Illumination feature for overhead door of vehicle

Abstract

A rear lighting system of a vehicle may include a light source that functions as a tail light, a brake light, a turn light, or a fog light. Some light sources may surround or at least partially surround other light sources. Further, some light sources are mounted on the overhead door and are visible to other drivers and / or pedestrians behind the vehicle regardless of whether the overhead door is in the open position or the closed position.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 553,620, filed on February 14, 2024, entitled “LIGHTING FEATURES FOR A TAILGATE OF A VEHICLE,” the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Background Art

[0003] The present disclosure relates to vehicles, and more particularly, to various lighting features at the rear of a vehicle, including a liftgate of the vehicle. Summary of the Invention

[0004] A vehicle may include several light sources at the rear of the vehicle, some of which provide different indications for different driving events (e.g., braking, turning, reversing). When the vehicle includes a liftgate, one or more light sources are positioned on and carried by the liftgate. Some vehicles may include a liftgate that carries both side turn indicators and braking light sources. Alternatively, some vehicles may include a liftgate that carries side turn indicators, while the braking light source is carried by the vehicle body.

[0005] In one or more aspects of the present disclosure, a device is described. The device may include a first light source including a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The device may also include a second light source surrounding the first end. The device may also include a third light source surrounding the second end. The second and third light sources may be configured to emit light to provide a vehicle indicator light for a vehicle. The first, second, and third light sources are configured to couple to a liftgate of a vehicle. The second and third light sources are configured to provide a vehicle indicator light in a first position of the liftgate and in a second position of the liftgate.

[0006] The first light source may include a taillight. Each of the second light source and the third light source may include a U-shape. The first light source may be located between the second light source and the third light source. The vehicle indicator light may include a turning event of the vehicle. The vehicle indicator light may include a braking event of the vehicle.

[0007] In one or more aspects of the present disclosure, a lift gate is described. The lift gate may include a lift gate body configured to transition from a first position to a second position different from the first position. The lift gate may also include a first light source carried by the lift gate body. The first light source is configured to provide a first light beam based on a first indication. The lift gate may also include a second light source configured to provide a second light beam based on a second indication different from the first indication. The first light source may also be configured to direct the first light beam away from a vehicle in either the first position or the second position.

[0008] The first position may include a closed position, and in response to the lift gate body being in the closed position, the first light beam may be perpendicular to the lift gate body. The second position may include an open position, and in response to the lift gate body being in the open position, the first light beam may be parallel to the lift gate body.

[0009] The lift gate may further include a lens carried by the lift gate body, the lens covering the first light source and the second light source. The lens may define an edge of the lift gate body.

[0010] The second light source may be carried by the liftgate and further configured to direct the second light beam away from the vehicle in either the first position or the second position. The first light source may include a taillight, and the second light source may include a brake light. The second light source may at least partially surround the first light source. The first light source is movable relative to the second light source based on movement of the liftgate from the first position to the second position.

[0011] In one or more aspects of the present disclosure, a vehicle is described. The vehicle may include a vehicle body. The vehicle may also include a first device coupled to the vehicle body. The first device may include a first light source and a lens covering the first light source and the lens. The vehicle may also include a spoiler coupled to the vehicle body, the spoiler at least partially covering the lens. The spoiler may define a space between the vehicle body and the lens, and the lens may at least partially protrude from the spoiler.

[0012] The vehicle may further include a liftgate coupled to and rotatable relative to the vehicle body. The vehicle may further include a second device carried by the liftgate. The second device may include a first light source including a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The second device may further include a second light source surrounding the first end. The second device may further include a third light source surrounding the second end. The second and third light sources may be configured to illuminate simultaneously to provide an indication. When the liftgate is in a closed position, the fog lights may be positioned below the liftgate, and when the liftgate is in an open position, the fog lights may be positioned above the liftgate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Certain features of the subject technology are set forth in the appended claims.For purposes of illustration, however, several embodiments of the subject technology are set forth in the following figures.

[0014] Figure 1 A side view of one example of a vehicle according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0015] Figure 2 A side view of an alternative embodiment of a vehicle according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0016] Figure 3 A rear view of one embodiment of a vehicle showing various light sources of the vehicle is illustrated, according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 4 Illustrate one or more aspects of the present disclosure Figure 3 A cutaway view of the vehicle is shown, illustrating the device and spoiler.

[0018] Figure 5 A rear view of an alternative embodiment of a vehicle showing various light sources of the vehicle is illustrated, according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 6 Illustrate one or more aspects of the present disclosure Figure 5 The device is shown in a cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6, illustrating additional features of the device.

[0020] Figure 7 and Figure 8 A rear view of an alternative example of a vehicle showing a device moving with a liftgate according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0021] Figure 9 and Figure 10 Illustrate one or more aspects of the present disclosure Figure 7 and Figure 8 An alternative rear view of the vehicle is shown showing the device moving with the liftgate.

[0022] Figure 11 and Figure 12 A rear view of an alternative example of a vehicle showing a device moving with a liftgate according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0023] Figure 13 A flow chart illustrating a process that may be performed to form a lighting feature for the rear of a vehicle is illustrated in accordance with one or more implementations of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The specific embodiments set forth below are intended to describe various configurations of the subject technology and are not intended to represent the only configurations in which the subject technology can be practiced. The accompanying drawings are incorporated herein and constitute a part of the specific embodiments. The specific embodiments include specific details in order to provide a thorough understanding of the subject technology. However, the subject technology is not limited to the specific details set forth herein and can be practiced using one or more other specific implementations. In one or more specific implementations, well-known structures and components are shown in block diagram form to avoid confusion between the concepts of the subject technology.

[0025] The present disclosure relates to lighting systems for vehicles. Various configurations and form factors of lighting systems are shown and / or described herein and can enhance the overall appearance of the vehicle. Some of these lighting systems may include one or more light sources located on and carried by a liftgate and thus movable relative to the body of the vehicle. When the liftgate is closed, the light sources on the liftgate are generally visible to pedestrians and / or passengers in other vehicles. However, even when the liftgate is open, some light sources on the liftgate are visible to pedestrians and / or passengers in other vehicles. Additionally, the light sources described herein may include a center high mounted stop light (CHMSL) for increasing visibility of vehicle events (e.g., braking events).

[0026] Figure 1 An example of a vehicle 100 according to aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated. Figure 1 In the example shown, vehicle 100 takes the form of a truck. Generally, vehicle 100 can take the form of any motor vehicle, including motor vehicles having an internal combustion engine and / or one or more electric motors. Thus, at least some embodiments of vehicle 100 may include land-based vehicles, such as, by way of non-limiting example, a car (e.g., a sedan, a hatchback), a van, or a commercial truck.

[0027] The vehicle 100 may include a battery pack 102. The battery pack 102 may be coupled (e.g., electrically coupled) to one or more power systems of the vehicle 100 to provide power to the one or more power systems. The vehicle 100 may also include a port 104 (e.g., a charging port) designed to receive a cable connector (e.g., a charging port) for delivering power (e.g., alternating current (AC) power). Figure 1112a ), which is converted into direct current (DC) power to charge the battery pack 102. The battery pack 102 may be coupled to a drive unit 110, which represents one or more drive units of the vehicle 100. Although the drive unit 110 is shown as being generally located at the front of the vehicle 100, the drive unit 110 may be located at the rear of the vehicle 100. Furthermore, when multiple drive units are used, at least one drive unit may be located at the front of the vehicle 100 to drive the front wheels (e.g., wheels 112a ), and at least one drive unit may be located at the rear of the vehicle 100 to drive the rear wheels (e.g., wheels 112b ). The drive unit 110 may include, for example, a motor, an inverter, a gearbox, and a differential. In Figure 1 In the example shown, the drive unit 110 takes the form of an electric motor. In this regard, the drive unit 110 can use the energy (e.g., electrical energy) stored in the battery pack 102 for propulsion, thereby driving (e.g., rotationally driving) the wheels of the vehicle 100. The vehicle 100 can also include a bed 114 that can serve as a storage area for the vehicle 100.

[0028] Figure 2 1 illustrates a side view of an alternative example of a vehicle 200 according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure. As shown, the vehicle 200 takes the form of a sports utility vehicle (SUV). The vehicle 200 may include a vehicle 100 ( Figure 1 For example, vehicle 200 may include a battery pack 202, a port 204 (e.g., a charging port), a drive unit 210 (representing one or more additional drive units), wheels 212a (representing additional front wheels), and wheels 212b (representing additional rear wheels).

[0029] Figure 3A rear view of an alternative embodiment of a vehicle 300 according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated, showing various light sources of the vehicle 300 according to aspects. The vehicle 300 may include a body 301 and a closure 312 rotatably coupled to the body 301. Thus, the closure 312 is rotatable relative to the body 301. The closure 312 may take the form of a liftgate. Both the body 301 and the closure 312 may include one or more light sources. For example, the body 301 may include devices 320a, 320b, and 320c, which respectively include and carry light sources 322a, 322b, and 322c. Each of the light sources 322a, 322b, and 322c may represent one or more light sources and may perform different functions. For example, the light source 322a may provide an indication of the vehicle 300 when emitting light according to a frequency (e.g., flashing, blinking), such as a vehicle indicator light indicating that the vehicle 300 is performing a turn event (e.g., turning left). Similarly, light source 322b, when illuminated according to a frequency, provides an indication of vehicle 300, such as another vehicle indicator indicating that vehicle 300 is executing an alternative turning event (e.g., turning right). Light source 322c, when illuminated, can provide another indication of vehicle 300, such as a vehicle indicator indicating that vehicle 300 is executing a braking event. As shown, closure member 312 is in a closed position. However, closure member 312 is rotatable away from body 301, generally in the direction of the Z axis (Cartesian coordinates). Thus, device 320c is movable relative to devices 320a and 320b.

[0030] In addition, vehicle 300 may include device 320d, which includes a light source (shown, not labeled). Vehicle 300 may also include a spoiler 324 coupled to and carried by the main body 301. Spoiler 324 may cover and surround or at least partially cover and surround device 320d. Although spoiler 324 is attached to main body 301, there may be several spaces or gaps. For example, there may be space 326a and space 326b between spoiler 324 and the main body. Spaces 326a and 326b represent positions where air can pass when vehicle 300 is moving. In this regard, vehicle 300 can enhance aerodynamics when driven.

[0031] Figure 4 Illustrate one or more aspects of the present disclosure Figure 3A cross-sectional view of a vehicle 300 is shown, illustrating a device 320d and a spoiler 324 according to aspects. The device 320d can be coupled to the body 301 of the vehicle 300. As shown, the device 320d includes a circuit board 326 that carries a light source 322d. As shown, the spoiler 324 at least partially covers the device 320d, including at least partially covering the light source 322d and a lens 328. However, the device 320d can at least partially protrude from the spoiler 324. For example, the device 320d can include a lens 328 that covers the light source 322d and at least partially protrudes from the spoiler 324.

[0032] Figure 5 A rear view of an alternative embodiment of a vehicle 400 according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated, showing various light sources of the vehicle 400 according to aspects. The vehicle 400 may include a body 401 and a closure 412 rotatably coupled to the body 401. The closure 412 may take the form of a liftgate. Both the body 401 and the closure 412 may include one or more light sources. For example, the body 401 may include a device 420a. The device 420a may include several light sources. For example, the device 420a may include light sources 422a, 422b, 422c, 422d, and 422e. Each of the light sources 422a, 422b, 422c, 422d, and 422e may perform various functions together or alternatively. For example, the light source 422a provides an indication (e.g., a vehicle indicator light, a vehicle turn indicator light) that the vehicle 400 is executing a turn event (e.g., a left turn) when emitting light according to a frequency (e.g., flashing, blinking). Similarly, light source 422b, when illuminated according to a frequency, provides an indication (e.g., a vehicle indicator light, a vehicle turn indicator light) that vehicle 400 is performing another turn event (e.g., a right turn). Light source 422c, when illuminated, can provide an indication (e.g., a vehicle indicator light) that vehicle 400 is performing a braking / stopping event. In one or more embodiments, light sources 422d and 422e are illuminated simultaneously to provide an indication (e.g., a vehicle indicator light) that the vehicle is performing a braking / stopping event. Additionally, light sources 422d and 422e can be illuminated simultaneously to provide an indication (e.g., a vehicle indicator light) that the vehicle is performing a braking / stopping event.

[0033] As shown in the enlarged view, some light sources may surround other light sources. For example, as shown in the enlarged view, light source 422c includes end 423 (e.g., a first end), which represents a second end opposite end 423, and light source 422a (representing light source 422b) surrounds light source 422c. Similarly, light source 422b surrounds the second end of light source 422c. In this regard, each of light sources 422a and 422b takes the form of a C-shaped light source, wherein light source 422b takes the form of a backward-facing C-shape. Furthermore, light sources 422d and 422e surround light source 422c.

[0034] In addition, vehicle 400 may include device 420b, which includes a light source (illustrated, not labeled). Vehicle 400 may also include a spoiler 424 coupled to main body 401 and carried by it. Spoiler 424 may cover and surround or at least partially cover and surround device 420b. In one or more embodiments, spoiler 424 covers (including completely covering or shielding) device 420b. Although spoiler 424 is attached to main body 401, some spaces or gaps may exist. For example, space 426a and space 426b may exist between spoiler 424 and the main body. Space 426a and 426b represent positions where air can pass through when vehicle 400 moves. In this regard, vehicle 400 can enhance aerodynamics when driven.

[0035] As shown, the closure member 412 is in a closed position. However, the closure member 412 can be rotated away from the body 401 generally in the direction of the Z axis (Cartesian coordinates). Thus, the device 420a is movable relative to the device 420b.

[0036] Figure 6 Illustrate one or more aspects of the present disclosure Figure 5 The device 420a is shown in a cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6, illustrating additional features of the device 420a. The device 420a may include a circuit board 426 that carries a light source (e.g., Figure 5 422a, 422b, 422c, 422d and 422e) and is electrically connected to the light source. Device 420a may also include a housing 428 that carries a circuit board 426. Device 420a may also include lenses 430a, 430b and 430c. Device 420a may also include a frame 432 that carries lenses 430a, 430b and 430c. Device 420a may also include a lens 434 that covers lenses 430a, 430b and 430c and the above-mentioned light sources. Lens 434 may include a specific appearance (e.g., color) so that light transmitted through lens 434 can present this appearance.

[0037] Figure 7 and Figure 8 A rear view of an alternative example of a vehicle 500 is illustrated, showing a device that moves with a liftgate 512, in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure. The vehicle 500 includes a body 501, and the liftgate 512 (representative of other liftgates shown and / or described herein) can take the form of a body (e.g., a liftgate body) that is movable relative to the body 501, thereby allowing a user to place objects in or remove objects from the vehicle 500. In this regard, the liftgate 512 can be moved from a closed position ( Figure 7 ) to the open position ( Figure 8), or vice versa. Vehicle 500 may include device 520a, device 520b, and device 520c, wherein device 520a, device 520b, and device 520c have light sources 522a, 522b, and 522c, respectively. Devices 520a and 520b, along with their respective light sources, are positioned on body 501. Device 520c and light source 522c are positioned on liftgate 512. Figure 7 Liftgate 512 is shown in a closed position, and each of light sources 522a, 522b, and 522c is visible to the driver, passengers, and / or pedestrians behind vehicle 500 when illuminated. To determine the position of liftgate 512, vehicle 500 may include sensor 540. As a non-limiting example, sensor 540 may take the form of a proximity sensor designed to detect the presence of liftgate 512 and provide an indication of the closed position. Alternatively, sensor 540 may be positioned on liftgate 512 and may take the form of an orientation sensor (e.g., an accelerometer, a gyroscope) that provides an indication of the closed or open position of liftgate 512.

[0038] Figure 8 The liftgate 512 is shown in an open position. The device 520c may also include a light source 522d. Depending on the orientation of the liftgate 512, the light source 522d may be visible to the driver, passengers, and / or pedestrians behind the vehicle 500 when illuminated. Thus, the light source 522d (shown as movable relative to the light sources 522a and 522b) may direct the light beam in different directions. This may be achieved by orienting the light source 522d in different directions. Figure 7 The sensor 540 can provide an indication of the open position, thereby triggering the light source 522d to become active and triggering the light source 522c (as shown). Figure 7 Instead, the sensor 540 can provide an indication of the closed position (as shown). Figure 7 ), thereby triggering light source 522c to become active and triggering light source 522d to become inactive. The beneficial effect is that the vehicle 500 can haul a load while the lift gate 512 is in the open position and still be based on safe indication. Alternatively, the device 520c may be covered by a transparent or translucent lens including multiple surfaces (e.g., vertical surfaces) such that the light source is visible through the lens regardless of the open or closed position of the lift gate 512. Moreover, in one or more embodiments, each of the light sources 522a and 522b is positioned on the lift gate 512 and can therefore move with the lift. In this regard, additional light sources similar to light sources 522a and 522b may become active or inactive based on the position of the lift gate 512. Moreover, while the vehicle 500 is shown as an SUV, the vehicle 500 may alternatively take the form of a truck (e.g., Figure 1 ).

[0039] Figure 9 and Figure 10 Illustrate one or more aspects of the present disclosure Figure 7 and Figure 8 An alternative rear view of the vehicle 500 is shown showing the device 520c moving with the liftgate 512. Figure 9 , the liftgate 512 is in the closed position, and the light source 522c, when illuminated, provides a light beam 542 directed away from the vehicle 500 (e.g., the body 501) and in a direction perpendicular or at least substantially perpendicular to the liftgate 512. Figure 10 , liftgate 512 is in an open position and light source 522d of device 520c provides a light beam 544 that, when illuminated, is directed away from vehicle 500 (eg, body 501) and in a direction that is parallel or at least substantially parallel relative to liftgate 512.

[0040] Figure 11 and Figure 12 A rear view of an alternative example of a vehicle showing a device that moves with a liftgate according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated. Figure 11 and Figure 12 , the corresponding lift door is in the open position. Figure 11 Vehicle 600 includes a liftgate 612 that carries a device 620 with light sources. For example, light sources 622a and 622b can serve as left and right turn indicators, respectively. Furthermore, light sources 622c and 622d can each serve as a brake / stop indicator. Furthermore, light source 622e can serve as a taillight. Light sources 622a, 622b, 622c, 622d, and 622e are located at an edge partially defined by the upper end (representing the uppermost portion) of liftgate 612. Therefore, when liftgate 612 is in an open position, light sources 622a, 622b, 622c, 622d, and 622e remain visible.

[0041] See also Figure 12Vehicle 700 includes a liftgate 712 that carries a device (not labeled) with a light source. For example, light source 722a and light source 722b can be used as a left turn indicator and a right turn indicator, respectively. Furthermore, light source 722c and light source 722d can each be used as a brake / stop indicator light. Furthermore, light source 722e can be used as a taillight. Device 720 is located at the upper end (representing the uppermost portion) of liftgate 712. Therefore, when liftgate 712 is in the open position, light sources 722a, 722b, 722c, 722d, and 722e are still visible. In addition, light sources 750a, 750b, and 750c are shown. Light sources 750a and 750b can each be used as a fog light, and light source 750c can be used as a backup light. Light sources 750a, 750b, and 750c are separate from liftgate 712. As shown, light sources 750a, 750b, and 750c are above lift door 712 in the open position. However, in the closed position ( Figure 12 (not shown), light sources 750a, 750b and 750c are below the lifting door 712.

[0042] Figure 13 A flow chart illustrating a process 800 that may be performed to form a lighting feature at the rear of a vehicle is illustrated in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention. Figures 3 to 12 However, process 800 is not limited to Figures 3 to 12 , and one or more blocks (or operations) of process 800 may be performed by one or more other components of other suitable mobile devices, equipment, or systems. For further illustration, some blocks of process 800 are described herein as occurring serially or linearly. However, multiple blocks of process 800 may occur in parallel. In addition, the blocks of process 800 do not need to be performed in the order shown and / or do not need to be performed and / or may be replaced by other operations in place of one or more blocks of process 800.

[0043] At block 802, a first light source is provided. The first light source may include a first end and a second end opposite the first end. In one or more embodiments, the first light source (e.g., Figure 5 The light source 422c) shown takes the form of a brake light.

[0044] At block 804, a second light source is positioned around the first end. In one or more embodiments, the second light source (e.g., Figure 5 The light source 422a) shown takes the form of a turn signal light or a side turn indicator light.

[0045] At block 806, a third light source is positioned around the second end. In one or more embodiments, the third light source (e.g., Figure 5The light source 422b) shown is in the form of a turn signal lamp or a side turn indicator lamp. Therefore, the second light source and the third light source are configured to emit light to provide an indication of the vehicle, which may include an indication that the vehicle is turning.

[0046] As used herein, the phrase "at least one of" preceding a series of items, together with the terms "and" or "or" used to separate any items, modifies the entire list, rather than each member of the list (i.e., each item). The phrase "at least one of" does not require selection of at least one of each listed item; rather, the phrase allows for a meaning that includes at least one of any of those items, and / or at least one of any combination of those items, and / or at least one of each of those items. By way of example, the phrase "at least one of A, B, and C" or "at least one of A, B, or C" each refers to only A, only B, or only C; any combination of A, B, and C; and / or at least one of each of A, B, and C.

[0047] When an element is referred to herein as being "connected" or "coupled" to another element, it should be understood that the element may be directly connected to the other element or that intervening elements may exist between the elements. Conversely, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another element, it should be understood that there are no intervening elements in the "direct" connection between the elements. However, the presence of a direct connection does not preclude other connections that may exist with intervening elements.

[0048] The predicates "configured to," "operable to," and "programmed to" do not imply any specific tangible or intangible modification of the subject matter, but are intended to be used interchangeably. In one or more implementations, a processor configured to monitor and control an operation or component may also mean that the processor is programmed to monitor and control the operation or that the processor is operable to monitor and control the operation. Similarly, a processor configured to execute code may be interpreted as a processor programmed to execute code or operable to execute code.

[0049] Phrases such as an aspect, this aspect, another aspect, some aspects, one or more aspects, a specific implementation, this specific implementation, another specific implementation, some specific implementations, one or more specific implementations, an embodiment, this embodiment, another embodiment, some embodiments, one or more embodiments, a configuration, this configuration, another configuration, some configurations, one or more configurations, subject technology, this disclosure, the present disclosure, and other variations thereof are for convenience and do not imply that the disclosure associated with such phrases is essential to the subject technology or that such disclosure applies to all configurations of the subject technology. The disclosure associated with such phrases may apply to all configurations or one or more configurations. The disclosure associated with such phrases may provide one or more examples. Phrases such as an aspect or some aspects may refer to one or more aspects, and vice versa, and this applies similarly to the other aforementioned phrases.

[0050] The word "exemplary" is used herein to mean "serving as an example, instance, or illustration." Any embodiment described herein as "exemplary" or as an "example" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms "including," "having," and the like are used in the specification or claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term "comprising," as interpreted when "comprising" is used as a transitional word in a claim.

[0051] All structural and functional equivalents to the elements of the various aspects described throughout this disclosure that are known or later become known to those of ordinary skill in the art are expressly incorporated herein by reference and are intended to be covered by the claims. In addition, nothing disclosed herein is intended to serve the public regardless of whether such disclosure is explicitly recited in the claims. No claim element should be construed under the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112, sixth paragraph, unless the element is explicitly recited using the phrase “means for…” or, in the case of a method claim, the phrase “step for…”

[0052] The foregoing description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the various aspects described herein. Various modifications to these aspects will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other aspects. Therefore, the claims are not intended to be limited to the aspects shown herein, but rather to conform to the full scope consistent with the language claims, wherein elements mentioned in the singular are not intended to mean "one and only one", unless specifically so stated, but rather "one or more". Unless otherwise specifically stated, the term "some" refers to one or more. Masculine pronouns (e.g., his) include feminine and neuter (e.g., her and its), and vice versa. Headings and subheadings (if any) are used for convenience only and do not limit this disclosure.

Claims

1. A device comprising: a first light source comprising a first end and a second end opposite the first end; and a second light source, the second light source surrounding the first end; as well as A third light source surrounds the second end, wherein the second light source and the third light source are configured to emit light to provide a vehicle indicator light of the vehicle.

2. The device according to claim 1, wherein The first, second, and third light sources are configured to couple with a liftgate of the vehicle.

3. The device according to claim 2, wherein The second light source and the third light source are configured to provide the vehicle indicator light in the first position of the lift gate and in the second position of the lift gate.

4. The device according to claim 1, wherein The first light source includes a taillight.

5. The device according to claim 1, wherein Each of the second light source and the third light source includes a U-shape.

6. The device according to claim 1, wherein The first light source is positioned between the second light source and the third light source.

7. The device according to claim 1, wherein The vehicle indicator light includes a turning event of the vehicle.

8. The device according to claim 1, wherein The vehicle indicator light includes a braking event of the vehicle.

9. A lift gate for a vehicle, the lift gate comprising: a lift gate body configured to transition from a first position to a second position different from the first position; a first light source carried by the lift door body, the first light source being configured to provide a first light beam according to a first indication; as well as A second light source is configured to provide a second light beam according to a second indication different from the first indication, wherein the first light source is further configured to direct the first light beam away from the vehicle in the first position or the second position.

10. The lift door according to claim 9, wherein: The first position comprises a closed position, and In response to the lift gate body being in the closed position, the first light beam is perpendicular relative to the lift gate body.

11. The lift door according to claim 9, wherein: The second position comprises an open position, and In response to the lift gate body being in the open position, the first light beam is parallel relative to the lift gate body.

12. The lift door according to claim 9, further comprising a lens carried by the lift door body, the lens covering the first light source and the second light source, wherein The lens defines an edge of the lift door body.

13. The lift door according to claim 9, wherein: The second light source is carried by the lift door, and The second light source is further configured to direct the second light beam away from the vehicle in the first position or the second position.

14. The lift door according to claim 9, wherein: The first light source includes a taillight, and The second light source includes a brake light.

15. The lifting door according to claim 14, wherein: The second light source at least partially surrounds the first light source.

16. The lift door according to claim 9, wherein: The first light source is movable relative to the second light source based on the lift door moving from the first position to the second position.

17. A vehicle comprising: Vehicle body; a first device coupled to the vehicle body, the first device comprising a first light source and a lens covering the first light source and the lens; as well as A spoiler is coupled to the vehicle body, the spoiler at least partially covering the lens.

18. The vehicle of claim 17, wherein: The spoiler defines a space between the vehicle bodies, and The lens at least partially protrudes from the spoiler.

19. The vehicle of claim 17, further comprising: a lift gate coupled to the vehicle body and rotatable relative to the vehicle body; a second device carried by the lift door, the second device comprising: a first light source comprising a first end and a second end opposite the first end; a second light source surrounding the first end; and A third light source surrounds the second end, wherein the second light source and the third light source are configured to emit light simultaneously to provide an indication.

20. The vehicle of claim 19, further comprising fog lights, wherein: In the closed position of the liftgate, the fog lamp is below the liftgate, and In the open position of the liftgate, the fog lamp is above the liftgate.

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