Multi-functional vehicle fuel display
US8082774B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/84
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-functional, composite fuel display for displaying both fuel level information and fuel economy information is provided. The fuel level is displayed using a plurality of bar segments, each corresponding to a single unit of fuel. Once a single unit of fuel is consumed, the corresponding bar segment changes size to indicate an average fuel economy for that unit of fuel. The bar segment corresponding to the current unit of fuel being consumed changes size in real time to indicate instantaneous fuel economy. An indicator is provided over the bar segments corresponding to single unit of consumed fuel to indicate average fuel economy for the current tank of fuel.
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