Signals and indicators – Indicators – Rotary indicator with actuating means
Patent
1996-02-05
1997-11-25
Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.
Signals and indicators
Indicators
Rotary indicator with actuating means
116288, 116332, 116DIG6, 116DIG36, G01D 1300
Patent
active
056900490
ABSTRACT:
A gauge assembly for a vehicle instrument cluster is provided. The gauge assembly includes a plate member and a pointer assembly that is rotatable relative to the plate member about a first axis. The pointer assembly includes a pointer cap having an internal surface and a pointer arm fixed relative to the cap. A driven surface is provided on at least a portion of the internal surface of the cap. The gauge assembly further includes a motor having a drive shaft. A driver is coupled to the drive shaft for drivingly engaging the driven surface of the pointer cap and rotating the pointer assembly.
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Karur Chandresekar R.
Marshall James E.
Cuchlinski Jr. William A.
DaDamio Lynn M.
Ford Motor Company
Worth Willie Morris
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