A device for fastening a light strip to a motor vehicle includes a mounting support and an opening having a first region with a first diameter and a second region arranged so as to be offset in relation to the first region. The second region has a second diameter smaller than the first diameter. The light strip is configured to be mounted on the mounting support in a form-fitting manner. A form-fitting connection between the mounting support and the light strip is established by a T bolt configured to be inserted into the first region and then displaced from the first region into the second region.

An embodiment relates to a lighting device. An embodiment may comprise a lighting device comprising: a light emitting module comprising a circuit board and a plurality of light emitting devices arranged on the circuit board; and a coupling member coupled to the lower surface of the circuit board, wherein the coupling member comprises: a head portion arranged on the lower surface of the circuit board and comprising a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a third side connected to the first side and the second side, and a fourth side opposite the third side; a first support portion extending from one end portion of the head portion in the vertical direction; a second support portion extending from the other end portion of the head portion in the vertical direction; a first elastic portion bent from the first support portion in an outward direction from the first support portion; a second elastic portion bent from the second support portion in an outward direction from the second support portion; a first detachment preventing portion extending from an end of the first elastic portion toward the first support portion; a second detachment preventing portion extending from an end of the second elastic portion toward the second support portion; a first leg portion extending from an end of the first detachment preventing portion toward the lower surface of the circuit board; and a second leg portion extending from an end of the second detachment preventing portion toward the lower surface of the circuit board, wherein the first leg portion has a plurality of first elastic pieces, the second leg portion has a plurality of second elastic pieces, the first elastic pieces of the first leg portion are inclined outwards from the first leg portion, and the second elastic pieces of the second leg portion are inclined outwards from the second leg portion.

A rear liftgate assembly with at least one rear lamp applique assembly and process for manufacturing same. The lamp applique assembly includes a rear lamp applique housing with at least one attachment surface for attaching to an outer panel of the liftgate assembly. A plurality of integrated snap attachment features are provided to connect the lamp applique assembly to the outer panel, thereby eliminating additional bonding and fasteners. A self-sealing wire harness connected accepts an integrated lamp connector, thereby eliminating the need for access openings, to further minimize water intrusion, and eliminate gaskets.

A lamp assembly for a vehicle comprising a housing and a securing system for securing the lamp assembly to the vehicle body. The securing system is arranged in the housing and comprises at least one latch movable between a retracted position and a locking position ; an electromagnet to attract a ferromagnetic member secured to the latchin order to move the latch to the locking position; a receiver coupled to a transmitter located inside the vehicle body, the receiver and the transmitter being part of a wireless power transfer device, the receiver being configured to power the electromagnet; and a retaining system configured to retain the latch in the locking position and which can be released to an inactive state for allowing the latch to move to the retracted position.

A vehicle assembly includes, among other things, a lighting assembly moveable back and forth between an attached position and a detached position. The lighting assembly spans from a first rail assembly of a vehicle to a second rail assembly of the vehicle when the lighting assembly is in the attached position. A vehicle lighting method includes, when a lighting assembly is in an attached position, engaging a first end portion of the lighting assembly with a first rail assembly of a vehicle, and when the lighting assembly is in the attached position, engaging an opposite, second end portion of the lighting assembly with a second rail assembly of the vehicle. The lighting assembly is configured to illuminate an area adjacent a vehicle when the lighting assembly is in the attached position.

An LED taillight with an integrated GPS tracking system is disclosed therein. The GPS tracking system is hidden behind the LED portion of the LED taillight so that the GPS tracking system is not noticeable by someone inspecting a trailer on which the LED taillight is installed. Additionally, power sent to the LED taillight to power the LEDs also recharge a battery associated with the GPS tracking system and power the GPS tracking system during use.

A rear liftgate assembly with at least one rear lamp applique assembly and process for manufacturing same. The lamp applique assembly includes a rear lamp applique housing with at least one attachment surface for attaching to an outer panel of the liftgate assembly. A plurality of integrated snap attachment features are provided to connect the lamp applique assembly to the outer panel, thereby eliminating additional bonding and fasteners. A self-sealing wire harness connected accepts an integrated lamp connector, thereby eliminating the need for access openings, to further minimize water intrusion, and eliminate gaskets.

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.

An embodiment relates to a lighting device. An embodiment may comprise a lighting device comprising: a light emitting module comprising a circuit board and a plurality of light emitting devices arranged on the circuit board; and a coupling member coupled to the lower surface of the circuit board, wherein the coupling member comprises: a head portion arranged on the lower surface of the circuit board and comprising a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a third side connected to the first side and the second side, and a fourth side opposite the third side; a first support portion extending from one end portion of the head portion in the vertical direction; a second support portion extending from the other end portion of the head portion in the vertical direction; a first elastic portion bent from the first support portion in an outward direction from the first support portion; a second elastic portion bent from the second support portion in an outward direction from the second support portion; a first detachment preventing portion extending from an end of the first elastic portion toward the first support portion; a second detachment preventing portion extending from an end of the second elastic portion toward the second support portion; a first leg portion extending from an end of the first detachment preventing portion toward the lower surface of the circuit board; and a second leg portion extending from an end of the second detachment preventing portion toward the lower surface of the circuit board, wherein the first leg portion has a plurality of first elastic pieces, the second leg portion has a plurality of second elastic pieces, the first elastic pieces of the first leg portion are inclined outwards from the first leg portion, and the second elastic pieces of the second leg portion are inclined outwards from the second leg portion.

A modular vehicle mirror assembly includes a mirror module and an accessory module. The mirror module includes a mirror mounting plate having attachment points to allow a mirror to be removably mounted to the mirror module in a rearward-facing position. The accessory module includes an accessory mounting plate having accessory attachment points to allow an accessory to be removably mounted to the accessory module in a forward-facing position. The mirror module and the accessory module are releasably held together. The assembly allows the user to temporarily, releasably, and interchangeably mount a selected member of a group of accessories, such as headlights, fog lights, driving lights, pencil beam headlights, and cameras.