Steering wheel assembly with covered light source
US11180079B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2360/782
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An illumination system for a steering wheel assembly of a vehicle including a housing coupled to a rim of the steering wheel assembly. At least one visible light source is disposed adjacent the housing and emitting visible light through an opening in the housing. A lens is provided covering the opening in the housing such that an inner surface of the lens is disposed adjacent the opening in the housing. A cover material covers the outer surface of the lens and at least a portion of the rim, and includes translucent and/or transparent portions such that the lens is not visible through the cover material. The visible light from the visible light source passes through the transparent and/or translucent portions of the cover material.
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