Miniaturized illuminated pointer for instrument cluster
US10859414B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG12B11/04
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An illuminable pointer assembly for an instrument panel includes a transparent or translucent base, a transparent or translucent pointer blade, and a hub mounted on the base and supporting the pointer blade. The assembly is miniaturized or capable of being miniaturized by integrating reflectors into a lower surface of the pointer blade to internally reflect light propagated upwardly through the base in a lateral direction to uniformly illuminate the pointer blade.
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