Rotary knob with graphic display
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- KUSTER NORTH AMERICA INC TROY
- Filing Date
- 2020-12-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing vehicle shifter assemblies require painting or laser etching for display designations, incur additional part content for light pipes, and have complex lighting systems, increasing costs and complexity.
A rotary selector knob with a cylindrical shape and inner detent profile, supported by outwardly biased pawls, incorporates a rotating spur gear and magnet for sensor interaction, allowing for a graphical display without light pipes, and enabling multi-position or 360-degree rotation with sub-menu options through a microprocessor-controlled interface.
Reduces part content and costs by eliminating light pipes, provides high-quality graphics, and allows intuitive drive mode and shifter position selection with customizable display options, enhancing user experience.