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Illuminated pointer with tubular shaft

US6302552A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2000
Grant dateOct 16, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01D2213/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An illuminated pointer member for an instrument panel. A hollow tubular shaft member conveys light from a light source through its hollow interior to the pointer member for illumination. A rotating mechanism, such as a gear mechanism and/or motor mechanism is connected to the tubular member for rotating the tubular member and pointer member.

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