Device and method for trim lighting in vehicle
AssigneeLacks Enterprises, Inc.
InventorsDavid WALTERS, Thomas HAWKINS
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AssigneeLacks Enterprises, Inc.
InventorsDavid WALTERS, Thomas HAWKINS
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A trim component having a substrate used for an interior or an exterior of a vehicle includes a support structure securely coupled to the substrate, a carrier securely attached to the support structure, at least one light source fixedly attached to the carrier, and an optic element placing over the at least one light source to disperse light from the at least one light source. The optic element is attached to the carrier or the support structure to cover the at least one light source and configured to provide a sealing feature to protect against the ingress of debris or other contaminants into the interior space. Further, the optic element is directly attached to the surface of the at least one light source.
A trim component having a substrate used for an interior or exterior of a vehicle, the trim component comprising:
The trim component of clam 11, wherein the at least one facet has radius of curvature preferably between 5 mm and infinity.
A method of forming a trim component having a light source assembly for an interior or exterior body of the vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.