Electric seat operating device for a vehicle with a seesaw switch

Abstract

This invention discloses an operating device for a power seat in a vehicle, which includes a switch module for operating the power seat. Specifically, the switch module includes multiple rocker switches that control the operating direction of the power seat, and the operating direction of the power seat according to the operation of each switch is displayed on a screen via arrows, thereby improving the convenience of the user's switch operation. This includes accurately controlling the operating direction of the power seat according to the user's switch operations, and accurately identifying the user's desired switch selection state and operating direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to an electric seat operating device for a vehicle with a seesaw-type switch. Background Technology

[0002] The statements in this section are provided only as background information in relation to this disclosure and may not constitute prior art.

[0003] Typically, electric seats for vehicles include a seat cushion for sitting, a seat back for back support, and a headrest for neck and head support, as well as a power mechanism for adjusting the seat to various positions.

[0004] In particular, the electric seat has a switch module installed on the side for adjusting the seat cushion, seat back, etc. to various positions.

[0005] The switch module uses a combination of multiple switches for adjusting the seat's forward and backward movement, seat cushion height, front extension of the seat cushion, backrest angle, backrest tilt, and the lumbar support direction of the lumbar support installed inside the seat back.

[0006] In addition, each switch in the switch module is embedded with a touch sensor, so that when the user touches the switch, the selection status and operation direction of the switch can be sensed and displayed on the display around the driver's seat.

[0007] Therefore, while driving, users can easily visually identify the selection status and operation direction of the switches displayed on the screen while keeping their eyes on the road ahead.

[0008] In other words, users can easily visually identify the selection status and operation direction of the switch displayed on the screen, thereby eliminating the inconvenience of users having to bend their upper body and turn their head towards the switch module to directly confirm the operation status of the switch module installed on the side of the seat.

[0009] Meanwhile, the switch module can be composed of a first switch, a second switch, a third switch, a fourth switch, a fifth switch, etc. The first switch is used for adjustment in a total of six directions, such as adjusting the forward and backward movement of the entire seat (two directions), adjusting the upward and downward movement of the front of the seat cushion (two directions), and adjusting the vertical height of the seat cushion (two directions). The second switch is used for adjusting the extension of the front of the seat cushion (two directions). The third switch is used for adjusting the tilt of the seat back (two directions). The fourth switch is used for adjusting the angle of the seat back cushion (two directions). The fifth switch is used for adjusting the support direction of the lumbar support (four directions).

[0010] In addition, touch sensors can be embedded in the first through fifth switches.

[0011] Therefore, when a user touches the surface of one of the first to fifth switches that the user wishes to operate, the sensing signal of the touch sensor embedded in the corresponding switch is output to the controller. Subsequently, the controller can display an arrow on the display indicating the operating direction of the electric seat caused by the operation of the switch touched by the user's hand.

[0012] Therefore, the operating direction of the electric seat caused by the user's touch of the switch can be displayed on the screen, making it easy for the user to visually identify the operating direction of the electric seat based on the switch operation.

[0013] For example, such as Figure 23 As shown, when the user performs a touch operation by touching the first switch to perform adjustments in a total of six directions, such as adjusting the seat forward and backward (in two directions), adjusting the front of the seat up and down (in two directions), and adjusting the height of the seat (in two directions), the touch sensor embedded in the first switch is activated, and six arrows guiding the operation direction of the electric seat according to the operation of the first switch are displayed on the display 200, so that the user can easily visually identify that the first switch is being selected.

[0014] However, we found that even if the user touches any part of the first switch, six arrows guiding the operation direction of the electric seat based on the operation of the first switch are simultaneously displayed on the display, making it impossible for the user to accurately obtain the guidance for the actual expected operation direction of the first switch and the electric seat.

[0015] Similarly, in the case of the second to fifth switches, even if the user touches any part of the second to fifth switches, all operating directions of the electric seat according to the operation of the second to fifth switches are simultaneously displayed on the display via arrows, making it impossible for the user to accurately obtain the guidance for the actual operating directions of the second to fifth switches and the electric seat.

[0016] For example, even if a user performs a touch operation by touching the surface of the rear end of the first switch to adjust the seat forward (e.g., pushing the first switch forward), a total of six arrows are simultaneously displayed on the screen to guide the operation direction of the electric seat according to the operation of the first switch, so that the user can recognize that their hand has touched the first switch. However, the user cannot accurately obtain guidance on the operation direction of the first switch for adjusting the seat forward and the operation direction of the electric seat according to the operation of the first switch (e.g., adjusting the seat forward).

[0017] In other words, if a user performs a touch operation by touching the surface of the rear end of the first switch to adjust the seat forward (e.g., by pushing the first switch forward), the user can accurately identify the direction of operation of the first switch when only one arrow guiding the seat forward adjustment is displayed on the display. However, as mentioned above, six arrows guiding all the operation directions of the electric seat that can be performed based on the operation of the first switch are displayed on the display at the same time, making it impossible for the user to accurately obtain guidance on the operation direction of the first switch as desired, thus increasing the inconvenience for the user when operating the switch.

[0018] The information disclosed in this background section is only for enhancing the understanding of the background technology of this invention, and therefore may contain information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0019] This disclosure provides an electric seat operating device for a vehicle with a rocker switch, which can embed multiple touch sensors in each rocker switch of the switch module for operating the electric seat to guide each operating direction of the electric seat, such that an arrow is displayed on the display to guide the operating direction of the electric seat according to the sensing operation of each touch sensor, thereby improving the convenience of the user's switch operation, such as accurately guiding the user to the operating direction of the electric seat according to the switch operation, and accurately identifying the user's desired switch selection state and operating direction.

[0020] In one form of this disclosure, an operating device for an electric seat in a vehicle includes: a switch module comprising a plurality of rocker switches for operation input and configured to adjust the electric seat to a desired position in a desired direction; a plurality of touch sensors embedded in each of the plurality of rocker switches and configured such that each generates a sensing signal corresponding to the operating direction of the electric seat when touched by a user; a main controller that determines the operating direction of the electric seat based on the sensing signals of the touch sensors performing sensing operations by touch; and a display that displays the operating direction of the electric seat determined by the main controller via an arrow to visually guide the user in the operating direction of the electric seat.

[0021] The switch module can be configured with the following structure, in which: a first rocker switch is arranged in a predetermined manner to perform the forward and backward movement operation of the electric seat; a second rocker switch is used to perform the vertical height adjustment operation of the electric seat; a third rocker switch is used to perform the upward and downward movement operation of the front of the seat cushion; a fourth rocker switch is used to perform the extension operation of the front of the seat cushion; a fifth rocker switch is used to perform the tilting operation of the seat back; a sixth button switch is used to perform the support direction adjustment operation of the lumbar support; and a seventh knob switch is used to perform the backrest angle adjustment operation of the seat back.

[0022] The rocker-type first switch comprises: a first switch cover; a first touch sensor and a second touch sensor, attached separately to the bottom surface of the first switch cover; a first moving block, mounted on the bottom surface of the first switch cover; a first plunger and a second plunger, connected to the bottom of both sides of the first moving block to press a tact switch mounted on the main controller; a first conductive spring, connected between the first touch sensor and the main controller; and a first conductive spring, connected between the first touch sensor and the main controller.

[0023] In one embodiment, a first-1 electrode exposure hole and a first-2 electrode exposure hole are formed at both ends of the first switch cover, respectively. The first-1 electrode, which is inserted into the first-1 electrode exposure hole and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the first-1 touch sensor, and the first-2 electrode, which is inserted into the first-2 electrode exposure hole and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the first-2 touch sensor.

[0024] The rocker-type second switch comprises: a second switch cover; a 2-1 touch sensor and a 2-2 touch sensor, attached separately to the bottom surface of the second switch cover; a second moving block, mounted on the bottom surface of the second switch cover; a 2-1 plunger and a 2-2 plunger, connected to the bottom of both sides of the second moving block to press a tactile switch mounted on the main controller; a 2-1 conductive spring, connected between the 2-1 touch sensor and the main controller; and a 2-2 conductive spring, connected between the 2-2 touch sensor and the main controller.

[0025] In another embodiment, a 2-1 electrode exposure hole and a 2-2 electrode exposure hole are formed at the two ends of the second switch cover, respectively. The 2-1 electrode, which is inserted into the 2-1 electrode exposure hole and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the 2-1 touch sensor, and the 2-2 electrode, which is inserted into the 2-2 electrode exposure hole and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the 2-2 touch sensor.

[0026] The rocker-type third switch comprises the following: a third switch cover; a 3-1 touch sensor and a 3-2 touch sensor, attached separately to the bottom surface of the third switch cover; a third moving block, mounted on the bottom surface of the third switch cover; a 3-1 plunger and a 3-2 plunger, connected to the bottom of both sides of the third moving block to press a tactile switch mounted on the main controller; a 3-1 conductive spring, connected between the 3-1 touch sensor and the main controller; and a 3-2 conductive spring, connected between the 3-2 touch sensor and the main controller.

[0027] In one embodiment, a 3-1 electrode exposure hole and a 3-2 electrode exposure hole are formed at the two ends of the third switch cover, respectively. The 3-1 electrode, which is inserted into the 3-1 electrode exposure hole and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the 3-1 touch sensor, and the 3-2 electrode, which is inserted into the 3-2 electrode exposure hole and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the 3-2 touch sensor.

[0028] The rocker-type fourth switch comprises the following: a fourth switch cover; a 4-1 touch sensor and a 4-2 touch sensor, attached separately to the bottom surface of the fourth switch cover; a fourth moving block, mounted on the bottom surface of the fourth switch cover; a 4-1 plunger and a 4-2 plunger, connected to the bottom of both sides of the fourth moving block to press a tactile switch mounted on the main controller; a 4-1 conductive spring, connected between the 4-1 touch sensor and the main controller; and a 4-2 conductive spring, connected between the 4-2 touch sensor and the main controller.

[0029] In one embodiment, a 4-1 electrode exposure hole and a 4-2 electrode exposure hole are formed at the two ends of the fourth switch cover, respectively. The 4-1 electrode, which is inserted into the 4-1 electrode exposure hole and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the 4-1 touch sensor, and the 4-2 electrode, which is inserted into the 4-2 electrode exposure hole and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the 4-2 touch sensor.

[0030] The rocker-type fifth switch comprises the following: a fifth switch cover; a 5-1 touch sensor and a 5-2 touch sensor, attached separately to the bottom surface of the fifth switch cover; a fifth moving block, mounted on the bottom surface of the fifth switch cover; a 5-1 plunger and a 5-2 plunger, connected to the bottom of both sides of the fifth moving block to press a tactile switch mounted on the main controller; a 5-1 conductive spring, connected between the 5-1 touch sensor and the main controller; and a 5-2 conductive spring, connected between the 5-2 touch sensor and the main controller.

[0031] In one embodiment, a 5-1 electrode exposure hole and a 5-2 electrode exposure hole are formed at the two ends of the fifth switch cover, respectively. The 5-1 electrode, which is inserted into the 5-1 electrode exposure hole and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the 5-1 touch sensor, and the 5-2 electrode, which is inserted into the 5-2 electrode exposure hole and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the 5-2 touch sensor.

[0032] The push-button sixth switch comprises the following: a sixth switch cover, divided into a forward-protruding operating area of ​​the waist support, a backward-retracting operating area of ​​the waist support, a rising operating area of ​​the waist support, and a falling operating area of ​​the waist support; a 6-1 touch sensor, embedded in the forward-protruding operating area of ​​the waist support of the sixth switch cover, connected to the main controller and outputting a signal; a 6-2 touch sensor, embedded in the backward-retracting operating area of ​​the waist support of the sixth switch cover, connected to the main controller and outputting a signal; a 6-3 touch sensor, embedded in the rising operating area of ​​the waist support of the sixth switch cover, connected to the main controller and outputting a signal; and a 6-4 touch sensor, embedded in the falling operating area of ​​the waist support of the sixth switch cover, connected to the main controller and outputting a signal.

[0033] In one configuration, the integrated signal output paths of the 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, and 6-4 touch sensors are connected to the main controller via a flexible cable and transmit signals.

[0034] The rotary seventh switch comprises the following: a seventh switch cover, mounted at a predetermined position on the circumference of the sixth switch; a 7-1 touch sensor, embedded in a decorative panel adjacent to one side surface of the seventh switch cover, connected to the main controller and outputting a signal; and a 7-2 touch sensor, embedded in a decorative panel adjacent to the other side surface of the seventh switch cover, connected to the main controller and outputting a signal.

[0035] In another configuration, touch sensors 7-1 and 7-2 are connected to the main controller via conductive springs and transmit signals.

[0036] Through the above structure, this disclosure provides the following effects.

[0037] First, multiple touch sensors are embedded in each rocker switch of the switch module used to operate the power seat, so as to accurately display on the display arrows guiding the operation direction of the power seat and the operation direction of the switch according to the sensing operation of each touch sensor. Thus, the user can accurately identify the operation direction of the switch used to operate the power seat to the desired position and the operation direction of the power seat according to the operation of the switch.

[0038] Secondly, users can accurately identify the switch selection status and switch operation direction while viewing the seat and arrow images displayed on the monitor, as well as the operation direction of the electric seat based on the switch operation, thereby improving the convenience of the user's switch operation.

[0039] It is understood that, as used herein, the terms "automobile" or "vehicle" or other similar terms generally include motor vehicles, such as passenger cars including sport utility vehicles (SUVs), buses, trucks, various commercial vehicles, watercraft including various ships and vessels, aircraft, etc., and include hybrid electric vehicles, electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, hydrogen-powered vehicles, and other vehicles using alternative fuels (e.g., fuels derived from resources other than petroleum). As referred to herein, a hybrid electric vehicle is a vehicle with two or more power sources, such as a gasoline-powered and electric-powered vehicle.

[0040] Further areas of application will become apparent from the description provided herein. It should be understood that the descriptions and specific examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0041] To better understand this disclosure, its various forms will now be described by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0042] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing a switch module for an electric seat operating device for a vehicle according to one form of the present disclosure;

[0043] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view showing a first switch of a switch module according to one form of the present disclosure;

[0044] Figure 3 This is an assembled perspective view of the first switch of a switch module according to one form of the present disclosure;

[0045] Figure 4A and Figure 4B This is a diagram illustrating, according to one form of the present disclosure, images guiding the operation direction of the electric seat are displayed differently on a display based on the sensing of each touch sensor embedded in a first switch;

[0046] Figure 5 This is an exploded perspective view showing a second switch of a switch module according to one form of the present disclosure;

[0047] Figure 6 This is a perspective view showing an assembled second switch of a switch module according to one form of the present disclosure;

[0048] Figure 7A and Figure 7BThis is a diagram illustrating, according to one form of the present disclosure, images guiding the operation direction of the electric seat are displayed differently on a display based on the sensing of each touch sensor embedded in the second switch;

[0049] Figure 8 This is an exploded perspective view showing a third switch of a switch module according to one form of the present disclosure;

[0050] Figure 9 This is a perspective view showing an assembled third switch of a switch module according to one form of the present disclosure;

[0051] Figure 10A and Figure 10B This is a diagram illustrating, according to one form of the present disclosure, images guiding the operation direction of the electric seat are displayed differently on a display based on the sensing of each touch sensor embedded in a third switch;

[0052] Figure 11 This is an exploded perspective view showing a fourth switch of a switch module according to one form of the present disclosure;

[0053] Figure 12 This is a perspective view showing an assembly of a fourth switch of a switch module according to one form of the present disclosure;

[0054] Figure 13A and Figure 13B This is a diagram illustrating, according to one form of the present disclosure, images guiding the operation direction of the electric seat are displayed differently on the display based on the sensing of each touch sensor embedded in the fourth switch;

[0055] Figure 14 This is an exploded perspective view showing a fifth switch of a switch module according to one form of the present disclosure;

[0056] Figure 15 This is a perspective view showing an assembly of the fifth switch of a switch module according to one form of the present disclosure;

[0057] Figure 16A and Figure 16B This is a diagram illustrating, according to one form of the present disclosure, images guiding the operation direction of the electric seat are displayed differently on the display based on the sensing of each touch sensor embedded in the fifth switch;

[0058] Figure 17 and Figure 18 This is a perspective view showing the sixth switch of a switch module according to one form of the present disclosure;

[0059] Figures 19A to 19DThis is a diagram illustrating, according to one form of the present disclosure, images guiding the operation direction of the electric seat are displayed differently on the display based on the sensing of each touch sensor embedded in the sixth switch;

[0060] Figure 20 and Figure 21 This is a perspective view showing a seventh switch of a switch module according to one form of the present disclosure;

[0061] Figure 22A and Figure 22B This is a diagram illustrating, according to one form of the present disclosure, images of the operating direction of the power seat being displayed differently on a display based on the sensing of each touch sensor embedded in the seventh switch; and

[0062] Figure 23 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a conventional display showing an image on a monitor indicating the operating direction of a power seat.

[0063] The accompanying drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure in any way. Detailed Implementation

[0064] The following description is exemplary in nature only and is not intended to limit this disclosure, its application, or its uses. It should be understood that in all the drawings, corresponding reference numerals denote the same or corresponding parts and features.

[0065] It should be understood that the accompanying drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, but rather present slightly simplified representations of various preferred features illustrating the basic principles of this disclosure. Specific design features of this disclosure, such as specific dimensions, orientations, positions, and shapes, will be determined in part by the particular intended application and environment of use.

[0066] In the following text, Figure 1 A switch module for an electric seat operating device for a vehicle, according to one form of the present disclosure, is shown.

[0067] A switch module 100 is installed on the side of the seat (e.g., one side of the seat cushion), and the switch module 100 includes first to seventh switches 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, and 170 for operating the electric seat.

[0068] like Figure 1As shown, the switch module 100 may include a seesaw-type first switch 110 for adjusting the fore-and-aft movement of the entire seat (in two directions), a seesaw-type second switch 120 for adjusting the vertical height of the seat cushion (in two directions), a seesaw-type third switch 130 for adjusting the upward and downward movement of the front of the seat cushion (in two directions), a seesaw-type fourth switch 140 for adjusting the extension of the front of the seat cushion (in two directions), a seesaw-type fifth switch 150 for adjusting the tilt of the seat back (in two directions), a button-type sixth switch 160 for adjusting the support direction of the lumbar support (in four directions), and a knob-type seventh switch 170 for adjusting the backrest angle of the seat back (in two directions).

[0069] A rocker switch is a type of switch in which one end moves downward and the other end moves upward when one end of the switch is selectively pressed. A push-button switch is a type of switch that is pressed vertically and operated. A rotary switch is a type of switch that is rotated at a predetermined angle and operated.

[0070] Specifically, multiple touch sensors for guiding each operating direction of the electric seat are embedded in each of the first to seventh switches 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, and 170 that constitute the switch module 100.

[0071] When the main controller receives the sensing signal from the touch sensor that performs the sensing operation among multiple touch sensors, it determines the operating direction of the electric seat and the operating direction of the switch based on the sensing signal of the corresponding touch sensor, and then transmits the control signal for display on the display.

[0072] Therefore, an image of the seat can be displayed on the monitor, and one or more arrow images can be displayed to guide the operation direction of the electric seat and the operation direction of the switch determined by the main controller.

[0073] Therefore, users can accurately identify the switch selection status and switch operation direction, as well as the operation direction of the electric seat based on the switch operation, while viewing the seat and arrow images displayed on the monitor, thereby improving the convenience of the user's switch operation.

[0074] Figure 2 and Figure 3 This is a diagram showing a first switch of a switch module according to one form of the present disclosure, wherein reference numeral 110 indicates a seesaw-type first switch.

[0075] The seesaw-type first switch 110 is configured for operation of the seat moving forward and backward, and includes a first switch cover 111 forming the appearance.

[0076] The first switch cover 111 has a first electrode exposure hole 111-1 and a first electrode exposure hole 111-2 formed on both sides of its ends, respectively.

[0077] Specifically, the first-1 touch sensor 112-1 and the first-2 touch sensor 112-2 are attached to the bottom surface of the first switch cover 111 at a distance from each other.

[0078] At this time, the first electrode 116-1, which is inserted into the first electrode exposure hole 111-1 and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the first touch sensor 112-1, and the first electrode 116-2, which is inserted into the first electrode exposure hole 111-2 and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the first touch sensor 112-2.

[0079] Therefore, when a user's hand touches one side or the other side of the first switch cover 111, touch sensing can be performed by contacting the first-1 electrode 116-1 or the first-2 electrode 116-2.

[0080] In addition, a first movable block 113 capable of a seesaw motion is installed on the bottom surface of the first switch cover 111.

[0081] In addition, the first-1 plunger 114-1 and the first-2 plunger 114-2 are movably connected to the bottom of both sides of the first moving block 113, respectively.

[0082] At this time, since the main controller 180 is configured as a printed circuit board (PCB) type, a pair of tactile switches 181, which are pressed by the first-1 plunger 114-1 and the first-2 plunger 114-2, are installed at a predetermined position on the main controller 180.

[0083] Furthermore, the first-1 touch sensor 112-1 and the main controller 180 are electrically connected through the first-1 conductive spring 115-1, so that the sensing signal of the first-1 touch sensor 112-1 can be transmitted to the main controller 180.

[0084] Similarly, the first-second touch sensor 112-2 and the main controller 180 are electrically connected through the first-second conductive spring 115-2, so that the sensing signal of the first-second touch sensor 112-2 can be transmitted to the main controller 180.

[0085] Therefore, when the user's hand touches one side surface of the first switch cover 111, the first touch sensor 112-1 is activated by contacting the first electrode 116-1, and the sensing signal of the first touch sensor 112-1 is output to the main controller 180 through the first conductive spring 115-1.

[0086] Subsequently, the main controller 180 determines the forward movement direction of the seat based on the operating direction of the electric seat and the operating direction of the switch according to the sensing signal of the first-1 touch sensor 112-1.

[0087] Subsequently, the main controller 180 transmits a display command signal to the display 200 based on the signal determined as the forward movement direction of the seat, so that... Figure 4A As shown, an image of the seat and an arrow guiding the forward movement of the seat can be displayed on the monitor 200.

[0088] Therefore, when viewing the display 200, the user can easily recognize that pressing one side of the first switch cover 111 while the hand is touching one side of the first switch cover 111 allows the seat to move forward.

[0089] At this time, when the user actually presses one side surface of the first switch cover 111 while touching it with his hand, the first-1 plunger 114-1 presses the tactile switch 181 while moving downward. Subsequently, the main controller 180 recognizes the pressing signal of the tactile switch 181 and applies a drive signal to the motor for the forward movement operation of the seat.

[0090] Of course, when the user releases the force pressing one side of the first switch cover 111, the first-1 plunger 114-1 and the first switch cover 111 move upward to their original positions by the elastic reaction force of the touch switch 181.

[0091] On the other hand, when the user's hand touches the other side of the first switch cover 111, the first-second touch sensor 112-2 is activated by contacting the first-second electrode 116-2, and the sensing signal of the first-second touch sensor 112-2 is output to the main controller 180 through the first-second conductive spring 115-2.

[0092] Subsequently, the main controller 180 determines the direction of the seat to move backward based on the operating direction of the electric seat and the operating direction of the switch according to the sensing signal of the first-second touch sensor 112-2.

[0093] Subsequently, the main controller 180 transmits a display command signal to the display 200 based on the signal determined as the rearward movement direction of the seat, so that... Figure 4B As shown, an image of the seat and an arrow indicating the direction of the seat's backward movement can be displayed on the monitor 200.

[0094] Therefore, when viewing the display 200, the user can easily recognize that pressing the other side surface of the first switch cover 111 while the hand is touching the other side surface of the first switch cover 111 can perform the operation of moving the seat backward.

[0095] At this time, when the user actually presses the other side surface of the first switch cover 111 while touching the other side surface of the first switch cover 111 with his hand, the first-second plunger 114-2 presses the tactile switch 181 while moving downward. Subsequently, the main controller 180 recognizes the pressing signal of the tactile switch 181 and applies a drive signal to the motor for the rearward movement of the seat.

[0096] Figure 5 and Figure 6 This is a diagram showing a second switch of some form of switch module according to the present disclosure, wherein reference numeral 120 indicates a seesaw-type second switch.

[0097] The seesaw-type second switch 120 is configured for vertical height adjustment (two-way) operation of the seat and includes a second switch cover 121 forming the appearance.

[0098] The second switch cover 121 has a second-1 electrode exposure hole 121-1 and a second-2 electrode exposure hole 121-2 formed on both sides.

[0099] Specifically, the second-1 touch sensor 122-1 and the second-2 touch sensor 122-2 are attached to the bottom surface of the second switch cover 121 at a distance from each other.

[0100] At this time, the second-1 electrode 126-1, which is inserted into the second-1 electrode exposure hole 121-1 and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the second-1 touch sensor 122-1, and the second-2 electrode 126-2, which is inserted into the second-2 electrode exposure hole 121-2 and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the second-2 touch sensor 122-2.

[0101] Therefore, when a user's hand touches one side or the other side of the second switch cover 121, touch sensing can be performed by contacting the 2-1 electrode 126-1 or the 2-2 electrode 126-2.

[0102] In addition, a second movable block 123 capable of a seesaw motion is installed on the bottom surface of the second switch cover 121.

[0103] In addition, the 2-1 plunger 124-1 and the 2-2 plunger 124-2 are movably connected to the bottom of both sides of the second moving block 123, respectively.

[0104] At this time, since the main controller 180 is configured as a printed circuit board (PCB) type, a pair of tactile switches 182 are installed at a predetermined position on the main controller 180, which are pressed by the second-1 plunger 124-1 and the second-2 plunger 124-2.

[0105] Furthermore, the second-first touch sensor 122-1 and the main controller 180 are electrically connected through the second-first conductive spring 125-1, so that the sensing signal of the second-first touch sensor 122-1 can be transmitted to the main controller 180.

[0106] Similarly, the second-2 touch sensor 122-2 and the main controller 180 are electrically connected through the second-2 conductive spring 125-2, so that the sensing signal of the second-2 touch sensor 122-2 can be transmitted to the main controller 180.

[0107] Therefore, when the user's hand touches one side surface of the second switch cover 121, the second-first touch sensor 122-1 is activated by contacting the second-first electrode 126-1, and the sensing signal of the second-first touch sensor 122-1 is output to the main controller 180 through the second-first conductive spring 125-1.

[0108] Subsequently, the main controller 180 determines the upward movement direction of the seat based on the operating direction of the electric seat and the operating direction of the switch according to the sensing signal of the second-first touch sensor 122-1.

[0109] Subsequently, the main controller 180 transmits a display command signal to the display 200 based on the signal determined as the direction of seat upward movement, so that... Figure 7A As shown, an image of the seat and an arrow indicating the direction of the seat's upward movement can be displayed on the monitor 200.

[0110] Therefore, when viewing the display 200, the user can easily recognize that the seat can be raised and moved when the user presses the side surface of the second switch cover 121 while the user's hand is touching the side surface of the second switch cover 121.

[0111] At this time, when the user actually presses one side surface of the second switch cover 121 while touching it with his hand, the second-1 plunger 124-1 presses the tactile switch 182 while moving downward. Subsequently, the main controller 180 recognizes the pressing signal of the tactile switch 182 and applies a drive signal to the motor for the seat's upward movement operation.

[0112] When the user releases the force applied to one side of the second switch cover 121, the second-1 plunger 124-1 and the second switch cover 121 move upward to their original positions by the elastic reaction force of the touch switch 182.

[0113] On the other hand, when the user's hand touches the other side of the second switch cover 121, the second-2 touch sensor 122-2 is activated by contacting the second-2 electrode 126-2, and the sensing signal of the second-2 touch sensor 122-2 is output to the main controller 180 through the second-2 conductive spring 125-2.

[0114] Subsequently, the main controller 180 determines the direction of seat descent based on the operating direction of the electric seat and the operating direction of the switch according to the sensing signal of the second-2 touch sensor 122-2.

[0115] Subsequently, the main controller 180 sends a display command signal to the display 200 based on the signal determined as the direction of seat descent, so that... Figure 7B As shown, an image of the seat and an arrow image guiding the seat's downward movement can be displayed on the monitor 200.

[0116] Therefore, when viewing the display 200, the user can easily recognize that pressing the other side surface of the second switch cover 121 while the hand is touching the other side surface of the second switch cover 121 can perform the seat lowering and moving operation.

[0117] At this time, when the user actually presses the other side surface of the second switch cover 121 while touching it with his hand, the second-2 plunger 124-2 presses the tactile switch 182 while moving downward. Subsequently, the main controller 180 recognizes the pressing signal of the tactile switch 182 and applies a drive signal to the motor for downward movement.

[0118] Figure 8 and Figure 9 This is a diagram showing a third switch of a switch module according to the present disclosure, wherein reference numeral 130 indicates a rocker-type third switch.

[0119] The seesaw-type third switch 130 is configured for up and down adjustment (two-way) operation of the front of the seat cushion and includes a third switch cover 131 that forms the appearance.

[0120] The third switch cover 131 has a third electrode exposure hole 131-1 and a third electrode exposure hole 131-2 formed on both sides of its ends, respectively.

[0121] Specifically, the third-1 touch sensor 132-1 and the third-2 touch sensor 132-2 are attached to the bottom surface of the third switch cover 131 at a distance from each other.

[0122] At this time, the 3-1 electrode 136-1, which is inserted into the 3-1 electrode exposure hole 131-1 and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the 3-1 touch sensor 132-1, and the 3-2 electrode 136-2, which is inserted into the 3-2 electrode exposure hole 131-2 and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the 3-2 touch sensor 132-2.

[0123] Subsequently, when the user's hand touches one side or the other side of the third switch cover 131, touch sensing can be performed by contacting the 3-1 electrode 136-1 or the 3-2 electrode 136-2.

[0124] In addition, a third movable block 133 capable of a seesaw motion is installed on the bottom surface of the third switch cover 131.

[0125] In addition, the 3-1 plunger 134-1 and the 3-2 plunger 134-2 are movably connected to the bottom of both sides of the third moving block 133, respectively.

[0126] At this time, since the main controller 180 is set to the printed circuit board (PCB) type, a pair of tactile switches 183 are installed at a predetermined position on the main controller 180, which are pressed by the third-1 plunger 134-1 and the third-2 plunger 134-2.

[0127] Furthermore, the third-first touch sensor 132-1 and the main controller 180 are electrically connected through the third-first conductive spring 135-1, so that the sensing signal of the third-first touch sensor 132-1 can be transmitted to the main controller 180.

[0128] Similarly, the third-second touch sensor 132-2 and the main controller 180 are electrically connected through the third-second conductive spring 135-2, so that the sensing signal of the third-second touch sensor 132-2 can be transmitted to the main controller 180.

[0129] Therefore, when the user's hand touches one side surface of the third switch cover 131, the third-first touch sensor 132-1 is activated by contacting the third-first electrode 136-1, and the sensing signal of the third-first touch sensor 132-1 is output to the main controller 180 through the third-first conductive spring 135-1.

[0130] Subsequently, the main controller 180 determines the operating direction of the electric seat and the operating direction of the switch based on the sensing signal of the third-1 touch sensor 132-1 as the upward direction of the front of the seat cushion.

[0131] Subsequently, the main controller 180 transmits a display command signal to the display 200 based on the signal determined to be the upward direction of the front of the seat cushion, so that... Figure 10A As shown, an image of the seat and an upward arrow image of the front of the guide seat cushion can be displayed on the display 200.

[0132] Therefore, when viewing the display 200, the user can easily recognize that pressing one side of the third switch cover 131 while the hand is touching one side of the third switch cover 131 allows for an upward operation of the front of the seat cushion.

[0133] At this time, when the user actually presses one side of the third switch cover 131 while touching it with their hand, the third-1 plunger 134-1 presses the tactile switch 183 while moving downward. Subsequently, the main controller 180 recognizes the pressing signal of the tactile switch 183 and applies a drive signal to the motor for upward operation of the front of the seat cushion.

[0134] Of course, when the user releases the force pressing one side of the third switch cover 131, the third-1 plunger 134-1 and the third switch cover 131 move upward to their original positions by the elastic reaction force of the touch switch 183.

[0135] On the other hand, when the user touches the other side of the third switch cover 131, the third-second touch sensor 132-2 is activated by contacting the third-second electrode 136-2, and the sensing signal of the third-second touch sensor 132-2 is output to the main controller 180 through the third-second conductive spring 135-2.

[0136] Subsequently, the main controller 180 determines the operating direction of the electric seat and the operating direction of the switch based on the sensing signal from the third-second touch sensor 132-2 as the downward direction of the front of the seat cushion.

[0137] Subsequently, the main controller 180 transmits a display command signal to the display 200 based on the signal determined to be a downward direction at the front of the seat cushion, so that... Figure 10B As shown, an image of the seat and an image of a downward arrow pointing towards the front of the seat cushion can be displayed on the monitor 200.

[0138] Therefore, when viewing the display 200, the user can easily recognize that pressing the other side of the third switch cover 131 while the hand is touching the other side of the third switch cover 131 allows for a downward operation of the front of the seat cushion.

[0139] At this time, when the user actually presses the other side surface of the third switch cover 131 while touching it with his hand, the third-second plunger 134-2 presses the tactile switch 183 while moving downward. Subsequently, the main controller 180 recognizes the pressing signal of the tactile switch 183 and applies a drive signal to the motor for downward operation of the front of the seat cushion.

[0140] Figure 11 and Figure 12 This is a diagram showing the fourth switch of the switch module according to the present disclosure, with reference numeral 140 indicating a rocker-type fourth switch.

[0141] The seesaw-type fourth switch 140 is configured for extended operation at the front of the seat cushion and includes a fourth switch cover 141 that forms the appearance.

[0142] The fourth switch cover 141 has a fourth electrode exposure hole 141-1 and a fourth electrode exposure hole 141-2 formed on both sides.

[0143] Specifically, touch sensors 4-1 and 4-2 are attached to the bottom surface of the fourth switch cover 141 at a distance from each other.

[0144] At this time, the 4-1 electrode 146-1, which is inserted into the 4-1 electrode exposure hole 141-1 and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the 4-1 touch sensor 142-1, and the 4-2 electrode 146-2, which is inserted into the 4-2 electrode exposure hole 141-2 and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the 4-2 touch sensor 142-2.

[0145] Therefore, when a user's hand touches one side or the other side of the fourth switch cover 141, touch sensing can be performed by contacting the 4-1 electrode 146-1 or the 4-2 electrode 146-2.

[0146] In addition, a fourth movable block 143 capable of a seesaw motion is installed on the bottom surface of the fourth switch cover 141.

[0147] In addition, the 4-1 plunger 144-1 and the 4-2 plunger 144-2 are movably connected to the bottom of both sides of the fourth moving block 143, respectively.

[0148] At this time, since the main controller 180 is configured as a printed circuit board (PCB) type, a pair of tactile switches 184 are installed at a predetermined position on the main controller 180, which are pressed by the 4-1 plunger 144-1 and the 4-2 plunger 144-2.

[0149] Furthermore, the 4-1 touch sensor 142-1 and the main controller 180 are electrically connected through the 4-1 conductive spring 145-1, so that the sensing signal of the 4-1 touch sensor 142-1 can be transmitted to the main controller 180.

[0150] Similarly, the 4-2 touch sensor 142-2 and the main controller 180 are electrically connected through the 4-2 conductive spring 145-2, so that the sensing signal of the 4-2 touch sensor 142-2 can be transmitted to the main controller 180.

[0151] Therefore, when the user's hand touches one side surface of the fourth switch cover 141, the fourth-first touch sensor 142-1 is activated by contacting the fourth-first electrode 146-1, and the sensing signal of the fourth-first touch sensor 142-1 is output to the main controller 180 through the fourth-first conductive spring 145-1.

[0152] Subsequently, the main controller 180 determines the forward extension direction of the front of the seat cushion based on the operating direction of the electric seat and the operating direction of the switch according to the sensing signal of the 4-1 touch sensor 142-1.

[0153] Subsequently, the main controller 180 transmits a display command signal to the display 200 based on a signal determined to be the forward extension direction of the front of the seat cushion, so that... Figure 13A As shown, an image of the seat and an arrow pointing in the direction of forward extension of the front of the seat cushion can be displayed on the monitor 200.

[0154] Therefore, when viewing the display 200, the user can easily recognize that pressing one side of the fourth switch cover 141 while the hand is touching one side of the fourth switch cover 141 allows for a forward extension operation of the length extension of the seat cushion.

[0155] At this time, when the user actually presses one side of the fourth switch cover 141 while touching it with their hand, the fourth-1 plunger 144-1 presses the tactile switch 184 while moving downward. Subsequently, the main controller 180 recognizes the pressing signal of the tactile switch 184 and applies a drive signal to the motor for the forward extension operation of the front of the seat cushion.

[0156] Of course, when the user releases the force pressing one side of the fourth switch cover 141, the fourth-1 plunger 144-1 and the fourth switch cover 141 move upward to their original positions by the elastic reaction force of the touch switch 184.

[0157] On the other hand, when the user's hand touches the other side of the fourth switch cover 141, the fourth-second touch sensor 142-2 is activated by contacting the fourth-second electrode 146-2, and the sensing signal of the fourth-second touch sensor 142-2 is output to the main controller 180 through the fourth-second conductive spring 145-2.

[0158] Subsequently, the main controller 180 determines the operating direction of the electric seat and the operating direction of the switch based on the sensing signal of the 4-2 touch sensor 142-2 as the rearward extension direction of the front of the seat cushion.

[0159] Subsequently, the main controller 180 transmits a display command signal to the display 200 based on a signal determined to be the rearward extension direction of the front of the seat cushion, so that... Figure 13B As shown, an image of the seat and an arrow pointing in the direction of rearward extension of the front of the seat cushion can be displayed on the monitor 200.

[0160] Therefore, when viewing the display 200, the user can easily recognize that when pressing the other side surface of the fourth switch cover 141 while the hand is touching the other side surface of the fourth switch cover 141, a backward extension operation with a reduced length of the front of the seat cushion can be performed.

[0161] At this time, when the user actually presses the other side surface of the fourth switch cover 141 while touching it with his hand, the fourth-2 plunger 144-2 presses the tactile switch 184 while moving downward. Subsequently, the main controller 180 recognizes the pressing signal of the tactile switch 184 and applies a drive signal to the motor for the rearward extension operation of the front of the seat cushion.

[0162] Figure 14 and Figure 15 This is a diagram showing the fifth switch of the switching module according to the present disclosure, with reference numeral 150 indicating a seesaw-type fifth switch.

[0163] The seesaw-type fifth switch 150 is configured for tilting operation of the seat cushion and includes a fifth switch cover 151 that forms the appearance.

[0164] The fifth switch cover 151 has electrode exposure holes 151-1 and 151-2 formed on both sides.

[0165] Specifically, the 5-1 touch sensor 152-1 and the 5-2 touch sensor 152-2 are attached to the bottom surface of the fifth switch cover 151 at a distance from each other.

[0166] At this time, the 5-1 electrode 156-1, which is inserted into the 5-1 electrode exposure hole 151-1 and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the 5-1 touch sensor 152-1, and the 5-2 electrode 156-2, which is inserted into the 5-2 electrode exposure hole 151-2 and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the 5-2 touch sensor 152-2.

[0167] Therefore, when a user's hand touches one side or the other side of the fifth switch cover 151, touch sensing can be performed by contacting the 5-1 electrode 156-1 or the 5-2 electrode 156-2.

[0168] In addition, a fifth movable block 153 capable of a seesaw motion is installed on the bottom surface of the fifth switch cover 151.

[0169] In addition, the 5-1 plunger 154-1 and the 5-2 plunger 154-2 are movably connected to the bottom of both sides of the fifth moving block 153, respectively.

[0170] At this time, since the main controller 180 is configured as a printed circuit board (PCB) type, a pair of tactile switches 185 are installed at a predetermined position on the main controller 180, which are pressed by the 5-1 plunger 154-1 and the 5-2 plunger 154-2.

[0171] Furthermore, the 5-1 touch sensor 152-1 and the main controller 180 are electrically connected through the 5-1 conductive spring 155-1, so that the sensing signal of the 5-1 touch sensor 152-1 can be transmitted to the main controller 180.

[0172] Similarly, the 5-2nd touch sensor 152-2 and the main controller 180 are electrically connected through the 5-2nd conductive spring 155-2, so that the sensing signal of the 5-2nd touch sensor 152-2 can be transmitted to the main controller 180.

[0173] Therefore, when the user's hand touches one side surface of the fifth switch cover 151, the sensing of the fifth-1 touch sensor 152-1 is performed by contacting the fifth-1 electrode 156-1, and the sensing signal of the fifth-1 touch sensor 152-1 is output to the main controller 180 through the fifth-1 conductive spring 155-1.

[0174] Subsequently, the main controller 180 determines the forward tilt direction of the seat back based on the operating direction of the electric seat and the operating direction of the switch according to the sensing signal of the 5-1 touch sensor 152-1.

[0175] Subsequently, the main controller 180 transmits a display command signal to the display 200 based on a signal determined as the forward tilt direction of the seat back, so that... Figure 16AAs shown, an image of the seat and an arrow guiding the forward tilt of the seat back can be displayed on the monitor 200.

[0176] Therefore, when viewing the display 200, the user can easily recognize that pressing one side of the fifth switch cover 151 while the hand is touching one side of the fifth switch cover 151 allows for the forward tilting of the seat back.

[0177] At this time, when the user actually presses one side of the fifth switch cover 151 while touching it with their hand, the fifth-1 plunger 155-1 presses the tactile switch 185 while moving downward. Subsequently, the main controller 180 recognizes the pressing signal of the tactile switch 185 and applies a drive signal to the motor for the forward tilting operation of the seat back.

[0178] On the other hand, when the user touches the other side of the fifth switch cover 151, the fifth-second touch sensor 152-2 is activated by contacting the fifth-second electrode 156-2, and the sensing signal of the fifth-second touch sensor 152-2 is output to the main controller 180 through the fifth-second conductive spring 155-2.

[0179] Subsequently, the main controller 180 determines the rearward tilt direction of the seat back based on the operating direction of the electric seat and the operating direction of the switch according to the sensing signal of the 5-2 touch sensor 152-2.

[0180] Subsequently, the main controller 180 transmits a display command signal to the display 200 based on the signal determined as the reclining direction of the seat back, so that... Figure 16B As shown, an image of the seat and an arrow indicating the backward tilt direction of the seat back can be displayed on the monitor 200.

[0181] Therefore, when viewing the display 200, the user can easily recognize that pressing the other side of the fifth switch cover 151 while the hand is touching the other side of the fifth switch cover 151 allows for the reclining of the seat back.

[0182] At this time, when the user actually presses the other side surface of the fifth switch cover 151 while touching it with his hand, the fifth-2 plunger 155-2 presses the tactile switch 185 while moving downward. Subsequently, the main controller 180 recognizes the pressing signal of the tactile switch 185 and applies a drive signal to the motor for the reclining operation of the seat back.

[0183] Figure 17 and Figure 18This is a diagram showing the sixth switch of the switch module according to the present disclosure, wherein reference numeral 160 indicates the push-button sixth switch.

[0184] The push-button sixth switch 160 is configured to operate the support direction adjustment of the lumbar support installed in the seat back and includes a sixth switch cover 161 forming the appearance.

[0185] like Figure 17 and Figure 18 As shown, the sixth switch cover 161 has a structure divided into a forward-protruding operating area 161-1 of the waist support, a backward-retracting operating area 161-2 of the waist support, an upward operating area 161-3 of the waist support, and a downward operating area 161-4 of the waist support.

[0186] Specifically, the 6-1st touch sensor 163-1, which is connected to the main controller 180 and can output signals, is embedded in the waist support of the sixth switch cover 161 and protrudes forward into the operating area 161-1, while the 6-2nd touch sensor 163-2, which is connected to the main controller 180 and can output signals, is embedded in the waist support of the sixth switch cover 161 and retracts backward into the operating area 161-2.

[0187] In addition, the 6-3rd touch sensor 163-3, which is connected to the main controller 180 and can output signals, is embedded in the rising operation area 161-3 of the waist support of the sixth switch cover 161, and the 6-4th touch sensor 163-4, which is connected to the main controller 180 and can output signals, is embedded in the falling operation area 161-4 of the waist support of the sixth switch cover 161.

[0188] At this time, the integrated signal output paths of the 6-1 touch sensor 163-1, the 6-2 touch sensor 163-2, the 6-3 touch sensor 163-3, and the 6-4 touch sensor 163-4 are connected to the main controller 180 via the flexible cable 164, thereby enabling signal transmission.

[0189] Therefore, when the user's hand touches the forward-protruding operating area 161-1 of the waist support of the sixth switch cover 161, the sixth-first touch sensor 163-1 configured in the forward-protruding operating area 161-1 of the waist support is activated, and the sensing signal of the sixth-first touch sensor 163-1 is output to the main controller 180 through the flexible cable 164.

[0190] Subsequently, the main controller 180 determines the forward protrusion direction of the lumbar support section based on the operating direction of the electric seat and the operating direction of the switch according to the sensing signal of the 6-1 touch sensor 163-1.

[0191] Subsequently, the main controller 180 transmits a control signal to the display 200, based on the signal determined to be the forward protrusion direction of the lumbar support, so that... Figure 19A As shown, an image of the seat and an arrow pointing in the direction of the forward protrusion of the lumbar support can be displayed on the monitor 200.

[0192] Therefore, when viewing the monitor 200, the user can easily recognize that when the sixth switch cover 161 is pressed while the user's hand is touching the waist support of the sixth switch cover 161 protruding forward operating area 161, the waist support performs a forward protrusion operation.

[0193] Optionally, when the user's hand touches the retractable operation area 161-2 of the waist support of the sixth switch cover 161, the sixth-second touch sensor 163-2 configured in the retractable operation area 161-2 of the waist support is activated, and the sensing signal of the sixth-second touch sensor 163-2 is output to the main controller 180 via the flexible cable 164.

[0194] Subsequently, the main controller 180 determines the direction of operation of the electric seat and the direction of operation of the switch based on the sensing signal of the 6-2 touch sensor 163-2 as the direction of retraction of the lumbar support.

[0195] Subsequently, the main controller 180 transmits the control signal for execution of the display to the monitor 200 based on the signal determined to be the direction of the lumbar support retracting backward, so that... Figure 19B As shown, an image of the seat and an arrow pointing in the direction of the lumbar support retracting backward can be displayed on the monitor 200.

[0196] Therefore, when viewing the monitor 200, the user can easily recognize that when the sixth switch cover 161 is pressed while the hand is touching the waist support of the sixth switch cover 161 in the retractable operation area 161-2, the waist support performs a retractable operation.

[0197] Optionally, when the user's hand touches the waist support rising operation area 161-3 of the sixth switch cover 161, the sixth-third touch sensor 163-3 configured in the waist support rising operation area 161-3 is activated, and the sensing signal of the sixth-third touch sensor 163-3 is output to the main controller 180 through the flexible cable 164.

[0198] Subsequently, the main controller 180 determines the direction of the lumbar support to rise based on the operating direction of the electric seat and the operating direction of the switch according to the sensing signal of the 6-3 touch sensor 163-3.

[0199] Subsequently, the main controller 180 transmits a control signal to the display 200, based on the signal determined to be the upward direction of the lumbar support, to execute the display, so that... Figure 19C As shown, an image of the seat and an arrow guiding the lumbar support upwards can be displayed on the monitor 200.

[0200] Therefore, when viewing the monitor 200, the user can easily recognize that when the sixth switch cover 161 is pressed while the hand is touching the waist support of the sixth switch cover 161 in the rising operation area 161-3, the waist support performs the rising operation.

[0201] Optionally, when a user touches the waist support lowering operation area 161-4 of the sixth switch cover 161, the sixth-fourth touch sensor 163-4 configured in the waist support lowering operation area 161-4 is activated, and the sensing signal of the sixth-fourth touch sensor 163-4 is output to the main controller 180 via the flexible cable 164.

[0202] Subsequently, the main controller 180 determines the lumbar support section descent direction based on the operating direction of the electric seat and the operating direction of the switch according to the sensing signal of the 6-4 touch sensor 163-4.

[0203] Subsequently, the main controller 180 transmits the command to the display 200 based on the signal determined as the downward direction of the lumbar support, so that... Figure 19D As shown, an image of the seat and an arrow guiding the lumbar support downwards can be displayed on the monitor 200.

[0204] Therefore, when viewing the monitor 200, the user can easily recognize that when the sixth switch cover 161 is pressed while the hand is touching the waist support lowering operation area 161-4 of the sixth switch cover 161, the waist support performs a downward movement operation.

[0205] Figure 20 and Figure 21 This is a diagram showing the seventh switch of the switch module according to the present disclosure, with reference numeral 170 indicating a rotary seventh switch.

[0206] The rotary seventh switch 170 is configured for operating the seat back cushion angle adjustment, and as... Figure 20 and Figure 21 As shown, it includes a seventh switch cover 171, which can be arranged on the outer periphery of the sixth switch cover 161 and can be rotated at an angle.

[0207] In particular, such as Figure 20As shown, the 7-1st touch sensor 173-1 is embedded in a decorative plate 172 adjacent to one side surface of the seventh switch cover 171, and the 7-2nd touch sensor 173-2 is embedded in a decorative plate 172 adjacent to the other side surface of the seventh switch cover 171.

[0208] At this time, the 7-1 touch sensor 173-1 and the 7-2 touch sensor 173-2 are connected to the main controller 180 through the conductive spring 174, conductive pins, etc., and can output signals.

[0209] Therefore, when the user's hand touches the decorative panel 172 on one side of the seventh switch cover 171, the seventh-first touch sensor 173-1 configured in the decorative panel 172 is activated, and the sensing signal of the seventh-first touch sensor 173-1 is output to the main controller 180 through the conductive spring 174.

[0210] Subsequently, the main controller 180 determines the direction of inward movement of the backrest based on the operating direction of the electric seat and the operating direction of the switch according to the sensing signal of the 7-1 touch sensor 173-1.

[0211] Subsequently, the main controller 180 transmits the control signal for the display to the monitor 200, based on the signal determined as the inward movement direction of the cushion, so that... Figure 22A As shown, the image of the seat and the arrow image guiding the inward movement of the backrest can be displayed on the monitor 200.

[0212] Therefore, when viewing the monitor 200, the user can easily identify that when rotating towards the side of the seventh switch cover 171, the cushion can be adjusted to move inward.

[0213] On the other hand, when the user's hand touches the decorative plate 172 on the other side of the seventh switch cover 171, the 7-2nd touch sensor 173-2 configured in the decorative plate 172 is activated, and the sensing signal of the 7-2nd touch sensor 173-2 is output to the main controller 180 through the conductive spring 174.

[0214] Subsequently, the main controller 180 determines the direction of the backrest moving outward based on the operating direction of the electric seat and the operating direction of the switch according to the sensing signal of the 7-2 touch sensor 173-2.

[0215] Subsequently, the main controller 180 transmits the control signal for display execution to the display 200 based on the signal determined as the outward movement direction of the cushion, so that... Figure 22B As shown, the image of the seat and the arrow image guiding the outward movement of the backrest can be displayed on the monitor 200.

[0216] Therefore, when viewing the monitor 200, the user can easily identify that when rotating the backrest to the other side of the seventh switch cover 171, the cushion can be adjusted to move outward.

[0217] Meanwhile, if the user's hand touches two or more touch sensors and the two or more touch sensors perform sensing operations simultaneously, two or more arrows guiding the operation direction of the electric seat and the operation direction of the switch can be displayed on the display 200.

[0218] As described above, users can accurately identify the current switch selection status and switch operation direction, as well as the operation direction of the electric seat based on the switch operation, while viewing the seat and arrow images displayed on the monitor 200, thereby improving the convenience of the user's switch operation.

Claims

1. An electric seat operating device for a vehicle, the electric seat operating device comprising: The switching module includes multiple rocker switches and adjusts the electric seat to the desired position in the desired direction. Multiple touch sensors are embedded in each of the multiple rocker switches, and each generates a sensing signal corresponding to the operating direction of the electric seat when touched by the user. The main controller determines the operating direction of the electric seat and the operating direction of the switch based on the sensing signals from the plurality of touch sensors; as well as The display, prior to operation of the switch to drive the power seat, visually indicates to the user the operating direction of the power seat and the operating direction of the switch as a single arrow on the image of the seat. Both the operating directions of the power seat and the switch are determined by the main controller. The switch module includes a plurality of rocker switches modularized to operate at least two of the following operations: fore-and-aft movement of the seat, up-and-down movement of the front of the seat cushion, vertical height adjustment of the seat, tilting of the seat back, extension of the front of the seat cushion, adjustment of the support direction of the lumbar support, and adjustment of the backrest cushion angle.

2. The electric seat operating device according to claim 1, wherein, The plurality of rocker switches include: The first rocker switch, acting as a rocker, performs the forward and backward movement of the electric seat. The second rocker switch performs the vertical height adjustment operation of the electric seat. A third, rocker-type switch performs the up and down movement of the front of the electric seat cushion. A fourth, seesaw-type switch performs the extension operation of the front of the seat cushion, and The fifth rocker switch performs the tilting operation of the seat back of the electric seat, and The switching module further includes: The sixth push-button switch adjusts the lumbar support direction of the electric seat. The seventh rotary switch is used to adjust the seat back cushion angle.

3. The electric seat operating device according to claim 2, wherein, The seesaw-type first switch includes: First switch cover; The first-1 touch sensor and the first-2 touch sensor are attached to the bottom surface of the first switch cover separately from each other; The first movable block is installed on the bottom surface of the first switch cover; The first-1 plunger and the first-2 plunger are connected to the bottom of both sides of the first moving block to press the tactile switch mounted on the main controller; A first-1 conductive spring is connected between the first-1 touch sensor and the main controller; and The first and second conductive springs are connected between the first and second touch sensors and the main controller.

4. The electric seat operating device according to claim 3, wherein, Electrode exposure holes 1-1 and 1-2 are formed at the two ends of the first switch cover, respectively. The first electrode, which is inserted into the first electrode exposure hole and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the first touch sensor, and The first and second electrodes, which are inserted into the first and second electrode exposure holes and exposed to the outside, are formed to protrude from the first and second touch sensors.

5. The electric seat operating device according to claim 2, wherein, The seesaw-type second switch includes: Second switch cover; The 2-1 touch sensor and the 2-2 touch sensor are attached to the bottom surface of the second switch cover separately from each other; The second movable block is installed on the bottom surface of the second switch cover; The 2-1 plunger and the 2-2 plunger are connected to the bottom of both sides of the second moving block to press the tactile switch mounted on the main controller; A second-1 conductive spring is connected between the second-1 touch sensor and the main controller; and The 2-2 conductive spring is connected between the 2-2 touch sensor and the main controller.

6. The electric seat operating device according to claim 5, wherein, Electrode exposure holes 2-1 and 2-2 are formed at both ends of the second switch cover, respectively. The second-first electrode, inserted into the second-first electrode exposure hole and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the second-first touch sensor, and The second-2 electrode, which is inserted into the second-2 electrode exposure hole and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the second-2 touch sensor.

7. The electric seat operating device according to claim 2, wherein, The seesaw-type third switch includes: Third switch cover; The 3-1 touch sensor and the 3-2 touch sensor are attached to the bottom surface of the third switch cover separately from each other; The third movable block is installed on the bottom surface of the third switch cover; The 3-1 plunger and the 3-2 plunger are connected to the bottom of both sides of the third moving block to press the tactile switch mounted on the main controller; A third-1 conductive spring is connected between the third-1 touch sensor and the main controller; and The 3-2 conductive spring is connected between the 3-2 touch sensor and the main controller.

8. The electric seat operating device according to claim 7, wherein, Electrode exposure holes 3-1 and 3-2 are formed at both ends of the third switch cover, respectively. The third-first electrode, inserted into the third-first electrode exposure hole and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the third-first touch sensor, and The third-second electrode, which is inserted into the third-second electrode exposure hole and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the third-second touch sensor.

9. The electric seat operating device according to claim 2, wherein, The seesaw-type fourth switch includes: Fourth switch cover; The 4-1 touch sensor and the 4-2 touch sensor are attached to the bottom surface of the fourth switch cover separately from each other; The fourth movable block is installed on the bottom surface of the fourth switch cover; The 4-1 plunger and the 4-2 plunger are connected to the bottom of both sides of the fourth moving block to press the tactile switch mounted on the main controller; A fourth-first conductive spring is connected between the fourth-first touch sensor and the main controller; and The 4-2 conductive spring is connected between the 4-2 touch sensor and the main controller.

10. The electric seat operating device according to claim 9, wherein, Electrode exposure holes 4-1 and 4-2 are formed at both ends of the fourth switch cover, respectively. The fourth electrode, which is inserted into the fourth electrode exposure hole and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the fourth touch sensor, and The 4-2 electrode, which is inserted into the 4-2 electrode exposure hole and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the 4-2 touch sensor.

11. The electric seat operating device according to claim 2, wherein, The seesaw-type fifth switch includes: Fifth switch cover; The 5-1 touch sensor and the 5-2 touch sensor are attached to the bottom surface of the fifth switch cover separately from each other; The fifth movable block is installed on the bottom surface of the fifth switch cover; The 5-1 plunger and the 5-2 plunger are connected to the bottom of both sides of the fifth moving block to press the tactile switch mounted on the main controller; A fifth-first conductive spring is connected between the fifth-first touch sensor and the main controller; and The 5-2 conductive spring is connected between the 5-2 touch sensor and the main controller.

12. The electric seat operating device according to claim 11, wherein, Electrode exposure holes 5-1 and 5-2 are formed at both ends of the fifth switch cover, respectively. The 5-1 electrode, which is inserted into the 5-1 electrode exposure hole and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the 5-1 touch sensor, and The 5-2 electrode, which is inserted into the 5-2 electrode exposure hole and exposed to the outside, is formed to protrude from the 5-2 touch sensor.

13. The electric seat operating device according to claim 2, wherein, The push-button type sixth switch includes: The sixth switch cover is divided into an operating area where the waist support protrudes forward, an operating area where the waist support retracts backward, an operating area where the waist support rises, and an operating area where the waist support falls. The 6-1 touch sensor is embedded in the forward-protruding operating area of ​​the waist support of the sixth switch cover, connected to the main controller and outputting signals; The 6-2nd touch sensor is embedded in the retractable operating area of ​​the waist support of the sixth switch cover, connected to the main controller and outputting signals; The 6-3rd touch sensor, embedded in the rising operation area of ​​the waist support of the sixth switch cover, is connected to the main controller and outputs a signal; and The 6th-4th touch sensor is embedded in the lowering operation area of ​​the waist support of the sixth switch cover, connected to the main controller and outputting signals.

14. The electric seat operating device according to claim 13, further comprising: A flexible cable is connected to the main controller and serves as a common signal output path shared by the 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, and 6-4 touch sensors, and transmits signals.

15. The electric seat operating device according to claim 2, wherein, The rotary seventh switch includes: The seventh switch cover is installed at a predetermined position on the circumference of the push-button sixth switch; The 7-1st touch sensor, embedded in a decorative panel adjacent to the first side surface of the seventh switch cover, is connected to the main controller and outputs a signal; and The 7-2nd touch sensor is embedded in a decorative panel adjacent to the second side surface of the seventh switch cover, connected to the main controller and outputting signals.

16. The electric seat operating device according to claim 15, wherein, The 7-1 and 7-2 touch sensors are connected to the main controller via conductive springs and transmit signals.

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