Hidden vehicle-mounted display screen structure

Abstract

A hidden type vehicle-mounted display screen structure is characterized in that a containing cavity is formed in a center console, a display screen can be contained in the containing cavity or extend out of the containing cavity, a cover plate capable of sealing an opening of the containing cavity is additionally arranged, the display screen and the cover plate are driven by a screen driving mechanism and a cover plate driving mechanism to move respectively, and the cover plate can support the display screen after the display screen extends out. The hidden vehicle-mounted display screen is simple in structure and small in size, can be conveniently arranged in a center console, and does not affect the arrangement of a vehicle space; the display screen can be conveniently driven to stretch out, normal use of the display screen is guaranteed, the display screen can be hidden when not used, the display screen can be prevented from being collided and damaged, the activity space of a user is expanded, the situation that driving of a driver is affected due to light reflection can be avoided, driving safety is improved, and the science and technology feeling and playability of an automobile can be improved; new cabin experience is formed, the interior of the vehicle can be more concise and attractive, and users can conveniently carry out different personalized decorations.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to automotive systems, and in particular to in-vehicle displays for automobiles. Background Technology

[0002] Modern cars are equipped with various displays, and both the central control screen and the passenger-side screen need to be fixedly mounted on the dashboard in the cabin using high-strength clips or screws. However, in-vehicle displays are not always needed during driving. Continuously displaying images not only wastes electricity but also reduces the lifespan of the display. If the display is turned off, it will produce glare that interferes with driving, especially at night, where severe glare can even affect safe driving. In addition, displays can restrict the movement of users inside the car to some extent. Users may collide with the display when using rigid objects inside the car, causing damage. Furthermore, modern cars, especially new energy vehicles, often have multiple displays to suit different needs, but too many displays can appear cluttered and cramped, also affecting the user's personalized customization space. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a vehicle display screen structure that can be hidden inside the center console to better protect the display screen, improve driving safety, and meet the needs of personalized decoration.

[0004] The concealed vehicle display screen structure of this utility model includes a cavity for placing the display screen in the center console, an opening communicating with the cavity on the center console, a cover plate for closing the opening of the cavity, a screen driving mechanism for extending or retracting the display screen into the cavity, and a cover plate driving mechanism for opening or closing the opening of the cavity.

[0005] The concealed in-vehicle display screen structure described in this utility model allows the display screen to be stored inside the center console when not in use. The opening of the center console's accommodating cavity is concealed by a cover plate, maintaining the overall consistency of the center console's appearance and creating a more minimalist and aesthetically pleasing interior environment. The concealed display screen avoids external impacts and prevents glare from affecting the driver, improving driving safety. It also effectively expands the user's activity space, facilitating various personalized decorations and enhancing the car's technological feel and playability, creating a new cabin experience. When the display screen is needed, the cover plate driving mechanism opens the cover plate, revealing the opening of the accommodating cavity. Then, the screen driving mechanism extends the display screen from the accommodating cavity, ensuring the user's normal use of the display screen.

[0006] The hidden vehicle display screen structure of this utility model has an opening for the accommodating cavity located on the top surface of the center console or on the side of the center console facing the seat.

[0007] Furthermore, the screen driving mechanism includes a first linear guide rail and a second linear guide rail installed in the accommodating cavity and arranged side by side along the front and rear direction of the vehicle, and a vertically arranged steering guide plate with an inclined steering guide groove. A first slider and a second slider are respectively mounted on the first linear guide rail and the second linear guide rail. There is also a linear driver that drives the first slider and the second slider to move synchronously, and a linkage frame fixedly connected to the display screen. The first slider is hinged to the linkage frame. A vertical guide plate is fixedly mounted on the second slider. The vertical guide plate has a vertically arranged vertical guide groove. The vertical guide plate moves with the second slider and the vertical guide groove and the steering guide groove overlap in the transverse direction. A guide rod is fixedly mounted on the linkage frame and passes through the vertical guide groove and the steering guide groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the cover plate is positioned below the display screen storage location, and the cover plate extends out and its end abuts against the bottom of the linkage frame.

[0009] Furthermore, a bracket is fixedly installed inside the accommodating cavity, and the middle part of the cover plate is hinged to the bracket; the cover plate driving mechanism includes a drive gear rotatably installed on the bracket, a gear motor that drives the drive gear to rotate, and an arc-shaped rack fixedly installed on the inner end of the cover plate, and the arc-shaped rack meshes with the drive gear.

[0010] Furthermore, the cover plate has an arc-shaped limiting groove adjacent to the arc-shaped rack, and the curvature of the limiting groove is consistent with the curvature of the arc-shaped rack. The bracket is equipped with a limiting post located in the limiting groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the cover plate is designed in an arc shape.

[0012] Furthermore, the bracket is equipped with a cover plate positioning detector to detect the rotational position of the cover plate.

[0013] Furthermore, there are two second linear guide rails, and the two second linear guide rails are respectively connected to vertical guide plates via second sliders, and there are also two steering guide plates; the middle part of one end of the linkage frame is hinged to the first slider, and guide rods are respectively provided on both sides of the end of the linkage frame, and the two guide rods are respectively connected to the vertical guide plates and steering guide plates on both sides.

[0014] Furthermore, the two vertical guide plates are connected and fixed to each other by a linkage rod.

[0015] Furthermore, the steering guide groove of the steering guide plate includes two arc-shaped segments connected end to end. The center of the arc-shaped segment located inside the accommodating cavity is set downward, and the center of the arc-shaped segment located outside the accommodating cavity is set upward.

[0016] Furthermore, the outer end of the linkage frame is bent upwards and fixedly connected to the display screen.

[0017] Furthermore, the linear actuator includes a rotary motor, a lead screw connected to and rotating with the rotary motor, and a lead screw slider screwed to and movable with the lead screw, the lead screw slider being connected and fixed to a first slider or a second slider.

[0018] Furthermore, the second sliders on both sides are connected by a connecting rod, and the lead screw slider is connected to the connecting rod.

[0019] Furthermore, there is a screen position detector that detects the position of the linkage or display screen.

[0020] The concealed vehicle display structure improves the accuracy, stability, and safety of display movement and better protects the display. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the hidden in-vehicle display screen structure with the screen protruding.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a hidden in-vehicle display screen.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the linkage frame and the cover plate drive mechanism.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the working state of the hidden in-vehicle display screen structure. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0026] It should be noted that if any directional indication (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, top, bottom, inside, outside, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, counterclockwise, clockwise, circumferential, radial, axial, etc.) is involved in the embodiments of this utility model, the directional indication is only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0027] If the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," such descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0028] This utility model proposes a hidden vehicle-mounted display screen structure.

[0029] The hidden vehicle display structure of this embodiment includes a cavity for placing the display screen 1 in the center console, an opening communicating with the cavity on the center console, a cover plate 10 for closing the opening of the cavity, a screen driving mechanism for extending or retracting the display screen into the cavity, and a cover plate driving mechanism 9 for opening or closing the opening of the cavity.

[0030] The aforementioned hidden in-vehicle display screen structure allows the screen to be stored inside the center console when not in use. The opening of the center console's accommodating cavity is concealed by a cover, maintaining a consistent overall appearance and creating a more minimalist and aesthetically pleasing interior environment. The retracted display screen also prevents external impacts and glare from affecting the driver, improving driving safety. Furthermore, it effectively expands the user's activity space, facilitating various personalized decorations and enhancing the car's technological feel and playability, creating a new cabin experience. When the display screen is needed, a cover drive mechanism opens the cover, revealing the opening of the accommodating cavity. Then, a screen drive mechanism extends the display screen from the cavity, ensuring normal user access to the display.

[0031] The described hidden in-vehicle display screen structure allows the opening of the housing cavity to be located on the top surface of the center console. A cover plate 10 is hinged to the side of the housing cavity facing the front of the vehicle, while the display screen 1 is hinged to the side of the housing cavity facing the rear of the vehicle. This allows the cover plate to be flipped up to expose the housing cavity, after which the display screen flips out from the housing cavity, tilting towards the user to reduce glare and meet the user's viewing needs. Alternatively, the opening of the housing cavity can be located on the side of the center console facing the seat. The cover plate 10 is hinged to the lower end of the housing cavity, opening the housing cavity and allowing the display screen to flip outwards and upwards, also tilting towards the user for viewing.

[0032] The aforementioned hidden in-vehicle display screen structure uses a telescopic motor or a telescopic rod connected to the motor as its driving mechanism. While these mechanisms can move the display screen to extend or retract as needed, their simple structure and large travel requirements result in excessive space occupation on the center console. Therefore, the screen driving mechanism can be configured as follows: Figure 1-4 As shown, the system includes a first linear guide rail 21 and a second linear guide rail 22 installed in the accommodating cavity and arranged side by side along the front and rear direction of the vehicle, and a vertically arranged steering guide plate 3. The steering guide plate has an inclined steering guide groove 31. The first linear guide rail and the second linear guide rail are respectively equipped with a first slider 41 and a second slider 42. There is also a linear driver 5 that drives the first slider and the second slider to move synchronously, and a linkage frame 6 fixedly connected to the display screen 1. The first slider is hinged to the linkage frame. The second slider is fixedly equipped with a vertical guide plate 7. The vertical guide plate has a vertically arranged vertical guide groove 71. The vertical guide plate moves with the second slider and the vertical guide groove and the steering guide groove overlap in the transverse direction. The linkage frame is fixedly equipped with a guide rod 8, which passes through the vertical guide groove and the steering guide groove. A linear actuator drives the first and second sliders to move simultaneously along the first and second linear guides, thereby causing the linkage frame and display screen to move back and forth. During this process, the vertical guide plate also moves back and forth with the second slider. As it moves, the different height positions of the vertical guide groove and the steering guide groove gradually change and overlap. The overlapping position is the position of the guide rod, which causes the guide rod, linkage frame, and display screen to tilt and move vertically. At the same time, the linkage plate is hinged to the first slider and has rotational freedom, allowing the display screen to rotate along a specific arc path under the action of multiple different movement directions. Ultimately, this allows the display screen to extend from the cavity of the center console to the front or top of the center console, or to retract into the cavity for concealment. This type of concealed vehicle display screen has a relatively simple structure and small size, which can be easily installed in the center console without affecting the layout of the vehicle space. It can easily extend the display screen to ensure normal use, and can also be concealed when the display screen is not in use.

[0033] The aforementioned concealed vehicle display screen structure includes two second linear guide rails 22, each connected to a vertical guide plate 7 via a second slider 42. The two vertical guide plates 7 are connected and fixed to each other via a linkage rod 23, so that the vertical guide plates on both sides move synchronously. There are also two steering guide plates 3. The middle of one end of the linkage frame 6 is hinged to the first slider 41, and guide rods 8 are provided on both sides of the end of the linkage frame. The two guide rods are connected to the vertical guide plates and steering guide plates on both sides, respectively. The setting of the guide structure on both sides can improve the stability, accuracy and safety of the display screen movement.

[0034] The aforementioned concealed vehicle display structure includes a steering guide groove 31 in the steering guide plate 3, comprising two arc-shaped segments connected end-to-end. The center of the arc-shaped segment located inside the accommodating cavity faces downwards, while the center of the arc-shaped segment located outside the accommodating cavity faces upwards. This allows the display to achieve a greater tilt angle when extended, while reducing the required space of the accommodating cavity when retracted. The outer end of the linkage frame 6 is bent upwards and fixedly connected to the display screen 1. This conforms to the shape of the steering guide groove, allowing the display to tilt when extended, reducing glare and improving user viewing comfort.

[0035] The aforementioned hidden vehicle-mounted display screen structure can have a linear actuator 5 that is a telescopic motor or a telescopic rod connected to the motor, or it can be as follows: Figure 2 As shown, it includes a rotary motor 51, a lead screw 52 connected to the rotary motor and rotating therewith, and a lead screw slider 53 screwed to and movable therefrom. The lead screw slider is connected and fixed to either the first slider 41 or the second slider 42. Figure 2 As shown, the second sliders on both sides are connected by a connecting rod 23, while the lead screw slider 53 is connected to the connecting rod. The rotation of the lead screw drives the lead screw slider to move, which in turn drives the second slider and the vertical guide plate to move, thereby driving the linkage frame and the display screen to move. Its operation is stable and highly accurate. In addition, the hidden vehicle display screen structure also includes a screen position detector 54 that detects the position of the connecting rod 23 or the display screen 1. The screen position detector receives a detection signal when the display screen extends or retracts into place, thereby controlling the rotary motor to stop moving to avoid excessive movement that could damage the display screen. Installing the screen position detector at the location of the connecting rod makes installation more convenient, detection more accurate, and reduces the risk of collision damage to the display screen.

[0036] The aforementioned concealed vehicle display structure has a cover plate 10 positioned below the storage location of the display screen 1 to protect it. The cover plate extends outwards and its end abuts against the bottom of the linkage frame 6, providing additional support for the linkage frame and the display screen, thus improving the stability and safety of the display screen in its extended state. Figure 1 As shown, a bracket 20 is fixedly installed inside the accommodating cavity, and the cover plate 10 is arc-shaped, with its middle portion hinged to the bracket. Figure 3 Point P is shown; the cover plate drive mechanism 9 can also be a telescopic motor, preferably as shown in the figure. Figure 3As shown, the cover plate includes an arc-shaped rack 91 fixedly installed on the inner end of the cover plate. An arc-shaped limiting groove 92 is formed on the cover plate adjacent to the arc-shaped rack, and the curvature of the limiting groove matches the curvature of the arc-shaped rack 91. A limiting post 30 located within the limiting groove is mounted on the bracket 20 to limit the travel of the cover plate, preventing excessive movement and collisions with other components, thus avoiding damage to these components. The cover plate drive mechanism also includes a drive gear 93 rotatably mounted on the bracket and meshing with the arc-shaped rack, and a gear motor 94 that drives the drive gear to rotate. The gear motor drives the cover plate to rotate around its hinge end via the drive gear and the arc-shaped rack, causing the cover plate to rotate downwards as shown in the image. Figure 4 As shown in (b), the receiving cavity is opened, and the screen driving mechanism then drives the display screen to extend. Next, the cover plate rotates upwards, and the end of the cover plate abuts against the bottom of the linkage frame for support, as shown. Figure 4 As shown in (c); when the display screen needs to be stored, the cover rotates downward to open the receiving cavity, the display screen is stored in the receiving cavity, and then the cover rotates upward again to close the receiving cavity, thereby protecting the display screen and other components, and also preventing foreign objects from falling into the center console. Similarly, the bracket 20 can also be equipped with a cover plate positioning detector 95 to detect the rotation position of the cover plate 10, so as to avoid excessive rotation. Furthermore, the rotary motor 51 and gear motor 94 can be directly connected to the lead screw and drive gear, or they can be connected through a synchronous belt, synchronous pulley, and synchronous rod. For example, the synchronous rod with the synchronous pulley is fixedly connected to the lead screw and drive gear, and the synchronous belt connects the synchronous pulley and the rotary motor and gear motor. The rotation of the lead screw and drive gear is driven by the synchronous belt, making its operation more stable and accurate.

[0037] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A concealed vehicle-mounted display screen structure, characterized in that: It includes a cavity for placing the display screen (1) in the center console, an opening for communicating with the cavity on the center console, a cover plate (10) for closing the opening of the cavity, a screen drive mechanism for extending or retracting the display screen into the cavity, and a cover plate drive mechanism (9) for opening or closing the opening of the cavity.

2. The concealed vehicle display screen structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening of the accommodating cavity is located on the top surface of the center console or on the side of the center console facing the seat.

3. The concealed vehicle display screen structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening of the accommodating cavity is located on the side of the center console facing the seat; the screen driving mechanism includes a first linear guide rail (21) and a second linear guide rail (22) installed in the accommodating cavity and arranged in parallel along the front and rear direction of the car, and a vertically arranged steering guide plate (3), with an inclined steering guide groove (31) on the steering guide plate; a first slider (41) and a second slider (42) are respectively mounted on the first linear guide rail and the second linear guide rail, and a linear driver (5) that drives the first slider and the second slider to move synchronously, and a linkage frame (6) fixedly connected to the display screen (1), the first slider is hinged to the linkage frame, and a vertical guide plate (7) is fixedly mounted on the second slider, with a vertically arranged vertical guide groove (71) on the vertical guide plate, the vertical guide plate moves with the second slider and the vertical guide groove and the steering guide groove overlap in the horizontal part, and a guide rod (8) is fixedly mounted on the linkage frame, the guide rod passing through the vertical guide groove and the steering guide groove.

4. The concealed vehicle display screen structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cover is located below the storage position of the display screen (1), and the cover extends out and its end abuts against the bottom of the linkage frame (6).

5. The concealed vehicle display screen structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: A bracket (20) is fixedly installed inside the cavity, and the middle part of the cover plate (10) is hinged to the bracket; the cover plate driving mechanism (9) includes a drive gear (93) rotatably installed on the bracket, a gear motor (94) that drives the drive gear to rotate, and an arc-shaped rack (91) fixedly installed on the inner end of the cover plate, and the arc-shaped rack meshes with the drive gear.

6. The concealed vehicle display screen structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cover plate (10) has an arc-shaped limiting groove (92) located adjacent to the arc-shaped rack (91), and the arc of the limiting groove is consistent with the arc of the arc-shaped rack. The bracket (20) is equipped with a limiting post (30) located in the limiting groove.

7. The concealed vehicle display screen structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cover plate (10) is arc-shaped.

8. The concealed vehicle display screen structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bracket (20) is equipped with a cover plate position detector (95) to detect the rotation position of the cover plate (10).

9. The concealed vehicle display screen structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are two second linear guide rails (22), and the two second linear guide rails are connected to vertical guide plates (7) through the second slider (42) respectively, and there are two steering guide plates (3); the middle part of one end of the linkage frame (6) is hinged to the first slider (41), and guide rods (8) are provided on both sides of the end of the linkage frame, and the two guide rods are connected to the vertical guide plates and steering guide plates on both sides respectively.

10. The concealed vehicle display screen structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The two vertical guide plates (7) are connected and fixed to each other by the linkage rod (23).

11. The concealed vehicle display screen structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The steering guide groove (31) of the steering guide plate (3) includes two arc-shaped sections connected end to end. The center of the arc-shaped section located inside the accommodating cavity is set downward, and the center of the arc-shaped section located outside the accommodating cavity is set upward.

12. The concealed vehicle display screen structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer end of the linkage frame (6) is bent upward and fixedly connected to the display screen (1).

13. The concealed vehicle display screen structure according to any one of claims 3-11, characterized in that: The linear actuator (5) includes a rotary motor (51), a lead screw (52) connected to the rotary motor and rotating therewith, and a lead screw slider (53) screwed to the lead screw and movable therefrom. The lead screw slider is connected and fixed to a first slider (41) or a second slider (42).

14. The concealed vehicle display screen structure according to claim 13, characterized in that: The second sliders (42) on both sides are connected by a connecting rod (23), and the lead screw slider (53) is connected to the connecting rod.

15. The concealed vehicle display screen structure according to claim 14, characterized in that: There is a screen position detector (54) for detecting the position of the linkage (23) or the display screen (1).

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