Mannesmann Vdo Ag

Helmut Wolf

Heinrich Noll

Stephan Zech

Matthias Rein

Heinz G&uuml;nther Wilhelm

Frank P&ouml;hlmann

Michael D&ouml;bler

Heinz Turck

Thorsten Wend

Benoit Bauer

In an indicating instrument, especially in a motor vehicle, having a cover glass ( ) that appears dark and, under incident light, prevents any view of a dial ( ) arranged at a distance behind it, and having at least one light source ( ) arranged behind the dial ( ) to transilluminate said dial ( ) and therefore render the dial ( ) visible through the cover glass ( ). In order to prevent the dial ( ) becoming visible when there is only incident light, the transmission of the dial ( ) is matched to the transmission of the cover glass ( ). To this end, in particular, the dial ( ) is provided with a low transmission.

Indicating device

In an indicating instrument ( ) with a translucent dial ( ), an illuminated pointer ( ) is arranged, out of the viewing direction of a viewer, behind the dial ( ) on its rear, inner side ( ). The surface of the outer side and/or of the inner side of the dial is reflection-reducing so as to enable the dial to serve the function of a covering glass.

Indicating instrument with an illuminated pointer disposed behind the dial

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Helmut Wolf