Mounting mechanism

Abstract

To provide an attachment mechanism which can securely attach an image display monitor etc. to its attachment position while reducing a height of the entire attachment mechanism.SOLUTION: An attachment mechanism S is used to attach a hard attached member 100 to an attachment position. The attachment mechanism S includes a plate-like flexible attachment member 1 in which a part 20 of an attached member 100 side surface is fixed to the attached member 100. An attachment position side surface of the attachment member 1 is fixed to the attachment position to attach the attached member 100 to the attachment position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of mounting mechanisms. More specifically, it belongs to the technical field of mounting mechanisms for attaching a mounted member such as a driving assist device to a mounting position provided on, for example, a dashboard of a vehicle.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, so-called smartphones equipped with a navigation function for guiding the movement of a vehicle, or display devices such as liquid crystal displays, have been attached and used at mounting positions such as on the dashboard of the vehicle after the vehicle is purchased. At this time, when attaching the above smartphone or display device to the above mounting position, conventionally, it has been necessary to separately use a mounting member called an attachment or the like. As a prior art document disclosing such a conventional technique, for example, the following Patent Document 1 can be cited. In the conventional technique described in this Patent Document 1, a configuration is adopted in which an image display monitor is fixed on a dashboard using a universal joint.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, when attaching an image display monitor on a dashboard using the method disclosed in the above Patent Document 1, the height of the universal joint as a mounting mechanism is added to the height of the image display monitor itself as the mounted member, so that the overall height of the image display monitor and the mounting mechanism becomes high. Therefore, for example, there is a problem that it may obstruct the driver's view during driving.

[0005] Therefore, this invention was made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and one example of the problem is to provide a mounting mechanism that can reliably mount an image display monitor or the like to its mounting position while reducing the overall height of the mounting mechanism. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 provides a mounting mechanism for attaching a rigid member to be mounted to a mounting position, comprising: a flexible plate-shaped mounting member whose surface on the side facing the member to be mounted is fixed to the member to be mounted; and a stretchable covering member that covers at least the surface of the mounting member facing the member to be mounted and the entire member to be mounted, wherein the covering member is stretched to conform to the overall shape of the member to be mounted and the mounting member, the shape of the covering member deforms in accordance with the deformation of the shape of the mounting member accompanying the attachment of the member to the mounting position, and the surface of the mounting member facing the mounting position is fixed to the mounting position, thereby enabling the member to be mounted to be attached to the mounting position.

[0007] To solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 3 provides a mounting mechanism for attaching a rigid member to be mounted to a mounting position, comprising: a flexible plate-shaped mounting member whose surface on the side facing the member to be mounted is fixed to the member to be mounted; and a stretchable covering member that covers at least the surface of the mounting member on the side facing the member to be mounted and the entire member to be mounted, wherein the mounting member is composed of a flexible plate-shaped first mounting member whose surface on the side facing the member to be mounted is fixed to the member to be mounted; and a flexible plate-shaped second mounting member having substantially the same planar shape as the first mounting member and being laminated on the first mounting member, wherein the peripheral edge of the covering member is sandwiched between the first mounting member and the second mounting member so that the covering member is fixed to the mounting member, and the surface of the mounting member on the mounting position side is fixed to the mounting position so that the member to be mounted is attached to the mounting position. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a side view cross-sectional view showing the general configuration of the mounting mechanism of the embodiment. [Figure 2] These are external views of the driving assist device of the embodiment, where (a) is an external front view, (b) is an external top view, (c) is an external bottom view, and (d) is an external right side view. [Figure 3] The above is an upward-view perspective view showing the configuration of the driving assist device of the embodiment, and (a) is the above-view perspective view, and (b) is a downward-view perspective view showing the configuration of the driving assist device of the embodiment. [Figure 4] This is an exploded, upward-view perspective view showing the configuration of the driving assist device of the embodiment. [Figure 5] This is a conceptual side view diagram showing the mounting state of the driving assist device of the embodiment, where (a) is a conceptual side view diagram showing the mounting state when the mounting position is flat, and (b) is a conceptual side view diagram showing the mounting state when the mounting position is curved. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Next, an embodiment for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to Figure 1. Figure 1 is a side view cross-sectional view showing the general configuration of the mounting mechanism of the embodiment.

[0010] As shown in Figure 1, the mounting mechanism S of the embodiment is a mounting mechanism for attaching a rigid member to be mounted 100 to a mounting position. The mounting mechanism S includes a flexible plate-shaped mounting member 1 to which a portion 20 of the surface facing the member to be mounted 100 is fixed, and the surface of the mounting member 1 facing the mounting position is fixed to the mounting position, thereby enabling the member to be mounted 100 to be attached to the mounting position.

[0011] As described above, according to the configuration of the mounting mechanism S of the embodiment, a portion 20 of the surface 100 on the mounting member side is fixed to the rigid mounting member 100 and is equipped with a flexible plate-shaped mounting member 1. The mounting position side surface of the mounting member 1 is fixed to the mounting position, thereby attaching the mounting member 100 to the mounting position. This allows the overall height of the mounting mechanism S to be reduced while reliably attaching the mounting member 100 to the mounting position using the mounting position side surface of the mounting member 1. Furthermore, because the plate-shaped mounting member 1 is flexible, the mounting member 100 can be reliably attached to the mounting position even if the surface of the mounting position is uneven. [Examples]

[0012] Next, specific embodiments corresponding to the embodiments described above will be explained with reference to Figures 2 to 5. The embodiments described below are examples in which the present invention is applied to a mounting mechanism for installing a driving assistance device having a navigation function using voice or the like on the dashboard of a vehicle.

[0013] Furthermore, Figure 2 is an external view of the driving assist device of the embodiment, Figure 3 is an overhead perspective view showing the configuration of the driving assist device, Figure 4 is an exploded overhead perspective view showing the configuration of the driving assist device, and Figure 5 is a side view conceptual diagram showing the mounting state of the driving assist device.In this case, in Figure 2, the external rear view of the driving assist device is the same as the external front view shown in Figure 2(a), so it is omitted from the description.Also, the external left side view of the driving assist device is the same as the external right side view shown in Figure 2(d), so it is omitted from the description.In addition, in Figures 2 to 5, the same component numbers as those used for each component in the embodiment corresponding to each component in the mounting mechanism S of the embodiment shown in Figure 1 are used for each component in the embodiment corresponding to each component in the mounting mechanism S.

[0014] As shown in Figure 2, the driving assist device SS of the embodiment (hereinafter simply referred to as "driving assist device SS") is mounted on the dashboard DS by the mounting mechanism of the embodiment. At this time, the upper surface of the dashboard DS to which the driving assist device SS is mounted is curved, for example, as illustrated in Figure 2(a). Even when mounted on such a dashboard DS, the driving assist device S is mounted in close contact with the dashboard DS by the mounting mechanism of the embodiment.

[0015] In this embodiment, the entire outer surface of the driving assist device S is covered by, for example, a stretchable fabric covering member 15. As shown by the dashed line in Figure 2(b) and in Figure 2(a), the shape of the upper end of the main body 100, which will be described later and is built into the driving assist device S while covered by the covering member 15, is visible from the outside as it is raised through the covering member 15. This main body 100 corresponds to an example of the mounted member 100 in the embodiment, and the covering member 15 corresponds to an example of the "covering member" in this application.

[0016] Next, the configuration of the driving assist device SS of the embodiment, including the mounting mechanism and the main body 100, will be described with reference to Figures 3 to 5. Note that in Figures 3 and 4, the cover member 15 of the driving assist device SS is omitted from the illustration for clarity of the explanation.

[0017] As shown in Figure 3, the driving assist device SS comprises at least a main body 100 having, for example, a smooth rectangular outer shape and performing the above-mentioned navigation function, a first mounting member 10 and a second mounting member 11 which are plate-shaped with an oval shape in plan view and substantially the same size, and a locking member 14 which integrally attaches the first mounting member 10 and the second mounting member 11 using an elongated hole 13 along the longitudinal direction of the first mounting member 10. Here, the main body 100 is equipped with circuits for realizing the above-mentioned navigation function within its rigid housing. In this case, the first mounting member 10 corresponds to an example of the "first mounting member" of this application, and the second mounting member 11 corresponds to an example of the "second mounting member" of this application. Furthermore, the first mounting member 10 and the second mounting member 11 correspond to an example of the mounting member 1 of the embodiment, and the main body 100, the first mounting member 10 and the second mounting member 11 constitute an example of the mounting mechanism S of the embodiment.

[0018] In the above configuration, the first mounting member 10 is fixed to the center of the lower surface of the main body 100 in Figure 3 via the central portion 20 of the first mounting member 10, which will be described later. The first mounting member 10 and the second mounting member 11 are each made of a flexible, stretchable fabric material such as spandex, which is a polyurethane elastic fiber, or a stretchable rubber material such as silicone, and are able to be flexibly bent in the vertical direction in Figure 3.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 4 on one side, protrusions 12 are integrally formed with the second mounting member 11 at positions corresponding to the positions of the elongated holes 13 of the first mounting member 10 on the surface of the second mounting member 11 on the side of the main body 100. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, in a state where the first mounting member 10 and the second mounting member are overlapped, the tips of the protrusions 12 protruding from the respective elongated holes 13 of the first mounting member 10 are respectively locked by the locking members 14. Thus, the protrusions 12 locked by the locking members 14 can respectively move in the longitudinal direction within the elongated holes 13 formed in the longitudinal direction of the first mounting member 10, so that in a state where the first mounting member 10 with its central portion 20 fixed to the center of the lower surface of the main body 100 is overlapped with the second mounting member, the first mounting member 10 and the second mounting member 11 can be integrally bent vertically in FIGS. 3 and 4.

[0020] On the other hand, the lower surface side of the second mounting member 11 in FIGS. 3 and 4 (that is, the surface opposite to the surface on the side of the main body 100) is fixed on the dashboard DS by, for example, a double-sided adhesive tape or the like. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5(a), when the upper surface of the dashboard DS is flat, both the first mounting member 10 and the second mounting member 11 do not bend, and the first mounting member 10 and the second mounting member are sandwiched between the lower surface of the main body 100 and the upper surface of the dashboard DS, so that the main body 100 is mounted on the flat dashboard DS via the first mounting member 10 and the second mounting member 11.

[0021] In contrast, as shown in FIG. 5(b), when the upper surface of the dashboard DS is not flat and is, for example, curved in a convex shape, due to the functions of the protrusions 12, the elongated holes 13, and the locking members 14 respectively, the first mounting member 10 and the second mounting member 11 bend along the upper surface of the dashboard DS while overlapping each other, and the lower surface of the second mounting member 11 in FIGS. 3 to 5 is fixed to the upper surface of the dashboard DS. Thus, the main body 100 fixed by the first mounting member 10 and the fixing portion 20 is mounted on the curved dashboard DS via the first mounting member 10 and the second mounting member 11.

[0022] As shown in Figure 5, the expandable cover member 15 is fixed to the driving assist device SS such that its peripheral edge is sandwiched between the first mounting member 10 and the second mounting member 11, so as to cover the entire main body 100 and the first mounting member 10. As a result, the upper surfaces of the main body 100 and the first mounting member 10 in Figures 3 to 5 are not exposed to the outside of the driving assist device SS.

[0023] As described above, according to the configuration of the driving assist device SS including the mounting mechanism S of the embodiment, the fixing portion 20 on a part of the surface on the main body 100 side is fixed to the main body 100 which has a rigid housing and is equipped with a flexible plate-shaped first mounting member 10, and the surface of the second mounting member 11 on the dashboard DS side is fixed to the mounting position on the dashboard DS so that the main body 100 is mounted on the dashboard DS. Therefore, the height of the entire mounting mechanism is reduced, and the main body 100 can be reliably mounted on the dashboard DS using the surface of the second mounting member 11 on the dashboard DS. Furthermore, because the plate-shaped first mounting member 10 and the second mounting member 11 are flexible, the main body 100 can be reliably mounted on the dashboard DS even if there are irregularities on the upper surface of the dashboard DS.

[0024] Furthermore, since the surface of the first mounting member 10 facing the main body 100 is fixed to the main body 100 by the fixing part 20 at the center of the surface of the main body 100 facing the dashboard DS, both ends of the first mounting member 10 and the second mounting member 11 in the longitudinal direction become more flexible, allowing the main body 100 to be more securely mounted on the dashboard DS even if there are irregularities on the upper surface of the dashboard DS.

[0025] Furthermore, since the first mounting member 10 is further provided with a stretchable covering member 15 that covers the surface of the main body 100 on the main body 100 side and the entire main body 100, covering the main body 100 etc. with the stretchable covering member 15 improves the aesthetic appearance of the main body 100 etc. after installation on the dashboard DS, and prevents the user's clothes etc. from getting caught on the main body 100 after installation.

[0026] Furthermore, the covering member 15 is made of a stretchable fabric and is stretched to cover the main body 100 and the first mounting member 10 and the second mounting member 11 to match their overall shape. As a result, it deforms in accordance with the deformation of the first mounting member 10 and the second mounting member 11 that occurs when the main body 100 is mounted on the dashboard DS. This covers the entire main body 100 and the first mounting member 10 and the second mounting member 11 after they are mounted on the dashboard DS, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the mounting mechanism while further enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the driving assist device SS after it has been fixed in place.

[0027] Furthermore, the mounting system includes a first mounting member 10 which is a flexible plate-shaped member whose surface facing the main body 100 is fixed to the main body 100 by a fixing part 20, and a second mounting member 11 which is a flexible plate-shaped member having substantially the same planar shape as the first mounting member 10 and is laminated on the first mounting member 10. The peripheral edge of the covering member 15 is sandwiched between the first mounting member 10 and the second mounting member 11, thereby fixing the covering member 15 securely. This enhances the aesthetic appearance of the main body 100 after installation while ensuring the covering member 15 is reliably fixed.

[0028] Furthermore, a projection 12 provided on the side of the second mounting member 11 facing the first mounting member 10 is locked by a locking member 14 so as to be movable within the elongated hole 13 provided in the first mounting member 10, thereby overlapping the first mounting member 10 with the second mounting member 11. As a result, since both the first mounting member 10 and the second mounting member 11 are overlapped in a flexible manner, the mounting area on the dashboard DS can be increased, allowing the main unit 100 to be attached to the dashboard DS more securely.

[0029] In the above-described embodiment, the main body 100 and the first mounting member 10 were fixed only at the fixing portion 20 in the center of each. However, in addition to this, the main body 100 and the first mounting member 10 may be fixed at two or more points, as long as the fixing method allows both longitudinal ends of the first mounting portion 10 and the second mounting portion 11 to bend.

[0030] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, an example of a driving assist device SS was described that incorporates a main unit 100 having a navigation function, etc. However, the present invention can be broadly applied not only to the interior of a vehicle, but also to mounting members such as a rigid image display monitor having a substantially rectangular shape to a mounting position having a curved surface. Explanation of the symbols

[0031] 1. Mounting component Part of the 20th surface (fixed part) 100 Mounted component (main body) S Mounting mechanism SS Driving Assist System

Claims

1. In a mounting mechanism for attaching a rigid member to be mounted at a mounting position, A plate-shaped mounting member, the one on which a portion of the surface facing the member to be mounted is fixed to the member to be mounted and is flexible, A flexible covering member that covers at least the surface of the mounting member on the side facing the member to be mounted and the entire member to be mounted, Equipped with, The covering member is stretched to match the overall shape of the member to be attached and the mounting member, The shape of the covering member deforms in accordance with the deformation of the mounting member's shape when the mounting member is attached to the mounting position. A mounting mechanism characterized in that the mounting member is attached to the mounting position by fixing the mounting position side of the mounting member to the mounting position.

2. In the mounting mechanism described in claim 1, The aforementioned mounting member is The first mounting member is a flexible, plate-shaped member whose surface is fixed to the member to be mounted, A second mounting member is a flexible, plate-shaped member having substantially the same planar shape as the first mounting member and is laminated on the first mounting member, It is composed of, An attachment mechanism characterized in that the peripheral edge of the covering member is sandwiched between the first attachment member and the second attachment member, thereby fixing the covering member to the attachment member.

3. In a mounting mechanism for attaching a rigid member to be mounted at a mounting position, A plate-shaped mounting member, the one on which a portion of the surface facing the member to be mounted is fixed to the member to be mounted and is flexible, A flexible covering member that covers at least the surface of the mounting member on the side facing the member to be mounted and the entire member to be mounted, Equipped with, The aforementioned mounting member is The first mounting member is a flexible, plate-shaped member whose surface is fixed to the member to be mounted, A second mounting member is a flexible, plate-shaped member having substantially the same planar shape as the first mounting member and is laminated on the first mounting member, It is composed of, The peripheral edge of the covering member is sandwiched between the first mounting member and the second mounting member, thereby fixing the covering member to the mounting member. A mounting mechanism characterized in that the mounting member is attached to the mounting position by fixing the mounting position side of the mounting member to the mounting position.

4. In the mounting mechanism according to claim 2 or 3, A mounting mechanism characterized in that a projection provided on the surface of the second mounting member facing the first mounting member is locked by a locking member so as to be movable within an elongated hole provided on the first mounting member and extending in the longitudinal direction of the member to be mounted, thereby superimposing the first mounting member onto the second mounting member.

5. In the mounting mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 4, A mounting mechanism characterized in that a portion of the surface of the mounting member on the side facing the member to be mounted is fixed to the surface of the member to be mounted on the side facing the mounting position at the center of the surface of the member to be mounted on the side facing the mounting position.

6. A mounting mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the covering member is made of cloth.

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