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Vehicle light assembly

US10344936B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 2017
Grant dateJul 9, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/0083
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A low profile light assembly for a vehicle. The assembly includes a first lens having an outer profile that provides a portion of an external profile of the vehicle. The assembly also includes a second lens disposed on a side of the first lens that is opposite the outer profile. The light assembly also includes a light curtain that includes a first side that corresponds to a portion of an inner profile of the second lens and a second side, opposite the first side, that includes protrusions evenly spaced along a length of the second side, the protrusions include a first surface that extends a width of the second side. The assembly also includes at least one light source that is directed toward at least some of the first surfaces of the protrusions.

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