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Articulating lamp assembly for a vehicle

US8496365B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2010
Grant dateJul 30, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q2400/30
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle lighting assembly is provided which includes a housing, first and second light sources located in the housing, and an articulating lighting device. The articulating lighting device is located within the housing and moves between a use position in front of another light source to provide light and a retracted position. Accordingly, light assembly housing is effectively used to provide a secondary light source, such as a daylight running lamp.

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