Abstract: A frame member of an instrument cluster assembly. The frame member includes a base portion, a first wing extending from a first side of the base portion, and a second side of the base portion that is opposite to the first side. A display overlapping portion extends from the base portion between the first side and the second side, and is configured to be mounted to a display area of a dial sheet that the frame member is coupled to. The first wing is configured to restrict bending of the dial sheet that the frame member is coupled to.

Abstract: A scale element for a display instrument that includes, but is not limited to a scaling. The scaling is impressed in the volume of the scale element by means of laser shot method. The scale element can furthermore include, but is not limited to a diffusion structure likewise impressed in the volume.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide an instrument dial and its manufacturing method wherein it is possible to shorten a print time and achieve a reduction in cost. [Means for Resolution] An instrument dial with index portions 5 provided in background portions 3 and 4 by subjecting a substrate 1 to printing includes an underlying portion 2 configured of a screen print layer provided on the substrate 1; a first background portion 3 which, being configured of a screen print layer formed on the underlying portion 2, does not include the index portions 5; and second background portions 4 which are configured of a digital print layer formed on the underlying portion 2 and, as well as including the index portions 5, are continuous with the first background portion 3.

Abstract: An instrument panel having at least one needle indicator comprising a dial of indicating characters supported by a first faceplate, an indicating needle and a motor for rotating the needle along the dial. The instrument panel includes a second faceplate for supporting other indicating characters, such that the indicating needle is configured to lie between the two faceplates. The faceplates are screen-printed flat before being shaped in relief.

Abstract: The invention relates to an at least partially enamelled dial whose visible surface includes areas standing out in relief, including a first part made of ceramic material or another compatible substrate that may or may not be coated with enamel including at least one through hole and at least one second part made of ceramic material or another compatible substrate that may or may not be coated with enamel. According to the invention, said at least one second part includes a main, projecting face which is larger than the section of said at least one hole and said at least one second part is secured to the first part to totally cover the periphery of said at least one hole without the second part projecting into the hole, so as to form a relief dial with improved rendering. The invention also relates to the method of manufacturing this type of dial. The invention concerns the field of at least partially enamelled dials.

Abstract: An arrangement for a scale, the arrangement including a scale having a measurement graduation that defines a measurement range and a support arranged opposite to the measurement graduation. The arrangement further includes spheres two-dimensionally distributed on the support, wherein the spheres are immovably fixed on the support and to the scale.

Abstract: A gauge can include a face plate and an indication area disposed about a gauge center. The indication area can have a shape that can be defined by a bottom boundary, a top boundary, and first and second ends joining respective ends of the top and bottom boundaries. The top and bottom boundaries can be spaced apart from the gauge center by first and second radial distances. The indication area can be angled rearward relative to the face plate with the top boundary being spaced rearward from the face plate. A plurality of indicia can be disposed on the face plate. The gauge can further include a laser system disposed behind a rear side of the face plate and arranged to rotate and reflect a laser beam to a position adjacent or relative to a specific one of the plurality of indicia based on a signal output from a sensor.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide an instrument dial and its manufacturing method wherein it is possible to shorten a print time and achieve a reduction in cost. [Means for Resolution] An instrument dial with index portions 5 provided in background portions 3 and 4 by subjecting a substrate 1 to printing includes an underlying portion 2 configured of a screen print layer provided on the substrate 1; a first background portion 3 which, being configured of a screen print layer formed on the underlying portion 2, does not include the index portions 5; and second background portions 4 which are configured of a digital print layer formed on the underlying portion 2 and, as well as including the index portions 5, are continuous with the first background portion 3.

Abstract: A meter device for a vehicle with enhanced visibility that is easily discriminated from other meter devices. A speedometer includes a meter panel having an indication surface that indicates a running speed, and a finger moving in an area above the meter panel. A light guide surrounds a rim part of the meter panel. The light guide is formed with a light guiding member which guides light from a light source. A rim frame section of the light guide protrudes over the indication surface from a back side of the meter panel toward a front side.

Abstract: An instrumental device for a vehicle including two kinds of speed displays with improved discrimination between the two displays. An instrumental device includes: a transparent board; a first speed display, a second speed display and a gear range display, which are printed on the board. A backlight is provided for emitting light onto the board. In the instrumental device, the second speed display is disposed between the first speed display and the gear range display in the radial direction of a dial. In addition, the first speed display and the gear range display are printed on the front side of the board while the second speed display is printed on the back side of the board.

Abstract: An indicator for a vehicle instrument cluster is provided. The indicator includes a dial configured to guide light from a light source to a pointer which further guides the light so that it is visible by a user.

Abstract: A motor vehicle display device includes a dial with a backing layer. The backing layer is three-dimensionally formed. The backing layer may be a film and may have a layer of reflective material, such as chromium, and a color layer. The display device may be translucent and may include display means, such as a color layer and gaps for permitting passage of back light.

Abstract: A lift measurement system is provided for determining a position of a load during a lift operation. The system includes a display that includes a scale and encloses a movable indicator that moves relative to the scale. A linkage is in communication with the load and the scale, such that movement of the load is translated to movement of the indicator relative to the scale to provide an indication of the position of the load. A plurality of displays and linkages may be installed at various load support zones such that the relative position of the corresponding indicators provides feedback related to the orientation of the load.

Abstract: A display device having a display background and a light. The display background has a decorative field into which an indicator is disposed. The light is disposed rearwardly of the display background such that illumination of the light illuminates the indicator to permit a viewer to distinguish between the indicator and a remainder of the decorative field. The indicator forms a portion of the decorative field and is indistinguishable from the remainder of the decorative field when the light is not illuminated. A method for forming a display device is also provided.

Abstract: A fuel level indicator for a portable fuel tank comprises a base, a platform hingedly connected to the base, a biasing member between the base and the platform to bias one end of the platform away from the base, and a visual indicator. When the fuel level indicator is positioned under one edge of a full portable fuel tank, the platform pivots to a first position where the visual indicator indicates a full tank, and as fuel is withdrawn from the tank, the platform pivots toward a second position where the visual indicator indicates a less than full tank.

Abstract: A self-contained accessory for an analog metering device such as a speedometer or tachometer. The accessory includes a sensor which is selectively adjustable to align with a plurality of positions in the range of movement of an output needle of the analog metering device. In the preferred embodiment, the sensor is alignable with gradation marks, e.g., miles per hour indicia on a speedometer, and the accessory provides a clear indication when a needle reaches a selected gradation. The indication alerts a user that a selected gradation has been reached by an output needle of the analog metering device. The accessory attaches to a cover of the analog metering device and allows adjustment of sensor position without removal of the accessory from the cover.

Abstract: A container for a recordable compact disc. The container includes a window area with adjacent scales. A boundary between a recorded area and an unrecorded area on the compact disc is visible through the window area. The adjacent scales indicate recorded time, remaining time, recorded data in megabytes or remaining capacity in megabytes.

Abstract: A dial arrangement is formed of plastically deformable material, in particular sheet metal, for a combination instrument. It has at least two individual dials which are connected to each other, each being provided with an imprint. In order to permit a curving, i.e. an arching of the array of dials provided with the imprint while the individual dials are connected to each other without impairing the appearance of the individual dials, the connection in each case of adjacent individual dials is effected by at least one web, the web being arranged outside the center connecting line of the individual dials. The web in question can thus plastically deform upon the curving of the dial arrangement so that the dial center points and the respective imprints, and thus the appearance of the dial arrangement, are retained.

Abstract: A scale indication device includes a character plate having sets of characters printed on a front side thereof such that each set of characters has characters disposed about an eccentric circle having a predetermined radius. A scale plate is disposed adjacent the character plate. The scale plate has a window corresponding to each of the sets of characters such that only one of the characters in each set may be viewed through the window at a time. An eccentric rotation device is mounted on a gearbox and rotates the character plate such that different ones of the characters in each set may be viewed through the window. The rotation device includes a scale switching gear rotatable about an axis, a first engagement device formed on the scale switching gear at a distance from the axis equal to the predetermined radius, and a second engagement device formed on the character plate for rotatably engaging the first engagement device.

Abstract: A gage connected to the rod end of the wing cylinder on a multi-section implement senses rod end pressure at the output of the hydraulic wing control (HWC) valve. The HWC valve is engaged or disengaged using the selective control valve (SCV) in the tractor, and the gage provides a visual indication to the operator of the following modes: 1) off; 2) fold wings; 3) unfold wings; 4) field operation--push wings down; and 5) field operation--pull wings up. In field operation, the gage also provides an indication of the force with which the cylinders are pushing or pulling on the wings to affect the cutting force of the wings.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a shift position indicating device for use with a shift lever. The device comprises a plastic case; a light conductive structure including a horizontal wall and a vertical wall which are integrally connected with each other, the horizontal wall having an indicating outer surface on which first and second groups of projections are integrally formed, the vertical wall having a rounded cut formed in a lower edge thereof, the light conductive structure being substantially embedded within a wall of the plastic case having the indicating outer surface of the horizontal wall exposed to the outside of the plastic case and having the lower edge of the vertical wall exposed to an interior of the plastic case; a pointer located within the plastic case below the horizontal wall of the light conductive structure, the pointer being movable with the shift lever; and a light source installed in the plastic case near the rounded cut of the verical wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tuning aid system for manually operated vacuum tube type RF power amplifiers. The tuning sequence is simplified by providing a visual indication of a region where the plate current and grid current of the vacuum tube indicate that the amplifier is properly tuned. In particular, the plate current and grid current of the vacuum tube are monitored and the readings thereof are coordinated by means of a visual display which indicates when the amplifier is properly tuned. In an aspect of the invention, the visual display also includes directions for modifying the level of the plate current and/or grid current on either side of the tuned region.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is an automotive meter which comprises an opaque base plate constructed of one of natural wood and natural stone; graduations provided on a front face of the base plate, the graduations containing a fluorescent material; and an ultraviolet lamp located in front of the base plate.

Abstract: Instruments are readable in either feet or meters by printing a metric altitude scale on the inner surface of a rotating protective crystal that shields the English altitude scale and the indicating needle. The metric altitude scale covers 1,000 meters and extends 33.7.degree. beyond a full circle. A series of kilometer index marks is formed at intervals of 33.7.degree. on the face of a bezel which surrounds the English scale. To use the metric scale, the user holds the bezel to align the index arrow line with the appropriate kilometer index mark, according to the user's elevation. Subsequently, if the needle moves beyond either limit of the metric scale, it is only necessary to rotate the crystal 33.7.degree. in the appropriate direction, thereby aligning the "0" meter line with the adjacent index mark.

Abstract: A golf glove having a golf stroke counter mounted on the back thereof which includes a cursor, which is either a straight member or a dial which is retained within layers of material on the back of a golf glove and which can be moved to positions designating the specific number of strokes taken and which is frictionally engaged in such positions.

Abstract: Apparatus for supplying oxygen or anesthetic gas through a mask (10) on the face of a patient and including a flexible gas reservoir bag (14) having a manually operated valve assembly (16) attached to an end of the bag (14) for controlling the internal fluid pressure in the bag (14). A predetermined gas supply (21) has a vent valve means (22) in its supply lines (17, 20) for diluting the predetermined gas with ambient air as desired.

Abstract: A mark indicator comprises a transparent substrate; a recessed portion formed on a rear face of the transparent substrate and having a tapered shape widened on an open side thereof and having the shape of an indicating medium; and an indicating layer of the indicating medium disposed within the recessed portion. An alternative embodiment comprises an indicating substrate composed of a transparent material; and an indicating layer member disposed on a rear face of the indicating substrate and including an indicating layer having the shape of an indicating medium and substantially a trapezoidal shape in cross section, and a transparent layer disposed in a portion of the indicating layer member except for the indicating layer and substantially having the same thickness as that of the indicating layer.

Abstract: A container for viscous materials having volatile components is constructed to have a substantial transparency. The container includes a tubular housing having first and second closing structures at opposite ends. The housing may be entirely constructed of amorphous nylon, but preferably is formed as a laminate having a relatively thin inner lining of high barrier amorphous nylon and an outer sleeve of low barrier plastic, such as polyethylene teraphthalate. The container is adapted for caulking compounds wherein the first closing structure is an end wall, nozzle and snout assembly and wherein the second closing structure is defined by a movable piston slideably received in the housing interior.

Abstract: An illumination meter dial device comprises a transparent base plate (32); a black semitransparent layer (38) coated on the transparent base plate so as to form marks (28 or 30); a black opaque layer (40) coated so as to cover a margin and an outer periphery of the mark formed by the black semitransparent layer (38); and a white semitransparent layer (42) coated so as to cover a margin of the black opaque layer (40) and all over the dial plate except the marks.

Abstract: A display device, particularly for automotive vehicles, having a transparent display panel on which opaque characters and symbols can be represented and over the front of which a pointer is movable. Ambient light can pass through the display panel from the side away from the observer to the side towards the observer. On this side of the display panel away from the observer there is arranged a background surface, the projection of the contour of the display panel from the observer onto the background surface being smaller than the background surface as seen from the perspective of the observer.

Abstract: A communication or educational aid comprising a housing having a generally flat surface, and a pointer is mounted for rotation on the surface. A pair of spaced guides are located on the surface and a panel or overlay containing a plurality of symbols, such as letters, words, pictures, or the like, is mounted in the guides and is provided with a slot which registers with the shaft of the pointer. The pointer is rotated by depressing a push button operating through an electrical circuit to thereby bring the pointer into registry with one of the symols on the panel.

Abstract: An instrument gauge is described of the pointer output type, especially a tachometer, that includes a display cover limiting observation of the pointer by a first window cut into the cover in the shape of a graphical representation of a proportional relationship between engine performance and revolutions per minute or vehicle speed. The window is oriented such that the pointer position indicates RPM or speed on a cover scale. Engine performance is indicated by the relative position of the pointer with respect to the curved shape of the window established by the proportional relationship. The cover includes a second window of such size and orientation that it permits observation of the pointer only when a critical RPM or speed is reached. A flag fixed to the pointer appears in the second window only at the critical value.

Abstract: A diet management device which includes a housing; respective manually actuated detented slide members respectively associated with each of predetermined food groups; and a respective numerical display for each detented slide member for providing numerical indicia as a function of the position of the respective detented slide member. The diet management device further includes for predetermined daily calorie limits respective removable encoded card inserts for cooperating with the slide members to set the initial positions of the slide members. The initial positions provide for the predetermined food groups indications of the respective maximum amounts of food which can be consumed for a predetermined daily calorie intake. The respective slide members are moved to decrement the respective displayed numerical indicia pursuant to the intake of food.

Abstract: A case for encasing a meter movement and its associated pointer comprised of an assembly at least a portion of which is transparent which completely encases the meter movement and pointer, connecting means for providing input signals to the meter movement through the assembly, a rear cover having openings for receiving the connecting means and proportioned to abut the rear of the assembly with the connecting means disposed within those openings, a scale of generally flat dimensions for displaying the parameter to be measured by the meter movement and indicated by the pointer which scale is held fixedly between the rear cover and the assembly in a position allowing a sweeping of the pointer across the face of the scale to indicate the level of the parameter sensed by the meter movement thereby allowing an exchange of the scale for some second scale without any possibility of physically engaging the pointer or the meter movement and causing damage thereto.

Abstract: A transmission ratio indicator has a lens assembly with a ratio selection indicia imprinted thereon. The transmission selector lever or an indicator associated therewith is selectively movable to various ratios and is aligned with the indicia to indicate the transmission operating condition. The lens assembly is secured in a housing by a resilient member and interengaging toothed portions formed on the lens assembly and housing. The lens assembly toothed portion can be disengaged from the housing toothed portion by displacement of the resilient member through application of a force to the lens assembly. When tooth disengagement has been attained, the lens assembly can be moved in the housing to attain proper alignment of the indicia and the shift lever or indicator. The adjusted position of the lens assembly is maintained by the resilient member enforcing the reengagement of the toothed portions.

Abstract: In a device for measuring the approximate peak flow rate of a liquid discharge, the improvement comprising an indicating element bearing water-soluble ink.

Abstract: A take-off safety indicator for an aircraft has a double movement meter with a crossover pointer indication. The meter movements are driven respectively by inputs representative of speed and distance along the runway. The crossover point follows a locus and the optimum locus is shown on a background card selectable from a number of cards in dependence upon prevailing conditions.