Methode Electronics. has been granted a patent for a vehicle backlighting device that includes a printed circuit board and light guide bodies. The design allows the printed circuit board to block and deflect light from a source to the light guide bodies, enhancing vehicle lighting assembly functionality. GlobalData’s report on Methode Electronics gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Backlighting device for vehicle lighting assembly
The granted patent US12038596B2 describes a backlighting device specifically designed for vehicle lighting assemblies. The device comprises at least one printed circuit board (PCB) and at least one light guide body that is configured to receive light emitted from a light source, such as an LED. The PCB is strategically arranged to block and deflect light, guiding it towards the light guide body. Notably, the PCB features openings to accommodate the light guide body, and a second light guide body is interconnected with the first, facilitated by webs or thin skins. Additional features include the option for a diffusor foil, a casing for the device, and various configurations for the light sources, which can be positioned underneath, on the sides, or on top of the PCB.
The patent further details the design aspects of the light guide bodies and PCBs, allowing for various geometric shapes, including polygonal, circular, or elliptical forms. The light guide bodies may also include overlapping areas to enhance illumination in unlit regions and geometric structures to redirect emitted light. The PCB can take on different shapes, including honeycomb configurations, and may consist of multiple linked boards. Furthermore, the design allows for frames to separate the light guide bodies, and the openings in the PCB can be tailored to match the shapes of the light guide bodies, providing flexibility in design and functionality.
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