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Multifunctional internal lighting device for a motor vehicle

US8366304B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2011
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q2500/30
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a multifunctional internal lighting device for a motor vehicle. A single internal lighting device comprises various LED-type light sources which are capable of performing at least one first internal lighting function and a second internal lighting function. The various LEDs are distributed into at least two separate sets, a first set being dedicated to the performance of the first internal lighting function and a second set being dedicated to the performance of a second internal lighting function. In particular, it is proposed to use axial emission LEDs or through-emission LEDs and lateral emission LEDs to perform the first function and the second function respectively.

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