Illuminating molding for a vehicle
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1. A molding for a vehicle, comprising:
- a plurality of light sources configured as printed LEDs;
a photoluminescent structure configured to luminesce in response to excitation by at least a portion of the light sources; and
a viewable portion illuminated by the photoluminescent structure.
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Abstract
A molding for a vehicle is provided herein. The molding includes a plurality of light sources. A photoluminescent structure is configured to luminesce in response to excitation by at least a portion of the light sources. A viewable portion is illuminated by the photoluminescent structure.
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1. A molding for a vehicle, comprising:
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a plurality of light sources configured as printed LEDs; a photoluminescent structure configured to luminesce in response to excitation by at least a portion of the light sources; and a viewable portion illuminated by the photoluminescent structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A molding for a vehicle, comprising:
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a plurality of light sources arranged as printed LEDs; a photoluminescent structure configured to luminesce in response to excitation by at least a portion of the light sources; a viewable portion illuminated by the photoluminescent structure; and a controller configured to control an activation state of the light sources. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A molding for a vehicle, comprising:
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a plurality of light sources; a photoluminescent structure configured to luminesce in response to excitation by at least a portion of the light sources; and a viewable portion illuminated by the photoluminescent structure, wherein the viewable portion appears metallic when in an unilluminated state. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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