Light bar assemblies for a steering wheel
US11312294B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2540/229
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Light bar assemblies configured to be mounted to a rim of a steering wheel of a vehicle are disclosed. The light bar assemblies can include components of a driver monitoring system. The light bar assembly includes two shells defining or surrounding the rim and a wrapping surrounding the two shells. A portion of the wrapping is tucked into a slot disposed between the two shells forming a slit. A lens comprises a visible light transmissive portion and an IR light transmissive portion.
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