JPH09325710A - Storage type display device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a storage type display device which increases the visibility of the display surface of a display and has no projecting part when stored. SOLUTION: An opening/closing lid 19 is formed in an outward shape having a top surface 19a and a front surface 19b which are level with the top surface 5 and front surface 6 of an instrument panel 2 connecting with both the sides of a storage space 3. A flank cover 19 provided along the insides of both the flanks 9 of the storage space 3 form a hood shape. The opening/closing lid 19 when opened as a display part is raised has its top surface 19a fallen to before a back surface 11 provided behind a recessed part 8, and the front surface 19b covers the top surface of the storage space 3. Further, both the parts of the display part 14 which is raised by a flank cover 19c are covered, so that the sunshine never impinges on the display surface 16.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a retractable display device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional storage type display device mounted on a vehicle, an opening / closing lid which is supported by an opening / closing shaft provided in a storage space to open and close the storage space, and a rotating shaft provided in the storage space. Therefore, there is a display which is rotatable between an upright posture and a collapsed storage posture.

[0003]

However, in the retractable display device described above, the opening / closing lid does not have a sun visor function, and sunlight is directly reflected on the display surface of the upright display. Therefore, the display surface is slightly tilted to the front side to block sunlight and ensure visibility. Further, a storage space is provided in a portion projecting to the front side from the instrument panel of the vehicle. In view of the above points, the present invention enhances the visibility of the display surface of the display,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a retractable display device configured so that a protruding portion does not occur during storage.

[0004]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a retractable display device according to the present invention. The retractable display device opens and closes a storage space, and a rotation provided in the storage space. In a retractable display device comprising a display rotatable by an axis between an upright posture and a tilted retracted posture, the storage space has a front surface and an upper surface continuous from the front surface, and the opening / closing lid is opened / closed. When the storage space is closed and the storage space is closed, the storage space has a front surface and an upper surface that are flush with both sides of the storage space, and a side surface cover is formed inside both side surfaces of the storage space when opened. A hood-like shape that covers the upper surface and both side surfaces of the storage space, the display and the opening / closing lid are interlocked, and the opened and closed hood-like shape. Characterized in that of the so erected internally.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a retractable display device according to the first aspect of the present invention.
The display is supported by a rotating shaft provided in the front of the storage space, and is tilted backward to be stored.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the retractable display device according to the first aspect of the invention.
The display is supported by a rotary shaft provided at the rear of the storage space and is stored by tilting forward.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the storage type display device according to the first and third aspects, the opening / closing lid is divided into a front lid and an upper lid.
After the front lid, which is pivotally supported at the lower end, falls down into the storage space, the display stands up and the top lid is opened, and the standing display falls down into the storage space and the top lid closes. After that, the front lid is raised to close the front of the storage space.

[0008]

The operation and effect of the retractable display device of the present invention described in claim 1 is as follows. When the display is raised and the storage space is opened, the upper surface and both side surfaces of the storage space are covered by the hood-like opening / closing lid, and the display stands up in the hood-like opening / closing lid. When the storage space is closed, there is no protruding part that is flush with the front and top surfaces of the storage part.
You can feel a sense of security as well as a sense of unity in design. Also,
When the storage space is opened, the hood-like opening / closing lid can block sunlight that is inserted into the display surface of the upright display, and has an excellent effect such that visibility can be improved.

The storage-type display device of the present invention according to claim 2 is stored by being tilted rearward by a rotation shaft provided in front of the storage space. Therefore, the stand-up and tilting mechanism of the display is simplified, and the device configuration can be compacted and the operation reliability can be ensured.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the retractable display device is stored by being tilted forward by the rotation shaft provided at the rear of the storage space. Therefore, the stand-up and tilt mechanism of the display is simplified, the device configuration can be compacted, and the operation reliability can be ensured. Further, since the display surface of the display when it is stored is on the lower side, there is an effect that the display surface is surely protected.

According to the storage type display device of the present invention as defined in claim 4, the opening / closing lid is divided into a front lid and an upper lid, and the storage space can be opened and closed by different operations. It is possible to provide a variety of unusual storage type display devices.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of the retractable display device of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG.
2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the opening / closing lid 19 is opened, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the same, and FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing the same. This retractable display device 1 includes an instrument panel 2 for a vehicle.
It is installed in the storage space 3 formed in 1. The storage space 3 is provided above the central outlet 4 of the conditioned air provided in the instrument panel 2. The instrument panel 2 at this portion has an upper surface 5 that is inclined downward in the vertical direction, and a front surface 6 that extends from the upper surface 5 to the central outlet 4.

The storage space 3 is provided with a bottom surface 8 and both side surfaces 9 and a back surface 10 formed at a position retracted rearward. A display 12 is installed on the bottom surface 8 of the storage space 3. The display 12 includes a base 13 and a display unit 14. Display unit 14
Is supported by a rotary shaft 15 provided on the rear side of the base 13, and is rotated to a posture in which the display face 16 is overlaid on the upper face of the base 13 by tilting to the front and a standing posture in which the display face 16 is exposed to the front. it can.
This rotation is performed by the operation button 17 provided on the base 13.
This is performed by driving a rotation motor (not shown).
The rotation of the display unit 14 can also be performed by a biasing force such as a torsion spring.

The upper surface and the front surface of the storage space 3 are covered with an opening / closing lid 19 which is supported by an opening / closing shaft 18 directly connected to the rotating shaft 15 and is opened / closed in association with the rotation of the base 13. When the storage space 3 is closed, the open / close lids 19 connect the instrument panel 2 to both sides of the storage space 3.
It is formed in an outer shape having an upper surface 19a and a front surface 19b that are flush with the upper surface 5 and the front surface 6 of the storage section 3. The side cover 19c is provided along the inner side surfaces 9 of the storage space 3 to form a hood shape. When opened with the display unit 14 standing up, the opening / closing lid 19
The upper surface 19a falls to the hand side of the rear surface 10 provided behind the recess 7, and the front surface 19b covers the upper surface of the storage space 3. Further, the side covers 19c cover both sides of the standing display unit 14. Front surface 19b of the opening / closing lid 19
Is equipped with an open / close button 20, and when pressed in the closed state,
The operation button 17 provided on the base 13 is pressed.

In the storage type display device 1 of the present invention described above, the storage space 3 is closed flush with the upper surface 5 and the front surface 6 of the instrument panel 2 by the opening / closing lid 19.
There is no part protruding from the instrument panel 2. When opened, the hood-like opening / closing lid 19 can block the sunlight that enters the display surface 16 of the standing display unit 14 and enhance the visibility of the information displayed on the display surface 16. Furthermore, this retractable display device 1
However, since it is installed above the central outlet 5 of the conditioned air, there is little risk that the occupant's head will collide even if the vehicle suddenly stops suddenly when the display 14 is standing. Since the opening and closing of the opening and closing lid 19 and the standing and tilting of the display 12 can be interlocked by the opening and closing buttons 17 and 20, the operation can be performed easily and easily. Further, since the rotating shaft 15 is provided at the rear side and the display surface 16 overlaps with the upper surface of the base 13 when the display unit 14 is tilted down, there is an advantage that the display surface 16 can be surely protected. .

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the retractable display device 21 showing the second embodiment of the present invention. In this retractable display device 21, a display unit 24 of a display 22 is supported by a rotating shaft 25 provided in front of a base 23. A rotary motor (not shown) is driven by an operation button 27 provided on the front surface of the base 23. This allows
The rotation shaft 25 is rotated to raise the display unit 24 to the front side, and the display unit 26 can be rotated to an upright position in which the display surface 26 appears on the front surface and a tilted position in which the display unit 24 is superposed on the base 23. The open / close lid 29 has a rear end supported by an open / close shaft 28 provided on the rear upper part of both side surfaces 9 of the storage space 3, and the front end 3 in the closed state.
0 is in contact with the upper surface of the base 23 of the display 22. At this time, the opening / closing lid 29 is flush with the instrument panel 2 continuous on both sides of the storage space 3. The opening / closing lid 29 is provided with side covers 29c on both sides and is formed in a hood shape. The side cover 29c is
When the opening / closing lid 29 is opened, it appears inside both side surfaces 9 of the storage space 3 and covers both side surfaces of the standing display unit 24.

When the operation button 27 is pressed, the rotating shaft 25 is rotated and the display portion 24 of the display 22 is erected on the front side. During this standing, the display unit 24 abuts on the back side of the opening / closing lid 29, and the opening / closing lid 29 is lifted to store the storage space 3
Is opened. Then, the display unit 24 that has been erected is provided with the opening / closing lid 2
9 and the side covers 29c on both sides. Therefore, it is possible to block sunlight that obliquely enters the display surface 26 from above, and the visibility of information displayed on the display surface 26 is improved. In this case, an engaging portion 29d is provided on the back side of the opening / closing lid 29 so that the display portion 24 when the standing up is completed is engaged.
This can prevent the opening / closing lid 29 from vibrating or bouncing up. Further, when the operation button 27 is pushed to tilt the display unit 24, the opening / closing lid 29 which is lowered by its own weight is locked when closed, so that the closed opening / closing lid 29 is prevented from being opened unexpectedly. The lock can be released by operating the operation button 27.

Since the retractable display device 21 does not separately include an interlocking mechanism for interlocking the rotation of the display portion 24 of the display 22 and the opening / closing of the opening / closing lid 29, the entire structure is simplified. Since the lock when the opening / closing lid 29 is closed can be released by the operation button 27, the opening / closing lid 29 can be manually opened, and the defective display 22 or the like can be taken out and repaired. Further, since the rotating shaft 25 is provided in front of the base 23 and the opening / closing shaft 28 of the opening / closing lid 29 is provided, the posture at the time of storage is flat, and the storage space can be reduced, which is advantageous for vehicle mounting.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the retractable display device 41 showing the third embodiment of the present invention. In this retractable display device 41, the opening / closing lid is divided into an upper lid 49 and a front lid 50. The lower end of the front lid 50 is pivotally supported by an opening / closing shaft 51. Also, the top cover 49
Side covers 49c are formed on both side surfaces, and a rear end portion is pivotally supported by an opening / closing shaft 52. A stopper 54 that comes into contact with the rear surface 10 of the storage space 3 is provided on the shaft support bracket 53 of the upper surface lid 49 to regulate the closed posture of the upper surface lid 49. Then, the upper end 50a of the front lid 50 and the top lid 4
The storage space 3 is configured to be closed when the front end 49a of 9 is fitted. The display 42 installed in the storage space 3 is entirely erected on the front side by a rotating shaft 45 provided on the lower front side, and the display surface 46 is exposed on the front surface. Display 42 in a fallen posture
The front surface of the is formed with an inclined surface 55 that recedes obliquely rearward.

The storage type display device 41 described above is
By operating the operation button 47, first, the front lid 50
Falls into the storage space 3, and subsequently the rotation shaft 45 is rotated by a rotation motor (not shown) so that the display 42 stands up. During this standing, the display 42 is placed on the top cover 4.
9 is abutted against the back side of the housing 9, and the open / close lid 49 is lifted to open the storage space 3. The upright display 42 is covered with the upper surface cover 49 and the side covers 49c on both sides. Therefore, it is possible to block the sunlight that obliquely enters the display surface 46 from above. In this case, the engaging portion 49d is provided on the back side of the upper surface lid 49 so that the display 42 when the standing up is completed is engaged. This allows the top lid 49
Can be prevented from vibrating or bouncing up.

Further, when the operation button 47 is pushed and the display 42 is tilted, the upper lid 49 which is lowered by its own weight is locked when it is closed so that the closed upper lid 49 does not open unexpectedly. . The lock can be released by operating the operation button 47. Immediately after the display 42 falls down, the front lid 50 rises up due to the elasticity of a spring (not shown). Top lid 4
When the storage space 3 is closed by the front cover 9 and the front cover 50, the storage space 3 is flush with the instrument panel 2 that is continuous with both side surfaces 9 of the storage space 3.

As described above, the upper surface lid 49 and the front surface lid 50.
Since the storage space 3 can be opened and closed by dividing into two and different operations, it is possible to provide a storage-type display device having a strange operation.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a first embodiment of the retractable display device of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a form and a state in which an opening / closing lid 19 is opened.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the same with the opening / closing lid 19 closed.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the same.

FIG. 4 is a second embodiment of the retractable display device of the present invention.
It is sectional drawing which showed the form.

FIG. 5 is a third embodiment of the retractable display device of the present invention.
It is sectional drawing which showed the form.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 21, 41 ... Retractable display device 2 ... Instrument panel 3 ... Storage space 5 ... Top surface 6 ... Front surface 9 ... Side surfaces 12, 22, 42 ... Display 15, 25, 4
5 ... Rotating shaft 18, 51, 52 ... Opening / closing shaft 19, 29 ... Opening / closing lid 1
9a ... Top 19b ... Front 19c, 29c, 49c ... Side cover 49 ... Top lid 50 ... Front lid

Front Page Continuation (72) Inventor Mitsuo Furubayashi No. 1 Noda, Toyota, Oguchi-machi, Niwa-gun, Aichi Prefecture Tokai Rika Electric Co., Ltd.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A storage type display device comprising an opening / closing lid for opening and closing a storage space, and a display rotatable between a standing posture and a collapsed storage posture by a rotating shaft provided in the storage space, The storage space has a front surface and an upper surface continuous from the front surface, and the opening / closing lid is supported by an opening / closing shaft. When the storage space is closed, the storage space is flush with the front surface and the top surface. In addition, a side cover is formed inside both side surfaces of the storage space to form a hood shape that covers the upper surface and both side surfaces of the storage space when opened, and the display and the opening / closing lid are linked together. A storage type display device characterized in that it stands up inside the opened hood-like opening / closing lid. 2. The storage-type display device according to claim 1, wherein the display is supported by a rotating shaft provided in front of the storage space and is tilted backward to be stored. 3. The retractable display device according to claim 1, wherein the display is supported by a rotary shaft provided at the rear of the storage space and is tilted forward to be stored. 4. The opening / closing lid is divided into a front lid and an upper lid, and after the front lid having its lower end pivotally supported falls into the storage space, the display stands up and the upper lid opens. 4. The display device, wherein the upright display is collapsed into the storage space to close the top cover, and then the front cover is raised to close the front surface of the storage space. The retractable display device described in.