公开(公告)号：US07347575B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-25

申请号：US11157013

申请日：2005-06-20

Applicant: Ching Fong ,  Sanjiv Venkatram ,  Zinoviy Kelman ,  Joseph Pasek ,  Brian P Demhlow

Inventor： Ching Fong ,  Sanjiv Venkatram ,  Zinoviy Kelman ,  Joseph Pasek ,  Brian P Demhlow

IPC: G01D11/28 ,  B60Q3/04

CPC classification number: B60K37/02 ,  B60K2350/203 ,  G01D7/002 ,  G01D11/28 ,  G01D13/265

Abstract: A gauge having a housing, a light source disposed in the housing, a bezel, a display and a pointer. The display is coupled to the housing and includes a display surface that is visible through an opening in the bezel. The display is spaced rearwardly of the bezel to define a light transmitting aperture. The pointer is movably mounted to the housing and includes a pointer end that is disposed on a side of the bezel opposite the light transmitting aperture. A first portion of the light produced by the light source can be employed to back-illuminate the display surface, while a second portion of the light produced by the light source can be collected by the pointer and employed to illuminate the pointer end.

Abstract translation: 具有壳体，设置在壳体中的光源，挡板，显示器和指针的量规。 显示器耦合到壳体并且包括通过边框中的开口可见的显示表面。 显示器与边框的后方间隔开，以限定一个透光孔。 指针可移动地安装到壳体并且包括设置在与光传输孔相对的边框侧的指针端。 由光源产生的光的第一部分可以用于背光照明显示表面，而由光源产生的光的第二部分可以由指针收集并用于照亮指针端。

公开(公告)号：US07273305B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-25

申请号：US10363772

申请日：2001-09-06

Applicant: Ching Fong

Inventor： Ching Fong

IPC: F21V5/00

CPC classification number: B60Q1/302 ,  F21S43/14 ,  F21S43/15 ,  F21V7/0091

Abstract: A lighting device especially suitable for automotive center-high-mounted-stop-light (CHMSL) and brake light applications is provided. The lighting device comprises a display panel having at least two interfaces therein, with at least one interface configured as a light reflective interface and at least one interface configured as a light emitting interface. At least a portion of light from a light source propagates through the display panel into contact with the light reflective interface and is reflected by the light reflective interface towards the light emitting interface using total internal reflection.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种特别适用于汽车中高端停车灯（CHMSL）和制动灯应用的照明装置。 照明装置包括其中具有至少两个接口的显示面板，其中至少一个接口被配置为光反射接口和配置为发光接口的至少一个接口。 来自光源的光的至少一部分传播通过显示面板与光反射界面接触，并且通过全内反射由光反射界面反射到发光界面。

公开(公告)号：US07246911B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-24

申请号：US10960423

申请日：2004-10-07

Applicant: Ching Fong

Inventor： Ching Fong

IPC: G01D11/28

CPC classification number: G01D11/28 ,  Y10S362/812

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 translation: 具有显示背景和光的显示装置。 显示背景具有设置指示器的装饰区域。 光被布置在显示背景的后方，使得光的照明照亮指示器以允许观看者区分指示器和装饰场的其余部分。 指示器形成装饰场的一部分，并且当光不被照亮时与指示物的其余部分不可区分。 还提供了一种用于形成显示装置的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06983717B1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-10

申请号：US11029961

申请日：2005-01-05

Applicant: Ching Fong

Inventor： Ching Fong

IPC: G01D11/28

CPC classification number: G01D11/28 ,  G01D13/265 ,  Y10S116/36

Abstract: An indicator assembly with a dial face, a pointer and a lamp. The dial face has an opaque portion and defines a shaft aperture. The pointer has a connecting portion, a pointer portion and an opaque boot portion. The connecting portion is disposed in-line with the aperture. The pointer portion is coupled to and extends radially outwardly from the connecting portion. The boot portion extends about the connecting portion and contacts the dial face in a zone that encircles the aperture. The lamp is disposed rearwardly of the dial face and provides a source of light. A method for reducing or eliminating a halo effect is also provided.

Abstract translation: 带表盘，指针和灯泡的指示器组件。 表盘具有不透明部分并且限定了轴孔。 指针具有连接部分，指针部分和不透明的引导部分。 连接部分与孔径成一直线设置。 指针部分从连接部分连接并径向向外延伸。 靴部分围绕连接部分延伸并且在围绕孔的区域中接触刻度盘表面。 灯被设置在表盘的后方并提供光源。 还提供了减少或消除光环效应的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06763666B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-20

申请号：US10312943

申请日：2003-08-01

Applicant: Ching Fong

Inventor： Ching Fong

IPC: F25B2102

CPC classification number: B60N3/104 ,  B60H1/00478 ,  B60N2/793 ,  F25B21/04

Abstract: A temperature controlled storage container integrated into the trim member of a vehicle comprising a storage container integrated into said trim member. A thermoelectric heat pump is employed to provide temperature control to the storage container and to selectively heat or cool the container. Optionally, a duct is added that is in communication with the thermoelectric heat pump wherein the duct is also in communication with air intake resulting from motion of the vehicle and wherein the duct is also capable of venting outside of said vehicle.

Abstract translation: 集成到车辆的装饰构件中的温度控制的存储容器，包括集成到所述装饰构件中的存储容器。 使用热电热泵来向存储容器提供温度控制，并选择性地加热或冷却容器。 可选地，添加与热电热泵连通的管道，其中管道还与由车辆的运动导致的进气连通，并且其中管道还能够在所述车辆的外部排气。

公开(公告)号：US06508562B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-21

申请号：US09985530

申请日：2001-11-05

Applicant: Sanjiv Venkatram ,  Ching Fong

Inventor： Sanjiv Venkatram ,  Ching Fong

IPC: G01D1128

CPC classification number: G01D11/28 ,  B60Q3/14

Abstract: A reflector for backlighting an indicating instrument has two groups of flutes arranged for evenly distributing light and reducing bright spots. A plate has a recessed portion for receiving the indicating instrument and a semi-bowl-shaped compartment extending away from the plate and opening to the indicating instrument. The compartment has a base with a central projection formed by parabolic flutes and a semi-circular wall connecting the base with the recessed portion of the plate. The semi-circular wall has an inner surface facing the parabolic flutes. The inner surface has flutes extending in a radial direction from the base. Two apertures are positioned in the compartment across a boundary between the base and semi-circular wall. The apertures each receive a light emitting diode mounted on a printed circuit board when the board is assembled on the reflector. The parabolic flutes distribute the light from the light emitting diodes to evenly backlight the indicating instrument. The radial flutes diffuse the light to prevent hot or bright spots from developing under the indicating instrument. The light is further scattered by a chrome coating applied on a surface of the indicating instrument facing the compartment.

Abstract translation: 用于背光指示仪的反射器具有两组凹槽，其布置用于均匀分布光并减少亮点。 板具有用于接收指示仪器的凹部和从板延伸并向显示仪表开口的半碗形隔室。 隔室具有基部，其具有由抛物线槽形成的中心突起和连接基座与板的凹陷部分的半圆形壁。 半圆形壁具有面向抛物线槽纹的内表面。 内表面具有从基部沿径向延伸的凹槽。 两个孔位于隔间中，穿过基底和半圆形壁之间的边界。 当板组装在反射器上时，孔各自接收安装在印刷电路板上的发光二极管。 抛物线槽纹分配来自发光二极管的光以均匀地背光指示仪器。 径向凹槽使光线扩散，以防止指示仪器下的热点或亮点发展。 通过施加在面向隔间的指示仪器的表面上的铬涂层进一步散射光。

公开(公告)号：US06364513B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：US09649112

申请日：2000-08-28

Applicant: Ching Fong ,  Jim Murphy

Inventor： Ching Fong ,  Jim Murphy

IPC: B60Q100

CPC classification number: B60Q1/22

Abstract: A motor vehicle lighting device is provided comprising a ground illumination portion configured to direct a portion of the light emitted from a light source to illuminate a ground surface area rearward from the motor vehicle and a reverse signaling portion configured to direct a portion of the light emitted from the light source to an area different than the ground illumination portion. In this manner, a rearward vehicle lighting device designed for ground illumination and reverse signaling is provided from a single lamp and more preferably, using a single light source.

Abstract translation: 一种机动车照明装置，包括接地照明部分，其被配置为引导从光源发射的光的一部分以照亮来自机动车辆的后方的地面区域;以及反向信号部分，其被配置为引导部分发射的光 从光源到与地面照明部分不同的区域。 以这种方式，从单个灯提供设计用于地面照明和反向信令的后方车辆照明装置，更优选地，使用单个光源。