Configurable lighting system with shared lens and first and second internal optics forming a first and second module configuration for providing two different lighting functions
US10619814B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21W2102/19
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A configurable vehicle lighting module system includes a shared lens configured to provide a first light pattern for a first vehicle lighting function and a second light pattern for a second vehicle lighting function. The shared lens includes a mounting axis which provides a reference for mounting the shared lens on a vehicle. First internal optics are configured to direct light toward the shared lens to provide the first light pattern, and second internal optics are configured to direct light toward the shared lens to provide the second light pattern. A coupling system is configured to join the shared lens with either the first internal optics to form a first module configuration for providing the first vehicle lighting function, or with the second internal optics to form a second module configuration for providing the second vehicle lighting function. The shared lens conceals physical differences between the first and second internal optics such that the first and second light module configurations have the same appearance when viewed along the mounting axis of the shared lens.
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