DE102018001991A1 - Instrument panel assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an instrument panel arrangement for a vehicle (1) which can be moved in autonomous driving mode. According to the invention, at least one airbag (6) assigned to a vehicle user is arranged in an upper area (B) of an instrument panel (2) in the direction of a vehicle vertical axis (z), the airbag (6) being triggered at least in sections in the tripped state Unfolded steering wheel range, wherein a jacket tube switch module (8) and a Pedalerie (5) are covered in autonomous driving.

Description

The invention relates to an instrument panel assembly for a movable in autonomous driving vehicle.

From the DE 10 2017 101 481 A1 For example, a removable steering wheel and a removable pedal for an autonomous vehicle are known. A dashboard assembly for the vehicle includes a dashboard that defines a receiving recess. The receiving recess is alignable with a driver's seat position and selectively fillable with each of a removable steering module and a removable filler module. The removable steering module comprises a steering module main body, wherein a steering wheel carrier is attached to the steering module main body. A steering wheel is rotatably mounted on the steering wheel carrier, wherein a steering wheel connection connects the steering wheel with a Fahrzeuglenkaktuator. The removable packing module comprises a packed body module.

The invention has for its object to provide an improved over the prior art instrument panel assembly for a movable in autonomous driving vehicle.

The object is achieved by the features specified in claim 1.

Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

An instrument panel arrangement for a vehicle that can be moved in an autonomous driving mode has at least one airbag assigned to a vehicle user, which is arranged in an upper area of an instrument panel in the direction of a vehicle vertical axis, wherein the at least one airbag unfolds in the tripped state at least in sections over a steering wheel area, wherein a jacket tube switch module and a pedals are covered in autonomous driving.

By means of such an instrument panel arrangement in which the at least one airbag is arranged in such a way, the vehicle user can be protected in its operative position both in the autonomous and in the manual driving operation of the vehicle by means of the at least one airbag. So it is not an additional airbag for the autonomous driving of the vehicle required.

Such an arrangement of the airbag, it is not necessary to integrate an airbag for injury protection in manual driving of the vehicle in the steering wheel, whereby additional space for the arrangement of another functional component, such as a display unit, can be provided.

Since no airbag is integrated into the steering wheel by the instrument panel assembly according to the invention, it requires no pyrotechnic training and no certificate of competence for assembly and disassembly.

Embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to drawings.

• 1 schematisch eine Instrumententafel eines Fahrzeuges mit einem im autonomen Fahrbetrieb abgedeckten Mantelrohrschaltermodul,
• 2 schematisch eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Fußinnenraumes des Fahrzeuges mit einer im autonomen Fahrbetrieb abgedeckten Pedalerie,
• 3 schematisch eine Schnittdarstellung einer Seitenansicht der Instrumententafel mit integriertem Airbag und Abdeckungen,
• 4 schematisch eine Schnittdarstellung einer Seitenansicht der Instrumententafel mit dem Airbag in seiner Wirkstellung,
• 5 schematisch die Instrumententafel und die Pedalerie im manuellen Fahrbetrieb des Fahrzeuges,
• 6 schematisch eine Schnittdarstellung der Seitenansicht der Instrumententafel im manuellen Fahrbetrieb des Fahrzeuges mit integriertem Airbag und
• 7 schematisch eine Schnittdarstellung der Seitenansicht der Instrumententafel mit dem Airbag in seiner Wirkstellung.

Showing:

• 1 FIG. 2 schematically shows an instrument panel of a vehicle with a tubular casing switch module covered in autonomous driving mode, FIG.
• 2 1 is a schematic perspective view of a foot interior of the vehicle with a pedals covered in autonomous driving;
• 3 schematically a sectional view of a side view of the instrument panel with integrated airbag and covers,
• 4 schematically a sectional view of a side view of the instrument panel with the airbag in its operative position,
• 5 schematically the instrument panel and the pedals in manual driving of the vehicle,
• 6 schematically a sectional view of the side view of the instrument panel in manual driving of the vehicle with integrated airbag and
• 7 schematically a sectional view of the side view of the instrument panel with the airbag in its operative position.

Corresponding parts are provided in all figures with the same reference numerals.

The 1 to 4 refer to an embodiment in which a vehicle 1 is moved in autonomous driving and in the 5 to 7 it is a manual driving of the vehicle 1 ,

1 shows an instrument panel 2 of the vehicle 1 with a cover element 3 , where in 2 a perspective view of a footwell with one with another cover 4 hidden pedals 5 is shown.

The 3 and 4 each show a sectional view of the instrument panel 2 with integrated airbag 6 , this one in 3 in its Starting position and in 4 is shown in its operative position.

To a vehicle user of the vehicle 1 , in particular a driver, both in autonomous driving and in manual driving of the vehicle 1 To provide at least sufficient protection against injury is provided, the airbag 6 in one in the direction of the vehicle's vertical axis z upper area B the instrument panel 2 of the vehicle 1 to arrange, ie in this area B to integrate. The airbag 6 So it is in the upper half of the instrument panel 2 ,

In autonomous driving of the vehicle 1 is one in the 5 to 7 shown steering wheel 7 dismantled.

The jacket tube switch module 8th is also covered by the cover 3 in autonomous driving, with switches and displays are covered. In addition to covering the jacket tube switch module 8th is the pedals 5 of the vehicle 1 in the same autonomous driving operation by means of the further cover element 4 covered.

The airbag 6 is in 3 in its initial position and in 4 shown in its operative position.

In the operative position of the airbag 6 this extends over the covered jacket tube switch module 8, so that an impact of the vehicle user can be largely excluded on this.

In particular, the airbag extends 6 in its operative position on the cover 3 of the jacket tube switch module 8th and thus protects the vehicle user as far as possible from injuries.

In manual driving of the vehicle 1 For example, by a service driver, is the steering wheel 7 to the casing tube switch module 8th mounted, as known conventionally, no airbag 6 in a steering wheel pot 9 is integrated, since the arranged in the instrument panel 2 airbag 6 this protective function takes over.

A thus available free space can be used by the arrangement of a functional component, for example by the arrangement of a device for generating acoustic signals, a so-called horn and a cover.

The steering wheel 7 is mounted, wherein the cover 3 of the jacket tube switch module 8th before mounting the steering wheel 7 from the casing tube switch module 8th Will get removed.

In addition, the other cover is 4 away, giving access to the pedals 5 is created so that the individual pedals for manual driving of the vehicle 1 can be used without restriction.

In case of collision of the vehicle 1 is the airbag 6 triggered, with the airbag 6 unfolded in its operative position at least in sections over a steering wheel range, so that a contact of the vehicle user with the steering wheel 7 can be largely excluded, as in a sectional view in 7 is shown.

By means of this one airbag 6 a risk of injury to the vehicle user both in autonomous and in manual driving operation can be at least substantially reduced, with no additional airbag 6 For example, in a steering wheel pot 9 is required.

In autonomous driving is the steering wheel 7 disassembled and the jacket tube switch module 8 by means of the cover 3 covered, thereby increasing a room for movement for the vehicle user.

In addition, a driver's seat of the vehicle 1 adjusted in autonomous driving a passenger seat.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

vehicle

2

dashboard

3

cover

4

another cover element

5

pedals

6

air bag

7

steering wheel

8th

Steering column switch module

9

steering wheel hollow

B

Area

x

vehicle longitudinal axis

z

Vehicle axis

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102017101481 A1 [0002]

Claims (1)

Instrument panel arrangement for a vehicle (1) which can be moved in autonomous driving mode, characterized in that at least one airbag (6) assigned to a vehicle user is arranged in an upper area (B) of an instrument panel (2) in the direction of a vehicle vertical axis (z), wherein the Airbag (6) unfolded in the tripped state at least in sections over a steering wheel range, wherein a located on a steering column jacket tube switch module (8) and a pedals (5) are covered in autonomous driving and a steering wheel (7) of the jacket tube switch module (8) is dismantled ,

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