Gauge with mechanical indicator and reconfigurable gauge display
US5920256A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01D13/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vehicle gauge comprises a mechanical indicator moveable relative to a reconfigurable gauge display. A transparent electroluminescent display selectively provides one of a plurality of gauge displays. A mechanical indicator positioned behind the display moves relative to the gauge display based upon data from a sensor associated with the current gauge display. A selectively transmissive device positioned between the display and the indicator selectively hides the indicator from view, providing a display independent of the indicator.
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