公开(公告)号：US20160231149A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-11

申请号：US14616943

申请日：2015-02-09

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： STEPHEN C. BLACKMER ,  STEVEN A. LIBURDI

IPC: G01D13/26 ,  F21V23/04

CPC classification number: G01D13/265 ,  B60K37/02 ,  B60K2350/402 ,  B60K2350/408 ,  F21V23/0442 ,  G01D11/28 ,  G01P1/08 ,  G01P1/11

Abstract: A vehicle instrument panel assembly includes a light source, a pointer, and a sensor. The light source is configured to emit light from a display surface of the assembly. The pointer overlies the display surface and is movable about an axis to an angle to point to indicia on the display surface. The pointer defines a hub portion and a needle portion that extends from the hub portion. The hub portion overlies the light source and includes a light-guide that guides light from the light source into the needle portion whereby the needle portion is illuminated. The sensor is located proximate to the hub portion. The sensor is configured to detect that the pointer is present regardless of the angle of the pointer.

Abstract translation: 车辆仪表板组件包括光源，指针和传感器。 光源被配置为从组件的显示表面发射光。 指示器覆盖显示表面，并且可以围绕轴线移动到指向显示表面上的标记的角度。 该指针限定了从轮毂部分延伸的轮毂部分和针部分。 轮毂部分覆盖在光源上，并且包括将来自光源的光引导到针部分中的光导，从而针部被照亮。 传感器位于轮毂部分附近。 传感器被配置为检测指针是否存在，而与指针的角度无关。

公开(公告)号：US20150049454A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-19

申请号：US13965710

申请日：2013-08-13

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： STEPHEN C. BLACKMER ,  STEVEN A. LIBURDI

IPC: B60Q3/04

CPC classification number: B60Q3/16 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60K37/02 ,  B60K2370/33 ,  B60K2370/336 ,  B60K2370/48 ,  B60K2370/698 ,  B60K2370/6992 ,  G01D5/34 ,  G01P1/08 ,  G01P1/11

Abstract: A vehicle instrument panel assembly configured to determine an orientation angle of an illuminated pointer of the assembly. The assembly includes a pointer, and a sensor. The pointer is configured to emit light and rotate about a display surface of the assembly to point to indicia on the display surface. The sensor is configured to detect light emitted by the pointer when the pointer is oriented at a predetermined orientation angle relative to the display surface.

Abstract translation: 配置成确定组件的照明指示器的取向角度的车辆仪表板组件。 组件包括指针和传感器。 指针被配置为发光并围绕组件的显示表面旋转以指向显示表面上的标记。 传感器被配置为当指针相对于显示表面以预定的取向角定向时，检测由指针发出的光。

公开(公告)号：US20150035517A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：US13954189

申请日：2013-07-30

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： STEPHEN C. BLACKMER ,  MARK J. CLUGSTON ,  STEVEN A. LIBURDI

IPC: G01D5/14 ,  G01R33/07

CPC classification number: G01D5/145 ,  B60K37/02 ,  B60K2370/336 ,  B60K2370/48 ,  B60K2370/695 ,  B60K2370/698 ,  B60K2370/6992 ,  G01D13/26 ,  G01P1/08 ,  G01P1/11 ,  G01R33/07

Abstract: A vehicle instrument panel assembly configured to determine an orientation angle of a stepper motor actuated pointer of the assembly. The assembly includes a pointer, a stepper motor, a magnet, and a sensor. The pointer is movable about an axis to point to indicia on a display surface of the assembly. The stepper motor is coupled to the pointer via a reduction gear arrangement. The magnet is fixedly coupled to the pointer such that a magnetic field direction generated by the magnet corresponds to an angle of the pointer. The sensor is configured to determine the magnetic field direction of the magnet and output a signal indicative of the angle of the pointer.

Abstract translation: 配置成确定组件的步进电机致动指示器的定向角度的车辆仪表板组件。 组件包括指针，步进电机，磁体和传感器。 指针可以围绕轴移动以指向组件的显示表面上的标记。 步进电机通过减速装置与指针相连。 磁体固定地耦合到指示器，使得由磁体产生的磁场方向对应于指针的角度。 传感器被配置为确定磁体的磁场方向并输出指示指示器的角度的信号。

公开(公告)号：US20140145839A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-29

申请号：US13685097

申请日：2012-11-26

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： STEPHEN C. BLACKMER

IPC: G01D11/00 ,  B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60Q1/00 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60K37/02 ,  B60K2370/154 ,  B60K2370/155 ,  B60K2370/31 ,  B60K2370/334 ,  B60K2370/347 ,  B60K2370/698 ,  G01D13/04

Abstract: An instrument cluster assembly suitable for installation into a vehicle to display information to an operator of the vehicle. The assembly includes a reconfigurable display, a mirror, and a pointer. The reconfigurable display is configured to display an image. The mirror is oriented to reflect the image toward the operator. The pointer is movably overlying the minor such that the pointer is effective to indicate a feature of the image to the operator. The pointer may be mounted on a rotatable shaft passing through a hole in the minor such that rotation of the shaft is effective to orient the pointer.

Abstract translation: 适用于安装在车辆中以向车辆的操作员显示信息的仪表组合组件。 组件包括可重新配置的显示器，镜子和指针。 可重构显示器被配置为显示图像。 反射镜面向图像朝向操作者。 指针可移动地覆盖未成年人，使得指示器有效地向操作者指示图像的特征。 指针可以安装在通过未成年人中的孔的可旋转轴上，使得轴的旋转对定向指针是有效的。

公开(公告)号：US20160076922A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-17

申请号：US14486176

申请日：2014-09-15

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： STEPHEN C. BLACKMER ,  STEVEN A. LIBURDI

IPC: G01D13/22

CPC classification number: G01D13/22 ,  B60K37/02 ,  B60K2350/408 ,  G01D13/26

Abstract: An instrument panel assembly for displaying vehicle information includes a pointer and a magnetic device. The pointer is operable to move about an axis to point at indicia defined by the assembly. The pointer is also operable to vary a length of the pointer in response to a magnetic field proximate to the pointer. The magnetic is device configured to cooperate with the pointer to vary the length of the pointer.

Abstract translation: 用于显示车辆信息的仪表板组件包括指针和磁性装置。 该指针可操作以围绕一个轴移动以指向由该组件定义的标记。 指针还可操作以响应于靠近指针的磁场改变指针的长度。 磁体是被配置为与指针协作以改变指针的长度的设备。

公开(公告)号：US20150097818A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-09

申请号：US14044963

申请日：2013-10-03

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： STEPHEN C. BLACKMER ,  STEVEN A. LIBURDI

IPC: B60K37/02 ,  G09G3/36

CPC classification number: B60K37/02 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60K2370/1534 ,  B60K2370/154 ,  B60K2370/155 ,  B60K2370/48 ,  B60K2370/688 ,  B60K2370/822 ,  B60K2370/92 ,  G02B27/648 ,  G09G3/36 ,  G09G2320/0247 ,  G09G2340/0471 ,  G09G2340/0478 ,  G09G2340/14 ,  G09G2360/145 ,  G09G2380/10

Abstract: An instrumentation assembly suitable for use as a vehicle instrument cluster, and a method to align an image displayed by a reconfigurable display of the assembly to an applique that overlays the display. The applique defines a reference hole located so light from the display to passes through the reference hole. A light sensor detects light from the display that passes through the reference hole. A relative alignment between the display and the applique is determined based on the signal. The relative alignment is used to shift or reposition images on the display so they align with features on the applique. The assembly and method also provide a way to adjust for image flicker of the display.

Abstract translation: 适合用作车辆仪表盘的仪表组件，以及将由组件的可重构显示器显示的图像对准到覆盖显示器的贴图的方法。 贴花限定了一个参考孔，该参考孔位于显示器上如此轻便，以通过参考孔。 光传感器检测来自显示器的光通过参考孔。 基于该信号确定显示器和贴花之间的相对对准。 相对对齐用于移动或重新定位显示器上的图像，使其与贴花上的特征对齐。 组装和方法还提供了一种调整显示器图像闪烁的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150042462A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-12

申请号：US13961299

申请日：2013-08-07

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： STEPHEN C. BLACKMER ,  MARK J. CLUGSTON

IPC: B60K37/02

CPC classification number: B60K37/02 ,  B60K2350/408 ,  G01D13/28

Abstract: A vehicle instrument panel assembly that includes a display surface and a pointer equipped with an electro-optical cell. The display surface is equipped with a graphical indicator. The graphical indicator is selectively operable to an off-state and an illuminated-state. The pointer is operable to move about an axis to point to indicia on the display surface. The pointer is operable to a position that obstructs the graphical indictor from view. The electro-optical cell is operable to a transparent-state and located on the pointer to overlay the graphical indicator when the pointer is at the position that obstructs the graphical indictor from view. The cell is operated to the transparent-state when the graphical indicator is operated to the illuminated-state.

Abstract translation: 一种车载仪表板组件，包括显示表面和装有电光单元的指针。 显示表面配有图形指示器。 图形指示器可选择性地操作为断开状态和照明状态。 指针可操作以围绕轴移动以指向显示表面上的标记。 该指示器可操作于妨碍图形指示器观看的位置。 当指针处于妨碍图形指示器的位置时，电光单元可操作为透明状态并位于指示器上以覆盖图形指示器。 当图形指示器被操作到照明状态时，单元被操作到透明状态。

公开(公告)号：US20150029693A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-29

申请号：US13948721

申请日：2013-07-23

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： STEPHEN C. BLACKMER ,  FRANK J. ATHERTON

IPC: B60Q3/04

CPC classification number: H05B33/0803 ,  B60K37/02 ,  B60K2370/33 ,  B60K2370/332 ,  B60K2370/341 ,  B60K2370/48 ,  B60K2370/95 ,  G01D11/28 ,  H05B33/0869

Abstract: A vehicle instrument panel assembly configured to verify that light sources of the assembly are operating properly is provided. The assembly includes a first light source, a second light source, a light detector, and a controller. The first light source is operable to emit light having a first modulation. The second light source is operable to emit light having a second modulation distinguishable from the first modulation. The light detector is configured to detect light emitted by the first light source and the second light source. The controller is configured to receive a detection signal from the light detector effective for the controller to determine if the first light source and the second light source are operating properly.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种被配置为验证组件的光源正常操作的车辆仪表板组件。 组件包括第一光源，第二光源，光检测器和控制器。 第一光源可操作地发射具有第一调制的光。 第二光源可操作地发射具有与第一调制不同的第二调制的光。 光检测器被配置为检测由第一光源和第二光源发射的光。 所述控制器被配置为从所述光检测器接收对于所述控制器有效的检测信号，以确定所述第一光源和所述第二光源是否正常工作。

公开(公告)号：US20160163428A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US14559057

申请日：2014-12-03

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： STEPHEN C. BLACKMER ,  STEVEN A. LIBURDI

IPC: H01B13/00

CPC classification number: H01B13/0036 ,  H05K1/0281 ,  H05K1/147 ,  H05K2201/056 ,  H05K2201/2027 ,  Y10T29/532

Abstract: An apparatus is configured to shape a flat flexible cable (FFC). The apparatus is configured such that a first end and a second end of the FFC can be positioned, respectively, at a first location and a second location of a circuit board assembly (CBA). The apparatus includes a radiused portion configured to determine a bend radius of the FFC when the FFC is installed into the apparatus. The apparatus also includes a clamp portion configured to urge the FFC around the radiused portion when the FFC is installed into the apparatus.

Abstract translation: 一种装置被配置成使扁平柔性电缆（FFC）成形。 该装置被配置为使得FFC的第一端和第二端分别位于电路板组件（CBA）的第一位置和第二位置处。 该装置包括被配置为当FFC被安装到设备中时确定FFC的弯曲半径的圆角部分。 该装置还包括夹紧部分，其构造成当FFC安装到该装置中时，该FFC围绕圆弧部分推动FFC。

公开(公告)号：US20150068442A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14023540

申请日：2013-09-11

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： JARRED S. DAVIS ,  STEPHEN C. BLACKMER

IPC: G01D11/28

CPC classification number: G01D11/28 ,  B60K37/02 ,  B60K2370/33 ,  B60K2370/332 ,  B60K2370/336 ,  B60K2370/48 ,  B60K2370/698

Abstract: A vehicle instrument panel assembly that includes a display, a pointer, and a light detector. The display is configured to define indicia on a surface of the display. The indicia are configured to emit light. The pointer is configured to rotate a shaft of the pointer about an axis to align a tip of the pointer with the indicia. The pointer is also configured to conduct light emitted by the indicia from the tip into the shaft when the tip is substantially aligned with the indicia. The light detector is configured to detect light in the shaft of the pointer to determine the position of the pointer.

Abstract translation: 一种包括显示器，指示器和光检测器的车辆仪表板组件。 显示器被配置为在显示器的表面上定义标记。 标记被配置为发光。 指针被配置为使指针的轴围绕轴旋转，以将指示器的尖端与标记对准。 指针还构造成当尖端基本上与标记对准时，将标记从尖端发射到轴中的光。 光检测器被配置为检测指针的轴中的光以确定指示器的位置。