JP2008308062A - Vehicle display device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicle display device capable of display having presence with a three-dimensional effect while holding down costs. <P>SOLUTION: The vehicle display device comprises a display unit 100 provided in a visible direction of an operator and displaying a traveling condition of a vehicle and a condition of equipment provided on the vehicle as vehicle information, a vehicle image display unit 200 provided on an upper and operator side of the display unit 100 and having a vehicle model 210 and a vehicle model illumination part 200 for illuminating the vehicle model 210, and a half mirror 300 provided in the middle of a path of light from the display unit 100 and reflecting light from the vehicle image display unit 200 in the visible direction of the operator, wherein the vehicle information displayed by the display unit 100 is superposed and displayed on a virtual image 250 of the vehicle model 210 displayed in the light path of the display unit 100 by the half mirror 300. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle display device that displays vehicle information.

In general, a vehicle is provided with a vehicle display device that displays a running state of the vehicle and various devices mounted on the vehicle. A typical example of such a display device for a vehicle is a so-called combination meter provided in front of the driver's seat. The traveling speed, the engine speed, the shift lever position, the fuel remaining amount, the traveling distance, the hydraulic pressure, and the cooling water temperature. It displays the lighting state of the headlight, the lighting state of the direction indicator, the operating state of the side brake, the opening / closing state of the door, and the like. In recent years, the door opening / closing state is displayed using a plan view of the host vehicle (Patent Document 1), and the distance between the vehicle and the vehicle ahead is measured by millimeter wave radar or laser radar, and the measured distance between vehicles and brakes are measured. A device that displays the timing in an easy-to-understand manner using a graphic display has been put into practical use.
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 5-65631

  However, although the display using the plan view of the host vehicle can improve the cognition, the display is flat and it is difficult to display with a sense of presence with a three-dimensional effect. was there.

  Further, the graphic display device is expensive while improving cognition, and has a problem that it is difficult to apply to a vehicle with a low price.

  In view of the above problems, the present invention realizes a vehicular display device capable of realizing a realistic display with a stereoscopic effect at a reduced cost.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is a first display unit that is provided in a driver's visual recognition direction and that displays the traveling state of the vehicle and the state of the equipment provided in the vehicle as vehicle information. And a second display unit provided at a position different from the display unit, including a vehicle model and a light source that illuminates the vehicle model, and provided in the middle of an optical path of light from the first display unit, A half mirror that reflects light from the second display unit in the viewing direction of the driver, and the vehicle information is displayed on the first optical path by the half mirror. It is characterized by being displayed superimposed on a virtual image.

  According to the above configuration, the vehicle information is superimposed on the virtual image of the vehicle model and displayed with a sense of presence with a three-dimensional effect. In addition, since vehicle display is performed using a vehicle model that is less expensive than a graphic display, it can be realized at a reduced cost.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the vehicle information displayed in a superimposed manner on the virtual image of the vehicle model includes: an opening / closing state of a vehicle door, an opening / closing state of a trunk, and a headlamp. It is characterized by being at least one of the lighting states.

  According to the above configuration, at least one vehicle information of the opening / closing state of the vehicle door, the opening / closing state of the trunk, and the lighting state of the headlight is displayed superimposed on the virtual image of the vehicle model, and the presence of a sense of presence with a stereoscopic effect is displayed. Some display is possible.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the light source of the second display unit emits light at a predetermined timing.

  The invention according to claim 4 is the vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the light source of the second display unit does not emit light and the virtual image of the vehicle model is not displayed. Predetermined vehicle information is displayed in a portion where the virtual image of the model overlaps.

  According to the said structure, vehicle information can be efficiently displayed within the limited display space by displaying the virtual image of a vehicle model as needed.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the lower part of the vehicle model is compressed in the vehicle up-down direction.

  According to the said structure, the installation space of a vehicle model can be saved.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the vehicle model is only a substantially upper part of the vehicle.

  According to the said structure, the installation space of a vehicle model can be saved.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to sixth aspects, a light emitting portion for a headlight of the vehicle model is provided inside the vehicle model, and the headlight of the vehicle is The light emitting unit emits light in accordance with lighting.

  According to the said structure, the headlamp of a vehicle model is also lighted according to lighting of the headlamp of a vehicle, the entertainment property of a display part can be improved, and the product power can be aimed at.

  An invention according to an eighth aspect is the vehicle according to any one of the first to fourth and seventh aspects, wherein a drive unit that rotates a wheel of the vehicle model is provided, and the drive unit is adapted to travel of the vehicle. The wheel is driven and the wheel of the vehicle model is rotated.

  According to the said structure, the wheel of a vehicle model also rotates according to driving | running | working of a vehicle, the entertainment property of a display part can be improved, and the product power can be improved.

  By using a miniature model of a vehicle that is a three-dimensional object, a vehicle display device capable of realizing a realistic display with a three-dimensional effect at a reduced cost is realized.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a left side view of the vehicle display device of the present invention.

  The vehicle display device includes a display unit 100 and a vehicle image display unit 200, and each is installed in a meter cluster 400 provided on an instrument panel (not shown) of the vehicle.

  The display unit 100 includes a display unit main body 110, a light guide plate 120, a light emitting unit 130, and a display unit housing 140.

  The display unit main body 110 is installed in a display unit casing 140 attached to the meter cluster 400 with the display surface facing the vehicle driver direction (the direction of arrow A in FIG. 1). The display unit main body 110 provides the driver with the traveling state of the vehicle and the operating state of the equipment provided in the vehicle as vehicle information. The vehicle information will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The light guide plate 120 is attached to the display unit casing 140 so as to be positioned on the back surface of the display unit main body 110. A light emitting unit 130 composed of LEDs is installed along the side surface of the light guide plate 120 inside the upper and lower sides of the display unit case 140 to which the light guide plate 120 is attached, and a vehicle headlamp (not shown) is turned on. At this time, the light emitting unit 130 is turned on. The light of the light emitting unit 130 enters the light guide plate 120 from the side surface of the light guide plate 120 and repeats refraction and reflection to cause the entire light guide plate 120 to emit light and illuminate the display unit main body 110.

  The vehicle image display unit 200 includes a vehicle model 210 and a vehicle model illumination unit 220, and each is installed in the vehicle image display unit housing 201. The vehicle image display unit housing 201 is installed inside the upper part of the meter cluster 400 so as to be positioned on the driver side (vehicle interior side) from the display unit 100 and above the display unit main body 110.

  The vehicle model 210 is a small model of a vehicle in which the vehicle display device of the present invention is installed, and has a shape in which a lower part is compressed from the side window. The reason and effect of having a compressed shape will be described later. The vehicle model 210 is attached to the vehicle image display unit housing 201 in the direction shown in FIG.

  The vehicle image display part housing | casing 201 is a cube which has an opening part only on one surface, and the vehicle model 210 is attached inside. Here, the size of the opening is larger than that of the vehicle model 210, and the vehicle model 210 is entirely visible when the vehicle model 210 is viewed from the upper surface of the opening.

  In the vehicle image display unit housing 201, vehicle model illumination units 220 are respectively attached to wall surfaces 201F, 201B, and 201D that are positioned in front of, behind, and below the vehicle model 210.

  The vehicle model illumination unit 220 includes a diffusion plate 221, a light emitting unit 222, and a vehicle model illumination unit housing 223. The light emitting unit 222 is turned on as necessary by the control unit 600 (not shown). In the present embodiment, a virtual image 250 (hereinafter referred to as a vehicle model virtual image 250) of the vehicle model 210, which will be described later, is always displayed when the vehicle power is turned on, and the light emitting unit 222 always emits light when the vehicle power is turned on. When the light emitting unit 222 is turned on, the light is diffused by the diffusion plate 221 and the vehicle model 210 is illuminated.

  The vehicle image display unit housing 201 is installed inside the upper part of the meter cluster 400 as described above with the opening facing downward.

  A half mirror 300 is provided between the display unit 100 and the vehicle image display unit 200 so as to be located in the middle of an optical path of light representing vehicle information displayed on the display unit 100. The half mirror 300 reflects an image of the vehicle model 210 that is illuminated when the vehicle model illumination unit 220 of the vehicle image display unit 200 is turned on, and displays the vehicle model virtual image 250 on the display unit 100 side. On the other hand, since the vehicle information displayed on the display unit 100 passes through the half mirror 300, the vehicle information displayed on the display unit 100 and the vehicle model virtual image 250 are presented to the driver.

  FIG. 2 shows a front view of the vehicle display device of the present embodiment. In the figure, the meter cluster 400 and the vehicle image display unit 200 are omitted.

  The display unit main body 110 displays a speedometer 151 that displays the speed of the vehicle, an engine speedometer 152 that displays the number of revolutions of the engine of the vehicle, a fuel gauge 153 that displays the remaining amount of fuel of the vehicle, and a cumulative travel distance of the vehicle. Distance meter 154, shift lever position display 155 that displays the operation position of the shift lever of the vehicle, water temperature meter 156 that displays the coolant temperature of the engine cooling water, side brake operation light 157 that displays whether the side brake of the vehicle is activated, vehicle A right direction indicator lamp 158R and a left direction indicator lamp 158L for blinking and displaying the operating direction of the direction indicator.

  In addition, the display unit main body 110 displays a door state display lamp 161 that displays the open / closed state of each seat door of the vehicle, a trunk state display lamp 162 that displays the open / closed state of the trunk of the vehicle, and a lighting state of the headlight of the vehicle. A headlamp status indicator lamp 163 is provided.

  In the door status indicator 161, the door-shaped opening (see FIG. 2) of each seat provided on the surface plate 115 of the display unit main body 110 is closed with a semi-transparent member, and the interior of the display unit main body 110 on the back surface thereof. A light emitting unit (not shown) made up of LEDs is arranged, and the open / closed state of the door of each seat is displayed by turning on and off the light emitting unit. That is, the light emitting unit is turned on when the door is open, and the light emitting unit is turned off when the door is closed. The controller 600 controls lighting and extinguishing of the light emitting unit based on on / off of a door switch (not shown) provided in each seat door.

  In the trunk status indicator lamp 162, a trunk-shaped opening (see FIG. 2) provided in the surface plate 115 of the display unit main body 110 is closed with a translucent member, and the display unit main body 110 on the rear side is covered with LEDs. A configured light emitting unit (not shown) is arranged, and the open / close state of the trunk is displayed by turning on and off the light emitting unit. That is, the light emitting unit is turned on when the trunk is open, and the light emitting unit is turned off when the trunk is closed. The controller 600 controls lighting and extinguishing of the light emitting unit based on on / off of an open / close switch (not shown) provided in the trunk.

  In the headlamp status indicator lamp 163, the two left and right headlamp-shaped openings (see FIG. 2) provided on the surface plate 115 of the display unit main body 110 are closed with a translucent member, A light emitting unit (not shown) composed of LEDs is arranged inside the display unit main body 110, and the lighting state of the headlamp is displayed by turning on and off the light emitting unit. Here, the headlamp status indicator lamp 163 is composed of an upper indicator lamp 163U and a lower indicator lamp 163D, each having an opening, and emitting light inside the display section main body 110 at the back of each opening. The part is arranged. The light emitting portion of the lower indicator lamp 163D is lit with the headlamps lit in the low beam state, and the light emitting portions of the upper indicator lamp 163U and the lower indicator lamp 163D are lit with the headlamps lit in the high beam state. The controller 600 controls lighting and extinguishing of the light emitting unit based on on / off of a headlamp switch (not shown).

  The half mirror 300 is disposed in the front (driver side) portion of the display unit main body 110 where the door state indicator lamp 161, the trunk state indicator lamp 162, and the headlamp state indicator lamp 163 are arranged.

  The display unit 100 corresponds to the first display unit in the claims, and the vehicle image display unit 200 corresponds to the second display unit in the claims.

  FIG. 3 shows a state where the vehicle model illumination unit 220 of the vehicle image display unit 200 is turned on and the vehicle model virtual image 250 is displayed. In this figure, in order to show the positional relationship between the vehicle model virtual image 250, the door state indicator lamp 161, the trunk state indicator lamp 162, and the headlamp state indicator lamp 163, the door state indicator lamp 161 and the trunk state indicator lamp 162 are shown. This represents a state in which all the headlamp state indicator lamps 163 are lit.

  As described above, the vehicle model virtual image 250 is displayed so as to overlap the door state display lamp 161, the trunk state display lamp 162, and the headlamp state display lamp 163 of the display unit 100.

  The mounting angle of the vehicle image display unit housing 201 and the half mirror 300 with respect to the display unit 100 is such that the vehicle model virtual image 250 includes the door state display lamp 161, the trunk state display lamp 162, and the headlamp state display lamp 163 of the display unit 100. It is set to be displayed in a superimposed manner. In FIG. 1, the vehicle image display unit housing 201 is disposed at a position of approximately 90 degrees with respect to the display unit 100, and the half mirror 300 is disposed with an inclination of approximately 45 degrees with respect to the display unit 100.

  FIG. 4 shows a display example of the door state indicator lamp 161 and the trunk state indicator lamp 162.

  FIG. 4A shows a state in which all of the door state indicator lamp 161 and the trunk state indicator lamp 162 are lit with the vehicle model illumination unit 220 turned on and the vehicle model virtual image 250 displayed. That is, all doors and trunks are open.

  FIG. 4B shows a state in which the door state indicator lamp 161 on the passenger seat side is lit with the vehicle model illumination unit 220 turned on and the vehicle model virtual image 250 displayed. That is, only the passenger seat side door is open.

  FIG. 4C illustrates a state in which the trunk state indicator lamp 162 is lit with the vehicle model illumination unit 220 lit and the vehicle model virtual image 250 displayed. That is, only the trunk is open.

  FIG. 4D shows a state in which the door state indicator lamp 161 and the trunk state indicator lamp 162 are all turned off in a state where the vehicle model illumination unit 220 is turned on and the vehicle model virtual image 250 is displayed. That is, all the doors and the trunk are closed.

  FIG. 5 shows a display example of the headlamp status indicator lamp 163.

  FIG. 5A shows a state in which the headlamp state indicator lamp 163 is turned off while the vehicle model illumination unit 220 is turned on to display the vehicle model virtual image 250. That is, the headlight is turned off.

  FIG. 5B shows a state in which the lower indicator lamp 163D of the headlamp state indicator lamp 163 is lit while the vehicle model illumination section 220 is turned on and the vehicle model virtual image 250 is displayed. That is, it shows a state in which the headlamp is lit with a low beam.

  FIG. 5C shows a state in which the lower model lamp 163D and the upper display lamp 163U of the headlamp status indicator lamp 163 are lit with the vehicle model illumination unit 220 turned on and the vehicle model virtual image 250 displayed. is there. That is, it shows a state where the headlamp is lit with a high beam.

  In the present embodiment, the vehicle model 210 has a shape in which a lower part is compressed from the side window. This is because, in this embodiment, since the image of the vehicle viewed from above is displayed as a virtual image, the vertical direction of the vehicle, particularly the lower part, has a sense of incongruity even if the original shape is not accurately retained, and has a compressed shape. This is because the height of the vehicle image display unit housing 201 can be suppressed and the installation space can be saved.

  As described above, the vehicle information displayed on the display unit 100 is superimposed on the vehicle model virtual image 250, so that the vehicle information can be displayed more easily.

  In addition, since the vehicle model 210 is displayed as a virtual image instead of a plane image such as a vehicle icon, it is possible to display information with a sense of presence with a three-dimensional effect, and to display vehicle information more easily.

Furthermore, since a vehicle model is used for displaying the vehicle, it can be realized at a low cost without using an expensive graphic display.
[Example 2]
FIG. 6 is a front view of the vehicle display device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Since the present embodiment is different from the above-described embodiment only in the display unit main body 111, only different portions will be described.

  The display unit 111 is entirely a graphic display, and includes a speedometer 151 that displays the speed of the vehicle, an engine speedometer 152 that displays the rotational speed of the engine of the vehicle, a fuel gauge 153 that displays the remaining fuel amount of the vehicle, A distance meter 154 that displays the cumulative travel distance of the vehicle, a shift lever position display 155 that displays the operation position of the shift lever of the vehicle, a water temperature meter 156 that displays the coolant temperature of the engine coolant, and a side that displays whether the vehicle side brake is on or off A brake operation lamp 157, a right direction indicator lamp 158R and a left direction indicator lamp 158L for blinking and displaying the operation direction of the vehicle direction indicator are provided.

  The display unit main body 111 also displays a door state display lamp 161 that displays the open / closed state of each seat door of the vehicle, a trunk state display lamp 162 that displays the open / closed state of the trunk of the vehicle, and a lighting state of the headlight of the vehicle. A headlight status display lamp 163 for displaying the fuel efficiency, a fuel efficiency display section 171 for displaying the fuel efficiency, and an inter-vehicle distance display section 172 for displaying the inter-vehicle distance from the preceding vehicle. Here, the fuel consumption is calculated by the control unit 600 based on the travel distance and the fuel remaining amount, and is displayed on the fuel consumption display unit 171 based on the calculated value. The inter-vehicle distance from the preceding vehicle is measured by a millimeter wave radar (not shown) installed at the front of the vehicle, is taken into the control unit 600, and is displayed on the inter-vehicle distance display unit 172. Since fuel consumption calculation and inter-vehicle distance measurement are well-known techniques, a detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  FIG. 7 shows a state where the vehicle model illumination unit 220 of the vehicle image display unit 200 is turned on and the vehicle model virtual image 250 is displayed. In addition, in this figure, in order to show the positional relationship between the vehicle model virtual image 250, the door state indicator lamp 161, the trunk state indicator lamp 162, the headlamp state indicator lamp 163, the fuel consumption indicator 171 and the inter-vehicle distance indicator 172, The door state display lamp 161, the trunk state display lamp 162, the headlamp state display lamp 163, the fuel consumption display section 171, and the inter-vehicle distance display section 172 are all turned on.

  In the above-described embodiment, the vehicle model virtual image 250 is always displayed after the vehicle is turned on. In this embodiment, the display of the vehicle model virtual image 250 is stopped as necessary. That is, when the door state indicator lamp 161, the trunk state indicator lamp 162, and the headlamp state indicator lamp 163 are displayed after the vehicle is turned on, the vehicle model illumination unit 220 is turned on to display the vehicle model virtual image 250, When displaying the fuel consumption display unit 171 and the inter-vehicle distance display unit 172, the vehicle model illumination unit 220 is turned off and the display of the vehicle model virtual image 250 is stopped. For example, the door state indicator lamp 161, the trunk state indicator lamp 162, the headlamp state indicator lamp 163, and the vehicle model virtual image 250 are displayed after the power is turned on until the start of running, and after the start of running, the door state indicator lamp 161 and the trunk state are displayed. The indicator lamp 162, the headlamp status indicator lamp 163, and the vehicle model virtual image 250 are turned off, and the fuel consumption indicator 171 and the inter-vehicle distance indicator 172 are displayed.

  When the headlamp is turned on while the fuel consumption display unit 171 and the inter-vehicle distance display unit 172 are displayed, the display of the fuel consumption display unit 171 and the inter-vehicle distance display unit 172 is temporarily stopped, and the vehicle model virtual image 250 and The headlamp status display lamp 163 is displayed, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the display of the vehicle model virtual image 250 is stopped, and the fuel consumption display section 171 and the inter-vehicle distance display section 172 are displayed again.

  In this embodiment, the display example of the door state indicator lamp 161 and the trunk state indicator lamp 162 is equivalent to the state shown in FIG. 4, and the display example of the headlamp state indicator lamp 163 is equivalent to the state shown in FIG. Therefore, the description is omitted. However, in the above-described embodiment, the door state indicator lamp 161, the trunk state indicator lamp 162, and the headlamp state indicator lamp 163 are configured by the opening portion and the light emitting portion. The difference is that it is a graphic display by a container.

  FIG. 8 shows a display example of the fuel consumption display unit 171 and the inter-vehicle distance display unit 172.

  FIG. 8A shows a state in which the fuel consumption display unit 171 is displayed in a state where the vehicle model illumination unit 220 is turned off and the display of the vehicle model virtual image 250 is stopped.

  FIG. 8B shows a state in which the inter-vehicle distance display unit 172 is displayed with the vehicle model illumination unit 220 turned off and the display of the vehicle model virtual image 250 stopped.

  As described above, the vehicle information displayed on the display unit 100 is superimposed on the vehicle model virtual image 250, so that the vehicle information can be displayed more easily.

  In addition, since the vehicle model 210 is displayed as a virtual image instead of a plan view of the vehicle, it is possible to display information with a sense of presence with a three-dimensional effect, and to display vehicle information more clearly.

  Further, since a vehicle model is used for displaying the vehicle, it is possible to realize the display at a reduced cost without using an expensive graphic display.

Furthermore, by displaying a virtual image of the vehicle model as necessary, vehicle information can be efficiently displayed within a limited display space.
[Example 3]
In the present embodiment, the vehicle model 211 has a shape in which the lower part is omitted from the side window.

  In FIG. 9, the side view of the vehicle image display part 200 of a present Example is shown.

  The vehicle model 211 attached to the vehicle image display unit housing 201 has a shape in which the lower part is omitted from the side window. The other parts are the same as in FIG.

Thus, by making the vehicle model 211 into a shape in which the portion below the side window is omitted, the height of the vehicle image display unit housing 201 can be further suppressed, and the mounting space can be further saved. It is possible to reduce the cost of the vehicle model.
[Example 4]
In this embodiment, the wheels of the vehicle model 212 rotate as the vehicle travels, and the headlamps of the vehicle model 212 are also turned on when the vehicle headlamps are turned on.

  In FIG. 10, the side view of the vehicle image display part 200 of a present Example is shown.

  Inside the vehicle model 212, a driving unit 214 that rotates the front wheels 213F and the rear wheels 213B is installed. The drive unit 214 is controlled by the control unit 600 and rotates the front wheels 213F and the rear wheels 213B in accordance with the traveling of the vehicle. In addition, if the pattern which emphasizes rotation, such as a spiral pattern, is drawn in the wheel part of the front wheel 213F and the rear wheel 213B, rotation of the front wheel 213F and the rear wheel 213B becomes easier to understand.

  In addition, an LED light emitting unit 215 is installed at the position of the headlamp inside the vehicle model 212, and the light emitting unit 215 is turned on by the control unit 600 when the vehicle headlamp is turned on.

  In this way, the wheels of the vehicle model rotate as the vehicle travels, and when the vehicle headlights are turned on, the vehicle model headlights are also turned on, providing entertainment to the display unit and increasing the product power. Can be increased.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was explained in full detail with drawing, an Example is only an illustration of this invention and this invention is not limited only to the structure of an Example. Accordingly, it goes without saying that design changes and the like within a scope not departing from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention.

  For example, the structure shown in FIG. 1 is an example, and even if the vehicle image display unit 200 is below or on the side of the display unit 100, the vehicle model virtual image 250 is displayed superimposed on the vehicle information displayed on the display unit 100. The installation position of the vehicle image display unit 200 is not limited.

  In addition, the vehicle information displayed to be superimposed on the vehicle model virtual image 250 is not limited to the vehicle information shown in the embodiments and examples.

  Further, when the vehicle model virtual image 250 is not displayed, the vehicle information displayed on the display unit 100 where the vehicle model virtual image 250 overlaps is not limited to the vehicle information shown in the second embodiment.

  Further, the mounting direction of the vehicle model 210 is not limited to the direction shown in the embodiments and examples, and can be set to a direction according to the vehicle information displayed on the display unit 100.

  The half mirror 300 is provided only on the front surface of the door state indicator lamp 161, the trunk state indicator lamp 162, and the headlamp state indicator lamp 163 of the display unit 100, but is provided so as to cover the entire display units 110 and 111. Also good.

  Furthermore, the drive unit 214 that rotates the front wheel 213F and the rear wheel 213B of the vehicle model 212 may be provided on the vehicle image display unit housing 201 side.

It is a left view of the display apparatus for vehicles of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a front view of the vehicle display device according to the embodiment of the present invention in a state where all of the door status indicator lamp, the trunk status indicator lamp, and the headlamp status indicator lamp are lit. FIG. 4 is a front view of a vehicle display device according to an embodiment of the present invention in a state in which all door state indicator lamps, trunk state indicator lights, and headlamp state indicator lights are turned on and vehicle model virtual images are displayed in an overlapping manner. It is explanatory drawing of the display of the door status indicator lamp and the trunk status indicator lamp in the display apparatus for vehicles of embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the headlamp state indicator lamp in the display apparatus for vehicles of embodiment of this invention. In the vehicle display apparatus of Example 2 of this invention, it is a front view of the state which lighted all the door state display lights, the trunk state display lights, the headlamp state display lights, the fuel consumption display, and the inter-vehicle distance display. In the vehicle display device according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the door state display lamp, the trunk state display lamp, the headlamp state display lamp, the fuel consumption display, and the inter-vehicle distance display are all turned on, and the vehicle model virtual image is superimposed and displayed. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the display of the fuel consumption display in the display apparatus for vehicles of Example 2 of this invention, and an inter-vehicle distance display. It is a left view of the vehicle model vicinity in the display apparatus for vehicles of Example 3 of this invention. It is a left view of the vehicle model vicinity in the display apparatus for vehicles of Example 4 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Display part 110, 111 Display part main body 115 Surface plate 120 Light guide plate 130 Light emission part 140 Display part housing | casing 151 Speedometer 152 Engine tachometer 153 Fuel meter 154 Distance meter 155 Shift lever position display 156 Water temperature meter 157 Side brake operation light 158R Right direction indicator lamp 158L Left direction indicator lamp 161 Door status indicator lamp 162 Trunk status indicator lamp 163 Headlamp status indicator lamp 171 Fuel consumption indicator 172 Inter-vehicle distance indicator 200 Vehicle image indicator 201 Vehicle image indicator casings 210 and 211 212 Vehicle model 220 Vehicle model illumination unit 221 Light guide plate 222 Light emitting unit 223 Vehicle model illumination unit housing 213F Front wheel 213B Rear wheel 214 Drive unit 215 Light emission unit 250 Vehicle model virtual image 300 Half mirror 400 Meter cluster 600 Control unit

Claims (8)

A first display unit that is provided in the driver's visual recognition direction and displays the vehicle running state and the state of the equipment provided in the vehicle as vehicle information;
A second display unit provided at a position different from the display unit, comprising a vehicle model and a light source for illuminating the vehicle model;
A half mirror provided in the middle of the optical path of the light from the first display unit, and reflecting the light from the second display unit in the visual recognition direction of the driver;
With
The vehicle display device, wherein the vehicle information is displayed by being superimposed on a virtual image of the vehicle model displayed on the first optical path by the half mirror.   2. The vehicle information displayed superimposed on the virtual image of the vehicle model is at least one of an open / close state of a vehicle door, an open / close state of a trunk, and a lighting state of a headlight. The vehicle display device described in 1.   The vehicle display device according to claim 1, wherein the light source of the second display unit emits light at a predetermined timing.   When the light source of the second display unit does not emit light and the virtual image of the vehicle model is not displayed, predetermined vehicle information is displayed in a portion where the virtual image of the vehicle model overlaps in the first display unit. The vehicular display device according to claim 3.   The vehicular display device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a substantially lower portion of the vehicle model is compressed in a vehicle vertical direction.   The vehicle display device according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle model is only a substantially upper part of the vehicle.   The light emitting part for the headlamp of the vehicle model is provided inside the vehicle model, and the light emitting part emits light when the headlight of the vehicle is turned on. The vehicle display device according to item 1.   8. A drive unit that rotates a wheel of the vehicle model is provided, and the drive unit is driven to rotate the wheel of the vehicle model in accordance with traveling of the vehicle. The vehicle display device according to claim 1.

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