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Instrument cluster

An instrument cluster and instrument panel technology, which is applied in the arrangement of instruments, control devices, vehicle components, etc., can solve the problems of not providing functions and features, not providing instrument clusters and instrument panels, and being invisible to vehicle passengers.

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-03-19
JOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO
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Although a number of known lighting systems have been used for instrument panels and instrument clusters, most of the known systems generally do not provide certain aesthetically pleasing functions and features
For example, these known systems do not provide for instrument clusters and panels separated by a predetermined distance and illuminated in a manner that provides the illusion of a floating bezel from the vehicle occupant's vantage position )
Furthermore, these known systems do not provide an instrument cluster with tick marks or other indicia that remain substantially imperceptible to vehicle occupants except in a the case

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[0021] Referring to FIG. 1 , an instrument cluster 20 is shown according to an exemplary embodiment. The instrument cluster 20 is assembled from parts configured to provide vehicle data from a plurality of vehicle systems to an operator of the vehicle and / or to occupants of the vehicle. The instrument cluster 20 includes a housing 22 configured to be fixedly mounted to the dashboard 10 of the vehicle at one or more locations on the dashboard 10, such as in front of the operator, in a center stack ), or even in the overhead bin attached to the roof of the vehicle. FIG. 3 shows instrument cluster 20 connected to instrument panel 10 at mounting area 24 . Instrument cluster 20 is suitable for use in an automobile, which may be any passenger vehicle used for overland transportation, such as a car, minivan, truck, or the like. According to alternative embodiments, the instrument cluster and dashboard may be used in any type of vehicle, such as water vehicles, air vehicles, etc.

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An instrument cluster (20) for a passenger vehicle, the instrument cluster including: a circuit board (32) including a plurality of lighting devices (52); and a plurality of partially translucent appliques (44) , the translucent appendage includes a plurality of light-transmitting parts. The lighting device is configured to illuminate the plurality of light-transmissive portions, and the partially translucent applique includes a treatment to reflect light toward a passenger area of ​​the vehicle. The instrument cluster may include a light source disposed on a rear portion of the instrument cluster such that when the light source is illuminated and the instrument cluster is connected to the instrument panel, a soft glow is visible on the instrument panel around the periphery of the instrument cluster. light layer.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] Pursuant to Article 4 of the Paris Convention and Article 4 of the Patent Cooperation Treaty, this application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 642,239, filed January 7, 2005, entitled "Instrument Cluster", which The disclosure of the application is hereby incorporated by reference. technical field [0003] This application relates generally to the field of automotive display devices and, more particularly, to instrument clusters and instrument panels for vehicles. Background technique [0004] Many vehicles include instrument clusters that display various types of information. This information can include gauges such as speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, etc. The information may also include seat belt indicators, low fuel level warnings, engine failure warnings, engine temperature warnings, antilock brake indicators, traction control indicators, tire pressure warnings, and / or other indicators...

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IPC IPC(8): B60K37/02
CPCB60K37/02B60K2350/203B60K35/60B60K2360/33
Inventor R·W·艾希
Owner JOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO
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