Decorative lens
First Claim
1. An instrument gage assembly comprising:
- an applique;
at least one gage mechanism mounted to a rear surface of the applique, each gage mechanism including a pointer shaft extending through the applique and projecting outward from a front surface of the applique;
a gage pointer mounted onto each pointer shaft adjacent the front surface of the applique, the front surface of the applique including graphics printed thereon;
a plurality of lights mounted behind the applique to illuminate the graphics printed on the applique; and
a one-piece lens positioned at a distance from the applique with the gage pointer being positioned between the front surface of the applique and the lens, the lens including a lens body having functional graphics molded therein to compliment the functionality of the gage pointer and being visible when the lights behind the applique are either on or not on.
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Abstract
An instrument gage assembly includes an applique and at least one gage mechanism mounted to a rear surface of the applique. Each gage mechanism including a pointer shaft extending through the applique and projecting outward from a front surface of the applique. A gage pointer is mounted onto each pointer shaft adjacent the front surface of the applique, and the front surface of the applique includes graphics printed thereon. A plurality of lights are mounted behind the applique to illuminate the graphics printed on the applique, and a one-piece lens is positioned at a distance from the applique with the gage pointer being positioned between the front surface of the applique and the lens. The lens includes a lens body having functional graphics molded therein to compliment the functionality of the gage and adapted to be visible when the lights behind the applique are not on.
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10 Claims
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1. An instrument gage assembly comprising:
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an applique; at least one gage mechanism mounted to a rear surface of the applique, each gage mechanism including a pointer shaft extending through the applique and projecting outward from a front surface of the applique; a gage pointer mounted onto each pointer shaft adjacent the front surface of the applique, the front surface of the applique including graphics printed thereon; a plurality of lights mounted behind the applique to illuminate the graphics printed on the applique; and a one-piece lens positioned at a distance from the applique with the gage pointer being positioned between the front surface of the applique and the lens, the lens including a lens body having functional graphics molded therein to compliment the functionality of the gage pointer and being visible when the lights behind the applique are either on or not on. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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