Vehicle steering wheel lighting device having a light guide supporting the diffuser
US12036919B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2360/782
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lighting device for a vehicle steering wheel rim, comprising a holding body comprising at least one internal wall with at least one opening, at least one light source arranged to emit light, a diffuser arranged to diffuse the light coming from the at least one light source towards the vehicle occupant, a light guide arranged to guide the light emitted from the at least one light source towards the diffuser, wherein the light guide comprises a light collecting face arranged on a first side of the opening, a light emitting face arranged on a second side of the opening, and the light guide is also engaged with the diffuser to shape it with a predetermined size.
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