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Display device for use in a vehicle
Assignee: Yazaki Corp
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Filing: 1996-03-08
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Granted: 1998-01-20
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Expires: 2016-03-08
Abstract
Abstract A display device for use in a vehicle includes display lamps for displaying various states, and a centralized control substrate on which electronic parts for driving the display lamps are mounted. The centralized control substrate is extended backwardly of the display lamps in a direction to visually recognize the display lamps.
Inventors
- 👤 Minoru Kubota
- 👤 Keizo Nishitani
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:36
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K35/00; B60K35/60; B60K35/20; B60K35/21; B60K35/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A display device for a vehicle, comprising: a meter board having at least one display meter; a wiring board disposed on a rear side of said meter board and facing a rearward direction; display lamps for displaying various operating conditions of said vehicle to a viewer on a front side of said meter board; a control unit positioned below said meter board, said control unit including a substantially planar centralized control substrate to which electronic means is secured for supplying power to said at least one meter, via said wiring board, and to said display lamps, wherein said display lamps are positioned on a front side of said planar substrate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A display device for a vehicle, comprising: a meter board having at least one display meter; a wiring board disposed on a rear side of said meter board and facing a rearward direction; display lamps for displaying various operating conditions of said vehicle to a viewer on a front side of said meter board; a control unit positioned below said meter board, said control unit including a substantially planar centralized control substrate to which electronic means is secured for supplying power to said at least one meter, via said wiring board, and to said display lamps, wherein said display lamps are positioned on a front side of said planar substrate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A display device for use in a vehicle as set forth in claim 1, wherein said display lamps are directly mounted on a front portion of said centralized control substrate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
A display device for use in a vehicle as set forth in claim 2, further comprising a lamp housing for covering said display lamps, and a case for containing said centralized control substrate, said lamp housing being disposed continuously with a front portion of said case in said visual recognition direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
A display device for use in a vehicle as set forth in claim 3, wherein said lamp housing has an opening portion at a front side in said visual recognition direction, and wherein said display device further comprises an indicator plate designed for uses of said display lamps, said indicator plate being disposed at said opening portion of said lamp housing so as to cover said lamp housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A display device for use in a vehicle as set forth in claim 4, wherein said lamp housing includes a service hole for replacement of said display lamps.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A display device for use in a vehicle as set forth in claim 3, wherein said lamp housing includes a service hole for replacement of said display lamps.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
A display device for use in a vehicle as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a lamp housing for covering said display lamps, and a case for containing said centralized control substrate, said lamp housing being disposed continuously with a front portion of said case in said visual recognition direction.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
68 words
A display device for use in a vehicle as set forth in claim 7, wherein said lamp housing has an opening portion at a front side in said visual recognition direction, and wherein said display device further comprises an indicator plate designed for uses of said display lamps, said indicator plate being disposed at said opening portion of said lamp housing so as to cover said lamp housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
A display device for use in a vehicle as set forth in claim 3, wherein said lamp housing includes a service hole for replacement of said display lamps.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A display device for use in a vehicle as set forth in claim 7, wherein said lamp housing includes a service hole for replacement of said display lamps.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The display device of claim 1, wherein said centralized control substrate is located in a substantial horizontal plane.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-01-19 | 2005-07-21 | 2006-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-01-19 | 2009-07-21 | 2010-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |