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Illuminated vehicle trim

  • US 9,738,219 B1
  • Filed: 05/11/2016
  • Issued: 08/22/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/11/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A trim assembly for a vehicle, comprising:

  • a backing panel defining a void therethrough;

    a foam panel attached to the backing panel on a first side and attached to a cover on a second opposing side, wherein the foam panel and the cover are light transmissive;

    a light source disposed within the void and configured to emit excitation light;

    a photoluminescent structure disposed on an inner periphery of the void and the first side of the foam panel and configured to luminesce in response to excitation by the light source; and

    a bumper extending into the void to a position past a bottom surface of the light source.

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