Lighting device for an interior trim part
US11124112B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q3/78
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An illumination device for an interior fitting part of a motor vehicle includes a light guide bar that has a light entry surface along a longitudinal extension direction and a light source bar disposed on the light guide bar. The light source bar includes a plurality of point light sources that are disposed in series along the light entry surface, and a cover element that extends along the longitudinal extension direction of the light guide bar and shields at least one side surface of the light guide bar that differs from the light entry surface. The cover element is connected to the light guide bar via a first attachment element, the light source bar is connected to the light guide bar via a second attachment element, and the light source bar is at least partially housed between cover element and light guide bar.
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