Dimpled manifold optical element for a vehicle lighting system

Details Dimpled manifold optical element for a vehicle lighting system Dimpled manifold optical element for a vehicle lighting system

1998-03-03

2000-03-14

Husar, Stephen

Illumination

Supported by vehicle structure

Light modifier

362 31, 362558, F21V 800

Patent

active

060363401

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle lighting system includes a light source for generating light and a unitary optical element having a light collimating surface, a plurality of stepped surfaces projecting from the collimating surface, each stepped surface having a reflective surface angled with respect to the collimating surface for receiving collimated light, a dispersal surface angled with respect to the stepped surfaces, the dispersal surface having a plurality of dimples aligned with respect to the reflective surfaces for dispersing collimated light, and a kicker adjacent the surface having a plurality of reflective facets adapted to receive and redirect the dispersed light.

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