# US 11,993,203 B1 · Vehicular lighting device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,993,203 B1 - Document ID: US11993203B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 18/382,549 - Filed: 2023-10-23 - Granted: 2024-05-28 - Earliest claimed: 2023-03-17 - Assignees: Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. - Applicants: Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. - Inventors: Do Hyung Kim; Soon Mo Lee; Chan Ho Joo - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11993203B1 ## CPC - B60Q 1/2653: {with arrangement for sealing the device with respect to the vehicle body, or for concealing gaps between the device and the vehicle body} - B60Q 1/0035: {relative to the vehicle} - B60Q 1/2661: {mounted on parts having other functions (on wheels B60Q1/326)} - B62D 25/182: {Movable mudguards, or mudguards comprising movable or detachable parts (B62D25/188 takes precedence)} - B62D 37/02: by aerodynamic means - F21S 41/39: Attachment thereof (achieving variable light distribution by movable reflectors F21S41/675) - B60Q 1/2692: {retractable lights (retractable headlights B60Q1/05)} - B62D 35/005: {Front spoilers (B62D35/001 takes precedence)} - 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) - F21S: NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS ## Abstract The present disclosure relates to a vehicular lighting device, the vehicular lighting device including a duct provided in a front bumper in such a manner as to be positioned in front of a front wheel, an opening and closing unit rotatably coupled to the front bumper in such a manner as to open and close the duct, a lamp installed inside the duct in such a manner as to be positioned behind the opening and closing unit, and a reflector installed inside the duct and reflecting light, emitted by the lamp, toward the opening and closing unit. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A vehicular lighting device comprising: a duct disposed in a front bumper and positioned in front of a front wheel; an opening and closing unit rotatably coupled to the front bumper and configured to open or close the duct; a lamp installed inside the duct and positioned behind the opening and closing unit; and a reflector installed inside the duct and reflecting light, emitted by the lamp, toward the opening and closing unit. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The vehicular lighting device of claim 1, wherein the duct comprises: a first opening that is open in front of the front bumper; a second opening that is open in front of the front wheel; and a channel disposed between the first opening and the second opening such that the first opening and the second opening communicate with each other to guide flow of air. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The vehicular lighting device of claim 2, wherein the opening and closing unit opens or closes the first opening. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The vehicular lighting device of claim 3, wherein the opening and closing unit is configured such that a degree of opening of the first opening is adjustable. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The vehicular lighting device of claim 4, wherein the opening and closing unit adjusts the degree of opening of the first opening according to a traveling mode of a vehicle. ### Claim 6 (depends on 3) The vehicular lighting device of claim 3, wherein the opening and closing unit is rotatable toward a rear of the front bumper to open the first opening. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The vehicular lighting device of claim 1, wherein the opening and closing unit comprises: a plurality of flaps arranged in a row along a widthwise direction of the front bumper. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The vehicular lighting device of claim 7, wherein the plurality of flaps are rotatably coupled to each other. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The vehicular lighting device of claim 8, wherein the plurality of flaps are slidably coupled to each other such that a distance between each of the plurality of flaps is adjustable. ### Claim 10 (depends on 7) The vehicular lighting device of claim 7, wherein the lamp is configured to emit a pattern of light toward the reflector. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The vehicular lighting device of claim 10, wherein the pattern of light that is reflected by the reflector is emitted to outer surfaces of the plurality of flaps. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The vehicular lighting device of claim 1, wherein the reflector is arranged to face the lamp.