Vehicle compartment front structure

Abstract

To secure designability around a display device installed on a top surface part of an instrument panel, and to improve usability of the display device.SOLUTION: The vehicle cabin front structure includes the display apparatus 10 installed on the top surface portion of the instrument panel, and the garnish 40 attached to the vehicle cabin side of the instrument panel 1, the display apparatus 10 includes the protruding portion 15 provided at the lower portion of the frame portion 11 surrounding the outer periphery of the screen portion 10A, and the flat surface portions 16a and 16c provided at the upper portion of the protruding portion 15, and the garnish 40 includes the boundary portion 10A facing the screen portion 40A, and the leg portion 45 extending from the lower portion of the boundary portion 40A toward the flat surface portions 16a and 16c.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle cabin front structure. [Background technology]

[0002] An instrument panel is disposed in the front of the vehicle cabin. The instrument panel is equipped with, for example, a display device that displays vehicle speed and other information, and in-vehicle devices that can be operated by a driver or other passenger. For example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, a structure in which a display device is attached to the top surface of the instrument panel is known. In this way, a display device installed on the top surface improves visibility for a user such as a driver.

[0003] In the above example structure, a mounting recess is provided on the top surface of the instrument panel, and the lower part of the display device is mounted inside the recess. Furthermore, as the number of electronic devices installed in a vehicle increases due to the electrification of vehicles, the amount of information displayed on the display screen also increases. For example, by expanding the dimension of the display screen in the vehicle width direction, it is possible to accommodate the increased amount of displayed information. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 5991237 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In the structure described above, if the width dimension of the display screen is increased, the bottom edge of the display screen becomes linear. Furthermore, prioritizing stable attachment of the display device to the instrument panel may result in a reduction in the design aesthetics around the display device. Covering the bottom of the display device with a garnish ensures the design aesthetics around the display device. Garnishes are smaller components than the instrument panel, and offer greater freedom in terms of shape, making them effective in improving the design aesthetics around the display device.

[0006] However, when the lower part of the display screen is covered with a garnish, a gap is formed between the display screen and the edge of the garnish. Therefore, when a user operates the display device while holding a small thin object, or when a small thin object is temporarily placed on the instrument panel, if the small object gets caught in the gap, the user may have difficulty in removing the small object from the gap.

[0007] For example, if a thin, small object gets stuck behind the garnish, it is necessary to remove the garnish from the instrument panel to remove the object. Therefore, the structure of the above example has room for improvement in terms of maintaining the ease of use of the display device without degrading the design of the area around the display device.

[0008] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a front structure for a vehicle compartment that ensures the design around a display device installed on the top surface of an instrument panel and improves the ease of use of the display device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a vehicle cabin front structure comprising an instrument panel disposed in the front of a vehicle cabin, a display device mounted on a top surface of the instrument panel and extending upward from the top surface and in the vehicle width direction, and a garnish attached to the vehicle cabin side of the instrument panel. In the vehicle cabin front structure, the display device comprises a screen portion capable of displaying information, a frame portion surrounding the periphery of the screen portion, a protrusion portion provided at a lower part of the frame portion and protruding into the vehicle cabin, and a flat portion provided at an upper part of the protrusion portion and facing upward of the vehicle, and the garnish comprises a border portion provided at an upper part of the garnish and facing the screen portion, and legs extending from a lower part of the border portion toward the flat portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, it is possible to ensure the design of the periphery of a display device installed on the top surface of an instrument panel, and also to improve the ease of use of the display device. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a partial perspective view of a vehicle cabin front structure according to the present invention, as seen from inside the vehicle cabin. [Figure 2] 2 is a partial perspective view of the display device of FIG. 1 removed from the instrument panel. FIG. [Figure 3] 3 is an enlarged perspective view showing a part of the protrusion of FIG. 2. FIG. [Figure 4] 2 is a front view of a part of the garnish in FIG. 1 as viewed from the front side of the vehicle. [Figure 5] 5 is a perspective view of the garnish of FIG. 4 as viewed from below. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view showing a connecting portion of FIG. 5. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing the state before the garnish of FIG. 7 is attached to the instrument panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a vehicle compartment front structure according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings (Figs. 1 to 8). In the drawings, the direction of the arrow Fr indicates the front in the vehicle longitudinal direction. In the description of the embodiment, the "front (front end) and rear (rear end)" correspond to the front and rear in the vehicle longitudinal direction. Furthermore, the arrows R and L indicate the right and left sides when an occupant looks forward of the vehicle. Furthermore, the arrow U indicates the upward direction in the vehicle vertical direction.

[0013] The vehicle compartment front structure of this embodiment includes an instrument panel 1, a display device 10, and a garnish 40, as shown in FIG.

[0014] The instrument panel 1 is a resin component that extends from one end to the other end in the vehicle width direction at the front of the vehicle cabin. As shown in FIG. 1, the instrument panel 1 has a main surface 2 that faces the interior of the vehicle cabin and a top surface 3 that faces upward toward the vehicle. The top surface 3 extends from the upper part of the main surface 2 to, for example, the bottom of the windshield (not shown). A mounting portion is provided at the rear (the portion facing the interior of the vehicle cabin) of the top surface 3 to which a display device 10 is attached. For example, the lower part of the display device 10 is attached to the lower part of the rear part of the top surface 3.

[0015] 1, the display device 10 is installed on the top surface 3 of the instrument panel 1, and extends upward from the top surface 3 and in the vehicle width direction. In this example, the display device 10 is attached to a mounting portion (not shown) provided at the rear (inside the vehicle compartment) of the top surface 3, and the mounting portion extends from the top surface 3 located in front of the driver's seat to the top surface 3 located between the driver's seat and the passenger seat, and is recessed, for example, downwards in the vehicle.

[0016] The display device 10 has a screen portion 10A capable of displaying information and a frame portion 11 surrounding the outer periphery of the screen portion 10A. The screen portion 10A has a substantially rectangular shape that extends in the width direction and the vertical direction of the vehicle, and information that can be displayed on the screen portion 10A includes, for example, information from a navigation system, a center meter, etc.

[0017] 1 and 2, the screen unit 10A of this embodiment is generally trapezoidal in shape, with the upper portion being shorter in the vehicle width direction than the lower portion, and the right and left portions are formed to be substantially symmetrical with respect to each other, and the right and left portions are inclined so as to approach each other as they approach the top.

[0018] 2, the bottom edge of the left section 12 of the screen section 10A is positioned lower than the bottom edge of the right section 13. The right edge of the bottom edge of the left section 12 and the left edge of the right section 13 are connected by an inclined section 14. The inclined section 14 slopes upward from the right edge of the left section 12 toward the right side 13, and extends to the left edge of the right section 13.

[0019] The frame portion 11 is a portion that surrounds the screen portion 10A. The upper and lower portions of the frame portion 11 extend in the vehicle width direction, and the left portion of the frame portion 11 extends in the vehicle up-down direction so as to connect the left ends of the upper and lower portions of the frame portion 11 in the vehicle width direction. Similar to the left portion, the right portion of the frame portion 11 also extends in the vehicle up-down direction so as to connect the right ends of the upper and lower portions of the frame portion 11 in the vehicle width direction.

[0020] As shown in Fig. 2, the lower part of the frame part 11 corresponds to the shape of the lower part of the screen part 10A. In this embodiment, the upper end of the left part 12 of the lower part of the frame part 11 is positioned lower than the upper end of the right part 13. Furthermore, the part of the frame part 11 corresponding to the inclined part 14 at the lower part of the screen part 10A is inclined in the same way as the inclined part 14 of the screen part 10A. In the vehicle longitudinal direction, the rear surface 11a (the surface facing the vehicle interior) at the lower part of the frame part 11 is formed along the upper end of the lower part of the frame part 11.

[0021] 2, the display device 10 further has a protruding portion 15 and flat portions 16a and 16c. The protruding portion 15 is provided at the bottom of the frame portion 11 and protrudes into the vehicle cabin, and the flat portions 16a and 16c are provided at the top of the protruding portion 15 and face upward in the vehicle. In this example, the flat portions 16a and 16c are flat horizontal surfaces.

[0022] In this embodiment, the protruding portion 15 is a portion that protrudes rearward from the rear surface of the lower portion of the frame portion 11 and extends in the vehicle width direction as a whole. The protruding portion 15 extends along the vehicle width direction from the right side of the left portion 12 of the screen portion 10A in the lower portion of the frame portion 11 to correspond to the right portion 13 via the inclined portion 14. In other words, the left end of the protruding portion 15 is located slightly to the left of the right end of the screen portion 10A, and the right end of the protruding portion 15 is located at the right end of the screen portion 10A. Furthermore, the protruding portion 15 corresponding to the inclined portion 14 is inclined along the inclination direction of the inclined portion 14.

[0023] 2, the flat surfaces 16a and 16c include a main flat surface 16a provided on the upper portion of the protruding portion 15 and located to the right of the inclined portion 14, and a lower flat surface 16c located to the left of the inclined portion 14 and disposed below the main flat surface 16a. The main flat surface 16a and the lower flat surface 16c are connected by an inclined surface 16b. The inclined surface 16b is inclined to correspond to the inclined portion 14.

[0024] The rear of the protrusion 15 has a rear end surface facing the rear of the vehicle. Furthermore, the protrusion 15 is provided with a plurality of engagement holes that can engage with engagement claws (described later), and a recess that is recessed forward is provided between adjacent engagement holes. Furthermore, a reinforcing rib is provided inside the recess, connecting the upper part inside the recess with the front part inside the recess.

[0025] 2 and 3, the rear portion of the protruding portion 15 of this embodiment is provided with five engagement holes, namely, a first engagement hole 21, a second engagement hole 22, a third engagement hole 23, a fourth engagement hole 24, and a fifth engagement hole 25. The first to fifth engagement holes 21 to 25 are through holes provided in the rear end surface of the protruding portion 15, and have a substantially rectangular opening extending in the vehicle width direction.

[0026] As shown in Fig. 2, the first engagement hole 21 is provided in the rear end surface located below the inclined surface portion 16b. The second engagement hole 22 is arranged to the right of the first engagement hole 21 at a distance. As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the second to fifth engagement holes 22 to 25 are arranged at intervals from one another in the vehicle width direction on the rear end surface located below the main flat surface portion 16a.

[0027] As described above, the recesses are disposed between adjacent engagement holes. In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the first recess 31 is disposed between the second engagement hole 22 and the third engagement hole 23. The left end of the first recess 31 and the right end of the second engagement hole 22 are disposed with a gap therebetween. Furthermore, the right end of the first recess 31 and the left end of the third engagement hole 23 are disposed with a gap therebetween.

[0028] The first recess 31 opens toward the rear and the bottom of the vehicle. The first recess 31 extends in the vehicle width direction. The front portion of the inside of the first recess 31 has a vertical wall surface 31a that faces toward the rear of the vehicle, similar to the rear end surface of the protrusion 15, and the upper portion of the inside of the first recess 31 has a lower surface (not shown) that faces toward the bottom of the vehicle.

[0029] The reinforcing rib 31f provided in the first recess 31 is a triangular plate that connects an upper portion inside the first recess 31 with a front portion inside the first recess 31. The upper portion of the reinforcing rib 31f is connected to the lower side surface inside the first recess 31, and the front portion of the reinforcing rib 31f is connected to the vertical wall surface 31a of the first recess 31. The lower portion of the reinforcing rib 31f is inclined forward as it extends downward from the rear end of the upper portion of the reinforcing rib 31f, and extends to the lower end of the front portion of the reinforcing rib 31f.

[0030] 2 and 3, three reinforcing ribs 31f are arranged at intervals in the first recess 31. The leftmost reinforcing rib 31f is arranged at an interval to the right of the left side wall (not shown) of the first recess 31, and the right reinforcing rib 31f is arranged at an interval to the left of the right side wall 31c of the first recess 31.

[0031] Further, a second recess 32 is disposed between the third engagement hole 23 and the fourth engagement hole 24. Two reinforcing ribs 32f are provided in the second recess 32. Further, a third recess 33 is disposed between the fourth engagement hole 24 and the fifth engagement hole 25. Two reinforcing ribs 33f are provided in the third recess 33. The reinforcing ribs 33f are connected to the lower side surface 33b and the vertical wall portion 33a of the third recess 33 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. Note that the reinforcing ribs 33f are not shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. In this embodiment, the vehicle width direction lengths of the second recess 32 and the third recess 33 are set to be shorter than the vehicle width direction length of the first recess 31.

[0032] The protrusion 15 has a fourth recess 34 at its right end, located to the right of the fifth engagement hole 25. The fourth recess 34 opens toward the rear and downward of the vehicle, and also opens to the right in the vehicle width direction. Although not shown in detail, the fourth recess 34 is composed of a vertical wall surface, a left wall surface, and an upper surface. The fourth recess 34 is also provided with two reinforcing ribs 34f, similar to the second and third recesses 32 and 33.

[0033] In this embodiment, guide ribs (guide portions) are provided at the top and bottom of the engagement hole to guide the engagement claws (described later) into the engagement hole. As shown in Fig. 2, the guide ribs in this example include a first upper guide rib 21a provided at the top of the opening edge of the first engagement hole 21 and a first lower guide rib 21b provided at the bottom of the opening edge of the first engagement hole 21.

[0034] The first upper guide rib 21a protrudes rearward from the upper portion of the opening edge of the first engagement hole 21, and the lower portion of the first upper guide rib 21a slopes upward as it extends rearward. The upper portion of the first upper guide rib 21a protrudes rearward almost horizontally and is positioned at the same position as the lower flat surface portion 16c or lower than the lower flat surface portion 16c in the vehicle vertical direction.

[0035] The first lower guide rib 21b protrudes rearward from the lower portion of the opening edge of the first engagement hole 21, and the upper portion of the first lower guide rib 21b slopes downward as it extends rearward. The lower portion of the first lower guide rib 21b protrudes rearward almost horizontally and is located at the same position as the lower end of the protrusion 15 or higher in the vehicle vertical direction.

[0036] The first upper guide rib 21a and the first lower guide rib 21b are arranged so that their positions in the vehicle width direction are aligned. That is, the first upper guide rib 21a and the first lower guide rib 21b are arranged vertically in a substantially straight line with the first engagement hole 21 therebetween. In this example, the first upper guide rib 21a and the first lower guide rib 21b are arranged along a vertical line passing through the center of the first engagement hole 21 in the width direction.

[0037] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the guide rib of this embodiment further includes a second upper guide rib 22a provided on the upper part of the opening edge of the second engagement hole 22, and a second lower guide rib 22b provided on the lower part of the opening edge of the second engagement hole 22.

[0038] The second upper guide rib 22a protrudes rearward from the upper portion of the opening edge of the second engagement hole 22, and the lower portion of the second upper guide rib 22a slopes upward as it extends rearward. The upper portion of the second upper guide rib 22a protrudes rearward almost horizontally and is positioned at the same position as or lower than the main flat surface 16a in the vehicle up-down direction.

[0039] The second lower guide rib 22b protrudes rearward from the lower portion of the opening edge of the second engagement hole 22, and the upper portion of the second lower guide rib 22b slopes downward as it extends rearward. The lower portion of the second lower guide rib 22b protrudes rearward almost horizontally and is located at the same position as the lower end of the protrusion 15 or higher in the vehicle vertical direction.

[0040] The second upper guide rib 22a and the second lower guide rib 22b are arranged so as to be aligned in the vehicle width direction, similar to the first upper guide rib 21a and the first lower guide rib 21b. That is, the second upper guide rib 22a and the second lower guide rib 22b are arranged vertically in a substantially straight line with the second engagement hole 22 therebetween, and are arranged along a vertical line passing through the center of the second engagement hole 22 in the width direction.

[0041] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the guide ribs of this embodiment further include a third upper guide rib 23a and a third lower guide rib 23b provided on the upper and lower parts of the opening edge of the third engagement hole 23, a fourth upper guide rib 24a and a fourth lower guide rib 24b provided on the upper and lower parts of the opening edge of the fourth engagement hole 24, and a fifth upper guide rib 25a and a fifth lower guide rib 25b provided on the upper and lower parts of the opening edge of the fifth engagement hole 25.

[0042] Next, the structure of the garnish 40 will be described. As shown in Fig. 1, the garnish 40 is a member attached to the rear of the instrument panel 1, and is made of a resin material. The garnish 40 has a main body 41 and a buffer member 48.

[0043] The main body 41 is a component that constitutes the outer shape of the garnish 40 and is made of a resin material. As shown in FIGS. 1, 7, and 8, the main body 41 has a curved shape that bulges out toward the rear of the vehicle and extends in the vehicle width direction. The right end of the garnish 40 corresponds to the left end of the protrusion 15, and the right end of the garnish 40 extends in the vehicle width direction so as to correspond to the right end of the protrusion 15. The main body 41 is provided with a plurality of openings into which on-vehicle devices are attached.

[0044] The cushioning member 48 is a soft pad having a so-called anti-slip function, and is made of a resin material. The cushioning member 48 covers the surface (rear surface) of the main body 41 from the rear side of the vehicle, and the rear surface of the cushioning member 48 is a design surface facing the vehicle cabin. The cushioning member 48 also corresponds to the shape of the main body 41, and for example, an opening is formed in the cushioning member 48 to correspond to the opening of the main body 41.

[0045] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, the garnish 40 has a boundary portion 40A provided at the upper part of the garnish 40 and facing the screen portion 10A, and as shown in Figures 4 and 5, a leg portion 45 extending from the lower part of the boundary portion 40A toward the planar portions 16a, 16c.

[0046] The boundary portion 40A is a portion provided at the upper portion of the garnish 40. In this example, the boundary portion 40A is provided at the front end of the upper portion of the garnish 40 and extends in the vehicle width direction along the screen portion 10A. The boundary portion 40A is a portion that forms a boundary with the screen portion 10A, and there are portions where the screen portion 10A and the boundary portion 40A abut and portions where a gap is formed. The boundary portion 40A is formed by an upper portion at the upper portion of the main body portion 41 and a buffer member 48 that covers this portion. The main body portion 41 located at the boundary portion 40A has a front end surface 41a that faces the front of the vehicle, and the front end surface 41a faces the screen portion 10A of the display device 10 with a gap therebetween. The boundary portion 40A is not limited to being provided at the upper portion of the garnish 40, but may also be provided at a side portion.

[0047] The leg portions 45 protrude downward from the rear surface 41c of the main body portion 41 located at the boundary portion 40A. In this example, the leg portions 45 protrude downward from an upper portion of the rear surface 41c of the main body portion 41 and extend forward. The leg portions 45 are thin plate-shaped, and the lower ends of the leg portions 45 extend in the front-rear direction of the vehicle and are in line contact with the flat portions 16a, 16c. In this example, the multiple leg portions 45 are arranged at intervals from one another in the vehicle width direction.

[0048] By providing the garnish 40, the design can be ensured even when the lower portion of the display device 10 is formed in a straight line. In this embodiment, the garnish 40 constituting the boundary portion 40A has an uneven shape. Furthermore, flat portions 16a and 16c are provided on the upper portion of the protrusion 15 of the frame portion 11 of the display device 10, and the legs 45 are configured to be able to abut against the flat portions 16a and 16c. Even if a thin-plate-shaped object (such as a card or coin) gets into the gap between the boundary portion 40A and the screen portion 10A, it is supported by the flat portions 16a and 16c. This prevents the object from falling onto the back side of the garnish 40 or the instrument panel 1.

[0049] 4 to 6, a gap 42 is provided between the lower part of the boundary portion 40A and the upper part of the front part of the leg portion 45. That is, the gap 42 is provided between the lower part of the front part of the main body portion 41 located at the boundary portion 40A and the upper part of the front part of the leg portion 45. The buffer member 48 of the garnish 40 is disposed along the upper part from the lower part through the front part of the boundary portion 40A, and extends along the longitudinal direction of the front part of the garnish 40. The buffer member 48 is disposed so as to cover the upper and lower parts of the front part of the main body portion 41 corresponding to the boundary portion 40A from the front side of the vehicle.

[0050] The portion of the cushioning member 48 that covers the front end surface 41a of the main body 41 located at the boundary 40A has a U-shaped cross section with an opening toward the rear of the vehicle. The bottom of the opening faces the front end surface 41a of the main body 41. The upper portion of the opening is located above the front end surface 41a and extends rearward. Similarly, the lower portion of the opening is located below the front end surface 41a and extends rearward. The lower portion of the opening is located in the gap 42 described above.

[0051] By providing gap 42 between leg 45 and the lower portion of boundary 40A, a space can be secured in which buffer member 48 covers from the front end surface 41a of main body 41 located at boundary 40A. Furthermore, even when an impact load acts from above boundary 40A of garnish 40, gap 42 makes it possible to convert the energy of the impact load into deformation energy of boundary 40A and absorb the energy of the impact load.

[0052] Furthermore, even if a load acts on the garnish 40 from the rear side of the vehicle (inside the vehicle cabin) and the garnish 40 is pressed toward the front side of the vehicle, the buffer member 48 can reduce the load acting on the screen portion 10A. Furthermore, the buffer member 48 can prevent the main body 41 of the garnish 40 from coming into direct contact with the screen portion 10A.

[0053] 5 and 6, in this embodiment, a plurality of engagement claws 61-65 that protrude toward the front of the vehicle are provided on the front portion of the main body 41 of the garnish 40. The plurality of engagement claws 61-65 are arranged at intervals from one another in the vehicle width direction. In this example, the garnish 40 is provided with first to fifth engagement claws 61-65 that correspond to the first to fifth engagement holes 21-25 of the display device 10, respectively. The first to fifth engagement claws 61-65 extend at an incline downwards on the vehicle as they move toward the front of the vehicle.

[0054] As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the first to fifth engagement claws 61 to 65 are disposed further forward in the vehicle than the leg 45. In this embodiment, the front ends of the first to fifth engagement claws 61 to 65 are disposed further forward in the vehicle than the front end of the leg 45 (FIG. 7). An upper inclined portion is provided at the upper portion of the front of each of the first to fifth engagement claws 61 to 65, inclining downward as it extends forward. For example, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the upper inclined portion 65a provided on the fifth engagement claw 65 has an inclined surface inclined along the inclination direction in the vehicle longitudinal direction. Preferably, the upper inclined portion 65a is substantially horizontal in the vehicle width direction at any position in the vehicle longitudinal direction (FIGS. 4 and 5).

[0055] Further, a lower inclined portion is provided at the lower portion of the front portion of each of the first to fifth engagement claws 61 to 65, which inclines upward as it extends forward. For example, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the lower inclined portion 65b provided on the fifth engagement claw 65 is inclined along the inclination direction in the vehicle longitudinal direction. At any position on the lower inclined portion 65b in the vehicle longitudinal direction, it is preferable that the lower inclined portion 65b is substantially horizontal in the vehicle width direction. The upper inclined portion 65a and the lower inclined portion 65b are inclined so as to approach each other as they extend rearward of the vehicle. The upper inclined portion and the lower inclined portion provided on the first to fourth engagement claws 61 to 64 are formed in the same manner as the upper inclined portion 65a and the lower inclined portion 65b provided on the fifth engagement claw 65.

[0056] The lower portions of the multiple leg portions 45 are connected by connecting portions extending in the vehicle width direction, and the connecting portions 51-54 and the engaging claws 61-65 are arranged at intervals from one another in the vehicle width direction. In this example, first to fourth connecting portions 51-54 are provided. The first to fourth connecting portions 51-54 are configured to abut against the main flat surface portion 16a of the protruding portion 15 of the frame portion 11 described above when the first to fifth engaging claws 61-65 engage with the first to fifth engaging holes 21-25.

[0057] The first connecting portion 51 connects the lower portions of two legs 45 provided between the first engagement claw 61 and the second engagement claw 62. The two legs 45 are arranged at a distance from each other in the vehicle width direction. The first connecting portion 51 extends in the vehicle width direction so as to connect the lower portions of these legs 45. The front end of the first connecting portion 51 is arranged further rearward of the vehicle than the front ends of the legs 45. The rear end of the first connecting portion 51 may also be arranged at the rear end of the legs 45. In this example, the rear ends of the legs 45 and the rear end of the first connecting portion 51 are connected to the back surface of the decorative surface of the garnish 40. The first engaging claw 61 is arranged lower and rearward of the first connecting portion 51, and is arranged at a distance from the first connecting portion 51 to the left of the first connecting portion 51. The second engaging claw 62 is disposed below and rearward of the first connecting portion 51, and is disposed to the right of the first connecting portion 51 with a gap therebetween.

[0058] The second connecting portion 52 connects the lower portions of the two legs 45 provided between the second engaging claw 62 and the third engaging claw 63. The second connecting portion 52 extends in the vehicle width direction so as to connect the lower portions of these legs 45. The rear end of the second connecting portion 52 is connected to the front surface 41d of the device mounting portion provided on the edge of the opening of the garnish 40.

[0059] The third connecting portion 53 connects the lower portions of the two legs 45 provided between the third engaging claw 63 and the fourth engaging claw 64. Similar to the first and second connecting portions 51 and 52, the third connecting portion 53 extends in the vehicle width direction so as to connect the lower portions of the two legs 45.

[0060] The fourth connecting portion 54 connects the lower parts of the three leg portions 45 provided between the fourth engagement claw 64 and the fifth engagement claw 65. The fourth connecting portion 54 extends in the vehicle width direction so as to connect the lower parts of these leg portions 45. The fourth engagement claw 64 is arranged on the left side of the fourth connecting portion 54 with a gap therebetween. The fourth engagement claw 64 is arranged below the fourth connecting portion 54. The fifth engagement claw 65 is arranged on the right side of the fourth connecting portion 54 with a gap therebetween. The fifth engagement claw 65 is arranged below the fourth connecting portion 54.

[0061] By providing the recesses 31-34 as described above, the frame 11 has a three-dimensional uneven structure, which improves rigidity in the vehicle vertical direction, the vehicle longitudinal direction, and the width direction, for example. This also contributes to improving rigidity in the vehicle longitudinal direction, which is the direction in which the first to fifth engaging claws 61-65 are inserted. For example, the side walls of the recesses 31-34 (e.g., right side walls 31c, 32c, 33c shown in FIG. 2) contribute to improving rigidity in the vehicle longitudinal direction. Furthermore, by providing the vertical wall surfaces 31a, 32a, 33a and the reinforcing ribs 31f-34f, higher rigidity can be obtained against downward loads acting on the flat surfaces (main flat surface portion 16a and lower flat surface portion 16c).

[0062] By providing the first to fourth connecting portions 51 to 54, as shown in Figures 4 to 6, the leg portion 45 and the connecting portions 51 to 54 form a lattice shape, which makes it possible to improve the rigidity of the leg portion 45. Furthermore, because the boundary portion 40A and the connecting portions 51 to 54 are discontinuous, the garnish 40 can be easily assembled to the instrument panel 1, and the boundary portion 40A can be structured so that it can withstand a load from above while leaving some room for deformation. As a result, the rigidity of the garnish 40 and the support rigidity that supports the garnish 40 are improved.

[0063] Furthermore, as described above, by providing the first to fifth upper guide ribs 21a to 25a and the first to fifth lower guide ribs 21b to 25b, the first to fifth engagement claws 61 to 65 can be easily guided when assembling the garnish 40, i.e., when inserting the first to fifth engagement claws 61 to 65 into the first to fifth engagement holes 21 to 25. During the insertion, the upper inclined portions of the first to fifth engagement claws 61 to 65 abut against the first to fifth upper guide ribs 21a to 25a, and the lower inclined portions of the first to fifth engagement claws 61 to 65 abut against the first to fifth lower guide ribs 21b to 25b, thereby preventing the tip (front end) of the leg portion 45 from abutting against the protrusion 15. Furthermore, the engaging claws and the connecting portion are discontinuous, and in this example, are arranged in a staggered pattern as shown in Figures 5 and 6, so that when assembling the garnish 40, the leg portion 45 can be prevented from coming into contact with the first to fifth upper guide ribs 21a to 25a and the first to fifth lower guide ribs 21b to 25b.

[0064] Therefore, according to the vehicle compartment front structure of this embodiment, it is possible to ensure the design around the display device 10 installed on the top surface 3 of the instrument panel 1 and improve the ease of use of the display device 10.

[0065] The description of the present embodiment is merely an example for explaining the present invention, and does not limit the invention described in the claims. Furthermore, the configuration of each part of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible within the technical scope described in the claims.

[0066] For example, although the flat surfaces 16a and 16c are horizontal in this embodiment, they may be inclined downward toward the front of the vehicle. [Explanation of symbols]

[0067] 1. Instrument panel 2 Main surface 3 Top section 10 Display device 10A screen section 11 Frame 11a Rear 12 Left 13 Right side 14 Slope 15 Protrusion 16a Main plane part (plane part) 16b Inclined plane part 16c Lower plane part (plane part) 21 First engagement hole 21a First upper guide rib 21b First lower guide rib 22 Second engagement hole 22a Second upper guide rib 22b Second lower guide rib 23 Third engagement hole 23a Third upper guide rib 23b Third lower guide rib 24 Fourth engagement hole 24a Fourth upper guide rib 24b Fourth lower guide rib 25 Fifth engagement hole 25a Fifth upper guide rib 25b Fifth lower guide rib 31 First recess 31a Vertical wall 31c Right side wall 31f Reinforcement rib 32 Second recess 32a Vertical wall 32c Right side wall 32f Reinforcement rib 33 Third Recess 33a Vertical wall 33b Bottom part 33c Right side wall 33f Reinforcement rib 34 Fourth Recess 34f Reinforcement rib 40 Garnish 40A Boundary 41 Main body 41a Front end surface 41c Back 42 Gap 45 Legs 48 Cushioning material 51 First connection 52 Second connection 53 Third Connection 54 Fourth Connection 61 First engagement claw 62 Second engagement claw 63 Third engagement claw 64 Fourth engagement claw 65 Fifth engagement claw 65a Upper slope 65b Lower slope

Claims

1. an instrument panel disposed at the front of a vehicle interior; a display device that is installed on a top surface of the instrument panel and extends upward from the top surface and in a vehicle width direction; a garnish attached to the vehicle interior side of the instrument panel; In a vehicle cabin front structure having The display device includes: a screen portion capable of displaying information; a frame portion surrounding the outer periphery of the screen portion; a protrusion provided at a lower portion of the frame portion and protruding into the interior of the vehicle; a flat portion provided on an upper portion of the protrusion and facing upward of the vehicle; The garnish is a boundary portion provided on an upper portion of the garnish and facing the screen portion; a leg portion extending from a lower portion of the boundary portion toward the flat portion.

2. The boundary portion is provided at the front portion of the upper portion of the garnish, a gap is provided between the lower portion of the boundary portion and the upper portion of the front portion of the leg; The vehicle interior front structure described in claim 1, characterized in that the garnish has a cushioning member arranged along the upper part from the lower part of the boundary portion through the front part, and the cushioning member extends along the longitudinal direction of the front part of the garnish.

3. A plurality of engagement claws protruding forward of the vehicle are arranged at intervals in the vehicle width direction on the front portion of the garnish, The protrusion is provided with a plurality of engagement holes into which the engagement claws can be engaged, A recess recessed forward is provided between the adjacent engagement holes, 3. The vehicle compartment front structure according to claim 1, wherein a rib is provided on the inside of the recess, connecting an upper portion of the inside of the recess to a front portion of the inside of the recess.

4. A plurality of the legs are provided at a lower portion of the boundary portion, The lower portions of the plurality of legs are connected by a connecting portion extending in the vehicle width direction, The vehicle front compartment structure according to claim 3, wherein the connecting portion and the engaging claw are arranged at intervals in the vehicle width direction.

5. The engaging claw is disposed on the vehicle front side relative to the leg portion, The upper and lower portions of the engagement hole are provided with guide portions for guiding the engagement claw into the engagement hole, 4. The vehicle compartment front structure according to claim 3, wherein an upper portion of the front of the engaging claw is provided with an upper inclined portion that slopes downward as it extends forward, and a lower portion of the front of the engaging claw is provided with a lower inclined portion that slopes upward as it extends forward.

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