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Integrated light and accessory assembly

US7048423B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 28, 2001
Grant dateMay 23, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2201/2054
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated light and accessory assembly for a vehicle is disclosed. The assembly includes at least one lamp for illumination of a vehicle, and also includes reflective, conductive and insulative portions inside a housing, and a module for controlling or accessorizing the assembly. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing the assembly. The method includes providing materials for molding or shaping the components of the assembly, selectively etching conductive materials, molding the materials into a desired configuration, connecting a lamp and an accessory module to the conductive portions, and enclosing the components in a housing. A portion of the module may be removed for emergency lighting.

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