JP2002029321A - On-vehicle display mount device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate tilt adjustment for a display part, reduce the number of part items, and simplify constitution. SOLUTION: This device comprises a chassis having a supporting part 2 allowing turnable support in a lower part of the display part 1, left and right sideframes 3 connected turnably to end parts of both sides of the supporting part, a guide groove 4a arranged inside a dash board to support the sideframes slidably and a locking part 6 for locking the sideframes in a prescribed position, and holding parts 5 arranged in left and right sides of the display part to hold the display part tiltably to the sideframes. The each sideframe is provided with an engaging part 3a engaged with the locking part of the chassis for locking, a fixing screw 3b for holding the holding part in the prescribed tilt position, and a through-hole 3c for inserting the screw.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an in-vehicle display mount device, and more particularly to an in-vehicle display mount device for mounting a liquid crystal display device or the like on a dashboard or the like so that the screen angle can be adjusted.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, LCD TVs and navigation equipment for general in-vehicle use, and AVMs (Automatic Ve
Devices for installing a display device, such as a hicle monitoring system, have become widespread. In order to install these devices and display devices, a mounting method that can effectively utilize the space of the dashboard has been desired. In addition, these display devices often use liquid crystal, and optimization of the display screen angle of the display unit has been desired. In order to solve these problems, a display device of a vehicle-mounted electronic device having various tilt mechanisms has been proposed. For example,
As described in JP-A-9-328042,
A display device has been proposed in which a display device is installed in the front of a dashboard so that the display device can be pulled out, and the display device can be pulled out electrically, or the screen angle can be manually set vertically, horizontally, or horizontally.

[0003] Incidentally, these conventional proposals for general use have good convenience because they are electrically driven, but have complicated structures such as a drive unit and a tilt mechanism, have a large number of parts, and are therefore costly. There was a problem that the space factor was not good. In particular, the AVM system always requires a display device, and also requires a storage space for a radio device and a control device, so that a compact arrangement of the device is possible.
A display device mounting method has been desired.

[0004]

In view of the above problems,
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a simple in-vehicle display mount device in which tilt adjustment of a display unit can be easily performed, the number of components is small, and the display unit is simple.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a support attached to a lower portion of a display unit and rotatably supporting the display unit from below, and both sides of the support unit. The left and right side frames, which are connected to the ends of and support the support portion, and the back portion is disposed so as to be able to enter and exit the dashboard, and are disposed within the dashboard and can slide the side frame. A chassis that supports and locks at a predetermined position, and a holding part that is disposed on the left and right sides of the display unit and holds the display unit to the side frame in a tiltable manner. An in-vehicle display mount device for tiltably mounting left and right and up and down, wherein the supporting portion has a first rotating portion rotatably supporting the display portion, and the left and right side portions are provided at both ends. Frey And a second rotating portion rotatably connected to each other, wherein the side frame has an engaging portion for engaging and locking at a predetermined position of the chassis, and a holding portion having a predetermined position. A fixing screw for holding at the tilt position, and a plurality of insertion holes corresponding to the predetermined tilt position, through which the fixing screw is inserted, wherein the holding unit is a first for holding on the display unit. It has a holding portion, a screw hole for fixing the fixing screw, and a second holding portion for holding the fixing screw on the side frame. A third rotating portion that rotatably connects the one holding portion and the second holding portion, wherein the chassis is configured to move the side frame up and down to guide the side frame in and out. A guide groove for loosely fitting by pinching the end of A locking portion for locking the side frame, and pulling out one or both of the left and right sides of the side frame forward, and positioning the chassis at a predetermined position of the engagement portion. A locking portion is locked to set the left and right angles of the display portion, the side frame and the holding portion are held at predetermined positions of the plurality of insertion holes, and the up and down Angle is set.

A hook groove for slidably holding the upper and lower ends of the first holding portion is provided on the back surface of the display portion.

A supporting portion attached to a lower portion of the display portion for rotatably supporting the display portion from below, and connected to both ends of the supporting portion to support the supporting portion and to have a dashed Left and right side frames arranged so as to be able to enter and exit the board; a chassis arranged inside the dashboard to slidably support the side frames and lock at a predetermined position; and the display unit. Are arranged on the left and right of
A display mounting device for mounting the display unit on the side frame such that the display unit can be tilted left and right and up and down, the support unit including the holding unit; A first rotating portion rotatably supports the display portion, and a second rotating portion connected to the left and right side frames so as to be rotatable with each other at both ends. An engaging member for engaging and locking at a predetermined position of the chassis, and a fixing screw for holding the holding portion at a predetermined tilt position; A plurality of insertion holes corresponding to the predetermined tilt positions for inserting screws, wherein the holding unit is a first holding unit for holding the display unit, and a screw for fixing the fixing screw. Having a hole, A second holding portion for holding the side frame, and formed in a substantially L-shape when viewed from above, and the chassis is provided with upper and lower sides of the side frame for guiding the side frame in and out. A guide groove for pinching and loosely fitting the end of the side frame, and a locking portion for engaging with the engaging portion and locking the side frame. Or, while pulling out both, the locking portion of the chassis is locked at a predetermined position of the engaging portion to set the left and right angles of the display portion, and the side frame and the holding portion are separated. The display unit is held at a predetermined position in any of the plurality of insertion holes, and the vertical angle of the display unit is set.

[0008] A third rotating portion is provided at a connecting portion between the first holding portion and the second holding portion, and is connected to be rotatable.

The engaging portion comprises a plurality of concave portions provided on one of upper and lower edges of the side frame, and the locking portion has an arm rotatably supported at one end by the chassis. The other end of the arm is formed of a leaf spring member having a projection engaging with the engagement portion.

The engaging portion includes a plurality of concave portions provided at one of upper and lower edges of the side frame, and the locking portion includes an arm having one end rotatably supported by the chassis; At the other end of the arm, a projection is provided for engaging the engagement portion, and a spring member for urging the arm to press the projection and lock the side frame.

[0011] The projection is a rotatable roller that is pivotally supported at one end of the arm.

[0012] The engaging portion and the engaging portion are provided as a pair on both upper and lower edges of the side frame and on upper and lower corresponding portions of the chassis.

The plurality of insertion holes corresponding to the predetermined tilt positions are arcuate guide holes for guiding the fixing screw by being inserted.

[0014] The fixing screw may be a projection protruding outward from the second holding portion on both sides of the display portion,
A plurality of recesses are provided in the inner diameter of the arc-shaped guide hole, and the projections are engaged with and held in the recesses.

The display unit is stored in a dashboard when not needed.

The side frame is provided with a long hole elongated in the longitudinal direction, and the chassis is provided with a screw hole corresponding to the long hole, and the side frame and the chassis are screwed at predetermined positions.

[0017]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a first embodiment of a display mounting device for a vehicle according to the present invention. A description will be given based on FIG. Below the display unit 1 such as a liquid crystal, a support unit 2 formed of an angle material for rotatably supporting the display unit 1 from below is provided. The support section 2 has a first rotating section 2a that rotatably supports the display section 1, and has a second rotating section 2b that is rotatably connected to the left and right side frames 3 at both ends. . The side frame 3 connected to both ends of the support portion 2 is disposed such that the back portion can enter and exit the dashboard. The side frame 3 is slidably supported by a chassis 4 disposed in the dashboard.

On the left and right of the display unit 1, a holding unit 5 for holding the display unit 1 on the side frame 3 so as to be tiltable is disposed, and the display unit 1 is mounted so as to be tiltable right and left and up and down. I have. The side frame 3 has upper and lower edges that engage with a predetermined position of the chassis 4 and lock the same, and a fixing screw at the front that holds the holding part 5 at a predetermined tilt position. 3b, and an arc-shaped guide hole 3c for guiding the fixing screw 3b through the guide hole 3c. On the other hand, the chassis 4 is for guiding the side frame 3 in and out.
A guide groove 4a for loosely fitting the upper and lower ends of the side frame 3, and engaging the engaging portion 3a at predetermined positions above and below the guide groove 4a to lock the side frame 3. A part 6. In addition, a long hole 3d long in the longitudinal direction is provided substantially at the center of the side surface of the side frame 3, and
A plurality of screw holes 4b corresponding to the long holes 3d are provided in the chassis 4 so that the side frames 3 and the chassis 4 can be screwed at predetermined positions. After the position and orientation of the display unit 1 are set once, when it is not necessary to change the position or the like, the display unit 1 is screwed so as to be used in a fixed manner.

The engaging portion 3a is composed of a plurality of concave portions provided on the upper and lower edges of the side frame 3, and the locking portion 6 has an arm rotatably supported at one end by a guide groove 4a of the chassis 4. 6a, and a leaf spring member having a projection 6b at the other end of the arm 6a which engages with the engagement portion 3a. The engaging portion 3a and the locking portion 6 are provided as a pair on each of the left and right sides and the upper and lower sides.

The holding unit 5 connects a first holding unit 5a for holding the display unit 1 and a second holding unit 5c having a screw hole 5b for a fixing screw 3b, and is substantially L-shaped when viewed from above. The first holding portion 5a and the second holding portion 5
A third rotating portion 5d is provided at a connecting portion with the third member c, and these are rotatably connected to each other. On the back surface of the display unit 1, there is provided a hook groove 1a for slidably holding the upper and lower ends of the first holding unit 5a.

FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b) are cross-sectional views of essential parts for explaining the left and right tilt operations of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3A is a sectional view of a main part for explaining a vertical tilting operation according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3B is a perspective view of a holding unit. The operation will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 2A shows an initial state in which the camera does not tilt in the left-right direction.
When the display unit 1 is tilted rightward from this state, only the left side frame 3 is pulled forward along the guide groove 4 a of the chassis 4. Left and right side frames 3 and support 2
Is rotatably connected by the second rotating part 2b, so that the display unit 1 tilts rightward as shown in FIG. 2B. At this time, the second holding portion 5c of the holding portion 5 is fixed to the side frame 3 with the fixing screw 3b, but the first holding portion 5a is slidably supported by the hook groove 1a on the back surface of the display portion 1. And the first holding unit 5a and the second holding unit 5
As shown in FIG. 3, the holding portion 5 is also tilted rightward as shown in FIG. 5C by being rotatably connected to the holding member 5 by a third turning portion 5d formed of a hinge. Although the distance between the left and right side frames 3 is reduced according to the degree of the left and right inclination, the chassis 4
Of the guide groove 4a can be adjusted within the range of the groove width. The engaging portions 3a at the upper and lower edges of the side frame 3
And the locking portion 6 provided on the chassis 4, as shown in FIG.
Since the side frame 3 is locked stepwise at a predetermined position, the side frame 3 does not shift back and forth due to vibration or the like, and is held by being urged from above and below by a spring member. After setting, the state can be maintained. Since the engaging portion 3a and the locking portion 6 are provided as a pair on the left, right, up and down, respectively, they can be held more reliably.

The vertical adjustment of the display unit 1 is performed by adjusting the tilt of FIG.
As shown in the figure, the arc-shaped guide hole 3c provided on the side frame 3 and having the first rotating portion 2a of the support portion 2 as a fulcrum and the holding portion 5 are fixed with fixing screws 3b. The arcuate guide hole 3c may be a plurality of single holes instead of the arcuate shape, but by forming the arcuate shape, the display unit 1 can be continuously fixed at an arbitrary position. By fixing with the fixing screw 3b, the posture of the display unit 1 can be stably held.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an essential part for explaining a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5A is an essential part for explaining the vertical tilting operation of the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3B is a partial cross-sectional view, and FIG. This will be described with reference to FIGS. The structure of the second embodiment is basically the same as that of the first embodiment. The difference is that first, the side frame 3 is formed of an elastic member having elasticity, such as resin or metal, and has flexibility. When the side frame 3 is formed of an elastic member and has flexibility, when one of the side frames 3 is pulled forward, FIG.
As shown in the figure, the left and right directions of the display unit 1 can be tilted to either side. Further, the connecting portion between the supporting portion 2 and the side frame 3 is rotatably connected in the first embodiment, but may be fixed in the second embodiment, and FIG. I have. Hereinafter, the case of fixing will be described.

The supporting portion 2 and the side frame 3 are connected and fixed at right angles to each other, and the holding portion 5 includes a first holding portion 5a for holding the display portion 1 as shown in FIG.
The second holding portion 5c is connected at a right angle to form an L-shape when viewed from above. The first holding portion 5a is screwed to the back surface of the display portion 1, and the second holding portion 5c is provided with projections 5e protruding outward on both sides of the display portion 1, and as shown in FIG. A plurality of recesses are provided in the inner diameter of the arc-shaped guide hole 3c, and the projections 5e are engaged with and held in the recesses. The protrusion 5e is formed of a metal or resin having elasticity in a cylindrical shape, and the diameter of the cylinder is formed to be larger than the diameter of a narrow portion between the concave portions, and the protrusion 5e is usually held at the position of the concave portion. I am trying to do it. Thus, the display unit 1 can be tilted at a suitable position of the recess and held at that position. When the angle of the display unit 1 needs to be frequently changed, the adjustment can be performed manually, which is effective.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view for explaining the engaging portion and the engaging portion of the second embodiment. As in the first embodiment, the engaging portion 3a is composed of a plurality of concave portions provided on the upper and lower edges of the side frame 3, and the locking portion 6 'has one end rotatably supported on the chassis 4. Arm 6a ', a protrusion 6b' at the other end of the arm 6a ', which engages with the engagement portion 3a, and a protrusion 6
A spring member 6c 'for urging an arm 6a' shown by a broken line for pressing the side frame 3 by pressing b '. The convex portion 6b 'is a rotatable roller that is supported at one end of the arm 6a'. By using the protrusions 6b 'as rollers, the side frame 3 can be smoothly taken in and out, and by connecting the upper and lower arms 6a' with spring members, the side frame 3 can be securely held.

When holding the display unit 1 with the holding unit 5 for tilting using the fixing screw 3b, the fixing screw 3
As shown in FIG. 1, b is a screw having a head made of a flange with a knurled groove formed at the edge. This makes it unnecessary to use a tool such as a screwdriver to set the tilt portion, and the tilt can be adjusted by hand. Similar manual adjustment is possible even if the fixing screw 3b is a thumbscrew. With the above configuration, the display unit 1 can be installed in front of the dashboard, and another device can be installed in the space behind the display unit, and the space can be effectively used. However, when the display unit 1 is unnecessary and obstructive for a long period of time, the display unit 1 can be stored in the space in the chassis 4 and stored in the dashboard.

[0027]

As described above, according to the present invention,
A support part that rotatably supports the lower part of the display part, left and right side frames that are rotatably connected to both ends of the support part, and is disposed in the dashboard and slidable on the side frame Having a guide groove for supporting the side frame and a locking portion for locking the side frame at a predetermined position; and a holding portion disposed on the left and right sides of the display portion for holding the display portion to the side frame in a tiltable manner. The side frame includes an engaging portion for engaging and locking the locking portion of the chassis, a fixing screw for holding the holding portion at a predetermined tilt position, and a plurality of screws for inserting the fixing screw. With the insertion hole, pull out one or both of the left and right sides of the side frame forward, and lock the locking part of the chassis at the predetermined position of the engaging part to set the left and right angle of the display part And side frame and holding part Is held at a predetermined position of the arc-shaped guide hole, and the vertical angle of the display unit is set, so that the tilt of the display unit can be easily adjusted, the number of parts is small, and a simple in-vehicle display is provided. A mounting device can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially perspective exploded perspective view showing a first embodiment of a display mount apparatus for mounting on a vehicle according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view for explaining left and right tilt operations of the first embodiment in the vehicle-mounted display mount device according to the present invention;
(A) is a normal part, (b) is principal part sectional drawing at the time of inclining rightward.

FIG. 3 is a view for explaining the up / down tilt operation of the first embodiment in the vehicle-mounted display mount device according to the present invention;
(A) is a sectional view of a main part, and (b) is a perspective view of a holding unit.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a main part for describing left and right tilt operations of a second embodiment of the vehicle-mounted display mount device according to the present invention.

FIGS. 5A and 5B are cross-sectional views of a main part, and FIG. 5B is a perspective view of a holding part, for explaining a vertical tilt operation of a second embodiment of the display mounting apparatus for mounting on a vehicle according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view for explaining an engaging portion and a locking portion of a second embodiment of the display mount device for mounting on a vehicle according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Display part 1a Hook groove 2 Support part 2a, 2b, 5d Rotating part (hinge) 3 Side frame 3a Engaging part 3b Fixing screw 3c Guide hole 3d Long hole 4 Chassis 4a Guide groove 4b Screw hole 5, 5a, 5c Holding Part 5b Screw hole 5e Projection 6, 6 'Locking part 6a, 6a' Arm 6b, 6b 'Convex part (roller) 6c, 6c' Spring member

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A support portion attached to a lower portion of a display portion and rotatably supporting the display portion from below. The support portion is connected to both ends of the support portion to support the support portion and a back portion. Left and right side frames arranged so as to be able to enter and exit the dashboard, a chassis arranged inside the dashboard, slidably supporting the side frames, and locking at a predetermined position, A display unit mounted on the left and right sides of a display unit, the display unit including a holding unit for holding the display unit on the side frame in a tiltable manner, and a display mounting device for mounting the display unit on the left and right and up and down so as to be tiltable. The support portion has a first rotation portion rotatably supporting the display portion, and a second rotation portion rotatably connected to the left and right side frames at both ends. Have, before The side frame has an engaging portion for engaging and locking at a predetermined position of the chassis, a fixing screw for holding the holding portion at a predetermined tilt position, and inserting the fixing screw. A plurality of insertion holes corresponding to a predetermined tilt position, wherein the holding unit has a first holding unit for holding the display unit, and a screw hole for fixing the fixing screw, A second holding portion for holding the first holding portion and the second holding portion in a substantially L-shape when viewed from above, and rotatably connecting the first holding portion and the second holding portion; A third rotating portion, wherein the chassis has a guide groove for guiding the side frame in and out, and for loosely fitting the upper and lower ends of the side frame, and the engaging portion. A locking portion for engaging and locking the side frame. At the same time, either or both of the left and right sides of the side frame are pulled forward, and the locking portion of the chassis is locked at a predetermined position of the engaging portion, so that the left and right angles of the display portion are adjusted. Setting, wherein the side frame and the holding portion are held at a predetermined position of any of the plurality of insertion holes, and a vertical angle of the display portion is set. Mounting device. 2. A display mounting device according to claim 1, wherein a hook groove slidably sandwiching upper and lower ends of said first holding portion is provided on a back surface of said display portion. . 3. A support portion attached to a lower portion of the display portion, the support portion rotatably supporting the display portion from below, and connected to ends on both sides of the support portion to support the support portion and provide a back portion. Left and right side frames arranged so as to be able to enter and exit the dashboard, a chassis arranged inside the dashboard, slidably supporting the side frames, and locking at a predetermined position, A display unit mounted on the left and right sides of a display unit, the display unit including a holding unit for holding the display unit on the side frame in a tiltable manner, and a display mounting device for mounting the display unit on the left and right and up and down so as to be tiltable. The support portion has a first rotation portion rotatably supporting the display portion, and a second rotation portion rotatably connected to the left and right side frames at both ends. Have, before The side frame is formed of an elastic member having elasticity, and is engaged with a predetermined position of the chassis for engaging and locking, and fixing for holding the holding portion at a predetermined tilt position. Insert the screw and the fixing screw,
A plurality of insertion holes corresponding to the predetermined tilt position, the holding unit has a first holding unit for holding the display unit, and a screw hole for fixing the fixing screw, A second holding portion for holding the side frame, the top frame is formed in a substantially L-shape, and the chassis is formed of the side frame for guiding the side frame in and out. A guide groove for holding the upper and lower ends and loosely fitting, and a locking portion for engaging with the engaging portion and locking the side frame; , Or both are pulled out forward, and the locking portion of the chassis is locked at a predetermined position of the engaging portion to set the left and right angles of the display portion. The side frame and the holding portion The plurality of insertion holes. An in-vehicle display mount device, wherein the display unit is held at a predetermined position, and the vertical angle of the display unit is set. 4. The on-vehicle vehicle according to claim 3, wherein a third rotating portion is provided at a connecting portion between the first holding portion and the second holding portion, and the third rotating portion is rotatably connected. Display mounting device. 5. The engaging portion includes a plurality of recesses provided on one of upper and lower edges of the side frame, and the locking portion includes an arm having one end rotatably supported by the chassis. The on-vehicle display mount device according to claim 1, further comprising a leaf spring member having a second end of the arm and a convex portion that engages with the engaging portion. 6. The arm having a plurality of recesses provided at one of upper and lower edges of the side frame, wherein the locking portion has one end rotatably supported by the chassis. A projecting portion at the other end of the arm, the projecting portion engaging the engaging portion, and a spring member for urging the arm to press the projecting portion to lock the side frame. 5. The display mount device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: 7. The in-vehicle display mount device according to claim 6, wherein the convex portion is a rotatable roller supported at one end of the arm. 8. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said engaging portion and said engaging portion are provided in a pair at both upper and lower edges of said side frame and at corresponding upper and lower portions of said chassis. 8. An in-vehicle display mounting device according to 5 to 7. 9. The vehicle-mounted display mount according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of insertion holes corresponding to the predetermined tilt positions are arc-shaped guide holes through which the fixing screws are inserted and guided. apparatus. 10. The fixing screw is formed as a protrusion projecting outward from the second holding portion on both sides of the display portion, and a plurality of recesses are provided in an inner diameter of the arc-shaped guide hole. The in-vehicle display mount device according to claim 9, wherein the projection is engaged and held. 11. The in-vehicle display mount device according to claim 1, wherein the display unit is stored in a dashboard when not required. 12. The side frame is provided with a long hole elongated in a longitudinal direction and a screw hole corresponding to the long hole in the chassis, and the side frame and the chassis are screwed at a predetermined position. The vehicle-mounted display mount device according to claim 1, wherein: