Automotive instrument
    2.
    发明授权
    Automotive instrument 失效
    汽车仪表

    公开(公告)号:US06966663B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-11-22

    申请号:US10681375

    申请日:2003-10-09

    CPC分类号: G01D11/28

    摘要: An automotive instrument includes a light transmission controller and a mode selecting switch. The controller controls light transmission of a light-controllable film according to a selected position of the mode selecting switch. The mode selecting switch has three positions: two manual mode positions and an automatic mode position. The manual mode positions are provided for adjusting the light transmission to a fixed level. The automatic mode position is provided for controlling the light transmission so that a dial plate maintains a predetermined level of visibility. The dial plate can be switched between different appearances. This switching can be performed during the vehicle is in operation based on the driver's preference.

    摘要翻译: 汽车仪器包括光传输控制器和模式选择开关。 控制器根据模式选择开关的选定位置来控制光可控薄膜的光传输。 模式选择开关具有三个位置:两个手动模式位置和自动模式位置。 提供手动模式位置用于将光透射调节到固定水平。 提供自动模式位置用于控制光传输,使得表盘维持预定水平的可见度。 表盘可以在不同外观之间切换。 可以根据驾驶员的偏好在车辆运行期间执行该切换。

    Indicating instrument for vehicle
    3.
    发明授权
    Indicating instrument for vehicle 失效
    车辆指示仪表

    公开(公告)号:US06750779B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-06-15

    申请号:US10196244

    申请日:2002-07-17

    IPC分类号: G08B536

    CPC分类号: B60K37/02 B60K2350/203

    摘要: In an indicating instrument for a vehicle, a light modulation member having variable light transmissivity is disposed on a dial plate. The light modulation member includes a plurality of variable light modulation sections respectively connected to a controller that controls light transmissivity of each one of the variable light modulation sections.

    摘要翻译: 在用于车辆的指示仪器中,具有可变透光率的光调制部件设置在表盘上。 光调制部件包括分别连接到控制器的多个可变光调制部分,其控制每个可变光调制部分的透光率。

    Automotive meter having illuminated pointer
    4.
    发明授权
    Automotive meter having illuminated pointer 失效
    汽车仪表有指示灯

    公开(公告)号:US06655209B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-12-02

    申请号:US10192525

    申请日:2002-07-11

    IPC分类号: G01P1500

    摘要: A pointer of a meter such as a speedometer for use in an automobile is so structured that it is observed as if its illuminated length extends upon turning on a key switch and as if its illuminated length is shortened upon turning off the key switch, thereby giving an ornamental effect to the meter. A pointer cover gradually covering or exposing the illuminated pointer may be provided at a vicinity of a zero-scale position. The pointer may be progressively illuminated by plural light sources disposed behind a scale plate by tuning on the light sources one by one. The light sources such as light-emitting diodes may be embedded in the transparent pointer needle. Plural light sources covered by a bimetal cover may be disposed at a foot portion of the pointer needle, and the bimetal cover may be heated to gradually uncover the light sources thereby to progressively illuminate the pointer needle.

    摘要翻译: 诸如用于汽车的速度计的仪表的指针是如此的结构,使得观察到它的照明长度在打开钥匙开关时延伸,并且如果在关闭钥匙开关时其照明长度被缩短,从而给出 对仪表的装饰效果。 可以在零刻度位置的附近设置逐渐覆盖或曝光照明指示器的指针盖。 可以通过一个接一个地调光光源,由设置在刻度板后面的多个光源逐渐地照亮指示器。 诸如发光二极管的光源可以嵌入在透明指针针中。 由双金属盖覆盖的多个光源可以设置在指针针的脚部,并且可以加热双金属盖以逐渐露出光源,从而逐渐照亮指针。

    Indicating instrument for vehicle
    5.
    发明授权
    Indicating instrument for vehicle 有权
    车辆指示仪表

    公开(公告)号:US07997776B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-16

    申请号:US11371027

    申请日:2006-03-09

    IPC分类号: B60Q3/00

    摘要: An indicating instrument for a vehicle has a display board and a light modulation member disposed to cover a surface of the display board. When a condition that an illumination intensity of the display board is lower than a threshold value has continued for a first time period, a light transmissivity of the light modulation member is controlled to a first level so that a driver can easily see the display board. When a condition that the illumination intensity of the display board is equal to or higher than the threshold value has continued for a second time period, the light transmissivity of the light modulation member is controlled to a second level that is lower than the first level to restrict entry of external light to the display board.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于车辆的指示仪器具有设置成覆盖显示板的表面的显示板和调光部件。 当显示板的照明强度低于阈值的条件持续第一时间时,光调制部件的透光率被控制到第一水平,使得驾驶员可以容易地看到显示板。 当显示板的照明强度等于或高于阈值的条件持续第二时间段时,光调制部件的光透射率被控制到低于第一级别的第二级别, 限制外部光线进入显示板。

    Indicating instrument for vehicle
    6.
    发明申请
    Indicating instrument for vehicle 有权
    车辆指示仪表

    公开(公告)号:US20060215412A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-28

    申请号:US11371027

    申请日:2006-03-09

    IPC分类号: B60Q1/00

    摘要: An indicating instrument for a vehicle has a display board and a light modulation member disposed to cover a surface of the display board. When a condition that an illumination intensity of the display board is lower than a threshold value has continued for a first time period, a light transmissivity of the light modulation member is controlled to a first level so that a driver can easily see the display board. When a condition that the illumination intensity of the display board is equal to or higher than the threshold value has continued for a second time period, the light transmissivity of the light modulation member is controlled to a second level that is lower than the first level to restrict entry of external light to the display board.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于车辆的指示仪器具有布置成覆盖显示板的表面的显示板和调光部件。 当显示板的照明强度低于阈值的条件持续第一时间时,光调制部件的透光率被控制到第一水平,使得驾驶员可以容易地看到显示板。 当显示板的照明强度等于或高于阈值的条件持续第二时间段时,光调制部件的光透射率被控制到低于第一级别的第二级别, 限制外部光线进入显示板。

    Indicating instrument for vehicle
    7.
    发明申请
    Indicating instrument for vehicle 有权
    车辆指示仪表

    公开(公告)号:US20060208168A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-21

    申请号:US11377218

    申请日:2006-03-17

    IPC分类号: H01J3/14

    摘要: An indicating instrument for a vehicle has a display board, a light modulation member disposed to cover a surface of the display board. An illumination intensity of the display board is detected by a light detecting member and a control unit applies to a dc pulse voltage to the light modulation member, to thereby control a light transmissivity of the light modulation member according to the illumination intensity. When the illumination intensity is higher than a predetermined level, the voltage is applied in one direction so that the light modulation member changes from a colorless condition to a colored condition to restrict an external light from reflecting on the display board. When the illumination intensity is lower than a predetermined level, the voltage is applied in a reverse direction so that the light modulation member is transferred from the colored condition to the colorless condition to maintain the visibility of the display board.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于车辆的指示仪器具有显示板,设置为覆盖显示板的表面的调光部件。 通过光检测部件检测显示板的照明强度,并且控制单元向光调制部件施加直流脉冲电压,从而根据照明强度来控制光调制部件的透光率。 当照明强度高于预定电平时,电压被施加在一个方向上,使得光调制部件从无色状态变为着色状态,以限制外部光在显示板上的反射。 当照明强度低于预定水平时,以相反方向施加电压,使得光调制构件从着色状态转移到无色状态,以保持显示板的可视性。

    Indicating instrument for vehicle
    8.
    发明授权
    Indicating instrument for vehicle 有权
    车辆指示仪表

    公开(公告)号:US07297928B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-20

    申请号:US11377218

    申请日:2006-03-17

    IPC分类号: H01J40/14 G09F13/12 B60Q1/26

    摘要: An indicating instrument for a vehicle has a display board, a light modulation member disposed to cover a surface of the display board. An illumination intensity of the display board is detected by a light detecting member and a control unit applies to a dc pulse voltage to the light modulation member, to thereby control a light transmissivity of the light modulation member according to the illumination intensity. When the illumination intensity is higher than a predetermined level, the voltage is applied in one direction so that the light modulation member changes from a colorless condition to a colored condition to restrict an external light from reflecting on the display board. When the illumination intensity is lower than a predetermined level, the voltage is applied in a reverse direction so that the light modulation member is transferred from the colored condition to the colorless condition to maintain the visibility of the display board.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于车辆的指示仪器具有显示板,设置为覆盖显示板的表面的调光部件。 通过光检测部件检测显示板的照明强度,并且控制单元向光调制部件施加直流脉冲电压,从而根据照明强度来控制光调制部件的透光率。 当照明强度高于预定电平时,电压被施加在一个方向上,使得光调制部件从无色状态变为着色状态,以限制外部光在显示板上的反射。 当照明强度低于预定水平时,以相反方向施加电压,使得光调制构件从着色状态转移到无色状态,以保持显示板的可视性。

    Vehicle indicator unit having wowing and graduation lighting function
    9.
    发明授权
    Vehicle indicator unit having wowing and graduation lighting function 有权
    车辆指示灯单元具有振动和分度照明功能

    公开(公告)号:US06714126B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-03-30

    申请号:US10079578

    申请日:2002-02-22

    申请人: Toshiki Wada

    发明人: Toshiki Wada

    IPC分类号: B60Q100

    摘要: A graduation board has an arc-shaped graduation portion and translucent graduations disposed along the graduation portion. A light emitting pointer is disposed on a front side of the graduation board and moves along the graduations. A plurality of LEDs that are disposed on a reverse side of the graduation board emits respective graduations. A control circuit controls an emission order of the LEDs according to the movement of the light emitting pointer when a key switch of the vehicle is turned on. As a result, the combination meter provides attractiveness and originality for the driver, when the key switch turns on.

    摘要翻译: 分度板具有弧形刻度部分和沿着刻度部分设置的半透明刻度。 发光指示器设置在分度板的前侧并沿着刻度移动。 设置在分度板的背面的多个LED发射各自的刻度。 当车辆的钥匙开关被接通时,控制电路根据发光指示器的移动来控制LED的发光次序。 因此,当钥匙开关打开时,组合仪表为驾驶员提供吸引力和独创性。