Control method for a vehicle with a mobile console system

Abstract

The present invention relates to a control method for a vehicle having a movable console system. The control method for a vehicle having a movable console system can include, when a function to change a reference seat state to a face-to-face seat state is activated, mutually separating a first row seat and a housing of a movable console of the vehicle in a longitudinal direction of a vehicle body in the vehicle; rotating the first row seat of the vehicle to face a second row seat; and performing at least one of moving the first row seat to a front portion of the vehicle body and moving the housing to a rear portion of the vehicle body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a control console that is mounted on a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] The vehicle is equipped with a console, which has space for storing objects, and the console is usually fixed to the vehicle body.

[0003] In future vehicles, seats will not be fixed to the vehicle body, but may require various seat configurations, allowing them to move backward, forward, left, and right, and to rotate.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary for the console not to be fixed to the vehicle body, but to be movable to the vehicle body to accommodate changes in seat position or posture.

[0005] Furthermore, with the console set to be movable relative to the vehicle body and configured to exhaust hot or cold air supplied from the vehicle's air conditioning system, even when the vehicle does not have a B-pillar and the installation of the vehicle's air conditioning vents is difficult, the vehicle's interior temperature control and air conditioning performance can be ensured.

[0006] The information contained in the background section of this invention is only intended to enhance the understanding of the overall background of this invention and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that such information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0007] Various aspects of the present invention are dedicated to providing a control method for a vehicle having a mobile console system, wherein various exemplary embodiments of the present invention are configured to appropriately change the arrangement of seats and consoles in a vehicle having a mobile console system, the consoles being configured to move within a predetermined range on the vehicle body, and hot or cold air supplied from the vehicle's air conditioning unit being exhausted into the vehicle interior even when the consoles are moved from a reference state, thereby enabling convenient vehicle use for passengers.

[0008] In various aspects of the present invention, a control method for a vehicle having a movable console system is provided. The control method includes: when a function is activated to change a reference seat state to a face-to-face seat state, (A1) disengaging a first-row seat and the housing of a movable console in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body; (A2) rotating the first-row seat to face a second-row seat; and (A3) performing at least one of moving the first-row seat to the front of the vehicle body and moving the housing to the rear of the vehicle body.

[0009] In (A1), the shell can be moved to the front of the vehicle body, and the first row of seats can be moved to the rear of the vehicle body.

[0010] In (A3), the housing can be moved to the rear of the vehicle body by the same distance as the housing moves forward in (A1); and the first row of seats can be moved to the front of the vehicle body by the same distance as the first row of seats moves backward in (A1).

[0011] In (A1), the housing can be moved to the front of the vehicle body, and in (A3), the housing can be moved to the rear of the vehicle body by the distance the housing moves forward in (A1).

[0012] In (A1), the first row of seats can be moved to the rear of the vehicle, and in (A3), the first row of seats can be moved to the front of the vehicle. The distance the first row of seats moves backward in (A1) is also mentioned.

[0013] When (A1) is executed, the fixed pipe in the mobile console system can be closed; and when (A3) is completed, the fixed pipe in the mobile console system can be opened.

[0014] When (A1) is executed, the housing can move forward relative to the reference state on the vehicle body; and when (A3) is executed, the housing can return to the reference state.

[0015] A control method for a vehicle having a mobile console system includes: when an entry / exit support function is activated in a reference seat state, (B1) disengaging the first row of seats and the housing of the vehicle's mobile console in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body; (B2) rotating the seat in the first row of seats performing the entry / exit support function to point outwards from the vehicle body; and (B3) when the entry / exit support function is completed, performing at least one of moving the first row of seats to the front of the vehicle body and moving the housing to the rear of the vehicle body.

[0016] In (B1), the shell can be moved to the front of the vehicle body, and the first row of seats can be moved to the rear of the vehicle body.

[0017] In (B3), the housing can move to the rear of the vehicle body by the same distance as the housing moves forward in (B1); and the first row of seats can move to the front of the vehicle body by the same distance as the first row of seats moves backward in (B1).

[0018] In (B1), the housing can be moved to the front of the vehicle body, and in (B3), the housing can be moved to the rear of the vehicle body by the distance the housing moves forward in (B1).

[0019] In (B1), the first row of seats can be moved to the rear of the vehicle, and in (B3), the first row of seats can be moved to the front of the vehicle. The distance the first row of seats moves backward in (B1) is the same as the distance the first row of seats moves backward.

[0020] When (B1) is executed, the fixed pipe in the mobile console system can be closed; when (B3) is completed, the fixed pipe in the mobile console system can be opened.

[0021] When (B1) is executed, the housing can move forward relative to the reference state on the vehicle body; and when (B3) is executed, the housing can return to the reference state.

[0022] When (B1) is executed, the seat in the first row that performs the entry and exit support function can be moved to the rear of the vehicle body, and the housing can be moved forward relative to the reference state on the vehicle.

[0023] When (B3) is executed, the seat that performs the boarding and alighting support function can move forward and the housing can return to the reference state.

[0024] In (B2), the seat that performs the entry and exit support function can rotate to face the outside of the vehicle body within a range that forms an acute angle with the front of the vehicle body.

[0025] This invention is configured to control a mobile console system and move the seats, allowing the seating arrangement to change from a reference seating configuration to a face-to-face seating configuration. In the reference seating configuration, passengers in the first and second rows face forward of the vehicle; in the face-to-face seating configuration, passengers in the first and second rows face each other. Furthermore, this invention is configured to vent hot or cold air supplied from the air conditioning unit into the vehicle interior in both the pre- and post-seat arrangement changes, thereby easily and reliably ensuring temperature control and air conditioning performance within the vehicle, and maximizing passenger convenience for boarding and alighting.

[0026] The methods and apparatus of the present invention may have other features and advantages, which will be apparent from the accompanying drawings and detailed descriptions incorporated herein by reference, or will be set forth in more detail in the accompanying drawings and detailed descriptions, which together serve to explain the particular principles of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the exterior of the housing of a mobile console system according to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 It is shown in the removal Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the interior of the mobile console system in its shell state;

[0029] Figure 3 Through with Figure 2 Shown from different angles Figure 2A schematic diagram of the structure of a mobile console system;

[0030] Figure 4 It is shown Figure 2 An exploded 3D view of the structure of a mobile console system;

[0031] Figure 5 Through with Figure 4 Shown from different angles Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a mobile console system;

[0032] Figure 6 Through with Figure 4 Shown from different angles Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure;

[0033] Figure 7 It is along Figure 2 A cross-sectional view taken from line VII-VII in the diagram;

[0034] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the slider and guide rail, where Figure 1 The housing inside is connected to the upper side of the slider and guide rail for sliding;

[0035] Figure 9 It is shown in detail Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the locking lever used in the mobile console system;

[0036] Figure 10 It is shown Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the locking lever's limiting arm and the lower plate's limiting hole used in the mobile console system;

[0037] Figure 11A , Figure 11B and Figure 11C This illustrates the three states that a mobile console system can achieve. Figure 1 A comparison chart of mobile console systems;

[0038] Figure 12A , Figure 12B and Figure 12C It shows the response to Figure 1 A schematic diagram illustrating the behavior of the locking lever in the movement of the moving pipeline of the mobile console system;

[0039] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a reference seat state in which a control method for a vehicle with a mobile console system is applied according to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 14These are schematic diagrams illustrating various exemplary embodiments of a vehicle control method with a mobile console system according to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention; and

[0041] Figure 15 These are schematic diagrams illustrating various exemplary embodiments of a vehicle control method with a mobile console system according to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

[0042] It should be understood that the accompanying drawings are not drawn to scale, but rather are schematic simplifications illustrating various features to demonstrate the basic principles of the invention. Specific design features of the invention included herein (including, for example, specific dimensions, orientations, positions, and shapes) will be determined in part by the specific environment in which they are to be applied and utilized.

[0043] Throughout these figures, multiple figures in the accompanying drawings refer to the same or equivalent parts of the invention, and the reference numerals in the drawings refer to the same or equivalent parts of the invention. Detailed Implementation

[0044] Reference will now be made in detail to various embodiments of the invention, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings and described below. Although the invention will be described in conjunction with exemplary embodiments thereof, it should be understood that this description is not intended to limit the invention to those exemplary embodiments. On the contrary, the invention is intended to cover not only the exemplary embodiments thereof, but also various alternatives, modifications, equivalents and other embodiments that may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

[0045] In the following description, the description of the structures or functions specified in the exemplary embodiments according to the concept of the invention is intended to describe exemplary embodiments of the invention, and therefore it should be understood that the invention can be implemented differently and is not limited to the exemplary embodiments.

[0046] The embodiments described herein can be varied in various ways and shapes, and therefore specific embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings and will be described in detail in exemplary embodiments of the invention. However, it should be understood that the exemplary embodiments conceived in this invention are not limited to the exemplary embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, but all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions are included within the scope and spirit of the invention.

[0047] It should be understood that although the terms first and / or second may be used herein to describe different elements, these elements should not be limited to these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. For example, the first element discussed below may be referred to as the second element without departing from the teachings of the invention. Similarly, the second element may also be referred to as the first element.

[0048] It should be understood that when a component is referred to as "connected to" or "attached to" another component, it can be directly connected to or directly attached to the other component, or connected to or attached to the other component with other components interspersed in between. Conversely, it should be understood that when a component is referred to as "directly connected to" or "directly attached to" another component, it can be connected to or attached to the other component without any other components interspersed therein. Furthermore, the terms used herein to describe relationships between components—that is, "between," "directly between," "adjacent," or "directly adjacent"—can be interpreted in the same manner as those described above.

[0049] The terminology used herein is for describing various exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. Unless explicitly indicated otherwise in the context, singular expressions in this specification include plural expressions. It will be further understood that the terms "comprising" or "having" as used herein specify the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0050] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical and scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the various exemplary embodiments of the invention pertain. It must be understood that terms defined in dictionaries have the same meaning as in the context of the relevant field and should not be construed as having an idealized or overly formal meaning unless explicitly indicated otherwise in the context.

[0051] In the following description, various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same components.

[0052] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 , Figure 11A , Figure 11B , Figure 11C , Figure 12A , Figure 12B and Figure 12CA mobile console system for a vehicle according to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention may include: a housing 1, a moving pipe 3, a connecting pipe 7, and a locking device 9, wherein the housing 1 is configured to slide linearly relative to the vehicle body; the moving pipe 3 is disposed within the housing 1 and configured to slide linearly together with the housing 1; the connecting pipe 7 is configured to slide linearly relative to the moving pipe 3 and to supply air received from a fixed pipe 5 fixed to the vehicle body to the moving pipe 3; and the locking device 9 is configured to lock or unlock the connecting pipe 7 at a position where the inlet of the connecting pipe 7 communicates with the fixed pipe 5.

[0053] In other words, the movable console system is configured such that the housing 1 of the movable console can slide linearly relative to the vehicle body, thus allowing for easy repositioning of the movable console. The movable console enables various changes to the vehicle's seat position and rotation, providing an advantage in ensuring versatility in seat configuration. Furthermore, the console is configured so that the movable duct 3 can exhaust hot or cold air supplied from the fixed duct 5 into the vehicle space via the connecting duct 7 during the movement of the console housing 1, effectively satisfying the vehicle's temperature control and air conditioning performance.

[0054] Therefore, the mobile console system of the present invention can be used in future vehicles to effectively ensure vehicle temperature control and air conditioning performance, in which hot or cold air cannot be supplied through the B-pillar since the B-pillar is eliminated.

[0055] The housing 1 includes a vent 11 and a storage box 13. The vent 11 exhausts hot or cold air supplied through the moving duct 3. The storage box 13 is configured to store objects therein by opening a cover on the upper side of the housing.

[0056] As an example, in the mobile console system of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the housing 1 is described with the housing 1 configured to slide linearly relative to the vehicle body in the front-rear direction, but the direction of linear sliding can vary depending on the situation.

[0057] The fixed duct 5 is fixed to the floor of the vehicle body and includes an outlet. The outlet of the fixed duct 5 opens upward so that hot or cold air supplied from an air conditioning unit (e.g., air conditioner, heater, etc.) located at the front of the vehicle can be supplied through the outlet of the fixed duct 5 toward the inlet of the connecting duct 7.

[0058] The moving pipe 3 has a straight section configured to overlap with and be installed outside the connecting pipe 7. This ensures continuous fluid communication between the moving pipe 3 and the connecting pipe 7 even when the moving pipe 3 slides in a straight line away from the connecting pipe 7.

[0059] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the direction of the moving pipe 3 away from the connecting pipe 7 can be understood as the rear of the vehicle body.

[0060] As an example, in Figure 11A , Figure 11B and Figure 11C In this paper, the three states that the mobile console system of the present invention can achieve are compared with states A, B, and C. When state B is the reference state, state A represents the state in which the moving pipe 3 moves forward relative to the vehicle body, and state C represents the state in which the moving pipe 3 moves backward relative to the vehicle body.

[0061] The locking device 9 includes a stop 15, a locking lever 17, and a locking spring 19; the stop 15 is fixed to the vehicle body; the locking lever 17 is configured to rotate about an axis fixed to the connecting conduit 7, and its locked state with the stop 15 changes in response to the rotation angle; the locking spring 19 is configured to apply a spring force in the direction in which the locking lever 17 is locked to the stop 15.

[0062] In other words, when the locking device 9 is configured such that the locking lever 17 is locked to the stop 15 by the elastic force of the locking spring 19, the connecting pipe 7 can be locked to the stop 15 and stably maintained. Figure 11B The reference state is B, without moving forward or backward relative to the vehicle body.

[0063] When the moving pipe 3 and the storage box 13 move backward relative to the vehicle body and the state changes from the reference state to state C, the locking device 9, via the stop 15, enables the connecting pipe 7 to remain in a stable locked state, preventing it from moving backward along with the moving pipe 3 and the storage box 13. Accordingly, the connection between the connecting pipe 7 and the fixed pipe 5 can be stably ensured.

[0064] Therefore, even in Figure 11C In state C, hot or cold air supplied through fixed pipe 5 can also be discharged to vent 11 through connecting pipe 7 and movable pipe 3.

[0065] The locking device 9 includes a locking release part 21 fixed to the moving pipe 3. The locking release part 21 is configured to release the locking state of the locking lever 17 as the moving pipe 3 slides linearly in a direction closer to the connecting pipe 7.

[0066] In other words, when moving pipe 3 from Figure 11A , Figure 11B , Figure 11C When the state B in the lock is moved to state A, the locking release unit 21 can release the locking lever 17 from its locked state.

[0067] However, in the moving pipe 3 from Figure 11A , Figure 11B ,Figure 11C During the transition from state C to state B, the locking release unit 21 is not configured to release the locking state of the locking lever 17.

[0068] In other words, in the moving pipe 3 from Figure 11A , Figure 11B , Figure 11C During the transition from state C to state B, locking lever 17 should remain securely locked to stop 15. Alternatively, moving pipe 3 from... Figure 11A , Figure 11B , Figure 11C When the state changes from B to A, the moving pipe 3 should move together with the connecting pipe 7. Therefore, the locking release part 21 releases the locking state of the locking lever 17, allowing the connecting pipe 7 to disconnect from the stop 15 and slide forward therefrom.

[0069] In the mobile console system, the stop 15 is located below the connecting pipe 7; the locking release part 21 is configured to slide linearly into the gap between the upper end of the stop 15 and the connecting pipe 7; and the locking lever 17 is located below the connecting pipe 7, such that the axis of the locking lever 17 is located below the linear sliding trajectory of the locking release part 21.

[0070] The locking lever 17 includes a hook arm 23 and a release arm 25. The hook arm 23 is configured to be locked to the stop 15 by the elastic force of the locking spring 19. The release arm 25 is integral with the hook arm 23 so as to be rotated by the locking release part 21, thereby releasing the hook arm 23 from the stop 15.

[0071] Figure 7 The locking lever 17, the stop 15, and the locking release part 21 are shown in the reference state. (Reference) Figure 7 Since the position where the locking release part 21 contacts the release arm 25 of the locking lever 17 is located above the axis of the locking lever 17, when the locking release part 21 moves to the left side in the figure, that is, when it moves forward relative to the vehicle body, the release arm 25 of the locking lever 17 rotates counterclockwise, causing the hook arm 23 to disengage from the stop member 15.

[0072] Furthermore, when the locking device 9 is released, the connecting pipe 7 can separate from the stop 15 and can move freely forward relative to the vehicle body. Figure 11A As shown in state A, the connecting pipe 7 is separated from the fixed pipe 5 by the movement of the connecting pipe 7.

[0073] In the above state, the limiting device is configured to restrict the relative sliding between the connecting pipe 7 and the moving pipe 3, so that when the moving pipe 3 returns to the reference state after moving backward, the connecting pipe 7 and the moving pipe 3 move together.

[0074] The limit device can be set up independently, but it can be configured to work in conjunction with the locking device 9 to produce the desired result of reducing the number of parts.

[0075] In the mobile console system, the limit device and the locking device 9 are implemented together and configured to work together.

[0076] In other words, the locking lever 17 includes a limiting arm 27. The limiting arm 27 is configured to limit the relative sliding of the connecting pipe 7 and the moving pipe 3 by the elastic force of the locking spring 19 when the hook arm 23 of the locking lever 17 is separated from the stop member 15.

[0077] In addition, the locking release part 21 is provided on the lower plate 29 fixed to the lower side of the moving pipe 3; and the lower plate 29 has a limiting hole 31, into which the limiting arm 27 of the locking rod 17 is inserted to limit the moving pipe 3 to the connecting pipe 7.

[0078] Therefore, in Figure 11A In state A, the limiting arm 27 of the locking lever 17 is inserted into the limiting hole 31 of the lower plate 29 by the elastic force of the locking spring 19, thereby limiting the movement pipe 3 and the connecting pipe 7 to each other. Figure 12A As shown in state A. Therefore, when the moving pipe 3 moves backward, the connecting pipe 7 can move together with the moving pipe 3.

[0079] The stop 15 and the guide 33 are integrally formed. The guide 33 guides the hook arm 23 to rotate and allows the limiting arm 27 to be released from the limiting hole 31. Then, when the locking rod 17 approaches the stop 15 and the limiting arm 27 is inserted into the limiting hole 31, the guide 33 allows the hook arm 23 to be locked to the stop 15.

[0080] In other words, when moving pipe 3 from Figure 11A State A or Figure 12A When state A moves backward, in Figure 11B Before state B in the middle, immediately pass Figure 12B In state B, the hook arm 23 of the locking lever 17 is locked to the stop 15, having Figure 12C State C in. Figure 12A , Figure 12B , Figure 12C During the transition from state B to state C, hook arm 23 moves backward and contacts the guide portion 33 of stop 15, rotating counterclockwise under the guidance of guide portion 33. Correspondingly, the elastic force of locking spring 19 is continuously applied to locking lever 17, causing hook arm 23 to rotate clockwise again, forming a... Figure 12C The locked state shown in state C.

[0081] As an example, even when moving pipe 3 further back than the reference state (such as in...) Figure 11C In state C),Figure 12C The state C in the system also remains unchanged.

[0082] Inside the housing 1 of the control console, a storage box 13 is positioned above the straight section of the moving pipe 3, which is configured to overlap with the connecting pipe 7; the moving pipe 3 is fixed to the storage box 13; the shaft of the locking lever 17 is fixed to a lower moving block 35 integrally formed on the lower side of the connecting pipe 7. The locking release part 21 is integrally formed with the lower plate 29 fixed to the lower side of the moving pipe 3.

[0083] A linear guide 37 is provided on the upper side of the connecting pipe 7 to guide the relative linear sliding of the connecting pipe 7 and the storage box 13.

[0084] The upper moving block 39 is positioned above the connecting pipe 7 and connected to the upper side of the lower moving block 35. The linear guide 37 is positioned between the upper moving block 39 and the storage box 13.

[0085] The connecting pipe 7 is integrally formed with its upper side covered by the upper moving block 39 and its lower side covered by the lower moving block 35. The shaft of the locking lever 17 and the locking spring 19 are disposed on the lower side of the lower moving block 35, and the linear guide 37 is disposed between the upper moving block 39 and the storage box 13, so that when the storage box 13 moves relative to the connecting pipe 7 together with the moving pipe 3, the movement of the storage box 13 can be smoothly and stably guided.

[0086] In the mobile console system, the movable console includes: a slider 41, a guide rail 43, and a drive motor 45. The slider 41 is fixed to the lower side of the lower plate 29; the guide rail 43 is fixed to the vehicle body to guide the slider 41 to slide linearly relative to the vehicle body; the drive motor 45 is configured to provide power for moving the slider 41 along the guide rail 43, so that the lower plate 29, the moving pipe 3, and the housing 1 slide linearly.

[0087] In the mobile console system, when the invention is configured such that when the drive motor 45 is operated by a separate operating switch, the housing 1 and the moving pipe 3 move as the slider 41 slides linearly along the guide rail 43, the position of the movable console can be changed relative to the vehicle body.

[0088] As an example, the structure in which the slider 41 slides linearly by the rotational force of the drive motor 45 can be achieved by a conventional variable linear operating device such as a lead screw.

[0089] Figure 13 This is a view showing seat S arranged in a reference seat state in a vehicle having the aforementioned mobile console system.

[0090] Facing the front of the vehicle body V, the first row of seats S1 and the second row of seats S2 are arranged sequentially from front to back. The housing 1 of the console is positioned between the two first row seats S1, making the arrangement the same as that of seats and consoles in a conventional passenger car.

[0091] Furthermore, the housing 1 of the console is in a reference state when in the reference seat state, such that the connecting pipe 7 is fixed to the stop 15 and the straight section of the moving pipe 3 overlaps with the connecting pipe 7 to the greatest extent possible, such as Figure 11B As shown. Therefore, hot or cold air supplied through the fixed pipe 5 can be discharged to the front of the second row of seats S2 through the connecting pipe 7 and the movable pipe 3.

[0092] As shown in the diagram, the vehicle may have a separate controller (CLR) configured to control the behavior of the seat S and the mobile console system. The CLR can be configured to receive and activate commands via various Human Machine Interface (HMI) methods (e.g., input switch control, user voice commands, and gesture commands) to perform functions such as changing the seat to a face-to-face seating position or providing entry and exit support.

[0093] Reference Figure 14 This paper illustrates a control method for a vehicle with a mobile console system according to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention. When a function to change a reference seat state to a face-to-face seat state is activated, the control method includes: (A1) disengaging the first row seat S1 and the housing 1 of the console from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body V; (A2) rotating the first row seat S1 to face the second row seat S2; and (A3) performing at least one of the following operations: moving the first row seat S1 to the front of the vehicle body V and moving the housing 1 to the rear of the vehicle body V.

[0094] As an example, in Figure 14 In the diagram, the reference seat state is shown as A0, and each control step of the movement of the seat and housing is shown in the diagram.

[0095] (A1), (A2) and (A3) enable the vehicle's seating configuration to change from a reference seating configuration to a face-to-face seating configuration, such that the passengers in the first row and the passengers in the second row face each other. In the reference seating configuration, the first and second rows are arranged so that the passengers can face the front of the vehicle. In the face-to-face seating configuration, the first row is arranged so that the passengers in the first row can face the rear of the vehicle.

[0096] The function to change from a reference seat position to a face-to-face seat position can be initiated via a user's individual switch input. When the user inputs the switch operation, the CLR can determine that the change to the face-to-face seat position is being initiated.

[0097] (A1) can be performed by moving the housing 1 to the front of the vehicle body V and moving the first row of seats S1 to the rear of the vehicle body V.

[0098] The housing 1 of the control console moves from the reference state to the front of the vehicle body V, and the first row seat S1 moves to the rear of the vehicle body V to provide space between the housing 1 and the first row seat S1. Accordingly, space is ensured that the first row seat S1 can rotate.

[0099] During the execution of (A2), the first row seat S1 is rotated so that it faces the second row seat S2. In (A3), the housing 1 moves towards the rear of the vehicle body V by the distance that the housing 1 moved forward in (A1), and the first row seat S1 moves towards the front of the vehicle body V by the distance that the first row seat S1 moved backward in (A1).

[0100] Accordingly, there is sufficient fore-and-aft clearance between the first row of seats S1 and the second row of seats S2 to ensure comfortable seating space for passengers. The housing 1 returns to its reference state and exhausts hot or cold air supplied through the fixed duct 5 to the face-to-face space between the first row of seats S1 and the second row of seats S2, thereby ensuring in-vehicle temperature control and air conditioning performance.

[0101] like Figure 11C As shown, the housing 1 can be moved further rearward so that hot or cold air can be discharged further rearward of the vehicle body V.

[0102] Furthermore, during the period when the housing 1 moves to the front of the vehicle body V, (A1) is executed. Therefore, during the period when the housing 1 moves backward, the distance that the housing 1 moves forward in (A1) can be executed (A3).

[0103] Depending on the vehicle's specifications (e.g., the forward movement distance of housing 1, the space occupied when the seats rotate), the first-row seats S1 can rotate even when only housing 1 moves to the front of the vehicle body V. Therefore, in the above case, only the housing 1 of the console moves forward and then returns to the reference state.

[0104] For the same purpose, in (A1), the first row seat S1 can be moved to the rear of the vehicle body V, and in (A3), the first row seat S1 can be moved forward by the same distance as the first row seat S1 moved backward in (A1).

[0105] When the first row of seats S1 moves backward and rotates, the above method can be used if there is no interference between the housing 1 of the console and the second row of seats S2.

[0106] When (A1) is executed, the fixed pipe 5 of the mobile console system is closed, and when (A3) is completed, the fixed pipe 5 of the mobile console system is opened.

[0107] When housing 1 moves forward from the reference state by executing (A1) to... Figure 11A , Figure 11B , Figure 11C When the system transitions from state B to state A, the air discharged through the fixed pipe 5 may not be supplied to the connecting pipe 7 and the moving pipe 3. At this time, the CLR controls a separate valve or similar device located in the fixed pipe 5 to temporarily close the fixed pipe 5. When the housing 1 is returned to the reference state by executing (A3), the CLR opens the valve, allowing the air supplied through the fixed pipe 5 to pass through the connecting pipe 7 and the moving pipe 3 and be discharged through the vent of the housing 1.

[0108] Reference Figure 15 This paper illustrates a control method for a vehicle with a mobile console system according to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention. When the vehicle entry / exit support function is activated, the control method includes: (B1) disengaging the first row seat S1 and the housing 1 of the console from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body V; (B2) rotating the seat S11 in the first row seat S1 that performs the vehicle entry / exit support function to point outward of the vehicle body V; and (B3) when entry or exit is completed, performing at least one of the following operations: moving the first row seat S1 to the front of the vehicle body V and moving the housing 1 to the rear of the vehicle body V.

[0109] As an example, in Figure 15 In the figure, the reference seat state is shown as B0, and the movement of the seat and housing is also shown in each control step.

[0110] In other words, (B1), (B2) and (B3) enable the operation and restoration of the reference seat state facing forward from the first and second row seats to the boarding and alighting support function, so that passengers in the first row can easily board or alight when they attempt to do so.

[0111] Activating the vehicle entry / exit support function from the reference seat position can be performed via a separate user switch input. For example... Figure 15 As shown, when the door in the direction the user wants to get on or off the vehicle is opened, the CLR can determine that the vehicle entry / exit support function is activated.

[0112] This can be done by moving the housing 1 to the front of the vehicle body V and by moving the first row of seats S1 to the rear of the vehicle body V (B1).

[0113] In other words, the housing 1 of the console moves from the reference state to the front of the vehicle body V and the first row seat S1 moves to the rear of the vehicle body V, thus providing space between the housing 1 and the first row seat S1. This ensures that the first row seat S1 can rotate.

[0114] In this case, after the seat rotation is performed by executing (B2) to perform the get-on / get-off support function so that the seat faces the outside of the vehicle body V, (B3) is performed by moving the housing 1 backward by the distance the housing 1 moved forward in (B1) and by moving the first row seat S1 forward by the distance the first row seat S1 moved backward in (B1).

[0115] (B2) can be performed quickly and easily when the housing 1 moves forward and the first row of seats S1 moves backward in (B1).

[0116] Alternatively, the invention can be configured such that in (B1) the housing 1 is moved to the front of the vehicle body V, and after (B2) is completed, in (B3) the housing 1 is moved backward by the distance that the housing 1 was moved forward in (B1).

[0117] As described above, the above method can be used when the forward movement of the housing 1 alone can ensure the space required to allow the seat to rotate in order to perform the get-on / get-off support function.

[0118] Furthermore, the present invention can be configured such that in (B1) the first row seat S1 moves to the rear of the vehicle body V, and after (B2) is completed, in (B3) the first row seat S1 moves forward by the distance that the first row seat S1 moved backward in (B1).

[0119] In this case, sufficient space between the first row seat S1 and the housing 1 can be ensured simply by moving the first row seat S1 backward, and the above method can be used when the first row seat S1 can be rotated to perform the vehicle entry and exit support function.

[0120] Furthermore, in (B1), the fixed pipe 5 of the mobile console system is closed, and after (B3) is completed, the fixed pipe 5 of the mobile console system can be opened.

[0121] When the housing 1 moves forward from the reference state by performing (B1) Figure 11A , Figure 11B , Figure 11CWhen the system transitions from state B to state A, the air discharged through the fixed pipe 5 is not supplied to the connecting pipe 7 and the moving pipe 3. At this time, the CLR controls the valve separately located in the fixed pipe 5, thereby temporarily closing the fixed pipe 5. When the housing 1 is returned to the reference state by executing (B3), the CLR opens the valve, allowing the air supplied through the fixed pipe 5 to pass through the connecting pipe 7 and the moving pipe 3 and be discharged through the vent of the housing 1.

[0122] Furthermore, when (B1) is executed, all first-row seats S1 can be moved backward, but if Figure 15 As shown, in the first row of seats S1, only the seat S11 that performs the vehicle entry and exit support function can be moved to the rear of the vehicle body V. In addition, the housing 1 moves from the reference state to the front of the vehicle body V, and then when (B3) is executed, the seat S11 that has performed the vehicle entry and exit support function can move forward and the housing 1 can return to the reference state.

[0123] Furthermore, in (B2), the seat S11, which performs the vehicle entry / exit support function, rotates to face the outside of the vehicle body V within a range forming an acute angle with the front of the vehicle body V, thereby reducing the space required for rotating the seat S11 to perform the vehicle entry / exit support function. Therefore, the present invention ensures the effect of reducing the longitudinal movement distance of the housing 1 or the seat.

[0124] Furthermore, terms related to control devices such as "controller," "control unit," "control device," or "control module" refer to hardware devices including a memory and a processor configured to execute one or more steps interpreted as an algorithmic structure. The memory stores the algorithmic steps, and the processor executes the algorithmic steps to perform one or more processes of methods according to various exemplary embodiments of the invention. A control device according to exemplary embodiments of the invention can be implemented using a non-volatile memory and a processor configured to store algorithms for controlling the operation of various components of a vehicle or data regarding software instructions for executing the algorithms, and the processor configured to perform the aforementioned operations using the data stored in the memory. The memory and processor can be separate chips. Alternatively, the memory and processor can be integrated into a single chip. The processor can be implemented as one or more processors. The processor can include various logic circuits and arithmetic circuits, can process data according to a program provided by the memory, and can generate control signals based on the processing results.

[0125] The control device may be at least one microprocessor operated by a predetermined program, which may include a series of instructions for performing the methods disclosed in the various exemplary embodiments of the present invention described above.

[0126] The invention described above can also be embodied in computer-readable code on a computer-readable recording medium. A computer-readable recording medium is any data storage device that can store data that can subsequently be read by a computer system. Examples of computer-readable recording media include: hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), silicon disk drives (SDDs), read-only memory (ROMs), random-access memory (RAMs), CD-ROMs, magnetic tapes, floppy disks, optical data storage devices, and implementations as carrier waves (e.g., transmission over the Internet).

[0127] In various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, each of the above operations can be performed by a control device, and the control device can be configured as a plurality of control devices or a single integrated control device.

[0128] In various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the control device may be implemented in hardware or software, or in a combination of hardware and software.

[0129] For ease of interpretation and precise definition of the appended claims, the terms “above,” “below,” “inside,” “outside,” “up,” “down,” “upward,” “downward,” “front,” “back,” “inner side,” “outer side,” “inland,” “outer,” “inner,” “outer,” “front,” and “rear” are used to describe features of the exemplary embodiments with reference to the positions of these features shown in the accompanying drawings. It will be further understood that the term “connection” or its derivatives refer to both direct and indirect connections.

[0130] The foregoing description of specific exemplary embodiments of the invention is for illustrative and descriptive purposes. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and it will be apparent that various modifications and variations are possible in light of the foregoing teachings. Exemplary embodiments were chosen and described to explain the specific principles of the invention and its practical application, thereby enabling others skilled in the art to utilize and implement various exemplary embodiments of the invention, as well as various alternatives and modifications thereof. The scope of the invention is intended to be defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A control method for a vehicle having a mobile console system, the mobile console system having a movable console and a fixed pipe, the control method comprising: When the function that changes the reference seat state to a face-to-face seat state is activated... In the vehicle, the housing of the first row of seats and the movable console of the vehicle are detached from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. Rotate the first row of seats in the vehicle to face the second row of seats; The action involves at least one of moving the first-row seats to the front of the vehicle body and moving the body shell to the rear of the vehicle body. The mobile console system includes: A movable pipe, which is housed within the housing and configured to slide linearly with the housing; A connecting pipe configured to slide linearly relative to a moving pipe and supplying air from a fixed pipe fixed to the vehicle body to the moving pipe; and A locking device configured to lock or unlock the connecting pipe at a position where the inlet of the connecting pipe communicates with the fixed pipe. The movable conduit includes a straight section configured to overlap with and be installed outside the connecting conduit, thereby maintaining continuous fluid communication between the movable conduit and the connecting conduit as the movable conduit slides in a straight line away from the connecting conduit. The locking device includes: Stopping component, which is fixed to the vehicle body; A locking lever, configured to rotate about an axis fixed to the connecting pipe, wherein the locking state of the locking lever and the stop changes according to the rotation angle of the locking lever; and A locking spring is configured to apply a spring force to the locking lever in the direction in which the locking lever locks to the stop.

2. The control method for a vehicle with a mobile console system according to claim 1, wherein, When the housing of the first row of seats and the movable console of the vehicle is disengaged from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, the housing is moved to the front of the vehicle body and the first row of seats is moved to the rear of the vehicle body.

3. The control method for a vehicle with a mobile console system according to claim 2, wherein, When performing at least one of moving the first row of seats to the front of the vehicle body and moving the housing to the rear of the vehicle body, the housing moves a first distance toward the rear of the vehicle body, the first distance being the distance the housing moves forward when the housing of the first row of seats and the movable console of the vehicle body disengages from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. The first row of seats moves a second distance towards the front of the vehicle body. This second distance is the distance the first row of seats moves backward when the housing of the first row of seats and the movable console of the vehicle disengages from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body.

4. The control method for a vehicle with a mobile console system according to claim 1, wherein, When the housing of the first row of seats and the movable console of the vehicle detaches from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, the housing moves to the front of the vehicle body. When performing at least one of moving the first row of seats to the front of the vehicle body and moving the housing to the rear of the vehicle body, the housing moves a first distance toward the rear of the vehicle body, the first distance being the distance the housing moves forward when the housing of the first row of seats and the movable console of the vehicle body disengages from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body.

5. The control method for a vehicle with a mobile console system according to claim 1, wherein, When the housing of the first-row seats and the movable console of the vehicle is disengaged from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, the first-row seats move to the rear of the vehicle body. When performing at least one of moving the first row of seats to the front of the vehicle body and moving the housing to the rear of the vehicle body, the first row of seats moves a second distance to the front of the vehicle body, the second distance being the distance the first row of seats moves backward when the housing of the first row of seats and the movable console of the vehicle body disengages from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body.

6. The control method for a vehicle with a mobile console system according to claim 1, wherein, When the housing of the first row of seats and the movable console of the vehicle is disengaged from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, the fixed pipes in the movable console system are closed. When at least one of moving the first row of seats to the front of the vehicle body and moving the housing to the rear of the vehicle body is completed, the fixed pipes in the moving console system are opened.

7. The control method for a vehicle with a mobile console system according to claim 1, wherein, When the housing of the first row of seats and the movable console of the vehicle is disengaged from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, the housing moves forward relative to the reference state on the vehicle body. When at least one of moving the first row of seats to the front of the vehicle body and moving the housing to the rear of the vehicle body is performed, the housing returns to the reference state.

8. The control method for a vehicle with a mobile console system according to claim 1, wherein, The mobile console system further includes a controller, the controller having: processor; and A non-volatile storage medium on which a program for performing the control method according to claim 1 is recorded and executed by the processor.

9. A non-volatile computer-readable storage medium having a program recorded thereon for performing the control method according to claim 1.

10. A control method for a vehicle having a mobile console system, the mobile console system having a movable console and a fixed pipe, the control method comprising: When the vehicle entry and exit support function is activated while the reference seat position is engaged... In the vehicle, the housing of the first row of seats and the movable console of the vehicle are detached from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. Rotate the first-row seats that provide entry and exit assistance to face outwards from the vehicle body; When the vehicle entry / exit support function is completed, at least one of the following is executed: moving the first-row seats to the front of the vehicle and moving the body shell to the rear of the vehicle. The mobile console system includes: A movable pipe, which is housed within the housing and configured to slide linearly with the housing; A connecting pipe configured to slide linearly relative to a moving pipe and supplying air from a fixed pipe fixed to the vehicle body to the moving pipe; and A locking device configured to lock or unlock the connecting pipe at a position where the inlet of the connecting pipe communicates with the fixed pipe. The movable conduit includes a straight section configured to overlap with and be installed outside the connecting conduit, thereby maintaining continuous fluid communication between the movable conduit and the connecting conduit as the movable conduit slides in a straight line away from the connecting conduit. The locking device includes: Stopping component, which is fixed to the vehicle body; A locking lever, configured to rotate about an axis fixed to the connecting pipe, wherein the locking state of the locking lever and the stop changes according to the rotation angle of the locking lever; and A locking spring is configured to apply a spring force to the locking lever in the direction in which the locking lever locks to the stop.

11. The control method for a vehicle having a mobile console system according to claim 10, wherein, When the housing of the first row of seats and the movable console of the vehicle is disengaged from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, the housing is moved to the front of the moving vehicle body, and the first row of seats is moved to the rear of the vehicle body.

12. The control method for a vehicle having a mobile console system according to claim 11, wherein, When performing at least one of moving the first row of seats to the front of the vehicle body and moving the housing to the rear of the vehicle body, the housing moves a third distance toward the rear of the vehicle body, the third distance being the distance the housing moves forward when the housing of the first row of seats and the movable console of the vehicle body disengages from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. The first row of seats moves a fourth distance towards the front of the vehicle body. This fourth distance is the distance the first row of seats moves backward when the housing of the first row of seats and the movable console of the vehicle disengages from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body.

13. The control method for a vehicle with a mobile console system according to claim 10, wherein, When the housing of the first row of seats and the movable console of the vehicle detaches from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, the housing moves to the front of the vehicle body. When performing at least one of moving the first row of seats to the front of the vehicle body and moving the housing to the rear of the vehicle body, the housing moves a third distance toward the rear of the vehicle body, the third distance being the distance the housing moves forward when the housing of the first row of seats and the movable console of the vehicle body disengages from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body.

14. The control method for a vehicle having a mobile console system according to claim 10, wherein, When the housing of the first-row seats and the movable console of the vehicle is disengaged from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, the first-row seats move to the rear of the vehicle body. When performing at least one of moving the first row of seats to the front of the vehicle body and moving the housing to the rear of the vehicle body, the first row of seats moves a fourth distance to the front of the vehicle body, which is the distance the first row of seats moves backward when the housing of the first row of seats and the movable console of the vehicle body disengages from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body.

15. The control method for a vehicle having a mobile console system according to claim 10, wherein, When the housing of the first row of seats and the movable console of the vehicle is disengaged from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, the fixed pipes in the movable console system are closed. When at least one of moving the first row of seats to the front of the vehicle body and moving the housing to the rear of the vehicle body is completed, the fixed pipes in the moving console system are opened.

16. The control method for a vehicle having a mobile console system according to claim 10, wherein, When the housing of the first row of seats and the movable console of the vehicle is disengaged from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, the housing moves forward relative to the reference state on the vehicle body. When at least one of moving the first row of seats to the front of the vehicle body and moving the housing to the rear of the vehicle body is performed, the housing returns to the reference state.

17. The control method for a vehicle having a mobile console system according to claim 10, wherein, When the housing of the first row of seats and the movable console of the vehicle is disengaged from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, the seat in the first row that performs the function of getting on and off the vehicle is moved to the rear of the vehicle body, and the housing moves forward relative to the reference state on the vehicle body. When performing at least one of moving the first row of seats to the front of the vehicle body and moving the housing to the rear of the vehicle body, the seat performing the entry and exit support function moves forward and the housing returns to the reference state.

18. The control method for a vehicle having a mobile console system according to claim 10, wherein, When the seat in the first row that performs the vehicle entry / exit support function is rotated to face the outside of the vehicle body, the seat that performs the vehicle entry / exit support function rotates to face the outside of the vehicle body within a range that forms an acute angle with the front of the vehicle body.

19. The control method for a vehicle having a mobile console system according to claim 10, wherein, The mobile console system further includes a controller, the controller having: processor; and A non-volatile storage medium on which a program for performing the control method according to claim 10 is recorded and executed by the processor.

20. A non-volatile computer-readable storage medium having a program recorded thereon for performing the control method according to claim 10.

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