Seat system, control method and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to a seat system, a control method and a vehicle, wherein the seat system comprises: a seat body for a user to sit on and having a zero-gravity seat mode; a controller configured to control the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle; the application has the beneficial effect of reducing the safety risk of the user in the zero-gravity seat mode by adapting the position or posture of the seat body to the speed of the vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle seat technology, and more particularly to a seat system, control method, and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] A zero-gravity chair is a chair design that simulates a weightless state. By adjusting the angles of the backrest, seat cushion, and leg rest, this chair allows the body to be in a naturally relaxed posture, reducing pressure on the spine and joints.

[0003] In related technologies, zero-gravity seats are applied to vehicles to provide users with a better riding experience.

[0004] However, current zero-gravity seats are not effective in ensuring passenger safety at high vehicle speeds. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a seat system, control method, and vehicle, which improves the safety of the seat system and at least partially solves the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, according to a first aspect of this application, a seating system is provided, comprising: a seat body for a user to sit in and having a zero-gravity seat mode; and a controller configured to control the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle.

[0007] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the seat body includes: a seat back, for at least supporting the user's back; when the vehicle speed is in a first speed range, the controller controls the seat back to be in a first backrest angle range.

[0008] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, when the vehicle speed is in the second speed range, the controller controls the seat back to be in the second backrest angle range; the first speed range is smaller than the second speed range; the first backrest angle range is smaller than the second backrest angle range.

[0009] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, when the vehicle speed is in a third speed range, the controller controls the seat back to be in a third backrest angle range; the second speed range is smaller than the third speed range; the second backrest angle range is smaller than the third backrest angle range.

[0010] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the seat body includes: a seat cushion for supporting at least the user's buttocks; when the vehicle speed is in a first speed range, the controller controls the seat cushion to be in a first seat cushion angle range.

[0011] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, when the vehicle speed is in the second speed range, the controller controls the seat cushion to be in the second seat cushion angle range; the first speed range is smaller than the second speed range; the first seat cushion angle range is smaller than the second seat cushion angle range.

[0012] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, when the vehicle speed is in a third speed range, the controller controls the seat cushion to be in a third seat cushion angle range; the second speed range is smaller than the third speed range; the second seat cushion angle range is smaller than the third seat cushion angle range.

[0013] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, when the vehicle speed is in the third speed range, the controller controls the angle of the seat cushion to adapt to the vehicle speed.

[0014] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the seat body includes: a seat leg rest for supporting at least the user's legs; when the vehicle speed is in a first speed range, the controller controls the seat leg rest to be in a first footrest angle range.

[0015] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, when the vehicle speed is in the second speed range, the controller controls the seat leg rest to be in the second footrest angle range; the first speed range is smaller than the second speed range; the first footrest angle range is smaller than the second footrest angle range.

[0016] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, when the vehicle speed is in the third speed range, the controller controls the seat leg rest to be in the third footrest angle range; the second speed range is smaller than the third speed range; the second footrest angle range is smaller than the third footrest angle range.

[0017] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the seat system includes: a knee airbag for at least protecting the user's knee; and the controller adjusts the position of the seat body according to the posture of the seat body to adapt to the position of the knee airbag.

[0018] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the seat body includes: a seat back, for at least supporting the user's back; when the angle of the seat back is greater than a preset backrest angle threshold, the controller adjusts the position of the seat body.

[0019] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the seat body includes: a seat cushion for supporting at least the user's buttocks; the controller adjusts the position of the seat body according to the user's height and the angle of the seat cushion.

[0020] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the seat body includes: a seat leg rest for supporting the user's legs; the controller adjusts the angle of the seat leg rest according to the shape and position of the knee airbag after it is deployed.

[0021] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the controller adjusts the angle of the seat leg rest according to the angle after the knee airbag is deployed, so that the difference between the angle after the knee airbag is deployed and the angle of the seat leg rest meets a preset condition.

[0022] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the knee airbag has at least one contact surface for contacting the user's knee; the angle of the seat leg rest is smaller than the angle of the airbag contact surface.

[0023] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the angle c of the seat leg rest and the angle d of the airbag contact surface satisfy the following relationship: d-25°<c<d-15°.

[0024] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the seat system includes: a leg detection device for detecting the user's leg posture; a human-computer interaction device for interacting with the user; and when the leg posture detected by the leg detection device does not meet preset conditions and the vehicle speed is greater than a preset speed threshold, the controller controls the human-computer interaction device to remind the user.

[0025] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the seat body includes: a seat back, at least for supporting the user's back; when the angle of the seat back is less than a preset backrest angle threshold and the speed of the vehicle is greater than a preset vehicle speed threshold, the controller adjusts the angle of the seat back according to the speed of the vehicle.

[0026] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the controller automatically adjusts the angle of the seat back when the adjustment mode of the seat system is in a preset mode.

[0027] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the adjustment mode includes: an automatic adjustment mode and a manual adjustment mode; in the automatic adjustment mode, the controller automatically adjusts the seat system;

[0028] In the manual adjustment mode, the user manually adjusts the seat system; the preset mode is the automatic adjustment mode.

[0029] According to a second aspect of this application, a control method is provided for controlling a vehicle's seating system, the seating system comprising: a seat body for a user to sit on and having a zero-gravity seating mode; the control method comprising: controlling the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle.

[0030] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the seat body includes: a seat back, for at least supporting the user's back;

[0031] The step of controlling the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: when the speed of the vehicle is in a first speed range, controlling the seat back to be in a first backrest angle range.

[0032] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, controlling the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: when the speed of the vehicle is in a second speed range, controlling the seat back to be in a second backrest angle range; the first speed range is smaller than the second speed range; the first backrest angle range is smaller than the second backrest angle range.

[0033] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, controlling the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: when the speed of the vehicle is in a third speed range, controlling the seat back to be in a third backrest angle range; the second speed range is smaller than the third speed range; the second backrest angle range is smaller than the third backrest angle range.

[0034] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the seat body includes: a seat cushion for supporting at least the user's buttocks; controlling the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the vehicle speed includes: controlling the seat cushion to be in a first seat cushion angle range when the vehicle speed is in a first speed range.

[0035] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, controlling the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: when the speed of the vehicle is in a second speed range, controlling the seat cushion to be in a second seat cushion angle range; the first speed range is smaller than the second speed range; the first seat cushion angle range is smaller than the second seat cushion angle range.

[0036] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, controlling the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: when the speed of the vehicle is in a third speed range, controlling the seat cushion to be in a third seat cushion angle range; the second speed range is smaller than the third speed range; the second seat cushion angle range is smaller than the third seat cushion angle range.

[0037] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, controlling the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: when the speed of the vehicle is in a third speed range, controlling the angle of the seat cushion to adapt to the speed of the vehicle.

[0038] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the seat body includes: a seat leg rest, at least for supporting the user's legs; the step of controlling the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: when the speed of the vehicle is in a first speed range, controlling the seat leg rest to be in a first footrest angle range.

[0039] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, controlling the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: when the speed of the vehicle is in a second speed range, controlling the seat leg rest to be in a second footrest angle range; the first speed range is smaller than the second speed range; the first footrest angle range is smaller than the second footrest angle range.

[0040] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, controlling the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: when the speed of the vehicle is in a third speed range, controlling the seat leg rest to be in a third footrest angle range; the second speed range is smaller than the third speed range; the second footrest angle range is smaller than the third footrest angle range.

[0041] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the seat system includes: a knee airbag for at least protecting the user's knee; controlling the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: adjusting the position of the seat body to adapt to the position of the knee airbag, at least according to the posture of the seat body.

[0042] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the seat body includes: a seat back, at least for supporting the user's back; the step of adjusting the position of the seat body to adapt to the position of the knee airbag according to the posture of the seat body includes: obtaining the user's height when the angle of the seat back is greater than a preset backrest angle threshold.

[0043] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the seat body includes: a seat cushion for supporting at least the user's buttocks; adjusting the position of the seat body to adapt to the position of the knee airbag according to the posture of the seat body includes: adjusting the position of the seat body according to the user's height and the angle of the seat cushion.

[0044] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the seat body includes: a seat leg rest, at least for supporting the user's legs; controlling the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: adjusting the angle of the seat leg rest according to the shape and position of the knee airbag after deployment.

[0045] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, adjusting the angle of the seat leg rest according to the shape and position of the knee airbag after deployment includes: adjusting the angle of the seat leg rest according to the angle of the knee airbag after deployment, so that the difference between the angle of the knee airbag after deployment and the angle of the seat leg rest meets a preset condition.

[0046] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the knee airbag has at least one contact surface for contacting the user's knee; the angle of the seat leg rest is smaller than the angle of the airbag contact surface.

[0047] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the angle c of the seat leg rest and the angle d of the airbag contact surface satisfy the following relationship: d-25°<c<d-15°.

[0048] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the seat system includes: a leg detection device for detecting the user's leg posture; a human-computer interaction device for interacting with the user; and the control method includes: when the leg posture detected by the leg detection device does not meet preset conditions and the speed of the vehicle is greater than a preset speed threshold, controlling the human-computer interaction device to remind the user.

[0049] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the seat body includes: a seat back, at least for supporting the user's back; controlling the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the vehicle speed includes: adjusting the angle of the seat back according to the vehicle speed when the angle of the seat back is less than a preset backrest angle threshold and the speed of the vehicle is greater than a preset vehicle speed threshold.

[0050] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, controlling the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: automatically adjusting the angle of the seat back when the adjustment mode of the seat system is in a preset mode.

[0051] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the adjustment mode includes: an automatic adjustment mode and a manual adjustment mode; in the automatic adjustment mode, the seat system is automatically adjusted; in the manual adjustment mode, the user manually adjusts the seat system; the preset mode is the automatic adjustment mode.

[0052] According to a third aspect of this application, a computer-readable storage medium is also provided, on which a computer program is stored, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the control method described above.

[0053] According to a fourth aspect of this application, an electronic device is also provided, comprising: one or more processors; a storage device having one or more programs stored thereon; wherein when the one or more programs are executed by the one or more processors, the processors implement the above-described control method.

[0054] According to a fifth aspect of this application, a computer program product is also provided, comprising a computer program or instructions that, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the control method described above.

[0055] According to a sixth aspect of this application, a vehicle is also provided, comprising: the aforementioned seat system, the aforementioned computer-readable storage medium, or the aforementioned electronic device; and / or, the vehicle performing the steps of the aforementioned control method.

[0056] The beneficial effect of this application is that by adapting the position or posture of the seat body to the speed of the vehicle, the safety risks to the user in zero-gravity seat mode are reduced.

[0057] Other features and advantages of this application will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0058] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0059] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals in the following description denote the same parts.

[0060] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the seating system provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0061] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the system architecture of the seating system provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0062] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the relationship between the angle of the seat cushion and the vehicle speed in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0063] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the main steps of the control method provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0064] Figure 5 This is a schematic block diagram of a portion of the control flow of the control method provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0065] Figure 6 This is a schematic block diagram of another part of the control flow of the control method provided in the exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0066] Figure 7 This is a schematic block diagram of another part of the control flow of the control method provided in the exemplary embodiments of this application;

[0067] Figure 8 This is a schematic block diagram of a portion of the control flow of the control method provided in the exemplary embodiments of this application;

[0068] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the detection results of the leg detection device provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0069] Figure 10 This is a diagram illustrating the user's posture in different states of the seating system;

[0070] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle structure provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0071] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0072] 1. Vehicles;

[0073] 10. Seating system;

[0074] 100. Seat body;

[0075] 110. Seat backrest;

[0076] 120. Seat cushion;

[0077] 130. Seat leg rest;

[0078] 200. Controller;

[0079] 300. Leg detection device;

[0080] 400. Human-computer interaction devices;

[0081] 500. Knee airbag;

[0082] a. Backrest angle;

[0083] b. Seat cushion angle;

[0084] c. Leg rest angle;

[0085] d. Airbag angle. Detailed Implementation

[0086] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the protection scope of this application.

[0087] Reference Figure 1 As shown, the seat system 10 of this application includes a seat body 100, which is used for a user to sit on and has a zero-gravity seat mode.

[0088] Specifically, the seat body 100 includes: a seat back 110, a seat cushion 120, and a seat leg rest 130. The seat back 110 provides at least support for the user's back; the seat cushion 120 provides at least support for the user's buttocks; and the seat leg rest 130 provides at least support for the user's legs. The seat back 110, seat cushion 120, and seat leg rest 130 can be movably connected, allowing them to move relative to each other to achieve a zero-gravity seating mode.

[0089] Reference Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1 The image shows the posture of a seat body 100 in zero-gravity seat mode. In this application, the posture of the seat body 100 is defined as the usage state formed by the seat back 110, seat cushion 120 and seat leg rest 130 at different positions and angles. The position of the seat body 100 relative to the vehicle compartment of the vehicle 1 is defined as the position of the seat body 100. Specifically, the seat body 100 can be adjusted in two mutually perpendicular directions, such as front-back and up-down position adjustments.

[0090] Reference Figure 1 As shown, the angles formed by the extension directions of the seat back 110, seat cushion 120, and seat leg rest 130 in the side view plane of the vehicle 1 and the reference direction of the vehicle 1 are defined as the back angle a, the seat cushion angle b, and the leg rest angle c, respectively.

[0091] It should be noted that since the seat back 110, seat cushion 120, and seat leg rest 130 are all three-dimensional entities, the length direction of their projected outlines in the side view plane can be taken as their extension direction. Alternatively, the support surface provided by the seat back 110, seat cushion 120, and seat leg rest 130 can be taken as their extension direction. The backrest angle a, cushion angle b, and leg rest angle c are mainly to represent the angles of the back, thighs, and lower legs supported by them relative to the reference direction of vehicle 1. Specifically, the reference direction of vehicle 1 can be the front-rear direction of vehicle 1.

[0092] Reference Figure 2 As shown, the seat system 10 of this application also includes a controller 200. The controller 200 can control the position and / or posture of the seat body 100 according to the speed of the vehicle 1.

[0093] In this way, when the speed of vehicle 1 changes, controller 200 can control the posture of seat body 100 to allow the user to sit in a safer position; or, controller 200 can control the position of seat body 100 to place the user in an area protected by seat belts and airbags. Of course, the controller 200 of this application can adjust both the posture and position of seat body 100.

[0094] As a specific solution, the vehicle speed of vehicle 1 can be divided into a first speed range, a second speed range, and a third speed range from low to high; and different postures of the seat body 100 can be configured for each speed range.

[0095] When the speed of vehicle 1 is in the first speed range, controller 200 controls the seat back 110, seat cushion 120 and seat leg rest 130 to be in the first backrest angle range, the first cushion angle range and the first leg rest angle range, respectively.

[0096] Similarly, when the speed of vehicle 1 is in the second speed range, controller 200 controls the seat back 110, seat cushion 120 and seat leg rest 130 to be in the second backrest angle range, the second seat cushion angle range and the second leg rest angle range, respectively.

[0097] When the speed of vehicle 1 is in the third speed range, controller 200 controls the seat back 110, seat cushion 120 and seat leg rest 130 to be in the third backrest angle range, the third seat cushion angle range and the third leg rest angle range, respectively.

[0098] The first backrest angle range is smaller than the second backrest angle range; the second backrest angle range is smaller than the third backrest angle range.

[0099] The first seat angle range is smaller than the second seat angle range; the second seat angle range is smaller than the third seat angle range.

[0100] The angle range of the first leg support is smaller than that of the second leg support; the angle range of the second leg support is smaller than that of the third leg support.

[0101] It should be noted that, in this application, "one numerical interval is less than another numerical interval" means that the maximum value of one numerical interval is less than the minimum value of another numerical interval; for example, "the first backrest angle interval is less than the second backrest angle interval" means that the maximum angle of the first backrest angle interval is less than the minimum angle of the second backrest angle interval. Similarly, "one numerical interval is greater than another numerical interval" means that the minimum value of one numerical interval is greater than the maximum value of another numerical interval; for example, "the second seat cushion angle interval is greater than the first seat cushion angle interval" means that the minimum value of the second seat cushion angle interval is greater than the maximum value of the first seat cushion angle interval. The above explanation applies to all numerical interval relationships in this application, and will not be elaborated further below.

[0102] As a specific solution, when vehicle 1 is stationary or at low speed (less than 5 km / h), the backrest angle a, seat cushion angle b, and leg rest angle c can all be adjusted to a smaller angle (e.g., below 8°) to allow for a more comfortable reclining posture (with the seat body 100 in zero-gravity seat mode).

[0103] When vehicle 1 is at a low to medium speed (5 km / h to 40 km / h), the seat cushion angle b can be adjusted to between 8° and 35°. By raising the seat cushion 120, in the event of a collision, the seat cushion 120 can prevent the occupants from moving forward while also ensuring the comfort of the occupants.

[0104] Reference Figure 3 As shown, the seat angle b can be made to have a definite numerical relationship with vehicle 1, for example... Figure 3 The linear relationship shown indicates that the seat angle b increases proportionally with vehicle speed, which satisfies both ride comfort requirements and ensures occupant safety during a collision.

[0105] That is, when the speed of vehicle 1 is in the third speed range, the controller 200 controls the angle of the seat cushion 120 to match the speed of vehicle 1.

[0106] When vehicle 1 is at a medium to high speed of more than 40 km / h, if the user is in a lying position, the occupant will be thrown forward from the seat body 100 when vehicle 1 is hit by a collision, and the seat belt will restrain the user.

[0107] At this point, an auxiliary knee airbag 500 is needed to ensure the user's safety while seated in zero-gravity mode. Accordingly, the controller 200 needs to adjust the position of the seat body 100 to move the user to an area protected by the knee airbag 500, and, with the user's knowledge or consent, appropriately adjust the posture of the seat body 100. This ensures the user's knees are aligned with the knee airbag 500, and also adjusts the user's sitting posture to prevent excessive reclining, which could render the safety measures ineffective.

[0108] Reference Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the seat system 10 includes: a knee airbag 500; the knee airbag 500 is used to protect the user's knee; and the controller 200 adjusts the position of the seat body 100 according to the posture of the seat body 100 to adapt to the position of the knee airbag 500.

[0109] As a specific solution, the knee airbag 500 can be installed below the steering wheel, or in front of other corresponding seat bodies 100 in the passenger compartment.

[0110] Reference Figure 1 As shown, when vehicle 1 is subjected to a frontal collision, the occupant, due to inertia, leaves the zero-gravity seat forward, and their knees just touch the knee airbag 500. The knee airbag 500 serves to cushion the collision impact and restrict the occupant's movement.

[0111] To ensure the best protective effect of the knee airbag 500 and prevent the occupant from being thrown forward during a frontal collision, the preferred method is to ensure that the knee airbag 500, after deployment, fits precisely against the occupant's knee, minimizing occupant displacement.

[0112] Specifically, when the backrest angle 'a' is greater than a preset backrest angle threshold, the controller 200 adjusts the position of the seat body 100 according to the user's height and the seat cushion. A backrest angle 'a' greater than the preset backrest angle threshold indicates that the seat body 100 is in zero-gravity seat mode. At this time, the controller 200 calls the current user height data (pre-detected or entered) from the database and calculates the position of the user's knees, at least in conjunction with the current seat cushion angle 'b'.

[0113] As an optional solution, when the leg support angle c is large, the controller 200 also needs to calculate the position of the user's knees in conjunction with the leg support angle c.

[0114] As an optional solution, the controller 200 also needs to calculate the position of the user's knees based on the position of the seat body 100.

[0115] It should be noted that when the controller 200 controls the seat body 100 to adjust its posture and thus change the user's posture, it only roughly positions the user's body parts within a general area. For example, when controlling the seat body 100 to change the position of the user's knees to align with the knee airbag 500, it only places the user's knees within the area where the knee airbag 500 is located. In other words, the state of the controller body is definite and controllable, while the user's posture has a certain degree of uncertainty.

[0116] Reference Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the knee airbag 500 has at least one airbag contact surface for contacting the user's knee. The angle of the airbag contact surface is defined as the airbag angle d. It can be understood that the angle of the airbag contact surface refers to the angle formed by the extending direction of the airbag contact surface and the reference direction of the vehicle 1 in the side view plane of the vehicle 1. The airbag contact surface can be constructed as a plane or as a curved surface. When the airbag contact surface is curved, the extending direction of the airbag contact surface refers to the direction of the maximum connecting line of the curved surface.

[0117] As a specific solution, in order to minimize the safety risks caused by the uncertainty of the user's posture, in the zero-gravity seat state of this application, the controller 200 controls the seat leg rest 130 so that the leg rest angle c is less than the airbag angle d.

[0118] More specifically, the leg support angle c and the airbag angle d satisfy the following relationship: d-25°<c<d-15°.

[0119] This allows the knee airbag 500 and the seat leg support 130 to provide better protection for the user's legs from both the front and rear sides.

[0120] Reference Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the seat system 10 further includes: a leg detection device 300 and a human-computer interaction device 400; wherein, the leg detection device 300 is used to detect the user's leg posture; the human-computer interaction device 400 is used to achieve human-computer interaction with the user; when the leg posture detected by the leg detection device 300 does not meet the preset conditions and the speed of the vehicle 1 is greater than the preset vehicle speed threshold, the controller 200 controls the human-computer interaction device 400 to remind the user.

[0121] This allows the system to proactively alert users to safety risks, prompting them to adjust the seat to a relatively safe position.

[0122] As a specific embodiment, the leg detection device 300 can be configured as a camera or a pressure sensor. The human-computer interaction device 400 can be configured as a display screen or a microphone.

[0123] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments of this application, when the angle of the seat back 110 is less than a preset backrest angle threshold and the speed of the vehicle 1 is greater than a preset vehicle speed threshold, the controller 200 adjusts the angle of the seat back 110 according to the speed of the vehicle 1.

[0124] This allows for proactive safety measures, thereby further ensuring the safety of personnel.

[0125] As an optional feature, the controller 200 automatically adjusts the angle of the seat back 110 when the adjustment mode of the seat system 10 is in a preset mode. The adjustment modes include: automatic adjustment mode and manual adjustment mode; in automatic adjustment mode, the controller 200 automatically adjusts the seat system 10; in manual adjustment mode, the user manually adjusts the seat system 10; the preset mode is automatic adjustment mode. That is, in automatic mode, the controller 200 can actively adjust according to the vehicle speed.

[0126] Reference Figure 4 As shown, the control method of this application mainly includes:

[0127] S1: Control the position and / or posture of the seat body 100 according to the speed of the vehicle 1.

[0128] Specifically, step S1 includes at least:

[0129] When the speed of vehicle 1 is in the first speed range, the seat back 110, seat cushion 120 and seat leg rest 130 are controlled to be in the first backrest angle range, the first cushion angle range and the first leg rest angle range, respectively.

[0130] Similarly, when the speed of vehicle 1 is in the second speed range, the seat back 110, seat cushion 120 and seat leg rest 130 are controlled to be in the second backrest angle range, the second seat cushion angle range and the second leg rest angle range, respectively.

[0131] When the speed of vehicle 1 is in the third speed range, control the seat back 110, seat cushion 120 and seat leg rest 130 to be in the third backrest angle range, the third seat cushion angle range and the third leg rest angle range, respectively.

[0132] The first backrest angle range is smaller than the second backrest angle range; the second backrest angle range is smaller than the third backrest angle range.

[0133] The first seat angle range is smaller than the second seat angle range; the second seat angle range is smaller than the third seat angle range.

[0134] The angle range of the first leg support is smaller than that of the second leg support; the angle range of the second leg support is smaller than that of the third leg support.

[0135] Reference Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, step S1 may include:

[0136] S101: Start the program; Proceed to step S102.

[0137] S102: Obtain the backrest angle a; Proceed to step S103.

[0138] S103: Determine whether the backrest angle a is greater than the first preset backrest angle threshold; if yes, proceed to step S104; otherwise, proceed to step S101.

[0139] S104: Obtain user height data; Proceed to step 105. Generally, user height data is retrieved from historical data in the database; however, it can also be detected or entered in real time.

[0140] S105: Obtain the seat angle b; Proceed to step 106. It should be noted that steps S104 and S105 can be performed simultaneously.

[0141] S106: Adjust the posture or position of the seat body 100. Of course, both the posture and position of the seat body 100 can be adjusted.

[0142] In this way, steps S101 to S106 can ensure that the user's knee is within the protection range of the knee airbag 500; more specifically, the user's knee is located 1mm to 10mm below the knee airbag 500.

[0143] Reference Figure 6 In some embodiments of this application, step S1 may include:

[0144] S201: Obtain the backrest angle a.

[0145] S202: Determine whether the backrest angle a is less than the second preset backrest threshold; if yes, proceed to step 203; otherwise, proceed to step 201.

[0146] S203: Obtain vehicle speed; Proceed to step S204.

[0147] S204: Determine whether the vehicle speed is greater than the first preset vehicle speed threshold; if yes, proceed to step S205; otherwise, proceed to step S201.

[0148] S205: Obtain the current adjustment mode of the seat system 10; proceed to step S206.

[0149] S206: Determine whether the current adjustment mode is in automatic adjustment mode; if yes, proceed to step S207; otherwise, proceed to step S208.

[0150] S207: Adjust the posture or position of the seat body 100. Of course, both the posture and position of the seat body 100 can be adjusted.

[0151] S208: Issue a reminder to the user to adjust the seat body 100. More specifically, issue a reminder to the user to adjust the backrest angle a.

[0152] As a specific solution, the first preset backrest angle threshold and the second preset backrest angle threshold can be different angle values ​​or the same angle value; as a specific solution, both the first preset backrest angle threshold and the second preset backrest angle threshold are 35°.

[0153] As a specific solution, step S208 can use the multimedia device of vehicle 1 to remind the user, for example, through images from the vehicle's infotainment system, sounds from the audio system, or a combination thereof. When reminding the user, the device can either inform the user of suitable seat parameters, allowing the user to adjust them themselves, or remind the user to switch to automatic adjustment mode so that the seat system 10 can adjust automatically according to driving conditions, etc.

[0154] Reference Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, step S1 may include:

[0155] S301: Obtain the airbag angle d; Proceed to step S302.

[0156] Generally speaking, the airbag angle d is already in the database; because the knee airbag 500 does not deploy when the vehicle 1 is driving normally; therefore, the airbag angle d, which is related to the position and shape of the knee airbag 500 after deployment, is often pre-stored in the database according to the knee airbag 500 and the model of the vehicle 1 when the knee airbag 500 is installed.

[0157] S302: Obtain the leg support angle c; Proceed to step 303.

[0158] S303: Determine whether the airbag angle d and leg support angle c meet the preset conditions.

[0159] Specifically, the preset condition is that the leg support angle c and the airbag angle d satisfy the following relationship: d-25°<c<d-15°. If so, proceed to step 305; otherwise, proceed to step 304.

[0160] S304: Adjust the leg support angle c; Proceed to step S302.

[0161] S305: End.

[0162] Reference Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, step S1 may include:

[0163] S401: Obtain the lower leg posture; Proceed to step 402.

[0164] S402: Determine if the lower leg posture is abnormal; if so, proceed to step S403; otherwise, proceed to step S401.

[0165] S403: Obtain vehicle speed; Proceed to step S404.

[0166] S404: Determine whether the vehicle speed is greater than the second preset vehicle speed threshold; if yes, proceed to step S405; otherwise, proceed to step S401.

[0167] S405: Issues a reminder to the user to adjust the seat body 100. More specifically, it issues a reminder to the user to adjust their leg posture.

[0168] As an optional option, the first preset vehicle speed threshold and the second preset vehicle speed threshold can be different speed values ​​or the same speed value. As a specific option, both the first preset vehicle speed threshold and the second preset vehicle speed threshold are 40km / h.

[0169] Specifically, the leg detection device 300 can detect the lower leg posture; alternatively, the entire leg posture can be detected as a criterion. As an option, the leg detection device 300 can be configured as a camera to acquire data about the lower leg posture through images; the leg detection device 300 can also be configured as a pressure sensor to... Figure 9 The pressure distribution map shown is based on data collected about lower leg posture. Figure 9 As shown, the pressure distribution map can determine whether the user is currently in a position with both legs flat or crossed. When the user is in a position with their legs crossed, a concentrated area will appear in the pressure distribution map.

[0170] Reference Figure 10 As shown, without the knee airbag 500, the user's feet extend forward, making them vulnerable to injury from the vehicle 1 and any intruding objects. The user's hips also disengage from the seatbelt, potentially causing injury. However, with the knee airbag 500, its application to the user's lower leg and knee restricts movement. The user's knees are held against the airbag, and the hips are restrained by the seatbelt, preventing additional injury and effectively protecting the user's collision safety when using the zero-gravity seat.

[0171] According to a third aspect of this application, this application also provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the above-described control method.

[0172] According to a fourth aspect of this application, this application also provides an electronic device, comprising: one or more processors; a storage device having one or more programs stored thereon; wherein when the one or more programs are executed by the one or more processors, the processors implement the above-described control method.

[0173] According to a fifth aspect of this application, this application also provides a computer program product, including a computer program or instructions that, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the above-described control method.

[0174] Those skilled in the art will understand that embodiments of this application can be provided as methods, systems, or computer program products. Therefore, this application can take the form of a completely hardware embodiment, a completely software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, this application can take the form of a computer program product embodied on one or more computer-usable storage media (including, but not limited to, disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) containing computer-usable program code.

[0175] This application is described with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, systems, and computer program products according to embodiments of this application. It will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, generate instructions for implementing the flowchart... Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A device that provides the functions specified in one or more boxes.

[0176] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing device to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable storage medium produce an article of manufacture including instruction means, which are implemented in a process Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The function specified in one or more boxes.

[0177] These computer program instructions can also be loaded onto electronic devices or other programmable data processing devices to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the electronic device or other programmable device to produce a process implemented by the electronic device, thereby providing instructions that execute on the electronic device or other programmable device for implementing the process. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1The steps of the function specified in one or more boxes.

[0178] In a typical configuration, an electronic device includes one or more processors (CPU), input / output interfaces, network interfaces, and memory.

[0179] Memory may include non-persistent memory in computer-readable media, such as random access memory (RAM) and / or non-volatile memory, such as read-only memory (ROM) or flash RAM. Memory is an example of computer-readable media.

[0180] Computer-readable media include both permanent and non-permanent, removable and non-removable media, which can store information using any method or technology. Information can be computer-readable instructions, data structures, modules of programs, or other data. Examples of computer storage media include, but are not limited to, phase-change memory (PRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), other types of random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other memory technologies, CD-ROM, digital versatile optical disc (DVD) or other optical storage, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other non-transferable medium that can be used to store information accessible by a computing device. As defined herein, computer-readable media does not include transient media, such as modulated communication signals and carrier waves.

[0181] According to the sixth aspect of this application, referring to Figure 11 As shown, this application also provides a vehicle 1, including: the above-described seat system 10, the above-described computer-readable storage medium or the above-described electronic device; and / or, the vehicle 1 performs the steps of the above-described control method.

[0182] Since the vehicle 1 has all the beneficial effects of the aforementioned seat system 10, this application will not repeat them here.

[0183] The vehicle 1 can be a gasoline-powered vehicle, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, or a new energy vehicle, etc., and this application does not make any specific restrictions on it.

[0184] In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0185] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0186] The embodiments, implementation methods, and related technical features of this application can be combined and substituted for each other without conflict.

[0187] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application in any way. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this application without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this application shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of this application.

Claims

1. A vehicle seating system, characterized in that, include: The seat itself is designed for users to sit on and features a zero-gravity seat mode. The controller is configured to control the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle, so that the user's position is within an area that can be protected by the seat belt and airbag, and / or so that the user sits in a safe posture; The seat body includes: The seat cushion should at least provide support for the user's buttocks; When the vehicle speed is within a first speed range, the controller controls the seat cushion to be within a first seat cushion angle range; When the vehicle speed is in the second speed range, the controller controls the seat cushion to be in the second seat cushion angle range; The first speed range is smaller than the second speed range; the first seat angle range is smaller than the second seat angle range; The seating system also includes a knee airbag for at least protecting the user's knees; the controller adjusts the position of the seat body according to the posture of the seat body to adapt to the position of the knee airbag. The seat body also includes a seat leg rest, which is at least used to support the user's legs; the controller adjusts the angle of the seat leg rest according to the angle after the knee airbag is deployed, so that the difference between the angle after the knee airbag is deployed and the angle of the seat leg rest meets a preset condition. The knee airbag has at least one airbag contact surface for contacting the user's knee; the angle c of the seat leg rest and the angle d of the airbag contact surface satisfy the following relationship: d-25°<c<d-15°.

2. The seating system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The seat body includes: The seat back should at least support the user's back. When the vehicle speed is within a first speed range, the controller controls the seat back to be within a first backrest angle range.

3. The seating system according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the vehicle speed is in the second speed range, the controller controls the seat back to be in the second backrest angle range; The first speed range is smaller than the second speed range; the first backrest angle range is smaller than the second backrest angle range.

4. The seating system according to claim 3, characterized in that, When the vehicle speed is in the third speed range, the controller controls the seat back to be in the third backrest angle range; The second speed range is smaller than the third speed range; the second backrest angle range is smaller than the third backrest angle range.

5. The seating system according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the vehicle speed is in the third speed range, the controller controls the seat cushion to be in the third seat cushion angle range; The second speed range is smaller than the third speed range; the second seat angle range is smaller than the third seat angle range.

6. The seating system according to claim 5, characterized in that, When the vehicle speed is in the third speed range, the controller controls the angle of the seat cushion to match the vehicle speed.

7. The seating system according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the vehicle speed is within a first speed range, the controller controls the seat leg rest to be within a first leg rest angle range.

8. The seating system according to claim 7, characterized in that, When the vehicle speed is in the second speed range, the controller controls the seat leg rest to be in the second leg rest angle range; The first speed range is smaller than the second speed range; the first leg support angle range is smaller than the second leg support angle range.

9. The seating system according to claim 8, characterized in that, When the vehicle speed is in the third speed range, the controller controls the seat leg rest to be in the third leg rest angle range; The second speed range is smaller than the third speed range; the second leg support angle range is smaller than the third leg support angle range.

10. The seating system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The seat body includes: The seat back should at least support the user's back. When the angle of the seat back is greater than a preset backrest angle threshold, the controller adjusts the position of the seat body.

11. The seating system according to claim 10, characterized in that, The controller adjusts the position of the seat body according to the user's height and the angle of the seat cushion.

12. The seating system according to claim 11, characterized in that, The seating system includes: A leg detection device used to detect the user's leg posture; Human-computer interaction devices are used to enable human-computer interaction with users. If the leg posture detected by the leg detection device does not meet the preset conditions and the vehicle speed is greater than the preset speed threshold, the controller controls the human-computer interaction device to remind the user.

13. The seating system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The seat body includes: The seat back should at least support the user's back. When the angle of the seat back is less than a preset backrest angle threshold and the speed of the vehicle is greater than a preset vehicle speed threshold, the controller adjusts the angle of the seat back according to the speed of the vehicle.

14. The seating system according to claim 13, characterized in that, The controller automatically adjusts the angle of the seat back when the adjustment mode of the seat system is in a preset mode.

15. The seating system according to claim 14, characterized in that, The adjustment modes include: automatic adjustment mode and manual adjustment mode; In the automatic adjustment mode, the controller automatically adjusts the seat system; In the manual adjustment mode, the user manually adjusts the seat system; The preset mode is the automatic adjustment mode.

16. A control method for controlling a vehicle's seat system, characterized in that, The seating system includes: The seat itself is designed for users to sit on and features a zero-gravity seat mode. The control method includes: The position and / or posture of the seat body are controlled according to the speed of the vehicle so that the user's position is within the area protected by the seat belt and airbag, and / or so that the user sits in a safe posture; The seat body includes: The seat cushion should at least provide support for the user's buttocks; The control of the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: When the vehicle speed is within a first speed range, the seat cushion is controlled to be within a first seat cushion angle range; The control of the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: When the vehicle speed is in the second speed range, the seat cushion is controlled to be in the second seat cushion angle range; The first speed range is smaller than the second speed range; the first seat angle range is smaller than the second seat angle range; The seating system also includes a knee airbag for at least protecting the user's knees; the control method further includes: The position of the seat body is adjusted at least according to the posture of the seat body to adapt to the position of the knee airbag; The seat body also includes a leg rest for supporting at least the user's legs; the control method further includes: Adjust the angle of the seat leg rest according to the shape and position of the knee airbag after it is deployed; The knee airbag has at least one airbag contact surface for contacting the user's knee; the angle c of the seat leg rest and the angle d of the airbag contact surface satisfy the following relationship: d-25°<c<d-15°.

17. The control method according to claim 16, characterized in that, The seat body includes: The seat back should at least support the user's back. The control of the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: When the vehicle speed is within a first speed range, the seat back is controlled to be within a first backrest angle range.

18. The control method according to claim 17, characterized in that, The control of the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: When the vehicle speed is in the second speed range, the seat back is controlled to be in the second backrest angle range; The first speed range is smaller than the second speed range; the first backrest angle range is smaller than the second backrest angle range.

19. The control method according to claim 18, characterized in that, The control of the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: When the vehicle speed is in the third speed range, the seat back is controlled to be in the third backrest angle range; The second speed range is smaller than the third speed range; the second backrest angle range is smaller than the third backrest angle range.

20. The control method according to claim 19, characterized in that, The control of the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: When the vehicle speed is in the third speed range, the seat cushion is controlled to be in the third seat cushion angle range; The second speed range is smaller than the third speed range; the second seat angle range is smaller than the third seat angle range.

21. The control method according to claim 20, characterized in that, The control of the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: When the vehicle speed is in the third speed range, the angle of the seat cushion is adjusted to match the vehicle speed.

22. The control method according to claim 21, characterized in that, The control of the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: When the vehicle speed is within a first speed range, the seat leg rest is controlled to be within a first leg rest angle range; When the vehicle speed is in the second speed range, the seat leg rest is controlled to be in the second leg rest angle range; The angle range of the first leg support is smaller than that of the second leg support.

23. The control method according to claim 22, characterized in that, The control of the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: When the vehicle speed is in the third speed range, the seat leg rest is controlled to be in the third leg rest angle range; The second speed range is smaller than the third speed range; the second leg support angle range is smaller than the third leg support angle range.

24. The control method according to claim 23, characterized in that, The step of adjusting the position of the seat body to adapt to the position of the knee airbag, at least according to the posture of the seat body, includes: If the angle of the seat back is greater than a preset backrest angle threshold, the user's height is obtained.

25. The control method according to claim 24, characterized in that, The step of adjusting the position of the seat body to adapt to the position of the knee airbag, at least according to the posture of the seat body, includes: The position of the seat body is adjusted according to the user's height and the angle of the seat cushion.

26. The control method according to claim 24, characterized in that, The seating system includes: A leg detection device used to detect the user's leg posture; Human-computer interaction devices are used to enable human-computer interaction with users. The control method includes: If the leg posture detected by the leg detection device does not meet the preset conditions and the vehicle speed is greater than the preset speed threshold, the human-computer interaction device is controlled to remind the user.

27. The control method according to claim 16, characterized in that, The seat body includes: The seat back should at least support the user's back. The control of the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: If the angle of the seat back is less than a preset backrest angle threshold and the speed of the vehicle is greater than a preset vehicle speed threshold, the angle of the seat back is adjusted according to the speed of the vehicle.

28. The control method according to claim 27, characterized in that, The control of the position and / or posture of the seat body according to the speed of the vehicle includes: When the adjustment mode of the seat system is in the preset mode, the angle of the seat back is automatically adjusted.

29. The control method according to claim 28, characterized in that, The adjustment modes include: automatic adjustment mode and manual adjustment mode; In the automatic adjustment mode, the seat system is automatically adjusted; In the manual adjustment mode, the user manually adjusts the seat system; The preset mode is the automatic adjustment mode.

30. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When executed by a processor, the computer program implements the steps of the control method according to any one of claims 16 to 29.

31. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: One or more processors; A storage device on which one or more programs are stored; When the one or more programs are executed by the one or more processors, the processors implement the control method as described in any one of claims 16 to 29.

32. A computer program product, characterized in that, It includes a computer program or instructions that, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the control method according to any one of claims 16 to 29.

33. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: The seating system according to any one of claims 1 to 15, the computer-readable storage medium according to claim 30, or the electronic device according to claim 31; And / or, the vehicle performs the steps of the control method according to any one of claims 16 to 29.

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