On-vehicle device and assembly method of on-vehicle device

Abstract

To fix an on-vehicle device and a vehicle attachment bracket with required fastening force while securing a positional relationship between the on-vehicle device and a cluster panel.SOLUTION: An on-vehicle device includes: on-vehicle equipment 1 provided with a panel 1B on a front surface of a device body 1A; a cluster panel 3 arranged in the panel 1B; positioning mechanisms (rib 1Bb, claw part 3B) that positions the panel 1B and the cluster panel 3 relatively to each other; a vehicle attachment bracket 2 fixed to the cluster panel 3 and the device body 1A and attached to the vehicle; and a plurality of attachment holes 2aa, 2ab arrayed in the vehicle attachment bracket 2 in a front and rear direction, and having a larger diameter than diameters of a plurality of screw holes 1Ag arrayed in side surfaces (right surface 1Ae, left surface 1Af) of the device body 1A in the front and rear direction. The upper and lower hole diameter of the attachment holes 2aa, 2ab becomes larger rearward.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an in-vehicle device and an assembly method for the in-vehicle device. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses an in-vehicle device. It includes a device (the in-vehicle device itself), a cluster panel, and a bracket for fixing the instrument panel. The cluster panel has an attachment part for fixing the instrument panel and a cluster side positioning protrusion on the back side. The in-vehicle device has an in-vehicle device side positioning protrusion. The device body and the cluster panel are attached by the cluster side positioning protrusions and the in-vehicle device side positioning protrusions. Positioning is performed by [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2013-199199 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Conventionally, in-vehicle equipment has a vehicle mounting bracket that is fixed to the side of the device with a screw, and a fixing part on the vehicle side with a screw. The cluster panel and the in-vehicle equipment panel are fixed in place by tightening the screws. If there is a vehicle mounting bracket, it will affect the appearance, so please install it between the cluster panel and the vehicle equipment. It is attached to the cluster panel so as not to interfere with the positioning regulations of the vehicle. Therefore, the vehicle equipment and the vehicle mounting bracket must be installed without any restrictions. The positional relationship between the cluster panel and the on-board equipment depends on the positional relationship between the on-board equipment and the cluster panel. If there is a discrepancy in the relative positions of the onboard equipment and the cluster panel, the screw holes on the onboard equipment may The position of the mounting holes on the vehicle mounting bracket is misaligned, making it impossible to secure the screws, and To avoid this situation, both mounting brackets cannot be attached to the vehicle equipment. If the mounting hole on the mounting bracket side is made larger, it may be difficult to fasten the vehicle equipment and the vehicle mounting bracket. When the screw is tightened, the contact area between the screw seat and the vehicle mounting bracket becomes smaller, and the required The necessary fastening force may not be secured, and the screw may come loose.

[0005] The present invention secures the relative positions of the in-vehicle equipment and the cluster panel, and A vehicle-mounted device and a vehicle-mounted device that can be fixed with a bracket while providing the necessary fastening force. The present invention aims to provide a method for assembling a device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, an in-vehicle device according to one aspect of the present invention has a panel on the front surface of the device body. a cluster panel disposed on the panel; a positioning mechanism for positioning the cluster panel relative to the cluster panel; a vehicle mounting bracket fixed to the device body and mounted to a vehicle; A plurality of the mounting brackets are provided in a line in the front-rear direction on the side of the device body. Each mounting hole has a larger diameter than each of the plurality of screw holes, and the upper and lower hole diameters are larger toward the rear. Prepare.

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, a method for assembling an in-vehicle device according to one aspect of the present invention includes: a cluster panel disposed on the panel; a positioning mechanism for positioning the cluster panel and the cluster panel; a vehicle mounting bracket fixed to the device body and attached to a vehicle; A plurality of the fixing members are provided on both mounting brackets in a line in the front-rear direction, and are fixed to the side surfaces of the device body in the front-rear direction. Each mounting hole has a larger diameter than the multiple screw holes arranged side by side, and the upper and lower hole diameters are larger toward the rear. a cluster panel and a panel assembly ... a step of positioning the vehicle mounting bracket by a positioning mechanism; and and fastening the screw to the screw hole through the mounting hole to fix the vehicle mounting member to the vehicle. and a step of fixing the bracket to the device body. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, the positional relationship between the in-vehicle device and the cluster panel is ensured. The vehicle mounting bracket can be fixed with the necessary fastening force. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an in-vehicle device according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a vehicle mounting bracket of the vehicle-mounted device according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a side view of the vehicle mounting bracket of the vehicle-mounted device according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a rear view of the cluster panel of the in-vehicle device according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the method for assembling the in-vehicle device according to the embodiment. [Figure 6]FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an assembly procedure for the in-vehicle device according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an assembly procedure for the in-vehicle device according to the embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an assembly procedure for the in-vehicle device according to the embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a side view showing an assembly procedure for the in-vehicle device according to the embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an assembly procedure for the in-vehicle device according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, the mode for carrying out the invention (hereinafter referred to as an embodiment) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the following embodiments. The components in the above embodiments include those that can be easily imagined by a person skilled in the art and those that are substantially the same. Furthermore, the components disclosed in the following embodiments are also included in the scope of the present invention. Any suitable combination is possible.

[0011] The in-vehicle device of the embodiment is mounted inside the cabin of a vehicle. It is mounted on the instrument panel.

[0012] As shown in FIG. 1, the in-vehicle device includes an in-vehicle device 1, a vehicle mounting bracket 2, and a cluster and a panel 3.

[0013] The in-vehicle device 1 is, for example, a navigation system or an audio system with a display. The in-vehicle device 1 has a device body 1A and a panel 1B.

[0014] The device body 1A has an upper surface 1Aa facing upward, a lower surface 1Ab facing downward, and a front surface 1A c, rear side 1Ad facing rearward, right side (side) 1Ae facing rightward, and left side (side) facing leftward The housing of the device body 1A is formed in a rectangular box shape and has a front surface 1Af. Ac is opened, and the top surface 1Aa, bottom surface 1Ab, rear surface 1Ad, right surface 1Ae, and left surface (side ) 1Af is a structure in which the upper, lower, front, The terms "rear side," "right side," and "left side" are defined as directions when the in-vehicle device 1 is mounted in front of the driver's seat of the vehicle. In other words, the side facing the driver's seat from the front is the "front side," and the side facing the windshield at the front of the vehicle is the "front side." The side facing the vehicle is referred to as the "rear side," and the right and left sides are the directions when the vehicle-mounted device 1 is viewed from the front. The main body 1A is disposed inside the vehicle cluster (also called the dashboard) when installed in the vehicle. It will be placed.

[0015] The device body 1A has screw holes 1Ag formed on both the left and right side surfaces 1Ae and 1Af. The screw holes 1Ag are for attaching the vehicle mounting bracket 2 to the device body 1A. The holes 1Ag are provided in a plurality of positions (in the embodiment, Each screw hole 1Ag is formed to have the same hole diameter.

[0016] The panel 1B is a display panel with a display surface facing forward and extending in a rectangular shape from top to bottom and left to right. The panel 1B is formed in a rectangular shape and is installed on the front side of the device body 1A. In this embodiment, the panel 1B is larger than the device body 1A in the vertical and horizontal directions. The display surface of the panel 1B is, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD). display) or organic electroluminescence (OLED) display The display surface can be configured as a touch panel. Although not shown in the figure, panel 1B , operation buttons for performing various operations on the in-vehicle device 1 can be provided.

[0017] The panel 1B is provided so as to protrude from the outer peripheral surface 1Ba which is continuous in an annular shape and faces up, down, left and right. The rib 1Bb is formed in a circular shape. a positioning mechanism for positioning the panel 1B and the cluster panel 3 relative to each other in cooperation with the positioning mechanism; The claw portion 3B will be described in detail in the following description of the cluster panel 3.

[0018] The vehicle mounting bracket 2 is attached to the device body 1A and is also attached to a vehicle. The vehicle mounting bracket 2 is a right-side vehicle mounting bracket attached to the right surface 1Ae of the device main body 1A. and a left vehicle mounting bracket 2B attached to the left surface 1Af. The right vehicle mounting bracket 2A and the left vehicle mounting bracket 2B are symmetrical. In the following, the same parts will be denoted by the same reference numerals and the vehicle mounting bracket 2 will be described in detail. explain.

[0019] The vehicle mounting bracket 2 is made of sheet metal, and as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the vehicle mounting bracket 2 has an equipment-side abutment piece 2 a, a panel-side contact piece 2b, and a vehicle-side contact piece 2c.

[0020] The device-side contact piece 2a abuts against the side surface (right surface 1Ae or left surface 1Af) of the device body 1A. It is formed in a plate shape with the plate surface facing to the side (right or left side) so that it can be installed in the equipment side. The contact pieces 2a are arranged in the front-rear direction on each side surface (right surface 1Ae and left surface 1Af) of the device body 1A. A plurality of screw holes 1Ag are arranged in the front-rear direction in correspondence with the plurality of screw holes 1Ag (in this embodiment, two screw holes). ) are formed through the mounting holes 2aa and 2ab. As shown in Fig. 1, the mounting holes 2aa and 2ab are formed to have a larger diameter than the screw holes 1Ag. The hole diameter is larger toward the rear. The diameter D1 of the front and rear holes is larger than the diameter D0 of the rear hole, and the diameter D2 of the front and rear holes is smaller than the diameter D1 of the rear hole. The pore diameter D3 is large. For example, D1 / D0=1.5, D2 / D0=1.8, D3 As / D0=2, the attachment holes 2aa and 2ab are formed for the screw hole 1Ag.

[0021] The panel-side contact piece 2b is provided on the front side of the plate so as to abut against the cluster panel 3. The panel-side contact piece 2b is formed in a plate shape facing the cluster panel 3. The panel-side contact piece 2b is abutted against the abutment portion 3Ca. A locking hole 2ba is formed through the hole 2ba, into which a screw 4 (see FIG. 7) is inserted and locked. The panel-side contact piece 2b has an insertion hole 2bb through which the protrusion 3Cb of the cluster panel 3 is inserted. The abutment portion 3Ca and the protrusion portion 3Cb of the cluster panel 3 are formed by passing through the cluster. This will be explained in more detail in the following description of the Star Panel 3.

[0022] The vehicle-side contact piece 2c is provided so as to abut against a mounting surface on the vehicle side (not shown in the figure). The vehicle-side contact piece 2c is formed in a plate shape with the plate surface facing downward. The insertion hole 2ca is formed through the hole, into which the protrusion formed by the insertion hole 2ca is inserted. It is formed in a substantially rectangular shape, and is formed so that the rectangular protrusion can be inserted with some margin. The vehicle-side contact pieces 2c are screwed to the mounting surface of the vehicle on the front and rear sides of the insertion hole 2ca. A locking hole 2cb through which a screw to be fastened is inserted and locked is formed.

[0023] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the cluster panel 3 is attached to the outer periphery of the panel 1B of the in-vehicle device 1. The cluster panel 3 is formed in a substantially rectangular frame shape so as to surround the outer peripheral surface 1B of the panel 1B. The panel 1B has an inner peripheral surface 3A formed along the outer peripheral surface 1Ba. The frame is inserted into the cluster panel 3 so as to face the inner peripheral surface 3A. The cluster panel 3 is formed continuously in a ring shape facing up, down, left and right. The base 3 has a portion 3Ca and a protruding portion 3Cb.

[0024] The claw portion 3B cooperates with the rib 1Bb of the panel 1B to secure the panel 1B and the cluster panel 3 together. The claws 3B function as a positioning mechanism for positioning the upper and lower inner peripheral surfaces 3A and the left inner peripheral surface 3B. In this embodiment, the claw portions 3B are provided at two positions on each of the upper and lower inner circumferential surfaces 3A. The claws 3B are provided at six locations in total, one on each of the left and right inner circumferential surfaces 3A. The rib 1Bb of the panel 1B in the drawing is engaged with the support claw 3Ba and the regulating claw 3Bb. The support claws 3Ba are arranged downward on the upper side, upward on the lower side, and leftward on the right side. On the left side, they are formed to protrude to the right. All of the restricting claws 3Bb protrude backward. The panel 1B is inserted into the frame of the cluster panel 3 from the rear side. At this time, each support claw 3Ba abuts on the rib 1Bb of the panel 1B at the front side. The movement of the bolt 1B in the forward direction is restricted by the contact of the ribs 1Bb with the support claws 3Ba. The restricting claws 3Bb are attached to the ribs 1Bb of the panel 1B at the upper, lower, right and left sides, respectively. Therefore, the panel 1B moves up and down as the ribs 1Bb abut against the respective restricting claws 3Bb. Therefore, the panel 1B is fixed to the cluster panel by the claws 3B. The movement of the front, up, down, left and right relative to the panel 3 is restricted and the panel is positioned.

[0025] The abutment portion 3Ca is located on the left and right outer sides of the frame formed by the inner peripheral surface 3A of the cluster panel 3. The abutment portion 3Ca is formed so as to protrude rearward. The protruding tip surface of the abutment portion 3Ca is fitted to the vehicle mounting bracket. The abutment portion 3Ca abuts against the panel-side abutment piece 2b of the panel 2. The abutment portion 3Ca has a protruding end surface on which a screw 4 (see FIG. 7) is inserted. The protrusion 3Cb is configured to fasten the clamp together with the abutment 3Ca. It is formed so as to protrude rearward outside the frame formed by the inner peripheral surface 3A of the star panel 3. The protrusion 3Cb is inserted into the insertion hole 2bb of the panel-side contact piece 2b of the vehicle mounting bracket 2. The vehicle mounting bracket 2 is attached to the panel by inserting the protrusion 3Cb into the insertion hole 2bb. When the panel-side contact piece 2b is in contact with the protruding tip surface of the abutment portion 3Ca, The screw 4 is fastened to the tip surface of the abutment portion 3Ca through the locking hole 2ba, and the cluster - The movement in the front and rear direction relative to the panel 3 is restricted, and the screw 4 is inserted into the center by the protrusion 3Cb. Therefore, the vehicle mounting bracket 2 is prevented from moving in the rotation direction around the center of the abutment portion 3C. a and the protrusion 3Cb, and the screw 4 are positioned relative to the cluster panel 3. It is fixed.

[0026] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the cluster panel 3 is formed by a frame formed by an inner peripheral surface 3A. Also, on the left and right outer sides, locking protrusions 3D are formed protruding backward. Although not shown in the figure, it is inserted into a locking hole on the vehicle side and locked.

[0027] 5 and the assembly procedures in FIGS. 6 to 10. A method for assembling the in-vehicle device will now be described.

[0028] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the assembly method of the in-vehicle device of the embodiment includes the steps of: In step S1, the cluster panel 3 and the panel 1B are positioned. Place panel 3 on a flat surface with the front side facing downwards. The front side is inserted into the frame of the cluster panel 3 from the rear side. Then, the panel 1B is attached to the claw portion 3B. The movement of the front, up, down, left and right relative to the cluster panel 3 is restricted and positioned. do.

[0029] Next, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, in step S2, the vehicle mounting bracket 2 is The vehicle mounting bracket is positioned and temporarily fixed to the cluster panel 3. In step S2, 2, the projection 3Cb of the cluster panel 3 is inserted into the insertion hole 2bb of the panel side abutment piece 2b. With the panel-side contact piece 2b in contact with the protruding tip surface of the abutment portion 3Ca, The screw 4 is fastened to the tip surface of the abutment portion 3Ca through the locking hole 2ba. The cluster panel 3 is attached to the base 2 by the abutment 3Ca, the protrusion 3Cb, and the screw 4. The plate is positioned relative to the plate and temporarily fixed.

[0030] Next, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 8, in step S3, the vehicle mounting bracket 2 is In step S3, the vehicle mounting bracket 2 is temporarily fixed to the device body 1A of the in-vehicle device 1. The equipment-side contact piece 2a is aligned with the side surface (right surface 1Ae or left surface 1Af) of the equipment body 1A, and each attachment The screws 5 are fastened to the screw holes 1Ag through the holes 2aa and 2ab. The mat 2 is temporarily fixed to the device main body 1A.

[0031] In steps S1 and S2, the panel 1B of the in-vehicle device 1 and the Both mounting brackets 2 are positioned relative to the cluster panel 3, but Due to an error, the mounting holes 2aa, 2a b do not match with the screw holes 1Ag of the device body 1A, and the vehicle mounting bracket 2 In response to this problem, the in-vehicle device has a problem that it cannot be attached to the device body 1A. As shown in the figure, the mounting holes 2aa and 2ab are formed with a larger diameter than the screw holes 1Ag. , the manufacturing error can be absorbed and the mounting holes 2aa, 2ab and the screw holes 1Ag can be aligned. If the diameter of each mounting hole 2aa, 2ab is made larger than that of each screw hole 1Ag, the bearing surface of the head of the screw 5 and The contact area with the periphery of each mounting hole 2aa, 2ab becomes small, and the required fastening force is reduced due to insufficient friction. Therefore, the in-vehicle device of the embodiment has a The mounting holes 2aa and 2ab are formed so that the upper and lower hole diameters are smaller at the front and larger at the rear. In the in-vehicle device of the embodiment, the front panel 1B is positioned relative to the cluster panel 3. and that the vehicle mounting brackets are attached to both sides (right side 1Ae and left side 1Af) of the in-vehicle device 1. Since the contact piece 2a of the socket 2 (2A, 2B) on the device side is aligned, The tolerances caused by the difference are mainly caused by the device body 1A tilting in the vertical direction, as shown by the arrow R in Figure 9. Therefore, as in the in-vehicle device of the embodiment, each of the mounting holes 2aa, 2 By forming the upper and lower hole diameters of the mounting holes 2aa and 2b so that they are larger toward the rear, at least the mounting holes 2aa and 2b are The contact area between the periphery and the bearing surface of the screw 5 can be made relatively large. The in-vehicle device of this type is less likely to have insufficient friction, can secure the necessary fastening force, and prevents the screw 5 from loosening. In the in-vehicle device of the embodiment, the mounting holes 2aa and 2ab are The rear hole diameters are equal, and the upper and lower hole diameters are larger toward the rear. In ab, the front and rear hole diameters are set equal, and the contact surface between the periphery and the bearing surface of the screw 5 is relatively small. As a result, the in-vehicle device of the embodiment is less likely to experience insufficient friction, The necessary fastening force can be secured, and the screw 5 can be prevented from loosening.

[0032] Next, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 10, in step S4, the vehicle mounting bracket 2 In step S4, the screws 4 are tightened to fix the vehicle to the cluster panel 3. The mounting bracket 2 is fixed to the cluster panel 3. Subsequently, in step S5, Both mounting brackets 2 are fixed to the device body 1A. That is, in step S5, the screws 5 are tightened. Then, the vehicle mounting bracket 2 is fixed to the device main body 1A.

[0033] The in-vehicle device of the embodiment is assembled in this manner, and the vehicle side of the vehicle mounting bracket 2 is The in-vehicle device can be mounted on the vehicle by fixing the contact piece 2c to the mounting surface of the vehicle with a screw. can.

[0034] When the in-vehicle device is mounted on the vehicle, the insertion hole 2ca of the vehicle-side contact piece 2c is inserted into the vehicle-side mounting hole 2c. For example, the locking protrusion 3 of the cluster panel 3 can be inserted with ease. When D is engaged with the vehicle side, the positional deviation between the vehicle side contact piece 2c side and the vehicle side can be absorbed.

[0035] As described above, the in-vehicle device of the embodiment is a vehicle-mounted device having a panel 1B on the front surface of the device body 1A. The on-board equipment 1, the cluster panel 3 arranged on the panel 1B, and the panel 1B and the cluster panel The cluster panel 3 is positioned relative to the positioning mechanism (rib 1Bb, claw portion 3B). A vehicle mounting bracket 2 is fixed to the panel 3 and the device body 1A and attached to the vehicle. and a plurality of the vehicle mounting brackets 2 are arranged in a line in the front-rear direction, and are attached to the side (right side) of the device main body 1A. 1Ae, left side 1Af) are larger in diameter than the multiple screw holes 1Ag arranged in the front-to-back direction, and The mounting holes 2aa and 2ab are formed so that the upper and lower hole diameters are larger.

[0036] In this vehicle-mounted device, the mounting holes 2aa and 2ab are formed to have a larger diameter than the screw holes 1Ag. Therefore, manufacturing errors can be absorbed and each mounting hole 2aa, 2ab and each screw hole 1Ag can be aligned. In particular, in this vehicle-mounted device, the upper and lower diameters of the mounting holes 2aa and 2ab are larger toward the rear. Therefore, the tolerance becomes larger at the rear side when the device main body 1A is tilted up and down. At least in the front mounting hole 2aa, the contact area between the periphery and the bearing surface of the screw 5 is relatively large. As a result, according to the in-vehicle device of the embodiment, the positioning mechanism (rib 1 Bb, the claw portion 3B) secures the positional relationship between the in-vehicle device 1 and the cluster panel 3, The vehicle-mounted device 1 and the vehicle mounting bracket 2 can be fixed with the necessary fastening force. do.

[0037] In the vehicle-mounted device of the embodiment, the front and rear mounting holes 2aa and 2ab have the same diameter, and the rear side The upper and lower hole diameters are large.

[0038] According to this in-vehicle device, the front and rear hole diameters of the mounting holes 2aa and 2ab are set equal. By doing so, the contact area between the periphery and the bearing surface of the screw 5 can be made relatively large. As a result, the in-vehicle device of the embodiment can ensure the necessary fastening force.

[0039] In the in-vehicle device of the embodiment, the positioning mechanism is configured to position the cluster panel 3 at the top, bottom, left, and right of the frame. The right claw 3B is engaged with the claw 3B to move the panel against the cluster panel 3. A rib 1Bb is formed on the outer periphery of the panel 1B so as to restrict the movement of the panel 1B in the front, top, bottom, left and right directions. , including.

[0040] According to this in-vehicle device, the in-vehicle device 1 and the cluster panel 3 are restricted in the front, up, down, left and right directions. By doing so, the device body 1A can be mounted vertically in order to obtain the above-mentioned effects of the mounting holes 2aa and 2ab. The positional relationship between the in-vehicle device 1 and the cluster panel 3 can be set so that the device is tilted in the direction of the arrow.

[0041] In the vehicle-mounted device of the embodiment, the vehicle mounting bracket 2 is attached to the rear surface of the cluster panel 3. The panel side abutment piece 2b is fixed by abutting against the abutment portion 3Ca formed on the panel side abutment piece 2b. The insertion hole 2b is provided on the cluster panel 3 and is inserted through the protrusion 3Cb formed on the rear surface of the cluster panel 3. and a hole 2bb.

[0042] According to this in-vehicle device, the vehicle mounting bracket 2 is positioned on the rear surface of the cluster panel 3. and a vehicle mounting bracket for achieving the above-mentioned effects of the mounting holes 2aa and 2ab. The positional relationship between the slit 2 and the cluster panel 3 can be set as follows.

[0043] In the method for assembling the vehicle-mounted device of the embodiment, the cluster panel 3 and the panel 1B are positioned by a positioning mechanism. (rib 1Bb, claw portion 3B) and a process of positioning the vehicle mounting bracket 2. and a step of fastening the mounting plate 1 to the outer panel 3, and a step of inserting a screw 5 into the screw hole 1Ag through the mounting holes 2aa and 2ab. and a step of fastening the vehicle mounting bracket 2 to the device main body 1A.

[0044] According to this method for assembling the in-vehicle device, the positioning mechanism (rib 1Bb, claw portion 3B) While maintaining the relative positions of the on-board device 1 and the cluster panel 3, the on-board device 1 and the vehicle mounting bracket The socket 2 can be fixed with the necessary fastening force.

[0045] The present embodiment includes the following inventions. [Invention 1] an in-vehicle device having a panel on the front surface of the device body; a cluster panel disposed on the panel; a positioning mechanism for positioning the panel and the cluster panel relative to each other; A vehicle is attached to the vehicle by being fixed to the cluster panel and the device body. A mounting bracket and A plurality of the vehicle mounting brackets are provided in a line in the front-rear direction, and the front and rear of the side of the device body are Each screw hole has a larger diameter than the multiple screw holes arranged in the rear direction, and the upper and lower hole diameters are larger toward the rear. A mounting hole; An in-vehicle device comprising: [Invention 2] The mounting holes are formed so that the front and rear hole diameters are equal and the upper and lower hole diameters are larger toward the rear. On-board device. [Invention 3] The positioning mechanism is configured by a pair of claws formed on the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the frame of the cluster panel. The panel is engaged with the claw portion to regulate the panel in the front, up, down, left and right directions relative to the cluster panel. and a rib formed on the outer periphery of the panel so as to Device. [Invention 4] The vehicle mounting bracket abuts on an abutment portion formed on the rear surface of the cluster panel. a panel-side abutment piece to which the cluster panel is fixed, and a cluster panel-side abutment piece to which the cluster panel is fixed. and a through hole for inserting a protrusion formed on the rear surface. The in-vehicle device described. [Invention 5] A method for assembling the on-vehicle device according to any one of inventions 1 to 4, positioning the cluster panel and the panel by the positioning mechanism; , securing the vehicle mounting bracket to the cluster panel; The vehicle mounting bracket is attached to the device by fastening a screw into the screw hole through the mounting hole. a step of fixing the body; A method for assembling an in-vehicle device, comprising: [Explanation of symbols]

[0046] 1 In-vehicle equipment 1A Device body 1Ae Right side (side) 1Af Left side (side) 1Ag screw hole 1B Panel 1Bb Rib (positioning mechanism) 2(2A, 2B) Vehicle mounting bracket 2a Equipment side contact piece 2aa, 2ab mounting holes 2b Panel side contact piece 2bb insertion hole 3 Cluster Panel 3B Claw (positioning mechanism) 3Ca abutment part 3Cb protrusion 5 screws

Claims

1. In-vehicle equipment and a cluster panel disposed in front of the in-vehicle device and fixed to the vehicle; The vehicle-mounted device has mounting holes each having a diameter larger than that of a plurality of screw holes arranged in the front-rear direction on a side surface thereof, and each mounting hole has a diameter that increases toward the rear. Vehicle mounting bracket

2. 2. The vehicle mounting bracket according to claim 1, wherein the front and rear mounting holes have equal diameters, and the upper and lower mounting holes have larger diameters toward the rear.

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