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Vehicle light strip with optical element

US10189401B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2016
Grant dateJan 29, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q2400/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle light strip is provided herein. The vehicle light strip includes a housing member. A light assembly is disposed inside the housing member and has a light source and a photoluminescent structure that is configured to luminesce in response to light excitation by the light source. An optical element is configured to transmit a portion of luminescent light toward a front wall of the housing member and direct another portion of luminescent light toward at least one side wall of the housing member.

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