GB2478617B - A lighting device for a motor vehicle - Google Patents

A lighting device for a motor vehicle

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Publication number
GB2478617B
GB2478617B GB1020403.0A GB201020403A GB2478617B GB 2478617 B GB2478617 B GB 2478617B GB 201020403 A GB201020403 A GB 201020403A GB 2478617 B GB2478617 B GB 2478617B
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Prior art keywords
motor vehicle
lighting device
lighting
vehicle
motor
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Rampf Klaus-Dieter
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GM Global Technology Operations LLC
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GM Global Technology Operations LLC
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K35/00—Instruments specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
    • B60K35/10—Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q9/00—Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups B60Q1/00 - B60Q7/00, e.g. haptic signalling
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q3/00—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
    • B60Q3/10—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for dashboards
    • B60Q3/12—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for dashboards lighting onto the surface to be illuminated
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q3/00—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
    • B60Q3/20—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for lighting specific fittings of passenger or driving compartments; mounted on specific fittings of passenger or driving compartments
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q3/00—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
    • B60Q3/70—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose
    • B60Q3/76—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose for spotlighting, e.g. reading lamps
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q3/00—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
    • B60Q3/80—Circuits; Control arrangements
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G1/00—Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
    • G05G1/08—Controlling members for hand actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels
    • G05G1/10—Details, e.g. of discs, knobs, wheels or handles
    • G05G1/105—Details, e.g. of discs, knobs, wheels or handles comprising arrangements for illumination

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Automation & Control Theory (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Arrangements Of Lighting Devices For Vehicle Interiors, Mounting And Supporting Thereof, Circuits Therefore (AREA)
GB1020403.0A 2009-12-02 2010-12-02 A lighting device for a motor vehicle Expired - Fee Related GB2478617B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

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DE102009056657A DE102009056657A1 (en) 2009-12-02 2009-12-02 Lighting device for a motor vehicle

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GB201020403D0 GB201020403D0 (en) 2011-01-19
GB2478617A GB2478617A (en) 2011-09-14
GB2478617B true GB2478617B (en) 2015-09-16

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GB2124027A (en) * 1982-07-15 1984-02-08 Trw Messmer Illuminated switch
US5555161A (en) * 1995-09-11 1996-09-10 Delco Electronics Corporation Bi-functional light pipe and display assembly
GB2369880A (en) * 2000-12-05 2002-06-12 T An T Kk Vehicle interior light operated by pushing of the lens cover
DE10309509A1 (en) * 2003-03-05 2004-09-30 Volkswagen Ag Switch state display, e.g. for turn indicator in motor vehicle, has symbol divided into regions which can be independently illuminated or controlled to emit light
US20040221678A1 (en) * 2003-05-09 2004-11-11 Troy Galway Illuminated decorative shifter boot
KR200342293Y1 (en) * 2003-11-04 2004-02-18 설민우 The structure of seashore revetment
DE102004062509A1 (en) * 2004-12-24 2006-07-06 Daimlerchrysler Ag Actuator for a vehicle component
JP2008132808A (en) * 2006-11-27 2008-06-12 Kojima Press Co Ltd Map lamp with security display function
US20090213602A1 (en) * 2008-02-22 2009-08-27 Gallegos Juan M Light-emitting device for the interior of a vehicle with music synchronization
DE102009036318A1 (en) * 2009-02-09 2010-08-12 Elobau Gmbh & Co. Kg Electric switch e.g. Hall-switch, for use on operating elements of e.g. harvester, has control unit directly actuated by solid body outside of switch and illuminated in different colors based on positions using LED
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