Patent ID: 7475999
Filing Date: 2009-01-13
Classification: B60K,G01D

Abstract:
1. An instrument suitable for use in a vehicle and comprising: a dial defining a plane and having an information bearing front surface; a pointer assembly rotatably mounted to indicate information on said front surface, the pointer assembly having a hub and a needle, the needle extending radially from the hub, and the pointer assembly being mounted adjacent to the front surface of the dial and being pivotable about a first axis that is substantially perpendicular to the plane of the dial; first and second light sources, both light sources being located on a side opposite of the front surface of the dial; a first light deflector located within the hub of the pointer assembly to deflect light from the first light source along the pointer so as to back light the pointer; and a second light deflector located to deflect light from the second light source towards the information bearing front surface so as to front light the information bearing front surface.