Turn-indicator light module for a vehicle mirror assembly and vehicle mirror assembly comprising a turn-indicator light module
US8477044B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21Y2113/30
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a turn-indicator light module having an outer contour and comprising one or more light guiding elements and one or more visible-light emitting light sources coupled to at least one of the one or more light guiding elements, wherein at least one infrared light emitting light source is coupled to at least one of the one or more light guiding elements. At least a major portion of a longitudinal extension between a first end and a second end opposite of the first end of the one or more light guiding elements follows the outer contour and wherein the one or more light guiding elements are adapted to emit light at least along the major portion of their longitudinal extension.
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