Abstract: A vehicle interior illumination assembly includes a lighting fixture and a controller. The lighting fixture has a proximity detection layer and an illumination layer, with one of the proximity detection layer and the illumination layer overlaying the other of the proximity detection layer and the illumination layer. The controller is operably connected to the proximity detection layer and the illumination layer. The controller is configured to toggle the illumination layer on and off in response to detecting a first movement gesture at the proximity detection layer. The controller is configured to adjust a first prescribed lighting parameter of the light produced by the illumination layer in response to detecting a second movement gesture at the proximity detection layer.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a lighting device includes: a light emitting section that has a light emitting element and a switch for controlling a lighting state of the light emitting element; a housing that stores the light emitting section and of which one end section is open; a cover that covers the opening of the housing and has translucency; and a frame that is provided between the housing and the cover. The frame includes an edge section that presents a frame shape and a holding section of which one end is provided in the edge section and the other end protrudes from the edge section, and which holds an operation section operating the switch and is exposed from the cover.

Abstract: Disclosed is an illuminating device which comprises a light guiding unit comprising a protrusion optical pattern forming a gap with an adjacent layer, at least one light emitting unit passing through the light guiding unit, and a resin layer formed on the light guiding unit and the at least one light emitting unit, so it is possible to obtain an effect that the shapes of light change depending on the viewing angle when viewing the light source by producing various protrusion optical patterns, an effect that the whole thickness can be reduced, and an effect that the degree of design freedom can be enhanced when designing products thanks to an enhanced flexibility.

Abstract: A seat cup holder includes a main body and a rim night light arrangement. The main body includes a holder element defining a receiving cavity formed within the holder element. The holding rim is peripherally provided at a top edge portion of the holder element, and contains a receiving slot formed along the holding rim. The rim night light arrangement includes at least one illuminator supported in the receiving slot of the holding rim, and a rim reflector mounted on the holding rim for peripherally enclosing the receiving slot for reflecting illumination coming from the illuminator, wherein when the illuminator is activated to generate illumination, the illumination is arranged to partially propagate toward the holder element, and partially propagate toward the rim reflector which reflects the illumination to surrounding space of the main body so as to produce a predetermined lighting effect of the seat cup holder.

Abstract: An indoor illuminating device includes a housing that has an opening part, a light source that is accommodated in the housing by being inserted into the housing via the opening part of the housing, electric wires that are led in the housing via the opening part of the housing, and supplies electric power to the light source, and a cover that covers the opening part of the housing. A plurality of through holes are formed between the housing and the cover in a state where the cover is installed to the housing. The electric wires are drawn out from the housing via the through holes. The cover is formed with a rib to which a corrugated tube through which the electric wires are inserted is fixed by being wound with tape.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a light source, an elongated panel member, an elongated light guide member provided to the panel member, a first light transmission portion provided in the panel member and through which the light from the light guide member transmits toward the first portion to be illuminated, and a second light transmission portion provided in the panel member to be farther away from the light source than the first light transmission portion and through which the light from the light guide member transmits toward the second portion to be illuminated, the second light transmission portion and the second portion extending along a longitudinal direction of the light exit portion. The light guide member and the second portion are provided to be closer to each other as they are farther away from the light source.

Abstract: A PSU pod assembly that is configured to be positioned in the interior of an aircraft. The PSU pod assembly includes a PSU pod that includes a housing that includes a top, a bottom and first, second, third and fourth sides that cooperate to define a pod interior and a panel positioned above and connected to the PSU pod. The PSU pod includes at least first and second reading lights positioned within the pod interior that are configured to shine light below the housing and cabin lights positioned on or in the housing that are configured to shine light above the housing. The panel includes connectors that are configured to secure the PSU pod assembly to a component within the aircraft.

Abstract: A display switch unit is provided for a vehicle and a method for producing the display switch unit. The display switch unit has at least one transparent front plastic region and a rear plastic region. Plastic switch symbols are disposed in the transparent front plastic region of the plastic body. Sensor structures of proximity sensors are each disposed behind one of the plastic switch symbols in the rear plastic region. The material of the plastic switch symbols includes, but is not limited to light-sensitive invisible particles, which are disposed in such a manner that under irradiation, colored illuminated switch symbols are visible in the surrounding transparent front plastic region.

Abstract: A lighting system for a motor vehicle 1 is disclosed in which a light source 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d is fitted to the inside of each door 2L, 2R, 3L, 3R so as to selectively provide interior lighting when the respective door 2L, 2R, 3L, 3R is closed and puddle lighting when it is open. Each of the light sources 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d is mounted close to a waistline of the door 2L, 2R, 3L, 3R to which it is attached and is arranged to project light in a downward direction so as not to provide a distraction for a driver of the motor vehicle 1.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an adaptable vehicle cabin light, with which in all seating positions of a vehicle seat, reading conditions are optimal. The vehicle seat is adjustable. Each position of the vehicle seat has a corresponding reading area. The vehicle cabin light includes one or more light sources that align with the different reading areas. As the vehicle seat moves, the illumination moves with it. In some embodiments, the one or more light sources are controlled by a control unit which selectively turns on a group of the one or more light sources to illuminate the corresponding reading area of the position of the vehicle seat. In some embodiments, the one or more light sources are enclosed in an adjustable optics, wherein movements of the adjustable optics are controlled by the control unit.

Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments, there is provided a light-emitting diode work light, which includes a housing, a light source comprising a light-emitting diode, and a light focusing assembly comprising a lens and a focusing knob. The light focusing assembly is configured to adjust a focal distance of light emitted from the light source. The focusing knob is configured to adjust a distance between the light source and the lens. In accordance with certain embodiments, the light-emitting diode work light includes a plurality of lights sources and a plurality of light focusing assemblies. Each light focusing assembly includes a lens and a focusing knob, and is configured to adjust a focal distance of light emitted from a respective light source.

Abstract: An edge lighting device, and a method of providing edge lighting, including providing a lighting device with at least one light emitting diode (LED) chip embedded therein, wherein the LED chip(s) generates light photons. A path of the light photons within the lighting device that are emitted by the LED chip(s) from a top surface of the LED chip(s), are redirected from a first edge of the lighting device back through the lighting device to a second edge of the lighting device opposite to the first edge. The first edge and the second edge of the lighting device are perpendicular to the top surface of the LED chip(s). The photons which were redirected from the first edge of the lighting device then follow a path through the second edge of the device and are then output from the edge lighting device at the second edge of the device.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a light source, an elongated panel member, an elongated light guide member provided to the panel member, a first light transmission portion provided in the panel member and through which the light from the light guide member transmits toward the first portion to be illuminated, and a second light transmission portion provided in the panel member to be farther away from the light source than the first light transmission portion and through which the light from the light guide member transmits toward the second portion to be illuminated, the second light transmission portion and the second portion extending along a longitudinal direction of the light exit portion. The light guide member and the second portion are provided to be closer to each other as they are farther away from the light source.

Abstract: The invention relates to a steering wheel assembly for a motor vehicle, having a steering wheel for steering the motor vehicle, wherein the steering wheel comprises a steering wheel rim, by means of which it can be actuated, and having a display device arranged on the steering wheel rim for displaying driving information, wherein the display device is fastened to the steering wheel rim by means of fastening means, wherein the steering wheel rim comprises a base body, that is at least partly surrounded by a material, that is particularly softer than the material of the base body, and wherein the display device is fastened to the base body by means of the fastening means, and wherein the fastening means comprise at least one fastening region formed on the base body.

Abstract: An electric wire holding and waterproofing structure includes a circuit board connected to an electric wire, a housing that accommodates the circuit board, a holder having a through hole for leading out the electric wire to the outside of the housing, a packing provided on an outer circumference of the holder so as to be brought into intimately contact with an inner circumference of the housing, a rubber plug attached to the electric wire so as to seal the through hole of the holder, and a cover fitted into the housing. When the cover is fitted into the housing, the holder and the cover hold the electric wire in a state that the electric wire has a bent portion.

Abstract: A lighting system and method for a vehicle interior wherein the light system includes an electronic control unit (ECU) and a lighting layer having a plurality of light elements and a proximity sensing system. The lighting layer is coupled to the ECU and each of at least some of the light elements may be independently turned ON or OFF in response to a first proximity pattern provided by human interaction and received by the proximity sensing system. The lighting arrangement permits an occupant of the vehicle to selectively define the area and/or shape of local illumination and to control one or more characteristics of the illumination such as color or brightness.

Abstract: A signal lighting system for a vehicle includes a housing having an open front end. A bottom and top of the housing each have an arcuate front edge. The bottom extends farther forward than the top so the front edge of the bottom is in front of the front edge of the top. The system includes a plurality of lights between the bottom and top and positioned for directing light generally forward. Gaskets are at the front edges of the top and bottom of the housing for conforming the lighting system to a windshield of the vehicle. The lighting system is adjustable to facilitate mounting the lighting system in a wide range of different makes and models of vehicle notwithstanding differences that may exist between their windshield geometries. The lights may be included in light modules that can be rotationally adjusted while the system is mounted on the vehicle.

Abstract: In a belt buckle assembly (8) comprising a belt buckle casing (10) and comprising a lighting device (26) provided at the belt buckle casing (10) for marking the insertion aperture (22) for the plug-in tongue the lighting device (26) includes a lamp (28), especially an LED, as well as a light conductor (32) being positioned at the belt buckle casing (10) in the area of the insertion aperture (22) and tapered in wedge shape toward the lamp (28), the light conductor absorbing and distributing the light emitted by the lamp (28).

Abstract: A vehicle glazing comprising a pane of glazing material having an exposed surface and a light emitting diode device a) other than an auxiliary stop lamp adhesively attached to the exposed surface of the pane of glazing material, or b) in the form of an auxiliary stop lamp adhesively attached to the exposed surface of the pane of glazing material, the lamp comprising a substrate having a functional surface on which a plurality of light emitting diodes is provided, and which is provided with a layer of transparent encapsulant to cover the light emitting diodes is disclosed. A process for the production of such a vehicle glazing comprising applying adhesive to a surface of the vehicle glazing, positioning the light emitting diode device with respect to the pane of glazing material and activating the adhesive is also disclosed.

Abstract: An interior grab handle and lamp assembly for a vehicle including a bracket configured for attachment by fasteners to a structural roof member. The bracket is disposed on an back side surface of a headliner. An elongate handle is operably connected to the bracket via first and second mounting members disposed on an visible surface of the headliner. A light source is operably connected with an intermediate portion of the bracket. The light source is disposed on the visible surface of the headliner between the first and second mounting members.

Abstract: A vehicle interior illumination lamp 11 is formed by a function portion 12 and a design portion 13. Retaining claws 15 are formed on side surfaces of a base housing 41 of the design portion 13. Operating plates 33 are formed at a housing 21 of the function portion 12, and each operating plate 33 has retaining portions 34 with which retaining claws 51 on the design portion 13 (which can be fitted into the function portion 12) can be retainingly engaged, respectively. The operating plates 33 are pressed from the inside of a bulb receiving chamber 44 of the design portion 13 to be elastically deformed, thereby releasing the retaining engagement of the retaining portions 34 with the retaining claws 51.

Abstract: The invention relates to an interior trim component for a motor vehicle, which comprises: a carrier component, which determines the contour of the interior trim component, a cover layer, which is applied to a front side of the carrier component, and a light-emitting layer, which is applied to a back side of the carrier component, wherein the carrier component and the cover layer are transparent.

Abstract: A display switch unit is provided for a vehicle comprising at least one first and one second light guide plate with first and second light sources disposed at the edges. The light guide plates have switch symbols and proximity sensors having sensor structures. The first light guide plate and the second light guide plate are disposed on one another. Respectively one sensor structure is assigned two switch symbols in both light guide plates. The material of the switch symbols is a plastic with light-sensitive nanoparticles, which is arranged distributed in the light guide plates in such a manner that under edge-side irradiation the switch symbols are visible illuminated in color and three-dimensionally in the light guide plates.

Abstract: A glove box assembly defines a storage cavity for a vehicle, such storage cavity including a wall with a perimeter edge defining a light aperture, and a light housing is adjacent to the wall and aligned with the light aperture. A flange extends from the light housing into the light aperture adjacent to at least a portion of the perimeter edge of the light aperture.

Abstract: A panel includes at least one icon area (8), the area (8) being illuminated by a light source (10) placed under the ornament panel, the ornament panel (1) including a translucent skin (2) forming the outer surface (6) of the ornament panel and a substrate layer (4) placed against the skin (2), the substrate layer (4) including an opening (14) placed at least between the light source (10) and the icon area (8). A light-transmitting material (18) is placed in at least part of the opening (14), the material (18) being placed in a translucent substrate element (20) placed in the opening (14) between the material (18) and the light source (10).

Abstract: A cup holder assembly having a storage compartment adapted to receive a beverage container is provided. The storage compartment includes a recessed portion, and a top ring having a bottom planar surface is mounted onto the recessed portion. The recessed portion further includes a radiused inner edge exposed to the space of the storage compartment. A light source is mounted along the radiused inner edge. Light from the light source is reflected from the planar surface onto the radiused inner edge. A light shield extends beneath the bottom planar surface of the top ring so as to shield the light source from view of the passengers and driver of the vehicle yet allow light to pass from the light source onto the radiused inner edge of the cup holder assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for controlling a room lamp of a vehicle. The present invention relates to collecting information associated with the vehicle and information associated with an ambient environment using a global positioning system (GPS) or a controller area network (CAN) and then controlling the room lamp using at least one of turn-off of the room lamp, change of an irradiation angle of the room lamp, and adjustment of illumination of the room lamp based on the collected information.

Abstract: An interior vehicle component comprises a base and a panel coupled to the base. The panel is moveable between a first position and a second position. The panel has a first side and an opposite second side. The first side is configured to be visible to a vehicle occupant when the panel is in the first position. The second side cooperates with the base to define a cavity. The panel has an aperture extending through the first side and the second side. The panel also comprises at least one of a solid state switch and a light source supported at the first side of the panel, and a flexible circuit coupled to a backside of the at least one of the solid state switch and the light source through the aperture.

Abstract: An interior trim part for a bodywork component has a lighting system with a first component that generates a light signal and a second component that outputs the light signal toward the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. The bodywork component has a moveable region (200) that can be moved with respect to a non-moveable region (300), from a stationary normal position into an open position displaced with respect to the non-moveable region (300). The first component of the light system generates, in the normal position of the moveable region (200), a light signal that is input into the second component which passes on the light signal in the manner of a lightguide.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a light-diffusing heat shrinkable tube which has light diffusibility that enables LED point light sources to give an impression of a surface light source such as a conventional fluorescent lamp. The tube is also capable of suppressing scattering of broken fragments of a transparent pipe that includes the light sources, in the case of an unexpected accident including falling of the pipe. The present invention also aims to provide a linear LED light including the light-diffusing heat shrinkable tube. The light-diffusing heat shrinkable tube including a polyester resin and a light diffusing agent, the polyester resin having an inherent viscosity of 0.8 to 1.4 dl/g, the tube comprising 0.1 to 2.5 wt % of the light diffusing agent, the tube having a thickness of 60 to 300 ?m.

Abstract: A transmission indicator apparatus for a vehicle, may include a light source disposed on an upper surface of a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) and electrically configured in a circuit; a housing for housing the light source and the PCB therein; and a light guide sheet disposed at the front of the light source to deliver light of the light source to a character part therethrough, wherein the light source is integrated into the PCB.

Abstract: A lamp unit is provided. A decorative part has a lens. A functional part has a light source. The lamp unit can be assembled on left and right doors to illuminate a predetermined position. The functional part is provided with a functional side lock portion, and the decorative part is provided with a first decorative side lock portion corresponding to a first assembling direction of the functional part and a second decorative side lock portion corresponding to a second assembling direction of the functional part. Both the first decorative side lock portion and the second decorative side lock portion can be fitted into the functional side lock portion.

Abstract: A detachable luggage lamp is used as a luggage lamp by fixing a flashlight to a stationary part at ordinary times and used by separating the flashlight from the luggage lamp, if necessary. The flashlight of the luggage lamp may include a lamp housing having an opening surface formed on one side thereof, a lamp disposed in the opening surface, and a battery embedded in the lamp housing and supplying power to the lamp and a stationary part including a stationary housing having an accommodating part having a shape corresponding to the lamp housing and having an inclined reflective surface mounted on a surface thereof corresponding to the opening surface of the lamp housing, wherein the lamp housing and the stationary housing include a fastening member.

Abstract: A vehicle sun visor is provided that includes a visor body having a first side and a second side, and a vanity and lighting assembly located on the visor body. The assembly includes a lighting device located on the visor body. The lighting device is configured to provide a vanity light for a vanity mirror and is further configured to provide a dome light.

Abstract: An interior trim component for a vehicle includes a trim panel. The trim panel includes a substrate layer, a protective layer, and an organic light emitting diode portion disposed between the substrate layer and the protective layer for displaying one or more surface appearances on the trim panel within a passenger compartment of the vehicle. A method for forming and operating an interior trim component is also disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle compartment has a housing defining a space and an access door pivotally coupled to the housing for pivoting between an open position and a closed position. Included is a light source for illuminating the space and a tilt switch provided on a circuit board coupled to the access door. The tilt switch is configured to have a first switch position when the access door is in the closed position and a second switch position when the access door is in the open position. The light source is activated when tilt switch is in the second switch position. The compartment may include a storage compartment, such as a glove box. The compartment may include an engine compartment.

Abstract: An occupant protection device is provided for a vehicle that includes, but is not limited to at least one airbag module that is arranged in a hub region of a steering wheel. The airbag module includes, but is not limited to a visual surface facing a vehicle driver and the visual surface is entirely or partially formed of a textile.

Abstract: A lighted interior accessory assembly for a vehicle includes an interior accessory such as an armrest or console and a plurality of fasteners mounting the interior accessory on the interior panel. A mounting plate has a light pipe mounted thereon and emitting light along the length of the light pipe. The mounting plate is sandwiched between the armrest and the interior panel so that the mounting plate creates a gap between the armrest and the interior panel through which the light pipe emits light into the vehicle interior. Mounting the armrest directly to the door trim without inter-positioning the mounting plate between the armrest and the door trim eliminates the gap and eliminates the light pipe. Accordingly, a vehicle manufacturer can readily include a lighting feature in a luxury version of the vehicle and omit the lighting feature from a standard version of the vehicle.

Abstract: An automobile panel (10) includes at least one icon area (18), the area being illuminated by a light source (20) placed under the ornament panel, the panel including a flexible translucent skin (12), forming the outer surface (14) of the ornament panel, and a backing layer (16), placed against the translucent skin (12), the layer (16) having at least one translucent area aligned with the icon area (18). The ornament panel includes at least one polarizing filter (32) placed between the light source (20) and the icon area (18) so as to polarize the light illuminating the icon area (18) and to substantially prevent the subsequent reflection thereof.

Abstract: A lamp assembly to be attached with a reinforcement through an opening formed in a roof panel is provided. A clip to be locked with the reinforcement is provided in the lamp assembly. The clip includes a base portion connected to the housing, an inverted U-shape portion connected to the base portion, a lock connected to the inverted U-shape portion, a projecting piece projected from a lower end of the lock, an extension portion extended further downwards from the projecting piece, and a side projecting piece formed on a side surface of the extension portion at a lower portion. A front projecting piece which faces the side projecting piece with a space provided therebetween is formed on the housing. The side projecting piece comes in contact with the front projecting piece in a state where the clip is locked on a circumferential edge of an opening of the reinforcement.

Abstract: The lighting assembly (20) includes a light guide (22) formed of a resin material propagating light through internal reflection. A housing (28) surrounds the light guide (22) and maintains the light guide (22) in a predetermined position. A light transmissive coating (24), such as a vacuum metalized coating, is disposed on the light guide (22) and faces outwardly of the housing (28). The light transmissive coating (24) disguises the resin light guide (22) so that the light guide (22) appears to be a metallic trim. A non-light transmissive coating (26), such as a paint, appearing to be the same material as the light transmissive coating (24), may be disposed on the light guide (22) adjacent the light transmissive coating (24).

Abstract: A wide light region lamp apparatus for a vehicle wherein a light emitting region thereof may be increased by covering a point light source with a patterned cover may include a semispherical reflective surface on which a mirror surface may be processed, the point light source mounted to a center of the reflective surface, and a three-dimensional cover configured to cover the point light source.

Abstract: The cup receptacle has an annular outer wall configured to receive a cup and a light source operably attached to the cup receptacle. The outer wall of the cup receptacle is constructed of a light transmitting material that is uniformly illuminated by light emitted from the light source.

Abstract: Instrument cluster and pointing device for a car or other vehicle, the pointing device being mounted rotatable about a rotation axis and having a shaft element in the vicinity of the rotation axis, the pointing device further comprising at least one of a light guide element or a mirror element in the region of the shaft element and comprising one of an image forming element or an aperture, wherein the one of the image forming element or the aperture and the one of the light guide element or the mirror element are able to be rotated about the rotational axis with the shaft element, and wherein light incident to the shaft element is directed from the one of the light guide element or the mirror element to the image forming element or aperture and projecting to a visible surface.

Abstract: An illumination unit for a vehicle comprising: a light emitting element; an outer housing including an opening, on which the light emitting element is mounted; a prism disposed between the light emitting element and the opening, the prism including a tip portion which is disposed at the opening, a body portion which continues from the tip portion, a flange portion which continues from the body portion, and a stage at a boundary between the tip portion and the body portion.

Abstract: A motor vehicle interior component with a multilayer design, with at least one inhomogeneously structured decorative layer (1), which has a plurality of regions (11, 12) of different transparencies. The decorative layer (1) is a side of the interior component that is facing an observer and includes at least one region (2) for the display of an image. A light source (4) is provided on the side of the decorative layer (1) facing away from the observer. The decorative layer (1) has a masking layer (3) on the side of the light source, with masking sections (31, 32) of different transparencies. Masking sections of lower transparency (31) are arranged on regions of higher transparency (11) and masking sections of higher transparency (32) and arranged on regions of lower transparency (12) of the decorative layer (1). A method for the production of such an interior component is disclosed.

Abstract: A light emitting device of a car threshold contains a threshold body including a cover and a lid; at least one least one guiding strap disposed in the threshold body and inserted through the cover, the guiding strap including a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first end portion is defined on the least one least one guiding strap guiding strap to correspond to and face to the lid; an illumination element used to reflect a light source toward the second end portion of the at least one guiding strap. Thereby, the light emitting device emits the gentle decorative light through the cover and reflects the light source via the lid simultaneously by connecting the illumination element and the at least one guiding strap together.

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly includes an electrochromic reflective element having a front substrate and a rear substrate with an electrochromic medium sandwiched therebetween. When the front substrate is connected with the rear substrate via a perimeter seal, one of (a) a circumferential outer edge of the rear substrate is generally flush with a circumferential outer edge of the front substrate and no portion of the rear substrate substantially protrudes beyond the front substrate, and (b) at least a portion of a circumferential outer edge of the rear substrate is inward of a circumferential outer edge of the front substrate and no portion of the rear substrate substantially protrudes beyond the front substrate. A perimeter band is disposed at the second surface of the front substrate and around the perimeter border region of the second surface of the front substrate.

Abstract: The presented invention is a low profile light bar tachometer display which includes a plurality of RGB LEDs or similar RGB color model light-emitting devices organized and arrayed in a segmented, flexible tachometer case that can be manipulated and contoured to conform to the top of the dash assembly of an automobile or any surface deemed suitable for the needs of the driver of an automobile. The lights provide a highly visible, illuminated, color changing display, so the driver can immediately assess the engine's RPM, power band, redline, or maximum torque from the change in light color or light position. The light array provides a repeatable, reliable and adjustable indication of the usable range of the engine's rpm, but does not indicate actual rpm.

Abstract: An illuminated cup holder assembly constructed in accordance with one aspect of the invention facilitates the ability to see the cup holder in darkness while also providing an aesthetically pleasing, uniformly illuminated cup holder. The cup holder assembly includes a cup receptacle having an annular outer wall configured to receive a cup. A flexible, resilient finger extends radially inwardly from the annular wall, wherein the finger is configured to engage the cup to inhibit the cup from inadvertent movement in the cup receptacle. The finger has a translucent portion configured in communication with a light source to allow light to be emitted from the light source through the translucent portion into the cup receptacle.