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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 11, 2016
Filed:
May. 06, 2015
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Todd N. Clark, Dearborn, MI (US);
Kathleen M. Schulz, Novi, MI (US);
Christopher Tulik, Belleville, MI (US);
Mark Larry, Macomb Township, MI (US);
Ford Global Techologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A configurable vehicle cluster is described which extends down below a top of the steering column to provide a display of information. The display can display information to the driver through or around the steering wheel and the recess in the vehicle cluster through which the steering wheel column extends. An instrument cluster is positioned adjacent the steering assembly and includes a display having an edge that is non-linear and may at least partly wrap around the steering column to increase the viewing area of the cluster. The display may extend around the steering column behind the steering wheel. The vehicle cluster can be mounted lower in a vehicle while providing adequate viewing area and conserving space in the vehicle cabin.