JPH0995187A - Projected image monitor fitting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a firm fitting condition by a simple fitting work and in a little space. SOLUTION: One end of a joint metal fitting 11 is fixed to the inner side of the case of an on-vehicle audio device main body 12 by screws 13. A projected image monitor supporting metal fitting 15 holding a projected image monitor 14 is fixed in the screw holes on the other end of the joint metal fitting 11 by bolts 17 through the opening part 16a of the front panel 16 of the audio device main body 12. When the fitted projected image monitor is removed, or the projected image monitor is not fitted, an exclusive cover is fitted so as to blockade the opening part 16a of the front panel 16.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a video monitor mounting device for mounting a video monitor used in a limited mounting space and space such as an automobile interior.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a video monitor mounting device has been used in the interior of an automobile for the purpose of mounting a video monitor for obtaining map information for car navigation and video information such as TV reception. An example of the above-described conventional video monitor mounting device will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the conventional image monitor attaching device is attached to a dashboard of an automobile, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which it is attached to a fixing screw of a passenger seat. In FIG. 3, the video monitor mounting device 32 of the video monitor 31 is fixed on the dashboard 33 with double-sided tape. In FIG. 4, the video monitor mounting device 42 of the video monitor 41 is fixed to the lower part of the passenger seat by a screw 43.

[0003]

However, in the conventional image monitor mounting device as described above, in the example of FIG. 3, the surface of the dashboard 33 for fixing the image monitor mounting device 32 of the image monitor 31 is not flat depending on the vehicle type. Since it is a curved surface or has an uneven surface with a textured pattern, it is difficult to firmly fix it with a double-sided tape. For this reason, the mounting state of the video monitor is unstable, and it may fall during use. Also, when the video monitor mounting device 32 is removed, the paint or coating on the adhesive surface of the dashboard 33 may peel off or become dirty.
3 has a problem of damaging the surface.

In the example of FIG. 4, a video monitor mounting device 42
The length of the video monitor 41 is long and the video monitor 41 is attached to the tip.
There were problems that the device itself vibrated, making it difficult to see the image, and that the space under the foot was greatly damaged. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide an image monitor mounting device that can obtain a strong mounting state in a small space with a simple mounting operation of the image monitor. It is a thing.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, an image monitor mounting device of the present invention is provided with an opening provided at one end of a front panel of a vehicle electronic equipment body and one end at an inner surface of the vehicle electronic equipment body. A joint member having the other end surface disposed inwardly of the front panel surface in the opening, and an image monitor support metal fitting that holds the image monitor and is detachable from the other end surface of the joint member. It is composed.

[0006] When the video monitor supporting metal fitting is not attached to the other end surface of the joint member, a detachable dedicated cover can be provided in the opening provided in the front panel. Further, when the electronic device has a video signal source and a power supply for supplying to the video monitor, the video monitor support metal and the other surface of the joint member facing the video monitor support metal or the electronic device adjacent to the video monitor support metal when the video monitor support metal is attached. A video signal source to be supplied to the video monitor and a connector for supplying power can be provided on the inner surface of the device body.

[0007]

According to the present invention, with the above-described structure, the video monitor supporting metal fitting is attached to the joint member through the opening provided at one end of the front panel of the on-vehicle electronic device body, so that the video monitor can be easily operated when necessary. Can be firmly attached. When the video monitor support metal fitting is not attached to the other end surface of the joint member, a dedicated cover can be attached to the opening provided on the front panel to cover the opening to enhance the commercial property.

When the electronic device has a video signal source and a power supply to be supplied to the video monitor, the video monitor support bracket is attached to the joint member so that the video signal source and the power supply for the video monitor can be mounted on the electronic device body mounted on the vehicle. Can be supplied.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An image monitor mounting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which an image monitor of an image monitor mounting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is fixed. In FIG.
One end of the joint metal fitting 11 is fixed to the inner side surface of the housing of the vehicle audio equipment main body 12 by a screw 13, and the video monitor support metal fitting 15 for holding the video monitor 14 is an opening 16 a of the front panel 16 of the audio equipment main body 12. It is fixed to the screw hole 11a at the other end of the joint fitting 11 by the bolt 17 via.

As for the mounting position of the joint metal fitting 11 inside the housing of the on-vehicle audio equipment main body 12, if the joint metal fitting 11 is mounted on the inner bottom surface of the housing of the on-vehicle audio equipment main body 12, the opening 16a is not necessarily the one end of the panel 16. However, considering the internal arrangement of the device body and the operability of the device, it may be practical to position the opening 16a at one end of the panel 16.

In the present embodiment, the screw head of the bolt 17 is
For example, if a large knob having knurls is attached, the video monitor support fitting 15 can be easily attached to and detached from the vehicle audio equipment body 12 without a tool such as a driver. Although not shown, a groove or a polygonal hole is provided on the joint metal fitting 11 side, and the slot provided on the video monitor support metal fitting 15 side is expanded by using a lever or the like to facilitate attachment / detachment. You can also

In the present embodiment, the video signal source and the power source supplied to the video monitor 14 may be in the vehicle audio equipment body 12, and in this case, for example, the vehicle audio equipment body 12 is referred to as the 1DIN standard in the housing size. It has a function of displaying an image by combining with an image monitor 14 and an electric circuit for driving an image. In addition, the car audio equipment body 12
Simply attach the video monitor support bracket 15,
The video signal source and the power supply may be supplied from another device. In the former case, although not shown, a connector for connection is provided on the surface of the video monitor supporting metal fitting 15 facing the joint metal fitting 11 or around the mounting portion, and the joint metal fitting 11 is also provided on the in-vehicle audio device body 12 side. It suffices to prepare a connector corresponding to the corresponding portion such as the surface of the above or the periphery of the opening 16a.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the image monitor of the image monitor mounting device is removed and a dedicated cover is attached. This shows the configuration when the attached video monitor becomes unnecessary and is removed, or when the video monitor is not attached. In FIG. 2, the dedicated cover 21 has an elastic fitting claw 22, and the joint fitting 1 corresponding to the fitting claw 22 of the dedicated cover 21 through the opening 16 a of the front panel 16.
It is adapted to be fitted into the fitting hole 11b provided at one end of the first No. 1 and can completely cover the opening 11a.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the opening 16a is provided at one end of the front panel 16 of the vehicle audio equipment, and the joint metal fitting 11 does not protrude from the opening 16a of the front panel 16 and is mounted on the vehicle audio system. By fixing the inside of the housing of the device main body 12, the video monitor support metal fitting 15 for holding the video monitor 14 can be easily and firmly attached to one end of the front panel when the video function is required. Further, when the video function is unnecessary, by fitting the exclusive cover 21 so as to close the opening 16a of the front panel 16, good commercial properties can be maintained.

The mating hole into which the fitting claw 22 of the dedicated cover 21 is fitted is not the fitting hole 11b provided at one end of the joint fitting 11, but the opening 16a of the front panel 16.
It may be provided around. Also, video monitor support bracket 15
Is provided with a movable mechanism such that the image monitor 14 is rotated in the left-right direction toward the driver's seat side or the passenger seat side, or is rotated in the up-down direction to have an elevation angle in the direction of the line of sight, or is movable. Providing a mechanism for locking the mechanism is optional.

Further, although the main body has been described as an on-vehicle audio device, the device is not limited to audio and may be a device having a function such as a television, a video and a navigation system.

[0017]

As described above, the video monitor mounting device of the present invention has the opening provided at one end of the front panel of the on-vehicle electronic device body and the one end fixed to the inner surface of the on-vehicle electronic device body. By providing a joint member in which the other end surface is arranged inward from the front panel surface, and an image monitor support metal fitting that is detachably attached to the other end surface of the joint member while holding the image monitor, If necessary, by attaching the video monitor support bracket to the joint member through the opening provided at one end of the front panel of the vehicle electronic device body, the video monitor can be firmly attached by a simple operation when needed. Also, it can be easily removed.

By mounting the video monitor in the audio space of the dashboard center of most vehicle types in this way, it is possible to save space in the vehicle interior, and the video monitor can be mounted from the front of the vehicle audio device. Therefore, it is not necessary to remove the vehicle-mounted audio device from the dashboard when mounting. Further, when the electronic device has a video signal source and a power supply to be supplied to the video monitor, the video monitor support bracket and the front side of the joint member facing the video monitor support bracket or the electronic device main body adjacent to the video monitor support bracket. A connector for supplying a video signal source and power supply to the video monitor is provided on the inner surface side, and by mounting the video monitor support bracket to the joint member, the video signal source and power Can be supplied.

Further, when the image function is unnecessary, the opening can be completely covered by fitting the exclusive cover into the opening of the front panel, and good commercial property can be maintained even when the image monitor is removed. It is possible and its practical effect is great.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which an image monitor of an image monitor mounting device according to an embodiment of the present invention is fixed.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the image monitor of the image monitor mounting device is also removed and a dedicated cover is attached.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a conventional video monitor mounting device is mounted on a dashboard.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state where the fixing screw is also attached to a passenger seat.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11 Joint Metal Fitting 11a Screw Hole 11b Fitting Hole 12 Car Audio Device Body 13 Screw 14 Video Monitor 15 Video Monitor Supporting Metal Fitting 16 Front Panel 16a Opening 17 Bolt 21 Special Cover 22 Fitting Claw

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. An opening provided at one end of a front panel of an in-vehicle electronic device main body, and one end fixed to an inner surface of the in-vehicle electronic device main body, and another end face disposed inside the front panel surface in the opening. An image monitor mounting device comprising: the joint member, and an image monitor support metal fitting that is detachably attached to the other end surface of the joint member for holding the image monitor. 2. The video monitor mounting apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an exclusive cover that is detachably attached to an opening provided in the front panel when the video monitor support fitting is not attached to the other end surface of the joint member. 3. A video signal source and a power supply to be supplied to the video monitor on the video monitor support bracket and the other end surface of the joint member facing the video monitor support bracket or the inner surface of the electronic equipment body adjacent to the video monitor support bracket when the video monitor support bracket is mounted. The video monitor mounting device according to claim 1, further comprising a connector for supplying the video monitor.