Auxiliary light for mounting to a vehicle
US11067254B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21Y2115/30
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus includes an auxiliary light includes a housing defining a front opening, a light emitting in the housing, and a transparent cover is mounted over the front opening. A plurality of fins are mounted to the housing and extend rearwardly from the front opening. The housing defines a cavity of non-rectangular shape from the opening to a backwall of the cavity. A circuit board has a perimeter conforming to the non-rectangular shape. The circuit board may include cutouts for a plug through the backwall. A heat conducting pad, such as graphite is interposed between the circuit board and the backwall and may likewise conform to the non-rectangular shape.
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