Vehicle exterior optical device having molded plastic device to control lighting output
US11608957B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21Y2115/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An optical device configured to be attached to a rear of a vehicle to provide exterior lighting, and to control the direction and intensity of the exterior lighting. The optical device having a socket configured to be attached to the rear of the vehicle, a light positioned within the socket and configured to emit light rays, an inner lens positioned within the socket and configured to receive the light rays, an outer lens positioned within the socket and surrounding the inner lens, and a molded plastic device positioned in front of or attached to the outer lens to create a cut pattern to allow the light rays to be focused in a desired area.
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