Illuminated badge for a vehicle
AssigneeFord Global Technologies, LLC
InventorsPaul Kenneth Dellock, Michael A. Musleh, Stuart C. Salter, Brian Siler, Harry Lobo
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Abstract
A badge is provided herein. The badge includes a housing having an integrally formed first layer and second layer. A light source is disposed within the badge. A first photoluminescent structure is disposed between the light source and housing. The first photoluminescent structure is configured to emit outputted light in response to inputted light emitted from the light source. The outputted light exits the housing through a light transmissive portion. A substrate is attached to the housing.
Claims15
A badge, comprising:
- a housing including an integrally formed first layer disposed within a peripheral portion of a second layer, wherein the second layer also includes a central portion, the first layer visible from an A-surface between the peripheral portion and the central portion of the second layer;
- a first photoluminescent structure disposed between a light source and the housing and configured to emit an outputted light in response to an inputted light emitted from the light source, wherein the outputted light exits the housing through a light transmissive portion;
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- indicia disposed forwardly of the first and second layers.
A method of forming a badge, comprising:
- forming a housing by molding a first, light transmissive layer and over-molding a second, opaque layer onto the first layer, wherein the second layer partially covers the first layer on a first side and extends rearwardly of the first layer on a second side;
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- placing and encapsulating a light source and a photoluminescent structure between the housing and a substrate.
A method of forming a badge, comprising:
- forming a housing by molding a first, light transmissive layer and over-molding a second, opaque layer onto the first layer, wherein the second layer partially covers the first layer on a first side and extends rearwardly of the first layer on a second side;
- placing and encapsulating a light source and a photoluminescent structure between the housing and a substrate;
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- attaching indicia to a viewable portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.