Illuminated emblem assembly for connection to an airbag cover
US9446734B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/21543
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Multi-piece constructions for an illuminated emblem assembly for connection to an airbag cover are provided herein. An airbag assembly can include an airbag cover, an emblem portion having one or more translucent areas and an illumination source. The illumination source can include a light guide and one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) for illuminating the light guide. The light guide can include an illuminated portion for transmitting light emitted from the one or more LEDs. The emblem portion can be arranged between the airbag cover and the illumination source, and the emblem portion and the illumination source can be aligned such that at least one of the one or more translucent areas is illuminated by light passing through the emblem portion from the illuminated portion.
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