Wing pointer illumination

摘要

A pointer arm for a gauge of a motor vehicle is provided. The pointer arm includes first and second light reflecting surfaces and an an arm portion extending from the first and second light reflecting surfaces. The pointer arm may be supported for rotation about an axis of rotation relative to a scale, and a shroud may be used to support the pointer arm. A cap may be supported on the pointer arm. The cap may include a pin extending into an opening within the pointer arm. The light reflecting surfaces are configured to propagate light around the opening and through the pointer arm.

主权项

1. A gauge assembly for a motor vehicle comprising:
a pointer arm supported for rotation about an axis of rotation relative to a scale; a shroud supporting the pointer arm; a cap supported on the pointer arm, the cap including a pin extending into an opening within the pointer arm, wherein the pointer arm includes at least two reflecting surfaces configured to propagate light around the opening and through the pointer arm, wherein each of the reflecting surfaces has a curved shape, wherein the two reflecting surfaces are mirror images of each other, wherein each reflecting surface is offset from the axis of rotation, the reflecting surfaces including a first reflecting surface and a second reflecting surface, the first reflecting surface disposed adjacent to and contacting the second reflecting surface, the cap comprising a central portion and an arm portion extending radially outward from the central portion along the pointer arm, the central portion being disposed about the axis of rotation.