# US 12,000,573 B2 · Vehicle light assembly with light bar and rotatable projector > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,000,573 B2 - Document ID: US12000573B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/958,220 - Filed: 2022-09-30 - Published: 2024-04-04 - Granted: 2024-06-04 - Earliest claimed: 2022-09-30 - Assignees: Nissan North America, Inc. - Applicants: Nissan North America, Inc. - Inventors: William J. Weber; Dale Butterworth - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12000573B2 ## CPC - B60Q 1/247: {for illuminating the close surroundings of the vehicle, e.g. to facilitate entry or exit (for reverse drive B60Q1/22; by opening a side door B60Q1/323)} - F21V 21/14: Adjustable mountings - B60Q 1/0035: {relative to the vehicle} - B60Q 1/2607: {comprising at least two indicating lamps} - B60Q 1/32: for indicating vehicle sides {, e.g. clearance lights} - B60Q 2400/40: Welcome lights, i.e. specific or existing exterior lamps to assist leaving or approaching the vehicle - B60Q 2400/50: Projected symbol or information, e.g. onto the road or car body - B60Q: ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL - F21V: FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR ## Abstract A light assembly for a vehicle includes a light bar and a projector. The light bar configured to be connected to the vehicle. The projector is rotatably connected to the light bar. The projector is rotatable relative to the light bar. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A light assembly comprising: a light bar configured to be connected to a vehicle; a projector rotatably connected to the light bar, the projector being rotatable relative to the light bar; an end cap connected to an end of the light bar; a first fastener securing the end cap to the light bar; and a second fastener securing the projector to the end cap, the second fastener being movable between a first position and a second position, the projector being prevented from rotating relative to the light bar when the second fastener is in the first position, and the projector being rotatable relative to the light bar when the second fastener is in the second position. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The light assembly according to claim 1, wherein a light source is disposed in the projector. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The light assembly according to claim 2, wherein rotation of the projector changes an angle at which the light source emits light from the projector. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The light assembly according to claim 1, wherein the projector is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the second fastener. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The light assembly according to claim 1, wherein an opening is disposed in the end cap connected to the light bar; and an elongated slot is disposed in the projector, the elongated slot being aligned with the opening to pass electrical wiring from the light bar to the projector. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The light assembly according to claim 5, wherein the elongated slot is curved. ### Claim 7 A light assembly comprising: a light bar configured to be connected to a vehicle; a projector rotatably connected to the light bar, the projector being rotatable relative to the light bar; a first plurality of teeth disposed on an axial end face of the projector; and a second plurality of teeth disposed on an axial end face of an end cap connected to the light bar. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The light assembly according to claim 7, wherein the projector is configured to be axially movable relative to the end cap between a first position and a second position, the first and second plurality of teeth being engaged when the projector is in the first position to prevent rotation of the projector relative to the light bar, and the first and second plurality of teeth being disengaged when the projector is in the second position to allow rotation of the projector relative to the light bar. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The light assembly according to claim 8, wherein a fastener secures the projector to the end cap, the fastener being movable between a first position and a second position, the fastener being moved to the second position facilitates moving the projector relative to the end cap, and the fastener being moved to the first position substantially prevents movement of the projector relative to the end cap. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The light assembly according to claim 9, wherein the projector is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the fastener. ### Claim 11 A vehicle light assembly, comprising: a vehicle body structure; and a light assembly connected to the vehicle body structure, the light assembly including a light bar configured to be connected to a vehicle; and a projector rotatably connected to the light bar, the projector being rotatable relative to the light bar; an end can is connected to an end of the light bar; a first fastener secures the end can to the light bar; and a second fastener secures the projector to the end cap, the second fastener being movable between a first position and a second position, the projector being prevented from rotating relative to the light bar when the second fastener is in the first position, and the projector being rotatable relative to the light bar when the second fastener is in the second position. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The vehicle light assembly according to claim 11, wherein a light source is disposed in the projector, rotation of the projector changing an angle at which the light source emits light from the projector. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The vehicle light assembly according to claim 11, wherein the projector is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the second fastener. ### Claim 14 A vehicle light assembly, comprising: a vehicle body structure; and a light assembly connected to the vehicle body structure, the light assembly including a light bar configured to be connected to a vehicle; and a projector rotatably connected to the light bar, the projector being rotatable relative to the light bar; a first plurality of teeth disposed on an axial end face of the projector; and a second plurality of teeth disposed on an axial end face of an end cap connected to the light bar. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The vehicle light assembly according to claim 14, wherein the projector is configured to be axially movable relative to the end cap between a first position and a second position, the first and second plurality of teeth being engaged when the projector is in the first position to prevent rotation of the projector relative to the light bar, and the first and second plurality of teeth being disengaged when the projector is in the second position to allow rotation of the projector relative to the light bar. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The vehicle light assembly according to claim 15, wherein a fastener secures the projector to the end cap, the fastener being movable between a first position and a second position, the fastener being moved to the second position facilitates moving the projector relative to the end cap, and the fastener being moved to the first position substantially prevents movement of the projector relative to the end cap.