JP2016133422A - Display device for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a display device for a vehicle capable of performing information display which is easily acceptable by a driver under use of an image display device having a small display area.SOLUTION: Disclosed is a display device for a vehicle which is loaded on the vehicle. The display device for the vehicle includes: a display panel having a display surface on which an image is displayed; and a first analog meter which extends from a first end to a second end on the side opposite to the first end and has a first frame body in which a region pointing out a first physical amount representing a running state of the vehicle is specified. The first analog meter is arranged so that at least one of the first end and the second end is overlapped on the display surface. On a display panel, an image representing second information different from first information provided by the first analog meter is displayed between the first end and the second end.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle display device.

  In order to transmit information representing the running state of a vehicle to a driver, an analog meter having a rotary needle portion is often used. In recent years, an attempt has been made to replace an analog meter with a display panel that displays a running state of a vehicle as an image (see Patent Document 1). Unlike analog meters, the display panel can present a variety of information to the driver.

JP 2014-95602 A

  Many drivers prefer that the driving state be represented in a large display area. Therefore, if a display panel is used instead of an analog meter, a large display surface is required for the display panel. In general, the size of the display surface directly affects the cost of the display panel. Therefore, if the driver desires to display in a large display area, an expensive display panel is required.

  In addition, the full replacement of analog meters with display panels can be unacceptable for drivers accustomed to analog meters.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle display device capable of displaying information that is easily received by a driver under the use of an image display device having a small display area.

  A vehicle display device according to one aspect of the present invention is mounted on a vehicle. The vehicle display device includes a display panel having a display surface on which an image is displayed, and a first physical quantity that extends from a first end to a second end opposite to the first end and that represents a traveling state of the vehicle. And a first analog meter having a first frame body that defines the region. The first analog meter is arranged so that at least one of the first end and the second end overlaps the display surface. The display panel displays an image representing second information different from the first information provided by the first analog meter between the first end and the second end.

  According to the above configuration, since the vehicle display device includes the display panel and the first analog meter, the display surface of the display panel may not be excessively large. In addition, since the vehicular display device includes the first analog meter, information can be given to the driver in a manner that is easy to accept even a driver accustomed to the conventional analog meter. Since the display panel displays an image representing the second information different from the first information provided by the first analog meter between the first end and the second end, the vehicular display device includes the display panel, A visual impression in which the first analog meter is integrated can be given to the driver.

  In the above configuration, the second information may include information related to an environment in which the vehicle travels.

  According to the above configuration, since the second information includes information related to the environment in which the vehicle travels, the driver refers to the image displayed between the first end and the second end, and relates to the environment in which the vehicle travels. Information can be acquired.

  In the above configuration, the vehicular display device may further include a display board disposed between the display panel and the first analog meter. The display board may include a first region that allows transmission of image light emitted from the display surface, and a second region that surrounds the first region. The first frame includes the display plate so that at least one of the first end and the second end overlaps the first region, and the first frame protrudes into the second region. It may be attached to.

  According to the above configuration, since at least one of the first end and the second end overlaps the first region, the vehicular display device provides a visual impression that the display panel and the first analog meter are integrated with each other. Can be given to. Since the first frame protrudes into the second region, the propagation of the video light from the display surface to the driver's eyes is not hindered excessively by the first frame. Therefore, the vehicular display device can give various information to the driver using the image generated by the display panel and the first analog meter.

  In the above configuration, the display panel may include a flat surface. The first analog meter may be attached to the flat surface. The image light may be emitted from the flat surface.

  According to the above configuration, the first analog meter is attached to a flat surface, and the image light is emitted from the flat surface. Therefore, the display device for a vehicle is integrated with the display panel and the first analog meter. A visual impression can be given to the driver.

  In the above configuration, the vehicle display device includes a second frame body that extends from the third end to the fourth end opposite to the third end and that defines a region indicating the second physical quantity that represents the traveling state of the vehicle. You may further provide the 2nd analog meter which has. The display panel may display a meter image indicating a third physical quantity representing a traveling state of the vehicle between the first analog meter and the second analog meter.

  According to the above configuration, the display panel displays a meter image indicating the third physical quantity representing the traveling state of the vehicle between the first analog meter and the second analog meter. The driver can have a visual impression similar to the indicator panel.

  In the above configuration, the vehicular display device may further include a ring body surrounding a region where the meter image is displayed. The ring body may be attached to the flat surface.

  According to the above configuration, since the ring body surrounding the area where the meter image is displayed is attached to a flat surface, the vehicle display device can give the driver a visual impression similar to a known indicator panel. .

  The present invention can provide a vehicle display device capable of displaying information that is easily received by a driver under the use of an image display device having a small display area.

1 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a vehicle display device according to a first embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the positional relationship between an analog meter and a display surface (2nd Embodiment). It is a conceptual diagram which shows the positional relationship between an analog meter and a display surface (2nd Embodiment). It is a conceptual diagram which shows the positional relationship between an analog meter and a display surface (2nd Embodiment). It is a general | schematic expansion | deployment perspective view of the display apparatus for vehicles of 3rd Embodiment. FIG. 4 is a schematic side view of the vehicle display device shown in FIG. 3. It is a general | schematic expansion | deployment perspective view of the display apparatus for vehicles of 4th Embodiment. It is a general | schematic expansion | deployment perspective view of the display apparatus for vehicles of 5th Embodiment. FIG. 7 is a schematic front view of the vehicle display device shown in FIG. 6. It is a general | schematic expansion | deployment perspective view of the display apparatus for vehicles of 6th Embodiment. FIG. 9 is a schematic exploded perspective view of the vehicle display device shown in FIG. 8 (seventh embodiment).

  Various embodiments related to a vehicle display device will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

<First Embodiment>
The present inventors have developed various vehicle display devices including a display panel and an analog meter. During the development of the vehicle display device, the present inventors have found a problem that it is easy to give the driver a visual impression that the display panel and the analog meter are separated. The present inventors have succeeded in developing a technique for giving a driver a visual impression in which a display panel and an analog meter are integrated. In the first embodiment, a technique capable of giving a driver a visual impression in which a display panel and an analog meter are integrated will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a vehicle display device (hereinafter referred to as a display device 100). The display device 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The display device 100 includes a display panel 200 and an analog meter 300. The display panel 200 includes a display surface 210. The display panel 200 displays an image on the display surface 210. The image may include information (for example, the speed of the vehicle, the number of revolutions of the engine, the water temperature, and the remaining amount of fuel) representing the running state of the vehicle on which the display device 100 is mounted. Alternatively, or in addition, the image may include information on the environment in which the vehicle travels (eg, information on legal speed, outside air temperature, and weather determined for the road on which the vehicle travels). The principle of this embodiment is not limited to specific information represented by an image.

  Similar to an analog meter mounted on a known vehicle, the analog meter 300 is information indicating the running state of the vehicle on which the display device 100 is mounted (for example, the speed of the vehicle, the number of revolutions of the engine, the water temperature, and the remaining amount of fuel). ) May be provided to the driver. The principle of this embodiment is not limited to the specific information that the analog meter 300 gives to the driver. In the present embodiment, the first analog meter is exemplified by the analog meter 300. The first physical quantity is exemplified by a physical quantity (for example, the speed of the vehicle, the number of revolutions of the engine, the water temperature, or the remaining amount of fuel) indicated by the analog meter 300.

  Analog meter 300 includes a C-shaped ring 310 and an indicator needle 320. The C-shaped ring 310 includes an upper end 311 and a lower end 312. The lower end 312 is located below the upper end 311. The C-shaped ring 310 extends in an arc from the upper end 311 to the lower end 312. In the present embodiment, the first frame is exemplified by a C-shaped ring 310. The first end is exemplified by one of the upper end 311 and the lower end 312. The second end is exemplified by the other of the upper end 311 and the lower end 312.

  The indicator needle 320 rotates within a region surrounded by the C-shaped ring 310. In the region surrounded by the C-shaped ring 310, an index (for example, a scale line or a number) representing a physical quantity related to the running state of the vehicle on which the display device 100 is mounted may be displayed. The presentation of the indicator may depend on various techniques used for analog meters mounted on known vehicles. Therefore, the principle of the present embodiment is not limited to a specific index presentation technique.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first frame is exemplified by the C-shaped ring 310. Alternatively, the first frame may have other shapes. For example, the first frame may have a polygonal shape. The first frame may have various shapes formed by combining arcs and straight lines. The principle of this embodiment is not limited to a specific shape of the first frame.

  The C-shaped ring 310 is disposed so that at least one of the upper end 311 and the lower end 312 overlaps the display surface 210. The display panel 200 can display an image in the area of the display surface 210 located between the upper end 311 and the lower end 312. The image displayed between the upper end 311 and the lower end 312 may include information different from the information that the analog meter 300 gives to the driver. In the present embodiment, the first information is exemplified by information given by the analog meter 300. The second information is exemplified by information given by an image displayed between the upper end 311 and the lower end 312.

Second Embodiment
A designer who designs a vehicle display device can set various positional relationships between the analog meter and the display surface based on the design principle of the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, various positional relationships between the analog meter and the display surface are described.

  2A to 2C are conceptual diagrams showing a positional relationship between the analog meter 300 and the display surface 210. FIG. The code | symbol used in common between 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment means that the element to which the said common code | symbol was attached | subjected has the same function as 1st Embodiment. Therefore, description of 1st Embodiment is used for these elements. With reference to FIG. 1 thru | or FIG. 2C, the positional relationship between the analog meter 300 and the display surface 210 is demonstrated.

  With respect to the analog meter 300 shown in FIG. 2A, the upper end 311 and the lower end 312 of the C-shaped ring 310 are superimposed on the display surface 210. With respect to the analog meter 300 shown in FIG. 2B, the upper end 311 of the C-shaped ring 310 is superimposed on the display surface 210, while the lower end 312 of the C-shaped ring 310 is disposed below the lower edge of the display surface 210. With respect to the analog meter 300 shown in FIG. 2C, the lower end 312 of the C-shaped ring 310 is superimposed on the display surface 210, while the upper end 311 of the C-shaped ring 310 is disposed above the upper edge of the display surface 210. As shown in FIGS. 2A to 2C, the designer can arrange the C-shaped ring 310 at various positions with respect to the display surface 210.

  Each of FIG. 2A to FIG. 2C shows an image RSI representing a legal speed determined for a road on which the vehicle travels. For example, the display device 100 can acquire information related to the position of the vehicle and information related to the legal speed from a general car navigation system. The display device 100 may cause the display panel 200 to generate the image RSI from the information acquired from the car navigation system. In the present embodiment, information regarding the environment in which the vehicle travels is exemplified by the image RSI.

  The display panel 200 displays the image RSI on the display surface 210. As shown in FIGS. 2A to 2C, the image RSI is displayed between the upper end 311 and the lower end 312 of the C-shaped ring 310. As a result, the display device 100 can give the driver a visual impression that the display surface 210 and the analog meter 300 are integrated.

<Third Embodiment>
The C-type ring may be attached to a plate material disposed between the display panel and the C-type ring. In a third embodiment, an exemplary attachment technique for a C-shaped ring is described.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a vehicle display device (hereinafter referred to as a display device 100A) according to a third embodiment. A symbol used in common between the first embodiment and the third embodiment means that an element to which the common symbol is attached has the same function as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, description of 1st Embodiment is used for these elements. The display device 100A will be described with reference to FIG.

  Similar to the first embodiment, the display device 100 </ b> A includes a display panel 200 and an analog meter 300. The description of the first embodiment is incorporated in these elements.

  The display device 100A further includes a display plate 400. The display board 400 is disposed between the display panel 200 and the analog meter 300. The display panel 400 includes a flat first surface 411 and a flat second surface 412. The first surface 411 faces the display panel 200. The analog meter 300 is attached to the second surface 412 opposite to the first surface 411. In the present embodiment, the flat surface is exemplified by the second surface 412.

  FIG. 3 shows a rectangular frame DRF drawn on the display panel 400. The area surrounded by the rectangular frame DRF is referred to as a “display area 421” in the following description. An area surrounding the display area 421 is referred to as a “surrounding area 422” in the following description.

  The display area 421 substantially matches the display surface 210 of the display panel 200 in size and shape. The display board 400 is arranged so that the display area 421 overlaps the display surface 210 substantially completely.

  The display area 421 has an optically high transmittance. Accordingly, the image light emitted from the display surface 210 of the display panel 200 propagates from the first surface 411 to the second surface 412. Thereafter, the image light is emitted from the display area 421 of the second surface 412. In the present embodiment, the first area is exemplified by the display area 421. The second area is exemplified by the surrounding area 422.

  The surrounding area 422 may have a lower transmittance than the display area 421. Therefore, the display panel 400 can have a function of hiding parts other than the display surface 210 from the driver. A gradation pattern may be formed on the display panel 400 along the rectangular frame DRF. The outline of the display surface 210 may be blurred by a gradation pattern. The display panel 400 may have various other optical characteristics. The principle of this embodiment is not limited to the specific optical characteristics of the display panel 400.

  The indicator needle 320 of the analog meter 300 is attached to the surrounding area 422. The indicator needle 320 rotates on the second surface 412.

  The C-shaped ring 310 is disposed so as to surround the rotation area of the indicator needle 320. In accordance with the design principle described in connection with the second embodiment, the C-shaped ring 310 is arranged on the second surface 412 such that at least one of the upper end 311 and the lower end 312 of the C-shaped ring 310 overlaps the display area 421. Fixed to. The C-shaped ring 310 extends leftward from the upper end 311 and the lower end 312. Therefore, most of the C-shaped ring 310 overlaps the surrounding region 422.

  In the surrounding area 422, a physical quantity index (for example, a graduation line and a number) representing the running state of the vehicle may be drawn. When the indicator needle 320 rotates in the C-shaped ring 310 and points to the index number, the driver checks the running state of the vehicle (for example, the speed of the vehicle, the number of revolutions of the engine, the water temperature and the remaining amount of fuel). be able to.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic side view of the display device 100A. The display device 100A will be further described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the display panel 200 may be in close contact with the first surface 411. Alternatively, a slight gap may be formed between the display panel 200 and the first surface 411. Since the display panel 200 is very close to the first surface 411, the driver displays that the image displayed on the display panel 200 is displayed in the display area 421 of the second surface 412 from which the video light is emitted. It becomes easier to perceive.

  Since the driver visually recognizes that the analog meter 300 is attached to the second surface 412 on which the image is displayed, the display device 100A provides visual integrity between the analog meter 300 and the display panel 200. Can keep.

<Fourth embodiment>
The vehicle display device may include a plurality of analog meters. In the fourth embodiment, a vehicle display device having a plurality of analog meters is described.

  FIG. 5 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a vehicle display device (hereinafter referred to as a display device 100B) according to a fourth embodiment. The code used in common between the third embodiment and the fourth embodiment means that the element to which the common code is attached has the same function as that of the third embodiment. Therefore, description of 3rd Embodiment is used for these elements. The display device 100B will be described with reference to FIG.

  Similar to the third embodiment, the display device 100 </ b> B includes a display panel 200, an analog meter 300, and a display board 400. The description of the third embodiment is incorporated in these elements.

  The display device 100B further includes an analog meter 500. The analog meter 500 is arranged on the right side of the analog meter 300. Similar to the analog meter mounted on a known vehicle, the analog meter 500 is information indicating the traveling state of the vehicle on which the display device 100B is mounted (for example, the speed of the vehicle, the number of revolutions of the engine, the water temperature, and the remaining amount of fuel). ) May be provided to the driver. The principle of this embodiment is not limited to the specific information that the analog meter 500 gives to the driver. In the present embodiment, the second analog meter is exemplified by the analog meter 500. The second physical quantity is exemplified by a physical quantity (for example, the speed of the vehicle, the number of revolutions of the engine, the water temperature and the remaining amount of fuel) indicated by the analog meter 500.

  Analog meter 500 includes a C-shaped ring 510 and indicator hands 520 and 530. C-shaped ring 510 includes an upper end 511 and a lower end 512. The lower end 512 is located below the upper end 511. The C-shaped ring 510 extends in an arc from the upper end 511 to the lower end 512. In the present embodiment, the second frame is exemplified by a C-shaped ring 510. The third end is exemplified by one of the upper end 511 and the lower end 512. The fourth end is exemplified by the other of the upper end 511 and the lower end 512.

  Each of the indicator needles 520 and 530 rotates within a region surrounded by the C-shaped ring 510. In the region surrounded by the C-shaped ring 510, the display plate 400 may be drawn with an index (for example, a scale line or a number) indicating a physical quantity related to the running state of the vehicle on which the display device 100B is mounted.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the second frame is exemplified by the C-shaped ring 510. Alternatively, the second frame may have other shapes. For example, the second frame may have a polygonal shape. The second frame may have various shapes formed by a combination of an arc and a straight line. The principle of this embodiment is not limited to a specific shape of the second frame.

  The C-shaped ring 510 is disposed so that at least one of the upper end 511 and the lower end 512 overlaps the display surface 210. The display panel 200 can display an image in the area of the display surface 210 (rectangular frame DRF) located between the upper end 511 and the lower end 512. The image displayed between the upper end 511 and the lower end 512 may include information different from the information that the analog meters 300 and 500 give to the driver.

  The display panel 200 may display a meter image between the analog meters 300 and 500. The meter image may include an index image representing the running state of the vehicle. The index image may include an image representing a scale line or a number. The meter image may provide information different from the analog meters 300 and 500 to the driver. In the present embodiment, the third physical quantity is exemplified by information (for example, vehicle speed, engine speed, water temperature, fuel remaining amount) represented by the meter image.

<Fifth Embodiment>
The meter image produced by the display panel gives the driver a flat visual impression compared to an analog meter. This may be unacceptable for drivers accustomed to the design of indicator panels mounted on conventional vehicles. In the fifth embodiment, a technique capable of giving a visual impression similar to an analog meter to a meter image generated by a display panel will be described.

  FIG. 6 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a vehicle display device (hereinafter referred to as a display device 100C) according to a fifth embodiment. The code | symbol used in common between 4th Embodiment and 5th Embodiment means that the element to which the said common code | symbol was attached | subjected has the same function as 4th Embodiment. Therefore, description of 4th Embodiment is used for these elements. The display device 100C is described with reference to FIG.

  Similar to the fourth embodiment, the display device 100 </ b> C includes a display panel 200, analog meters 300 and 500, and a display board 400. The description of the fourth embodiment is incorporated in these elements.

  The display device 100C further includes a ring member 610. The ring member 610 is disposed between the C-shaped rings 310 and 510. The ring member 610 may be fixed on the second surface 412 of the display panel 400 such that the ring member 610 completely overlaps the rectangular frame DRF. Alternatively, the ring member 610 may partially protrude from the rectangular frame DRF. The principle of the present embodiment is not limited to a specific positional relationship between the rectangular frame DRF and the ring member 610. In the present embodiment, the ring body is exemplified by the ring member 610.

  FIG. 7 is a schematic front view of the display device 100C. The display device 100C is further described with reference to FIGS.

  Similar to the second embodiment, the display panel 200 displays on the display surface 210 an image RSI representing the legal speed determined for the road on which the vehicle is traveling. Unlike the second embodiment, the image RSI is displayed between the upper end 511 and the lower end 512 of the C-shaped ring 510.

  The display panel 200 displays a meter image SCI in addition to the image RSI. The meter image SCI includes an image representing a plurality of scale lines displayed along the inner edge of the ring member 610, an image representing a number displayed corresponding to the plurality of scale lines, and a ring from substantially the center of the ring member 610. And an image showing an indicator needle extending toward the inner edge of the member 610. The angle of the indicator needle changes according to the traveling state of the vehicle. Ring member 610 surrounds a region where meter image SCI is displayed.

  Similar to the C-shaped rings 310 and 510, the ring member 610 protrudes from the second surface 412 of the display panel 400. In addition, the meter image SCI appears on the second surface 412 of the display panel 400 in the same manner as the indicators in the C-shaped rings 310 and 510. Accordingly, the set of ring member 610 and meter image SCI can give the driver a visual impression similar to analog meters 300,500.

<Sixth Embodiment>
The designer can design various vehicle display devices based on the design principle described in relation to the first to fifth embodiments. In the sixth embodiment, an exemplary vehicle display device is described.

  FIG. 8 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a vehicle display device (hereinafter referred to as a display device 100D). The code | symbol used in common between 5th Embodiment and 6th Embodiment means that the element to which the said common code | symbol was attached | subjected has the same function as 5th Embodiment. Therefore, description of 5th Embodiment is used for these elements. The display device 100D is described with reference to FIG.

  Similar to the fifth embodiment, the display device 100 </ b> D includes a display panel 200, analog meters 300 and 500, and a display board 400. The description of the fifth embodiment is incorporated in these elements.

  The display device 100D further includes a ring body 600. The ring body 600 includes the ring member 610 described in connection with the fifth embodiment. The ring body 600 further includes a translucent ring 620. The translucent ring 620 is disposed in the ring member 610. Therefore, the translucent ring 620 overlaps the meter image. The driver can see the meter image through the translucent ring 620. The translucent ring 620 cooperates with the ring member 610 to contribute to providing a three-dimensional visual impression to the driver.

  The display device 100D further includes a drive unit 700, a meter vessel 810, and a protection plate 820. The indicator needle 320 of the analog meter 300 is mechanically connected to the drive unit 700 through the display board 400. The indicator needle 320 rotates on the area surrounded by the C-shaped ring 310. The indicator hands 520 and 530 of the analog meter 500 are mechanically connected to the drive unit 700 through the display board 400. The indicator needles 520 and 530 rotate on the area surrounded by the C-shaped ring 510.

  The drive unit 700 rotates the indicator hands 320, 520, and 530. For the connection between the drive unit 700 and the indicator hands 320, 520, and 530, various techniques used in known vehicles may be used. Therefore, the principle of the present embodiment is not limited to a specific connection technique between the drive unit 700 and the indicator needles 320, 520, and 530.

  The driving unit 700 may include a circuit (not shown) that generates an image signal for driving the display panel 200. The image signal is output from the drive unit 700 to the display panel 200. As described in relation to the fifth embodiment, the display panel 200 may display a meter image according to the image signal.

  The drive unit 700 may include a drive motor (not shown) that drives the indicator hands 320, 520, and 530. The driving unit 700 can include various electric circuits, driving devices, and optical devices for operating the display device 100D. The principle of this embodiment is not limited to a specific structure of the drive unit 700.

  The meter vessel 810 is a cylinder that defines a space in which the display panel 200, the ring body 600, the analog meter 300, the analog meter 500, the display board 400, and the drive unit 700 are accommodated. The protection plate 820 closes the opening of the meter vessel 810. The display panel 200, the ring body 600, the analog meters 300 and 500, and the display plate 400 are disposed between the drive unit 700 and the protection plate 820 in the meter vessel 810.

  The protection plate 820 is transparent as a whole. Accordingly, the image light generated by the display panel 200 can reach the protection plate 820 through the display plate 400 and then can enter the eyes of the driver. The protective plate 820 may be subjected to an optical treatment for suppressing reflection. In this case, the driver can satisfactorily visually recognize the image displayed on the display panel 200 without being hindered by the reflection on the protective plate 820.

<Seventh embodiment>
The vehicle display device described in relation to the sixth embodiment is driven by a drive unit. The designer may give the drive unit various structures. In the seventh embodiment, an exemplary structure of the drive unit will be described.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram conceptually showing the flow of signals in the display device 100D. The code | symbol used in common between 6th Embodiment and 7th Embodiment means that the element to which the said common code | symbol was attached | subjected has the same function as 6th Embodiment. Therefore, description of 6th Embodiment is used for these elements. The display device 100D will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The drive unit 700 includes a first drive signal generation unit 711, a second drive signal generation unit 712, a third drive signal generation unit 713, a first drive motor 721, a second drive motor 722, and a third drive motor. 723 and an image signal generation unit 730. The first drive signal generation unit 711 is electrically connected to the first drive motor 721. The first drive motor 721 is mechanically connected to the indicator needle 320. The second drive signal generation unit 712 is electrically connected to the second drive motor 722. Second drive motor 722 is mechanically connected to indicator needle 520. The third drive signal generation unit 713 is electrically connected to the third drive motor 723. The third drive motor 723 is mechanically connected to the indicator needle 530. The image signal generation unit 730 is electrically connected to the display panel 200.

  Various sensor devices (not shown) that detect physical quantities that change in accordance with the traveling state of the vehicle are arranged in the vehicle. The sensor group SSG includes these sensor devices. The sensor group SSG generates various detection signals representing various physical quantities. These detection signals are output from the sensor group SSG to the first drive signal generation unit 711, the second drive signal generation unit 712, the third drive signal generation unit 713, and the image signal generation unit 730, respectively. The sensor which comprises sensor group SSG may be a sensor utilized for a known vehicle. Therefore, the principle of this embodiment is not limited to a specific sensor of the sensor group SSG.

  The first drive signal generation unit 711 receives a detection signal representing a physical quantity corresponding to the index indicated by the indicator needle 320. The first drive signal generation unit 711 generates a drive signal according to the detection signal. The drive signal is output from the first drive signal generator 711 to the first drive motor 721. The first drive motor 721 rotates according to the drive signal. As a result, the indicator needle 320 can rotate on the display board 400.

  The second drive signal generation unit 712 receives a detection signal representing a physical quantity corresponding to the index indicated by the indicator hand 520. The second drive signal generation unit 712 generates a drive signal according to the detection signal. The drive signal is output from the second drive signal generator 712 to the second drive motor 722. The second drive motor 722 rotates according to the drive signal. As a result, the indicator hand 520 can rotate on the display board 400.

  The third drive signal generation unit 713 receives a detection signal representing a physical quantity corresponding to the index indicated by the indicator hand 530. The third drive signal generation unit 713 generates a drive signal according to the detection signal. The drive signal is output from the third drive signal generator 713 to the third drive motor 723. The third drive motor 723 rotates according to the drive signal. As a result, the indicator hand 530 can rotate on the display panel 400.

  The conversion from the detection signal to the drive signal may depend on various signal processing techniques used in known analog meters. Therefore, the principle of this embodiment is not limited to a specific signal processing technique for converting a detection signal into a drive signal.

  The image signal generation unit 730 receives a detection signal representing a physical quantity corresponding to the index image displayed on the display panel 200. The image signal generation unit 730 generates an image signal according to the detection signal. The image signal is output from the image signal generation unit 730 to the display panel 200. The display panel 200 displays an image representing an index or an indicating needle on the display surface 210 according to the image signal.

  The signal processing technology from detection signal to image display may depend on various known image generation technologies. Therefore, the principle of this embodiment is not limited to a specific signal processing technique for displaying an image.

  The principles of the various embodiments described above may be combined to suit the requirements for the vehicle.

  The principle of the above-described embodiment is preferably used for various vehicle designs.

100 to 100D ... display device 200 ...・ Display panel 210 ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Display surface 300,500 ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・Analog meters 310, 510 ... C-shaped rings 311 and 511 ... ... Upper end 312, 512 ... Lower end 400 ... Display panel 411 ... 1st surface 412 ...・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ 2nd surface 421 ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・Display area 422 ... Surrounding area 600 ...・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Ring body 610 ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Ring Member 620 ... Translucent ring RSI ...・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Image SCI ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Meter image

Claims (6)

A vehicle display device mounted on a vehicle,
A display panel having a display surface on which an image is displayed;
A first analog meter having a first frame body that extends from a first end to a second end opposite to the first end and that defines a region indicating a first physical quantity representing a traveling state of the vehicle;
The first analog meter is arranged so that at least one of the first end and the second end overlaps the display surface,
The display panel displays an image representing second information different from the first information provided by the first analog meter between the first end and the second end. The vehicle display device according to claim 1, wherein the second information includes information related to an environment in which the vehicle travels. A display board disposed between the display panel and the first analog meter;
The display board includes a first region that allows transmission of image light emitted from the display surface, and a second region that surrounds the first region,
The first frame includes the display plate so that at least one of the first end and the second end overlaps the first region, and the first frame protrudes into the second region. The display device for vehicles according to claim 1 or 2 attached to. The display board includes a flat surface,
The first analog meter is attached to the flat surface;
The vehicle display device according to claim 3, wherein the image light is emitted from the flat surface. A second analog meter having a second frame that extends from the third end to a fourth end opposite to the third end and that defines a region indicating a second physical quantity that represents a traveling state of the vehicle;
The vehicle display device according to claim 4, wherein the display panel displays a meter image indicating a third physical quantity representing a traveling state of the vehicle between the first analog meter and the second analog meter. A ring body surrounding a region where the meter image is displayed;
The vehicle display device according to claim 5, wherein the ring body is attached to the flat surface.

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