False combination auxiliary device for head-up display

Abstract

The utility model relates to a false combination assist device for a head-up display. A false combination assist device for a head-up display includes a head-up display disposed in a cabin of a vehicle and a false combination portion configured to support a fixing member configured to engage the head-up display with an inner side of the cabin, and a false combination portion attached at a portion of the head-up display, the false combination portion including a false combination member integrally disposed on an outer side of the head-up display to engage the fixing member with the head-up display.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a pseudo-combination auxiliary device for a head-up display. Background Technology

[0002] The content described herein is only background information related to this embodiment and does not constitute related technology.

[0003] A head-up display (HUD) is a device that displays images containing information such as vehicle speed, remaining fuel level, and route guidance information on the windshield. The HUD is configured such that information projected from an image generation unit is displayed on the windshield.

[0004] A head-up display (HUD) is formed by being installed inside the vehicle's cabin. The HUD is preferably installed on the driver's seat to send driving information to the driver.

[0005] The head-up display (HUD) can be assembled with the front bulkhead crossbar and / or the main body panel (C / PAD) located inside the cockpit using bolts or screws. For example, to assemble the HUD with the cockpit interior, operators perform steps such as moving the bolts or screws to their assembly positions and using assembly tools to assemble them. However, this process reduces productivity due to the steps of aligning the bolts or screws at their assembly positions by hand or using assembly tools. Utility Model Content

[0006] This summary is provided to present, in a simplified form, the selection of concepts further described in the following detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to serve as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0007] A dummy combination auxiliary device for a head-up display includes: a head-up display disposed in a vehicle cabin; and a dummy combination portion configured to support a fixing member configured to engage the head-up display with the interior of the cabin, the dummy combination portion being attached to a portion of the head-up display, the dummy combination portion including a dummy combination member integrally disposed on the exterior of the head-up display to engage the fixing member with the head-up display.

[0008] The fixing member can be configured to maintain alignment with the dummy assembly portion based on a fixing force generated from the dummy assembly member.

[0009] The dummy assembly portion can be located on the lower housing of the head-up display.

[0010] The dummy assembly portion may include a through-hole defined therein, the through-hole being configured to receive the fixing member in the lower housing, and the dummy assembly portion also includes a nut configured to generate an assembly force by engaging with a portion of the fixing member received within the through-hole.

[0011] The dummy assembly member can be configured to partially protrude from the inner surface of the dummy assembly portion along the direction of the central axis, the dummy assembly member can be further configured to extend upward in a protruding shape along the direction of the central axis, and the dummy assembly member is configured to snap together with the fixing member.

[0012] The dummy assembly member can be disposed on the upper housing at a position corresponding to the dummy assembly portion, the head-up display includes a housing having the upper housing, and the fixing member can be received in the dummy assembly member to be captured by the dummy assembly member.

[0013] The dummy assembly member can be configured to break off from the upper housing due to the application of a predetermined amount of external force from below to assemble the fixing member into the dummy assembly portion.

[0014] The dummy assembly member can be disposed between the fixed member and the dummy assembly portion to increase the assembly strength of the fixed member on the dummy assembly portion.

[0015] The dummy assembly member can be configured such that one side contacts the head of the fixing member and the second side contacts a surface of the dummy assembly portion, and the dummy assembly member is configured to align the fixing member onto the dummy assembly portion based on the elastic deformation of the dummy assembly member.

[0016] The dummy assembly member can be configured to be disposed in a portion of the thread of the fixing member and to combine with that portion of the thread of the fixing member, and the dummy assembly member can be configured to be mounted on one side of the dummy assembly portion and to align the fixing member on the dummy assembly portion. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a head-up display combined with a vehicle cabin according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 2 This illustrates the first pseudo-assembly member along the first embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1 A side view of the cross section cut by line AA.

[0019] Figure 3This is a perspective view showing the separation of the first dummy assembly member and the dummy assembly portion according to the first embodiment of this disclosure.

[0020] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view showing a second pseudo-assembly component according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 5 This illustrates the second pseudo-assembly member according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure along... Figure 4 The side view of the cross section cut by line BB.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional side view showing a third pseudo-assembly member according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional side view showing a fourth pseudo-assembly member according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Throughout the accompanying drawings and detailed description, unless otherwise described or provided, the same or similar reference numerals may be construed as referring to the same or similar elements, features, and structures. The drawings may not be drawn to scale, and for clarity, illustration, and convenience, the relative dimensions, scale, and depiction of elements in the drawings may be exaggerated. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The following detailed description is provided to assist the reader in gaining a full understanding of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein. However, various changes, modifications, and equivalents of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein will be apparent after understanding the disclosure of this application. For example, the sequences of operations described herein are merely examples and are not limited to those set forth herein, but can be changed as will become apparent after understanding the disclosure of this application, except for operations that must occur in a specific order.

[0026] The features described herein may be embodied in different forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples described herein. Rather, the examples described herein are provided merely to illustrate some of the many possible ways of implementing the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein, which will become apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application.

[0027] The advantages and features of this disclosure, as well as methods for achieving these advantages and features, will become clear from the following detailed description of embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed herein, but will be implemented in various forms. Embodiments of this disclosure are provided to fully disclose the disclosure, and those skilled in the art will fully understand the scope of the disclosure. Furthermore, the terminology used in this specification is for explaining the embodiments and not for limiting the disclosure.

[0028] Terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used herein to describe components. Each of these terms is not used to define the nature, order, or sequence of the corresponding component, but only to distinguish the corresponding component from other components. For example, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, a second component may be referred to as a first component.

[0029] Throughout the specification, when a component is described as "connected to" or "attached to" another component, it may be directly "connected to" or "attached to" the other component, or there may be one or more other components in between. In contrast, when an element is described as "directly connected to" or "directly attached to" another element, there may be no other elements in between.

[0030] In the description of the embodiments, when any element is described as being formed above or below another element, such a description includes cases where the two elements are formed in direct contact with each other and cases where the two elements are in indirect contact with each other and one or more other elements are sandwiched between the two elements. Furthermore, when an element is described as being formed above or below another element, such a description can include cases where one element is formed on the upper or lower side relative to the other element.

[0031] Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well. It will be further understood that, when used herein, the terms “comprising” and / or “including” specify the presence of the said feature, integer, step, operation, element, and / or component, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0032] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a head-up display combined with a vehicle cabin according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 According to one embodiment, the head-up display 10 forms a housing by using an upper housing 11 and a lower housing 12.

[0034] To specifically illustrate the combination of the front crossbar 20 and the head-up display 10, in Figure 1 Only a partial shape of the front crossbar 20 is shown in the image. Figure 1 Not shown, but the front crossbar 20 is configured to fix the steering device to the vehicle body on the front side of the vehicle. The front crossbar 20 is configured perpendicular to the steering column of the steering device, and is directly mounted to the vehicle body when the front crossbar 20 is in a longer position in the width direction of the vehicle.

[0035] The front crossbar 20 has a structure that absorbs vibrations transmitted from the steering device while bearing vibrations.

[0036] The head-up display 10 can be configured in combination with a region of the front crossbar 20. The head-up display 10 can be combined with a bracket formed in the front crossbar 20. On the front crossbar 20, the configured position of the head-up display 10 is preferably located on the front side of the driver's seat where the steering wheel is located.

[0037] The head-up display 10 can be combined with the front crossbar 20 using a fixing member 31. For example, the fixing member 31 can be a bolt or screw. Alternatively, a washer can be inserted into the fixing member 31.

[0038] In this disclosure, when the fixing member 31 is a bolt, the fixing member 31 can engage and combine with a nut 220 (described later). When the fixing member 31 is a screw, the fixing member 31 can engage and combine with a thread formed inside the through hole 200 (described later).

[0039] The front crossbar 20 may include a bracket (not shown) that is combined with the head-up display 10.

[0040] The bracket for the front crossbar 20 can be combined with the lower housing 12 of the head-up display 10 using a fixing member 31. For example, the lower housing 12 and the bracket for the front crossbar 20 can be combined in at least two areas.

[0041] In describing this disclosure, only the combination between the head-up display 10 and the front bulkhead crossbar 20 is described; however, the combination of the head-up display 10 within the vehicle cabin is not limited to this. The head-up display 10 can be combined with undescribed components within the vehicle cabin using the fixing member 31. For example, the head-up display 10 can be combined with the main bumper pad panel (C / PAD) using the fixing member 31. Therefore, the following description based on the combination between the head-up display 10 and the front bulkhead crossbar 20 can also be applied to the combination between the head-up display 10 and components within the vehicle cabin.

[0042] A head-up display 10 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a pseudo-assembly portion 30.

[0043] When the head-up display 10 is mounted on the front crossbar 20, the dummy assembly portion 30 is configured to contact the bracket of the front crossbar 20.

[0044] Before the fixing member 31 is assembled between the head-up display 10 and the front crossbar 20, the dummy assembly portion 30 remains aligned. In other words, the dummy assembly portion 30 provides a predetermined fixing force, aligning the fixing member 31 in the unassembled state. The fixing member 31 is aligned via the dummy assembly portion 30 so that the head-up display 10 aligns with the through hole 200 formed in the front crossbar 20. Here, the alignment of the fixing member 31 according to the embodiment of this disclosure refers to the alignment of the central axis of the fixing member 31 in the longitudinal direction with... Figure 1 The z-axis direction is parallel to the orientation shown, and the central axis of the fixing member 31 is aligned with the central axis of the through hole 200 formed in the dummy assembly portion 30. Alternatively, the alignment of the fixing member 31 can also refer to a state where the operator can assemble the fixing member 31 into the dummy assembly portion 30 using assembly tools without performing alignment procedures.

[0045] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the head-up display 10 can be moved while the fixing member 31 is aligned with the dummy assembly portion 30. For example, when the process of assembling the head-up display 10 and the process of assembling the head-up display 10 with the front crossbar 20 are performed as different processes, the fixing member 31 remains aligned with the dummy assembly portion 30. In this way, the post-processing time for aligning the fixing member 31 with the dummy assembly portion 30 can be shortened. Specifically, this is because the process step of lifting the fixing member 31 by hand or using assembly tools and aligning the fixing member 31 at the assembly position can be omitted.

[0046] Figure 2 This illustrates the first pseudo-assembly member along the first embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1 A side view of the cross section cut by line AA.

[0047] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing the separation of the first dummy assembly member and the dummy assembly portion according to the first embodiment of this disclosure.

[0048] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 According to the first dummy assembly member 210 of the first embodiment, the fixing member 31 is aligned with the through hole 200. The first dummy assembly member 210 provides a predetermined fixing force to the fixing member 31.

[0049] According to the first embodiment of this disclosure, the first dummy assembly member 210 is integrally formed with the dummy assembly portion 30. Specifically, the first dummy assembly member 210 is formed on the inner surface of the through hole 200 formed in the lower housing 12.

[0050] The first pseudo-combination component 210 is formed as a discontinuous ring.

[0051] The first dummy assembly member 210 is formed to partially protrude from the inner surface of the through hole 200 along the central axis of the through hole 200, and to continuously protrude from the portion protruding along the central axis in the z-axis direction. A hook 310 is formed at the z-axis end of the first dummy assembly member 210. The first dummy assembly member 210 is engaged with a portion of the thread formed in the fixing member 31. When the thread of the fixing member 31 is fixed, the first dummy assembly member 210 is expanded circumferentially by the fixing member 31, thereby fixing the fixing member 31. The first dummy assembly member 210 is engaged with the thread of the fixing member 31 by using the hook 310.

[0052] The first dummy assembly member 210 is engaged with a portion of the thread of the fixing member 31 via a snap-fit. Therefore, the fixing member 31 can be kept aligned with the through hole 200 by receiving a predetermined fixing force from the first dummy assembly member 210. However, the first dummy assembly member 210 can be formed as a separate object from the dummy assembly portion 30.

[0053] When the operator applies pressure to the fixing member 31 in the -z axis direction using an assembly tool, the fixing member 31 can be assembled by penetrating into the through hole 200, while the fixing force provided by the first dummy assembly member 210 is ignored. In other words, the fixing force of the first dummy assembly member 210 to fix the fixing member 31 is formed to be less than the magnitude of the external force transmitted from the operator.

[0054] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view showing a second pseudo-assembly component according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0055] Figure 5 This illustrates the second pseudo-assembly member according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure along... Figure 4 The side view of the cross section cut by line BB.

[0056] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 According to the second embodiment of this disclosure, a second dummy assembly member 400 can be formed in a region of the upper housing 11. The second dummy assembly member 400 is formed in a region of the upper housing 11 at a predetermined distance from the dummy assembly portion 30, such that the fixing member 31 is aligned at a predetermined height from the dummy assembly portion 30.

[0057] The second pseudo-assembly component 400 includes a fixed part 410.

[0058] Regarding the movement of the fixed member 31 in the -z axis direction caused by external force from the operator, the second dummy assembly member 400 is configured to easily break off from the upper housing 11. For example, the fixed portion 410 may be formed as a tapered surface extending from the second dummy assembly member 400 to one surface of the upper housing 11.

[0059] The second pseudo-assembly member 400 has a fixing force with the upper shell 11, which enables it to support the weight of the fixing member 31. Therefore, when an operator applies external force to the fixing member 31 using assembly tools or the like, the fixing part 410 is prone to break from the upper shell 11.

[0060] The second dummy assembly member 400 is configured such that the head of the fixing member 31 or the washer inserted into the fixing member 31 is captured (i.e., received and secured) by the weight of the fixing member 31. A hole is formed in the second dummy assembly member 400 for inserting a portion of the fixing member 31. Here, the hole formed in the second dummy assembly member 400 is larger than the outer diameter of the fixing member 31 and smaller than the outer diameter of the head of the fixing member 31 or the outer diameter of the washer.

[0061] After the fixed part 410 breaks off from the upper housing 11 by the external force applied by the operator, the second dummy assembly 400 is disposed between the fixed part 31 and the dummy assembly 30.

[0062] The second dummy assembly member 400, which breaks off from the upper housing 11, can prevent the fixing member 31 from damaging or abrading the surface of the dummy assembly portion 30. In particular, when the lower housing 12 having the dummy assembly portion 30 is formed of a material such as plastic, the second dummy assembly member 400, which breaks off from the upper housing 11, can prevent deformation caused by the assembly of the fixing member 31.

[0063] When the fixed member 31, which is combined with the dummy assembly 30, is exposed to vibrations transmitted from the road surface of the vehicle or vibrations caused by gaps between components inside the vehicle, the second dummy assembly 400, which breaks off from the upper housing 11, can attenuate the vibrations transmitted to the fixed member 31.

[0064] The second pseudo-assembly member 400, which breaks off from the upper housing 11, can improve the adhesive strength between the fixing member 31 and the nut 220.

[0065] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional side view showing a third pseudo-assembly member according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0066] Figure 6 The third embodiment of this disclosure is shown along the path. Figure 4 The side view of the cross section taken by line BB is shown.

[0067] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 6According to the third embodiment of this disclosure, the third pseudo-assembly member 600 is assembled into and combined with a portion of the thread of the fixing member 31.

[0068] The third dummy assembly member 600 is mounted on the through hole 200 along the z-axis in a state where it is assembled into and combined with the fixing member 31. The fixing member 31 is kept aligned with the central axis of the through hole 200. The third dummy assembly member 600 is mounted on the through hole 200 to fix the fixing member 31 to the dummy assembly portion 30.

[0069] The third pseudo-composite component 600 may be primarily formed of rubber material. For example, the third pseudo-composite component 600 may be an O-ring.

[0070] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional side view showing a fourth pseudo-assembly member according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 7 The fourth embodiment of this disclosure is shown along the path. Figure 4 The side view of the cross section taken by line BB is shown.

[0071] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 7 According to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure, the fourth pseudo-assembly member 700 is configured such that one side contacts the lower surface of the head of the fixing member 31 and the other side contacts the through hole 200.

[0072] The fourth pseudo-assembly member 700 elastically fixes the fixed member 31 to be aligned onto the pseudo-assembly part 30.

[0073] For example, the fourth pseudo-assembly member 700 can be a compression spring. A compression spring has a reaction force against compression. That is, the fourth pseudo-assembly member 700 has a reaction force in the z-axis direction relative to the vertical force in the -z-axis direction, which is generated based on the self-weight of the fixing member 31. Therefore, the fourth pseudo-assembly member 700 can align the fixing member 31 onto the pseudo-assembly portion 30.

[0074] When an operator applies pressure to the fixing member 31 in the -z axis direction using an assembly tool, the fourth dummy assembly member 700 is compressed in the -z axis direction by the head of the fixing member 31 or a washer inserted into the fixing member 31. In this case, the fourth dummy assembly member 700 can elastically deform (compress) and can be disposed within the dummy assembly portion 30.

[0075] The various embodiments disclosed herein do not list all available combinations, but are used to describe representative aspects of the disclosure, and the descriptions of the various embodiments may be applied independently or in combination of two or more.

[0076] Several implementations have been described above. However, it should be understood that various modifications can be made. For example, suitable results may be achieved if the described techniques are performed in a different order and / or if the components in the described system, architecture, device, or circuit are combined in a different manner and / or replaced or supplemented by other components or their equivalents. Therefore, other implementations are within the scope of this disclosure.

[0077] While this disclosure includes specific examples, it will be apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application that various changes in form and detail may be made to these examples without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure. The examples described herein are to be considered descriptive only and not for limiting purposes. The description of features or aspects in each example is to be considered applicable to similar features or aspects in other examples. Suitable results may be achieved if the described techniques are performed in a different order, and / or if the components in the described system, architecture, device, or circuit are combined in a different manner, and / or replaced or supplemented by other components or their equivalents. Therefore, the scope of this disclosure is not limited by specific embodiments, and all variations within the scope of this disclosure are to be included in this disclosure.

[0078] Cross-references to related applications

[0079] This application claims priority to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2024-0044632, filed on April 2, 2024, with the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.

Claims

1. A false-combination assist device for a head-up display, characterized by, The dummy assembly aid for a head-up display includes: a head-up display disposed in a cabin of a vehicle; and a dummy assembly portion configured to support a fixing member configured to engage the head-up display with an inner side of the cabin, the dummy assembly portion being attached at a portion of the head-up display, wherein the dummy assembly portion includes: a dummy assembly member integrally disposed outside the head-up display to engage the fixing member with the head-up display.

2. False-combination assist device for head-up displays according to claim 1, characterized in that The fixing member is configured to maintain a state of alignment with the dummy assembly portion based on a fixing force generated from the dummy assembly member.

3. The false-combination assist device for a head-up display according to claim 1, characterized by, The dummy assembly portion is disposed on a lower housing of the head-up display.

4. False-combination aid for head-up displays according to claim 3, characterized in that The dummy assembly portion includes a through-hole defined therein, the through-hole being configured to receive the fixing member in the lower housing, and wherein the dummy assembly portion further includes a nut configured to generate an assembly force by engaging with a portion of the fixing member received within the through-hole.

5. The false-combination assist device for a head-up display according to claim 1, characterized by, The dummy assembly member is configured to partially protrude in a direction of a central axis from an inner surface of the dummy assembly portion, wherein the dummy assembly member is further configured to extend upward in a protruding shape in the direction of the central axis, and wherein the dummy assembly member is configured to be snap-fitted in combination with the fixing member.

6. The false-combination assist device for a head-up display according to claim 1, characterized by, The dummy assembly member is disposed at a position corresponding to the dummy assembly portion on an upper housing, the head-up display including a housing including the upper housing, and wherein the fixing member is received in the dummy assembly member to be captured by the dummy assembly member.

7. False-combination aid for head-up displays according to claim 6, characterized in that The dummy assembly member is configured to be broken from the upper housing due to a predetermined amount of external force applied from below to assemble the fixing member to the dummy assembly portion.

8. False-combination aid for head-up displays according to claim 7, characterized in that The dummy assembly member is disposed between the fixing member and the dummy assembly portion to increase an assembly strength of the fixing member on the dummy assembly portion.

9. The false-combination assist device for a head-up display according to claim 1, characterized by, The dummy assembly member is disposed such that one side is in contact with a head of the fixing member and a second side is in contact with one surface of the dummy assembly portion, and the dummy assembly member is configured to align the fixing member on the dummy assembly portion based on elastic deformation of the dummy assembly member.

10. The false-combination assist device for a head-up display according to claim 1, characterized by, The dummy assembly member is configured to be disposed into and combined with a portion of a thread of the fixing member, and wherein the dummy assembly member is configured to be mounted on one side of the dummy assembly portion and align the fixing member on the dummy assembly portion.

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