JP5435806B2 - Vehicle display device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicular display device, and more particularly to a vehicular display device that is disposed so as to face an occupant and displays various types of vehicle information.

  Conventionally, in a vehicle display device (meter device) that is arranged to face an occupant and displays a plurality of information such as vehicle speed and current position information, different information is switched and displayed in the same display area. A configuration in which this is done is known.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a map or character indicating the current position instead of displaying the tachometer and the speedometer while the vehicle is stopped in the display area for displaying the tachometer and the speedometer while the vehicle is running. A vehicle display device capable of displaying such navigation information is disclosed.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-86198

  However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, since navigation information can be displayed only when the vehicle is stopped, it is desirable to be able to display navigation information even while traveling. In addition, there was a problem that the speedometer and tachometer could not be displayed while navigation information was displayed. Therefore, if navigation information can be displayed while traveling, information necessary for traveling can be displayed. It is also desirable to make it. However, if all information is displayed side by side in order to solve this problem, the display range is widened and the entire display device is enlarged, and the information required by the passenger may be difficult to recognize. .

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle display device that solves the above-described problems of the prior art and can display vehicle information such as vehicle speed and navigation information such as the current position in a small space with good visibility. .

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a navigation display device (80) for displaying navigation information including at least the current position, a speedometer unit (60) for displaying at least vehicle speed information, and the navigation display device. (80) and a control means (90) for performing display control of the speedometer unit (60), and in the vehicle display device (50) disposed in front of the occupant, the navigation display device (80) The display of the navigation information can be selected according to the operation of the occupant, and the speedometer unit (60) can control the vehicle speed according to the rotational angle of the pointer (62) that rotates mechanically. An analog speed display section (61) for displaying and the analog speed display section (61) arranged in proximity to the analog speed display section A digital speed display section (64) for digitally displaying vehicle speed information in a display area smaller than the display area of (61), and a navigation information display area by the navigation display device (80) and the analog speed display section (61). When the navigation information is not displayed, the control means (90) displays the vehicle speed by the analog speed display unit (61), When displaying the navigation information, the first feature is that the vehicle speed display by the analog speed display section (61) is switched to the vehicle speed display by the digital speed display section (64).

  The vehicle display device (50) includes a half mirror (53) that reflects light irradiated from the front side and transmits light irradiated from the back side, and the half mirror (53) The speedometer unit (60) and the navigation display device (80) are arranged on the vehicle body lower side of the half mirror (53). And the other is arranged on the front side of the vehicle body, and one of the speed display by the analog speed display unit (61) and the display of navigation information by the navigation display device (80) It is visually recognized as a real image passing through the half mirror (53), and the other is visually recognized as a virtual image reflected by the half mirror (53). There is a second feature in that have been made.

  The navigation display device (80) and the analog speed display unit (61) are arranged at predetermined positions, and the display area of the analog speed display unit (61) and the digital speed display unit A third feature is that the display area (64) is configured not to overlap each other.

  Further, the distance from the speedometer unit (60) to the half mirror (53) and the distance from the navigation display device (80) to the half mirror (53) are different, so that the navigation display device (80 The fourth feature is that the speed display of the digital speed display section (64) is displayed on the rear side of the vehicle body rather than the navigation display of).

  The speedometer unit (60) is disposed on the vehicle body front side of the half mirror (53), and the navigation display device (80) is disposed on the vehicle body lower side of the half mirror (53). There is a fifth feature.

  The digital speed display section (64) has a sixth feature in that the speed display is arranged so as to be displayed at the center of the navigation display in the vehicle width direction.

  The speedometer unit (60) is provided with the digital speed display section (64) at a position outside the rotation range of the pointer (52) below the analog speed display section (61). There is a seventh feature.

  The speedometer unit (60) is provided with a digital distance display section (63) having a display area smaller than that of the digital speed display section (64). The speedometer unit (60) There is an eighth feature in that it is always displayed regardless of display or non-display.

  The navigation display device (80) has a ninth feature in that it is a digital video display device.

  Further, the control means (90) has a tenth feature in that the analog speed display section (61) and the navigation display device (80) can be operated simultaneously.

  According to the first feature, the navigation display device is configured to be able to select display or non-display of the navigation information according to the operation of the occupant, and the speedometer unit can rotate the mechanically rotating pointer. An analog speed display unit that displays a vehicle speed according to a moving angle, and a digital speed display unit that is arranged close to the analog speed display unit and digitally displays vehicle speed information in a display area smaller than the display area of the analog speed display unit, The display area of the navigation information by the navigation display device and the display area of the analog speed display unit are configured to overlap each other, and the control means is configured to display the vehicle speed by the analog speed display unit when the navigation information is not displayed. On the other hand, when displaying navigation information, the vehicle speed display by the analog speed display When the navigation information is unnecessary, the vehicle speed is displayed in a large analog display in the navigation information display area, and the navigation information is displayed in a small display area. The vehicle speed information can be displayed digitally. As a result, the navigation information can be displayed in a large size, and the vehicle speed information frequently checked during traveling can be displayed in an easy-to-view manner without obstructing the navigation information.

  According to the second feature, the vehicle display device includes a half mirror that reflects light emitted from the front side and transmits light emitted from the back side, and the half mirror directs the front side toward the passenger. In addition, one of the speedometer unit and the navigation display device is disposed on the lower side of the vehicle body of the half mirror, and the other is disposed on the front side of the vehicle body. The speed display by the display unit and the navigation information display by the navigation display device are configured such that one of them is viewed as a real image that passes through the half mirror and the other is viewed as a virtual image reflected by the half mirror. Therefore, the analog vehicle speed display and the navigation information are switched and displayed while avoiding the increase in the size of the meter device. Theft is possible. Further, by changing the mounting angle of the half mirror, the arrangement of the speedometer unit and the navigation display device can be changed, and the degree of freedom in designing the meter device can be increased.

  According to the third feature, the navigation display device and the analog speed display section are disposed at predetermined positions, and the display area of the analog speed display section and the display area of the digital speed display section are mutually connected. Since it is configured not to overlap, the navigation display and the digital speed display do not overlap each other and can be displayed in an easy-to-see manner.

  According to the fourth feature, since the distance from the speedometer unit to the half mirror is different from the distance from the navigation display device to the half mirror, the speed display of the digital speed display unit can be performed more than the navigation display of the navigation display device. Is displayed on the rear side of the vehicle body, so when displaying navigation information, the digital speed display will appear more prominent than this navigation display, which is effective even if the display range is small Speed display. As a result, a novel visual effect can be obtained, and the texture and quality of the meter device can be enhanced.

  According to the fifth feature, the speedometer unit is disposed on the front side of the half mirror body, and the navigation display device is disposed on the lower side of the half mirror body. In addition, the vehicle display device according to the present invention can be obtained using a normal analog speedometer. In addition, a navigation display device composed of a liquid crystal screen or the like can easily create a reverse video and is suitable as a virtual image creation means.

  According to the sixth feature, since the speed display is arranged so that the speed display is displayed in the center of the navigation display in the vehicle width direction, the width of the navigation display is displayed when the navigation is displayed. A digital speed display is displayed in the approximate center of the direction, and an easy-to-read vehicle speed display is possible.

  According to the seventh feature, in the speedometer unit, the digital speed display portion is disposed at a position outside the rotation range of the pointer at the lower portion of the analog speed display portion. By disposing the digital speed display unit at a position outside the movement range, the vertical distance of the speedometer unit can be reduced by narrowing the distance between the two without affecting the visibility of the analog speed display unit.

  According to the eighth feature, the speedometer unit is provided with a digital distance display section having a display area smaller than that of the digital speed display section, and the speedometer unit is always displayed regardless of whether navigation information is displayed or not. Therefore, it is possible to display the digital distance meter in an easy-to-see manner even when displaying the navigation information, and it is possible to simplify the control by always displaying it.

  According to the ninth feature, since the navigation display device is a digital video display device, the navigation display device includes a display of an analog and mechanical speedometer unit that displays a speed according to a turning angle of a pointer, and a digital screen. The navigation display can be displayed in the same display area, a new impression can be given to the driver, and the design can be improved. Further, since the speed display is also digitally displayed when the navigation information is displayed, it is possible to give a sense of unity to the display screen.

  According to the tenth feature, the control means is configured so that the analog speed display unit and the navigation display device can be operated simultaneously. For example, the background image is displayed around the analog speed display unit by the navigation display device. By displaying it, a novel impression can be given to the viewer.

1 is a side view of a motorcycle according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is arrangement | positioning explanatory drawing which shows the meter apparatus which concerns on this embodiment, and the structure of the circumference | surroundings. It is an enlarged front view of a meter apparatus. It is an enlarged front view of the meter apparatus at the time of performing a navigation display. It is side surface sectional drawing which shows the internal structure of a meter apparatus. It is a front view of a speedometer unit. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the meter apparatus which concerns on this embodiment, and its peripheral device. It is a front view of the meter apparatus which shows the modification of a display mode.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a side view of a motorcycle 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The saddle riding type motorcycle 1 is a scooter type having a low floor 15. A body frame 10 of the motorcycle 1 includes a pair of left and right front forks 3 that pivotally support a front wheel WF and a head pipe 2 that supports a steering handle 4 connected to the front fork 3 so as to be steerable. A unit swing engine 20 having a cylinder 21 directed to the front of the vehicle body and rotatably supporting the rear wheel WR by an axle 25 is supported at the lower rear portion of the vehicle body frame 10 so as to be vertically swingable.

  The unit swing engine 20 houses a continuously variable transmission including a driving pulley 22, a driven pulley 24 and an endless belt 23. A muffler 32 as a silencer is disposed on the right side of the vehicle body of the unit swing engine 20.

  A fuel tank 14 and a radiator 13 for engine cooling water that are long in the vertical direction as viewed from the side of the vehicle body are attached to a down frame 11 that extends downward from the head pipe 2 at the front lower portion of the vehicle body frame 10. A seat frame 27 that supports the passenger seat 17 and the passenger seat 29 and a rear frame 28 that supports the seat frame 27 from below are attached to the rear portion of the vehicle body frame 10. The periphery of the vehicle body frame 10 is covered with a vehicle body cover 16 made of synthetic resin or the like. The occupant seat 17 is configured to be able to access a storage space such as a helmet by opening with the hinge as an axis.

  The front side of the unit swing engine 20 is supported on the vehicle body frame 10 via a link plate 19. The link plate 19 is supported by a mount plate 18 fixed so as to connect the seat frame 27 and the rear frame 28. On the other hand, the rear end portion of the unit swing engine 20 is suspended from the rear end portion of the seat frame 27 via the rear cushion 26. A tail lamp device 30 and a rear fender 31 are attached to the rear of the seat frame 27 and below the seat frame 27.

  The front side of the vehicle body of the head pipe 2 is covered with a front cover 6 to which a headlight 7 is attached. The left and right sides and the upper part of the fuel tank 14 in the vehicle width direction are covered with a low floor 15 and a floor cover 12 on which passengers can put their feet. A front fender 9 that covers the top of the front wheel WF is attached to the front fork 3.

  A pair of left and right rearview mirrors 5 are attached to the steering handle 4, and a colorless transparent or colored transparent wind screen 8 is attached to the top of the front cover 6. The vehicle display device (meter device) 50 according to the present invention is disposed so as to face the occupant M at a position between the wind screen 8 and the steering handle 4.

  FIG. 2 is a layout explanatory diagram showing the meter device 50 according to the present embodiment and the surrounding configuration. This figure corresponds to a state overlooked by the occupant M's eyes. Handle grips 33 held by the occupant are respectively attached to both ends of the steering handle 4. An operation switch (not shown) of a cell starter, a winker device, or the like is disposed on the handle switch 34 that is disposed close to the inside of both handle grips 33. The steering handle 4 is attached to an upper portion of a handle clamp 42 connected to a steering stem pivotally supported by the head pipe 2 (see FIG. 1).

  The meter device 50 is arranged on the front side of the console panel 43 so that its display surface faces the occupant. Speakers 35 that output audio and the like of audio equipment are disposed on the left and right sides of the meter device 50. A main switch 40 and a console box 39 are disposed on a surface formed continuously from the console panel 43 below the vehicle body. On the floor cover 12 that forms a floor tunnel over which the occupant M straddles, an open / close lid 41 that accesses the fuel filler opening is disposed.

  An unlock button 37 of the console box 39 and an unlock button 38 of the occupant seat 17 are disposed at a position to the right of the console panel 43 in the vehicle width direction. The meter device 50 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to display navigation information such as a map of the current position and latitude and longitude in addition to the speedometer and distance meter, and is positioned at a position on the left side of the console panel 43 in the vehicle width direction. Is provided with a navigation display switching button 36 for switching navigation information between display and non-display.

  FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view of the meter device 50. The surface of the meter device 50 facing the occupant is covered with a cover 51 made of a colorless transparent or colored transparent synthetic resin or the like. An analog speed display unit 61 that indicates the vehicle speed at the rotation angle of the pointer 62 is disposed at the upper center of the meter device 50, and a digital distance display unit 63 is disposed below the speed display unit 61. Yes. The speed display unit 61 is a movement type meter in which an actual pointer formed physically rotates on the dial.

  Below the digital distance display unit 63, warning lights 70 arranged in a horizontal row are provided. The warning lights 70 include turn signal operating lights 71L and 71, a battery warning light 72, a parking brake operating light 73, an oil warning light 74, a neutral lamp 75, an engine warning light 76, and a headlight upward indicator lamp 77. The digital distance display unit 63 can include an integrated distance meter (odometer) and a short distance meter (trip meter).

  FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view of the meter device 50 when the navigation information is displayed. The same reference numerals as those described above denote the same or equivalent parts. When the navigation device is activated by operating the navigation display switching button 36 (see FIG. 2), a navigation display 80a indicating navigation information and a digital speed are displayed instead of the analog speed display unit 61 and the hands 62 shown in FIG. A display unit 64 and a digital distance display unit 63 are displayed. The digital distance display unit 63 is displayed at the same position as that shown in FIG.

  FIG. 5 is a side sectional view showing the internal structure of the meter device 50. The same reference numerals as those described above denote the same or equivalent parts. The meter device 50 is configured by housing a plurality of display devices in a space surrounded by a housing 52 and a cover 51 formed of black synthetic resin or the like. A speedometer unit 60 having an analog speed display 61 and a pointer 62 is attached to the wall surface of the housing 52 on the front side of the vehicle body.

  The speedometer unit 60 includes an actuator 67 such as a stepping motor that mechanically rotates the pointer 62, and a light source 66 that emits the analog speed display unit 61 and the pointer 62 by supplying irradiation light from the back side. ing. A light emitting digital speed display unit 64 and a digital distance display unit 63 are disposed below the analog speed display unit 61.

  On the other hand, a navigation display device 80 is disposed on the wall surface of the housing 52 on the lower side of the vehicle body to display a liquid crystal screen for displaying navigation information so as to be directed upward of the vehicle body. A half mirror (magic mirror) 53 having a width at least equivalent to that of the speedometer unit 60 is disposed at a position on the rear side of the speedometer unit 60 and on the upper side of the navigation display device 80. The half mirror 53 is formed by forming a transparent reflective film on the surface of the glass plate by metal vapor deposition or the like, and reflects the light irradiated from the front surface side by the reflective film and irradiates light from the back surface side of the reflective film. In such a case, the light is transmitted.

  According to the above-described configuration, by turning on the light source 66 of the speedometer unit 60, the analog speed display unit 61 and the pointer 62 emitted by the light source 66 are visually recognized by the occupant as a real image transmitted through the half mirror 53. When the digital distance display unit 63 is turned on in addition to the analog speed display unit 61 and the pointer 62, the state shown in FIG. 3 is obtained.

  On the other hand, when the navigation display switching button 36 is operated to activate the navigation display device 80, the light source 66 of the speedometer unit 60 is turned off so that the analog speed display unit 61 and the pointer 62 are not visually recognized and the navigation is performed. The display screen of the display device 80 is visually recognized by the occupant as a virtual image reflected by the half mirror 53. At this time, when the digital distance display unit 63 and the digital speed display unit 64 are turned on in addition to the navigation display device 80, the state shown in FIG. 4 is obtained.

  According to such a configuration of the meter device 50, when navigation information is unnecessary, the vehicle information is displayed in a large analog display in the navigation information display area, while when the navigation information is displayed, the analog vehicle speed is displayed. Navigation information can be displayed in a display area overlapping the display area of the display unit 61, and vehicle speed information can be displayed in a digital display in a small display area. Thereby, the navigation information can be displayed in a large size, and the vehicle speed information frequently checked during traveling can be always displayed without being overlapped with the navigation display.

  In this embodiment, the distance from the half mirror 53 to the navigation display device 80 is set longer than the distance from the half mirror 53 to the analog speed display unit 61. Therefore, the distance B to the navigation display device 80 visually recognized by the reflected image is larger than the distance A from the position of the eye of the occupant M to the analog speed display unit 61. As a result, the navigation display is visually recognized at a position farther from the occupant than the analog speed display 61, giving a sense of depth when switching to the navigation display, providing a novel visual effect, and the texture of the meter device. And can enhance the sense of luxury.

  A housing case 54 for warning lights 70 is disposed on the wall surface of the housing 52 below the vehicle body. A colorless transparent or colored transparent cover 55 is provided on the upper part of the storage case 54, and is configured to enhance the visibility of the warning lamps 70 by irradiation of the light source 56.

  FIG. 6 is a front view of the speedometer unit 60. The speedometer unit 60 has a configuration in which a digital distance display unit 63 and a digital speed display unit 64 are arranged vertically below the analog speed display unit 61. The analog speed display unit 61 sets the rotation range of the pointer 62 to about 200 degrees, and places both digital display units 63 and 64 in this portion with the portion outside the rotation range of the pointer 62 facing downward. By doing so, it becomes possible to suppress the vertical dimension of the speedometer unit 60. In addition, when displaying the analog speed display part 61, it is comprised so that only the upper side of the boundary line 65a may light-emit. The digital distance display unit 63 and the digital speed display unit 64 can be configured by a light-emitting liquid crystal screen, a 7-segment display, or the like. As shown in the figure, the digital speed display section 64 and the display area of the navigation display 80a are configured not to overlap each other.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the meter device 50 and its peripheral devices according to this embodiment. The display of the meter device 50 is controlled by the display control device 90. Information from a vehicle speed sensor 91, a GPS (global positioning system) 92, a receiving antenna 93, and a navigation display switching button 36 is input to the display control device 90. The display control device 90 can be included in an ECU that controls the engine.

  The meter device 50 includes warning lights 70, a navigation display device 80, and a speedometer unit 60. The speedometer unit 60 includes an analog speed display unit 61, a digital speed display unit 64, and a digital distance display unit 63.

  As described above, the meter device 50 according to the present embodiment displays the analog speed display unit 61 and the digital distance display unit 63 when the display control device 90 performs the analog speed display, while the navigation display. Is performed, the navigation display device 80 is activated, the analog speed display unit 61 is turned off, and the digital speed display unit 64 and the digital distance display unit 63 are displayed.

  FIG. 8 is a front view of the meter device 50 showing a modification of the display mode. As described above, the meter device 50 can simultaneously display the analog speed display and the navigation display because of the structure in which the display is switched using the half mirror 53. That is, as shown in this figure, after displaying the analog speed display unit 61, a background image with a sense of depth, a mark 81, and the like can be displayed in an overlapping manner in the display area 80b of the navigation display.

  Further, if the luminous intensity of the navigation display is lowered, various forms of display are provided at positions overlapping the dial of the analog speed display unit 61, for example, a red band is superimposed on an area exceeding the legal speed of the currently traveling road. Can also be displayed.

  As described above, according to the meter device according to the present invention, by providing a half mirror inside the meter device, the display of the analog and mechanical speedometer unit that displays the speed according to the turning angle of the pointer, The navigation display consisting of digital screens can be switched and displayed, and when displaying the navigation information, the digital speed display is performed adjacent to the navigation display, so that the navigation information can be displayed large and at the time of traveling Vehicle speed information frequently checked can be displayed in an easy-to-read manner without overlapping navigation information display.

  The structure and arrangement of the meter device, the control device, the speedometer unit, the navigation display device, etc., the aspect of the analog speed display unit, the digital speed display unit, and the digital distance display unit constituting the speedometer unit, etc. The present invention is not limited to this, and various modifications are possible. The meter device according to the present invention is not limited to a motorcycle but can be applied to various vehicles such as a straddle-type three / four-wheeled vehicle.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Motorcycle, 4 ... Steering handle, 36 ... Navigation display switch button, 43 ... Console panel, 50 ... Meter apparatus (display apparatus for vehicles), 51 ... Cover, 52 ... Housing, 53 ... Half mirror, 60 ... Speed Meter unit 61 ... Analog speed display part 62 ... Pointer, 63 ... Digital distance display part, 64 ... Digital speed display part, 67 ... Stepping motor, 70 ... Warning lights, 80 ... Navigation display device, 80b ... Navigation display, 90 ... Display control device

Claims (7)

A navigation display device (80) for displaying navigation information including at least the current position, a speedometer unit (60) for displaying at least vehicle speed information, and the navigation display device (80) and the speedometer unit (60). A vehicle display device (50) provided with a control means (90) for performing display control and disposed in front of an occupant,
The navigation display device (80) is configured to be able to select display or non-display of the navigation information according to the operation of the occupant,
The speedometer unit (60) is disposed close to the analog speed display unit (61) and an analog speed display unit (61) that displays the vehicle speed according to the rotation angle of the mechanically rotating pointer (62). And a digital speed display section (64) for digitally displaying vehicle speed information in a display area smaller than the display area of the analog speed display section (61),
The display area of navigation information by the navigation display device (80) and the display area of the analog speed display unit (61) are configured to overlap each other,
The control means (90) displays the vehicle speed by the analog speed display unit (61) when the navigation information is not displayed, while the analog speed display is displayed when the navigation information is displayed. part conversion example cut in the vehicle speed display by the digital speed display of the vehicle speed display by (61) (64),
The vehicle display device (50) includes a half mirror (53) that reflects the light emitted from the front side and transmits the light emitted from the back side,
The half mirror (53) is arranged with its front side facing the occupant (M) and inclined downward,
The navigation display device (80) is disposed on the vehicle body lower side of the half mirror (53), and the speedometer unit (60) is disposed on the vehicle body front side,
The speed display by the analog speed display unit (61) is directly visible through the half mirror (53), and the display of navigation information by the navigation display device (80) is reflected by the half mirror (53). Configured to be viewed as a virtual image,
By making the distance from the navigation display device (80) to the half mirror (53) longer than the distance from the speedometer unit (60) to the half mirror (53), the navigation display device (80) The vehicle display device according to claim 1, wherein the speed display of the digital speed display section (64) is displayed on the rear side of the vehicle body rather than the navigation display . The navigation display device (80) and the analog speed display unit (61) are disposed at predetermined positions,
And the display region of the analog speed display unit (61), and the display area of the digital speed display unit (64) is displayed for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that it is configured so as not to overlap each other apparatus. The vehicle display device according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the digital speed display section (64) is arranged so that the speed display is displayed at the center of the navigation display in the vehicle width direction. . The speedometer unit (60) is characterized in that the digital speed display section (64) is disposed at a position outside the rotation range of the pointer (52) below the analog speed display section (61). The vehicle display device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 . The speedometer unit (60) includes a digital distance display section (63) having a display area smaller than that of the digital speed display section (64).
The vehicle display device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the digital distance display section (63) is always displayed regardless of whether the navigation information is displayed or not. The vehicle display device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein the navigation display device (80) is a digital video display device. (Old claim 10)
The said control means (90) is comprised so that the said analog speed display part (61) and the said navigation display apparatus (80) can be act | operated simultaneously, The one in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 6 characterized by the above-mentioned. The vehicle display device described.

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