DE102007004446B4 - Dashboard of a vehicle for a mobile computer - Google Patents

Abstract

A dashboard (3) of a vehicle for accommodating a mobile computer (4) with a keyboard (62) and with a display panel (51) wherein the dashboard (3) is substantially flat and in particular cuboid-shaped and to the dimensions of the mobile computer (4 ) and a pull-out mechanism (9) is arranged in the dashboard (3) to which the mobile computer (4) can be fastened, characterized in that the pull-out mechanism (9) comprises a crash-catching device and / or the pull-out mechanism (9) a crash predetermined breaking point (14) in the region of a hinge (12).

Description

The The invention relates to a dashboard according to the preamble of the claim 1.

It mobile computers are increasingly common. The mobile computer are called personal computers and are also called notebook or laptop designated. Recently, mobile computers have become flatter and flatter and with a larger ad space educated. The mobile computers can be used universally become. You can as a mobile workplace and as an information and entertainment medium be used on trips. Also, you can, for example, under other than navigation device Serve with a properly installed software.

following The state of the art is for housing computers in vehicles known among other things.

The DE 198 48 361 A1 describes a personal computer for detachable installation in a DIN slot of a car radio.

The DE 103 08 897 A1 describes a motor vehicle with an on-board computer and an interface for data exchange with a digital electronic device, coupled via a docking station.

The DE 41 28 663 C2 describes a dashboard with a retractable from the dashboard screen and a retractable buttons field for querying and displaying information.

The DE 199 35 893 A1 describes a motor vehicle with a vehicle electronics and an interface to the vehicle electronics for connection to a personal computer.

The EP 795 437 A2 describes a glove box with an interface for electronic devices such as personal computer and mobile phone, wherein the electronic devices are arranged on rails of a glove box lid. In another embodiment, a keypad is extendable from the glove box lid.

The DE 101 25 063 A1 describes a holder for a portable computing device in a motor vehicle, wherein the holder is at least part of a drawer is in particular a part of a car radio.

The DE 42 28 605 A1 describes a mobile communication device that can be inserted into a car radio DIN cutout in the dashboard of a motor vehicle.

The WO 01/58721 A1 describes an office system using a notebook computer for the interior of a vehicle comprising a pull-out mechanism for the notebook computer with which the notebook computer is extendable from a storage compartment when it is inserted into the drawer mechanism.

The DE 20 2006 001 056 U1 describes a combination of a holder with a holding element and a housing guided in the holding element, in which a computer can be used. The housing or the protective casing is formed with a handle carrying bag, which has a viewing and operating window.

It is the object of the invention called a dashboard of the input Art, as well as a hard case and a mobile computer too create the possible uses as possible from modern mobile computers increase and improve comprehensively also in a vehicle use.

According to the invention Task solved by a dashboard according to claim 1. advantageous Further developments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims.

A The idea of the invention is that the dashboard is essentially flat and in particular cuboid is formed and to the dimensions adapted to the mobile computer. It is thus possible according to the invention a standardized mobile computer in the dashboard on the passenger side of a Integrate vehicle. The mobile computer in the daily Life increases in importance, is thus safe in the vehicle and transportable cleaned up. He can for a use in and out of the vehicle at any time be introduced into the valve compartment or be pulled out of the valve compartment.

One Another advantage is that essentially standardized mobile Computers can be used which are interchangeable and adapted to the state of the art can. This is important because the mobile computer has a much faster technical Change is subject as the vehicle itself. The state of the art beats in contrast, specially adapted to the vehicle computer before, the today due to a small quantity and thus not yet enforce significant cost disadvantages could. Standardized mobile computers, as they are widely available, are in DIN car radio shafts not insertable. Show conventional glove compartments often inappropriate dimensions on that are either too narrow or too wide and a sufficient Do not provide buffering.

Conveniently, the dashboard a size for standardized mobile computers with a display panel diagonal of 12, 14, 15 or 17 inches. Thus, commercially available mobile computers can be inserted and accommodated in the fitting compartment.

A Excerpt mechanism is arranged in the dashboard, where the mobile computer is attachable. The pull-out mechanism offers the Advantage that when the computer is attached to the drawer mechanism pulled out of the dashboard, the mobile computer as Workstation can be used on the passenger side.

The Extractor mechanism is advantageously arranged horizontally guides formed so that the keyboard is essentially horizontal on the keyboard Passenger side can be built.

Around securing the mobile computer in its extended and retracted state, the extension mechanism is preferably designed lockable. The lock has at least two positions, one extended and one withdrawn Position, up. additionally can be provided several intermediate positions, for example, the Extractor mechanism to the size of the mobile Computer.

at An alternative preferred embodiment is the drawer mechanism attached in the dashboard parallel to the footwell obliquely downwards. Around will pull out the mobile computer from the dashboard, will this now diagonally pulled up. Advantageously, the extension mechanism is approximately in the range a hinge of the mobile computer, by means of which the display field and the keyboard can be opened and closed, bent to a horizontal. The extension mechanism therefore has hinges to the keyboard of the mobile computer in a horizontal fold. Is preferred The hinge of the extension mechanism also formed lockable.

A see further preferred embodiment a lockable turntable on the extension mechanism in front, on the The mobile computer is attached to the mobile computer to the driver's side to be able to turn. This is beneficial when the driver is an individual in the vehicle is and use the mobile computer as a workstation or as a navigation device would like to. Furthermore the turntable can be advantageous if the passenger the display field for Protection against strong sunlight wants to rotate to a visible Display field.

It is understood that the fitting compartment also be designed that can be right at the footwell adjacent to the passenger and thus not directly adjacent to the footwell floor area but is determined only by four surfaces, three peripheral surfaces, d. H. two side surfaces and a ceiling area, as well as a backside Face. Likewise, the dashboard compartment in the upper surface of the dashboard or instrument panel be embedded on the passenger side. A rear housing half with the display panel of the mobile computer then forms the dashboard surface Windscreen down.

Prefers However, the dashboard is designed with six limiting surfaces, a front end face forms a lid, preferably via a pivoting mechanism, in particular pulling inward, is pivotable. The lid can be used as a decorative strip possibly be made of wood, so that for an uninformed person, among other things also as theft protection, not recognizable, is that a dashboard with a mobile computer behind it hides. A separate glove compartment can depending on the space below or over located in the dashboard.

It is understood that according to the invention between the extension mechanism and the dashboard and / or between the mobile computer and the Pull-out mechanism Damping or buffering devices may be provided to shock sensitive Protecting components on the mobile computer.

Around to increase passive safety, the drawer mechanism on a crash collection device, the In the event of a crash, the mobile computer moves into the dashboard. The retraction movement can here advantageously buffered or steamed done to sudden or too fast movements to protect against the risk of injury to the hands or Prevent fingers.

The Crash collection device may have its own crash signal generator. Preferably, the crash collection device with a central signal generator connected, for example, can trigger sensor-controlled airbags.

advantageously, the crash collection device has a pull-in spring, the Extend the mobile computer to a stop cocked is solved and in the crash case so that the mobile computer with the drawer mechanism in the Valve compartment is retracted. Of course, damping elements can be provided be, as well as certain leeway, for example, to protect fingers from insertion injuries. The Feeder spring can also be additional independently serve from a crash situation as a retraction aid in the dashboard, after the lock released manually has been.

According to the invention, the pull-out mechanism has a predetermined crash point in the area of the crowd niers up. Thus, the crash-Sollburchstelle forms another possibility for passive safety to prevent injury to the driver or passenger in case of sudden loads.

Around universally different commercially available mobile It is possible to use a computer without complex adaptation measures in a particularly preferred embodiment of the drawer mechanism a container with a handle for attached to the computer. The computer can be used in this container and therein fasteners known in the art on the container fixable. To remove the computer from the dashboard, points the container the handle on.

A preferred embodiment provides that the drawer mechanism a hard case for Recording of the commercial, mobile computer is attachable. Thus, the mobile computer encapsulated in a hard case and possibly against shocks additionally buffered. One major advantage is that the mobile computer in the hard case to stationary workplaces in Offices taken away can be without additional To need computer bags from which the mobile computer, for example, taken out in the vehicle and needs to be plugged in again.

One Hard-shell case has a fastening means for attachment an extension mechanism in a dashboard of a vehicle according to the above Features on. The hard-shell case is thus multifunctional. He serves as a portable protection of a mobile computer from one job to another as well as protection in a vehicle and as a holding or supporting element in a vehicle. The hard case allows So the attachment to a pull-out mechanism of a conventional mobile personal computer and thus creating a job for the mobile computer in the vehicle on the passenger side.

Prefers each hard shell of the suitcase has a passage opening, in the collapsed state form a single penetration. Thus, a cheap case with handle is created, the from one piece Shells is made. Elaborate further handles do not have to be attached to the suitcase. The suitcase is preferably made of one made of robust plastic, which in preferred embodiments can be coated with a soft plastic layer.

at a preferred embodiment are openings on the sides or in the bottom of the hard case for cable connections for power supply or data exchange with the mobile computer educated. Thus, the mobile computer in the hard case stay and work both at a stationary workplace and at work Vehicle with the associated connections get connected. In the vehicle, for example, the computer can the power supply of the vehicle can be connected or with the on-board electronics are connected, for example, to GPS signals record or audio signals to the acoustic system of the vehicle to be able to give. The mobile computer can also be used as a mobile phone when connected to a suitable antenna can be used with adapter device.

at an alternative embodiment the hard case has electrical adapter connections, where the computer is connected inside the hard case is and again on the outside of the hard case are adapter connections for connection to connection cables in the vehicle or stationary Office arranged.

One mobile computer has a fastening device for attachment on a pull-out mechanism of a valve compartment with the above Characteristics. Due to the fastening device, the mobile Computers can also be used in the vehicle to get information To give driver or passenger. He can also act as a working tool for drivers and passenger serve.

Further are on a mobile computer additionally or alternatively access openings to form a handle centrally on both hinged housing halves of the trained mobile computer. The passage openings form folded a handle. The handle serves for a purpose, at this the mobile Insert computer in the dashboard and especially on this him, especially in a working position, from the dashboard pull it out. Another important advantage of a through-openings Handle formed is that the mobile computer during transport safely can be worn, a computer bag or a hard case are therefore no longer needed. The number of computer peripherals articles is saved a computer bag advantageously reduced.

It It is understood that the above and below to be explained features not only in the specified combination, but also in other combinations are usable.

The Invention will be described below with reference to an embodiment with reference from drawings closer explained. Show it:

1 a schematic side view in Cross section of a passenger side of a vehicle and

2 a perspective view of a hard case and a mobile computer.

The 1 schematically shows in cross-section a dashboard 1 on the passenger side of a vehicle. Schematically, the passenger seat is still on 2 shown. The dashboard 1 has a dashboard 3 which is substantially flat and rectangular in shape and to a commercially available, conventional, standardized mobile computer 4 ie a personal computer, includes custom dimensions. The standardized mobile computer 4 has two housing halves 5 . 6 by means of a hinge 7 are connected. In a half casing 5 is a display field 51 accommodated. In the second half of the housing 6 there is a keyboard 62 with an underlying computer unit.

The dashboard 3 can be commercial mobile computer 4 with a display panel or screen diagonal of 12, 14, 15 or 17 inches, if necessary even larger or smaller record. The dashboard 3 is by means of a lid 8th closable. The lid 8th forms a decorative strip, which can also be made of wood or with a wood paneling. The lid 8th can be opened and closed by means of a swivel mechanism, not shown. For example, the lid 8th be retracted with a swivel mechanism similar to a garage door in guides to a mobile computer 4 in a dashboard 3 to insert and pull out. The swing mechanism can also be used with the pull-out mechanism 9 Advantageously, various functions can be mechanically, electromechanically or mechatronically coupled. For example, the pull-out mechanism 9 with the computer 4 after opening the lid 8th jump out and / or vice versa, the extension mechanism 9 after inserting the lid 8th especially short delayed closing.

In, according to 1 The preferred embodiment shown is the mobile computer 4 not only in the fitting compartment 3 but he is also on a pull-out mechanism 9 via a fastening device 10 . 11 on the extension mechanism 9 securely attached. The fastening device 10 . 11 on the extension mechanism 9 For example, are locking screws, which in turn into a fastening device 60 . 61 in screw thread, in the mobile computer 4 intervention. The pull-out mechanism 9 thus has the further function of the mobile computer 4 in an extended position to hold securely and firmly while driving in the vehicle. It could therefore also be referred to as a holding mechanism.

The 1 shows a dashboard 3 , which is directed parallel to the footwell obliquely down towards the vehicle front. To the keyboard 62 of the mobile computer 4 in a substantially horizontal or easy to passenger seat 2 To bring inclined position, the pull-out mechanics 9 a hinge 12 on that in the area of the hinge 7 of the mobile computer 4 is arranged. Both the hinge 12 the pull-out mechanism 9 is lockable in a pan or tilt angle and the extension length of the extension mechanism 9 , The pull-out mechanism 9 is in rails as a linear guide and on rollers running in the instrument compartment 3 guided.

The 1 shows a further preferred embodiment, in which a turntable 13 with a rotation axis 13a on an outer section 92 the extension mechanism is formed. By means of the turntable 13 lets go the mobile computer 4 turn to the driver's side, leaving the mobile computer 4 the driver information on the display panel 51 can give and the keyboard 62 is easier to operate for the driver. The mobile computer 4 can also by means of the turntable 13 Turned away by the driver, for example, if strong sunlight affects the display panel for the passenger. The fastening devices 10 . 11 are in this particular embodiment in the turntable 13 integrated.

Another preferred embodiment, as shown in the 1 is shown, sees a crash breaking point 14 in front. The crash breaking point 14 is at one end of a section 92 the pull-out mechanism 9 arranged on which the mobile computer 4 is attached. The crash breaking point 14 breaks provided and defines the section 92 with the mobile computer 4 from the pull-out mechanism 9 from. Breaking occurs at too high a sudden load, such as may occur in an accident, for example, and thus prevents major injuries to one in the passenger seat 2 sitting person.

The crash breaking point 14 may also be designed as an actuator, which is connected to a controller for passive safety, such as the release of passenger airbags. Among other things, the controller can determine, sensor-controlled, whether the passenger seat 2 occupied by a person at all to trigger the actor. Passenger airbags can be in the dashboard 1 under, preferably above the valve compartment 3 be housed. Passenger airbags may also be provided in the vehicle headliner in the A-pillar or in the passenger door.

Furthermore, the drawer mechanism 9 a crash collection device on. The crash collection device comprises on the one hand a collection spring 15 . when pulling out the mobile computer 4 is tensioned and a locking device, the extension mechanism 9 triggered by a manually operated or actuated by a crash control actuator. In an automatic crash collection device, the crash collection device is connected to a signal generator. The signal generator comes, for example, from a controller for passive safety.

For attaching the mobile computer 4 on the extension mechanism 9 provides a further preferred embodiment that on the section 92 the pull-out mechanism 9 on which the mobile computer is placed, a container, in particular with a handle, is mounted for receiving the mobile computer. The mobile computer 4 is inserted into the container open at the top and secured with a provided in the container, not shown, fastening mechanism.

An alternative embodiment according to 2 a hardshell case 16 with two hardshells 16a and 16b in front of which the mobile computer 4 is used as damped as possible. On this hard case 16 is a handle 17 integrated trained. That's why the hardshells point here 16a . 16b each one passage opening 17a . 17b on, leaving the hard shells 16a . 16b folded the handle 17 form. Thus, the hard case with handle 17 inexpensive and compact. The hard shell case 16 can either have adapter connections inside, which can be connected with external adapter connections to the periphery, such as power supply, universal connections (USB), antenna connections, etc., or the hard-shell case 16 has not shown openings that connect to the accommodated mobile computer 4 enable.

The hard shell case 16 is in a particular embodiment on the turntable 13 about the fastening devices 10 . 11 attached to its own fastening devices, not shown. The fastening devices 10 . 11 on the extension mechanism 9 and the corresponding fastening devices on the hard shell case 16 can be fast and secure sealable connection systems known to those skilled in the art from similar technical requirements for connection systems. The hard shell case 16 has the advantages of providing additional buffer protection for the mobile computer 4 provides, at the same time serves as a transport bag during transport between a vehicle and a stationary workplace and with the mobile computer 4 can be worked without this from the hard case 16 refer to.

The 1 can also be seen that the 1 an open hard case 16 with a mobile computer attached 4 represents. The hard shell case 16 is doing the pull-out mechanics 9 attached.

The 2 Again, it can be understood that you are not just a hard-shell case 16 with a mobile computer inside 4 represents, but the 2 can also according to the invention the mobile computer 4 even in the 2 demonstrate. The mobile computer 4 then owns even the middle of both hinged housing halves 5 . 6 Through openings 57 . 67 who folded a handle 47 form. On the handle 46 of the mobile computer 4 lets go the mobile computer 4 in the dashboard 3 insert and pull out at this again. In addition, the mobile computer can be 4 on the handle 47 transport safely, without an additional computer bag or a hard case 16 to make necessary.

According to the invention So a modular system of mobile computer and a dashboard with a pull-out mechanism and possibly with a container or a hard case as a link of the computer with the extension mechanism. The modular system is enlarged and improves the application possibilities a standardized commercial modern mobile computer.

All Figures only show schematic representations not to scale.

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Claims (11)

Fitting compartment ( 3 ) of a vehicle for receiving a mobile computer ( 4 ) with a keyboard ( 62 ) and with a display field ( 51 ) where the instrument compartment ( 3 ) is substantially flat and in particular cuboid-shaped and to the dimensions of the mobile computer ( 4 ) and an extract mechanism ( 9 ) in the fitting compartment ( 3 ) at which the mobile computer ( 4 ) is fastened, characterized in that the pull-out mechanism ( 9 ) a crash collection device and / or the extension mechanism ( 9 ) a crash predetermined breaking point ( 14 ) in the region of a hinge ( 12 ) having. Valve compartment according to claim 1, characterized in that the instrument compartment ( 3 ) a size for standardized mobile computers ( 4 ) with a display panel diagonal of 12, 14, 15 or 17 inches. Valve compartment according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drawer mechanism ( 9 ) is substantially horizontally extendable. Valve compartment according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drawer mechanism ( 9 ) is lockable. Valve compartment according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drawer mechanism ( 9 ) diagonally downwards in the instrument compartment ( 3 ) and by means of the hinge ( 12 ) approximately in the region of a hinge ( 7 ) of the mobile computer ( 4 ), by means of which the display field ( 51 ) and the keyboard ( 62 ) and are hinged, in particular lockable, can be bent off. Valve compartment according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a lockable turntable ( 13 ) on the pull-out mechanism ( 9 ) is provided. Valve compartment according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a, in particular pivotable, cover ( 8th ) the dashboard ( 3 ) in the dashboard ( 1 ) closes. Valve compartment according to one or more of the preceding claims characterized in that the crash collection device with a Signaling device is connected. Valve compartment according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the crash collection device is a catch spring ( 15 ) having. Valve compartment according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the extension mechanism ( 9 ) a container with a handle ( 17 ) for the mobile computer ( 4 ) is attachable. Valve compartment according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the extension mechanism ( 9 ) a hard case ( 16 ) for receiving the mobile computer ( 4 ) is attachable.