Interior trim part for vehicle

Abstract

The invention provides an interior trim part for a vehicle, wherein each constituent part can be appropriately arranged in the interior of the interior trim part. An armrest (2) for a door liner (1) (vehicle interior trim) comprises: a skin material (30) (cover material); a printed layer (40) disposed on the back surface side of the skin material; a light-emitting body (50) that is disposed on the rear surface side of the skin material and the printed layer and that displays a printed surface (40a) on the surface of the skin material; a proximity sensor (60) that is disposed on the rear surface side of the skin material and detects the proximity of the object to be detected; a control unit (90) that controls the light emitting body on the basis of a detection signal from the proximity sensor; and a switch device (70) (pressing switch (73)) that is disposed on the back surface side of the skin material and detects pressing from the skin material side. The control unit (90) performs control so as to cause the light emitting body (50) to emit light in a state in which the proximity sensor (60) detects the object to be detected. The proximity sensor (60) is disposed closer to the back surface side than the skin material (30) and closer to the front surface side than the switch device (70) and the light emitting body (50).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle interior component installed in the interior of a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there is known a vehicle interior part which is provided inside a vehicle and includes a switch device having good operability while maintaining the appearance of the vehicle interior part (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

[0003] The vehicle interior parts described in Patent Document 1 include: a panel substrate; a light source (light emitting body) arranged on the back side of the panel substrate; a decorative surface material arranged on the surface side of the panel substrate, which displays an operating part (operating area) through light from the light source; and a push-type push switch, which detects whether the operating part is operated.

[0004] In addition, it is disclosed that the vehicle interior part may include a human detection sensor (proximity sensor) for detecting the approach of a person, and may be configured to display an operation unit by emitting light from a light source based on a detection signal from the human detection sensor.

[0005] Prior art literature

[0006] Patent Literature

[0007] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-40802 Summary of the invention

[0008] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0009] Furthermore, it is required that a proximity sensor for detecting the approach of a detection object, a light emitting body for displaying an operation portion, and a push switch for detecting the pressing of the operation portion are appropriately arranged inside a vehicle interior trim such as Patent Document 1. In addition, it is required that these components can be easily assembled.

[0010] An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle interior part in which various components can be appropriately arranged.

[0011] Furthermore, another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle interior material in which each component can be easily assembled.

[0012] Technical means of solving problems

[0013] The above-mentioned problem is solved by the following manner, that is, according to the interior decoration part for vehicles of the present invention, it is arranged inside the vehicles, and the interior decoration part for vehicles comprises: a covering material having light transmittance; a printed layer arranged on the back side of the covering material and having a specified printed surface; a light-emitting body arranged on the back side of the covering material and the printed layer, emitting light toward the covering material and the printed layer; a proximity sensor arranged on the back side of the covering material, detecting the approach of the detection object; a control unit controlling the light-emitting body based on the detection signal of the proximity sensor; and a switch device arranged on the back side of the covering material. , having a push switch for detecting a press from the side of the covering material, the control unit controls the light-emitting body not to emit light when the proximity sensor does not detect the detection object, and controls the light-emitting body to emit light when the proximity sensor detects the detection object, the push switch is arranged at a position on the surface of the covering material corresponding to the printed surface displayed by the light-emitting body, and the proximity sensor is arranged on the back side of the covering material in the thickness direction of the vehicle interior part, and is arranged on the surface side of the switch device and the light-emitting body.

[0014] According to the above configuration, it is possible to realize a vehicle interior material in which each component can be appropriately arranged inside the vehicle interior material.

[0015] In detail, the proximity sensor is arranged at a position closer to the back side than the covering material in the thickness direction of the vehicle interior trim, and is arranged at a position closer to the surface side than the switch device (push switch) and the light emitter. Since the proximity sensor is arranged at a position close to the covering material side, for example, the detection accuracy of the proximity sensor can be improved.

[0016] In addition, according to the structure, when the proximity sensor does not detect the detection object (such as a human hand), the light-emitting body does not emit light, so it does not affect the design (surface design) of the interior decoration. Moreover, when the proximity sensor detects the detection object, a predetermined printed surface (such as an operation icon) is displayed to show the operation position of the push switch. In addition, by adopting a push switch, a reliable operation feeling can also be given.

[0017] At this time, the covering material may be a surface material with light transmittance, the vehicle interior trim includes a cushioning material, the cushioning material is arranged on the back side of the surface material and the printed layer, and has light transmittance, the switch device has a supporting substrate, the supporting substrate is arranged on the back side of the light-emitting body and the push switch, supports the light-emitting body and the push switch, and the light-emitting body and the push switch are arranged at different positions on the supporting substrate.

[0018] As described above, the light emitting body and the push switch are arranged at different positions on the support substrate, so they can be arranged without interfering with each other. In addition, the light emitting body and the push switch can be easily assembled.

[0019] In this case, the proximity sensor may be a capacitive sensor, and the control unit may control the light emitter so as to emit light in a state where the capacitive sensor detects the detection object.

[0020] By adopting the electrostatic capacitance sensor as described above, the human body (the electrostatic capacitance between the human body and the electrostatic capacitance sensor electrode) can be appropriately detected, thereby suppressing erroneous detection.

[0021] At this time, the vehicle interior part may include a substrate, the substrate is arranged between the covering material and the switch device in the thickness direction of the vehicle interior part, a through hole is formed in a portion of the surface of the substrate corresponding to the push switch, the switch device has a switch transmission body, the switch transmission body is arranged closer to the surface side than the push switch, the pressure from the covering material side is transmitted to the push switch, a part of the switch transmission body passes through the through hole, and is arranged in the same position as the substrate in the thickness direction of the vehicle interior part.

[0022] According to the above structure, the push switch can be operated when the switch transmission body is pressed. For example, the push switch cannot be operated by simply placing a finger, thereby suppressing erroneous operation.

[0023] At this time, the covering material may be a surface material having light transmittance, the vehicle interior trim includes a cushioning material, the cushioning material is arranged on the back side of the surface material and the printed layer and has light transmittance, the substrate is arranged between the cushioning material and the switch device, the cushioning material is installed on the surface of the substrate, and the switch transmission body is not installed on the cushioning material and the surface material.

[0024] According to the above structure, the skin material and the cushion material can be prevented from stretching due to the pressing operation. If described in detail, the portion of the skin material and the cushion material overlapping with the switch transmission body will be physically deformed due to the pressing operation. Therefore, by not bonding the skin material and the cushion material to the switch transmission body, the stretching can be prevented.

[0025] Furthermore, as described above, the switch transmission body is not attached to the packing material and the surface material, so that the switch transmission body can be easily replaced and maintenance can be easily performed.

[0026] At this time, the switch device may include: a switch frame that accommodates the push switch; and a switch transmission body that is installed in a manner that is movable relative to the switch frame, the switch frame having a substrate mounting portion, the substrate mounting portion being provided on the surface of the switch frame and mounted on the back side of the substrate, the surface of the substrate having an inclined shape that is inclined relative to the surface of the switch frame or a curved shape that is curved, a portion of the switch transmission body protrudes toward the surface side closer to the switch frame, and the protruding surface of the switch transmission body has a shape that follows the inclined shape or the curved shape of the surface of the substrate.

[0027] By setting the protruding surface of the switch transmission body to a shape that follows the inclined shape (curved shape) of the base surface as described above, the step surface can be minimized and the surface of the vehicle interior part can be made flat.

[0028] At this time, the switch device may include: a switch frame that accommodates the push switch; and a switch transmission body that is installed in a manner that is movable relative to the switch frame, the switch frame having a substrate mounting portion, the substrate mounting portion being provided on the surface of the switch frame and mounted on the back side of the substrate, a convex mounted portion for mounting the substrate mounting portion being formed on the back side of the substrate, the proximity sensor being arranged between the substrate and the switch frame in the thickness direction of the vehicle interior component, and being arranged between the switch transmission body and the mounted portion in a direction orthogonal to the thickness direction of the vehicle interior component.

[0029] According to the above configuration, the proximity sensor is arranged in the space, so that positional deviation of the proximity sensor can be suppressed.

[0030] At this time, the proximity sensor may be positioned by being sandwiched between the switch transmission body and the mounted portion of the substrate in a direction perpendicular to the thickness direction of the vehicle interior component, and the proximity sensor may not be mounted on the switch transmission body and the substrate.

[0031] According to the above structure, the proximity sensor can be positioned without attaching the proximity sensor to the switch transmission body or the base material, so that the installation step (bonding step) of the proximity sensor can be omitted.

[0032] At this time, the covering material may be a surface material with light transmittance, and the interior trim for a vehicle may include a cushioning material, the cushioning material is arranged at a back side closer to the surface material and the printed layer, and is thicker than the substrate, the cushioning material includes a first cushioning material with light transmittance, and a second cushioning material with light opaqueness, the substrate is arranged between the cushioning material and the switch device, the first cushioning material is arranged at a position of the cushioning material as a whole that overlaps with the switch transmission body, and the second cushioning material is arranged at a position of the cushioning material as a whole that overlaps with the substrate.

[0033] According to the above structure, the second spacer material blocks light at the peripheral portion of the switch transmission body, so that leakage of light to the peripheral portion of the switch transmission body can be suppressed.

[0034] At this time, the covering material may be a surface material with light transmittance, the vehicle interior trim includes a cushioning material, the cushioning material is arranged on the back side of the surface material and the printed layer, and has light transmittance, the substrate is arranged between the cushioning material and the switch device, the switch transmission body is constructed to be able to transmit light from the light-emitting body, and a receiving recess for receiving a part of the switch transmission body is formed on the back side of the cushioning material, and the upper part of the switch transmission body faces the receiving recess and is received in the receiving recess.

[0035] According to the above structure, the switch transmission body can be easily assembled. In addition, the thickness of the cushion material can be reduced, thereby improving the brightness of a predetermined printed surface (such as an operation icon).

[0036] In this case, the upper surface of the switch transmission body may have a curved shape or a stepped shape, and may be arranged above the upper surface of the substrate.

[0037] According to the above configuration, when the occupant touches the upper surface of the switch transmission body (when touching indirectly), it is easy to grasp the position of the switch transmission body.

[0038] In this case, the upper surface of the switch transmission body may be arranged below the upper surface of the base material, and a portion of the switch transmission body may be arranged at the same position as the base material in the thickness direction of the vehicle interior material.

[0039] According to the above configuration, a step can be formed between the upper surface of the switch transmission body and the upper surface of the base material, and the occupant can easily grasp the position of the switch transmission body.

[0040] At this time, the switch device may have a switch transmission body, which is arranged on the surface side closer to the push switch, and transmits the pressure from the covering material side to the push switch. The proximity sensor is an electrostatic capacitive sensor, which is printed on the upper surface of the switch transmission body or arranged on the upper surface of the switch transmission body.

[0041] According to the above configuration, the electrostatic capacitance proximity sensor can detect a human body with high accuracy at a position just above the switch transmission body.

[0042] At this time, the covering material may be a surface material with light transmittance, and the interior trim for a vehicle may include: a cushioning material, which is arranged at a back side closer to the surface material and the printed layer and has light transmittance; and a substrate, which is arranged between the covering material and the switch device in the thickness direction of the interior trim for a vehicle, and the proximity sensor is arranged between the cushioning material and the switch device in the thickness direction of the interior trim for a vehicle, and the proximity sensor is installed on the upper surface of the switch transmission body, and is not installed on the substrate and the cushioning material.

[0043] According to the structure, the proximity sensor and the switch transmission body can be easily assembled. In addition, since the proximity sensor and the substrate are not installed, the proximity sensor can be easily replaced when necessary.

[0044] At this time, the switch device may include: a switch frame, which accommodates the push switch; and a switch transmission body, which is installed in a manner that is movable relative to the switch frame, and the switch frame has a substrate mounting portion, which is provided on the surface of the switch frame and mounted on the back side of the substrate, and the proximity sensor is arranged between the substrate and the switch frame in the thickness direction of the vehicle interior part, and is not held by the substrate but held by the switch frame.

[0045] According to the above structure, the proximity sensor and the switch device can be integrated into one unit, and the handling of the proximity sensor becomes easy. In addition, the installation and removal of the switch device and the proximity sensor relative to the substrate becomes easy.

[0046] In addition, according to the above structure, the switch device, proximity sensor, and light emitter are uniformly arranged on the back of the substrate. Therefore, if the circuit of the switch device, proximity sensor, and light emitter needs to be replaced, it can be easily confirmed. In addition, it can also be easily replaced.

[0047] At this time, the switch device may include: a switch frame, which accommodates the push switch; and the switch transmission body, which is installed in a manner that is movable relative to the switch frame, and the switch frame has a substrate mounting portion, which is arranged on the surface of the switch frame and mounted on the back side of the substrate, and the proximity sensor is arranged around the switch transmission body.

[0048] According to the structure, a human body (a human finger) can be detected at a predetermined distance from a predetermined printed surface (such as an operation icon). In addition, since the proximity sensor is arranged around the switch transmission body, it is not necessary to form the proximity sensor using a transparent material as in the past.

[0049] In this case, the control unit may recognize that the detection signal from the push switch is valid when the detection signal from the push switch is output within a predetermined time after the detection signal from the proximity sensor is output.

[0050] According to the above configuration, when an object other than the detection target object (for example, a human hand) is erroneously detected, erroneous operation can be prevented.

[0051] At this time, the vehicle interior trim may include a door lining having an armrest, and a vehicle seat, the vehicle seat comprising: a seat cushion; and a track device capable of moving the seat cushion forward and backward, the track device comprising: a fixed track fixed to a vehicle floor; and a movable track installed so as to be movable forward and backward together with the seat cushion relative to the fixed track, the switch device being arranged in a front portion of the armrest and at a position further forward than a front end portion of the fixed track.

[0052] According to the above structure, it is possible to suppress, for example, accidental contact by a person's arm or elbow. In other words, it is possible to suppress erroneous input of the push switch.

[0053] Effects of the Invention

[0054] According to the present invention, it is possible to realize an interior decoration part for a vehicle in which each component can be appropriately arranged inside. In addition, when the proximity sensor detects a detection object, a predetermined printed surface (such as an operation icon) is displayed to show the operation position of the push switch. Therefore, it does not affect the design (surface design) of the interior decoration part.

[0055] In addition, according to the present invention, the light emitting body and the push switch can be arranged without interfering with each other. In addition, the light emitting body and the push switch can be easily assembled.

[0056] Furthermore, according to the present invention, by using an electrostatic capacitance sensor, the human body (electric charge of the human body) can be suitably detected.

[0057] Furthermore, according to the present invention, the push switch can be operated when the switch transmission body is pressed, so that erroneous operation can be suppressed.

[0058] In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to suppress the skin material and the cushion material from being stretched due to the pressing operation, and it is easy to maintain the switch transmission body.

[0059] Furthermore, according to the present invention, by setting the protruding surface of the switch transmission body to a shape that follows the inclined shape (curved shape) of the base surface, the surface of the vehicle interior material can be made flat.

[0060] Furthermore, according to the present invention, since the proximity sensor is arranged in the space, positional deviation of the proximity sensor can be suppressed.

[0061] Furthermore, according to the present invention, the step of mounting the proximity sensor (the step of bonding) can be omitted.

[0062] Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to suppress leakage of light to the peripheral portion of the switch transmission body.

[0063] In addition, according to the present invention, the switch transmission body can be easily assembled. In addition, the brightness of the printed surface (for example, the operation icon) can be improved.

[0064] Furthermore, according to the present invention, when the occupant indirectly touches the upper surface of the switch transmission body, it is easy to grasp the position of the switch transmission body.

[0065] Furthermore, according to the present invention, the occupant can easily grasp the position of the switch transmission body.

[0066] Furthermore, according to the present invention, the electrostatic capacitance type proximity sensor can detect a human body with high accuracy at a position just above the switch transmission body.

[0067] Furthermore, according to the present invention, the proximity sensor and the switch transmission body can be easily assembled.

[0068] In addition, according to the present invention, the handling of the proximity sensor becomes easy.

[0069] Furthermore, according to the present invention, a human body (human finger) can be detected at a predetermined distance from a predetermined printed surface (for example, an operation icon).

[0070] Furthermore, according to the present invention, when an object other than the detection target object is erroneously detected, erroneous operation can be prevented.

[0071] Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to suppress erroneous input of the push switch. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0072] [ Figure 1 ] is a side view of an interior trim part (door lining) for a vehicle.

[0073] [ Figure 2 ] is a three-dimensional view of the handrail of the door lining.

[0074] [ Figure 3 ] is a III-III cross-sectional view of the armrest, and shows the state before the push switch is pressed.

[0075] [ Figure 4 ] is a III-III cross-sectional view of the armrest, and shows the state after the push switch is pressed.

[0076] [ Figure 5 ] is a block diagram illustrating the circuit of the door lining.

[0077] [ Figure 6 ] is a cross-sectional view of the door lining (armrest) of the second embodiment.

[0078] [ Figure 7 ] is a cross-sectional view of the door lining (armrest) of the third embodiment.

[0079] [ Figure 8 ] is a cross-sectional view of the door lining (armrest) of the fourth embodiment.

[0080] [ Fig. 9 ] is a cross-sectional view of the door lining (armrest) of the fifth embodiment.

[0081] [ Fig.10 ] is a cross-sectional view of the door lining (armrest) of the sixth embodiment.

[0082] [ Fig.11 ] is a cross-sectional view of the door lining (armrest) of the seventh embodiment.

[0083] [ Fig.12 ] is a diagram for illustrating other implementation methods. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0084] Below, refer to Figures 1 to 12 Embodiments of the present invention will be described.

[0085] The present embodiment relates to a “vehicle interior part”, which is a vehicle interior part (door lining) mounted inside a vehicle, and in which each component of the vehicle interior part can be appropriately arranged inside.

[0086] In addition, the so-called "vehicle front and rear direction (front and rear direction)" refers to the front and rear direction when the vehicle is normally traveling, and the so-called "vehicle interior side in the vehicle width direction (width direction)" refers to the interior side of the vehicle relative to the vehicle door.

[0087] <First embodiment>

[0088] based on Figure 1 to Figure 5 A vehicle interior trim (door lining 1 ) according to a first embodiment will be described.

[0089] like Figure 1 As shown, the door lining 1 is an interior trim member provided inside a vehicle V to decorate the vehicle interior side of a vehicle door D, and includes a group of parts mounted on a door panel D1 serving as a base of the vehicle door D.

[0090] The door lining 1 includes an armrest 2 for supporting the arm of a seated person, an operating handle 3 disposed above the front portion of the armrest 2 for opening / closing the vehicle door D, and a groove 4 disposed below the front portion of the armrest.

[0091] A switch device 70 for operating various movable devices is provided inside the handrail 2. Also provided inside the handrail 2 are a planar door heater 80 for heating the surface of the handrail 2 and a lighting device 85 for lighting a linear lighting.

[0092] The switch device 70 is arranged in front of the armrest 2. The door heater 80 is arranged behind the switch device 70. The lighting device 85 is provided on the side of the armrest 2 on the vehicle interior side and is arranged to overlap the switch device 70 and the door heater 80 in the vehicle front-rear direction.

[0093] Inside the vehicle V, a vehicle seat S is provided on the vehicle inner side of the door lining 1 .

[0094] The vehicle seat S includes a seat cushion S1 that supports a seated person from below, and a rail device S2 that supports the seat cushion S1 so as to be movable forward and backward relative to a vehicle body floor.

[0095] The rail device S2 includes a fixed rail S2a fixed to the vehicle floor, and a movable rail S2b installed so as to be movable forward and backward together with the seat cushion S1 relative to the fixed rail S2a.

[0096] In the structure, if Figure 1 As shown, the switch device 70 is arranged in the front part of the handrail 2, and is arranged in a position further forward than the front end of the fixed rail S2a.

[0097] This can prevent, for example, a person's arm or elbow from accidentally touching the switch device 70. That is, erroneous input to the switch device 70 can be prevented.

[0098] <<Structure of the handrail (internal structure)>>

[0099] Hereinafter, the structure (internal structure) of the armrest 2 will be described in detail.

[0100] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the armrest 2 is a component of the door lining 1 and includes a switch device 70 that can be operated by a seated person.

[0101] The switch device 70 is also called a hidden switch, and is a device that normally does not display an operation portion (operation icon), but displays the operation portion on the upper surface of the armrest 2 when the approach of a human body (human finger) is detected.

[0102] The operation unit is a predetermined printed surface 40a projected on the upper surface of the armrest 2. A push switch 73 is built in a position corresponding to the printed surface 40a, and the seated person can operate the predetermined push switch 73 by pressing a predetermined operation icon on the printed surface 40a.

[0103] If the operation portion (printed surface 40a) is explained in detail, an operation icon 40b for adjusting the angle of the side mirror of the vehicle V or an operation icon 40c for adjusting the opening and closing of the power window is displayed on the upper surface of the front portion of the armrest 2. In addition, an operation icon 40d for operating the reclining mechanism and the height link mechanism of the vehicle seat S or a multi-function touch pad 40e is displayed.

[0104] The seated person cannot perform an operation simply by touching the operation portion (printed surface 40a), but can perform an operation by pressing the operation portion to press the push switch 73 built into the position corresponding to the operation portion. This can prevent erroneous operation. In addition, by adopting a push switch, a reliable operating feel (click feeling, etc.) can be given.

[0105] like Figure 3 to Figure 5 As shown, the armrest 2 includes: an armrest base material 10, a light-transmitting cushioning material 20, a light-transmitting surface material 30, a printed layer 40 having a specified printed surface 40a, a light-emitting body 50, a proximity sensor 60, a switch device 70 having a push switch 73, and a control unit 90.

[0106] An adhesive 15 is provided between the handrail base material 10 and the cushion material 20 . Also, an adhesive 25 is provided between the cushion material 20 and the printed layer 40 .

[0107] The control unit 90 may be mounted inside the armrest 2 , inside the door lining 1 , or outside the door lining 1 .

[0108] The armrest base 10 is a panel base made of, for example, resin, and extends in a long strip in the vehicle front-rear direction.

[0109] A through hole 11 is formed in the upper and lower directions on the surface (upper surface) of the handrail base material 10, which corresponds to the light emitter 50 and the push switch 73. In addition, a plurality of convex mounting bosses 12 (mounted portions) are formed on the surface of the handrail base material 10, around the through hole 11.

[0110] In addition, the handrail base material 10 may or may not be light-transmissive.

[0111] The cushion material 20 is, for example, urethane foam, and extends in a long strip along the surface of the armrest base 10 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.

[0112] The cushion material 20 is bonded to the surface of the handrail base material 10 , and is disposed on the surface side of the handrail base material 10 , and is disposed on the back side of the surface material 30 and the printed layer 40 .

[0113] The surface material 30 is a light-transmitting covering material (coating material) formed of a resin material, cloth, genuine leather, or the like.

[0114] A printed layer 40 is disposed on the back surface of the surface material 30 .

[0115] In addition, the handrail 2 may include a decorative surface material having a structure in which the surface material 30 and the printed layer 40 are integrated. That is, the surface material 30 and the printed layer 40 may be collectively referred to as a decorative surface material (printed surface material).

[0116] The printed layer 40 is a film (multilayer film) having a predetermined printed surface 40 a , and is disposed between the surface material 30 and the cushion material 20 .

[0117] The printed layer 40 includes: a first printed layer 41, which forms a prescribed printed pattern imitating a prescribed color or pattern, cloth or leather; and a second printed layer 42, which is arranged on the back side of the first printed layer 41 and forms a prescribed shading pattern (prescribed through hole) corresponding to the operating part (operating icon).

[0118] The printed surface 40 a is formed of a first printed layer 41 and a second printed layer 42 .

[0119] The armrest 2 makes the luminous body 50 non-luminous, and displays the decoration formed by the skin layer and the first printed layer 41, or the decoration formed by the first printed layer 41, on the entire surface of the skin material 30. In addition, the armrest 2 makes the luminous body 50 luminous, and the light is transmitted from the predetermined through-holes of the second printed layer 42, and the operation icon is displayed on the surface of the skin material 30, and the operation part can be formed.

[0120] The light-emitting body 50 is a light source such as a light-emitting diode (LED) lamp that is disposed on the back side of the handrail base material 10 and emits light toward the surface material 30 and the printed layer 40 .

[0121] The light emitting body 50 is incorporated in the interior of the switch device 70 (switch housing 71 ).

[0122] The proximity sensor 60 is, for example, a capacitive sensor, detects the approach of a detection target object in a non-contact manner, and transmits a detection signal to the control unit 90 .

[0123] The proximity sensor 60 may be an inductive sensor, a magnetic sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an electric wave sensor, an air pressure sensor, a photoelectric sensor, etc. In addition, by adopting an electrostatic capacitance sensor, a human body (electric charge of a human body) can be appropriately detected, and false detection can be suppressed.

[0124] The proximity sensor 60 is disposed between the armrest base 10 and the switch device 70 in the thickness direction of the armrest 2 , and between the mounting boss 12 and the switch transmission body 74 in the direction (width direction) perpendicular to the thickness direction of the armrest 2 .

[0125] In addition, if Figure 3 As shown, the mounting protrusion 12 is provided on the armrest base material 10, but it can also be provided on the upper surface of the switch frame 71. In the above case, the proximity sensor 60 can be arranged between the mounting protrusion 12 and the switch transmission body 74 in a direction orthogonal to the thickness direction of the armrest 2 (the width direction of the switch frame 71).

[0126] The switch device 70 is a push-type (mechanical) switch module, and is assembled on the back side of the handrail base 10 .

[0127] Specifically, the switch device 70 includes: a box-shaped switch frame 71; a support substrate 72 mounted inside the switch frame 71; a plurality of push switches 73 mounted on the support substrate 72; and a switch transmission body 74, which is arranged closer to the surface side than the push switches 73 and is installed in a manner that allows movement relative to the switch frame 71.

[0128] The switch frame 71 has: a bottom wall portion 71a that is elongated in the vehicle front-rear direction; a cylindrical side wall portion 71b that extends from both ends of the bottom wall portion 71a in the width direction toward the armrest base 10; and a flange wall portion 71c that protrudes outward from the side wall portion 71b.

[0129] The bottom wall portion 71 a of the switch housing 71 is formed with a first accommodation portion 71 d (accommodation groove) for accommodating the support substrate 72 and a second accommodation portion 71 e (accommodation recess) for accommodating the push switch 73 and the light emitting body 50 .

[0130] A base material mounting portion 71 f (base material mounting hole) that can be mounted to the mounting boss 12 of the handrail base material 10 is formed on the surface of the flange wall portion 71 c of the switch housing 71 .

[0131] The base material mounting portion 71 f is connected to the mounting boss 12 by a mounting bolt 75 .

[0132] The switch transmission body 74 is accommodated in an internal space 71 g surrounded by the bottom wall portion 71 a , the side wall portion 71 b , and the flange wall portion 71 c in the switch housing 71 .

[0133] The support substrate 72 is, for example, a circuit substrate, and is a substrate that supports the push switch 73 and the light-emitting body 50 from below and is electrically connected to the push switch 73 and the light-emitting body 50 .

[0134] The support substrate 72 is connected to the proximity sensor 60 and the control unit 90 by wire or wirelessly.

[0135] The push switch 73 is a push switch (physical switch) that detects a push from the skin material 30 side, and is arranged so as to be able to abut against the switch transmission body 74 .

[0136] Pressing switch 73 Figure 3 The "off state" shown is switched to the "off state" by pressing the switch transmission body 74 from above with a click feeling. Figure 4 The “on state” is shown.

[0137] The plurality of push switches 73 are arranged on the support substrate 72 at positions sandwiching the light emitting body 50 .

[0138] The plurality of push switches 73 are arranged at positions on the surface of the cover material 30 corresponding to the printed surface 40 a (operation icon) displayed by the light emitting body 50 .

[0139] The push switch 73 is, for example, a push switch, and has a fixed contact and a dome-shaped movable contact, and switches between an “on state” and an “off state” with a click feeling by the up and down movement of the switch transmission body 74 .

[0140] The switch transmission member 74 is a member that transmits the pressure from the skin material 30 to the push switch 73. The switch transmission member 74 integrally includes a hollow portion 74a elongated in the height direction of the switch frame 71 and a solid portion 74b provided on the upper surface of the hollow portion 74a.

[0141] Furthermore, the switch transmission body 74 is configured to have light transmissivity and can transmit the light from the light emitting body 50 .

[0142] The hollow portion 74a has a hollow hole 74c having a trapezoidal cross section. The hollow hole 74c is formed so as to become wider from the back surface toward the front surface.

[0143] The hollow portion 74 a is accommodated in the internal space 71 g of the switch housing 71 and is in contact with the surface of the push switch 73 .

[0144] The solid portion 74b protrudes upward from the switch housing 71 and is inserted into the through hole 11 of the armrest base 10. The solid portion 74b can abut against the back surface of the cushion material 20.

[0145] like Figure 5 As shown, the control unit 90 is a control device (control controller) that comprehensively performs electrical control of the door lining 1 (armrest 2).

[0146] The control unit 90 is electrically connected to the proximity sensor 60 , the switch device 70 (the push switch 73 ), the light emitter 50 , the door heater 80 , the lighting device 85 , and various movable devices.

[0147] The control unit 90 controls the supply of electricity to the light emitter 50 based on the detection signal from the proximity sensor 60. In addition, based on the detection signal from the switch device 70, the supply of electricity to the door heater 80, the lighting device 85, and the movable device is controlled.

[0148] Thus, the control unit 90 can display the printed surface 40 a (operation icon) on the surface of the cover material 30 based on the user's operation via the proximity sensor, or can operate various movable devices based on the input of the user's operation via the push switch 73 .

[0149] In addition, if Figure 5 As shown, the control unit 90 is connected to a power source P (eg, a vehicle-mounted battery) provided in the vehicle V by wire or wirelessly, and performs electrical control of the door lining 1 while exchanging power supply with the power source P.

[0150] Furthermore, the control unit 90 may also receive electricity supply from a power generation component or a power storage component mounted on the vehicle V.

[0151] In the structure, if Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the control unit 90 controls the light emitting body 50 so as not to emit light when the proximity sensor 60 does not detect a human body (human finger), and controls the light emitting body 50 so as to emit light when the proximity sensor 60 detects a human body (human finger).

[0152] Thus, the printed surface 40a (operation icon) is displayed only when the proximity sensor 60 detects a human body, thereby indicating the operation position of the push switch 73. Therefore, the surface design of the door lining 1 is not affected in normal times.

[0153] In the structure, if Figure 3 As shown, a portion (solid portion 74 b ) of the switch transmission body 74 passes through the through hole 11 of the handrail base 10 , and is arranged at the same position as the handrail base 10 in the thickness direction of the handrail 2 .

[0154] Thus, the push switch 73 can be pressed appropriately by the switch transmission body 74 .

[0155] In the structure, if Figure 3 As shown, the switch transmission body 74 is not attached to the cushion material 20 and the skin material 30 .

[0156] Thus, it is possible to suppress the skin material 30 and the cushion material 20 from stretching when the seated person performs a pressing operation. Specifically, the portion of the skin material 30 and the cushion material 20 that overlaps with the switch transmission body 74 is physically deformed by the pressing operation. Therefore, by not bonding the skin material 30 and the cushion material 20 to the switch transmission body, it is possible to suppress the physical deformation (stretching).

[0157] In the structure, if Figure 3 As shown, the proximity sensor 60 is disposed between the armrest base 10 and the switch frame 71 in the thickness direction of the armrest 2 , and is disposed between the switch transmission body 74 and the mounting boss 12 in the width direction of the armrest 2 .

[0158] Thus, the proximity sensor 60 is arranged in the space, so that the positional deviation of the proximity sensor 60 can be suppressed.

[0159] In the structure, if Figure 3 As shown, the proximity sensor 60 is positioned by being sandwiched between the switch transmission body 74 and the mounting protrusion 12 in the width direction of the armrest 2. In addition, the proximity sensor 60 is not mounted on the switch transmission body 74 and the armrest base material 10.

[0160] This makes it possible to omit the step of mounting the proximity sensor (bonding step).

[0161] In the structure, if Figure 3 As shown, the proximity sensor 60 is not mounted on the handrail base material 10, the switch frame 71, and the switch transmission body 74 using adhesive or the like. On the other hand, the proximity sensor 60 may be mounted on the upper surface of the switch frame 71 (side wall portion 71b) or the flange wall portion 71c using adhesive or double-sided tape, riveting, etc. That is, the proximity sensor 60 and the switch device 70 may be integrated into one unit.

[0162] This makes it easy to handle the proximity sensor 60. In addition, the proximity sensor 60 and the switch device 70 can be easily attached to and detached from the handrail base material 10.

[0163] In the structure, if Figure 3 As shown, the circuits of the light emitting body 50 , the proximity sensor 60 , and the switch device 70 are integrated into a unit and arranged on the back side of the handrail substrate 10 .

[0164] Therefore, it is easy to check the circuits of the light emitter 50, the proximity sensor 60, and the switch device 70. In addition, if it is necessary to replace the circuit, the circuit can be easily replaced.

[0165] In the structure, if Figure 3 As shown, the proximity sensor 60 is arranged around the switch transmission body 74 and at a position different from the switch transmission body 74. Therefore, even if the position (recognition position) in the front, back, left, and right directions relative to the operation icon is slightly deviated, the switch transmission body 74 (press switch 73) can always detect the human body (human finger) while maintaining a predetermined distance from the operation icon.

[0166] Generally speaking, when the proximity sensor 60 is arranged at a position overlapping with the switch transmission body 74, the case where the finger approaches the central part of the operation icon located directly above the switch transmission body 74 in the front, back, left, and right directions is different from the case where the finger approaches the end of the operation icon. Specifically, the facing area between the finger and the proximity sensor increases when the finger approaches the central part, and the capacitance value also increases. Therefore, compared with the case where the finger approaches the end of the operation icon, when the finger approaches the central part of the operation icon, it is easier to detect the human body (human finger) even at a slightly distant distance.

[0167] According to the structure of the embodiment, the proximity sensor 60 is arranged around the switch transmission body 74. Therefore, even if a human finger is at any position in the front, back, left, and right directions of the operation icon located directly above the switch transmission body 74, the facing area of ​​the finger and the proximity sensor is almost unchanged. As a result, the human body (human finger) can always be detected at a predetermined distance from the operation icon.

[0168] Furthermore, since the proximity sensor 60 is disposed around the switch transmission body 74 , it is not necessary to form the proximity sensor 60 with a transparent material as in the prior art.

[0169] In the above structure, the skin material 30 located directly above the switch transmission body 74 does not protrude further than the surrounding skin material 30. In this case, the through hole 11 can be designed to be larger than the size of a human finger and smaller than the size of a human elbow.

[0170] Specifically, when the through hole 11 is circular, the diameter can be set to 10 mm to 78 mm, preferably 15 mm to 48 mm. When the through hole 11 is rectangular, the distance between the opposing sides of the through hole 11 can be set to 10 mm to 78 mm, preferably 15 mm to 48 mm.

[0171] Thus, the switch transmission body 74 can be pressed appropriately with a finger, and even when the elbow accidentally touches the switch transmission body 74 (the portion corresponding to the switch transmission body 74), erroneous input can be prevented.

[0172] In the above structure, the control unit 90 controls the power supply to the light emitting body 50 and displays the operation icon based on the detection signal from the proximity sensor 60. In addition, based on the detection signal from the push switch 73, the power supply to the door heater 80, the lighting device 85, and the movable device is controlled.

[0173] In addition, the control unit 90 may recognize the detection signal from the push switch 73 as valid only when the detection signal from the push switch 73 is output within a predetermined time after the detection signal from the proximity sensor 60 is output. Thus, even if an object other than a human body is mistakenly recognized, malfunction can be appropriately prevented.

[0174] <Second embodiment>

[0175] Next, based on Figure 6 A door lining 101 according to the second embodiment will be described.

[0176] In addition, description of the contents that overlap with those of the door lining 1 will be omitted.

[0177] The handrail 102 of the door lining 101 includes a handrail base material 110 , a cushion material 120 , a surface material 130 , a printed layer 140 , a light emitter 150 , a proximity sensor 160 , a switch device 170 , and a control unit 190 .

[0178] The surface of the armrest base 110 has an inclined shape that is inclined with respect to the surface (flat surface) of the switch housing 171 .

[0179] A part (solid part 174b) of the switch transmission body 174 protrudes toward the surface side of the switch frame 171. The protruding surface of the switch transmission body 174 has a shape that follows the inclined shape of the surface of the handrail base material 110.

[0180] Thus, the step surface between the surface of the armrest base material 110 and the protruding surface of the switch transmission body 174 can be minimized, and the surface of the armrest 102 can be made flat.

[0181] In addition, the surface of the handrail base material 110 may also have a curved shape.

[0182] The proximity sensor 160 is disposed between the armrest base 110 and the switch device 170 (switch housing 171 ) in the thickness direction of the armrest 102 .

[0183] The proximity sensor 160 is mounted (bonded) on the upper surface of the switch housing 171 , but is not mounted on the armrest base 110 .

[0184] Thus, the proximity sensor 160 and the switch transmission body 174 can be easily assembled. In addition, since the proximity sensor 160 and the handrail base material 110 are not mounted, the proximity sensor 160 can be easily replaced when necessary.

[0185] <Third Embodiment>

[0186] Next, based on Figure 7 A door lining 201 according to the third embodiment will be described.

[0187] In addition, description of the contents that overlap with those of the door lining 1 will be omitted.

[0188] The door lining 201 (handrail 202 ) includes a handrail base material 210 , a cushion material 220 , a surface material 230 , a printed layer 240 , a light emitter 250 , a proximity sensor 260 , a switch device 270 , and a control unit 290 .

[0189] The spacer material 220 includes a first spacer material 221 having light transparency and a second spacer material 222 having light opacity.

[0190] The armrest base material 210 is disposed between the cushion material 220 and the switch frame 271 .

[0191] The first cushion material 221 is arranged at a portion of the cushion material 220 that overlaps with the switch transmission body 274 , and the second cushion material 222 is arranged at a portion of the cushion material 220 that overlaps with the armrest base material 210 .

[0192] Thus, the second gasket material 222 blocks light at the peripheral portion of the switch transmission body 274 , thereby suppressing light leakage to the peripheral portion of the switch transmission body 274 .

[0193] <Fourth embodiment>

[0194] Next, based on Figure 8 A door lining 301 according to a fourth embodiment will be described.

[0195] In addition, description of the contents that overlap with those of the door lining 1 will be omitted.

[0196] The door lining 301 (handrail 302 ) includes: a handrail base material 310 , a cushion material 320 , a surface material 330 , a printed layer 340 , a light emitting body 350 , a proximity sensor 360 , a switch device 370 , and a control unit 390 .

[0197] The armrest substrate 310 is disposed between the cushion material 320 and the switch device 370 .

[0198] The switch transmission body 374 is configured to be able to transmit the light emitted from the light emitting body 350 .

[0199] A receiving recess 323 for receiving a part of the switch transmission body 374 is formed on the back surface of the cushion material 320 .

[0200] The upper portion of the switch transmission body 374 passes through the through hole 312 , faces the receiving recess 323 , and is received in the receiving recess 323 .

[0201] This makes it possible to easily assemble the switch transmission body 374. In addition, the thickness of the cushion material 320 can be reduced, and the brightness of the printed surface 340a of the printed layer 340 can be improved.

[0202] The switch transmission body 374 has a lens 375 which is accommodated in the hollow hole 374c thereof and guides the light from the light emitting body 350 while diffusing it.

[0203] The lens 375 is a diffusion lens having an inverted trapezoidal cross section. In addition, the lens 375 includes a diffusion material, and can further diffuse the light from the light emitter 350 and guide the light toward the skin material 330 and the printed layer 340 .

[0204] <Fifth embodiment>

[0205] Next, based on Fig. 9 A door lining 401 according to the fifth embodiment will be described.

[0206] In addition, description of the contents that overlap with those of the door lining 1 will be omitted.

[0207] The door lining 401 (handrail 402 ) includes a handrail base material 410 , a cushion material 420 , a surface material 430 , a printed layer 440 , a light emitter 450 , a proximity sensor 460 , a switch device 470 , and a control unit 490 .

[0208] The switch device 470 includes a support substrate 472 , a push switch 473 , and a lens 475 .

[0209] Base material mounting portions 472 a are formed at both ends of the support base plate 472 in the width direction.

[0210] The support base plate 472 is directly assembled to the handrail base plate 410 by fastening the base plate mounting portion 472 a and the mounting protrusion 412 via bolts.

[0211] The lens 475 is a diffusion lens, and is in contact with the surface of the push switch 473 and is mounted to be movable relative to the support substrate 472. That is, the lens 475 has a function of transmitting the pressure from the skin material 430 side to the push switch 473.

[0212] The lens 475 passes through the handrail base material 410 (through hole 411 ), faces the cushion material 420 (accommodation recess 423 ), and is partially accommodated in the accommodation recess 423 .

[0213] According to the above structure, the switch device 470 can be simplified and easily assembled. In addition, the thickness of the cushion material 420 and the switch device 470 can be reduced, so that the brightness of the printed layer 440 can be improved.

[0214] <Sixth embodiment>

[0215] Next, based on Fig.10 A door lining 501 according to the sixth embodiment will be described.

[0216] In addition, description of the contents that overlap with those of the door lining 1 will be omitted.

[0217] The door lining 501 (handrail 502 ) includes: a handrail base material 510 , a cushion material 520 , a surface material 530 , a printed layer 540 , a light emitting body 550 , a proximity sensor 560 , a switch device 570 , and a control unit 590 .

[0218] The switch device 570 includes a push switch 573 and a switch transmission body 574 .

[0219] The upper surface of the switch transmission body 574 has a curved shape and protrudes convexly toward the surface material 530. The upper surface of the switch transmission body 574 may have a stepped shape.

[0220] The upper end portion of the switch transmission body 574 is arranged above the upper surface of the armrest base material 510 and abuts against the back surface of the cushion material 520 .

[0221] According to the above structure, when the occupant touches the upper surface of the switch transmission body 574 (when touching indirectly), it is easy to grasp the position of the switch transmission body 574.

[0222] In the above structure, the upper surface of the switch transmission body 574 protrudes convexly toward the skin material 530, but as an opposite structure, the upper surface of the switch transmission body 574 may be recessed toward the handrail base material 510. That is, the upper end of the switch transmission body 574 may be arranged at a lower position than the upper surface of the handrail base material 510.

[0223] Even in this case, a step can be formed between the upper surface of the switch transmission body 574 and the upper surface of the armrest base 510. Therefore, when the passenger touches the upper surface of the switch transmission body 574 (when touching indirectly), it is easy to grasp the position of the switch transmission body 574.

[0224] In the above structure, the outer peripheral portion (the outer peripheral portion of the upper end portion) of the switch transmission body 574 may be chamfered (R chamfer, C chamfer).

[0225] This can prevent the outer peripheral portion of the switch transmission body 574 from accidentally coming into contact with the cushion material 520 or the skin material 530 and affecting the cushion material 520 or the skin material 530 .

[0226] <Seventh embodiment>

[0227] Next, based on Fig.11 The door lining 601 according to the seventh embodiment will be described.

[0228] In addition, description of the contents that overlap with those of the door lining 1 will be omitted.

[0229] The door lining 601 (handrail 602 ) includes: a handrail base material 610 , a cushion material 620 , a surface material 630 , a printed layer 640 , a light emitting body 650 , a proximity sensor 660 , a switch device 670 , and a control unit 690 .

[0230] The switch device 670 includes a switch housing 671 , a support substrate 672 , a plurality of push switches 673 , and a switch transmission body 674 .

[0231] The upper surface of the switch transmission body 674 is arranged below the upper surface of the armrest base 610. The upper end portion of the switch transmission body 674 is arranged at the same position as the armrest base 610 in the thickness direction of the armrest 602.

[0232] The proximity sensor 660 is a capacitive sensor, and is disposed on the upper surface of the switch transmission body 674, and abuts against the back surface of the cushion material 620. In addition, the proximity sensor 660 may be printed on the upper surface of the switch transmission body 674.

[0233] Thus, the electrostatic capacitive proximity sensor 660 can detect the human body with good accuracy at a position directly above the switch transmission body 674.

[0234] The proximity sensor 660 is arranged between the cushion material 620 and the switch transmission body 674 in the thickness direction of the armrest 2 .

[0235] The proximity sensor 660 is bonded to the upper surface of the switch transmission body 674 and is not mounted on the armrest base material 610 .

[0236] Thus, it is possible to simply assemble the proximity sensor 660 and the switch transmission body 674. In addition, since the proximity sensor 660 and the handrail base material 610 are not installed, the proximity sensor 660 can be easily replaced when necessary.

[0237] In the above structure, a lens (a diffusion lens including a diffusion material) may be installed inside the switch transmission body 674. In this way, the light from the light emitting body 650 can be further diffused and guided toward the surface material 630 and the printed layer 640.

[0238] <Other embodiments>

[0239] In the embodiment described, Figure 1 As shown, the door lining 1 includes a switch device 70 disposed on the armrest 2, but there is no particular limitation, and the switch device 70 may also be included in other parts of the door lining.

[0240] The switch device 70 may be disposed on a vehicle interior component other than a door lining.

[0241] Specifically, if Fig.12 As shown.

[0242] like Fig.12 As shown, the switch device 770 may also be configured on the door trim 702 of the door lining 701 .

[0243] The switch device 770 may also be disposed on the roof V1, the center pillar V2, the dashboard V3, the side beam V4, the center console, the steering wheel, etc.

[0244] The switch device 770 may be disposed on the side portion of the seat cushion S1 of the vehicle seat S, the rear surface of the seat back S3, the shoulder of the seat back S3, or the rear surface of the headrest S4.

[0245] The switch device 770 may also be disposed on a center armrest located in the center portion of the rear seat of the vehicle.

[0246] In the embodiment described, Figure 3 As shown, the handrail 2 includes a handrail base material 10, a cushion material 20, and a skin material 30, but it is not particularly limited and the cushion material 20 may not be required. In this case, the skin material 30 may be a covering material such as a resin material.

[0247] In the above embodiment, as a specific example, the interior decoration parts for vehicles used in automobiles are described, but there is no particular limitation, and the interior decoration parts can be used for interior decoration parts for two-wheeled vehicles, interior decoration parts for vehicles such as trains or buses, or interior decoration parts for vehicles such as airplanes or ships.

[0248] In the present embodiment, the vehicle interior trim (door lining) of the present invention is mainly described.

[0249] However, the above-described embodiment is only an example for facilitating understanding of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention. The present invention can of course be changed and improved without departing from the gist thereof, and the present invention includes equivalents thereof.

[0250] Explanation of symbols

[0251] <First embodiment>

[0252] V:Vehicle (transportation)

[0253] D: Vehicle door (transportation door)

[0254] D1: Door panel

[0255] 1: Door lining (interior parts for vehicles)

[0256] 2: Handrails

[0257] 3: Operating handle

[0258] 4: Groove

[0259] 10: Handrail base material (base material)

[0260] 11: Through hole

[0261] 12: Install the protrusion

[0262] 15: Adhesive

[0263] 20: Padding material

[0264] 25: Adhesive

[0265] 30: Surface material (covering material)

[0266] 40: Printing layer

[0267] 40a: Printing surface

[0268] 40b, 40c, 40d: Operation icons

[0269] 40e: Multi-function touchpad

[0270] 41: First printing layer

[0271] 42: Second printing layer

[0272] 50: Luminous body (light source)

[0273] 60: Proximity sensor (capacitive sensor)

[0274] 70: Switchgear

[0275] 71: Switch frame

[0276] 71a: Bottom wall

[0277] 71b: Side wall

[0278] 71c: flange wall

[0279] 71d: Containment Unit 1

[0280] 71e: Containment Unit 2

[0281] 71f: Base material installation part

[0282] 71g: Internal space

[0283] 72: Support substrate

[0284] 73: Press the switch

[0285] 74: Switch transfer body

[0286] 74a: Hollow part

[0287] 74b: Solid part

[0288] 74c: Hollow hole

[0289] 75: Mounting bolts

[0290] 80: Door heater

[0291] 85: Lighting device

[0292] 90: Control unit (control controller)

[0293] S: Vehicle seats (vehicle seats, vehicle interior parts)

[0294] S1: Seat cushion

[0295] S2: Track device

[0296] S2a: Fixed track

[0297] S2b: Moving track

[0298] P: Power supply <Second embodiment>

[0299] 101: Door lining (interior parts for vehicles)

[0300] 102: Armrest

[0301] 110: Handrail base material (base material)

[0302] 120: Gasket material

[0303] 130: Surface material (covering material)

[0304] 140: Printing layer

[0305] 150: Luminous body

[0306] 160: Proximity sensor

[0307] 170: Switchgear

[0308] 171: Switch frame

[0309] 173: Press the switch

[0310] 174: Switch Transmitter

[0311] 174b: Solid part

[0312] 190: Control Unit <Third Embodiment>

[0313] 201: Door lining (interior parts for vehicles)

[0314] 202: Handrail

[0315] 210: Handrail base material (base material)

[0316] 220: Gasket material

[0317] 221: First liner material

[0318] 222: Secondary liner material

[0319] 230: Surface material (covering material)

[0320] 240: Printing layer

[0321] 250: Luminous body

[0322] 260: Proximity sensor

[0323] 270: Switchgear

[0324] 271: Switch frame

[0325] 274: Switch Transmitter

[0326] 290: Control Unit <Fourth Embodiment>

[0327] 301: Door lining (interior parts for vehicles) 302: Armrest

[0328] 310: Handrail base material (base material)

[0329] 312: Through hole

[0330] 320: Padding material

[0331] 323: Containment recess

[0332] 330: Surface material (covering material)

[0333] 340: Printing layer

[0334] 340a: Printing surface

[0335] 350: Luminous body

[0336] 360: Proximity Sensor

[0337] 370: Switchgear

[0338] 374: Switch Transmitter

[0339] 374c: Hollow hole

[0340] 375: Lens

[0341] 390: Control Unit <Fifth Embodiment>

[0342] 401: Door lining (interior parts for vehicles) 402: Armrest

[0343] 410: Handrail base material (base material)

[0344] 411: Through hole

[0345] 412: Mounting bulge

[0346] 420: Gasket material

[0347] 423: Containment recess

[0348] 430: Surface material (covering material)

[0349] 440: Printing layer

[0350] 450: Luminous body

[0351] 460: Proximity sensor

[0352] 470: Switchgear

[0353] 472: Support substrate

[0354] 472a: Base material installation part

[0355] 473: Push switch

[0356] 475: Lens

[0357] 490: Control Unit <Sixth Embodiment>

[0358] 501: Door lining (interior parts for vehicles) 502: Armrest

[0359] 510: Handrail base material (base material)

[0360] 520: Gasket material

[0361] 530: Surface material (covering material)

[0362] 540: Printing layer

[0363] 550: Luminous body

[0364] 560: Proximity sensor

[0365] 570: Switchgear

[0366] 573: Push switch

[0367] 574: Switch Transmitter

[0368] 590: Control Unit <Seventh Embodiment>

[0369] 601: Door lining (interior parts for vehicles) 602: Armrest

[0370] 610: Handrail base material (base material)

[0371] 620: Gasket material

[0372] 630: Surface material (covering material)

[0373] 640: Printing layer

[0374] 650: Luminous body

[0375] 660: Proximity sensor

[0376] 670: Switchgear

[0377] 671: Switch frame

[0378] 672: Support substrate

[0379] 673: Push switch

[0380] 674: Switch Transmitter

[0381] 690: Control Unit <Other Embodiments>

[0382] V:Vehicle (transportation)

[0383] V1: Roof

[0384] V2: Middle pillar

[0385] V3: Dashboard

[0386] V4: Side beam

[0387] 701: Door lining (interior parts for vehicles)

[0388] 702: Door trim

[0389] 770: Switchgear

[0390] S: Vehicle seat

[0391] S1: Seat cushion

[0392] S3: Seat back

[0393] S4: Headrest

Claims

1. A vehicle interior component, arranged inside a vehicle, wherein the vehicle interior component is characterized in that it comprises: The covering material is light-transmissive; A printing layer, arranged on the back side of the covering material, having a predetermined printing surface; A light emitting body, arranged on the back side of the covering material and the printing layer, emitting light toward the covering material and the printing layer; A proximity sensor is disposed on the back side of the covering material to detect the proximity of a detection object; a control unit, which controls the light-emitting body based on the detection signal of the proximity sensor; as well as a switch device, arranged on the back side of the covering material, having a push switch for detecting a press from the covering material side, The control unit controls the light emitter not to emit light when the proximity sensor does not detect the detection object, and controls the light emitter to emit light when the proximity sensor detects the detection object. The push switch is arranged at a position on the surface of the cover material corresponding to a position where the printed surface is displayed by the light emitting body. The proximity sensor is disposed on a rear side relative to the covering material in a thickness direction of the vehicle interior material, and is disposed on a front side relative to the switch device and the light emitter.

2. The vehicle interior component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The covering material is a light-transmitting surface material. The vehicle interior trim includes a cushion material, which is arranged on the back side of the skin material and the printed layer and has light transmittance. The switch device includes a support substrate, which is arranged on the back side of the light emitting body and the push switch to support the light emitting body and the push switch. The light emitting body and the push switch are arranged at different positions on the supporting substrate.

3. The vehicle interior component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The proximity sensor is an electrostatic capacitive sensor, The control unit controls the light emitting body to emit light in a state where the electrostatic capacitance sensor detects the detection object.

4. The vehicle interior component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle interior part includes a base material, wherein the base material is arranged between the covering material and the switch device in a thickness direction of the vehicle interior part. A through hole is formed in a portion of the surface of the substrate corresponding to the push switch. The switch device includes a switch transmission body, which is arranged on the surface side of the push switch and transmits the pressure from the cover material side to the push switch. A portion of the switch transmission body passes through the through hole, and is arranged at the same position as the base material in the thickness direction of the vehicle interior material.

5. The vehicle interior component according to claim 4, characterized in that: The covering material is a light-transmitting surface material. The vehicle interior trim includes a cushion material, which is arranged on the back side of the surface material and the printed layer and has light transmittance. The substrate is disposed between the gasket material and the switch device. The gasket material is installed on the surface of the substrate, The switch transmission body is not mounted on the cushion material and the skin material.

6. The vehicle interior component according to claim 4, characterized in that: The switch device includes: a switch frame housing the push switch; and a switch transmission body mounted in a manner movable relative to the switch frame. The switch frame has a substrate mounting portion, which is disposed on a surface of the switch frame and mounted on a back surface of the substrate. The surface of the substrate has an inclined shape or a curved shape that is inclined relative to the surface of the switch housing. A portion of the switch transmission body protrudes toward the surface side of the switch frame. The protruding surface of the switch transmission body has a shape following the inclined shape or the curved shape of the surface of the base material.

7. The vehicle interior component according to claim 4, characterized in that: The switch device includes: a switch frame housing the push switch; and a switch transmission body mounted in a manner movable relative to the switch frame. The switch frame has a substrate mounting portion, which is disposed on a surface of the switch frame and mounted on a back surface of the substrate. A convex mounted portion for mounting the substrate mounting portion is formed on the back side of the substrate. The proximity sensor is disposed between the base and the switch housing in a thickness direction of the vehicle interior material, and between the switch transmission body and the mounted portion in a direction perpendicular to the thickness direction of the vehicle interior material.

8. The vehicle interior component according to claim 7, characterized in that: The proximity sensor is sandwiched and positioned between the switch transmission body and the mounted portion of the base material in a direction perpendicular to the thickness direction of the vehicle interior component. The proximity sensor is not mounted on the switch transmission body and the substrate.

9. The vehicle interior component according to claim 4, characterized in that: The covering material is a light-transmitting surface material. The vehicle interior trim includes a cushion material, the cushion material is arranged on the back side of the skin material and the printed layer and is thicker than the base material. The liner material includes a first liner material having light transparency and a second liner material having light opacity. The substrate is disposed between the gasket material and the switch device. The first cushion material is arranged at a portion of the entire cushion material that overlaps with the switch transmission body. The second gasket material is arranged at a position overlapping with the base material in the entire gasket material.

10. The vehicle interior component according to claim 4, characterized in that: The covering material is a light-transmitting surface material. The vehicle interior trim includes a cushion material, which is arranged on the back side of the surface material and the printed layer and has light transmittance. The substrate is disposed between the gasket material and the switch device. The switch transmission body is configured to transmit light from the light emitting body. A receiving recess for receiving a part of the switch transmission body is formed on the back side of the cushion material. The upper portion of the switch transmission body faces the accommodating recess and is accommodated in the accommodating recess.

11. The vehicle interior component according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper surface of the switch transmission body has a curved shape or a stepped shape, and is arranged above the upper surface of the substrate.

12. The vehicle interior component according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper surface of the switch transmission body is arranged at a lower position than the upper surface of the substrate. A portion of the switch transmission body is disposed at the same position as the base material in a thickness direction of the vehicle interior material.

13. The vehicle interior component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch device includes a switch transmission body, which is arranged on the surface side of the push switch and transmits the pressure from the cover material side to the push switch. The proximity sensor is an electrostatic capacitance sensor, and is printed on the upper surface of the switch transmission body, or is arranged on the upper surface of the switch transmission body.

14. The vehicle interior component according to claim 13, characterized in that: The covering material is a light-transmitting surface material. The vehicle interior trim comprises: a cushion material, which is arranged on the back side of the surface material and the printed layer and has light transmittance; and a substrate, arranged between the covering material and the switch device in the thickness direction of the vehicle interior part, The proximity sensor is disposed between the cushion material and the switch device in the thickness direction of the vehicle interior component. The proximity sensor is mounted on the upper surface of the switch transmission body, and is not mounted on the substrate and the cushion material.

15. The vehicle interior component according to claim 4, characterized in that: The switch device includes: a switch frame housing the push switch; and a switch transmission body mounted in a manner movable relative to the switch frame. The switch frame has a substrate mounting portion, which is disposed on a surface of the switch frame and mounted on a back surface of the substrate. The proximity sensor is disposed between the base material and the switch housing in the thickness direction of the vehicle interior material, and is not held by the base material but held by the switch housing.

16. The vehicle interior component according to claim 4, characterized in that: The switch device includes: a switch frame housing the push switch; and a switch transmission body mounted in a manner movable relative to the switch frame. The switch frame has a substrate mounting portion, which is disposed on a surface of the switch frame and mounted on a back surface of the substrate. The proximity sensor is arranged around the switch transmission body.

17. The vehicle interior component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit recognizes that the detection signal from the push switch is valid when the detection signal from the push switch is output within a predetermined time after the detection signal from the proximity sensor is output.

18. The vehicle interior component according to any one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that: The vehicle interior trim also includes a door lining with an armrest, and a vehicle seat. The vehicle seat comprises: a seat cushion; and a track device capable of moving the seat cushion forward and backward. The track device comprises: a fixed track fixed to the vehicle floor; and a movable track installed in a manner that the seat cushion can move forward and backward relative to the fixed track. The switch device is arranged at the front part of the handrail and is arranged at a position further forward than the front end part of the fixed rail.

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