JP2019031198A - Vehicle display device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a vehicle display device which enables a driver to easily recognize a posture and behaviour of a vehicle without losing attention to a travel direction of the vehicle.SOLUTION: A vehicle display device 30 according to the invention is characterized in including horizontal line display parts 34a, 34b, 34c extending along a vehicle body horizontal direction in a vehicle width direction continuously or intermittently at a vehicle width direction area in a vehicle interior part 20 which ranges from at least a front part of a driver seat 4 to a front part of a front passenger seat 5. The horizontal line display parts 34a, 34b, 34c are, for example, light mission parts which emit radiation light from at least one light source 32.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle display device provided in a vehicle interior.

  When the vehicle is turning, the driver performs a steering operation while confirming the behavior of the vehicle, rolling, and the like based on the sense of level, the appearance of the scenery in front of the vehicle, the feeling of centrifugal force, and the like. However, it may be difficult to accurately recognize the posture and behavior of the vehicle depending on the driving situation, for example, when driving at night when visual information tends to be insufficient. In this case, particularly when traveling on a curve, the steering angle is likely to be excessive or insufficient, making it difficult to make a smooth turn.

  Patent Document 1 discloses an example of a technique for easily recognizing the rolling state of a vehicle. The technique of Patent Document 1 displays an image in front of a vehicle, a roll scale, and a roll pointer on a display unit provided in a meter unit or the like. When the vehicle equipped with the display unit turns, the driver checks the roll state of the vehicle by checking the inclination of the roll pointer with respect to the image ahead of the vehicle on the display unit and the position of the roll scale pointed by the roll pointer. It becomes easy to recognize.

JP 2017-081378 A

  However, when specific information regarding the rolling state of the vehicle is displayed on the display unit as in the technique of Patent Document 1, the driver's attention is directed to the display unit, so that attention to the traveling direction of the vehicle is reduced. there is a possibility.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle display device that makes it easy for the driver to accurately recognize the posture and behavior of the vehicle without reducing attention to the traveling direction of the vehicle.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a vehicle display device according to the present invention is configured as follows.

The vehicular display device according to claim 1 of the present application is
A horizontal line display portion that extends continuously or intermittently in the vehicle width direction along the vehicle body horizontal direction at least in the vehicle width direction region extending from the driver seat front portion to the passenger seat front portion in the vehicle interior portion. And

  Specific examples of the members constituting the “vehicle interior” in this specification include an instrument panel, a meter unit, a meter hood, a head-up display unit, and the like.

  Further, in the present specification, the phrase “extends along the horizontal direction of the vehicle body” does not mean only an aspect that extends linearly along the horizontal direction of the vehicle body over the entire length, and is generally substantially horizontal to the vehicle body. As long as it extends along the direction, a partially or entirely curved aspect, an aspect having a bent part, and an aspect having an inclined part inclined with respect to the horizontal direction of the vehicle body are also included.

  Further, in the present specification, the term “intermittently extends” means an aspect in which a plurality of display sections are arranged side by side at intervals on a virtual line. In this case, the shape of each display section is not limited.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the vehicle display device according to the first aspect of the present invention.
The horizontal line display unit is a light emitting unit that emits irradiation light from at least one light source.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the vehicle display device according to the second aspect of the present invention.
The at least one light source is a plurality of point light sources arranged at intervals in the vehicle width direction in the vehicle interior portion.

The vehicle display device according to the invention of claim 4 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
An end on the passenger seat side in the horizontal line display portion is arranged at the center of the passenger seat in the vehicle width direction or at an outer portion than the center.

The vehicle display device according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the invention according to any one of the first to fourth aspects,
An end on the driver's seat side in the horizontal line display portion is disposed outside the steering wheel in the vehicle width direction.

The vehicle display device according to the invention of claim 6 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The horizontal line display unit is provided in at least one of an instrument panel, a meter unit, and a meter hood.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the horizontal line display portion is provided in a wide vehicle width direction region extending from at least the front portion of the driver seat to the front portion of the passenger seat in the vehicle interior portion, The driver can easily confirm the inclination of the horizontal line display unit entering the field of view while looking at the traveling direction of the vehicle. Therefore, the driver can perform the steering operation while recognizing the behavior of the vehicle and the rolling with high accuracy based on the inclination of the horizontal line display unit. Therefore, it is easy to realize a smooth turn by suppressing an excess or deficiency of the steering operation when the vehicle is turning.

  In addition, the horizontal line display unit does not perform specific display regarding the posture or behavior of the vehicle, but has a simple configuration that only displays a horizontal line extending in the vehicle width direction. While maintaining good attention to the direction of travel of the vehicle, it is possible to sensuously recognize the posture and behavior of the vehicle simply by confirming the inclination of the horizontal line display unit entering the field of view.

  Therefore, it becomes easy to secure a driver's reaction to the visual change in the traveling direction of the vehicle (hereinafter also referred to as “driver's visual responsiveness” or simply “visual responsiveness”), and the oncoming vehicle from the oncoming lane This makes it easier for the driver to react quickly to bulges, pedestrians jumping from the roadside to the roadway, obstacles, etc. existing ahead.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the horizontal line is displayed by light emission, the visibility of the horizontal line display unit can be improved in a dark vehicle interior such as when driving at night or when traveling in a tunnel. it can. In addition, the display of the horizontal line can be controlled by turning on and off the light source and adjusting the luminous intensity or the light emitting area.

  According to invention of Claim 3, the light emission part which comprises a horizontal line display part is extended in the vehicle width direction continuously or intermittently from several point light sources arrange | positioned at intervals in the vehicle width direction. Line-shaped light can be emitted directly or indirectly toward the vehicle interior. Further, since the light source of the horizontal line display unit can be divided and arranged at a plurality of locations in the vehicle width direction, it becomes easy to avoid interference of the light source with various parts such as an air conditioning unit or an audio unit provided in the vehicle interior.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, the horizontal line display unit is formed to be long so as to extend to the center of the passenger seat in the vehicle width direction or to the outer side of the center, thereby the inclination of the horizontal line display unit, As a result, it becomes easier for the driver to accurately recognize the posture and behavior of the vehicle.

  According to the invention described in claim 5, since it is possible to prevent the end of the horizontal line display unit on the driver's seat side from being hidden behind the steering wheel and becoming difficult to see from the driver, the inclination of the horizontal line display unit, and thus This makes it easier for the driver to accurately recognize the posture and behavior of the vehicle.

  According to invention of Claim 6, the above-mentioned effect is acquired by providing a horizontal line display part in at least any one among an instrument panel, a meter unit, and a meter hood.

The perspective view which shows the display apparatus for vehicles which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and its periphery part. The system diagram which shows the control system of the display apparatus for vehicles shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of control operation of the display apparatus for vehicles shown in FIG. The perspective view similar to FIG. 1 which shows an example of the 1st display control at the time of night driving | running | working. The perspective view similar to FIG. 1 which shows an example of the 2nd display control at the time of night driving | running | working. The perspective view similar to FIG. 4 which shows the display apparatus for vehicles which concerns on a 1st modification, and its peripheral part. The perspective view similar to FIG. 4 which shows the display apparatus for vehicles which concerns on a 2nd modification, and its peripheral part. The graph which shows the result of a 1st driving test. The figure which shows the result of a 2nd driving test.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, terms indicating directions such as “front”, “rear”, “right”, “left”, “up”, “down”, and the like are used unless otherwise specified. Each direction of the vehicle body when the traveling direction during forward traveling is set to “front” shall be indicated.

[overall structure]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a front portion of a passenger compartment as viewed from the driver's seat of the vehicle 1 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a vehicle 1 includes a pair of left and right side sills 2 extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, a floor panel 3 installed between the left and right side sills 2, a hinge pillar 8 extending from the front end of the side sill 2 to the vehicle body upper side, and a hinge pillar. 8 includes a front pillar 9 further extending from the upper end of the vehicle 8 to the rear upper side of the vehicle body, and a front window 10 provided between the left and right front pillars 9. In FIG. 1, the left side sill and the left hinge pillar are not shown.

  A floor tunnel 3a bulging upward in the vehicle body is provided at the vehicle width direction center portion of the floor panel 3 so as to extend in the vehicle body longitudinal direction. A center console 6 is provided on the upper surface of the floor tunnel 3a. A plurality of seats including a driver seat 4 and a passenger seat 5 are installed on the floor panel 3. In the present embodiment, the driver's seat 4 is disposed on the right side of the floor tunnel 3a, and the passenger seat 5 is disposed on the left side of the floor tunnel 3a. An armrest 7 is provided between the driver seat 4 and the passenger seat 5.

  An opening for the driver's seat 4 including the side sill 2, the hinge pillar 8, the front pillar 9, and the like, and a front door 11 for opening and closing the opening are provided on the right side surface of the vehicle body. Similarly, an opening for the passenger seat 5 and a front door 12 for opening and closing the opening are provided on the left side surface of the vehicle body.

  In front of the driver's seat 4 and the passenger seat 5, an instrument panel 20 is provided as a vehicle interior portion that constitutes the front portion of the passenger compartment. The instrument panel 20 is disposed between the left and right hinge pillars 8. More specifically, a long support member (not shown) extending in the vehicle width direction is installed between the left and right hinge pillars 8, and the instrument panel 20 is supported by the support member.

  The instrument panel 20 is provided with a glove box 21, a meter unit 22, an audio unit 23, and an air conditioning operation unit 24. The glove box 21 is disposed in front of the passenger seat 5, the meter unit 22 is disposed in front of the driver seat 4, and the audio unit 23 and the air conditioning operation unit 24 are disposed in the center of the vehicle width. The air conditioning operation unit 24 is disposed at a height position overlapping the glove box 21 in the vertical direction of the vehicle body, and the audio unit 23 and the meter unit 22 are disposed above the air conditioning operation unit 24.

  Further, the instrument panel 20 is provided with a plurality of outlets 25, 26, 27, and 28 for blowing out the conditioned air. The plurality of outlets 25, 26, 27, 28 are provided at a pair of left and right outer outlets 25, 26 provided at both ends of the instrument panel 20 in the vehicle width direction and at the center of the instrument panel 20 in the vehicle width direction. And a pair of left and right inner outlets 27, 28. The outer outlets 25 and 26 are disposed at a height position overlapping the meter unit 22 in the vertical direction of the vehicle body. The inner outlets 27 and 28 are disposed below the outer outlets 25 and 26, and are disposed between the audio unit 23 and the air conditioning operation unit 24.

  A steering device having a steering wheel 29 is provided in front of the driver seat 4. The steering device, in addition to the steering wheel 29, transmits a rotation of the steering wheel 29, a steering shaft (not shown), and converts the rotational motion of the steering shaft into a translational motion along the vehicle width direction. It has a steering gear box that transmits to the front wheels.

  The steering wheel 29 is disposed behind the meter unit 22. The steering wheel 29 is connected to a rear end portion of the steering shaft that penetrates the instrument panel 20. A portion of the steering shaft between the instrument panel 20 and the steering wheel 29 is surrounded by a steering column (not shown).

[Display device]
The vehicle 1 includes a horizontal line display device (hereinafter also simply referred to as “display device”) 30 as a display device for a vehicle. The display device 30 includes at least one light source 32 and horizontal line display units 34a, 34b, and 34c that form a horizontal line display by emitting irradiation light from the light source 32 into the vehicle interior.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of light sources 32 are provided at intervals in the vehicle width direction. More specifically, at least two light sources 32 are provided on each of the driver seat 4 side and the passenger seat 5 side from the center of the vehicle width. Each light source 32 is a point light source made of, for example, an LED. Each light source 32 is attached to the surface of the instrument panel 20 on the vehicle interior side. The plurality of light sources 32 are arranged at substantially the same position in the vertical direction of the vehicle body.

  The plurality of light sources 32 are arranged at height positions that overlap the inner outlets 27 and 28 in the vertical direction of the vehicle body. The plurality of light sources 32 are disposed outside the inner outlets 27 and 28 in the vehicle width direction, thereby avoiding interference with the inner outlets 27 and 28. The light source 32 located on the side of the driver seat 4 in the vehicle width direction with respect to the inner outlets 27 and 28 is arranged separately on the outer side and the inner side in the vehicle width direction with respect to the steering column, thereby interfering with the steering device. Has been avoided.

  In the present embodiment, the horizontal line display units 34a, 34b, and 34c are divided into a first display unit 34a, a second display unit 34b, and a third display unit 34c. Each of the first display unit 34a, the second display unit 34b, and the third display unit 34c is a cover that covers at least one light source 32 from the vehicle interior side, and is configured by an elongated member that extends in the vehicle width direction. Each display part 34a, 34b, 34c consists of materials, such as resin which has translucency, Thereby, it functions as an illuminating member which emits the light supplied from the light source 32 toward the vehicle interior.

  In addition, between each display part 34a, 34b, 34c and the light source 32 corresponding to this, the elongate light guide member (not shown) extended in a vehicle width direction is provided along display part 34a, 34b, 34c. As a result, uniform light emission is possible over the entire length of each of the display portions 34a, 34b, 34c. In addition, the display units 34a, 34b, and 34c themselves may be formed of the same light guide member. Furthermore, in the display device 30, the light guide member and the cover may be omitted, and the irradiation light from the light source 32 may be emitted directly into the vehicle interior. In this case, the light source 32 itself functions as a display unit.

  The first display portion 34a extends in the vehicle width direction outside the steering column so as to extend along the horizontal direction of the vehicle body. In the vehicle width direction, the outer end portion of the first display portion 34 a is disposed in the vicinity of the outer end portion of the instrument panel 20, and the inner end portion of the first display portion 34 a overlaps the steering wheel 29. Placed in position.

  The second display portion 34b extends in the vehicle width direction between the inner outlets 27 and 28 and the steering column along the horizontal direction of the vehicle body. In the vehicle width direction, the outer end portion of the second display portion 34 b is disposed at a position overlapping the steering wheel 29, and the inner end portion of the second display portion 34 b is on the right side of the right inner outlet 27. Adjacent to each other.

  The third display portion 34 c extends in the vehicle width direction in the passenger seat 5 than the inner outlets 27 and 28. In the vehicle width direction, the outer end portion of the third display portion 34c is disposed in the vicinity of the outer end portion of the instrument panel 20, and the inner end portion of the third display portion 34c is the left inner outlet port 28. Located adjacent to the left side.

  An end on the driver's seat 4 side in the entire horizontal line display portions 34a, 34b, 34c is an outer end portion in the vehicle width direction of the first display portion 34a, and is disposed outside the steering wheel 29 in the vehicle width direction. Yes. The end portion on the passenger seat 5 side in the entire horizontal line display portions 34a, 34b, 34c is the outer end portion in the vehicle width direction of the third display portion 34c, and is arranged outside the center of the passenger seat 5 in the vehicle width direction. Has been.

  As described above, the horizontal line display portions 34a, 34b, 34c as a whole have the inner outlets 27, 28 and the steering column so as to extend along the horizontal direction of the vehicle body from the vicinity of one end of the instrument panel 20 to the vicinity of the other end. It extends intermittently in the vehicle width direction while being interrupted at each vehicle width direction portion where is located.

  Thus, the horizontal line display parts 34a, 34b, and 34c are provided over a wide range in the vehicle width direction from the front part of the driver seat 4 to the front part of the passenger seat 5 in the instrument panel 20 as a whole.

  Further, the horizontal line display parts 34a, 34b, 34c are arranged offset with respect to the glove box 21, the meter unit 22, the audio unit 23, the air conditioning operation part 24, and the outer outlets 25, 26 in the vertical direction of the vehicle body. This avoids interference with these components.

  However, the horizontal line display parts 34a, 34b, 34c are arranged so as to overlap the glove box 21, the meter unit 22, the audio unit 23, the air conditioning operation part 24, or the outer outlets 25, 26 in the vertical direction of the vehicle body. , May be provided to cross these.

  Further, the horizontal line display portions 34a, 34b, and 34c are provided so as to be interrupted at the portions where the inner blowing ports 27 and 28 and the steering column are located in the vehicle width direction, whereby the inner blowing ports 27 and 28 and the steering device are provided. Interference with is avoided. However, the horizontal line display portions 34a, 34b, and 34c may be provided so as to cross the inner blowing ports 27 and 28.

  The first display unit 34a, the second display unit 34b, and the third display unit 34c emit light over the entire length when the corresponding light sources 32 are turned on. Thereby, each display part 34a, 34b, 34c can form the horizontal line display which consists of a strip | belt-shaped light emission part extended in a vehicle width direction (refer FIG. 4).

  Since each display unit 34a, 34b, 34c performs horizontal line display by light emission, for example, even when the vehicle interior is dark, such as when traveling at night or when traveling in a tunnel, the horizontal line display on each display unit 34a, 34b, 34c. Is easier to see. In addition, the horizontal line display can be controlled for each display unit 34a, 34b, 34c by turning on / off the light source 32 corresponding to each display unit 34a, 34b, 34c, or adjusting the luminous intensity or the light emission area. It has become.

[Display control]
As shown in FIG. 2, the display by the display device 30 is controlled by the control unit 50. The control unit 50 is configured with, for example, a microprocessor as a main part. The control unit 50 includes a central processing unit (CPU), for example, a memory including a RAM and a ROM, and an input / output interface circuit.

  An external signal used for controlling the display device 30 is input to the control unit 50. In the present embodiment, a detection signal of a steering angle sensor 51 that functions as a turning state detection unit that detects the turning state of the vehicle 1 is input to the control unit 50. The steering angle sensor 51 detects the steering angle of the vehicle 1 and is provided, for example, on the steering shaft.

  The control unit 50 outputs a control signal to the display device 30 based on the input signal from the steering angle sensor 51. Thereby, the display device 30 is controlled so as to perform display according to the turning state of the vehicle 1. Specifically, on / off of each light source 32 of the display device 30 is controlled by the control unit 50. More specific control operation of the display device 30 will be described later.

  Note that an external signal from a device other than the rudder angle sensor 51 may be input to the control unit 50. For example, a signal from a lamp switch 52 that detects on / off of a headlamp and a small lamp may be further input to the control unit 50. In this case, the control unit 50 can be controlled to perform display by the display device 30 only when the headlamp or the small lamp is turned on. Further, a signal from a vehicle speed sensor 53 that detects the traveling speed of the vehicle 1 may be further input to the control unit 50. In this case, the control unit 50 can be controlled to perform display by the display device 30 only when the vehicle 1 is traveling.

  Furthermore, instead of the steering angle sensor 51, a car navigation system 54 or a camera 55 that captures a scene in front of the vehicle 1 may be used as the turning state detection unit. In this case, the control unit 50 can estimate the turning state or the steering angle of the vehicle 1 based on the road information signal input from the car navigation system 54 or the camera 55.

  An example of the flow of control operation of the display device 30 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The series of controls shown in FIG. 3 is repeatedly executed by the control unit 50 while the power switch (ignition switch in the case of an engine vehicle) is on.

  However, the control shown in FIG. 3 may be executed only when the headlamp or the small lamp is on, may be executed only when the vehicle 1 is traveling, or the headlamp or the small lamp is on. It may be executed only when the vehicle 1 is traveling in the state.

  As shown in FIG. 3, first, in step S1, the steering angle of the vehicle 1 detected by the steering angle sensor 51 is read. In the next step S2, the turning state of the vehicle 1 is determined based on the steering angle read in step S1. Subsequently, the display by the display device 30 is controlled in either step S3 or step S4 according to the determination result of the turning state in step S2. In the present embodiment, one of the first display control (step S3) and the second display control (step S4) is selectively executed according to the turning state of the vehicle 1.

  Specifically, in step S2, it is determined whether or not the steering angle of the vehicle 1 is equal to or greater than a predetermined angle set in advance. The predetermined angle here may be a lower limit value of an angle region or a value smaller than the lower limit value that makes it difficult to quickly determine an appropriate steering angle if horizontal line display is not performed. Preferably, it is set to about 10 °, for example.

  If the result of determination in step S2 is that the vehicle 1 is turning at a steering angle greater than or equal to a predetermined angle, the first display control in step S3 is executed, and if the steering angle of the vehicle 1 is less than the predetermined angle Then, the second display control in step S4 is executed.

  In the first display control (step S3 in FIG. 3), horizontal line display is performed in a manner as shown in FIG. 4, for example. FIG. 4 shows a state where the vehicle 1 is turning while the headlamp is turned on at night.

  In the first display control according to the example shown in FIG. 4, the light sources 32 corresponding to all of the first display unit 34 a, the second display unit 34 b, and the third display unit 34 c of the display device 30 are turned on. The display units 34a, 34b and 34c emit light. That is, in the first display control shown in FIG. 4, the horizontal line display described above is performed on all of the first display unit 34a, the second display unit 34b, and the third display unit 34c.

  Thereby, the horizontal line display parts 34a, 34b, and 34c perform the horizontal line display extended in the vehicle width direction intermittently over the full length. At this time, the horizontal line display viewed from the driver is interrupted in the vehicle width direction portion where the inner outlets 27 and 28 and the steering wheel 29 are located, but the horizontal line display units 34a, 34b and 34c are shown to the driver. It is possible to recognize virtual lines that are continuous over the entire length of.

  In the display mode shown in FIG. 4, with respect to the vehicle width direction, the end on the driver's seat 4 side in the horizontal line display is outside the steering wheel 29, and the end on the passenger seat 5 side is the center of the passenger seat 5. The both ends of the horizontal line display are visible from the driver without being hidden by the steering wheel 29 or the like.

  Therefore, the driver can easily recognize the virtual lines that are continuous over a wide range in the vehicle width direction based on the horizontal line display formed intermittently over the wide range in the vehicle width direction. Thereby, the driver can display the horizontal line while comparing the virtual line extending in the vehicle width direction with the scenery in front of the vehicle 1 including the white lines 61, 62, 63 and the like of the road surface 60 in the field of view ahead. It is easy to confirm the inclination of the parts 34a, 34b, and 34c accurately.

  Therefore, when the vehicle 1 is turning, the driver observes the traveling direction of the vehicle 1 based on the inclinations of the horizontal line display units 34a, 34b, and 34c entering the field of view while watching the traveling direction of the vehicle 1. Steering operation can be performed while recognizing the behavior such as yawing with high accuracy. Therefore, excessive turning of the steering operation during turning of the vehicle 1 is suppressed, so that smooth turning can be easily realized.

  Further, the horizontal line display units 34a, 34b, and 34c do not perform specific display regarding the posture or behavior of the vehicle 1, but are configured simply to display a horizontal line extending in the vehicle width direction. The driver can sensuously change the posture and behavior of the vehicle 1 simply by checking the inclination of the horizontal line display units 34a, 34b, and 34c entering the field of view while maintaining good attention to the traveling direction of the vehicle 1. Can be recognized.

  Therefore, it becomes easy to ensure the driver's visual responsiveness during turning of the vehicle 1, the oncoming vehicle protrudes from the oncoming lane, the pedestrian jumps out from the roadside to the roadway, and the obstacle present in front. Etc., the driver can react quickly.

  In the second display control (step S4 in FIG. 3), horizontal line display is performed in a manner as shown in FIG. 5, for example. Note that FIG. 5 shows a state in which the vehicle 1 is traveling in a straight line with the headlamp turned on at night.

  In the second display control according to the example shown in FIG. 5, the light source 32 corresponding to the first display unit 34a and the second display unit 34b of the display device 30 is turned on, and the light source 32 corresponding to the third display unit 34c is turned off. The Thereby, light is emitted from the first display part 34a and the second display part 34b located on the driver's seat 4 side with respect to the center of the vehicle width, but the third position located on the passenger seat 5 side with respect to the center of the vehicle width. Light emission from the display unit 34c is not performed.

  That is, in the second display control shown in FIG. 5, the horizontal line display by the display device 30 is formed only in the region closer to the driver's seat 4 than the center of the vehicle width, and compared to the first display control shown in FIG. The overall horizontal line display length is reduced.

  In this way, during straight running that does not require a turning operation, and during turning that does not require a large turning operation, the horizontal line display is shortened so that a long horizontal line is displayed in the vehicle width direction. It is possible to suppress the occupant from feeling the annoyance caused by.

  In the second display control, in the example shown in FIG. 5, horizontal line display is performed on the first display unit 34a and the second display unit 34b, but the first display unit 34a or the second display unit 34b. The horizontal line display may be performed by only one of them.

  In the second display control, light emission from all the display units 34a, 34b, and 34c may be stopped. In this case, since the horizontal line display is not performed at all, it is possible to prevent the occupant from feeling troublesome due to unnecessary horizontal line display.

[Modification]
The configuration of the display device 30 described above is merely an example of the vehicle display device according to the present invention, and various changes can be made to the configuration of the display device.

  FIG. 6 shows a display device 130 according to the first modification. The display device 130 shown in FIG. 6 is long as the first display unit 34a and the second display unit 34b similar to the display device 30 and the third display unit 34c of the display device 30 as horizontal line display units. And a third display unit 134c having different sizes.

  In the example shown in FIG. 6, the third display portion 134 c is slightly from the position adjacent to the left side of the left inner outlet 28 toward the outer side in the vehicle width direction to the center of the passenger seat 5 or slightly from the center of the passenger seat 5. To the outer part.

  According to the display device 130 shown in FIG. 6, when the display on all the display units 34 a, 34 b, 134 c is performed by the first display control (see step S <b> 3 in FIG. 3), from the driver seat 4 side in the vehicle width direction. A sufficiently long horizontal line display extending to the center of the passenger seat 5 is formed. Therefore, similarly to the display device 30 described above, the driver can accurately recognize the inclination of the horizontal line display when the vehicle 1 is turning.

  On the other hand, when the second display control (see step S4 in FIG. 3) is performed, as in the display device 30 described above, only the first display unit 34a and the second display unit 34b perform horizontal line display, A horizontal line display that is long in the vehicle width direction is performed by performing horizontal line display on only one of the first display unit 34a and the second display unit 34b or by not performing horizontal line display at all. It is possible to suppress troublesomeness.

  FIG. 7 shows a display device 230 according to a second modification. The display device 230 shown in FIG. 7 includes a plurality of display units 234 that are distributed in the vehicle width direction at substantially the same height position in the vertical direction of the vehicle body as horizontal line display units.

  Each display part 234 is formed short in the vehicle width direction. Each display unit 234 is not configured to display a line alone, but by emitting light from the plurality of display units 234, the vehicle body is displayed on a virtual line connecting these display units 234. A horizontal line display extending in the vehicle width direction intermittently along the horizontal direction is formed.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 7, the rightmost display unit 234 is disposed on the right side of the steering wheel 29 and in the vicinity of the right end of the instrument panel 20. The leftmost display unit 234 is arranged on the left side of the center portion of the passenger seat 5 and in the vicinity of the left end of the instrument panel 20.

  According to the display device 230 shown in FIG. 7, when the display on all the display units 234 is performed by the first display control (see step S <b> 3 in FIG. 3), the instrument panel 20 is intermittently extended over the entire length. An extended horizontal line display is formed, and the driver can recognize continuous virtual lines so as to connect all the display units 234. Therefore, similarly to the display device 30 described above, the driver can accurately recognize the inclination of the horizontal line display when the vehicle 1 is turning.

  On the other hand, when the second display control (see step S4 in FIG. 3) is performed, the display is performed only by one or a plurality of display units 234 on the driver's seat 4 side, as in the display device 30 described above. Is not displayed on the display unit 234. Thereby, since the horizontal line display is shortened as a whole or not performed at all, the troublesomeness caused by the horizontal line display being long in the vehicle width direction can be suppressed.

  Hereinafter, the 1st driving test and the 2nd driving test which were performed in order to confirm the effect of the present invention are explained.

[First running test]
In preparation for the first running test, a simple vehicle display device was installed in an automobile. Specifically, a tape LED having a plurality of LEDs arranged at equal intervals in the length direction was used as a vehicle display device. Tape LED was affixed over substantially the full width of the instrument panel along the vehicle body horizontal direction. In the display device thus manufactured, all the LEDs are turned on, whereby a horizontal line display is formed over substantially the entire width of the instrument panel.

  In the first traveling test, the traveling test according to the example and the traveling test according to the comparative example were performed. The running tests of the examples and comparative examples were performed at night on the same circuit course. The circuit course is composed of a plurality of corner portions that bend large and gently, and a plurality of straight portions that connect the corner portions. In any of the examples and comparative examples, the above-mentioned automobile traveled one turn counterclockwise on the circuit course by the driving of the subject.

  While the automobile was traveling on the circuit course, in the example, the horizontal line display by the display device was performed all the time, and in the comparative example, no horizontal line display was performed. In both the example and the comparative example, the steering angle of the steering operated by the subject was continuously measured.

  FIG. 8A shows the measurement result of the steering angle in the comparative example, and FIG. 8B shows the measurement result of the steering angle in the example.

  As shown by reference numerals C1 and D1 in FIG. 8A, in the comparative example in which the horizontal line display is not performed, when the vehicle starts turning at the corner portion of the circuit course, the steering angle is greatly increased as compared with the straight running. Steering correction operation was confirmed in which the decrease and the decrease were repeated alternately.

  On the other hand, as shown by reference numerals C2 and D2 in FIG. 8B, in the embodiment in which the horizontal line display is performed, when the automobile starts turning at the same corner portion, the steering angle is quickly set to an appropriate angle. It was confirmed that smooth turning was performed.

  From the above results, when the horizontal line display is performed in the front part of the passenger compartment, it becomes easier for the driver to accurately recognize the posture and behavior of the vehicle by feeling while visually checking the inclination of the horizontal line display. Thus, it is estimated that the accuracy of the turning operation of the vehicle is improved.

[Second running test]
In the second running test, an automobile equipped with the same vehicle display device as in the first running test was used. In the second traveling test, the traveling test according to the example and the traveling test according to the comparative example were performed. Both the running tests of the example and the comparative example were performed at night on a circuit course different from the first running test.

  The circuit course in which the second running test was performed has an S-shaped curve between the corner portions in addition to a plurality of corner portions that bend gradually and gently. In any of the examples and comparative examples, the above-mentioned automobile traveled one turn counterclockwise on the circuit course by driving the subject.

  While the automobile was traveling on the circuit course, in the example, the horizontal line display was performed throughout, and in the comparative example, no horizontal line display was performed. In any of the examples and comparative examples, the gaze of the subject was continuously measured by the gaze measuring device.

  FIG. 9A shows the locus of the gaze stop point in the comparative example, and FIG. 9B shows the locus of the gaze stop point in the example.

  As shown by the reference symbol Q1 in FIG. 9A and the reference symbol Q2 in FIG. 9B, the gaze stop point in a region approximately the same as the vanishing point P0 of the subject's field of view is that the subject is in front of the vehicle through the front window. A line of sight in a region spaced downward from the vanishing point P0, as indicated by the symbol R1 in FIG. 9A and the symbol R2 in FIG. The stopping point is considered to be generated when the subject is looking at a display unit such as a speedometer provided in the passenger compartment.

  As shown by reference numeral Q1 in FIG. 9A, in the comparative example in which the horizontal line display is not performed, it was confirmed that the subject's line of sight tends to be shifted to the left side from the vanishing point P0. This is presumed to be due to an increase in the curve to the left when the vehicle travels counterclockwise on the circuit course.

  On the other hand, as shown by the symbol Q2 in FIG. 9B, in the example in which the horizontal line display is performed, it is confirmed that the subject's line of sight tends to be distributed in a relatively balanced manner on the left side and the right side of the vanishing point P0. It was done. This is presumed that the driver's visual sense of the horizontal line makes it difficult for the driver's sense of level to be impaired even during turning, thereby making it easier for the driver's line of sight to be directed in a balanced manner. Is done.

  Further, when the results of the first driving test and the second driving test are comprehensively analyzed, a driver who drives the vehicle while visually recognizing the horizontal line display can view the vehicle in front of the vehicle in a well-balanced manner. This makes it easier to compare the scenery in front with the horizontal line display, which makes it easier to accurately recognize the posture and behavior of the vehicle.

  While the present invention has been described with reference to the above-described embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the length of the horizontal line display is switched in two steps according to the turning state of the vehicle has been described. However, in the present invention, the length of the horizontal line display is set to three or more steps. May be. In this case, the length of the horizontal line display is preferably switched so as to become longer as the steering angle of the vehicle increases.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a horizontal line display unit is provided on the instrument panel has been described.In the present invention, the horizontal line display unit is, for example, a meter unit, a meter hood, or a head-up display unit. You may provide in vehicle interior parts other than an instrument panel.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the horizontal line display unit extends intermittently in the vehicle width direction. However, in the present invention, the horizontal line display unit is provided so as to continuously extend over the entire length. Also good.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the horizontal line display is formed by light emission has been described. However, in the present invention, the specific means for forming the horizontal line display is not particularly limited. A horizontal line display may be formed by painting a part, or a horizontal line display may be formed by sticking a seal to a vehicle interior part.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the driver can easily recognize the posture and behavior of the vehicle without reducing attention to the traveling direction of the vehicle. There is a possibility of being suitably used in the field of the manufacturing industry of a vehicle display device provided and an automobile equipped with the same.

1 Vehicle 4 Driver's seat 5 Passenger's seat 20 Instrument panel (vehicle interior)
27, 28 Air outlet 29 Steering wheel 30 Horizontal line display device 32 Light sources 34a, 34b, 34c Horizontal line display unit 50 Control unit 51 Rudder angle sensor

Claims (6)

  A horizontal line display portion that extends continuously or intermittently in the vehicle width direction along the vehicle body horizontal direction at least in the vehicle width direction region extending from the front portion of the driver seat to the front portion of the front passenger seat in the vehicle interior portion. A vehicle display device.   The vehicle display device according to claim 1, wherein the horizontal line display unit is a light emitting unit that emits irradiation light from at least one light source.   The vehicle display device according to claim 2, wherein the at least one light source is a plurality of point light sources arranged at intervals in the vehicle width direction in the vehicle interior portion.   The end portion on the passenger seat side in the horizontal line display portion is arranged at the center of the passenger seat in the vehicle width direction or at an outer portion than the center. The vehicle display device according to item 1.   5. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein an end on the driver's seat side in the horizontal line display portion is disposed outside a steering wheel in a vehicle width direction. Display device.   The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the horizontal line display unit is provided on at least one of an instrument panel, a meter unit, and a meter hood. Display device.

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