An electric control seat for an unmanned vehicle

Abstract

The application discloses an electric control seat for an unmanned vehicle and belongs to the field of unmanned vehicles. The electric control seat for the unmanned vehicle can control the position and orientation of the electric control seat through a touch screen at the seat end, meets the in-vehicle social needs of passengers, and the passengers can also control the opening and closing of a massage assembly and an air conditioning assembly in the electric control seat through the touch screen at the seat end. The massage assembly and the air conditioning assembly in the electric control seat can not only improve the comfort of passengers in the seat, but also relieve the travel fatigue of the passengers in the seat, maintain the mental state of the passengers in the seat, and meanwhile, safety airbags are installed in both sides of the armrests of the electric control seat, airbag outlets of the safety airbags are staggered, and once the instantaneous acceleration of the electric control seat exceeds a preset value, the safety airbags in both sides of the armrests will be ejected from the airbag outlets, forming double-layer airbags to protect the personal safety of passengers in the electric control seat.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of autonomous vehicles, and more specifically, to an electrically controlled seat for autonomous vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] According to research, driverless cars, also known as autonomous vehicles, self-driving cars, or robotic cars, are vehicles capable of sensing their environment and driving with little or no human input. Driverless cars rely on various sensors and computers, possessing environmental sensing capabilities and information processing speeds exceeding human limits. They can process large amounts of road condition information in a short time, thus enabling them to drive autonomously without a driver.

[0003] The applicant argues that the efficiency of self-driving cars, which obtain road condition information through sensors and then process it through computers to control the vehicle, far surpasses the efficiency of human drivers obtaining road condition information through sight and hearing and then manually controlling the vehicle. Therefore, self-driving cars on the road generally possess higher safety performance. However, sensors and computers are susceptible to malfunction during operation, which could potentially lead to traffic accidents. Furthermore, since passengers in self-driving cars do not participate in driving, they lack the necessary awareness and foresight to anticipate potential traffic accidents.

[0004] The applicant found that because self-driving cars lack manual control devices and there is no concern about passengers interfering with the driver's safe driving, passengers in self-driving cars have a high degree of freedom. In order to make efficient use of the interior space, the seats in self-driving cars are often more comfortable, providing passengers with a better riding experience. However, this does not provide better protection for passengers in the event of a traffic accident, and may even reduce the level of safety protection for passengers inside the vehicle due to seat adjustments and passenger movements. Summary of the Invention

[0005] 1. Technical problems to be solved

[0006] To address the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention aims to provide an electrically controlled seat for autonomous vehicles. This seat allows for control of its position and orientation via a touchscreen, satisfying passengers' in-vehicle social needs. Passengers can also control the massage and air conditioning components within the seat using the touchscreen. These components not only significantly improve passenger comfort but also alleviate travel fatigue and maintain the passenger's mental state. Furthermore, airbags are installed in both armrests of the electrically controlled seat, with their outlets arranged in an alternating pattern. If the instantaneous acceleration of the electrically controlled seat exceeds a preset value, the airbags in the armrests will deploy from their outlets, forming a double-layered airbag system to protect the passenger's safety.

[0007] 2. Technical Solution

[0008] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution.

[0009] An electrically controlled seat for an autonomous vehicle includes a base with a guide rail at its bottom. The base is hollow, and a sealing plate is installed at the end of the base away from the guide rail. Bolts are provided at the four corners of the sealing plate to fix it to the base. A built-in air conditioner and controller are installed inside the base. The heat dissipation end of the built-in air conditioner is in close contact with the side wall of the base. A heat dissipation plate is installed on the side wall of the base, corresponding to the heat dissipation end of the built-in air conditioner. A sleeve is provided at the center of the base, and a mounting groove is carved into the bottom surface of the base on one side of the sleeve, with the mounting groove passing through the guide rail. A guide rail locking device is installed in the mounting slot. This device includes mounting plates, and the guide rail locking device is fixedly installed in the mounting slot via these plates. There are four mounting plates, and cylinders are connected between them. A telescopic rod is located at the end of each cylinder away from the mounting plate, and a locking device is connected to the end of the telescopic rod away from the cylinder. Elastic plungers are distributed at the end of the locking device away from the telescopic rod. A rotating shaft is sleeved inside a sleeve, and a seat is connected to one end of the rotating shaft. An adjusting shaft is connected to one end of the seat, and a backrest is connected to the seat via the adjusting shaft. Armrests are installed on both sides of the seat. A rotating component is mounted on the outer side of the armrest, connected to a connecting rod. A touchscreen is fitted onto the end of the connecting rod furthest from the rotating component. A mounting base is located inside the backrest, on which massage heads are mounted, their distribution conforming to the curve of the human spine. Air supply pipes are embedded in both the backrest and the seat, with air outlets drilled into these pipes, all pointing towards the area above the seat. Airbag outlets are drilled into the inner side of the armrest, and an airbag is installed inside the armrest. The position and orientation of the electrically controlled seat can be controlled via a touchscreen at the seat end, meeting the passengers' in-vehicle social needs. The massage and air conditioning components inside the electric seat can be controlled via a touchscreen on the seat itself. These components not only enhance passenger comfort but also alleviate travel fatigue and maintain the passenger's mental state. Additionally, airbags are installed in the armrests on both sides of the electric seat, with their outlets arranged in an alternating pattern. If the instantaneous acceleration of the electric seat exceeds a preset value, the airbags in the armrests will deploy from their outlets, forming a double-layered airbag system to protect the passenger's safety.

[0010] Furthermore, a waste heat channel is installed outside the heat dissipation plate, which leads to the outside of the carriage, effectively preventing the waste heat emitted by the built-in air conditioner from raising the temperature inside the carriage and affecting the comfort of passengers.

[0011] Furthermore, a groove is provided on the outer side of the top of the sleeve, and a round hole is drilled in the center of the sealing plate. This round hole matches the sleeve, and a retaining ring is provided on the outer side of the round hole. This retaining ring matches the groove, which improves the sealing performance of the base and effectively prevents the external environment from affecting the electronic components inside the base.

[0012] Furthermore, a through hole is drilled at the bottom of the mounting groove, which matches the elastic plunger, allowing the elastic plunger to stop the movement of the base through the through hole at the bottom of the mounting groove.

[0013] Furthermore, a sliding groove is connected to the outer side of the guide rail. The sliding groove is embedded in the bottom of the carriage. A stopping groove is provided in the sliding groove. The stopping groove matches the elastic plunger, which facilitates the base to slide along the sliding groove while also helping the base to be fixed and stopped at a certain position in the sliding groove by the guide rail stopping device.

[0014] Furthermore, the adjustment shaft is electrically controlled, and the angle between the backrest and the seat is adjusted to a suitable angle for the passenger through motor drive, thereby improving passenger comfort.

[0015] Furthermore, the touchscreen and controller are connected via a network, allowing passengers to operate the controller and control its associated electronic components through the touchscreen.

[0016] Furthermore, the built-in air conditioner has two output ports. One of the output ports is connected to the sleeve through a pipe. A gas delivery connector is installed inside the sleeve, and a hollow pipe is cut inside the rotating shaft. This hollow pipe is connected to the gas delivery pipe, which facilitates the built-in air conditioner to deliver temperature-adjusted gas to the gas delivery pipe.

[0017] Furthermore, the airbag includes an expansion airway and an inflatable cavity. The expansion airway enables the airbag to deploy in a directional manner, effectively preventing poor arrangement of the double-layer airbags.

[0018] Furthermore, the initial end of the expansion airway is connected to an inflation mechanism, which includes a pilot inflation end, a pneumatic switch, and a main inflation end. The initial end of the expansion airway is connected to the pilot inflation end, and the final end of the expansion airway is connected to the pneumatic switch. The two sides of the pneumatic switch are respectively connected to the expansion cavity and the main inflation end, which facilitates the control of the expansion cavity's expansion and shaping to provide cushioning protection for passengers.

[0019] 3. Beneficial effects

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this invention are:

[0021] (1) This solution enables the position and orientation of the electric seat to be controlled by the touch screen at the seat end, meeting the passenger's in-vehicle social needs. Passengers can also control the opening and closing of the massage and air conditioning components in the electric seat through the touch screen at the seat end. The massage and air conditioning components in the electric seat can not only improve the comfort of the passengers in the seat, but also relieve the fatigue of the passengers on the journey and maintain the mental state of the passengers in the seat. At the same time, safety airbags are installed in the armrests on both sides of the electric seat, and the airbag outlets are arranged in an alternating manner. Once the instantaneous acceleration of the electric seat exceeds the preset value, the safety airbags in the armrests on both sides will pop out from the airbag outlets, forming a double-layer airbag to protect the personal safety of the passengers in the electric seat.

[0022] (2) A waste heat channel is installed outside the heat dissipation plate. This waste heat channel leads to the outside of the carriage, which effectively prevents the waste heat emitted by the built-in air conditioner from increasing the temperature inside the carriage and affecting the comfort experience of passengers.

[0023] (3) A groove is provided on the outer side of the top of the sleeve, and a round hole is drilled in the center of the sealing plate. The round hole matches the sleeve. A retaining ring is provided on the outer side of the round hole. The retaining ring matches the groove, which improves the sealing performance of the base and effectively prevents the external environment from affecting the electronic components inside the base.

[0024] (4) A through hole is drilled at the bottom of the mounting groove. The through hole at the bottom of the mounting groove matches the elastic plunger, so that the elastic plunger can stop the movement of the base through the through hole at the bottom of the mounting groove.

[0025] (5) A sliding groove is connected to the outside of the guide rail. The sliding groove is embedded in the bottom of the carriage. A stopping groove is provided in the sliding groove. The stopping groove matches the elastic plunger, which facilitates the base to slide along the sliding groove while also helping the base to be fixed and stopped at a certain position in the sliding groove by the guide rail stopping device.

[0026] (6) The adjustment shaft is an electrically controlled shaft. The motor drives the adjustment of the angle between the backrest and the seat to a suitable angle for the passenger, thereby improving the passenger's comfort.

[0027] (7) The touch screen and the controller are connected via a network, which makes it easy for passengers to operate the controller through the touch screen and complete the operation of the electronic components associated with the controller.

[0028] (8) The built-in air conditioner has two output ports. One of the output ports of the built-in air conditioner is connected to the sleeve through a pipe. A gas delivery connector is provided in the sleeve. A hollow pipe is drilled in the rotating shaft. The hollow pipe is connected to the gas delivery pipe, which facilitates the built-in air conditioner to deliver temperature-adjusted gas to the gas delivery pipe.

[0029] (9) The airbag includes an expansion airway and an expansion cavity. The airbag is deployed in a specific direction by expanding the airway, which effectively prevents the poor arrangement of the double-layer airbag.

[0030] (10) The initial end of the expansion airway is connected to an inflation mechanism, which includes a pilot inflation end, a pneumatic switch and a main inflation end. The initial end of the expansion airway is connected to the pilot inflation end, and the final end of the expansion airway is connected to the pneumatic switch. The two sides of the pneumatic switch are connected to the expansion cavity and the main inflation end respectively, so as to facilitate the control of the expansion cavity to provide cushioning protection for passengers. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the base of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a top view of the base structure of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the guide rail stopping device of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the seat structure of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the massage component structure of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the air supply duct structure of the air conditioning component of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the airbag structure of the present invention.

[0040] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0041] 1. Base, 101. Guide rail, 102. Heat sink, 103. Seat plate, 104. Sleeve, 105. Bolt, 106. Slot, 107. Mounting slot, 2. Seat, 201. Rotating shaft, 3. Adjusting shaft, 4. Armrest, 5. Backrest, 6. Rotating component, 7. Linkage rod, 8. Touch screen, 9. Airbag outlet, 10. Built-in air conditioner, 11. Controller, 12. Guide rail stop device, 1201. Mounting plate, 1202. Cylinder, 1203. Telescopic rod, 1204. Stop device, 1205. Elastic plunger, 13. Massage head, 14. Mounting seat, 15. Air supply pipe, 16. Air outlet, 17. Airbag, 18. Relaxation air duct, 19. Expansion cavity. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0043] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "top / bottom," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0044] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "sleeved / connected," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0045] Example 1:

[0046] Please see Figure 1-5An electrically controlled seat for an autonomous vehicle includes a base 1. A guide rail 101 is provided at the bottom of the base 1, and the base 1 is hollow inside. A sealing plate 103 is installed at the end of the base 1 away from the guide rail 101. Bolts 105 are provided at the four corners of the sealing plate 103, and the sealing plate 103 is fixedly installed on the base 1 by the bolts 105. An internal air conditioner 10 and a controller 11 are installed inside the base 1. The heat dissipation end of the internal air conditioner 10 is in close contact with the side wall of the base 1, and a heat dissipation plate is installed on the side wall of the base 1. 102. The position of the heat sink 102 corresponds to the heat dissipation end of the built-in air conditioner 10. A sleeve 104 is provided at the center of the base 1. A slot 106 is provided on the outer side of the top of the sleeve 104. A round hole is drilled at the center of the sealing plate 103. The round hole matches the sleeve 104. A retaining ring is provided on the outer side of the round hole. The retaining ring matches the slot 106. A mounting groove 107 is drilled on the bottom surface of the base 1 on one side of the sleeve 104. The mounting groove 107 passes through the guide rail 101. An appliance is installed in the mounting groove 107. A guide rail stopping device 12 is provided, which includes a mounting plate 1201. The guide rail stopping device 12 is fixedly installed in the mounting groove 107 through the mounting plate 1201. There are four mounting plates 1201, and cylinders 1202 are connected between the four mounting plates 1201. A telescopic rod 1203 is provided at the end of the cylinder 1202 away from the mounting plate 1201. A stopper 1204 is connected to the end of the telescopic rod 1203 away from the cylinder 1202. The stopper 1204 is located away from the telescopic rod. One end of 1203 is provided with elastic plungers 1205. A rotating shaft 201 is sleeved in the sleeve 104. One end of the rotating shaft 201 is connected to the seat 2. One end of the seat 2 is connected to the adjusting shaft 3. The seat 2 is connected to the backrest 5 through the adjusting shaft 3. Armrests 4 are installed on both sides of the seat 2. A rotating component 6 is installed on the outside of the armrest 4. A connecting rod 7 is connected to the rotating component 6. A touch screen 8 is sleeved on the end of the connecting rod 7 away from the rotating component 6. The touch screen 8 is connected to the controller 11 through a network.

[0047] Please see Figure 6-9A mounting base 14 is provided inside the backrest 5, and a massage head 13 is installed on the mounting base 14. The distribution of the massage head 13 conforms to the curve of the human spine. Air supply pipes 15 are embedded in both the backrest 5 and the seat 2. The built-in air conditioner 10 has two output ports. One of the output ports of the built-in air conditioner 10 is connected to the sleeve 104 through a pipe. An air supply connector is provided inside the sleeve 104. A hollow pipe is cut out in the rotating shaft 201. The hollow pipe is connected to the air supply pipe 15. An air outlet 16 is cut out on the air supply pipe 15, and the air outlets 16 all point to the area above the seat 2. An airbag outlet 9 is cut out on the inner side of the armrest 4. An airbag 17 is installed inside the armrest 4. The airbag 17 includes a stretching air passage 18 and an expansion cavity 19. The initial end of the expansion air duct 18 is connected to an inflation mechanism, which includes a pilot inflation end, a pneumatic switch, and a main inflation end. The initial end of the expansion air duct 18 is connected to the pilot inflation end, and the terminal end of the expansion air duct 18 is connected to the pneumatic switch. The two sides of the pneumatic switch are respectively connected to the expansion cavity 19 and the main inflation end. When the instantaneous acceleration of the electric seat exceeds the preset value, the pilot inflation end inflates the expansion air duct 18 of the airbag 17, causing the airbag 17 to burst out of the airbag outlet 9, completing the arrangement of the double-layer airbag 17 in front of the passenger. After the airbag 17 is extended and arranged, the gas in the expansion air duct 18 impacts the pneumatic switch, making the expansion cavity 19 and the main inflation end connected. The main inflation end inflates the expansion cavity 19 to protect the passenger's safety.

[0048] In use, the seat base's guide rails are installed within the slide rails of the driverless car's cabin. Passengers sit in the seats and control the opening and closing of the guide rail's locking device via a touchscreen mounted on the seat armrests. This facilitates adjusting the seat's position relative to the slide rails. The seat base and seat are rotatably connected via a support rod, allowing the seat to rotate around the support rod as an axis, thereby adjusting the seat's position and orientation. The touchscreens also allow control of functional components installed within the seat. The seat's built-in air conditioning system not only enhances passenger comfort but also cools and dissipates heat from the functional components installed in the seat base, preventing damage to their parts due to high temperatures.

[0049] The electric seat's position and orientation can be controlled via a touchscreen on the seat itself, satisfying passengers' in-vehicle social needs. Passengers can also control the massage and air conditioning components within the electric seat using the touchscreen. These components not only enhance passenger comfort but also alleviate journey fatigue and maintain the passenger's mental state. Additionally, airbags are installed in both armrests of the electric seat, with their outlets arranged in an alternating pattern. If the instantaneous acceleration of the electric seat exceeds a preset value, the airbags in the armrests will deploy from their outlets, forming a double-layer airbag system to protect the passenger's safety.

[0050] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention; however, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and its improved concept, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electrically controlled seat for an autonomous vehicle, comprising a base (1), wherein the bottom of the base (1) is provided with a guide rail (101), characterized in that: The base (1) is hollow inside. A sealing plate (103) is installed at one end of the base (1) away from the guide rail (101). Bolts (105) are provided at the four corners of the sealing plate (103). A built-in air conditioner (10) and a controller (11) are installed inside the base (1). The heat dissipation end of the built-in air conditioner (10) is close to the side wall of the base (1). A heat dissipation plate (102) is installed on the side wall of the base (1), and the position of the heat dissipation plate (102) corresponds to the heat dissipation end of the built-in air conditioner (10). A sleeve (104) is provided at the center of the base (1). A mounting groove (107) is chiseled on the bottom surface of the base (1) on one side of the sleeve (104), and the mounting groove (107) passes through the guide rail (101). A guide rail stopping device (12) is installed in the mounting groove (107). The guide rail stopping device (12) includes a mounting plate (1201), and there are four mounting plates (1201). A cylinder (1202) is connected between the four mounting plates (1201). A telescopic rod (1203) is provided at the end of the cylinder (1202) away from the mounting plate (1201). The telescopic rod (1203) is away from the cylinder. One end of (1202) is connected to a stopper (1204), and the end of the stopper (1204) away from the telescopic rod (1203) is provided with elastic plungers (1205). A rotating shaft (201) is sleeved inside the sleeve (104). One end of the rotating shaft (201) is connected to a seat (2), and one end of the seat (2) is connected to an adjusting shaft (3). The seat (2) is connected to a backrest (5) through the adjusting shaft (3). Armrests (4) are installed on both sides of the seat (2), and rotating parts (6) are installed on the outer side of the armrests (4). A connecting rod (7) is connected to the component (6). A touch screen (8) is sleeved on the end of the connecting rod (7) away from the rotating component (6). A mounting seat (14) is provided inside the backrest (5). A massage head (13) is installed on the mounting seat (14). An air supply pipe (15) is embedded in both the backrest (5) and the seat (2). An air outlet (16) is drilled on the air supply pipe (15), and the air outlet (16) points to the area above the seat (2). An airbag outlet (9) is drilled on the inner side of the armrest (4). An airbag (17) is installed inside the armrest (4). The airbag (17) includes an expansion airway (18) and an expansion cavity (19); the initial end of the expansion airway (18) is connected to an inflation mechanism, which includes a pilot inflation end, a pneumatic switch and a main inflation end, and the initial end of the expansion airway (18) is connected to the pilot inflation end. The terminal end of the expansion airway (18) is connected to the pneumatic switch, and the two sides of the pneumatic switch are respectively connected to the expansion cavity (19) and the main inflation end.

2. The electrically controlled seat for an autonomous vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: Waste heat channels are installed on the outside of the heat sink (102).

3. The electrically controlled seat for an autonomous vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sleeve (104) has a groove (106) on the outer side of its top. The sealing plate (103) has a round hole at its center, which matches the sleeve (104). A retaining ring is provided on the outer side of the round hole, which matches the groove (106).

4. The electrically controlled seat for an autonomous vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the mounting groove (107) is drilled with a through hole, and the through hole at the bottom of the mounting groove (107) matches the elastic plunger (1205).

5. The electrically controlled seat for an autonomous vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide rail (101) is connected to a sliding groove on its outer side. The bottom of the carriage is covered by the sliding groove. A stopping groove is provided in the sliding groove, and the stopping groove matches the elastic plunger (1205).

6. The electrically controlled seat for an autonomous vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting shaft (3) is an electrically controlled shaft.

7. The electrically controlled seat for an autonomous vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The touch screen (8) and the controller (11) are connected via a network.

8. The electrically controlled seat for an autonomous vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The built-in air conditioner (10) has two output ports, and one of the output ports of the built-in air conditioner (10) is connected to the sleeve (104) through a pipe. The sleeve (104) is provided with a gas supply connector. The rotating shaft (201) has a hollow pipe, and the hollow pipe is connected to the gas supply pipe (15).

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