ACCENT LIGHTING OF AUTOMOTIVE ROOF RAILS

摘要

A roof rail assembly (10) including at least one stanchion portion (12) having a cover (14) and at least one lighting device (16). A light permeable film (22) provides a predetermined surface appearance and/or design and is translucent to allow light from the lighting device (16) to pass through under predetermined conditions. When the lighting device (16) is not illuminating, the light permeable film (22) provides a predetermined surface appearance. The film (22) is operatively translucent when the lighting source (16) is illuminated and additionally provides a predetermined design appearance when backlit. The selective lighting on the stanchions of the roof rails (18) provides illumination and a higher location of the indicator of unlock for easier location of a vehicle at greater distances.

主权项

1. A roof rail assembly for a vehicle, comprising:
a plurality of mounting portions attached to a vehicle arranged to allow stowing of cargo; at least one roof rail coupled to said plurality of mounting portions; a stanchion portion coupled to each end of said at least one roof rail and having a cover; at least one lighting device; a lens to direct illumination of said at least one lighting device; and a film which provides a predetermined surface appearance on said stanchion portion when the at least one lighting device is not actuated and which allows light to pass through the film under predetermined conditions upon illumination of said at least one lighting device.