Abstract: A pointer-type meter is provided in which, even when a pointer has a meandering shape, the influence thereof on the operation characteristics of the pointer can be minimized. The meter includes a display 1, display plates 21 and 22 having indicator portions 211 and 221, respectively, and placed to allow visual recognition of the display 1, a driving apparatus 6 placed at the back of the display 1 and having a pointer shaft 61 protruding toward the display 1, and a pointer 7 pivoting about the pointer shaft 61 serving as a rotation center axis RC to point to the indicator portions 211 and 221, the pointer 7 including a detour portion 71 and a pointing portion 72 pointing to the indicator portions 211 and 221, wherein a point P1 of the detour portion 71 farthest from the rotation center axis RC is closer to the rotation center axis RC than a tip P2 of the pointing portion 72.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicle-use information providing device which has an improved human-machine interface and, by having a configuration for carrying out provision of information taking into account the level of available attention of a user while driving, is capable of providing suitable amounts of information when various types of information from an external device are to be provided to the user of the vehicle via a vehicle mounted device. The vehicle-use information providing device is provided with: a vehicle mounted device comprising a first notification means for notifying a user of various states of the vehicle, and a first control means for activating the first notification means; and an external device that is connected to the vehicle mounted device via a connection means and comprises a second control means for outputting information from outside the vehicle to the first control means.

Abstract: An instrument lighting device configured in such a manner that even index marks disposed away from the light sources can achieve sufficient luminance using a reduced number of light sources. An instrument lighting device comprising: a pointer needle (4) mounted to a drive shaft (2) of an instrument body (3); a display panel (6) having index marks (5); a light source (7b) for lighting the index marks (5); a reflecting surface section (9) for applying the light from the light source (7b) to the display panel (6); and a reflecting wall section (10) for guiding the light from the light source (7b) toward the reflecting surface section (9).

Abstract: A head-up display device and a self-checking method therefor are provided, which are able to suppress the direct output of a laser beam to outside. A reflecting means reflects an image generated by a scanning means and projects the image outside of a case, and an angle-adjusting means adjusts the reflecting means to a desired angle. After the ignition switch of the vehicle is turned on, a light-emitting means outputs a scanning laser beam, and the value of the current flowing to the light-emitting means is detected, or a first light intensity, which is the light intensity of the scanning laser beam, is detected. For a period extending at least from the output of the scanning laser beam by the light-emitting means to the establishment of a predetermined condition, the angle-adjusting means is controlled such that the reflecting means is set to a non-visible position at which the scanning laser beam is reflected inside the case.

Abstract: A head-up display device which can improve light irradiation efficiency toward an eye box, suppress the amount of brightness change for a display image affected by the movement of the viewpoint, and achieve desirable properties for the light distribution angle. An illumination optical system of the head-up display device has a light source for emitting a light beam, a lens array for generating a plurality of images of the light source by dividing the light beam, and a field lens for irradiating on a display member at a given angle the light beam emitted from the image of the light source, which is generated by the lens array, wherein the lens array is arranged such that the imaging surface of the light source generated by the lens array is located on the side of the principal point of the field lens with respect to a focal point on the side of an object of the field lens.

Abstract: An instrument driving device includes a magnet which rotates; a driving gear coaxial with the magnet; an output gear driven by the magnet; a needle pointer shaft which has a needle pointer mounted thereon and rotatably supports the output gear; a transmission gear which transmits rotation of the driving gear to the output gear; and a case which accommodates parts of the driving device elements, wherein a stopper and a bearing part which rotatably supports the needle pointer shaft are provided in the case, a protrusion which makes contact with the stopper is formed in the output gear, a contact point with which the needle pointer shaft makes contact is formed in the bearing part, and the end section at the protrusion side of the stopper is in the same position as the contact point in the axial direction of the needle pointer shaft.

Abstract: A liquid level detection device is configured so as to reduce or eliminate the contact between electrical cords led out of a detection section. A liquid level detection device is provided with: a detection section which detects the position of a liquid surface on the basis of the rotation of a rotation section rotating as a float is displaced; a plate-like mounting plate section, one surface of which is a mounting surface to which the detection section is mounted; a flange section which is mounted to a tank for containing liquid; and first and second electrical cords which are led out of the detection section toward the flange section. A branch section which comprises a through-hole is provided in the mounting plate section. The second electrical cord passes through the branch section and is routed around from the mounting surface side of the mounting plate section to the back surface side thereof.

Abstract: Provided are a power supply control device, which is configured such that a current supplying capacity required by a power supply means can be reduced even when power is supplied to a prescribed external device, and an instrument device equipped with the power supply control device. The power supply control device is equipped with: a first power supply means (1000) for supplying power to a pointer instrument (30); a first control unit (100) that operates with power from the first power supply means (1000) and controls driving of the pointer instrument (30) and supply of power from the first power supply means (1000) to the pointer instrument (30); and a second control unit (200) for controlling supply of power from the first power supply means (1000) to an external memory (500).

Abstract: Provided is a display device for a vehicle such that the life of display elements can be made long even when used in a high temperature environment and, further, unpleasant sensations due to changes in brightness of display images can be prevented. A control unit (90) provides a display period (Fa) in which an illumination control unit (91) turns on light sources (11), and a display control unit (92) generates a display image (M) in display elements (30) within a frame (F) that constitutes the display image (M) on the basis of a display image signal and a non-display period (Fb) in which the illumination control unit (91) turns off all light sources (11). When the display control unit (92) changes the display period proportions (A) for mirrors (E) for the display elements (30) according to prescribed conditions, drive currents (I) and drive periods (H) for the light sources (11) are changed simultaneously such that brightness is not changed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pressure detection device which enables a simplified structure and reduced manufacturing costs. A pressure detection device is characterized by being provided with: a fluid inflow member; a semiconductor-type pressure sensor; a first unit member which has a first lead terminal connected to the sensor; a second unit member which has a lid member that covers the sensor and forms an enclosed space, and a second lead terminal that is connected to the first lead terminal; and a resinous cover member which combines the respective members and covers the members by resin molding with part of the second lead terminal exposed to the outside therethrough, and characterized in that the sensor and the first lead terminal are connected by wire bonding, the first lead terminal and the second lead terminal are joined by welding, and the joined portion is covered when the resinous cover member is molded.

Abstract: Provided is a liquid surface detection device providing for compactness and enabling a reduction in displacement of a rotating shaft of a magnet.

Abstract: Provided is a head-up display (HUD) device capable of effectively preventing damage to a liquid-crystal display device due to entry of exterior light. A HUD device has a liquid-crystal panel, and is provided with a liquid-crystal display device for realizing a transparent display using light from a backlight, a control means for controlling the liquid-crystal display device, and an optical system for reflecting the display light outputted by the liquid-crystal display device onto a windshield. A flat mirror constituting the optical system allows infrared rays of incident light to pass behind the mirror and reflects the visible light. The HUD device is provided with an infrared-ray sensor positioned behind the flat mirror, and the control means reduces the brightness of the light of the backlight or extinguishes the backlight when the strength detected by the infrared-ray sensor exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rotation angle detecting device wherein a filling member applied in a second housing section which houses an electromagnetic conversion element is prevented from entering a first housing section which houses a magnet.

Abstract: Provided is a display device for a vehicle that can, in a configuration in which the cost of parts is curbed, quickly raise the temperature of a laser light source (LD) in a low temperature environment, and quickly perform stable image output. The LDs (11, 12, 13) emit laser light (RGB) and an MEMS mirror (30) scans the laser light (RGB) and generates a display image (M). A convex mirror (70) reflects display light (L) indicating the display image (M) in an external direction via a translucent light-transmitting unit (90). An LD driving means (101) emits laser light (RGB) to the LDs (11, 12, 13) when the temperature is low, and causes the LDs (11, 12, 13) to perform self-heating driving for raising the temperature of themselves.

Abstract: A meter device which can be mounted and removed easier than conventional meter devices. A meter device is provided with a display plate, a circuit board, a middle case which is disposed on the front surface side of the circuit board and on which the display plate is mounted, an upper case which is disposed on the front surface side of the middle case and through which the front surface can be seen, and a lower case which covers the middle case and the circuit board. A flange section which is sandwiched and held between the upper and lower cases is provided to the peripheral edge of the middle case. One of the upper case and the lower cases is provided with engagement sections, and engagement sections which engage with the engagement sections are provided to the other of cases so as to correspond to the engagement sections.

Abstract: A position detecting device affixed to a handle bar, wherein the positional displacement between a section to be detected and a detecting section is minimized to reduce the degradation of the detection accuracy. A position detecting device 1 comprising: a section 4 to be detected which is rotated on the basis of the rotational operation of a handle grip 3 provided to a handle bar 2; a detecting section 5 which detects the section 4 to be detected; and a case 6 which contains the section 4 to be detected and the detecting section 5, wherein the position detecting device 1 is also provided with a support member 7 which rotatably supports the section 4 to be detected and to which the detecting section 5 is affixed.

Abstract: Provided are a display member and a display device capable of outputting bright and highly uniform light. Provided is a display member (10) comprising a light guiding member (11) which guides light outputted from a first light source (20); a light spreading part (13) which is provided on at least one side surface of the light guiding member (11) and spreads the light guided by the light guiding member (11); a design display part (12) which is provided on at least one surface side of the light guiding member (11) and displays a design; wherein the design display part (12) is provided with a first light transmissive outputting part (122) which transmits and outputs light that was spread by the light spreading part (13) and the light spreading part (13) is provided so as to correspond with the first light transmissive outputting part (122).

Abstract: A lighting device that comprises a light source unit, with light sources positioned upon a circuit substrate; an LCD panel illuminated by the light emitted from the light sources; a casing, and a diffusion member installed upon the casing. The circuit substrate is mounted so as to block the lower end aperture of the hollow portion. The diffusion member is mounted so as to block an upper end aperture of the hollow portion, which constitutes the opposite end of the hollow portion from the lower end aperture thereof. Radiation units are formed upon the casing to radiate heat caused by the light sources outside the casing.

Abstract: Provided is a position detector device capable of suppressing the effect of external magnetic fields on precision in detection. A position detector device (1) comprises: a subject to be detected (4a), which rotates along with the rotation of a handle grip (3) that is disposed on a handlebar (2); a detector unit (5) that detects the subject to be detected (4a); and a case (7) which houses the subject to be detected (4a) and the detector (5). The subject to be detected (4a) is treated as a magnetic cylindrical body, the detector unit (5) is treated as a magnetic detector unit (5) that detects changes in magnetism. A support member (6) rotatably supports the subject to be detected (4a), and further comprises a housing member (65) that houses the detector unit (5) on the interior circumference side of the subject to be detected (4a).

Abstract: A power transmission device which is free from a possibility of breakage of a driving member is provided. A stepping motor (driving member) 61a configured to be driven on the basis of a command signal from a controller 70, a lead screw portion 61c configured to be rotationally driven in association with the drive of the stepping motor 61a, and a power transmitting member 65 configured to move along an axial direction X of the lead screw portion 61c in accordance with the rotation of the lead screw portion 61c and transmit a power to a power transmitted member 42e are provided, and the controller 70 is configured to control the output of the command signal to the stepping motor 61a to be stopped when the power transmitting member 65 is not moved along the axial direction X.