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Spreading feature for automotive rear fog lighting

US11828430B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2022
Grant dateNov 28, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21W2103/40
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A light spreading lens, an automotive lighting system, and method of manufacturing a light spreading lens are described. The light spreading lens includes an outer surface. The outer surface is defined by a Boolean intersection of a first cylindrical lens overlaid with a second cylindrical lens. The first cylindrical lens is configured to distribute light along a first axis. The second cylindrical lens is configured to distribute light along a second axis.

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