Display device for vehicle

Abstract

A vehicle display device includes: a display module having a display panel and a cover window disposed on one surface of the display panel; and a driving mechanism which enables the display module to be placed horizontally or vertically. The cover window may include a total reflection region by which an image emitted from the display panel is totally reflected, and a transmissive region through which the image emitted from the display panel passes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a display device for a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] An example of a vehicle display device is a vehicle imaging device disclosed in Korean Patent Gazette 10-2018-0004633A (published on January 12, 2018), which includes: a display unit that displays an image by receiving data provided by a mobile terminal or a vehicle MCU (micro controller unit) via wired or wireless reception; a transparent prism that is disposed on a side of the display unit and transmits or reflects an image emitted from the display unit; and a housing that houses the display unit and the transparent prism. Summary of the invention

[0003] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0004] The present embodiment provides a vehicle display device capable of providing two displays with a simple structure.

[0005] Means used to solve problems

[0006] The vehicle display device of this embodiment may include: a display module having a display panel and a cover window disposed on one side of the display panel; and a driving mechanism to make the display module lie flat or stand upright.

[0007] The cover window may include a total reflection area through which an image emitted from the display panel is totally reflected, and a transmission area through which the image emitted from the display panel is transmitted.

[0008] The area of ​​the total reflection region can be smaller than the area of ​​the transmission region.

[0009] The drive mechanism can implement multiple modes.

[0010] The plurality of modes may include a first mode in which the emission surface of the total reflection area faces rearward and a second mode in which the emission surface of the transmission area faces rearward.

[0011] In the first mode, the emission surface of the transmission area may face upward.

[0012] In the second mode, the emission surface of the total reflection area may face downward.

[0013] The cover window may include: a flat plate portion including a transmission area; and a prism portion formed at one end of the flat plate portion and including the total reflection area.

[0014] The display module may further include a cover decoration member configured on the cover window.

[0015] The drive mechanism may be connected to the cover trim.

[0016] An example of the driving mechanism may include a rotary motor that rotates the lid garnish.

[0017] Another example of a driving mechanism may include: a rotating motor connected to a rotating shaft formed in a cover decorative member; a bearing through which the rotating shaft passes; a pinion, the outer periphery of the bearing being fixed to the pinion; a rack meshing with the pinion; a moving drive gear meshing with the pinion; and a moving motor connected to the moving drive gear.

[0018] The moving driving gear may be spaced apart from the rack in the up-and-down directions.

[0019] The cover window may include: a flat plate portion; a prism portion thicker than the flat plate portion; and a connecting body connecting the flat plate portion and the prism portion.

[0020] The connecting body may include a plurality of unit connecting rods connected in sequence along a row and a multi-section connecting rod.

[0021] The display panel may be a flexible display panel.

[0022] The display panel may include a first panel facing the total reflection area and a second panel facing the transmission area.

[0023] Effects of the Invention

[0024] According to this embodiment, the convenience of providing two screens of different sizes with one vehicle display device can be increased.

[0025] In addition, when the vehicle is driving normally, the vehicle display device can display a smaller small screen, and when the vehicle is parked or automatically driving, the vehicle display device can display a larger main screen. Therefore, the vehicle display device is used frequently and has a high utilization rate.

[0026] In addition, a small screen of a relatively small size and a relatively large screen visible through the windshield can be provided by one display device, so that utilization efficiency is high and the number of display devices provided in the vehicle can be minimized. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 is a side view of an example of a vehicle display device of the present embodiment when it is a small display;

[0028] Figure 2 is a perspective view of an example of a vehicle display device according to the present embodiment when it is a small display;

[0029] Figure 3 is a side view of an example of a vehicle display device according to the present embodiment when it is a main display;

[0030] Figure 4is a perspective view of an example of a vehicle display device according to the present embodiment when it is a main display;

[0031] Figure 5 is a three-dimensional diagram of an example of a cover window of the present embodiment;

[0032] Figure 6 are enlarged cross-sectional views of various examples of cover windows of the present embodiment;

[0033] Figure 7 are cross-sectional views showing various examples of the prism portion of the present embodiment;

[0034] Figure 8 is a side view showing a modified example of an example of the vehicle display device of the present embodiment;

[0035] Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing a modified example of an example of a vehicle display device of the present embodiment;

[0036] Fig.10 is a side view showing an example of sliding and rotating a display module of another example of the vehicle display device of the present embodiment;

[0037] Fig.11 is a perspective view showing a driving mechanism of another example of the vehicle display device of the present embodiment;

[0038] Fig.12 is a control block diagram of another example of the vehicle display device of the present embodiment;

[0039] Fig.13 is a side view showing another example of the vehicle display device of the present embodiment;

[0040] Fig.14 It is a side view of another example of the display device for a vehicle of the present embodiment, in which the display module is changeable;

[0041] Fig.15 It is a side view showing a modification of the example of the vehicle display device of the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] Figure 1 is a side view of an example of a vehicle display device of this embodiment when it is a small display. Figure 2 is a perspective view of an example of a vehicle display device of this embodiment when it is a small display. Figure 3 is a side view of an example of a vehicle display device of this embodiment when it is a main display. Figure 4 This is a perspective view of an example of a vehicle display device according to this embodiment when it is a main display. Figure 5It is a three-dimensional view of an example of a cover window of this embodiment.

[0044] An example of a vehicle display device may include a display module 1 .

[0045] The display module 1 may include a display panel 2 and a cover window 3 .

[0046] The display panel 2 may be an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), etc. The type of the display panel 2 is not limited, and various types may be applicable.

[0047] The cover window 3 may be disposed on one side of the display panel 2 .

[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, when the display panel 2 is laid flat, the cover window 3 can be disposed on the top surface of the display panel 2 .

[0049] like Figure 3 As shown, when the display panel 2 is upright, the cover window 3 can be disposed on the back side of the display panel 2 .

[0050] The cover window 3 may include a total reflection area R and a transmission area P.

[0051] The cover window 3 and the display panel 2 can be placed flat or upright.

[0052] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the total reflection area R may be an area where the image emitted from the display panel 2 is totally reflected when the cover window 3 is laid flat.

[0053] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the transmission area P may be an area through which the image emitted from the display panel 2 is transmitted when the cover window 3 is upright.

[0054] like Figure 1 As shown, when the cover window 3 is laid flat, the total reflection area R and the transmission area P can be arranged in a row along the front-to-back direction X. When the cover window 3 is laid flat, the transmission area P is as shown in FIG. Figure 1 As shown, it can be located in front of the total reflection area R, and the total reflection area R can be located behind the transmission area P.

[0055] like Figure 3 As shown, when the cover window 3 is upright, the total reflection area R and the transmission area P can be arranged in a row along the up-down direction Z. Figure 3 As shown, when the cover window 3 is upright, the transmission area P can be located on the upper side of the total reflection area R, and the total reflection area R can be located on the lower side of the transmission area P.

[0056] The image emitted from the display panel 2 can be totally reflected backwards through the total reflection area R. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, when the cover window 3 is laid flat, the total reflection area R can provide a picture to the driver E (eye box) riding in the vehicle.

[0057] The image emitted from the display panel 2 can be emitted backward through the transparent area P. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, when the cover window 3 is upright, the transparent area P can provide a picture to the driver E (eye box) riding in the vehicle.

[0058] The area of ​​the total reflection region R may be smaller than the area of ​​the transmission region P.

[0059] When the cover window 3 is Figure 1 and 2 When laid flat as shown, the total reflection area R in the display module 1 can face backward, so as to provide a small display or service screen of a smaller size.

[0060] When the cover window 3 is Figure 3 and 4 When laid flat as shown, the transparent area P in the display module 1 can face backward, so as to provide a main display or a large screen with a larger size.

[0061] The cover window 3 may include a flat plate portion 31 and a prism portion 34 .

[0062] The flat plate portion 31 may include a transmission region P.

[0063] The flat plate portion 31 is as follows Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, taking the cover window 3 as being upright as a reference, the front side may be the incident side 32 , and the back side may be the emitting side 33 .

[0064] The flat plate portion 31 can emit an image incident from the front to the rear, based on the state in which the cover window 3 is erected.

[0065] The prism portion 34 may be formed at one end of the flat plate portion 31. When the cover window 3 is laid flat, the prism portion 34 may be formed at the rear end of the flat plate portion 31. When the cover window 3 is erected, the prism portion 34 may be formed at the lower end of the flat plate portion 31.

[0066] The prism portion 34 may include a total reflection region R.

[0067] The prism portion 34 is as follows Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, based on the cover window 3 being laid flat, the bottom surface can be the incident surface 35, and the back surface can be the emitting surface 36. Based on the cover window 3 being laid flat, the prism portion 34 can include an inclined surface, which can be a total reflection surface 37 that causes the image to be totally reflected backwards.

[0068] The prism portion 34 can reflect an image incident from the bottom side backward at the total reflection surface 37 when the cover window 3 is laid flat, and the image reflected at the total reflection surface 37 can be emitted backward.

[0069] The material of the cover window 3 having the prism portion 34 may be a transparent ceramic series (glass, quartz, etc.) or a transparent polymer series (acrylic acid, PS (polystyrene), epoxy resin, PC (polycarbonate), etc.).

[0070] The prism portion 34 may not perform a separate surface treatment on the total reflection surface 37 , but may perform a surface treatment such as vapor deposition or printing on the total reflection surface 37 in order to improve brightness.

[0071] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the display module 1 may further include a cover decoration 4 .

[0072] The cover decoration 4 may be disposed on the cover window 3. The cover decoration 4 may surround the edge of the cover window 3. The cover decoration 4 may be combined with at least one of the display panel 2 and the cover window 3, and may be integrated with the display panel 2 and the cover window 3. The display panel 2 and the cover window 3 may be combined through the cover window 3.

[0073] The cover trim 4 may surround both left and right side ends of the flat plate portion 31 .

[0074] The cover decoration 4 may surround both left and right side ends of the prism portion 34 .

[0075] An example of the vehicle display device may further include a driving mechanism 5 capable of placing the display module 1 , especially the display panel 2 and the window 3 horizontally or vertically.

[0076] The first position where the display module 1 is placed flat may be defined as a position where the display module 1 is arranged horizontally or a position where the display module 1 is arranged tilted close to a horizontal plane.

[0077] The second position where the display module 1 is erected may be defined as a position where the display module 1 is arranged vertically or a position where the display module 1 is arranged tilted close to a vertical plane.

[0078] An example of the driving mechanism 5 may be a rotation mechanism that drives the display module 1 to rotate about the rotation axis 42 .

[0079] The driving mechanism 5 may be connected to the cover decoration 4 , and may enable the cover decoration 4 to rotate, and the display panel 2 and the cover window 3 may rotate together with the cover decoration 4 .

[0080] An example of the driving mechanism 5 may be a rotary motor that rotates the lid trim 4 .

[0081] A rotation shaft 42 may be formed at one of the left and right sides of the cover trim 4. The rotation shaft 42 may be protrudingly formed at a side surface of the cover trim 4.

[0082] The driving mechanism 5 , that is, the rotation motor, may be disposed beside the lid garnish 4 and may be connected to the rotation shaft 42 to rotate the lid garnish 4 .

[0083] An example of the vehicle display device may further include a mounter 6 mounted on the vehicle. The rotary motor may be disposed on the mounter 6 and may be supported by the mounter 6 .

[0084] The driving mechanism 5 can implement multiple modes. The multiple modes may include a first mode and a second mode.

[0085] In the first mode, the display panel 2 and the cover window 3 may be Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first mode may be a mode in which the emission surface 36 of the total reflection region R faces backward. The first mode may be a mode in which the emission surface 33 of the transmission region R faces upward.

[0086] When the driving mechanism 5 is in the first mode, the display panel 2 can emit image light toward the total reflection region R, and the image light emitted from the display panel 2 can be emitted backward after being totally reflected by the total reflection surface 37 .

[0087] The second mode can be that the display panel 2 and the cover window 3 are Figure 3 and Figure 4 The first mode may be a mode in which the emission surface of the transmission area R faces backward. The second mode may be a mode in which the emission surface of the total reflection area R faces downward.

[0088] When the driving mechanism 5 is in the second mode, the display panel 2 can emit image light toward the transmission area P, and the image light emitted from the display panel 2 can be emitted backward through the emission surface 33 .

[0089] The example of the vehicle display device may further include a controller that controls the rotation motor.

[0090] The controller can control the display panel 2 and the driving mechanism 5 in different modes according to the driving mode of the vehicle (stop, low-speed driving, high-speed driving, etc.).

[0091] The display panel 2 can display vehicle driving information such as P (parking), R (reverse), N (neutral), and D (driving).

[0092] The display panel 2 can display schedule information such as reservation information.

[0093] The display panel 2 can display the vehicle speed information in the form of numerical values ​​or the like.

[0094] The display panel 2 may include direction information such as left turn, right turn, and straight ahead, as well as distance information.

[0095] The display panel 2 may display map information such as the final destination of the vehicle or the altitude change to the final destination.

[0096] The display panel 2 can display vehicle driving information, schedule information, vehicle speed information, direction information, distance information, etc., including image information such as vehicle driving information, schedule information, vehicle speed information, direction information, distance information, etc. Figure 2 As shown, the cover window 3 can be directed backward through the total reflection area R when it is laid flat.

[0097] The display panel 2 can display map information, etc., including image light of map information, etc. Figure 4 As shown, the cover window 3 can be viewed backward through the penetration area P when the cover window 3 is in an upright state.

[0098] Figure 6 1 and 2 are enlarged cross-sectional views of various examples of the cover window according to the present embodiment.

[0099] For example, a cover window 3 Figure 6 As shown in (a), the flat plate portion 31 and the prism portion 34 may be formed integrally, and the prism portion 34 may be thicker than the flat plate portion 31 .

[0100] like Figure 6 As shown in (b), another example of the cover window 3 may include a flat plate portion 31 ′, a prism portion 34 ′, and a connecting body 38 , and the prism portion 34 ′ may be thicker than the flat plate portion 31 ′.

[0101] The connecting body 38 can connect the flat plate portion 31 ′ and the prism portion 34 ′. The flat plate portion 31 ′ and the prism portion 34 ′ can be manufactured separately and can be connected by the connecting body 38 .

[0102] The connecting body 38 may be connected to one end of the flat plate portion 31 ′ and may cover one side of the prism portion 34 ′.

[0103] The connection body 38 may include a boundary portion 38A located between the flat plate portion 31 ′ and the prism portion 34 ′ and a cover portion 38B extending from the boundary portion 38A and covering one side of the prism portion 34 ′.

[0104] Another example of the cover window 3 is Figure 6 As shown in (c), it may include a flat plate portion 31 ″ and a prism portion 34 ″. The prism portion 34 ″ may be attached to one side of the flat plate portion 3 ″, and the prism portion 34 ″ may be thicker than the flat plate portion 31 ″.

[0105] The incident surface 35 in the prism portion 34 ″ may be attached to one surface of the flat plate portion 31 ″ by bonding means such as a transparent adhesive.

[0106] The flat plate portion 31 ″ may include an overlapping region O and a non-overlapping region NO.

[0107] The overlapping region O may be a region located between the display panel 2 and the prism portion 34 ″ and overlapping the display panel 2 and the prism portion 34 ″ respectively.

[0108] The non-overlapping region NO may be a region that overlaps with the display panel 2 and does not overlap with the prism portion 34 ″.

[0109] Figure 7 2 are cross-sectional views showing various examples of the prism portion of the present embodiment.

[0110] For example, the prism portion 34 Figure 7 As shown in (a), it can be composed of a right-angle prism that performs total internal reflection (total internal reflection) of image light at a right angle.

[0111] like Figure 7 As shown in (b), another example of the prism unit 34 can be composed of a pentaprism (PentaPrism) that performs multiple total internal reflections on the image light.

[0112] like Figure 7 As shown in (c), another example of the prism unit 34 may be composed of a Dove prism used to reverse the top and bottom of an image.

[0113] Figure 8 It is a side view showing a modified example of an example of the vehicle display device of the present embodiment. Fig. 9 It is a perspective view showing a modified example of an example of the vehicle display device of the present embodiment.

[0114] A modification of an example of a vehicle display device is as follows: Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, when the cover window 3 is laid flat, the display panel 2 can display information, and the display panel 2 can emit image light toward the flat plate portion 31 and the prism portion 34 .

[0115] The image light emitted to the flat panel portion 31 can be directed upward, toward the windshield WS of the vehicle, after passing through the flat panel portion 31. The display panel 2 can be used as a light source for a head-up display system (HUD) of an automobile, and the user E can recognize a virtual image formed in front of the windshield WS and can recognize the screen of the main display.

[0116] On the other hand, the image light emitted toward the prism portion 34 can be emitted backward after being totally reflected by the prism portion 34 , and the user E can recognize the screen of the small display displayed through the prism portion 34 .

[0117] When the driving mechanism 5 is in the first mode, the display panel 2 can emit image light toward the total reflection area R and the transmission area P. The image light emitted from the display panel 2 to the total reflection area R can be totally reflected in the total reflection surface 37 and then emitted toward the rear. The image light emitted from the display panel 2 to the transmission area P can pass through the transmission area 33 and then be emitted toward the windshield WS.

[0118] In a modified example of a vehicle display device, when the driving mechanism 5 is in the first mode, the display panel 2 emits image light to the total reflection area R and the transmission area P. Other than that, the structure and function are the same or similar to those of the vehicle display device, so the same figure marks are used and their detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0119] Fig.10 is a side view showing an example of sliding and rotating a display module of another example of the vehicle display device of the present embodiment, Fig.11 FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a driving mechanism of another example of the vehicle display device of the present embodiment. Fig.12 This is a control block diagram of another example of the vehicle display device of the present embodiment.

[0120] Another example of the driving mechanism 5 ′ can not only rotate the display module 1 but also linearly move the display module 1 .

[0121] The driving mechanism 5 ′ can rotate the display module 1 and then slide it in the front-rear direction X, slide it in the front-rear direction X and then rotate it, or slide it in the front-rear direction X while rotating it.

[0122] The driving mechanism 5' may be a rotating mechanism 52 connected to the rotating shaft 42 formed on the lid garnish 4. An example of the rotating mechanism 52 may be a rotating motor 52 connected to the rotating shaft 42. The rotating mechanism 52 and the rotating motor 52 are denoted by the same reference numerals in the following description.

[0123] The rotation motor 52 may be connected to the rotation shaft 42 to rotate the rotation shaft 42. If the rotation motor 52 is driven, the display module 1 may rotate around the rotation shaft 42.

[0124] The driving mechanism 5 ′ may include a moving mechanism that linearly moves the rotating shaft 42 .

[0125] Examples of the moving mechanism may include: a bearing 53 through which the rotating shaft 42 passes, an outer periphery of the bearing 53 fixed to a pinion 55, a moving drive gear 56 meshing with the pinion 55, a moving motor 57 connected to the moving drive gear 56, and a rack 58 meshing with the pinion 55.

[0126] An example of the bearing 53 may be a ball bearing, and the bearing 53 may include an inner wheel, an outer wheel, and a plurality of balls disposed between the inner wheel and the outer wheel. The inner circumference of the inner wheel may become the inner circumference of the bearing 53, and the outer circumference of the outer wheel may become the outer circumference of the bearing 53.

[0127] The rotating shaft 42 may penetrate the inner wheel of the bearing 53. The outer periphery of the rotating shaft 42 may be closely fixed to the inner peripheral surface of the inner wheel of the bearing 53.

[0128] The bearing 53 may be disposed inside the pinion gear 55. The outer ring of the bearing 53 may be fixed to the inner periphery of the pinion gear 55.

[0129] The pinion 55 may be a bearing fixing gear for fixing the bearing 53. The pinion 55 may be hollow. The inner periphery of the pinion 55 may be combined with the outer periphery of the bearing 53, in particular, with the outer periphery of the outer wheel. The outer periphery of the pinion 55 may be formed with a gear meshing with the gear of the rack 58. The gear formed on the outer periphery of the pinion 55 may mesh with the gear formed on the outer periphery of the moving drive gear 56.

[0130] The moving driving gear 56 may be spaced apart from the rack gear 58 in the up-down direction Z at an upper side of the rack gear 58 , and may be capable of rotating the pinion gear 55 .

[0131] The moving driving gear 56 can rotate around the driving shaft 56a as the center. The driving shaft 56a can be formed integrally with the moving driving gear 56, or can be connected to the rotation center of the moving driving gear 56.

[0132] The movement motor 57 may be connected to the driving shaft 56 a to rotate the movement driving gear 56 .

[0133] The rack 58 may be arranged long in the front-rear direction X on the vehicle or the mounter 6 , and a gear may be formed on the top surface thereof.

[0134] The rotating shaft 42 may be orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the rack 58 , and a portion of the rotating shaft 42 may extend toward the upper side of the rack 58 .

[0135] The driving mechanism 5' may include a motor mounter (not shown) provided with a rotating motor 52 and a moving motor 57. The motor mounter may be supported by the mounter 6, and may move linearly together with the pinion 55 when the pinion 55 moves linearly.

[0136] If the moving motor 57 is driven, the moving driving gear 56 rotates to rotate the pinion 55, and the pinion 55 can move linearly along the front-rear direction X with the rack 58, and the rotating shaft 42 passing through the bearing 53 can move linearly together with the pinion 56. The rotating shaft 42 can move linearly along the rack 58 in the length direction of the rack 58, and the display module 1 can move linearly along the rack 58.

[0137] The controller 7 may control the display panel 2 , the rotation motor 52 , and the movement motor 57 .

[0138] An example of the controller 7 can control the display panel 2 , the rotation motor 52 , and the movement motor 57 according to the input of the input unit 8 that receives a command input by a user.

[0139] Another example of the controller 7 may receive a signal from a microcomputer of the vehicle, and control the display panel 2 , the rotation motor 52 , and the movement motor 57 according to a command received from the microcomputer of the vehicle.

[0140] Fig.13 FIG. 2 is a diagram showing another example of the vehicle display device of the present embodiment. Fig.14 This is a side view of another example of the vehicle display device of the present embodiment in which the display module is changeable.

[0141] In another example of the vehicle display device, the display panel 2 may be a flexible display panel, and the cover window 3 may be bent or folded.

[0142] The cover window 3 may include a flat plate portion 31 ′, a prism portion 34 ′ thicker than the flat plate portion 31 ′, and a connecting body 38 connecting the flat plate portion 31 ′ and the prism portion 34 ′. The connecting body 38 may include a multi-section connecting rod 39 .

[0143] The cover window 3 can be Figure 6 Similar to the cover window shown in (b), the connecting body 38 includes a boundary portion 38 a and a cover portion 38 b , and may further include a multi-section connecting rod 39 .

[0144] The multi-jointed connecting rod 39 may be connected to the flat plate portion 31 ′ and the boundary portion 38 a , respectively.

[0145] The multi-joint link 39 may include a plurality of unit links 39a, 39b, 39c, and 39d that are sequentially connected in a row.

[0146] Any one of the plurality of unit links 39a, 39b, 39c, and 39d may be connected to the flat plate portion 31', and another one of the plurality of unit links 39a, 39b, 39c, and 39d may be connected to the boundary portion 38a.

[0147] Still another example of the vehicle display device may further include a tilt mechanism (not shown).

[0148] The tilt mechanism may be connected to the flat portion 31' or a region of the display panel 2 facing the flat portion 31'. Examples of the tilt mechanism may include a tilt drive source such as a tilt motor connected to the flat portion 31' or a region of the display panel 2 facing the flat portion 31'.

[0149] like Fig.14As shown in (a), the tilting mechanism can make the flat plate portion 31' rotate horizontally, as shown in Fig.14 As shown in (b) of FIG. 1 , the flat plate portion 31 ′ can be rotated to be inclined relative to the horizontal plane.

[0150] In another example of a vehicle display device, Fig.13 As shown, as the flat plate portion 31 ′ is tilted, image light can be emitted to a plurality of positions WS1 and WS2 of the windshield WS.

[0151] Fig.15 It is a side view showing a modification of the vehicle display device of the present embodiment.

[0152] The display panel 2 ′ of the modified example of the vehicle display device may include a first panel 2A facing the total reflection region R and a second panel facing the transmission region P.

[0153] The first panel 2A and the second panel 2B may be LCDs (Liquid Crystal Displays) or OLEDs (Organic Light Emitting Diodes), etc. The type of the display panel 2 is not limited, and various types may be applicable.

[0154] The first panel 2A and the second panel 2B may operate independently of each other and may operate so as to display information different from each other.

[0155] The first panel 2A and the second panel 2B can be Figure 6 The cover window 3 shown in (a) can be combined with Figure 6 The cover window 3 shown in (b) can be combined with Figure 6 The cover window 3 shown in (c) can be combined with Fig.14 The cover window 3 is shown combined.

[0156] The first panel 2A and the second panel 2B may be coupled to the cover window 3 to be spaced apart from each other.

[0157] The first panel 2A may face the incident surface 36 of the prism portion 34 , 34 ′, and the second panel 2B may face the incident surface 32 of the flat plate portion 31 , 31 ′.

[0158] In the modified example of the vehicle display device, other structures and functions except the display panel 2' may be the same or similar to the one example of the vehicle display device or another example of the vehicle display device. In order to avoid repeated description, the same figure marks are used below and the detailed description is omitted.

[0159] The above description is merely an illustrative explanation of the technical idea of ​​the present invention, and persons having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs can make various modifications and variations without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention.

[0160] Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are for explaining rather than limiting the technical idea of ​​the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0161] The protection scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and should be interpreted as all technical ideas within the equivalent scope thereof are included in the right scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A display device for a vehicle, wherein: include: A display module comprising a display panel and a cover window disposed on one side of the display panel; as well as A driving mechanism to make the display module lie flat or stand upright; The cover window comprises: a total reflection area, wherein an image emitted from the display panel is totally reflected by the total reflection area; as well as A transmission area through which an image emitted from the display panel passes.

2. The vehicle display device according to claim 1, wherein: The area of ​​the total reflection region is smaller than the area of ​​the transmission region.

3. The vehicle display device according to claim 1, wherein: The drive mechanism implements multiple modes, The multiple modes include: In the first mode, the emission surface of the total reflection area faces backward; and In the second mode, the emission surface of the transmission area faces backward.

4. The vehicle display device according to claim 3, wherein: In the first mode, the emission surface of the transmission area faces upward. In the second mode, the emission surface of the total reflection area faces downward.

5. The vehicle display device according to claim 1, wherein: The cover window comprises: a flat plate portion including the penetration region; and The prism portion is formed at one end of the flat plate portion and includes the total reflection area.

6. The vehicle display device according to claim 1, wherein: The display module further includes a cover decoration configured on the cover window. The driving mechanism is connected to the cover decoration.

7. The vehicle display device according to claim 1, wherein: The driving mechanism includes a rotary motor that rotates the lid garnish.

8. The vehicle display device according to claim 1, wherein: The driving mechanism comprises: a rotary motor connected to a rotary shaft formed on the cover trim; A bearing, through which the rotating shaft passes; a pinion gear, to which the outer periphery of the bearing is fixed; a rack meshing with the pinion; a moving drive gear meshing with the pinion gear; and The moving motor is connected to the moving driving gear.

9. The vehicle display device according to claim 8, wherein: The moving driving gear and the rack are spaced apart in an up-and-down direction.

10. The vehicle display device according to claim 1, wherein: The cover window comprises: Flat plate department; a prism portion that is thicker than the flat plate portion; and A connecting body connects the flat plate portion and the prism portion.

11. The vehicle display device according to claim 10, wherein: The connecting body includes a plurality of unit connecting rods connected in sequence along a row and a multi-section connecting rod.

12. The vehicle display device according to claim 10, wherein: The display panel is a flexible display panel.

13. The vehicle display device according to claim 1, wherein: The display panel comprises: A first panel facing the total reflection area; and The second panel faces the transmission area.

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