Side emitting near field lens
US7489453B2 · kind B2 · utility
18Cited by
96References
22Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21Y2115/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A near field lens for an automotive light assembly which has a reduced thickness. Generally, the near field lens includes a main body of light transmitting material. A pocket is formed in the main body for receiving light from a light source. The pocket is defined by an inner radially facing surface and an inner axially facing surface. The inner radially facing surface is structured to reduce the thickness of the lens.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.