Microlens array comprising a structured optical element

Abstract

The invention relates to a microlens array for a vehicle light, comprising a plurality of incident microlenses through which light can enter the microlens array; a plurality of exit microlenses through which light can exit the microlens array; and a mask with a plurality of mask portions, which is located between the incident microlenses and the exit microlenses. A plurality of channels is established in the microlens array, through which light can pass. Each channel extends from at least one of the plurality of incident microlenses via at least one of the plurality of mask portions to at least one of the plurality of exit microlenses. A structured optical element is provided between the plurality of incident microlenses and the plurality of exit microlenses, which only partially obstructs light from travelling through the microlens array. The invention also relates to a vehicle light.

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