Vehicle lamp system with frustum reflector and lighting method using frustum reflector
US12146633B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21W2103/55
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle lamp assembly includes a light source that emits light, a side marker lamp having a lens, and a frustum reflector that guides light from the light source to the lens of the side marker lamp. A vehicle lighting method includes emitting light from a light source into a frustum reflector, redirecting the light within the frustum reflector, and illuminating a side marker lamp using the light redirected within the frustum reflector.
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