JP2012250593A - Visual check part structure of vehicle cabin - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a visual check part structure of a vehicle cabin, in which visibility of a visual check part such as an operation panel can be improved, a design that increases the commercial value of an automobile can be formed, and the cost of manufacturing can be decreased.SOLUTION: A visual check part 10 provided on an instrument panel is colored into a black-based color, while an adjoining part 20 adjoining to the visual check part 10 is colored into a white-based color. A protruding part 11 protruding into the side of the adjoining part 20 is formed on a periphery part of the visual check part 10. The protruding part 11 is enclosed by the adjoining part 20, from three directions of a lower side in the protruding direction and both sides in directions perpendicular to the protruding direction.

Description

  The present invention relates to a structure for visually recognizing a passenger compartment.

In recent years, as the number of switches and panels provided on the operation panel as the visual recognition part of the instrument panel has increased along with the enhancement of equipment inside and outside the interior of automobiles, switches that should be operated for passengers, etc. It's getting harder to understand where it is. Also, when designing an instrument panel, securing the layout space of the increasing switches is given priority, and a design that emphasizes switches that lead to an improvement in the product value of the automobile and a design that emphasizes the panel shape is formed. It has become difficult and the width of the design has been narrowed.
As a means for forming a design for emphasizing a switch or the like, conventionally, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, a decorative panel having a coating layer is disposed on both sides in the width direction of the operation panel, There was a means to give the control panel a three-dimensional effect by embossing the pattern.

JP 2007-145237 A

However, according to the technique of Patent Document 1, much cost is required for the production of a decorative panel having a coating layer.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to improve the visibility of a visual recognition part such as an operation panel and to form a design that increases the commercial value of an automobile, and to reduce the production cost. It is in the point which provides the visual recognition part structure of a vehicle interior which can be made cheaper.

The feature of the present invention is that
The visual recognition part provided on the instrument panel is colored in black,
The adjacent part adjacent to the visual recognition part is colored in a white color,
A protruding portion that protrudes to the adjacent portion side is provided on the peripheral portion of the visual recognition portion, and the protruding portion extends from the three directions of the lower side in the protruding direction and both sides in the direction orthogonal to the protruding direction to the adjacent portion. It is in the enclosed point. (Claim 1)

When the protruding portion protrudes from the adjacent portion colored in the white color and is surrounded from the three directions, the protruding portion of the black color appears to be on the adjacent portion of the white color. Further, the black color among the white colors is emphasized, so that the protruding portion of the black color can be seen three-dimensionally as if floating from the adjacent portion of the white color. Further, it is possible to make the appearance defect such as a gap between the protruding portion of the black-colored color and the adjacent portion of the white-colored color widen inconspicuous.
The larger the shape of the visual recognition part is, the more emphasized, but if the color tone is only a black color, if the shape is large, the outline will appear blurred. On the other hand, when the protruding portion is a black color and the adjacent portion is a white color as in the above-described configuration of the present invention, the color tone is tightened due to a distinct difference in brightness and the shape of the protruding portion is clear. Looks like.
Thereby, the visibility of the said visual recognition part of the instrument panel which wants to emphasize on design compared with the part of another instrument panel can be improved, and can be emphasized.
In addition, in order to obtain the above-described effect, it is only necessary to color the viewing portion in a black color, the adjacent portion in a white color, and the protruding portion protrudes to the adjacent portion side. Compared with a means for obtaining an effect of giving a three-dimensional effect to the visual recognition part by raising the pattern of the panel or the like, the visual recognition part structure of the passenger compartment can be configured at a low cost. (Claim 1)

In the present invention,
When the corner portions on both sides of the protruding portion in the direction orthogonal to the protruding direction are formed in a square shape, the following effects can be obtained. (Claim 2)

The parts with different color tone become sharper, and the stereoscopic effect of the visual recognition part can be clearly enhanced. This is because the sharpness of the shape is added to the color tone, so that the appearance of the visible portion is clearly visible.
In addition, the boundary between the black-colored visible portion and the white-colored adjacent portion can be accurately obtained, and appearance defects can be prevented.
For example, if the corners on both sides of the protruding part perpendicular to the protruding direction are rounded, the black color protruding part and the adjacent part of the white color are caused by deformation that occurs when the occupant pushes it. Appearance defects such as wide gaps at the mating portions are widened, and wide gaps are only partially visible. However, according to the above-described configuration of the present invention, the corner portions on both sides of the protruding portion in the direction orthogonal to the protruding direction are formed in a square shape. It spreads easily and makes it difficult to notice poor appearance. (Claim 2)

In the present invention,
If the visual recognition surface of the visual recognition part is located closer to the vehicle interior side than the adjacent part, the following effects can be achieved. (Claim 3)

  The shadow of the black-colored visual recognition part will be projected on the adjacent part of the white-colored color, creating a sense of depth when viewed by the occupant in the visual recognition part, and raising the visual recognition part more three-dimensionally Can be shown and emphasized. Also, the black-colored visual recognition part acts as a wall by entering between the white-colored adjacent part and the front window, and the white-colored adjacent part is prevented from being reflected in the front window. Can do. (Claim 3)

In the present invention,
When the visual recognition part is an operation panel, and the adjacent part is a frame member that surrounds the lower end part and both sides in the width direction of the operation panel, the following effects can be achieved. (Claim 4)

  Frequently used operation switches such as hazard lamp switches are often arranged on the operation panel. According to the above configuration of the present invention, not only the operation panel but also the operation switches arranged on the operation panel are emphasized and stand out. Therefore, by actively arranging the switches on the operation panel, the operation switches are interlocked. Usability of functions can be improved. (Claim 4)

According to the present invention,
It is possible to improve the visibility of a visual recognition part such as an operation panel, to form a design that increases the commercial value of an automobile, and to provide a visual recognition part structure of a passenger compartment that can reduce manufacturing costs. did it.

Perspective view of a car instrument panel Front view of the operation panel Disassembled perspective view of operation panel and frame member Longitudinal sectional view of the lower end of the operation panel and the frame member

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, an operation panel 10 (corresponding to a visual recognition unit) for operating an audio device or an air conditioner is provided at the center in the vehicle width direction of an instrument panel 1 of an automobile, and various devices are provided on the operation panel 10. There are a number of switches to operate. A hazard lamp switch 12 among the many switches is disposed at the center in the width direction of the lower end of the operation panel 10.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the operation panel 10 is formed in a T shape with the upper end portion 10 </ b> J projecting on both sides in the vehicle width direction. And the louver 30 which blows off the air ventilated from HVAC (air conditioner) to the vehicle interior is respectively arranged below the pair of left and right upper end portions 10J.

  The peripheral portion of the operation panel 10 is configured as a peripheral wall 10S projecting to the back surface 10U (see FIG. 4) side of the operation panel 10, and the peripheral walls 10S (both side walls) on both sides in the width direction of the operation panel portion other than the upper end portion 10J are designed. The surface 10M side (the vehicle interior side, see FIG. 4) is inclined so that the distance between each other becomes shorter. The lower peripheral wall 10S of the upper end portion 10J projecting to the left and right of the operation panel 10 is inclined so as to be positioned higher toward the design surface 10M side.

  A frame member 20 (corresponding to an adjacent member) that surrounds the left and right ends of the upper end portion 10J of the operation panel 10, the pair of left and right louvers 30, and the lower end portion of the operation panel 10 is attached to the instrument panel 1. The frame member 20 extends downward from a gently arcuate lower frame portion 21 convex downward, a left frame portion 22L extending upward from the left end portion of the lower frame portion 21, and a right end portion of the lower frame portion 21. The right frame portion 22R. The upper end portion of the left frame portion 22L and the upper end portion of the right frame portion 22R are in contact with the peripheral walls 10S provided at the left and right end portions of the upper end portion 10J of the operation panel 10 from below.

  The operation panel 10 is colored black (may be another black color), and the frame member 20 adjacent to the operation panel 10 is colored white (may be another white color). Has been. A protruding portion 11 is provided at the lower end portion of the operation panel 10 (corresponding to a peripheral portion of the operating panel 10) on the lower frame portion 21 side of the frame member 20, and the protruding portion 11 is on the lower side in the protruding direction ( It is surrounded by the frame member 20 from three directions including the lower side and both sides in the width direction (direction orthogonal to the protruding direction, vehicle width direction).

  The protruding portion 11 is formed over the entire width of the lower end portion of the operation panel 10 other than the upper end portion 10J. Corner portions 11A and 11B on both sides in the width direction of the protruding portion 11 are formed in a square shape.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the design surface 10 </ b> M (corresponding to the viewing surface) of the operation panel 10 is located on the vehicle interior side by a length L from the design surface 20 </ b> M of the frame member 20. Further, the upper end portion 21J of the lower frame portion 21 of the frame member 20 extends linearly upward so as to be positioned on the vehicle front side Fr toward the upper side. The protruding portion 11 of the operation panel 10 overlaps the upper end portion 21J of the lower frame portion 21 inclined upward so as to be spaced from the rear upper side (above the vehicle rear side Rr), and the lower frame portion 21 of the frame member 20 is overlapped. The design surface 20 </ b> M is located on the vehicle interior side with respect to the rear surface 10 </ b> U of the protruding portion 11 of the operation panel 10.

For example, when the design surface 20M of the lower frame portion 21 of the frame member 20 is located on the vehicle front side Fr with respect to the rear surface 10U of the protruding portion 11 of the operation panel 10, the protruding portion 11 is on the lower frame portion 21 side. When protruding, foreign matter tends to enter the back side of the operation panel 10 from between the protruding portion 11 and the upper end portion 21J of the lower frame portion 21.
However, according to the above-described configuration of the present invention, the protruding portion 11 of the operation panel 10 overlaps the upper end portion 21J of the lower frame portion 21 inclined upward and from the upper rear side, and the lower frame portion 21 of the frame member 20 is overlapped. Since the design surface 20M is located on the vehicle interior side with respect to the rear surface 10U of the protruding portion 11 of the operation panel 10, foreign matter is placed between the protruding portion 11 and the upper end portion 21J of the lower frame portion 21 on the back side of the operating panel 10. Intrusion can be prevented.

  A lower end portion of the protruding portion 11 is formed in an arc shape in a vertical cross section, and the rear portion 11N of the lower end surface is inclined upward so as to be along the upper surface of the lower frame portion 21 of the frame member 20 with a space therebetween. .

According to the present invention,
(1) Since the protruding portion 11 protrudes from the frame member 20 colored in a white color and is surrounded from the three directions, the protruding portion 11 of the black color becomes a frame member 20 of the white color. It looks like it is riding, and the black color of the white color is emphasized, so that the protruding portion 11 of the black color is three-dimensional as if floating from the frame member 20 of the white color. Can be shown. Further, it is possible to make the appearance defect such as a gap between the protruding portion 11 of the black-colored color and the white-colored frame member 20 widen and less conspicuous.
Further, the operation panel 10 is emphasized as the shape is larger, but if the color tone is only a black color, if the shape is large, the outline will appear blurred. On the other hand, when the protruding portion 11 is a black color and the frame member 20 is a white color as in the above-described configuration of the present invention, the color tone is tightened due to a clear difference between light and dark, and the protruding portion 11 The shape is clearly visible.
Thereby, the visibility of the operation panel 10 of the instrument panel 1 desired to be emphasized in terms of design can be improved and emphasized as compared with other instrument panel 1 portions.
Further, in order to obtain the above-described effect, it is only necessary to color the operation panel 10 in a black color and the frame member 20 in a white color, and to protrude the protruding portion 11 to the frame member 20 side. For example, the operation panel structure can be configured at a lower cost than a means for obtaining an effect of giving a stereoscopic effect to the operation panel 10 by embossing the pattern of the decorative panel.

(2) Since the corner portions 11A and 11B on both sides of the protruding portion 11 in the direction orthogonal to the protruding direction are formed in a square shape, the portions with different color tone become sharper, and the stereoscopic effect of the operation panel 10 is clear. Can be complimented. This is because when the shape sharpness is added to the color tone, the protruding portion 11 can be clearly seen.
In addition, the boundary between the black-colored protruding portion 11 and the white-colored frame member 20 can be made with high accuracy, and appearance defects can be prevented.
For example, if the corners on both sides of the protruding portion 11 in the direction perpendicular to the protruding direction are rounded, only a part of the mating portion of the black color protruding portion 11 and the white color frame member 20 is used. Appearance defects such as wide gaps are easily noticeable. However, according to the above configuration of the present invention, the corner portions 11A and 11B on both sides of the protruding portion 11 in the direction orthogonal to the protruding direction are formed in a square shape. The part spreads evenly and it is easy to make the appearance defect inconspicuous.

(3) Since the design surface 10M of the operation panel 10 is located on the vehicle interior side with respect to the frame member 20, the shadow of the black color operation panel 10 is projected on the white color frame member 20. As a result, a feeling of depth when the occupant sees is born on the operation panel 10, and the operation panel 10 can be seen to be more three-dimensionally raised, and the operation panel 10 can be emphasized.
Further, the black color operation panel 10 plays a role of a wall by entering between the white color frame member 20 and the front window, and the white color frame member 20 is reflected on the front window. Can be prevented.

(4) According to the above configuration of the present invention, not only the operation panel 10 but also the operation switches (particularly, the hazard lamp switch 12 close to the protruding portion 11) arranged on the operation panel 10 are emphasized and become conspicuous. It is possible to prevent erroneous pressing of the operation switch.
Thus, by actively arranging the switches on the operation panel 10, it is possible to improve the usability of the function linked with the operation switch.

[Another embodiment]
(1) The visual recognition unit may be a component other than the operation panel.
(2) The visual recognition part and the adjacent part may be integrally formed of the same member.

1 instrument panel 10 visual recognition part (operation panel)
10M Viewing surface (design surface)
11 Protruding part 11A, 11B Corner part 20 Adjacent part (frame member)

Claims (4)

The visual recognition part provided on the instrument panel is colored in black,
The adjacent part adjacent to the visual recognition part is colored in a white color,
A protruding portion that protrudes to the adjacent portion side is provided on the peripheral portion of the visual recognition portion, and the protruding portion extends from the three directions of the lower side in the protruding direction and both sides in the direction orthogonal to the protruding direction to the adjacent portion. The structure of the visual recognition part of the enclosed passenger compartment.   The visual recognition part structure of the vehicle compartment of Claim 1 in which the corner part of the both sides of the said protrusion part of the direction orthogonal to the said protrusion direction is formed in the square.   The visual recognition part structure of the vehicle interior according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the visual recognition surface of the visual recognition part is located closer to the vehicle interior side than the adjacent part.   The said visual recognition part is an operation panel, and the said adjacent part is a frame member surrounding the lower end part and width direction both sides of the said operation panel, The visual recognition part structure of the vehicle interior as described in any one of Claims 1-3.

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