Illuminated steering assembly
US9481297B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B20/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lighting system for a vehicle steering assembly is provided herein. The lighting system includes a steering wheel having a central hub and a rim connected to the hub through a spoke. A light source is disposed on the rim. A first photoluminescent structure is disposed on the steering wheel and configured to luminesce in response to excitation by at least a portion of the light source. In some embodiments, the light source may implement a thin design, thereby helping to fit the light source into small package spaces of the vehicle where traditional light sources may not be practicable.
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