Motor vehicle with two interconnectable display devices

Abstract

For the purpose of improved display of content in the interior (5) of a motor vehicle (1), comprising a first sun visor (35) located in an upper section (15) of the interior (5) and away from a first outer surface (25) of the motor vehicle (1), to which a first display device (45) is attached, wherein the first display device (45) has a first display (50) which can be folded out about a first pivot axis (145) from a stowed position to a first display position, and a second sun visor (90) located in an upper section (15) of the interior (5) and away from a second outer surface (30) of the motor vehicle (1), to which a second display device (100) is attached, wherein the second outer surface (30) is opposite the first outer surface (25), and wherein the second display device (100) has a second display (105).The device, which can be unfolded about a second pivot axis (150) from a stowed position to a first display position, is provided that the first sun visor (35) has a first cam guide (65) in which the first display device (45) is slidably mounted, and the second sun visor (100) has a second cam guide (120) in which the second display device (100) is slidably mounted, such that the first display (50) in a second display position rests with one side against a corresponding side of the second display (105).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a motor vehicle with two interconnectable display devices according to claim 1.

[0002] A motor vehicle is known from US file number 2021 / 0061100 A1, with - a first sun visor located in an upper section of the vehicle interior and away from a first exterior of the motor vehicle, to which a first display device is attached, - wherein the first display device has a first display which can be unfolded about a first pivot axis from a stowed position to a first display position, - a second sun visor located in an upper section of the vehicle interior and away from a second exterior surface of the motor vehicle, to which a second display device is attached, the second exterior surface being opposite the first exterior surface, - wherein the second display device has a second display which can be unfolded about a second pivot axis from a stow position to a first display position.

[0003] In other words, the aforementioned publication discloses a first sun visor from which a first display can be unfolded to show content, as well as a second sun visor from which a second display can be unfolded to show content. This makes it possible to display identical or different content on the first and second displays.

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide means by which the possibility of displaying content on the first display and the second display is extended compared to the prior art.

[0005] This problem is solved by a motor vehicle with the features of claim 1. Advantageous further developments of the invention are contained in the dependent claims.

[0006] Specifically, the aforementioned task is solved in the case of the motor vehicle of this type by the fact that - the first sun visor has a first guide rail in which the first display device is slidably mounted, - the second sun visor has a second guide rail in which the first display device is slidably mounted, such that - the first display in a second display position with a first page against a corresponding second page of the second display.

[0007] The first sun visor can be located on the side of the vehicle where the steering wheel is located. Therefore, if the vehicle according to the invention is a left-hand drive vehicle, the first sun visor is located on the left side of the vehicle, while the second sun visor is located on the adjacent right side, or passenger side. The upper section of the vehicle interior is, in particular, the headliner. Accordingly, the first outer surface would correspond to the side surface of the vehicle on the driver's side, while the second outer surface would correspond to the side surface of the vehicle on the passenger side. It is understood that the opposite would apply to a right-hand drive vehicle.

[0008] The first and second displays are advantageously designed as OLEDs. The first display can be moved from a stowed position to a first display position about a first pivot axis, in particular by folding. The second display can be moved from a stowed position to a first display position about a second pivot axis, in particular by folding. The first and second pivot axes advantageously extend transversely in the vehicle direction. This allows content to be displayed on the two displays in a manner known per se.

[0009] The cam guides according to the invention advantageously make it possible to position the two displays side by side in such a way that two relatively small displays can be combined to form a large display consisting of two parts (displays). In such a case, the displays are in a second display position. The cam guides advantageously enable the necessary repositioning of the two display assemblies, in which the respective displays are located, to achieve this position reliably. A cam guide can preferably be designed as at least one rail located in a sunshade, in which at least one sliding block provided on the display assembly is movably mounted. Movement of the display assembly in the cam guide can be performed manually or by means of an electric motor drive.

[0010] According to a preferred embodiment, it is provided that - the first display device in the second display position is further away from the upper section of the vehicle interior than in the stowed position, - the first display device is closer to the second outer side in the second display position than in the stowed position, - the second display device in the second display position is further away from the upper section of the vehicle interior than in the stowed position, and - the second display device is closer to the first outer side in the second display position than in the stowed position.

[0011] This advantageously allows the two display devices to move towards each other and downwards in the vehicle's vertical direction, thanks to a suitable design of the two guide rails. Particularly advantageously, the two guide rails are designed such that, in the second display position, the two displays essentially meet along the vehicle's longitudinal axis and are positioned away from the headliner opposite the vehicle's vertical axis, allowing a person in the driver's or passenger's seat to comfortably view the displayed content.

[0012] According to a preferred embodiment, the first display device and the second display device are connected to each other by a force-fit, in particular a magnetic fit, in the second display position. This provides a particularly simple and secure connection or fastening of the two displays.

[0013] According to a preferred embodiment, a contacting means is provided on the first display device and / or the second display device, which is configured to allow a power supply and / or signal transmission to the first display and the second display when they are in the second display position. This creates a particularly simple electrical connection between the two displays.

[0014] According to a preferred embodiment, the first display device is operatively connected to a first ribbon cable located on the first sun visor and / or the second display device to a second ribbon cable located on the second sun visor, wherein the first ribbon cable and / or the second ribbon cable is designed to be movable relative to the first sun visor or the second sun visor, respectively, at least with a section. This enables a particularly reliable electrical connection between the two display devices for the transmission of power and / or signals, even when they have to be moved or traveled a relatively large distance relative to their respective sun visors to assume the second display position.

[0015] The following is a detailed, non-prejudicative, and in particular limiting, description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawing. Identical elements are designated with identical reference numerals unless otherwise indicated. Fig. Figure 1 shows a section of a motor vehicle according to the invention with displays in a stowed position. Fig. 2 shows the one in Fig. 1. Excerpt shown in a first display position. Fig. 3 shows the one in Fig. 1. The section shown is displayed in a second viewing position.

[0016] In Fig. Figure 1 is a symbolic representation of a motor vehicle 1 according to the invention, which has a vehicle interior 5 and a windshield 10. An interior mirror 20 is attached in an upper section 15 of the vehicle interior 5 in a manner known per se, with which the rear of the motor vehicle 1 can be observed. On the... Fig. On the left side is a first outer surface 25 of the motor vehicle 1. At the one in the Fig. On the opposite side of the motor vehicle 1 is a second outer surface 30. If the motor vehicle 1 is designed as a left-hand drive vehicle, the first outer surface 25 is therefore on the driver's side, while the second outer surface 30 is on the passenger side.

[0017] A first sun visor 35, spaced apart from the first outer surface 25, is pivotably mounted on the upper section 15 about an axis parallel to the vehicle's transverse axis (not shown) by means of two first hinges 40, which are known per se. According to the illustration chosen here, the first sun visor 35 is in a known operating position in which glare for a vehicle occupant (not shown here) is essentially prevented.

[0018] A first display device 45 with a first display 50 facing the vehicle interior 5 is located on the first sun visor 35. The first display device 45 shown in this figure is in a stowed position. On the side facing the first sun visor 35, the first display device 45 has two first cam blocks 55, each of which is movably mounted in a first cam rail 60 located in the first sun visor 35. The two first cam rails 60 extend from a part adjacent to the first outer surface 25 and located relatively close to the upper section 15 to a part located relatively far from the upper section 15 and the first outer surface 25. Thus, the first display device 45 can be moved relative to the first sun visor 35 along the first cam guide 65, which consists of the first cam rails 60 and first cam blocks 55, by a part located in the Fig. The storage position shown in 1 can be moved into further operating positions, which will be described below.

[0019] To prevent or allow movement of the first display device 45 in the first cam guide 65, a first locking device 70 is provided on the first sunshade 35, which interacts with a corresponding counterpart located on the first display device 45.

[0020] The first display device 45 can be supplied with energy and electrical signals by means of a first flat ribbon cable 70 provided at the first sun visor 35. For this purpose, the first flat ribbon cable 70 is operatively connected to an on-board electrical system of the motor vehicle 1, which is not shown here.

[0021] Finally, on the side of the first display device 45 facing the interior mirror 20, a first contacting means 80 and first spaced-apart magnets 85 are positioned, the function of which will be explained later.

[0022] Furthermore, a second sun visor 90, spaced apart from the second outer surface 30, is pivotably mounted on the upper section 15 about an axis parallel to the vehicle's transverse axis (not shown) by means of two second hinges 95, which are known per se. According to the illustration chosen here, the second sun visor 90 is in a known operating position in which it essentially prevents glare for a vehicle occupant (not shown).

[0023] A second display device 100 is located on the second sun visor 90, with a second display 105 facing the vehicle interior 5. The second display device 100 shown in this figure is in a stowed position. On the side facing the second sun visor 90, the second display device 100 has two second cam blocks 110, each of which is movably mounted in a second cam track 115 located in the second sun visor 90. The two second cam tracks 115 extend from a part adjacent to the second outer surface 30, located relatively close to the upper section 15, to a part located comparatively farther away from the upper section 15 and the second outer surface 30.This allows the second display device 100 to be positioned opposite the second sunshade 90 along the second cam track 120, which consists of the second cam track rails 115 and second cam track stones 110, from one in the . Fig. The storage position shown in 1 can be moved into further operating positions, which will be described below.

[0024] To prevent or allow movement of the second display device 100 in the second cam guide 120, a second locking device 125 is provided on the second sunshade 90, which interacts with a corresponding counterpart located on the second display device 100.

[0025] The second display device 100 can be supplied with power and electrical signals by means of a second ribbon cable 130 provided on the second sun visor 90. For this purpose, the second ribbon cable 135 is operatively connected to an on-board electrical system of the motor vehicle 1, which is not shown here.

[0026] Finally, on the side of the second display device 100 facing the interior mirror 20, a second contacting means 135 and second, spaced-apart magnets 140 are positioned, the function of which will be explained later.

[0027] The first display 50 can be unfolded along a first pivot axis 145, which runs essentially parallel to the vehicle's transverse axis. The second display 105 can be unfolded along a second pivot axis 150, which runs essentially parallel to the vehicle's transverse axis. In such a case, the first display device 45 and the second display device 100 are in a first display position, which is Fig. Figure 2 shows that the first contacting means 80 of the first display device 45 and the second contacting means 140 of the second display device 100, as well as part of the first magnets 95 and second magnets 135, are located below the first pivot axis 145 and second pivot axis 150, respectively. As can be seen, the display area of ​​the first display 50 and second display 105 has essentially doubled. According to the embodiment chosen here, the two display areas are of the same size. As shown in Figure 2, the two displays 50 and 105 can display various information. Fig. As indicated in point 2, different content can be displayed. However, it is understood that the same content can also be shown on both displays (50 and 105).

[0028] After release of the first locking device 70, the first display device 45 can be manually removed from the one in the Fig. The first display position shown in 2 can be moved to a second display position. Likewise, the second display device 100 can be moved to a second display position after release by the second locking device 125. The second display position is in Fig. 3 shown. As by comparing the Fig. 2 and Fig. As can be seen in Figure 3, the first display device 45 is moved by the first cam guide 65 towards the interior mirror 20 and further away from the upper section 15, i.e. in Fig. 3 downwards. Likewise, the second display device 100 is guided by the second cam guide 120 towards the interior mirror 20 and further away from the upper section 15, i.e. in Fig. 3 downwards. In the second display position, the first display device 45 and the second display device 100 are positioned next to each other.

[0029] The first magnets 85 and the second magnets 135 attract each other in the second display position due to their respective opposite polarities, such that the first display device 45 and the second display device 100 are positively connected. The two displays 50, 105 are positioned relative to each other such that they are flush against each other at their adjacent edges; their respective in the Fig. The top and bottom edges are aligned flush with each other.

[0030] The first contacting means 80 and the second contacting means 135 are also positioned next to each other and are interconnected by means of signal and / or energy transmission in such a way that a single content is displayed on both displays 50, 105. Thus, the visible display area in the third display position is even larger than in the second display position, whereby in this case only the display of a common content on the interconnected displays 50, 105 is intended.

[0031] It is understood that the supply of power and / or signals to the first display device 45 via the first ribbon cable 75 and to the second display device 100 via the second ribbon cable 130 must be reliably ensured in each of the display positions shown for the first display device 45 and the second display device 100, respectively. For this reason, the first ribbon cable 75 and the second ribbon cable 130 are each designed to be movable in a section relative to the first sunshade 35 and the second sunshade 90, respectively. This can be achieved, as shown here, by a loop-like arrangement of a portion of the two ribbon cables 75 and 130. Thus, the first ribbon cable 75 and the second ribbon cable 130 are movable in this area relative to the first sunshade 35 and the second sunshade 90, respectively.The second sun visor 90 is each movable and can follow a movement of the respective display devices 45, 100. Reference symbol list 1 motor vehicle 5 Vehicle interior 10 Windscreen 15 upper section 20 Interior mirrors 25 first outside 30 second outside 35 first sun visor 40 hinge 45 first display device 50 first display 55 first set pieces 60 first stage track 65 first backstage tour 70 first resting device 75 first flat ribbon cable 80 first contact medium 85 first magnets 90 second sun visor 95 hinge 100 second display device 105 second display 110 second set pieces 115 second scenery track 120 second backstage tour 125 second resting device 130 second flat ribbon cable 135 second contacting means 140 second magnets 145 first pivot axis 150 second swivel axis QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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[0000] US 2021 / 0061100 A1

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Claims

[1] motor vehicle (1), with - a first sun visor (35) located in an upper section (15) of the vehicle interior (5) and away from a first outer surface (25) of the motor vehicle (1), to which a first display device (45) is attached, - wherein the first display device (45) has a first display (50) which can be unfolded about a first pivot axis (145) from a stow position to a first display position, - a second sun visor (90) located in an upper section (15) of the vehicle interior (5) and away from a second outer surface (30) of the motor vehicle (1), to which a second display device (100) is attached, the second outer surface (30) being opposite the first outer surface (25), - wherein the second display device (100) has a second display (105) which can be unfolded about a second pivot axis (150) from a stow position to a first display position, characterized by , that - the first sun visor (35) has a first cam guide (65) in which the first display device (45) is slidably mounted, - the second sun visor (100) has a second guide rail (120) in which the second display device (100) is slidably mounted, such that - the first display (50) in a second display position with one side against a corresponding side of the second display (105). [2] Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that - the first display device (45) in the second display position is further away from the upper section (15) of the vehicle interior (5) than in the stowed position, - the first display device (45) is closer to the second outer side (30) in the second display position than in the stowed position, - the second display device (100) is further away from the upper section (15) of the vehicle interior (5) in the second display position than in the stowed position, and - the second display device (100) is closer to the first outer side (25) in the second display position than in the stowed position. [3] Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that the first display device (45) and the second display device (100) are positively connected to each other in the second display position. [4] Motor vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that a contacting means (80; 135) is located on the first display device (45) and / or the second display device (100) which is configured to allow a power supply and / or signal transmission to the first display (50) and the second display (105) when they are in the second display position. [5] Motor vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the first display device (45) is operatively connected to a first ribbon cable (75) located on the first sun visor (35) and / or the second display device (100) is operatively connected to a second ribbon cable (130) located on the second sun visor (90), wherein the first ribbon cable (75) and / or the second ribbon cable (130) is designed to be movable with at least one section relative to the first sun visor (35) or the second sun visor (90).

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