JP2004182120A - Instrument panel structure of vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an instrument panel structure of a vehicle having first and second instrument panels to enlarge a vehicle interior when stopping and parking the vehicle, improve the confortability of getting-on performance, and ensure an appropriate driving position. <P>SOLUTION: The instrument panel structure of a vehicle has the first instrument panel 3 fixed to a vehicle body and the second instrument panel 21 mounted at the upper part of the first instrument panel so as to be movable forward and backward of the vehicle with respect to the first instrument panel. The first instrument panel has a first moving mechanism 38 that leads the second instrument panel 21 to move downward as it moves backward. The first moving mechanism 38 has a second moving mechanism 47 that leads the front side of the second instrument panel to rise upward as the second instrument panel 21 moves backward. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an instrument panel structure of a vehicle having an instrument panel at a front portion of a vehicle compartment.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an instrument panel structure of a vehicle is fixed to a vehicle body at a front portion of a passenger compartment, and is configured to protrude or bulge toward a driver's seat and a passenger's seat (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-6-8751.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As described above, the instrument panel is fixed to the vehicle body and protrudes or protrudes toward the passenger compartment. It was not possible to enlarge the cabin when the vehicle was stopped.
[0005]
In view of the above, the present invention provides a first instrument panel fixed to a vehicle body and a second instrument panel movable in the front-rear direction with respect to the first instrument panel, so that the vehicle can be stopped and parked. It is an object of the present invention to provide an instrument panel structure of a vehicle capable of enlarging a room, improving the getting on and off properties, and securing an appropriate driving position.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
An instrument panel structure for a vehicle according to the present invention is configured such that, in a vehicle having an instrument panel at a front portion of a vehicle cabin, the instrument panel is a first instrument panel fixed to a vehicle body and a first instrument panel. And a second instrument panel provided above the first instrument panel, wherein the second instrument panel moves rearward. A first moving mechanism that guides the second instrument panel to move downward as the second instrument panel moves rearward as the second instrument panel moves rearward. It has a moving mechanism.
[0007]
According to the above configuration, when the second instrument panel is moved forward in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the cabin can be enlarged when the vehicle is parked and stopped, and the ease of getting on and off can be improved. When the panel is guided by the first and second moving mechanisms and moves backward, the second instrument panel moves downward as it moves backward, and the front side of the second instrument panel rises upward, The second instrument panel can be moved downward to increase the occupant's view of the front of the vehicle, and the front side of the second instrument panel can be raised to raise the upper surface of the instrument panel for the occupant. By facing each other, the occupant's visibility to the instrument panel can be improved, and the occupant can confirm the visual field inside and outside the vehicle. Since it is not necessary to break the driving position in order to, it is possible to ensure a proper driving position.
[0008]
In one embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle is provided with a seat provided behind an instrument panel, a slide mechanism for guiding the seat in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and a height of the seat as the seat is slid rearward. And a height adjustment mechanism that adjusts the height of the object to be reduced.
[0009]
According to the above configuration, the orientation and position of the second instrument panel can be set in accordance with the front and rear position of the seat by the slide mechanism and the height of the seat by the height adjustment mechanism. An even better driving position can be secured.
[0010]
In one embodiment of the present invention, the first moving mechanism guides the second instrument panel to form a gap between each of the first and second instrument panels when the second instrument panel moves backward. It is.
[0011]
According to the above configuration, the above-described gap is formed when the second instrument panel moves backward, so that the foot portion can be illuminated with light entering from the windshield, and the room can be brightened.
[0012]
In one embodiment of the present invention, the first instrument panel is provided with a blow-off portion for discharging air from the gap toward the rear of the vehicle compartment.
According to the above configuration, the air can be blown out from the above-described gap, and the circulating property of the air in the vehicle cabin can be ensured. In other words, by blowing out air from the gap, air stagnating on one of the upper and lower sides of the instrument panel can be caused to flow to the other side through the gap. Circulating property can be secured.
[0013]
In one embodiment of the present invention, the first instrument panel includes a display device for displaying a vehicle running state and / or an external situation at a front portion thereof, and when the second instrument panel is moved to the forefront, The display device is configured to cover the display device with the second instrument panel.
[0014]
The display device for displaying the running state of the vehicle having the above configuration may be set to a speedometer or a tachometer, and the display device for displaying the external situation is a liquid crystal rear view display device for viewing left and right rear (in place of a conventional door mirror). Alternatively, it may be set to a rear display device that displays the image behind the vehicle.
[0015]
According to the above configuration, when the second instrument panel is moved to the forefront, the display device can be covered with the instrument panel, so that the appearance can be improved when the vehicle is parked or stopped.
[0016]
In one embodiment of the present invention, the first moving mechanism and the second moving mechanism are provided in plural at predetermined intervals in the vehicle width direction.
According to the configuration, the plurality of moving mechanisms can ensure stable movement of the second instrument panel in the front-rear direction.
[0017]
【Example】
An embodiment of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.
The drawing shows an instrument panel structure of a vehicle. In FIG. 1, a floor panel 2 extending substantially horizontally is connected to a lower end portion of a dash lower panel 1, while a vehicle body side and left and right side bodies of the dash lower panel 1 described above are connected. And a first instrument panel 3 (hereinafter simply referred to as a fixed instrument panel) extending in the vehicle width direction.
[0018]
As shown in FIG. 2, the fixed instrument panel 3 has a windshield disposing portion 3a on which the inclined lower end portion of the windshield 4 is disposed, a meter hood portion 3b, and a steeply inclined face facing a driver (occupant). It has a front display device disposing portion 3c formed in a shape, and a slant portion 3d formed in a gentle slope from the lower portion of the display device disposing portion 3c toward the vehicle rear side.
[0019]
Here, the above-mentioned display device arranging section 3c includes rearward-viewing image display devices 5 and 6 (devices instead of conventional door mirrors) for visually recognizing the left and right rear, a speedometer 7, a tachometer 8, and a rear of the vehicle. A rear display device 9 for displaying an image (a device replacing the conventional rearview mirror) is provided.
[0020]
The above-described rear view image display devices 5 and 6 display images captured by imaging devices 12 and 13 such as CCD cameras provided on the protrusions 10 and 11 at the front of the vehicle body shown in FIG. The above-described rear display device 9 displays an image captured by an imaging device 15 such as a CCD camera provided at the center of the rear upper end of the rear hatch door 14.
[0021]
In FIG. 3, reference numeral 16 denotes a front door, reference numeral 17 denotes a rear door, and reference numeral 18 denotes an LED rear combination lamp provided at a rear end corner portion of the vehicle so as to be vertically oriented.
[0022]
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a center as a blow-out portion for discharging air such as conditioned air from a gap 48 (see FIG. 9) to be described later toward the rear of the vehicle compartment or below the vehicle body behind the slant portion 3d of the fixed instrument panel 3. A vent outlet 19 and left and right side vent outlets 20, 20 are formed.
[0023]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, a second instrument panel 21 (hereinafter simply referred to as a movable instrument panel) that can move in the front-rear direction of the vehicle with respect to the fixed instrument panel 3 is provided above the slant portion 3 d of the fixed instrument panel 3. ) Is provided.
[0024]
As shown by the solid line in FIGS. 1 and 4, when the movable instrument panel 21 is moved to the forefront, the movable instrument panel 21 covers the display devices 5 to 9 described above.
[0025]
The movable instrument panel 21 moves downward as the movable instrument panel 21 moves backward, as shown in FIG. 1 by a solid line, a track mode by an imaginary line α, and a sports mode by an imaginary line β. It is configured such that the front side of the movable instrument panel 21 rises upward as it moves rearward.
[0026]
Meanwhile, the floor panel 2 is provided with a front seat 27 via a seat slide mechanism 24 including a lower rail 22 and an upper rail 23 and a height adjustment mechanism 26 such as a seat lifter including a ratchet lever 25.
[0027]
The front seat 27 is a front seat that is provided behind the instrument panel (see the fixed instrument panel 3 and the movable instrument panel 21) and has a seat cushion 28, a seat back 29, and a headrest 30.
[0028]
The above-described front seat 27 is guided in the front-rear direction of the vehicle by the seat slide mechanism 24, and the height adjustment is performed so that the height of the seat surface of the seat cushion 28 decreases as the front seat 27 slides rearward. It is adjusted by the mechanism 26.
[0029]
That is, by operating the ratchet lever 25, the seat surface of the seat cushion 28 is raised and lowered by the action of the height adjusting mechanism 26 built in the seat cushion 28.
[0030]
The track mode of the movable instrument panel 21 indicated by the virtual line α in FIG. 1 corresponds to the position of the front seat 27 indicated by the solid line X in FIG. 1, and the sports mode of the movable instrument panel 21 indicated by the virtual line β in FIG. The position of the front seat 27 indicated by the virtual line Y corresponds to the position.
[0031]
As described above, in the present embodiment, by setting the position, height, and direction of the movable instrument panel 21 in accordance with the front-back position and height of the front seat 21, the seat is moved forward and the height is adjusted. Set it high to raise the occupant's line of sight and set a truck mode suitable for looking in front of and near the vehicle, and move the seat backward and lower the height to extend the arms and legs. In a relaxed state, the occupants' eyes can be lowered, and a sports mode suitable for seeing far away from the vehicle can be selected selectively, and a suitable driving position according to the driving situation and surrounding environment can be secured . Note that the truck mode is suitable for driving on narrow roads such as residential areas where a narrow turn is required and that it is necessary to look around the vehicle. Suitable for driving on a road that requires driving.
[0032]
As shown in FIG. 4 in the retracted state, FIG. 5 in the track mode, and FIG. 6 in the sports mode, the above-mentioned movable instrument panel 21 is located at the upper middle portion of the movable instrument panel 21 along the guide rail 31 in front of and behind the vehicle. A lid portion 32 that can be opened and closed in the direction is provided, and when the lid portion 32 is opened, the monitor portion 33 of the navigation device is configured to face the occupant as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, and when the lid portion 32 is closed. As shown in FIG. 4, the upper surface of the lid portion 32 and the upper surface of the movable instrument panel 21 are configured to be substantially flush with each other. Note that a console lid may be used instead of the above-described lid section 32.
[0033]
The movable instrument panel 21 has a recess 35 for storing the steering device 34. When the steering device 34 is stored in the recess 35 as shown in FIG. 4, the upper surface of the movable instrument panel 21 and the steering device 34 are substantially They are configured to be on the same plane.
[0034]
FIGS. 7, 8, and 9 show a structure of a moving mechanism that guides the movable instrument panel 21 to move downward as it moves backward, and to move the front side of the movable instrument panel 21 upward as it moves backward. And will be described in detail.
[0035]
Instrument panel members 36 and 37 as rigid members extending in the vehicle width direction are laid across the left and right hinge pillars, and a pair of first and left and right first and left instrument panels 36 and 37 are spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval in the vehicle width direction. A moving mechanism 38 is provided (however, only one is shown in the drawings for convenience of illustration).
[0036]
The first moving mechanism 38 is provided on the front and rear instrument panel members 36 and 37 in the fixed instrument panel 3, and is fixed along the front-rear direction of the vehicle and has a concave cross-section fixed rail 39 (which is substantially parallel to the slant portion 3 d of the fixed instrument panel 3). A lower rail), a movable rail 40 (upper rail) movable in the front-rear direction of the vehicle along the fixed rail 39, and a groove 3e formed integrally with the movable rail 40 and formed in the slant portion 3d of the fixed instrument panel 3. An upper piece portion 41 extending upward in an inverted L-shape and a fixed rail 43 provided on a vertical wall of a concave portion 42 formed on the lower surface of the movable instrument panel 21 are provided.
[0037]
As shown in FIG. 10, a guide groove 44 extending substantially in the front-rear direction of the vehicle is formed in the fixed rail 43 on the movable instrument panel 21 side, and a curved portion which is formed to be bent downward in the front side of the guide groove 44. 44a.
[0038]
The upper piece 41 of the movable rail 40 is formed with two insertion holes 45, 45 at predetermined intervals in the front-rear direction, and has a hexagonal head 46a, a column 46b, and a screw shaft 46c. Two bolts 46, 46 are provided, and these bolts 46, 46 are inserted into the insertion holes 45, 45 of the upper piece 41 via the guide grooves 44 of the fixed rail 43, and the screws protruding from the insertion holes 45 are provided. A nut (not shown) is fastened and fixed to the shaft portion 46c so that the column portions 46b of the two bolts 46 move relatively along the guide groove 44.
[0039]
Here, the fixed rail 39 and the movable rail 40 on the fixed instrument panel 3 side constitute a first moving mechanism 38 that guides the instrument panel 21 to move downward as the movable instrument panel 21 moves backward, and includes a guide groove. 44 and the two bolts 46, 46 constitute a second moving mechanism 47 (see FIG. 10) that guides the front side of the movable instrument panel 21 to rise upward as the movable instrument panel 21 moves rearward. I have.
[0040]
When the movable instrument panel 21 is moved rearward by electric or manual operation from the retracted state of the movable instrument panel 21 shown in FIG. 7, the movable rail 40 moves in the tilt direction of the slant portion 3 d along the fixed rail 39. When the movable instrument panel 21 moves backward, the movable instrument panel 21 moves downward in accordance with the movement and enters the track mode shown in FIG.
[0041]
When moving the movable instrument panel 21 further backward from the track mode of the movable instrument panel 21 shown in FIG. 8, the movable rail 40 moves along the fixed rail 39 and the upper arm 41 provided on the upper piece 41 of the movable rail 40. Since the two bolts 46, 46 relatively move to the curved portion 44a of the guide groove 44 in the fixed rail 43 on the movable instrument panel 21 side, when the movable instrument panel 21 is further moved rearward, the front side of the movable instrument panel 21 rises upward according to the movement. Move to the sport mode shown in FIG.
[0042]
In the sports mode shown in FIG. 9 (when the movable instrument panel 21 moves backward), a gap 48 is formed between the fixed instrument panel 3 and the movable instrument panel 21 as shown in FIG. In other words, the first moving mechanism 38 guides the movable instrument panel 21 so as to form a gap 48 between the instrument panels 3 and 21 when the movable instrument panel 21 moves backward.
[0043]
FIGS. 11 and 12 show a steering device 34. The steering device 34 is provided at substantially the center in the vehicle width direction, and is provided at both left and right sides of the steering body 50. And grip portions 51, 51 that are configured to be foldable toward each other.
[0044]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, supporting shafts 52, 52 are provided at the lower rear portion of the steering main body 50, and the grip portion 51 is folded toward the rear side of the steering main body 50 (front side of the vehicle) around the supporting shaft 52. The shape of the upper portion of the opening of the concave portion 35 corresponds to the shape of the steering body 50 so that the steering device 34 cannot be stored unless the grip portion 51 is folded. Thereby, it is configured to prevent erroneous storage when the steering device 34 is used.
[0045]
Further, as shown in FIG. 11, a switch operated by the occupant is provided on the side of the steering body 50 facing the occupant (driver) to operate the vehicle equipment.
That is, a volume up switch 53 for adjusting the volume of the audio device, a volume down switch 54 for adjusting the volume of the audio device, and change switches 55 to 58 of the automatic transmission are provided on the left side of the steering main body 50, and on the right side of the steering main body 50. Are an actuator operation switch 59 for operating an actuator to be described later, a high beam changeover switch 60, a washer switch 61 for discharging a cleaning liquid from a washer to activate a wiper when ON, a parking ON switch 62 for electric parking, and a parking for electric parking. An OFF switch 63 is provided.
[0046]
Here, when the above-described parking ON switch 62 is operated, the parking brake as a vehicle device operates via the parking brake actuator, and when the parking OFF switch 63 is operated, the parking brake as the vehicle device is operated via the parking brake actuator. It will be canceled.
Further, a turn signal switch 65 is provided inside the upper portion of the left and right grip portions 51, 51 via a switch mounting portion 64.
[0047]
As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, a steering wheel support 66 (corresponding to a conventional steering column) is provided at the center of the back surface of the steering body 50 of the steering device 34 described above. The steering wheel is steered by a steer-by-wire system by detecting an angle at which the steering wheel is moved by the angle sensor.
[0048]
A support mechanism 67 is provided between the steering wheel support portion 66 and the aforementioned recess 35 for storing the steering device.
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the support mechanism 67 includes a support shaft 68 provided in the recess 35, a lower link 69 that rotates around the support shaft 68, and a free end of the lower link 69. A support shaft 70 is provided, and an upper link 71 that rotates about the support shaft 70 and is connected to the steering wheel support portion 66. Each of the support shafts 68 and 70 has a respective link. An actuator (not shown) for rotating the 69 and 71 in the forward and reverse directions is provided, and the actuator is operated by the actuator operation switch 59 described above.
[0049]
Then, the steering device 34 in the retracted state shown in FIG. 7 is led out of the concave portion 35 of the movable instrument panel 21 as shown in FIG. After the driver side, that is, the instrument panel (see the fixed instrument panel 3 and the movable instrument panel 21) is moved rearward in the vehicle longitudinal direction, and after the grip portion 51 is folded toward the center of the rear surface of the steering body 50, the sport mode shown in FIG. In the track mode shown in FIG. 8, the steering device 34 is moved forward and backward in the front-rear direction of the vehicle as shown in FIG. 7 by the action of the support mechanism 67 driven by the actuator, and the steering device 34 is provided with switches 53 to 63. Constructed to be stored in recess 35 so that side is exposed A.
[0050]
Also, when the steering device 34 is stored in the recess 35, the upper surface portion of the steering body 50 in the stored state and the upper surface of the movable instrument panel 21 are substantially flush with each other as shown in FIG. Is formed so as to be flush.
[0051]
As described above, the instrument panel structure of the vehicle according to the above-described embodiment is configured such that, in a vehicle provided with an instrument panel (see the fixed instrument panel 3 and the movable instrument panel 21) at the front of the passenger compartment, the instrument panel is fixed to the vehicle body. An instrument panel 3 and a movable instrument panel 21 provided above the fixed instrument panel 3 so as to be movable with respect to the fixed instrument panel 3 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the fixed instrument panel 3 having the movable instrument panel 21 A first moving mechanism that guides the movable instrument panel 21 to move downward as it moves; the first moving mechanism 38 guides the movable instrument panel 21 to move upward in front of the movable instrument panel 21 as the movable instrument panel 21 moves rearward. A mechanism 47 (see FIG. 10) is provided.
[0052]
According to this configuration, when the movable instrument panel 21 is moved forward in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the vehicle compartment can be enlarged when the vehicle is parked and stopped, and the ease of getting on and off can be improved. When the movable instrument panel 21 is moved backward by being guided by the second moving mechanisms 38 and 47, the movable instrument panel 21 moves downward as it moves backward, and the front side of the movable instrument panel 21 rises upward. To increase the visibility of the occupant in front of the vehicle and raise the front side of the movable instrument panel 21 so that the upper surface of the instrument panel faces the occupant. To improve the visibility of the vehicle and eliminate the need for the occupant to maintain a driving posture in order to secure a view inside and outside the vehicle. It is possible to ensure the driving position.
[0053]
The vehicle has a seat 27 provided behind an instrument panel (see the fixed instrument panel 3 and the movable instrument panel 21), a slide mechanism 24 for guiding the seat 27 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and the seat 27 sliding rearward. And a height adjustment mechanism 26 that adjusts the height of the seat so that the height of the seat decreases.
[0054]
According to this configuration, the direction and position of the movable instrument panel 21 can be set according to the front-back position of the sheet 27 by the slide mechanism 24 and the height of the sheet 27 by the height adjustment mechanism 26. A corresponding better driving position can be secured.
[0055]
Further, the first moving mechanism 38 guides the movable instrument panel 21 to form a gap 48 (see FIG. 9) between the fixed instrument panel 3 and the movable instrument panel 21 when the movable instrument panel 21 moves backward.
[0056]
According to this configuration, the above-described gap 48 is formed when the movable instrument panel 21 moves rearward, so that the foot portion can be illuminated with light entering from the front window glass 4 and the room can be brightened.
[0057]
In addition, the fixed instrument panel 3 is provided with an outlet (see the center vent outlet 19 and the side vent outlet 20) through which the air flows out from the gap 48 toward the rear of the passenger compartment.
According to this configuration, air can be blown out from the above-described gap 48, and the circulation of air in the vehicle cabin can be ensured. In other words, by blowing out the air from the gap 48, the air stagnating on one of the upper and lower sides of the instrument panel can flow to the other side through the gap 48. As shown by arrows in FIG. 1 and FIG. 9, air circulation can be ensured in the vehicle cabin.
[0058]
Further, the fixed instrument panel 3 is provided with a display device (refer to each element 5 to 9) for displaying a vehicle running state and / or an external situation at a front portion thereof, and when the movable instrument panel 21 is moved to the forefront, the movable instrument panel 3 The display device 21 is configured to cover the display device (see the rear view image display devices 5 and 6, the speedometer 7, the tachometer 8, and the rear display device 9).
[0059]
According to this configuration, when the movable instrument panel 21 is moved to the forefront, the display device (see each of the elements 5 to 9) can be covered by the movable instrument panel 21, so that the appearance is improved when the vehicle is parked and stopped. Can be.
[0060]
Further, a plurality of the first moving mechanisms 38 and the second moving mechanisms 47 are provided at predetermined intervals in the vehicle width direction.
According to this configuration, the plurality of moving mechanisms 38 and 47 can ensure stable movement of the movable instrument panel 21 in the front-rear direction.
[0061]
FIG. 13 shows another embodiment. In this embodiment shown in FIG. 13, an airbag module 72 is built in the steering body 50 in addition to the configuration of FIG.
FIG. 14 shows still another embodiment, in which an airbag module 72 is built in the steering body 50, and turn signal switches 65, 65 are provided above the left and right grip portions 51, 51.
[0062]
Even with such a configuration, other configurations, operations, and effects are the same as those of the previous embodiment. Therefore, in FIG. 13 and FIG. Description is omitted.
[0063]
FIGS. 15 to 17 show still another embodiment. In the previous embodiment shown in FIG. 12, the grip portion 51 is folded toward the front side of the vehicle around the support shaft 52 on the back side of the steering body 50. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, the grip 51 is slid inward in the vehicle width direction, that is, toward the steering body 50, and then the grip 51 is pivoted on the support shaft 52 of the steering body 50. It is configured to be folded toward the center of the steering body 50.
[0064]
That is, the support shaft 52 is fixed to a support shaft fixing portion 73 provided at the lower rear portion of the steering main body 50, and a rotation lever 74 is rotatably attached to the support shaft 52. A hole 51a that slides in the vehicle width direction along the lever 74 is formed.
A key groove 75 is formed in the upper part of the rotating lever 74, and engagement recesses 76 and 77 are formed at the inner end in the vehicle width direction and the outer end in the vehicle width direction of the key groove 75.
[0065]
Further, an opening 78 for disposing a movable key is formed in a substantially horizontal portion below the grip portion 51, and a movable key 80 is attached to the opening 78 via a pin 79, and the lower portion of the movable key 80 is engaged. The movable key 80 is always spring-biased in the engagement direction so as to be engaged in the recesses 76 and 77.
Here, the above-mentioned rotating lever 74 is formed in a square axis section such as a square axis shape or a hexagonal axis shape other than a circular section, and the hole 51a is formed in a shape corresponding thereto.
[0066]
Then, as shown in FIG. 15, from the state where the grip portion 51 is located under the used state at the outer end in the vehicle width direction, the upper portion of the movable key 80 is lowered against the urging force of the spring to fold the grip portion 51. When the grip portion 51 is slid inward in the vehicle width direction in this state, the state shown in FIG. 17 is achieved.
[0067]
The state shown in FIG. 17 is a state in which the lower portion of the movable key 80 is engaged with the engagement concave portion 76 at the inner end in the vehicle width direction by the biasing force of the spring. From the state shown in FIG. The folding lever 74 and the grip portion 51 are integrally folded toward the center of the steering body 50 on the vehicle front side.
[0068]
With this configuration, the recess 35 for storing the steering device formed in the movable instrument panel 21 can be made compact.
In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, other configurations, operations, and effects are almost the same as those in the previous embodiment, and the same reference numerals in FIGS. The detailed description is omitted.
[0069]
In correspondence between the configuration of the present invention and the above-described embodiment,
The first instrument panel of the present invention corresponds to the fixed instrument panel 3 of the embodiment,
Similarly,
The second instrument panel corresponds to the movable instrument panel 21,
The outlets correspond to the center vent outlet 19 and the side vent outlet 20,
The display device for displaying the vehicle running state corresponds to the speedometer 7 and the tachometer 8,
The display device for displaying the external situation corresponds to the rear view image display devices 5 and 6, and the rear display device 9,
The present invention is not limited only to the configuration of the above embodiment.
[0070]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, the first instrument panel fixed to the vehicle body and the second instrument panel movable in the front-rear direction with respect to the first instrument panel are provided. There is an effect that the room can be enlarged, the getting on and off property can be improved, and an appropriate driving position can be secured.
[0071]
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a side view showing an instrument panel structure of a vehicle according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a first instrument panel.
FIG. 3 is a plan view of the vehicle.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an instrument panel.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a state in which a second instrument panel has been moved rearward.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a state where the second instrument panel has been further moved rearward.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state where a second instrument panel is stored.
FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing a state where the second instrument panel is moved rearward.
FIG. 9 is a sectional view showing a state where the second instrument panel is further moved rearward.
FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a moving mechanism.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a steering device.
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a steering device.
FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing another embodiment of the steering device.
FIG. 14 is an explanatory view showing still another embodiment of the steering device.
FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the grip portion folding structure.
FIG. 16 is a sectional view when the grip unit slides.
FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view when the grip section slide is completed.
[Explanation of symbols]
3. Fixed instrument panel (first instrument panel)
5, 6 ... Rear view image display device (display device)
7 Speedometer (display device)
8. Tachometer (display device)
9 Rear display device (display device)
19: Center vent outlet (outlet part)
20: Side vent outlet (outlet part)
21: movable instrument panel (second instrument panel)
24 ... Slide mechanism
26 ... Height adjustment mechanism
27 ... Sheet
38 ... First moving mechanism
47 Second moving mechanism
48… Gap

Claims (6)

In a vehicle with an instrument panel at the front of the cabin,
The instrument panel includes a first instrument panel fixed to a vehicle body,
A second instrument panel provided on the first instrument panel so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle with respect to the first instrument panel, and provided above the first instrument panel;
The first instrument panel includes a first moving mechanism that guides the second instrument panel to move downward as the second instrument panel moves rearward,
An instrument panel structure for a vehicle including a second moving mechanism, wherein the first moving mechanism guides the front side of the second instrument panel to rise upward as the second instrument panel moves rearward. The vehicle includes a seat provided behind the instrument panel,
A sliding mechanism for guiding the seat in the front-rear direction of the vehicle,
2. An instrument panel structure for a vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising a height adjusting mechanism for adjusting the height of the seat so as to decrease as the seat slides rearward. The instrument panel according to claim 1, wherein the first moving mechanism guides the second instrument panel to form a gap between each of the first and second instrument panels when the second instrument panel moves backward. Construction. 4. The instrument panel structure of a vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the first instrument panel includes a blow-off portion for discharging air from the gap toward the rear of the vehicle compartment. The first instrument panel includes a display device for displaying a vehicle running state and / or an external situation at a front portion thereof,
2. The vehicle instrument panel structure according to claim 1, wherein the display device is covered by the second instrument panel when the second instrument panel is moved to the forefront. The instrument panel structure for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the first moving mechanism and the second moving mechanism are provided at predetermined intervals in a vehicle width direction.

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