What is a Headlamp?
When selecting a headlamp, you’ll want to consider each component that makes up the unit as a whole: Bulb – the source of the light Lens – the clear or tinted cover over the light source Filters – tinted covers that fit over the lens Reflector, or baffles – the housing that captures and throws the beam of light Focus knob – the bezel around the light source that allows some models to focus the beam much as one would a camera lens Attachment – on some models the point where the light source attaches to the head strap(s) can swivel, pivot or ratchet to help specify the direction of the light source Adjustable head strap(s) – two or three straps that adjust to fit over your head, hat or helmet. Battery pack – the container that houses the batteries can sometimes be removed to be carried remotely on your waist band. Illuminating Bulb Info Light Source – Traditional incandescent bulbs are popular for their brightness but may burn out in just 40 hours of burn time. With no filament or glass
The term “headlamp” is used in two different ways. In the first sense, a headlamp is a light located on the front of the vehicle for the purpose of providing illumination. Car headlamps are sometimes known as headlights. In the second sense, a headlamp is a light which is designed to be worn on the head. This type of headlamp is popular with people who need lighting, but also want their hands to be free. Headlamps in the sense of lights which attach to the head can work in a number of ways. Some are mounted on straps which are worn like headbands, while others are mounted on clips which can be attached to hardhats and other head gear. In all cases, the goal of the design is to provide a beam of bright light for the wearer, while leaving his or her hands free. This type of headlamp is sometimes called a headlamp flashlight to avoid confusion. Illustrations of miners often include headlamps mounted on the hardhats of the miners, illustrating one way in which a headlamp can be used. Headl
A headlamp is a lamp, usually attached to the front of a vehicle such as a car, with the purpose of illuminating the road ahead during periods of low visibility, such as night or precipitation. A headlamp can also be mounted on a bicycle (with a battery or small electrical generator), and most other vehicles from airplanes to trains tend to have headlamps of their own. Design & Style Beyond the engineering, performance and regulatory-compliance aspects of headlamps, there is the consideration of the various ways they are designed and arranged on a motor vehicle. Early headlamps were round, because that is the easiest shape for parabolic reflector manufacture. Hidden headlamps Hidden headlamps were introduced in 1936, on the Cord 810. They were mounted in the front fenders, which were smooth until the lights were cranked out, each with its own small dash-mounted crank. They aided aerodynamics when the headlamps were not in use, and were among the Cord’s signature design features. Many n
