Disclosed embodiments provide electroluminescent vehicle ornaments. The vehicle ornaments are backlit with an electroluminescence device installed within a housing. The housing includes a translucent portion that is aligned with the electroluminescence device, enabling light to pass therethrough. In some embodiments, the translucent portion may comprise translucent chrome, and/or a colored film, to create a specific appearance. Some embodiments may include a factory-installed vehicle ornament that is installed by the vehicle manufacturer at the time of the vehicle assembly. Some embodiments may include aftermarket vehicle ornaments that are installed by third-party repair facilities and/or end-users. Some embodiments may include advanced illumination features such as changes in illumination as a function of vehicle operating parameters. Some embodiments obtain power from the vehicle power supply. Other embodiments may utilize a self-contained power source.
ELECTROLUMINESCENT VEHICLE ORNAMENT
2024-03-21
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
LIGHT-EMITTING ORNAMENT FOR VEHICLE, AND INTERIOR ORNAMENT FOR VEHICLE
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