Light guide, vehicle lamp and motor vehicle
US11879612B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21W2103/55
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A light guide, and a vehicle lamp and motor vehicle including the light guide, which is configured to be installed in an opening defined by a lamp frame of a vehicle lamp. The light guide includes an elongated body, the body having a light exit segment for guiding light from a light source to exit in a target direction, the light exit segment including a bend segment. The light guide further includes a wing-like part, the wing-like part being at least connected to the bend segment and being configured to fill a gap between the bend segment and an edge of the opening.
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