JP2016060255A - On-vehicle display device and instrument panel - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an on-vehicle display device which displays specific information at positions suitable for roles of the display in a coordinated manner and makes the information conveyed to an occupant easily understandable.SOLUTION: A display unit 32A incorporated into a housing surface of an instrument panel 20 changes its display in various ways to display information, such as operation information, hazard notification information, and entertainment information, with display devices on another instrument panel 20A, such as a liquid crystal display 36, in a coordinated manner.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

  The present invention relates to an in-vehicle display device and an instrument panel mounted on a vehicle.

Usually, information such as driving assistance is displayed by a display such as a display or a meter installed in the vehicle.
For example, there is a driving support system that causes a character to appear on a display installed in a passenger compartment and presents various information to the driver through the character (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-78969 A

However, such a conventional driving support system displays music information, a navigation screen, and Internet information as various information on a single display arranged on the front of the instrument panel. Was. That is, various kinds of information with different contents were displayed on the display installed at one place in the passenger compartment.
For this reason, there is a problem that information is not displayed at a position suitable for the role of display, and it is difficult for a passenger to see and difficult to understand.

  On the other hand, when a plurality of displays are arranged in the passenger compartment, different information is displayed on the plurality of displays. Therefore, it was difficult to understand which information was given priority to the passengers. For this reason, when assisting driving, it is difficult to alert the driver.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and its purpose is to make it possible to display specific information in a coordinated manner at a position suitable for the role of display, and to make it easy to understand the information conveyed to the occupant. It is providing the vehicle-mounted display apparatus which can do.

In order to achieve the above-described object, the in-vehicle display device and the instrument panel according to the present invention are characterized by the following (1) to (5).
(1) An in-vehicle display device that displays various types of information in the passenger compartment,
A first indicator and a second indicator incorporated in the housing of the instrument panel;
The first indicator displays an image along the surface of the housing;
Displaying the information displayed on the first display and the second display in cooperation with each other.
According to the in-vehicle display device having the configuration (1), the first display and the second display installed on the instrument panel display specific information in cooperation with each other. Specific information can be displayed in a coordinated manner at an appropriate position, and information transmitted to the passenger can be easily understood.

(2) The on-vehicle display device having the configuration of (1), wherein the first display unit displays a base material on which an image is displayed, and covers the surface of the base material, and displays an image displayed by the base material. A front panel that leads to the passenger side in the passenger compartment,
The said surface panel comprises a part of surface of the said housing | casing.
According to the vehicle-mounted display device having the configuration of (2) above, various information is displayed by the first display built in the casing surface of the instrument panel that forms the vehicle interior, so the displayed driving information And a sense of unity with the vehicle. As a result, it is possible to improve information transmission efficiency to passengers including the driver.

(3) An on-vehicle display device having the configuration (1) or (2),
The first indicator is incorporated in the casing of the instrument panel on the driver's seat side.
According to the in-vehicle display device having the configuration (3), the first display is installed on the instrument panel on the driver's seat where the second display is arranged, so that a plurality of display devices are arranged densely. The driver can easily grasp the entire display.

(4) The vehicle-mounted display device having the configuration (1) or (2),
The first indicator is incorporated in the housing of the instrument panel on the passenger seat side.
According to the in-vehicle display device having the configuration (4), since the first display is installed on the instrument panel on the passenger seat side, information such as entertainment information that is not directly related to driving is displayed on the first display. It is also possible to display information that is directly necessary for driving and information that is not necessary.

(5) An instrument panel including the on-vehicle display device according to any one of (1) to (4).

  According to the present invention, specific information can be displayed in a coordinated manner at a position suitable for the role of display, and information transmitted to the passenger can be easily understood.

  The present invention has been briefly described above. Further, the details of the present invention will be further clarified by reading through a mode for carrying out the invention described below (hereinafter referred to as “embodiment”) with reference to the accompanying drawings. .

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an external appearance in the vicinity of an instrument panel 20 in which a display unit 32 included in the in-vehicle display device according to the first embodiment is incorporated. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the structure of the display unit 32. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a part of the structure of the display unit 32 in an enlarged manner. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the traveling direction of the light L projected from the LED light sources 65 arranged on the mount base 63 through the front panel 70. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration centering on a control device 52 that controls the instrument panel 20 and various display device groups 30 arranged around the instrument panel 20. FIG. 6A is a diagram showing a display example when an overspeed occurs, and FIG. 6B is a diagram showing a display example when a vehicle approach is warned. FIG. 7A is a diagram showing a display example when music is played back, and FIG. 7B is a diagram showing a display example when being guided by the navigation device 58. FIG. 8 is a front view showing the external appearance of the vicinity of the instrument panel 20A in which the display unit 32A included in the in-vehicle display device in the second embodiment is incorporated. FIG. 9 is a view showing the vicinity of the instrument panel 20 </ b> A when the vehicle interior on the driver's seat side is viewed from the side. FIG. 10A is a diagram showing a display example when listening to music using entertainment information, and FIG. 10B is a diagram showing a display example when overspeed occurs. FIG. 11A is a diagram showing a display example when detecting approach to the host vehicle, and FIG. 11B is a diagram showing a display example when being guided by the navigation device 58. 12A to 12H are diagrams showing examples of symbols displayed by a point light source.

Hereinafter, the in-vehicle display device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. The in-vehicle display device of the present embodiment includes a display unit incorporated on the surface as a part of the instrument panel.
(First embodiment)

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an external appearance in the vicinity of an instrument panel 20 in which a display unit 32 included in the in-vehicle display device according to the first embodiment is incorporated.
A windshield 10, a front mirror 13, an instrument panel 20, various display device groups 30, a handle 50, and the like are disposed in the passenger compartment as viewed from the driver's seat side.

  A meter display 31 is arranged on the center front surface of the instrument panel 20 that is closest to the handle 50 and is easily visible from the driver among the various display device groups 30. The meter display 31 displays a speedometer 31A, an engine speed meter 31B, and the like. In addition, the instrument panel 20 is formed with a meter hood 21 that serves as a cage for the meter display 31.

  A pair of liquid crystal displays 36 and 38 are arranged on both sides of the meter display 31. The liquid crystal displays 36 and 38 (second display) display various information such as driving information, danger notification information, navigation information, and entertainment information.

  A high mount display 34 is disposed on the upper surface of the instrument panel 20. The high mount display 34 displays an image of a direction indicator, for example.

  Further, a head-up display 35 that projects toward the windshield 10 is disposed on the upper surface of the instrument panel 20 adjacent to the windshield 10. The head-up display 35 projects speed information and the like onto a region 35a on the windshield 10 that is easily visible to the driver. In FIG. 1, information representing the speed “60 km” is displayed.

  A line illumination 39 extending in the left-right direction is disposed below the meter display 31. The line illumination 39 is a plurality of LED light sources arranged in the left-right direction. For example, the line illumination 39 is lit so as to flow in the left-right direction, and gives a novel impression to the driver.

  On the other hand, a display unit 32 (first display) is incorporated in the front surface of the instrument panel 20 on the passenger seat side. The display unit 32 extends along the surface of the instrument panel 20 from the front surface of the instrument panel 20 on the passenger seat (passenger seat) side to the vicinity of the front end of the windshield 10. It is a display device incorporated so as to be substantially the same surface as the body surface.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the structure of the display unit 32. The display unit 32 is a display device having a sense of depth so as to extend from the front surface of the instrument panel 20 to a position close to the front end portion of the windshield 10 (near the front end portion). The panel 70 is superposed.

  The LED circuit body 60 has a plurality of LED light sources (point light sources) 65 arranged in a stepped manner on a mount base 63, and is formed in accordance with the shape of the curved surface of the instrument panel. On the other hand, the front panel 70 has a curved shape so as to overlap the LED circuit body 60. The surface panel 70 forms an integral surface with the instrument panel 20. That is, the front panel 70 is visually recognized as a part of the instrument panel by the occupant. As will be described later, a plurality of pores 71 (see FIG. 3) corresponding to the LED light source are formed on the surface of the front panel 70.

  FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a part of the structure of the display unit 32 in an enlarged manner. A large number of holes 66 (steps) are formed on the surface of the mount base 63 so as to open toward the passenger seat. An LED light source 65 is disposed on the bottom surface of each hole 66.

  The front panel 70 is formed with a plurality of pores 71 so that the light L of the LED light source 65 emitted from the plurality of holes 66 is directed toward the passenger seat. The number of the pores 71 is about 6 to 9 for one LED light source 65. Each pore 71 has a predetermined angle with respect to the thickness direction of the surface panel 70. The inclination angle of the pore 71 is smaller as it is closer to the passenger seat, and is larger as it is closer to the windshield 10. Further, the inclination angle of the pore 71 may be 0 degree at a location where the surface of the front panel 70 is perpendicular or nearly perpendicular to the direction toward the passenger seat.

  Further, the hole 66 is also inclined with respect to the thickness direction of the mount base 63, and the inclination angle is smaller as it is closer to the passenger seat, similar to the pore 71, and is closer to the windshield 10. The larger the value, the larger the value. The inner wall portion of the hole portion 66 also functions as a member serving as a ridge that prevents the light L from the LED light source 65 from going toward the windshield 10.

  As described above, the inner wall portion of the hole 66 and the pore 71 of the front panel 70 have a light guiding function for guiding light emitted from the LED light source 65 disposed on the mount base 63 to the passenger seat side in the vehicle interior. The light guiding function may be realized by only one of the inner wall portion of the hole 66 and the pore 71 of the front panel 70.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the traveling direction of the light L projected from the LED light sources 65 arranged on the mount base 63 through the front panel 70. As described above, the inclination angle of the pores 71 formed in the front panel 70 gradually increases from the passenger seat side to the front end portion of the windshield 10, so that all the LED circuit bodies 60 are arranged. The light L from the LED light source 65 is directed toward the face of the occupant 55 seated in the occupant seat (see dotted line frame m). Therefore, the occupant 55 can capture light from all the LED light sources 65 without changing the direction of the line of sight.

  In the display unit 32, the LED light sources 65 arranged on the mount base 63 are arranged in a row continuously from the passenger seat side to the front end of the windshield 10, so that when the lighting is turned on, the sense of depth The display with can be made. In addition, when the light is turned off, the LED circuit body 60 located inside the front panel 70 of the display unit 32 is hidden by the pores 71 of the front panel 70, and outside light is difficult to enter the front panel 70. Since it becomes darker than the surroundings, it is difficult for the passenger to notice the presence of the LED circuit body 60.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration centering on a control device 52 that controls various display device groups 30 arranged on the instrument panel 20. The control device 52 is configured by an ECU (Electronic Control Unit). In addition to the various display device groups 30 described above, the control device 52 is connected to a speed sensor 56, an inter-vehicle distance sensor 57, a navigation device 58, a speaker 59, an operation switch (SW) 53, a camera 51, and the like. .

  The speed sensor 56 detects the speed of the vehicle. The inter-vehicle distance sensor 57 transmits and receives infrared rays, measures the distance to the object, and detects the approach to the host vehicle. In addition, the structure by which the approach to the own vehicle is detected by analyzing the image imaged with the camera may be sufficient. Further, a plurality of inter-vehicle distance sensors 57 may be provided so as to detect the approach of the object to the own vehicle not only in the front and rear of the vehicle but also in the left-right direction.

  The navigation device 58 is equipped with GPS (Global Positioning System) and map data, and has a function of guiding the host vehicle to a destination. Here, the navigation screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 36. The speaker 59 emits sound information such as driving information, warnings, music, and the like in accordance with the audio data output from the control device 52.

  The operation SW 53 is used for various switch inputs by the driver, such as selection of entertainment information. The camera 51 is attached to the front part, rear part, left side part, right side part, etc. of the vehicle, and images the front, rear, left side, right side, etc. of the vehicle to acquire images. The image captured by the camera 51 is used for detecting an obstacle, detecting approach to the host vehicle, and the like.

  Next, a display operation by the control device 52 using the display unit 32 will be described. 6 and 7 show display examples when a plurality of display devices are operated in cooperation. FIG. 6A shows a display example when an overspeed occurs. When the speed of the vehicle detected by the speed sensor 56 exceeds the legal speed or the like, the control device 52 lights the display unit 32 in red. In cooperation with this display operation, the control device 52 projects the vehicle speed projected by the head-up display 35 and projected on the area 35a of the windshield 10 in a blinking manner.

  In this way, by displaying the display unit 32 and the head-up display 35 in cooperation with each other, the driver can easily recognize that the speed is exceeded and have a consciousness of encouraging safe driving. become.

  Further, as the excess of the speed increases, the brightness of the light that turns on the display unit 32 may be increased, the emission color may be changed, or the blinking period of the speed image projected on the windshield 10 may be shortened. The degree of warning that the driver is overspeeding (over) can also be increased.

  FIG. 6 (B) shows a display example when warning of approach of the vehicle. When the approach to the host vehicle detected by the inter-vehicle distance sensor 57 is less than a predetermined distance and the risk of collision increases, the control device 52 indicates an arrow mark a indicating the approaching direction of the vehicle to the display unit 32. Is moved from the windshield 10 side toward the front surface of the instrument panel 20. That is, display with a sense of perspective is performed so that the arrow mark a approaches from the distance. Further, as the arrow mark a moves, the control device 52 projects a message of an approach distance (here, 2 m) by the head-up display 35 onto the area 35a of the windshield 10 and lights up so as to flow through the line illumination 39. Let

  Thus, by displaying the three display devices in cooperation, the occupant's consciousness can be directed to more specific information (access information). That is, the driver can immediately notice that the driver is in a dangerous situation, and can prompt the driver to take a risk avoidance action.

FIG. 7A shows a display example when music is reproduced. When the driver operates the operation SW 53 and selects, for example, music (music aaa), the control device 52 plays music from the speaker 59 and changes to the display unit 32 in accordance with the rhythm and tempo of the flowing music. The waveform b to be displayed is displayed. Further, the control device 52 displays entertainment information on the liquid crystal display 36.
The control device 52 controls not only the display unit 32 and the liquid crystal display 36 but also the line illumination 39 around the instrument panel 20 so that the lighting location moves according to the rhythm and tempo of the music. It may be lit.

In this way, the display is changed so that the display unit 32 dances in accordance with the music flowing from the speaker 59 as well as the music displayed on the liquid crystal display 36. Therefore, in the vehicle interior, the driver is integrated with the vehicle. The atmosphere is like enjoying music, and the crew can enjoy music even more.
FIG. 7B shows a display example when guidance is provided by the navigation device 58. The liquid crystal display 36 displays a navigation screen in which the vehicle mark is superimposed on the map information. For example, when the control device 52 receives a signal for instructing a right turn from the navigation device 58, the control device 52 controls the lighting of the display unit 32 and displays the mark c representing the right turn formed by the lighting of the plurality of LED light sources 65. As a result, the driver performs driving according to the navigation instruction without overlooking the large mark c indicating the right turn.

  As described above, the display unit 32 of the first embodiment is incorporated in the housing surface of the instrument panel 20 on the passenger seat side. The display unit 32 is provided so as to cover the surface of the mount base 63 on which the plurality of LED light sources 65 are arranged and the surface of the mount base 63 so as to follow the housing surface of the instrument panel 20. And a surface panel 70 for guiding light emitted from the light source 65 to the passenger seat side in the passenger compartment. The inner wall portion of the hole 66 formed in the mount base 63 also guides the light emitted from the LED light source 65 to the passenger seat side in the passenger compartment. Therefore, the display unit 32 incorporated in the instrument panel 20 that forms the passenger compartment can display various information to the passenger without being reflected on the windshield 10.

  In addition, the display unit 32 incorporated on the surface of the instrument panel 20 on the passenger seat side cooperates with the display device of the other instrument panel 20 such as the liquid crystal display 36 to change its display in various ways. Information such as driving information, danger notification information, and entertainment information is displayed to the passenger. Thereby, the display suitable for each role is attained with respect to each display device.

  Thus, since various information is displayed by the display unit incorporated in the instrument panel which forms a vehicle interior, a sense of unity between the displayed driving information and the vehicle can be felt. As a result, it is expected that information transmission efficiency to passengers including the driver will be improved. Therefore, the driver's interest level is also increased, and contribution to safe driving is expected.

  Further, the display unit 32 incorporated on the surface of the instrument panel 20 on the passenger seat side changes various displays together with other display devices such as the liquid crystal display 36, so that driving information, danger notification information, entertainment information, etc. Information (specific information) can be displayed in cooperation.

  Therefore, specific information can be displayed in a coordinated manner at a position suitable for the display role, and information transmitted to the passenger can be easily understood. Furthermore, since this display unit and other display devices display in cooperation, a lively display in the passenger compartment is also possible.

  In addition, since the display unit is built into the instrument panel on the passenger seat side, information that is not directly related to driving, such as entertainment information, is displayed on the display unit, and information that is directly necessary for driving and information that is not so Can also be displayed separately.

  Further, by displaying three or more display devices in association with each other, the occupant's consciousness can be directed to more specific information. For example, by displaying danger notification information on three or more display devices in a coordinated manner, the driver can immediately notice that the driver is in a dangerous situation, and he / she can take action to avoid danger. Can be urged.

  Further, since the display unit 32 extends from the front surface of the instrument panel to the vicinity of the front end portion of the windshield, it is possible to display with a sense of perspective to the occupant. In addition, it is possible to add a display that fades in and out to a display with a sense of perspective. Thereby, information transmission which approaches a crew member is also attained.

Here, the case where the display unit and another display device are displayed in cooperation with each other has been shown, but it is needless to say that the display unit may be displayed alone depending on the situation.
(Second Embodiment)

  In the first embodiment, the display unit is incorporated in the instrument panel on the passenger seat side. However, in the second embodiment, the display unit is incorporated in the instrument panel on the driver seat side.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing the external appearance of the vicinity of the instrument panel 20A in which the display unit 32A included in the in-vehicle display device in the second embodiment is incorporated.
A windshield 10, a front mirror 13, an instrument panel 20 </ b> A, various display device groups 30 </ b> A, a handle 50, and the like are arranged in the passenger compartment as viewed from the driver's seat side.

  In the display device group 30A, the display unit 32A is integrated and integrated into the instrument panel 20A on the center front surface of the instrument panel 20A that is closest to the handle 50 and is easily visible to the driver. Since the display unit 32A has the same structure as the display unit 32 of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  In the second embodiment, the instrument panel 20A on the passenger seat side is not particularly provided with a display device. When the display unit 32A extends to a position very close to the front end portion of the windshield 10, the high mount display 34 and the head-up display 35 may be omitted.

FIG. 9 is a view showing the vicinity of the instrument panel 20 </ b> A when the vehicle interior on the driver's seat side is viewed from the side. Similar to the first embodiment, the light L emitted from the display unit 32A is directed toward the driver's face, so that the driver can grasp the display content of the display unit 32A without changing the direction of the face.
Since the configuration of the other display devices and the control device 52 is the same as that of the first embodiment, the same components as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted. .

  FIG. 10 shows a display example when a plurality of display devices are operated in cooperation. FIG. 10A shows a display example when listening to music using entertainment information. The control device 52 displays the line illumination 39 and the display unit 32A in association with each other according to the rhythm and tempo of music. For example, as indicated by an arrow e in the figure, the control device 52 moves the lighting position of the line illumination 39 from the left to the right and reaches the left end of the display unit 32A. Switch the lighting to. Then, as shown by an arrow f in the figure, the control device 52 changes the lighting of the LED light source 65 like a wave to the display unit 32A, and when it reaches the right end of the display unit 32A, the line illumination is again performed. Switch the lighting to 39. The control device 52 further moves the lighting position of the line illumination 39 to the right as indicated by an arrow g in the drawing. The control device 52 repeats such a display operation while music is flowing.

  Since the driver moves not only in the line illumination 39 but also in the display unit 32A in front of the eyes so that the lighting part dances, the driver can listen to music with a sense of unity with the vehicle. This makes it easier to obtain satisfaction when enjoying music.

  FIG. 10B shows a display example when an overspeed occurs. When the overspeed occurs, the control device 52 displays the mark h indicating the vehicle progress on the display unit 32A and moves it upward in the figure. Furthermore, the control device 52 increases the forward moving speed of the mark h indicating the progress of the vehicle displayed on the display unit 32A as the speed obtained from the speed sensor 56 increases. Such a perspective display makes it easier for the driver to notice that the overspeed is increasing.

  FIG. 11 shows another display example when a plurality of display devices are operated in cooperation. FIG. 11A shows a display example when detecting approach to the host vehicle. When the control device 52 detects the approach to the host vehicle from the image captured by the camera 51, the control device 52 lights the display unit 32A in yellow. Simultaneously with this display operation, the control device 52 displays the left side image captured by the camera 51 on the left liquid crystal display 36 and the right side image captured by the camera 51 on the right liquid crystal display 38. Let

  When the display unit 32A is lit yellow, the driver can grasp the situation outside the vehicle in the left-right direction without shaking his / her head by looking at the left and right liquid crystal displays 36, 38, and can avoid a collision. Further, since the left side image is displayed on the left liquid crystal display 36 and the right side image is displayed on the right liquid crystal display 38, the image can be displayed at a position suitable for the role of display, and the captured image can be intuitively captured. Can understand the direction of

  FIG. 11B shows a display example when guidance is provided by the navigation device 58. The liquid crystal display 36 displays a navigation screen in which the vehicle mark is superimposed on the map information. For example, when receiving a signal for instructing a right turn from the navigation device 58, the control device 52 controls the lighting of the display unit 32 </ b> A and displays the mark q representing the right turn formed by the lighting of the plurality of LED light sources 65. Further, the control device 52 causes the right liquid crystal display 38 to display an image of the right turn direction captured by the camera 51.

  As a result, the driver performs driving according to the navigation instruction without overlooking the large mark q indicating the right turn. Furthermore, since the image in the traveling direction is displayed on the liquid crystal display 38 when turning right, the image can be displayed at a position suitable for the role of display, and driving can be performed while confirming safety.

  As described above, the display unit 32A incorporated on the surface of the instrument panel 20A on the driver's seat also changes the display in various ways together with the display devices of the other instrument panel 20A on the liquid crystal display 36, thereby providing driving information and danger. Information (specific information) such as broadcast information and entertainment information can be displayed in cooperation with each other. In addition, by incorporating the display unit into the instrument panel on the driver's seat where other display devices are arranged, a plurality of display devices can be densely arranged, and the driver can easily grasp the entire display.

It is also possible to display normal driving information on the display unit 32A incorporated in the instrument panel 20A on the driver's seat and transmit it to the driver. For example, information such as a turn indicator, headlight on / off, and air conditioner on / off may be displayed on the display unit 32A.
As a result, a sense of unity between the displayed driving information and the vehicle can be further felt. As a result, information transmission efficiency to the driver is expected to be improved.

  As another example, as shown in FIG. 12, the display unit 32A displays various contents such as characters, pictures, symbols, etc. in combination with a point light source that emits light, that is, a dot pattern, in conjunction with the liquid crystal display 36. can do.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, the display unit 32 may display a smile mark when the vehicle is running smoothly or during light music playback. On the contrary, as shown in FIG. 12E, when the vehicle is running with poor fuel consumption, a crying face or a troubled face mark may be displayed. In addition to this, the display unit 32 can display the symbol shown in FIG. 12B, the speed shown in FIG. 12C, the weather information shown in FIG. 12D, the “stop” shown in FIG. May be displayed, a line corresponding to the inter-vehicle distance shown in FIG. 12G, or a message such as the start-up time shown in FIG. Of course, this display may be displayed by the display unit 32 according to the first embodiment.

The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. The above-described embodiments can be accompanied by various modifications and improvements within the technical scope of the present invention.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, a plurality of LED light sources are arranged on a mounting base material that is rounded from the front surface of the instrument panel to the vicinity of the front end portion of the windshield, and the upper surface is covered with the surface panel, so that it is incorporated in the instrument panel. Although the display unit to be displayed is formed, it may be formed as follows. The LED is mounted in advance on a printed circuit board formed so as to round from the front of the instrument panel to the vicinity of the front edge of the windshield, and the display unit is molded by covering the upper surface of the printed circuit board with the front panel. It's okay. As this printed board, for example, a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) board is used.

Moreover, although the LED light source was mentioned as a light source used for a display unit in the said embodiment, you may employ | adopt the device which displays an image on one surface, such as organic EL, for a display unit. Furthermore, a dot pattern may be displayed on the organic EL and function as a point light source.
Further, the display unit 32 may display an image using a TFT (Thin Film Transistor). In this case, for example, the mount base 63 of the LED circuit body 60 is formed in a step shape, and the TFT is arranged in each step.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the display unit was integrated only in the instrument panel of either a driver's seat side or a passenger seat side, you may integrate in both the driver's seat side and the passenger seat side.
In the above embodiment, information displayed on three display devices is linked. However, information displayed on four or more display devices may be linked.

Here, the features of the above-described embodiments of the in-vehicle display device and the instrument panel according to the present invention are summarized and listed in the following (1) to (5), respectively.
(1) An in-vehicle display device that displays various types of information in the passenger compartment,
A first display (display units 32, 32A) and a second display (liquid crystal displays 36, 38) incorporated in the housing of the instrument panel (20, 20A);
The first indicator displays an image along the surface of the housing;
Displaying the information displayed on the first display (display units 32 and 32A) and the second display (liquid crystal displays 36 and 38) in cooperation with each other;
In-vehicle display device.

(2) The first display (display units 32 and 32A) covers the surface of the base material (mount base material 63) for displaying an image and the base material (mount base material 63). A surface panel (70) for guiding the image displayed by the mount base material 63) to the passenger seat side in the passenger compartment,
The front panel (70) constitutes a part of the surface of the housing.
The in-vehicle display device according to (1) above.

(3) The first display (display unit 32A) is incorporated in the housing of the instrument panel (20A) on the driver's seat side.
The in-vehicle display device according to (1) or (2) above.

(4) The first display (display unit 32) is incorporated in the housing of the instrument panel (20) on the passenger seat side.
The in-vehicle display device according to (1) or (2) above.

  (5) An instrument panel (20) comprising the on-vehicle display device according to any one of (1) to (4).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Front glass 13 Front mirror 20, 20A Instrument panel 21 Meter hood 30, 30A Display device group 31 Meter panel 32, 32A Display unit 34 High mount display 35 Head up display 35a Area 36, 38 Liquid crystal display 39 Line illumination 50 Handle 53 Operation Switch (SW)
55 Occupant 56 Speed sensor 57 Distance sensor 58 Navigation device 59 Speaker 60 LED circuit body 63 Mount substrate 65 LED light source 66 Hole 70 Surface panel 71 Pores

Claims (5)

An in-vehicle display device that displays various types of information in a passenger compartment,
A first indicator and a second indicator incorporated in the housing of the instrument panel;
The first indicator displays an image along the surface of the housing;
Displaying the information displayed on the first display and the second display in cooperation with each other;
In-vehicle display device. The first display includes a base material for displaying an image, and a surface panel that covers a surface of the base material and guides an image displayed by the base material to a passenger seat side in a vehicle cabin,
The front panel constitutes a part of the surface of the housing.
The in-vehicle display device according to claim 1. The first indicator is incorporated in the casing of the instrument panel on the driver's seat side,
The in-vehicle display device according to claim 1 or 2. The first indicator is incorporated in the housing of the instrument panel on the passenger side,
The in-vehicle display device according to claim 1 or 2. The instrument panel provided with the vehicle-mounted display apparatus of any one of Claim 1 thru | or 4.

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