vehicle

Abstract

To provide a vehicle which enables a user sitting on a driver's seat to instantly distinguish between a meter image and a camera image.SOLUTION: A vehicle 10 comprises: a meter display device 50 which displays a meter image 44 on a vehicle lower side of a hood provided at the front side of a cabin and at the front side of a driver's seat; and a camera display device (including a left-side mirror display device 52, a rear mirror display device 56, and a right-side mirror display device 54) which displays a camera image (including a driver's seat-side electronic side mirror image 42, an electronic rear mirror image 46, and a passenger seat-side electronic side mirror image 48) of a peripheral vision of the vehicle 10 at a position near the meter image 44 when viewed from the driver's seat, offset in either the anterior or posterior direction of the vehicle relative to the meter image 44.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 below discloses a vehicle that displays vehicle content in a region below the windshield. In the technology described in Patent Document 1 below, the display includes a plurality of displays provided below the instrument panel and a reflection mirror disposed below the plurality of displays, and the content displayed on the display surface of each display can be seen by a user seated in the driver's seat through the reflection mirror.

[0003] In the technology described in Patent Document 1 below, the plurality of displays are arranged side by side in the vehicle width direction, a meter image (meter video) is displayed on the display located immediately in front of the driver's seat, and content for an electronic mirror (camera video) is displayed on the displays located at the left and right ends.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, in the display described in Patent Document 1 above, since the plurality of displays are arranged substantially flush with each other in the vehicle width direction, it is difficult for the user to instantaneously distinguish between the meter video and the camera video, and there is room for improvement.

[0006] In consideration of the above facts, an object of the present invention is to obtain a vehicle in which a user seated in the driver's seat can instantaneously distinguish between a meter video and a camera video.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] The vehicle according to claim 1 comprises a meter display device that displays a meter image on the front side of the passenger compartment and on the front side of the vehicle from the driver's seat, and a camera display device that displays a camera image capturing the vehicle's surrounding view at a position around the meter image as seen from the driver's seat and offset to the front or rear side of the vehicle relative to the meter image. The camera display device includes a passenger-side side mirror display device that displays an image of the passenger-side electronic side mirror, which is an image of the area behind the passenger-side of the vehicle, and a rearview mirror display device that displays an image of the electronic rearview mirror, which is an image of the area directly behind the vehicle. The electronic rearview mirror image, which is viewed by the user, is positioned further back than the meter image and further forward than the passenger-side electronic side mirror image.

[0008] According to the present invention as described in claim 1, the meter display device displays the meter image on the front side of the passenger compartment and on the front side of the vehicle from the driver's seat. In addition, the camera display device displays camera images capturing the vehicle's surrounding view at a position around the meter image as seen from the driver's seat.

[0009] Here, the camera image is displayed at a position offset from the meter image, either towards the front or rear of the vehicle. Therefore, even if the meter image and the camera image are displayed side by side from the driver's seat, the difference in depth makes it easy to distinguish between the two images. However, the term "displaying an image" here broadly includes both displaying an image directly on a display surface visible to the user seated in the driver's seat, and forming an image as a virtual image. Furthermore, the passenger-side side mirror display device shows the passenger-side electronic side mirror image, which captures the area behind the passenger-side of the vehicle. In addition, the rearview mirror display device shows the electronic rearview mirror image, which captures the area directly behind the vehicle. This allows the user to maintain their gaze forward while having a wide view of the area behind the vehicle. Furthermore, the meter display, electronic rearview mirror display, and passenger-side electronic side mirror display are displayed in a sequential order, from the front of the vehicle towards the rear, and from the driver's side towards the passenger's side. This makes it easy to distinguish between the meter display and the electronic rearview mirror display, and between the electronic rearview mirror display and the passenger-side electronic side mirror display.

[0010] The vehicle according to claim 2 is the invention described in claim 1, wherein the upper end of the camera image is located at a height equal to or greater than the center of the meter image in the vertical direction of the vehicle, and the lower end of the camera image is located at a height equal to or less than the center of the meter image in the vertical direction of the vehicle.

[0011] According to the present invention as described in claim 2, the camera image is displayed in a position that is substantially aligned horizontally with the meter image. As a result, a user seated in the driver's seat can view both the meter image and the camera image with minimal horizontal eye movement.

[0012] The vehicle according to claim 3 is the invention described in claim 1, wherein the camera display device is a driver's side side mirror display device that displays a driver's side electronic side mirror image captured of the area behind the driver's side of the vehicle, and ,of The system includes the following components, and the display visible to the user seated in the driver's seat is arranged in the following order from the driver's side to the passenger's side: the driver's side electronic side mirror image, the meter image, the electronic rearview mirror image, and the passenger's side electronic side mirror image.

[0013] According to the present invention as described in claim 3, the driver's side side mirror display device displays an image of the driver's side electronic side mirror capturing the area behind the driver's side of the vehicle. 。

[0014] Furthermore, the displays visible to the user are arranged in the following order from the driver's side to the passenger's side: driver's side electronic side mirror image, meter image, electronic rearview mirror image, and passenger's side electronic side mirror image. This arrangement is the same as that of conventional vehicles, where the driver's side mirror, meter, rearview mirror (room mirror), and passenger's side mirror are arranged in the same order, allowing the user to recognize each display without any sense of incongruity.

[0017] Claim 4 In the vehicle relating to the invention described in claim 1, the meter display device is configured to include a meter image light-emitting unit that emits light to display the meter image, and at least one meter image reflective surface that reflects the light of the meter image emitted from the meter image light-emitting unit, and displays the meter image by forming a virtual meter image on the vehicle-front side of the meter image reflective surface that last reflects the light of the meter image; and the camera display device is configured to include a camera image light-emitting unit that emits light to display the camera image, and at least one camera image reflective surface that reflects the light emitted from the camera image light-emitting unit, and displays the camera image by forming a virtual camera image at a position on the vehicle-front side of the meter image reflective surface that last reflects the light of the camera image and offset to the vehicle-front or vehicle-rear side with respect to the virtual meter image.

[0018] According to the present invention described in claim 4 , the light of the meter image emitted from the meter image light emitting unit is reflected by at least one meter image reflecting surface. Then, a meter virtual image is formed on the vehicle front side of the meter image reflecting surface that finally reflects the light of the meter image, and thus the meter image is displayed.

[0019] Also, the light of the camera image emitted from the camera image light emitting unit is reflected by at least one camera image reflecting surface. Then, a camera virtual image is formed at a position offset to the vehicle front side of the camera image reflecting surface that finally reflects the light of the camera image and on the vehicle front side or the vehicle rear side with respect to the meter virtual image, and thus the camera image is displayed.

[0020] Therefore, compared with the case where the display directly visible to the user is arranged below the hood or cowl, the meter display device and the camera display device can be arranged on the vehicle rear side, so that the degree of freedom in the design of the power unit room is improved. However, the "light emission" mentioned here is a concept that widely includes directly displaying an image like a display and emitting light for projecting an image like a projector. The vehicle according to claim 5 has a meter display device that displays a meter image on the front side of the passenger compartment and on the front side of the vehicle from the driver's seat, and a camera display device that displays a camera image of the vehicle's surrounding view at a position around the meter image as seen from the driver's seat and offset to the rear side of the vehicle relative to the meter image, wherein the camera display device is configured to include a side mirror display device that displays an electronic side mirror image of the rear side of the vehicle and a rearview mirror display device that displays an electronic rearview mirror image of the direction directly behind the vehicle, and the electronic rearview mirror image that can be viewed by the user is located further rear of the vehicle than the meter image and further forward of the vehicle than the electronic side mirror image.

Advantages of the Invention

[0021] As described above, the vehicle according to the present invention described in claim 1 has an excellent effect that a user sitting in the driver's seat can instantaneously distinguish between the meter image and the camera image. Furthermore, it has the excellent effect of making it easy for users to distinguish between the meter image and the electronic rearview mirror image, and between the electronic rearview mirror image and the passenger-side electronic side mirror image.

[0022] The vehicle according to the present invention described in claim 2 has an excellent effect that the burden of the user's eye movement can be reduced.

[0023] The vehicle according to the present invention described in claim 3 has an excellent effect that the user can recognize each display without discomfort.

[0025] ​Claim 4 The vehicle according to the present invention described herein has the excellent effect of improving the degree of design freedom in the power unit interior. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0026] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram showing the front part of the vehicle interior as viewed from the rear of the vehicle according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is a rear perspective view of each display device that shows the images, taken from the upper left rear side of the vehicle. [Figure 3] This is a schematic cross-sectional view of line 3-3 in Figure 1, as seen from the left side of the vehicle. [Figure 4] This is a schematic cross-sectional view of line 4-4 in Figure 1, as seen from the left side of the vehicle. [Figure 5] This is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the main part of the vehicle according to the first modified example, as seen from the left side of the vehicle. [Figure 6] This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the vehicle relating to the second modified example, as seen from the left side of the vehicle. [Figure 7] This is a rear perspective view corresponding to Figure 2, showing each of the display devices of the vehicle according to the third modified example, viewed from the upper left rear side of the vehicle. [Figure 8] This is a schematic diagram corresponding to Figure 1, showing the front part of the passenger compartment of a vehicle according to the third modified example, viewed from the rear of the vehicle. [Figure 9] This is a rear perspective view corresponding to Figure 2, showing each of the display devices of the vehicle according to the fourth modified example, viewed from the upper left rear side of the vehicle. [Figure 10] This is a schematic diagram corresponding to Figure 1, showing the front part of the passenger compartment of a vehicle according to the fourth modified example, viewed from the rear of the vehicle. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0027] The following describes a vehicle 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention, using Figures 1 to 4. The arrows FR, UP, and LH shown in each figure indicate the front, top, and left sides (width direction) of the vehicle 10, respectively. Furthermore, in the following description, unless otherwise specified, the directions front / back, up / down, and left / right refer to the front / back, up / down, and left / right directions of the vehicle, respectively.

[0028] (Overall vehicle configuration) Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of the front part of the passenger compartment 12 in the vehicle 10 according to this embodiment, viewed from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle 10 is, for example, a BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle), equipped with a battery module on the underside of the floor 14 (see Figure 3), and a motor (not shown) in a power unit compartment 16 located on the front side of the passenger compartment 12. The power unit compartment 16 is covered from above by a hood 18. Note that the vehicle is not limited to a BEV; it may also be a gasoline vehicle or a hybrid vehicle.

[0029] Vehicle 10 is, for example, a left-hand drive vehicle with the steering wheel 20 located on the left side. The steering wheel 20 is mounted on the rear side of the instrument panel 22 (hereinafter referred to as "instrument panel 22"), which extends approximately in the vehicle width direction at the front of the passenger compartment 12, and on the front side of the driver's seat. The driver's seat may be located on the right side of the vehicle.

[0030] A windshield glass 24 is positioned on the upper side of the instrument panel 22. The windshield glass 24 slopes downward toward the front of the vehicle, separating the interior and exterior of the passenger compartment 12.

[0031] The left end of the windshield glass 24 is fixed to the front pillar 26, which extends in the vertical direction of the vehicle. Similarly, the right end of the windshield glass 24 is fixed to the front pillar on the right side of the vehicle (not shown). The front door 28 on the left side of the vehicle is located on the rear side of the front pillar 26.

[0032] As shown in Figure 3, the upper end of the windshield glass 24 is supported by the front end of the roof 30, which forms the ceiling of the passenger compartment 12. Below the rear end of the hood 18, a cowl 32 is positioned, extending roughly in the vehicle width direction and formed roughly in a hat shape in a side cross-section view. The cowl 32 spans between the front pillar 26 on the left side of the vehicle (see Figure 1) and the front pillar on the right side of the vehicle (not shown). The lower end of the windshield glass 24 is supported by the rear flange of the cowl 32.

[0033] (Instrument panel) The instrument panel 22 is a panel structure formed from a resin material. The instrument panel 22 includes an upper panel 34 provided on the upper front side of the vehicle, a main panel 36 provided on the rear side of the vehicle, and a recess 38 provided between the upper panel 34 and the main panel 36, which is recessed downwards in a side cross-sectional view of the vehicle.

[0034] The upper panel 34 is formed in a roughly V-shape that protrudes towards the rear of the vehicle when viewed in a side cross-section. The upper plate portion 34A formed at the top of the upper panel 34 extends in a roughly horizontal direction. On the other hand, the lower plate portion 34B formed at the bottom of the upper panel 34 is inclined downward toward the front of the vehicle so as to be roughly parallel to the windshield glass 24.

[0035] Furthermore, the main panel 36 is composed of a rear upper panel 36A that bulges out towards the rear of the vehicle in a side cross-sectional view, and a rear lower panel 36B that extends in the vertical direction of the vehicle below the rear upper panel 36A. The rear upper panel 36A forms a design surface at the front of the passenger compartment 12. The steering wheel 20 (see Figure 1) is provided on the rear upper panel 36A of the instrument panel 22.

[0036] The recess 38 connects the front end of the lower plate portion 34B of the upper panel 34 and the front end of the rear upper panel 36A of the main panel 36 in a direction approximately in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The recess 38 comprises a front wall portion 38A provided in a direction approximately in the vertical direction along the dash panel 40, a rear wall portion 38B provided on the rear side of the front wall portion 38A, and a bottom portion 38C connecting the front wall portion 38A and the rear wall portion 38B and extending in a direction approximately in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The bottom portion 38C is inclined slightly downward toward the rear of the vehicle. At the driver D's front position, the rear wall portion 38B is formed in a stepped shape that slopes downward toward the front of the vehicle in a side cross-sectional view. On the other hand, as shown in Figure 4, at positions other than the driver D's front, the rear wall portion 38B is provided in a planar shape that slopes downward toward the front of the vehicle in a side cross-sectional view.

[0037] Various display devices are arranged in the storage area 22A, which is enclosed by the lower plate portion 34B and recess 38 of the upper panel 34 of the instrument panel 22. These various display devices will be described in detail later. Note that the shape of the instrument panel 22 described above is just one example and is not limited to this.

[0038] (Various videos) As shown in Figure 1, in front of the driver D (see Figure 3), who is seated in the driver's seat, the following images are displayed in order from left to right: the driver's side electronic side mirror image 42 (hereinafter referred to as "left side mirror image 42"), the meter image 44, the electronic rearview mirror image 46 (hereinafter referred to as "rearview mirror image 46"), and the passenger side electronic side mirror image 48 (hereinafter referred to as "right side mirror image 48"), all as camera images. These left side mirror image 42, meter image 44, rearview mirror image 46, and right side mirror image 48 are visible to the driver D from the rear side (towards the front of the vehicle) between the lower plate portion 34B of the upper panel 34 of the instrument panel 22 (see Figure 3) and the rear upper panel 36A of the main panel 36 (see Figure 3), that is, on the lower side of the vehicle below the hood 18 at the front of the passenger compartment 12.

[0039] The meter image 44 is composed of vehicle information related to the measured values ​​of various meters mounted on the vehicle 10, and for example, it is composed of video content such as the speedometer, shift position, and warning lights. The meter image 44 is displayed by the meter display device 50 (see Figures 2 and 3), which will be described later. The meter image 44 is displayed in front of the driver D.

[0040] The left side mirror image 42 is an image of the area behind the driver's side of the vehicle 10. For example, the left side mirror image 42 is captured by a left side camera (not shown) located on the left side of the vehicle 10 and displayed by a left side mirror display device 52 (see Figure 2), which will be described later as a driver's side side mirror display device.

[0041] The right side mirror image 48 is an image of the rear on the passenger side of the vehicle 10. For example, the right side mirror image 48 is captured by a right side camera (not shown) located on the right side of the vehicle 10 and displayed by a right side mirror display device 54 (see Figure 2), which will be described later as a passenger side side mirror display device.

[0042] The rearview mirror image 46 is an image of the area directly behind the vehicle 10. For example, the rearview mirror image 46 is captured by a rear camera (not shown) installed at the rear end of the vehicle 10 and displayed by a rearview mirror display device 56 (see Figures 2 and 4), which will be described later.

[0043] The left side mirror image 42, the meter image 44, the rearview mirror image 46, and the right side mirror image 48 are displayed in a nearly horizontal direction from the driver D's perspective, that is, at roughly the same height. Furthermore, from the driver D's perspective, the images are displayed in a gradual change in depth from the front of the vehicle to the rear of the vehicle, in the order of meter image 44, rearview mirror image 46, and right side mirror image 48. The left side mirror image 42 is displayed at approximately the same depth as the right side mirror image 48 from the driver D's perspective. In other words, of the four images, the meter image 44 is displayed furthest from the driver D's perspective, while the left side mirror image 42 and the right side mirror image 48 are displayed closest to the driver D's perspective (see Figure 2).

[0044] Furthermore, a driving-related video 58, which includes driving-related information for the vehicle 10, is projected onto the windshield glass 24. The driving-related video 58 consists of, for example, navigation of the driving route, obstacles on the road, road information, etc. The driving-related video 58 is projected onto the windshield glass 24 by a HUD (Head-Up Display) device 60 (see Figure 3), which will be described later, and is displayed superimposed on the foreground of the vehicle 10 as seen by the driver D through the windshield glass 24.

[0045] [Various display devices] Figure 2 shows a meter display device 50 that displays the meter image 44, a left side mirror display device 52 that displays the left side mirror image 42, a right side mirror display device 54 that displays the right side mirror image 48, and a rearview mirror display device 56 that displays the rearview mirror image 46. The meter image 44, left side mirror image 42, right side mirror image 48, and rearview mirror image 46 are displayed as virtual images on the front side of the viewing mirror 62, which is visible to the driver D. The viewing mirror 62 is formed in a roughly rectangular plate shape with the vehicle width direction as its longitudinal direction, and is a concave mirror that is recessed towards the front of the vehicle. As shown in Figure 3, the viewing mirror 62 is attached to the lower plate portion 34B of the upper panel 34 on the instrument panel 22, with its reflective surface facing downward and towards the rear of the vehicle.

[0046] (meter display device) As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the meter display device 50 is configured to include a meter display 64 as a meter image light-emitting unit that displays a meter image 44, a first meter image reflecting surface 66 that reflects the light of the meter image 44 displayed on the meter display 64, and a second meter image reflecting surface 68 that reflects the light of the meter image 44 reflected by the first meter image reflecting surface 66 toward approximately the rear of the vehicle.

[0047] The meter display 64 displays meter images 44 based on signals sent from an ECU (Electronic Control Unit, not shown) that is electrically connected to various meters (not shown), for example. As shown in Figure 3, the meter display 64 is mounted on the lower front surface of the rear wall portion 38B of the recess 38 in the instrument panel 22. The meter display 64 is positioned at an angle so that its display surface 64A faces towards the front and upper side of the vehicle, and is located in front of the driver D.

[0048] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, the first meter image reflective surface 66 is located on the rear-side surface of the meter mirror 70, which is formed in a roughly rectangular plate shape. The dimensions of the meter mirror 70 in the vehicle width direction are approximately the same as the dimensions of the meter display 64 in the vehicle width direction. As shown in Figure 3, the meter mirror 70 is attached to the rear-side surface of the front wall portion 38A of the recess 38 in the instrument panel 22. The meter mirror 70 is positioned at an angle such that the first meter image reflective surface 66 faces both the rear and upper sides of the vehicle.

[0049] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, the second meter image reflective surface 68 is part of the rear-facing surface of the viewing mirror 62. As shown in Figure 3, the viewing mirror 62 is mounted on the lower-facing surface of the lower plate portion 34B of the upper panel 34 on the instrument panel 22. The viewing mirror 62 is positioned so that it is visible to the driver D seated in the driver's seat. The viewing mirror 62 projects the meter image 44 as a virtual meter image to the front of the vehicle relative to the viewing mirror 62. As a result, as shown in Figure 1, the meter image 44 is displayed on the lower-facing side of the hood 18, making it visible to the driver.

[0050] (Rearview mirror display device) As shown in Figures 2 and 4, the rearview mirror display device 56 is configured to include a rearview mirror display 72 (hereinafter referred to as "rearview display 72") which is a camera image light-emitting unit that displays the rearview mirror image 46, and a rearview mirror image reflective surface 74 which is a camera image reflective surface that reflects the light of the rearview mirror image 46 displayed on the rearview display 72 toward the rear of the vehicle.

[0051] The rear display 72, as an example, displays the rearview mirror image 46 based on a signal sent from a rearview camera (not shown). The rear display 72 is located to the right of the meter display 64. As shown in Figure 4, the rear display 72 is mounted on the upper vehicle side of the bottom 38C of the recess 38 in the instrument panel 22. The rear display 72 is positioned at a rearward tilt such that the display surface 72A faces upward and slightly towards the rear of the vehicle.

[0052] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, the rearview mirror image reflective surface 74 is located on the rear-facing side of the viewing mirror 62, to the right of the second meter image reflective surface 68. The viewing mirror 62 is positioned further forward than the viewing mirror 62, and the rearview mirror image 46, as a virtual image from the camera, is projected at a position to the right of the meter image 44 and offset to the rear of the meter image 44 from the perspective of the driver D. As a result, as shown in Figure 1, the rearview mirror image 46 is displayed on the lower side of the hood 18, making it visible to the driver.

[0053] (Left side mirror display device) As shown in Figure 2, the left side mirror display device 52 is composed of a driver's side side mirror display 76 (hereinafter referred to as "left side display 76") which is a camera image light-emitting unit that displays the left side mirror image 42, and a left side mirror image reflective surface 78 which is a camera image reflective surface that reflects the light of the left side mirror image 42 displayed on the left side display 76 toward the rear of the vehicle.

[0054] The left side display 76, for example, displays the left side mirror image 42 based on a signal sent from the left side camera (not shown). The left side display 76 is positioned to the left of the meter display 64. Like the rear display 72, the left side display 76 is mounted on the upper side of the bottom 38C (see Figure 4) of the recess 38 of the instrument panel 22. The left side display 76 is positioned at a rearward tilt so that the display surface 76A faces approximately upward and slightly towards the rear of the vehicle.

[0055] Furthermore, the left side mirror image reflective surface 78 is located on the rear-facing side of the viewing mirror 62, to the left of the second meter image reflective surface 68. The viewing mirror 62 is positioned further forward than the viewing mirror 62, and the left side mirror image 42, as seen from the driver D, is to the left of the meter image 44 and further rear than the rearview mirror image 46, where the camera virtual image of the left side mirror 42 is projected. As a result, as shown in Figure 1, the left side mirror image 42 is displayed on the lower side of the hood 18, making it visible to the driver.

[0056] (Right side mirror display device) As shown in Figure 2, similar to the left side mirror display device 52, the right side mirror display device 54 is configured to include a passenger-side side mirror display 80 (hereinafter referred to as "right side display 80") which serves as a camera image light-emitting unit for displaying the right side mirror image 48, and a right side mirror image reflective surface 82 which serves as a camera image reflective surface for reflecting the light of the right side mirror image 48 displayed on the right side display 80 toward approximately the rear of the vehicle.

[0057] The right side display 80, for example, displays the right side mirror image 48 based on a signal sent from the right side camera (not shown). The right side display 80 is positioned to the right of the vehicle than the rear display 72. Like the rear display 72 and the left side display 76, the right side display 80 is mounted on the upper side of the bottom 38C (see Figure 4) of the recess 38 in the instrument panel 22. The right side display 80 is positioned at a rearward tilt such that the display surface 80A faces approximately upward and slightly towards the rear of the vehicle.

[0058] Furthermore, the right side mirror image reflective surface 82 is located on the rear side of the vehicle of the viewing mirror 62, and is positioned to the right of the rearview mirror image reflective surface 74. The viewing mirror 62 is located further forward than the viewing mirror 62 and to the right of the rearview mirror image 46 from the driver D's perspective. In a side view, the right side mirror image 48 is formed at approximately the same position as the left side mirror image, that is, further rear than the rearview mirror image 46. As a result, as shown in Figure 1, the right side mirror image 48 is displayed on the lower side of the hood 18 and is visible to the driver.

[0059] The meter display 64, rearview display 72, left side display 76, and right side display 80 are all positioned below the vehicle relative to the visibility mirror 62. While the meter display 64, rearview display 72, left side display 76, and right side display 80 are, for example, LED (Light-Emitting Diode) displays, they are not limited to LEDs and may also be, for example, organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) displays.

[0060] (HUD device) As shown in Figure 3, the HUD device 60 is mounted on the upper front surface of the rear wall portion 38B of the recess 38 of the instrument panel 22, in front of the driver's seat. The HUD device 60, as an example, includes a case body 60A that opens to the upper side of the vehicle, and a HUD light source (not shown) installed inside the case body 60A and electrically connected to an ECU (not shown) to project driving-related images 58 onto the windshield glass 24.

[0061] The inner surface of the windshield glass 24 facing the passenger compartment 12 is a reflective surface 24A that reflects the light of the driving-related image 58 projected from the HUD device 60 to a position where the driver D can see it. The driver D can see the light reflected by the reflective surface 24A as the driving-related image 58. The driving-related image 58 is displayed superimposed on the real-world scenery in front of the vehicle that the driver D sees through the windshield glass 14. Since the driving-related image 58 is formed at a position in front of the vehicle relative to the reflective surface 24A, the driver D sees the driving-related image 58 at a position in front of the vehicle relative to the windshield glass 24. Note that the vehicle does not necessarily have a HUD device 60 that projects the driving-related image 58 onto the windshield glass 24.

[0062] The meter display 64, meter mirror 70, rear display 72 (see Figure 4), left side display 76 (see Figure 2), right side display 80 (see Figure 2), and HUD device 60 are all positioned in a location that is not visible to the driver D seated in the driver's seat.

[0063] (action) Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.

[0064] In the vehicle 10 according to this embodiment, as shown in Figure 3, the meter display device 50 displays the meter image 44 on the front side of the passenger compartment 12 and on the front side of the vehicle from the driver's seat. In addition, the left side mirror display device 52 (see Figure 2) displays the left side mirror image 42 to the left of the meter image 44 as seen from the driver's seat, as shown in Figure 1. In addition, the rearview mirror display device 56 (see Figure 2) displays the rearview mirror image 46 to the right of the meter image 44 as seen from the driver's seat. Furthermore, the right side mirror display device 54 (see Figure 2) displays the right side mirror image 48 to the right of the rearview mirror image 46 as seen from the driver's seat.

[0065] Here, as shown in Figure 2, the rearview mirror image 46, the left side mirror image 42, and the right side mirror image 48 are each displayed in a position offset to the rear of the vehicle relative to the meter image 44. Therefore, even if the left side mirror image 42, the meter image 44, the rearview mirror image 46, and the right side mirror image 48 are displayed side by side from the driver's seat, the difference in depth allows the driver D to easily distinguish between the meter image 44 and the other images (rearview mirror image 46, left side mirror image 42, and right side mirror image 48).

[0066] Furthermore, according to the vehicle 10 of this embodiment, the left side mirror image 42, the meter image 44, the rearview mirror image 46, and the right side mirror image 48 are positioned at approximately the same height when viewed from the rear of the vehicle. As a result, the driver D can view the left side mirror image 42, the meter image 44, the rearview mirror image 46, and the right side mirror image 48 with minimal horizontal eye movement. Thus, the burden of eye movement on the driver D can be reduced.

[0067] Furthermore, according to the vehicle 10 of this embodiment, the driver D can view the left side mirror image 42 showing the left rear of the vehicle 10, the right side mirror image 48 showing the right rear of the vehicle 10, and the rearview mirror image 46 showing the area directly behind the vehicle 10, while keeping their gaze directed forward. Therefore, the driver D can have a wide view of the area behind the vehicle 10 while keeping their gaze directed forward.

[0068] Furthermore, the left side mirror image 42, the meter image 44, the rearview mirror image 46, and the right side mirror image 48 are displayed in that order from left to right of the vehicle. This arrangement is the same as the order of the left side mirror, meter, rearview mirror (rearview mirror), and right side mirror in conventional vehicles, so the driver D can recognize each display without any sense of incongruity.

[0069] Furthermore, according to the vehicle 10 of this embodiment, the meter image 44, rearview mirror image 46, and right side mirror image 48 are displayed in a gradual depth order from the front of the vehicle to the rear of the vehicle as viewed from the driver D. Therefore, it is possible to easily distinguish between the meter image 44 and the rearview mirror image 46, and between the rearview mirror image 46 and the right side mirror image 48.

[0070] Furthermore, according to the vehicle 10 of this embodiment, as shown in Figure 3, the light of the meter image 44 emitted from the meter display 64 is reflected by the first meter image reflective surface 66 and the second meter image reflective surface 68. Then, a virtual image is formed on the side of the vehicle in front of the second meter image reflective surface 68, which is the last to reflect the light of the meter image 44, and the meter image 44 is displayed.

[0071] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4, the light of the rearview mirror image 46 emitted from the back display 72 is reflected by the rearview mirror image reflective surface 74. Then, a virtual image is formed at a position offset to the front of the vehicle relative to the rearview mirror image reflective surface and to the rear of the vehicle relative to the meter image 44, thereby displaying the rearview mirror image 46.

[0072] Similarly, the light emitted from the left side display 76 for the left side mirror image 42 is reflected by the left side mirror image reflective surface 78, forming a virtual image and displaying the left side mirror image 42. In the same manner, the light emitted from the right side display 80 for the right side mirror image 48 is reflected by the right side mirror image reflective surface 82, forming a virtual image and displaying the right side mirror image 48.

[0073] Therefore, compared to the case where the display directly visible to the driver D is located on the lower side of the hood or cowl, the meter display device 50, rearview mirror display device 56, left side mirror display device 52, and right side mirror display device 54 can be located on the rear side of the vehicle, thereby improving the design flexibility within the power unit compartment 16.

[0074] Furthermore, according to the vehicle 10 of this embodiment, the meter display device 50, the rearview mirror display device 56, the left side mirror display device 52, and the right side mirror display device 54 are all housed in a housing section 22A below the upper panel 34 of the instrument panel 22. Therefore, the meter display device 50, the rearview mirror display device 56, the left side mirror display device 52, and the right side mirror display device 54 are less susceptible to the influence of light from outside the vehicle 10, such as sunlight. As a result, the visibility of the meter image 44, the rearview mirror image 46, the left side mirror image 42, and the right side mirror image 48 is improved.

[0075] In particular, the visibility mirror 62, which is directly viewed by the driver D, is mounted on the lower surface of the lower plate portion 34B of the upper panel 34. Therefore, the visibility of the meter image 44, rearview mirror image 46, left side mirror image 42, and right side mirror image 48 displayed on the visibility mirror 62 is further improved.

[0076] Furthermore, according to the vehicle 10 of this embodiment, the HUD device 60 displays the driving-related images 58 superimposed on the foreground of the vehicle 10 as seen by the driver D through the windshield glass 24. Therefore, the driver D can view the driving-related images 58 with little to no movement of their gaze from the foreground of the vehicle 10. Here, the meter image 44, rearview mirror image 46, left side mirror image 42, and right side mirror image 48 are displayed on the lower side of the hood 18, that is, at a position away from the driver's seat towards the front of the vehicle. Therefore, compared to the meter, rearview mirror (rearview mirror), and left and right side mirrors in conventional vehicles, the difference in focal distance between the foreground of the vehicle 10 or the driving-related images 58 and each display is reduced. As a result, the distance and adjustment time required to move the gaze from the foreground of the vehicle 10 or the driving-related images 58 to view the meter image 44, rearview mirror image 46, left side mirror image 42, and right side mirror image 48 are reduced. Therefore, the burden of eye movement on the driver D is further reduced.

[0077] Furthermore, according to the vehicle 10 of this embodiment, as shown in Figure 2, the second meter image reflective surface 68, the rearview mirror image reflective surface 74, the left side mirror image reflective surface 78, and the right side mirror image reflective surface 82 are all located on the rear side of the vehicle of the viewing mirror 62, which is a single concave mirror. Therefore, compared to the case where the meter display device, rearview mirror display device, left side mirror display device, and right side mirror display device each have separate reflectors, the meter image 44, rearview mirror image 46, left side mirror image 42, and right side mirror image 48 can be displayed with a simpler configuration. In addition, since the viewing mirror 62 is positioned so that it is visible from inside the passenger compartment 12, its configuration as a single concave mirror improves the aesthetic appearance when various images are not being displayed.

[0078] [Supplementary explanation of the above embodiment] In the above embodiment, the rearview mirror image 46, the left side mirror image 42, and the right side mirror image 48 were described as being displayed at positions offset to the rear of the vehicle relative to the meter image 44, but this is not limited to this. For example, the camera image may be displayed at a position offset to the front of the vehicle relative to the meter image. Also, the display positions of the meter image 44 and the rearview mirror image 46 shown in Figures 3 and 4 are examples and are not limited to these positions. For example, the meter image and each camera image may be displayed on the lower side of the cowl 32.

[0079] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the meter image 44, rearview mirror image 46, left side mirror image 42, and right side mirror image 48 were described as being positioned at approximately the same height when viewed from the rear of the vehicle. However, the embodiment is not limited to this, and it is sufficient if the upper edge of each camera image is positioned at a height equal to or greater than the center of the meter image in the vehicle's vertical direction, and the lower edge of each camera image is positioned at a height equal to or less than the center of the meter image in the vehicle's vertical direction.

[0080] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it was explained that the rearview mirror image 46 is displayed by the rearview mirror display device 56, the left side mirror image 42 is displayed by the left side mirror display device 52, and the right side mirror image 48 is displayed by the right side mirror display device 54. However, the camera image capturing the surrounding view of the vehicle is not limited to an electronic mirror image. For example, the camera image may be an image capturing the front of the vehicle, an image capturing the rear of the vehicle, an image capturing the front corner or rear corner of the vehicle, or an image capturing the side of the vehicle.

[0081] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the images were described as being arranged in the order of left side mirror image 42, meter image 44, rearview mirror image 46, and right side mirror image 48, from the driver's side to the passenger side, but the order of arrangement is not limited to this. Also, the number of camera images displayed is not limited to three; at least one is sufficient.

[0082] Furthermore, although the above embodiment was described as displaying the meter image 44 on the meter display 64, the rearview mirror image 46 on the back display 72, the left side mirror image 42 on the left side display 76, and the right side mirror image 48 on the right side display 80, it is not limited to this. For example, the meter image light-emitting unit and the camera image light-emitting unit may each be projectors that emit light to display an image.

[0083] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the light of the meter image 44 displayed on the meter display 64 was described as being reflected twice by the first meter image reflective surface 66 and the second meter image reflective surface 68, but the number of reflections is not limited to this. In addition, the light of the rearview mirror image 46 displayed on the back display 72, the light of the left side mirror image 42 displayed on the left side display 76, and the light of the right side mirror image 48 displayed on the right side display 80 were described as being reflected once each by the viewing mirror 62, but this is not limited to this, and each may be reflected multiple times. In other words, the number of times the light is reflected in each display device is not limited to the above embodiment. Also, the meter image and camera image may be reflected by reflective materials other than mirrors. For example, the structure of the vehicle 90 according to the first modified example shown in Figure 5 may be adopted.

[0084] Furthermore, although the above embodiment was described as the driver D visually viewing the formed image, it is not limited to this. For example, the structure of the vehicle 100 according to the second modified example shown in Figure 6 may be adopted.

[0085] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, as shown in Figure 2, the second meter image reflective surface 68, the rearview mirror image reflective surface 74, the left side mirror image reflective surface 78, and the right side mirror image reflective surface 82 were described as being located on the rear side of the vehicle of a single concave mirror, the viewing mirror 62, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, the structure of the vehicle 110 according to the third modified example shown in Figure 7 may be adopted, or the structure of the vehicle 140 according to the fourth modified example shown in Figures 9 and 10 may be adopted.

[0086] In the following modified examples, components identical to those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their descriptions are omitted as appropriate.

[0087] (First variation) As shown in Figure 5, a reflective film 92 is attached to the rearward surface of the lower end 24B of the windshield glass 24 of the vehicle 90. The reflective film 92 is positioned below the hood 18 (see Figure 3) and has a reflective surface 92A on the rearward side of the vehicle. The reflective surface 92A corresponds to the meter image reflective surface and the camera image reflective surface in this invention.

[0088] The vehicle 90 is equipped with a meter display 94 that displays a meter image 44, a rearview mirror display 96 that displays a rearview mirror image 46, a driver's side mirror display 98 (hereinafter referred to as "left side display 98") that displays a left side mirror image 42, and a right side mirror display (not shown) that displays a right side mirror image 48 (see Figure 1). The meter display 94 and the reflective surface 92A correspond to the meter display device in the present invention, the rearview mirror display 96 and the reflective surface 92A correspond to the rearview mirror display device in the present invention, the left side display 98 and the reflective surface 92A correspond to the meter display device in the present invention, and the right side display (not shown) and the reflective surface 92A correspond to the meter display device in the present invention.

[0089] The meter display 94 is positioned lower and further forward than the rearview mirror display 96. The left side display 98 and the right side mirror display (not shown) are positioned higher and further rear than the rearview mirror display 96. In other words, the meter display 94, the rearview mirror display 96, and the left side display 98 are positioned in that order to approach the reflective film 92. Although not shown, the instrument panel of the vehicle 90 has openings formed to allow light emitted from the meter display 94, the rearview mirror display 96, the left side display 98, and the right side mirror display (not shown) to pass through.

[0090] The light emitted from the meter display 94, rearview mirror display 96, left side display 98, and right side mirror display (not shown) is reflected towards the rear of the vehicle by the reflective film 92 and reaches the driver D. As a result, the meter image 44, rearview mirror image 46, left side mirror image 42, and right side mirror image 48 (see Figure 1) are displayed as virtual images on the front side of the windshield glass 24 and on the lower side of the hood 18 (see Figure 3). The arrangement of the meter image 44, rearview mirror image 46, left side mirror image, and right side mirror image 48 is the same as in the above embodiment, so a description is omitted.

[0091] (Second variation) As shown in Figure 6, the vehicle 100 according to the second modified example includes a meter display 102 as a meter display device that directly displays the meter image 44 (see Figure 1), a rear display 104 as a rearview mirror display device that directly displays the rearview mirror image 46 (see Figure 1), a left side display 106 as a driver's side electronic side mirror display device that directly displays the left side mirror image 42 (see Figure 1), and a right side display (not shown) as a passenger side electronic side mirror display device that displays the right side mirror image 48 (see Figure 1).

[0092] The instrument panel 108 (hereinafter referred to as "instrument panel 108") is composed of an upper panel 34, a main panel 36, and a recess 109 that connects the upper panel 34 and the main panel 36 in the approximate longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The recess 109 is formed to be shallower (i.e., smaller in the approximate vertical direction of the vehicle) than the recess 38 of the above embodiment (see Figures 3 and 4) when viewed from the side. The recess 109 is formed in an approximate U shape when viewed from the side, and is composed of a front wall portion 110A, a rear wall portion 110B, and a bottom portion 110C that connects the front wall portion 110A and the rear wall portion 110B.

[0093] The HUD device 60 is mounted at the corner between the bottom 110C and the rear wall 110B in a position where it is not visible to the driver D seated in the driver's seat. The left side display 106, meter display 102, back display 104, and right side display (not shown) are arranged in that order from the driver's side to the passenger side and are each mounted on the front wall 110A. The back display 104 is positioned offset to the rear of the vehicle relative to the meter display 102. Furthermore, the left side display 106 and the right side display (not shown) are positioned even further offset to the rear of the vehicle relative to the back display 104.

[0094] In the modified vehicle 100, the meter display 102, rear display 104, left side display 106, and right side display (not shown) are positioned so that they can be directly seen by the driver D seated in the driver's seat. Therefore, compared to a configuration that uses reflective material to reflect light, it is possible to make it easier to distinguish between the meter image and the camera image with an even simpler configuration, and to reduce the burden on the user's eye movement. In addition, since the meter display 102, rear display 104, left side display 106, and right side display (not shown) are located below the lower plate portion 34B of the upper panel 34 of the instrument panel 108, the meter image 44, rearview mirror image 46, left side mirror image 42, and right side mirror image 48 (see Figure 1) displayed on these displays are less affected by light from outside the vehicle 100, such as sunlight, and have excellent visibility.

[0095] (Third variation) As shown in Figure 7, the vehicle 110 according to the third modified example is configured to include a meter display device 112 that displays a meter image 44, a rearview mirror display device 114 that displays a rearview mirror image 46, a left side mirror display device 116 that displays a left side mirror image 42, and a right side mirror display device 118 that displays a right side mirror image 48.

[0096] In this modified example, the meter display device 112 includes a meter display 64, a meter mirror 70 having a first meter image reflecting surface 66 (hereinafter referred to as the "first meter mirror 70"), and a second meter mirror 122 having a second meter image reflecting surface 120 as a second meter image reflecting surface.

[0097] Furthermore, the rearview mirror display device 114 includes a rearview mirror display 72 and a rearview mirror 126 having a rearview mirror image reflective surface 124 that serves as a camera image reflective surface.

[0098] Furthermore, the left side mirror display device 116 includes a left side display 76 and a left side mirror 130 having a left side mirror image reflective surface 128 that serves as a camera image reflective surface.

[0099] Furthermore, the right side mirror display device 118 includes a right side display 80 and a right side mirror 134 having a right side mirror image reflective surface 132 that serves as a camera image reflective surface.

[0100] As shown in Figure 8, the second meter mirror 122, the rearview mirror 126, the left side mirror 130, and the right side mirror 134 are all positioned to be visible to the driver D seated in the driver's seat.

[0101] Here, the rearview mirror 126 is positioned offset to the rear of the vehicle relative to the second meter mirror 122. Furthermore, the left side mirror 130 and the right side mirror 134 are positioned even further rearward than the rearview mirror 126. The left side mirror 130 and the right side mirror 134 are positioned in approximately the same location when viewed from the side of the vehicle.

[0102] In the modified vehicle 110, as shown in Figure 7, the rearview mirror 126 is positioned offset from the second meter mirror 122. Compared to the above embodiment, this increases the difference between the optical path of the meter image 44 from the meter display 64 to the second meter image reflective surface 120 and the optical path of the rearview mirror image 46 from the rearview mirror display 72 to the rearview mirror image reflective surface 124. Furthermore, the right side mirror 134 is positioned offset from the rearview mirror 126. Compared to the above embodiment, this increases the difference between the optical path of the rearview mirror image 46 from the rearview mirror display 72 to the rearview mirror image reflective surface 124 and the optical path of the right side mirror image 48 between the right side display 80 and the right side mirror image reflective surface 132. Therefore, even with the same display arrangement as in the above embodiment, the difference in depth of each image as seen by the driver D becomes larger. This allows the driver D to distinguish each image more easily.

[0103] Furthermore, in the vehicle 110 according to this modified example, as shown in Figure 8, each mirror is independent, so the boundaries between the left side mirror 130 and the second meter mirror 122, the boundary between the second meter mirror 122 and the rearview mirror 126, and the boundary between the rearview mirror 126 and the right side mirror 134 are clearly defined. Therefore, the driver D can distinguish each image more easily than in the above embodiment.

[0104] (Fourth variation) As shown in Figure 9, the vehicle 140 according to the fourth modified example includes a meter display device 112 that displays a meter image 44, a rearview mirror display device 142 that displays a rearview mirror image 46, a left side mirror display device 116 that displays a left side mirror image 42, and a right side mirror display device 144 that displays a right side mirror image 48. In this modified example, components identical to those in the third modified example are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions are omitted as appropriate.

[0105] As shown in Figure 10, a center mirror 146 is provided in the center of the vehicle in the width direction. As shown in Figure 9, the center mirror 146 is positioned offset to the rear of the vehicle relative to the second meter mirror 122. The center mirror 146 is positioned in approximately the same location as the left side mirror 130 when viewed from the side of the vehicle.

[0106] The rearview mirror display device 142 comprises a rearview mirror display 72 and a center mirror 146 having a rearview mirror image reflective surface 148 as a camera image reflective surface. The right side mirror display device 118 comprises a right side display 80 and a center mirror 146 having a right side mirror image reflective surface 150 as a camera image reflective surface. In other words, the center mirror 146 is a common mirror that forms virtual images of the rearview mirror image 46 and the right side mirror image 48. As shown in Figure 10, the center mirror 146 is positioned so that it is visible to the driver D seated in the driver's seat.

[0107] In the modified vehicle 140, the left side mirror 130 and the center mirror 146 are each offset to the rear of the vehicle relative to the second meter mirror 122. This makes the boundary between the left side mirror 130 and the second meter mirror 122, and the boundary between the second meter mirror 122 and the center mirror 146, clear. In addition, the left side mirror 130 and the center mirror 146 are located at approximately the same depth as viewed from the driver D. This allows the driver D to intuitively distinguish between the information about the vehicle's surroundings, namely the left side mirror image 42, the rearview mirror image 46, and the right side mirror image 48, and the meter image 44. This allows for an intuitive recognition of the vehicle's surrounding field of view. In this modified example, the rearview mirror image 46 is projected onto the center mirror 146 by the rearview mirror display 72, and the right side mirror image 48 is projected onto the center mirror 146 by the right side mirror display 80. However, the invention is not limited to this configuration, and light including the rearview mirror image 46 and the right side mirror image 48 may be emitted from a common display. Furthermore, the center mirror 146 may be divided into two parts. In other words, the rearview mirror and the right side mirror may be configured as separate units but arranged at the same depth.

[0108] In the above embodiments, the first modified example, and the fourth modified example, it has been described that each display is positioned offset, but this is not limited to this. For example, the displays may be positioned in the same position when viewed from the side of the vehicle, and each mirror may be positioned offset, as in the third or fourth modified example.

[0109] The following additional information is disclosed regarding the embodiments described above.

[0110] (Note 1) A meter display device that displays meter images on the front side of the passenger compartment and on the front side of the vehicle from the driver's seat, A camera display device that displays camera images capturing the vehicle's surrounding view at a position relative to the meter image as seen from the driver's seat, and offset to the front or rear of the vehicle relative to the meter image; A vehicle that possesses the following characteristics. (Note 2) The upper edge of the camera image is located at a height above the center of the vehicle's vertical direction in the meter image, and the lower edge of the camera image is located at a height below the center of the vehicle's vertical direction in the meter image. The vehicle described in Appendix 1. (Note 3) The camera display device is A driver's side mirror display device that displays the driver's side electronic side mirror image captured from the driver's side rear of the vehicle, A passenger-side side mirror display device that displays the passenger-side electronic side mirror image captured from the rear of the passenger-side of the vehicle, A rearview mirror display device that displays an electronic rearview mirror image captured from directly behind the vehicle, It is composed of including, The displays visible to the user seated in the driver's seat are arranged in the following order from the driver's side to the passenger's side: the driver's side electronic side mirror image, the meter image, the electronic rearview mirror image, and the passenger's side electronic side mirror image. Vehicles as specified in Appendix 1 or Appendix 2. (Note 4) The electronic rearview mirror image viewed by the user is positioned further rearward than the meter image and further forward than the passenger-side electronic side mirror image. The vehicle described in Appendix 3. (Note 5) The meter display device is configured to include a meter image light-emitting unit that emits light to display the meter image, and at least one meter image reflective surface that reflects the light of the meter image emitted from the meter image light-emitting unit, and displays the meter image by forming a virtual image of the meter on the vehicle-front side of the meter image reflective surface that last reflects the light of the meter image. The camera display device is configured to include a camera image light-emitting unit that emits light to display the camera image, and at least one camera image reflective surface that reflects the light emitted from the camera image light-emitting unit, and displays the camera image by forming a virtual camera image at a position that is forward of the vehicle and offset to the front or rear of the vehicle relative to the virtual meter image, and which is further forward of the vehicle than the camera image reflective surface that finally reflects the light of the camera image. Vehicles listed in any one of the appendices 1 to 4. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0111] 10, 90, 100, 110, 140 vehicles 12 Cabin 42. Left side mirror image (driver's side electronic side mirror image, camera image) 44 Meter video 46. ​​Rearview mirror image (electronic rearview mirror image, camera image) 48. Right side mirror image (passenger side electronic side mirror image, camera image) 50, 112 Meter Display Device 52, 116 Left side mirror display device (driver's side side mirror display device, camera display device) 54, 118, 144 Right side mirror display device (passenger side side mirror display device) (camera display device) 56, 114, 142 Rearview mirror display device (camera display device) 64, 94 Meter display (meter image light emitter) 66. First meter image reflective surface (meter image reflective surface) 68, 120 Second meter image reflective surface (meter image reflective surface) 72, 96 Rearview mirror display (camera image emission unit) 74, 124, 148 Rearview mirror image reflective surface (camera image reflective surface) 76, 98 Driver's side mirror display (camera image emitter) 78, 130 Left side mirror image reflective surface (camera image reflective surface) 80. Passenger-side side mirror display (camera image emitter) 82, 134, 150 Right side mirror image reflective surface (camera image reflective surface) 92A Reflective surface (meter image reflective surface, camera image reflective surface) 102 Meter display (meter display device) 104. Rearview display (rearview mirror display device) 106 Left side display (driver's side electronic side mirror display device)

Claims

1. A meter display device that displays meter images on the front side of the passenger compartment and on the front side of the vehicle from the driver's seat, A camera display device that displays camera images capturing the vehicle's surrounding view at a position relative to the meter image as seen from the driver's seat, and offset to the front or rear of the vehicle relative to the meter image; It has, The camera display device is A passenger-side side mirror display device that displays the passenger-side electronic side mirror image captured from the rear of the passenger-side of the vehicle, A rearview mirror display device that displays an electronic rearview mirror image captured from directly behind the vehicle, It is composed of including, The electronic rearview mirror image viewed by the user is positioned further rearward than the meter image and further forward than the passenger-side electronic side mirror image. vehicle.

2. The upper edge of the camera image is located at a height above the center of the vehicle's vertical direction in the meter image, and the lower edge of the camera image is located at a height below the center of the vehicle's vertical direction in the meter image. The vehicle according to claim 1.

3. The camera display device is A driver's side mirror display device that displays the driver's side electronic side mirror image captured from the driver's side rear of the vehicle, It is composed of including, The displays visible to the user seated in the driver's seat are arranged in the following order from the driver's side to the passenger's side: the driver's side electronic side mirror image, the meter image, the electronic rearview mirror image, and the passenger's side electronic side mirror image. The vehicle according to claim 1.

4. The meter display device is configured to include a meter image light-emitting unit that emits light to display the meter image, and at least one meter image reflective surface that reflects the light of the meter image emitted from the meter image light-emitting unit, and displays the meter image by forming a virtual image of the meter on the vehicle-front side of the meter image reflective surface that last reflects the light of the meter image. The camera display device is configured to include a camera image light-emitting unit that emits light to display the camera image, and at least one camera image reflective surface that reflects the light emitted from the camera image light-emitting unit, and displays the camera image by forming a virtual camera image at a position that is forward of the vehicle and offset to the front or rear of the vehicle relative to the virtual meter image, and which is further forward of the vehicle than the camera image reflective surface that finally reflects the light of the camera image. The vehicle according to claim 1.

5. A meter display device that displays meter images on the front side of the passenger compartment and on the front side of the vehicle from the driver's seat, The system includes a camera display device that displays camera images capturing the vehicle's surrounding view at a position relative to the meter image as seen from the driver's seat, and offset to the rear of the vehicle relative to the meter image. The camera display device is A side mirror display device that displays electronic side mirror images captured from the rear side of the vehicle, A rearview mirror display device that displays an electronic rearview mirror image captured from directly behind the vehicle, It is composed of including, The electronic rearview mirror image, as viewed by the user, is of a vehicle located further rearward than the meter image and further forward than the electronic side mirror image.

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