Illuminated control panel assembly
US9663891B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21Y2115/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A appliance control panel assembly includes a control panel; a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs); a bracket to accommodate the LEDs, the bracket including a plurality of light guide holes for guiding light from the LEDs; and a window for allowing the light from the LEDs and guided through the light guide holes to be visible at a front of the control panel. Each of the 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 towards the window. The length of the second portion is longer than a length of the first portion.
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