Vehicle-mounted electronic piano and vehicle

By designing an on-board electronic piano in the car co-driver dashboard area, combining piano keyboard, display screen and computer keyboard, the problem of single functions of traditional display screen is solved, rich usage forms and interactivity are achieved, and the riding experience is improved.

CN223173953UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-01CHINA FAW CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422325849.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-24
Publication Date
2025-08-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-24

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Technical Problem

The display screen in the traditional car co-driver dashboard area has a single function and cannot meet the usage needs of different groups of people. It is urgent to need a more functional dashboard layout structure to improve the ride experience.

Method used

Design a car electronic piano, including a dashboard, piano keyboard, cover plate and display screen. The cover plate can be rotated downward to cover the piano keyboard or opened upward. The display screen can be used for audio and video playback. The computer keyboard can be installed on the dashboard. By rotating the mounting plate to switch usage functions, the cover plate can be used as a countertop, integrating rich usage forms.

Benefits of technology

The co-pilot dashboard area can be used as a table, and can also be used for audio and video entertainment and playing piano, improving the interactive and functional diversity of the ride experience, meeting different usage needs, and reducing maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of vehicle instrument panels, and discloses a vehicle-mounted electronic piano and a vehicle wherein the vehicle-mounted electronic piano comprises an instrument stand, a piano keyboard and a cover plate, the piano keyboard is arranged on the instrument stand; the cover plate is hinged to the instrument stand, the cover plate can rotate downwards to cover the piano keyboard or rotate upwards to open the piano keyboard, and a display screen is arranged on the side, close to the piano keyboard, of the cover plate. The multifunctional copilot instrument desk can be used as a desk top in a copilot instrument desk area, can be used for audio and video entertainment and other items through the display screen, can be played through the piano keyboard, improves interactivity with a vehicle, is richer in overall function, and better meets different use requirements.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a vehicle instrument panel, and in particular to an in-vehicle electronic piano and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The co-pilot instrument panel area of traditional vehicles generally uses decorative panels made of different materials. With the development of technology, current vehicles will arrange a display screen in the co-pilot instrument panel area. The display screen improves the riding experience of co-pilot passengers, but the display screen can only provide basic audio and video functions and cannot meet the usage needs of different people. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an instrument panel layout structure with more novel usage functions to improve people's riding experience. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an in-vehicle electronic piano and a vehicle to solve one or more technical problems existing in the prior art, and at least provide a beneficial choice or creation condition.

[0004] An in-vehicle electronic piano according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the utility model includes:

[0005] An instrument rack;

[0006] A piano keyboard, arranged on the instrument rack;

[0007] A cover plate, hinged to the instrument rack, the cover plate can rotate downward to cover the piano keyboard, or rotate upward to open the piano keyboard, and a display screen is arranged on one side of the cover plate close to the piano keyboard.

[0008] This technical solution has at least the following beneficial effects: The instrument rack is installed in the instrument panel area of the vehicle co-pilot. As the first usage form, the cover plate rotates downward to cover the piano keyboard, and at this time, the cover plate itself can be used as a tabletop; as the second usage form, the co-pilot passenger can rotate and open the cover plate, play audio and video through the display screen, or play the piano through the piano keyboard installed on the instrument rack. At this time, the display screen can display the music score to be played. In this way, in the co-pilot instrument panel area, it can be used as a tabletop, and can also be used for audio and video entertainment projects through the display screen, and can also be played through the piano keyboard, improving the interaction with the vehicle, with richer overall functions and better meeting different usage needs.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, an avoidance groove is provided on the instrument rack. An installation plate is rotatably connected in the avoidance groove. The middle part of the installation plate can rotate and be positioned along the horizontal axis. The piano keyboard is connected to one side of the installation plate, and a computer keyboard is connected to the other side of the installation plate. The computer keyboard is electrically connected to the display screen. The avoidance groove can provide an avoidance space for the rotation of the installation plate, so as to more compactly rotatably connect the installation plate in the instrument rack. When used in the second usage form, the side of the installation plate connected to the piano keyboard can be rotated to the upward state, and the co-pilot passenger can use the piano keyboard to play. Or rotate the installation plate so that the side connected to the computer keyboard faces upward and is positioned. At this time, office work or games can be carried out through the computer keyboard and the display screen. In this way, the overall usage function can be further enriched and the riding experience can be improved.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, a buckle is connected to the installation plate. On both sides of the side wall of the avoidance groove located on both sides of the rotation axis of the installation plate, clamping grooves are symmetrically arranged respectively. The buckle can be cooperatively connected to any one of the clamping grooves. When the installation plate needs to be rotated, the buckle is disengaged from the clamping groove to release the rotation restriction of the installation plate, and then the installation plate is rotated to select the use of the computer keyboard or the piano keyboard. After the rotation adjustment is completed, the buckle on the installation plate is connected to the clamping groove opposite to it to reposition the installation plate.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the piano keyboard and the computer keyboard are respectively detachably connected to the installation plate. When the piano keyboard or the computer keyboard needs to be cleaned and maintained, the piano keyboard or the computer keyboard can be respectively removed from the installation plate. In this way, the required piano keyboard or computer keyboard can be maintained and replaced separately, reducing the later use and maintenance costs.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the cover plate is hinged to the front side of the avoidance groove. The cover plate can be rotated forward in the avoidance groove to open the computer keyboard or the piano keyboard, so as to facilitate the co-pilot passenger to observe the display screen.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, a flanging that bends downward is provided on one side of the cover plate away from the avoidance groove, and a notch is provided at a position on the instrument rack behind the avoidance groove. When the cover plate rotates downward to cover the piano keyboard, the flanging covers the notch. Since a notch is provided at a position on the instrument rack behind the avoidance groove, the rear side of the computer keyboard or the piano keyboard can be directly exposed, and the position on the instrument panel behind the avoidance groove will not prevent the co-pilot passenger from using or observing the computer keyboard or the piano keyboard, improving the convenience during use. When it is necessary to cover the computer keyboard or the piano keyboard, the cover plate is rotated downward in place, and at this time, the flanging will also cover the notch, better protecting the computer keyboard or the piano keyboard. When it is necessary to open the cover plate, the cover plate can be rotated and opened by exerting force on the flanging position, greatly improving the convenience of opening the cover plate.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, a first step is recessed downward at the rear part of the instrument rack, and the avoidance groove is provided on the top surface of the first step. The first step can reduce the height of the avoidance groove, thereby reducing the installation height of the computer keyboard or the piano keyboard, which is convenient for the co-pilot passenger to use the computer keyboard or the piano keyboard, and can also reduce the height when the cover plate is opened upward, thereby reducing the visual field coverage of the driver.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, when the cover plate rotates downward to cover the piano keyboard, the top surface of the cover plate is flush with the top surface of the first step. When the cover plate is rotated downward in place, the top surface of the cover plate and the top surface of the first step are on the same plane, which can improve the overall appearance and make the transition between the top surface of the cover plate and the top surface of the first step more natural.

[0016] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present utility model includes a carriage and the above-mentioned in-vehicle electronic piano, and the instrument rack is connected to the inside of the carriage.

[0017] This technical solution has at least the following beneficial effects: Installing the instrument rack in the co-pilot area inside the carriage enables the instrument panel area of the co-pilot to be used as a tabletop, and can also be used for audio-visual entertainment and other items by using the display screen, and can also be played through the piano keyboard, improving the interactivity with the vehicle, making the overall function more abundant, and better meeting different usage requirements.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, a speaker is provided inside the carriage, and the piano keyboard is electrically connected to the speaker. When using the piano keyboard to play, the sound can be directly output by the speaker inside the carriage, improving the sound output effect and further improving the usage experience.

[0019] The additional aspects and advantages of the present utility model will be partially given in the following description and partially become

[0020] It will be apparent or understood through the practice of the present utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly describe the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the described drawings are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Those skilled in the art can also obtain other design solutions and drawings based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0022] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the in-vehicle electronic piano of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 is an exploded schematic view of the in-vehicle electronic piano of the present utility model.

[0024] In the drawings: 100 - instrument rack, 110 - avoidance groove, 120 - first step, 200 - piano keyboard, 300 - cover plate, 310 - flanging, 400 - computer keyboard, 500 - display screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0025] The following will describe in detail the embodiments of the present utility model. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions from beginning to end. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present utility model, and should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0026] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that for the orientation description, such as the upper, lower, front, rear, left, right, etc., the indicated orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0027] In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "several" is one or more, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, "greater than", "less than", "exceeding", etc. are understood as not including the present number, and "above", "below", "within", etc. are understood as including the present number. If there is a description of "first" and "second", it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the sequence relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0028] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as "set", "installed", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0029] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , a vehicle-mounted electronic piano includes an instrument rack 100, a piano keyboard 200 and a cover plate 300, where:

[0030] The piano keyboard 200 is arranged on the instrument rack 100;

[0031] The cover plate 300 is hinged to the instrument rack 100. The cover plate 300 can be directly connected to the instrument rack 100 through a rotating shaft. After the cover plate 300 is opened and positioned in a form greater than 90 degrees, or the cover plate 300 is connected to the instrument grid through a hinge with an angle limit. After the cover plate 300 is opened upward, relative positioning on the instrument grid can be achieved through the angle limit of the hinge. The cover plate 300 can be rotated downward to cover the piano keyboard 200, or the cover plate 300 can be rotated upward to open the piano keyboard 200. A display screen 500 is arranged on one side of the cover plate 300 close to the piano keyboard 200. In practical applications, a protrusion can be arranged at the position of the cover plate 300 on the side of the display screen 500, and the height of the protrusion is greater than the thickness of the display screen 500, so as to protect the display screen 500. The piano keyboard 200 can also be directly electrically connected to the display screen 500 to realize functions such as recording the use of the piano keyboard 200.

[0032] As can be seen from the above, the instrument rack 100 is installed in the instrument panel area of the vehicle's passenger seat. As the first usage form, the cover plate 300 is rotated downward to cover the piano keyboard 200, and at this time, the cover plate 300 itself can be used as a tabletop; as the second usage form, the passenger in the passenger seat can rotate and open the cover plate 300, and through the display screen 500, audio and video can be played, or through the piano keyboard 200 installed on the instrument rack 100, music can be played. At this time, the required music score can be displayed through the display screen 500. In this way, in the passenger seat instrument panel area, it can be used as a tabletop, and audio and video entertainment and other items can be carried out through the display screen 500, and music can also be played through the piano keyboard 200, improving the interaction with the vehicle, making the overall function more abundant and better meeting different usage requirements.

[0033] In the above embodiments, the piano keyboard 200 can be directly fixed on the instrument panel for use. In order to enrich the overall usage functions, the piano keyboard 200 can be replaced with different functional modules to switch different usage functions. Specifically, an avoidance groove 110 is provided on the instrument rack 100. A mounting plate is rotatably connected in the avoidance groove 110. The middle part of the mounting plate can rotate and be positioned along the horizontal axis. Raised rotating shafts can be provided on both sides of the middle part of the mounting plate. The mounting plate is rotatably connected in the avoidance groove 110 through the rotating shafts on both sides of the mounting plate, so as to realize the rotational connection of the mounting plate in the avoidance groove 110. Or a motor is provided in the instrument rack 100, and the motor is drivingly connected to the middle position of the mounting plate. At this time, the mounting plate can be directly driven by the motor to rotate and can be positioned at any angle. The piano keyboard 200 is connected to one side of the mounting plate, and a computer keyboard 400 is connected to the other side of the mounting plate. The computer keyboard 400 is electrically connected to the display screen 500. The avoidance groove 110 can provide an avoidance space for the rotation of the mounting plate, so as to more compactly rotatably connect the mounting plate in the instrument rack 100. When used as the second usage form, the side of the mounting plate connected to the piano keyboard 200 can be rotated to face upward, and the co-pilot passenger can use the piano keyboard 200 to play. Or the mounting plate is rotated so that the side connected to the computer keyboard 400 faces upward and is positioned. At this time, office work or games can be carried out through the computer keyboard 400 and the display screen 500. In this way, the overall usage functions can be further enriched and the riding experience can be improved.

[0034] There are various ways to position the mounting plate. For example, a motor is directly used to rotate and position the mounting plate. In this embodiment, a buckle is connected to the mounting plate. Card slots are symmetrically provided on both sides of the side wall of the avoidance groove 110 at positions on both sides of the rotation axis of the mounting plate. The buckle can be cooperatively connected to any one of the card slots. When the mounting plate needs to be rotated, the buckle is disengaged from the card slot to release the rotation restriction of the mounting plate, and then the mounting plate is rotated to select to use the computer keyboard 400 or the piano keyboard 200. After the rotation adjustment is completed, the buckle on the mounting plate is connected to the card slot opposite to it to reposition the mounting plate. In practical applications, the piano keyboard 200 or the computer keyboard 400 can be placed horizontally or tilted towards the co-pilot passenger. At this time, multiple card slots can be provided at positions corresponding to the angles at which the piano keyboard 200 or the computer keyboard 400 need to be positioned, so as to adjust the positions of the piano keyboard 200 or the computer keyboard 400 and improve the flexibility during use.

[0035] After the piano keyboard 200 or the computer keyboard 400 is installed on the mounting plate, it can be replaced after the whole is removed from the avoidance groove 110. In order to improve the convenience of its use and maintenance, in this embodiment, the piano keyboard 200 and the computer keyboard 400 are respectively detachably connected to the mounting plate. For example, the piano keyboard 200 or the computer keyboard 400 can be fixed to the mounting plate by snap connection, or by driving screws or bolts and other connecting pieces to fix to the mounting plate. When the piano keyboard 200 or the computer keyboard 400 needs to be cleaned and maintained, the piano keyboard 200 or the computer keyboard 400 can be removed from the mounting plate respectively, so that the required piano keyboard 200 or computer keyboard 400 can be maintained and replaced separately, reducing the later use and maintenance costs.

[0036] There are various ways for the cover plate 300 to rotate and open in the avoidance groove 110. For example, it can be opened by flipping to the side, or by flipping backward. In this embodiment, the cover plate 300 is in the form of flipping forward in the avoidance groove 110. Specifically, the cover plate 300 is hinged to the front side of the avoidance groove 110. The cover plate 300 can rotate forward in the avoidance groove 110 to open the computer keyboard 400 or the piano keyboard 200, so as to facilitate the co-pilot passenger to observe the display screen 500.

[0037] In order to facilitate the opening of the cover plate 300, in this embodiment, a flanging 310 bent downward is provided on the side of the cover plate 300 away from the avoidance groove 110, and a notch is provided at the position of the instrument rack 100 behind the avoidance groove 110. When the cover plate 300 rotates downward and covers the piano keyboard 200, the flanging 310 covers the notch. In actual application, the flanging 310 can abut against the rear side of the instrument rack 100, so that the flanging 310 and the rear side of the instrument rack 100 form a continuous surface. Since a notch is provided at the position of the instrument rack 100 behind the avoidance groove 110, the rear side of the computer keyboard 400 or the piano keyboard 200 can be directly exposed, and the position of the instrument panel behind the avoidance groove 110 will not prevent the co-pilot passenger from using or observing the computer keyboard 400 or the piano keyboard 200, improving the convenience during use. When the computer keyboard 400 or the piano keyboard 200 needs to be covered, the cover plate 300 is rotated downward in place, and at this time the flanging 310 will also cover the notch, better protecting the computer keyboard 400 or the piano keyboard 200. When the cover plate 300 needs to be opened, the cover plate 300 can be rotated open by exerting force on the position of the flanging 310, greatly improving the convenience of opening the cover plate 300.

[0038] When the co-pilot passenger needs to use the piano keyboard 200, if the hands are placed too high, it will affect the driver's line of sight. Therefore, the installation height of the mounting plate can be reduced. Specifically, a first step 120 is recessed downward at the rear of the instrument rack 100, and the avoidance groove 110 is provided on the top surface of the first step 120. The first step 120 can reduce the height of the avoidance groove 110, thereby reducing the installation height of the computer keyboard 400 or the piano keyboard 200. This not only facilitates the co-pilot passenger to use the computer keyboard 400 or the piano keyboard 200, but also reduces the height when the cover plate 300 is opened upward, thus reducing the visual obstruction to the driver.

[0039] In order to improve the overall visual effect of the instrument rack 100 when the cover plate 300 is lowered, in this embodiment, when the cover plate 300 rotates downward to cover the piano keyboard 200, the top surface of the cover plate 300 is flush with the top surface of the first step 120. When the cover plate 300 is rotated downward in place, the top surface of the cover plate 300 and the top surface of the first step 120 are in the same plane, which can improve the overall appearance and make the transition between the top surface of the cover plate 300 and the top surface of the first step 120 more natural.

[0040] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention includes a carriage and the above-mentioned in-vehicle electronic piano, and the instrument rack 100 is connected to the inside of the carriage. The vehicle can be a private car, such as a sedan, an SUV, an MPV or a pickup truck, etc. The vehicle can also be an operating vehicle, such as a minibus, a bus, a small truck or a large trailer, etc. The vehicle needs to have an electric motor that can output power or store mechanical energy as a generator. When the vehicle is a new energy vehicle, it can be a hybrid vehicle or a pure electric vehicle.

[0041] In this vehicle, the instrument rack 100 is installed in the co-pilot area inside the carriage, so that the instrument panel area of the co-pilot can be used as a tabletop, and can also be used for audio-visual entertainment and other items by using the display screen 500, and can also be played through the piano keyboard 200, improving the interaction with the vehicle, making the overall function more abundant, and better meeting different usage requirements.

[0042] In the above embodiment, the piano keyboard 200 itself can be equipped with a sound generation module, such as a speaker, a headphone, etc., or directly use the sound equipment inside the vehicle for external playback. Specifically, a speaker is provided inside the carriage, and the piano keyboard 200 is electrically connected to the speaker. When using the piano keyboard 200 to play, the speaker inside the carriage can be directly used to output the sound, improving the sound output effect and further enhancing the usage experience.

[0043] The above has specifically described the preferred embodiments of the present utility model. However, the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present utility model. These equivalent modifications or substitutions are all included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. An in-vehicle electronic piano, characterized in that: Comprising: An instrument rack (100); A piano keyboard (200), disposed on the instrument rack (100); A cover plate (300), hinged to the instrument rack (100), the cover plate (300) can rotate downward to cover the piano keyboard (200), or rotate upward to open the piano keyboard (200), and a display screen (500) is disposed on one side of the cover plate (300) close to the piano keyboard (200).

2. The vehicle-mounted electronic piano according to claim 1, characterized in that: An avoidance groove (110) is provided on the instrument rack (100), a mounting plate is rotatably connected in the avoidance groove (110), the middle of the mounting plate can rotate and be positioned along a horizontal axis, the piano keyboard (200) is connected to one side of the mounting plate, a computer keyboard (400) is connected to the other side of the mounting plate, and the computer keyboard (400) is electrically connected to the display screen (500).

3. The on-vehicle electronic piano according to claim 2, wherein: A buckle is connected to the mounting plate, and clamping grooves are symmetrically provided on both sides of the side wall of the avoidance groove (110) located on both sides of the rotation axis of the mounting plate, and the buckle can be cooperatively connected to any one of the clamping grooves.

4. The vehicle-mounted electronic piano according to claim 2, wherein: The piano keyboard (200) and the computer keyboard (400) are respectively detachably connected to the mounting plate.

5. The on-vehicle electronic piano according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cover plate (300) is hinged to the front side of the avoidance groove (110).

6. An in-vehicle electronic piano according to claim 5, characterized in that: A downwardly bent flange (310) is provided on one side of the cover plate (300) away from the avoidance groove (110), and a notch is provided at a position on the instrument rack (100) behind the avoidance groove (110). When the cover plate (300) rotates downward to cover the piano keyboard (200), the flange (310) covers the notch.

7. The vehicle-mounted electronic piano according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first step (120) is recessed downward at the rear of the instrument rack (100), and the avoidance groove (110) is provided on the top surface of the first step (120).

8. The vehicle-mounted electronic piano according to claim 7, characterized in that: When the cover plate (300) rotates downward to cover the piano keyboard (200), the top surface of the cover plate (300) is flush with the top surface of the first step (120).

9. A vehicle, characterized in that: Comprising a carriage and an in-vehicle electronic piano according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the instrument rack (100) is connected inside the carriage.

10. A vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that: A loudspeaker is provided inside the carriage, and the piano keyboard (200) is electrically connected to the loudspeaker.