{
  "$type": "site.standard.document",
  "description": "A vehicle instrument panel assembly (10) includes a light source (12), a pointer (16), and a sensor (30). The light source (12) is configured to emit light from a display surface (14) of the assembly (10). The pointer (16) overlies the display surface (14) and is movable about an axis (18) to an…",
  "path": "/patents/939194",
  "publishedAt": "2016-08-10T00:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
  "tags": [
    "B60K35/20",
    "DELPHI TECH INC [US]"
  ],
  "textContent": "A vehicle instrument panel assembly (10) includes a light source (12), a pointer (16), and a sensor (30). The light source (12) is configured to emit light from a display surface (14) of the assembly (10). The pointer (16) overlies the display surface (14) and is movable about an axis (18) to an angle (20) to point to indicia (22) on the display surface (14). The pointer (16) defines a hub portion (24) and a needle portion (26) that extends from the hub portion (24). The hub portion (24) overlies the light source (12) and includes a light-guide (28) that guides light from the light source (12) into the needle portion (26) whereby the needle portion (26) is illuminated. The sensor (30) is located proximate to the hub portion (24). The sensor (30) is configured to detect that the pointer (16) is present regardless of the angle (20) of the pointer (16).",
  "title": "VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH POINTER PRESENCE DETECTION"
}