Abstract: A switch unit includes an operating component, and a base portion that supports the operating component capable of being pressed in criss-cross directions. The base portion is provided with a plurality of T-shaped regulating components that are formed in positions in directions sandwiched between the criss-cross directions. Each of the regulating components is provided with a leg portion that extends from the base portion towards the operating component, and an abutting portion that extends from an end portion of the leg portion along a line that connects together predetermined positions of the criss-cross directions that are located on both sides of each regulating component.

Abstract: A switch unit includes an operating component, and a base portion that supports the operating component capable of being pressed in criss-cross directions. The base portion is provided with a plurality of T-shaped regulating components that are formed in positions in directions sandwiched between the criss-cross directions. Each of the regulating components is provided with a leg portion that extends from the base portion towards the operating component, and an abutting portion that extends from an end portion of the leg portion along a line that connects together predetermined positions of the criss-cross directions that are located on both sides of each regulating component.

Abstract: A defroster outlet includes: a defroster outlet part that is disposed in an instrument panel of a vehicle and that has an opening formed along a front windshield; a plurality of fins that are bridged in the opening along a front-rear direction of the vehicle, which serve as guides for sending defroster wind toward an inner surface of the front windshield, and each having a light-emitting portion formed in at least a part of the top end thereof; and a reflecting part that is disposed in the vicinity of the opening and that reflects light from the light-emitting portion to cause a driver and a passenger to see the reflected light.

Abstract: A head-up display device according to the invention includes a projector that projects an image to be displayed on a windshield of a vehicle; a housing that accommodates the projector and has an opening portion on a pathway of a projection light that is projected from the projector; a transmissive member that blocks the opening portion and transmits the projection light; and a light blocking portion that blocks a light path along which light incident from an outside of the vehicle is reflected on the transmissive member and the windshield and reaches a predetermined viewpoint region on a driver's seat side, wherein the light blocking portion is formed by a printed layer provided in the periphery of the windshield.

Abstract: A steering lock system with a control knob for a vehicle, comprises: a cylinder rotatably carried in a stationary housing; a rotor relatively rotatably inserted into the cylinder and having a key hole into which a mechanical key can be inserted; and a control knob mounted on the rotor. In the steering lock system, the control knob comprises: a knob body fixed to the rotor and having a key guide hole for guiding the insertion of the mechanical key into the key hole; and a knob cap detachably mounted to the knob body to cover the entire knob body in such a manner that its outer surface forms a design face.

Abstract: An instrumental dial has a plurality of grooves defined in a front surface thereof. Each groove has a pair of side surfaces each comprising a pair of flat surfaces. The flat surface is closer to a rear surface of the instrumental dial than the flat surface. The flat surfaces are inclined by different angles ?1, ?2, respectively, to the direction in which the dial is visually recognized. The angles ?1, ?2 satisfy the relationship of ?1>?2. The number of times that incoming light is reflected in the groove is increased to greatly reduce the amount of light that leaves the groove and also to disperse outgoing light in various directions. The instrumental dial thus has a novel look provided by a spinning pattern, and has a reduced reflectance for good visibility.

Abstract: A steering lock system with a control knob for a vehicle, comprises: a cylinder rotatably carried in a stationary housing; a rotor relatively rotatably inserted into the cylinder and having a key hole into which a mechanical key can be inserted; and a control knob mounted on the rotor. In the steering lock system, the control knob comprises: a knob body fixed to the rotor and having a key guide hole for guiding the insertion of the mechanical key into the key hole; and a knob cap detachably mounted to the knob body to cover the entire knob body in such a manner that its outer surface forms a design face.