Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Brent Andrees

Takashi Nakano

Allen Benson Sheldon

Charles Gagliano

Steven U Behm

Hiroshi Akiyama

Martyn Morrish

Brad Klein

Ryan Joseph Phillips

Kyle Pearce

Thomas G Kracker

Steven M Kovach

A method of making a composite component and the composite component is disclosed. The composite component can comprise multiple portions with different materials. By configuring the composite component with different materials, the weight of the composite component can be reduced while maintaining the strength and support of the composite component for a cockpit assembly. Furthermore, the method provides for an increase in the efficiency of the die casting process used to create the composite component.

Method of making a composite component and apparatus

A lamp assembly includes a reflective structure, a mounting structure, and a collar. The reflective structure at least partially surrounds and reflects light from a light source. The mounting structure is formed as a unitary structure with the reflective structure. The mounting structure is elongated and extends longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end is adjacent to the reflective structure. The distal end is spaced from the reflective structure. The collar is engaged with the mounting structure such that an interface surface of the collar contacts an interface surface of the mounting structure. A fastener engagement portion of the collar is configured to selectively engage a fastener to facilitate mounting of the lamp assembly. The reflective structure and the mounting structure are both formed from a metal material, and the collar is formed from a different material. Vehicles are also provided.

Lamp assemblies and vehicles including same

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Dublin, OH, United States of America

Brent Andrees