| 发明名称 |
LIGHT COLLIMATORS AND METHODS FOR HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES |
| 摘要 |
Light collimators and methods for human machine interfaces are disclosed. An example human machine interface includes a top surface having a decorative element to be illuminated, a light source, and a plurality of parallel light collimators that collimate visible light emitted by the light source and direct the collimated light toward the bottom side of the decorative element. An example method of illuminating a decorative element of a human machine interface includes emitting light, passing the light through a plurality of collimators defined in the human machine interface, and directing the collimated light toward the decorative element. |
| 申请公布号 |
US2016116756(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2016.04.28 |
| 申请号 |
US201414525823 |
申请日期 |
2014.10.28 |
| 申请人 |
Whirlpool Corporation |
发明人 |
GIACOMINI NEOMAR;GLOTZBACH MARK E.;RADFORD BRIAN N.;SCHUH ERIC J. |
| 分类号 |
G02B27/30 |
主分类号 |
G02B27/30 |
| 代理机构 |
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代理人 |
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| 主权项 |
1. A human machine interface assembly, comprising:
a top surface having a decorative element to be illuminated; a light source; and a plurality of parallel light collimators that collimate visible light emitted by the light source and direct the collimated light toward the bottom side of the decorative element. |
| 地址 |
Benton Harbor MI US |
