Patent ID: 7755601
Filing Date: 2010-07-13
Classification: B60K,G01D

Abstract:
1. A display unit for a vehicle comprising: a display screen having display areas displaying a plurality of information about conditions of the vehicle; a display partition member disposed directly in front of the display areas and having an opening, said display partition member being moveable linearly relative to the display areas of the display screen; and a first controller for controlling images on the display screen and controlling movement of the display partition member during operation of the vehicle; wherein said first controller controls the display screen to display an image of a display design of a dial on a first display area surrounded by the opening of the display partition member and controls the display partition member to move it linearly relative to the display areas of the display screen; and a shifter for shifting the display partition member; wherein said shifter supports the display partition member in front of the display screen and includes a frame extending to a rearward of the display screen, a motor fixed on the rear side of the display screen, and a transmission device for moving the frame with a driving power of the motor.