US5237455A
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Optical combiner with integral support arm
Assignee: Delphi Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1991-12-06
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Granted: 1993-08-17
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Expires: 2011-12-06
Abstract
Abstract A combiner for a head-up display apparatus is integrally molded with a support for the combiner into a single piece. A baffle preventing direct occupant viewing of the display source of the head-up display may also be integrally molded for the combiner and the support. The integrally molded combiner and support provides for improved quality of the head-up display at a reduced price.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Bordo
- 👤 Edwin D. Lorenz
- 👤 Charles M. Enderby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:54
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B27/00; G02B27/01; G02B27/0101; B; B60; B60K; B60K35/00; B60K35/20; B60K35/21; B60K35/22; B60K35/50; B60K35/53; B60K2360/00; B60K2360/20; B60K2360/33; B60K2360/334; G02B2027/0118; G02B2027/012; G02B27/0149; G02B2027/0154; G02B2027/0156; G02B2027/0169; G02B27/0018
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
An apparatus comprising a single molded piece for a head-up display apparatus, the single molded piece including: an optical combiner for the head-up display apparatus; a support for the optical combiner; and a baffle for preventing direct viewing of an image source by an occupant eye, wherein the single molded piece may be mounted via the support.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
57 words
An apparatus comprising a single molded piece for a head-up display apparatus, the single molded piece including: an optical combiner for the head-up display apparatus; a support for the optical combiner; and a baffle for preventing direct viewing of an image source by an occupant eye, wherein the single molded piece may be mounted via the support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A head-up display apparatus wherein a combiner is integrally molded with a support for the combiner into a single piece and wherein a baffle is integrally molded with the combiner and the support into the single piece.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A head-up display apparatus wherein a combiner is integrally molded with a support for the combiner into a single piece and wherein a baffle is integrally molded with the combiner and the support into the single piece.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
105 words
An apparatus comprising a single molded polycarbonate acrylic piece for a head-up display apparatus, the single molded piece including: an optical combiner for the head-up display apparatus including a first surface closest to an occupant eye and second surface furthest from the occupant eye, and wherein the first surface is coated with a reflective coating and the second surface is coated with an anti-reflective coating; a support for the optical combiner, wherein the single molded piece may be mounted via the support; means for pivotably mounting the single molded piece; and a baffle for preventing direct view of an image source by an occupant eye.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
105 words
An apparatus comprising a single molded polycarbonate acrylic piece for a head-up display apparatus, the single molded piece including: an optical combiner for the head-up display apparatus including a first surface closest to an occupant eye and second surface furthest from the occupant eye, and wherein the first surface is coated with a reflective coating and the second surface is coated with an anti-reflective coating; a support for the optical combiner, wherein the single molded piece may be mounted via the support; means for pivotably mounting the single molded piece; and a baffle for preventing direct view of an image source by an occupant eye.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-08-16 | 1997-02-15 | 1997-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-08-16 | 2001-02-15 | 2001-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-08-16 | 2005-02-15 | 2005-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |