Device for receiving display and operating equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10) for receiving a display-operating device (12). The guide element (22) of the device (10) simultaneously forms a deformation element (28).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a device for receiving a display and operating device and for positioning the display and operating device on a vehicle structure.

[0002] Devices of the type according to the invention are already known.

[0003] The device first has a receiving area for a display-operating device, for example, a display. The display is used to display information and / or play media content. In addition, operating elements can be integrated, for example, via a touch-sensitive display.

[0004] In order to be able to place such display and operating devices in a motor vehicle, it is provided that the device is equipped with a guide structure that can be inserted into a corresponding corresponding receiving element, such as a rail system. For this purpose, sliding bodies are provided that are inserted into correspondingly designed rails. The sliding bodies are connected to the device, thereby simultaneously positioning the entire device and therefore the display and operating device in the motor vehicle.

[0005] Because the display and operating device is located in a freely accessible area of ​​the motor vehicle, such as the interior, it can be subject to various loads. For example, unintentional support on the display and operating device can generate loads in the z-direction (the vertical axis of the vehicle). In this case, the corresponding forces must be absorbed by multiple sliding bodies and directed into the rail system. Due to the relatively small spacing between these sliding bodies, and particularly due to their spaced arrangement relative to the display and operating device, the rail system is subject to relatively high loads, and the resulting lever arms must absorb relatively high forces.

[0006] Furthermore, forces acting in the x-direction (longitudinal axis of the vehicle) may occur. To minimize the risk of injury to vehicle occupants, the device is equipped with spring elements arranged within the vehicle structure. These spring elements absorb the energy generated by loads in the x-direction, such as those occurring during head impact tests. These spring elements must be positioned individually, and their spring rates must be designed so that the maximum values ​​for acceleration and forces are not exceeded.

[0007] DE 11 2013 005 551 T5 discloses a display device securing system for reducing the Head Injury Criterion (HIC). To protect the occupants of a vehicle, in particular an aircraft, from head injuries when sudden, hard braking occurs and the occupants are thrown forward, the display device and therefore the display device securing system are typically arranged in an area where the occupant's head could strike the display device. To minimize the risk of injury, the display device is secured to the vehicle structure with a predetermined breaking point via a securing element. In the event of excessive load, the predetermined breaking point can cause the display device to move into the vehicle structure.

[0008] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a device for accommodating a display and operating device, which device has a simple structure and ensures a safe and adaptable positioning in the vehicle structure.

[0009] According to the present invention, this technical problem is solved by the device according to the present invention. Since the guide structure of the device for receiving the display and operating device, which can come into contact with a corresponding receiving part of the vehicle structure, comprises both a guide element and a deformation element, the device can be advantageously designed to be very compact and the additional arrangement of spring elements can be omitted, thereby reducing the overall component expenditure.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the guide element simultaneously forms a deformation element, thereby providing a multifunctional component with a compact construction in a simple manner.

[0011] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the guide element has at least two sliding sections which are spaced apart from one another, thereby advantageously enabling the device to be positioned in the vehicle structure without tilting.

[0012] It is also preferred that the guide element has a honeycomb structure as the deformation section. As a result, the deformation section can be easily integrated into the guide element by designing (or shaping) the honeycomb structure.

[0013] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, at least one cell of the honeycomb structure simultaneously forms a sliding section. This advantageously allows the distance between the sliding sections of the guide element to be selected to be relatively large, thereby enabling particularly good guidance in the vehicle structure.

[0014] Finally, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, the vehicle structure has a guide rail for receiving the guide element, wherein the guide rail preferably has a stop for the deforming section of the guide element. This allows the device to be installed in the vehicle structure in a particularly simple manner, while simultaneously achieving a defined positioning of the device, a non-tilting arrangement, and a yielding (or deformable) arrangement, in particular in the x-direction (vehicle longitudinal axis).

[0015] Finally, the invention also relates to a motor vehicle having a vehicle structure for receiving the device according to the invention.

[0016] Further preferred embodiments of the present invention are disclosed in the remaining features mentioned in the description.

[0017] The present invention will be described below in the following examples with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 A device for receiving a display-operating device according to the prior art is shown;

[0019] Figure 2 shows a schematic side view of a device according to the invention;

[0020] Figure 3 An isolated view showing the guide element of the device;

[0021] Figure 4 Shown is a guide element received in a track;

[0022] Figure 5 A diagram showing the deformation effect of the guide element.

[0023] Figure 1 The device 10 is generally designated as a device for receiving a display and operating device 12, which is formed, for example, by a touch-sensitive display. The display and operating device 12 is connected to the device 10 via suitable fastening means.

[0024] The device 10 also has a guide structure 14, by which the device 10 can be positioned Figure 1 The vehicle structure (not shown) is configured to be actuated by a plurality of guide rails 16, which are shown schematically here, into which the guide structure 14 is inserted by means of sliding bodies 18. The sliding bodies 18 are spaced apart by a distance A. A spring element 20 is arranged within the vehicle structure. When a force F is applied in the x-direction (longitudinal direction of the vehicle), the device 10 strikes the spring element with its guide structure 14. For example, in the event of a collision, this force F is applied by a body part of a person. The spring element 20 causes the device 10 and the display and operating device 12 to yield together, thereby minimizing the risk of injury.

[0025] Existing technology Figure 1 Shown in.

[0026] Now according to Figure 2 The embodiment of the device 10 according to the invention is explained. Identical components are provided with the same reference numerals.

[0027] The guide structure 14 has a guide element 22 which not only takes on the role of Figure 1 ) also assumes the function of absorbing kinetic energy when a force F is applied. To this end, the guide element 22 has a first sliding section 24 and a second sliding section 26. The sliding sections 24 and 26 are spaced apart by a distance (A+x). The second sliding section 26 is formed on a honeycomb structure 28 of the guide element 22. Cells 30 of the honeycomb structure 28 are exposed compared to the remaining cells, so that the cells 30 form the second sliding section 26 that is in contact with the guide rail 16.

[0028] exist Figure 2 Only one guide element 22 is shown. The device 10 generally has at least two guide elements 22, which are arranged spaced apart from one another in the y-direction (transverse vehicle axis).

[0029] The structure and function of the guide element 22 will be explained in more detail with reference to the subsequent figures.

[0030] exist Figure 3 , a perspective view of the guide element 22 is shown. The honeycomb structure 28 with the larger cells 30 can be clearly seen, i.e., these larger cells protrude upward and downward beyond the honeycomb structure 28 according to the illustration, and these cells form the sliding section 26 of the guide element 22 with their outer contact surfaces 32.

[0031] In another embodiment variant, one or more of these enlarged cells 30 may be provided.

[0032] The guide element 22 further comprises a sliding section 24 which is formed by a resiliently supported wall section 34 of the guide element 22 .

[0033] The guide element 22 is connected in a suitable manner to the guide structure 14 of the device 10. The guide structure 14 is pushed into the guide rail 16 (see Figure 1 ), the contact surface 32 and the wall section 34 are brought into contact with the upper edge of the guide rail 16. Due to the inherent elasticity of the wall section 34 and the contact surface 32, this contact is accompanied by a prestress. This prestress can be adjusted by the material selection and dimensioning of the guide element 22.

[0034] Figure 4A schematic perspective view shows the arrangement of the guide element 22 in the guide rail 16. It can be seen how the upper boundary 36 of the guide rail 16 is in contact with the wall section 34 and the contact surface 32. The connection to the guide structure 14 of the device 10, which ultimately receives the display and operating unit 12, is established via the fixing points 38 shown here. The connection is established here via additional fixing means (not shown), a latching connection, or another suitable method.

[0035] according to Figure 4 It is also clear that the guide rail 16 is equipped with a guide plate 40. This guide plate 40 serves to fix the guide element 22 in the y direction (transverse vehicle axis). The upper end 36 and the corresponding lower section 42 of the guide rail 16 serve to fix the guide element 22 in the z direction (vertical vehicle axis).

[0036] The guide rail 16 also forms an end section 46 of the guide element 22 (see Figure 3 ) abuts against the stop 44.

[0037] In addition to guiding the device 10 in the vehicle structure via the guide element 22 and the corresponding guide rail 16, the guide element 22 also assumes the function of a deformation element. Figure 5 Elaborate in more detail.

[0038] Figure 5 The upper figure in FIG shows the guide element 22 in its normal operating state, and Figure 5 The lower figure shows the guide element 22 in a deformed state. Also shown is a stop 44 of the guide rail 16. The guide rail 16 is fixedly integrated in the vehicle structure and thus determines a defined stop position for the guide element 22.

[0039] according to Figure 5 The upper figure in FIG clearly shows the honeycomb structure 28 of the guide element 22. As already explained, a pair of smaller honeycombs 48 are arranged between the larger honeycombs 30 that perform the guiding function of the guide element 22 in the guide rail 16. The honeycombs 30 and 48 are preferably designed symmetrically relative to each other. That is, the honeycombs 30 and 48 each have the same opening angle of 130 degrees, for example. and a wall thickness of, for example, 1.6 mm.

[0040] If the guide element 22 is now pressed against the stop 44 in the x direction due to the application of force F, the cells 30 and 48 deform. The guide element 22 can be moved into the vehicle structure, ie towards the fixed stop 44 , by a distance Δx.

[0041] The honeycombs 30 and 48 deform in the elastic-plastic range and convert kinetic energy into deformation energy according to the amount Δx.

[0042] Depending on the structural design of the honeycomb structure 28 , ie, in particular depending on the wall thickness of the honeycombs 30 and 48 or the opening angle of the honeycombs 30 and 48 , the parameter Δx, which deformation path Δx is achievable at which force F, can be adjusted.

[0043] Overall, the guide element 22 provides a multifunctional component with a compact design, which allows for individual force-travel curves. By producing the component in one piece, avoidance options for achieving the x-direction are avoided. Or additional elements of guidance.

[0044] Reference Signs List

[0045] 10 devices

[0046] 12 Display-operation devices

[0047] 14 Guidance structure

[0048] 16 guide rails

[0049] 18 sliding body

[0050] 20 spring elements

[0051] 22 guide elements

[0052] 24 First sliding section

[0053] 26 Second sliding section

[0054] 28 honeycomb structure

[0055] 30 cells

[0056] 32 external contact surface

[0057] 34 wall segments

[0058] 36 Upper section / upper boundary / upper terminal

[0059] 38 fixed points

[0060] 40 guide plate

[0061] 42 lower section

[0062] 44 stop

[0063] 46 end section

[0064] 48 small cells

[0065] A distance

[0066] F-force

Claims

1. A device (10) for receiving a display and operating device (12), which is also used to position the display and operating device (12) on a vehicle structure, the device having at least one guide structure (14) capable of coming into contact with a corresponding receiving part of the vehicle structure in order to position the device in the vehicle structure, characterized in that The guide structure (14) comprises a guide element (22), the guide element (22) having an integrated first guide section and a second guide section, the second guide section also constituting a deformation section (28), the deformation section being designed as a honeycomb structure, wherein the center axis of the honeycomb is oriented perpendicularly to the direction (x) of the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, and wherein the guide element (22) has a first sliding section (24) and a second sliding section (26) arranged at a distance (A+x) from each other, the guide element being able to form abutting contact with the receiving part via these sliding sections so as to guide the guide element in the receiving part along the direction (x) of the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, wherein the first sliding section is formed on the first guide section, and at least one honeycomb (30) of the honeycomb structure (28) constitutes the second sliding section (26) in such a way that the at least one honeycomb (30) is designed to be exposed compared to the remaining honeycombs.

2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that Additional honeycombs (48) are formed between the honeycombs (30).

3. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that The honeycombs (30, 48) have an opening angle of 130 degrees.

4. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that The vehicle structure has a guide rail (16) for receiving the guide element (22).

5. The device according to claim 4, characterized in that The guide rail (16) forms a stop (44) for a deformation section of the guide element (22).

6. A motor vehicle having a vehicle structure for receiving the device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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