A vehicle illumination apparatus is disclosed. The illumination apparatus comprises a retractable handle having a proximal end portion in connection with a tailgate. The retractable handle forms an internal passage therethrough from the proximal end portion to a distal end portion of the retractable handle. A light source is disposed proximate the proximal end portion and configured to emit a first emission through the internal passage. At least one light emitting portion is disposed along a length of the retractable handle and configured to output light derived from the first emission to an outside environment.
申请公布号
MX2016005706(A)
申请公布日期
2016.11.10
申请号
MX20160005706
申请日期
2016.05.02
申请人
FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
发明人
SALTER, Stuart C.;GARDNER, Cornel Lewis;SURMAN, James J.