A badge is provided herein. The badge includes a housing having an integrally formed first layer and second layer. A light source is disposed within the badge. A first photoluminescent structure is disposed between the light source and housing. The first photoluminescent structure is configured to emit outputted light in response to inputted light emitted from the light source. The outputted light exits the housing through a light transmissive portion. A substrate is attached to the housing.

Provided is an organic electroluminescent element containing a flexible substrate having thereon a first electrode layer, an organic layer unit containing a light-emitting layer formed on the first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer formed on the organic layer unit, wherein the organic electroluminescent element emits light to an outside of the organic electroluminescent element with a light distribution property of the emitted light satisfying the following relationships of: 0.85L2/L11.20; and L3/L10.45, provided that L1 is a front luminance, L2 is a luminance of view angle 20 degrees, and L3 is a luminance of view angle 60 degrees.

A vehicle lamp includes a light source and an optical member that reflects light from the light source. The light source includes a base extending in a front-rear direction of the vehicle lamp, and a surface light-emitting device provided on the base. The surface light-emitting device is structured to project a pattern on the optical member.

A vehicle illumination apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an access panel configured to conceal an access region of a fueling receptacle. A light source is disposed proximate the access region and is in communication with a controller. The illumination apparatus further comprises at least one photoluminescent portion disposed proximate the access region and configured to illuminate at least a portion of the access region.

Lighting device for a vehicle, comprising a lighting module having at least one light source and one luminous surface which is illuminated by the light source, from which light emanates during operation of the lighting device, as well as a liquid crystal display which is arranged at least partially in front of the luminous surface in such a way that, during operation of the lighting device, at least one portion of the light emerging from the luminous surface enters an entrance surface of the liquid crystal display and emerges from an exit surface of the liquid crystal display, wherein the lighting device is configured to control the liquid crystal display, in a targeted manner, in order to allow portions of the light impinging on the entrance surface to pass through the liquid crystal display and not to allow other portions of the light impinging on the entrance surface to pass through the liquid crystal display.

An emergency vehicle lighting system for increased concealment and improved illumination of emergency vehicles includes a motor vehicle having a perimeter wall including a rooftop. The motor vehicle has an interior bounded by the perimeter wall. A lighting assembly is coupled to the rooftop. The lighting assembly has a first setting comprising a first color that is emitted from the lighting assembly, a second setting comprising a second color and a third color that is emitted from the lighting assembly, and a third setting comprising a fourth color that is emitted from the lighting assembly. A control panel is coupled to the vehicle and operationally coupled to the lighting assembly. The control panel is actuated to select the first setting, the second setting, or the third setting of the lighting assembly. The control panel is positioned within the interior space.

A self-contained illuminated sign for mounting on a vehicle is disclosed. The sign includes a front panel, a rear panel situated opposite and substantially parallel to the front panel in spaced relation therefrom to define a space therebetween, and a light source comprising a plurality of LEDs. The light source is positioned between the front and rear panels and is configured to emit light that emanates from the front panel. The front panel is thus backlit to display indicia. A system for supporting a self-contained illuminated sign on a vehicle is also disclosed. The system includes the sign and a separate mounting frame mountable on a vehicle. The mounting frame is configured to removably receive the sign and, when the sign is received in the mounting frame, to surround a perimeter of the sign while permitting visibility of the front display area. Related methods are also disclosed.

A vehicle accessory may include an accessory body configured to operably couple to the vehicle, a power transfer assembly configured to operably couple a first power source at the vehicle to the accessory body to transfer electrical power to the accessory body, and an electroluminescent material disposed at the accessory body to emit light when powered. The power transfer assembly may transfer the electrical power to the accessory body responsive to installation in or operation of the vehicle, and the electrical power may excite the electroluminescent material to emit light.

An emergency vehicle lighting system for increased concealment and improved illumination of emergency vehicles includes a motor vehicle having a perimeter wall including a rooftop. The motor vehicle has an interior bounded by the perimeter wall. A lighting assembly is coupled to the rooftop. The lighting assembly has a first setting comprising a first color that is emitted from the lighting assembly, a second setting comprising a second color and a third color that is emitted from the lighting assembly, and a third setting comprising a fourth color that is emitted from the lighting assembly. A control panel is coupled to the vehicle and operationally coupled to the lighting assembly. The control panel is actuated to select the first setting, the second setting, or the third setting of the lighting assembly. The control panel is positioned within the interior space.