Illuminated control panel assembly
US9086216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21Y2115/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A control panel assembly includes a control panel; a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED); and an LED bracket to accommodate the plurality of LEDs, the LED bracket including a plurality of light guide holes, each of the plurality of light guide holes being configured to guide light from one of the plurality of LEDs. Each of the plurality of light guide holes includes a first portion to accommodate one of the plurality of LEDs; and a second portion to guide light emitted from the LED accommodated in the first portion, a cross-sectional area of the first portion decreases toward the second portion.
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