摘要 |
A lens deployment device for use in a head up display (HUD) 1, particularly for a HUD where the lens is a partial reflective combiner 2 for use in a vehicle. The device comprises a housing 6 where the lens is located in a mount 13. The lens can adopt a first stowed position within the housing and a second active position. The mount comprising pivotal fixing points 11 pivotally attached to a carrier (38 fig. 3). The carrier is located within a running groove 10 in the housing, such that the lens is pivotable about its centre line 9. The deployment device can comprise a servomotor and cord 7 assembly to move the carrier, wherein the carrier is biased, such that the first action is to deploy the lens, and then cause subsequent movement of the lens through an arc. |