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Lighting device for an interior trim part

US11124112B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 2019
Grant dateSep 21, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 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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