Side-Mounted Work Vehicle Display for Autonomous Steering Visibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
The visibility and operability of display devices in work vehicles, particularly when installed in front of the steering wheel, are compromised due to the steering wheel's angle and driver posture, and the dispersion of switches for autonomous steering operations makes it difficult to understand and perform these operations effectively.
Innovation Solution
A work vehicle design featuring a display device positioned on one side of the steering manipulator, integrated with a manipulator that includes a display screen and operation members, such as buttons and switches, to enhance visibility and intuitive operation of autonomous travel information and controls.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the display device is installed in front of the steering wheel, then the display device can be positioned centrally, but the display screen becomes difficult to see due to steering wheel angle and driver posture
Solution Approach 1:
The display device is extracted from the central position in front of the steering wheel and relocated to the side of the steering manipulator. This separation removes the display from the obstructed central area, allowing the steering wheel to remain in its optimal position while the display is accessible from the side where it does not interfere with the driver's view or steering operations.
2Device complexity
If switches for autonomous steering operations are installed on the panel cover or column cover, then the display device can be positioned independently, but the positions of the switches become dispersed making operations difficult to understand
Solution Approach 1:
The display device and the manipulator with autonomous steering switches are merged into a single integrated unit. This combination consolidates the previously dispersed switches with the display, creating a unified control interface that improves operability by keeping all autonomous steering controls in one accessible location while maintaining independent positioning capability.
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AI summary
A work vehicle capable of an autonomous travel includes a seat for a driver, a steering manipulator located in front of the seat and a display device configured to display information about the autonomous travel. The display device is located on one side in a left-right direction of the steering manipulator and includes a display that has a display screen configured to display information about the autonomous travel of the work vehicle and a manipulator connected to the display and having a manipulation member to enable operation associated with the autonomous travel.