Vehicle fascia comprising actuated reflectors
US12330553B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q2800/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle may comprise an actuator system. The actuator system may comprise an indicia portion (e.g., a retroreflector, etc.), a masking element that exposes the indicia portion in a first state and covers the indicia portion in a second state, and a linkage coupling the masking element to an actuator. In the case of a bidirectional vehicle, operation of the actuator may be based at least in part on a determination of the vehicle changing a direction of travel. The actuator system may cause a first set of one or more actuator systems disposed on a first end of the vehicle to transition from a first state to a second state and/or cause a second set of one or more actuator systems disposed on a second end opposite the first end of the vehicle to transition from the second state to the first state.
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