# US 10,118,539 B2 · End plate for a rear spoiler of a vehicle > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,118,539 B2 - Document ID: US10118539B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/784,298 - Filed: 2017-10-16 - Published: 2018-04-19 - Granted: 2018-11-06 - Earliest claimed: 2016-10-17 - Assignees: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft - Applicants: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft - Inventors: Thiemo Erb; Markus Brunner; Erik Samel - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10118539B2 ## CPC - B60Q 1/2661: {mounted on parts having other functions (on wheels B60Q1/326)} - B60Q 1/0088: {Details of electrical connections (B60Q1/305 takes precedence; electrical connection of the light source itself F21S41/192, F21S43/195)} - B60Q 1/22: for reverse drive - B60Q 1/34: for indicating change of drive direction (B60Q1/22 takes precedence) - B60Q 1/44: for indicating braking action {or preparation for braking, e.g. by detection of the foot approaching the brake pedal} - B62D 35/007: {Rear spoilers (B62D35/001 takes precedence)} - F21V 23/06: the elements being coupling devices {, e.g. connectors} - Y02T 10/82: Elements for improving aerodynamics - B60Q: ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL - B62D: MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS (steering, or guiding on a desired track, of agricultural machines or implements A01B69/00; wheels, castors, axles, increasing wheel adhesion B60B; vehicle tyres, tyre inflation or tyre changing B60C; connections between vehicles of a train or the like B60D; vehicles for use on rail and road, amphibious or convertible vehicles B60F; suspension arrangements B60G; heating, cooling, ventilating or other air treating devices B60H; windows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors or similar devices, protective coverings for vehicles not in use B60J; propulsion plant arrangements, auxiliary drives, transmissions, controls, instrumentation or dashboards B60K; electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L; power supply for electrically-propelled vehicles B60M; passenger accommodation not otherwise provided for B60N; adaptations for load transportation or to carry special loads or objects B60P; arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general B60Q; vehicles, vehicle fittings or vehicle parts not otherwise provided for B60R; servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring, not otherwise provided for, B60S; brake arrangements, brake control systems or parts thereof B60T; air-cushion vehicles B60V; motor-cycles, accessories therefor B62J, B62K; testing of vehicles G01M) - F21V: FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Y02T: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION ## Abstract An end plate for a rear spoiler of a vehicle, having a basic body with a fastening portion for fastening to an air directing wing of the rear spoiler. A first electric conducting body and, insulated electrically therefrom, a second electric conducting body are arranged at least in sections within the basic body. An electric light element which is electrically conductively connected to the two conducting bodies is furthermore arranged on the basic body. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An end plate for a rear spoiler of a vehicle, the end plate comprising: a basic body with a fastening portion for fastening to an air directing wing of the rear spoiler, a first electric conducting body arranged at east in first sections within the basic body, a second electric conducting body insulated electrically from the first electric conducting body and arranged at least in second sections within the basic body, and an electric light element which is electrically conductively connected to the two conducting bodies, wherein the electric light element is mounted to the basic body at a location spaced apart from and beneath the fastening portion for fastening to the air directing wing of the rear spoiler. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The end plate as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first conducting body and the second conducting body each have a contact portion for electrical contact with one supply line, wherein the contact portions are arranged on the fastening portion. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The end plate as claimed in claim 2, wherein the two contact portions protrude over a side surface of the basic body in a direction of the air directing wing. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The end plate as claimed in claim 1, wherein the two conducting bodies each have a connection portion for electrically conductive connection to the electric light element and for fastening of the electric light element. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The end plate as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the two conducting bodies is a substantially fiat plate. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The end plate as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one conducting body has a perforated structure for weight reduction. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The end plate as claimed in claim 1, wherein the basic body is substantially composed of a plastic material. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The end plate as claimed in claim 1, wherein the two conducting bodies are formed from metal. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The end plate as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electric light element is configured for producing at lea one of the following signaling functions of the vehicle: brake light; direction indicator; position light; rear fog light; and reversing light. ### Claim 10 A rear spoiler of a vehicle comprising: an air directing wing for influencing a flow of air around the vehicle; and two end plates each mounted to a respective lateral end portion of the air directing wing, wherein each end plate includes a basic body with a fastening portion for fastening to the air directing wing of the rear spoiler, a first electric conducting body arranged at least in first sections within the basic body, a second electric conducting body insulated electrically from the first electric conducting body and arranged at least in second sections within the basic body, and an electric light element which is electrically conductively connected to the two conducting bodies, wherein each electric light element is mounted to the respective basic body at a location that is spaced apart from and beneath the fastening portion for fastening to the air directing wing of the rear spoiler. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The end plate as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electric light element is positioned at the perimeter of the basic body.