Vehicle instrument panel structure

Abstract

To provide an instrument panel structure for vehicle which can accurately attach a meter to a head-up display while bringing them close to each other.SOLUTION: An instrument panel 102 for vehicle comprises an instrument panel 102, a meter 104, and a head-up display 106. The instrument panel 102 comprises: an upper surface opening part 120 which is formed on an upper surface 102b and stores the head-up display 106; and a rear surface recess part 122 which is formed within a range superimposed on the upper surface opening part 120 in a vehicle width direction of the rear surface 102a and is recessed on a front side of the vehicle for storing the meter 104. The head-up display 106 has a notch-shaped part 162 in which a prescribed range of a rear side lower part is notched such that a vertical dimension on a vehicle rear side becomes smaller than that on a vehicle front side. A front side upper end 159 of the meter 104 stored in the rear surface recess part 122 is arranged in the notch-shaped part 162 of the head-up display 106.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

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 a vehicle's instrument panel, 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, as described in paragraph 0073 and elsewhere, the technology of Patent Document 1 has a large meter opening 31, which raises concerns about the difficulty in ensuring the rigidity of the instrument panel 2. For example, in order to improve the mounting rigidity of the meter device 3 and the precision of the mounting positions of the meter device 3 and the head-up display device 6, a highly rigid reinforcing member is required to fully connect these devices to the instrument panel member 10. Such a reinforcing member requires a considerable amount of installation space, which may reduce the installation space for other components and reduce the degree of freedom in layout.

[0005] In view of the above problems, the present invention has an object to provide a vehicle instrument panel structure that allows a meter and a head-up display to be mounted closely to each other with high precision. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, a typical configuration of a vehicle instrument panel structure according to the present invention is a vehicle instrument panel structure comprising an instrument panel installed in the front of a vehicle compartment, meters arranged on the rear surface of the instrument panel, and a head-up display arranged on the upper surface of the instrument panel, wherein the instrument panel has an upper surface opening formed on the upper surface and accommodating the head-up display, and a rear surface recess formed on the rear surface in an area overlapping with the upper surface opening in the vehicle width direction and recessed toward the front of the vehicle and accommodating the meters, the head-up display has a cutout-shaped portion formed by cutting out a predetermined area on the lower rear side so that the vertical dimension at the rear of the vehicle is smaller than that at the front of the vehicle, and the front upper end of the meter accommodated in the rear surface recess is positioned within the cutout-shaped portion of the head-up display. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a vehicle instrument panel structure that allows a meter and a head-up display to be mounted closely to each other with high precision. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing a vehicle instrument panel structure according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] This is a view of Figure 1(b) with the garnish removed. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a view showing the instrument panel of FIG. 2 from another angle. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the bracket of FIG. 3(b). [Figure 5]4(a) from various directions. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the rear recess of FIG. 5(a). [Figure 7] BB cross-sectional view of the vehicle instrument panel structure of FIG. [Figure 8] 1 is a diagram showing a reinforcing member provided in a vehicle instrument panel structure; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] A vehicle instrument panel structure according to one embodiment of the present invention includes an instrument panel installed in the front of a vehicle compartment, meters arranged on the rear surface of the instrument panel, and a head-up display arranged on the upper surface of the instrument panel, wherein the instrument panel has an open upper surface opening formed on the upper surface to accommodate the head-up display, and a rear surface recess formed on the rear surface in an area overlapping with the upper surface opening in the vehicle width direction and recessed toward the front of the vehicle to accommodate the meters, the head-up display having a cutout-shaped portion formed by cutting out a predetermined area on the lower rear side so that the vertical dimensions at the rear of the vehicle are smaller than those at the front of the vehicle, and the front upper end of the meter accommodated in the rear surface recess is positioned within the cutout-shaped portion of the head-up display.

[0010] According to the above configuration, the meter and the head-up display can be positioned close to each other in the vertical and longitudinal directions, which allows for efficient use of the space inside the instrument panel, saving space and improving layout flexibility. Furthermore, the rear recess is a recessed portion in the rear surface of the instrument panel, which maintains the rigidity of the instrument panel and improves the accuracy of meter installation compared to when the instrument panel is simply opened. Therefore, according to the above configuration, it is possible to accurately form the parting lines between components around the meter, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance.

[0011] The rear recess has a communication portion provided at its upper portion that penetrates and communicates with the top opening.

[0012] The upper front end of the meter can be inserted into the communication portion. By using the communication portion in this way, the meter can be positioned closer to the head-up display, thereby saving space inside the instrument panel and improving layout flexibility.

[0013] The vehicle instrument panel structure further includes a bracket provided within the upper surface opening to which a head-up display is attached, and the instrument panel further has a pair of side edge reinforcing shapes formed along the side edges of the upper surface opening in the vehicle width direction, and a rear edge reinforcing shape spanning the rear ends of the pair of side edge reinforcing shapes to form the rear edge of the upper surface opening, and the bracket spans the pair of side edge reinforcing shapes.

[0014] The pair of side edge reinforcing shapes and the trailing edge reinforcing shape ensure the rigidity around the top opening of the instrument panel, improve the mounting accuracy of the head-up display, and enhance the aesthetic appearance.

[0015] The vehicle instrument panel structure further includes a garnish that surrounds the upper side of the head-up display and is attached to the instrument panel, and a meter visor that surrounds the rear side of the meter and is attached to the instrument panel, and the instrument panel further has a garnish connection portion that is provided on the trailing edge reinforcing shape portion and to which the garnish is connected, and a visor connection portion that is provided on each side of the trailing edge reinforcing shape portion in the vehicle width direction and to which the meter visor is connected, and the rear upper end of the meter housed in the rear recess is located forward of the trailing edge reinforcing shape portion.

[0016] With the above configuration, the head-up display and the meter can be positioned close to each other while ensuring the mounting rigidity of the garnish and the meter visor, thereby improving the mounting accuracy of the garnish and the meter visor and the accuracy of the parting lines between the components, and improving the aesthetic appearance of the instrument panel.

[0017] The vehicle instrument panel structure further includes a pair of reinforcing members, one end of which is connected to the underside of each of the pair of side edge reinforcing shapes and the other end of which is connected to the front side of the rear recess, and the instrument panel further includes meter connection portions, each of which is provided in the rear recess near the other end of the pair of reinforcing members and to which a meter is connected.

[0018] The above-described reinforcing member also increases the rigidity of the instrument panel, improving the mounting accuracy of the head-up display and meters, and improving the aesthetic appearance. [Example]

[0019] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Dimensions, materials, and other specific values ​​shown in these embodiments are merely examples for facilitating understanding of the invention and, unless otherwise specified, do not limit the present invention. In this specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same functions and configurations are designated by the same reference numerals to avoid redundant explanation, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not shown.

[0020] 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 longitudinal direction of the vehicle is indicated by arrows F (Forward) and B (Backward), the left and right directions of the vehicle are indicated by arrows L (Leftward) and R (Rightward), and the vertical direction of the vehicle is indicated by arrows U (Upward) and D (Downward).

[0021] 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 is configured to include an instrument panel 102 at the center, a meter 104, and a head-up display 106.

[0022] The instrument panel 102 is a resin panel member installed in the front of the vehicle cabin, and is equipped with a number of components in addition to a meter 104 and a head-up display 106. In this embodiment, the meter 104 and the head-up display 106 are arranged close to the instrument panel 102, thereby making it possible to save space on the surface and inside of the instrument panel 102.

[0023] The meter 104 is disposed on the rear surface 102a side of the instrument panel 102 so that the display surface 108 faces the rear of the vehicle. The head-up display 106 is a device that displays information above the instrument panel 102, and is disposed on the top surface 102b side of the instrument panel 102, with a display 110 protruding upward from the instrument panel 102.

[0024] 1(b) is a view of the vehicle instrument panel structure 100 with the meter visor 112 removed. The vehicle instrument panel structure 100 includes the meter visor 112 and a garnish 114. The meter visor 112 is a member that serves as a canopy that surrounds the rear side of the vehicle of the meter 104, and is attached to the rear surface 102a of the instrument panel 102 and the garnish 114 using claws 116 or the like.

[0025] The garnish 114 is a cover-like member that surrounds the head-up display 106. The garnish 114 is also attached to the upper surface 102b of the instrument panel 102 using a claw or the like so as to cover the upper periphery of the head-up display 106.

[0026] 2 is a view of the instrument panel 102 with the garnish 114 of FIG. 1(b) removed. A HUD installation area 118 (Head-Up Display) that is recessed from the surrounding area is formed on the top surface 102b of the instrument panel 102. The HUD installation area 118 is an area that is covered by the garnish 114 and has an upper surface opening 120 (see FIG. 5(a) and the like) that houses the head-up display 106 formed in the center.

[0027] The meter 104 is installed in a rear recess 122 (see FIG. 6) formed in the rear surface 102a of the instrument panel 102. The rear recess 122 is formed below the HUD installation area 118, and the installed meter 104 overlaps below the head-up display 106.

[0028] Figure 3 is a view showing the instrument panel 102 of Figure 2 from a different direction. Figure 3(a) is a perspective view of the meter 104 of Figure 2 as seen from diagonally above and behind. In the HUD installation area 118, a plurality of garnish connecting portions 124, into which the tabs of the garnish 114 (see Figure 1(b)) fit, and a garnish connecting portion 150 are provided so as to surround the upper surface opening 120.

[0029] Fig. 3(b) is a view of the head-up display 106 of Fig. 3(a) seen from above. A bracket 126 that holds and fixes the head-up display 106 is attached to the upper surface opening 120.

[0030] Fig. 4 is a diagram showing the bracket 126 of Fig. 3(b). Fig. 4(a) is a diagram showing the head-up display 106 of Fig. 3(a) removed. The bracket 126 is a member made mainly of metal, and is installed so as to span the upper surface opening 120 in the vehicle width direction, supporting a lower surface 136 (see Fig. 4(b)) of the head-up display 106. The bracket 126 is fixed to the side edges of the upper surface opening 120 by a plurality of legs 128 formed on the ends in the vehicle width direction using bolts 130 or the like.

[0031] The bracket 126 has a bottom 132 that widely supports the underside of the head-up display 106, and a pair of support pieces 134 that are formed at a position shallower than the bottom 132 and support both ends of a cutout-shaped portion 162 of the head-up display 106, which will be described later.

[0032] Figure 4(b) is a cross-sectional view of the bracket 126 taken along line AA in Figure 4(b). The head-up display 106 also appears in Figure 4(b). The bracket 126 has legs 128 and a bottom 132 that form a hat-shaped cross-section that is convex downward as a whole. The bottom 132 and support pieces 134 (see Figure 4(a)) are connected to a lower surface 136 of the head-up display 106 using bolts or the like, and support the head-up display 106 from below.

[0033] 5A and 5B are views showing the top opening 120 of FIG. 4A from various directions. FIG. 5A shows the top opening 120 in a manner corresponding to FIG. 2. The head-up display 106 is installed by inserting it into the top opening 120 in the center of the HUD installation area 118. The top opening 120 is formed by opening the top surface 102b of the instrument panel 102 to a size that can accommodate the head-up display 106.

[0034] The edge of the top surface opening 120 is formed by a reinforcing shape formed into an uneven shape. For example, a pair of side edge reinforcing shapes 138a, 138b are formed along the side edges of the top surface opening 120 in the vehicle width direction. In addition, a rear edge reinforcing shape 140 that forms the rear edge of the top surface opening 120 spans the rear ends of the pair of side edge reinforcing shapes 138a, 138b. Furthermore, a front edge reinforcing shape 142 is formed along the front edge of the top surface opening 120.

[0035] Each of the reinforcing shapes described above provides three-dimensional unevenness on the edge of top surface opening 120, thereby improving the second moment of area of ​​the edge of top surface opening 120 and increasing the mounting rigidity of bracket 126 (see FIG. 4(a)) and garnish 114 (see FIG. 1(b)). In particular, side edge reinforcing shapes 138a, 138b are provided with a plurality of bracket connection portions 139 to which bracket 126 is connected by bolts 130, and bracket 126 is mounted in a state spanning side edge reinforcing shapes 138a, 138b.

[0036] Fig. 5(b) is a diagram showing the top opening 120 corresponding to Fig. 4(a). The side edge reinforcement shapes 138a, 138b, the trailing edge reinforcement shape 140, and the leading edge reinforcement shape 142 are arranged to integrally surround the four sides of the head-up display 106 (see Fig. 3(b)). The side edge reinforcement shapes 138a, 138b, the trailing edge reinforcement shape 140, and the leading edge reinforcement shape 142 ensure the rigidity around the top opening 120 of the instrument panel 102, improve the mounting accuracy of the head-up display 106, and enhance the aesthetic appearance.

[0037] Fig. 6 is a diagram showing the rear surface recess 122 of Fig. 5(a). The rear surface recess 122 is a portion recessed toward the front of the vehicle to accommodate the meter 104 (see Fig. 5(a)), and is formed in an area of ​​the rear surface 102a of the instrument panel 102 that overlaps with the upper surface opening 120 in the vehicle width direction.

[0038] The rear recess 122 has an opening at the top inside, forming a communication section 144. The communication section 144 is a section into which the top of the meter 104 fits, and is connected to the top opening 120 (see FIG. 5(b)) to vertically communicate with the instrument panel 102. In addition, a recess bottom surface 146 of the rear recess 122 that supports the back surface of the meter 104 has an opening 148 formed therein for passing through terminals and the like of the meter 104.

[0039] A garnish connecting portion 150 is formed at the center of the trailing edge reinforcing shape portion 140 in the vehicle width direction as a portion to which the garnish 114 is connected. In addition, visor connecting portions 152a and 152b are formed on both sides of the trailing edge reinforcing shape portion 140 in the vehicle width direction as portions to which the meter visor 112 is connected. As shown in FIG. 1(b), the garnish 114 is attached first, and then the meter visor 112 is attached.

[0040] 7 is a BB cross-sectional view of the vehicle instrument panel structure 100 of FIG. 1(a). The trailing edge reinforcing shape portion 140 has a V-shaped cross section that protrudes rearward when viewed in the vehicle width direction, and the claws 154 of the garnish 114 are inserted into the garnish connecting portion 150 from diagonally above the rear side.

[0041] The meter 104 is fixed to the bottom surface 146 of the rear recess 122 using claws 172a, 172b (see FIG. 8(a)) etc. The meter 104 housed in the rear recess 122 is installed in a state where the rear upper end 158, which is the upper end of the display surface 108, is located near the bottom of the rear end 160 of the head-up display 106.

[0042] A cutout portion 162 is formed in the lower rear portion of the head-up display 106. The cutout portion 162 is formed by cutting out a range E1 on the rear side of the underside 136 of the head-up display 106, which extends to the rear end of the head-up display 106. By providing the cutout portion 162, the head-up display 106 is configured such that the vertical dimension of a front portion 164, which is the front side of the vehicle, is large and the vertical dimension of a portion of the vehicle rear side where the cutout portion 162 is located is small.

[0043] The rear recess 122 is configured so that the front upper end 159 of the housed meter 104 is located within the range E1 of the cutout portion 162 of the head-up display 106, i.e., below the cutout portion 162 and behind the front portion 164. This allows the meter 104 and the head-up display 106 to be positioned close to each other in the up-down direction and the front-to-rear direction, making it possible to efficiently use the space inside the instrument panel 102. This configuration allows for space saving inside the instrument panel 102 and improved flexibility in the layout of other components.

[0044] The rear surface recess 122 is a recessed portion of the rear surface 102a of the instrument panel 102, which ensures the rigidity of the instrument panel 102 and improves the mounting accuracy of the meter 104 compared to when the instrument panel 102 is simply opened. The rear surface recess 122 allows for the precise formation of parting lines, which are the boundaries between components around the meter 104, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance.

[0045] The communication portion 144 is configured so that the front upper end 159 of the meter 104 can be inserted. By using the communication portion 144, the meter 104 can be arranged closer to the head-up display 106, thereby saving space inside the instrument panel 102 and improving the degree of freedom in layout.

[0046] The rear recess 122 is configured so that a rear upper end 158 of the accommodated meter 104 is located forward of the trailing edge reinforcing shape portion 140. As shown in FIG. 6, the trailing edge reinforcing shape portion 140 is provided with a garnish connecting portion 150, and the meter visor 112 is connected to a garnish 114 connected to this garnish connecting portion 150 (see FIG. 1(b)). This configuration can increase the mounting rigidity of the garnish 114 and the meter visor 112, improve the mounting accuracy of the garnish 114 and the meter visor 112, and improve the accuracy of the parting lines between the components, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance of the instrument panel 102.

[0047] Fig. 8 is a diagram showing reinforcing members 166, 168 provided in the vehicle instrument panel structure 100. Fig. 8(a) is a perspective view of the vehicle instrument panel structure 100 of Fig. 1(a) as seen from the left side of the front of the vehicle. The reinforcing members 166, 168 are a pair of members made mainly of metal and provided on both sides of the head-up display 106 in the vehicle width direction. Materials The components 166 and 168 have the function of increasing the rigidity of the instrument panel 102 on both sides of the head-up display 106.

[0048] 8(b) is a CC cross-sectional view of the vehicle instrument panel structure 100 of FIG. 1(a). Since the reinforcing members 166 and 168 have the same configuration, the following description will be given taking the reinforcing member 166 as an example. One end 166a of the reinforcing member 166 is connected to the underside of the side edge reinforcing shape portion 138a, and the other end 166b is connected to the front side of the rear surface recess 122.

[0049] As shown in FIG. 8(a), on the front side of the rear recess 122, near the other ends 166b, 168b of the reinforcing members 166, 168, meter connectors 170a, 170b to which the meter 104 is connected are provided.

[0050] The meter connectors 170a and 170b are formed as holes into which tabs 172a and 172b extending from the meter 104 are fitted. Materials The other ends 166b, 168b of the reinforcing members 166, 168 are connected to each other, thereby increasing the rigidity of the instrument panel 102. As described above, the reinforcing members 166, 168 can efficiently increase the rigidity of the instrument panel 102, thereby increasing the mounting rigidity of the head-up display 106 and the meter 104, while also improving the mounting accuracy of these members, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance of the instrument panel.

[0051] According to the vehicle instrument panel structure 100 described above, the surface and internal space of the instrument panel 102 can be efficiently used to mount the meter 104 and head-up display 106. The vehicle instrument panel structure 100 can efficiently use space and lay out the meter and head-up display with high rigidity, even in vehicles with a structure in which the instrument panel 102 has a narrow front-to-rear dimension, such as compact cars or light automobiles.

[0052] While the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to these examples. It is clear that those skilled in the art can conceive of various modifications and alterations within the scope of the claims, and it is understood that these modifications and alterations also fall within the technical scope of the present invention. [Industrial Applicability]

[0053] The present invention can be used in a vehicle instrument panel structure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0054] 100...vehicle instrument panel structure, 102...instrument panel, 102a...rear surface, 102b...upper surface, 104...meter, 106...head-up display, 108...display surface, 110...display, 112...meter visor, 114...garnish, 116...claw, 118...HUD installation area, 120...upper surface opening, 122...rear surface recess, 124...garnish connection portion, 126...bracket, 128...leg, 130 ...Bolt, 132...bottom, 134...support piece, 136...lower surface, 138a, 138b...side edge reinforcement shaped portion, 139...bracket connection portion, 140...rear edge reinforcement shaped portion, 142...front edge reinforcement shaped portion, 144...communicating portion, 146...recess bottom surface, 148...opening, 150...garnish connection portion, 152a, 152b...visor connection portion, 154...claw, 158...rear upper end, 159...front upper end, 160...rear end, 162...notch shaped portion, 164...front portion, 166 、168...reinforcing member, 166a, 168a ...One end, 166b, 168b...Other end, 170a, 170b...Meter connection portion, 172a, 172b...Claw, E1...Range

Claims

1. A vehicle instrument panel structure including an instrument panel installed in a front portion of a vehicle interior, a meter disposed on a rear surface of the instrument panel, and a head-up display disposed on an upper surface 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 rear surface recess formed in a range of the rear surface that overlaps with the upper surface opening in the vehicle width direction and recessed toward the front of the vehicle to accommodate the meter; the head-up display has a notched portion formed by cutting out a predetermined area at a lower rear side so that the vertical dimension at the rear side of the vehicle is smaller than that at the front side of the vehicle, a front upper end of the meter accommodated in the rear recess is disposed within a cutout portion of the head-up display, The vehicle instrument panel structure further includes a bracket provided in the upper surface opening to which the head-up display is attached, The instrument panel further comprises: a pair of side edge reinforcing shapes formed along side edges of the upper surface opening in the vehicle width direction; a rear edge reinforcing shape portion that spans the rear ends of the pair of side edge reinforcing shapes and forms a rear edge of the top surface opening, The vehicle instrument panel structure is characterized in that the bracket spans the pair of side edge reinforcing portions.

2. 2. The vehicle instrument panel structure according to claim 1, wherein the rear recess has a communication portion formed at an upper portion thereof and penetrating the upper opening.

3. An instrument panel structure for a vehicle comprising an instrument panel installed at the front of a vehicle compartment, a meter disposed on the rear surface of the instrument panel, and a head-up display disposed on the upper surface 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 rear surface recess formed in a range of the rear surface that overlaps with the upper surface opening in the vehicle width direction and recessed toward the front of the vehicle to accommodate the meter; the head-up display has a notched portion formed by cutting out a predetermined area at a lower rear side so that the vertical dimension at the rear side of the vehicle is smaller than that at the front side of the vehicle, a front upper end of the meter accommodated in the rear recess is disposed within a cutout portion of the head-up display, the rear surface recess has a communication portion provided at an upper portion thereof and penetrating therethrough so as to communicate with the upper surface opening, The cutout portion is formed in an area above the communication portion of the vehicle.

4. The vehicle instrument panel structure further includes a bracket provided in the upper surface opening to which the head-up display is attached, The instrument panel further comprises: a pair of side edge reinforcing shapes formed along side edges of the upper surface opening in the vehicle width direction; a rear edge reinforcing shape portion that spans the rear ends of the pair of side edge reinforcing shapes and forms a rear edge of the top surface opening, 4. The vehicle instrument panel structure according to claim 3, wherein the bracket is disposed across the pair of side edge reinforcing portions.

5. An instrument panel structure for a vehicle comprising an instrument panel installed at the front of a vehicle compartment, a meter disposed on the rear surface of the instrument panel, and a head-up display disposed on the upper surface 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; The vehicle instrument panel structure further includes a bracket provided in the upper surface opening to which the head-up display is attached, The instrument panel further comprises: a pair of side edge reinforcing shapes formed along side edges of the upper surface opening in the vehicle width direction; a rear edge reinforcing shape portion that spans the rear ends of the pair of side edge reinforcing shapes and forms a rear edge of the top surface opening, The vehicle instrument panel structure is characterized in that the bracket spans the pair of side edge reinforcing portions.

6. The instrument panel further has a rear recess formed in a range of the rear surface that overlaps with the upper surface opening in the vehicle width direction and that is recessed toward the front of the vehicle to accommodate the meter, the head-up display has a notched portion formed by cutting out a predetermined area at a lower rear side so that the vertical dimension at the rear side of the vehicle is smaller than that at the front side of the vehicle, 6. The vehicle instrument panel structure according to claim 5, wherein a front upper end of the meter housed in the rear recess is disposed within a notch portion of the head-up display.

7. A vehicle instrument panel structure as described in Claim 6, characterized in that the rear recess has a communicating portion provided at its upper portion that penetrates to connect to the upper opening.

8. The vehicle instrument panel structure further includes: a garnish that surrounds an upper side of the head-up display and is attached to the instrument panel; a meter visor that is attached to the instrument panel and surrounds the rear side of the meter, The instrument panel further comprises: a garnish connection portion provided on the trailing edge reinforcing shape portion and to which the garnish is connected; a visor connection portion provided on each side of the trailing edge reinforcing shape portion in the vehicle width direction, to which the meter visor is connected; 8. The vehicle instrument panel structure according to claim 1, wherein an upper rear end of the meter housed in the rear recess is positioned forward of the rear edge reinforcing shape portion.

9. The vehicle instrument panel structure further includes a pair of reinforcing members, one end of which is connected to the lower sides of the pair of side edge reinforcing shapes and the other end of which is connected to the front side of the rear surface recess, 8. The vehicle instrument panel structure according to claim 1, wherein the instrument panel further includes meter connection portions provided in the rear recesses near the other ends of the pair of reinforcing members, and to which the meters are connected.

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