Display apparatus and vehicle equipped with same

Abstract

The invention provides a display device including a perspective area in a vehicle, the vehicle and a display system thereof. The display apparatus includes: a front display having a display area and located in front of a driver seat and a passenger seat of a vehicle; the driving module is used for adjusting the position of the front display; and the perspective module is adjacent to the front lower part of the front display when the current display is positioned at the lowest point. The see-through module includes a see-through panel that provides information to the driver and passengers by transmitting light from the lower area of the front display.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a display device for providing a perspective area in a vehicle and a vehicle equipped with the display device. Background Art

[0002] The central instrument panel display of a vehicle can display various visual information about the vehicle. Such a display device can also be installed on the vehicle instrument panel provided in front of the driver's seat and the front passenger seat, and provide various convenience information, such as navigation, vehicle management and operation, Internet, and entertainment.

[0003] With the digitization of vehicles, various convenience information is provided through various communication functions. For example, remotely check the location of the vehicle via the Internet or a smartphone and find nearby charging stations. In addition, all information on the current state of the vehicle is monitored in real time. For example, battery charging or pre-conditioning can be easily activated with just a touch of a button. In addition, the intelligent driving assistance system obtains road driving information, thus creating a more convenient driving environment for the driver.

[0004] Recently, the display devices installed on vehicles have become larger and larger, and therefore, a method for effectively displaying various convenience information is required.

[0005] In addition, the demand for the manipulation and operation of display devices that can provide more effective usability for drivers and passengers is increasing. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This Summary of the Invention section is provided to introduce a series of concepts in a simplified form that will be further described in the Detailed Description below. This Summary of the Invention section is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to help determine the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0007] Therefore, the present disclosure relates to a display device and a vehicle equipped with the display device that substantially eliminate one or more problems arising from the limitations and disadvantages of the related art.

[0008] The present disclosure aims to provide a display device for effectively providing various convenience information by adjusting the height of the display according to the position of the driver's specific face, and a vehicle equipped with the display device.

[0009] The present disclosure aims to provide a display device for effectively controlling the movement and tilt of the display through a drive module including a ball screw member and a link member, and a vehicle equipped with the display device.

[0010] The present disclosure aims to provide a display device for organically controlling the movement of a display through a four-bar linkage structure, and a vehicle equipped with the display device. The four-bar linkage structure includes four rotation points formed on a first link, a second link, and a support bracket.

[0011] Those skilled in the art should understand that the objects achievable by the present disclosure are not limited to the content specifically described above. Through the following detailed description, the above and other objects achievable by the present disclosure can be more clearly understood.

[0012] In one general aspect of the present disclosure, a display device for a vehicle including a perspective area includes: a front display having a plurality of display areas and located in front of a driver's seat and a passenger's seat of the vehicle; a drive module configured to adjust the position of the front display; and a perspective module adjacent to a lower front portion of the front display when the front display is at the lowest point. The perspective module includes a perspective panel configured to provide information to the driver and the passenger by transmitting light from a lower area of the front display.

[0013] The perspective module may further include a rubber member coupled to a first end of the perspective panel. The rubber member may contact the lower front portion of the front display and is configured to prevent light from leaking through a gap between the perspective panel and the lower front portion of the front display.

[0014] The perspective module may further include: a housing coupled to the perspective panel; and a reflector located inside the housing, opposite to the lower front portion of the front display and configured to reflect light transmitted from the lower area of the front display.

[0015] The reflector may include a reflective surface made of a thin metal film including aluminum.

[0016] The drive module may be connected to a camera mounted on the vehicle and configured to adjust the position of the front display based on the position of a specific face of an occupant on the driver's seat or the passenger's seat and provide a driving force to the front display to rotate and move the front display along a curved path.

[0017] The display device may further include: a support bracket coupled to a rear surface of the front display. The drive module may include: a link member rotatably coupled to the support bracket; and a ball screw member connected to the link member and configured to move linearly and rotate the link member.

[0018] The support bracket may include: a first rotation protrusion formed on a first side of the support bracket; and a second rotation protrusion formed on a second side of the support bracket, and the link member may include: a first link, the first rotation protrusion being inserted into the first link on a first side of the first link, the first link including a first guide groove formed longitudinally; and a second link, the second rotation protrusion being inserted into the second link on a first side of the second link.

[0019] The drive module may include a fixed bracket configured to rotatably connect a second side of the first link and a second side of the second link, wherein the fixed bracket may include a guide plate, the first rotation protrusion being inserted into the guide plate, and wherein a second guide groove may be formed on the guide plate and configured to guide a bending movement of the support bracket.

[0020] The drive module may further include: a rotation shaft coupled to the second side of the first link; and a rotation plate extending from an outer circumferential surface of the rotation shaft and coupled to the ball screw member.

[0021] The position of the front display may include the height of the display.

[0022] The position of a specific face of an occupant on the driver's seat or the passenger seat may be detected by a camera.

[0023] In another general aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle includes: a body; a mounting portion located on the body; and a display device mounted on the mounting portion and configured to provide a perspective area, wherein the display device includes: a front display having a plurality of display areas and located in front of the driver's seat and the passenger seat of the vehicle; a drive module configured to adjust the height of the front display; and a perspective module adjacent to a front lower portion of the front display when the front display is at the lowest point; and wherein the perspective module includes a perspective panel configured to provide information to the driver and the passenger by transmitting light from a lower area of the front display.

[0024] In another general aspect of the present disclosure, a display system for a vehicle includes: a front display having a display area and located in front of the driver's seat and the passenger seat of the vehicle; a camera configured to detect the position of a specific face of an occupant in the driver's seat or the passenger seat; and a drive module communicatively coupled to the camera and configured to adjust the position of the front display; a perspective module including a reflector and a perspective panel, wherein when the front display is at its lowest point, the perspective panel is positioned adjacent to the lower front portion of the front display such that light from the lower region of the front display is reflected by the reflector and transmitted through the perspective panel to provide information to the occupant; and a processor configured to control the drive module to adjust the position of the front display based on the detection by the camera of the position of the specific face of the occupant.

[0025] The processor is further configured to control the drive module to adjust the position of the front display to provide an optimal view for the occupant.

[0026] The perspective module is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the perspective module is adjacent to the lower front portion of the front display to reflect light from the lower region of the front display through the perspective panel. In the second position, the perspective module is positioned away from the lower front portion of the front display such that light from the lower region of the front display is not reflected through the perspective panel.

[0027] The additional scope of application of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description. However, various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the specific embodiments and preferred embodiments of the present disclosure including the detailed description are given by way of example only. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The accompanying drawings are included to further understand the present disclosure, are incorporated into this application and form a part of this application, illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure, and together with the description are used to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0029] In the drawings:

[0030] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining a method of identifying the position of a specific face of a driver in a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] Figures 4 to 7 A schematic diagram for explaining a method of adjusting the height of a front display in a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] Figure 8 A schematic diagram for explaining a method of detecting the height of a front display through a position detection sensor in a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] Figure 9 A schematic diagram for explaining a method of controlling a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] Figure 10 and Figure 11 Schematic diagrams for explaining various embodiments of a display device control method according to the present disclosure;

[0037] Figure 12 A schematic diagram showing a perspective module in a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0038] Figure 13 A schematic diagram showing a perspective panel in a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0039] Figure 14 A schematic diagram showing information provided to a perspective panel in a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Embodiments

[0040] Now, a detailed description will be given with reference to the accompanying drawings according to the exemplary embodiments disclosed herein. Identical or equivalent components may have the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will not be repeated. As used herein, the suffixes "module" and "part" may be added and used interchangeably to facilitate the writing of this specification and are not intended to imply different meanings or functions. When describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, related well-known technologies may not be described in detail so as not to obscure the subject matter of the embodiments disclosed in this specification. In addition, it should be noted that the drawings are only for facilitating the understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification and should not be construed as limiting the technical spirit disclosed in this specification. Therefore, the present disclosure should be construed as extending to any modifications, equivalents, and alternatives other than those specifically set forth in the drawings.

[0041] Although the terms first, second, etc. are used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are generally only used to distinguish one element from another.

[0042] It should be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or there may also be intermediate elements. Conversely, it should be understood that when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" to another element, there are no intermediate elements.

[0043] The singular form may include the plural form unless it indicates a completely different meaning from the context.

[0044] Terms used herein, such as "including" or "having", are intended to indicate the presence of features, quantities, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof described hereinafter, and thus it should be understood that the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more different features, quantities, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof is not excluded.

[0045] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of a vehicle 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 It is a perspective view of a display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram for explaining a method of identifying a specific facial position of a driver 10 in a display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Hereinafter, when describing the display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, it is assumed that the front-rear direction is the x-axis direction, the left-right direction is the y-axis direction, and the up-down direction is the z-axis direction.

[0047] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of a vehicle 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Specifically, Figure 1 It shows the front of the driver's seat and the front passenger seat inside the vehicle 100.

[0048] Such as Figure 1 As shown, the display device 200 can be mounted on a mounting portion 120 located on the vehicle body 110. The mounting portion 120 may include an instrument panel located in front of the driver's seat and the front passenger seat. In addition, the display device 200 may include a front display 210 located in front of the driver's seat and the front passenger seat of the vehicle 100. As Figure 2 shown, the display device 200 may include a driving module 220 for adjusting the height of the front display 210.

[0049] In addition, the steering wheel 130 may be located in front of the driver's seat. The steering wheel 130 mounted on the vehicle 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a D-shaped steering wheel 130 to ensure a better view for the driver towards the front display 210. The camera 140 may be located on the top of the mounting portion 120 or the vehicle body 110.

[0050] The camera 140 mounted on the vehicle 100 can be used to identify the position of the driver's specific face. The drive module 220 is connected to the camera 140 and is configured to adjust the height of the front display 210 according to the position of the driver's specific face.

[0051] Reference Figure 3 , the display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can identify the position of the driver 10's specific face (e.g., eyes or nose) through the camera 140. In one embodiment, when the driver 10 is sitting on the seat, the position of the driver 10's specific face can be within Figure 3 the identified range shown, which is determined based on the height value as the z-axis coordinate value.

[0052] In addition, in the vehicle 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the passenger airbag 150 can be installed in the upper front part of the passenger seat to respond to the magnification of the display device 200 and the height adjustment of the front display 210, which will be described below. Therefore, the present disclosure can improve the safety of passengers and provide a display device 200 customized for passengers.

[0053] Figure 2 Is a perspective view of the display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0054] The display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a drive module 220, which is connected to the front display 210 located in front of the driver's seat and the passenger seat of the vehicle 100 and the camera 140 mounted on the vehicle 100, and is configured to adjust the height of the front display 210 according to the position of the driver's specific face. The drive module 220 can provide a driving force to the front display 210 to allow the front display 210 to rotate and move along a curved path.

[0055] The support bracket 211 can be coupled to the rear surface of the front display 210. The drive module 220 may include a link member 221 rotatably coupled to the support bracket 211. The drive module 220 may include a ball screw member 222, which is connected to the link member 221, moves linearly, and rotates the link member 221.

[0056] The support bracket 211 may include a first rotation protrusion 2111 formed on one side thereof and a second rotation protrusion 2112 formed on the other side thereof. The link member 221 may include a first link 2211 and a second link 2212. The first rotation protrusion 2111 is inserted into the first link 2211 on one side, and the second rotation protrusion 2112 is inserted into the second link 2212 on one side. Specifically, the first link 2211 may include a first guide groove 2211a formed longitudinally.

[0057] The driving module 220 may include a fixed bracket 223 which is formed to rotatably connect the other side of the first link 2211 and the other side of the second link 2212. The fixed bracket 223 may include a guiding plate 2231 into which the first rotating protrusion 2111 is inserted. Specifically, the guiding plate 2231 may include a second guiding groove 2231a which is formed to guide the curved movement of the support bracket 211.

[0058] The driving module 220 may include a rotating plate 225. The rotating plate 225 is formed by extending from a rotating shaft 224 coupled to the other side of the first link 2211 and the outer circumferential surface of the rotating shaft 224. In addition, the rotating plate 225 is coupled to the ball screw member 222. A second rotating shaft 228 may be coupled to the other side of the second link 2212. Accordingly, the pair of link members 221 may rotate simultaneously through the rotating shaft 224.

[0059] The ball screw member 222 may include a driving motor 2221, a ball screw bolt 2222, and a ball screw nut 2223. When driven by the driving motor 2221, the ball screw bolt 2222 rotates, and the ball screw nut 2223 linearly moves due to the rotation of the ball screw bolt 2222. In this case, the rotating plate 225 may be rotatably coupled to the ball screw nut 2223. Accordingly, when the ball screw nut 2223 moves in a straight line, the rotating plate 225 may rotate together with the rotating shaft 224, enabling the first link 2211 to rotate.

[0060] In addition, the display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a position detection sensor 226 that detects the height of the front display 210. The driving module 220 may include a detection plate 227 which extends from the outer circumferential surface of the rotating shaft 224 at a position corresponding to the position detection sensor 226.

[0061] A method of operating components included in the display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in more detail below.

[0062] Figures 4 to 7 It is a schematic diagram for explaining a method of adjusting the height of the front display 210 in the display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram for explaining a method of detecting the height of the front display 210 through the position detection sensor 226 in the display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0063] Specifically, Figures 4 to 7 It shows that the height of the front display 210 is adjusted through the operation of the driving module 220, and the height of the front display 210 changes from the lowest point to the highest point.

[0064] Figure 4 shows the situation where the height of the front display 210 is at the lowest point, in which case the forward view of the driver or passenger can be maximized. In this state, the height of the front display 210 can be adjusted by the camera 140 described above Figure 3 according to the position of the specific face of the driver.

[0065] Specifically, the ball screw bolt 2222 can be rotated by the operation of the drive motor 2221. The ball screw nut 2223 can move linearly by the rotation of the ball screw bolt 2222. The rotating plate 225 extending from the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft 224 can be rotatably coupled to one side of the ball screw nut 2223. Therefore, when the ball screw nut 2223 moves linearly, the rotating plate 225 can rotate together with the rotating shaft 224.

[0066] The support bracket 211 coupled to the rear surface of the front display 210 is rotatably coupled to one side of the first link 2211. The rotating shaft 224 can be coupled to the other side of the first link 2211. In addition, the other side of the first link 2211 can also be rotatably coupled to the fixed bracket 223.

[0067] The first rotating protrusion 2111 formed on one side of the support bracket 211 can be inserted into the first guide groove 2211a formed in the first link 2211. The fixed bracket 223 can include a guide plate 2231, and the first rotating protrusion 2111 is inserted into the guide plate 2231.

[0068] The second rotating protrusion 2112 can be formed on the other side of the support bracket 211. The second rotating protrusion 2112 can be inserted into one side of the second link 2212. The other side of the second link 2212 can be rotatably coupled to the fixed bracket 223.

[0069] Specifically, the first link 2211 can include the first guide groove 2211a formed longitudinally on one side thereof. The first rotating protrusion 2111 can be inserted into the first guide groove 2211a. The guide plate 2231 can include a second guide groove 2231a having a curved shape. The first rotating protrusion 2111 is inserted into the second guide groove 2231a.

[0070] Therefore, the rotation of the ball screw bolt 2222 and the linear movement of the ball screw nut 2223 are driven by the drive motor 2221. The rotation of the ball screw bolt 2222 and the linear movement of the ball screw nut 2223 can cause the first link 2211 and the second link 2212 to rotate, so that the support bracket 211 can move, thereby adjusting the height of the front display 210.

[0071] In particular, as described above, when the current display 210 moves, the front display 210 also needs to rotate to align with the position of the driver's specific face. In other words, in order to align with the position of the driver's specific face, Figures 4 to 7 the angles θ1, θ2, θ3, and θ4 shown in may all be different. The angles θ1, θ2, θ3, and θ4 may be associated with the movement of the ball screw nut 2223.

[0072] In addition, due to the structure in which the front display 210 is inserted and mounted in the mounting portion 120 of the vehicle 100 described above, it is necessary to protect the lower front portion of the front display 210 when the front display 210 moves.

[0073] To this end, the display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can rotate the front display 210 and move it along a curved path during the movement of the front display 210. This can be achieved by a second guide groove 2231a formed in a curved shape in the guide plate 2231 and a first guide groove 2211a formed longitudinally at one end of the first link 2211.

[0074] That is, the first rotation protrusion 2111 formed on the support bracket 211 can be inserted into the first guide groove 2211a and the second guide groove 2231a, so that when the first link 2211 rotates, the support bracket 211 is allowed to rotate and move along a curved path.

[0075] Therefore, in the display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the driving module 220 can adjust the height of the front display 210 through a four-link structure including four rotation points formed on the first link 2211, the second link 2212, and the support bracket 211.

[0076] In addition, the front display 210 can rotate and move along a curved path to align with the driver's specific face and protect the lower front portion of the front display 210.

[0077] Referring to Figure 8 , in the display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the driving module 220 may include a position detection sensor 226 for detecting the height of the front display 210.

[0078] In one embodiment, the position detection sensor 226 may be located on the top of the fixed bracket 223. The driving module 220 may include a detection plate 227 that extends from the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft 224 at a position corresponding to the position detection sensor 226. Therefore, the detection plate 227 can rotate together with the rotating shaft 224, and the position detection sensor 226 can detect the height of the front display 210 by detecting the position change depending on the rotation of the detection plate 227.

[0079] Figure 9A schematic diagram for explaining a method of controlling a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 10 and Figure 11 A schematic diagram for explaining various embodiments of a display device control method according to the present disclosure.

[0080] Hereinafter, based on the content referred to above Figures 1 to 8 A display device control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described.

[0081] In a display device control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the position of a specific face of a driver can be recognized by a camera 140 mounted on a vehicle 100 (S910). Then, an operation amount of a ball screw member 222 of a drive module 220 can be determined based on the recognized position of the specific face (S920). Here, the operation amount of the ball screw member 222 can refer to the moving amount of a ball screw nut 2223 when the ball screw nut 2223 moves linearly. Accordingly, the rotation amount of a ball screw bolt 2222 by the operation of a drive motor 2221 can be determined.

[0082] By operating the ball screw member 222 (S930), a link member 221 of the drive module 220 can be rotated, thereby adjusting the height of a front display 210 (S940). Specifically, the display device control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can adjust the height of the front display 210 to align with the position of a specific face of the driver, and control the front display 210 to rotate and move along a curved path to protect the front lower part of the front display 210.

[0083] Figure 10 An example diagram for explaining another embodiment of a display device control method according to the present disclosure.

[0084] After adjusting the height of the front display 210 (S1010), information for requesting confirmation from the driver or a passenger can be displayed (S1020). The information for requesting confirmation from the driver or a passenger can be displayed on the screen of the front display 210, and the displayed information for requesting confirmation can include, for example, Figure 10 whether height adjustment of the front display 210 is necessary as shown (S1030).

[0085] If the driver or a passenger determines that height adjustment is not necessary, the adjusted height of the front display 210 can be maintained. On the other hand, if the driver or a passenger determines that height adjustment is necessary, an operation signal from the driver or a passenger can be received (S1040). The operation signal from the driver or a passenger can include, for example, adjusting the height of the front display 210 by touching the screen of the front display 210. In addition, based on the operation signal from the driver or a passenger, the height of the front display 210 can be readjusted (S1050).

[0086] Alternatively, the display information for requesting confirmation may include information on the step (S1010) of adjusting the height of the front display 210 before adjustment. The driver or passenger can restart the height adjustment step (S1010) by touching the screen of the front display 210 again.

[0087] Figure 11 It is a schematic diagram for explaining another embodiment of the display device control method according to the present disclosure.

[0088] After identifying the position of the driver's specific face by the camera 140 mounted on the vehicle 100 (S1110), the operation amount of the ball screw member 222 of the drive module 220 can be determined according to the identified position of the specific face (S1120). The ball screw member 222 can be based on this operation (S1130).

[0089] In this case, the current load of the drive motor 2221 of the ball screw member 222 can be monitored (S1140), and it can be determined whether the monitored current load exceeds a reference value (S1150). This is because if the operation of the drive module 220 is obstructed by an obstacle, it may cause damage to the display device 200. If the monitored current load does not exceed the reference value, the operation of the ball screw member 222 can continue, thereby allowing the height of the front display 210 to be adjusted (S1160).

[0090] On the other hand, if the monitored current load exceeds the reference value, that is, if the operation of the drive module 220 is obstructed by an obstacle, the front display 210 can return to the initial position (S1170). Thereafter, information for requesting confirmation of the obstacle can be displayed (S1180). The information for requesting confirmation of the obstacle can be displayed on the screen of the front display 210. In addition, an operation signal can be received from the driver or passenger (S1190).

[0091] For example, an operation signal from the driver or passenger can be received by touching the screen of the front display 210. After removing any obstacle that obstructs the operation of the drive module 220, the driver or passenger can send an operation signal by touching the screen of the front display 210 to enable the drive module 220 to operate again. Thereafter, the display device control method can return to the step of identifying the position of the driver's specific face by the camera 140 mounted on the vehicle 100 (S1110).

[0092] Figure 12 It is a schematic diagram showing the perspective module 230 in the display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 13 It is a schematic diagram showing the perspective panel 231 in the display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 14A schematic diagram showing information provided to the transparent panel 231 in the display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0093] Referring also to Figure 4 and Figure 12 , the display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a transparent module 230. When the current display 210 is at the lowest point, the transparent module 230 is in close contact with the front lower part of the front display 210.

[0094] The transparent module 230 may include a transparent panel 231 configured to provide information to the driver and passengers by transmitting light from the lower area of the front display 210. In addition, the transparent module 230 may include a rubber member 232 coupled to one end of the transparent panel 231.

[0095] The rubber member 232 may be in contact with the front lower part of the front display 210 and is used to block light from leaking through the gap between the transparent panel 231 and the front lower part of the front display 210. In other words, a dark room may be formed by the rubber member 232 to create a transparent area, which may make the information provided through the transparent panel 231 look clearer to the driver and passengers.

[0096] As described above, in the display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the front display 210 moves and rotates along a curved path while adjusting its height, which may minimize interference with the transparent module 230.

[0097] In the display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the transparent module 230 may include a housing 233 coupled to the transparent panel 231 and a reflector 234 located inside the housing 233. The reflector 234 faces the front lower part of the front display 210 and is configured to reflect light. The reflector 234 may include a reflective surface made of a thin metal film including aluminum. The reflector 234 may be positioned at an appropriate angle inside the housing 233 such that light from the lower area of the front display 210 is reflected and transmitted through the transparent panel 231.

[0098] Referring also to Figures 12 to 14 , in the display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the front display 210 may include a plurality of display areas. As described above, the plurality of display areas may provide convenience to passengers by providing driving-related information, maps, media, and weather-related applications.

[0099] In the display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the height of the current display 210 is at the lowest point, the forward field of view of the driver or passenger may be maximized, as shown in Figure 4As shown. In this case, the light from the lower region of the front display 210 can pass through the transparent panel 231, thereby providing various information 231a, 231b, 231c, 231d, and 231e to the driver and passengers.

[0100] The information provided through the transparent panel 231 may correspond to the information displayed in multiple display regions at the top of the front display 210. The information provided through the transparent panel 231 may be a simplified version of the information displayed at the top of the front display 210. The simplified information refers to information that can be achieved at a lower resolution than the information displayed at the top of the front display 210, information that can be displayed with a small amount of data, or a combination thereof.

[0101] In the display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the transparent panel 231 can also be used for the interior design of the vehicle 100. In addition, light of various colors related to the driving information of the vehicle 100 can pass through the transparent panel 231 to provide driving information to the driver or passengers.

[0102] In summary, the display device according to the present disclosure and the vehicle equipped with the display device can provide information to the driver and passengers by passing the light from the lower region of the front display through the transparent region. In addition, the display device according to the present disclosure and the vehicle equipped with the display device can adjust the height of the display according to the position of the driver's specific face, thereby effectively providing various convenience information. In addition, the display device according to the present disclosure and the vehicle equipped with the display device can effectively control the movement and tilt of the display through a drive module including a ball screw member and a link member. In addition, the display device according to the present disclosure and the vehicle equipped with the display device can organically control the movement of the display through a four-bar linkage structure including four rotation points formed on the first link, the second link, and the support bracket.

[0103] The above detailed description should be understood as illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. The scope of the present disclosure should be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the equivalent scope of the present disclosure are intended to be included within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A display device for a vehicle including a see-through area, the display device comprising: a front display having a plurality of display areas and located forward of a driver seat and a passenger seat of the vehicle; a driving module configured to adjust the position of the front display; and a see-through module, which is adjacent to a front lower portion of the front display when the front display is at the lowest point, The see-through module includes a see-through panel configured to provide information to a driver and a passenger by transmitting light from a lower area of ​​the front display.

2. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: The perspective module further includes a rubber member coupled to a first end of the perspective panel, and The rubber member contacts the front lower portion of the front display and is configured to block light from leaking through a gap between the see-through panel and the front lower portion of the front display.

3. The display device according to claim 2, wherein: The perspective module also includes: a housing coupled to the see-through panel; and A reflector is located inside the housing, opposite to a front lower portion of the front display, and is configured to reflect light transmitted from the lower area of ​​the front display.

4. The display device according to claim 3, wherein: The reflector includes a reflective surface made of a thin metal film including aluminum.

5. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: The driving module is connected to a camera mounted on the vehicle, and Wherein, the driving module is configured as follows: adjusting the position of the front display based on the position of a particular face of an occupant in the driver seat or passenger seat; and A driving force is provided to the front display so that the front display rotates and moves along a curved path.

6. The display device according to claim 5, further comprising: a support bracket coupled to a rear surface of the front display, Wherein, the driving module comprises: a link member rotatably coupled to the support bracket; and A ball screw member is connected to the link member and is configured to move in a straight line and rotate the link member.

7. The display device according to claim 6, wherein: The support bracket comprises: a first rotation protrusion formed on a first side of the support bracket; and a second rotation protrusion formed on a second side of the support bracket, and Wherein, the connecting rod component comprises: a first link, the first rotation protrusion being inserted into the first link at a first side of the first link, the first link including a first guide groove formed longitudinally; and The second link, the second rotation protrusion is inserted into the second link at a first side of the second link.

8. The display device according to claim 7, wherein: The driving module includes a fixed bracket, which is formed to rotatably connect the second side of the first link and the second side of the second link, wherein the fixed bracket includes a guide plate, the first rotation protrusion is inserted into the guide plate, and wherein a second guide groove is formed on the guide plate, and the second guide groove is configured to guide the curved movement of the support bracket.

9. The display device according to claim 8, wherein: The driving module further includes: a rotation shaft coupled to the second side of the first link; and A rotating plate extends from an outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft and is coupled to the ball screw member.

10. A vehicle comprising: Car body; a mounting portion located on the vehicle body; and a display device mounted on the mounting portion and configured to provide a see-through area, Wherein, the display device comprises: a front display having a plurality of display areas and located forward of a driver seat and a passenger seat of the vehicle; a driving module configured to adjust the height of the front display; and a see-through module adjacent to a front lower portion of the front display when the front display is at its lowest point; and The see-through module includes a see-through panel configured to provide information to a driver and a passenger by transmitting light from a lower area of ​​the front display.

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