Interior structure

Abstract

The present invention provides an in-cabin structure that allows the driver to perceive the vehicle's position reference while suppressing interference with the driver's steering operations. [Solution] In the passenger compartment 1a of the vehicle 1, a cover 14 positioned in front of the steering wheel 11 supports two first line lights 16a, 16b and two second line members 16c, 16d. Each of the two line lights 16a, 16b and the two second line members 16c, 16d is positioned radially outward from the rim 11a of the steering wheel 11 and above the lower end of the meter, and is provided in a straight line parallel to the vehicle's horizontal axis. The two first line lights 13a, 13b are positioned along the central virtual axis L DC The two second line members 13c and 13d are arranged in pairs on the left and right sides in the vehicle width direction, and the central virtual axis L DC They are arranged in pairs on the left and right sides in the vehicle's width direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an interior structure of a vehicle, and particularly to a structure in front of the driver's seat.

Background Art

[0002] In order for a driver to drive as envisioned, it is important to make the driver recognize the correspondence with the vanishing point (vertical axis) to stabilize the driver's head and to enable the driver to capture the foreground through the reference of the vehicle position (depth axis). In order to enable the driver to drive as envisioned, various research and developments have been made.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which a protrusion as a vanishing point mark is provided at the top of a meter hood. The protrusion in Patent Document 1 is arranged on a virtual axis extending from the vanishing point when the driver seated in the driver's seat views the front toward the driver.

[0004] Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a configuration in which a part of the contour line of the interior structure of the vehicle is provided so as to substantially coincide with a virtual axis radially extending from the vanishing point when the driver seated in the driver's seat views the front. Note that Patent Document 2 discloses that, as the contour line as described above, ridge lines on both sides in the vehicle width direction of the meter hood can be adopted.

[0005] Further, Patent Document 3 discloses a configuration in which three line illuminations are provided in the vicinity of an air conditioning outlet disposed around a steering wheel and on the lower side on the passenger seat side of an instrument panel. Each line illumination is provided so as to extend in the vehicle width direction (horizontal direction). It is considered that a driver who views these line illuminations during driving can perceive the horizontal axis.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0006]

Patent Document 1

[0007] However, in the vehicle interior structures disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 3, it is considered difficult to see protrusions, contour lines, or line illuminations while minimizing obstruction of the driver's view. For example, in the configuration disclosed in Patent Document 1, a protrusion (vanishing point marker) is provided on the top of the meter hood, but since this protrusion is positioned to protrude above the rim of the steering wheel, it is feared that it may cause the driver to feel pressured and obstruct their forward view. Furthermore, in the configurations disclosed in Patent Documents 2 and 3, the contour lines and line illuminations are positioned below the meter in the vertical direction of the vehicle, making it difficult for the driver to see these contour lines and line illuminations while driving. For this reason, it is desirable to make improvements to the configurations disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 3, such as changing the position of the protrusions, contour lines, and line illuminations.

[0008] However, regarding the contour lines and line illumination described in Patent Documents 2 and 3, if the position is to be changed to the area around the meter, it is important to ensure that it does not interfere with the driver's steering operation.

[0009] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems and provides an in-cabin structure that allows the driver to recognize the reference point of the vehicle's position while suppressing interference with the driver's steering operation. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] An interior structure of a vehicle according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a steering wheel positioned in front of the driver, a meter positioned in front of the steering wheel and visible to the driver within the rim of the steering wheel, a plurality of line members positioned in front of the steering wheel, radially outward from the rim of the steering wheel, and above the lower end of the meter in the vertical direction, and a support member positioned in front of the steering wheel and supporting the plurality of line members, and assuming a central virtual axis extending vertically and including the seating center of the driver seated in the driver's seat in the vehicle width direction, the plurality of line members are provided so as to extend linearly parallel to the vehicle horizontal axis, and are arranged in pairs on the left and right sides in the vehicle width direction with respect to the central virtual axis, and each is formed to be more visible to the driver than the support member.

[0011] In the above-described interior structure, multiple line members are supported by a support member positioned in front of the steering wheel. Each of the multiple line members is positioned to extend parallel to the vehicle's horizontal axis. Therefore, the driver appears to follow a virtual line radiating from the vanishing point into the interior of the vehicle. As a result, the driver can perceive their own lane (depth axis perception) by looking at each of the two line sections.

[0012] Furthermore, in the above-described interior structure of the vehicle, since multiple line members are arranged in pairs on the left and right sides with respect to the central virtual axis, the driver can stabilize their head (perceive the vertical axis) by looking at the multiple line members.

[0013] Furthermore, in the above embodiment of the vehicle interior structure, since the multiple line members are positioned radially outward from the rim of the steering wheel and above the lower end of the meter, the driver can see the multiple line members without lowering their gaze below the meter while driving. Therefore, the multiple line members can be seen with higher visibility than the structure of Patent Document 3, in which the line illumination is provided at the same height as or below the lower end of the meter.

[0014] Furthermore, in the above embodiment of the vehicle interior structure, multiple line members are supported by a support member positioned in front of the steering wheel, and each line member is also positioned in front of the steering wheel, thus preventing the multiple line members from interfering with the driver's steering operation.

[0015] In the above, "parallel to the vehicle's horizontal axis" means that each line member is positioned within a range of ±3 degrees relative to the vehicle's horizontal axis.

[0016] In the vehicle interior structure according to the above embodiment, the plurality of line members include two first line members positioned above the upper end of the meter in the vertical direction, and two second line members positioned below the two first line members in the vertical direction, wherein in the vehicle width direction, each of the two second line members may be positioned outward from the central virtual axis relative to each of the two first line members.

[0017] The interior structure of the vehicle according to the above embodiment includes two first line members and two second line members among multiple line members, with each second line member positioned further outward with respect to the central virtual axis than each first line member. Therefore, a driver who sees the two first line members and two second line members can recognize that these line members are arranged in line with the optical flow. Thus, the above interior structure of the vehicle is even more advantageous in ensuring that the driver can reliably recognize the vehicle's position reference.

[0018] In the vehicle interior structure according to the above embodiment, each of the two first line members and the two second line members may be arranged inclined in a plan view so as they move away from the central virtual axis in the vehicle width direction, from front to rear.

[0019] In the above-described interior structure, since each of the two first line members and the two second line members is arranged at an inclination in a plan view as described above, the length is increased to enhance the driver's visibility, while also allowing the driver to perceive a sense of depth in the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle. Therefore, the above-described interior structure allows the driver to more reliably grasp the position of their own vehicle.

[0020] In the vehicle interior structure according to the above embodiment, the support member may have connecting line portions that extend diagonally from each outer end of the two first line members spaced apart from the central virtual axis toward each inner end of the two second line members closer to the central virtual axis.

[0021] In the above-described interior structure of a vehicle, a connecting line is provided on the support member that connects the outer end of the first line member and the inner end of the second line member, as described above. Therefore, when a driver sees the first line member and the second line member, they can recognize that the lines perceived by the line members are one integrated entity via the connecting line. Thus, by making the above-described interior structure appear connected to each other, the mutual recognition of both the first line member and the second line member can be improved.

[0022] In the vehicle interior structure according to the above embodiment, the line member is formed to extend in a line shape forward from each inner end of the two first line members on the side closer to the central virtual axis, and may further include two third line members arranged parallel to each other in the vehicle width direction.

[0023] The interior structure of the vehicle according to the above embodiment further includes two third line members having the above-described configuration in the line member, so that the driver who sees the third line member connected to the first line member and extending forward can more reliably grasp the position of their vehicle.

[0024] In the above, "parallel" means that the vertical inclination of the third line of lighting in the second line is within the range of 3 degrees to 0 degrees and they are aligned with each other.

[0025] In the vehicle interior structure according to the above embodiment, at least a portion of the plurality of line members may be line lighting capable of emitting line-shaped light.

[0026] In the above-described interior structure of a vehicle, at least a portion of the multiple line members are line lights, so that each line composed of line lights can be seen by the driver even at night. Therefore, the above-described interior structure allows the driver to recognize the vehicle's position reference not only during the day but also at night. Note that the term "line-shaped" in the above description does not necessarily have to be straight, but may be gently curved.

[0027] In the vehicle interior structure according to the above embodiment, the support member comprises a left-upper diagonal cover portion arranged to cover the left-upper diagonal of the meter and a right-upper diagonal cover portion arranged to cover the right-upper diagonal of the meter, and there may be an opening between the left-upper diagonal cover portion and the right-upper diagonal cover portion in the vehicle width direction.

[0028] The above-described interior structure employs a cover as a support member, which has an opening between the upper left diagonal cover portion and the upper right diagonal cover portion. Therefore, the above-described interior structure does not reduce the steering post angle, and the cover does not obstruct the driver's gaze when they shift their gaze between the meter and the foreground. Furthermore, since the cover is provided with multiple line members, the driver can see each line member on the radially outer side of the steering wheel rim. Thus, the above-described interior structure does not reduce the steering post angle, and the cover does not obstruct the driver's gaze when they shift their gaze between the meter and the foreground, and the driver can see the meter inside the steering wheel rim while also seeing multiple line members on the radially outer side of the rim. [Effects of the Invention]

[0029] The interior structure of the vehicle according to each of the above embodiments allows the driver to recognize the vehicle's position reference while suppressing interference with the driver's steering operation. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0030] [Figure 1] This diagram shows a portion of the interior structure of a vehicle according to the embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a plan view of the cover and line lighting from above. [Figure 3] This is a rear view of the cover and line lighting, seen from the rear. [Figure 4] This is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a linear lighting configuration. [Figure 5] This is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the driver's field of view and the placement of the line lighting. [Figure 6] (a) is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the arrangement of meters and the steering post angle in the interior structure of a vehicle according to Comparative Example 1, (b) is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the arrangement of meters and the steering post angle in the interior structure of a vehicle according to Comparative Example 2, and (c) is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the arrangement of meters and the steering post angle in the interior structure of a vehicle according to the embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0031] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The embodiments described below are illustrative examples of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to these embodiments except for its essential configuration.

[0032] Furthermore, in the diagrams used in the following explanation, "FR" indicates the front of the vehicle, "RR" indicates the rear of the vehicle, "LH" indicates the left side of the vehicle, "RH" indicates the right side of the vehicle, "UP" indicates the top of the vehicle, and "LO" indicates the bottom of the vehicle.

[0033] 1.Interior structure The structure of the passenger compartment 1a of the vehicle 1 according to this embodiment will be explained with reference to Figure 1. Figure 1 is a diagram showing a part of the structure of the passenger compartment 1a as seen from the driver's seat looking forward.

[0034] Vehicle 1 according to this embodiment includes a steering wheel 11, a meter 12, multiple line members 16, and a cover (support member) 13 within the passenger compartment 1a. The steering wheel 11 is positioned in front of the driver's seat (not shown). The meter 12 provides the driver with information such as the vehicle's speed and is positioned in front of the steering wheel 11. In vehicle 1, the meter 12 is positioned so that it is visible to the driver seated in the driver's seat, within the rim 11a of the steering wheel 11 and on the hub 11b. The cover 13 is positioned in front of the steering wheel 11 and supports the multiple line members 16.

[0035] In this embodiment, the cover 13 comprises a left-upper diagonal cover portion 13b positioned to cover the left-upper diagonal of the meter 12, and a right-upper diagonal cover portion 13c positioned to cover the right-upper diagonal of the meter 12, with an opening (opening 13a) between the left-upper diagonal cover portion 13b and the right-upper diagonal cover portion 13c in the vehicle width direction.

[0036] In the structure of the passenger compartment 1a according to this embodiment, the opening 13a of the cover 13 is provided so that when a driver seated in the driver's seat looks forward, the lower edge 15a of the front windshield 15 can be directly seen above the rim 11a of the steering wheel 11 without being obstructed by the components of the cover 13. The "lower edge 15a of the front windshield 15" refers to the lower edge of the light-transmitting region of the front windshield 15 (the region in which the driver can see the foreground), and refers to the lower edge of the region excluding the so-called ceramic line.

[0037] In the structure of the passenger compartment 1a according to this embodiment, air conditioning outlets 14 are provided below the left upper diagonal cover portion 13b and the right upper diagonal cover portion 13c.

[0038] 2. Detailed configuration of multiple line members 16 The detailed configuration of the multiple line members 16 positioned in front of the steering wheel 11 will be explained using Figures 1 to 3.

[0039] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the multiple line members 16 include two first line lights 16a, 16b, two second line members 16c, 16d, and two third line lights 16e, 16f. In addition to the four line lights 16a, 16b, 16e, 16f and the two line members 16c, 16d, the multiple line members 16 may also include other line members.

[0040] As shown in Figures 1 and 3, the two first line lights 16a and 16b are positioned above the upper end 12a of the meter 12. Furthermore, the two first line lights 16a and 16b are each provided in a straight line parallel to the vehicle's horizontal axis. "Parallel to the vehicle's horizontal axis" means that each first line light 16a and 16b is provided within a range of ±3 degrees relative to the vehicle's horizontal axis.

[0041] A virtual central axis L extending vertically includes the seating center of the driver seated in the driver's seat in the vehicle width direction. DC Draw a line. In this case, the first line illumination 16a and the first line illumination 16b are on the central virtual axis L DC They are arranged in a symmetrical relationship, with each side facing the other in the width direction of the vehicle.

[0042] Furthermore, the term "left-right symmetry" as used above does not require that the first line lights 161 and 16b in Article 2 be formed in a perfectly symmetrical relationship. In other words, "left-right symmetry" as used above means that an operator viewing the light emitted from the first line lights 16a and 16b in Article 2 can perceive the vertical axis, and includes cases where the angles and lengths of the line segments differ from each other within the range of manufacturing tolerances. The same applies below.

[0043] The two second line members 16c and 16d are composed of decorative members or molding lines. The two second line members 16c and 16d are positioned above the lower end 12b of the meter 12 and below the upper end 12a of the meter 12. That is, in the vertical direction, the two second line members 16c and 16d are positioned between the two first line lights 16a and 16b and the lower end 12b of the meter 12.

[0044] The two second line members 16c and 16d are also provided in a straight line parallel to the vehicle's horizontal axis. Furthermore, the second line member 16c and the second line member 16d are connected by a central virtual axis L DC They are arranged in a symmetrical relationship, with each side facing the other in the width direction of the vehicle.

[0045] The two first line lights 16a, 16b and the two second line members 16c, 16d are each positioned radially outward with respect to the outer circumference of the rim 11a of the steering wheel 11, and are provided to be visible to the driver seated in the driver's seat.

[0046] As shown in Figure 2, in a plan view from above, each of the two first line lights 16a, 16b and the two second line members 16c, 16d is positioned at the driver's seating center CL D The components are arranged at an angle so that they gradually displace rearward as they move away from the vehicle in the direction of width. In this embodiment, the driver's seating center CL D This is the central virtual axis L mentioned above. DC They intersect while connected to each other.

[0047] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, one of the two first line lights 16a and 16b (the first line light located on the left side) 16a is supported by the rear edge (driver's side edge) of the upper left portion 13d, which is the upper end of the upper left diagonal cover portion 13b. The other first line light 16b (the first line light located on the right side) 16b is supported by the rear edge of the upper right portion 13e, which is the upper end of the upper right portion 13c.

[0048] One of the two second line members 16c, 16d (the second line member arranged on the left side) 16c is supported by the trailing edge of the left trailing edge portion 13h which is the trailing edge portion of the left obliquely upward cover portion 13b. The other of the two second line members 16c, 16d (the second line member arranged on the right side) 16d is supported by the trailing edge of the right trailing edge portion 13i which is the trailing edge portion of the right obliquely upward cover portion 13c.

[0049] As shown in FIG. 3, the second line member 16c is arranged in a region spaced leftward in the vehicle width direction from the center virtual axis L DC than the first line illumination 16a. Similarly, the second line member 16d is arranged in a region spaced rightward in the vehicle width direction from the center virtual axis L DC than the first line illumination 16b.

[0050] Also, in the vehicle width direction, each of the two second line members 16c, 16d is provided to be longer than each of the two first line illuminations 16a, 16b.

[0051] Furthermore, each inner end (the end portion on the side closer to the center virtual axis L DC of each of the two second line members 16c, 16d) is arranged at a position spaced rightward in the vehicle width direction from the center virtual axis L DC from each outer end (the end portion on the side spaced from the center virtual axis L DC of each of the two first line illuminations 16a, 16b).

[0052] The left obliquely upward cover portion 13b of the cover 13 has a line portion (connection line portion) 13j that extends obliquely from the outer end of the first line illumination 16a toward the inner end of the second line member 16c at the trailing edge on the driver's seat side. Similarly, the right obliquely upward cover portion 13c of the cover 13 has a line portion (connection line portion) 13k that extends obliquely from the outer end of the first line illumination 16b toward the inner end of the second line member 16d at the trailing edge on the driver's seat side. The connection line portions 13j, 13k are provided to have higher visibility for the driver than the peripheral portion of the cover 13.

[0053] As shown in Figure 2, the two third line illuminations 16e and 16f are located along the central virtual axis L DC (See Figure 3.) They are arranged in a symmetrical relationship with respect to the inner ends (center virtual axis L) of the first line illumination 16a, 16b. DC It is provided to extend forward from the end closest to it.

[0054] One of the two third line lights 16e and 16f (the third line light located on the left) 16e is supported by an edge 13f facing the opening 13a in the upper left diagonal cover portion 13b. The other of the two third line lights 16e and 16f (the third line light located on the right) 16f is supported by an edge 13g facing the opening 13a in the upper right diagonal cover portion 13c.

[0055] In the cover 13, the front portion of the opening 13a has a wider opening width in the vehicle width direction than the rear portion. A HUD (head-up display) hole 1b is provided in this portion.

[0056] 3. Specific examples of line lighting 16a, 16b, 16e, 16f Regarding the specific configuration of each of the four line lights 16a, 16b, 16e, and 16f, there are no particular limitations as long as the emitted light is in a linear shape, but for example, the line light 110 shown in Figure 4 can be used.

[0057] As shown in Figure 4, an example of a line lighting system 110 includes a plurality of light sources (e.g., LEDs) 113, a substrate 112 that supports the plurality of light sources 113, and a lighting cover 111 that covers the plurality of light sources 113.

[0058] 4. The driver's field of view and the light emitted from the four line lights 16a, 16b, 16e, and 16f, and the two second line members 16c, 16d The operator's field of view, the light emitted from the four line lights 16a, 16b, 16e, and 16f, and the two second line members 16c and 16d will be explained using Figure 5.

[0059] As shown in Figure 5, the four line lights 16a, 16b, 16e, and 16f emit light LT from each of the four line lights 16a, 16b, 16e, and 16f. 16a ,LT 16b ,LT 16e ,LT 16f However, it is positioned to be visible outside the driver's effective field of view FV1 and inside the stable field of view FV2. The two second line members 16c and 16d are also positioned to be visible outside the driver's effective field of view FV1 and inside the stable field of view FV2.

[0060] The effective field of view (FV1) is the area in which the driver can process visual information while simultaneously looking at the central point of focus when fixating on the vanishing point (not shown in the diagram) or its vicinity. The gaze-stabilized field of view (FV2) is the area in which eye movement can be assisted by moving the driver's head without strain.

[0061] Light LT emitted from each of the first line lights 16a and 16b 16a ,LT 16b The second line members 16c and 16d are each visible as lines extending in the vehicle width direction along the vehicle's horizontal axis.

[0062] Meanwhile, the light LT emitted from the third line illuminations 16e and 16f, which are provided to extend in the front-to-back direction. 16e ,LT 16f When viewed by a driver, these objects appear to be closer to each other the further forward they are.

[0063] Since the first line lighting 16a and the third line lighting 16e are connected, the emitted light LT 16a and emitted light LT 16e They are also visible in a connected form, and as a whole, an inverted L-shaped light is visible. Since the first line illumination 16b and the third line illumination 16f are also connected, the emitted light LT16b and emitted light LT 16f They are also visible in a connected form, and an L-shaped light is visible overall.

[0064] Furthermore, as described above, the cover 13 has connecting line sections 13j and 13k. Although the connecting line sections 13j and 13k do not emit light themselves, they are located near the meter 12, so the light from the meter 12 is reflected towards the driver, and the driver can see the line section LN 13j ,LN 13k This makes it visible. Therefore, the driver can see the emitted light LT from the first line lights 16a and 16b. 16a ,LT 16b and each of the second line members 16c and 16d, and furthermore, the emitted light LT 16e ,LT 16f It can be seen as a continuous line.

[0065] 5. Opening 13a of cover 13 and steering post angle As described above, in the structure of the passenger compartment 1a according to this embodiment, an opening 13a is provided in the cover 13 between the left diagonal upper cover portion 13b, which supports the left first line lighting 16a, and the right diagonal upper cover portion 13c, which supports the right first line lighting 16b. This is to allow the driver to concentrate on driving without reducing the steering post angle, by ensuring that there are no structures that obstruct the driver's line of sight when moving between the meter 12, which is located within the rim 11a of the steering wheel 11 (see Figure 1), and the foreground. For example, in a passenger compartment structure that employs a meter hood 913 that covers the upper part of the meter 12, as shown in Figure 6(a), the driver 500's line of sight LN V1 ,LN V2 When shifting your gaze upwards from a position where you are viewing meter 12 to look at the foreground, a portion of the meter hood 913 becomes visible in between.

[0066] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6(b), the line of sight LN of the driver 500 who is viewing the foreground. V1 ,LN V2Let's assume that the steering wheel 11 and meter 12 are lowered as indicated by arrow A1 so as not to obstruct the steering. In this case, the angle θ2 of the steering shaft central axis Ax11 with respect to the vehicle's horizontal axis (steering post angle) must be smaller than the angle θ1 shown in Figure 6(a). When the steering post angle θ2 is small in this way, the operability of the steering wheel 11 during turns becomes poor.

[0067] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6(b), when attempting to lower the steering wheel 11, the steering wheel 11 will come into contact with the driver's 500's lower limbs, as indicated by arrow A2, making it impossible to actually adopt the configuration shown in Figure 6(b).

[0068] In contrast, as shown in Figure 6(c), in the cover 13 of this embodiment, an opening 13a is provided above the meter 12 (see Figures 1-3), so the driver 500's line of sight LN V1 ,LN V2 When the driver wants to look at the foreground from a position where they are viewing the meter 12, they can shift their gaze through the opening 13a provided in the cover 13. Therefore, the structure of the passenger compartment 1a according to this embodiment allows the driver to concentrate on driving.

[0069] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6(c), the structure of the passenger compartment 1a according to this embodiment does not obstruct the driver's view of the foreground even without reducing the steering post angle θ3, which is the angle of the steering shaft central axis Ax11 with respect to the vehicle's horizontal axis, as shown in Figure 6(b). Therefore, the structure of the passenger compartment 1a according to this embodiment can ensure high operability of the steering wheel 11 while enabling smooth eye movement between the meter 12 and the foreground.

[0070] 6. Effects In this embodiment, the structure inside the passenger compartment 1a is such that multiple line lights 16a, 16b, 16e, 16f and two second line members 16c, 16d are supported by a cover 13 positioned in front of the steering wheel 11. Each of the multiple line lights 16a, 16b, 16e, 16f and the two second line members 16c, 16d is positioned to extend parallel to the vehicle's horizontal axis. Therefore, the driver appears to follow a virtual line radiating from the vanishing point into the passenger compartment 1a. As a result, the driver can perceive their own lane (depth axis perception) by visualizing each of the multiple line lights 16.

[0071] Furthermore, the structure inside the vehicle compartment 1a according to this embodiment is such that multiple line lights 16a, 16b, 16e, 16f and two second line members 16c, 16d are centered on a virtual axis L DC Since they are arranged symmetrically on the left and right sides of each other, the driver can see the light LT emitted from multiple line lights 16a, 16b, 16e, 16f. 16a ,LT 16b ,LT 16e ,LT 16f By viewing the two second line members 16c and 16d, head stability (vertical axis perception) can be maintained. Therefore, during operation, the emitted light LT from multiple line lights 16a, 16b, 16e, and 16f can be maintained. 16a ,LT 16b ,LT 16e ,LT 16f A driver who has seen the second line members 16c and 16d of Article 2 can perceive the horizontal axis, which is the reference point for the vehicle's position.

[0072] Furthermore, in the structure of the passenger compartment 1a according to this embodiment, multiple line lights 16a, 16b, 16e, 16f and two second line members 16c, 16d are positioned radially outward from the rim 11a of the steering wheel 11 and above the lower end 12b of the meter 12. Therefore, the driver can see the light emitted from the multiple line lights 16a, 16b, 16e, 16f without having to lower their gaze below the meter 12 while driving. 16a ,LT 16b ,LT 16e ,LT 16fFurthermore, the two second line members 16c and 16d can be seen. Therefore, the light emitted from multiple line lights 16a, 16b, 16e, and 16f can be seen by the driver with higher visibility than the structure of Patent Document 3, in which the line lighting is provided at the same height as or below the lower end 12b of the meter 12. 16a ,LT 16b ,LT 16e ,LT 16f Furthermore, the second line members 16c and 16d of the second row can be made visible.

[0073] Furthermore, in the structure of the passenger compartment 1a according to this embodiment, multiple line lights 16a, 16b, 16e, 16f and two second line members 16c, 16d are supported by a cover 13 positioned in front of the steering wheel 11, and each line light 16a, 16b, 16e, 16f and the two second line members 16c, 16d are also positioned in front of the steering wheel 11, so the light LT emitted from the multiple line lights 16a, 16b, 16e, 16f 16a ,LT 16b ,LT 16e ,LT 16f Furthermore, interference between the second line members 16c and 16d of the two lines and the driver's steering operation is suppressed.

[0074] The structure inside the vehicle compartment 1a according to this embodiment includes multiple line members 16, which in turn include two first line lights 16a and 16b and two second line members 16c and 16d composed of decorative members, and each second line member 16c and 16d is positioned above each first line light 16a and 16b along the central virtual axis L DC Because they are positioned further apart outwards, the light emitted from the two first line lights 16a and 16b LT 16a ,LT 16b The driver, upon seeing the second line members 16c and 16d of the two lines, sees the light LT emitted from the two line lights 16a and 16b. 16a ,LT 16bThe two second line members 16c and 16d can be perceived as being positioned along the optical flow (radial lines extending from the vanishing point toward the driver). Therefore, the structure within the passenger compartment 1a of this embodiment is even superior in ensuring that the driver can reliably perceive the vehicle's position reference.

[0075] In this embodiment, the structure inside the passenger compartment 1a is such that the two first line lights 16a, 16b and the two second line members 16c, 16d are each arranged at an inclination in a plan view as shown in Figure 2. By ensuring a longer length, the driver's visibility to the second line members 16c, 16d is enhanced, while also allowing the driver to perceive a sense of depth in the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle. Therefore, the structure inside the passenger compartment 1a in this embodiment allows the driver to more effectively grasp the position of their vehicle.

[0076] In this embodiment, the structure inside the vehicle compartment 1a is such that connecting lines 13j and 13k are provided on the cover 13, connecting the outer ends of the first line lights 16a and 16b and the inner ends of the second line members 16c and 16d, so that the emitted light LT from the first line lights 16a and 16b 16a ,LT 16b Upon visually confirming the second line members 16c and 16d, the driver can see the light emitted from line lights 16a and 16b LT 16a ,LT 16b The emitted light LT perceived by the second line members 16c and 16d 16a ,LT 16b The second line members 16c and 16d can be perceived as being integral to each other. Thus, the structure inside the vehicle compartment 1a according to this embodiment is made visible as being connected to each other, and the emitted light LT from the first line lights 16a and 16b can be perceived as being integrated to each other. 16a ,LT 16b This improves mutual recognition between the first line member and the second line members 16c and 16d.

[0077] In this embodiment, the structure inside the vehicle compartment 1a includes, in addition to two first line lights 16a, 16b and two second line members 16c, 16d, two third line lights 16e, 16f are further included in the line member 16, so the light emitted from the first line lights 16a, 16b LT 16a ,LT 16b The light emitted from the third line of lighting 16e and 16f, which connects to and extends forward, is LT. 16e ,LT 16f This allows drivers who have visually confirmed their vehicle's position to more accurately determine their location.

[0078] The structure inside the vehicle compartment 1a according to this embodiment is equipped with line lights 16a, 16b, 16e, and 16f, each capable of emitting light in a linear pattern, so that even at night the emitted light LT in each line is emitted. 16a ,LT 16b ,LT 16e ,LT 16f This allows the driver to see the vehicle's position reference point. Therefore, the structure of the vehicle compartment 1a in this embodiment ensures that the driver can reliably recognize the vehicle's position reference point not only during the day but also at night.

[0079] In this embodiment, the structure of the interior of the passenger compartment 1a employs a cover 13, which has an opening 13a between the upper left diagonal cover portion 13b and the upper right diagonal cover portion 13c, as a support member for the line member 16. Therefore, in this embodiment, the structure of the interior of the passenger compartment 1a does not reduce the steering post angle, and the cover does not obstruct the driver's gaze when they shift their gaze between the meter and the foreground. Furthermore, since the cover 13 is provided with multiple line lights 16a, 16b, 16e, 16f and two second line members 16c, 16d, the light emitted from each line light LT from each line light 16a, 16b is directed radially outward from the rim 11a of the steering wheel 11 to the driver. 16a ,LT 16bFurthermore, the two second line members 16c and 16d can be made visible. Thus, the structure inside the passenger compartment 1a of this embodiment can prevent the steering post angle from becoming small, and suppress the cover from obstructing the driver's gaze when shifting their gaze between the meter and the foreground, while allowing multiple line-shaped emitted light LT to be projected radially outward from the rim 11a. 16a ,LT 16b ,LT 16e ,LT 16f Furthermore, the second line members 16c and 16d of the second row can be made visible.

[0080] As described above, the structure of the vehicle interior 1a according to this embodiment allows the driver to recognize the vehicle's position reference while suppressing interference with the driver's steering operation.

[0081] [Differentiation] In the structure of the passenger compartment 1a according to the above embodiment, the line member 16 includes a total of four line lights 16a, 16b, 16r, and 16f, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, it may include only two line lights arranged symmetrically and forming a pair in the vehicle width direction, or it may include a total of eight or more line lights arranged symmetrically and forming pairs. Furthermore, the third line lights 16e and 16f are not essential.

[0082] Furthermore, in the structure of the vehicle compartment 1a according to the above embodiment, each of the two first line lights 16a, 16b and the two second line members 16c, 16d is located along the central virtual axis L DC The present invention is not limited to the arrangement of the lights inclined in a plan view so as they move away from the vehicle width direction, displacing from front to rear. Each of the two first line lights and the two second line members may be provided so as to extend along the vehicle width direction in a plan view.

[0083] Furthermore, in the structure of the vehicle compartment 1a according to the above embodiment, a connecting line portion 13j connecting the outer end of the first line lighting 16a and the inner end of the second line member 16c, and a connecting line portion 13k connecting the outer end of the first line lighting 16b and the inner end of the second line member 16d are provided on the cover 13. However, in the present invention, these connecting line portions are not essential components.

[0084] Furthermore, in the structure of the passenger compartment 1a according to the above embodiment, multiple line lights 16a, 16b, 16e, and 16f, each capable of emitting light, are provided. However, in the present invention, it is also possible to use non-emitting line members instead of the line lights 16a, 16b, 16e, and 16f. In this case, the same effect as above can be obtained if the line members are made to be more visible to the driver than the cover (support member) that supports the line members. Specific examples of line members include decorative members and colored members, and members with high visibility can be applied by having different brightness and chromaticity compared to the support member.

[0085] Furthermore, in the structure of the vehicle compartment 1a according to the above embodiment, the cover 13 supporting the line lights 16a, 16b, 16e, 16f and line members 16c, 16d has an opening 13a. However, in the present invention, it is not essential that the support member supporting the line member has an opening.

[0086] Furthermore, although the above embodiment uses a so-called left-hand drive vehicle in which the steering wheel 11 is located on the left side of the vehicle compartment 1a as an example, the present invention can also be applied to a right-hand drive vehicle. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0087] 1 vehicle 1a Cabin 11 Steering Wheel 12 meters 13. Cover (support member) 13j, 13k connecting line section 16 Line lighting (line components) 16a, 16b First line lighting (first line component) 16c, 16d Second line member (Second line member) 16e, 16f Third line lighting (third line component)

Claims

1. The steering wheel is positioned in front of the driver, A meter positioned in front of the steering wheel and visible to the driver within the rim of the steering wheel, Multiple line members are positioned in front of the steering wheel, radially outward from the rim of the steering wheel, and above the lower end of the meter in the vertical direction. A support member is positioned in front of the steering wheel and supports the multiple line members, Equipped with, Assuming a central virtual axis extending vertically, which includes the seating center of the driver seated in the driver's seat in the vehicle width direction, the multiple line members are each provided to extend linearly parallel to the vehicle's horizontal axis, and are arranged in pairs on the left and right sides in the vehicle width direction with respect to the central virtual axis, with each being formed to have higher visibility to the driver than the support members. Vehicle interior structure.

2. The aforementioned multiple line members are, Two first line members are positioned above the upper end of the meter in the vertical direction, Two second line members are positioned below the two first line members in the vertical direction, Includes, In the vehicle width direction, each of the two second line members is positioned outward from the central virtual axis relative to each of the two first line members. The vehicle interior structure according to claim 1.

3. Each of the first line member and the second line member of the aforementioned two articles are arranged inclined in a plan view, moving from front to rear as they move away from the central virtual axis in the vehicle width direction. The vehicle interior structure according to claim 2.

4. The support member has connecting lines that extend diagonally from each outer end of the two first line members spaced apart from the central virtual axis toward each inner end of the two second line members closer to the central virtual axis. The vehicle interior structure according to claim 2.

5. The line member is formed to extend in a line shape forward from each inner end of the two first line members on the side closer to the central virtual axis, and further includes two third line members arranged parallel to each other in the vehicle width direction. The vehicle interior structure according to claim 2.

6. At least a portion of the aforementioned multiple line members is a line light source capable of emitting linear light. The vehicle interior structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The support member comprises a left-upper diagonal cover portion positioned to cover the upper left of the meter, and a right-upper diagonal cover portion positioned to cover the upper right of the meter, with an opening between the left-upper diagonal cover portion and the right-upper diagonal cover portion in the vehicle width direction. The vehicle interior structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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