized in that the nth segment light distribution (LV20; LV20, LV30) by a value VSh (n) = (n - 1) / N x BR, n = 2, ..., N , is shifted in the horizontal direction. Lighting device according to claim 1, characterized in that the nth segment light distribution (LV20; LV20, LV30) by a value VSh (n) = mx BR + (n - 1) / N x BR, n = 2, .. ., N, m = 0, 1, or 2, or 3, or greater than 3, is shifted in the horizontal direction. Lighting device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that all of the n-th segment light distributions (LV20; LV20, LV30), n = 2, ..., N, in the vertical direction with respect to the output segment Light distribution (LV10) are shifted by the same amount and in the same direction, preferably vertically upwards. Lighting device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that in the vertical direction at least one of the segment light distributions (LV10) is arranged such that light segments (SEG10) of at least one line (Z102) starting at one below the HH line in the Straight line (G1) lying downward and the light segments (SEG10) of at least one line (Z101) of the light segments extend upward from the straight line (G1), the straight line (G1) preferably being 0.57 ° below the line HH . Lighting device according to claim 5, characterized in that the other segment light distributions (LV20; LV20, LV30) are displaced in the vertical direction (V) such that a dividing line (G2) between two lines (Z201, Z202) of light segments (SEG20) the other light distributions lie above the straight line (G), the dividing line (G2) preferably being below the HH line, preferably 0.23 ° below the HH line. Lighting device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that light segments (SEG10, SEG20) of a segment light distribution (LV10, LV20) which lie completely below the HH line, in particular below one of the straight lines (G1, G2) have a lower height, that is to say a smaller extent in the vertical direction (V) than light segments above it (SEG10, SEG20). Lighting device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that all light segments (SEG10, SEG20) of a segment light distribution have an identical width, namely the main segment width, BR. Lighting device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the light segments of a line of a segment light distribution have different widths, preferably light segments which are centrally in the region of the line VV have a first width, BR, and light segments which in seen laterally in the horizontal direction, have a second width BR '. Lighting device according to claim 9, characterized in that a width (BR) of a light segment, which together with one or more light segments of a segment light distribution lies centrally next to one another approximately in the region of the line VV, defines the main segment width, BR. Lighting device according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the second width (BR ') is greater than the first width (BR). Lighting device according to one of claims 7 to 11, characterized in that the light segments of a segment light distribution are symmetrical with respect to the VV axis in the light image. Lighting device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the projection modules (10, 20) each have an optical axis (OA1, OA2), and wherein there is a shift in a segment light distribution (LV20) with respect to the output segment -Light distribution (LV10) results in that the optical axis (OA2) of the projection module (20) producing the shifted segment light distribution (LV20) by both a horizontal angle (ϕ) and a vertical angle (γ) against the optical axis (OA1 ) of the output projection module (10) is inclined. Lighting device according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the lighting device is designed as a motor vehicle headlight. Motor vehicle headlight with at least one lighting device according to one of claims 1 to 14.

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