Mounting and operating system for a resizable display

Abstract

The present invention relates to a holding and operating system (10) for a resizable display (11) in a vehicle (12), comprising a mobile device (13) or a touchpad integrated in the vehicle, wherein the holding and operating system (10) comprises at least one movable carriage (17) which is configured to receive a holding device (21) which is configured to receive the mobile device (13) or the touchpad, wherein the mobile device (13) or the touchpad is slidably arranged in the holding device (21) on the movable carriage (17), wherein the resizable display (11) can be extended and / or retracted based on the movement of the mobile device (13) or the touchpad.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a holding and operating system for a resizable display in a vehicle, comprising a mobile device. A resizable display is a screen that can be made available for use as needed.

[0002] Displays on demand and flexible displays are known in the prior art. For example, a retractable display for an MMI is known in the prior art, which can be activated either automatically by starting and stopping the vehicle or by means of a button in the vehicle, with the states fully retracted and fully extended being known.

[0003] The publication DE 10 2010 048 515 A1 describes an operating module for a motor vehicle with two operating units.

[0004] A motor vehicle with a touchscreen and a holding device for the touchscreen is known from publication DE 10 2013 019 113 A1.

[0005] Document DE 10 2017 211 524 A1 describes an operating device for a motor vehicle.

[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide a system that enables improved control and operation of a display on demand in a vehicle.

[0007] This problem is solved by a holding and operating system with the features of claim 1. Advantageous further developments and embodiments are described in the dependent claims, the description, and the description of the figures.

[0008] The present invention relates to a holding and operating system for a resizable display in a vehicle, comprising a mobile device or a touchpad integrated into the vehicle. A resizable display is a screen that is designed to be made available when needed. Typically, a resizable display is designed to be extendable from a device, for example, from a dashboard, when required.

[0009] According to the invention, the holding and operating system comprises at least one movable carriage configured to receive a holding device configured to receive the mobile device or touchpad, wherein the mobile device or touchpad is slidably arranged in the holding device on the movable carriage, and the resizable display can be extended and / or retracted based on the movement of the mobile device or touchpad. This offers the advantage that the vehicle user can determine, based on the holding and operating system, how far the display is extended or retracted from the dashboard. The holding device is optionally arranged in a recess. Alternatively, the holding device can be arranged on a center console or on an armrest in a door, or additively.

[0010] Typically, the mobile device held in the mounting device can be moved by a vehicle user by shifting the movable carriage.

[0011] The mobile device is typically a mobile phone or a tablet. In one embodiment, the mobile device is configured as a touchpad. The resizable display is usually integrated into or located in the vehicle's dashboard. Alternatively, the resizable display is integrated into a door or control panel of the vehicle. The mounting device is designed to accommodate a control unit, which can be an MMI touchpad permanently attached to the vehicle or a mobile device that, once inserted into the mounting device, becomes a control unit for the vehicle's MMI system.

[0012] The resizable display has a flexible height, which can be actively determined by the vehicle user. Typically, the resizable display has a maximum and a minimum height, with the minimum height potentially being zero. The resizable display is usually located in the vehicle's dashboard, and is generally at least partially retractable into the dashboard. In other configurations, the resizable display is located in the center console, a door, or as a rear-seat entertainment (RSE) display on the back of a front seat, making it visible to passengers in the second row.

[0013] The recess is typically designed as a receptacle. Optionally, the recess includes at least one rail designed to hold the movable carriage. The mobile device or touchpad is usually configured and designed to be moved within the recess by a vehicle user.

[0014] The mounting and operating system offers the advantage that a flexible, resizable display can be extended and retracted to varying degrees. The height of the resizable display is therefore adjustable. Typically, the mounting and operating system is designed to provide at least three different height settings for the resizable display.

[0015] The operation of the holding and control system is generally analogous to using a window regulator. In one configuration, the holding and control system is set up so that a short forward movement of the mobile device or touchpad raises the resizable display. A longer movement, or holding the mobile device or touchpad in the forward position, causes the holding and control system to extend the resizable display fully. A short or long movement of the mobile device or touchpad to a rearward position results in the resizing display retracting or retracting completely, respectively. The height of the resizable display is typically adjustable continuously or in small increments between 5 mm and 10 mm.

[0016] The holding and operating system is designed to allow the resizable display to be extended from the dashboard to a height desired by a vehicle user using the mobile device on the movable carriage, or to retract the resizable display to a desired height into the dashboard.

[0017] The holding and operating system is designed so that a vehicle user can position the resizable display in the vehicle's interior, particularly in the dashboard, using their mobile device or touchpad in the recess. The holding and operating system is configured to move the resizable display accordingly, based on the movement of the mobile device.

[0018] The holding and operating system is designed to correlate the movement of the mobile device with the movement of the resizable display, whereby the resizable display is moved from a first position to at least one further position as soon as the mobile device is moved from a first, for example front, position to at least one further, for example rear, position by a vehicle user.

[0019] In one embodiment, the resizable display can be extended and retracted to a specific height. The resizable display can typically be moved from one position to at least one other position. Thus, the mounting and control system is designed to provide the resizable display at a height desired by the vehicle user. The height of the resizable display can therefore optionally be controlled by the mounting and control system based on the driving situation or by the vehicle user.

[0020] In this training system, the resizable display can be moved continuously or in increments using a mobile device or touchpad, with each increment ranging from 50 mm to 70 mm. Typically, the height is adjustable in increments. In another configuration, the height of the resizable display can be continuously adjusted via the mounting and operating system. For example, the mounting and operating system can be configured to automatically set the height of the resizable display. Optionally, the display can be extended or retracted from continuously to increments of 20 mm, 30 mm, or 40 mm. The touchpad or mobile device can typically be moved in increments between 1 mm and 10 mm.

[0021] In one embodiment, the holding and operating system is infinitely adjustable in such a way that the resizable display can be extended or retracted as long as the mobile device is moved or shifted in the recess.

[0022] In one embodiment, the mobile device or touchpad can be moved within the holding device on the movable carriage, either longitudinally or transversely to the vehicle's longitudinal direction. This offers the advantage that the mobile device can be oriented and operated according to the desired user interface.

[0023] The holding and operating system is typically designed to move the movable carriage from a front position in the recess to a rear position. The front position in the recess, which is usually located in the center console, points towards the dashboard in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, while the rear position points towards the rear seats. The mobile device or touchpad is typically located in the vehicle's center console. Alternatively, it may be integrated into a dashboard, door panel, or armrest in a second or third row of seats.

[0024] In a further embodiment, the holding device is designed to accommodate an adapter that is configured to accommodate a mobile device.

[0025] In a further development, the movable carriage includes at least one rotating device, wherein the movable carriage and / or the holding device is configured to tilt based on the rotating device. Typically, the mobile device, which is arranged in the holding device, can be moved from a horizontal position to an upright position based on the rotating device. The upright position is a relaxation position, as operating the mobile device is particularly comfortable for the vehicle user in this position. In the relaxation position, the seat is tilted backward, and the head is directed more upward. In a further embodiment, the touchpad is rotatable in the relaxation position.

[0026] Optionally, the holding and operating system is configured to automatically move the movable carriage from a forward position in the recess to a rear position when transitioning to a piloted drive. During this transition, the holding and operating system is configured to raise the holding device. The relaxed position is particularly advantageous for the vehicle user during a piloted drive, as it eliminates the need to lean forward to operate the mobile device.

[0027] In one embodiment, the mobile device or touchpad is mounted monostablely, and is configured to be movable from an initial position to at least one further position. Thus, the mobile device is configured to move on the movable carriage from a front position, corresponding to the initial position, to another position, which typically corresponds to the rear position.

[0028] Typically, the mobile device or touchpad is positioned on the movable carriage in such a way that it can be moved forwards or backwards in increments. The movement is usually in increments between 0.5 mm and 20 mm, and more commonly between 1 mm and 10 mm.

[0029] The holding and operating system is generally designed so that when the mobile device is moved forward on the movable platform, the resizable display extends by at least one position. Conversely, when the device is moved backward, the resizable display retracts by at least one position. The resizable display is located within the vehicle's interior. Optionally, the resizable display can be integrated into a dashboard, center console, door, roof, the back of a front seat, or the back of a second-row seat.

[0030] In this training system, the mobile device or touchpad is configured to return to its original position when released by the vehicle user. The mobile device is typically mounted monostablely in the recess. Monostable means that the mobile device is designed to move to a new position determined by the vehicle user, and then return to its original position when released. The movable carriage on which the mobile device is mounted is usually adjustable to three positions: a forward position, a middle position, and a rear position. The original position is typically the middle position.

[0031] In a further development, the holding and operating system includes at least one clamping device designed to hold the mobile device in the holding fixture. Typically, the clamping device is integrated into the recess. Alternatively, the clamping device is integrated into the holding fixture itself.

[0032] The clamping device typically has at least two side clamps designed to laterally confine and lock a mobile device inserted into the recess. Each side clamp typically has at least one clamping projection designed to contact the mobile device. This clamping projection is typically made of plastic or rubber. The clamping device is generally movably designed to move with the movable carriage. In another embodiment, at least one of the at least two side clamps is multi-part. In yet another embodiment, at least one of the at least two side clamps has a clamping projection only in a limited area.

[0033] A mobile device inserted into the clamping device is fixed and locked onto the movable carriage, while the mobile device can still be moved within the recess from a front position to a rear position and vice versa.

[0034] In one embodiment, the holding device comprises at least one spring and at least one microswitch. Based on the at least one spring and the at least one microswitch, the side clips of the clamping device are designed to be movable relative to each other, so that the clamping device is configured to hold the mobile device.

[0035] In another embodiment, the holding and operating system is configured to extend the resizable display as long as the mobile device or touchpad is moved into a forward position and held there. Typically, if the mobile device or touchpad remains in the forward position for a predetermined period, the holding and operating system is configured to move the resizable display directly to its fully extended position.

[0036] In another embodiment, the holding and operating system is configured to retract the resizable display as long as the mobile device or touchpad is moved into a rear position and held there. Typically, if the mobile device or touchpad remains in the rear position for a predetermined period, the holding and operating system is configured to move the resizable display directly to its furthest retracted position.

[0037] In a further development, the holding and operating system includes a recess formed in an interior of the vehicle, the recess being designed to accommodate the movable slide.

[0038] In a further embodiment, the holding device includes a component for inductive charging and data exchange with the mobile device via NFC, Bluetooth, or WLAN. This allows the mobile device to be charged while inserted into the holding and operating system, and menus for operating the MMI can be displayed directly on the mobile device via data exchange.

[0039] The invention is schematically illustrated with reference to embodiments in the drawing and is further described with reference to the drawing, wherein the same components are identified by the same reference numerals. It shows: Fig. 1 a perspective top view of an embodiment of a holding and operating system according to the invention, Fig. 2 another perspective top view of another embodiment of the holding and operating system, Fig. 3a a side view of an embodiment of the holding and operating system, Fig. 3b a side view of an embodiment of the holding and operating system, Fig. 4 a perspective top view of a further embodiment of a holding and operating system according to the invention, Fig. 5 a further perspective top view of another embodiment of the holding and operating system according to the invention, Fig. 6 a further perspective top view of another embodiment of the holding and operating system according to the invention.

[0040] Fig. Figure 1 shows a perspective top view of an embodiment of a holding and operating system 10. A dashboard 25 in an interior 14 of a vehicle 12 is shown, wherein a resizable display 11 is formed in the dashboard 25. In the present embodiment, a recess 15 is formed in a center console 26. The recess 15 is configured to accommodate a mobile device 13. The recess 15 is configured to allow the mobile device 13 to be movably mounted in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0041] Fig. Figure 2 shows a further perspective top view of another embodiment of the holding and operating system 10. The dashboard 25 in the interior 14 of the vehicle 12 is shown, with the resizable display 11 being formed in the dashboard 25. The center console 26 is also shown, which has the recess 15 designed to accommodate the mobile device 13, wherein the mobile device 13 is movable in the recess 15 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0042] In the - in Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 2, the size-changing display 11 is arranged to extend from the dashboard 25 in the recess 15 of the center console 26 based on the movement of the mobile device 13.

[0043] Fig. Figure 3a shows a side view of an embodiment of the holding and operating system 10. The recess 15 in the interior 14 of the vehicle 12 is shown, the recess 15 accommodating a holding device 21 configured to hold the mobile device 13. The holding device 21 comprises a movable carriage 17 configured to hold and move the holding device 21 with the mobile device 13.

[0044] In the present embodiment, the movable carriage 17 comprises two springs 19 and two microswitches 20, which are configured to hold the mobile device 13 in the holding device 21 on the movable carriage 17. A rotary device 20 with a pivot axis D is also shown. In the illustrated embodiment, the mobile device 13 is arranged in a horizontal position 27 in the holding device 21.

[0045] In the Fig. Figure 3a also shows a detent recess 23 and a detent projection 24, wherein the detent recess 23 is formed in the recess 15 and the detent projection 24 is formed on the movable slide 17, wherein the detent projection 24 is configured to engage in the detent recess 23 when the movable slide 17 is moved. The movable slide 17 can be moved about a rotation axis D of the rotary device 18 by means of a rotary device 18.

[0046] Fig. Figure 3b shows a side view of an embodiment of the holding and operating system 10. The recess 15 in the vehicle 12 is shown, the recess 15 receiving the holding device 21, which is configured to receive the mobile device 13. The holding device 21 comprises the movable carriage 17, which is configured to move the holding device 21 with the mobile device 13.

[0047] In the present embodiment, the movable carriage 17 comprises two springs 19 and two microswitches 20 configured to lock the mobile device 13 in the holding device 21 on the movable carriage 17. In the illustrated embodiment, the mobile device 13 is arranged in the holding device 21 in an upright position 28. The movable carriage 17 is positioned about a rotation axis D of the rotating device 18 by means of a rotary device 18. The locking projection 24, which is configured to engage in the locking recess 23, is also shown.

[0048] Fig. Figure 4 shows a perspective top view of an embodiment of the holding and operating system 10. The recess 15 in the interior 14 of the vehicle 12 is shown, with the mobile device 13 arranged in the holding device 21 on the movable carriage 17. The rotating device 18 with the axis of rotation D is also shown.

[0049] Fig. Figure 5 shows a further perspective top view of another embodiment of the holding and operating system 10. Shown is the recess 15, which is formed in the interior 14 of the vehicle 12, as well as a clamping device 16, which is formed in the recess 15.

[0050] In the present embodiment, the clamping device 16 comprises two side clips 29a, 29b, each having two clamping projections 22. The clamping device 16 is configured to compress the side clips 29a, 29b towards the mobile device 13 received in the recess 15. The clamping projections 22 are configured to gently secure the mobile device 13. The side clips 29a, 29b are movably arranged in the recess 15, in particular on at least one side wall 30 of the recess 15. The side clips 29a, 29b are thus configured to move with the movement of the movable carriage 17 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0051] Fig.Figure 6 shows a further perspective top view of another embodiment of the holding and operating system 10. Shown is the recess 15, which is formed in the interior 14 of the vehicle 12, and the clamping device 16, which is formed in the recess 15.

[0052] In the present embodiment, the clamping device 16 also comprises two side clips 29a, 29b, each having two clamping projections 22. The clamping device 16 is configured to compress the side clips 29a, 29b towards the mobile device 13 received in the recess 15. The side clips 29a, 29b are each arranged on a side wall 30 of the recess 15. The clamping projections 22 are configured to gently secure the mobile device 13. The clamping device 16 is slidably arranged in the recess 15, so that when the mobile device 13 is moved, the clamping device 16 follows the movement and thus continues to secure the mobile device 13 laterally. In the present embodiment, the movable carriage 17 also comprises two springs 19 and two microswitches 20. Reference symbol list 10 Holding and operating system 11 resizable display 12 vehicles 13 mobile devices 14 Interior of the vehicle 15 recording 16 Clamping device 17 movable slides 18 Rotary device 19 feathers 20 microswitches 21 Holding device 22 clamping protrusions 23 Locking recess 24 Rastvorsprung 25 Dashboard 26 Center console 27 horizontal position 28 positions set 29a, 29b Side clips 30 Side wall of the recess

Claims

Holding and operating system (10) for a resizable display (11) in a vehicle (12), comprising a mobile terminal (13) or a touchpad integrated in the vehicle, characterized in that the holding and operating system (10) comprises at least one movable carriage (17) which is configured to receive a holding device (21) which is configured to receive the mobile terminal (13) or the touchpad, wherein the mobile terminal (13) or the touchpad is slidably arranged in the holding device (21) on the movable carriage (17), wherein the resizable display (11) is extendable and / or retractable based on the movement of the mobile terminal (13) or the touchpad. Holding and operating system (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the resizable display (11) can be extended and retracted to a certain height. Holding and operating system (10) according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the resizable display (11) can be moved continuously or in steps using the mobile device (13) or using the touchpad, wherein a step is between 50 mm and 70 mm. Holding and operating system (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that the holding and operating system (10) is infinitely adjustable such that the resizable display (11) can be extended or retracted as long as the mobile device (13) or the touchpad is moved or repositioned. Holding and operating system (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the mobile terminal device (13) or the touchpad in the holding device (21) is displaceable on the movable carriage (17) in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle or transversely to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Holding and operating system (10) according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that the movable carriage (17) comprises at least one rotary device (18), wherein the movable carriage (17) and / or the holding device (21) is arranged to be tiltable based on the rotary device (18). Holding and operating system (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mobile device (13) or the touchpad is mounted monostablely, wherein the mobile device (13) or the touchpad is configured to be movable from an original position to at least one further position. Holding and operating system (10) according to claim 7, characterized in that the mobile device (13) or the touchpad is configured to return to its original position when the mobile device (13) or the touchpad is released by a vehicle user. Holding and operating system (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding and operating system (21) comprises at least one clamping device (16) which is configured to hold the mobile terminal in the holding device (21). Holding and operating system (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding and operating system (10) is configured to extend the resizable display (11) for as long as the mobile terminal (13) or the touchpad is moved into a forward position and held in the forward position. Holding and operating system (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding and operating system (10) is configured to retract the resizable display as long as the mobile device (13) or the touchpad is moved into a rear position and held in the rear position. Holding and operating system (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding and operating system (10) comprises a recess (15) which is formed in an interior (14) of the vehicle (12), wherein the recess (15) is configured to receive the movable slide (17).

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