A seat adjustment method, control system, switch, device and automobile

Abstract

The application provides a seat adjustment method, a control system, a switch, a device and a car. The seat adjustment switch comprises a shell, a top middle convex part of the shell constitutes a seat adjustment button, a pressing sensing part is arranged in the seat adjustment button, and the seat adjustment button and the pressing sensing part are synchronously deformed; the pressing sensing part is used for detecting whether the seat adjustment button is deformed, and if the seat adjustment button is deformed, a deformation position signal is outputted outward; an optical assembly is used for detecting a deformation amount of the corresponding position of the pressing sensing part and outputting a deformation signal outward; and a main control board is arranged in the shell and is used for receiving the position signal and the deformation signal, acquiring an adjustment instruction corresponding to the seat adjustment button based on the received position signal and deformation signal, and outputting the adjustment instruction to a seat controller. The seat adjustment switch has multiple control functions by cooperation of the pressing sensing part and the optical assembly of the infrared sensing technology, and user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive technology, and more specifically, to a seat adjustment method, a control system, a switch, a device, and an automobile. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the seat adjustment switches used in automobiles are mechanical switches. These switches primarily transmit a signal to the seat controller or directly drive the seat adjustment motor after a tactile touch. This design lacks a modern, high-tech feel. During use, the mechanical switch itself has a certain amount of movement, which can cause interference between the switch button and surrounding components, resulting in jamming and a poor user experience. This invention changes the switch triggering principle by using infrared sensing technology, providing a better user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a seat adjustment method, control system, switch, adjustment device, and automobile. By employing a press-sensitive component and an optical assembly with infrared sensing technology, the seat adjustment switch achieves multiple control functions and avoids the phenomenon of sticking during the use of the switch button. The specific solution is as follows:

[0004] The seat adjustment method of the present invention includes the following steps:

[0005] Step 1: Detect the locations where different areas of the seat adjustment buttons deform;

[0006] Step 2: Detect the deformation of the corresponding positions of the seat adjustment buttons;

[0007] Step 3: Based on the location information of deformation in different regions and the deformation at the corresponding locations, obtain the corresponding adjustment instructions;

[0008] Step 4: Execute the corresponding action according to the corresponding adjustment command;

[0009] In step 3, obtaining the corresponding adjustment command includes

[0010] Determine if the deformation of the corresponding position of the seat adjustment button meets the preset conditions. If it does, start acquiring the corresponding adjustment command.

[0011] A seat adjustment control system, comprising:

[0012] The pressure sensor module is used to detect the location of deformation in different areas of the seat adjustment buttons;

[0013] An optical inspection module is used to detect the deformation of the corresponding positions of the seat adjustment buttons;

[0014] The main control module is configured to obtain corresponding adjustment commands based on the location information of deformation in different regions and the deformation at the corresponding locations;

[0015] The seat control module is configured to perform corresponding actions based on the corresponding adjustment commands;

[0016] The main control judgment module is used to determine whether the deformation of the corresponding position of the seat adjustment button has reached the preset condition. If it has, it will start to obtain the corresponding adjustment command.

[0017] A seat adjustment switch, comprising:

[0018] The housing has a raised section at the top center that forms the seat adjustment buttons.

[0019] The seat adjustment buttons have a pressure-sensing unit attached to their inner surface, and both deform synchronously.

[0020] The press-sensitive component is used to detect whether the seat adjustment button is deformed. If the seat adjustment button is deformed, it outputs a deformation position signal.

[0021] An optical component, located inside the housing, is used to detect the deformation of the pressure sensing unit at the corresponding position and output the deformation signal to the outside.

[0022] The main control board, located inside the housing, is used to receive position signals and deformation signals, and based on the received position signals and deformation signals, to obtain the adjustment commands corresponding to the seat adjustment buttons and output them to the seat controller.

[0023] Optionally, the optical component includes a plurality of optical sensors, which are used to detect the deformation of the pressure sensing component at the corresponding position.

[0024] Optionally, the optical assembly includes three optical sensors, which are respectively positioned on the left, center, and right sides of the upper surface of the mounting plate.

[0025] Optionally, the housing includes an upper housing and a lower housing;

[0026] The upper housing and the lower housing are connected by an elastic component, and the main control board is located inside the lower housing.

[0027] Optionally, a suspension is snapped and fixed inside the upper housing, and a vibration feedback device is provided on the suspension.

[0028] A seat adjustment device includes a seat controller and a seat adjustment switch. The seat controller is electrically connected to the main control board and controls the seat to perform corresponding actions based on control commands sent by the main control board.

[0029] An automobile includes the aforementioned seat adjustment device.

[0030] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0031] The seat adjustment switch provided by this invention detects the position information of the seat adjustment button deformation through a pressure sensing component set on the inner surface of the seat adjustment button, and outputs different position signals according to the position information of different areas, thereby controlling the seat to perform different actions. Combined with an optical component using infrared light sensing technology, it adjusts the speed of the seat. At the same time, it also provides a protection measure against accidental activation of the pressure sensing component. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the seat adjustment switch;

[0033] In the picture:

[0034] 1. Shell;

[0035] 101. Upper shell;

[0036] 102. Lower shell;

[0037] 2. Seat adjustment buttons;

[0038] 3. Press the sensor component;

[0039] 4. Optical components;

[0040] 41. Optical sensors;

[0041] 5. Main control board;

[0042] 6. Suspension;

[0043] 7. Vibration feedback device;

[0044] 8. Elastic components;

[0045] 9. Mounting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0046] To make the purpose, technical solution, and advantages of this application clearer, the following will be described in conjunction with the appendix. Figure 1 This application will be described in further detail. It is obvious that the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments described herein. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0047] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used in the embodiments of this application, these descriptions should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish the descriptions. For example, first may also be referred to as second without departing from the scope of the embodiments of this application, and similarly, second may also be referred to as first.

[0048] The seat adjustment method of the present invention includes the following steps:

[0049] Step 1: Detect the locations where different areas of the seat adjustment button 2 deform;

[0050] Step 2: Detect the deformation of the position corresponding to seat adjustment button 2;

[0051] Step 3: Based on the location information of deformation in different regions and the deformation at the corresponding locations, obtain the corresponding adjustment instructions;

[0052] Step 4: Execute the corresponding action according to the corresponding adjustment command;

[0053] In step 3, obtaining the corresponding adjustment command includes

[0054] Determine if the deformation of the corresponding position of the seat adjustment button meets the preset conditions. If it does, start acquiring the corresponding adjustment command.

[0055] A seat adjustment control system, comprising:

[0056] The pressure sensor module is used to detect the location of deformation in different areas of the seat adjustment button 2;

[0057] An optical detection module is used to detect the deformation of the position corresponding to seat adjustment button 2;

[0058] The main control module is configured to obtain corresponding adjustment commands based on the location information of deformation in different regions and the deformation at the corresponding locations;

[0059] The seat control module is configured to perform corresponding actions based on the corresponding adjustment commands;

[0060] The main control judgment module is used to determine whether the deformation of the corresponding position of the seat adjustment button has reached the preset condition. If it has, it will start to obtain the corresponding adjustment command.

[0061] A seat adjustment switch, comprising:

[0062] The housing 1 has a raised portion at the top center that forms the seat adjustment button 2.

[0063] The inner surface of the seat adjustment button 2 is covered with a pressure-sensing component 3, and the two deform synchronously.

[0064] The pressure sensing component 3 is attached and fixed to the periphery and inner surface of the seat adjustment button 2 to detect whether the seat adjustment button 2 is deformed. If the seat adjustment button 2 is deformed, it outputs a deformation position signal to the outside.

[0065] Optical component 4 is disposed inside housing 1 and located below pressure sensing component 3; optical component 4 is used to detect the deformation of pressure sensing component 3 at the corresponding position and output deformation signal to the outside.

[0066] The main control board 5 is located inside the housing 1 and is connected to the pressure sensor 3 and the optical component 4 respectively.

[0067] The main control board 5 is used to receive position signals and deformation signals, and based on the received position signals and deformation signals, obtain the adjustment commands corresponding to the seat adjustment buttons 2, and output them to the seat controller.

[0068] The seat adjustment switch of this application is arranged on the outer side panel of the seat or the door panel. By detecting the position information of the deformation of the pressing sensor 3, the different functions of the seat can be adjusted.

[0069] For example: the left side of seat adjustment button 2 corresponds to the seat height adjustment mode; the right side of seat adjustment button 2 corresponds to the seat forward and backward movement mode; the front side of seat adjustment button 2 corresponds to the lumbar support adjustment mode; the rear side of seat adjustment button 2 corresponds to the backrest angle mode; and the top area of ​​the seat corresponds to the headrest angle adjustment. This application can further divide the external area of ​​seat adjustment button 2 into functions according to actual usage, which will not be described in detail here.

[0070] Furthermore, the optical component 4 measures whether the deformation of the pressure sensing component 3 meets the preset conditions. If it does, it outputs a deformation signal.

[0071] Specifically, the deformation of the pressure sensing component 3 can be preset with reasonable deformation parameters according to different application scenarios and working conditions. This design avoids the seat adjustment button 2 from being accidentally activated. For example, if a passenger or driver accidentally touches the seat adjustment button 2, or the seat adjustment button 2 is subjected to a small force, or the user manually presses the seat adjustment button 2 for less than 200ms, the optical component 4 will not output a deformation signal. When the optical component 4 measures the deformation of the pressure sensing component 3 to reach the preset parameter, it will output a deformation signal. At this time, the main control board 5 obtains the adjustment command corresponding to the seat adjustment button 2 based on the detected deformation signal and position signal. At the same time, the advantage of this design is that by detecting the magnitude of the deformation of the pressure sensing component 3 through the optical component 4, different deformation signals are output, thereby realizing the adjustment of the seat speed.

[0072] Furthermore, the seat adjustment button 2 can also be made of transparent hard plastic material, and an indicator light is also provided on the upper surface of the fixing plate. The indicator light is electrically connected to the main control board 5. When the seat adjustment button 2 is used, the light from the indicator light shines through the seat adjustment button, bringing different visual effects. The indicator light can be selected in different colors according to the actual situation.

[0073] Furthermore, the pressure sensing component 3 is a capacitive touch diaphragm, and the optical component 4 includes three optical sensors 41. The three optical sensors 41 are respectively disposed on the left, middle and right positions of the upper surface of the mounting plate 9. The mounting plate 9 is pasted and fixed to the top surface inside the upper housing 101. The optical sensors 41 are used to detect the deformation of the capacitive touch diaphragm at the corresponding positions.

[0074] The advantage of this design is that the deformation of different areas of the capacitive touch diaphragm can be detected more accurately through the three optical sensors 41.

[0075] Furthermore, the housing 1 of this application includes an upper housing 101 and a lower housing 102; the upper housing 101 and the lower housing 102 are connected by an elastic member 8, the elastic member 8 is generally annular in structure, made of rubber material, and located between the upper edges of the corresponding circumferential openings of the upper housing 101 and the lower housing 102.

[0076] The main control board 5 is located inside the lower housing 102. The upper housing 101 is fixedly attached to the suspension 6. The suspension 6 has several locking feet evenly spaced on its outer periphery. The suspension 6 is fixed to the interior of the upper housing 101 by the locking feet. A vibration feedback device 7 is installed at the center of the suspension 6. The vibration feedback device 7 is a linear motor.

[0077] It should be noted that the capacitive touch film is a Runmedi brand capacitive touch film with model number PEDOT, produced by Sichuan Runmedi Technology Development Co., Ltd.; the optical sensor 41 is a VISHAY brand optical sensor with model number VCL3030X01, produced by Vishay Group; and the linear motor is a Nidec brand linear motor with model number LD20-001.

[0078] The advantage of this design is that by generating vibration effects through the linear motor set on suspension 6, vibration feedback can be triggered, providing users with a better operating experience.

[0079] The seat adjustment switch provided in this application detects the position information of the deformation of the seat adjustment button 2 through the pressure sensing component 3 set on the inner surface of the seat adjustment button 2. Different position signals are output according to the position information of different areas, thereby controlling the seat to perform different actions. Combined with the optical component 4 using infrared light sensing technology, the speed of the seat is adjusted by detecting the magnitude of the deformation of the pressure sensing component 3. At the same time, the optical component 4 detects the deformation of the pressure sensing component 3 to determine whether a preset condition has been met, thereby providing a protective measure to prevent accidental touch of the seat adjustment switch. The overall structure of this application is simple, has multiple control functions, and avoids the phenomenon of jamming during the use of the switch, providing users with a better operating experience.

[0080] The present invention also provides a seat adjustment device, including a seat controller and the aforementioned seat adjustment switch. The seat controller is electrically connected to the main control board 5 and controls the seat to perform corresponding actions based on the control commands sent by the main control board 5.

[0081] The present invention also provides an automobile including the aforementioned seat adjustment device.

[0082] Exemplary embodiments according to this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this application is thorough and complete, and that the concept of these exemplary embodiments is fully conveyed to those skilled in the art. In the drawings, for clarity, the thickness of layers and regions may be exaggerated, and the same reference numerals are used to denote the same devices, and therefore their description will be omitted.

Claims

1. A method for adjusting a seat, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step 1, detect the location of deformation in different areas of the seat adjustment buttons (2); Step 2, detect the deformation of the position corresponding to the seat adjustment button (2); Step 3: Based on the location information of deformation in different regions and the deformation at the corresponding locations, obtain the corresponding adjustment instructions; Step 4: Execute the corresponding action according to the corresponding adjustment command; In step 3, obtaining the corresponding adjustment command includes Determine whether the deformation of the position corresponding to the seat adjustment button (2) meets the preset conditions. If it does, start to obtain the corresponding adjustment command. The pressure sensor on the inner surface of the seat adjustment buttons detects the position information of the deformation of the buttons. Different position signals are output according to the position information of different areas, thereby controlling the seat to perform different actions. Combined with an optical component using infrared light sensing technology, the speed of the seat is adjusted by detecting the magnitude of the deformation of the pressure sensor. At the same time, the optical component detects the deformation of the pressure sensor to determine whether the preset conditions have been met.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, A seat adjustment control system for implementing this method includes: The pressure sensing module is used to detect the position of deformation in different areas of the seat adjustment button (2); An optical detection module is used to detect the deformation of the corresponding position of the seat adjustment button (2); The main control module is configured to obtain corresponding adjustment commands based on the location information of deformation in different regions and the deformation at the corresponding locations; The seat control module is configured to perform corresponding actions based on the corresponding adjustment commands; The main control judgment module is used to determine whether the deformation of the position corresponding to the seat adjustment button (2) meets the preset conditions. If it does, the corresponding adjustment command will be obtained.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, A seat adjustment switch for implementing this method includes: The housing (1) has a raised part at the top center that forms the seat adjustment button (2). The seat adjustment button (2) is equipped with a press-sensitive component (3), and the two deform synchronously; The press-sensitive component (3) is used to detect whether the seat adjustment button (2) is deformed. If the seat adjustment button (2) is deformed, the position signal of the deformation is output to the outside. An optical component (4) is installed inside the housing (1) to detect the deformation of the pressure sensing component (3) at the corresponding position and output the deformation signal to the outside. The main control board (5) is located inside the housing (1) and is used to receive position signals and deformation signals. Based on the received position signals and deformation signals, it obtains the adjustment instructions corresponding to the seat adjustment buttons (2) and outputs them to the seat controller.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The optical component (4) measures whether the deformation of the pressure sensing component (3) meets the preset conditions. If it does, it outputs a deformation signal.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The optical component (4) includes several optical sensors (41), which are used to detect the deformation of the pressure sensing component (3) at the corresponding position.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The optical component (4) includes three optical sensors (41), which are respectively located on the left, middle and right sides of the upper surface of the mounting plate (9).

7. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The housing (1) includes an upper housing (101) and a lower housing (102). The upper housing (101) and the lower housing (102) are connected by an elastic member (8), and the main control board (5) is disposed inside the lower housing (102).

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The upper housing (101) is fitted with a suspension (6), and a vibration feedback device (7) is provided on the suspension (6).

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, A seat adjustment device for implementing the method includes a seat controller and the seat adjustment switch. The seat controller is electrically connected to the main control board (5) and controls the seat to perform corresponding actions based on the control commands sent by the main control board (5).

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