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Wing pointer illumination

US9499097B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11References

10Claims

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Assignee

Continental Automotive Systems Inc. · US

Inventors

Vyacheslav Birman · Auburn Hills, US
Arthur S. Brown · Sterling Heights, US
Patrick Wang · San Jose, US
Richard Sanders · Clarkston, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 26, 2014
Grant date	Nov 22, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 28, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60K2360/6992
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pointer arm for a gauge of a motor vehicle is provided. The pointer arm includes first and second light reflecting surfaces and an an arm portion extending from the first and second light reflecting surfaces. The pointer arm may be supported for rotation about an axis of rotation relative to a scale, and a shroud may be used to support the pointer arm. A cap may be supported on the pointer arm. The cap may include a pin extending into an opening within the pointer arm. The light reflecting surfaces are configured to propagate light around the opening and through the pointer arm.

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