US 12,434,563 B2
Driver alert display element
Prathap Chandra, Shelby Township, MI (US)
Assigned to ZF Passive Safety Systems US LLC, Washington, MI (US)
Filed by ZF Passive Safety Systems US Inc., Washington, MI (US)
Filed on Apr. 13, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/299,962.
Prior Publication US 2024/0343114 A1, Oct. 17, 2024
Int. Cl. B60K 35/00 (2024.01); B60K 35/22 (2024.01); B60K 35/28 (2024.01); B60K 35/53 (2024.01); B60K 35/60 (2024.01); B60K 35/65 (2024.01); B60Q 9/00 (2006.01); B62D 1/06 (2006.01); B62D 1/10 (2006.01)
CPC B60K 35/00 (2013.01) [B60Q 9/00 (2013.01); B62D 1/06 (2013.01); B62D 1/10 (2013.01); B60K 35/22 (2024.01); B60K 35/28 (2024.01); B60K 35/53 (2024.01); B60K 35/60 (2024.01); B60K 35/654 (2024.01); B60K 2360/178 (2024.01); B60K 2360/782 (2024.01)] 18 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An alert arrangement, comprising:
a display member having a display surface thereon, wherein the display surface is pivotally mounted directly to a housing;
a light member;
a motor or solenoid; and
a gear system;
wherein the motor or solenoid is connected to the gear system and the motor or solenoid activates the gear system pivots the display surface about a pivot point mounted to the housing to move the display member between a first storage position, whereby the display surface is not visible to a driver, and a second position whereby the display surface is visible to a driver; and
wherein the light member is directed onto the display surface when the display member is in the second position.