A multi-layer panel structure for a vehicle is provided, and includes a first layer of an optically transparent material adapted to serve as a light guide. The first layer has an upper surface., a lower surface, and edges, and is configured to receive light from at least one light source via at least one edge. The first layer further includes at least one optical element for outcoupling light at least from an upper surface of the first layer. The panel structure further includes an upper second layer disposed on the upper surface of the first layer, and a lower second layer disposed on the lower surface of the first layer. Each are arranged to cover the whole of the upper and lower surface of the first layer in an uninterrupted, continuous fashion. Both are of a second optically transparent material having a refractive index lower than the first layer.


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    Title :

    ILLUMINATED PANEL FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS


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    Publication date :

    2024-05-16


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    F21V FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF , Funktionsmerkmale oder Einzelheiten von Leuchten oder Beleuchtungssystemen / B60R Fahrzeuge, Fahrzeugausstattung oder Fahrzeugteile, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen , VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR / H01Q Antennen , ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS



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