JP2004338634A - Switch mounting structure for instrument panel - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a switch mounting structure for an instrument panel capable of easily attaching/detaching a switch without damaging a design of a surface of the switch, making an influence on layout of other parts in the instrument panel less and excellent in applicability with different switch members by the kind and the grade of the vehicle. <P>SOLUTION: The switch mounting part 2 is projectedly provided along a steering column part 42 from the instrument panel 1 at a periphery of a base end part of the steering column part 42 of the vehicle. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention belongs to the technical field of an instrument panel switch mounting structure for a driver to operate a vehicle device or a vehicle-mounted device with good operability.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a conventional switch mounting structure for an instrument panel, a first rib member extends from a peripheral portion of an opening of an instrument panel toward a back surface side of an instrument panel, and a portion near a base end portion of the first rib member. A substantially annular groove having substantially the same axis as the opening is formed on the back surface of the instrument panel, a second rib member is extended substantially parallel to the first rib member, and a switch is mounted from the back side of the instrument panel. The switch is directly attached to the instrument panel without using a garnish by inserting the distal end into the opening and locking the proximal end to the first rib member (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-10-264683 (page 3-4, FIG. 2)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in a conventional switch mounting structure for an instrument panel, the switch is inserted into a rib provided on the back side of the opening of the instrument panel from the back side of the instrument panel and is fixed. There was a possibility that the design of the switch surface could be damaged.
Also, since the groove is formed on the entire circumference of the instrument panel on the base end side, when removing the switch, the thin part due to this groove will be cut off and removed. At the time of mounting, processing was required.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its object is to easily attach and detach a switch without damaging the design of the switch surface, and to remove an instrument panel in advance. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the influence on the layout of other components inside the instrument panel, and to provide a switch mounting structure of the instrument panel which is excellent in compatibility with different switch members depending on a vehicle grade or the like. is there.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a switch mounting portion is provided so as to protrude from an instrument panel around a base end portion of a steering column portion of a vehicle along the steering column portion. The means to do it.
[0007]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, the switch mounting portion is mounted so as to slide the switch, and engages with the slide rail portion which is not detached in the direction perpendicular to the sliding direction and the switch which has been slid to the predetermined position. The present invention is characterized in that it has a flexible claw portion for preventing the input from occurring and an input portion for receiving an input to the switch.
[0008]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the switch mounting portion has a structure having at least a plate-like portion protruding from the instrument panel along the steering column portion, and the plate-like portion has a slide rail portion and a flexible claw portion. And a switch is attached by inserting the switch.
[0009]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the input unit is a connector that is electrically connected to obtain a signal from the switch.
[0010]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the input unit receives a light signal from a switch.
[0011]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the switch is characterized in that a power source is obtained in a non-contact manner by electromagnetic induction between a coil provided on the switch mounting portion and a coil provided on the switch.
[0012]
In the invention according to claim 7, the switch includes a base end mounting portion to be attached to the switch mounting portion, an arm portion extending from the base end mounting portion, and an input operation portion provided at a distal end of the arm portion. The operation unit is located at a space position floating from the instrument panel.
[0013]
Function and Effect of the Invention
According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the switch mounting portion is located on the instrument panel around the base end of the steering column portion, the switch mounting portion becomes a portion hidden by the steering wheel from the driver, and even if the switch mounting portion is provided so as to protrude, the operation is performed. The switch can be arranged around the steering wheel which is easy for the driver to operate, without impairing the collision with the driver and without affecting the safety.
In addition, since this operation does not cause the operation surface of the switch to come into contact with the switch mounting portion, the design of the switch is not damaged.
Further, by adopting a configuration in which the switch mounting portion protrudes from the instrument panel in this way, there is no restriction on the design of the instrument panel, so that the degree of freedom in switch design can be increased.
Further, by expanding the degree of freedom of design in this way, different switches can be used without changing the instrument panel, and it is possible to easily respond to changes in the grade of the vehicle type.
[0014]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the switch is mounted on the switch mounting portion, the switch is mounted so as to engage with the slide rail portion and slide. When the switch is slid to a predetermined position, the switch engages with the flexible claw portion so that the switch does not come off the slide rail portion, and does not come off by engaging with the slide rail portion in the sliding direction and the vertical direction. , The switch is firmly fixed. Therefore, the mounting becomes very simple.
In addition, since the claw portion has flexibility, the switch can be removed by bending the claw portion in the opposite direction to the engagement direction, thereby improving the maintainability.
[0015]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the switch is mounted by providing a slide rail portion and a flexible claw portion on a plate-like portion protruding from the instrument panel along the steering column portion. Therefore, although it has a protruding shape, it is possible to provide a structure in which the slide rail portion is provided on the plate-shaped portion provided along the steering column portion so as to make it difficult for a person to come into contact with the slide rail.
[0016]
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the input section is a connector that is electrically connected to obtain a signal from the switch, the electrical connection with the switch is reliably performed by engagement of the connector, and the input is performed by the signal. It can be carried out.
[0017]
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the input unit receives a light signal from the switch, the signal from the switch can be reliably received by light even if the input unit does not contact the switch. The degree of freedom in mounting the parts can be increased, which can contribute to cost and workability.
[0018]
In the invention according to claim 6, since the switch obtains power in a non-contact manner by electromagnetic induction between the coil provided on the switch mounting portion and the coil provided on the switch, the electromagnetic induction is provided even without supply from the power supply line. Thus, the switch can obtain a power source, and the switch can be more freely attached to the input unit, thereby contributing to cost and workability.
[0019]
According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, when the base mounting portion of the switch is mounted on the switch mounting portion, the operating portion is provided at the distal end of the arm portion extending from the base mounting portion. The operation part can be located, and the switch can be located at a position where the driver can easily operate without greatly releasing the hand from the steering wheel. Conventionally, the wiper, light, turn signal, etc. are operated. A driving environment with good operability can be realized by effectively utilizing the space occupied by the combination switch.
[0020]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment for realizing a switch mounting structure for an instrument panel according to the present invention will be described with reference to a first embodiment corresponding to the invention according to claims 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7, and claims 1, 2, 3, and 4. A description will be given based on a second embodiment corresponding to the invention according to the first, fifth, and seventh aspects and a third embodiment corresponding to the invention according to the first, second, third, sixth, and seventh aspects.
[0021]
(First embodiment)
[0022]
First, the configuration will be described.
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a switch mounting structure of an instrument panel according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a switch mounting portion in the instrument panel switch mounting structure of the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a part of the base end of the switch in the instrument panel switch mounting structure of the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the instrument panel switch mounting structure of the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the base end of the switch in the switch mounting structure of the instrument panel according to the first embodiment. 1 to 5, reference numeral 1 denotes an instrument panel, 2 denotes a switch mounting portion, 21 denotes a mounting portion base (plate portion), 221 denotes a guide portion, 22 denotes a rib, and 23a and 23b denote guide rails ( A slide rail portion), 24 a locking claw portion (flexible claw portion), 25 a vehicle-side connector (an input portion and a connector), 3 a switch, 31 an operation portion, 32 an arm portion, 33 is a base end portion (base end mounting portion), 34 is a locking projection, 35a and 35b are inner guide rails, 36a and 36b are outer guide rails, 37 is a switch-side connector, 38 is a switch board, and 41 is a steering wheel. , 42 are a steering column portion, and 421 is a mounting portion for a combination switch.
[0023]
In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a switch mounting part 2 is provided on an instrument panel 1 around a base end of a steering column part 42 to which a steering wheel 41 is mounted. The switch mounting section 2 is located on the back side of the combination switch mounting section 421 of the steering column section 42.
[0024]
First, the structure of the switch mounting portion 2 on the instrument panel 1 side and on the vehicle side will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the switch mounting portion 2 is provided with a plate-shaped mounting portion base 21 so as to protrude forward from the instrument panel 1 at a position close to the side of the steering column portion 42. The mounting base 21 has a substantially rectangular shape that is long on the front side, and is provided such that a wide back surface is close to the side surface of the steering column portion 42. A rib 22 for reinforcement is provided on both sides of a base end portion of the mounting portion base 21 connected to the instrument panel 1. Further, the upper and lower ends on the near side of the mounting portion base 21 that are not connected to the ribs 22 are used as guide portions 221 so as to be ends of the linear portions.
On the front side of the surface opposite to the steering column portion 42 side of the mounting portion base 21, predetermined long portions are provided at predetermined intervals so as to stand up and down from the surface, and from the long end of each side portion. Guide rails 23a and 23b are provided, each having a side portion bent outward and having an L-shaped cross section. Between the two guide rails 23a, 23b, there is provided a locking claw portion 24 having a base end connected to the near side of the mounting portion base 21 and a front end raised to the back side. The locking claw portion 24 is provided with a protruding portion for preventing it from coming off in the floating portion at the tip. The floating portion at the tip of the locking claw portion 24 has flexibility to return to the original position even when pushed toward the mounting portion base 21 depending on the shape and material.
Next, a vehicle-side connector 25 connected to receive a signal is provided on a portion of the instrument panel 1 surrounded by the mounting portion base 21 and the ribs 22.
[0025]
Next, the structure of the switch attached to the switch attachment portion 2 will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 to 5, the switch 3 includes a base end portion 33 attached to the switch mounting portion 2, an arm portion 32 extending from the base end portion 33, and an operation portion 31 attached to a tip end of the arm portion 32. Consists of
As the operation unit 31, there are various ones as shown in FIG. 1, and a switch unit, a jog dial switch unit, a joystick switch unit, and the like according to needs are used.
The base end portion 33 has a substantially box shape as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, and the arm portion 32 is connected to one wide surface. On the surface opposite to the connection surface of the arm portion 32, two long sides in the front and rear direction are erected in parallel at a predetermined interval from the surface, and each is bent inward from the tip of the side to form an L-shaped cross section. The inner guide rails 35a and 35b are provided in such a manner as to form the guide rails. Between the inner guide rails 35a and 35b, a locking projection 34 having a gentle inclined surface on the back side and a vertical surface on the near side is provided.
Further, the side portions on the inner guide rails 35a and 35b side of the upper and lower surfaces of the substantially box-shaped base end portion 33 are made to protrude so as to protrude, and the side portions at the front end are bent inward so that the cross section is L. The outer guide rails 36a and 36b are provided so as to form a letter shape.
As shown in FIG. 4, a switch board 38 is provided inside the base end 33, and a switch-side connector 37 is provided on the inner side surface of the base end 33.
[0026]
Next, the operation will be described.
[0027]
[Improvement of switch mounting workability]
In the first embodiment, the switch 3 is mounted on the instrument panel 1 by inserting the base end 33 of the switch 3 into the switch mounting portion 2. At this time, the outer guide rails 36a and 36b of the base end 33 of the switch 3 are engaged with the guide portions 221 of the mounting portion base 21 by inserting the guide portions 221 between the L-shaped portions on both sides. . By this engagement, the inner guide rails 35a and 35b of the switch 3 and the locking projection 34 are attached so as to be inserted while the positions are appropriately restricted without being too far from the attachment base 21. When the switch 3 is inserted to a predetermined position, the inner guide rails 35a and 35b of the switch 3 and the guide rails 23a and 23b of the mounting portion base 21 are engaged with each other so as to mesh with each other in an L-shape. Become restricted and inserted. When the switch 3 is further inserted to a predetermined position, the gently sloped surface of the locking projection 34 of the switch 3 comes into contact with the locking claw 24 to deflect the locking claw 24 toward the mounting portion base 21. The part 24 gets over the locking projection 34. When the locking claw 24 gets over the locking projection 34, the bending returns to the original state.
[0028]
In a state slightly before this state, the switch-side connector 37 of the switch 3 is engaged so as to be inserted into the vehicle-side connector 25, and the terminals are electrically connected to each other.
In the state in which the locking claw 24 is restored, even if a force is applied to the switch 3 in the direction opposite to the mounting direction, the locking claw 24 engages the vertical surface of the locking claw 24 and the locking projection 34. Cannot be removed simply by pulling out the switch 3 so that the switch 3 cannot be overcome.
In this state, the switch 3 is fixed so as not to move in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction by the guide portion 221 of the mounting portion base 21, the guide rails 23a and 23b, the outer guide rails 36a and 36b, and the inner guide rails 35a and 35b. The locking claw 24 and the locking projection 34 are fixed so as not to move backward, and by the engagement of the switch-side connector 37, are fixed so as not to move forward.
[0029]
As described above, in the first embodiment, the switch 3 is mounted simply by inserting the switch 3 from the near side to the far side, and the operation becomes very simple. It has high workability. Also, if a dedicated tool or the like is inserted between the base end portion 33 of the switch 3 and the mounting portion base 21 from the near side and the locking claw portion 24 is bent, the switch 3 can be easily removed. Maintenance work such as repair, replacement, inspection, etc. is also good without removing, and workability at that time is also good.
[0030]
[Providing easy-to-use switches]
In the first embodiment, the arm 32 is provided, and the operation unit 31 is positioned behind the combination switch 3. When operating the operation unit 31, the driver can operate the operation unit 31 of the switch 3 without greatly releasing his / her hand from the steering wheel 41 as in the case of the combination switch, which is very easy to use.
[0031]
[Expansion of design flexibility]
In the first embodiment, the operation unit 31 of the new switch 3 is provided to the driver by effectively utilizing the space behind the steering wheel 41 occupied by the combination switch. Since the instrument panel 1 only needs to have the switch mounting portion 2, the size and shape of the operation portion 31 of the switch 3 do not depend on the degree of freedom of design. Therefore, the degree of freedom in designing the instrument panel 1 is improved. In addition, since the operation unit 31 of the switch 3 provided to be arranged in the space as described above is less likely to be limited in size and shape from other devices, the degree of freedom in designing the switch 3 is improved.
In addition, since the change in the content, size, and shape of the switch 3 does not require a change in the configuration of the instrument panel 1, if the switch 3 responds to the difference in the vehicle type grade, it can contribute to significant cost reduction. It becomes.
[0032]
[Consideration for safety]
In the first embodiment, the mounting portion base of the switch mounting portion 2 is provided close to the side surface of the steering column portion 42. However, even if the strength of the steering wheel 41 to be broken and the safety provided by the airbag attached to the steering wheel 41 are ensured by preventing the possibility of hitting a person strongly, further consideration is given to safety. It is carried out.
[0033]
Next, effects will be described.
[0034]
In the switch mounting structure of the instrument panel 1 according to the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
[0035]
(1) Since the switch mounting portion 2 is provided so as to protrude along the steering column portion 42 from the instrument panel 1 around the base end portion of the steering column portion 42 of the vehicle, safety is not affected. The switch 3 can be arranged around the steering wheel which is easy for the driver to operate, without damaging the design of the switch 3 and increasing the degree of freedom of the switch 3 design. Can be easily done.
[0036]
(2) The switch mounting portion 2 slides the switch 3 and engages with the guide rails 23a and 23b which are not detached in the direction perpendicular to the sliding direction and the switch 3 which has been slid to a predetermined position. Since it has a locking claw portion 24 for preventing input and a vehicle-side connector 25 for receiving an input to the switch 3, it can be mounted very easily, the switch 3 can be removed, and the maintainability is improved. it can.
[0037]
(3) The switch mounting portion 2 has a structure having at least a mounting portion base 21 protruding from the instrument panel 1 along the steering column portion 42, and the mounting portion base 21 has guide rails 23 a and 23 b and a locking claw portion 24. The switch 3 is attached by inserting the switch 3 so that the switch 3 is attached.
[0038]
(4) Since the input unit is a connector that is electrically connected to obtain a signal from the switch 3, it is possible to reliably perform an electrical connection with the switch 3 and perform input using a signal.
[0039]
(7) The switch 3 includes a base end portion 33 to be attached to the switch mounting portion 2, an arm portion 32 extending from the base end portion 33, and an input operation portion 31 provided at a tip end of the arm portion 32, Since the operation unit 31 is located at a space position floating from the instrument panel 1, the switch 3 can be located at a position where the driver can easily operate and reach the switch 3, and the operability is improved by effectively utilizing the space. A driving environment can be realized.
[0040]
(Second embodiment)
[0041]
The second embodiment is an example in which the input unit receives a light signal from the switch 3.
[0042]
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the switch mounting portion 2 of the instrument panel switch mounting structure of the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a part of a base end portion of a switch of the instrument panel switch mounting structure according to the second embodiment.
In the figure, 5a is an optical transmitting unit, 5b is an optical receiving unit, and 5c is a power connector.
[0043]
In the second embodiment, a light transmitting unit 5a is provided on a surface of the base end 33 of the switch 3 facing the instrument panel 1, and a light receiving unit 5b is provided on the instrument panel 1 facing the light transmitting unit 5a. Thus, an input to the operation unit 31 of the switch 3 is transmitted to the vehicle by transmitting and receiving an optical signal. Thus, unlike the connector, it is not necessary to make contact, and since there is no need for positional accuracy or the like for mounting the connector, the workability can be further improved and the cost can be suppressed.
[0044]
Note that other configurations and operations are the same as those of the first embodiment, and thus description thereof will be omitted.
[0045]
Next, effects will be described.
[0046]
In the switch mounting structure of the instrument panel 1 according to the second embodiment, the following effects are obtained in addition to the effects (1), (2), (3), and (7) of the first embodiment. Can be.
[0047]
(5) Since the input unit is a light receiving unit that receives a light signal from the switch 3, the attachment of the input unit has a degree of freedom, which can contribute to cost and workability.
[0048]
(Third embodiment)
[0049]
The third embodiment is an example in which a switch obtains power in a non-contact manner by electromagnetic induction between a coil provided on a switch mounting portion and a coil provided on the switch.
[0050]
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a switch mounting portion of the switch mounting structure for an instrument panel according to the third embodiment. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a part of the base end of the switch of the instrument panel switch mounting structure of the third embodiment. FIG. 10 is a block diagram of an instrument panel switch mounting structure according to the third embodiment.
In the figure, 61 is a switch side coil, 62 is a rectifier, 71 is a vehicle side coil, and 72 is a rectifier.
[0051]
In the third embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the vehicle-side coil 71 is provided inside the mounting portion base 21 of the switch mounting portion 2, and the switch-side coil 61 is provided inside the base end portion 33 of the switch 3. Then, a magnetic field is generated in the vehicle-side coil 71 by the vehicle battery power supply, a current is generated in the switch-side coil 61 by electromagnetic induction, and power is supplied to the switch board 38 through the rectifier 62. The signal from the switch is performed in a non-contact manner by an optical signal as in the second embodiment. By doing so, the input of the switch 3 can be reliably transmitted to the vehicle side in a non-contact manner irrespective of the accuracy of the position of the switch 3 and the position of the switch mounting section 2, and the workability of mounting the switch 3 can be improved. And further control of costs.
[0052]
Note that other configurations and operations are the same as those of the first and second embodiments, and a description thereof will be omitted.
[0053]
Next, effects will be described.
[0054]
In the switch mounting structure of the instrument panel 1 according to the third embodiment, the following effects are obtained in addition to the effects (1), (2), (3), and (7) of the first embodiment. Can be.
[0055]
(6) Since the switch 3 obtains power in a non-contact manner by electromagnetic induction between the vehicle-side coil 71 provided on the switch mounting portion 2 and the switch-side coil 61 provided on the switch 3, the switch 3 is not required to be mounted on the input portion. Further flexibility is provided, which can contribute to cost and workability.
[0056]
As described above, the switch mounting structure of the instrument panel 1 according to the present invention has been described based on the first to third embodiments. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and claims are not limited thereto. Changes, additions, and the like in the design are permissible as long as they do not depart from the gist of the invention according to each claim in the scope of the claims.
[0057]
For example, in the first embodiment, the switch is mounted so as to be inserted from the near side to the back side, but may be mounted so as to be inserted in another direction such as a vertical direction.
The operation unit of the switch may operate an in-vehicle device such as navigation and audio, or may operate a vehicle device such as an auto cruise or a back view monitor.
Further, in the first embodiment, the switch is constituted by the base end, the arm, and the operation unit. However, the switch may be constituted by the base end and the operation unit.
In the second embodiment, the input is transmitted by an optical signal. However, the input may be transmitted by infrared communication.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a switch mounting structure of an instrument panel according to a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a switch mounting portion 2 in the instrument panel switch mounting structure of the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a part of a base end portion of the switch in the instrument panel switch mounting structure of the first embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a switch mounting structure of the instrument panel according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a base end of the switch in the switch mounting structure of the instrument panel according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a switch mounting portion of a switch mounting structure for an instrument panel according to a second embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a part of a base end portion of a switch of a switch mounting structure for an instrument panel according to a second embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a switch mounting portion of a switch mounting structure for an instrument panel according to a third embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a part of a base end portion of a switch of a switch mounting structure for an instrument panel according to a third embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram of an instrument panel switch mounting structure according to a third embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Instrument panel 2 Switch mounting part 21 Mounting part base 221 Guide part 22 Rib 23a Guide rail 23b Guide rail 24 Locking claw part 25 Vehicle side connector 3 Switch 31 Operating part 32 Arm part 33 Base end part 34 Locking convex part 35a Inner guide rail 35b Inner guide rail 36a Outer guide rail 36b Outer guide rail 37 Switch side connector 38 Switch board 41 Steering wheel 42 Steering column section 421 Combination switch mounting section 5a Light transmitting section 5b Light receiving section 5c Power connector 61 Switch side coil 62 Rectifier 71 Vehicle side coil 72 Rectifier 73 Vehicle side circuit

Claims (7)

A switch mounting structure for an instrument panel, wherein a switch mounting portion is provided to protrude from an instrument panel around a base end portion of a steering column portion of a vehicle along the steering column portion. The switch mounting structure for an instrument panel according to claim 1,
A switch mounting portion is provided so that the switch is slidably mounted, and a slide rail portion which is not detached in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction, and a flexible member which engages the switch slid to a predetermined position so as not to come off. A switch mounting structure for an instrument panel, comprising: a certain claw portion; and an input portion for receiving an input to the switch. The switch mounting structure for an instrument panel according to claim 2,
The switch mounting portion has a structure having at least a plate-like portion protruding from the instrument panel along the steering column portion, and a slide rail portion and a flexible claw portion are provided in the plate-like portion and inserted. A switch mounting structure for an instrument panel, wherein a switch is mounted. The switch mounting structure for an instrument panel according to claim 3,
The switch mounting structure for an instrument panel, wherein the input unit is a connector electrically connected to obtain a signal from the switch. The switch mounting structure for an instrument panel according to claim 3,
The switch mounting structure of the instrument panel, wherein the input unit receives a light signal from the switch. The switch mounting structure for an instrument panel according to claim 5,
A switch mounting structure for an instrument panel, wherein the switch obtains power in a non-contact manner by electromagnetic induction between a coil provided on the switch mounting portion and a coil provided on the switch. The switch mounting structure for an instrument panel according to claim 1, wherein:
The switch is composed of a base end mounting portion to be attached to the switch mounting portion, an arm portion extending from the base end mounting portion, and an input operation portion provided at a distal end of the arm portion, and floats from the instrument panel. A switch mounting structure for an instrument panel, wherein an operation unit is located at a spatial position.

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