Component for module for presenting alpha numeric or like information
OwnerGuenther Seliginventor
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Abstract
A component for an alpha-numeric or like module wherein the component includes a subframe to be installed as part of the module frame, the subframe having a front and rear with a shutter pivotally mounted on the rear, the subframe employing both permanent and electomagnetic means for causing the shutter to open, the subframe having a lens exposed by the shutter to direct light through the lens from an off-axis light source rearward of the subframe.
Claims12
A component for a module adapted to selectively pass light to provide a portion of alpha-numeric information comprising a subframe adapted to be integrated into a module frame, said subframe having a shutter pivotally mounted on the rear thereof, illuminating means operably associated with said subframe adjacent the rear thereof, means associated with each component for pivoting the shutter thereof to provide a part of a preselected piece of information, said means including an electromagnet, a permanent magnet on each shutter, and actuating means remote from said subframe for actuating said electromagnet, each electromagnet being mounted on the rear of said subframe adjacent said shutter and equipped with pole-pieces arranged in close proximity to the permanent magnet of said shutter to oppose the magnetic field of said permanent magnet and pivot said shutter, each component being equipped with lens means forward of said shutter.
A component for a module adapted to selectively pass light to provide a portion of alpha-numeric or like information comprising a subframe adapted to be integrated into a module frame, said subframe being equipped with a front panel which is vertically disposed, an opening in said panel and a lens projecting forwardly therethrough, illuminating means operably associated with said subframe on the rear side thereof, a shutter on the rear side of said panel adapted to pivot to selective open and close said opening relative to passage of light therethrough from said illuminating means, and magnet means on said subframe for selectively pivoting said shutter.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.