Bi-color illuminated wheel emblem
US7874713B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q1/326
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bi-color illuminated wheel emblem includes a rotating part that rotates together with the wheel, a stationary part that remains stationary when the automobile is moving, a bi-color illuminated display that is attached to the stationary part and an electric power supply. The rotating part comprises a mounting device that mounts the emblem to the wheel and a shaft that holds the stationary part rotatably. The stationary part comprises a hollow shell that is held by the shaft and a weight that is attached to the shell. The bi-color illuminated display comprises a metal look layer, illuminating elements and a light diffusion layer that diffuses light from the illuminating elements. The electric power supply comprises a stator that is attached to the stationary part and a rotor that is attached to the rotating part.
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