US4806904A
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Head-up display device
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1988-01-19
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Granted: 1989-02-21
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Expires: 2008-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A head-up display device is provided with a light-emitting display body provided in the instrument panel, a reflecting mirror which reflects the displayed light from the light-emitting display body onto a reflection section, a housing which encloses the light-emitting display body and the reflecting mirror, and a linkage member for connecting the housing to a steering member, so that the housing is caused to slide forwards and backwards of the vehicle following upward and downward motions of the steering member.
Inventors
- 👤 Hitoshi Watanuki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 00:09
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B27/00; G02B27/01; G02B27/0149; G02B2027/0154; G02B27/0179; G02B2027/0187
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A head-up display device for a vehicle comprising: a light-emitting display body provided in an instrument panel; a reflecting mirror which reflects the display light from the light-emitting display body onto a reflection section; a housing which encloses the light-emitting display body and the reflecting mirror; and a linkage member for connecting the housing to a steering member, so that the housing can slide forwards and backwards of the vehicle in correspondence with upward and downward motions of the steering member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A head-up display device for a vehicle comprising: a light-emitting display body provided in an instrument panel; a reflecting mirror which reflects the display light from the light-emitting display body onto a reflection section; a housing which encloses the light-emitting display body and the reflecting mirror; and a linkage member for connecting the housing to a steering member, so that the housing can slide forwards and backwards of the vehicle in correspondence with upward and downward motions of the steering member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The head-up display device of claim 1, wherein the housing is devided into first and second sections, the first section for accommodating the reflecting mirror and the second section for accommodating the light-emitting display, and the first section adapted to slide forwards and backwards of the vehicle in correspondence with upward and downward motions of the steering member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
92 words
A head-up display device for a vehicle provided in an instrument panel between a front window panel and a steering member, the display comprising a housing provided in the instrument panel for accommodating a light-emitting display body and a reflecting mirror provided to reflect a display light from the light-emitting display body onto the front window panel, and a linkage member provided to connect the housing to the steering member, so as to transmit the upwards and downwards movements of the steering member to the housing to laterally move the reflecting mirror.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
92 words
A head-up display device for a vehicle provided in an instrument panel between a front window panel and a steering member, the display comprising a housing provided in the instrument panel for accommodating a light-emitting display body and a reflecting mirror provided to reflect a display light from the light-emitting display body onto the front window panel, and a linkage member provided to connect the housing to the steering member, so as to transmit the upwards and downwards movements of the steering member to the housing to laterally move the reflecting mirror.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-02-21 | 1992-08-22 | 1993-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-02-21 | 1996-08-22 | 1997-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-02-21 | 2000-08-22 | 2001-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |