Indicating instrument
US6925959B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K35/215
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to an indicating instrument, particularly for a motor vehicle, comprising an approximately circular scale (12), which is placed on a dial (5), provided for a physical quantity, and along which a pointer (10) can be displaced whereby being able to be rotatably driven about an axis of rotation. Additionally provided is a marking that indicates a particular area of the scale (12). The marking is placed on a part (27), which is situated underneath the plane of the dial (5) whereby enabling it to be rotatably driven about the axis or rotation of the pointer (10) into a control position. The dial (5) comprises, along the movement path of the marking, a window (13) through which the marking can be viewed from the front of the indicating instrument.
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