Vehicular lighting fixture with non-directional dispersion of light
    1.
    发明授权
    Vehicular lighting fixture with non-directional dispersion of light 有权
    车载照明灯具具有无方向性的光散射

    公开(公告)号:US07575349B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-18

    申请号:US11182092

    申请日:2005-07-15

    IPC分类号: B60Q1/26

    CPC分类号: B60Q1/50 B60Q1/302 G09F21/04

    摘要: A CHMSL (16) or other lighting system feature of an automobile (10) includes a feature for presenting personal expressions in the form of words or symbols but is automatically deactivated when the regular vehicle lighting system is in use. The personal expression is fixed in a tangible medium by way of phosphor-coated indicia (34) placed within a UV impervious housing (18). A secondary UV light source (36) selectively energizes the phosphor-coated indicia (34) so that the irradiated material glows and is visible through a light transmissive screen (20). The light transmissive screen (20) is provided with a UV blocking agent so that harmful UV rays do not escape the housing (18). The phosphor-coated indicia (34) can be mounted on a removable transparent plate (30), on light dispersion optics (24, 26), or on the inner face of the light transmissive screen (20). A control circuit (42″) manages the primary light source (22) and the secondary UV light source (36) so that only one of the light sources can be energized at any one time.

    摘要翻译: 汽车(10)的CHMSL(16)或其他照明系统特征包括用于以单词或符号的形式呈现个人表达的特征,但是当正常车辆照明系统在使用时自动停用。 个人表情通过放置在防紫外线外壳(18)内的荧光粉涂布标记(34)固定在有形介质中。 次级UV光源(36)选择性地激励磷光体涂覆的标记(34),使得被照射的材料通过透光屏(20)发光并且是可见的。 透光屏(20)设置有UV阻挡剂,使得有害的紫外线不会离开壳体(18)。 磷光体涂覆的标记(34)可以安装在可移除的透明板(30)上,在光分散光学器件(24,26)上,或者安装在透光屏(20)的内表面上。 控制电路(42“)管理初级光源(22)和次级UV光源(36),使得只有一个光源可以在任何一个时间通电。

    Vehicle interior lighting systems using electroluminescent panels
    4.
    发明授权
    Vehicle interior lighting systems using electroluminescent panels 失效
    使用电致发光面板的车内照明系统

    公开(公告)号:US06773129B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-08-10

    申请号:US10234217

    申请日:2002-09-04

    IPC分类号: F21V916

    摘要: A vehicle interior component and lighting assembly that includes a vehicle interior component having a fabric disposed over a substrate or foam layer, or both. An electroluminescent panel is located between the fabric and substrate/foam layer and directs light from the panel through the fabric. In this way, the light source can be effectively hidden when not in use and can be incorporated into the interior component in a manner that requires little space. The vehicle interior component can be any of a number of different interior articles, including, for example, a headliner, door panel, vehicle seat, rear deck, sun visor, and trunk panel. Also disclosed are vehicle interior illumination systems using touch switches and electroluminescent panels to provide back lighting of the switch and/or vehicle interior illumination through the switch.

    摘要翻译: 一种车辆内部部件和照明组件,其包括具有布置在基底或泡沫层上的织物的车辆内部部件,或两者。 电致发光面板位于织物和基底/泡沫层之间,并引导来自面板的光通过织物。 以这种方式,光源可以在不使用时被有效地隐藏,并且可以以几乎没有空间的方式结合到内部部件中。 车辆内部部件可以是多个不同的内部制品中的任何一个,包括例如顶篷,门板,车辆座椅,后甲板,遮阳板和中继板。 还公开了使用触摸开关和电致发光面板的车辆内部照明系统,以通过开关提供开关和/或车辆内部照明的背光。

    Low profile waveguide system
    5.
    发明授权
    Low profile waveguide system 有权
    低调波导系统

    公开(公告)号:US06430339B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-08-06

    申请号:US09172610

    申请日:1998-10-15

    IPC分类号: G02B642

    摘要: A method of illuminating an object with a waveguide system includes directing a beam of light into a waveguide. The waveguide includes a light input region, a front lenslet array having individual lenslets with a radius of curvature, and a rear surface. The beam of light directed into the waveguide is reflected off of the front lenslet array. A portion of the beam of light passes to the rear surface so that the portion leaks out of the waveguide. The portion that leaks out is reflected laterally through the waveguide by an external reflector.

    摘要翻译: 用波导系统照亮物体的方法包括将光束引导到波导中。 波导包括光输入区域,具有具有曲率半径的单独小透镜的前小透镜阵列和后表面。 导入波导的光束从前小透镜阵列反射。 光束的一部分传递到后表面,使得该部分泄漏出波导。 泄漏的部分通过外部反射器横向反射通过波导管。

    Optical waveguide structures
    6.
    发明授权
    Optical waveguide structures 有权
    光波导结构

    公开(公告)号:US06554462B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-04-29

    申请号:US09828741

    申请日:2001-04-09

    IPC分类号: G09F1300

    摘要: An optical waveguide structure for distributing light from a light source includes a cylindrical sleeve configured to accommodate and receive light from the light source. The sleeve includes a central axis. A waveguide collar is formed from a solid, planar block of material. The block of material has a central portion configured to accommodate and surround the sleeve. The first and second output arms extend in a plane away from the central portion. The plane is substantially perpendicular to the central axis.

    摘要翻译: 用于分配来自光源的光的光波导结构包括被配置为容纳和接收来自光源的光的圆柱形套筒。 套筒包括中心轴。 波导套环由固体,平面的材料块形成。 材料块具有构造成容纳和包围套筒的中心部分。 第一和第二输出臂在平面远离中心部分延伸。 平面基本垂直于中心轴。

    Touch control switches for vehicles
    7.
    发明授权
    Touch control switches for vehicles 失效
    触摸控制开关车辆

    公开(公告)号:US6013956A

    公开(公告)日:2000-01-11

    申请号:US27809

    申请日:1998-02-23

    摘要: A touch panel for controlling a vehicle function includes a panel installed in a vehicle and a thin film switch disposed on the surface of the panel. The thin film switch is configured to control a vehicle function. The touch panel also may have a thin film range switch disposed on the surface of the panel. The range switch is configured to vary a setting of the vehicle function.

    摘要翻译: 用于控制车辆功能的触摸面板包括安装在车辆中的面板和设置在面板表面上的薄膜开关。 薄膜开关被配置为控制车辆功能。 触摸面板还可以具有设置在面板表面上的薄膜范围开关。 量程开关配置为改变车辆功能的设置。

    Ambiance lighting system with temperature responsive variable color output
    8.
    发明授权
    Ambiance lighting system with temperature responsive variable color output 有权
    环境照明系统,具有温度响应可变颜色输出

    公开(公告)号:US07344277B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-18

    申请号:US11214195

    申请日:2005-08-29

    IPC分类号: F21V23/04 B60Q3/02 B60Q3/04

    摘要: An ambiance lighting system for a vehicular passenger compartment has a variable color light output which is automatically responsive to temperature changes. First and second light sources of different colors (e.g., blue and red) are positioned immediately behind the air discharge vents and are selectively energized by a control circuit so that the first light source radiates light through the vent when the temperature falls below a predetermined value and the second light sources energizes the second color of light when the air temperature rises above a predetermined value. Sensors are used to detect the temperature of air, preferably in the ducting plenum. Various control strategies can be deployed to achieve aesthetically interesting light presentations which enhance ambiance within the passenger compartment.

    摘要翻译: 用于车辆乘客舱的环境照明系统具有可变色光输出,其自动响应于温度变化。 不同颜色的第一和第二光源(例如蓝色和红色)位于排气口后面,并被控制电路选择性地通电,使得当温度低于预定值时,第一光源通过通风口照射光 并且当空气温度升高到高于预定值时,第二光源激发第二颜色的光。 传感器用于检测空气的温度,优选在管道通风室中。 可以部署各种控制策略,以实现美观有趣的光演示,从而增强乘客舱内的氛围。