Rotary selector knob with graphical display
US11807098B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H19/11
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotary shifter having a cylindrical shaped knob with an inner circumferential surface defining an open interior and exhibiting a detent profile. A stationary inner housing is positioned within an open interior of the knob and supports outwardly biased pawls establishing an interface with the detent profile in a selected rotational position. The inner housing supports a rotating spur gear having an end secured magnet positioned above a sensor incorporated into a printed circuit board (PCB), rotation of the knob resulting in the sensor to communicate to a processor component of the PCB a given rotational position designating a given shift or mode selection. The knob includes an illuminating surface for presenting menu options of the shift or mode selection.
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