Patent ID: 7629874
Filing Date: 2009-12-08
Classification: B60K,G01D

Abstract:
1. A needle meter comprising: a display device having a reference face; an indication arrangement provided around the display device, the indication arrangement having an indicator; a needle; a first illumination member for illuminating the display device; a second illumination member for illuminating the indication arrangement; a circuit board provided at an opposite side of the display device with respect to the reference face of the display device; and a movement mounted on the circuit board for rotating the needle around the display device while pointing at the indication arrangement, wherein: the needle includes; the display device, the indication arrangement, the first illumination member, and the second illumination member are integrally received and supported by a bracket to constitute a display unit; the display unit is fixed to the circuit board through the bracket; and the bracket is provided between the pointer portion and the arm portion of the needle in a direction for observing the reference face of the display device.