END PLATE FOR A REAR SPOILER OF A VEHICLE

• US 20180105100A1
• Filed: 10/16/2017
• Published: 04/19/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 10/17/2016
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Dr Ing hc F Porsche AG (Volkswagen AG)
• Original Assignee: Dr Ing hc F Porsche AG (Volkswagen AG)
• Inventors: Erb, Thiemo, Brunner, Markus, Samel, Erik
• Granted Patent: US 10,118,539 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 1/0088 Details of electrical connections B60Q1/305 takes precedence; electrical connection of the light source itself F21S41/192, F21S43/195
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 1/22 for reverse drive
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 1/2661 mounted on parts having other functions on wheels B60Q1/326
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 1/34 for indicating change of drive direction B60Q1/22 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 1/44 for indicating braking action or preparation for braking, e.g. by detection of the foot approaching the brake pedal
• CPC Class Codes: B62D 35/007 Rear spoilers B62D35/001 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/06 the elements being coupling devices , e.g. connectors
• CPC Class Codes: Y02T 10/82 Elements for improving aerodynamics

Abstract

An end plate for a rear spoiler of a vehicle, having a basic body with a fastening portion for fastening to an air directing wing of the rear spoiler. A first electric conducting body and, insulated electrically therefrom, a second electric conducting body are arranged at least in sections within the basic body. An electric light element which is electrically conductively connected to the two conducting bodies is furthermore arranged on the basic body.

Claims

1. An end plate for a rear spoiler of a vehicle, the end plate comprising:

a basic body with a fastening portion for fastening o a air directing wing of the rear spoiler,

a first electric conducting body arranged at least in sections within the basic body,

a second electric conducting body insulated electrically from the first electric conducting body and arranged at least in sections within the basic body, and

an electric light element which is electrically conductively connected to the two conducting bodies.

2. The end plate as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first conducting body and the second conducting body each have a contact portion for electrical contact with one supply line, wherein the contact portions are arranged on the fastening portion.

3. The end plate as claimed in claim 2, wherein the two contact portions protrude over a side surface of the basic body in a direction of the air directing wing.

4. The end plate as claimed in claim 1, wherein the two conducting bodies each have a connection portion for electrically conductive connection to the electric light element and for fastening of the electric light element.

5. The end plate as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the two conducting bodies is a substantially flat plate.

7. The end plate as claimed in claim 1, wherein basic body is substantially composed of a plastic material.

8. The end plate as claimed in claim 1, wherein the two conducting bodies are formed from metal.

9. The end plate as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electric light element is configured for producing at least one of the following signaling functions of the vehicle;

brake light;

direction indicator;

position light;

rear fog light; and

reversing light.

6. The end plate as claimed in 1, wherein at leas one conducting body has a perforated structure for weight reduction.

10. A rear spoiler of a vehicle comprising:

an air directing wing for influencing a flow of air around the vehicle; and

two end plates each mounted to a respective lateral end portion of the air directing wing,

wherein each end plate includes a basic body with a fastening portion for fastening to the air directing wing of the rear spoiler, a first electric conducting body arranged at least in sections within the basic body, a second electric conducting body insulated electrically from the first electric conducting body and arranged at least in sections within the basic body, and an electric light element which is electrically conductively connected to the two conducting bodies.