Patent ID: 6189480
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: B60K,G01D

Abstract:
A pointer assembly for use with a gauge assembly for producing an analog display of the output of said gauge assembly, said pointer assembly being further adapted for use with a light source and a conducting means for conducting light from said light source to said pointer assembly, said pointer assembly comprising:a base portion having a first angled surface for redirecting light received from said conducting means, said light being redirected in a rearward direction;said base portion have a second angled surface located rearwardly of said first angled surface for again redirecting light received from said conducting means and from said first angled surface, said light being redirected upwardly by said second angled surface;a pointer having an elongated tapered body, and comprising a proximal end, a distal end and a flange portion having a third angled surface adjacent said proximal end;said light which is redirected from said second angled surface is directed to said third angled surface and redirected therefrom toward said distal end of said pointer;a liner coupled to an underside of said pointer, whereby when light rays redirected from said third angled surface encounter said liner, said light rays are reflected upwardly through a top surface of said pointer, thereby providing said pointer with uniform illumination from said proximal end to said distal end of said pointer, and thereby providing an analog display of the output of said gauge assembly; anda pair of triangular protrusions, each protrusion extending upwardly from the base portion and being located on different sides of a centerline of the body of the pointer, the protrusions being spaced apart from said point and being positioned so that collected light redirected by the protrusions will be directed along the centerline of the body of the pointer.