Double-instrument-panel system and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a double-instrument-panel system and a vehicle, and the double-instrument-panel system comprises a mechanical instrument panel which comprises a mechanical indicating element; a transparent electronic display panel; the controlled photochromic glass is arranged between the mechanical instrument panel and the transparent electronic display panel; the first controller is in data connection with the controlled photochromic glass so as to control the controlled photochromic glass to be switched between a transparent state and a non-transparent state; the second controller is in data connection with the transparent electronic display panel so as to control the transparent electronic display panel to display information; the third controller is in data connection with the first controller and the second controller; wherein the third controller obtains a fault signal of the transparent electronic display panel and / or the second controller and sends a first trigger signal to the first controller based on the fault signal, and the first controller controls the controlled photochromic glass to be switched to a transparent state based on the first trigger signal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a display device, in particular to an instrument display system. Background Art

[0002] An automotive instrument panel is a device that reflects the working conditions of various vehicle systems. Common vehicle instrument panels have a speedometer and a tachometer. In addition, display lights such as a fuel indicator light, a washer fluid indicator light, front and rear fog lamp indicator lights, and warning lights are also provided.

[0003] In general vehicles, these display elements are all integrally arranged on a mechanical instrument panel. The odometer and tachometer on the mechanical instrument panel are also displayed by mechanical pointers and scales. Similarly, various indicator lights are also arranged on the mechanical instrument panel.

[0004] In addition, with the development of the vehicle industry, there is also an electronic display that displays various vehicle information of a traditional mechanical instrument panel on an electronic display screen. However, the electronic display screen has a relatively high probability of failure, which will seriously affect driving safety. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] One of the purposes of the utility model is to provide a dual instrument panel system, which aims to integrate a traditional mechanical instrument panel and an electronic display instrument panel in the system, and can quickly switch to the mechanical instrument panel when the electronic display instrument panel fails.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model proposes a dual instrument panel system, which includes:

[0007] A mechanical instrument panel, which includes mechanical indicating elements;

[0008] A transparent electronic display panel;

[0009] A controllable color-changing glass, which is arranged between the mechanical instrument panel and the transparent electronic display panel;

[0010] A first controller, which is data-connected to the controllable color-changing glass to control the controllable color-changing glass to switch between a transparent state and a non-transparent state;

[0011] A second controller, which is data-connected to the transparent electronic display panel to control the transparent electronic display panel to display information;

[0012] A third controller, which is respectively data-connected to the first controller and the second controller;

[0013] Among them, the third controller obtains the fault signals of the transparent electronic display panel and / or the second controller, and sends a first trigger signal to the first controller based on the fault signals. The first controller controls the controlled variable-color glass to switch to the transparent state based on the first trigger signal.

[0014] Furthermore, in the dual instrument panel system of the present utility model, the third controller also receives the power shortage signals of the transparent electronic display panel and / or the second controller, and sends a second trigger signal to the first controller based on the power shortage signals. The first controller controls the controlled variable-color glass to switch to the transparent state based on the second trigger signal.

[0015] Furthermore, in the dual instrument panel system of the present utility model, the third controller includes:

[0016] A first sub-controller, which is data-connected to the second controller, and the first sub-controller obtains the fault signals of the transparent electronic display panel and / or the second controller;

[0017] A second sub-controller, which is respectively data-connected to the first sub-controller and the first controller to send the first trigger signal to the first controller.

[0018] Furthermore, in the dual instrument panel system of the present utility model, the third controller includes:

[0019] A first sub-controller, which is data-connected to the second controller, and the first sub-controller obtains the fault signals of the transparent electronic display panel and / or the second controller, and obtains the power shortage signals of the transparent electronic display panel and / or the second controller;

[0020] A second sub-controller, which is respectively data-connected to the first sub-controller and the first controller to send the first trigger signal and the second trigger signal to the first controller.

[0021] Furthermore, in the dual instrument panel system of the present utility model, the second sub-controller also obtains the fault signal of the first sub-controller, and sends a third trigger signal to the first controller based on the fault signal of the first sub-controller. The first controller controls the controlled variable-color glass to switch to the transparent state based on the third trigger signal.

[0022] Furthermore, in the dual instrument panel system of the present utility model, the second sub-controller also obtains the power shortage signal of the first sub-controller, and sends a fourth trigger signal to the first controller based on the power shortage signal of the first sub-controller. The first controller controls the controlled variable-color glass to switch to the transparent state based on the fourth trigger signal.

[0023] Further, in the dual instrument panel system of the present utility model, the third controller further sends a fifth trigger signal to the first controller based on the received hybrid display instruction, and the first controller controls the controlled color-changing glass to switch to the transparent state based on the fifth trigger signal.

[0024] Further, in the dual instrument panel system of the present utility model, the mechanical indicating element includes a pointer and a scale.

[0025] Further, in the dual instrument panel system of the present utility model, the controlled color-changing glass includes a plurality of regions, and each region independently switches between the transparent state and the non-transparent state based on the control of the first controller.

[0026] One object of the present utility model is to provide a vehicle having the dual instrument panel system as described above.

[0027] In addition, the dual instrument panel system of the present utility model integrates a traditional mechanical instrument panel and an electronic display instrument panel, and can quickly switch to the mechanical instrument panel when the electronic display instrument panel fails, so as to ensure the normal use function of the instrument panel system and ensure driving safety.

[0028] The dual instrument panel system of the present utility model provides more choices for users by integrating a traditional mechanical instrument panel and an electronic display instrument panel, so as to improve the use convenience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 Shows the instrument display structure of the dual instrument panel system of the present utility model in one embodiment.

[0030] Figure 2 Shows a schematic structural diagram of the dual instrument panel system of the present utility model in one embodiment.

[0031] Figure 3 Shows a schematic structural diagram of the dual instrument panel system of the present utility model in a more specific embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0032] The following will further explain and illustrate the dual instrument panel system and the vehicle of the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the specification and specific embodiments, however, the explanation and illustration do not unduly limit the technical solution of the present utility model.

[0033] The vehicle instrument panel is a device that reflects the working conditions of each system of the vehicle. On a common vehicle instrument panel, there are a speedometer, a tachometer, and in addition, display lights such as a fuel indicator light, a washer fluid indicator light, front and rear fog lamp indicator lights, and warning lights are also provided.

[0034] In some vehicles, these display elements are all integrated on a mechanical instrument panel. The odometer and tachometer on the mechanical instrument panel are also displayed by mechanical pointers and scales. Similarly, various indicator lights are also arranged on the mechanical instrument panel. In some other vehicles, there is also an electronic display instrument panel that displays various vehicle information of the traditional mechanical instrument panel on an electronic display screen. However, for vehicles with an electronic display instrument panel, it will inevitably encounter a failure of the electronic display instrument panel. In this case, the driver will not be able to obtain the driving information of the vehicle, thus unable to ensure driving safety.

[0035] To solve the above problems, in one embodiment of the present utility model, a dual instrument panel system is provided.

[0036] Figure 1 Shows the instrument display structure of the dual instrument panel system according to the present utility model in one embodiment.

[0037] As Figure 1 shown, in some embodiments, the dual instrument panel system may include: a mechanical instrument panel 101, which includes mechanical indicating elements 1011; a transparent electronic display panel 103, on which the driving information of the vehicle can be displayed; and a controlled color-changing glass 102, which is arranged between the mechanical instrument panel 101 and the transparent electronic display panel 103.

[0038] In some more specific embodiments, the mechanical instrument panel 101 can be fixedly arranged through a support housing, for example, fixedly arranged in the vehicle cockpit.

[0039] In some more specific embodiments, the mechanical indicating elements 1011 may include a pointer and a scale. For example, the scale can be set as a dial, and the pointer can be set as a rotary pointer that rotates around a rotation center.

[0040] In some other more specific embodiments, the mechanical indicating elements 1011 may also include a letter-type structure driven by a motor.

[0041] The transparent electronic display panel 103 can display the content shown thereon to the user, and at the same time, can also allow the user to see the objects below or behind the transparent electronic display panel 103 through it. In some more specific embodiments, the transparent electronic display panel 103 can be an LED display screen or an LCD display screen.

[0042] In some more specific embodiments, the information displayed on the transparent electronic display panel 103 may include text information or graphic information, or both text information and graphic information. In addition, in some other embodiments, the information displayed on the transparent electronic display panel 103 may also include color information representing the driving state of the vehicle, such as red indicating an alarm message.

[0043] In some more specific embodiments, the controllable color-changing glass 102 may be electrochromic glass, which switches between a transparent state and a non-transparent state based on a voltage signal.

[0044] In some more specific embodiments, in order to achieve more precise compatibility or control, the controllable color-changing glass 102 may also include a plurality of regions, each of which can independently switch between a transparent state and a non-transparent state based on the control of the first controller.

[0045] Figure 2 The structural schematic diagram of the dual instrument panel system according to the present utility model is shown in one embodiment.

[0046] As Figure 2 shown, the dual instrument panel system further includes: a first controller 201, which is data-connected to the controllable color-changing glass 102 as a control element of the controllable color-changing glass, so as to control the controllable color-changing glass to switch between a transparent state and a non-transparent state. A second controller 202, which is data-connected to the transparent electronic display panel 103 as a control element of the transparent electronic display panel, to control the transparent electronic display panel 103 to display information, such as various vehicle driving information, such as current vehicle speed, current fuel level, current battery level, vehicle interior temperature, etc. A third controller 203, which is respectively data-connected to the first controller 201 and the second controller 202.

[0047] Among them, the third controller 203 obtains a fault signal of the transparent electronic display panel 103 and / or the second controller 202, and sends a first trigger signal to the first controller 201 based on the fault signal of the transparent electronic display panel 103 and / or the second controller 202. The first controller 201 controls the controllable color-changing glass 102 to switch to the transparent state based on the first trigger signal, so as to ensure that when the transparent electronic display panel 103 and / or the second controller 202 fails, the user can still observe the vehicle driving information indicated by the mechanical instrument panel 101 below the controllable color-changing glass 102 through the transparent controllable color-changing glass 102.

[0048] In some more specific embodiments, the fault signal of the transparent electronic display panel 103 and the second controller 202 may be reported by the second controller 202 to the third controller 203.

[0049] In some other more specific embodiments, the fault signal of the transparent electronic display panel 103 and the second controller 202 may also be obtained when the third controller 203 actively inspects (for example, actively inspects at a set time interval) the transparent electronic display panel 103 and the second controller 202.

[0050] In the present utility model, the first controller, the second controller, and the third controller can all be implemented in any suitable manner. For example, the controller can take the form of, for example, a microprocessor or a processor, and a computer-readable medium storing computer-readable program code (such as software or firmware) executable by the (micro)processor, logic gates, switches, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic controller, and an embedded microcontroller. Examples of the controller include, but are not limited to, the following microcontrollers: ARC 625D, Atmel AT91SAM, Microchip PIC18F26K20, and Silicone Labs C8051F320. The memory controller can also be implemented as part of the control logic of the memory. Those skilled in the art also know that in addition to implementing the controller in the form of pure computer-readable program code, the controller can also be implemented in the form of logic gates, switches, application specific integrated circuits, programmable logic controllers, and embedded microcontrollers by logically programming method steps to achieve the same function. Therefore, such a controller can be considered a hardware component, and the devices included therein for implementing various functions can also be regarded as the structures within the hardware component. Or even, the devices for implementing various functions can be regarded as both software modules for implementing the method and the structures within the hardware component.

[0051] In some more preferred embodiments, in order to ensure that when a power supply failure occurs in the transparent electronic display panel 103 and / or the second controller 202, the user can still normally obtain the dashboard information, the third controller 203 also receives the power loss signal of the transparent electronic display panel 103 and / or the second controller 202, and based on the power loss signal of the transparent electronic display panel 103 and / or the second controller 202, sends a second trigger signal to the first controller 201. Once the first controller 201 receives the second trigger signal, it controls the controlled electrochromic glass 102 to switch to the transparent state based on the second trigger signal.

[0052] In some more specific embodiments, the power loss signals of the transparent electronic display panel 103 and the second controller 202 can be reported by the second controller 202 to the third controller 203, for example, by reporting a level signal.

[0053] In some other more specific embodiments, the power loss signals of the transparent electronic display panel 103 and the second controller 202 can also be obtained when the third controller 203 actively inspects (such as actively inspecting at a set time interval) the transparent electronic display panel 103 and the second controller 202.

[0054] In some embodiments, the third controller 203 may further send a fifth trigger signal to the first controller based on the received hybrid display instruction, and the first controller 201 controls the controlled electrochromic glass to switch to the transparent state based on the fifth trigger signal. In this embodiment, the hybrid display instruction may come from the user's active selection. For example, the user sends a hybrid display instruction to the third controller through the vehicle head unit. In this case, even if there is no failure or power supply problem with the transparent electronic display panel 103 and / or the second controller 202, the user can obtain the vehicle driving information displayed on both the transparent electronic display panel 103 and the mechanical instrument panel 101 according to their own needs.

[0055] In some embodiments, the third controller may be set as an integrated controller, such as Figure 2 shown.

[0056] In some other embodiments, as Figure 3 shown, the third controller may also be set to include sub-controllers. For example, the third controller may include: a first sub-controller 2031, which is data-connected to the second controller 202, and the first sub-controller 2031 obtains the fault signal of the transparent electronic display panel 103 and / or the second controller 202. A second sub-controller 2032, which is data-connected to the first sub-controller 2031 and the first controller 201 respectively, and based on the fault signal transmitted by the first sub-controller to the transparent electronic display panel 103 and / or the second controller 202, sends a first trigger signal to the first controller 201.

[0057] In some more specific embodiments, the fault signals of the transparent electronic display panel 103 and the second controller 202 may be reported by the second controller 202 to the first sub-controller 2031.

[0058] In some other more specific embodiments, the fault signals of the transparent electronic display panel 103 and the second controller 202 may also be obtained when the first sub-controller 2031 actively patrols (for example, actively patrols at a set time interval) the transparent electronic display panel 103 and the second controller 202.

[0059] In some other embodiments, when the third controller includes the first sub-controller 2031 and the second sub-controller 2032, in addition to obtaining the fault signal of the transparent electronic display panel 103 and / or the second controller 202, the first sub-controller 2031 may also obtain the power shortage signal of the transparent electronic display panel 103 and / or the second controller 202; correspondingly, in addition to sending the first trigger signal to the first controller 201 based on the fault signal, the second sub-controller 2032 will also send a second trigger signal to the first controller 201 based on the power shortage signal.

[0060] In some more specific embodiments, the power shortage signals of the transparent electronic display panel 103 and the second controller 202 can be reported by the second controller 202 to the first sub-controller 2031, for example, by reporting a level signal.

[0061] In some other more specific embodiments, the power shortage signals of the transparent electronic display panel 103 and the second controller 202 can also be obtained when the first sub-controller 2031 actively inspects (for example, actively inspects at a set time interval) the transparent electronic display panel 103 and the second controller 202.

[0062] In some further embodiments, the second sub-controller 2032 can also obtain the fault signal of the first sub-controller 2031, and based on the fault signal of the first sub-controller 2031, send a third trigger signal to the first controller 201. The first controller 201 controls the controlled variable-color glass to switch to the transparent state based on the third trigger signal. Thus, it is ensured that when the first sub-controller fails, the user can still observe the vehicle driving information indicated by the mechanical instrument panel 101 below the controlled variable-color glass 102 through the transparent controlled variable-color glass 102.

[0063] In some more specific embodiments, the fault signal of the first sub-controller 2031 can be reported by the second controller 202 to the second sub-controller 2032. Or in some other more specific embodiments, the fault signal of the first sub-controller 2031 can also be obtained when the second sub-controller 2032 actively inspects (for example, actively inspects at a set time interval) the first sub-controller 2031.

[0064] In some further embodiments, the second sub-controller 2032 can also obtain the power shortage signal of the first sub-controller 2031, and based on the power shortage signal of the first sub-controller 2031, send a fourth trigger signal to the first controller 201. The first controller 201 controls the controlled variable-color glass to switch to the transparent state based on the fourth trigger signal. Thus, it is ensured that when the first sub-controller has a power supply fault, the user can still observe the vehicle driving information indicated by the mechanical instrument panel 101 below the controlled variable-color glass 102 through the transparent controlled variable-color glass 102.

[0065] In some more specific embodiments, the power shortage signal of the first sub-controller 2031 can be reported by the first sub-controller 2031 to the second sub-controller 2032, for example, by reporting a level signal. Or in some other more specific embodiments, the power shortage signal of the first sub-controller 2031 can also be obtained when the second sub-controller 2032 actively inspects (for example, actively inspects at a set time interval) the first sub-controller 2031.

[0066] Similarly, in the present utility model, both the first sub-controller and the second sub-controller can be implemented in any suitable manner. For example, the controller can take the form of, for example, a microprocessor or a processor, and a computer-readable medium storing computer-readable program code (such as software or firmware) executable by the (micro)processor, logic gates, switches, application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), programmable logic controller, and embedded microcontroller. Examples of the controller include, but are not limited to, the following microcontrollers: ARC 625D, Atmel AT91SAM, Microchip PIC18F26K20, and Silicone Labs C8051F320. The memory controller can also be implemented as part of the control logic of the memory. Those skilled in the art also know that in addition to implementing the controller in the form of pure computer-readable program code, the controller can also be implemented in the form of logic gates, switches, application specific integrated circuits, programmable logic controllers, and embedded microcontrollers by logically programming the method steps to achieve the same function. Therefore, such a controller can be considered a hardware component, and the devices included therein for implementing various functions can also be regarded as the structures within the hardware component. Or even, the devices for implementing various functions can be regarded as either software modules for implementing the method or structures within the hardware component.

[0067] In another embodiment, the present utility model further provides a vehicle, which includes the dual dashboard system as described above.

[0068] Since the present utility model does not involve improvements to other components of the vehicle, no further detailed description thereof will be given herein.

[0069] It can be seen that the dual dashboard system described in the present utility model can quickly switch to the mechanical dashboard when the electronic display dashboard fails, so as to ensure the normal use function of the dashboard system and thus ensure driving safety.

[0070] Moreover, the dual dashboard system described in the present utility model integrates the traditional mechanical dashboard and the electronic display dashboard, and can also provide more choices for users, improving the convenience of use.

[0071] It should be noted that the prior art part in the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited to the embodiments given in the present utility model document. All prior arts that do not conflict with the solution of the present utility model, including but not limited to prior patent documents, prior published publications, prior public use, etc., can be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0072] In addition, the combination of the various technical features in this case is not limited to the combination described in the claims of this case or the combination described in the specific embodiments. All technical features recorded in this case can be freely combined or combined in any way unless there is a contradiction between them.

[0073] It should also be noted that the above-listed embodiments are only specific embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and similar changes or modifications made therewith are directly derived or easily associated with the contents disclosed by those skilled in the art from the present invention, and should all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dual instrument panel system, characterized in that: include: A mechanical instrument panel (101), comprising a mechanical indicating element (1011); A transparent electronic display panel (103); A controlled color changing glass (102) disposed between the mechanical instrument panel and the transparent electronic display panel; A first controller (201) is connected to the controlled photochromic glass data to control the controlled photochromic glass to switch between a transparent state and a non-transparent state; A second controller (202) connected to the transparent electronic display panel to control the transparent electronic display panel to display information; A third controller (203), which is data-connected to the first controller and the second controller respectively; The third controller obtains a fault signal from the transparent electronic display panel and / or the second controller, and sends a first trigger signal to the first controller based on the fault signal, and the first controller controls the controlled photochromic glass to switch to a transparent state based on the first trigger signal.

2. The dual instrument panel system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third controller (203) also receives a power failure signal from the transparent electronic display panel and / or the second controller, and sends a second trigger signal to the first controller (201) based on the power failure signal, and the first controller (201) controls the controlled photochromic glass (102) to switch to a transparent state based on the second trigger signal.

3. The dual instrument panel system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third controller comprises: A first sub-controller (2031), which is data-connected to the second controller, and the first sub-controller obtains a fault signal of the transparent electronic display panel and / or the second controller; The second sub-controller (2032) is data-connected to the first sub-controller and the first controller respectively, so as to send the first trigger signal to the first controller.

4. The dual instrument panel system as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The third controller comprises: A first sub-controller (2031) is data-connected to the second controller, wherein the first sub-controller obtains a fault signal of the transparent electronic display panel and / or the second controller, and obtains a power failure signal of the transparent electronic display panel and / or the second controller; The second sub-controller (2032) is data-connected to the first sub-controller and the first controller respectively, so as to send the first trigger signal and the second trigger signal to the first controller.

5. The dual instrument panel system according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The second sub-controller (2032) also obtains a fault signal from the first sub-controller (2031), and based on the fault signal from the first sub-controller, sends a third trigger signal to the first controller, and the first controller controls the controlled photochromic glass to switch to a transparent state based on the third trigger signal.

6. The dual instrument panel system according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The second sub-controller (2032) also obtains a power failure signal from the first sub-controller (2031), and based on the power failure signal from the first sub-controller, sends a fourth trigger signal to the first controller, and the first controller controls the controlled photochromic glass to switch to a transparent state based on the fourth trigger signal.

7. The dual instrument panel system as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The third controller (203) further sends a fifth trigger signal to the first controller based on the received mixed display instruction, and the first controller controls the controlled color-changing glass to switch to a transparent state based on the fifth trigger signal.

8. The dual instrument panel system as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The mechanical indicating element (1011) comprises a pointer and a scale.

9. The dual instrument panel system as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The controlled photochromic glass (102) comprises a plurality of regions, each of which independently switches between a transparent state and a non-transparent state based on the control of the first controller (201).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: It comprises a dual instrument panel system as claimed in any one of claims 1-9.

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