Patent ID: 6779826
Filing Date: 2004-08-24
Classification: B60K,Y02T

Abstract:
A display unit attachment structure that attaches a display unit to an instrument panel of an automobile, comprising:a pair of brackets projecting toward a compartment from the instrument panel, each bracket having a guide groove formed therein; at least one first connector fixed with respect to a surface of the instrument panel; a display unit having a main body including two side walls, guide pins projecting from each of the two side walls, and at least one second connector fixed with respect to a back surface of the main body; first fixing portions provided at ends of the brackets; and second fixing portions provided on the display unit near a decorative surface of the display unit, wherein the first fixing portions and the second fixing portions engage to fix the display unit to the instrument panel; wherein the display unit is attached to the brackets by sliding the guide pins in the guide grooves, whereby the at least one second connector is automatically connected with the at least one first connector.