Instrument panel meter
US9823099B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2360/6992
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An instrument panel meter including a flexible face and a pointer. The flexible face includes indicators configured to convey information to a user regarding operation of the vehicle. The pointer is beneath the flexible face, and is movable between an inactive position and an active position. In the inactive position, the pointer does not stretch the flexible face. In the active position, the pointer does stretch the flexible face at or proximate to one of the indicators so as to convey information to the user regarding operation of the vehicle.
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