JP2020132121A - Arrangement structure of connection terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an arrangement structure of a connection terminal which achieves space saving, and can improve the appearance of a cabin interior and operability of electronic equipment.SOLUTION: An arrangement structure 21 of a connection terminal comprises: an electric outlet 31, and an accessory socket 32 as a first connection terminal; and an HDMI terminal 41 a first USB terminal 42, and a second USB terminal 43 as a second connection terminal. The first connection terminal is positioned above the second connection terminal in a vertical direction. The HDMI terminal and the second USB terminal are located at a position avoiding a cable 35 which extends downward from a plug 34 of electronic equipment in the state that the plug 34 of the electronic equipment is connected to the electric outlet.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

The present invention relates to an arrangement structure of connection terminals.

In recent years, it is known that a mobile device such as a smartphone or a digital audio device is brought into a vehicle interior and used by connecting to a plurality of connection terminals having a connection terminal arrangement structure provided in the vehicle interior. In this case, it is conceivable to place the mobile device in the storage box of the instrument panel. With the mobile device placed in the storage box, the cable (wiring) of the mobile device extends out of the opening on the top surface of the storage box to the connection terminal of the connection terminal arrangement structure. Therefore, the cable (wiring) may interfere with the opening / closing operation of the storage box, or a plurality of cables (wiring) may be entangled.

As a countermeasure against this, it is known that an opening is provided in the upper part of the storage box and the grip portion is projected from the center of the opening in the vehicle width direction. By projecting the grip portion from the opening, a plurality of cables (wiring) can be distributed to both sides of the grip portion. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the cable (wiring) from getting in the way when the grip portion is gripped and open / close the storage box, and it is possible to prevent a plurality of cables (wiring) from being entangled (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5570583

By the way, in the arrangement structure of the connection terminals of Patent Document 1, a plurality of connection terminals are arranged in a row in the vehicle width direction (that is, the lateral direction). Therefore, the arrangement structure of the connection terminals requires a relatively large area in the vehicle width direction. Arrangement of connection terminals As a method of reducing the area of the structure in the vehicle width direction to save space, it is conceivable to arrange a plurality of connection terminals vertically.

However, when a plurality of connection terminals are arranged one above the other in order to save space, the wiring of the mobile device connected to each connection terminal may be entangled when the plurality of connection terminals are used at the same time. For this reason, there is a possibility that the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle interior may be spoiled and the operability of electronic devices such as mobile devices may be affected.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a structure for arranging connection terminals that can save space, improve the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle interior, and enhance the operability of electronic devices.

As a means for solving the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 has an arrangement structure of a plurality of connection terminals (for example, an embodiment) provided for connecting an electronic device to an electronic module unit (for example, the electronic module unit 20 of the embodiment). 21), the first connection terminal (for example, the outlet 31 of the embodiment and the accessory socket 32) of at least one of the connection terminals is the other second connection terminal (for example, the HDMI of the embodiment). (Registered trademark) terminal 41, first USB terminal 42, second USB terminal 43) are arranged at different height positions in the vertical direction, and the first connection terminal is located above the second connection terminal in the vertical direction. Then, the second connection terminal intersects the wiring extending downward from the electronic device (for example, the cable 35 of the embodiment) in the vertical direction in a state where the electronic device is connected to the first connection terminal. It is characterized in that it is arranged in a position to avoid in the horizontal direction.

By arranging the plurality of connection terminals separately in the vertical direction in this way, the area where the connection terminals are provided can be effectively used, and the space for providing the connection terminals can be saved.
Further, the second connection terminal located below the first connection terminal is arranged so as to avoid wiring of the electronic device connected to the first connection terminal located above the second connection terminal. As a result, the wiring can be kept in contact with the second connection terminal, and damage to the wiring can be prevented.
Further, it is possible to suppress the entanglement between the wiring of the electronic device connected to the first connection terminal and the wiring of the electronic device connected to the second connection terminal, and it is possible to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle interior.
In addition, by suppressing the entanglement between the wiring of the electronic device connected to the first connection terminal and the wiring of the electronic device connected to the second connection terminal, for example, it is connected to the first connection terminal or the second connection terminal. It is possible to improve the operability of the electronic device.

The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that a plurality of the second connection terminals are arranged in the horizontal direction intersecting the vertical direction.

By arranging a plurality of second connection terminals in the horizontal direction in this way, the area where the connection terminals are provided can be effectively used. As a result, it is possible to provide more second connection terminals in the area where the connection terminals are provided and to save space in the area where the connection terminals are provided.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the wiring extending downward from the electronic device is a space between the second connection terminals adjacent to each other in the horizontal direction intersecting the vertical direction (for example, the space 51 of the embodiment). It is characterized by being placed in.

By arranging the wiring of the electronic device in the space between the adjacent second connection terminals in this way, the wiring of the electronic device can be reliably avoided from the second connection terminal. As a result, the wiring can be kept in contact with the second connection terminal, and damage to the wiring can be prevented.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the second connection terminal is a passenger seat (for example, from the center in the horizontal direction intersecting the vertical direction) in the area where the connection terminal is provided (for example, the connection area 24 of the embodiment). The number of the passenger seats 17) arranged on the side of the passenger seat 17) is larger than the number arranged on the side of the driver's seat (for example, the driver's seat 16 of the embodiment) from the center in the lateral direction.

In this way, the number of second connection terminals on the passenger side, which is often used, is made larger than the number of second connection terminals on the driver's side. As a result, when there are occupants in both the driver's seat and the passenger's seat, the usability of the connection terminal by the passenger's occupant who often uses the second connection terminal is improved.
Further, in a state where the wiring extending downward from the electronic device is arranged in the space between the second connection terminals, the number of the second connection terminals on the passenger side, which is often used, is the driver's seat. I tried to make it more than the number of the second connection terminals on the side of. As a result, the number of second connection terminals can be suppressed to the minimum necessary number, and the effects of space saving and cost reduction can be obtained.
Further, by suppressing the second connection terminal to the necessary minimum, it is possible to reduce the size of the molding mold having the arrangement structure of the connection terminals, and further cost reduction can be obtained.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the second connection terminal is arranged in three lateral directions intersecting with each other in the vertical direction, and among the three second connection terminals, the second connection terminal located at the center is It is a video terminal, and the two second connection terminals located on both sides of the video terminal are USB terminals.

By connecting the mobile terminal to the USB terminal (Universal Serial Bus) in this way, for example, the music of the mobile terminal can be played back on the speaker of the vehicle. Further, by connecting the mobile terminal to the USB terminal, the mobile terminal can be charged.
Further, by connecting a mobile terminal to a video terminal such as an HDMI terminal (High-Definition Multimedia Interface), for example, a moving image of the mobile terminal can be displayed on a vehicle navigation display.
Here, for example, it is conceivable that the music of the mobile terminal is played back on the speaker of the vehicle more frequently than the moving image of the mobile terminal is displayed on the display of the vehicle while the vehicle is running. Therefore, the USB terminals are arranged on both sides of the HDMI terminal. As a result, the USB terminal can be arranged at a position close to the driver's seat or the passenger's seat (that is, the occupant), and the usability of the occupant can be improved.

The invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that the wiring of the electronic device connected to the first connection terminal extends from the lower side of the electronic device in the vertical direction.

In this way, the wiring of the electronic device connected to the first connection terminal extends from the lower side of the electronic device, so that the wiring is arranged on the side of the second connection terminal. Therefore, when the second connection terminal is used, it is considered that the wiring of the electronic device is affected and the use is hindered. Therefore, the wiring of the electronic device is arranged in the space between the adjacent second connection terminals. As a result, the second connection terminal can be used without being affected by the wiring of the electronic device, and the usability of the second connection terminal can be improved.

The invention according to claim 7 is characterized in that the first connection terminal corresponds to a voltage in the range of 220V to 240V.

As described above, regarding the electronic device (specifically, the outlet or the like) connected to the first connection terminal, the one in which the wiring extends from the lower side of the electronic device corresponds to the voltage in the range of 220V to 240V. There are many. Therefore, the first connection terminal is made to correspond to the voltage in the range of 220V to 240V.

According to a eighth aspect of the present invention, the first connection terminal is a cover (for example, an outlet of the embodiment) capable of moving between an open position for opening the first connection terminal and a closed position for closing the first connection terminal. It is characterized by including a cover 36 and a socket cover 38).

In this way, a cover is provided on the first connection terminal (specifically, an outlet or the like). The first connection terminal is arranged above the second connection terminal. Therefore, in a state where the cover of the first connection terminal is open, for example, the cover can be arranged upward so that the open cover does not cover the second connection terminal. As a result, the second connection terminal can be used in the state where the first connection terminal is used, and the usability of the first connection terminal and the second connection terminal can be improved.

The invention according to claim 9 is characterized in that the electronic module unit is arranged in a central portion (for example, a central portion 12a of the embodiment) of an instrument panel (for example, the instrument panel 12 of the embodiment).

By arranging the electronic module unit in the center of the instrument panel in this way, the first connection terminal and the second connection terminal of the electronic module unit can be arranged at positions that are easy to use from both the driver's seat and the passenger's seat. ..

According to the present invention, the first connection terminal is arranged above the second connection terminal, and the second connection terminal is arranged so as to avoid wiring of the electronic device connected to the first connection terminal. As a result, space can be saved, and the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle interior and the operability of electronic devices can be improved.

It is a perspective view which shows the vehicle which provided the arrangement structure of the connection terminal of embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a top view which shows the arrangement structure of the connection terminal of an embodiment. It is a top view which shows the state which arranged the cover of the outlet provided in the arrangement structure of the connection terminal of embodiment in an open position. It is a top view which shows the state which the plug of the electronic device is inserted into the outlet provided with the arrangement structure of the connection terminal of an embodiment. It is a front view which shows the state which the plug is inserted into the 2nd connection terminal of the arrangement structure of the connection terminal of embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the arrow FR indicates the front of the vehicle, the arrow UP indicates the upper side of the vehicle, and the arrow LH indicates the left side of the vehicle.
As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle 10 includes, for example, an instrument panel 12, a meter panel 13, a display 14, a steering wheel 15, a driver's seat 16, a passenger's seat 17, a center console 18, and an electronic module. It includes a unit 20 and.

The instrument panel 12 extends over the left side portion and the right side portion of the vehicle interior 23 at the front portion of the vehicle interior 23. The meter panel 13 is provided at a portion of the instrument panel 12 to the right of the center in the vehicle width direction. A display 14 is provided in the center of the instrument panel 12 in the vehicle width direction, that is, on the left side of the meter panel 13 in the vehicle width direction. The display 14 displays, for example, information on a navigation system or a portable device (electronic device). A steering wheel 15 is provided behind the vehicle body of the meter panel 13. A driver's seat 16 is provided behind the vehicle body of the steering wheel 15. A passenger seat 17 is provided on the right side of the driver's seat 16 in the vehicle width direction.

An electronic module unit 20 is provided below the display 14. That is, the electronic module unit 20 is arranged at the lower part in the central portion (that is, the center cluster) 12a of the instrument panel 12. That is, the electronic module unit 20 is a center cluster / module. The center console 18 extends from the electronic module unit 20 toward the rear of the vehicle body.
The electronic module unit 20 includes a connection terminal arrangement structure 21. That is, the arrangement structure 21 of the connection terminals is arranged at the lower part in the central portion 12a of the instrument panel 12.

As a result, the first connection terminal unit 25 and the second connection terminal unit 26 arranged in the connection terminal arrangement structure 21 can be arranged at positions that are easy to use from both the driver's seat 16 and the passenger's seat 17. An electronic device is connected to the electronic module unit 20 by inserting a plug of an electronic device such as a mobile device into the first connection terminal unit 25 or the second connection terminal unit 26.

Hereinafter, the arrangement structure 21 of the connection terminals will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5.
As shown in FIG. 2, the connection terminal arrangement structure 21 includes a connection area (area in which the connection terminal is provided) 24, a first connection terminal unit 25, a second connection terminal unit 26, and a start switch 27. I have. The connection region 24 is formed in a rectangular shape and has a rectangular upper region 24a located above and a rectangular lower region 24b located below the upper region 24a. The first connection terminal unit 25 is provided in the upper region 24a of the connection region 24. A second connection terminal unit 26 is provided in the lower region 24b of the connection region 24.

The first connection terminal unit 25 is arranged above the second connection terminal unit 26 and includes a plurality of first connection terminals. As a plurality of first connection terminals, for example, an outlet 31 and an accessory socket 32 are arranged in the upper region 24a. The plurality of first connection terminals are not limited to the outlet 31 and the accessory socket 32, but may be other connection terminals.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the outlet 31 is arranged at the center of the upper region 24a in the vehicle width direction. The outlet 31 corresponds to a voltage in the range of AC 220V to 240V, for example, and connects the electronic device to the power source by inserting the plug 34 of the electronic device, for example. That is, the outlet 31 can be applied to an electronic device corresponding to a voltage in the range of AC220V to 240V.
The outlet 31 includes an outlet cover (cover) 36. The outlet cover 36 is attached, for example, so that the upper end portion 36a can be opened and closed (movably) in the vertical direction with a hinge (not shown) as an axis. The outlet cover 36 is held at an open position (see FIG. 3) for opening the outlet 31 and a closed position (see FIG. 2) for closing the outlet 31.

The accessory socket 32 is arranged on the left side of the upper region 24a in the vehicle width direction of the outlet 31 at intervals from the outlet 31. The accessory socket 32 is a socket capable of supplying electricity to, for example, an electronic device corresponding to a voltage of DC12V by inserting a plug. That is, the accessory socket 32 can be applied to an electronic device corresponding to a voltage of DC12V.
The accessory socket 32 includes a socket cover (cover) 38. The socket cover 38 is attached, for example, so that the upper end portion 38a can be opened and closed (movably) in the vertical direction with a hinge (not shown) as an axis. The socket cover 38 is held at an open position where the accessory socket 32 is opened and a closed position where the accessory socket 32 is closed.

The start switch 27 is arranged on the right side of the upper region 24a of the connection region 24 in the vehicle width direction of the outlet 31 at intervals from the outlet 31. The start switch 27 activates the outlet 31 by pushing it toward the upper region 24a, for example.
The accessory socket 32, the outlet 31, and the start switch 27 are arranged in parallel at intervals in the lateral direction (for example, the vehicle width direction) intersecting the vertical direction (for example, the vertical direction).

The second connection terminal unit 26 is provided in the second connection terminal area (area in which the second connection terminal is provided) 24c in the lower area 24b of the connection area 24. The second connection terminal region 24c is arranged on the left side in the vehicle width direction in the lower region 24b. The second connection terminal unit 26 is arranged below the first connection terminal unit 25 and includes a plurality of second connection terminals.
As a plurality of second connection terminals, for example, an HDMI terminal (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) 41, a first USB terminal (Universal Serial Bus) 42, and a second USB terminal 43 are arranged in the lower region 24b. The plurality of second connection terminals are not limited to the HDMI terminal 41, the first USB terminal 42, and the second USB terminal 43, and may be other connection terminals.

The HDMI terminal 41 is arranged at the center 24d in the vehicle width direction (horizontal direction) of the second connection terminal region 24c. The HDMI terminal 41 can display a moving image of the electronic device on the display 14 of the navigation of the vehicle by being connected by inserting the HDMI plug 45 (see FIG. 5) of the electronic device such as a mobile device.

The first USB terminal 42 is arranged on the left side of the HDMI terminal 41 in the vehicle width direction in the second connection terminal area 24c at intervals from the HDMI terminal 41. By connecting the first USB terminal 42, for example, by inserting the first USB plug 46 (see FIG. 5) of an electronic device such as a mobile device, the music of the electronic device can be reproduced by the speaker of the vehicle 10. Further, by connecting the electronic device to the first USB terminal 42, the electronic device can be charged.

The second USB terminal 43 is arranged on the right side of the HDMI terminal 41 in the vehicle width direction in the second connection terminal area 24c at intervals from the HDMI terminal 41. The second USB terminal 43 can play music from the electronic device on the speaker of the vehicle 10 by being connected by inserting, for example, a second USB plug 47 (see FIG. 5) of an electronic device such as a mobile device. Further, by connecting the electronic device to the second USB terminal 43, the electronic device can be charged.

The HDMI terminal 41, the first USB terminal 42, and the second USB terminal 43 are arranged in parallel at intervals in the lateral direction (that is, in the vehicle width direction) intersecting the vertical direction.
Further, the start switch 27, the outlet 31, and the accessory socket 32 are arranged at different height positions with respect to the HDMI terminal 41, the first USB terminal 42, and the second USB terminal 43 by being positioned upward in the vertical direction. There is.

Here, the outlet cover 36 of the outlet 31 is attached so that the upper end portion 36a can be opened and closed in the vertical direction with the hinge as the axis. With the outlet cover 36 open, the outlet cover 36 is arranged upward. As a result, the opened outlet cover 36 can prevent the HDMI terminal 41, the first USB terminal 42, the second USB terminal 43, and the like from being covered.

Further, the socket cover 38 of the accessory socket 32 is attached so that the upper end portion 38a can be opened and closed in the vertical direction with the hinge as an axis. With the socket cover 38 open, the socket cover 38 is arranged upward. As a result, the socket cover 38 can prevent the HDMI terminal 41, the first USB terminal 42, the second USB terminal 43, and the like from being covered.

Therefore, the HDMI terminal 41, the first USB terminal 42, and the second USB terminal 43 can be used in the state where the outlet 31 and the accessory socket 32 are used. As a result, the usability of the first connection terminal of the outlet 31 and the accessory socket 32 and the second connection terminal of the HDMI terminal 41, the first USB terminal 42, and the second USB terminal 43 can be improved.

Further, the HDMI terminal 41, the first USB terminal 42, and the second connection terminal of the second USB terminal 43 are not provided with a cover. Therefore, it is not necessary to open the cover when using the second connection terminal of the HDMI terminal 41, the first USB terminal 42, and the second USB terminal 43. As a result, there is no risk of covering the outlet 31 and the accessory socket 32 with the cover opened when the second connection terminal is used. Therefore, the outlet 31 and the accessory socket 32 can be used in a state where the HDMI terminal 41, the first USB terminal 42, and the second USB terminal 43 are used.
As a result, the usability of the first connection terminal of the outlet 31 and the accessory socket 32 and the second connection terminal of the HDMI terminal 41, the first USB terminal 42, and the second USB terminal 43 can be further improved.

Here, the accessory socket 32, the outlet 31, and the start switch 27, and the first USB terminal 42, the HDMI terminal 41, and the second USB terminal 43 are arranged in a vertically separated state. Therefore, the connection area 24 can be effectively used. Thereby, for example, the accessory socket 32, the outlet 31, the start switch 27, the first USB terminal 42, the HDMI terminal 41, and the second USB terminal 43 can be arranged in a state where the dimension of the connection area 24 in the vehicle width direction is kept small. By effectively using the connection area 24 in this way, it is possible to save space in the connection area 24.

Further, by arranging a plurality of HDMI terminal 41, first USB terminal 42, and second USB terminal 43 in the second connection terminal area 24c in the lateral direction as the second connection terminal, the second connection terminal area 24c can be effectively used. As a result, the connection area 24 is provided with more second connection terminals (that is, the HDMI terminal 41, the first USB terminal 42, and the second USB terminal 43), and the connection area 24 is space-saving. Is possible.

As shown in FIG. 4, in a state where the plug 34 of the electronic device is inserted and connected to the outlet 31, the cable (wiring) 35 extends downward from the lower side (lower surface 34a) of the plug 34 of the electronic device. The cable (wiring) 35 is arranged in the space 51 between the HDMI terminals 41 adjacent to each other in the lateral direction and the second USB terminal 43. Therefore, the cable 35 of the electronic device can be reliably arranged so as to avoid the HDMI terminal 41 and the second USB terminal 43. As a result, the cable 35 of the electronic device can be kept in non-contact with the HDMI terminal 41 and the second USB terminal 43, and damage to the cable 35 of the electronic device can be prevented.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the HDMI terminal 41 and the second USB terminal 43 are arranged at positions avoiding the cable 35 of the electronic device connected to the outlet 31. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the cable 35 of the electronic device connected to the outlet 31 from being entangled with the cable 54 of the HDMI plug 45 connected to the HDMI terminal 41 and the second USB terminal 43 and the cable 56 of the second USB plug 47. Further, it is possible to prevent the cable 35 of the electronic device connected to the outlet 31 from being entangled with the cable 55 of the first USB plug 46. In this way, by suppressing the cables 54, 55, and 56 from being entangled with the cable 35 of the electronic device, the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle interior 23 can be enhanced.
Further, by suppressing the cables 54, 55, and 56 from being entangled with the cable 35 of the electronic device, the operability of the electronic device connected to the HDMI terminal 41, the second USB terminal 43, and the outlet 31 can be improved.

Further, the cable 35 of the plug 34 of the electronic device connected to the outlet 31 extends downward from the lower surface 34a of the plug 34, so that the cable 35 is arranged on the side of the second connection terminal. Therefore, when the second connection terminal is used, it is considered that the cable 35 of the electronic device is affected and the use is hindered. Therefore, the cable 35 of the electronic device is arranged in the space 51 between the adjacent HDMI terminal 41 and the second USB terminal 43. As a result, the HDMI terminal 41 and the second USB terminal 43 can be used without being affected by the cable 35 of the electronic device, and the usability of the HDMI terminal 41 and the second USB terminal 43 can be improved.

Further, the first USB terminal 42 and the HDMI terminal 41 are arranged on the passenger seat 17 (see FIG. 1) side of the lower region 24b in the second connection terminal region 24c from the vehicle width direction center (horizontal center) 24e. There is. Further, the second USB terminal 43 is arranged on the driver's seat 16 (see FIG. 1) side of the lower region 24b in the vehicle width direction center 24e in the second connection terminal region 24c.
That is, in the second connection terminal area 24c, the number of the second connection terminals (first USB terminal 42 and HDMI terminal 41) arranged on the passenger seat 17 side is the number of the second connection terminals (second connection terminals) arranged on the driver's seat 16 side. It is set more than the number of 2USB terminals 43).
As a result, when there are occupants in both the driver's seat 16 and the passenger's seat 17, the usability of the second connection terminal by the occupant in the passenger's seat 17 who often uses the second connection terminal is improved.

Further, the cable 35 extending downward from the lower surface 34 of the plug 34 of the electronic device is kept in a state of being arranged in the space 51 between the adjacent HDMI terminal 41 and the second USB terminal 43. The number of second connection terminals (HDMI terminal 41 and first USB terminal 42) on the passenger seat 17 side of the cable 35 is set to be larger than the number of second connection terminals (second USB terminal 43) on the driver's seat 16 side of the cable 35. Has been done.
As described above, by arranging only the minimum required HDMI terminal 41, the first USB terminal 42, and the second USB terminal 43 as the second connection terminal, the effects of space saving and cost reduction can be obtained.
Further, by suppressing the second connection terminal to the necessary minimum, for example, the molding mold of the connection terminal arrangement structure 21 can be miniaturized, and the cost can be further reduced.

Further, in the second connection terminal, three HDMI terminals 41, a first USB terminal 42, and a second USB terminal 43 are arranged in the vehicle width direction (that is, the lateral direction), and the second connection terminal is located at the center of the three second connection terminals. The HDMI terminal 41 is arranged. Further, a first USB terminal 42 and a second USB terminal 43 are arranged on both sides of the HDMI terminal 41.
Here, for example, while the vehicle 10 is traveling, it is considered that the frequency of reproducing the music of the electronic device on the speaker of the vehicle is higher than the frequency of displaying the moving image of the electronic device on the display 14 of the vehicle 10, for example. Therefore, the first USB terminal 42 and the second USB terminal 43 are arranged on both sides of the HDMI terminal 41. As a result, the first USB terminal 42 and the second USB terminal 43 can be arranged at positions close to the driver's seat 16 and the passenger's seat 17 (that is, the occupant), and the usability of the occupant can be improved.

In addition, it is possible to replace the constituent elements in the above-described embodiment with well-known constituent elements as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and the above-mentioned modified examples may be appropriately combined.

10 Vehicle 12 Instrument panel 12a Central part of instrument panel 16 Driver's seat 17 Passenger's seat 20 Electronic module unit 21 Connection terminal arrangement structure 24 Connection area (area where connection terminals are provided)
25 1st connection terminal unit 26 2nd connection terminal unit 31 Outlet (1st connection terminal)
32 Accessory socket (1st connection terminal)
34 Electronic device plug 35 Cable (wiring)
36 Outlet cover (cover)
38 Socket cover (cover)
41 HDMI terminal (2nd connection terminal, video terminal)
42 1st USB terminal (2nd connection terminal)
43 Second USB terminal (second connection terminal)
45 HDMI plug 46 1st USB plug 47 2nd USB plug 51 Space

Claims (9)

It is an arrangement structure of a plurality of connection terminals provided for connecting an electronic device to an electronic module unit.
At least one of the connection terminals, the first connection terminal, is arranged at different height positions in the vertical direction with respect to the other second connection terminals.
The first connection terminal is located above the second connection terminal in the vertical direction.
The second connection terminal is
A connection terminal characterized in that, in a state where the electronic device is connected to the first connection terminal, wiring extending downward from the electronic device is arranged at a position avoiding in the horizontal direction intersecting the vertical direction. Arrangement structure of. The arrangement structure of the connection terminals according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the second connection terminals are arranged in the horizontal direction intersecting the vertical direction. The connection terminal according to claim 2, wherein the wiring extending downward from the electronic device is arranged in a space between the second connection terminals adjacent to each other in the horizontal direction intersecting the vertical direction. Arrangement structure of. The second connection terminal is
Of the areas where the connection terminals are provided, the number of areas that intersect the vertical direction from the center in the lateral direction to the passenger seat side is larger than the number of areas that intersect from the center in the horizontal direction to the driver's seat side. The arrangement structure of the connection terminal according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the connection terminal is arranged. The second connection terminal is
Three are arranged in the horizontal direction that intersect with each other in the vertical direction.
Of the three second connection terminals, the second connection terminal located in the center is the video terminal.
The arrangement structure of the connection terminals according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the two second connection terminals located on both sides of the video terminal are USB terminals. The arrangement of the connection terminals according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the wiring of the electronic device connected to the first connection terminal extends from the lower side of the electronic device in the vertical direction. Construction. The arrangement structure of the connection terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the first connection terminal corresponds to a voltage in the range of 220V to 240V. Claims 1 to 7, wherein the first connection terminal includes a cover that can move between an open position for opening the first connection terminal and a closed position for closing the first connection terminal. Arrangement structure of connection terminals according to any one item. The connection terminal arrangement structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the electronic module unit is arranged at a central portion of an instrument panel.

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