Vehicle instrument panel structure

Abstract

To provide a vehicular instrument panel structure that can improve attachment rigidity and attachment accuracy of a meter and a head-up display.SOLUTION: An instrument panel 102 of a vehicular instrument panel structure 100 comprises an upper surface opening part 118 that stores a head-up display 106 and a concave-shape part 120 that stores a meter 104. A steering support member 140 has a pipe part 142 extending in a vehicle width direction, and support stays 144 and 146 through which the pipe part 142 is joined to the instrument panel 102. The vehicular instrument panel structure 100 further comprises first stationary parts 156a and 156b through which upper ends of the support stays 144 and 146 are joined to a side in the vehicle width direction of the upper surface opening part 118, and second stationary parts 158a and 158b through which a portion among the first stationary parts 156a and 156b and the pipe part 142 in the support stay 144 is joined to the concave-shape part 120.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle instrument panel structure. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, in addition to meters being arranged on the rear surface of the instrument panel of a vehicle, a head-up display is often arranged on the upper surface. For example, in Patent Document 1, as shown in Fig. 2, an installation opening 24 is provided on the upper surface of an instrument panel 2, and a head-up display device 6 is housed in this installation opening 24. As shown in Fig. 4, the head-up display device 6 is held to an instrument panel member 10 by a support bracket 8. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2018-52290 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in the technology of Patent Document 1, as shown in paragraph 0073 etc., the meter opening 31 is large, and there is a concern that it is difficult to ensure the rigidity of the instrument panel 2. In particular, in recent years, the liquid crystal panel of the meter has tended to become larger and heavier, so a structure that can efficiently support the meter is required.

[0005] Furthermore, in the configuration of Patent Document 1, for example, in order to improve the mounting rigidity of the meter device 3 and the accuracy of the mounting positions of the meter device 3 and the head-up display device 6, a highly rigid reinforcing member is required that can fully connect these devices to the instrument panel member 10. Such a reinforcing member requires a corresponding amount of installation space, and a dedicated design depending on the type of head-up display device 6 is required, which may affect versatility and reduce the freedom of layout.

[0006] In view of the above problems, the present invention has an object to provide a vehicle instrument panel structure capable of improving the mounting rigidity and mounting accuracy of a meter and a head-up display. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, a representative configuration of a vehicle instrument panel structure according to the present invention is a vehicle instrument panel structure including an instrument panel installed at the front of a vehicle compartment, a head-up display arranged on an upper surface of the instrument panel, a meter arranged on a rear surface of the instrument panel, and a steering support member provided in front of the instrument panel, the instrument panel having an upper surface opening formed on the upper surface and accommodating the head-up display, and a steering support member formed on the rear surface in a range overlapping with the upper surface opening in the vehicle width direction. The vehicle instrument panel structure has a recessed portion recessed toward the front of the vehicle for accommodating a meter, and the steering support member has a pipe portion extending in the vehicle width direction and a pair of support stays extending upward from either side of the head-up display in the vehicle width direction of the pipe portion and connecting the pipe portion to the instrument panel, and the vehicle instrument panel structure further includes a pair of first fixing portions connecting upper ends of the pair of support stays to either side of the top opening in the vehicle width direction, and a pair of second fixing portions connecting a portion of each of the pair of support stays between the first fixing portion and the pipe portion to the recessed portion. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a vehicle instrument panel structure that can improve the mounting rigidity and mounting accuracy of a meter and a head-up display. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing a vehicle instrument panel structure according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] FIG. 1(b) shows the vehicle with the head-up display and meter removed. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a further exploded perspective view of the instrument panel of FIG. 2. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an outline of a steering support member to which the instrument panel of FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a state in which an instrument panel is attached to the steering support member of FIG. 4. [Figure 6] 6A to 6C are cross-sectional views of the vehicle instrument panel structure of FIG. 5(b). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] A vehicle instrument panel structure according to one embodiment of the present invention includes an instrument panel installed at the front of a vehicle compartment, a head-up display arranged on an upper surface of the instrument panel, a meter arranged on a rear surface of the instrument panel, and a steering support member provided in front of the instrument panel. The instrument panel has an upper surface opening formed on the upper surface and accommodating the head-up display, and a steering support member formed on the rear surface in a range overlapping with the upper surface opening in the vehicle width direction and accommodating the meter. The steering support member has a pipe portion extending in the vehicle width direction, and a pair of support stays extending upward from either side of the head-up display in the vehicle width direction of the pipe portion and connecting the pipe portion to the instrument panel, and the vehicle instrument panel structure is further characterized by including a pair of first fixing portions connecting upper ends of the pair of support stays to either side of the top opening in the vehicle width direction, and a pair of second fixing portions connecting a portion of each of the pair of support stays between the first fixing portion and the pipe portion and the concave portion.

[0011] According to the above configuration, by using the support stays to connect the sides of the top opening and the concave portion of the instrument panel to the pipe portion of the steering support member, which has high rigidity, it is possible to increase the rigidity of the instrument panel and improve the mounting rigidity and mounting accuracy of the head-up display and meter.

[0012] The above-mentioned instrument panel includes an upper panel having an upper opening and a concave portion, and a lower panel joined to the underside of the upper panel, and the lower panel is provided with a bridging portion extending in the vehicle width direction in front of the concave portion and to which the concave portion is joined.

[0013] According to the above-described configuration, by joining the upper panel and the lower panel within the range of the recessed portion, it is possible to improve the rigidity of the recessed portion without adding other reinforcing members or the like.

[0014] The pair of second fixing portions connect the bridging portion to the pair of support stays, thereby connecting the concave portion to the pair of support stays, and the bridging portion has a central connecting portion that is provided in the center in the vehicle width direction and connected to the concave portion, and a convex bead extending in the vehicle width direction to connect the pair of second fixing portions and the central connecting portion toward the front of the vehicle.

[0015] According to the above-mentioned configuration, the rigidity of the bridging portion is improved by providing a bead, thereby improving the rigidity of the assembly between the upper panel and the lower panel by the central connector. In addition, by increasing the rigidity of the bridging portion, it becomes easier to align the instrument panel with the support stay using the bridging portion, and it is also possible to improve the accuracy of assembly of the instrument panel to the steering support member.

[0016] The vehicle instrument panel structure further includes a bracket that is installed within the top opening and to which a head-up display is attached, the bracket having legs that are joined at least two locations, front and rear, to each of the vehicle width direction side edges of the top opening, with a gap between them, and a first fixing portion is provided within the range of the legs in the fore-and-aft direction and at a location spaced apart from the legs in the vehicle width direction.

[0017] According to the above configuration, by providing the first fixing portion near the leg of the bracket, it becomes easier to absorb the weight of the head-up display from the first fixing portion to the support stay, thereby stabilizing the posture of the head-up display and reducing deformation of the instrument panel.

[0018] The instrument panel further has a meter mounting portion formed at an upper end of the concave portion at a position rearward of the first fixed portion, to which a meter is attached, and a ridge portion extending in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle to connect the meter mounting portion and the first fixed portion.

[0019] According to the above configuration, by connecting the meter mounting portion and the first fixed portion at the ridge line portion, it is possible to improve the mounting rigidity and mounting accuracy of the meter. EXAMPLES

[0020] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific values ​​shown in the embodiments are merely examples for facilitating understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In this specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same functions and configurations are given the same reference numerals to avoid repeated explanations, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not shown.

[0021] Fig. 1 is a diagram showing a vehicle instrument panel structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In Fig. 1 and all other drawings of the present application, the vehicle front-rear direction is indicated by arrows F (Forward) and B (Backward), the left and right in the vehicle width direction are indicated by arrows L (Leftward) and R (Rightward), and the vehicle up-down direction is indicated by arrows U (Upward) and D (Downward).

[0022] 1(a) is a perspective view showing an area in front of the driver's seat of an instrument panel 102. The vehicle instrument panel structure 100 includes the instrument panel 102 at the center, a meter 104, and a head-up display 106.

[0023] The instrument panel 102 is a resin panel member, and is attached to a steering support member 140 (see FIG. 4) at the front of the vehicle. Many other parts are mounted on the instrument panel 102, including a meter 104 and a head-up display 106. In this embodiment, the meter 104 and the head-up display 106 can be disposed close to each other on the instrument panel 102, thereby saving space on the surface and inside of the instrument panel 102.

[0024] The meter 104 is disposed on the rear surface 102b side of the instrument panel 102 so that the display surface faces the rear of the vehicle. A meter visor 110 serving as a canopy is attached around the meter 104.

[0025] The head-up display 106 is a device that displays information above the instrument panel 102, and is disposed on the upper surface 102a side of the instrument panel 102, with a display 112 that can be raised upward. A garnish 114 that serves as a cover is attached around the head-up display 106.

[0026] 1(b) is a view with the meter visor 110 and the garnish 114 removed. A HUD installation area 116 (Head-Up Display) that is recessed from the surrounding area is formed on the upper surface 102a of the instrument panel 102. The HUD installation area 118 is an area covered by the garnish 114, and has an upper surface opening 118 (see FIG. 2, etc.) in the center for accommodating the head-up display 106.

[0027] The meter 104 is installed in a recessed portion 120 (see FIG. 2) formed in the rear surface 102b of the instrument panel 102. The recessed portion 120 is formed below the HUD installation area 118 when viewed from a passenger at the rear of the vehicle, and is configured so that the installed meter 104 and the head-up display 106 are aligned vertically.

[0028] 2 is a diagram in which the head-up display 106 and the meter 104 in FIG. 1(b) are removed. A bracket 122 that holds and fixes the head-up display 106 is attached to the upper surface opening 120. The bracket 122 is a member mainly made of metal, and is installed across the upper surface opening 120 in the vehicle width direction to support the lower surface of the head-up display 106.

[0029] Bracket 122 is fixed to each of the side edges in the vehicle width direction of top opening 120 by using bolts 126 or the like at a plurality of legs (legs 124a, etc.) formed at the ends in the vehicle width direction. For example, legs 124a, 124b are joined to two locations, front and rear, of the side edge of top opening 118 with a gap between them.

[0030] The concave portion 122 is a portion recessed toward the front of the vehicle to accommodate the meter 104 (see FIG. 1(b)), and is formed in an area of ​​the rear surface 102b of the instrument panel 102 that overlaps with the upper surface opening 120 in the vehicle width direction. An opening 128 is formed in the side wall of the concave portion 120 to avoid the side of the meter 104.

[0031] Fig. 3 is a further exploded perspective view of the instrument panel 102 of Fig. 2. Fig. 3(a) is a diagram showing an upper panel 130 constituting the upper side of the instrument panel 102. The instrument panel 102 is broadly divided into an upper panel 130 constituting the upper side, and a lower panel 132 (see Fig. 3(b)) constituting the lower side. The upper panel 130 is formed with the above-mentioned upper surface opening 118 and recessed portion 120.

[0032] 3(b) is a diagram showing a lower panel 132 that constitutes the lower side of the instrument panel 102. The lower panel 132 is a component that is joined to the lower side of the upper panel 130, and has an opening 134 formed therein in which a steering device (not shown) is installed so as to extend in the front-rear direction.

[0033] A bridging portion 136 formed to extend in the vehicle width direction is provided above the opening 134 of the lower panel 132. The bridging portion 136 is a portion that overlaps the front of the concave portion 120 of the upper panel 130 (see FIG. 3(a)), and is joined to a front wall 162 of the concave portion 120 by using a central connecting portion 138.

[0034] The bridging portion 136 is shaped like a U that protrudes forward of the vehicle along the front and side portions of the recessed portion 120 when viewed from above. The central connecting portion 138 is formed by causing the central range of the bridging portion 136 in the vehicle width direction to bulge rearward in a rectangular shape, and is joined at the bulging rear surface to the front wall 162 of the recessed portion 120 (see FIG. 3(a)) using a fastener or the like. By joining the upper panel 130 and the lower panel 132 using the central connecting portion 138 within the range of the recessed portion 120, the rigidity in the vicinity of the recessed portion 120 can be improved without adding other reinforcing members, and the mounting rigidity of the meter 104 (see FIG. 1(b), etc.) can also be increased.

[0035] Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing an outline of a steering support member 140 to which the instrument panel 102 of Fig. 1(a) is attached. The steering support member 140 is configured around a long pipe portion 142. The pipe portion 142 extends in the vehicle width direction in front of the instrument panel 102 and is fixed to the vehicle body.

[0036] The steering support member 140 is provided with a pair of support stays 144, 146 to which the instrument panel 102 (see FIG. 1(a) etc.) is attached. The support stays 144, 146 are portions that connect the pipe portion 142 and the instrument panel 102, and are provided to extend upward from the pipe portion 142. With this configuration, the load applied to the instrument panel 102 can be distributed to the pipe portion 142 via the support stays 144, 146.

[0037] The support stays 144, 146 are symmetrical and have the same configuration. In the following, the support stay 144 on the right side in the vehicle width direction will be mainly used as an example, but the explanation of the configuration, action, and effect of the support stay 144 also applies to the support stay 146.

[0038] Fig. 5 is a diagram showing the state in which the instrument panel 102 (see Fig. 1(a) etc.) is assembled to the steering support member 140 of Fig. 4. Fig. 5(a) is a diagram showing the steering support member 140 of Fig. 4 and the lower panel 132 (see Fig. 3(b)). The lower panel 132 can be assembled to the support stays 144, 146 of the steering support member 140 by utilizing the bridging portion 136.

[0039] The bridging portion 136 is provided with rectangular protruding portions 148, 150 on both ends in the vehicle width direction as portions for assembly to the support stays 144, 146. The rectangular protruding portions 148, 150 are portions that protrude in a rectangular shape toward the front of the vehicle, and are joined to front flanges 152, 153 (see FIG. 4) of the support stays 144, 146, respectively, using fasteners such as bolts.

[0040] Fig. 5(b) is a view of the instrument panel 102 and the steering support member 140 of Fig. 1 as viewed from the front of the vehicle. The support stays 144, 146 extend upward from both sides of the head-up display 106 in the vehicle width direction of the pipe portion 142.

[0041] Upper end flanges 154, 155 formed on the upper ends of the support stays 144, 146 are joined to both sides of the upper surface opening 118 (see FIG. 3(a)) of the upper panel 130. At this time, the upper end flanges 154, 155 are joined to the upper panel 130 in a direction bent in a direction away from the upper surface opening 118. By orienting the upper end flanges 154, 155 of the support stays 144, 146 outward, it is possible to reduce the possibility of a harness or the like coming into contact with the upper end flanges 154, 155 when performing the installation work of the head-up display 106 or the meter 104.

[0042] Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the vehicle instrument panel structure 100 of Fig. 5(b). Fig. 6(a) is a cross-sectional view of the vehicle instrument panel structure 100 of Fig. 5(b) taken along line AA. The upper end flange 154 of the support stay 144 and a portion of the instrument panel 102 beside the upper surface opening 118 in the vehicle width direction are connected by a first fixing portion 156a. The first fixing portion 156a is realized as a fastener such as a bolt or a nut.

[0043] Both sides in the vehicle width direction of the upper surface opening 118 of the upper panel 102b shown in FIG. 2 are fixed to upper end flanges 154, 155 of the support stays 144, 146 shown in FIG. 4 by a pair of first fixing portions 156a, 156b.

[0044] 6(a), the rectangular convex portion 148 of the bridging portion 136 of the instrument panel 102 and a portion of the support stay 144 between the first fixing portion 156a and the pipe portion 142 are connected by a second fixing portion 158a. The second fixing portion 158a is also embodied as a fastener such as a bolt or a nut.

[0045] In the lower panel 132 shown in Fig. 5, rectangular convex portions 148, 150 at both ends in the vehicle width direction of the bridging portion 136 are fixed to front flanges 152, 153 (see Fig. 4) of the support stays 144, 146, respectively, by a pair of second fixing portions 158a, 158b. At this time, the central connecting portion 138 of the bridging portion 136 of the lower panel 132 is connected to the front wall 162 of the recessed portion 120 of the upper panel 130 (see Fig. 3(a)). Therefore, the recessed portion 120 is indirectly fixed to the support stays 144, 146 by the bridging portion 136.

[0046] As described above, in this embodiment, the support stays 144, 146 connect the sides of the upper opening 118 and the recessed portion 120 of the instrument panel 102 to the pipe portion 142 of the highly rigid steering support member 140 (see FIG. 4). This increases the rigidity of the instrument panel 102 and makes it possible to improve the mounting rigidity and mounting accuracy of the head-up display 106 and the meter 104.

[0047] In particular, by making the pair of support stays 144, 146 function efficiently, the structure is simpler than when other structures such as brackets are added, and it is possible to improve the mounting rigidity of the meter 104 and the head-up display 106 with a complete structure that reduces the number of parts and weight.

[0048] 2, the first fixing portion 156a is provided within a range E1 of the fixing points (bolts 126) of the legs 124a, 124b in the front-rear direction of the bracket 122, and is provided at a location separated in the vehicle width direction from the legs 124a, 124b. Similarly, the first fixing portion 156b on the left side in the vehicle width direction is provided within the range of the fixing points of the front and rear legs, and outward as viewed from each leg.

[0049] By providing the first fixing parts 156a, 156b near the legs 124a, 124b of the bracket 122, the weight of the head-up display 106 (see FIG. 1(b)) can be easily absorbed by the support stays 144, 146 (see FIG. 4) from the first fixing parts 156a, 156b. This makes it possible to stabilize the position of the head-up display 106 and reduce deformation of the instrument panel 102.

[0050] As described above, the second fixing portions 158a, 158b in Fig. 5(a) connect the rectangular convex portions 148, 150 of the bridging portion 136 to the support stays 144, 146. The bridging portion 136 of the lower panel 132 connects the concave portion 120 of the upper panel 130 (see Fig. 3(a)) to the support stays 144, 145 via the central connecting portion 138 provided in the center in the vehicle width direction.

[0051] Fig. 6(b) is a BB cross-sectional view of the vehicle instrument panel structure 100 of Fig. 5(b). The central connecting portion 138 of the bridging portion of the lower panel 132 bulges rearward in a convex rectangular shape toward the front wall 162 of the recessed portion 120 of the upper panel 130, and is fastened to the front wall 162 by a bolt or the like.

[0052] The bridging portion 136 shown in Fig. 5(a) is also provided with a bead 160. The bead 160 is formed by bulging out a vertical intermediate portion of the bridging portion 136 so as to be convex toward the front of the vehicle. The bead 160 extends in the vehicle width direction, and connects the central connecting portion 138 in the center in the vehicle width direction to the rectangular convex portions 148, 150 and the second fixing portions 158a, 158b at both ends in the vehicle width direction.

[0053] The bead 160 improves the rigidity of the bridging portion 136, thereby improving the rigidity of the assembly between the upper panel 130 and the lower panel 132 by the central connecting portion 138. In addition, by increasing the rigidity of the bridging portion 136 by the bead 160, it becomes easier to align the rectangular protrusions 148, 150 of the instrument panel 102 with the support stays 144, 146, and to facilitate fastening by the second fixing portions 158a, 158b. Therefore, it is possible to improve the accuracy of assembly of the instrument panel 102 to the steering support member 140.

[0054] In this embodiment, the central connecting portion 138 that connects the upper panel 130 and the lower panel 132, and the second fixing portions 158a, 158b that connect the instrument panel 102 and the steering support member 140 are provided within the range of the recessed portion 120 when viewed from the rear of the vehicle. This allows the meter 104 to be installed with higher rigidity.

[0055] 2, a plurality of meter mounting portions 164a-164d for mounting the meter 104 (see FIG. 1(b)) are provided on the front wall 162 of the concave portion 120. The meter mounting portions 164a-164d are mounting points at which the meter 104 is mounted by fitting or fastening. Of the meter mounting portions 164a-164d, the upper meter mounting portions 164a and 164b are provided on the upper end side of the concave portion 120, at positions located rearward of the first fixing portions 156a and 156b, respectively.

[0056] The meter mounting portions 164a, 164d are provided at the upper ends of the concave portions that protrude upward, and ridge portions 166a, 166b are formed within the HUD installation area 118 so as to extend in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle and connect the meter mounting portions 164a, 164d and the first fixing portions 156a, 156b.

[0057] The ridges 166a, 166b are formed by connecting upwardly protruding corners in the vehicle front-rear direction, and the shape has a high moment of inertia. By connecting the first fixing parts 156a, 156b and the meter mounting parts 164a, 164b in the front-rear direction by the ridges 166a, 166b, the load applied to the meter 104 can be absorbed from the first fixing parts 156a, 156b to the steering support member 140 (see FIG. 4), improving the mounting rigidity and mounting accuracy of the meter 104.

[0058] Here, in this embodiment, since the mounting rigidity of meter 104 in concave portion 120 can be secured to be high, it is possible to make opening 128 (see FIG. 3(a)) larger in the side wall of concave portion 120. By making opening 128 larger, weight reduction can be achieved and it becomes possible to install a meter with a larger width through the side of opening 128, thereby improving versatility.

[0059] In this embodiment, the instrument panel 102 is composed of the upper panel 130 and the lower panel 132, but the technical idea of ​​the present invention can also be applied to an integrated instrument panel. If there is no lower panel 132, the bridging portion 136 (see FIG. 6(a) and the like) is also omitted. Even in that case, it is possible to employ a configuration in which the recessed portion 120 is reinforced by providing a rib or the like, and then the recessed portion 120 is directly fixed to the support stay 144 by the second fixing portion 158a.

[0060] Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can think of various modifications or alterations within the scope of the claims, and it is understood that these also naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention. [Industrial Applicability]

[0061] The present invention can be used in a vehicle instrument panel structure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0062] 100...vehicle instrument panel structure, 102...instrument panel, 102a...upper surface, 102b...rear surface, 104...meter, 106...head-up display, 108...display surface, 110...meter visor, 112...display, 114...garnish, 116...HUD installation area, 118...upper opening, 120...concave portion, 122...bracket, 124a, 124b...legs, 126...bolt, 128...opening, 130...upper Panel, 132...lower panel, 134...opening, 136...shaped portion, 138...central connecting portion, 140...steering support member, 142...pipe portion, 144...support stay, 148, 150...rectangular convex portion, 152, 153...front flange, 154, 155...upper end flange, 156a, 156b...first fixing portion, 158a, 158b...second fixing portion, 160...bead, 162...front wall, 164a-164d...meter mounting portion, 166a, 166b...ridge portion

Claims

1. An instrument panel structure for a vehicle includes an instrument panel installed at a front portion of a vehicle interior, a head-up display arranged on an upper surface of the instrument panel, a meter arranged on a rear surface of the instrument panel, and a steering support member provided in front of the instrument panel, The instrument panel includes: An upper surface opening formed on the upper surface and configured to accommodate the head-up display; a recessed portion formed in the rear surface in a range overlapping with the upper surface opening in the vehicle width direction and recessed toward the front of the vehicle to accommodate the meter, The steering support member is A pipe portion extending in a vehicle width direction; a pair of support stays extending upward from both sides of the head-up display in a vehicle width direction of the pipe portion and connecting the pipe portion to the instrument panel; The vehicle instrument panel structure further comprises: A pair of first fixing portions respectively connecting upper ends of the pair of support stays to both sides of the upper surface opening in the vehicle width direction; a pair of second fixing portions connecting each of the pair of support stays between the first fixing portion and the pipe portion and the concave portion,

2. The instrument panel includes: an upper panel having the upper surface opening and the recessed portion; A lower panel joined to the lower side of the upper panel, 2. The vehicle instrument panel structure according to claim 1, wherein the lower panel is provided with a bridge portion that is provided in front of the recessed portion and extends in the vehicle width direction, and to which the recessed portion is joined.

3. the pair of second fixing portions connect the bridge portion and the pair of support stays to connect the concave portion to the pair of support stays, The bridge portion is A central connecting portion provided at the center in the vehicle width direction and connected to the concave portion; 3. The vehicle instrument panel structure according to claim 2, further comprising a bead extending in the vehicle width direction and projecting forward of the vehicle so as to connect the pair of second fixing portions and the central connecting portion.

4. The vehicle instrument panel structure further includes a bracket that is installed in the upper surface opening and to which the head-up display is attached, The bracket has legs joined at least at two locations, front and rear, with an interval therebetween on each of the side edges in the vehicle width direction of the upper surface opening, 4. The vehicle instrument panel structure according to claim 1, wherein the first fixing portion is provided within a range of the leg in the front-rear direction and at a location spaced apart from the leg in the vehicle width direction.

5. The instrument panel further comprises: a meter mounting portion formed at an upper end of the recessed portion at a position rearward of the first fixing portion, to which the meter is attached; 5. The vehicle instrument panel structure according to claim 4, further comprising a ridge portion extending in a front-rear direction of the vehicle so as to connect the meter mounting portion and the first fixing portion.

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