JPS6324574Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] This invention relates to a switch device for changing, setting, or confirming functions of display contents on an automobile instrument panel, and particularly relates to the arrangement structure of the switch device.

First, a conventional device of this type will be explained.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a display section for displaying driving information and information on various parts of the automobile, and is configured to display numbers, graphs, etc. using, for example, a liquid crystal panel. 2 is a transparent panel that protects the display surface of this display section, 2a is a switch hole provided in this transparent panel, and 3 is a switch provided on the rear side of the transparent panel 2 so as to be built into the display section 1. , for switching display contents, setting, or confirming operation. Reference numeral 3a designates a switch button for operating the switch 3, which passes through the switch hole 2a and projects toward the front of the display section. 4
is a hood that is provided so as to surround the display section 1 and the transparent panel 2, and has a facing section 4a that is bent inward in front of the transparent panel 2.

By the way, the conventional device is constructed as described above, and the switch button 3a is provided protruding from the front surface of the transparent panel 2 through the switch hole 2a of the transparent panel 2.
The switch button 3a protruding from the surface of the transparent panel 2 can be used to change the display contents on the display section 1, set the settings, or check the functions by operating the When the transparent panel 2 and the display section 1 are assembled to the hood 4 in consideration of the design of the display contents while limiting the degree of freedom of design for the contents, the switch button 3a and the switch hole 2
There is a risk that the position of the display panel a may be misaligned, which may impede the operation.Furthermore, since the switch button 3a within the plane of the transparent panel 2 is operated during operation, it is difficult to see the displayed content.

This invention is an attempt to eliminate the drawbacks of the conventional switch device mentioned above. By providing the switch on the inside facing of the lower part of the hood, it is unnecessary to align the transparent panel and the switch when assembling the device, and the switch is An object of the present invention is to provide a switch device for an automobile instrument panel, which allows a free design to be constructed without affecting the transparent panel and display contents, and improves the visibility of the display contents when operating the switch. It is.

An embodiment of this invention shown in FIG. 2 will be described below. In FIG. 2, the hood 4 is the display part 1.
and an outer peripheral wall 4a that surrounds the outer periphery of the transparent panel 2.
, a facing part 4b formed by folding back from the outer peripheral wall 4a to the inside of the front surface of the transparent panel 2, and an opening part 4c formed in the lower part of the facing part 4b. The switch 5 is a switch for changing the display contents (for example, clock and running speed) on the display section 1, setting the clock time, etc., or checking the operating status of each part of the liquid crystal. is fixed to the lower inner surface of the Reference numeral 6 denotes a switch button attached to the drive shaft of the switch 5, and is arranged so as to be exposed to the outside through the opening 4c of the hood 4.

In addition to providing the switch 5 inside the lower part of the outer peripheral wall 4a provided around the display section 1 in this way,
Since the switch button 6 supported by the switch 5 is exposed to the facing part 4b, when the switch 5 is fixed, the opening 4c of the hood 4
Furthermore, when assembling the transparent panel 2 and display section 1 to the hood 4, it is only necessary to consider the position of the hood 4 relative to the displayed content, which improves the operability of the switch button 6. The assemblability of the entire device can be improved without causing any problems. Moreover, since the switch button 6 does not protrude from the display surface,
The visibility of the display section and the degree of freedom in design can be improved.

As explained above, this invention has a switch for changing the display content or checking the function of the display section, which is placed on the lower facing inside the hood, so that it can be easily switched when the display section, transparent panel, and hood are assembled. It is no longer necessary to align the position of the switch with the opening, which improves the ease of assembly, eliminates the possibility of the switch button being twisted when the switch button is operated, and improves the visibility of the display section. Furthermore, since there is no need to provide an opening on the display surface, there is a practical effect that a degree of design freedom can be obtained in display contents.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective sectional view of a conventional switch device, and FIG. 2 is a perspective sectional view showing an embodiment of this invention. In the figure, 1 is a display part, 2 is a transparent panel, 4 is a hood, 4a is an outer peripheral wall, 4b is a facing part, 4c is an opening part, 5 is a switch, and 6 is a switch button.
In addition, in the figures, the same reference numerals indicate the same or equivalent parts.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A display unit that displays driving information and information on each part of the vehicle, a transparent panel that is placed in front of this display unit and protects the display unit, an outer peripheral wall that surrounds the display unit and the transparent panel, and from this outer peripheral wall. A hood comprising a facing part formed by folding back on the front side of the transparent panel and an opening formed in the facing part, the hood being attached to the inside of the outer peripheral wall of the hood, and displaying in the display part. A switch device for an automobile instrument panel, comprising a switch for changing contents, setting, or checking functions, and a switch button attached to the switch and arranged so as to be exposed through the opening. .