Description & Operation: Description: Bi-Function

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Definition
- A headlamp with integrated functions of high and low beam
- The light is controlled by rotating the shield inserted to the lens. (A solenoid is adopted.)
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Structure and mechanism

When working as a low beam

: The light illuminates to the restricted area of low beam by blocking the light with the stopped shield.

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When working as a high beam

: The light is not blocked by the open shield and the light illuminates to the area of high beam.

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