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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Simulated flames from a vehicular exhaust

Номер: US20120002431A1
Автор: Cary E. Gloodt
Принадлежит: Individual

An assembly for creating the appearance of flames emerging from a vehicle exhaust, including a partially transparent tube connected to the vehicle, a light emitting array positioned within the tube, a plurality of reflective generally flame-shaped streamers extending at least partially into the partially transparent tube, an air pressure source operationally connected to the tube, a power source electrically connected to the light emitting array and an electronic controller operationally connected to the light emitting array. Actuation of the air pressure source waves the streamers within the tube and the streamers are visible through the tube when waving. The light emitting array is positioned to shine light onto the waving streamers and the electronic controller is operable to sequence the actuation of the light emitting array.

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Номер записи: 1
08-10-2019 дата публикации

Устройство для обеспечения питанием шинопровода

Номер: RU0000192941U1
Автор: Евгений Валентинович Щеголев
Принадлежит: Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "ЦЕНТРСВЕТ"

Полезная модель относится к области светотехники, а именно к источнику питания шинопровода для трековых светильников. Устройство для обеспечения питанием шинопровода содержит источник питания для подачи тока в шинопровод и корпус для расположения в нем источника питания, при этом на каждой из боковых сторон корпуса выполнены разнесенные по длине друг от друга первый подвижный выступ и второй выступ, причем первый подвижный выступ выполнен с возможностью зацепления с шинопроводом, а второй выступ выполнен с возможностью защелкивания в шинопроводе и имеет наклонную поверхность, корпус также содержит кнопку, связанную с подвижным выступом каждой из боковых сторон, для возможности фиксации корпуса на шинопроводе. Техническим результатом полезной модели является повышение эксплуатационных характеристик устройства для обеспечения питания шинопровода за счет повышения надежности его работы (надежности снабжения шинопровода электропитанием). 9 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 192 941 U1 (51) МПК B60Q 1/26 (2006.01) G09F 21/04 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B60Q 1/26 (2019.08); G09F 21/04 (2019.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019123913, 29.07.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Центрсвет" (RU) Дата регистрации: 08.10.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 08.10.2019 Бюл. № 28 1 9 2 9 4 1 R U (54) Устройство для обеспечения питанием шинопровода (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области второй выступ выполнен с возможностью светотехники, а именно к источнику питания защелкивания в шинопроводе и имеет наклонную шинопровода для трековых светильников. поверхность, корпус также содержит кнопку, Устройство для обеспечения питанием связанную с подвижным выступом каждой из шинопровода содержит источник питания для боковых сторон, для возможности фиксации подачи тока в шинопровод и корпус для корпуса на шинопроводе. ...

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Номер записи: 2
19-01-2012 дата публикации

Lighting element for homogenous appearance

Номер: US20120014126A1
Автор: Daniel Fritz
Принадлежит: SMR Patents SARL

The invention is related to a lighting element for a homogenous light appearance used in automotive devices. The lighting element has a light guide structure illuminated by a LED that feeds light into the light guide at the edge of the light guide. The diffuser pane forms a diffuser layer on the light guide surface and light guide and diffuser layer consist of plastic material and are in integrally moulded together in a 2-K moulding process.

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Номер записи: 3
01-03-2012 дата публикации

Mud flap weight lighted bracket

Номер: US20120051080A1
Автор: Bryan D. Wilkerson
Принадлежит: Individual

A lighted bracket for a mud flap weight. The bracket includes a housing having at least one first aperture passing through it. The aperture is dimensioned and configured to attach the housing to a mud flap weight, and a light attached to the housing in a position such that illumination from the light passes through any openings in the mud flap weight.

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Номер записи: 4
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Automobile light emitting device

Номер: US20120074841A1
Автор: Chang - Sheng Liu, Feng-Chiau Yeh
Принадлежит: Individual

An automobile light emitting device includes a plurality of light emitting members, a control unit and an electric connection circuit. Each light emitting member is installed at an external peripheral surface (such as a fender, a wheel arch panel or a wheel housing panel) of an automobile wheel, a door handle or a door handle recess of a car door, or a car roof (such as a car antenna, a convertible top rack or an automobile shark fin), and the control unit is linked to an automobile signal light control circuit or a central lock control unit for controlling and turning on each light emitting member timely to achieve the goals of providing warnings, safety, and convenience to users, allowing the users to find their cars easily and reduce the occurrence of car accidents effectively.

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Номер записи: 5
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Automotive lamp and controlling method for the same

Номер: US20120075875A1
Автор: Byoungki Ji, Youngho Son
Принадлежит: SL Corp

Disclosed is an automotive lamp and a method for controlling the same, and more particularly, to an automotive lamp capable of informing an ambient vehicle approaching from behind of a vehicle state by irradiating light forming a road pattern indicating the vehicle state to at least an area behind the vehicle, and a method for controlling the same. The automotive lamp includes a detection unit which detects a vehicle state; and lamp units, controlled by a control unit, which irradiates light forming a road pattern indicating the vehicle state to at least an area behind a vehicle.

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Номер записи: 6
05-04-2012 дата публикации

Vehicle exterior mirror system with light module

Номер: US20120081915A1
Автор: Eric S. Deuel, Keith D. Foote
Принадлежит: Magna Mirrors of America Inc

A lighted exterior rearview mirror system of a vehicle includes an exterior rearview mirror assembly and a light module disposed at the exterior rearview mirror assembly. The light module includes a plurality of illumination sources operable to emit light. The illumination sources are individually controlled responsive to said the input to provide a customized illumination beam emanating from the exterior rearview mirror assembly. The system may include a control that is responsive to the user input to selectively individually energize the light emitting diodes, and the control may individually adjust a duty cycle of each of the light emitting diodes responsive to the user input. The light module may include a ground illumination light source, a backup light source and a turn signal indicator.

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Номер записи: 7
12-04-2012 дата публикации

Breakaway Drive System

Номер: US20120085184A1
Автор: Richard H. Yinko, JR., Robert G. Girard
Принадлежит: Woodstock Safety Mirror Co Inc

Certain embodiments provide breakaway drive systems for use in connection with vehicle signage, and methods of use. The breakaway drive system may include an actuator, an actuator breakaway, a shaft breakaway and a drive shaft. The actuator breakaway may be operably connected to the actuator. The actuator breakaway may be configured to be rotated when the actuator is displaced. The shaft breakaway may include a breakaway mechanism for disengagingly connecting the actuator breakaway to the shaft breakaway. The shaft breakaway may rotate in unison with the actuator breakaway when the shafts are operably engaged. The shaft breakaway may not rotate in unison with the actuator breakaway when the shafts are disengaged. The drive shaft may be operably connected to the shaft breakaway such that rotation of the shaft breakaway causes rotation of the drive shaft. An external force on the drive shaft that exceeds a threshold may cause rotation of the shaft breakaway such that the breakaway mechanism disengages the shaft breakaway and the actuator breakaway.

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Номер записи: 8
17-05-2012 дата публикации

Light assembly

Номер: US20120120672A1
Автор: Barry S. Carpenter, David A. Ender, Mark E. Napierala, Timothy V. Stagg
Принадлежит: 3M Innovative Properties Co

Light assembly having reflector ( 17 ), a light source ( 22 ), an outer light cover ( 12 ) having a first color zone ( 15 ) and a second, different color or clear zone ( 16 ), and an inner lens ( 19 ) with a transflective surface. Embodiments of light assemblies described herein are useful, for example, as signs, backlights, displays, task lighting, luminaire, and vehicle (e.g., cars, trucks, airplanes, etc.) components. Vehicle comprising light assemblies include those where the light assembly is a vehicle tail light assembly.

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Номер записи: 9
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Vehicular video mirror system

Номер: US20120140080A1
Автор: David W. Taylor, Kenneth Schofield, Kevin C. McCarthy, Niall R. Lynam
Принадлежит: Donnelly Corp

A video mirror system for a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having an electrochromic reflective element and a video display screen disposed to the rear of the reflective element. The video display screen, when actuated, emits light that passes through a transflective mirror reflector of the reflective element to be visible to a driver of the vehicle viewing the reflective element. The video display screen includes a thin film transistor liquid crystal display element that is back lit by a plurality of white light emitting light emitting diodes. A camera having a field of view rearward of the vehicle is mounted at the rear of the vehicle and, during a reversing maneuver of the vehicle, a video output of the camera is displayed by the video display screen as video images so as to assist the driver in reversing the equipped vehicle.

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Номер записи: 10
05-07-2012 дата публикации

Light device and vehicle including light device

Номер: US20120170307A1
Автор: Arnold Eberwein
Принадлежит: 3M Innovative Properties Co

A light device comprising a housing having a front side through which light can be emitted, and at least one transparent retro-reflective sheet arranged on the front side of the housing. Arranged in the housing is: (i) at least one light guide having a first major side facing towards the front side of the housing and a second major side facing towards the back side of the housing; (ii) at least one light source arranged along at least a portion of at least one side face of the light guide for coupling light into the light guide; (iii) a first non-woven fibrous layer arranged between the second major side of the light guide and the back side of the housing; and (iv) a second translucent non-woven fibrous layer arranged on the first major side of the light guide.

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Номер записи: 11
19-07-2012 дата публикации

Vehicle lighting

Номер: US20120185130A1
Автор: Gregory J. Ekchian, Jack A. Ekchian
Принадлежит: Individual

A vehicle lighting system is provided where the signal lights are configured so that their performance may be adapted based on ambient conditions and operational requirements. The signal lights are controlled to improve their effectiveness and efficiency.

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Номер записи: 12
26-07-2012 дата публикации

Safety element for vehicles

Номер: US20120188642A1
Автор: Vladimir Cejka
Принадлежит: Individual

A safety element for vehicles includes a magnetic layer and a reflective layer attached to the magnetic layer.

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Номер записи: 13
26-07-2012 дата публикации

Vehicle Having Active Blind Spot Lighting and Method

Номер: US20120191298A1
Автор: Andreas Schwarzhaupt, Istvan Vegh, Jan Wirnitzer, Urs Wiesel
Принадлежит: DAIMLER AG

In order to provide better monitoring for the side environment of a vehicle a lighting unit to light up a vehicle environment and a detection unit for detecting an object in the vehicle environment are provided. The lighting unit is automatically switched on if the detection unit has detected an object in the vehicle environment.

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Номер записи: 14
06-09-2012 дата публикации

Illuminated vehicular sign

Номер: US20120224383A1
Автор: MICHAEL SHIPMAN
Принадлежит: Individual

An illuminated vehicular sign is provided including a vehicle and luminescent planar sheet. The luminescent planar sheet is constructed to provide illuminated alpha-numeric characters which are mounted to the horizontal planar surfaces of a vehicle. The alpha-numeric characters are mounted substantially horizontally so as to be seen from the air such as by helicopters or planes.

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Номер записи: 15
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Multi-Function Vehicle Light Assembly

Номер: US20120229027A1
Автор: Yao Hung Huang
Принадлежит: Individual

A multi-function vehicle light assembly (MVLA) that incorporates in a single enclosure a plurality of LED modules. Each module produces a white light that indicates that a vehicle is in reverse, an amber light that indicates that a vehicle is making a right or a left turn, and a red light that functions as a vehicle tail-light and to indicate that the brakes are being applied. Two embodiments are disclosed, in the first embodiment the plurality of LED modules directly produce a set of white, amber and red lights. In the second embodiment an LED module is utilized that includes blue, green and red LEDs that are selectively combined by an LED control circuit to produce the white, amber and red lights. Each embodiment also includes a set of control units for selecting which of the input signal lines are to be activated.

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Номер записи: 16
20-09-2012 дата публикации

Independent Brake and Vinker Lights System for Vehicle

Номер: US20120235811A1
Автор: Yehoshua Rahamim Levi
Принадлежит: Individual

The system, subject of this invention, designed to issue a warning upon braking or turning on the Vinker lights of a motorcycle that includes sensors that detects when the motorcycle's brakes and vinker lights are working, a control unit including a processor and an illumination panel that can be attached to the motorcycle driver's helmet or clothing.

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Номер записи: 17
15-11-2012 дата публикации

Front turn light on rear view mirror of motorcycle

Номер: US20120287656A1
Автор: Jun Ye, Zhenxing Mi
Принадлежит: MAGNA DONNELLY (SHANGHAI) AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY Co Ltd

The present invention relates to a front turn light on rear view mirror of motorcycle, which comprises a rear view mirror housing and a front turn light amounted at the front part of the rear view mirror housing, the front turn light is provided with a LED light source(s) and a condenser lens(es) which is amounted in front of the LED light source(s), preferably the front turn light further comprises a front turn light face-plate and a front turn light housing which is amounted on the front turn light face-plate so as to form an internal cavity between the front turn light housing and the front turn light face-plate, the LED light source(s) is amounted in the internal cavity and the condenser lens(es) is amounted in the front turn light face-plate, the front turn light is amounted inside the rear view mirror housing, the front turn light on rear view mirror of motorcycle of the present invention has a novel and beautiful design, a concise structure and a low use cost, can be maintained simply and meet the optical requirements of the turn signal lights, therefore the present invention is suitable for large-scale popularization.

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Номер записи: 18
22-11-2012 дата публикации

Vehicle lighting unit

Номер: US20120294030A1
Автор: Hidetaka Okada, Hiroyuki Takahashi, Kazuya Makiuchi
Принадлежит: Stanley Electric Co Ltd

A vehicle lighting unit can be configured such that it is difficult or impossible for an observer to visually recognize a light source, a light guide and the like through an outer lens and to suppress brightness unevenness. The vehicle lighting unit can project light outwardly through an opening portion formed in a minor housing of a sideview mirror along a vehicle length direction and near an outer side of the sideview minor in a vehicle width direction. The vehicle lighting unit can include: a housing provided inside the minor housing, an outer lens inside the mirror housing so as to close the opening portion, a light source disposed in a lighting chamber at a position vertically shifted from the position of the opening portion, and a light guide disposed in the lighting chamber while shifted from the position of the opening portion toward the light source.

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Номер записи: 19
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Vehicle notification sound emitting apparatus

Номер: US20120299716A1
Автор: Hideo Yoshino, Hironori Saito, Katsumi Kimura, Toshiyuki Yamamoto, Tsuyoshi Kanuma, Yuji Watanabe
Принадлежит: Nissan Motor Co Ltd

A vehicle notification sound emitting apparatus is basically provided with a sound emitting device and a notification sound control device. The sound emitting device emits forward and reverse advancement notification sounds outside of a vehicle to inform a person in an area surrounding the vehicle that the vehicle will move. The notification sound control device operates the sound emitting device to selectively emit the forward and reverse movement notifications. The notification sound control device includes forward and reverse advancement notification sound emission timing sections. A start timing of the forward advancement notification sound is set in response to both a forward movement shift operation having been performed and an additional start movement preparation operation of the vehicle having been performed. A start timing of the reverse movement notification sound is set to be emitted immediately in response to the reverse movement shift operation having been performed.

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Номер записи: 20
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Disabled auto alert - (Portable Emergency Flasher)

Номер: US20120299720A1
Автор: Karl Colon Griner
Принадлежит: Individual

1. A new, self contained, Disabled Auto Alert device(portable emergency flasher device), primarily but not limited to, the identification at a reasonable distance of a disabled or elderly persons as being in a state of distress or in need of assistance along a public roadway or other places. The selection and utilization of a distinctive color of the flashing light source (purple/magenta) is critical to the functional utility of the device. This purpose of the unique color is to prevent confusion with other common emergency lighting devices. Examples include the blue lights of police vehicles, red and amber (yellow) lights common to official emergency vehicles such as fire trucks and ambulances or the colors of traffic control lights and road hazard signaling. The intent of the flasher is to radiate the light of suitable color and brightness in all directions of approximately a half hemisphere or along a more or less horizontal plane. 2. The light production occurs by using a plurality of methods. For example, a single light source of the appropriate color, with suitable optics generating the desired illumination pattern, or by the use of multiple light sources with or without optics to achieve the same result. The light source may be a combination of colored light emitting devices mixed in certain ratios that yield the desired color.

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Номер записи: 21
10-01-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle notification sound emitting apparatus

Номер: US20130009769A1
Автор: Hideo Yoshino, Hironori Saito, Katsumi Kimura, Toshiyuki Yamamoto, Tsuyoshi Kanuma, Yuji Watanabe
Принадлежит: Nissan Motor Co Ltd

A vehicle notification sound emitting apparatus is basically provided with a sound emitting device and a notification sound control device. The sound emitting device is configured to emit a movement notification sound to outside of a vehicle to inform a person in an area surrounding the vehicle that the vehicle will move. The notification sound control device is configured to operate the sound emitting device to emit a movement notification during a period from when a vehicle speed becomes equal to or smaller than a prescribed value until a prescribed amount of time has elapsed in a situation where the vehicle speed becomes equal to or smaller than the prescribed value while the forward movement notification sound is being emitted.

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Номер записи: 22
17-01-2013 дата публикации

Interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle

Номер: US20130016217A1
Автор: Jonathan E. Deline, Niall R. Lynam, Roger L. Veldman
Принадлежит: Donnelly Corp

An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror head having an electrochromic reflective minor element. A minor mount is configured for attaching the interior rearview mirror assembly at an attachment element at an interior surface of a vehicle windshield. The interior rearview minor assembly includes a portion that does not adjust when the driver of the vehicle pivotally adjusts the mirror head to set the rearward field of view of the reflective mirror element. The interior rearview mirror assembly includes circuitry, with at least a part of the circuitry accommodated within the mirror head. At least two electrical accessories of the interior rearview mirror assembly share at least one component of the circuitry. The portion includes a CMOS-based camera that, with the interior rearview minor assembly normally mounted in the vehicle, has a field of view through a windshield of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 23
24-01-2013 дата публикации

Control circuit for a dual-function signaling or lighting device and corresponding control method

Номер: US20130020938A1
Автор: Lothar Seif
Принадлежит: VALEO VISION SAS

An electrical control circuit for a lighting and/or signaling module handling at least two functions from one and the same network of light sources of LED type. The function selection is handled by one or more input signals on the monitoring unit. If a branch or section connected to a defective LED fails, the monitoring unit can either deactivate all the branches or sections, or keep the remaining branches or sections active, and do so according to the function that is present. One or more functions can thus be compared to the single-section type despite the presence of a number of sections when the monitoring unit is configured to deactivate all the sections if one of the sections fails.

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Номер записи: 24
24-01-2013 дата публикации

Flexible led light strip for a bicycle and method for making the same

Номер: US20130021811A1
Автор: Dan Goldwater
Принадлежит: Individual

An integrally-formed single-piece flexible light strip includes a substrate populated with at least one LED light circuit. A clear flexible plastic housing is molded around the LED light circuit to completely encapsulate the light circuit. A flexible electrical cable and contoured strain relief for the electrical cable are also integrally formed as part of the light strip to maintain complete environmental and physical protection and eliminate any non-flexible portions of the light strip such as when a connector is used. The light strip is manufactured in a cost efficient manner, and is impervious to moisture penetration and highly resistant to physical damage, thereby allowing the light strip to be used in a variety of applications and environments. The shape of the illustrated light strip is specially designed for attachment to the round tubing of a bicycle frame. The light strip includes an electrical circuit allowing a reduction in the number of wires between the strip and its associated external control and power.

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Номер записи: 25
07-03-2013 дата публикации

Rear trim strip for a motor vehicle, and a method for the production of a rear trim strip

Номер: US20130058120A1
Автор: Heiko Schütz
Принадлежит: Huf Huelsbeck and Fuerst GmbH and Co KG

The invention relates to a rear trim strip for a motor vehicle, having at least one base support and at least one luminous body which is arranged on an opening of the base support in order to illuminate the outer area of the motor vehicle, having an actuating element arranged on the base support, wherein a switch can be actuated by means of said actuating element, whereby it is possible to activate a lock on the motor vehicle, such that a lid is attached on the base support, the lid is designed having an electronics board which projects into the base support, wherein an electronic device, including the switch, is arranged on said electronics board, and the lid is designed in such a manner that a reliable transmission of force takes place through the electronics board when the actuating element is actuated.

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Номер записи: 26
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Aircraft Location System for Locating Aircraft in Water Environments

Номер: US20130070556A1
Автор: Bonnie Louise Gorsic, Christopher Shane Huskamp
Принадлежит: Boeing Co

A method and apparatus for an aircraft location system comprising an aircraft structure and a number of acoustic reflectors associated with the aircraft structure. The number of acoustic reflectors is configured to generate first sound signals in response to receiving second sound signals.

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Номер записи: 27
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Door handle apparatus for vehicles

Номер: US20130076047A1
Автор: Adam S. Kilgore, Daryl J. Zalan, David Wheeler, Peter D. Rawlinson, Robert B. Mooney, Scott P. Cromwell
Принадлежит: Tesla Motor Inc

A door handle assembly extends a door handle in parallel from an outer surface of a vehicle door and retracts the door handle until it is flush with the outer surface. The door handle assembly includes a door handle formed from a planar handle member and a handle base member. The planar handle member is coupled to the handle base member and a swing arm coupled to the backside of the handle base member extends and retracts the door handle. A first upper fork is ratably coupled to a backside of the handle base member near the distal portion of a first post portion and a second upper fork is ratably coupled to the backside of the handle base member near the distal portion of a second post portion. The lower dual fork portion of the swing arm pivots about a shaft mounted to an inner door surface.

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Номер записи: 28
04-04-2013 дата публикации

External rear-view mirror assembly having a housing comprising a circuit board supporting a plurality of light emitting diodes

Номер: US20130083552A1
Автор: Juan Nestor Ruiz Ortega, María Luisa NOVELLA REQUENA
Принадлежит: Ficomirrors SA

External rear-view mirror assembly comprising a housing ( 1 ), a circuit board ( 3 ) supporting a plurality of LEDs LED- 1, LED- 2 , an opaque cover ( 5 ) arranged in front of the circuit board ( 3 ) and provided with a plurality of through holes ( 5 a ), said cover having a shape adapted to the front external surface ( 1 a ) of the rear-mirror ( 1 ), which comprises at least a prism ( 6 ) with a first surface ( 6 a ) in contact with at least a LED 4 , and a second surface ( 6 b ) fitting within at least one of said holes ( 5 a ) and aligned with the front external surface ( 5 b ) of the cover ( 5 ), said second surface ( 6 b ) being a Fresnel lens adapted to direct the light coming from said LED 4 in a predetermined direction D.

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Номер записи: 29
11-04-2013 дата публикации

CONTROL OF ELECTRONIC FEATURES AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR A ONE DESIGN RACE CAR

Номер: US20130088595A1
Автор: Nauert Richard S.
Принадлежит:

A safety system for a single design racing automobile having a rear mounted airfoil member with an adjustable aerodynamic wing member includes a horizontal light panel with a multiple sections along the rear edge of the wing member, and a control unit programmed to control the sections of the horizontal light panel to be illuminated in synchronization with operation of the automobile's rear brake lights, reverse gear drive lights, turn signal lights, as well as emergency flashing of the lights. The safety system also includes one or more rearward facing cameras mounted to the rear edge of the adjustable aerodynamic wing member. 1. A safety system for a racing automobile having a rear mounted airfoil member , the safety system comprising:a racing automobile having a rear end including rear right and left brake lights, rear right and left reverse gear drive lights, and rear right and left turn signal lights;a rear airfoil member including right and left side mounting members and an adjustable aerodynamic wing member movably mounted therebetween, the adjustable aerodynamic wing member having a rear edge;a horizontal light panel mounted along the rear edge of the adjustable aerodynamic wing member, said horizontal light panel including a plurality of sections of lights, said plurality of sections of lights including a pair of inside right and left sections of lights, and a pair of outside right and left sections of lights; anda control unit electrically connected in communication with the rear right and left brake lights, rear right and left reverse gear drive lights, rear right and left turn signal lights, and the plurality of sections of lights, said control unit being programmed to control at least a portion of the plurality of sections of lights to be illuminated in synchronization with illumination of at least one of the rear right and left brake lights, the rear right and left reverse gear drive lights, and rear right and left turn signal lights.2. The safety ...

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Номер записи: 30
11-04-2013 дата публикации

LIGHTING DEVICE FOR VEHICLES

Номер: US20130088883A1
Автор: Stiller Niklas
Принадлежит: Hella KGaA

The invention relates to a lighting device for vehicles, particularly for tractors and trailers, with a housing to which light sources of differing light generating types can be exchangeably fastened in an installed state, wherein the light sources of differing light generating types are assigned at least one optic element for the formation of a light module, which is detachably connectable to a carrier frame of the housing, and which generated a defined light function, and wherein a single lens is placed in front of the light modules of differing light generating types in the installed state and the carrier frame. 1. A lighting device for vehicles , particularly for tractors and trailers , having a housing in which replaceable light sources of differing light generating types can be fastened in an installed state , wherein the light sources of differing light generating types are assigned at least one optic element to form a light module being detachably connectable with a carrier frame of the housing and generating a defined lighting function , and wherein a single lens is placed in front of the light modules of differing light generating types in the installed state and the carrier frame.2. The lighting device according to claim 1 , wherein a light module of a first light generating type has a bulb light module with a reflector as an optic element claim 1 , wherein in a vertex of the reflector claim 1 , holding means for the fastening of the bulb to the reflector and contacting means for the contacting of the bulb to an electric lead connected to an electric energy source are arranged.3. The lighting device according to claim 1 , wherein a light module of a second light generating type has an LED light module with a number of light diodes as light source and an optic lens as optic element claim 1 , the optic lens having a circumferential fastening edge for a mechanical connection with a printed circuit board claim 1 , on which a number of light diodes is arranged ...

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Номер записи: 31
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Computer controlled configurable lighting system for modular vehicle lights

Номер: US20130093324A1
Автор: Alyn Brown, James Wiff
Принадлежит: Control Solutions LLC

A vehicle lighting control system and method are provided. The vehicle lighting control system includes a light module with light carrier positions for receipt of individual light sources. A lighting controller coupled with the light module is configured to identify a light source type associated with the individual light sources occupying light carrier positions of the light module. A power source coupled with the lighting controller provides power to the individual light sources in accordance with the type of light source identified. The individual light sources are removable from the light module and may be replaced by other light sources of a different type. The lighting controller is adapted to be reconfigured such that the different type of light source associated with the other light sources is identified and power is provided to the other light sources in accordance with the different light source type identified.

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Номер записи: 32
25-04-2013 дата публикации

LED TAIL LIGHT WITH SIDE MARKERS

Номер: US20130100693A1
Автор: Rogers Thomas
Принадлежит:

A tail light assembly includes a housing, one or more lights arranged to emit light in a first direction, and a side marker connected to the housing and arranged to emit light in a second direction, approximately perpendicular to the first direction. The lights may include one or more light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) to reduce power consumption of the tail light assembly. 1. A tail light assembly comprising:a housing;a light connected to said housing and positioned to emit light in a first direction;a first side marker connected to said housing and positioned to emit light in a second direction approximately perpendicular to said first direction.2. The tail light assembly of claim 1 , wherein said light includes at least one light emitting diode (“LED”).3. The tail light assembly of claim 1 , wherein said side marker is an incandescent light.4. The tail light assembly of further comprising a shroud positioned about said side marker.5. The tail light assembly of further comprising a second side marker positioned on a side of said housing opposite said first side marker.6. The tail light assembly of claim 1 , wherein said housing comprises a first sidewall and a second sidewall.7. The tail light assembly of claim 6 , wherein said side marker is connected to said first sidewall of said housing.8. A tail light assembly comprising:a housing;a first light connected to said housing and positioned to emit light in a first direction;a second light connected to said housing and positioned to emit light in said first direction;a first side marker connected to said housing and positioned to emit light in a second direction approximately perpendicular to said first direction.9. The tail light assembly of further comprising a rib positioned between said first light and said second light.10. The tail light assembly of claim 8 , wherein said first light includes at least one LED.11. The tail light assembly of claim 8 , wherein said side marker is an incandescent light.12. The tail ...

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Номер записи: 33
02-05-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE WITH ILLUMINATION DEVICE

Номер: US20130107557A1
Автор: Dingman David A., Foote Keith D., Gorby Brett A.
Принадлежит: DONNELLY CORPORATION

An exterior door handle assembly includes an illumination device and a handle portion movable to open a vehicle door. The illumination device includes at least one illumination source that, when actuated, emits light. The illumination device includes a lighting strip that is disposed at the handle portion, and the lighting strip extends at least partially along a length dimension of the handle portion. When the illumination source is actuated, the lighting strip is illuminated and the illumination is viewable at least partially along the length dimension of the handle portion by a person viewing the handle portion of the exterior door handle assembly from outside of the vehicle door. When the illumination source is not actuated, the lighting strip may not be readily viewable by and discernible to a person viewing the handle portion of the exterior door handle assembly from outside of the vehicle door. 1. An exterior door handle assembly suitable for mounting at a door handle region of a vehicle door , said exterior door handle assembly comprising:a handle portion movable to open a vehicle door at which said exterior door handle assembly is mounted, wherein said handle portion has a length dimension and a width dimension, and wherein said length dimension is generally horizontally oriented and said width dimension is generally vertically oriented when said exterior door handle assembly is normally mounted at the door handle region of the vehicle door, and wherein said length dimension is greater than said width dimension;an illumination device, said illumination device comprising at least one illumination source that, when actuated, emits light;wherein said illumination device comprises a lighting strip that is disposed at said handle portion, and wherein said lighting strip extends at least partially along said length dimension of said handle portion; andwherein, when said at least one illumination source is actuated, said lighting strip is illuminated and the ...

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Номер записи: 34
02-05-2013 дата публикации

EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130107563A1
Автор: Habibi Hamid, Lynam Niall R., McCabe Ian A., Varaprasad Desaraju V.
Принадлежит: DONNELLY CORPORATION

An exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a variable reflectance mirror reflective element. A mirror reflector of the mirror reflective element includes a stack of thin films having at least two thin films. At least one of the thin films is formed of a material that has a specific resistivity of less than about 1×10ohm·cm, and at least one of the thin films is a thin metal film. An electrochromic medium is disposed in an interpane cavity of the mirror reflective element and is bounded by a perimeter seal. A reflective perimeter layer is disposed at a second surface of a front substrate proximate a perimeter edge of the front substrate. The perimeter layer generally conceals the perimeter seal from view by a driver of the vehicle normally viewing the front substrate when the exterior rearview mirror assembly is mounted at the vehicle. 1. An exterior rearview mirror assembly suitable for use for a vehicle , said exterior rearview mirror assembly comprising:a casing portion;wherein said casing portion comprises a variable reflectance mirror reflective element;an attachment portion;wherein said attachment portion is configured for attaching at a side of a vehicle;wherein said mirror reflective element comprises a front substrate and a rear substrate and an electrochromic medium disposed between said front and rear substrates;wherein said front substrate has a first surface and a second surface and wherein a transparent electrically conductive layer is disposed at said second surface of said front substrate;wherein said rear substrate has a third surface and a fourth surface and wherein a mirror reflector is disposed at at least a portion of said third surface of said rear substrate;wherein said mirror reflector comprises a stack of thin films and wherein said stack of thin films comprises at least two thin films;{'sup': '−2', 'wherein at least one of said thin films is formed of a material that has a specific resistivity of less than about 1×10ohm·cm;'}wherein at ...

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Номер записи: 35
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Grip Device, In Particular for a Vehicle

Номер: US20130121008A1
Автор: Beck Andreas, Muller Dirk
Принадлежит: HUF HULSBECK & FURST GMBH & CO. KG

The invention relates to a grip device () for a closure device () for a movable part (), such as a door, lid or the like, of a vehicle, comprising a grip part (), which is movably mounted relative to the movable part (), wherein the closure device can be connected to the grip part () via a connecting element () and the grip part () is used to actuate the closure device (). To this end, according to the invention the grip part () is composed of at least two parts, wherein a first part () is directly or indirectly mounted on the movable part () and a second part () is arranged movably on the first part (), which forms an operating part () for operating the grip device (). 118.-. (canceled)19108070. A grip device () for a closure device () for a movable part () , such as a door , lid or the like , of a vehicle , comprising:{'b': 20', '70', '20', '14', '20', '80, 'a grip part (), which is mounted movably relative to the movable part (), wherein the closure device can be connected to the grip part () via a connecting element () and the grip part () is used to actuate the closure device (),'}{'b': 20', '21', '70', '22', '21', '22', '10, 'characterized in that the grip part () is composed of at least two parts, wherein a first part () is directly or indirectly mounted on the movable part () and a second part () is arranged movably on the first part (), which forms an operating part () for operating the grip device ().'}2010. The grip device () as claimed in claim 19 , characterized in that{'b': 21', '20', '70', '11', '21', '1', '11, 'the first part () of the grip part () is mounted on the movable part () via a grip holder (), and in particular has a center of rotation (.) and/or a guide relative to the grip holder ().'}2110. The grip device () as claimed in claim 19 , characterized in that{'b': 22', '22', '1', '21', '22', '14, 'the second part () has a center of rotation (.) with the first part (), and in particular a driver is provided, whereby the second part () acts ...

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Номер записи: 36
16-05-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE HEADLIGHT

Номер: US20130121012A1
Автор: KITA Yasushi, Sato Takashi
Принадлежит: STANLEY ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

A vehicle headlight can facilitate an earlier awareness with peripheral vision under dark environment (such as during nighttime, tunnel, or adverse weather driving). The light source can include a plurality of white LEDs. The plurality of white LEDs include a first white LED and a second white LED. The first white LED has an S/P ratio, which is represented by (S(λ)*V′(λ))/(S(λ)*V(λ)) in which S(λ) is a spectrum of the first light source, V′(λ) is a relative luminosity factor in scotopic vision, and V(λ) is a relative luminosity factor in photopic vision, lower than that of the second white LED. 1. A vehicle headlight configured to form a prescribed light distribution pattern on a virtual vertical screen in front of a vehicle body , the vehicle headlight having an optical axis extending in a front-to-rear direction and comprising:a projection lens disposed on the optical axis and having a rear-side focal point; anda light source disposed substantially at the rear-side focal point, wherein:the light distribution pattern includes a central area of an illumination area including an intersection between a horizontal center line and a vertical center line on the virtual vertical screen, and peripheral areas located on either side of the central area;the light source includes a plurality of white LEDs with respective light emission surfaces directed toward the projection lens and disposed in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the optical axis so that the rear-side focal point of the projection lens is disposed at a substantial center of the plurality of white LEDs;the plurality of white LEDs include a first white LED disposed at a center with respect to the horizontal direction and configured to emit light for illuminating the central area, and a second white LED configured to emit light for illuminating the peripheral areas; andthe first white LED has an S/P ratio, which is represented by (S(λ)*V′(λ))/(S(λ)*V(λ)) in which S(λ) is a spectrum of the first light source, ...

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Номер записи: 37
23-05-2013 дата публикации

INTEGRATED LAMP DEVICE OF VEHICLE SIDE MIRROR

Номер: US20130128601A1
Автор: KIM Yong Hwan, Park Gi Man
Принадлежит: SL CORPORATION

Provided herein is an integrated lamp device of a vehicle side mirror. The integrated lamp device includes a first light source illuminating a first direction; a second light source illuminating a second direction; and a printed circuit board (PCB) assembly including a first PCB on which the first light source is mounted and a second PCB on which the second light source is mounted, wherein the first PCB and the second PCB are integrated with each other. 1. An integrated lamp device of a vehicle side mirror , the lamp device comprising:a first light source illuminating a first direction;a second light source illuminating a second direction; anda printed circuit board (PCB) assembly including a first PCB on which the first light source is mounted and a second PCB on which the second light source is mounted, wherein the first PCB and the second PCB are integrated with each other.2. The lamp device of claim 1 , further comprising:a third light source illuminating a third direction; anda fourth light source illuminating a fourth direction,wherein the third light source is mounted on a third PCB, the fourth light source is mounted on a fourth PCB, and the PCB assembly includes the first through fourth PCBs integrated with each other.3. The lamp device of claim 2 , wherein each of the first through fourth light sources is one light source selected from the group consisting of a backup lamp light source claim 2 , a turn signal lamp light source claim 2 , a position lamp light source claim 2 , and a puddle lamp light source.4. The lamp device of claim 3 , wherein the backup lamp light source is mounted on the first PCB claim 3 , a first position lamp light source is mounted on the second PCB claim 3 , the turn signal lamp light source is mounted on the third PCB claim 3 , and a second position lamp light source is mounted on the fourth PCB.5. The lamp device of claim 3 , wherein the puddle lamp light source is mounted on the first PCB and is configured to illuminate a ...

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Номер записи: 38
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Illumination module for vehicle

Номер: US20130130674A1
Автор: Darryl P. De Wind, Eric S. Deuel, Justin E. Sobecki
Принадлежит: Magna Mirrors of America Inc

A door handle assembly for a door of a vehicle includes a handle portion and an illumination module. The handle portion is disposed at the vehicle door and movable to actuate a locking mechanism of the vehicle door to open the vehicle door. The illumination module includes at least one illumination source and an icon element and a cover element. The illumination source, when operated, backlights the icon element so that an icon of the icon element is viewable through the cover element at an exterior surface of the handle portion. The icon element includes a security icon and the illumination module is operable to backlight the security icon when a security system of the vehicle is operational.

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Номер записи: 39
30-05-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle Article Carrier With Integrated Camera And Solar Powered Lighting

Номер: US20130135880A1
Автор: Aftanas Jeffrey M., IAKOVIDIS Riley, MICHIE Gordon
Принадлежит: JAC PRODUCTS, INC.

A vehicle article carrier system is disclosed for carrying articles above an outer body surface of a vehicle. At least one support rail is secured to the outer body surface. The support rail uses a support foot at each of its opposite ends, with each support foot being adapted to be secured to the outer body surface of the vehicle. A solar panel is used for collecting solar energy. A battery is used for storing electrical energy created using the collected solar energy. A light is powered by the battery, with the light forming an integral portion of the support rail. 1. A vehicle article carrier system for carrying articles above an outer body surface of a vehicle , the system comprising:at least one support rail secured to the outer body surface, the support rail including:a support foot at each of its opposite ends, each said support foot being adapted to be secured to the outer body surface of the vehicle;a solar panel for collecting solar energy;a battery for storing electrical energy created using the collected solar energy; anda light configured to be powered by the battery, the light forming an integral portion of the support rail.2. The vehicle article carrier of claim 1 , wherein the solar panel comprises a layer of protective glass and a layer of solar film claim 1 , the layer of protective glass being disposed over the layer of protective film.3. The vehicle article carrier of claim 1 , wherein the battery is disposed in a recess in the support foot.4. The vehicle article carrier of claim 3 , wherein the recess is of dimensions and depth to enable the solar panel to be positioned there such that the solar panel is substantially flush with an outer surface of the support foot and appears as a substantially built-in component of the support rail.5. The vehicle article carrier of claim 1 , further comprising a camera integrated into the support rail.6. The vehicle article carrier system of claim 5 , wherein each of the support feet include a camera ...

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Номер записи: 40
30-05-2013 дата публикации

LIGHT EMITTING DIODE FOR AUTOMOTIVE LAMP

Номер: US20130135882A1
Автор: CHOI Ki Won
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A light emitting diode (LED) module for an automotive lamp includes a plurality of supporting rods, a plurality of heat sinks, a circuit board and a plurality of LEDs. The supporting rods are connected to a bottom surface of a lamp housing having a predesigned shape. The heat sinks are respectively connected to an upper end of the supporting rods. The heat sinks are standardized to have at least one size. The circuit board is disposed on an upper surface of the plurality of heat sinks, to be bent according to an arrangement of the heat sinks. The LEDs are disposed on an area where the heat sinks are disposed, on the circuit board. 1. A light emitting diode (LED) module for an automotive lamp , the LED module comprising:a plurality of supporting rods connected to a bottom surface of a lamp housing having a predesigned shape;a plurality of heat sinks respectively connected to an upper end of the plurality of supporting rods, the plurality of heat sinks being standardized to have at least one size;a circuit board, disposed on an upper surface of the plurality of heat sinks, to be bent according to an arrangement of the plurality of heat sinks; anda plurality of LEDs disposed in an area where the plurality of heat sinks is disposed, on the circuit board.2. The LED module of claim 1 , wherein:the plurality of supporting rods has different heights, andthe plurality of supporting rods is connected to each other within the lamp housing, in order of height, to have a stepped arrangement.3. The LED module of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of supporting rods is standardized to have a single size.4. The LED module of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of supporting rods is connected onto a supporting plate disposed on the bottom surface of the lamp housing.5. The LED module of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of heat sinks comprises a receiving recess claim 1 , formed in a direction from a lower surface to an upper surface claim 1 , to receive a corresponding one of the ...

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Номер записи: 41
30-05-2013 дата публикации

Planter Monitor System and Method

Номер: US20130138289A1
Автор: Gregg A. Sauder, Justin L. Koch
Принадлежит: PRECISION PLANTING LLC

A planter monitor system and method that provides an operator with near real-time data concerning yield robbing events and the economic cost associated with such yield robbing events so as to motivate the operator to take prompt corrective action.

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Номер записи: 42
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Vehicular headlamp

Номер: US20130141930A1
Автор: Tetsuaki Inaba
Принадлежит: Koito Manufacturing Co Ltd

A vehicular headlamp includes: a lamp body that has a cylindrical portion having a front opening and a rear opening; a translucent cover that covers the front opening; a metallic light source base that has a light source installation portion, which is inserted from the rear opening to the lamp body and disposed therein; an annular elastic body coupling the lamp body to the light source base and closing a clearance between the lamp body and the light source base; and an optical axis adjustment mechanism coupling the lamp body to the light source base, wherein the light source base is supported so as to be turnable with respect to the lamp body by operation of the optical axis adjustment mechanism, and the elastic body is configured to be elastically deformed as the light source base is turned with respect to the lamp body.

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Номер записи: 43
13-06-2013 дата публикации

LUMINANT TRIM FOR VEHICLE WINDOW FRAME

Номер: US20130147231A1
Автор: Gold Peter
Принадлежит:

A luminant component, such as reflective tape or an electrically powered component, is applied to the window frame of a motor vehicle. The component is visible from both the outside of the window, through the window and the inside of the window to illuminate at least portions of the vehicle. 119-. (canceled)20. A motor vehicle window , comprising:a window frame provided on a door of a motor vehicle, having a top portion which is U-shaped, said top portion having an outer lip and an inner lip which are connected by a base wall and define a channel therebetween for receipt of a window therein, said inner and outer lips each having an inner and outer face; anda luminant component which, when illuminated, can be seen in the dark;wherein said luminant component is applied to overlie at least a portion of said outer face of said inner lip, so that said luminant component reflects light through said window on the outside of the door and wherein said luminant component further comprises means for lighting said luminant component.21. The window according to claim 20 , wherein:said luminant component is a reflective adhesive strip.22. The window according to claim 20 , wherein:said window is a retractable window, moveable between an open and a closed position, and wherein said luminant component is visible when the window is open and when the window is closed.23. The window according to claim 20 , wherein:said window frame also has a front portion; andsaid luminant component extends along said top portion of said window frame and down said front portion of said window frame.24. The window according to claim 20 , wherein:said means for lighting said luminant component comprises electrically powered lights.25. The window according to claim 24 , wherein:said electrically powered lights are intermittent.26. The window according to claim 20 , further comprising:a gasket which overlies said inner face of said outer lip, said base wall of said channel, and said inner and outer faces ...

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Номер записи: 44
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Auxiliary lighting systems

Номер: US20130148351A1
Автор: Anthony C. Georgitsis, Joseph Biro, Nicholas B. Irwin
Принадлежит: Vision Motor Sports Inc

An auxiliary lighting system includes a housing assembly having a generally planar surface and a lighting unit. The lighting unit includes a lighting module having a printed circuit board and a plurality of light emitting diodes operatively connected to the printed circuit board and a cover assembly including a protective cover, a frame, and a gasket. The lighting unit is assembled such that fasteners connect the frame, the protective cover, and the planar surface of the housing assembly to hold the lighting module between the protective cover and the planar surface and hold the gasket between the protective cover and the planar surface.

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Номер записи: 45
27-06-2013 дата публикации

OPTICAL SYSTEM WITH MAIN FUNCTION FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130163264A1
Автор: GASQUET Jean-Claude, MARTIN Laure, THIERRY Benjamin, VATHONNE Nicolas, VERNISSE Benjamin
Принадлежит: VALEO VISION

An optical system for a motor vehicle, the optical system performing at least one main optical function and including in particular 1. An optical system for a motor vehicle , said optical system performing at least one main optical function and including in particular:a diffusion screen;at least one light source, notably of the LED type, each light source of the optical system producing a set of rays of light to be propagated in the diffusion screen;wherein the screen is in the form of a sheet, notably curved or substantially planar, with an upper lateral flange and a lower lateral flange which are joined by means of a periphery having a rear face and a front edge;the main function is performed essentially via an output face constituted by the front edge of the diffusion screen; andleast one part of the upper lateral flange diffuses a light beam contributing notably to the performance of the main function and/or performing a complementary optical function.2. The optical system according to claim 1 , wherein the front edge has a thickness of between 3 and 5 millimeters claim 1 , notably 4 millimeters.3. The optical system according to claim 1 , wherein at one least part of the upper lateral flange diffuses a light beam and is oriented in such a way as to increase the visible illuminated surface of the optical system in the direction of emission of the main function.4. The optical system according to claim 1 , wherein the main optical function performed is of the brake type claim 1 , or of the position light type claim 1 , or of the turn indicator type.5. The optical system according to claim 1 , wherein the upper lateral flange diffuses a light beam which performs a complementary optical function of the lateral marking type.6. The optical system according to claim 1 , wherein the upper lateral flange diffuses a light beam via a plurality of micro-roughnesses suitable to disperse to the exterior of the diffusion screen some of the rays of light to be propagated in ...

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Номер записи: 46
18-07-2013 дата публикации

EXTENDIBLE AND PIVOTABLE BICYCLE RACK

Номер: US20130182454A1
Автор: HOFMANN Hendrik, LUNGERSHAUSEN Dirk
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A bicycle rack for arrangement on the rear end of a motor vehicle in an extendible fashion is provided. The bicycle rack includes a carrying frame, a slide-in element that is displaceably arranged in the carrying frame, and a carrier element that is pivotably arranged on the side-in element. 1. A bicycle rack for arrangement on a rear end of a motor vehicle in an extendible fashion , wherein the bicycle rack comprises:a carrying frame;a slide-in element that is displaceably arranged in the carrying frame; anda carrier element that is pivotably arranged on the slide-in element.2. The bicycle rack according to claim 1 , further comprising lighting units that are arranged on the carrier element and a bicycle rack switch that is arranged in such a way that it is closed in an operating position and opened in a retracted position claim 1 , in which the slide-in element is arranged in the carrying frame.3. The bicycle rack according to one of claim 2 , wherein the bicycle rack switch comprises a reed relay claim 2 , and wherein the bicycle rack switch is moved away from a permanent magnet in a loading position.4. The bicycle rack according to claim 1 , further comprising lighting units that are arranged on the carrier element claim 1 , a bicycle rack switch that is arranged in such a way that it deactivates an electrically conductive connection between a power supply for lights of the motor vehicle and the lighting units when the carrier element is pivoted from an operating position into a loading position claim 1 , and a taillight switch that is arranged in such a way that it activates an electrically conductive connection between the power supply for lights of the motor vehicle and taillight units on the motor vehicle when the carrier element is pivoted from the operating position into the loading position.5. The bicycle rack according to claim 4 , wherein the taillight switch comprises a reed relay claim 4 , and wherein the taillight switch is moved away from a ...

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Номер записи: 47
22-08-2013 дата публикации

Multifunctional strip for motor vehicle

Номер: US20130214915A1
Автор: Benjamin Nikol, Christian Brendel, Christian Winkelmann, Christoph Schmitz, Jens Dietmar Reuschel, Markus Halm, Robert Angermüller, Sebastian Schwartze, Tobias Urban
Принадлежит: Audi AG

A multifunctional strip for a motor vehicle includes a panel element having a strip-shaped configuration and constructed for outputting first and second items of information which differ from one another; and at least one actuator for outputting an acoustic signal as one of the items of information. The multifunctional strip can be arranged on the outside of the body of the motor vehicle.

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Номер записи: 48
05-09-2013 дата публикации

Skateboard Deck

Номер: US20130228990A1
Автор: Baldauf Kurt, Baldauf Thomas
Принадлежит:

A novel skateboard made of clear material that utilizes various lighting methods to illuminate the skateboard in various ways. It allows the user to set the lighting of the board by using a remote control so that the user may control the lighting while skateboarding. Further, the deck is designed with a convex shape such that it curves upward in order to account for the weight of its users. The novel skateboard comprises of lights, light controller, remote control, manual switch, and battery pack. The lights may be set to illuminate the board, change colors, or pulsate at different colors and at different rates. 1. A skateboard deck comprising:a first housing piece and a second housing piece configured to mate together to form a skateboard deck, wherein said skateboard desk has at least one internal channel configured to receive at least one lighting element.2. The skateboard deck of claim 1 , wherein the at least one internal channel is located in the first housing piece.3. The skateboard deck of claim 1 , wherein the at least one internal channel is located in the second housing piece.4. The skateboard deck of claim 1 , wherein the at least one internal channel is formed when the first housing piece and second housing piece are mated together.5. The skateboard deck of claim 1 , wherein the first housing piece and second housing piece are mechanically fastened together using mechanical fasteners.6. The skateboard deck of claim 1 , wherein the first housing piece and second housing piece are fastened together using a snap-fit design.7. The skateboard deck of claim 1 , wherein the deck includes a controller connected to at least one of the one or more lighting elements to control the lighting elements.8. The skateboard deck of claim 7 , wherein a remote control interacts with the controller.9. The skateboard deck of claim 1 , wherein the at least one lighting element includes at least one LED light.10. The skateboard deck of claim 1 , wherein the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 49
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Universal trailer light unit

Номер: US20130242584A1
Автор: Chris Riley, Steve Rovtar, Thomas Smith
Принадлежит: Individual

A universal automotive light includes a main housing constructed and arranged for accommodating a stop/tail/turn light assembly, a pair of opposed side marker apertures disposed on either side of stop/tail/turn light assembly, and a side marker light assembly constructed and arranged for engagement in a selected one of the side marker apertures.

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Номер записи: 50
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle exterior mirror system

Номер: US20130250592A1
Автор: Michiel P. van de Ven, Niall R. Lynam, Peter J. Whitehead, Rick Mousseau, Todd W. Pastrick
Принадлежит: Magna Mirrors of America Inc

An exterior mirror system for a vehicle includes an exterior mirror assembly having an indicator having at least one light emitting diode. The indicator may include a light guiding element that guides light emitted by the at least one light emitting diode. The at least one light emitting diode may be associated with circuitry of the exterior mirror assembly. During low ambient lighting conditions at night, the intensity of light emitted by the at least one light emitting diode of the indicator is reduced under photosensor control to a nighttime intensity level. The nighttime intensity level is greater than about 0.3 candela and is less than about 200 candelas.

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Номер записи: 51
26-09-2013 дата публикации

FOG LAMP AND THE LIKE EMPLOYING SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT SOURCES

Номер: US20130250598A1
Автор: Hare Ronald G., Lambert Chad D., McFadden James R., Woodward Ronald O.
Принадлежит: Magna International Inc.

A novel vehicular light fixture () is disclosed. The light fixture () is compact, yet efficient, and employs semiconductor light sources () to produce output light in desired patterns. The fixture () can be used to produce fog lamps, driving lamps and other non-headlamp vehicle lighting functions. Depending upon the light output required, one or more semiconductor light sources () and a corresponding number of optical bodies () are employed in the fixture () to produce the desired light pattern. 122.-. (canceled)23. A vehicular lighting fixture for producing light in a desired pattern , comprising:a base member; at least one semiconductor light source mounted to said substrate, said at least one semiconductor light source being in thermal communication with said substrate; and', 'at least one optical body mounted on said substrate and being operable for receiving light from said at least one semiconductor light source for producing a desired beam pattern, the optical body having a general D-shape profile with a flat surface of the D-shape serving as a light receiving surface, a curved surface of the D-shape serving a light output surface and two opposing side surfaces, wherein a dimension measured between the two opposing side surfaces increases with distance from the light receiving surface to the light output surface., 'a substrate mounted to said base member, said substrate being in thermal communication with said base member;'}24. The vehicular lighting fixture for producing light in a desired pattern of claim 23 , said at least one semiconductor light source further comprising a light emitting diode operable for emitting light from said at least one semiconductor light source.25. The vehicular lighting fixture for producing light in a desired pattern of claim 23 , said at least one optical body further comprising at least one mounting leg for mounting said at least one optical body to said substrate.26. The vehicular lighting fixture for producing light in a ...

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Номер записи: 52
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Tail lamp device for motorcycle

Номер: US20130258690A1
Автор: Tsuyoshi Oguchi
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

A tail lamp device for a motorcycle includes a first tail lamp bulb to emit light as a position light of the motorcycle. The first tail lamp bulb is arranged at a position either above or below a first exposed surface of the motorcycle in a vertical direction of a vehicle body of the motorcycle. The first exposed surface faces a rear side of the vehicle body through a first opening portion provided in a vehicle body cover. Only the first exposed surface forms a light emitting face for the first tail lamp bulb in the motorcycle. The first tail lamp bulb is provided to overlap with the vehicle body cover as viewed from the rear side of the vehicle body.

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Номер записи: 53
10-10-2013 дата публикации

ADVANCE LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH EMERGENCY VEHICLES

Номер: US20130265787A1
Автор: Cerrano Jason
Принадлежит:

A lighting system includes a plurality of lights, and a control mechanism configured to automatically adjust at least a first light of the plurality of lights based on one of a desired position and a desired direction. Each light of the plurality of lights is adjustable to project a light beam. 1. A method of adjusting a lighting system for use with a vehicle , the method comprising:identifying at least one of a desired position and a desired direction; andautomatically adjusting at least a first light of a plurality of lights based on the one of the desired position and the desired direction, wherein each light of the plurality of lights is adjustable to project a light beam.2. A method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the first light is coupled to a first side of the vehicle oriented to face a first direction claim 1 , and the first light is orientable such that the light beam projected from the first light is projected in a second direction different from the first direction.3. A method in accordance with further comprisingdetecting an object adjacent a tower assembly including a tower coupled to a body of the vehicle, wherein the first light is coupled to the tower;determining whether the tower is clear to move between a stowed position and a deployed position; andautomatically moving the tower when the tower is clear to move between the stowed position and the deployed position.4. A method in accordance with further comprising independently adjusting the first light and a second light of the plurality of lights claim 3 , wherein the second light is coupled to the tower.5. A method in accordance with further comprising automatically adjusting a spread of the light beam.6. A lighting system comprising:a plurality of lights, wherein each light of the plurality of lights is adjustable to project a light beam; anda control mechanism configured to automatically adjust at least a first light of the plurality of lights based on at least one of a desired position ...

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Номер записи: 54
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Detection of the Use of Mobile Communication Devices in a Vehicle

Номер: US20130271605A1
Автор: Jr. James E, Winner
Принадлежит:

The invention provides notification externally of a vehicle that the operator of the vehicle is using a mobile communication device (MCD) such as a cell phone during vehicle operations. The invention includes a first sensor for sensing whether the vehicle is being operated. A second sensor senses whether an MCD is located in the immediate vicinity of what is customarily an operator's seat and whether the sensed MCD is being used during vehicle operations. The first sensor can be a detector coupled with a gear shifter, transmission, speedometer, GPS device, or other kind of motion and/or position sensor, while the second sensor can be one or more RF power meters. Notification of MCD usage during vehicle operations can be provided by illumination of an external lamp, by activation of a camera and video recorder located in the immediate vicinity, or by transmission of a signal to a law enforcement vehicle. 1. Apparatus for indicating whether an operator of a vehicle is using a mobile communication device (MCD) during vehicle operations , comprising:a first sensor for sensing whether the vehicle is being operated;a second sensor for sensing whether an MCD is located in the immediate vicinity of what is customarily an operator's seat and whether the sensed MCD is being used during vehicle operations;an indicator for indicating externally of the vehicle whenever the sensed MCD is being used during vehicle operations; andan activator for activating the indicator whenever the sensed MCD is being used during vehicle operations.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the first sensor is a detector coupled with a gear shifter, transmission, speedometer, GPS device, or other kind of motion and/or position sensor;the second sensor is one or more RF power meters;the indicator is an external lamp carried by the vehicle that is electrically connected to the second sensor; andthe activator is circuitry for controlling illumination of the external lamp, the circuitry causing the ...

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Номер записи: 55
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle Exterior Lighting System

Номер: US20130293105A1
Автор: Day Gregory A.
Принадлежит:

An exterior lighting system for a vehicle is disclosed. The lighting system may include a plurality of lights provided proximate the wheel-wheels of the vehicle. The plurality of lights may be illuminated upon a brake pedal of the vehicle being depressed, a turn signal lever of the vehicle being activated, or upon a driver entering a desired setting into an operator interface of the system. The lighting system may be used as a safety feature to provide approaching vehicles better warning of a braking, slowing, or turning vehicle. The lighting system may also be used during roadside repair to warn other vehicles and/or to provide illumination for the repair. The lighting system may also be used for entertainment or accessorizing purposes enabling the user to select from a plurality of lighting sequences stored in the memory of the system. 1. An exterior lighting system for an automobile , comprising:a plurality of lights positioned proximate the wheel-wells of an automobile;a processor in electronic communication with the plurality of lights; andan operator interface provided within the interior of the vehicle enabling a driver to control the processor and plurality of lights.2. The exterior lighting system of claim 1 , wherein plurality of lights are positioned so as to direct light inwardly toward a wheel and wheel-well of the vehicle.3. The exterior lighting system of claim 2 , wherein the operator interface enables the user to select from a menu of lighting options claim 2 , and wherein the menu includes an option to change a tire.4. The exterior lighting system of claim 1 , wherein the processor causes the plurality of lights to illuminate when brakes of the vehicle are activated.5. The exterior lighting system of claim 1 , wherein the processor causes some of the plurality of lights to illuminate when a turn signal lever of the vehicle is activated.6. The exterior lighting system of claim 1 , further including a memory claim 1 , the memory storing a plurality ...

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Номер записи: 56
21-11-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle led lighting device

Номер: US20130307411A1
Автор: Yosuke Tsuchiya
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

A vehicle LED lighting device includes a drive control means 51 includes an abnormality detection means 60 detecting a disconnection or short-circuit abnormality of the LED lamp, the abnormality detection means 60 includes a current detection unit 61 detecting the value of a current flowing through the LED lamps 20 and 30 when the LED lamps 20 and 30 are driven by the drive control means 51, a comparison unit 62 comparing the current value detected by the current detection unit 61 with a predetermined abnormality determination value, and a determination value switching unit 63 switching the abnormality determination value in accordance with variation of a power supply voltage of the vehicle, and whether or not there is the disconnection or short-circuit abnormality is judged based on the abnormality determination value switched by the determination value switching unit 63 and the detected current value.

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Номер записи: 57
28-11-2013 дата публикации

Aerospace ground maneuver light

Номер: US20130314256A1
Автор: Alexander Wernicke, Andre Hessling, Anil Kumar Jha, Christian Schoen
Принадлежит: Goodrich Lighting Systems GmbH and Co KG

Aerospace ground maneuver light, comprises a reflector ( 14 ), the reflector ( 14 ) defining a light exit plane ( 18 ), an LED light source ( 26 ) arranged outside of the area defined by the reflector ( 14 ) and its light exit plane ( 18 ), and a mounting bar ( 22 ) which has a longitudinal extension and at which the LED light source ( 26 ) is mounted. The mounting bar ( 22 ) extends across the reflector ( 14 ) and is spaced apart from the light exit plane ( 18 ) of the reflector ( 14 ) and comprises a mounting side ( 24 ) facing towards the reflector ( 14 ) and its light exit plane ( 18 ), with the LED light source ( 26 ) arranged on the mounting side ( 24 ) for emitting light towards the reflector ( 14 ).

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Номер записи: 58
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Multi-Directional Pivoting Light Mount with Position Locking

Номер: US20130322100A1
Автор: Terry W. Lowry
Принадлежит: Individual

Highly visible detented light mounts for trucks or trailers have light fixtures of selected configurations coupled by rotatable arms to rigid, tubular stands. Each stand is axially biased to a rigid, tubular spring housing by an internal core-drilled fastener that coaxially secures an internal spring. The stand and spring housing can have different lengths and configurations. A pair of friction washers, one on the stand and the other on the housing, mutually abut. Protrusions on one washer register with corresponding dimples or depressions on another washer to cause a detent effect. The housing and the stands may in each embodiment be torsionally displaced against friction caused by the spring biased washers that interfit to form radially spaced-part semi-fixed “detented” positions. Various washer configurations are proposed.

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Номер записи: 59
05-12-2013 дата публикации

VEHICULAR LAMP

Номер: US20130322106A1
Автор: TATARA Naoki
Принадлежит: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

Provided is a vehicular lamp that includes a lamp body, an exterior lens configured to define a lamp chamber between the lamp body and the exterior lens, and a vibration device fixed to a component of the vehicular lamp and configured to be vibrated by receiving an electric signal to cause the component to generate a sound. The vibration device includes a housing fixed to the component of the lamp, an electric circuit provided in the housing, a vibration body vibrated when the electric signal is input to the electric circuit, and a device connector to which an external connector is connected to input the electric signal to the electric circuit. In particular, the device connector is integrally provided in the housing. 1. A vehicular lamp comprising:a lamp body;an exterior lens configured to define a lamp chamber between the lamp body and the exterior lens; anda vibration device fixed to a component of the vehicular lamp and configured to be vibrated by receiving an electric signal to cause the component of the vehicular lamp to generate a sound, a housing fixed to the component of the vehicular lamp;', 'an electric circuit provided in the housing;', 'a vibration body configured to be vibrated when the electric signal is input to the electric circuit; and', 'a device connector to which an external connector is connected to input the electric signal to the electric circuit, the device connector being integrally provided in the housing., 'wherein the vibration device includes2. The vehicular lamp of claim 1 , wherein the vibration device is fixed to the component in the lamp chamber claim 1 , and further comprising:an opening provided in the lamp body to guide the external connector into the lamp chamber; anda cover configured to seal the opening while supporting a harness connected to the external connector.3. The vehicular lamp of claim 2 , wherein the cover and the external connector are formed integrally with each other claim 2 , andthe cover is configured to seal ...

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Номер записи: 60
19-12-2013 дата публикации

Mast

Номер: US20130335972A1
Автор: Hannes Hübner, Werner Spessert
Принадлежит: GEROH GmbH and Co KG

The invention relates to a mast having a functional arrangement comprising an active area ( 5 ), by means of which the environment of the mast can be affected and/or the effect of the mast environment can be registered, and having a second segment ( 2, 2′ ) telescopically displaceable along the mast axis relative to a first segment ( 1, 2 ) of the mast and enclosed circumferentially by the first segment with respect to the mast axis in a collapsed state and comprising an exposed shell area ( 4 ) in the extended state, wherein the active area ( 5 ) extends at least partially across the shell area ( 4 ). 1 1 Translator's note: For consistency I have used the translation of words/terms throughout in line with the abstract accompanying the diagram on the first page, although there could be different variations, e.g. ‘section’ for ‘segment’ etc., which would also be valid.

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Номер записи: 61
02-01-2014 дата публикации

Apology Stick

Номер: US20140002260A1
Автор: Wright Elta
Принадлежит:

The invention provides a remote controlled and driver operated flashing sign that fastens by suction cups to a rear glass of a car, van, pickup or SUV. When activated by the driver, The Apology Stick flashes a friendly waving hand along with the words I'm Sorry. The Apology Stick is an electronic sign, powered either by batteries or wiring into a vehicular electrical system. Activation and deactivation of The Apology Stick occurs as the driver presses and then releases an On and Off switch on the remote. The Apology Stick also incorporates a second message of Thank You to credit other motorists for acts of driving courtesy. 1. An electronic sign installable in a vehicle conveying an apology to other drivers , comprising: a remote controlled and driver operated flashing sign that fastens by suction cups to a rear glass of a car , van , pickup or SUV , wherein the flashes a friendly waving hand along with the words “I'm Sorry” when a remote button is activated by a driver.2. The electronic sign of claim 1 , powered either by batteries or wiring into a vehicular electrical system.3. The electronic sign of claim 1 , available as an aftermarket accessory or a factory installed piece of standard or optional safety equipment.4. The electronic sign of claim 1 , wherein the sign is rectangular in shape and measures approximately ten and one half inches in length by two and one half inches in width by one inch in depth claim 1 , wherein the front of the sign faces outward claim 1 , is positioned in the rear glass of the vehicle claim 1 , and held in place by four suction cups situated at the four corners of the sign.5. The electronic sign of claim 1 , wherein the sign is suited for aftermarket applications and is accompanied by a remote control unit that is powered by one or two AAA cell batteries claim 1 , and wherein the remote control also includes a peel and stick adhesive backing.6. The electronic sign of further comprising wherein the flashes a friendly waving hand ...

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Номер записи: 62
02-01-2014 дата публикации

VEHICULAR REAR PANEL

Номер: US20140003072A1
Автор: MOCHIZUKI Daisuke, NAKABAYASHI Masaaki, NAKAMURA Hiromi, NAMBA Takanori, OTANI Tomoaki, SUGIURA Naoki, UCHINO Koji, YAGI Seiichiro, Yamamoto Hideaki
Принадлежит:

A vehicular rear panel having a new configuration is provided. The vehicular rear panel according to an aspect of the present disclosure is made of a resin material and disposed on the rear vehicle body part. The vehicular rear panel includes: a light source which is at least partially disposed in the inside of the vehicular rear panel, a circuit which is at least partially provided in the vehicular rear panel to supply electric power to the light source, and a light emitting unit configured to emit light source light to the rear of the vehicle. 1. A vehicular rear panel comprising:a light source which is at least partially disposed in the vehicular rear panel,a wiring which is at least partially provided in the vehicular rear panel to supply electric power to the light source, anda light emitting unit configured to emit light source light to the rear side of a vehicle,wherein the rear panel is disposed on a rear vehicle body part and made of a resin material.2. The vehicular rear panel of claim 1 , further comprising a rear window part claim 1 , wherein the light source claim 1 , the circuit claim 1 , and the light emitting unit are provided on the rear window part.3. The vehicular rear panel of claim 2 , wherein the rear window part has a curved portion where scenery becomes discontinuous when viewed from a driver side and the light source claim 2 , the circuit claim 2 , and the light emitting unit are provided at the curved portion.4. The vehicular rear panel of claim 1 , further comprising a light shielding part configured to suppress the light source light from proceeding toward the front of the vehicle.5. The vehicular rear panel of claim 2 , further comprising a light shielding part configured to suppress the light source light from proceeding toward the front of the vehicle.6. The vehicular rear panel of claim 3 , further comprising a light shielding part configured to suppress the light source light from proceeding toward the front of the vehicle. This ...

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Номер записи: 63
02-01-2014 дата публикации

Wirelessly Controlled Vehicle Message System

Номер: US20140005860A1
Автор: Chance Marion
Принадлежит:

A digital vanity display system for a motor vehicle is presented, whereby a digital screen is connectable to the interior or exterior of the vehicle and a given message or symbol can be displayed therefrom via the driver or passenger's wireless input thereto. The display device includes a digital display having an antiglare coating for clarity, along with a display body for housing the system elements that allow for the sign operation, wireless communications, and power. A handheld device within the vehicle, such as a phone or tablet, is wirelessly paired to the display system such that inputs from the user can be wirelessly communicated thereto to update the sign. It is contemplated that the sign function as a vehicle personalization device, a messaging system for nearby motorists, a warning sign, and a traffic signal between vehicles. 1) A wirelessly controlled vehicle mounted message system , comprising: a housing having an interior, a backside surface, and a frontside display surface;', 'a processing unit, a wireless communications means, computer storage, computer memory, and a power supply within said interior of said housing;', 'said frontside display surface comprising a digital display having an antiglare surface;', 'a vehicle attachment means adapted to removably secure to a vehicle surface;, 'a vehicle display comprising;'}a separate computing device having a display, an input means, an antenna, and being enabled for wireless communication with said vehicle display.2) The system of claim 1 , wherein said attachment means is secured to said housing backside surface.3) The system of claim 1 , wherein said attachment means further comprises at least one suction cup.4) The system of claim 1 , wherein said attachment means further comprises at least one magnet.5) The system of claim 1 , wherein said attachment means further comprises at least one mechanical fastener.6) The system of claim 1 , wherein said attachment means further comprises at least one suction ...

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Номер записи: 64
09-01-2014 дата публикации

Ride-on mower having headlight

Номер: US20140007551A1
Автор: Andrew Thornton, Robert WALDEN
Принадлежит: Kubota Corp

A ride-on mower with a mower unit attached to a frame unit includes a headlight housing extending in a transverse direction of the vehicle body over the width of the frame unit and fixed to the frame unit forwardly of a front end of the mower deck. A right and left pair of headlight units are housed in the headlight housing. Light passage portions are formed in opposite end portions of the headlight housing for directing light coming from each of the headlight unit to the side and/or to the rear toward a direction of the front end of the mower deck.

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Номер записи: 65
16-01-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20140015409A1
Автор: SHIRATORI Kenichi, Soda Hajime, Takenaka Nobuyuki, TETSUKA Takashi
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

A lighting control system is provided with a blinker switch, a hazard switch, and a control circuit which controls the flashing of blinker lamps. The CPU of the control circuit, after detecting an input signal from one switch input port among a left side and a right side switch input port, determines that the hazard switch is switched on when an input signal from the other of the switch input ports is detected within a predetermined time, and determines that the blinker switch is switched on when no input signal from the other of the switch input ports is detected. 1. A lighting control system for use on a vehicle , the vehicle comprising a motorcycle having a front wheel steerable by handle assembly , comprising:a winker switch and a hazard switch, which can be turned on and off selectively by a driver of the vehicle; anda controller, which operates in a winker mode for blinking either left or right lighting bodies having light-emitting diodes mounted on left and right sides of the vehicle when the winker switch is turned on, and a hazard mode for blinking the left and right lighting bodies simultaneously when the hazard switch is turned on, a left switch input port for supplying signals representative of operation of the left lighting bodies, and a right switch input port for supplying signals representative of operation of the right lighting bodies, the winker switch and the hazard switch being connected through common wires to the left switch input port and the right switch input port, the winker switch and the hazard switch being connected between the controller and a power supply, the winker switch and the hazard switch being disposed on a switch case provided proximate to the handle assembly, the hazard switch comprising a three-contact switch, three contacts of which are connected to the left switch input port, the right switch input port, and the power supply, respectively, when the hazard switch is turned on; and', 'judging means for determining an input ...

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Номер записи: 66
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Brake Testing Device

Номер: US20140015657A1
Автор: Hanson Dean David, Lasko Dean Larry
Принадлежит:

A brake testing device include a remote operated control module which is installed on a towing vehicle to remotely actuate the brake and turn signal lights for testing purposes. When installed on a truck with air brakes and a connection to air brakes on a connected trailer, auxiliary valves are installed on the truck brake pneumatic control line and the trailer brake pneumatic control line which are controlled remotely through the control module to test activation of the air brakes on the truck and trailer respectively. 1. A brake testing device in combination with a towing vehicle for connection to a trailer having a left turn indicator , a right turn indicator and air brakes , wherein the vehicle comprises:a left turn indicator circuit for actuating a left turn indicator of the vehicle;a right turn indicator circuit for actuating a right turn indicator of the vehicle;a trailer connector including a left turn indicator output in connection with the left turn indicator circuit for actuating the left turn indicator of the trailer and a right turn indicator output in connection with the right turn indicator circuit for actuating the right turn indicator of the trailer;an air braking system comprising a trailer brake connector arranged for connection to the air brakes of the trailer, a supply line for supplying air at a supply pressure, an exhaust line for exhausting compressed air, a trailer control line connected to the trailer brake connector, and a trailer brake controller arranged to selectively couple the trailer control line to either one of the supply line or the exhaust line to control operation of the air brakes of the trailer; a remote controller arranged to generate a left turn signal, a right turn signal and a brake signal;', 'a trailer auxiliary valve in communication between the trailer control line, the supply line and the exhaust line so as to be operable between a first position in which the trailer control line communicates with the supply line ...

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Номер записи: 67
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Exterior mirror system for a vehicle

Номер: US20140015975A1
Автор: Michiel P. van de Ven, Niall R. Lynam, Peter J. Whitehead, Rick Mousseau, Todd W. Pastrick
Принадлежит: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

An exterior mirror system for a vehicle includes driver-side and passenger-side exterior rearview mirror assemblies including respective driver-side and passenger-side light modules and driver-side and passenger-side cameras. The light modules provide a driver-side indicator and a passenger-side indicator. The driver-side light module and the passenger-side light modules are disposed at respective mirror housing portions and move therewith when the exterior mirror housing portion moves relative to the mounting portion between its normal operating position and its folded position. The driver-side camera and the passenger-side camera are part of a multi-camera vision system of the vehicle, and the multi-camera vision system has a display device that is operable to display images for viewing by a driver of the vehicle. The displayed images displayed by the display device may include an image portion derived from image data captured by at least one of the driver-side camera and the passenger-side camera.

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Номер записи: 68
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Lighting device for vehicle

Номер: US20140016336A1
Автор: Daisuke Kuriki, Hajime Soda, Nobuyuki Takenaka, Takashi Tetsuka
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

In the present invention, an inner lens of a turn signal lamp is provided with: a lens cut part that inhibits the transmission of light travelling, when seen in a front view, linearly from a substrate toward an outer lens; a projection part that projects toward an LED; and an eave part that extends from the base end side of the projection part inwardly in the vehicle width direction. A harness that is electrically connected with the LED is connected to the substrate through a partial space that is surrounded by the substrate, the projection part, and the eave part.

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Номер записи: 69
16-01-2014 дата публикации

LIGHT GUIDING LIGHT STRIP STRUCTURE FOR CARS AND CAR LIGHT STRUCTURE

Номер: US20140016338A1
Автор: YANG HSIU-PEN
Принадлежит: SONAR AUTO PARTS CO., LTD.

A light guiding light strip structure for cars includes: at least one strip shaped light guiding element and at least one light emitting element. The at least one strip shaped light guiding element extends along a defined path, wherein each light guiding element has an outer surface, a concave groove formed along the defined path and concaving from the outer surface, and a reflective layer disposed on the concave groove. At least one light emitting element is proximal to an end of at least one of the light guiding element. A car light structure includes at least one light body, wherein the at least one strip shaped light guiding element is disposed within the at least one light body. 1. A light guiding light strip structure for cars , comprising:at least one strip shaped light guiding element; andat least one light emitting element arranged proximally to an end of at least one of the strip shaped light guiding element.2. The light guiding light strip structure for cars according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one strip shaped light guiding element extends along a predetermined path claim 1 , and each strip shaped light guiding element has an outer surface claim 1 , a concave groove formed along the predetermined path and concavely into the outer surface claim 1 , and a reflective layer disposed on the concave groove.3. The light guiding light strip structure for cars according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one strip shaped light guiding element extends along a predetermined path claim 1 , and each strip shaped light guiding element has an outer surface claim 1 , and a reflective layer partially disposed on the outer surface.4. The light guiding light strip structure for cars according to claim 1 , wherein a cross sectional area of the strip shaped light guiding element along the direction of two ends of the light guiding element is smaller the closer the cross sectional area is to the middle and larger the closer the cross sectional area is to one of the two ...

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Номер записи: 70
30-01-2014 дата публикации

EXTERIOR MIRROR REFLECTIVE ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20140028471A1
Автор: Foote Keith D., Lynam Niall R.
Принадлежит: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

A mirror reflective element sub-assembly includes a mirror reflective element and a mirror back plate. The back plate has an indicator mounting portion. An aperture is established through the back plate generally at the indicator mounting portion. A heater pad is disposed between the mirror reflective element and the back plate. The heater pad has a light transmitting portion generally aligned with the aperture of the back plate. A self-contained substantially sealed indicator is mounted at the indicator mounting portion and has a light source that is activatable to emit light. When an equipped exterior rearview mirror assembly is mounted at a side of a vehicle and with the light source activated, light emitted by the light source transmits through the aperture of the back plate and the light transmitting portion of the heater pad and exits the mirror reflective element. 1. A mirror reflective element sub-assembly suitable for use in an exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle , said mirror reflective element sub-assembly comprising:a mirror reflective element;a mirror back plate attached at the rear of said mirror reflective element, said mirror back plate comprising a plastic molding formed in a plastic injection molding operation;said mirror back plate comprising a first side and a second side;said mirror back plate comprising an indicator mounting portion that is established by said plastic injection molding operation;wherein said indicator mounting portion extends at an angle from said first side of said mirror back plate;wherein an aperture is established through said mirror back plate generally at said indicator mounting portion;wherein said aperture is established through said mirror back plate by said plastic injection molding operation;a heater pad disposed between said mirror reflective element and said second side of said mirror back plate;wherein said heater pad has a light transmitting portion that is generally aligned with said aperture of said ...

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Номер записи: 71
20-02-2014 дата публикации

Systems and methods for detecting obstructions in a camera field of view

Номер: US20140049648A1
Автор: Gideon Stein, Ofer Hadassi
Принадлежит: Mobileye Technologies Ltd

A system mounted on a vehicle for detecting an obstruction on a surface of a window of the vehicle, a primary camera is mounted inside the vehicle behind the window. The primary camera is configured to acquire images of the environment through the window. A secondary camera is focused on an external surface of the window, and operates to image the obstruction. A portion of the window, i.e. window region is subtended respectively by the field of view of the primary camera and the field of view of the secondary camera. A processor processes respective sequences of image data from both the primary camera and the secondary camera.

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Номер записи: 72
20-02-2014 дата публикации

LUMINANT TRIM FOR VEHICLE WINDOW FRAME

Номер: US20140049977A1
Автор: Gold Peter
Принадлежит:

A luminant component is applied to the window frame of a motor vehicle. The component includes one or more electrically powered lights. According to the invention, the luminant component is visible from the outside of the window and through the window. The lights are electrically connected to the car's electrical system and can be illuminated to provide various signals, such as hazard warnings or directions signals. 1. A motor vehicle window , comprising:a window frame provided on a door of a motor vehicle, having a top portion which is U-shaped, said top portion having an outer lip and an inner lip which are connected by a base wall and define a channel therebetween for receipt of a window therein, said inner and outer lips each having an inner and outer face; anda luminant component comprising at least one electrically powered light which, when illuminated, can be seen in the dark; wherein said luminant component is attached to at least a portion of said outer face of said inner lip, so that said luminant component emits light through said window on the outside of the door.2. The window according to claim 1 , wherein:said window is a retractable window, moveable between an open and a closed position, and wherein said luminant component is visible when the window is open and when the window is closed.3. The window according to claim 1 , wherein:said window frame also has a front portion; and said luminant component extends along said top portion of said window frame and down said front portion of said window frame.4. The window according to claim 1 , wherein:said electrically powered lights are intermittent.5. The window according to claim 1 , wherein:said electrically powered lights are colored.6. The window according to claim 1 , further comprising:a gasket which overlies said inner face of said outer lip, said base wall of said channel, and said inner and outer faces of said inner lip and said luminant component is attached to said gasket on at least a portion ...

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Номер записи: 73
20-02-2014 дата публикации

WIRELESS SNOW PLOW CONTROL

Номер: US20140052335A1
Автор: Blank Gary Laird, Christy Jody, JR. James E., Moon
Принадлежит: NORTHERN STAR INDUSTRIES, INC.

Wireless snow plow control methods and systems may include at least three units in mutual wireless communicative connection: a plow control module (PCM), a vehicle control module (VCM), and a remote controller. Each unit may be capable of operating with any one of a plurality of units of another type, with any one of multiple types of vehicles, and with any one of multiple types of snow plows. Three specific units of different types may automatically synchronize for operating a particular snow plow in response to commands from the remote. The VCM may be capable of automatically detecting a connection status of a snow plow, enabling/disabling snow plow lights and vehicle lights based on the connection status, controlling enabled vehicle lights, and wirelessly controlling enabled snow plow lights. The remote may wirelessly transmit commands either directly to the PCM, or to the VCM for forwarding to the PCM. 1. A system for wireless control of a snow plow that is mountable on a vehicle , comprising:a plow control module mounted on the snow plow; and detecting a connection of the snow plow;', 'disengaging, from operation, one or more vehicle lights mounted on the vehicle based on the detection of the connection of the snow plow; and', 'controlling one or more plow lights mounted on the snow plow based on one or more signals corresponding to vehicle light control of the one or more vehicle lights., 'a vehicle control module mounted on the vehicle that wirelessly communicates with the plow control module and is capable of2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more plow lights include at least one of a plow headlight claim 1 , a plow turn signal claim 1 , a plow reverse light claim 1 , or a plow daytime running lamp; andwherein the one or more vehicle lights include at least one of a vehicle headlight, a vehicle turn signal, a vehicle reverse light, or a vehicle daytime running lamp.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more plow lights include a plow ...

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Номер записи: 74
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Vehicle Rear Light Assembly

Номер: US20140062689A1
Автор: Yao Hung Huang
Принадлежит: Individual

A vehicle rear light assembly (VRLA) that is enclosed within an elongated LED display unit that includes a center compartment having a plurality of red LEDs and contiguous left and right compartments each having a plurality of yellow/red LEDs. The VRLA is comprised of an electrical circuit consisting of a function select circuit that is connected to a vehicle and sequentially includes an LED drive circuit, an LED control circuit and a LED activation circuit that is connected, in combination with the LED drive circuit, to the LED display unit. The display unit allows the viewing of left and right blinking turn signals, brake lights and tail lights.

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Номер записи: 75
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Vehicle Warning Device

Номер: US20140062690A1
Автор: Chang Chien-Hsiang, LIAO CHE-HSING
Принадлежит: ATBEL TECHNOLOGY CORP.

A vehicle warning device includes a lamp holder and a charging base. There are many LEDs at one side of the lamp holder and is a retaining member at the other side. The lamp holder comprises a power switch being outside the lamp holder and electrically connected to the LEDs; a power supply unit being in the lamp holder and electrically connected to the power switch; and a first electric connection unit being in the lamp holder and electrically connected to the power supply unit. The charging base has a charging unit electrically connected to the second electric connection unit, and a second electric connection unit electrically connected to the first electric connection unit. The lamp holder emits light by itself, warning other vehicle drivers or pedestrians. The lamp holder is at a random site outside a vehicle, thereby being featured with high security and high convenience. 1. A vehicle warning device , comprising: a power switch, being disposed outside the lamp holder and electrically connected to the LEDs;', 'a power supply unit, being disposed in the lamp holder and electrically connected to the power switch; and', 'a first electric connection unit, being formed in the lamp holder and electrically connected to the power supply unit;, 'a lamp holder, one side of which is formed with a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and the other side of which is formed with a retaining member, comprisinga charging base being provided with a charging unit and a second electric connection unit, the charging unit being electrically connected to the second electric connection unit and the second electric connection unit being electrically connected to the first electric connection unit.2. The vehicle warning device of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle warning device further comprises a control unit that is electrically connected to a node between the LED and the power switch.3. The vehicle warning device of claim 1 , wherein one side of the lamp holder further comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 76
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Led lamp for car use

Номер: US20140063832A1
Автор: Yung-Fa Lin
Принадлежит: Individual

An LED lamp for car use can be mounted in a long strip-shaped installation position, comprises a case, a light-reflecting base, a light source series and a lens base. The case is mounted corresponding to the installation position and the case has an opening and a first fixing part mounted opposite to the opening for being connected securely to the light-reflecting base. The light-reflecting base has a plurality of reflectors. Each of the reflectors has a second fixing part for being connected securely to the light source series. The light source series has a plurality of first LED lights and a plurality of second LED lights. The lens base located at the opening wraps the opening. The LED lamp for car use of the present invention can be used as a fog light or a daytime running light, and save space for installation of lamps in a car.

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Номер записи: 77
20-03-2014 дата публикации

Warning Light Assembly

Номер: US20140078770A1
Автор: Jon H. Lyons, William F. Grote, Jr.
Принадлежит: Whelen Engineering Co Inc

A warning light for attachment to a vehicle comprising a thermally conductive longitudinally extending base, a plurality of light head mount assemblies, a plurality of LED warning light assemblies, and a plurality of electronic control circuits. Said base has a pair of generally parallel longitudinal edges and a pair of ribs projecting perpendicularly from said base. Said light head mount assemblies comprise a bracket and a light head retention shoe. Said bracket has a generally planar bracket first portion and a generally planar bracket second portion oriented perpendicular to said first portion. Said light head shoe has a sole configured to engage said bracket first portion, a rib engaging portion, and a brace extending angularly therebetween. Said LED assemblies are mounted on said bracket second portion. Said dome has a main body portion, sidewalls configured to engage said edges, and end walls.

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Номер записи: 78
27-03-2014 дата публикации

ASSESSMENT OF DRIVING BEHAVIOR OF A DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20140088858A1
Автор: Christen Urs, Gussen Uwe, McGee Ryan Abraham, Stefan Frederic
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Various embodiments relating to driving behavior of a driver of a motor vehicle are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method may include assessing driving behavior of the driver according to a comparison of a current value of a coasting characteristic relative to a reference value. The current value may be determined during operation of the motor vehicle. The reference value of the coasting characteristic may be determined from operation of the motor vehicle during at least one past operating phase or another duration. The method further includes displaying a visualization representative of assessed driving behavior of the driver. 1. A method for assessing a driver's ability to coast in a motor vehicle , comprising:assessing driving behavior of the driver according to a comparison of a current value of a coasting characteristic during operation of the motor vehicle relative to a reference value of the coasting characteristic from operation of the motor vehicle during at least one past operating phase; anddisplaying a visualization representative of assessed driving behavior of the driver.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coasting characteristic is a coasting distance ratio defined as a ratio of a distance traveled by the motor vehicle while coasting relative to an overall distance traveled by the motor vehicle.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the reference value is an average coasting distance ratio for a designated duration or a relative maximum coasting distance ratio achieved by the driver for a designated duration.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the visualization includes a gauge including a current coasting distance ratio claim 1 , an average coasting distance ratio claim 1 , and a relative maximum coasting distance ratio achieved by the driver.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:presenting a challenge to the driver, wherein the challenge requires the driving behavior of the driver to manipulate the current value of the coasting characteristic ...

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Номер записи: 79
03-04-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE SAFETY DEVICE

Номер: US20140092612A1
Автор: FREISER Erik Dillon
Принадлежит:

An vehicle lighting apparatus that can be used to increase the visibility profile of a vehicle is described. The apparatus includes a base adapted to connect to a vehicle frame; a power supply; and an elongated light source supported by the base and coupled to the power supply. The elongated light source is adapted to extend above the vehicle frame with respect to a surface the vehicle frame is to traverse thereon. 1. An apparatus for vehicle safety comprising:a base adapted to connect to a vehicle frame of a vehicle;a power supply; andan elongated light source supported by the base and coupled to the power supply, wherein the elongated light source is adapted to extend above the vehicle frame with respect to a surface the vehicle frame is to traverse thereon.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the base is configured to be detachably connectable to the vehicle frame.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle frame is adapted for riding and wherein the elongated light source is configured to be flexible.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the elongated light source comprises flexible material selected to warp under a human thigh moving over the elongated light source claim 3 , and wherein the elongated light source is adapted to unwarp upon removal of the human thigh thereover without breaking the elongated light source.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle frame is adapted for riding and wherein the elongated light source is adapted to pivot from the base.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the elongated light source is arranged in a columnar manner.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the power supply is adapted to be powered by a battery claim 1 , a dynamo claim 1 , a solar cell claim 1 , other regenerative power source claim 1 , or any combination thereof.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a signal transmitter claim 1 , wherein the signal transmitter is configured to send a synchronization signal to match an illumination ...

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Номер записи: 80
10-04-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR DETECTING SURROUNDING CONDITIONS OF MOVING BODY

Номер: US20140097748A1
Автор: Kato Masahiro
Принадлежит: PIONEER CORPORATION

This system for detecting the surrounding: conditions of a moving body forcibly changes the state of at least one of a plurality of lighting devices (change from an unlit stats to a lighting state or a blinking state, change in the emission color, or change in the luminance) installed inside the moving body if an object to which attention must be paid during traveling of the moving body is detected in the surroundings of the moving body. 1. A system for detecting surrounding conditions of a moving body comprising:a plurality of illumination devices disposed in a cabin of the moving body, each of said plurality of illumination devices having a switch for switching between a lighting state and an unlit state;a detector for detecting an object to which attention must be paid around the moving body; anda controller for changing a state of at least one of said plurality of illumination devices upon detecting said object.2. The system for detecting surrounding conditions of a moving body according to claim 1 , wherein the controller forcibly causes that illumination device among said plurality of illuminati on devices claim 1 , which is disposed at a position corresponding a direction of said object claim 1 , to light or blink.3. The system for detecting surrounding conditions of a moving body according to claim 1 , wherein when the object is a lighting rear lamp of a vehicle travelling in front of the moving body claim 1 , the controller causes one or more of the illumination devices which are disposed in front of a moving body driver's seat to light or blink with a color corresponding to a lighting color of said rear lamp.4. The system for detecting surrounding conditions of a moving body according to claim 3 , wherein said rear lamp includes at least one of a stop lamp claim 3 , a backup lamp claim 3 , a hazard warning lamp and a turn signal lamp.5. The system for detecting surrounding conditions of a moving body according to claim 4 , wherein said plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 81
07-01-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT OF LIGHTING UNIT COMPONENTS

Номер: US20210001766A1
Автор: Fletcher Christian
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An apparatus for adjusting a lighting feature, comprising: a lighting feature, configured to rotate around a first axis of rotation, and comprising a first contact surface; and a rotatable means, configured to rotate around a second different axis of rotation, and comprising a second contact surface angled at a substantially non-perpendicular angle with respect to said second axis of rotation; wherein: the apparatus is configured such that said first contact surface contacts said second contact surface and rotation of said rotatable means around said second axis of rotation effects interaction of said second contact surface with said first contact surface thereby adjusting the angular displacement of said lighting feature around said first axis of rotation. 1. A vehicular adjustable lighting unit , comprising:a lighting feature, configured to rotate around a first axis of rotation, and comprising a first contact surface; anda face cam, configured to rotate around a second different axis of rotation, and comprising a second contact surface, wherein the second contact surface is at an oblique angle with respect to the second axis of rotation; wherein:the lighting unit is configured such that the first contact surface contacts the second contact surface and rotation of the face cam around the second axis of rotation causes the second contact surface to displace the first contact surface thereby adjusting the angular displacement of the lighting feature around the first axis of rotation.2. The vehicular lighting unit of claim 1 , wherein the lighting feature comprises a locking feature configured to abut the face cam in order to resist changes to the rotational position of the face cam and the lighting feature.3. The vehicular lighting unit of claim 2 , wherein the face cam comprises one or more corresponding elements configured to interact with the locking feature so as to resist changes to the rotational position of the face cam claim 2 , wherein the corresponding ...

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Номер записи: 82
07-01-2016 дата публикации

VEHICLE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE WITH LIGHTING MODULE

Номер: US20160001697A1
Автор: Dingman David A., Foote Keith D., Gorby Brett A.
Принадлежит:

An exterior door handle assembly suitable for mounting at a door handle region of a vehicle door includes a strap-handle portion and a sealed self-contained elongated lighting module having (i) at least one illumination source that, when electrically powered, emits light, (ii) an elongated housing and (iii) an elongated light-transmitting cover. The module may include an antenna and/or a light pipe. The strap-handle portion receives the sealed self-contained elongated lighting module. With the sealed self-contained elongated light module received in the strap-handle portion, the contour of the sealed self-contained elongated lighting module generally matches the contour of the strap-handle portion. With the door handle assembly mounted at a vehicle door and when the illumination source is electrically powered, light emitted by the illumination source passes through the elongated light-transmitting cover so as to be viewable by a person viewing the exterior door handle assembly from outside of the vehicle door. 1. An exterior door handle assembly suitable for mounting at a door handle region of a vehicle door , said exterior door handle assembly comprising:a strap-handle portion pivotally movable to open a vehicle door at which said exterior door handle assembly is mounted, wherein said strap-handle portion has a length dimension and a width dimension, and wherein said length dimension is generally horizontally oriented and said width dimension is generally vertically oriented when said exterior door handle assembly is normally mounted at the door handle region of the vehicle door, and wherein said length dimension is greater than said width dimension;a sealed self-contained elongated lighting module comprising (i) at least one illumination source that, when electrically powered, emits light, (ii) an elongated housing, (iii) an elongated light-transmitting cover and (iv) a light pipe;wherein said sealed self-contained elongated lighting module is substantially water ...

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Номер записи: 83
07-01-2016 дата публикации

VEHICLE HAVING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING ON TAILGATE

Номер: US20160001700A1
Автор: Gardner Cornel Lewis, Huebner Annette Lynn, Salter Stuart C.
Принадлежит:

A vehicle is provided that includes a cabin defining a cargo space, and a tailgate operable between a substantially open position and a substantially closed position. The tailgate defines a license plate area on an exterior surface thereof. An illumination system is positioned within the tailgate, such that the illumination system illuminates at least one of the cargo space and the license plate area when the tailgate is in the closed position and illuminates a ground area behind the vehicle when the tailgate is in the open position. 1. A vehicle comprising:a cabin defining a cargo space;a tailgate operable between a substantially open position and a substantially closed position, the tailgate defining a license plate area on an exterior surface thereof; andan illumination system positioned within the tailgate such that the illumination system illuminates at least one of the cargo space and the license plate area when the tailgate is in the closed position and illuminates a ground area behind the vehicle when the tailgate is in the open position.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the illumination system comprises at least one light source on each of an interior side of a printed circuit board and an exterior side of the printed circuit board.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the light sources share a common heat sink.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the illumination system is in electrical communication with one or more proximity sensors.5. The vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the illumination system is configured to change between illumination modes based at least in part on an electrical signal from the one or more proximity sensors.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the illumination system is configured to independently illuminate the cargo space and the license plate area.7. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the illumination system is configured to operate in at least two different modes while the tailgate is in the closed position and is configured to operate ...

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Номер записи: 84
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Door mirror device for vehicle

Номер: US20170001568A1
Автор: Makoto Sawada, Naomi Miyamoto
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

A door mirror device includes a mirror housing mounted to a mirror base, a folding mechanism for enabling the mirror housing to pivot rearward of the vehicle when a load higher than a predetermined value is applied to the mirror housing from the front side of the vehicle. The mirror housing has a first region occupying more than half of the vertical area of the mirror housing and has a second region occupying a less area than the first region. The outer surface of the second region is located in front of the outer surface of the first region. The acute angle in a plan view between the outer surface of the second region and an outer side surface of the vehicle is greater than the acute angle between the outer surface of the first region and the outer side surface of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 85
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Sealing Means, Base Assembly With Such A Sealing Means And Rear View Device With Such A Base Assembly

Номер: US20200001772A1
Автор: Andrew Lettis, Callum Scott-Collins, Graham Rehill
Принадлежит: Motherson Innovations Co Ltd

A sealing means of a pivot joint system between a base assembly and a head assembly of a rear view device, including a two-component pivot seal including a hard component including at least one of one or more attachment and holding means for at least one of attachment of the sealing means to the base assembly and holding at least one cable, and a soft component. A base assembly and a rearview device are also described.

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Номер записи: 86
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Method and system for indicating an autonomous kinematic action of a vehicle

Номер: US20200001785A1
Автор: Fredrik Folkestad, Mikael Gordh, Mikael Ljung Aust, Tomas Omasta, TRENT Victor
Принадлежит: Volvo Car Corp

The present disclosure relates to a method performed by an intention indicating system of a vehicle, for indicating to a potential vehicle occupant thereof an ongoing or impending autonomous kinematic action of the vehicle. The intention indicating system determines an ongoing or impending autonomous kinematic action of the vehicle. The intention indicating system further provides, with support from a light providing device including one or more light sources adapted to emit light, which light providing device is provided continuously and/or intermittently along a majority of a horizontal circumference of the vehicle, a visual light output visible at least from an inside of said vehicle representing the autonomous kinematic action. The disclosure also relates to an intention indicating system in accordance with the foregoing, and further to a vehicle including such an intention indicating system.

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Номер записи: 87
02-01-2020 дата публикации

LIGHT EMITTING MIRROR BEZEL

Номер: US20200001792A1
Автор: Herrmann Andreas, Lettis Andrew, Little Andrew Brian, Rehill Graham, Scott-Collins Callum, Smith Gary, Toone Ian Robert
Принадлежит:

A rearview device including a housing, a bezel and a rearview element used for vehicles. In one embodiment the bezel includes a transparent or chrome-based coating as to allow one or more lighting assemblies positioned in or beneath the bezel to illuminate the surrounding and provide different functions to the driver or other persons. For example, different indicator functions can be provided. Different electronic means may be placed in or beneath the bezel to optimize the used space inside the rearview device. 126-. (canceled)27. A multi-function rearview device for use with a vehicle , comprising:a housing configured to be attached to the vehicle and to be moveable relative to the vehicle;a rearview element comprising at least one of a reflective element, a camera and a display element;a bezel formed at an outer portion of the multi-function rearview device surrounding the rearview element, with the rearview element being attached to at least one of the bezel and the housing;an interior space being formed within the bezel; andat least one of one or more light assemblies and one or more electronic means being positioned at least partly within the interior space of the bezel,wherein the multi-function device is functionally connected to an actuator, and the actuator is positioned outside the housing and moves the multi-function device entirely including the housing, and not only the rearview element, andwherein the bezel is made of a plastic substrate which is at least one of colored, surface finished, transparent and coated, with the bezel being transparent and including a chromium-based coating, making the one or more light assemblies beneath the bezel hidden until lit.28. The multi-function device of claim 27 , wherein at least one ofthe bezel is coated and a coating of the bezel is at least one of a decorative coating, an advanced surface technology surface coating, and a spectrally controlling system, andthe bezel is formed or molded from a polymeric substrate. ...

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Номер записи: 88
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Illuminated Trim Fitting

Номер: US20180001815A1
Автор: Adis Karl-Heinz, Giessler Ralf, Gössl Illdiko, Hundt Torsten, Pastor Joaquin Rodrigo, Röhner Stephan, Stegermann Jan, Storz Björn, Tisljar Denis, Veeh Margit, Wirsing Michael
Принадлежит: Dura Automotive Holdings U. K., Ltd.

An illuminated trim fitting for a motor vehicle, in particular a trim fitting as a cover fitting of a sealing strip for the window channel of a vehicle door, is intended to provide a high-quality illuminating effect accompanied at the same time by a simple structural design, low manufacturing costs and space-saving means of attachment. In addition, the trim fitting is to differ as little as possible externally from non-illuminated trim fittings. For this purpose there is provision that a light gap is formed between a profiled strip of the trim fitting and the adjacent vehicle outer skin, through which light gap the light emitted by an optical waveguide provided on the rear of the trim fitting can exit to the outside. 1. An illuminated trim fitting for a motor vehicle , wherein the trim fitting has a profiled strip which , given correct final mounting on the vehicle , defines a decorative side which is directed away from the vehicle and a functional side which is directed towards the vehicle , and wherein an optical waveguide is provided as lighting means , which optical waveguide is arranged on the functional side in order to be able to backlight at least part of the profiled strip given correct final mounting , wherein the trim fitting is embodied in such a way that , given correct final mounting on the vehicle , a light gap is formed between the trim fitting and the adjacent vehicle outer surface , through which light gap the light emitted by the lighting means is capable of exiting to the outside in a visible fashion.2. The trim fitting according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , given correct final mounting on the functional side claim 1 , the optical waveguide extends along at least part of the profiled strip claim 1 , wherein the optical waveguide is arranged outside the profiled strip cross section and does not penetrate it.3. The trim fitting according to claim 1 , wherein the optical waveguide is held on the profiled strip on the functional side of the ...

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Номер записи: 89
04-01-2018 дата публикации

PHOTOLUMINESCENT VEHICLE APPLIQUES

Номер: US20180001816A1
Автор: Dellock Paul Kenneth, Johnson Aaron Bradley, Karmo Talat, Musleh Michael, Salter Stuart C.
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle applique is provided that includes a decorative layer and an over-mold positioned over the decorative layer. The over-mold is substantially transparent. A semiconductor layer is positioned on an opposite side of the decorative layer from the over-mold. The semiconductor layer is configured to emit light through the decorative layer. 1. A vehicle applique , comprisinga decorative layer;an over-mold positioned over the decorative layer, the over-mold being substantially transparent;a light conversion layer positioned on an opposite side of the decorative layer from the over-mold and configured to convert ambient infrared illumination; andreflective layer configured to reflect light into the light conversion layer.2. (canceled)3. The vehicle applique of claim 1 , wherein the reflective layer comprises TiO.4. The vehicle applique of claim 3 , further comprising:an adhesive layer positioned on an opposite side of the reflective layer than the light conversion layer.5. The vehicle applique of claim 1 , wherein the light conversion layer comprises a plurality of quantum dots.6. The vehicle applique of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of quantum dots are suspended in polymethylmethacrylate.7. The vehicle applique of claim 1 , wherein the decorative layer is configured to be at least partially transmissive.8. A vehicle claim 1 , comprising:a grille; a decorative layer; and', 'a light conversion layer positioned on the decorative layer;', 'a reflective layer configured to reflect light into the light conversion layer; and, 'an applique positioned on the grille comprisinga light source positioned proximate the applique configured to emit infrared light onto the applique, wherein the light conversion layer is configured to be excited by the light from the light source.9. The vehicle of claim 8 , wherein the light conversion layer is configured to emit light through the decorative layer in response to excitation by the infrared light from the light source.10. (canceled) ...

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Номер записи: 90
06-01-2022 дата публикации

Lane recognition for automotive vehicles

Номер: US20220004780A1
Автор: Julien Martiniak, Rezak Mezari
Принадлежит: VALEO VISION SAS

The present invention relates to a lighting system 200 of an automotive vehicle comprising:—an image capture device (205) configured to acquire an image (I) of a road (R) of travel of the vehicle, said road (R) comprising lanes marked on the road (110);—a lighting module (215) configured to project road markings on the road (120); wherein said lighting system (200) is configured to filter the projected road markings (120) on the road compared to the lanes marked (110) on the road.

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Номер записи: 91
03-01-2019 дата публикации

ILLUMINATED TRIM

Номер: US20190001869A1
Автор: Hundt Torsten, Röhner Stephan, Schulte Martin
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to an illuminated trim for a motor vehicle with a lighting unit, especially a trim as the cover strip of a sealing strip for a window shaft of a vehicle door, which is designed such that, when assembled as intended on the vehicle a light gap is formed between the trim and the adjoining outer surface of the vehicle or in the trim, as well as the method for making such a trim. In order to achieve a uniform ambient lighting with high functional reliability, low manufacturing expense, and the lowest possible costs, it is provided that the lighting unit comprises a carrier layer and an at least partly translucent functional layer, wherein the light source is arranged on the carrier layer and the light source is covered by the functional layer applied to the carrier layer. 1. An illuminated trim for a motor vehicle comprising:at least one lighting unit withat least one light source comprising multiple lighting means;wherein the trim when assembled as intended on the vehicle defines a decorative side directed away from the vehicle and an inner side directed toward the vehicle, as well as a cavity on the side of the trim facing away from the decorative side, and it is designed and intended to be mounted on a motor vehicle or a component arranged on the motor vehicle, and to be carried by the motor vehicle;wherein the cavity is designed such that light may escape through a light gap from the cavity and the lighting unit is arranged in the cavity; andwherein light source of the lighting unit is arranged on a film as a carrier layer and is at least partly covered by a translucent functional layer applied to the carrier layer and wherein the lighting means of the light source are arranged on the carrier layer which is applied to the inside of the decorative strip and subsequently overmolded.2. The illuminated trim of wherein the lighting means are light emitting diodes (LEDs).3. The illuminated trim of wherein the trim is intended to be mounted on a ...

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Номер записи: 92
03-01-2019 дата публикации

LAMINATED VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WITH INTERNAL LUMINOUS SIGN(S)

Номер: US20190001870A1
Автор: LALUET Jean-Yves
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A laminated vehicle windshield containing internal luminous information includes a first glazing, a lamination interlayer, and a second glazing with a face bearing a first curved organic-light-emitting-diode device forming a first luminous sign. 1. A laminated vehicle windshield including one or more internal luminous signs , comprising:a first curved glazing with a first main face, which first main face is intended to be on an exterior side of the vehicle, and an opposite second main face;a second curved glazing with a third main face and an opposite fourth main face, which fourth main face is intended to be on an interior side of the vehicle, at least one of the first and second curved glazings being made of mineral glass,said first and second curved glazings being connected together via the second and third main faces by a lamination interlayer made of a thermoformable polymeric material, said lamination interlayer including a first bonding main face toward a side of the second main face and a second bonding main face toward a side of the third main face;anda first light source for a first sign;wherein the first light source includes a first curved organic-light-emitting-diode (OLED) device, said first curved OLED device associated with the fourth main face and on a periphery of the fourth main face side, and wherein the first curved OLED device is configured to emit a first emission in the visible spectrum and forms the first sign, and wherein the first curved OLED device is behind a protective top element, further from the second curved glazing than the first curved OLED device.2. The laminated vehicle windshield as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a first peripheral layer forming an interior masking layer made of opaque material claim 1 , which is between the second bonding face and the third main face or which is on the fourth main face claim 1 , and/or a second peripheral layer forming an exterior masking layer made of opaque material claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 93
03-01-2019 дата публикации

ILLUMINATED RACK

Номер: US20190001871A1
Автор: Dellock Paul Kenneth, Huebner Annette Lynn, Niksimaee Mehran, Salter Stuart C.
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A method of illuminating a vehicle rack includes detecting a crash status of a vehicle; detecting an occupancy status of the vehicle; illuminating a light source positioned within a groove of the vehicle rack in a first illumination state; and altering the illumination of the light source to a second illumination state based on a change in the occupancy status of the vehicle. 1. A method of illuminating a vehicle rack , comprising:detecting a crash status of a vehicle;detecting an occupancy status of the vehicle;illuminating a light source positioned within a groove of the vehicle rack in a first illumination state; andaltering the illumination of the light source to a second illumination state based on a change in the occupancy status of the vehicle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first illumination state illuminates the light source in an amber color.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second illumination state does not illuminate the light source.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first illumination state comprises flashing the light source.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of light sources are positioned within the groove.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the light source comprises a photoluminescent structure.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the light source extends through the groove.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the light source comprises a transparent overmold.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the light source is configured to emit an excitation emission which is converted by a photoluminescent structure to a converted light.10. A method of illuminating a vehicle rack claim 1 , comprising:detecting a status of a vehicle;illuminating a plurality of light sources positioned within a groove of the vehicle rack in a first illumination state; andaltering the illumination of the light sources to a second illumination state based on the detection of a change in the status of the vehicle.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 94
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Pregnancy Light

Номер: US20190001882A1
Автор: Brian Kennedy
Принадлежит: Individual

A pregnancy light includes a magnetic base, a base plate, a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) lights, a control system, and an outer covering. The base plate is fixedly attached to the magnetic base. The plurality of LED lights are mounted around a periphery of the base plate. The control system is coupled to the plurality of LED lights and operable to independently and collectively produce a rotating light pattern. The magnetic base may also be equipped with suctions that can securely allow the pregnancy light to remain fixed on the surface of a motorized vehicle, in tandem with the magnetic ring attached to the base. Additionally, the covering for the magnetic base may be made of a rubber-like material to prevent movement of the pregnancy light while situated on a moving vehicle.

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Номер записи: 95
01-01-2015 дата публикации

MIRROR REFLECTIVE ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY FOR EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20150003089A1
Автор: Lynam Niall R.
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A mirror reflective element sub-assembly for an exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle includes a mirror reflective element having a transparent substrate. A mirror reflector is disposed at a surface of the transparent substrate and a heater pad is disposed at a rear surface of the transparent substrate. A mirror back plate is disposed at the heater pad and has a first structure formed at a rear plate surface and configured to attach at an actuator of an exterior rearview mirror assembly. A blind spot indicator element is disposed at a second structure formed at the rear plate surface and includes a light source that is activatable to emit light. The blind spot indicator element and the second structure are configured so that light emitted by the blind spot indicator illuminates an icon so that the illuminated icon is principally viewed by a driver of the vehicle. 1. A mirror reflective element sub-assembly for an exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle , said mirror reflective element sub-assembly comprising:a mirror reflective element comprising a transparent substrate having a front surface and a rear surface;a mirror reflector disposed at one of said front surface of said transparent substrate and said rear surface of said transparent substrate;a heater pad disposed at said rear surface of said transparent substrate, wherein said heater pad comprises a substantially non-light transmitting portion and a light transmitting portion;a mirror back plate disposed at said heater pad, said mirror back plate comprising a plate portion having a front plate surface facing said heater pad and a rear plate surface rearward of and spaced from said front plate surface by a thickness dimension of said plate portion of said mirror back plate;wherein said mirror back plate comprises a first structure formed at said rear plate surface, wherein said first structure is configured to attach at an actuator of an exterior rearview mirror assembly;wherein said mirror back ...

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Номер записи: 96
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Organic-Light-Emitting Diode

Номер: US20180003354A1
Автор: HAID Annette, HERGET Julian, KASTNER-JUNG Ulrich, Klein Markus, Lintner Stephan, MAES Stan, MATJAN Gregor, SIGL Romana
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An organic light-emitting diode comprising an organic layer sequence, a radiation exit area and an encapsulation. The organic layer sequence comprises at least one radiation-emitting region which generates electromagnetic radiation in the spectral range from infrared radiation to UV radiation during operation. The radiation exit area is structured, so that the electromagnetic radiation has a directional emission profile. The encapsulation forms a seal of the organic layer sequence against environmental influences. 1. An organic light-emitting diode comprising an organic layer sequence , a radiation exit area and an encapsulation ,wherein the organic layer sequence comprises at least one radiation-emitting region which generates electromagnetic radiation in the spectral range from infrared radiation to UV radiation during operation,wherein the radiation exit area is structured, so that the electromagnetic radiation has a directional emission profile, andwherein the encapsulation forms a seal of the organic layer sequence against environmental influences.2. The organic light-emitting diode according to claim 1 , wherein the structured radiation exit area comprises a multiplicity of prisms which are arranged parallel to one another.3. The organic light-emitting diode according to claim 2 ,wherein the prisms comprises a length and width which are arranged parallel to the main plane of the organic layer sequence,wherein the length is at least 1 cm, andwherein the width is bigger than the wavelength of the electromagnetic radiation which is induced by the organic light-emitting diode.4. The organic light-emitting diode according to claim 1 , wherein the emission profile is a symmetrical cardioid in one direction or asymmetrical in at least one of the directions.5. The organic light-emitting diode according to claim 1 ,wherein the structured radiation exit area comprises a multiplicity of first areas and second areas, wherein the first areas are tilted at an angle α to a ...

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Номер записи: 97
13-01-2022 дата публикации

VEHICULAR EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY WITH ILLUMINATION MODULE

Номер: US20220009408A1
Автор: Dingman David A., Foote Keith D., Gorby Brett A.
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A vehicular exterior door handle assembly includes a handle portion, a light transmitting cover element disposed at least partially along a length dimension of the handle portion, and an illumination module having an illumination source. When the illumination source is electrically powered, light emitted by the illumination source passes at least partially along the length dimension of the handle portion. With the exterior door handle assembly mounted at a door handle region of a vehicle door and when the illumination source is electrically powered, light that passes at least partially along the length dimension of the handle portion is viewable by a person viewing the handle portion of the exterior door handle assembly. When the illumination source is not electrically powered, the illumination source is covert to the person viewing the handle portion of the exterior door handle assembly. 1. An exterior door handle assembly configured for mounting at a door handle region of a vehicle door of a vehicle , said exterior door handle assembly comprising:a handle portion, wherein said handle portion has a length dimension and a width dimension, and wherein, with said exterior door handle assembly mounted at the door handle region of the vehicle door of the vehicle, the length dimension is oriented horizontal with respect to ground and the width dimension is oriented vertical with respect to ground, and wherein the length dimension is greater than the width dimension;a light transmitting cover element disposed at least partially along the length dimension of said handle portion;an illumination module, said illumination module comprising an illumination source that, when electrically powered, emits light;wherein, when said illumination source is electrically powered, light emitted by said illumination source passes at least partially along the length dimension of said handle portion;wherein, with said exterior door handle assembly mounted at the door handle region of the ...

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Номер записи: 98
13-01-2022 дата публикации

School Bus Stop Sign Assembly

Номер: US20220009410A1
Автор: JR. José, Torres, Torres Jose
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A school bus stop sign assembly for enhancing safety of children entering and exiting a school bus includes a hinging unit that is coupled to an outer wall of a school bus. The hinging unit is actuated into a deployed position and a stored position. A member is coupled to the hinging unit and the member extends outwardly from the school bus when the hinging unit is actuated into the deployed position. Thus, the member extends across a roadway on which the school bus is driving to inhibit a vehicle from passing the school bus thereby enhancing safety for children entering or exiting the school bus. A pair of video cameras is each coupled to the member to capture imagery of the environment around the member. 1. A school bus stop sign assembly for inhibiting traffic from passing a school bus when children are entering or exiting the school bus , said assembly comprising:a hinging unit being coupled to an outer wall of a school bus, said hinging unit being actuated into a deployed position and a stored position;a member being coupled to said hinging unit, said member extending outwardly from the school bus when said hinging unit is actuated into said deployed position having said member extending across a roadway on which the school bus is driving wherein said member is configured to inhibit a vehicle from passing the school bus thereby enhancing safety for children entering or exiting the school bus;a stop sign being integrated into said member wherein said stop sign is configured to communicate a stop command to traffic on the roadway when said member extends across the roadway;a plurality of light emitters, each of said light emitters being coupled to said member wherein each of said light emitters is configured to emit light outwardly therefrom; anda pair of video cameras, each of said video cameras being coupled to said member wherein each of said video cameras is configured to capture imagery of the environment around said member, each of said video cameras being ...

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Номер записи: 99
13-01-2022 дата публикации

COMMUNICATIONS FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Номер: US20220009413A1
Автор: Mercay Julien, Pandit Salil, Wright Clement
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Aspects of the disclosure provide a method of facilitating communications from an autonomous vehicle to a user. For instance, a method may include, while attempting to pick up the user and prior to the user entering an vehicle, inputting a current location of the vehicle and map information into a model in order to identify a type of communication action for communicating a location of the vehicle to the user; enabling a first communication based on the type of the communication action; determining whether the user has responded to the first communication from received sensor data; and enabling a second communication based on the determination of whether the user has responded to the communication. 1. A method of facilitating communications from an autonomous vehicle to a user , the method including:while attempting to pick up the user and prior to the user entering the vehicle, determining, by the one or more processors based on received sensor data, whether the user is moving towards the vehicle or the user is moving towards a particular area to wait for the vehicle to arrive;when the user is determined to be moving towards the vehicle, instructing, by the one or more processors, the vehicle to generate a communication to assist the user in reaching the vehicle; andwhen the user is determined to be moving towards a particular area to wait for the vehicle to arrive, enabling, by the one or more processors, surfacing of one or more options on a client computing device of the user to enable the user to cause the vehicle to generate the communication.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the communication is an audible communication.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the communication is honking a horn of the vehicle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the communication is a visual communication.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the communication is flashing a headlight of the vehicle.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the received sensor data includes location ...

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Номер записи: 100