Holding device

Abstract

To provide a holding device capable of improving visibility of a display device in front of a driver.SOLUTION: A holding device 1 includes a holding part 10 for holding a display device 2 for displaying an image 21, and an attachment part 11 attached to a steering device 50 of a vehicle 5 and capable of changing an angle of the display device 2 via the holding part 10. Since the holding device 1 is closer to the driver who operates the steering device 50 and the angle of the display device 2 can be changed as compared with the case where the display device 2 is arranged on the instrument panel 57 of the vehicle 5, the visibility can be improved.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a retaining device. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART A steering device in which a display is arranged in the center of a steering wheel is known as a conventional technique (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Special Publication No. 2001-505841 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In conventional steering systems, the angle of the display cannot be changed, so if the driver changes the angle of the steering wheel using the tilt mechanism of the steering system, or depending on the driver's height or sitting height, the display may become difficult to see. Furthermore, in conventional steering systems, warning devices, airbags, etc. are located in the center, making it difficult to position the display in practice.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a holding device that can improve the visibility of a display device in front of the driver. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One aspect of the present invention provides a holding device that includes a holding portion that holds a display device that displays an image, and an attachment portion that is attached to a steering device of a vehicle and enables the angle of the display device via the holding portion to be changed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, the visibility of the display device ahead of the driver can be improved. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1(a) is a diagram showing an example of the interior of a vehicle in which a holding device according to a first embodiment is arranged, and FIG. 1(b) is a diagram for explaining an example of the arrangement of the holding device. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a holding device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3(a) is a diagram showing an example of a first state of a holding device according to the third embodiment, and FIG. 3(b) is a diagram showing an example of a second state. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a holding device according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a vehicle in which a holding device according to the fifth embodiment is arranged. [Figure 6] FIG. 6(a) is a diagram showing an example of a first state of a holding device according to the fifth embodiment, and FIG. 6(b) is a diagram showing an example of a second state. [Figure 7] FIG. 7(a) is a diagram showing an example of a vehicle in which a holding device according to the sixth embodiment is arranged, and FIG. 7(b) is a diagram showing an example of a first state and a second state. [Figure 8] FIG. 8(a) is a diagram showing an example of a holding device according to the seventh embodiment, and FIG. 8(b) is a diagram showing an example of a first state and a second state of the holding device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] (Summary of the embodiment) The holding device of the embodiment is generally configured to include a holding portion that holds a display device that displays an image, and an attachment portion that is attached to the steering device of the vehicle and allows the angle of the display device via the holding portion to be changed.

[0010] This holding device is closer to the driver who operates the steering device than when the display device is placed on the vehicle's instrument panel, and the angle of the display device can be changed, improving visibility.

[0011] [First embodiment] (Overview of holding device 1) Fig. 1(a) is a diagram showing an example of the interior of a vehicle in which a holding device according to a first embodiment is arranged, and Fig. 1(b) is a diagram for explaining an example of the arrangement of the holding device. Note that in each of the drawings according to the embodiments described below, the ratios and shapes between figures may differ from the actual ratios and shapes. Below, an overview of the holding device 1 according to this embodiment will be described.

[0012] As shown in Figures 1(a) and 1(b), the holding device 1 of this embodiment is generally configured to include a holding section 10 that holds a display device 2 that displays an image 21, and an attachment section 11 that is attached to the steering device 50 of the vehicle 5 and enables the angle of the display device 2 via the holding section 10 to be changed.

[0013] The display device 2 is capable of adjusting the angle of the holding portion 51 in a direction different from the rotation direction thereof in a stepwise or stepless manner by the holding device 1.

[0014] This steering device 50 has a grip part 51 that rotates around a rotation axis 56 when rotated by the driver, and a central part 53 that includes the rotation axis 56. The mounting part 11 of this embodiment is attached to the central part 53 on the rear side of the grip part 51, as shown in FIG. 1(b).

[0015] The steering device 50 is generally configured to include, for example, a grip portion 51, spoke portions 52, a central portion 53, a steering shaft 54, and a steering column 55.

[0016] As an example, grip portion 51 is an annular member that is gripped by the driver, and is supported by center portion 53 via spoke portions 52. While grip portion 51 in this embodiment is an annular member, it is not limited to this and may be a non-annular member without an upper portion, or an irregular steering wheel that is annular but not perfectly round, and the shape is not limited thereto.

[0017] The central portion 53 is provided with, for example, an alarm device, an airbag, etc. As shown in FIG. 1(b), a steering shaft 54 ​​is attached to the central portion 53. The steering shaft 54 ​​rotates around a rotation axis 56 in response to the rotation of the grip portion 51. The steering column 55 is a cover that surrounds the steering shaft 54. The steering column 55 is attached to an instrument panel 57, and therefore does not rotate in conjunction with the rotation of the grip portion 51.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 1(b), the instrument panel 57 does not have a display for displaying a speedometer or the like, so it can adopt a flat, highly flexible design from the driver's seat to the passenger seat.

[0019] The display device 2 is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display, but is not limited to these. The display device 2 may also be a transmissive display. The display device 2 displays information about the vehicle 5 as an image 21 on a display screen 20. The image 21 may be, for example, a speedometer, a tachometer, the time, the operating status of a driving assistance function, a map, etc.

[0020] (Configuration of holding part 10) The holding unit 10 is configured as a frame of the display device 2, for example. The holding unit 10 is formed using, for example, a resin material, but may also be made of a metal material. The holding unit 10 is provided so as to surround the display device 2.

[0021] The holding unit 10 is attached to the mounting unit 11 so as to be rotatable around a shaft 12 as a rotation axis 13. As shown in FIG. 1(b), the holding unit 10 rotates in the directions of arrows A and B around this rotation axis 13. Therefore, the display device 2 rotates together with the holding unit 10 in the directions of arrows A and B. The direction of arrow A is the rear direction of the vehicle 5, and the direction of arrow B is the forward direction.

[0022] (Configuration of mounting portion 11) The mounting portion 11 is formed using, for example, a resin material, but may also be made of a metal material. The mounting portion 11 has a plate shape. The mounting portions 11 are arranged on side surfaces 532a and 532b of a rear portion 532 of the central portion 53, facing each other so as to sandwich the holding portion 10. The mounting portion 11 may also be arranged on an upper surface 532c of the rear portion 532. As shown in FIG. 1(b), for example, the rear side of the vehicle 5 and the front side of the vehicle 5 are defined as a front portion 530 and a rear portion 532, respectively, with the grip portion 51 as the boundary.

[0023] As an example, the axis 12 may be a rod-shaped member inserted into a through hole provided in the holding portion 10 and the mounting portion 11, or one of the holding portion 10 and the mounting portion 11 may be a recessed portion and the other may be a convex member inserted into this recess, but is not limited to these.

[0024] Here, when the steering device 50 has an annular grip portion 51, the distance h from the rotation shaft 56 to the upper side 20a of the display device 2 is equal to or less than the distance H from the rotation shaft 56 to the grip portion 51. As an example, as shown in FIG. 1(b), the distance h is the height from the upper side 20a of the display screen 20 of the display device 2 to the rotation shaft 56. As an example, as shown in FIG. 1(b), the distance H is the distance from the rotation shaft 56 to the upper inner surface 510 of the grip portion 51.

[0025] When the distance h of the display device 2 is equal to or less than the distance H, the entire display screen 20 is visible from the space 500 between the central portion 53 and the grip portion 51. In other words, the driver can view the display device 2 from between the grip portions 51.

[0026] (Effects of the first embodiment) The holding device 1 according to this embodiment can improve the visibility of the display device 2. Since the holding device 1 is disposed in the rear part 532 of the central part 53, which is closer to the driver than the instrument panel 57, the visibility can be improved compared to when the holding device 1 is disposed on the instrument panel 57.

[0027] When a large display device is installed on an instrument panel, the instrument panel becomes larger and the number of parts required to attach the device to the instrument panel increases, resulting in increased manufacturing costs. However, the holding device 1 has a simple configuration and improves visibility without the need to enlarge the instrument panel 57 to install a large display device 2, thereby suppressing increases in manufacturing costs.

[0028] When the instrument panel becomes larger, the instrument panel narrows the forward field of view, making it difficult to see the lower front side of the vehicle and reducing the visibility of people and obstacles. The holding device 1 improves the visibility of the display device 2 without enlarging the instrument panel 57, thereby preventing the forward field of view from being narrowed and improving the visibility of the lower front side of the vehicle 5.

[0029] The holding device 1 can adjust the angle of the display device 2 in a stepwise or stepless manner, so that the display device 2 can be adjusted to a position that is easy to see in accordance with adjustments to the driver's seat position or the angle of the steering device 50, thereby improving visibility compared to when the angle cannot be adjusted.

[0030] The holding device 1 can adjust the angle of the display device 2 in a stepwise or stepless manner, and therefore can suppress the reduction in visibility caused by the height of the driver's line of sight due to their height or sitting height, and by reflections, compared to when the angle cannot be adjusted.

[0031] In the holding device 1, the distance h of the display device 2 is equal to or less than the distance H, and the entire display screen 20 can be seen from the space 500 between the gripping portion 51 and the central portion 53, so visibility is higher than when the distance h is greater than the distance H.

[0032] If the instrument panel 57 has a flat, seamless design, arranging a display device that displays a speedometer or the like would impair the design. The holding device 1 of this embodiment allows the display device 2 to be arranged in the steering device 50 instead of the instrument panel 57, thereby improving the design of the vehicle 5.

[0033] [Second embodiment] The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the retaining device is attached to the steering column.

[0034] 2 is a diagram showing an example of a holding device according to the second embodiment. In the embodiments described below, parts having the same functions and configurations as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and their description will be omitted.

[0035] 2, the steering device is generally configured to include a grip portion 51 that rotates around a rotation axis 56 when rotated by the driver, a central portion 53 that includes the rotation axis 56, a steering shaft 54 ​​that is attached to the central portion 53 and rotates around the rotation axis 56, and a steering column 55 that covers the steering shaft 54. The mounting portion 11 of the holding device 1 of this embodiment is disposed on the steering column 55 as shown in FIG.

[0036] 2, the mounting portion 11 is disposed so as to face a side surface 55a of the steering column 55. The mounting portion 11 may also be disposed on an upper surface 55b of the steering column 55.

[0037] The holder 10 is attached to the mounting part 11 so as to be rotatable around a shaft 12 as a rotation axis 13. As shown in Fig. 2, the holder 10 rotates in the directions of arrows A and B around the rotation axis 13. Therefore, the display device 2 rotates together with the holder 10 in the directions of arrows A and B.

[0038] In this embodiment, the distance h from the rotation axis 56 to the upper side 20 a of the display device 2 is equal to or less than the distance H from the rotation axis 56 to the grip portion 51 .

[0039] (Effects of the second embodiment) The retaining device 1 of this embodiment is disposed on the steering column 55, which does not rotate in response to the rotation of the grip portion 51, and therefore can be seen in the same manner as if it were disposed on the instrument panel 57. Furthermore, because the retaining device 1 does not rotate in response to the rotation of the grip portion 51, the decrease in visibility due to rotation can be suppressed compared to when the retaining device 1 rotates.

[0040] [Third embodiment] The third embodiment differs from the other embodiments in that the holding portion serves as a cover for the central portion.

[0041] FIG. 3(a) is a diagram showing an example of a first state of a holding device according to the third embodiment, and FIG. 3(b) is a diagram showing an example of a second state.

[0042] The steering device 50 has a gripping portion 51 that is gripped by the driver, and a central portion 53 that includes a rotation axis 56 for rotation operation performed on the gripping portion 51. As shown in Figures 3(a) and 3(b), the holding portion 10 of the holding device 1 has a first state in which the driver can view the display screen 20 of the display device 2, and a second state in which the display screen 20 and the central portion 53 face each other and the driver cannot view the display screen 20.

[0043] As shown in Figures 3(a) and 3(b), the holding device 1 of this embodiment has a connecting portion 14 that connects the holding portion 10 and the mounting portion 11. This connecting portion 14 has an axis 12a on the holding portion 10 side and an axis 12b on the mounting portion 11 side. The holding portion 10 rotates around axis 12a of connecting portion 14 as rotation axis 13a. The holding portion 10 and connecting portion 14 rotate around axis 12b as rotation axis 13b. In other words, the holding device 1 is configured to be movable on two axes.

[0044] 3(a) and 3(b), the holding part 10 has a recess 10b on the front surface 10a. This recess 10b has a shape that allows the front surface 531 of the central part 53 to fit into it, that is, the holding part 10 has a shape that allows the holding part 10 to cover the central part 53.

[0045] In this embodiment, the distance h from the rotation axis 56 to the upper side 20 a of the display device 2 is equal to or less than the distance H from the rotation axis 56 to the grip portion 51 .

[0046] 3(a), the first state of the holding device 1 is a state in which the driver can see the display device 2. In this first state, the axis 12a of the connecting portion 14 is located behind the grip portion 51, i.e., in front of the vehicle 5.

[0047] As a modified example, the holding device 1 may be configured to be able to rotate the display device 2 in the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle 5 in the first state.

[0048] 3(b), for example, the second state of the holding device 1 is a state in which the recess 10b of the holding portion 10 fits into the front surface 531 of the central portion 53 of the steering device 50. This second state is a state in which the holding portion 10 is rotated toward the central portion 53 around the rotation shaft 13a, and then the holding portion 10 and the connecting portion 14 are rotated toward the central portion 53 around the rotation shaft 13b to pass the holding portion 10 and the connecting portion 14 between the grip portion 51 and the central portion 53, and then the holding portion 10 is rotated further around the rotation shaft 13a to fit the recess 10b into the front surface 531.

[0049] In the second state, recess 10b fits into front surface 531, so that holding portion 10 serves as a cover for central portion 53, improving the design. In other words, holding device 1 is stored in central portion 53. As a modified example, holding device 1 may be provided with a locking mechanism that restricts the rotation of at least one of shafts 12a and 12b, and in the second state, the locking mechanism may be configured to restrict the movement of at least one of shafts 12a and 12b to lock the rotation of grip portion 51.

[0050] (Effects of the third embodiment) In the holding device 1 of this embodiment, in the second state, the holding part 10 serves as a cover for the central part 53, so that when the vehicle 5 is not in use, liquids and dust can be prevented from adhering to the display device 2 and the central part 53, compared to when this configuration is not adopted.

[0051] The holding device 1 rotates on two axes, and therefore can be easily adapted to changes in the specifications of the steering device 50, compared to a case in which this configuration is not adopted.

[0052] [Fourth embodiment] The fourth embodiment differs from the other embodiments in that the display device is detachable.

[0053] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a holding device according to the fourth embodiment.

[0054] 4, the holder 10 of this embodiment is configured to removably hold the display device 2. The display device 2 is, for example, a mobile monitor, a multi-function mobile phone, or a tablet terminal.

[0055] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the holding portion 10 is roughly configured to include a base portion 10c, a fixed holding member 10d, and a movable holding member 10e.

[0056] The base portion 10c has a plate shape. The base portion 10c is attached to a mounting portion 11 and rotates around a rotation shaft 13.

[0057] Fixed holding member 10d is attached to the lower part of base 10c, on the mounting part 11 side, and is configured not to move. Movable holding member 10e is attached to the upper part of base 10c and is configured to move up and down along base 10c. This movable holding member 10e is given an elastic force in the direction of mounting part 11, and holds display device 2 sandwiched together with fixed holding member 10d.

[0058] In addition, in this embodiment, the distance h from the rotation axis 56 to the upper edge 20a of the display device 2 is less than or equal to the distance H from the rotation axis 56 to the grip portion 51, but is not limited to this and may be made capable of holding a larger display device 2.

[0059] (Effects of the Fourth Embodiment) The holding device 1 of this embodiment holds the display device 2 in a detachable manner, and therefore is more convenient than when this configuration is not adopted because the driver's multi-function mobile phone or the like can be used as the display device 2.

[0060] The holding device 1 can adjust the angle of the attached display device 2 in a stepwise or stepless manner, and therefore the visibility can be improved compared to when this configuration is not adopted.

[0061] [Fifth embodiment] The fifth embodiment differs from the other embodiments in that an operating portion disposed on a steering device is covered with a holding portion.

[0062] Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a vehicle in which a holding device according to a fifth embodiment is arranged, Fig. 6(a) is a diagram showing an example of a first state of the holding device according to the fifth embodiment, and Fig. 6(b) is a diagram showing an example of a second state.

[0063] As an example, vehicle 6 of this embodiment is a handle-type electric wheelchair manufactured for elderly people, as shown in FIG. 5, but is not limited to this.

[0064] The steering device 60 of the vehicle 6 includes a grip part 61 that is gripped by the driver, and a central part 62 that includes a rotation axis 64 that is rotated by the grip part 61. A steering shaft 63 is attached to the central part 62. The steering shaft 63 rotates around the rotation axis 64 as the grip part 61 is rotated.

[0065] As shown in Figures 6(a) and 6(b), the holding portion 10 of the holding device 1 has a first state in which the driver can see the display screen 20 of the display device 2, and a second state in which the display screen 20 and the central portion 62 face each other and the driver cannot see the display screen 20.

[0066] The central portion 62 has an operation unit 65 that receives operations from the driver. In the holding unit 10, the display screen 20 and the operation unit 65 face each other in the second state, as shown in Fig. 6(b).

[0067] Examples of the operating unit 65 include, but are not limited to, a power switch that can be rotated when a valid key is inserted to allow the vehicle 6 to move, a button to turn on the left and right turn signals, a lever to select the forward or backward direction of the vehicle 6, and a setting knob that can set the maximum speed of the vehicle 6.

[0068] As shown in Figures 6(a) and 6(b), the holding device 1 of this embodiment has a connecting part 14 that connects the holding part 10 and the mounting part 11. This connecting part 14 has an axis 12a on the holding part 10 side and an axis 12b on the mounting part 11 side. The holding part 10 rotates around the axis 12a of the connecting part 14 as the rotation axis 13a. The holding part 10 and the connecting part 14 rotate around the axis 12b as the rotation axis 13b. In other words, the holding device 1 is configured to be movable on two axes.

[0069] 6(a) and 6(b), the holder 10 has a recess 10f on the front surface 10a. This recess 10f has a shape that prevents the operation unit 65 of the central portion 53 from hitting the display device 2, that is, the holder 10 has a shape that serves as a cover for the operation unit 65.

[0070] 5 and 6(a), the first state of the holding device 1 is, for example, a state in which the driver can view the display device 2. As shown in Fig. 6(a), in the first state, the holding device 1 holds the display device 2 so that it can rotate stepwise or continuously in the directions of arrows C and D, which are the front-rear directions of the vehicle 6.

[0071] 6(b), for example, the second state of the holding device 1 is a state in which the recess 10f of the holding portion 10 covers the operating portion 65 of the steering device 50. This second state is a state in which the holding portion 10 is rotated around the rotation shaft 13a toward the central portion 62, then the holding portion 10 and the connecting portion 14 are rotated around the rotation shaft 13b toward the central portion 62, and the holding portion 10 is further rotated so that the operating portion 65 is covered by the recess 10f.

[0072] As a variant, the holding device 1 may be provided with a locking mechanism that restricts the rotation of at least one of the shafts 12a and 12b, and in the second state, the locking mechanism may restrict the movement of the shafts 12a and 12b so that operation of the operating part 65 is not possible.

[0073] (Effects of the fifth embodiment) In the holding device 1 of this embodiment, the display device 2 is visible in the first state, so that the current speed, map, etc. can be displayed larger on the display device 2, improving visibility compared to when this configuration is not adopted.

[0074] In the second state, the holding device 1 can cover the operating unit 65 with the holding unit 10, so compared to when this configuration is not adopted, the display device 2 and operating unit 65 can be protected from rain, dust, etc., and nuisance behavior by third parties can be suppressed.

[0075] [Sixth embodiment] The sixth embodiment differs from the other embodiments in that the vehicle is an electric kick scooter.

[0076] FIG. 7(a) is a diagram showing an example of a vehicle in which a holding device according to the sixth embodiment is arranged, and FIG. 7(b) is a diagram showing an example of a first state and a second state.

[0077] An example of the vehicle 7 is an electric scooter. The electric scooter has a front wheel and a rear wheel driven by a motor, and the front wheel is connected to a steering shaft 73.

[0078] As shown in Figures 7(a) and 7(b), the steering device 70 of the vehicle 7 includes a gripping portion 71 that is gripped by the driver, and a central portion 72 that includes a rotation axis 74 that is rotated by the gripping portion 71. The gripping portion 71 is connected to the central portion 72, and the central portion 72 is further connected to a steering shaft 73.

[0079] As shown in Figures 7(a) and 7(b), the holding portion 10 of the holding device 1 has a first state in which the driver can see the display screen 20 of the display device 2, and a second state in which the display screen 20 and the central portion 72 face each other and the driver cannot see the display screen 20.

[0080] The central unit 72 has a display unit 75 that displays images on a surface 720. This display unit 75 displays, for example, the driving mode, speed, remaining battery power, etc. Note that the central unit 72 may also have an operating unit such as a power button on the surface 720.

[0081] The attachment portion 11 is attached to a side surface 721 and a side surface 722 of the central portion 72. The side surface 721 and the side surface 722 are provided with a rod-shaped grip portion 71.

[0082] The holder 10 is attached to the mounting part 11 so as to be rotatable around an axis 12 as a rotation axis 13. As shown in Fig. 7(b), the holder 10 rotates in the directions of arrows C and D around this axis 12. Therefore, the display device 2 rotates together with the holder 10 in the directions of arrows C and D, and the angle can be adjusted in a stepwise or stepless manner.

[0083] As a modified example, the holding device 1 may be provided with a locking mechanism that restricts the rotation of the shaft 12, and the locking mechanism may restrict the movement of the shaft 12 in the second state.

[0084] (Sixth embodiment) In the holding device 1 of this embodiment, the display device 2 is visible in the first state, so compared to when only a display unit is provided, an image other than the image displayed on the display unit 75 can be displayed on the display device 2, thereby improving convenience.

[0085] In the second state, the holding device 1 can cover the display unit 75 with the holding unit 10, so that the display device 2 and the display unit 75 can be protected from rain, dust, etc., and nuisance behavior by third parties can be suppressed, compared to when this configuration is not adopted.

[0086] [Seventh embodiment] The seventh embodiment differs from the first to fourth embodiments in that the grip portion is not ring-shaped.

[0087] FIG. 8(a) is a diagram showing an example of a holding device according to the seventh embodiment, and FIG. 8(b) is a diagram showing an example of a first state and a second state of the holding device.

[0088] The holding device 1 of this embodiment is arranged, for example, in a steering device 50 of a vehicle 5 as shown in FIG. 1(a).

[0089] As shown in Figures 8(a) and 8(b), the steering device 50 has a gripping portion 51 that is gripped by the driver, and a central portion 53 that includes a rotation axis 56 for rotation operation performed on the gripping portion 51. As shown in Figure 8(b), the holding portion 10 of the holding device 1 has a first state in which the driver can view the display screen 20 of the display device 2, and a second state in which the display screen 20 and the central portion 53 face each other and the driver cannot view the display screen 20.

[0090] A steering shaft 54a is attached to the central portion 53. The steering shaft 54a is connected to a shaft 54c via a universal joint 54b. The steering shaft 54a rotates around a rotation axis 56 as the grip portion 51 is rotated.

[0091] As shown in Fig. 8(b), the holding portion 10 has a bent lower portion 10g of the holding portion 10. As an example, the lower portion 10g of the present embodiment has an L-shape as shown in Fig. 8(b), but is not limited to this.

[0092] The mounting portion 11 is attached to the upper surface 53c of the central portion 53, but is not limited to this and may be attached to the side surfaces 53a and 53b. The holding portion 10 is attached to the mounting portion 11 so as to be rotatable about the shaft 12 as a rotation axis 13.

[0093] 8(a), the gripping portions 51 are provided on the side surfaces 53a and 53b of the central portion 53. Since the steering device 50 does not have the gripping portions 51 on the upper surface 53c side of the central portion 53, it is not limited by the gripping portions 51 and it is possible to increase the size of the display device 2 held by the holding device 1.

[0094] 8(b), the first state of the holding device 1 is a state in which the driver can view the display device 2. In this state, the holding device 1 can rotate the display device 2 in the directions of arrows A and B, which are the front-rear directions of the vehicle 5, in the first state. The angle of the display device 2 can be adjusted stepwise or continuously.

[0095] In the second state, the holding unit 10 rotates around the shaft 12 as the rotation axis 13, and the display screen 20 and the central portion 53 face each other.

[0096] As a modified example, the holding device 1 may be provided with a locking mechanism that restricts the rotation of the shaft 12, and the locking mechanism may restrict the movement of the shaft 12 in the second state.

[0097] (Effects of the Seventh Embodiment) The holding device 1 of this embodiment does not have a gripping portion 51 on the upper surface 53c side of the central portion 53, so it can hold a display device 2 having a larger display screen 20 and improve visibility compared to when there is a gripping portion 51.

[0098] In the second state, the holding device 1 can cover the central portion 53 with the holding portion 10, so that the display device 2 and the central portion 53 can be protected from rain, dust, etc., and nuisance by third parties can be suppressed, compared to when this configuration is not adopted.

[0099] Here, as another embodiment, a steering device 50 is generally configured to include a holding device 1 having a holding portion 10 that holds a display device 2 that displays an image 21, and an attachment portion 11 that is attached to the holding device 1 and enables the angle of the display device 2 via the holding portion 10 to be changed.

[0100] According to at least one of the above-described embodiments of the holding device 1, the visibility of the display device 2 can be improved.

[0101] Although several embodiments and modifications of the present invention have been described above, these embodiments and modifications are merely examples and do not limit the scope of the invention as claimed. These novel embodiments and modifications may be embodied in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, modifications, etc. may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, not all combinations of features described in these embodiments and modifications are necessarily essential to solving the problems of the invention. Furthermore, these embodiments and modifications are included within the scope and spirit of the invention, and are also included in the scope of the invention and its equivalents as defined in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0102] 1...holding device, 2...display device, 5, 6, 7...vehicle, 10...holding portion, 10a...front surface, 10b...recess, 10c...base, 10d...fixed holding member, 10e...movable holding member, 10f...recess, 10g...lower portion, 11...mounting portion, 12, 12a, 12b...axis, 13, 13a, 13b...rotating axis, 14...connecting portion, 20...display screen, 20a...upper edge, 21...image, 50...steering device, 51...gripping portion, 52...spoke portion, 53...central portion, 53a...side surface, 53b...side surface, 53c...upper surface, 54, 54a...steering shaft, 54b...universal joint, 54 c...shaft, 55...steering column, 55a...side surface, 55b...top surface, 56...rotating axis, 57...instrument panel, 60...steering device, 61...gripping portion, 62...central portion, 63...steering shaft, 64...rotating axis, 65...operating portion, 70...steering device, 71...gripping portion, 72...central portion, 73...steering shaft, 74...rotating axis, 75...display portion, 500...space, 510...inner surface, 530...front portion, 531...front surface, 532...rear portion, 532a...side surface, 532b...side surface, 532c...top surface, 720...surface, 721...side surface, 722...side surface

Claims

1. a holder for holding a display device for displaying an image; an attachment part attached to a steering device of a vehicle, which allows the angle of the display device to be changed via the holding part; A holding device comprising:

2. The steering device has a grip portion that rotates around a rotation axis by a rotation operation by a driver, and a central portion that includes the rotation axis, The attachment portion is attached to the central portion on the rear side of the grip portion. The retaining device of claim 1 .

3. The steering device includes a grip portion that rotates around a rotation axis by a rotation operation by a driver, a central portion that includes the rotation axis, a steering shaft that is attached to the central portion and rotates around the rotation axis, and a steering column that covers the steering shaft, The mounting portion is disposed on the steering column. The retaining device of claim 1 .

4. the steering device has an annular grip portion that rotates around a rotation axis by a rotation operation by a driver, a distance from the rotation axis to an upper side of the display device is equal to or less than a distance from the rotation axis to the grip portion; The retaining device of claim 1 .

5. The steering device has a grip portion that is gripped by a driver and a central portion that includes a rotation axis of a rotation operation performed on the grip portion, The holding portion has a first state in which the driver can view the display screen of the display device, and a second state in which the display screen and the central portion face each other and the driver cannot view the display screen. The retaining device of claim 1 .

6. the central portion has an operation portion that accepts an operation by the driver, In the second state, the holding unit faces the display screen and the operation unit.

6. The retaining device of claim 5.

7. The holding portion removably holds the display device. A holding device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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