Display device for vehicle

Abstract

This display device for a vehicle comprises: a flexible display; an upper plate connected to the upper part of the flexible display; a lower plate spaced apart from the upper plate and connected to the lower part of the flexible display; a support disposed on the front of the flexible display; a linkage connected to the upper plate and the lower plate: a cam rail disposed on a base and guiding the linkage; a guide rail disposed on the base so as to be spaced apart from the cam rail; a rising and descending body disposed so as to be raised and lowered along the guide rail; a raising and lowering driving source for raising and lowering the rising and descending body; and a rotation driving source disposed on the rising and descending body and rotating the linkage.

Description

Vehicle display device

[0001] The present invention relates to a display device for a vehicle.

[0002] The vehicle may be equipped with a display device.

[0003] An example of a display device mounted on a vehicle is a vehicle display device disclosed in 10-2343244 B1 (announced on December 23, 2021), and is a vehicle display device installed in an interior space of a vehicle and having a variable display area, comprising: a first frame having one end coupled to an interior member of the vehicle; a second frame having one end coupled to the other end of the first frame and rotatable with respect to the first frame about the one end; a flexible display disposed on one surface of the first frame and the second frame and foldable in a direction in which the other surface of the first frame and the other surface of the second frame overlap; and an elastic member that applies tension to the flexible display in an inward direction of the interior member when the flexible display is unfolded.

[0004] The present embodiment provides a vehicle display device whose shape changes according to the situation of a passenger or a vehicle.

[0005] The present embodiment provides a vehicle display device that facilitates securing a driver's field of vision while driving a vehicle.

[0006] The present embodiment provides a vehicle display device capable of providing a large screen when the vehicle is not driving.

[0007] A vehicle display device according to the present embodiment includes: a flexible display; an upper plate connected to an upper portion of the flexible display; a lower plate spaced apart from the upper plate and connected to a lower portion of the flexible display; a supporter disposed in front of the flexible display; a linkage connected to the upper plate and the lower plate; a cam rail disposed on a base and guiding the linkage; a guide rail disposed on the base spaced apart from the cam rail; an elevating body disposed to be elevated along the guide rail; an elevating driving source for elevating the elevating body; and a rotational driving source disposed on the elevating body and rotating the linkage.

[0008] The vehicle display device may further include a processor that controls the rotation drive source and the elevation drive source.

[0009] In driving mode, the processor can control the rotation drive source in vertical mode and control the elevation drive source in downward mode.

[0010] In parking mode, the processor can control the rotation drive source in horizontal mode and control the elevation drive source in upward mode.

[0011] The supporter may include a plurality of cross members that are long in one direction among the longitudinal and unidirectional directions of the flexible display; and guides that guide a pair of adjacent cross members among the plurality of cross members. A plurality of guides may be provided.

[0012] Each block of the multiple cross members may have a protrusion protruding from it.

[0013] The guide may be formed with a first guide groove that guides a protrusion protruding from one block of an adjacent pair of cross members, and a second guide groove that guides a protrusion protruding from the other block of the adjacent pair of cross members.

[0014] Each of the protrusion, the first guide groove, and the second guide groove may have a convex shape in the forward direction.

[0015] The linkage includes a lower link arranged on a lower plate; a base link to which the lower link is rotatably connected; a slide link slidably arranged on the base link and arranged on the upper plate; and a guide link to which the lower link is rotatably connected, rotatably connected to the slide link, and guided on a cam rail.

[0016] The base link may have a protruding rotating shaft that is rotated by a rotating drive source.

[0017] The linkage may further include a first shaft rotatably connecting the lower link to the base link; a second shaft rotatably connecting the lower link to the guide link; and a third shaft rotatably connecting the guide link to the slide link.

[0018] When the flexible display is in portrait mode, the height of the second axis may be lower than the height of the first axis, and the height of the third axis may be lower than the height of the second axis.

[0019] The lower link may be formed with a first axis through hole through which the first axis passes, and the base link may be formed with a first axis coupling portion through which the first axis is coupled.

[0020] The lower link may be formed with a second shaft through hole through which the second shaft passes, and the guide link may be formed with a second shaft coupling portion through which the second shaft is coupled.

[0021] A third axis through hole through which a third axis passes may be formed in the guide link, and a third axis coupling portion to which a third axis is coupled may be formed in the slide link.

[0022] The base link may include a link body having a rotational shaft that is rotated by a rotational driving source; and an elevator rail installed on the link body.

[0023] A slide link may have an elevator block positioned along an elevator rail.

[0024] An example of a guide link may include a first cam follower guided along a cam rail; and a second cam follower spaced apart from the first cam follower.

[0025] The vehicle display device may further include a cam profile arranged on a cam rail or base to guide a second cam follower when the linkage rotates.

[0026] The cam rail may be formed with a slide hole to guide the guide link.

[0027] The cam rail may have a taper formed in some areas of the slide hole.

[0028] The slide hole may include a curved region that is bent in a rearward direction.

[0029] Another example of a guide link may include a cam follower that is guided along a cam rail.

[0030] The cam rail may be formed with a first slide guide portion that guides the cam follower when the lifting body is raised and lowered; and a second slide guide portion that guides the cam follower when the linkage is rotated.

[0031] The second slide guide portion can be formed on one side and the upper surface of the cam rail.

[0032] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the flexible display is in portrait mode and can be bent, making it easy for the driver to secure a clear view while driving.

[0033] Additionally, flexible displays can be flat in landscape mode, and flexible displays can provide screens suitable for movies and games.

[0034] Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating a vehicle display device according to the present embodiment.

[0035] Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating a user experience provided by a variable display according to the present embodiment.

[0036] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of an example of a variable display according to the present embodiment;

[0037] FIG. 4 is a rear view illustrating various examples of a flexible display module according to the present embodiment.

[0038] Figure 5 is a perspective view showing multiple cross members and guides of a supporter according to the present embodiment;

[0039] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a cross member and a guide according to the present embodiment;

[0040] Figure 7 is a control block diagram of an example of a variable display according to the present embodiment.

[0041] Figure 8 is an exploded perspective view showing a flexible display module, an elevating body, and a base according to the present embodiment.

[0042] Figure 9 is a diagram of the lifting body according to the present embodiment when it is lowered.

[0043] Fig. 10 is a diagram showing when the lifting body according to the present embodiment is raised.

[0044] Fig. 11 is an exploded perspective view of a linkage according to the present embodiment;

[0045] Fig. 12 is a diagram illustrating a base link and an elevator block according to the present embodiment;

[0046] Fig. 13 is a diagram showing the linkage when the flexible display module according to the present embodiment is flat.

[0047] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the linkage when the flexible display module according to the present embodiment is bent.

[0048] Figure 15 is a side view when the linkage according to the present embodiment is raised.

[0049] Fig. 16 is a side view of the linkage according to the present embodiment when lowered.

[0050] FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the linkage and cam rail and cam profile of the flexible display module according to the present embodiment when in portrait mode.

[0051] FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing the linkage and cam rail and cam profile of the flexible display module according to the present embodiment when in landscape mode.

[0052] FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating another example of a variable display according to the present embodiment.

[0053] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with drawings.

[0054] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a vehicle display device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a variable display according to the present embodiment when providing a user experience.

[0055] The direction in which a vehicle moves forward is referred to as the forward direction, and the direction in which a vehicle moves backward is referred to as the rearward direction.

[0056] The vehicle display device can be mounted on the dashboard (1) of the vehicle.

[0057] A plurality of displays may be mounted on the vehicle's dashboard (1).

[0058] At least one of the multiple displays can have a variable shape.

[0059] The multiple displays may include a driver's display (2) positioned in front of the driver's seat, a passenger's display (3) positioned in front of the passenger's seat, and a variable display (4) positioned between the driver's display (2) and the passenger's display (3).

[0060] The shape of the driver's seat display (2) may not be variable.

[0061] The passenger seat display (3) and variable display (4) can change their shape according to the condition of the vehicle or the situation of the passenger.

[0062] Fig. 1 (a) is a diagram when the vehicle is in a driving mode in which a passenger drives the vehicle, Fig. 1 (b) is a diagram when the vehicle or passenger is in a special mode in a special situation, and Fig. 1 (c) is a diagram when the vehicle is in a parking mode in which the vehicle is parked.

[0063] Driving mode can be a mode in which the driver holds the steering wheel and drives the vehicle.

[0064] Examples of special modes include a stationary mode where the vehicle is temporarily stopped, or an autonomous driving mode where the vehicle is autonomous.

[0065] Special modes can be modes other than driving mode and parking mode, and can be non-driving modes.

[0066] Parking mode can be a mode in which the vehicle is parked or a non-driving mode.

[0067] The driver's seat display (2) may be a display that conveys information to the driver.

[0068] The driver's seat display (2) may be a display whose shape does not change regardless of the vehicle mode.

[0069] The passenger display (3) may be a PIP (Passenger Information Display) or CDD (Co-driver Display) that conveys information to the passenger in the passenger seat.

[0070] The upper height of the passenger seat display (3) may be lower in driving mode and special mode, and may be higher in parking mode. In parking mode, the upper height of the passenger seat display (3) may be higher than the upper height of the passenger seat display (3) in driving mode or special mode.

[0071] The variable display (4) may be a CID (Center Information Display) that transmits information between the driver's seat display (2) and the passenger's seat display (3).

[0072] The variable display (4) may include a flexible display (10) that can be rotated.

[0073] The flexible display (10) may be longer vertically than horizontally and bent, as in (a) of FIG. 1, or may be longer horizontally than vertically and flat, as in (b) or (c) of FIG. 1.

[0074] The variable display (4) may be in a bend-out mode in which the flexible display (10) is bent, as shown in (a) of Fig. 1, in the driving mode, or in a portrait mode in which the flexible display (10) is vertically long.

[0075] In driving mode, the flexible display (10) can be bent so that the lower portion of the flexible display (10) protrudes toward the vehicle interior.

[0076] When in driving mode, the top height of the variable display (4) can be low, and when in special mode or parking mode, the top height of the variable display (4) can be high.

[0077] When in driving mode, the upper height of the variable display (3) may be lower than the upper height of the variable display (4) when in special mode or parking mode.

[0078] When in driving mode, the top height of the variable display (4) is low, and passengers such as the driver can secure sufficient visibility while driving.

[0079] The variable display (4) may be in a move-up mode in which the flexible display (10) is raised higher than when the vehicle is in a driving mode, or in a rotation mode or landscape mode in which the flexible display (10) is rotated horizontally.

[0080] The variable display (4) can be in a special mode, such as a move-up mode, a rotation mode, or a landscape mode, as shown in (b) of Fig. 1.

[0081] The variable display (4) can be in move-up mode, rotation mode, or landscape mode, as shown in (c) of Fig. 1, in parking mode.

[0082] The variable display (4) may include a bending mechanism that can bend the flexible display (10) and a rotation mechanism that can rotate the flexible display (10) in a horizontal or vertical mode.

[0083] A rear protrusion (1a) may protrude from the dashboard (1) of the vehicle. The rear protrusion (1a) may protrude from the dashboard (1) of the vehicle toward the vehicle interior.

[0084] The upper surface of the rear protrusion (1a) can be covered by the flexible display (10) when the flexible display (10) is in bend-out mode, as shown in (a) of FIG. 1.

[0085] The upper surface of the rear protrusion (1a) can be exposed to the vehicle interior when the flexible display (10) is in move up mode, as shown in (b) or (c) of FIG. 1.

[0086] The variable display (4) can provide a user experience (UX) of various information helpful for driving, as shown in FIG. 2, or provide an entertainment user experience in a manner similar to a mobile phone experience, or provide a user experience that allows efficient work to be done while stopped.

[0087] The variable display (4) can provide a navigation view that provides map information ahead of the driving route in a vertical format that is easy to view, as shown in (a) of Fig. 2.

[0088] The variable display (4) can provide a mobile short-form view that provides an optimal consumption experience of mobile short-form content, as shown in (b) of FIG. 2.

[0089] The variable display (4) can provide a mobile office environment experience such as instant video conferencing, as shown in (c) of Fig. 2.

[0090] The variable display (4) can provide an expanded content experience to the passenger, as shown in (d) of Fig. 2.

[0091] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of an example of a variable display according to the present embodiment, FIG. 4 is a rear view illustrating various examples of a flexible display module according to the present embodiment, FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a plurality of cross members and guides of a supporter according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a cross member and guide according to the present embodiment.

[0092] The variable display (4) may include an upper plate (20), a lower plate (30), a supporter (40), and a linkage (50).

[0093] A flexible display (10) may include a display element that can be bent. An example of the display element may be an organic light emitting diode (OLED) or a plastic OLED (POLED).

[0094] The flexible display (10) may further include an input interface arranged on the back surface of the display element. An example of the input interface may be a touch screen.

[0095] The flexible display (10) may further include a circuit board arranged on the front of the display element. An example of the circuit board may be a wiring board using a flexible insulating substrate (FPCB: FLEXIBLE PCB).

[0096] The flexible display (10) may be rectangular when flat.

[0097] The flexible display (10) can be in a vertical mode that is long in the vertical direction (Z) or in a horizontal mode that is long in the left-right direction (Y).

[0098] The flexible display (10) can be bent when in portrait mode.

[0099] The flexible display (10) can be flat when in landscape mode.

[0100] A flexible display (10) can be configured as a flexible display module (M) together with an upper plate (20), a lower plate (30), and a supporter (40).

[0101] The flexible display module (M) may include a pair of flat areas (F1, F2) and a variable area (R) that can be flat or curved, as illustrated in FIG. 4.

[0102] Fig. 4 (a) is a diagram showing a flexible display module (M) in vertical mode and when bent, Fig. 4 (b) is a diagram showing a flexible display module (M) in vertical mode and when flat, and Fig. 4 (c) is a diagram showing a flexible display module (M) in horizontal mode and when flat.

[0103] In the vertical mode of the flexible display (10), a pair of flat areas (F1, F2) may include an upper flat area (F1) and a lower flat area (F2) located lower than the upper flat area (F1).

[0104] The upper flat area (F1) may be an area including the upper plate (20) among the flexible display modules (M).

[0105] The lower flat area (F2) may be an area including the lower plate (30) among the flexible display modules (M).

[0106] The lower flat region (F2) can be spaced apart from the upper flat region (F1) in the longitudinal direction of the flexible display module (M).

[0107] A variable region (R) can connect a pair of flat regions (F1, F2). The variable region (R) can be a region located between a pair of flat regions (F1, F2).

[0108] The variable region (R) may be a region of the flexible display module (M) that does not include the upper plate (20) and the lower plate (30). The variable region (R) may be a region of the flexible display module (M) that includes the supporter (40).

[0109] When the variable region (R) is bent, one of the pair of flat regions (F1, F2) can be inclined relative to the other (F1). A portion of the variable region (R) can be bent in a rearward direction, and the lower flat region (F2) can be at a different angle from the upper flat region (F1).

[0110] The upper plate (20) can be connected to the upper portion of the flexible display (10). The upper plate (20) can be formed of a resin such as plastic, or a metal such as aluminum or steel.

[0111] When the flexible display (10) is in portrait mode, the upper part of the flexible display (10) can be defined as a part higher than the center of the vertical direction of the flexible display (10). The upper plate (20) can be placed on the upper front of the flexible display (10) and can be covered by the upper part of the flexible display (10).

[0112] The lower plate (30) can be connected to the lower part of the flexible display (10). The lower plate (30) can be formed of a resin such as plastic, or a metal such as aluminum or steel.

[0113] When the flexible display (10) is in portrait mode, the lower part of the flexible display (10) can be defined as a part lower than the center of the vertical direction of the flexible display (10). The lower plate (30) can be placed on the lower front of the flexible display (10) and can be covered by the lower part of the flexible display (10).

[0114] The lower plate (30) can be spaced apart from the upper plate (20). When the flexible display (10) is in portrait mode, the lower plate (30) can be spaced apart from the upper plate (20) in the vertical direction (Z), as shown in (b) of FIG. 4. When the flexible display (10) is in landscape mode, the lower plate (30) can be spaced apart from the upper plate (20) in the left-right direction (Y), as shown in (c) of FIG. 4.

[0115] The supporter (40) can be placed in front of the flexible display (10). When a passenger presses the flexible display (10) forward, the supporter (40) can support the flexible display (10) so that the flexible display (10) is not pushed forward.

[0116] The supporter (40) may include a cross member (42) and a guide (45), as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 and FIG. 6.

[0117] The cross member (42) may be elongated in one direction (S) among the longitudinal direction (L) and unidirectional direction (S) of the flexible display (10). A plurality of cross members (42) may be provided.

[0118] A plurality of cross members (42) can be arranged in a row in the longitudinal direction (L) of the flexible display (10).

[0119] When the flexible display (10) is in portrait mode, each of the plurality of cross members (42) can be elongated in the left-right direction (Y) and arranged in a line in the up-down direction (Z), as shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. 4.

[0120] When the flexible display (10) is in landscape mode, each of the plurality of cross members (42) can be elongated in the vertical direction (Z) and arranged in a line in the left-right direction (Y), as shown in (c) of FIG. 4.

[0121] When the flexible display (10) is in portrait mode, the uppermost cross member (42) among the multiple cross members can be coupled to the upper plate (20).

[0122] When the flexible display (10) is in portrait mode, the lowest cross member (42) among the multiple cross members can be connected to the lower plate (30).

[0123] Each of the multiple cross members (42) can be coupled to the front of the flexible display (10).

[0124] The upper plate (20) and the lower plate (30) can be connected by multiple cross members (42).

[0125] The cross member (42) may include a cross body and a block (43, see FIGS. 5 and 6) guided by a guide (45).

[0126] The block (43) may be formed integrally on the front of the cross body, or may be connected to the cross body by screws, double-sided tape, etc.

[0127] The guide (45) can guide a pair of adjacent cross members (42) among a plurality of cross members (42).

[0128] A plurality of guides (45) may be provided. When the flexible display (10) is in portrait mode, the plurality of guides (45) may be spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction (Z) and may be arranged in a line in the vertical direction (Z). When the flexible display (10) is in landscape mode, the plurality of guides (45) may be spaced apart from each other in the left-right direction (Y) and may be arranged in a line in the left-right direction (Y).

[0129] Figure 5 (a) is a diagram when the flexible display module (M) is flat, and Figure 5 (b) is a diagram when the flexible display module (M) is bent.

[0130] Figure 6 (a) is a diagram when the flexible display module (M) is flat, and Figure 6 (b) is a diagram when the flexible display module (M) is bent.

[0131] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a protrusion (44) may be formed on each block (43) of a plurality of cross members (42), and a guide groove for guiding the protrusion (44) may be formed on the guide (45).

[0132] The protrusion (44) of the block (43) may have a convex shape in the forward direction.

[0133] A pair of guide grooves (46)(47) may be formed in the guide (45). The pair of guide grooves (46)(47) may include a first guide groove (46) and a second guide groove (47).

[0134] The first guide groove (46) can guide a protrusion (44) protruding from a block (43) of one of a pair of adjacent cross members (42).

[0135] The second guide groove (47) can guide a protrusion (44) protruding from another block (43) of an adjacent pair of cross members (42).

[0136] Each of the first guide groove (46) and the second guide groove (47) may have a convex shape in the forward direction.

[0137] The cross-sectional shape of each of the protrusion (44), the first guide groove (46), and the second guide groove (47) may be an arc shape, and they may all be formed with the same curvature.

[0138] The linkage (50) can be connected to each of the upper plate (20) and the lower plate (30), as shown in FIG. 4.

[0139] The linkage (50) can press the lower plate (30) in the rearward direction so that the lower plate (30) moves at a different angle from the upper plate (20), as shown in (a) of Fig. 4.

[0140] The linkage (50) can pull the lower plate (30) forward so that the lower plate (30) moves at the same angle as the upper plate (20), as shown in (b) of Fig. 4.

[0141] The linkage (50) may include a lower link (60), a base link (70), a slide link (80), and a guide link (90), as shown in FIG. 3.

[0142] The lower link (60) may be placed on the lower plate (30). One example of the lower link (60) may protrude from the lower plate (30). Another example of the lower link (60) may be connected to the lower plate (30) using a fastening member such as a screw.

[0143] The lower link (60) can be rotatably connected to the base link (70).

[0144] The base link (70) can be arranged so that the rotation axis (72) protrudes forward, the linkage (50) can be rotated around the rotation axis (72), and the flexible display module (M) can be rotated in a vertical mode or a horizontal mode by the rotation axis (72). The base link (70) can be a rotation link that is rotated by the rotation axis (72).

[0145] A slide link (80) may be placed on the upper plate (20). One example of the slide link (80) may protrude from the upper plate (20). Another example of the slide link (80) may be connected to the upper plate (20) using a fastening member such as a screw.

[0146] The guide link (90) may include at least one cam follower. A plurality of cam followers may be provided on the guide link (90), and the plurality of cam followers may include a first cam follower (92) and a second cam follower (94).

[0147] The first cam follower (92) may include a follower protrusion (93).

[0148] The first cam follower (92) can be formed at the front part of the guide link (90).

[0149] When the flexible display module (M) is in portrait mode, the follower protrusion (93) can extend in the left-right direction (Y).

[0150] The second cam follower (94) can be spaced apart from the first cam follower (92).

[0151] When the flexible display module (M) is in portrait mode, the second cam follower (94) can be spaced apart from the first cam follower (92) in the left-right direction (Y).

[0152] When the guide link (90) is retracted in the rearward direction, the guide link (90) can push the lower link (60) in the rearward direction, the lower link (60) can be rotated around the base link (70), and the flexible display module (M) can be bent.

[0153] When the guide link (90) moves forward, the guide link (90) can pull the lower link (60) forward, the lower link (60) can be rotated back around the base link (70), and the flexible display module (M) can be turned flat.

[0154] FIG. 7 is a control block diagram of an example of a variable display according to the present embodiment, FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing a flexible display module, an elevating body, and a base according to the present embodiment, FIG. 9 is a view when the elevating body according to the present embodiment is lowered, and FIG. 10 is a view when the elevating body according to the present embodiment is raised.

[0155] The variable display (4) may further include a processor (5), a rotation driving source (6) and an elevation driving source (7).

[0156] The processor (5) can control the overall operation of the variable display (4).

[0157] The processor (5) can transmit a control signal to the flexible display (10).

[0158] The rotational driving source (6) may be a linkage driving source that rotates the linkage (50). The rotational driving source (6) may be a rotational shaft driving source that rotates the rotational shaft (72) of the linkage (50).

[0159] An example of a rotary drive source (6) may include a rotary motor connected to a rotary shaft (72) to rotate the rotary shaft (72).

[0160] Another example of a rotary drive source (6) may include a rotary motor and at least one power transmission member that transmits the driving force of the rotary motor to a rotary shaft (72). The power transmission member may include a plurality of gears connected to the drive shaft of the rotary motor. When the rotary motor is driven, the power transmission member may rotate the rotary shaft (72).

[0161] The rotation drive source (6) can be placed in the lifting body (110, see FIGS. 8 to 10) described later. The rotation motor can be placed in the lifting body (110) and can be raised and lowered together with the lifting body (110).

[0162] The lifting drive source (7) may be a drive source that raises or lowers the lifting body (110).

[0163] An example of an elevator drive source (7) may include an elevator motor that is connected to an elevator body (110) and rotates the elevator body (110).

[0164] Another example of a rotational drive source (7) may include an elevator motor and at least one power transmission member that transmits the driving force of the elevator motor to the elevator body (110). The power transmission member may include a plurality of gears connected to the drive shaft of the elevator motor. When the elevator motor is driven, the power transmission member can raise or lower the elevator body (110).

[0165] The processor (5) can control the rotation drive source (6) and the elevation drive source (7). The processor (5) can transmit a control signal to the rotation motor according to the mode. The processor (5) can transmit a control signal to the elevation motor according to the mode.

[0166] When in driving mode, the processor (5) can control the rotation drive source (6) in vertical mode and control the elevation drive source (7) in downward mode.

[0167] When the rotation driving source (6) is controlled in vertical mode and the elevation driving source (7) is controlled in downward mode, the flexible display (10) can be elongated in the vertical direction and can be bent, as shown in (a) of Fig. 1.

[0168] In a special mode, the processor (5) can control the rotation drive source (6) in horizontal mode and control the elevation drive source (7) in upward mode.

[0169] In the special mode, when the rotation driving source (6) is controlled in the horizontal mode and the elevation driving source (7) is controlled in the upward mode, the flexible display (10) can be elongated in the horizontal direction as shown in (b) of Fig. 1, and the upper height of the flexible display (10) can be higher than the upper height of the flexible display (10) in the driving mode.

[0170] The processor (5) can control the rotation drive source (6) in horizontal mode and control the elevation drive source (7) in upward mode in parking mode.

[0171] In the parking mode, when the rotation drive source (6) is controlled in the horizontal mode and the elevation drive source (7) is controlled in the rising mode, the flexible display (10) can be elongated in the horizontal direction as shown in (c) of Fig. 1, and the upper height of the flexible display (10) can be higher than the upper height of the flexible display (10) in the driving mode.

[0172] The variable display (4) may further include an input interface (8). The input interface (8) may include an input interface of the flexible display (10).

[0173] The input interface (8) may include a touch screen, buttons, switches, etc. placed on a variable display (4) or a dashboard (1, see FIG. 1).

[0174] The passenger can input a mode through the input interface (8), and the processor (5) can control the variable display (4) according to the input mode.

[0175] The variable display (4) may further include a communication module (9).

[0176] The communication module (9) can communicate with the vehicle processor or main MCU installed in the vehicle, and the vehicle mode can be transmitted to the processor (5) through the communication module (9).

[0177] When the vehicle is in driving mode, special mode, or parking mode, the vehicle processor or main MCU can transmit a signal according to the mode to the communication module (9), the communication module (9) can transmit a signal according to the mode to the processor (5), and the processor (5) can control the variable display (4) according to the signal of the mode transmitted through the communication module (9).

[0178] The variable display (4) may include a base (100), an elevating body (110), a guide rail (120), and a cam rail (130), as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10.

[0179] The base (100) may be formed integrally with the dashboard (1, see FIG. 1), or may be formed separately from the dashboard (1) and then connected to the dashboard (1) using screws or hooks, etc.

[0180] The base (100) may include a lower plate (101) and a pair of side bodies (102) (103) erected on the lower plate (101).

[0181] A pair of side bodies (102)(103) can be spaced apart in the left and right direction (Y).

[0182] A space can be formed between a pair of side bodies (102)(103), and an elevation drive source (7) can be accommodated in the space. The elevation drive source (7) can be mounted on at least one of the lower plate (101) and the pair of side bodies (102)(103). The elevation motor can be mounted on at least one of the lower plate (101) and the pair of side bodies (102)(103).

[0183] The rear ends (102a)(103a) of the pair of side bodies (102)(103) can be inclined with respect to a vertical plane. The rear ends (102a)(103a) of the pair of side bodies (102)(103) and the vertical plane can have an acute inclination angle.

[0184] A stopper (104) that supports the lower end of the guide rail (120) may be protruded from the base (100). The stopper (104) may be formed at the rear end (102a) (103a) of each of a pair of side bodies (102) (103). The stopper (104) may be closer to the lower end of the base (100) among the upper end and the lower end of the base (100).

[0185] The stopper (104) may include a left stopper protruding rearward from the left body (102) of a pair of side bodies (102)(103), and a right stopper protruding rearward from the right body (102) of a pair of side bodies (102)(103).

[0186] The lifting body (110) can be raised and lowered along the guide rail (120). The lifting body (110) can be raised and lowered in the longitudinal direction of the guide rail (120).

[0187] The lifting body (110) can be raised or lowered in the vertical direction (Z) or in an inclined direction close to the vertical direction (Z). When the guide rail (120) is arranged long in the vertical direction (Z), the lifting body (110) can be raised or lowered in the vertical direction (Z). When the guide rail (120) is arranged in an inclined direction close to the vertical direction (Z), the lifting body (110) can be raised or lowered in an inclined direction close to the vertical direction (Z).

[0188] The guide rail (120) can be placed on the base (100) spaced apart from the cam rail (130).

[0189] The guide rail (120) can be arranged to be inclined at an acute angle with respect to the vertical plane.

[0190] A plurality of guide rails (120) may be formed. The plurality of guide rails may include a left guide rail and a right guide rail.

[0191] The left guide rail can be placed at the rear end (102a) of the left body (102) among a pair of side bodies (102)(103).

[0192] The right guide rail can be placed at the rear end (103a) of the right body (103) among a pair of side bodies (102)(103).

[0193] A cam rail (130) can be placed on the base (100) and can guide a linkage (50).

[0194] The cam rail (130) can be placed on one (103) of a pair of side bodies (102)(103). The cam rail (130) can be fastened to a side surface of one (103) of the pair of side bodies (102)(103). A cam rail fastening portion can be formed on one (103) of the pair of side bodies (102)(103) to which the cam rail (130) can be fastened using a fastening member such as a screw.

[0195] The cam rail (130) can be arranged to be long in the vertical direction (Z) or in a direction inclined close to the vertical direction (Z).

[0196] A slide guide portion that guides the linkage (50) can be formed on the cam rail (130).

[0197] An example of a slide guide portion may be a slide hole (132) formed through a cam rail (130). Another example of a slide guide portion may be a slide groove sunken into one surface of the cam rail (130).

[0198] Hereinafter, the slide guide part is described as a slide hole (132), but it is also possible for a slide groove to be formed instead of the slide hole (132).

[0199] The slide hole (132) may be a guide hole that guides the guide link (90). The slide hole (130) may be a hole that guides the first cam follower (92, see FIG. 3) provided on the guide link (90, see FIG. 3). The follower protrusion (93, see FIG. 3) of the first cam follower (92) may be inserted into the slide hole (132) from the outside of the slide hole (132), and after being inserted into the slide hole (132), may be guided along the slide hole (132) in the longitudinal direction of the slide hole (132).

[0200] The slide hole (132) may include a curved area (133). The curved area (133) may be swivelable in the rearward direction.

[0201] The slide hole (132) may include a straight region (134). The straight region (134) may extend from the top of the curved region (133).

[0202] The cam rail (130) may have a taper (135) formed in some area of ​​the slide hole (132).

[0203] The taper (135) may be formed to be recessed into an exposed surface of the cam rail (130).

[0204] A plurality of tapers (135) may be formed on the cam rail (130). The plurality of tapers (135) may be formed in front and rear of the straight region (134). The plurality of tapers (135) may include a front taper formed in front of the slide hole (130) and a rear taper formed in the rear of the slide hole (130).

[0205] The follower projection (93, see Fig. 3) of the first cam follower (92) can be easily inserted into the slide hole (132) by the taper (135).

[0206] When the lifting body (110) is raised or lowered, the first cam follower (92) can be guided along the slide hole (132), and the guide link (90) can rotate the lower link (30).

[0207] When the first cam follower (92) descends along the slide hole (132), the guide link (90) can be rotated in the rearward direction, and the flexible display (10) can be bent.

[0208] When the first cam follower (92) rises along the slide hole (132), the guide link (90) can be rotated forward, and the flexible display (10) can be unfolded flat.

[0209] The variable display may further include a cam profile (140).

[0210] The cam profile (140) can be placed on the base (100) or the cam rail (130). The cam profile (140) can be placed on the top of the cam rail (130). The cam profile (140) can guide the second cam follower (94, see FIG. 3) when the linkage (50) rotates.

[0211] The cam profile (140) may include a guide body (142) with which a second cam follower (94, see FIG. 3) comes into contact. The cam profile (140) may further include a connecting body (144).

[0212] The guide body (142) can be spaced apart from the cam rail (130) in the left and right direction (Y).

[0213] The connecting body (144) can be connected to the top of the base (100) or the cam rail (130) at the top.

[0214] The second cam follower (94) can come into contact with the cam profile (140) when the rotation axis (72) rotates, and the flexible display (10) can be maintained in an unfolded state when the rotation axis (72) rotates.

[0215] FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of a linkage according to the present embodiment, FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a base link and an elevation block according to the present embodiment, FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a linkage when a flexible display module according to the present embodiment is flat, and FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a linkage when a flexible display module according to the present embodiment is bent.

[0216] The linkage (50) may include a first axis (P1), a second axis (P2), and a third axis (P3), as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14.

[0217] The first axis (P1) can rotatably connect the lower link (60) to the base link (70). The lower link (60) can be rotatably connected to the base link (70) by the first axis (P1).

[0218] A first axis through hole (61) through which a first axis (P1) passes may be formed in the lower link (60), a first axis coupling portion (71) through which the first axis (P1) is coupled may be formed in the base link (70), and the lower link (60) may be rotated around the first axis (P1).

[0219] The second axis (P2) can rotatably connect the lower link (60) to the guide link (90). The lower link (60) can be rotatably connected to the guide link (90) by the second axis (P2).

[0220] A second shaft through hole (62) through which a second shaft (P2) passes may be formed in the lower link (60), and a second shaft coupling portion (96) to which a second shaft (P2) is coupled may be formed in the guide link (90), and the lower link (60) may be rotated by the guide link (90). The lower link (60) may be rotated in a rearward direction or forward direction with respect to the base link (70).

[0221] When the flexible display (10) is in portrait mode, the height of the second axis (P2) may be lower than the height of the first axis (P1).

[0222] A rotational shaft (72) that is rotated by a rotational drive source (6) may protrude from the base link (70). The rotational shaft (72) may protrude forward from the base link (70). The rotational shaft (72) may be elongated in the front-back direction (X).

[0223] The base link (70) may include a link body (74) and an elevator rail (76).

[0224] A rotation axis (72) can be arranged in the link body (74).

[0225] The elevator rail (76) can be installed on the link body (74). The elevator rail (76) can be installed on the back surface of the link body (74).

[0226] The slide link (80) can be slidably arranged on the base link (70).

[0227] An elevator block (86) may be placed on the slide link (80). The elevator block (86) may be guided along an elevator rail (76).

[0228] The guide link (90) can rotate the lower link (60) while being rotatably connected to the slide link (80).

[0229] The third axis (P3) can rotatably connect the guide link (90) to the slide link (80). The guide link (90) can be rotatably connected to the slide link (80) by the third axis (P3).

[0230] A third axis through hole (98) through which a third axis (P3) passes may be formed in the guide link (90), a third axis coupling portion (88) through which a third axis (P3) is coupled may be formed in the slide link (80), the guide link (90) may be rotated around the third axis (P3), and the guide link (90) may rotate the lower link (60).

[0231] When the flexible display (10) is in portrait mode, the height of the third axis (P3) may be lower than the height of the second axis (P2).

[0232] The guide link (90) can be guided to the cam rail (120).

[0233] The guide link (90) can be lowered along the gim rail (120) when the lifting body (110) is lowered. When the guide link (90) is lowered, the guide link (90) can be rotated in the rearward direction relative to the lower link (60).

[0234] The guide link (90) can be raised along the gim rail (120) when the lifting body (110) is raised. When the guide link (90) is raised, the guide link (90) can be rotated forward relative to the lower link (60).

[0235] FIG. 15 is a side view when the linkage according to the present embodiment is raised, FIG. 16 is a side view when the linkage according to the present embodiment is lowered, FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the linkage, the cam rail, and the cam profile when the flexible display module according to the present embodiment is in vertical mode, and FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing the linkage, the cam rail, and the cam profile when the flexible display module according to the present embodiment is in horizontal mode.

[0236] The first cam follower (92) can be guided along the cam rail (130).

[0237] The lifting body (110) can be lowered from a rising height to a falling height, and can be raised from a falling height to a rising height.

[0238] When the lifting body (110) is lowered, the first cam follower (92) formed in the guide link (90) of the linkage (50) can gradually be lowered along the slide hole (132), the guide link (90) can gradually move in the rearward downward direction (RL), and the guide link (90) can press the lower link (60) in the rearward direction.

[0239] The lower link (60) can be rotated around the base link (70) by the guide link (90), and the lower plate (30) can be positioned at a different angle from the upper plate (20). The flexible display module (M) can be bent while being lowered.

[0240] When the lifting body (110) is raised, the first cam follower (92) formed in the guide link (90) of the linkage (50) can gradually rise along the slide hole (132), the guide link (90) can gradually move in the forward upward direction (FU), and the guide link (90) can pull the lower link (60) in the forward direction.

[0241] The lower link (60) can be rotated counter-rotatably around the base link (70) by the guide link (90), and the lower plate (30) can be positioned at the same angle as the upper plate (20). The flexible display module (M) can be deformed flat as it rises.

[0242] The second cam follower (94) can be positioned to contact the cam profile (140) and can be guided by the cam profile (140) when the linkage (50) rotates.

[0243] When the rotational driving source (6) changes from vertical mode to horizontal mode, the rotational shaft (72) rotates, and the linkage (50) can rotate the upper plate (20) and the lower plate (30). When the rotational driving source (6) changes from vertical mode to horizontal mode, the first cam follower (92) can cause the cam rail (130) to come out of the slide hole (132). In addition, the second cam follower (94) can be guided to the cam profile (140) while the rotational shaft (72) rotates.

[0244] FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating another example of a variable display according to the present embodiment.

[0245] Another example of a variable display may include a cam follower (92') arranged on a guide link (90) and a cam rail (130') having a slide guide formed thereon.

[0246] Other configurations and operations other than the cam follower (92') and cam rail (130') are the same as those of the variable display (4), so the same symbols are used and a description thereof is omitted.

[0247] The first cam follower (92) and the second cam follower (94) illustrated in FIG. 17 can be integrated into one cam follower (92') illustrated in FIG. 19.

[0248] The cam follower (92') may include a follower protrusion (93).

[0249] The cam rail (130) and cam profile (140) illustrated in FIG. 17 can be integrated into the cam rail (130') illustrated in FIG. 19.

[0250] The cam rail (130') can be placed on the base (100), as an example of a variable display (4).

[0251] A plurality of slide guide parts may be formed on the cam rail (130'). The plurality of slide guide parts may include a first slide guide part (132A) that guides the cam follower (92') when the lifting body (110) is raised and lowered, and a second slide guide part (132B) that guides the cam follower (92') when the flexible display module (M) is rotated.

[0252] An example of the first slide guide portion (132A) may be a slide hole formed through the cam rail (130), and another example of the first slide guide portion (132A) may be a slide groove sunken into one surface of the cam rail (130).

[0253] When the linkage (50) is rotated by the rotation axis (72), the second slide guide part (132B) can help the flexible display module (M) to rotate in horizontal or vertical mode by guiding the cam follower (92').

[0254] An example of the second slide guide portion (132B) may be a slide hole formed through the cam rail (130), and another example of the second slide guide portion (132B) may be a slide groove sunken into one surface of the cam rail (130).

[0255] Hereinafter, the first slide guide part (132A) is described as a slide hole, and the first slide guide part and the slide hole are indicated by the drawing symbol 132A. In addition, the second slide guide part (132B) is described as a slide groove, and the second slide guide part and the slide groove are indicated by the drawing symbol 132B.

[0256] Each of the slide hole (132A) and the slide home (132B) can be opened in the left and right directions (Y).

[0257] The slide hole (132A) and the slide home (132B) can be connected. The tip of the slide hole (132A) can be connected to the bottom of the slide home (132B).

[0258] The slide hole (132A) may be formed long in the inclined direction of the lower rear side. Here, the inclined direction of the lower rear side may be an inclined direction between the horizontal direction and the vertical direction, and may be a direction closer to the horizontal direction than the vertical direction.

[0259] The front end height of the slide hole (132A) may be higher than the rear end height of the slide hole (132A).

[0260] The cam follower (92') can be guided from the front end of the slide hole (132A) to the rear end of the slide hole (132A), the guide link (90) can rotate the lower plate (30) in the rearward direction, and the flexible display (10) can be bent.

[0261] The cam follower (92') can be guided from the rear end of the slide hole (132A) to the front end of the slide hole (132A), the guide link (90) can reversely rotate the lower plate (30) in the forward direction, and the flexible display (10) can be deformed flat.

[0262] The slide groove (132B) may be formed to be inclined in the direction of the rear lower slope or may be formed in the vertical direction. Here, the direction of the rear lower slope may be an inclined direction between the horizontal direction and the vertical direction, and may be a direction closer to the vertical direction than the horizontal direction.

[0263] The slide home (132B) can be formed long in the left-right direction (Y).

[0264] The slide home (132B) can be formed on one side and the upper surface of the cam rail (130').

[0265] The left-right direction (Y) end (132C) of the slide home (132B) can be formed on one side of the cam rail (130'), and the left-right direction (Y) end (132D) of the slide home (132B) can be formed on the upper surface of the cam rail (130').

[0266] The height of one end (132C) of the slide home (132B) may be lower than the height of the other end (132D) of the slide home (132B).

[0267] The cam rail (130') may include a curved surface (136) connecting one side surface and the upper surface.

[0268] When the rotation axis (72) rotates and the guide link (90) rotates around the rotation axis (72), the guide link (90) can be guided to the curved surface (136).

[0269] The slide home (132B) can be formed long across one side of the cam rail (130'), the curved surface (136), and the upper surface of the cam (130').

[0270] The slide groove (132B) may be formed on one side of the cam rail (130') at the bottom, and the slide groove (132B) may be formed on the upper surface of the cam rail (130') at the top.

[0271] The cam follower (92') located at the tip of the slide hole (132A) can enter the slide groove (132B) and be guided along the slide groove (132B) when the rotation shaft (72) rotates.

[0272] The cam follower (92') can be guided from one end (132C) of the slide home (132B) in the left-right direction (Y) to the other end (132D) of the slide home (132B), the cam follower (92') can be guided in one of the clockwise and counterclockwise directions with the rotation axis (72) as the rotation center, and the cam follower (92) can be moved to the upper side of the cam rail (130').

[0273] The cam follower (92') can be guided from the left-right (Y) end (132D) of the slide home (132B) to the left-right (Y) end (132C) of the slide home (132B), the cam follower (92') can be guided in the other direction among the clockwise and counterclockwise directions with the rotation axis (72) as the rotation center, and the cam follower (92') can be moved to one side of the cam rail (130').

[0274] When the lifting body (110) descends, the cam follower (92') located at one end (132C) of the slide home (132B) can enter the front end of the slide hole (132A) and be guided along the slide hole (132A) to the rear end of the slide hole (132A).

[0275] When the lifting body (110) rises, the cam follower (92') located at the rear end of the slide hole (132A) can be guided along the slide hole (132A) to the front end of the slide hole (132A).

[0276] The above description is merely an example of the technical idea of ​​the present invention, and those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention.

[0277] Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of ​​the present invention but to explain it, and the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention is not limited by these embodiments.

[0278] The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted by the claims below, and all technical ideas within the scope equivalent thereto should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the rights of the present invention.

Claims

1. Flexible display; An upper plate connected to the upper portion of the flexible display; A lower plate spaced apart from the upper plate and connected to the lower part of the flexible display; A supporter positioned in front of the flexible display; Linkage connected to the upper plate and lower plate; A cam rail positioned on the base and guiding the linkage; A guide rail arranged spaced apart from the cam rail on the above base; An elevating body arranged to be elevated along the above guide rail; A lifting driving source for lifting the above lifting body; and A vehicle display device including a rotation driving source disposed on the above-described lifting body and rotating the above-described linkage.

2. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a processor for controlling the above rotation driving source and the lifting driving source, The above processor A vehicle display device that controls the rotation driving source in vertical mode and controls the elevation driving source in downward mode in driving mode.

3. In paragraph 1, The above processor A vehicle display device that controls the rotation driving source in horizontal mode and controls the elevation driving source in upward mode in parking mode.

4. In paragraph 1, The above supporters A plurality of cross members that are long in one direction among the longitudinal and unidirectional directions of the flexible display; and Further comprising a guide for guiding a pair of adjacent cross members among the above multiple cross members, The above guide provides multiple vehicle display devices.

5. In paragraph 4, Each block of the above multiple cross members has a protrusion protruding, The above guide includes A first guide groove for guiding a protrusion protruding from one of the adjacent pair of cross members, A second guide groove is formed to guide a protrusion protruding from another block of an adjacent pair of cross members, A vehicle display device wherein each of the above protrusion, the first guide groove, and the second guide groove has a convex shape in the forward direction.

6. In paragraph 1, The above linkage Lower link placed on the above lower plate; A base link to which the above lower link is rotatably connected; A slide link slidably arranged on the base link and arranged on the upper plate; A vehicle display device including a guide link rotatably connected to the lower link, rotatably connected to the slide link, and guided to the cam rail.

7. In paragraph 6, A vehicle display device having a rotating shaft protruding from the above base link and rotated by the above rotational driving source.

8. In paragraph 6, The above linkage A first shaft rotatably connecting the lower link to the base link; a second shaft rotatably connecting the lower link to the guide link; and A vehicle display device further comprising a third axis rotatably connecting the guide link to the slide link.

9. In paragraph 8, When the above flexible display is in portrait mode, The height of the second axis is lower than the height of the first axis, A vehicle display device wherein the height of the third axis is lower than the height of the second axis.

10. In paragraph 8, The above lower link has a first axis through hole formed through which the first axis passes, A vehicle display device, wherein a first axis coupling part to which the first axis is coupled is formed on the above base link.

11. In paragraph 8, A second shaft through hole through which the second shaft penetrates is formed in the above lower link, A vehicle display device having a second axis coupling portion formed on the above guide link to which the second axis is coupled.

12. In paragraph 8, A third axis through hole through which the third axis penetrates is formed in the above guide link, A vehicle display device having a third axis coupling part formed on the above slide link to couple the third axis.

13. In paragraph 6, The above base link is A link body having a rotary shaft that is rotated by the above rotary driving source; and A vehicle display device including an elevator rail installed on the above link body.

14. In paragraph 13, A vehicle display device including an elevator block guided along the elevator rail, the above slide link.

15. In paragraph 6, The above guide link is a first cam follower guided along the cam rail; and A vehicle display device including a second cam follower spaced apart from the first cam follower.

16. In paragraph 15, A vehicle display device further comprising a cam profile arranged on the cam rail or base to guide a second cam follower when the linkage rotates.

17. In paragraph 6, A slide hole is formed in the above cam rail to guide the above guide link, A vehicle display device in which a taper is formed in a portion of the slide hole of the above cam rail.

18. In paragraph 17, The above slide hole is a vehicle display device including a curved area bent in a rearward direction.

19. In paragraph 6, The above guide link is Including a cam follower guided along the above cam rail, The above cam rail has A first slide guide part that guides the cam follower when the above-mentioned lifting body is raised and lowered; and A vehicle display device having a second slide guide section formed therein for guiding a cam follower when the above linkage rotates.

20. In paragraph 19, A vehicle display device in which the second slide guide portion is formed on one side and the upper surface of the cam rail.

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