Integrated light and accessory assembly
US7048423B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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