DE102020200044A1 - Display device for an interior of a motor vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a display device (13) for an interior (10) of a motor vehicle (K). The display device (13) has at least one screen (13a, 13b) which is movable and can thereby be brought into at least two different positions. The invention proposes that the display device (13) comprises two screens (13a, 13b). The screens (13a, 13b) can automatically and automatically assume a predetermined retracted position or a predetermined extended position. In their extended position, the screens (13a, 13b) form a V-like arrangement (V) with one another. In their retracted position, the screens (13a, 13b) occupy a common plane with one another.

Description

The invention relates to a display device for an interior of a motor vehicle with the features of the preamble of claim 1.

Such a display device is from US2018 / 0027689 A1 known. Specifically, a display device is disclosed in this document which comprises a plurality of screens mounted on a headliner. The screens can be arranged to be longitudinally displaceable via a quick connection in a rail which is aligned in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle. In addition, the quick connection is designed in such a way that each screen can rotate 360 degrees around a vertical axis and rotate 180 degrees around a horizontal axis.

Proceeding from this prior art, the present invention is based on the object of providing a display device for an interior of a motor vehicle, which offers a high level of comfort for passengers who are seated opposite each other in a motor vehicle with a direction of view directed towards one another.

The present object is achieved by a display device having the features of patent claim 1. Advantageous designs or further developments of the invention can be found in the dependent claims.

Further objects of the present invention are to provide a motor vehicle with increased comfort for passengers and to propose a suitable method for operating the display device in a motor vehicle.

The aforementioned objects are achieved by a motor vehicle with the features of patent claim 7 and by a method with the features of patent claim 9.

Advantageous designs or developments of the invention can also be found here in the respective dependent claims.

The invention is initially based on a display device for an interior of a motor vehicle. The display device has at least one screen which is movable and can thereby be brought into at least two different positions.

The invention now proposes that the display device comprises two screens which, forcibly and automatically, can each assume a predetermined retracted position or a predetermined extended position. In their extended position, the screens form a V-like arrangement with one another. In their retracted position, the screens form a common plane with one another.

Such a display device can noticeably increase the comfort for passengers in the interior of the motor vehicle. In particular, the V-like arrangement of the screens can ensure good visibility of one screen in each case for all passengers who are seated opposite one another in a motor vehicle with one direction of view in a space-saving manner.

Due to the formation of a common plane with each other when the screens are in the retracted position, the prerequisite is created for the screens in no way to get in the way when not in use.

According to a first development of the invention, the screens have ends facing one another and ends facing away from one another. The ends facing one another form an articulated connection with one another. The ends of the screens facing away from one another can, however, be moved towards or away from one another via a forced guidance.

The ends of the screens are to be understood as the longitudinal or transverse sides of the screens visible in a plan view of the screens or the longitudinal or transverse sides of the housings which optionally surround the display surfaces of the screens.

This development provides a mechanism that is easy to implement and with which the screens can be brought into the predetermined use or retracted position.

In order to minimize the space requirement of the display device in the retracted position, it is proposed in another development that the common plane of the screens formed in the retracted position is aligned flush with a surface surrounding the screens.

So that the space requirement can be kept low in the extended position of the screens and an attractive appearance can be created in the retracted position, it is proposed in another embodiment of the inventive concept that the forced guidance is arranged in a recess, the recess being covered by the screens in the retracted position of the screens becomes. The recess can for example be designed like a trough.

In order to ensure automatic movement of the screens in a simple and inexpensive way, the screens are electromotive by their retracted position can be brought into their extended position and vice versa.

It is advantageous to design the display device as part of a built-in module. In this way, the display device can be installed particularly easily in the interior of the motor vehicle.

As already mentioned, the invention is also intended to protect a motor vehicle. Such a motor vehicle is characterized by at least one display device arranged in an interior of the motor vehicle.

It is considered to be very advantageous if the display device is arranged in a roof lining and / or in a side panel of the motor vehicle.

The arrangement in a headliner enables particularly good and central visibility of the display device for passengers who are seated opposite one another in the interior of the motor vehicle, legroom being in no way restricted by the display device. However, the arrangement of the display device in a side panel (for example door panel or wall paneling) can be useful, for example if the display device is designed with a touch-sensitive surface (for example as a touchscreen) and passengers want the screens to be easily accessible.

Finally, a suitable method for operating a display device according to the invention in a motor vehicle is also to be proposed. Such a method is characterized in that the display device is automatically moved from its extended position to the retracted position as soon as the motor vehicle comes to a standstill and a door is opened which grants direct access to an area of the interior containing the display device.

In this way it can be ensured that the display device is not a hindrance when passengers get into or out of the interior of the motor vehicle. Such a procedure is conceivable in particular in the case of automatically driving motor vehicles which, in the manner of a taxi, transport several passengers entering and exiting at shorter time intervals who may not even know each other.

The method can be developed in such a way that the display device is automatically moved from its retracted position to the extended position as soon as all the doors of the motor vehicle are closed and the motor vehicle starts moving. Such a procedure contributes to a further increase in the comfort for passengers of the motor vehicle.

Preferred exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the figures and are explained in more detail in the following description with reference to the figures. This also makes further advantages of the invention clear. The same reference symbols, even in different figures, relate to the same, comparable or functionally identical components. Corresponding or comparable properties and advantages are achieved, even if a repeated description or reference is not made. The figures are not, or at least not always, to scale. In some figures, proportions or distances can be exaggerated in order to be able to emphasize features of an exemplary embodiment more clearly.

Figure list

• 1 a motor vehicle with a display device in an extended position,
• 2 the motor vehicle according to 1 , but with the display device in a retracted position,
• 3 a detailed representation of the display device designed as part of a built-in module, in different positions,
• 4th the representation of a second embodiment of the display device, in different positions and
• 5 the representation of a further embodiment of the display device, in different positions.

First of all, the 1 Referenced. In this figure is a motor vehicle K can be seen, which is designed as an automatically driving motor vehicle in the present embodiment. In an interior 10 of the motor vehicle K have passengers P1 and P2 Taken a seat, facing each other and facing each other (in the direction of travel or against the direction of travel).

A display device 13th is in the area of a headliner 11 of the motor vehicle arranged. The display device 13th has a first screen 13a and a second screen 13b on.

The screens 13a , 13b form an articulated connection at the ends facing each other 14th with each other. The articulated connection 14th In other words, forms a common axis of rotation of the screens that protrudes into the plane of the drawing 13a and 13b .

Ends facing away from each other 13c the screens 13a , 13b on the other hand, they are held in a forced guidance, not numbered in detail in this figure, and can be moved towards or away from one another in adjusting movements B2.

It is indicated that the display device 13th as part of a built-in module 100 can be formed, which in the headliner 11 is installed.

The display device is in the position shown 13th in an extended position. The screen is in this extended position 13a the passengers P1 facing, which in the area of a vehicle front F. to sit. The screen 13b is the passengers P2 facing, which in the area of a vehicle rear H to sit.

It can also be seen that the screens 13a , 13b in the shown extended position (seen from the side) a V-like arrangement V take with each other. The V-like arrangement V is especially designed so that a surface normal N the screens 13a , 13b roughly in the view or head area of the passengers P1 respectively P2 falls.

In this way there is particularly good visibility of the screen contents displayed on the screens 13a , 13b guaranteed.

In the 2 is a retracted position of the display device 13th shown. It can be seen the screens 13a , 13b (or the screens 13a , 13b enclosing housing) in the retracted position of the display device 13th a common level E. train with each other. The common plane is preferably located E. parallel to the headliner 11 and close to the headliner 11 or is even flush with a surface of the headliner 11 educated.

Still another display device is shown in the figures 13th indicated by dashed lines, which in a side panel 12th of the motor vehicle K is arranged. The side panel 12th is in the present embodiment a wall paneling of the motor vehicle K . But it is also conceivable that the side panel 12th is an inner lining of a door, for example a sliding door.

Based on 3a-c now becomes the display device 13th described in more detail.

As mentioned earlier, the display device is 13th as part of a built-in module 100 educated. In the built-in module 100 is a trough-like depression M. educated. In this recess M. is a forced management 19th arranged, which can be formed, for example, like a groove. In this forced guidance 19th are the ends facing away from each other 13c the screens 13a , 13b held movable. With the ends 13c the screens 13a , 13b are in turn preferably bolt-like drivers 13d connected, which in turn with threaded sleeves 16a and 16b are movably coupled.

The threaded sleeves 16a , 16b are in turn by a threaded rod 15th carried.

The thread pairings of the threaded rod 15th and the threaded sleeves 16a or 16b are designed in such a way that when the threaded rod 15th an adjustment movement B1 results in which the threaded sleeves 16a , 16b are moved towards or away from one another.

The adjustment movement B1 then in turn leads to the adjustment movement B2 of the ends 13c the screens 13a , 13b in forced operation 19th . The drivers slide during the adjustment movement B2 13d within vertically protruding tubular parts of the threaded sleeves 16a , 16b in the vertical direction.

One turn of the threaded rod 15th can have an electric motor 17th be accomplished, which has an integrated, unspecified control unit. The electric motor 17th is in turn via a signal and control line with a connector 18th connected. With the help of the connector 18th and with the help of latching elements not shown, the built-in module 100 easily with an interior lining of the motor vehicle K in the headliner 11 and / or in the side panel 12th as well as with an on-board network of the motor vehicle K get connected.

In the installed state, the display device can then 13th very comfortable from its extended position with a V-like arrangement V be transferred into its retracted position, in which the screens 13a , 13b a common level E. train, (cf. 3a to 3c ). Of course, the transfer of the display device is also analogous 13th from the retracted position to the extended position possible.

It should also be noted that in the retracted position ( 3c ) the screens 13a and 13b a common level E. train which is roughly flush with one of the screens 13a , 13b surrounding surface 21 lies. The surface 21 is in the assembly state of the built-in module 100 again roughly flush with a surface 11a of the headliner 11 aligned.

Based on 4a-c is now a further embodiment of a display device 13 ' explained.

The display device 13 ' points in contrast to the display device 13th two screens 13a and 13b on which at their facing ends 13e are not connected to each other. However, the screens make up 13a and 13b in their retracted position ( 4a) also a common level E. with each other. The level E. is in turn roughly flush with a surface 23 aligned which the screens 13a , 13b surrounds. The surface 23 can be part of an interior cladding or part of the screens 13a , 13b be the receiving built-in module.

In this example, too, the screens cover 13a , 13b depressions in their retracted position M1 , M2 from.

In the depressions M1 , M2 are again groove-like constrained guides 19 ' present, in which ends facing away from each other 13c the screens 13a , 13b are positively driven.

In the extended position ( 3c ) take the screens 13a , 13b again a V-like arrangement V with each other. This is where the screens hit 13a , 13b with their passengers or the interior 10 remote side against one through the depressions M1 , M2 formed stop. The screens are also in the extended position 13a , 13b somewhat sunk in the interior trim, for example in the headliner 11 sunk.

The movement of the display device 13 ' from the extended position to the retracted position and vice versa (cf. 4a to 4c ) also takes place here by an electric motor, not shown in detail.

Finally, the 5a-c a third embodiment for a display device 13 '' explained. In contrast to the display device 13 ' are the screens 13a , 13b not partially sunk here in a panel or in a built-in module. Rather, the screens lie 13a , 13b in a retracted position ( 5a) on one of the screens 13a , 13b surrounding surface 23 on. The screens 13a , 13b in turn form a common level E. out. The level E. is parallel to the surface 23 aligned. The screens are there 13a , 13b with a surface facing away from the passengers on the surface and the ends facing each other 13e the screens 13a , 13b lie close together or even touch.

The ends facing away from each other 13c the screens 13a , 13b are in turn each in a forced operation 19 " kept showing the screens 13a , 13b just a rotation R. allows about an axis of rotation, the axis of rotation running perpendicular to the plane of the picture and with the ends 13c coincides.

In an extended position ( 5c ) are the screens 13a , 13b at a stop 24 at. The screens 13a , 13b however, take a V-like arrangement here as well V with each other.

The automatic adjustment of the display device 13 '' from a retracted to an extended position and vice versa (cf. 5a to c ) also takes place here by an electric motor, not shown in detail.

Finally, it should be pointed out that the display devices described 13th , 13 ' and 13 '' in their retracted position can be used to implement entry lighting or to implement ambient lighting. For example, it is conceivable that the in the headliner 11 built-in display device 13th (see. 1 ) a starry sky-like lighting in the interior of the motor vehicle K gives away.

List of reference symbols

10

inner space

11

Headliner

11a

surface

12th

Side panel

13, 13 ',

13 "display device

13a

first screen

13b

second screen

13c

facing away ends of the screens

13d

Carrier

13e

facing ends of the screens

14th

articulated connection

15th

Threaded rod

16a, b

Threaded sleeves

17th

Electric motor

18th

Connectors

19, 19 ',

19 " Forced guidance

21

surface

23

surface

24

attack

100

Built-in module

B1-B3

Adjustment movements

E.

common level

F.

Vehicle front

H

Vehicle rear

K

Motor vehicle

M, M1,

M2 Indentations

N

Surface normals

P1, P2

Passengers

R.

rotation

V

V-like arrangement

QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Patent literature cited

• US 2018/0027689 A1 [0002]

Claims (10)

Display device (13, 13 ', 13'') for an interior space (10) of a motor vehicle (K), the display device (13, 13', 13 '') having at least one screen (13a, 13b) which is movable and can thereby be brought into at least two different positions, characterized in that the display device (13, 13 ', 13'') comprises two screens (13a, 13b) which are positively and automatically each able to assume a predetermined retracted position or a predetermined extended position, the Screens (13a, 13b) form a V-like arrangement (V) with one another in their extended position and a common plane (E) with one another in their retracted position. Display device (13) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the screens (13a, 13b) have mutually facing ends and ends (13c) facing away from each other, the facing ends forming an articulated connection (14) with one another and the facing ends (13c) of the screens (13a, 13b) can be moved towards or away from one another via a positive guide (19, 19 '). Display device (13, 13 ', 13'') according to Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the common plane (E) of the screens (13a, 13b) formed in the retracted position is aligned flush with a surface (11a, 21, 23) surrounding the screens (13a, 13b). Display device (13) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the positive guide (19, 19 ') is arranged in a recess (M, M1, M2), the recess (M, M1, M2) in the retracted position of the screens (13a, 13b) is covered by the screens (13a, 13b). Display device (13, 13 ', 13'') according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the screens (13a, 13b) can be brought from their retracted position into their extended position and vice versa by an electric motor. Display device (13) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the display device (13) is part of a built-in module (100). Motor vehicle (K), characterized by at least one display device (13, 13 ', 13 ") according to at least one of the preceding claims, arranged in an interior space (10) of the motor vehicle (K). Motor vehicle (K) according to Claim 7 , characterized in that the display device (13, 13 ', 13'') is arranged in a headliner (11) and / or in a side panel (12) of the motor vehicle (K). Method for operating a display device ((13, 13 ', 13 ") in a motor vehicle (K) according to Claim 7 or 8th , characterized in that the display device (13, 13 ', 13'') is automatically moved from the extended position to the retracted position as soon as the motor vehicle (K) comes to a standstill and a door is opened that allows direct access to a display device (13 , 13 ', 13'') having area of the interior (10) granted. Procedure according to Claim 9 , characterized in that the display device (13, 13 ', 13'') is automatically moved from the retracted position to the extended position as soon as all the doors of the motor vehicle (K) are closed and the motor vehicle (K) starts moving.

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