Display device for vehicle

Abstract

This display device for a vehicle comprises: a moving frame disposed on a display module; a first link connected to the moving frame by a first hinge; a second link connected to the moving frame by a second hinge; a first driver for moving the first link; a second driver for moving the second link; a guide pin disposed on the moving frame; and a fixed frame provided with a guide path for guiding the guide pin. The guide path may comprise: a swivel path in which the guide pin is guided with respect to a virtual swivel axis; and a linear path, connected to the swivel path, on which the guide pin is linearly guided.

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 vehicle display device installed in a vehicle may be mounted on a rotating display holder disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2023-0147861 A (published on October 24, 2023), and the rotating display holder includes a mounting bracket that is installed on an instrument panel of the vehicle to mount a display device, and when an airbag installed inside the instrument panel is deployed, the rear part thereof is struck by the deployed airbag and rotates forward toward a vehicle interior seat, and prevents the display device from being released from its mounting state; and a rotating support portion that is connected to the mounting bracket to rotatably support the mounting bracket with respect to the instrument panel.

[0004] The present embodiment provides a vehicle display device capable of swivelling the display module to an angle desired by the passenger or linearly moving the display module closer to the passenger.

[0005] A vehicle display device according to the present embodiment may include a moving frame arranged in a display module; a first link connected to the moving frame by a first hinge; a second link connected to the moving frame by a second hinge; a first driving source for moving the first link; a second driving source for moving the second link; a guide pin arranged in the moving frame; and a fixed frame having a guide path formed along which the guide pin is guided.

[0006] The guide path may include a swivel path in which the guide pin is guided around a swivel virtual axis; and a linear path connected to the swivel path and in which the guide pin is linearly guided.

[0007] The swivel path may include an outer path connected to the linear path and an inner path spaced from the outer path and connected to the linear path on the inner side of the outer path.

[0008] The swivel path may include a first swivel path that guides the guide pin around a first swivel virtual axis and a second swivel path that is connected to the first swivel path and guides the guide pin around a second swivel virtual axis.

[0009] The linear path can be connected to the connecting path of the first swivel path and the second swivel path.

[0010] The swivel path may further include a third swivel path that guides the guide pin around a third swivel virtual axis and a fourth swivel path that is connected to the third swivel path and guides the guide pin around a fourth swivel virtual axis.

[0011] The linear path can be connected to the connecting paths of the third swivel path and the fourth swivel path.

[0012] One end of the linear path can be connected to a connecting path of the first swivel path and the second swivel path, and the other end of the linear path can be connected to a connecting path area of ​​the third swivel path and the fourth swivel path.

[0013] The length of the third swivel path may be shorter than the length of the first swivel path.

[0014] The length of the fourth swivel path may be shorter than the length of the second swivel path.

[0015] The distance between the rear end of the third guide path and the rear end of the fourth swivel path may be shorter than the distance between the rear end of the first guide path and the rear end of the second swivel path.

[0016] The display module can be operated in one of a first swivel mode in which the guide pin is guided along a first swivel path; a second swivel mode in which the guide pin is guided along a second swivel path; a telescopic mode in which the guide pin is guided along a linear path; a third swivel mode in which the guide pin is guided along a third swivel path; and a fourth swivel mode in which the guide pin is guided along a fourth swivel path.

[0017] In the first swivel mode and the second swivel mode, the display module can be swiveled at a first angle.

[0018] In the third swivel mode and the fourth swivel mode, the display module can be swiveled at a second angle that is smaller than the first angle.

[0019] The second angle can be changed in response to an angle change request signal.

[0020] In the third swivel mode and the fourth swivel mode, the display module can be swiveled at a third angle greater than the first angle.

[0021] The third angle can be changed in response to an angle change request signal.

[0022] The first driving source may include a first nut to which the first link is rotatably connected; a first screw for linearly moving the first nut; and a first rotation mechanism for rotating the first screw.

[0023] The second driving source may include a second nut to which the second link is rotatably connected; a second screw for linearly moving the second nut; and a second rotation mechanism for rotating the second screw.

[0024] The first rotary mechanism and the second rotary mechanism can make the travel distance of the first nut and the travel distance of the second nut the same so that the guide pin is guided along a linear path.

[0025] The first rotation mechanism can rotate the first screw in one direction so that the first nut moves toward the passenger, and then rotate the first screw in the opposite direction so that the first nut moves away from the passenger.

[0026] The second rotation mechanism can rotate the second screw in one direction so that the second nut moves toward the passenger, and then rotate the second screw in the opposite direction so that the second nut moves away from the passenger.

[0027] According to this embodiment, the display module can be swivelled or linearly moved to an angle desired by the passenger, thereby responding to a wider range of consumer needs.

[0028] Additionally, the display module can be linearly moved closer to the user, allowing even riders with short arms to conveniently operate the display module.

[0029] Additionally, the swivel angle of the display module can be changed to a convenient angle for the passenger to operate, allowing the passenger to operate the display module more conveniently.

[0030] Additionally, if the display module has a high light reflection at a certain angle, the display can be swiveled to another angle where the light reflection is not high, thereby improving the visibility of the display module.

[0031] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a vehicle display device according to the present embodiment;

[0032] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a vehicle display device according to the present embodiment.

[0033] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a display module and a moving frame according to the present embodiment;

[0034] Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating a fixed frame and multiple virtual axes according to the present embodiment.

[0035] Figure 5 is a diagram showing when the moving frame illustrated in Figure 1 is swiveled around the first swivel virtual axis.

[0036] Figure 6 is a diagram showing when the moving frame illustrated in Figure 1 is swiveled around the second swivel virtual axis.

[0037] Figure 7 is a diagram showing when the moving frame illustrated in Figure 1 is moved toward the passenger.

[0038] Figure 8 is a diagram showing when the moving frame illustrated in Figure 1 is moved toward the passenger and then swivels around the third swivel virtual axis.

[0039] Figure 9 is a diagram showing the moving frame illustrated in Figure 1 when it is moved toward the passenger and then swivels around the fourth swivel virtual axis.

[0040] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a process in which a moving frame of another example of a vehicle display device according to the present embodiment moves toward a passenger and then swivels to the left.

[0041] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a process in which a moving frame of another example of a vehicle display device according to the present embodiment moves toward a passenger and then swivels to the right.

[0042] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with drawings.

[0043] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a vehicle display device according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a vehicle display device according to the present embodiment, FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a display module and a moving frame according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a fixed frame and a plurality of virtual axes according to the present embodiment.

[0044] A vehicle display device may include a moving frame (2) arranged on a display module (1); a first link (4) connected to the moving frame (2) by a first hinge (H1); a second link (5) connected to the moving frame (2) by a second hinge (H2); a first driving source (6) that moves the first link (4); a second driving source (7) that moves the second link (5); a guide pin (8) arranged on the moving frame (2); and a fixed frame (9) on which the guide pin (8) is guided.

[0045] Vehicle display devices can be installed in the cockpit or instrument panel of a vehicle and can visually provide various information to passengers in the vehicle.

[0046] The vehicle display device may be a center display located in the center of the cockpit or instrument panel, or a CID (Center Information Display) that provides information to passengers located in the driver's seat or front passenger seat.

[0047] The vehicle display device may be a driver display located in front of the driver's seat.

[0048] The vehicle display device may be a passenger display located in front of the passenger seat, and may be a PIP (Passenger Information Display) or CDD (Co-driver Display).

[0049] Vehicle display devices can be placed on the hood or backrest of a vehicle, and are not limited to their installation location.

[0050] Hereinafter, a vehicle display device is described as a display installed in a vehicle's cockpit or instrument panel, and the direction in which the vehicle moves forward is described as forward, and the direction in which the vehicle moves backward is described as rearward.

[0051] The display module (1) may further include an input unit (11) arranged on the back surface.

[0052] The display module (1) may be a rear view display module that has an input unit (11) provided on the rear side and displays an image in a rearward direction.

[0053] An example of an input unit (11) may be a touch screen or a button that can be operated by a user's touch.

[0054] The display module (1) can be moved so that the input unit (11) is closer to the passenger, swiveled at a predetermined angle so that the input unit (11) faces the left tilt direction (LC), or swiveled at a predetermined angle so that the input unit (11) faces the right tilt direction (RC).

[0055] The display module (1) can be operated in a telescopic mode in which it moves toward the passenger, a left swing mode in which it swings inclined to the left, a right swing mode in which it swings inclined to the right, a telescopic left swing mode in which it moves toward the passenger and swings inclined to the left, and a telescopic right swing mode in which it moves toward the passenger and swings inclined to the right.

[0056] The display module (1) can be operated in one of the telescopic mode, the left swing mode, the right swing mode, the telescopic left swing mode, and the telescopic right swing mode.

[0057] A user input unit, such as a button or voice recognition module that can input the mode of the display module (1) may be placed in a vehicle or a vehicle display device, and a passenger may input a telescopic mode, a left swing mode, a right swing mode, a telescopic left swing mode, or a telescopic right swing mode through the user input unit.

[0058] A processor disposed in a vehicle or a vehicle display device can drive / stop at least one of the first motor (64) of the first driving source (6) and the second motor (74) of the second driving source (7) according to a user's input.

[0059] Telescopic mode may be a mode in which the display module (1) does not rotate to the left or right, but only moves forward and backward (X) toward the vehicle compartment.

[0060] When the telescopic mode is entered, the vehicle display device can drive / stop the first motor (64) of the first driving source (6) and the second motor (74) of the second driving source (7) together.

[0061] When the left swing mode or the right swing mode is input, the vehicle display device can drive either the first motor (64) of the first driving source (6) or the second motor (74) of the second driving source (7) for a longer period of time or at a higher speed than the other.

[0062] When the telescopic left swing mode or the telescopic right swing mode is input, the vehicle display device can sequentially perform a process of driving / stopping the first motor (64) of the first driving source (6) and the second motor (74) of the second driving source (7) together, and a process of driving one of the first motor (64) of the first driving source (6) and the second motor (74) of the second driving source (7) for a longer period of time or at a higher speed than the other.

[0063] The display module (1) may include a mounting bracket (12) arranged on the front of the case of the display module (1).

[0064] The front of the mounting bracket (12) can be opened. The mounting bracket (12) can include a rear plate and a plurality of edges protruding forward from the rear plate, and a receiving space can be formed in the plurality of edges to receive a portion of the moving frame (2).

[0065] The moving frame (2) can be placed on the display module (2) and moved together with the display module (2).

[0066] The moving frame (2) can be swiveled around a swivel virtual axis (V) or moved in the forward and backward direction (X).

[0067] As shown in Fig. 3, the moving frame (2) may include a fastening body (21) (22) fastened to the front of the display module (2) with a fastening member such as a screw, a protruding body (23) in which a guide pin (8) is arranged, and a connecting body (24) connecting the fastening body (21) (22) and the protruding body (23).

[0068] The fastening body (21)(22) can be fastened to the case or mounting bracket (12) of the display module (1).

[0069] A plurality of fastening bodies (21)(22) may be provided. The fastening bodies (21)(22) may be provided as a pair, and the pair of fastening bodies (21)(22) may include a left fastening body (21) fastened to the left front side of the display module (1) and a right fastening body (22) fastened to the right front side of the display module (1).

[0070] The protruding body (23) may be a front body formed on the front of the connecting body (24).

[0071] The protruding body (23) can protrude forward from the front center of the connecting body (24).

[0072] The protruding body (23) may be formed with a pin through hole through which a guide pin (8) passes. The pin through hole may be formed closer to the protruding body (23) than the front end or the rear end.

[0073] The pin penetration hole can be formed to penetrate the protruding body (23) in the vertical direction (Z).

[0074] The connecting body (24) can connect the left fastening body (21) and the right fastening body (22). The connecting body (24) can be formed to be long in the left-right direction (Y).

[0075] The moving frame (2) may be formed with a first hinge supporter (25) that rotatably supports the first hinge (H1) and a second hinge supporter (26) that rotatably supports the second hinge (H2).

[0076] The first hinge supporter (25) and the second hinge supporter (26) can be formed in the connecting body (24), and the first hinge supporter (25) and the second hinge supporter (26) can be spaced apart from each other in the left-right direction (Y).

[0077] The first hinge (H1) can be arranged longitudinally in the vertical direction on the first hinge supporter (25).

[0078] The second hinge (H2) can be arranged longitudinally in the vertical direction on the first hinge supporter (25).

[0079] Referring to FIG. 2, the first link (4) can be connected to the first hinge (H1) and can be rotated around the first hinge (H1).

[0080] The first link (4) can be rotatably connected to the first driving source (6). The first link (4) can be connected to the first nut (63) of the first driving source (6) via the third hinge (H3). The first link (4) can be connected to the third hinge (H3) and can rotate around the third hinge (H3).

[0081] The second link (5) can be rotatably connected to the second driving source (7). The second link (5) can be connected to the second nut (73) of the second driving source (7) via the fourth hinge (H4). The second link (5) can be connected to the fourth hinge (H4) and can rotate around the fourth hinge (H4).

[0082] The first link (4) and the second link (5) can be positioned at the front of the display module (1) and can be arranged at a predetermined angle with respect to the front-rear direction (X).

[0083] The first link (4) and the second link (5) can gradually get closer as they move forward.

[0084] The first driving source (6) can be placed on the fixed frame (9).

[0085] The first driving source (6) may include a first screw (62), a first nut (63), and a first rotation mechanism.

[0086] The first screw (62) can move the first nut (63) in a straight line.

[0087] The first screw (62) can be arranged at a predetermined angle with respect to the forward / backward direction (X).

[0088] The first nut (63) can surround a portion of the first screw (62) and can move in the longitudinal direction of the first screw (62) along the first screw (62) when the first screw (62) rotates.

[0089] The first link (4) can be rotatably connected to the first nut (63).

[0090] The first rotating mechanism can rotate the first screw (62).

[0091] An example of a first rotary mechanism may include a first motor (64) connected to a first screw (62).

[0092] Another example of a first rotary mechanism may include a first motor (64), a first screw (62), and a first gear box (65) connected to the first motor (64). The first gear box (65) may include a drive gear (66) connected to the rotational shaft of the first motor (64), and a driven gear (67) meshed with the drive gear and connected to the first screw (62). The first motor (64) may be disposed above the first gear box (65).

[0093] The second driving source (7) can be placed on the fixed frame (9).

[0094] The second driving source (7) can be arranged to be spaced apart from the first driving source (7) in the left-right direction (Y).

[0095] The second driving source (7) may include a second screw (72), a second nut (73), and a second rotating mechanism.

[0096] The second screw (72) can move the second nut (73) in a straight line.

[0097] The second screw (72) can be arranged at a predetermined angle with respect to the forward / reverse direction (X).

[0098] The second screw (72) can be spaced apart from the first screw (62) in the left-right direction (Y).

[0099] The second screw (72) can be arranged symmetrically with the first screw (62).

[0100] The first screw (62) and the second screw (72) can gradually get closer as they move forward.

[0101] The second nut (73) can surround a portion of the second screw (72) and can move in the longitudinal direction of the second screw (72) along the second screw (72) when the second screw (72) rotates.

[0102] A second link (5) can be rotatably connected to the second nut (73).

[0103] The second rotating mechanism can rotate the second screw (72).

[0104] An example of a second rotary mechanism may include a second motor (74) connected to a second screw (72).

[0105] Another example of a second rotary mechanism may include a second motor (74), a second screw (72), and a second gear box (75) connected to the second motor (74). The second gear box (75) may include a drive gear (76) connected to the rotational shaft of the second motor (74), and a driven gear (77) meshed with the drive gear (76) and connected to the second screw (72). The second motor (74) may be disposed above the second gear box (75).

[0106] The guide pin (8) can be guided to the fixed frame (9) when the moving frame (2) is operated by the first driving source (6) or the second driving source (7).

[0107] The guide pin (8) can be integrally protruded from the moving frame (2), or it can be manufactured separately from the moving frame (2) and then fixed to the moving frame (2).

[0108] The guide pin (8) can penetrate the pin through hole formed in the moving frame (2).

[0109] The guide pin (8) can extend downwardly to the moving frame (2) and penetrate the fixed frame (9) in the up-down direction (Z).

[0110] The shape of the guide pin (8) may be a circular rod shape or a roller shape to minimize friction.

[0111] The vehicle display device may further include a roller (82).

[0112] The roller (82) can be rotatably arranged on the guide pin (8). The roller (82) can be mounted on a portion of the guide pin (8) that extends downwardly through the fixed frame (9) and extends downwardly from the fixed frame (9). The roller (82) can be positioned on the lower side of the bottom surface of the fixed frame (9).

[0113] The fixed frame (9) can be placed in the cockpit or instrument panel of the vehicle. The fixed frame (9) can be placed inside the cockpit or instrument panel of the vehicle.

[0114] The fixed frame (9) can be mounted on the cockpit or instrument panel of the vehicle and can be fixed in position.

[0115] At least one fastening part (91) can be formed in the fixed frame (9).

[0116] The fastening member (91) can be fastened to the cockpit or instrument panel of the vehicle using a fastening member such as a screw.

[0117] A guide path that guides the guide pin (8) can be formed in the fixed frame (9).

[0118] The guide path can be formed to penetrate the fixed frame (9) in the up-down direction (Z).

[0119] Referring to FIG. 4, the guide path may include a swivel path (S) in which the guide pin (8) is guided around the swivel virtual axis (V); and a linear path (L) connected to the swivel path (S) and in which the guide pin (8) is linearly guided.

[0120] The first motor (64) of the first rotary mechanism and the second motor (74) of the second rotary mechanism can make the travel distance of the first nut (63) different from the travel distance of the second nut (73) or make the travel speed of the first nut (63) different from the travel speed of the second nut (73) so that the guide pin (8) is guided along the swivel path (S).

[0121] The first motor (64) of the first rotary mechanism and the second motor (74) of the second rotary mechanism can make the travel distance of the first nut (63) and the travel distance of the second nut (73) the same, and make the travel speed of the first nut (63) and the travel speed of the second nut (73) the same so that the guide pin (8) is guided along the linear path (L).

[0122] The swivel path (S) may include an outer path (OS).

[0123] The outer path (OS) can be connected to the linear path (L).

[0124] The swivel path (S) may include a first swivel path (S1) and a second swivel path (S2).

[0125] The first swivel path (S1) and the second swivel path (S2) can form an outer path (OS).

[0126] The first swivel path (S1) can guide the guide pin (8) to swivel around the first swivel virtual axis (V1).

[0127] The first swivel path (S1) may be arc-shaped. The first swivel path (S1) may be convex in the opposite direction to the second swivel path (S2).

[0128] The first swivel virtual axis (V1) may be a virtual axis located on the left side of the display module (2), as illustrated in FIG. 2, and the guide pin (8) may be guided along an arc-shaped trajectory with the first swivel virtual axis (V1) as the center of curvature.

[0129] The second swivel path (S2) can be connected to the first swivel path (S1).

[0130] The second swivel path (S2) can be connected to the first swivel path (S1) by a connection path.

[0131] The guide pin (8) guided along the first swivel path (S1) can be moved to the second swivel path (S2) through the connection path, and the guide pin (8) guided along the second swivel path (S2) can be moved to the first swivel path (S1) through the connection path.

[0132] The second swivel path (S2) can guide the guide pin (8) to swivel around the second swivel virtual axis (V2).

[0133] The second swivel path (S2) may be arc-shaped. The second swivel path (S2) may be convex in the opposite direction of the first swivel path (S1).

[0134] The second swivel virtual axis (V2) may be a virtual axis located on the right side of the display module (2), as illustrated in FIG. 2, and the guide pin (8) may be guided along an arc-shaped trajectory with the second swivel virtual axis (V2) as the center of curvature.

[0135] The linear path (L) can be connected to the connecting path of the first swivel path (S1) and the second swivel path (S2).

[0136] The linear path (L) can be formed long in the forward and backward direction (X).

[0137] The linear path (L) can be formed long in the direction toward the cabin (i.e., rearward) from the connecting path of the first swivel path (S1) and the second swivel path (S2).

[0138] A guide pin (8) located in a connecting path of a first swivel path (S1) and a second swivel path (S2) can be guided in the forward and backward direction (X) along a linear path (L). The guide pin (8) guided along the linear path (L) can enter a connecting path of a first swivel path (S1) and a second swivel path (S2).

[0139] The guide path may further include an inner path (IS).

[0140] The inner path (IS) can be connected to the linear path (L).

[0141] The inner path (IS) can be formed on the inner side of the outer path (OS) and spaced apart from the outer path (OS).

[0142] The size of the inner path (IS) may be smaller than the size of the outer path (OS).

[0143] The swivel path (S) may further include a third swivel path (S3) and a fourth swivel path (S4).

[0144] The third swivel path (S3) and the fourth swivel path (S4) can form an inner path (IG).

[0145] The third swivel path (S3) can guide the guide pin (8) to swivel around the third swivel virtual axis (V3).

[0146] The third swivel path (S3) may be arc-shaped. The third swivel path (S3) may be convex in the opposite direction to the fourth swivel path (S4).

[0147] The curvature of the third swivel path (S3) may be smaller than the curvature of the first swivel path (S1).

[0148] The third swivel virtual axis (V3) may be a virtual axis located at the left rear of the display module (2), as illustrated in FIG. 2, and the guide pin (8) may be guided along an arc-shaped trajectory with the third swivel virtual axis (V3) as the center of curvature.

[0149] The fourth swivel path (S4) can be connected to the third swivel path (S3).

[0150] The fourth swivel path (S4) can be connected to the third swivel path (S3) and the connection path.

[0151] The guide pin (8) guided to the third swivel path (S3) can be moved to the fourth swivel path (S4) through the connection path, and the guide pin (8) guided to the fourth swivel path (S4) can be moved to the third swivel path (S3) through the connection path.

[0152] The fourth swivel path (S4) can guide the guide pin (8) to swivel around the fourth swivel virtual axis (V4).

[0153] The fourth swivel path (S4) can guide the guide pin (8) to swivel around the fourth swivel virtual axis (V4).

[0154] The fourth swivel path (S4) may be arc-shaped. The fourth swivel path (S4) may be convex in the opposite direction to the third swivel path (S3).

[0155] The curvature of the fourth swivel path (S4) may be smaller than the curvature of the second swivel path (S2).

[0156] The fourth swivel virtual axis (V4) may be a virtual axis located at the right rear of the display module (2), as illustrated in FIG. 2, and the guide pin (8) may be guided along an arc-shaped trajectory with the fourth swivel virtual axis (V4) as the center of curvature.

[0157] The linear path (L) can be connected to the connecting paths of the third swivel path (L3) and the fourth swivel path (L4).

[0158] The linear path (L) can be formed long in the opposite direction of the vehicle (i.e., forward direction) from the connecting path of the third swivel path (S3) and the fourth swivel path (S4).

[0159] The guide pin (8) located in the connecting path of the third swivel path (S3) and the fourth swivel path (S4) can be guided in the forward and backward direction (X) along the linear path (L). The guide pin (8) guided along the linear path (L) can enter the connecting path of the third swivel path (S3) and the fourth swivel path (S4).

[0160] One end of the linear path (L) can be connected to a connecting path of a first swivel path (S1) and a second swivel path (S2). The other end of the linear path (L) can be connected to a connecting path of a third swivel path (S3) and a fourth swivel path (S4).

[0161] The front end of the linear path (L) can be connected to the connecting paths of the first swivel path (S1) and the second swivel path (S2), and the rear end of the linear path (L) can be connected to the connecting paths of the third swivel path (S3) and the fourth swivel path (S4).

[0162] The length of the third swivel path (S3) may be shorter than the length of the first swivel path (S1).

[0163] The length of the fourth swivel path (S4) may be shorter than the length of the second swivel path (S2).

[0164] The distance (L1) between the rear end of the third swivel path (S3) and the rear end of the fourth swivel path (S4) may be shorter than the distance (L2) between the rear end of the first swivel path (S1) and the rear end of the second swivel path (S2).

[0165] The vehicle display device may further include a display frame (10).

[0166] The display frame (10) can form the rear exterior of a vehicle display device.

[0167] A portion of the display frame (10) may be exposed to the vehicle interior.

[0168] A through hole through which a moving frame (2) passes may be formed in the display frame (10).

[0169] The display frame (10) can have an open back.

[0170] The display frame (10) may include a front body and a frame protruding rearward from the front body. The display frame (10) may be fixed to a cockpit or instrument panel of a vehicle. The display frame (10) may be formed integrally with a fixed frame (9) or may be fastened to a fixed frame (9) manufactured separately from the fixed frame (9).

[0171] A space can be formed inside the display frame (10), and the display module (1) can be inserted into the space and accommodated in the space. When the display module (1) is swivelled, a portion of the space can be pulled out, and the remaining portion can be accommodated in the space.

[0172] A groove or hole may be formed inside the display frame (10) to avoid interference with the display panel (1) when the display panel (1) is tilted sharply.

[0173] Grooves or holes can be formed on the left and right sides of the display frame (10), respectively.

[0174] When the display panel (1) is swiveled sharply to the left, the left end of the display panel (1) can be accommodated in a groove or hole formed on the left side of the display frame (10).

[0175] When the display panel (1) is swiveled sharply to the right, the right end of the display panel (1) can be accommodated in a groove or hole formed on the right side of the display frame (10).

[0176] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing when the moving frame illustrated in FIG. 1 is swiveled around a first swivel virtual axis, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing when the moving frame illustrated in FIG. 1 is swiveled around a second swivel virtual axis, FIG. 7 is a diagram showing when the moving frame illustrated in FIG. 1 is moved toward a passenger, FIG. 8 is a diagram showing when the moving frame illustrated in FIG. 1 is swiveled around a third swivel virtual axis after being moved toward a passenger, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing when the moving frame illustrated in FIG. 1 is swiveled around a fourth swivel virtual axis after being moved toward a passenger.

[0177] The display module (1) can be operated in a first swivel mode in which the guide pin (8) is guided along the first swivel path (S1), as illustrated in FIG. 5.

[0178] The first swivel mode may be a left swing mode in which the display module (1) swivels to the left around the first swivel virtual axis (V1).

[0179] In the first swivel mode, the display module (1) can be swiveled by a first angle (θ1) in the leftward tilt direction (LC) around the first swivel virtual axis (V1).

[0180] An example of the first angle (θ1) could be 20°.

[0181] The display module (1) can be operated in a second swivel mode in which the guide pin (8) is guided along the second swivel path (S2), as illustrated in FIG. 6.

[0182] The second swivel mode may be a right swing mode in which the display module (1) swivels to the right around the second swivel virtual axis (V2).

[0183] In the second swivel mode, the display module (1) can be swiveled by a first angle (θ1) in the rightward tilt direction (RC) around the second swivel virtual axis (V2).

[0184] An example of the first angle (θ1) could be 20°.

[0185] The display module (1) can be operated in a telescopic mode in which the guide pin (8) is guided along a linear path (L), as shown in Fig. 7.

[0186] Telescopic mode may be a mode in which the display module (1) moves forward and backward (X) toward the passenger.

[0187] In telescopic mode, the display module (1) can be retracted by the length of the linear path (L) based on the reference position.

[0188] The display module (1) can be operated in a third swivel mode in which the guide pin (8) is guided along the third swivel path (S3), as shown in FIG. 8.

[0189] The third swivel mode may be a telescopic left swing mode in which the display module (1) moves toward the passenger and swivels to the left around the third swivel virtual axis (V3).

[0190] In the third swivel mode, the display module (1) can be retracted by the length of the linear path (L) based on the reference position, and then swivel by a second angle (θ2) in the leftward inclination direction (LC) around the third swivel virtual axis (V3).

[0191] The second angle (θ2) may be smaller than the first angle (θ1), and an example of the second angle (θ2) may be 15°.

[0192] The display module (1) can be operated in a fourth swivel mode in which the guide pin (8) is guided along the fourth swivel path (S4), as illustrated in FIG. 9.

[0193] The fourth swivel mode may be a telescopic right swing mode in which the display module (1) moves toward the passenger and swivels to the right around the fourth swivel virtual axis (V4).

[0194] In the fourth swivel mode, the display module (1) can be retracted by the length of the linear path (L) based on the reference position, and then swivel by a second angle (θ2) in the rightward inclination direction (RC) around the fourth swivel virtual axis (V4).

[0195] The second angle (θ2) may be smaller than the first angle (θ1), and an example of the second angle (θ2) may be 15°.

[0196] The display module (1) can be operated in one of the first swivel mode, the second swivel mode, the telescopic mode, the third swivel mode, and the fourth swivel mode.

[0197] The display module (1) can be swiveled at a first angle (θ1) in the first swivel mode or the second swivel mode.

[0198] The display module (1) can be swiveled at a second angle (θ2) that is gentler than the first angle (θ1) in the third swivel mode or the fourth swivel mode.

[0199] The display module (1) can be inclined more gently as the difference between the movement distance of the first nut (63) and the movement distance of the second nut (73) becomes smaller.

[0200] In the first swivel mode or the second swivel mode, the first difference (D1, see FIGS. 5 and 6) between the maximum movement distance of the first nut (63) and the maximum movement distance of the second nut (73) may be greater than the second difference (D2, see FIGS. 8 and 9) between the maximum movement distance of the first nut (63) and the maximum movement distance of the second nut (73) in the third swivel mode or the fourth swivel mode.

[0201] Meanwhile, the second angle (θ2) can be changed in response to an angle change request signal.

[0202] The processor can transmit an angle change request signal to the vehicle display device according to input from the passenger, etc., and the first rotation mechanism or the second rotation mechanism can change the second angle (θ2) according to the angle change request signal.

[0203] When the movement amount of either the first nut (72) or the second nut (73) changes, the second angle (θ2) can change.

[0204] For example, as shown in Fig. 8, when the display panel (1) is swivelled to the left, the first rotation mechanism can move the first nut (63) in the forward direction, and the second difference (D2) between the maximum movement distance of the first nut (63) and the maximum movement distance of the second nut (73) can be increased, and the second angle (θ2) can be increased.

[0205] As shown in Fig. 8, when the display panel (1) is swiveled to the left, the second rotation mechanism can move the second nut (73) in the rearward direction, and the second difference (D2) between the maximum movement distance of the first nut (63) and the maximum movement distance of the second nut (73) can be increased, and the second angle (θ2) can be increased.

[0206] As shown in Fig. 9, when the display panel (1) is swivelled to the right, the first rotation mechanism can move the first nut (63) in the rearward direction, and the second difference (D2) between the maximum movement distance of the first nut (63) and the maximum movement distance of the second nut (73) can be reduced, and the second angle (θ2) can be increased.

[0207] As shown in Fig. 9, when the display panel (1) is swiveled to the right, the second rotation mechanism can move the second nut (73) in the forward direction, and the second difference (D2) between the maximum movement distance of the first nut (63) and the maximum movement distance of the second nut (73) can be increased, and the second angle (θ2) can be increased.

[0208] The second angle (θ2) is smaller than the first angle (θ1), but can be changed in multiple stages.

[0209] For example, when the first angle (θ1) is 20°, the second angle (θ1) can be 15°, 16°, 17°, 18°, or 19° within a range of 15° to 19°.

[0210] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a process in which a moving frame of another example of a vehicle display device according to the present embodiment moves toward a passenger and then swivels to the left.

[0211] FIG. 10 shows an example in which, in the third swivel mode, the display module (1) is swiveled at a third angle (θ3) that is steeper than the first angle (θ1).

[0212] Figure 10 (a) is a schematic diagram of when the moving frame (2) is moved toward the passenger and then swiveled to the left around the third swivel virtual axis (V3), and is an example of when the display module (1) is swiveled to be inclined at a second angle (θ2).

[0213] Figure 10 (b) is a schematic diagram of when the moving frame (2) shown in Figure 10 (a) is swiveled to a third angle (θ3) greater than the first angle (θ1), and an example of when the display module (1) is swiveled to an angle of the third angle (θ3) is shown.

[0214] An example of the first angle (θ1) may be 20°, an example of the second angle (θ2) may be 15°, and an example of the third angle (θ3) may be 30°.

[0215] The first rotation mechanism can rotate the first screw (62) in one direction so that the first nut (63) moves toward the passenger, and then rotate the first screw (62) in the other direction opposite to the one direction so that the first nut (63) moves away from the passenger. In the third swivel mode, the first rotation mechanism can rotate the first screw (62) in one direction so that the first nut (63) moves toward the passenger, and then rotate the first screw (62) in the other direction opposite to the one direction so that the first nut (63) moves away from the passenger.

[0216] In the third swivel mode, the first nut (63) can be moved in a direction closer to the passenger (e.g., in the rearward direction) as shown in (a) of Fig. 10, and then moved in a direction away from the passenger (e.g., in the forward direction) as shown in (b) of Fig. 10.

[0217] In the third swivel mode, the second nut (73) can be moved in a direction closer to the passenger (e.g., toward the rear).

[0218] The third swivel mode may include the first mode, the second mode, and the third mode.

[0219] Mode 1, Mode 2 and Mode 3 can be performed sequentially.

[0220] In the first mode, the movement amount of the first nut (63) and the movement amount of the second nut (63) can be the same, and the display module (1) can move as in the telescopic mode.

[0221] In the second mode, the movement amount of the first nut (63) may be less than the movement amount of the second nut (73), the maximum movement distance of the first nut (63) and the maximum movement distance of the second nut (73) may be the second (D2), and the display module (1) may be inclined at a second angle (θ2) as shown in (a) of FIG. 10.

[0222] The third mode can be implemented after the second mode, and in the third mode, the first nut (63) can be moved in a direction away from the passenger (i.e., forward direction).

[0223] The third mode may be a mode in which the driving direction of the first motor (64) is different from that of the second mode. In the second mode, when the driving direction of the first motor (64) is clockwise, in the third mode, the driving direction of the first motor (64) may be counterclockwise.

[0224] When the first nut (63) is moved in a direction away from the passenger (i.e., forward direction), the display module (1) can be tilted at a third angle (θ3) as shown in (b) of Fig. 10.

[0225] When the third mode is completed, the maximum movement distance of the first nut (63) and the maximum movement distance of the second nut (73) may be the third (D3), and the third (D3) may be greater than the second (D2).

[0226] The third angle (θ2) can be changed in response to an angle change request signal.

[0227] The processor can transmit an angle change request signal to the vehicle display device according to input from the passenger, etc., and the first rotation mechanism or the second rotation mechanism can change the third angle (θ2) according to the angle change request signal.

[0228] If the movement amount of either the first nut (72) or the second nut (73) changes, the third angle (θ3) can change.

[0229] For example, as shown in Fig. 10, when the display panel (1) is swiveled to the left, the second rotation mechanism can move the second nut (73) in the forward direction, and the third (D3) of the maximum movement distance of the first nut (63) and the maximum movement distance of the second nut (73) can be reduced, and the third angle (θ3) can be reduced.

[0230] The third angle (θ2) is larger than the first angle (θ1), but can be changed in multiple stages.

[0231] For example, when the first angle (θ1) is 20°, the third angle (θ1) can be 22°, 24°, 26°, 28°, or 30° within a range of 22° to 30°.

[0232] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a process in which a moving frame of another example of a vehicle display device according to the present embodiment moves toward a passenger and then swivels to the right.

[0233] Figure 11 shows an example in which, in the fourth swivel mode, the display module (1) is swiveled at a third angle (θ3) that is steeper than the first angle (θ1).

[0234] Figure 11 (a) is a schematic diagram of when the moving frame (2) is moved toward the passenger and then swivels to the right around the fourth swivel virtual axis (V4), and is an example of when the display module (1) is swiveled to be inclined at a third angle (θ3).

[0235] Figure 11 (b) is a schematic diagram of when the moving frame (2) shown in Figure 11 (a) is swiveled to a third angle (θ3) greater than the first angle (θ1), and an example of when the display module (1) is swiveled to be inclined to the third angle (θ3) is shown.

[0236] An example of the first angle (θ1) may be 20°, an example of the second angle (θ2) may be 15°, and an example of the third angle (θ3) may be 30°.

[0237] In the fourth swivel mode, the first nut (63) can be moved in a direction closer to the passenger (e.g., toward the rear).

[0238] The second rotation mechanism can rotate the second screw (72) in one direction so that the second nut (73) moves toward the passenger, and then rotate the second screw (72) in the opposite direction so that the second nut (73) moves away from the passenger.

[0239] The second rotation mechanism can rotate the second screw (72) in one direction so that the second nut (73) moves toward the passenger in the fourth swivel mode, and then rotate the second screw (72) in the opposite direction so that the second nut (73) moves away from the passenger.

[0240] In the fourth swivel mode, the second nut (73) can be moved in a direction closer to the passenger (e.g., in the rearward direction) as shown in (a) of Fig. 11, and then moved in a direction away from the passenger (e.g., in the forward direction) as shown in (b) of Fig. 11.

[0241] The fourth swivel mode may include the first mode, the second mode, and the third mode, as well as the third swivel mode.

[0242] Mode 1, Mode 2 and Mode 3 can be performed sequentially.

[0243] In the first mode, the movement amount of the first nut (63) and the movement amount of the second nut (63) can be the same, and the display module (1) can move as in the telescopic mode.

[0244] In the second mode, the movement amount of the second nut (73) may be less than the movement amount of the first nut (63), the maximum movement distance of the first nut (63) and the maximum movement distance of the second nut (73) may be the second (D2), and the display module (1) may be inclined at a second angle (θ2) as shown in (a) of FIG. 11.

[0245] The third mode can be implemented after the second mode, and in the third mode, the second nut (73) can be moved in a direction away from the passenger (i.e., forward direction).

[0246] The third mode may be a mode in which the driving direction of the second motor (74) is different from that of the second mode. In the second mode, when the driving direction of the second motor (74) is clockwise, in the third mode, the driving direction of the second motor (74) may be counterclockwise.

[0247] When the second nut (73) is moved in a direction away from the passenger (i.e., forward direction), the display module (1) can be tilted at a third angle (θ3) as shown in (b) of Fig. 11.

[0248] When the third mode is completed, the maximum movement distance of the first nut (63) and the maximum movement distance of the second nut (73) may be the third (D2), and the third (D2) may be greater than the second (D1).

[0249] For example, as shown in Fig. 11, when the display panel (1) is swivelled to the right, the first rotation mechanism can move the first nut (63) in the forward direction, and the third (D3) of the maximum movement distance of the first nut (63) and the maximum movement distance of the second nut (73) can be reduced, and the third angle (θ3) can be reduced.

[0250] The third angle (θ3) is larger than the first angle (θ1), but can be changed in multiple stages.

[0251] For example, when the first angle (θ1) is 20°, the third angle (θ3) can be 22°, 24°, 26°, 28°, or 30° within a range of 22° to 30°.

[0252] An example of the third swivel mode illustrated in FIG. 10 can be implemented instead of the third swivel mode illustrated in FIG. 8. An example of the fourth swivel mode illustrated in FIG. 11 can be implemented instead of the fourth swivel mode illustrated in FIG. 9. That is, the display module (1) can be operated in one of the first swivel mode illustrated in FIG. 5, the second swivel mode illustrated in FIG. 6, the telescopic mode illustrated in FIG. 7, the third swivel mode illustrated in FIG. 10, and the fourth swivel mode illustrated in FIG. 11.

[0253] Another example of the third swivel mode illustrated in FIG. 10 may be a fifth swivel mode that is optionally implemented with the third swivel mode illustrated in FIG. 8. Another example of the fourth swivel mode illustrated in FIG. 11 may be a sixth swivel mode that is optionally implemented with the fourth swivel mode illustrated in FIG. 9. That is, the display module (1) may be operated in one of the first swivel mode illustrated in FIG. 5, the second swivel mode illustrated in FIG. 6, the telescopic mode illustrated in FIG. 7, the third swivel mode illustrated in FIG. 8, the fourth swivel mode illustrated in FIG. 9, the fifth swivel mode illustrated in FIG. 10, and the sixth swivel mode illustrated in FIG. 11.

[0254] 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.

[0255] 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.

[0256] 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. A moving frame placed on the display module; A first link connected to the above moving frame by a first hinge; A second link connected to the above moving frame by a second hinge; A first driving source for moving the first link; A second driving source for moving the second link; a guide pin arranged on the above moving frame; and It includes a fixed frame in which a guide path along which the above guide pin is guided is formed, The above guide route is A swivel path in which the above guide pin is guided around the swivel virtual axis; and A linear path connected to the above swivel path and including the guide pin linearly guided. Display device for vehicle.

2. In paragraph 1, The above swivel path is Outer path connected to the above linear path and A vehicle display device including an inner path spaced from the outer path and connected to the linear path on the inner side of the outer path.

3. In paragraph 1, The commercial swivel path is A first swivel path that guides the above guide pin around the first swivel virtual axis, and A second swivel path connected to the first swivel path and guiding the guide pin around the second swivel virtual axis, The above linear path is a vehicle display device connected to a connecting path of the first swivel path and the second swivel path.

4. In paragraph 3, The above swivel path is A third swivel path that guides the above guide pin around the third swivel virtual axis, and Further comprising a fourth swivel path connected to the third swivel path and guiding the guide pin around the fourth swivel virtual axis; The above linear path is a vehicle display device connected to the connecting path of the third swivel path and the fourth swivel path.

5. In paragraph 4, One end of the above linear path is connected to the connecting path of the first swivel path and the second swivel path, A vehicle display device, wherein the other end of the above linear path is connected to a connection path area of the third swivel path and the fourth swivel path.

6. In paragraph 4, The length of the third swivel path is shorter than the length of the first swivel path, A vehicle display device wherein the length of the fourth swivel path is shorter than the length of the second swivel path.

7. In paragraph 4, The distance between the rear end of the third guide path and the rear end of the fourth swivel path A vehicle display device having a shorter distance than the distance between the rear end of the first guide path and the rear end of the second swivel path.

8. In paragraph 4, The above display module A first swivel mode in which the guide pin is guided along the first swivel path; A second swivel mode in which the guide pin is guided along the second swivel path; Telescopic mode in which the above guide pin is guided along the linear path; a third swivel mode in which the guide pin is guided along the third swivel path; and A vehicle display device, wherein the guide pin operates in one of the fourth swivel modes in which the guide pin is guided along the fourth swivel path.

9. In paragraph 8, In the first swivel mode and the second swivel mode, the display module is swiveled at a first angle, A vehicle display device in which, in the third swivel mode and the fourth swivel mode, the display module swivels at a second angle smaller than the first angle.

10. In paragraph 9, A vehicle display device in which the second angle above changes in response to an angle change request signal.

11. In paragraph 8, In the first swivel mode and the second swivel mode, the display module is swiveled at a first angle, A vehicle display device in which, in the third swivel mode and the fourth swivel mode, the display module swivels at a third angle greater than the first angle.

12. In paragraph 11, The above third angle is a vehicle display device that changes in response to an angle change request signal.

13. In paragraph 1, The above first driving source A first nut to which the first link is rotatably connected; A first screw for linearly moving the first nut; and Including a first rotating mechanism that rotates the first screw, The above second driving source a second nut to which the second link is rotatably connected; and a second screw for linearly moving the second nut; and It includes a second rotating mechanism that rotates the second screw, A vehicle display device in which the first rotation mechanism and the second rotation mechanism make the movement distance of the first nut and the movement distance of the second nut the same so that the guide pin is guided along the linear path.

14. In paragraph 13, The above first rotary mechanism A vehicle display device that rotates the first screw in one direction so that the first nut moves toward a passenger, and then rotates the first screw in the opposite direction so that the first nut moves away from the passenger.

15. In paragraph 13, The above second rotating mechanism A vehicle display device that rotates the second screw in one direction so that the second nut moves toward the passenger, and then rotates the second screw in the opposite direction so that the second nut moves away from the passenger.

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