Adjustable display module and vehicle adjustable display module

Abstract

An adjustable display module includes a base, a driving module, an adjusting module, and a flexible transparent display screen. The base includes a seat portion and two connecting portions. The driving module is disposed on the base. The adjusting module is connected to the connecting portions. The adjusting module includes two fixing assemblies, a plurality of elastic members, and two control lines. The connecting portions are connected between the seat portion and the fixing assemblies. Each fixing assembly includes a plurality of fixing members sequentially stacked and connected to the connecting portions. The elastic members are connected between the fixing members. The control lines penetrate through the connecting portions, the fixing members, and the elastic members. Two ends of each control line are respectively connected to the driving module and the fixing members. The flexible transparent display screen is connected to the connecting portions and the fixing assemblies. The driving module is adapted to drive the control lines to move, so that the fixing assemblies drive the flexible transparent display screen to fold. A vehicle adjustable display device is further provided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an adjustable display module and an adjustable display device for vehicles, and more particularly to an adjustable display module and an adjustable display device for vehicles using the same adjustable display module. Prior Technology

[0002] Typical foldable display devices with flexible screens mainly consist of a flexible display panel and a hinge structure. The hinge structure is located on the back of the flexible display panel at the bend, thereby providing the bending effect. However, if a flexible transparent display screen is used, the hinge structure located on the back of the flexible transparent display screen will affect the viewing experience and cannot effectively present the transparent display effect of the flexible transparent display screen. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides an adjustable display module and an adjustable display device for vehicles, whose flexible transparent display screen has excellent transparent display effect.

[0004] The adjustable display module of the present invention includes a base, a drive module, an adjustment module, and a flexible transparent display screen. The base includes a seat and two connecting portions. One end of each connecting portion is connected to opposite sides of the seat. The drive module is disposed on the base. The adjustment module is connected to the other end of each connecting portion. The adjustment module includes two fixing components, multiple elastic members, and two control lines. The two fixing components are connected to the other end of each connecting portion. Each fixing component includes multiple fixing members. These fixing members are sequentially stacked and connected to the other end of each connecting portion. These elastic members are connected between adjacent fixing members. The two control lines pass through the two connecting portions, the fixing members, and the elastic members. Both ends of each control line are respectively connected to the drive module and the last of the fixing members. The flexible transparent display screen is connected between the two connecting portions and between the two fixing components. The drive module is adapted to drive the control lines to move, causing the fixing components to rotate the portion of the flexible transparent display screen located between the two fixing components relative to the two connecting portions.

[0005] The adjustable display device for vehicles of the present invention includes the aforementioned adjustable display module, wherein the base portion is mounted on a center console.

[0006] Based on the above, in the adjustable display module and automotive adjustable display device of the present invention, the drive module is adapted to drive the control line to move so that the fixed components located on opposite sides of the flexible transparent display screen drive the part of the flexible transparent display screen located between the two fixed components to rotate relative to the two connecting parts. Therefore, there is no physical mechanical structure behind the flexible transparent display screen, and it has an excellent transparent display effect. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0007] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an adjustable display device for vehicles according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0008] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the adjustable vehicle display device in Figure 1 in use.

[0009] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of some components of the adjustable display device for vehicles shown in Figure 2.

[0010] Figure 4 is an enlarged schematic diagram of part A of the adjustable display device for vehicles shown in Figure 3.

[0011] Figure 5 is an enlarged schematic diagram of part B of the adjustable display device for vehicles shown in Figure 3.

[0012] Figure 6 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the adjustable vehicle display device in Figure 4 from another perspective.

[0013] Figure 7 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the adjustable vehicle display device of Figure 4 in another state.

[0014] Figure 8 is a front view schematic diagram of some components of the adjustable display device for vehicles shown in Figure 2.

[0015] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of some components of an adjustable display device for vehicles according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the adjustable vehicle display device of Figure 9 in another usage state.

[0017] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the adjustable vehicle display device of Figure 9 in another usage state. Implementation

[0018] As used herein, “about,” “approximately,” “essentially,” or “substantially” includes the value and the average value within an acceptable range of deviations from a particular value as determined by one of ordinary skill in the art, taking into account the measurement under discussion and a particular number of errors associated with the measurement (i.e., limitations of the measurement system). For example, “about” may mean within one or more standard deviations of the value, or, for example, within ±30%, ±20%, ±15%, ±10%, ±5%. Furthermore, as used herein, “about,” “approximately,” “essentially,” or “substantially” may be used to select a more acceptable range of deviations or standard deviations depending on the nature of the measurement, the cutting nature, or other properties, and not necessarily apply to all properties with a single standard deviation.

[0019] In the accompanying drawings, the thicknesses of layers, films, panels, regions, etc., are enlarged for clarity. It should be understood that when an element such as a layer, film, region, or substrate is referred to as being "on" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly on or connected to the other element, or intermediate elements may also be present. Conversely, when an element is referred to as being "directly on" or "directly connected" to another element, no intermediate elements are present. As used herein, "connection" can refer to physical and / or electrical connection. Furthermore, "electrical connection" may mean the presence of other elements between two elements.

[0020] Furthermore, relative terms such as "below" or "bottom" and "above" or "top" may be used herein to describe the relationship between one element and another, as illustrated in the figures. It should be understood that relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device beyond those shown in the figures. For example, if a device in one figure is flipped, an element described as being "below" the other element will be oriented "above" the other element. Thus, the exemplary term "below" can include both "below" and "above" orientations, depending on the specific orientation of the figure. Similarly, if a device in one figure is flipped, an element described as being "below" or "under" the other element will be oriented "above" the other element. Thus, the exemplary terms "above" or "below" can include both "above" and "below" orientations.

[0021] This document describes exemplary embodiments with reference to cross-sectional views, which are schematic diagrams of idealized embodiments. Therefore, variations in the shape of the illustrations can be expected as a result of, for example, manufacturing techniques and / or tolerances. Consequently, the embodiments described herein should not be construed as limited to the specific shapes of the regions shown herein, but rather include, for example, shape deviations caused by manufacturing processes. For example, regions shown or described as flat may generally have rough and / or non-linear characteristics. Furthermore, the acute angles shown may be rounded. Therefore, the regions shown in the figures are schematic in nature, and their shapes are not intended to show the precise shapes of the regions, nor are they intended to limit the scope of the claims.

[0022] The exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same element symbols are used in the drawings and description to denote the same or similar parts.

[0023] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an adjustable display device for vehicles according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a perspective view of the adjustable display device for vehicles of Figure 1 in its use state. Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of some components of the adjustable display device for vehicles of Figure 2.

[0024] Please refer to Figures 1, 2, and 3. The adjustable display module 100 of the present invention can be applied to the vehicle's infotainment system. For example, the adjustable display module 100 can be installed on a center console 51 of a vehicle and integrated into an adjustable display device 50 for vehicles. The flexible transparent display screen 140 is itself a transparent display and can be switched between a first position P1 in Figure 1 and a second position P2 in Figure 2 according to the user's needs. The first position P1 is also called the storage position. The flexible transparent display screen 140 rests against the center console 51. On the first placement surface 51a, since the flexible transparent display screen 140 is in the retracted position, the driver can have a clear view of the road scene on the windshield, which helps with driving safety. In addition, in the second position P2, or the use position or viewing position, the flexible transparent display screen 140 is folded up and stands on the center console 51. Since there is no structure behind the display area of ​​the flexible transparent display screen 140, the flexible transparent display screen 140 has an excellent transparent display effect, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0025] It should be noted that, in order to avoid the lines being too cluttered, the flexible transparent display screen 140 in the view is not drawn in a transparent manner. However, this is only an expedient measure to facilitate quick reading and understanding, and is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0026] Figure 4 is an enlarged schematic diagram of part A of the adjustable automotive display device in Figure 3. Figure 5 is an enlarged schematic diagram of part B of the adjustable automotive display device in Figure 3.

[0027] Please refer to Figures 2, 3, 4 and 5. The vehicle-mounted adjustable display device 50 includes an adjustable display module 100, wherein the adjustable display module 100 includes a base 110, a drive module 120, an adjustment module 130 and a flexible transparent display screen 140.

[0028] The base 110 includes a base 111 and two connecting portions 112. The base 111 is mounted on the central control panel 51. One end of each connecting portion 112 is connected to opposite sides of the base 111. A drive module 120 is mounted on the base 110, and an adjustment module 130 is connected to the other end of each connecting portion 112. The adjustment module 130 includes two fixing components 131, multiple elastic elements 133, and two control lines 134. The two fixing components 131 are connected to the other end of each connecting portion 112. In other words, each connecting portion 112 is correspondingly connected between one of the fixing components 131 and the base 111. The two connecting portions 112 are located on opposite sides of the base 111, and the two fixing components 131 are located on opposite sides of the base 111.

[0029] Each fixing component 131 includes multiple fixing members 132, which are sequentially stacked and connected to the other end of the two connecting parts 112. Elastic members 133 are connected between adjacent fixing members 132, that is, a single elastic member 133 is provided between any two adjacent fixing members 132. The elastic member 133 can be a compression spring, which can generate elastic deformation after being compressed by force. After the applied force is removed, it can release its accumulated elastic potential energy and return to its original shape, thereby generating a thrust in the opposite direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

[0030] The two control lines 134 pass through the two connecting parts 112, the fixing members 132, and the elastic members 133. The two ends of each control line 134 are respectively connected to the drive module 120 and the last of the fixing members 132. The flexible transparent display screen 140 is connected between the two connecting parts 112 and between the two fixing components 131. The drive module 120 is adapted to drive the control lines 134 to move, so that the fixing components 131 drive the part of the flexible transparent display screen 140 located between the two fixing components 131 to rotate relative to the two connecting parts 112. After the rotation angle, there is no physical mechanical structure behind the flexible transparent display screen 140, thus having an excellent transparent display effect, as shown in Figure 2.

[0031] Figure 6 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the adjustable vehicle display device in Figure 4 from another perspective.

[0032] Please refer to Figures 3, 4, 5, and 6. Each fastener 132 includes a body portion 132a, a protrusion 132b, a recess 132c, a notch 132d, a through hole 132e, a first abutting surface 132f, a second abutting surface 132g, and two claw portions 132h. The protrusion 132b and the recess 132c are located on opposite sides of the body portion 132a. The protrusion 132b extends from the body portion 132a in a direction away from the body portion 132a, and the recess 132c is recessed from the body portion 132a in a direction towards the body portion 132a. In other words, the body portion 132b... 2a is located between the protrusion 132b and the recess 132c. The first abutting surface 132f is located on one side of the body portion 132a and adjacent to the protrusion 132b. The second abutting surface 132g is located on the other side of the body portion 132a and adjacent to the recess 132c. The notch 132d and the perforation 132e pass through the body portion 132a, the protrusion 132b and the recess 132c. The control line 134 passes through the perforation 132e. The control line 134 is located at the fulcrum F where any two adjacent fasteners 132 abut against each other. The two claw portions 132h extend toward each other and are located on opposite sides of the notch 132d.

[0033] Figure 7 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the adjustable vehicle display device of Figure 4 in another state. Figure 8 is a front view schematic diagram of some components of the adjustable vehicle display device of Figure 2.

[0034] Please refer to Figures 3, 5 and 8. The adjustable display module 100 device further includes at least one drive member 121 and a pulley assembly 122, wherein the drive member 121 is disposed on the base 110, the pulley assembly 122 is disposed on opposite sides of the base 110, and the pulley assembly 122 is connected to at least one drive member 121.

[0035] In this embodiment, at least one drive member 121 uses a single number of motors. The pulley block 122 includes a first pulley 122a, two second pulleys 122b and two third pulleys 122c. The first pulley 122a is connected to the drive member 121. The two second pulleys 122b are connected to opposite sides of the center console 51. The two third pulleys 122c are connected to opposite sides of the seat 111. One end of the two control lines 134 is connected to the first pulley 122a and sequentially wound around the two second pulleys 122b and the two third pulleys 122c, and then passes through the two connecting parts 112.

[0036] Please refer to Figures 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Once activated, the drive unit 121 can drive the first pulley 122a to rotate, thereby winding the two control lines 134 to switch the flexible transparent display screen 140 to the first position P1 or releasing the two control lines 134 to switch the flexible transparent display screen 140 to the second position P2. In other words, the drive module 120 is adapted to release the control lines 134 so that the elastic members 133 drive any two adjacent members 132 to move in a direction away from each other (as shown in Figure 7). After the drive module 120 drives the control lines 134 to move, the first distance G1 between any two adjacent members 132 (as shown in Figure 4) is smaller than the second distance G2 between any two adjacent members 132 after the drive module 120 releases the control lines 134 (as shown in Figure 7).

[0037] Please refer to Figures 2, 3 and 4. Each fastener 132 has a first side S1 and a second side S2 relative to the first side S1. The first length L1 of each fastener 132 on the first side S1 is greater than the second length L2 of each fastener 132 on the second side S2. The first side S1 is the viewing side of the flexible transparent display screen 140 for the user to view, and the second side S2 is the back side of the flexible transparent display screen 140 for the user to view. After the drive module 120 drives the control line 134 to move (i.e., the second position P2), the first abutting surface 132f and the second abutting surface 132g of any two adjacent fasteners 132 are parallel to each other, so that the user can view a flatter fastener 131.

[0038] Please refer to Figures 1 and 7. Since the second length L2 is shorter than the first length L1, any two adjacent fasteners 132 can be unfolded more smoothly without interference when in the first position P1. Preferably, rounded corners can be provided at the opposite ends of the second side S2, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0039] Please refer to Figures 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8. The adjustable display module 100 further includes two limiting members 150. These two limiting members 150 are located on opposite sides of the flexible transparent display screen 140 and are located within the notch 132d. These two limiting members 150 can be flatly mounted on opposite sides of the flexible transparent display screen 140 and are made of thin flexible steel. In addition to being restrained within the two claws 132h to prevent the fixing component 131 from jumping off the flexible transparent display screen 140 during operation, these two limiting members 150 can also provide support to keep the flexible transparent display screen 140 smooth. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0040] It should be noted that the function of the two claws 132h is only to limit the range of motion of the two limiting members 150. The two claws 132h themselves do not make constant contact with the two limiting members 150.

[0041] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of some components of an adjustable display device for vehicles according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the adjustable display device for vehicles of Figure 9 in another usage state. Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the adjustable display device for vehicles of Figure 9 in yet another usage state.

[0042] Please refer to Figures 9, 10, and 11. In the adjustable display module 200 of the vehicle adjustable display device 50A in this embodiment, the drive module 220 includes two drive members 221 and a pulley assembly 222. The pulley assembly 222 includes two first pulleys 222a and two second pulleys 222b. The two drive members 221, the two first pulleys 222a, and the two second pulleys 222b are located on opposite sides of the adjustable display module 200. The two first pulleys 222a are connected to the two drive members 221. The two control lines 134 respectively reach the first pulley 222a located in one of them.

[0043] Therefore, the two control lines 134 can be operated separately to drive the fixed component 131 on one side. For example, the right drive member 221 can be operated independently to raise the right side of the flexible transparent display screen 140 to a third position P3, or the left drive member 221 can be operated independently to raise the left side of the flexible transparent display screen 140 to a fourth position P4. The third position P3 is a mode for the driver to view only, and the fourth position P4 is a mode for the passenger to view only. Therefore, the adjustable display module 200 and the vehicle adjustable display device 50A of the present invention have better flexibility and applicability. When the flexible transparent display screen 140 is in the fourth position P4 for the passenger to view only, it can avoid driver distraction and help improve driving safety.

[0044] In summary, in the adjustable display module and automotive adjustable display device of the present invention, the drive module is adapted to drive the control line to move so that the fixed components located on opposite sides of the flexible transparent display screen drive the portion of the flexible transparent display screen located between the two fixed components to rotate relative to the two connecting parts. Therefore, there is no physical mechanical structure behind the flexible transparent display screen, resulting in excellent transparent display effect.

[0045] Furthermore, these two control lines can be operated separately to drive the fixed components on one side to raise the right side to switch to the third position for the driver to view, or to raise the left side to switch to the fourth position for the passenger to view. This provides better flexibility, and when the flexible transparent display screen is in the fourth position for the passenger to view only, it can prevent the driver from being distracted, thus helping to improve driving safety.

[0046] 50, 50A: Adjustable display device for vehicles

[0047] 51: Center console

[0048] 51a: Supporting surface

[0049] 100, 200: Adjustable display modules

[0050] 110: Base

[0051] 111: Seat

[0052] 112: Connecting part

[0053] 120, 220: Drive Module

[0054] 121,221: Drive components

[0055] 122,222: Pulley system

[0056] 122a, 222a: First pulley

[0057] 122b, 222b: Second pulley

[0058] 122c: Third pulley

[0059] 130: Adjust module

[0060] 131: Fixed component

[0061] 132: Fastener

[0062] 132a: Ontology

[0063] 132b:convex part

[0064] 132c: concave part

[0065] 132d: Missing slot

[0066] 132e: Perforation

[0067] 132f: First contact surface

[0068] 132g: Second contact surface

[0069] 132h: Claw

[0070] 133: Elastic component

[0071] 134: Control Line

[0072] 140: Flexible transparent display screen

[0073] 150: Limiting component

[0074] A, B: Parts

[0075] F: Pivot

[0076] G1: First spacing

[0077] G2: Second spacing

[0078] L1: First Length

[0079] L2: Second Length

[0080] P1: First position

[0081] P2: Second position

[0082] P3: Third position

[0083] P4: Fourth Position

[0084] S1: First side

[0085] S2: Second side

Claims

1. An adjustable display module, comprising: A base includes a base and two connecting parts, one end of which is connected to opposite sides of the base; A driving module is disposed on the base; an adjustment module is connected to the other end of the two connecting parts, comprising: two fixing components connected to the other end of the two connecting parts, each fixing component including multiple fixing members, which are stacked sequentially and connected to the other end of the two connecting parts; multiple elastic members connected between adjacent fixing members; and two control lines passing through the two connecting parts, the fixing members and the elastic members, with the two ends of each control line connected to the driving module and the last of the fixing members respectively; and a flexible transparent display screen connected between the two connecting parts and between the two fixing components, wherein the driving module is adapted to drive the control lines to move, so that the fixing components cause the portion of the flexible transparent display screen located between the two fixing components to rotate relative to the two connecting parts.

2. The adjustable display module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the drive module is adapted to release the control line so that the elastic elements drive any two adjacent fixed elements to move in a direction away from each other.

3. The adjustable display module as claimed in claim 1, wherein a first spacing between any two adjacent members after the drive module drives the control line to move is less than a second spacing between any two adjacent members after the drive module releases the control line.

4. The adjustable display module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the surfaces of any two adjacent members abutting each other after the drive module drives the control line to move are parallel to each other.

5. The adjustable display module as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the fixing members has a first side and a second side relative to the first side, and a first length of each fixing member on the first side is greater than a second length of each fixing member on the second side.

6. The adjustable display module as claimed in claim 1 further includes two limiting members located on opposite sides of the flexible transparent display screen, each of the fixing members including a notch, and the limiting member being located within the notch.

7. The adjustable display module as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the fixing members includes a through hole and the control line passes through the through hole.

8. The adjustable display module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control line is located at a fulcrum where any two adjacent fasteners abut against each other.

9. The adjustable display module as described in claim 1, further comprising: At least one driving component is disposed on the base; And a pulley assembly, disposed on opposite sides of the base, and connected to the at least one drive member.

10. The adjustable display module as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the fixing members includes a body portion, a protrusion and a recess, the protrusion and the recess being located on opposite sides of the body portion, the protrusion extending outward from the body portion in a direction away from the body portion, and the recess being recessed inward from the body portion in a direction toward the body portion.

11. An adjustable display device for vehicles, comprising an adjustable display module as described in any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the base portion is disposed on a center console.

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