Vehicle

Abstract

Provided is a vehicle in which the internal space of the vehicle can be more effectively utilized. A vehicle (V1) is provided with: a first vehicle seat (10) provided inside the vehicle; a second vehicle seat (20) that is provided inside the vehicle and that is disposed further rearward than the first vehicle seat (10); and a driving operation unit (40) that is attached to a driving console (30) (vehicle interior) located between the first vehicle seat (10) and the second vehicle seat (20), and that operates the driving of the vehicle. The driving operation unit (40) is attached so as to be storable in a storage recess (32) provided in the driving console (30).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a vehicle, and particularly to a vehicle including a plurality of vehicle seats. BACKGROUND

[0002] Conventionally, a vehicle including a first vehicle seat (front seat) provided in an interior of the vehicle, a second vehicle seat (rear seat) provided in the interior of the vehicle and arranged at a position further rearward than the first vehicle seat, and a driving operation portion (operation handle) mounted to a rear surface of the first vehicle seat and operated to drive the vehicle is known (for example, see Patent Document 1).

[0003] In the vehicle described in Patent Document 1, a first vehicle seat, a second vehicle seat, a first operation lever operated by an occupant seated on the first vehicle seat, a second operation lever operated by an occupant seated on the second vehicle seat, and a switching switch that sets a driving operation of one of the first operation lever and the second operation lever to be effective are included.

[0004] PRIOR ART DOCUMENTS

[0005] PATENT DOCUMENTS

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-162164 SUMMARY

[0007] PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED BY THE INVENTION

[0008] However, in the vehicle like that of Patent Document 1, a technique capable of more effectively utilizing an interior space of the vehicle is required.

[0009] For example, it is required that an occupant seated on the second vehicle seat (rear seat) can effectively utilize a space around the second vehicle seat (it is required not to limit the space in the vehicle) without performing a driving operation.

[0010] An object of the present application is to provide a vehicle capable of more effectively utilizing an interior space of the vehicle.

[0011] Another object of the present application is to provide a vehicle in which an occupant seated on a rear seat can effectively utilize a space around the rear seat when the occupant does not perform a driving operation.

[0012] TECHNICAL MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS

[0013] The problem is solved by a vehicle according to the present application, including: a first vehicle seat provided in an interior of the vehicle; a second vehicle seat provided in the interior of the vehicle and arranged at a position further rearward than the first vehicle seat; and an operation portion installed on a rear surface of the first vehicle seat or a vehicle interior article provided at a position between the first vehicle seat and the second vehicle seat, which operates the vehicle or an indoor machine of the vehicle, the operation portion being installed in a manner capable of being stored in a storage portion provided on the rear surface of the first vehicle seat or in a manner capable of being stored in a storage portion provided on the vehicle interior article.

[0014] With the above structure, a vehicle capable of more effectively utilizing an interior space of the vehicle can be realized.

[0015] In detail, in the vehicle, the operation portion is installed on the rear surface of the first vehicle seat or the vehicle interior article provided at the position between the first vehicle seat and the second vehicle seat. Also, the operation portion is installed in a manner capable of being stored in the storage portion provided on the rear surface of the first vehicle seat or in a manner capable of being stored in the storage portion provided on the vehicle interior article.

[0016] Therefore, for example, in a case where an occupant seated on the second vehicle seat (rear seat) does not operate the operation portion, the operation portion can be stored in the storage portion. That is, the occupant can effectively utilize a space around the second vehicle seat.

[0017] At this time, the first vehicle seat can include a seat cushion and a seat back installed on the seat cushion, the operation portion can be stored in the storage portion provided on a rear surface of the seat back, and can be switched between a storage position stored in the storage portion and a deployment position deployed from the storage portion for driving operation by the occupant.

[0018] With the above structure, in a case where an occupant seated on the second vehicle seat does not operate the operation portion, the operation portion can be stored on the rear surface of the second vehicle seat.

[0019] At this time, the operation section can include a steering section that performs steering of the vehicle and an acceleration / deceleration operation section that operates acceleration / deceleration of the vehicle, the steering section is stored in a storage recessed portion that is recessed in a rear surface of the seat back as the storage portion, and the acceleration / deceleration operation section is housed in a housing recessed portion that is recessed in a rear surface of the first vehicle seat and is disposed at a position lower than the storage recessed portion.

[0020] With this structure, the steering section (for example, an operation handle) and the acceleration / deceleration operation section (for example, an operation pedal) can be stored in the storage recessed portion without the occupant seated on the second vehicle seat performing a driving operation.

[0021] At this time, the operation section can be configured to be switchable between a storage position in which the operation section is stored in the storage portion and a deployment position in which the operation section is deployed from the storage portion to be operated by the occupant, and the vehicle can include a switching member that is installed in the first vehicle seat or the vehicle interior product, switches the operation section between the storage position and the deployment position, and has a link mechanism including a plurality of links that move the operation section toward the storage position by folding the plurality of links.

[0022] With this structure, the switching member can be operated to switch the operation section between the "storage position" and the "deployment position". Furthermore, the operation section can be compactly stored by the link mechanism.

[0023] At this time, the operation section can include a steering section that performs steering of the vehicle, the vehicle can further include a display section that is disposed at a position near the steering section and displays information related to driving of the vehicle, and the steering section and the display section can be installed so as to be storable in the storage portion, and the steering section and the display section can be independently movable and storable in the storage portion.

[0024] With this structure, the steering section and the display section can be independently movable and storable in the storage portion.

[0025] At this time, the steering section and the display section can be stored in a storage recessed portion that is recessed in a rear surface of the first vehicle seat or the vehicle interior product as the storage portion, a cover can be installed in the rear surface of the first vehicle seat or the vehicle interior product and cover the storage recessed portion, and the cover can be switched between a state in which the storage recessed portion is exposed and a state in which the storage recessed portion is covered and cover the storage recessed portion in a state in which the steering section and the display section are stored in the storage recessed portion.

[0026] By the structure, the steering portion and the display portion can be stored in the storage portion and covered with the cover without using the steering portion and the display portion, and thus the internal space around the seat for the second vehicle can be preferably arranged.

[0027] At this time, the operation portion can be a rearward driving operation portion, the vehicle can include a locking device provided to the storage portion to lock the movable rearward driving operation portion in a state where the rearward driving operation portion is stored in the storage portion, a forward driving operation portion installed at a front position of the first seat for the vehicle to operate driving of the vehicle, and a driving control portion to control driving of the vehicle, the driving control portion being controlled to switch the forward driving operation portion and the rearward driving operation portion to an operable state where driving operation is possible and an inoperable state where driving operation is impossible, respectively, in response to a selection by a user, and to control the locking device to lock the rearward driving operation portion stored in the storage portion when the rearward driving operation portion is in the inoperable state.

[0028] By the structure, the driving control portion can lock the rearward driving operation portion in a state where the rearward driving operation portion is stored in the storage portion when a passenger seated on the second seat for the vehicle does not perform driving operation. Thus, in a case where the passenger performs driving operation through the forward driving operation portion, the internal space around the second seat for the vehicle can be more effectively utilized (the rearward driving operation portion can be maintained in the stored state).

[0029] At this time, the vehicle can include a foot support member provided to a lower portion of one of the first seat for the vehicle and the second seat for the vehicle to support a foot of a passenger seated on the second seat for the vehicle from below, the foot support member being disposed at a lower position than the acceleration / deceleration operation portion provided to the first seat for the vehicle and extending from the one of the first seat for the vehicle and the second seat for the vehicle toward the other.

[0030] By including the foot support member as described above, the passenger seated on the second seat for the vehicle can preferably operate the acceleration / deceleration operation portion (the operation pedal) while using the foot support member.

[0031] At this time, the vehicle can include a moving device to support the foot support member in a manner movable from the one of the first seat for the vehicle and the second seat for the vehicle toward the other, the foot support member having an engagement member engageable with an engaged portion provided to the other of the first seat for the vehicle and the second seat for the vehicle.

[0032] With the structure, the foot support member can be pulled in when an occupant seated on the second vehicle seat does not operate the operation section (acceleration / deceleration operation section). Also, the foot support member can be fixed in the pulled-out state when the occupant operates the operation section.

[0033] At this time, the operation section can be configured to be switchable between a storage position in which the operation section is stored in the storage section and a deployment position in which the operation section is deployed from the storage section to be operated by an occupant, and the vehicle control section can cause the airbag of the airbag device corresponding to the switch position of the operation section to be deployed when the vehicle detects an impact from the outside.

[0034] With the structure, the vehicle control section can cause the airbag device corresponding to the switch position (storage position, deployment position) of the operation section to operate, so that the airbag can preferably be inflated and deployed. That is, when an occupant seated on the second vehicle seat (rear seat) performs a driving operation, the safety technology at the time of the driving operation can be further improved.

[0035] At this time, the operation section and the airbag can be disposed at different positions on the rear surface of the seat back of the first vehicle seat or in different positions in the vehicle interior.

[0036] Also, the airbag can be disposed at a position different from the storage section on the rear surface of the seat back of the first vehicle seat or in a position different from the storage section in the vehicle interior.

[0037] With the structure, the airbag can be preferably disposed in the rear surface of the first vehicle seat or the vehicle interior in such a manner as not to interfere with other constituent parts. Also, when an occupant seated on the rear seat performs a driving operation, the safety technology can be further improved.

[0038] At this time, the indoor machine can be a display section that displays information related to the vehicle, and the operation section can operate the display content of the display section.

[0039] With the structure, the display content of the display section can be operated by the operation section.

[0040] Effects of the Invention

[0041] According to the present application, a vehicle capable of more effectively utilizing the interior space of the vehicle can be realized. Specifically, in a case where the occupant seated on the second-vehicle seat (rear seat) does not operate the operation portion, the operation portion can be stored in the storage portion. That is, the occupant can effectively utilize the space around the second-vehicle seat.

[0042] Further, according to the present application, in a case where the occupant seated on the second-vehicle seat does not perform a driving operation, the steering portion (operation handle) and the acceleration / deceleration operation portion (operation pedal) can be stored in the storage recess.

[0043] Further, according to the present application, the operation portion can be switched between the "storage position" and the "deployed position" by the switching member. Further, the operation portion can be compactly stored by the link mechanism.

[0044] Further, according to the present application, the steering portion and the display portion can be independently movable and stored in the storage portion.

[0045] Further, according to the present application, the steering portion and the display portion can be stored in the storage portion and covered with the cover, so that the interior space around the second-vehicle seat can be preferably arranged.

[0046] Further, according to the present application, in a case where the occupant performs a driving operation by the front operation portion, the interior space around the second-vehicle seat can be more effectively utilized (the rear driving operation portion can be held in a stored state).

[0047] Further, according to the present application, the occupant seated on the second-vehicle seat can preferably operate the acceleration / deceleration operation portion (operation pedal) while using the foot support member.

[0048] Further, according to the present application, in a case where the occupant does not operate the operation portion, the foot support member can be pulled in. Further, in a case where the occupant operates the operation portion, the foot support member can be fixed in a pulled-out state.

[0049] Further, according to the present application, the airbag can be preferably inflated and deployed. That is, when the occupant seated on the second-vehicle seat (rear seat) performs a driving operation, the safety technology at the time of the driving operation can be further improved.

[0050] Further, according to the present application, the airbag can be preferably arranged in the rear surface of the first-vehicle seat or the vehicle interior without interfering with other constituent parts.

[0051] Further, according to the present application, the display content of the display portion can be operated by the operation portion. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0052] [ Figure 1 ] is a plan view of the vehicle of the first embodiment.

[0053] [ Figure 2 ] is a perspective view of the interior fittings, operation portion, display portion in the vehicle, and is a view showing the state in which the operation portion, display portion are in the "stowed position".

[0054] [ Figure 3 ] is a view showing the state in which the operation portion, display portion are in the "deployed position".

[0055] [ Figure 4A ] is a view showing the state in which the operation portion, display portion are in the "stowed position".

[0056] [ Figure 4B ] is a view showing the state in which the operation portion, display portion are in the "deployed position".

[0057] [ Figure 4C ] is a view showing the state in which the operation portion, display portion are in the "deployed position".

[0058] [ Figure 5 ] is a vehicle of the second embodiment, and is a perspective view of the first vehicle seat, operation portion, display portion, and is a view showing the state in which the operation portion, display portion are in the "stowed position".

[0059] [ Figure 6 ] is a view showing the state in which the operation portion, display portion are in the "deployed position".

[0060] [ Figure 7A ] is a side sectional view of the first vehicle seat, and is a view showing the state in which the operation portion, display portion are in the "stowed position".

[0061] [ Figure 7B ] is a view showing the state in which the operation portion, display portion are in the "deployed position".

[0062] [ Figure 8 ] is a vehicle of the third embodiment, and is a rear surface view of the first vehicle seat, operation portion, display portion, and is a view showing the state in which the operation portion, display portion are in the "stowed position".

[0063] [ Figure 9 ] is a view showing the state in which the operation portion, display portion are in the "deployed position".

[0064] [ Figure 10A ] is a side sectional view of the first vehicle seat, and is a view showing the state in which the operation portion, display portion are in the "stowed position".

[0065] [Figure 10B ] is a view showing the state in which the steering portion, the display portion are in the "deployed position".

[0066] [ Figure 11 ] is a vehicle of the fourth embodiment, is a rear surface view of the seat for the first vehicle, the operation portion, the display portion, and is a view showing the state in which the operation portion, the display portion are in the "stowed position".

[0067] [ Figure 12 ] is a view showing the state in which the operation portion, the display portion are in the "deployed position".

[0068] [ Figure 13A ] is a view showing the state in which the operation portion, the display portion are in the "stowed position".

[0069] [ Figure 13B ] is a view showing the state in which the operation portion, the display portion are in the "deployed position".

[0070] [ Figure 14A ] is a side view of the seat for the first vehicle, and is a view showing the state in which the operation portion (the steering portion, the acceleration / deceleration operation portion), the foot support member are in the "stowed position".

[0071] [ Figure 14B ] is a view showing the state in which the steering portion, the acceleration / deceleration operation portion, the foot support member are in the "deployed position".

[0072] [ Figure 15 ] is a vehicle of the fifth embodiment, is a rear surface view of the seat for the first vehicle, the operation portion, the display portion, and is a view showing the state in which the operation portion, the display portion are in the "stowed position".

[0073] [ Figure 16 ] is a view showing the state in which the operation portion, the display portion are in the "deployed position".

[0074] [ Figure 17A ] is a side sectional view of the seat for the first vehicle, and is a view showing the state in which the steering portion, the display portion are in the "stowed position".

[0075] [ Figure 17B ] is a view showing the state in which the steering portion, the display portion are in the "deployed position".

[0076] [ Figure 18 ] is a vehicle of the sixth embodiment, is a side view of the seat for the first vehicle, the seat for the second vehicle, the operation portion, the display portion, and is a view showing the state in which the operation portion, the display portion are in the "deployed position".

[0077] [ Figure 19 ] is a view showing the interior space of the vehicle of the seventh embodiment.

[0078] [ Figure 20 ] is a plan view of a vehicle of the eighth embodiment.

[0079] [ Figure 21 ] is an overall view of a seat system for a vehicle of the ninth embodiment.

[0080] [ Figure 22 ] is a back view of a seat for a vehicle, and is a view indicating the position of a photographing device.

[0081] [ Figure 23 ] is a back view of a seat for a vehicle of a modification, and is a view indicating the position of a photographing device.

[0082] [ Figure 24 ] is a block diagram indicating the hardware structure, function of a seat system for a vehicle.

[0083] [ Figure 25 ] is a side view of a seat for a vehicle, a display device, and a photographing device.

[0084] [ Figure 26 ] is a view indicating an example of a display screen of a display device.

[0085] [ Figure 27 ] is a side view of a seat for a vehicle, a display device, and a photographing device.

[0086] [ Figure 28 ] is a view indicating an example of a display screen of a display device.

[0087] [ Figure 29 ] is a side view of a seat for a vehicle, a display device, and a photographing device.

[0088] [ Figure 30 ] is a flowchart indicating an example of a process of a seat system for a vehicle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0089] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present application will be described with reference to Figures 1-30 The first to eighth embodiments relate to a "vehicle" capable of more effectively utilizing the interior space of the vehicle.

[0090] In addition, the "front-rear direction of the vehicle" refers to the front-rear direction of the vehicle when the vehicle is normally running. The "inner side in the width direction of the vehicle" refers to the indoor side (vehicle indoor side) of the vehicle with respect to the vehicle door, and the "outer side in the width direction of the vehicle" refers to the outdoor side (vehicle outdoor side) of the vehicle with respect to the vehicle door.

[0091] ​

[0092] <First Embodiment>

[0093] First, the vehicle V1 of the first embodiment will be described based on Figures 1-4C

[0094] As shown in Figure 1 , the vehicle V1 is a vehicle (for example, an electric vehicle) including two rows of vehicle seats 10, 20 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle V1. In addition, the vehicle V1 can also be a vehicle including three or more rows of vehicle seats.

[0095] The vehicle V1 is a vehicle in which an occupant seated in the rear row of vehicle seats 20 can perform a driving operation. Also, in a case where the occupant does not perform a driving operation, the driving operation portion 40 can be stored in the storage recess 32. Thus, the occupant seated in the rear seat can effectively utilize the interior space of the vehicle.

[0096] As described above, the vehicle V1 is a vehicle in which an occupant seated in the rear row can perform a driving operation, and is a vehicle in which the rear seat is a cockpit (driver's seat, steering seat).

[0097] As shown in Figures 1-4C , the vehicle V1 includes a vehicle body 1, a vehicle floor 2, a center console 3, an instrument panel 4, a first vehicle seat 10, a second vehicle seat 20, a driving operation platform 30, a driving operation portion 40, and a display portion 45.

[0098] Also, the vehicle V1 includes switching members 50, 55 that switch the driving operation portion 40 and the display portion 45, a plurality of airbag devices 60, and a driving control device 70.

[0099] The driving control device 70 is installed inside the center console 3, and a front driving operation portion 5 is installed on the rear surface of the instrument panel 4.

[0100] The vehicle body 1 corresponds to a vehicle body, and includes a side wall portion la that forms a side wall of the vehicle V1, a top wall portion lb that forms a ceiling of the vehicle V1, a bottom wall portion lc that forms a floor of the vehicle V1, a front wall portion Id, and a rear wall portion le.

[0101] As shown in Figure 1 , the vehicle floor 2 is a vehicle body floor for installing the center console 3, the instrument panel 4, the vehicle seats 10, 20, the driving operation platform 30, and the like, and is disposed on the bottom wall portion lc of the vehicle body 1.

[0102] ​The area enclosed by the vehicle floor 2, side wall 1a, top wall 1b, front wall 1d, and rear wall 1e inside the vehicle V1 constitutes the cabin (interior space) of the vehicle V1. During the operation of the vehicle V1, the occupants will spend time in the cabin.

[0103] In addition, a vehicle battery (vehicle battery) is disposed between the vehicle floor 2 and the bottom wall 1c in the vertical direction of the vehicle V1. The vehicle battery is electrically connected to, for example, the drive unit, various electrical devices (electronic devices), control devices, and vehicle seats 10 and 20 of the vehicle V1, and supplies power to these devices.

[0104] like Figure 1 As shown, the first vehicle seat 10 is a seat equivalent to the front seat, located on the vehicle floor 2, and positioned slightly behind the instrument panel 4.

[0105] The occupant seated in the first vehicle seat 10 can drive the vehicle V by operating the driving control unit 5 located in front of the instrument panel 4.

[0106] The first vehicle seat 10 includes: a seat body having a seat cushion 11, a seat back 12 and a headrest 13; a track device 15 for moving the seat body relative to the vehicle floor 2 in a front-back direction; a seat rotation device 16 for rotating the seat body relative to the vehicle floor 2 about an axis in a vertical direction; a height linkage device 17 for raising and lowering the seat body relative to the vehicle floor 2; and a reclining device 18 for rotatably connecting the seat back 12 to the seat cushion 11.

[0107] The seat cushion 11 supports the seat portion of the occupant from below, including a cushion frame as a skeleton, a padding material placed on the cushion frame, and an outer material covering the cushion frame and the padding material.

[0108] The seat back 12 supports the back of the occupant from the rear and includes a back frame, padding material, and cover material.

[0109] The headrest 13 is a headrest that supports the head of the person sitting from behind.

[0110] Through the structure described above, such as Figure 1 As shown, the seat body can be rotated about an axis in the vertical direction and moved in the front-back direction, thereby allowing the occupant sitting in the first vehicle seat 10 to turn and sit on the occupant side of the second vehicle seat 20 (rear seat), thus enabling them to come into contact with each other. In other words, the occupants can comfortably spend time together in the cabin.

[0111] like Figure 1As shown, the second vehicle seat 20 is a seat equivalent to a rear seat, located on the vehicle floor 2, and positioned slightly behind the first vehicle seat 10 and the driver's console 30.

[0112] The occupant seated in the second vehicle seat 20 can drive the vehicle V by operating the driving control unit 40 located on the driver's control panel 30.

[0113] The second vehicle seat 20 includes a seat body having a seat cushion 21, a seat back 22 and a headrest 23, a track device 25, a seat rotation device 26, a height linkage device 27 and a leaning device 28.

[0114] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the driver's console 30 is a vehicle interior part disposed between the first vehicle seat 10 and the second vehicle seat 20 in the fore-and-aft direction, for mounting the driver's control unit 40, the display unit 45 and the airbag device 60.

[0115] like Figure 2 As shown, the driver's control panel 30 is mounted on the vehicle floor 2 and extends from the side wall portion 1a of the vehicle body 1 toward the center console 3 to the central side.

[0116] The driving control panel 30 includes: a control panel body 31; a storage recess 32 (storage section) formed concavely on the rear surface of the control panel body 31; and a receiving recess 33 formed concavely on the rear surface of the control panel body 31 and disposed below the storage recess 32.

[0117] Furthermore, inside the control panel body 31, airbag devices 60A (airbag 61A) and 60B (airbag 61B) are installed in different positions.

[0118] like Figures 1-4C As shown, the driving control unit 40 is also called the rear driving control unit, and is operated by the occupant sitting in the seat 20 of the second vehicle.

[0119] The driving control unit 40 includes a steering unit 41 (steering handle) for steering the vehicle V1, and an acceleration / deceleration control unit 42 (operation pedal) for accelerating and decelerating the vehicle V1.

[0120] The steering unit 41 can be stored in the storage recess 32 of the driver's control panel 30. Figure 2 The "storage location" shown is the one that unfolds from the storage recess 32. Figure 3 Switch between the shown "Expand Positions".

[0121] The steering part 41 is, for example, a foldable operating handle. When folded, it is stored in the storage recess 32. When unfolded from the storage recess 32, it expands vertically to form an operating handle that can be operated by the occupant.

[0122] The steering unit 41 has a first steering portion 41a and a second steering portion 41b that are divided into upper and lower parts, and a connector portion 41c that connects the first steering portion 41a and the second steering portion 41b.

[0123] The acceleration / deceleration control unit 42 can be stored in the storage recess 33 of the driver's control panel 30. Figure 2 The "storage location" shown is the one that expands from the storage recess 33. Figure 3 Switch between the shown "Expand Positions".

[0124] The acceleration / deceleration control unit 42 is, for example, an accelerator pedal and a brake pedal, arranged in a left-right configuration.

[0125] In addition, the acceleration / deceleration control unit 42 can be either an organ pedal or a suspended pedal.

[0126] like Figures 1-4C As shown, the display unit 45 is a display that shows information related to driving the vehicle V. It is located near the steering unit 41 and is stored in the storage recess 32 together with the steering unit 41.

[0127] On the display unit 45, in addition to information related to driving the vehicle V1, such as speedometer, tachometer, and fuel gauge, the current location information and navigation information of the vehicle V1 are also displayed.

[0128] The steering unit 41 and the display unit 45 are switched via the switching member 50. Furthermore, the acceleration / deceleration operation unit 42 is switched via the second switching member 55.

[0129] like Figures 4A-4C As shown, the switching member 50 is installed on the driver's control panel 30 (storage recess 32) and is used to make the steering unit 41 and the display unit 45 protrude from the storage recess 32 toward the rear.

[0130] In other words, by switching component 50, the steering unit 41 and display unit 45 can be pulled out (exposed) in front of the occupant sitting in the seat 20 of the second vehicle.

[0131] The switching member 50 has a cylindrical first telescopic member 51 that is installed inside the storage recess 32 and telescopically holds the turning part 41, and a second telescopic member 52 that is inserted into the first telescopic member 51 and telescopically holds the display part 45.

[0132] like Figure 4B ,Figure 4C As shown, the first extension member 51 has a structure extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle V1 in such a manner that the steering portion 41 protrudes (extends) toward the rear.

[0133] The second extension member 52 has a structure extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle V1 in such a manner that the display portion 45 protrudes (extends) toward the rear.

[0134] The extension members 51, 52 are connected to a drive portion (drive motor) not shown, and the extension action is performed by controlling the drive portion by receiving a prescribed operation by the user and by means of the driving control device 70.

[0135] In addition, the steering portion 41 can be urged toward the unfolded direction by a urging spring not shown. By this, as shown in FIG. 2, the steering portion 41 is automatically unfolded by the urging of the urging spring when it is detached from the state of being stored in the storage recess 32. Figures 4A-4C

[0136] In the structure, the steering portion 41 and the display portion 45 are respectively independently movable by the extension members 51, 52, and are stored in the storage recess 32.

[0137] The display portion 45 is disposed at a position slightly more rearward than the steering portion 41, and is disposed at a position surrounded by the steering portion 41. By this, the occupant can confirm the display portion 45 while operating the steering portion 41.

[0138] In the rear end portions of the first steering portion 41a and the second steering portion 41b which constitute the steering portion 41, notch portions 41d for avoiding interference with the display portion 45 are formed.

[0139] In addition, the first extension member 51 can be rotatably attached to the driving operation platform 30 about an axis along the extension direction of the first extension member 51. Also, by the occupant performing a rotational operation of the steering portion 41, the rotational action can be transmitted to a gear box (steering gear box) not shown.

[0140] As shown in FIG. 2, the second switching member 55 is a member for protruding the acceleration-deceleration operation portion 42 from the storage recess 33 toward the rear, which is attached to the driving operation platform 30 (storage recess 33). Figure 2 Figure 3 In other words, by the second switching member 55, the acceleration-deceleration operation portion 42 can be pulled out (exposed) in front of the occupant seated on the second vehicle seat 20.

[0141] The second switching member 55 has an extension rod 56 which is attached inside the storage recess 33 and which extendably holds the acceleration-deceleration operation portion 42.

[0142] The second switching member 55 has an extension rod 56 which is attached inside the storage recess 33 and which extendably holds the acceleration-deceleration operation portion 42. ​​

[0143] The telescopic rod 56 is connected to a drive section (drive motor) not shown, and by receiving a prescribed operation by the user and controlling the drive section by means of the driving control device 70, it is possible to perform a telescopic action.

[0144] By the occupant performing a pressing operation on the acceleration / deceleration operation section 42, it is possible to transmit the input action on the acceleration / deceleration operation section to a gear box not shown.

[0145] The airbag device 60 includes airbag devices 60A, 60B which are respectively built into the driver's console 30.

[0146] The airbag device 60A is disposed on the front surface side of the second vehicle seat 20 in the driver's console 30, that is, on the front surface side of the occupant seated on the second vehicle seat 20.

[0147] Specifically, the airbag device 60A is disposed slightly upward of the storage recess 32.

[0148] The airbag device 60A is structured such that when the vehicle VI (driving control device 70) detects an impact from the outside, the airbag 61A in the folded state is inflated and deployed toward the rear side.

[0149] Therefore, it is possible to realize a vehicle VI which, when the occupant seated on the second vehicle seat 20 (rear seat) performs a driving operation, is able to further improve the safety technology at the time of the driving operation.

[0150] The airbag device 60B is disposed on the side surface side of the second vehicle seat 20 in the driver's console 30, that is, on the side surface side (right side surface side) of the occupant seated on the second vehicle seat 20. In other words, the airbag device 60B is disposed on the side wall portion la side of the vehicle VI.

[0151] The airbag device 60B is structured such that when the vehicle VI (driving control device 70) detects an impact from the outside, the airbag 61B in the folded state is inflated and deployed from the outside toward the inside in the width direction of the vehicle VI.

[0152] As described above, the driving operation section 40, the airbag devices 60A, 60B are disposed at different positions in the driver's console 30.

[0153] Furthermore, the airbag devices 60A, 60B are disposed at positions different from the storage recess 32 in the driver's console 30.

[0154] Therefore, it is possible to optimally dispose the airbag devices 60A, 60B in the driver's console 30 in a manner which does not interfere with other constituent parts.

[0155] The driving control device 70 is a driving control unit (Electronic Control Unit (ECU)) that controls driving of the vehicle V1 and comprehensively performs electrical control within the vehicle V1.

[0156] The driving control device 70 receives a prescribed selection by the user to control to switch the front driving operation section 5 and the driving operation section 40 (rear driving operation section) between a "operable state" in which driving operation is possible and an "inoperable state" in which driving operation is impossible, respectively.

[0157] Specifically, when receiving a selection of the driving operation section 40 by the user, the driving control device 70 sets the front driving operation section 5 to the "inoperable state" and switches the driving operation section 40 to the "operable state". Also, the switching members 50, 55 are caused to operate to switch the driving operation section 40 and the display section 45 from the "storage position (stowed position)" to the "deployed position".

[0158] In addition, in conjunction with the process of setting the driving operation section 40 to the "operable state", the driving control device 70 causes the display section 45 to display information related to driving of the vehicle V1.

[0159] On the other hand, when receiving a selection of the front driving operation section 5 by the user, the driving control device 70 sets the front driving operation section 5 to the "operable state" and switches the driving operation section 40 to the "inoperable state". Also, the driving operation section 40 and the display section 45 are held in the "storage position (stowed position)".

[0160] Further, the driving control device 70 causes the airbag of the airbag device corresponding to the switching position of the driving operation section 40 among the plurality of airbag devices 60A, 60B to deploy when an impact from the outside is detected by a detection sensor not shown and a detection signal is received from the detection sensor.

[0161] For example, when the driving operation section 40 is in the "storage position" shown by the arrow A, the driving control device 70 can cause the airbag devices 60A, 60B to deploy (or can cause only the airbag device 60B to deploy). Also, when the driving operation section 40 is in the "deployed position" shown by the arrow B, the airbag device 60B can be caused to deploy. Figure 2 Figure 3 For example, when the driving operation section 40 is in the "storage position" shown by the arrow A, the driving control device 70 can cause the airbag devices 60A, 60B to deploy (or can cause only the airbag device 60B to deploy). Also, when the driving operation section 40 is in the "deployed position" shown by the arrow B, the airbag device 60B can be caused to deploy.

[0162] In addition, the vehicle V1 can also include an airbag device other than the airbag devices 60A, 60B.

[0163] ​In addition, the driving control device 70 can cause the switching members 50, 55 to operate to switch the driving operation portion 40 from the "deployed position" to the "stowed position (storage position)" when an impact from the outside is detected by a detection sensor not shown.

[0164] <Second Embodiment>

[0165] Next, the vehicle V2 of the second embodiment will be described based on Figures 5-7B

[0166] Further, the description of the contents common to the vehicle Vl will be omitted.

[0167] As shown in Figure 5 , Figure 6 , the vehicle V2 includes a first vehicle seat 110, a second vehicle seat not shown, a driving operation portion 140 (steering portion 141, acceleration / deceleration operation portion 142), a display portion 145, switching members 150, 155, a locking device 154, an airbag device 160, and a driving control device not shown.

[0168] The driving operation portion 140 is for driving operation by an occupant seated on the second vehicle seat (rear seat), and corresponds to a rear driving operation portion.

[0169] The first vehicle seat 110 is a seat corresponding to a front seat, and includes a seat cushion 111, a seat back 112, and a headrest 113.

[0170] On the rear surface of the seat back 112, a stowage recess 132 in the shape of a recess and a storage recess 133 in the shape of a recess disposed at a position lower than the stowage recess 132 are formed.

[0171] The steering portion 141 and the display portion 145 are stowed in the stowage recess 132. On the opening portion of the stowage recess 132, a cover 153 covering the stowage recess 132 is installed.

[0172] The acceleration / deceleration operation portion 142 is stored in the storage recess 133. On the opening portion of the storage recess 133, a plate-shaped foot support member 157 covering the storage recess 133 is installed.

[0173] Further, in the inside of the upper portion of the seat back 112, the airbag device 160 (airbag 161) is installed.

[0174] As shown in Figure 5 , Figure 6 , the steering portion 141 is switchable between a "stowed position" in which it is stowed in the stowage recess 132 and a "deployed position" in which it is deployed from the stowage recess 132.

[0175] ​The steering portion 141 is, for example, an operation handle (operation steering wheel) in a frame shape, which is deployed from the storage recess 132 to a position projecting rearward.

[0176] As shown in Figure 5 , Figure 6 , the acceleration / deceleration operation portion 142 is switchable between a "storage position" in which it is stored in the storage recess 133 and a "deployment position" in which it is deployed from the storage recess 133.

[0177] The acceleration / deceleration operation portion 142 is, for example, an accelerator pedal and a brake pedal, which are arranged in a left-right arrangement.

[0178] As shown in Figures 5-7B , the display portion 145 is a display, which is arranged inside the frame of the steering portion 141 and is stored in the storage recess 132 together with the steering portion 141.

[0179] The steering portion 141 and the display portion 145 are switched by a switching member 150. Also, the acceleration / deceleration operation portion 142 is switched by a second switching member 155.

[0180] As shown in Figure 7A , Figure 7B , the switching member 150 has a link mechanism (multi-joint link mechanism) including a plurality of links 151, and is installed in the storage recess 132.

[0181] The switching member 150 can move the steering portion 141 and the display portion 145 to the "storage position" by folding the plurality of links 151.

[0182] The switching member 150 has a plate-shaped holding member 152 which is fixed to the front end portion (rear end portion) of the link 151 and holds the steering portion 141 and the display portion 145.

[0183] The holding member 152 is provided inside the steering portion 141 and is connected to the inner side surface in the width direction of the steering portion 141. Also, the holding member 152 is connected to the back surface of the display portion 145.

[0184] In addition, the link mechanism can be directly installed to the steering portion 141 or the display portion 145.

[0185] The switching member 150 is connected to a drive portion (drive motor) not shown, and can perform the extension / contraction operation by receiving a prescribed operation by a user and controlling the drive portion by means of a driving control device.

[0186] In addition, the switching member 150 can be rotatably installed to the first vehicle seat 110 about an axis along the extension / contraction direction of the link mechanism. Also, by performing a rotation operation on the steering portion 141 by an occupant, the rotation operation can be transmitted to a steering gear box not shown.

[0187] As shown in Figure 7A , Figure 7B , the cover 153 is, for example, a curtain (roller blind) that can be pulled out, and is installed at the upper end portion of the opening portion of the storage recess 132.

[0188] The cover 153 is switched between a "covered state" in which the storage recess 132 is covered, as shown in Figure 7A , and an "unfolded state" in which the storage recess 132 is exposed, as shown in Figure 7B .

[0189] In addition, a fitting member can be fixed to the front end portion of the cover 153, and a fitted member can be installed at the lower end portion of the opening portion of the storage recess 132. By fitting the fitting member and the fitted member, the cover 153 becomes in a state of covering the storage recess 132.

[0190] The lock device 154 is provided at the bottom portion of the storage recess 132, holds the steering portion 141 stored in the storage recess 132, and can lock the operation of the steering portion 141.

[0191] The lock device 154 can also lock the steering portion 141 by fitting into a not-shown notch portion formed in the steering portion 141.

[0192] In addition, the lock device 154 can be locked and unlocked by control of the driving control device. Alternatively, the lock device 154 can also be locked and unlocked manually.

[0193] As shown in Figure 5 , Figure 6 , the second switching member 155 has a telescopic rod 156 that is installed inside the housing recess 133 and telescopically holds the acceleration / deceleration operation portion 142.

[0194] The telescopic rod 156 is connected to a not-shown driving portion (driving motor), and by receiving a prescribed operation by a user and controlling the driving portion by means of the driving control device, the telescopic rod 156 can perform a telescopic operation.

[0195] As shown in Figure 5 , Figure 6 , the foot support member 157 is rotatably installed at the lower portion of the first vehicle seat 110 (seat back 112) via a rotation shaft.

[0196] The foot support member 157 is switched between a "covered state" in which the housing recess 133 is covered, and an "unfolded state" in which the housing recess 133 is exposed and supports the passenger's feet from below.

[0197] The foot support member 157 extends toward the rear from the first vehicle seat 110 when in the "unfolded state", as shown in Figure 6 .

[0198] The airbag device 160 is provided at an upper end portion (upper portion) of the seat back 112 and is arranged at a position facing a passenger seated on a second-vehicle seat (rear seat).

[0199] Specifically, the airbag device 160 is arranged at a position slightly higher than the storage recess 132.

[0200] The airbag device 160 has a structure in which, when the vehicle V2 detects an impact from the outside, the airbag 161 in a folded state is inflated and deployed toward the rear side.

[0201] In addition, a drive control device mounted in the interior of the vehicle V2 causes the switching members 150, 155 to operate to switch the drive operation portion 140 and the display portion 145 from the "storage position (stowed position)" to the "deployed position" when receiving selection of the drive operation portion 140 by a user. Further, the display portion 145 is caused to display information related to driving of the vehicle V2.

[0202] Further, the drive control device controls to switch the drive operation portion 140 to the "operable state" and the "inoperable state". Further, when the drive operation portion 140 is in the "inoperable state", the locking device 154 is controlled to lock the drive operation portion 140 stored in the storage recess 132.

[0203] Even with the structure, a vehicle in which the interior space can be effectively utilized can be realized. Specifically, in a case where a passenger seated on a rear seat does not perform a drive operation, the passenger can effectively utilize the space around the rear seat.

[0204] <Third Embodiment>

[0205] Next, the vehicle V3 of the third embodiment will be described based on Figures 8-10B

[0206] In addition, the description of the contents repeated in the vehicles V1 and V2 described above will be omitted.

[0207] As shown in Figure 8 , Figure 9 The vehicle V3 includes a first-vehicle seat 210, a second-vehicle seat not shown, a drive operation portion 240, a display portion 245, a switching member 250, a locking device 254, an airbag device 260, and a drive control device not shown.

[0208] The drive operation portion 240 is for a passenger seated on a second-vehicle seat (rear seat) to perform a drive operation and corresponds to a rear drive operation portion.

[0209] ​The first vehicle seat 210 is a seat corresponding to a front seat, including a seat back 212. On a rear surface of the seat back 212, a storage recess 232 in a recessed shape is formed.

[0210] The driving operation portion 240, the display portion 245, and the switching member 250 are stored in the storage recess 232. A cover 253 is attached to an opening of the storage recess 232.

[0211] Further, an airbag device 260 (airbag 261) is attached to an inner portion of an upper portion of the seat back 212.

[0212] As shown in FIG. 1, the driving operation portion 240 is switchable between a "storage position" in which it is stored in the storage recess 232 and a "deployment position" in which it is deployed from the storage recess 232. Figures 8-10B The driving operation portion 240 is a foldable operation handle that is stored in the storage recess 232 in a folded state. Further, when deployed from the storage recess 232, it is expanded upward and downward to become an operation handle that can be operated by an occupant.

[0213] The driving operation portion 240 has a first turning portion 241a, a second turning portion 241b, which are divided upward and downward, and a joint portion 241c that links the first turning portion 241a and the second turning portion 241b.

[0214] As shown in FIG. 1, the display portion 245 is a display that is disposed in a frame of the driving operation portion 240 and is stored in the storage recess 232 together with the driving operation portion 240.

[0215] Figures 8-10B The driving operation portion 240 and the display portion 245 are switched by the switching member 250.

[0216] As shown in FIG. 1, the switching member 250 has a link mechanism 251 (a multi-joint link mechanism) that is attached to the storage recess 232 and is stored in the storage recess 232.

[0217] The switching member 250 is capable of moving the driving operation portion 240 and the display portion 245 to the "deployment position" by being rotated rearward to stand up from the seat back 212. Figure 8 Figure 10A 10B The switching member 250 has a plate-shaped holding member 252 that is fixed to a rear end portion of the link mechanism 251 and holds the driving operation portion 240 and the display portion 245.

[0218] The switching member 250 is capable of moving the driving operation portion 240 and the display portion 245 to the "deployment position" by being rotated rearward to stand up from the seat back 212.

[0219] The switching member 250 has a plate-shaped holding member 252 that is fixed to a rear end portion of the link mechanism 251 and holds the driving operation portion 240 and the display portion 245.

[0220] ​​​The holding member 252 is provided in the frame of the driving operation portion 240 and is coupled to the inner side surface of the driving operation portion 240 in the width direction. Further, the holding member 252 is coupled to the back surface of the display portion 245.

[0221] Further, the switching member 250 is rotatably attached to the first vehicle seat 210 about an axis in the front-rear direction. Further, by the occupant performing a rotation operation on the driving operation portion 240, the rotation operation can be transmitted to a steering gear box, not shown.

[0222] As shown in Figure 10A , Figure 10B , the cover 253 is, for example, a backboard and is detachably attached to the seat back 212.

[0223] The locking device 254 is provided at the bottom of the storage recess 232 and can lock the driving operation portion 240 stored in the storage recess 232. Specifically, the locking device 254 engages with the switching member 250 (linkage mechanism 251) and performs engagement locking.

[0224] The airbag device 260 is provided at the upper end portion (upper portion) of the seat back 212 and is disposed at a position facing an occupant seated on the second vehicle seat (rear seat).

[0225] The airbag device 260 is disposed at a position slightly above the storage recess 232.

[0226] Even with the above-described structure, a vehicle in which the interior space can be effectively utilized can be realized.

[0227] Specifically, in a case where the occupant seated on the rear seat does not perform a driving operation, the occupant can effectively utilize the space around the rear seat.

[0228] <Fourth Embodiment>

[0229] Next, the fourth embodiment of the vehicle V4 will be described based on Figures 11-14B .

[0230] Further, the description of the contents repeated in the above-described vehicles V1 to V3 will be omitted.

[0231] As shown in Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 14A , the vehicle V4 includes a first vehicle seat 310, a second vehicle seat 320, a driving operation portion 340 (steering portion 341, acceleration-deceleration operation portion 342), a display portion 345, switching members 350, 355, a locking device 354, a moving device 358, an airbag device 360, and a driving control device 370.

[0232] The driving control unit 340 is for the occupant sitting in the seat 320 (rear seat) of the second vehicle to perform driving operations, and is equivalent to the rear driving control unit.

[0233] The seat 310 for a first vehicle is a seat equivalent to a front seat, including a seat cushion 311 and a seat back 312. On the rear surface of the seat back 312, there are recessed storage recesses 332A and 332B and a recessed folding recess 333.

[0234] The steering unit 341 is stored in the left and right storage recesses 332A. The display unit 345 is stored in the storage recess 332B.

[0235] The acceleration / deceleration operation unit 342 is housed in the storage recess 333. Slightly below the storage recess 333, there is a plate-shaped foot support member 357 and a moving device 358 for the foot support member 357.

[0236] Furthermore, airbag devices 360A and 360B are installed inside the upper and lower parts of the seat back 312.

[0237] like Figures 11-13B As shown, the steering unit 341 can switch between a "storage position" stored in the storage recess 332A and an "expanded position" unfolded from the storage recess 332A.

[0238] The steering part 341 is a foldable operating handle that is stored in the storage recess 332A in a folded state and can be detached from the storage recess 332.

[0239] The steering unit 341 has a first steering portion 341a divided into left and right sides, a second steering portion 341b, a joint portion 341c connecting the first steering portion 341a and the second steering portion 341b, and a connecting portion 341d for connecting to the switching member 350 (holding member 352).

[0240] In addition, the first steering portion 341a and the second steering portion 341b each have a rotating portion 341e, which can rotate between a further folded state and an unfolded state.

[0241] The steering portion 341 is held by a locking device 354 located at the bottom of the storage recess 332A. In other words, the locking device 354 clamps the divided steering portions 341a (341b) and locks the steering portion 341a.

[0242] like Figure 14A , 14B As shown, the acceleration / deceleration operation unit 342 can switch between a "stored position" where it is housed in the storage recess 333 and an "expanded position" where it is unfolded from the storage recess 333.

[0243] As shown in Figures 11-13B The display portion 345 is a display configured in the frame of the steering portion 341 and stored in the storage recess portion 332B independently of the steering portion 341.

[0244] The display portion 345 is held by the switching member 350 (holding member 352).

[0245] As shown in Figure 8 , Figure 10A , 10B The switching member 350 has a telescopic member 351 that makes the display portion 345 extend and retract and a plate-shaped holding member 352 fixed to the rear end portion of the telescopic member 351 and holding the display portion 345.

[0246] The holding member 352 is provided in the frame of the steering portion 341 and connected to the inner side surface of the steering portion 341 in the width direction. Also, the holding member 352 is connected to the back surface of the display portion 345.

[0247] In addition, the switching member 350 is rotatably attached to the first vehicle seat 310 about an axis along the front-rear direction. Also, by the occupant performing a rotation operation on the steering portion 341, it is possible to transmit the rotation operation to a steering gear box not shown.

[0248] As shown in Figure 14A , 14B The second switching member 355 has a telescopic rod 356 that is attached inside the accommodation recess portion 333 and telescopically holds the acceleration-deceleration operation portion 342.

[0249] The foot support member 357 is supported by a moving device 358.

[0250] The foot support member 357 is switched between a "storage position" in which it is stored in the first vehicle seat 310 and a "support position" in which it protrudes rearward from the first vehicle seat 310 and supports the occupant's feet from below.

[0251] The foot support member 357 extends toward the second vehicle seat 320 from the first vehicle seat 310 when in the "support position" as shown in Figure 14B .

[0252] The foot support member 357 has an engagement member 357a that can be engaged with an engagement portion 320a provided in the second vehicle seat 320.

[0253] In addition, the foot support member 357 can be provided to the second vehicle seat 320 instead of the first vehicle seat 310. In this case, the foot support member 357 can extend from the second vehicle seat 320 toward the first vehicle seat 310. That is, the structure can be reversed.

[0254] The moving means 358 is, for example, a slide rail device including a fixed rail 358a extending in the front-rear direction of the first vehicle seat 310, and a slide block 358b slidably mounted to the fixed rail 358a and supporting the foot support member 357.

[0255] Even with this structure, a vehicle in which the interior space can be effectively utilized can be realized.

[0256] Specifically, in a case where the occupant seated on the rear seat does not perform a driving operation, the occupant can effectively utilize the space around the rear seat.

[0257] < FIFTH EMBODIMENT >

[0258] Next, the vehicle V5 of the fifth embodiment will be described based on Figures 15-17B

[0259] In addition, the description of the contents common to the vehicles V1 to V4 will be omitted.

[0260] As shown in Figure 15 , Figure 16 , the vehicle V5 includes a first vehicle seat 410, a second vehicle seat not shown, a driving operation portion 440, a display portion 445, a switching member 450, an airbag device 460, and a driving control device not shown.

[0261] The driving operation portion 440 is for an occupant seated on the second vehicle seat (rear seat) to perform a driving operation, and corresponds to a rear driving operation portion.

[0262] The first vehicle seat 410 is a seat corresponding to a front seat, and includes a seat back 412. On the rear surface of the seat back 412, a storage recess 432 in the shape of a recess is formed.

[0263] The driving operation portion 440 and the display portion 445 are stored in the storage recess 432.

[0264] Furthermore, on the rear surface of the seat back 212, the airbag devices 460A, 460B, 460C, and 460D are mounted in a manner of surrounding the driving operation portion 440 and the display portion 445.

[0265] As shown in Figures 15-17B ​As shown, the driving operation unit 440 can switch between a "storage position" where it is stored in the storage recess 432 and an "expanded position" where it is unfolded from the storage recess 432.

[0266] The driving control unit 440 is a foldable operating handle, which is stored in the storage recess 432 in the folded state. When unfolded from the storage recess 432, it expands vertically to become an operating handle that can be operated by the occupant.

[0267] The driving control unit 440 has a first steering portion 441a and a second steering portion 441b that are divided into upper and lower sections, and a connector portion 441c that connects the first steering portion 441a and the second steering portion 441b.

[0268] The display unit 445 is a display screen, which is disposed within the frame of the driving operation unit 440 and is stored together with the driving operation unit 440 in the storage recess 432.

[0269] like Figure 17A , 17B As shown, the switching member 450 has a telescopic member 451 that extends and retracts the driving operation unit 440 and the display unit 445, and a plate-shaped retaining member 452 that is fixed to the rear end of the telescopic member 451.

[0270] The retaining member 452 is disposed within the frame of the driving operation unit 440 and is connected to the inner side of the driving operation unit 440 in the width direction. Furthermore, the retaining member 452 is connected to the back of the display unit 445.

[0271] Even with the aforementioned structure, it is possible to create a vehicle that can effectively utilize its internal space.

[0272] Specifically, when the occupant is not operating the vehicle while seated in the back seat, the occupant can effectively utilize the space around the back seat.

[0273] <Sixth Implementation Method>

[0274] Next, based on Figure 18 Let me explain the vehicle V6 of the sixth embodiment.

[0275] In addition, the descriptions of content that is repeated with the aforementioned vehicles V1 to V5 are omitted.

[0276] like Figure 18 As shown, the vehicle V6 includes a first vehicle seat 510 (front seat), a second vehicle seat 520 (rear seat), a driving operation unit 540, a switching component 550, a rotating device 519 for rotating armrests, a leg support device 529, and a driving control device 570.

[0277] The driving control unit 540 is for the occupant seated in the second vehicle seat 520 to perform driving operations, and is equivalent to the rear driving control unit.

[0278] The driving control unit 540 includes a steering unit 541, an acceleration / deceleration control unit 542, and an operation receiving unit 543.

[0279] The rotating device 519 and the leg support device 529 are equivalent to the second switching components.

[0280] The seat 510 for a first vehicle includes a seat cushion 511, a seat back 512, an armrest 514 mounted on the seat back 512, and a rotating device 519 rotatably connecting the armrest 514 to the seat back 512.

[0281] The armrest 514 can be switched between a "reference position" used by the occupant sitting in the seat 510 of the first vehicle and an "extended position" used by the occupant sitting in the seat 520 of the second vehicle by rotating it backward from the "reference position".

[0282] On the bottom surface of the armrest 514, there is an operation receiving section 543 (operation buttons) for driving operations. Additionally, when the armrest 514 is in the "extended position," as... Figure 18 As shown, the operation receiving unit 543 is disposed on the upper surface of the handrail 514.

[0283] The second vehicle seat 520 includes a seat cushion 521, a seat back 522, a movable member 529a mounted on the front end of the seat cushion 521 and supporting the occupant's feet from below, and a leg support device 529 rotatably connecting the movable member 529a to the seat cushion 521.

[0284] The leg support device 529 is a device that uses the rotating shaft 529b located at the front end of the seat cushion 521 as the rotation center to move the movable member 529a back and forth between the "stored position" and the "extended position".

[0285] When the movable member 529a is in the "stored position", it is stored on the side of the seat cushion 521 (the bottom surface of the seat cushion 521). Moreover, when it is in the "expanded position", it protrudes towards the front of the seat.

[0286] The movable component 529a is in Figure 18 The upper surface of the movable member 529a in the "deployed position" shown is equipped with an acceleration / deceleration operation unit 542 and a foot support member 557 that supports the occupant's feet (heel).

[0287] By incorporating foot support components 557, it is possible to prevent occupants from slipping.

[0288] The switching member 550 is a member that is installed at the rear surface of the seat back 512 and protrudes the turning portion 541 from the seat back 512 toward the rear.

[0289] By the switching member 550, the turning portion 541 can be pulled out in front of an occupant seated on the second vehicle seat 520.

[0290] The leg rest device 529 can switch the movable member 529a, the acceleration / deceleration operation portion 542, and the foot support member 557 from the "storage position" to the "deployed position" shown in the drawing and pull out to the feet of the occupant. Figure 18

[0291] The turning device 519 can switch the armrest 514 from the "reference position" to the "deployed position" shown in the drawing and pull out to the feet of the occupant. Figure 18

[0292] The driving control device 570 receives a prescribed selection by the user to control the turning device 519, the leg rest device 529, and the switching member 550 to be switched to the "deployed position" shown in the drawing. Also, the turning portion 541, the acceleration / deceleration operation portion 542, and the operation receiving portion 543 are switched from the "inoperable state" to the "operable state". Figure 18

[0293] Even with this structure, a vehicle in which the interior space can be effectively utilized can be realized.

[0294] Specifically, in a case where the occupant seated on the rear seat does not perform a driving operation, the occupant can effectively utilize the space around the rear seat.

[0295] <Seventh Embodiment>

[0296] Next, the vehicle V7 of the seventh embodiment will be described based on Figure 19

[0297] In addition, the description of the contents repeated in the vehicles V1 to V6 will be omitted.

[0298] The vehicle V7 includes a vehicle body 601, a vehicle floor 602, a center console 603, an instrument panel 604, a first vehicle seat 610 (front seat), a second vehicle seat (rear seat) not shown, and a driving operation portion 640. Also, the vehicle V7 includes switching members 650, 655, and a driving control device 670.

[0299] At the joint portion of the top wall portion 601b and the front wall portion 601d of the vehicle body 601, a display portion 606 that can display vehicle information and a camera portion 607 that can take an image of the inside of the vehicle are installed. ​​​​

[0300] On the rear surface of the center console 603, a housing portion 603a and a vehicle information display portion 603b are installed. On the upper surface of the center console 603, the vehicle information display portion 603b is also installed. Further, in the interior of the center console 603, a driving control device 670 is installed.

[0301] On the rear surface of the instrument panel 604, a storage recess 604a is formed. The front driving operation portion 605 is stored in the storage recess 604a and can be protruded from the storage recess 604a.

[0302] The first vehicle seat 610 includes a seat cushion 611, a seat back 612, a headrest 613, and an armrest 614.

[0303] On the rear surface of the seat back 612, a storage recess 632 and a housing recess 633 disposed at a position lower than the storage recess 632 are formed.

[0304] The steering portion 641 is stored in the storage recess 632 and the acceleration / deceleration operation portion 642 is housed in the housing recess 633.

[0305] In addition, on the rear surface of the seat back 612, a vehicle part operation portion 643 and a display portion 645 are installed.

[0306] Further, on the inner side portion in the width direction of the headrest 613, a notch portion 613a is formed. Therefore, an occupant seated on a rear seat can see the face of an occupant seated on a front seat through the notch portion 613a. In addition, instead of the notch portion 613a, a transparent member can be provided.

[0307] The steering portion 641 can be switched between a "storage position" and an "expanded position" protruding rearward from the storage position by a switching member 650.

[0308] The acceleration / deceleration operation portion 642 can be switched between a "housing position" and an "expanded position" protruding rearward from the housing position by a second switching member 655.

[0309] On the vehicle floor 602, a floor step portion 602a is formed in a manner of forming a step. By this, the arrangement of the vehicle interior, the vehicle seat, and the like in the vehicle V7 is facilitated.

[0310] Even with the above-described structure, a vehicle in which the interior space can be effectively utilized can be realized. Specifically, in a case where an occupant seated on a rear seat does not perform a driving operation, the occupant can effectively utilize the space around the rear seat.

[0311] The driving control device 670 performs control to change the display content of the vehicle information display portion 603b and the display portion 606 in accordance with a prescribed selection performed by a user.

[0312] Further, the driving control device 670 controls the switching members 650, 655 to switch between the "stowed position (stowed position)" and the "deployed position". Further, the steering portion 641, the acceleration / deceleration operation portion 642, and the vehicle-mounted part operation portion 643 are switched from the "inoperable state" to the "operable state".

[0313] Even with the structure, a vehicle in which an interior space can be effectively utilized can be realized.

[0314] Specifically, in a case where the occupant seated on the rear seat does not perform a driving operation, the occupant can effectively utilize a space around the rear seat.

[0315] Eighth Embodiment

[0316] Next, the vehicle V8 of the eighth embodiment will be described based on Figure 20

[0317] Further, the description of the contents repeated in the vehicles V1 to V7 will be omitted.

[0318] The vehicle V8 includes a vehicle body 701, a vehicle floor 702, a center console 703, an instrument panel 704, a first vehicle seat 710, a second vehicle seat 720, a driving operation platform 730, operation portions 705, 740, and a display portion 745 (an indoor machine).

[0319] Further, the vehicle V1 includes a switching member 750 of the switching operation portion 740, a driving control device 770, a projection device 780, and a glasses device 790 (a wearable device).

[0320] The display portion 745 is a large display screen (an indoor machine) disposed at a front portion of the vehicle body 701 and can be pulled out from a top wall portion of the vehicle body 701. Further, the display portion 745 can be pulled out from the vehicle floor 702.

[0321] The driving control device 770 is installed in the inside of the center console 703, and the projection device 780 (a projector) is installed on an upper surface of the center console 703.

[0322] The projection device 780 is disposed at a rear position of the display portion 745 and can project an image to the display portion 745.

[0323] The glasses device 790 is, for example, a virtual reality (VR) glasses worn on an occupant (a face of the occupant) seated on the vehicle seats 710, 720.

[0324] ​The operation sections 705, 740 are used to operate the display content projected to the display section 745, and are operated by the occupant.

[0325] By including the operation sections 705, 740, the display section 745, the projection device 780, and the eyewear device 790, the occupant can enjoy, for example, a virtual reality game while wearing the eyewear device 790 (VR glasses) and operating the operation sections 705, 740 (operation controllers).

[0326] Even with the above-described structure, a vehicle in which an interior space can be effectively utilized can be realized.

[0327] Specifically, in a case where the occupant seated on the rear seat does not perform a driving operation, the occupant can effectively utilize the space around the rear seat.

[0328] <Manufacturing Method of Vehicle>

[0329] Next, a manufacturing method of the vehicle V1 will be described based on Figures 1-4C

[0330] In addition, in the manufacturing method of the vehicle V1, the description of the manufacturing processes other than the following will be omitted.

[0331] First, the driving operation platform 30, the first vehicle seat 10, and the second vehicle seat 20 are provided in the vehicle body 1. At this time, the first vehicle seat 10 is disposed at a position further forward than the driving operation platform 30, and the second vehicle seat 20 is disposed at a position further rearward than the driving operation platform 30.

[0332] Further, the storage recess 32 (storage section) is formed in the driving operation platform 30, and the driving operation section 40 for operating the driving of the vehicle V1 is stored in the storage recess 32.

[0333] At this time, the configuration can be such that the driving operation section 40 is switched between the "storage position" and the "deployment position" by the switching member 50 provided in the driving operation platform 30.

[0334] <Other>

[0335] In the embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 Figure 3 The driving operation section 40 (steering section 41) has the shape of an operation handle, but is not particularly limited thereto.

[0336] For example, the driving operation section 40 can also have the shape of a cockpit or a control lever type driving operation section.

[0337] In the embodiment, as shown in Figures 1-4C Figures 5-7B ​​​As shown, the driving operation section 40, 140 is stored in the rear surface of the driving operation table 30 or the first vehicle seat 110, but is not particularly limited.

[0338] For example, it can also be possible to detach the driving operation section 40, 140 and store the detached driving operation section 40, 140 in an armrest or a center console. Furthermore, it can also be possible to detach the driving operation section 40, 140 and install the driving operation section 40, 140 in all seats, and the occupant can sit in a prescribed seat to drive the vehicle V1.

[0339] In the embodiment, an automobile is described as a specific example, but is not particularly limited, and can also be used as a vehicle such as an airplane, a ship, or the like in addition to a vehicle such as a train, a bus, or the like.

[0340] <VEHICLE SEAT AND VEHICLE SEAT SYSTEM OF THE NINTH EMBODIMENT>

[0341] Next, the vehicle V9, the vehicle seat system S of the ninth embodiment will be described based on Figures 21-30

[0342] In addition, the description of the contents repeated in the vehicles V1 to V8 will be omitted.

[0343] The vehicle seat system S realizes a system capable of controlling the movement of the seat movable device based on the biological information (for example, the expression of the occupant) of the occupant. Furthermore, it realizes a system capable of making the occupant who sits on the vehicle seat comfortably spend time in the vehicle.

[0344] As shown, the vehicle seat system S is a device mounted on the vehicle V9 for moving a part or the whole of the vehicle seat 801 (seat body 801a) on which the occupant sits based on the expression of the occupant. For example, as shown, by the system, the seat configuration of the vehicle seat 801 can be arranged so that the occupant can more comfortably spend time in the vehicle V9. Furthermore, the entertainment (fun) in the vehicle V9 can be improved. Figure 21 Figures 25-28

[0345] Specifically, the vehicle seat system S can recognize the expression of the occupant who sits on the vehicle seat 801. Furthermore, the kind of the expression of the occupant (for example, a smiling face or the like) is determined based on the recognition information. Furthermore, the movement of the movable device 840, 850, 860 is controlled based on the determination information. For example, the seat body 801a is raised by the height device 850.

[0346] ​​​By doing so, the seating posture of the vehicle seat 801 on which the occupant is seated can be arranged. Also, the entertainment within the vehicle V9 can be improved.

[0347] <Hardware configuration of system>

[0348] The vehicle seat system S includes a plurality of vehicle seats 801, a plurality of imaging devices 870, a plurality of display devices 880, a plurality of sound acquisition devices 885, a plurality of vibration devices 890, a collision detection sensor 895, and a control device 900, which are respectively arranged inside the vehicle V9.

[0349] As shown in Figure 21 , the vehicle V9 is a vehicle (an automobile).

[0350] The vehicle seats 801 include a front seat 801A (a driver's seat), a front seat 801B (a front passenger's seat), a rear seat 801C, and a rear seat 801D.

[0351] Each vehicle seat 801 includes a seat body 801a having a seat cushion 810, a seat back 820, and a headrest 830, a slide rail device 840 movably supporting the seat body 801a in the front-rear direction with respect to a vehicle floor V9a, a height device 850 linking the seat body 801a to the vehicle floor V9a so as to be liftable, and a reclining device 860 rotatably linking the seat back 820 to the seat cushion 810.

[0352] The seat cushion 810, the seat back 820, and the headrest 830 correspond to the seat body 801a. Also, the slide rail device 840, the height device 850, and the reclining device 860 correspond to the movable device.

[0353] As shown in Figure 21 , Figure 22 , the seat cushion 810 is a seat on which a seated person (an occupant) is seated from below and includes a cushion frame 811 as a skeleton, a cushion material 812 placed on the cushion frame 811, and a skin material 813 covering the cushion frame 811 and the cushion material 812.

[0354] The cushion frame 811 includes a rectangular frame as a skeleton of the seat cushion 810.

[0355] The cushion frame 811 includes left and right side frames 811a arranged on the side in the seat width direction, a plate-like base frame 811b linking the front portions of the side frames 811a, a tubular rear linking frame 811c linking the rear portions of the side frames 811a, and a plurality of elastic springs 811d respectively hooked to the base frame 811b and the rear linking frame 811c and extending in a serpentine shape.

[0356] As Figure 21 , Figure 22 shown, the seat back 820 is a backrest portion that supports a seated occupant from behind, and includes a back frame 821 as a skeleton, a cushion material 822, and a skin material 823.

[0357] The back frame 821 includes a rectangular frame as a skeleton of the seat back 820.

[0358] The back frame 821 includes side frames 821a disposed at side portions in the seat width direction, upper frames 821b of an inverse U shape that link upper end portions of the side frames 821a, lower frames 821c of a plate shape that link lower end portions of the side frames 821a, link frames 821d of a plate shape that link upper portions of the side frames 821a, a plurality of wire members 821e that are secured to the link frames 821d and the lower frames 821c, and support plates 821f that are held by the plurality of wire members 821e and support the seated occupant.

[0359] At central portions in the width direction of the upper frames 821b, left and right pillow post guide portions 821g are fixed at a prescribed interval.

[0360] A reclining device 860 is installed at a linking portion of the cushion frame 811 and the back frame 821, and a slide rail device 840 is installed at a lower portion of the cushion frame 811 via the height device 850.

[0361] As Figure 21 , Figure 22 shown, the headrest 830 is a head portion that supports the head of an occupant from behind, and includes a pillow post 831 as a core material, a cushion material 832, and a skin material 833.

[0362] The pillow post 831 is held by the left and right pillow post guide portions 821g.

[0363] A photographing device 870 (camera) is fixed to a rear surface of the headrest 830 (pillow post 831).

[0364] As Figure 21 , Figure 22 shown, the slide rail device 840 is installed between the seat cushion 810 and a vehicle floor V9a in the vertical direction.

[0365] The slide rail device 840 includes left and right lower rails 841 that are fixed to the vehicle floor V9a and extend in the seat front-rear direction, left and right upper rails 842 that are slidably supported along the lower rails 841, a lock member 843 that locks the upper rails 842 to the lower rails 841 so as to be unable to slide, and a rail operation lever (not shown) that releases the locked state of the lock member 843.

[0366] On the upper surface of the upper rails 842 on the left and right, seat cushions 810 (cushion frames 811) are attached via height devices 850.

[0367] As shown in Figure 21 , Figure 22 , the height devices 850 are attached between the slide rail devices 840 and the seat cushions 810.

[0368] The height devices 850 include first links 851 on the left and right, which are arranged on the front side of the seat, second links 852 on the left and right, which are arranged on the rear side of the seat, lock members 853, which lock the seat cushions 810 so as not to be able to be raised and lowered, and height operation levers (not shown), which release the locked state of the lock members 853.

[0369] The height devices 850 can adjust the height of the seat cushions 810, for example, by providing the second links 852 as drive links.

[0370] As shown in Figure 21 , Figure 22 , the leaning devices 860 include leaning bodies 861, which are driven when the seat backs 820 are turned, back turning shafts 862, coil springs 863, which apply force to the seat backs 820 so as to rotate them toward the front with the back turning shafts 862 as centers, and leaning operation levers (not shown), which release the locked state of the seat backs 820.

[0371] The leaning bodies 861 have known lock mechanisms, and can switch the state of the seat backs 820 between a "locked state", in which the seat backs 820 are fixed with respect to the seat cushions 810, and a "locked release state", in which the seat backs 820 are turnable with respect to the seat cushions 810.

[0372] The back turning shafts 862 are axially supported on the seat cushion 810 side and the seat back 820 side in the seat width direction. One end portion of the coil spring 863 is caught on the seat cushion 810 side, and the other end portion is caught on the seat back 820 side.

[0373] As shown in Figure 21 , Figure 22 , the imaging devices 870 are small video cameras (wide-angle video cameras) that image the occupant (the face of the occupant) seated on the vehicle seat 801.

[0374] The imaging devices 870 image the occupant and generate "imaging data", and transmit the "imaging data" toward the control device 900.

[0375] In addition, the imaging devices 870 can also be cameras equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) and capable of analyzing and interpreting captured images. Furthermore, the imaging devices 870 can also be 360-degree panoramic cameras (cameras equipped with fisheye lenses) or the like.

[0376] The imaging devices 870 are respectively arranged at positions corresponding to the front seats 801A, 801B, the rear seats 801C, 801D.

[0377] Specifically, the imaging devices 870A, 870B are respectively mounted to the ceiling V9b and arranged at positions further forward than the front seats 801A, 801B. The imaging devices 870C, 870D are respectively mounted to the rear surfaces of the front seats 801A, 801B and arranged at positions further forward than the rear seats 801C, 801D.

[0378] More specifically, the imaging device 870C (870D) is mounted to the rear surface of the headrest 830 in the front seat 801A (801B) via the cover member 834.

[0379] In addition, the number or mounting positions of the imaging devices 870 can be appropriately changed. For example, as shown in FIG. 9B, a plurality of imaging devices 870 can be mounted to one vehicle seat 801. Figure 23

[0380] Figure 23 A back view of the vehicle seat 801 according to a modification.

[0381] On the rear surface of the vehicle seat 801, imaging devices 871 to 876 are mounted in addition to the imaging devices 870.

[0382] The imaging device 871 is mounted to the upper end portion of the headrest 830 via the cover member 834 and arranged at a position further upward than the imaging devices 870.

[0383] The imaging device 872 is mounted to the rear surface of the upper frame 821b and exposed to the rear from the vehicle seat 801. The imaging device 873 is mounted to the left and right side portions of the upper frame 821b and exposed to the rear from the vehicle seat 801.

[0384] The imaging device 874 is mounted to the central portion of the link frame 821d and exposed to the rear from the vehicle seat 801.

[0385] The imaging devices 875 are respectively mounted to the left and right side frames 821a and exposed to the rear from the vehicle seat 801.

[0386] ​The imaging device 876 is installed on the rear surface of the support plate 821f, and is exposed to the rear from the vehicle seat 801.

[0387] The imaging devices 872 to 876 are exposed to the rear through the cushion material 832 and the skin material 833, and can image the faces of the passengers located further to the rear than the vehicle seats 801 (front seats 801A and 801B).

[0388] As described above, by installing the imaging device 870 in the seat back 820 (back frame 821) or the headrest 830 (cover member 834), the imaging device 870 can be arranged compactly in the vehicle V9.

[0389] In addition, in the portion of the vehicle seat 801 in which the imaging device 870 is installed or the surrounding portion thereof, a vibration suppression device that suppresses vibration of the imaging device 870 can be provided. By this, blurring of the image obtained by the imaging device 870 can be suppressed. As the vibration suppression device, for example, a gimbal device, an elastic member can be used. As the elastic member, for example, a spring, a shock absorbing sponge (a soft foam body having low resilience) can be used. Alternatively, a variable damping shock absorber using air pressure, hydraulic pressure, or an oil syringe (viscous material) can be used.

[0390] In addition, the vehicle seat 801 can further include a switching device that switches the imaging device 870 from the exposed state to the state in which the imaging device 870 is housed inside the vehicle seat 801 when a collision of the vehicle V9 is detected.

[0391] As shown in FIG. 8, the display device 880 is a display that is used by the passenger seated on the vehicle seat 801. Figure 21 As shown in FIG. 8, the display device 880 displays display information related to the expression of the passenger (first display information) and display information related to the movement information of the movable device (second display information) toward the passenger.

[0392] Figures 25-28 The display device 880 is arranged at a position corresponding to each of the front seats 801A and 801B and the rear seats 801C and 801D.

[0393] Specifically, the display devices 880A and 880B are installed on the ceiling V9b and arranged at positions further to the front than the front seats 801A and 801B. The display devices 880C and 880D are installed on the rear surfaces of the seat backs 820 of the front seats 801A and 801B and arranged at positions further to the front than the rear seats 801C and 801D.

[0394] Specifically, the display devices 880A and 880B are installed on the ceiling V9b and arranged at positions further to the front than the front seats 801A and 801B. The display devices 880C and 880D are installed on the rear surfaces of the seat backs 820 of the front seats 801A and 801B and arranged at positions further to the front than the rear seats 801C and 801D. Figure 22 The display devices in the middle are omitted.​

[0395] As shown in Figure 21 , the sound acquisition device 885 is a device that acquires the sound of the occupant seated on the vehicle seat 801, such as a microphone, a voice recorder, or the like.

[0396] The sound acquisition device 885 acquires the sound of the occupant to generate "sound data", and transmits the "sound data" toward the control device 900.

[0397] The sound acquisition device 885 is respectively arranged at positions corresponding to the front seat 801A, the front seat 801B, the rear seat 801C, and the rear seat 801D.

[0398] In addition, the sound acquisition device 885 can also be mounted inside the display device 880. That is, it can also be configured as part of the display device 880.

[0399] The vibration device 890, also referred to as a stimulation device, as shown in Figure 21 , is a device that gives a vibration (stimulation) to the occupant seated on the vehicle seat 801, such as a vibration motor (unbalance mass motor).

[0400] The vibration device 890 is arranged on the surface of the seat cushion 810, and operates based on a control signal received from the control device 900 to give a vibration to the occupant.

[0401] The vibration device 890 is respectively arranged at positions corresponding to the front seat 801A, the front seat 801B, the rear seat 801C, and the rear seat 801D.

[0402] The collision detection sensor 895, also referred to as a collision sensor, as shown in Figure 21 , is a sensor that detects a collision (a precursor of a collision) of the vehicle V9, such as an acceleration sensor.

[0403] The collision detection sensor 895 is mounted inside the vehicle V9, and when a collision (a precursor of a collision) of the vehicle V9 is detected, a detection signal is transmitted toward the control device 900.

[0404] In addition, the vehicle seat system S can also include a sound generation device (a speaker) that generates a predetermined sound or music toward the occupant seated on the vehicle seat 801.

[0405] The seat system S for a vehicle can further include an execution sensor (an execution switch) that executes the photographing of the photographing device 870. In this case, the execution sensor can be provided to an interior member of the vehicle or an outer surface of the seat for a vehicle. For example, the photographing of the photographing device 870 can be executed by a passenger pressing the execution sensor. In this case, the passenger who is the most smiling face can be selected from a plurality of passengers by using a control process of photographing data described later, and the seat for a vehicle 801 on which the passenger sits can be operated. Alternatively, the smiling face of the passenger can be displayed on the display device 880.

[0406] As shown in Figure 21 , Figure 24 , the control device 900 is a device that comprehensively performs electrical control of the vehicle V9, for example, an engine control unit (ECU).

[0407] The control device 900 is connected to the slide rail device 840, the height device 850, the leaning device 860, the photographing device 870, the display device 880, the sound acquisition device 885, the vibration device 890, and the collision detection sensor 895 through an in-vehicle network.

[0408] Specifically, the control device 900 is a computer including a central processing unit (CPU) (processor) as a data operation / control processing device, a read-only memory (ROM) and a random access memory (RAM) as storage devices, a hard disk drive (HDD), and a communication interface that performs transmission and reception of information data through an in-vehicle network.

[0409] In the storage device of the control device 900, in addition to a main program that functions as a function required as a computer, a seat program for a vehicle of the present embodiment is stored. By executing the program by the CPU (processor), the function of the seat system S for a vehicle is exerted.

[0410] << Function of the System >>

[0411] If described in terms of functions, as shown in Figure 23 , the control device 900 includes a storage section 910 in which various programs and various data are stored in advance, an expression recognition section 911, an expression determination section 912, an operation section 913, a movable amount determination section 914, a motion control section 915, an output section 916, and a body shape information detection section 917 as main constituent elements.

[0412] They include a CPU (processor), ROM, RAM, HDD, communication interface, and various programs.

[0413] In the storage section 910, "photographed data", "sound data", "occupant body shape data", "movable amount data", and the like are stored. The "photographed data" and "occupant body shape data" are data obtained from the photographing device 870, and the "sound data" is data obtained from the sound acquisition device 885, which are stored after being managed uniformly. The "movable amount data" is data indicating the movable amounts of the movable devices 840, 850, and 860, which is stored after being managed uniformly.

[0414] By referring to these data, the control device 900 can move the movable devices 840, 850, and 860 in correspondence with the expressions, sounds, and body shapes of the respective occupants. Also, information related to the expressions of the occupants and information related to the movement information of the movable devices can be output to the display device 880.

[0415] Also, in the storage section 910, determination reference data such as "expression reference data" and "change degree reference data" described later is stored.

[0416] The expression recognition section 911 recognizes the expressions of the occupants seated on the vehicle seats 801.

[0417] Specifically, the expression recognition section 911 acquires "photographed data" photographed by the photographing device 870, recognizes the expressions of the faces of the occupants on the basis of the "photographed data", and acquires "recognition information related to the expressions of the faces".

[0418] To be more specific, the expression recognition section 911 detects position information of the constituent parts on the faces of the occupants and angle information indicating the tilt angles of the heads on the basis of the "photographed data". Also, the recognition information related to the expressions of the faces is acquired on the basis of the position information and the angle information.

[0419] The recognition information includes, for example, information of lowering the eyebrows, raising the outer sides of the eyebrows, raising the cheeks, raising the chin, forming dimples, closing the eyes, opening the eyes, raising the inner sides of the eyebrows, lowering the chin and opening the lips, tensing the eyelids, raising the ends of the lips, pressing the lips, puckering the lips, stretching the ends of the lips horizontally, sucking the lips, opening the mouth, wrinkling the nose, raising the upper lip, and blinking. Also, information of the up-and-down movement, left-and-right movement, and tilt movement of the head is included.

[0420] The expression determination section 912 determines the kinds of the expressions of the occupants (for example, the smiling faces of the occupants) on the basis of the recognition information obtained by the expression recognition section 911.

[0421] Specifically, the expression determination unit 912 determines the kind of the occupant's expression and the degree of change of the expression (the size of the expression) based on the recognition information.

[0422] For example, the expression determination unit 912 determines "smile" as the prescribed expression of the occupant, and, as the degree of change of the smile, evaluates and prompts the evaluation level by classifying "the size of the smile" into a plurality of levels (a plurality of stages). The higher the evaluation level is, the greater the degree of change of the expression is.

[0423] In addition, "expression reference data" for determining the kind of the occupant's expression and "degree of change reference data" for determining the degree of change of the prescribed expression can be stored in the storage unit 910.

[0424] As the kind of the occupant's expression, the expression determination unit 912 can determine, in addition to "smile" of the occupant, a surprised face, a happy face, a scared face, a sad face, an angry face, a contemptuous face, and the like of the occupant, and can also determine no expression.

[0425] The operation unit 913 operates the number of determinations of the prescribed expression determined by the expression determination unit 912.

[0426] Specifically, the operation unit 913 operates the number of determinations of the prescribed expression (for example, smile) determined by the expression determination unit 912 within a prescribed time.

[0427] The operation unit 913 determines once in the case where the smile exceeds a first reference time. At this time, it can also determine twice in the case where the smile continuously exceeds a second reference time, and determine thrice in the case where it exceeds a third reference time.

[0428] In addition, the operation unit 913 can also operate the time (the time continuously made) in which the smile expression is shown within a prescribed time.

[0429] The movable amount decision unit 914 decides the movable amount of the vehicle seat 801 (the seat body 801a) based on the number of determinations of the prescribed expression (smile) operated by the operation unit 913.

[0430] Specifically, the movable amount decision unit 914 decides the movable amount of the movable device (the rising amount of the height device 850) based on the number of determinations of the smile.

[0431] In addition, the movable amount decision section 914 can also decide the movable amount of the height device 850 based on the number of times of the smile face determination and the degree (size) of the smile face. For example, the movable amount decision section 914 can also decide a larger movable amount (1.5 times or 2 times the movable amount) in the case where the degree of the smile face when the smile face determination is made is large (the evaluation level is higher than normal). Alternatively, the movable amount decision section 914 can also decide a smaller movable amount (0.5 times the movable amount) in the case where the degree of the smile face when the smile face determination is made is small (the evaluation level is lower than normal).

[0432] The action control section 915 controls the actions of the movable devices based on the determination information obtained by the expression determination section 912.

[0433] Specifically, the action control section 915 controls the actions of the movable devices 840, 850, 860 in accordance with the movable amount of the seat body decided based on the determination information obtained by the expression determination section 912 and the information of the operation result obtained by the operation section 913. That is, the action control section 915 moves the prescribed movable device in accordance with the movable amount decided by the movable amount decision section 914.

[0434] In addition, the action control section 915 can also control the seat body in such a manner that, after moving a part or the whole of the seat body from the "reference position (position where the occupant can sit)" to the "first moving position", when a prescribed time elapses, it returns to the "reference position". That is, the action control section 915 can move the seat body from the "reference position" to the "second moving position" either continuously from the "first moving position" or directly.

[0435] An example of the control performed by the action control section 915 will be described based on Figure 25 , Figure 26

[0436] The expression recognition section 911 recognizes the expressions of the plurality of occupants.

[0437] Further, the expression determination section 912 determines the smile face and the size of the smile face of each occupant based on the recognition information.

[0438] Further, the action control section 915 raises the height device 850 based on the smile face of each occupant and the size of the smile face of each occupant to make the vehicle seat 801 where the prescribed occupant sits movable.

[0439] If the above Figure 25 is observed, it is known that, in the right front seat 801A, the height device 850 is not operating. On the other hand, it is known that, in the right rear seat 801C, the height device 850 raises the seat body.

[0440] ​At this time, the display device 880 can display as described later. Figure 26 The display screen shown above displays information related to the seat status of the vehicle seats 801A to 801D and information related to the facial expressions (smiles, degree of smiles, number of smiles) of the occupants corresponding to the vehicle seats 801A to 801D.

[0441] That is, when the occupant sitting in the vehicle seat 801 makes a smiling face, the control device 900 controls the height device 850 to raise the seat body. In this way, the occupants can compete with each other, thereby increasing the entertainment value.

[0442] Regarding the control performed by the motion control unit 915, it can also be as follows: Figure 27 , Figure 28 Do it that way.

[0443] The facial expression recognition unit 911 recognizes the facial expressions of multiple occupants.

[0444] Furthermore, the expression determination unit 912 determines the smile and size of each occupant based on the recognition information.

[0445] Furthermore, the motion control unit 915 raises the height device 850 and the leaning device 860 based on the smile of each occupant and the size (number of smiles) of each occupant's smile, so that the vehicle seat 801 in which the specified occupant sits can move.

[0446] If observe Figure 27 Therefore, it can be seen that in the right front seat 801A, the height device 850 raises the seat body. Furthermore, it can be seen that in the right rear seat 801C, the height device 850 raises the seat body, and the reclining device 860 moves the seat body rearward.

[0447] At this time, the display device 880 can display... Figure 28 The display screen shown shows information related to the seat status of the vehicle seats 801A to 801D, and information related to the facial expressions (smiles, size of smiles, number of smiles) of the occupants corresponding to the vehicle seats 801A to 801D.

[0448] That is, when the occupant sitting in the vehicle seat 801 makes a smiling face, the height control device 850 and the reclining device 860 are made movable. In this way, the entertainment value can be improved.

[0449] Furthermore, the motion control unit 915 acquires the "occupant's voice data" obtained by the sound acquisition device 885, and controls the operation of the vibration device 890 based on the volume of the occupant's voice.

[0450] By this, it is possible to recognize the situation where the occupant laughs out loud by the vibration action of the vibration device 890. At this time, it is possible to operate the vibration device 890 of the vehicle seat 801 on which the corresponding occupant is seated, or to operate the vibration devices 890 of a plurality of vehicle seats 801. In this way, it is possible to improve the entertainment in the vehicle.

[0451] In addition, the action control section 915 can also control the movable device (height device 850) based on the smile of the occupant determined by the expression determination section 912 and the size of the voice of the occupant obtained by the voice acquisition device 885, so that the seat body is movable.

[0452] By this, it is possible to more accurately determine the situation where the occupant is laughing, and to make the movable device movable based on the determination result.

[0453] Specifically, as follows.

[0454] The movable amount determination section 914 multiplies the movable amount of the movable device by a prescribed coefficient based on the voice data (size of the voice) obtained by the voice acquisition device 885. For example, the movable amount determination section 914 increases the movable amount in the case where the voice of the occupant is larger than a prescribed voice reference value, and decreases the movable amount in the case where it is smaller than the voice reference value.

[0455] Alternatively, the movable amount determination section 914 (which can also be called a laugh voice determination section) determines the "normal voice" and the "laugh voice" of the occupant, and if it is determined to be the "laugh voice", multiplies the movable amount (reference movable amount) of the movable device by a prescribed coefficient (laugh voice coefficient). At the time of determination of the "laugh voice", the movable amount determination section 914 can determine based on the voice waveform data. In addition, in the case where the voice waveform is interrupted, it can be determined to be a "fake laugh voice" rather than a "laugh voice", so that the multiplication of the laugh voice coefficient is not performed.

[0456] Furthermore, the action control section 915 controls the movable devices 840, 850, 860 to be movable based on the movable amount determined by the movable amount determination section 914.

[0457] Moreover, in the structure, the action control section 915 controls so as not to operate the movable devices 840, 850, 860 regardless of the determination information (movable amount determined by the movable amount determination section 914) obtained by the expression determination section 912 at the time when the collision of the vehicle V9 is detected by the collision detection sensor 895.

[0458] By this, it is possible to stop the action of the movable devices 840, 850, 860 in the case where the collision of the vehicle V9 is predicted or in the case where the vehicle V9 has collided.

[0459] The output section 916 outputs first display information in which the expression of the occupant determined by the expression determination section 912 is converted into the expression of the character, and second display information based on the motion information of the movable device controlled by the motion control section 915.

[0460] As for the first display information, for example, as shown in Figure 26 , Figure 28 . Displayed is information in which the expression of each occupant is converted into the expression of the character (facial icon). Specifically, it is known that the occupant seated in the right rear seat 801C is a smiling face.

[0461] Also, as for the second display information, for example, as shown in Figure 26 ( Figure 28 ). The number of times of determination of the smiling face for each occupant is counted and displayed. Specifically, it is known that the number of times of determination of the smiling face for the occupant seated in the right rear seat 801C is three (four). Since the movable amount of the movable device is decided based on the number of times of determination of the smiling face, it is equivalent to display information based on the motion of the movable device. That is, it is known that the movable amount of the right rear seat 801C is larger than that of the right front seat 801A or the left front seat 801B.

[0462] If described in detail, the output section 916 outputs display information in which the expression of the character has changed based on the change in the expression of the occupant determined by the expression determination section 912.

[0463] At this time, as the character, in addition to the facial icon, there can be an avatar in which the face of the occupant is modified, and there can be an animal mimic.

[0464] Also, as for the display of the number of times of determination of the smiling face, it can be expressed by the number of seat cushions, or it can be expressed by the motion of the character (the motion in which the character gradually stands up).

[0465] The body type information detection section 917 detects the body type information of the occupant seated in the vehicle seat 801.

[0466] For example, the body type information detection section 917 measures the length of the upper body, the length of the thigh, and the length of the lower leg based on the photographed data of the occupant as the body type information of the occupant. Also, the position of the head of the occupant is mainly detected.

[0467] By detecting the body type information of the occupant, the following control can be performed.

[0468] The motion control section 915 controls the motion of the movable devices 840, 850, 860 based on the body type information of the occupant obtained by the body type information detection section 917, and moves the seat body so as to be in a seating position corresponding to the photographing range of the photographing device 870. By this, the photographing device 870 easily recognizes the expression (smiling face) of the occupant.

[0469] Further, the operation control section 915 controls the height device 850 based on the body size information of the occupant to restrict the raising operation of the seat body. Thereby, the operation of the height device 850 can be restricted based on the body size information of the occupant, and the occupant can sit well.

[0470] More specifically, the control can be performed as follows.

[0471] When the body size information detection section 917 detects the position of the head of the occupant, the operation control section 915 restricts the raising of the height device 850 so that the vertex of the head of the occupant converges within the photographing range.

[0472] Further, when the body size information detection section 917 detects the position of the head of the occupant, the operation control section 915 operates the reclining device 860 to be in a position (front position) where the occupant's expression is easily detected with respect to the photographing device 870.

[0473] Further, when the body size information detection section 917 detects the position of the head of the occupant, the operation control section 915 restricts the raising of the height device 850 based on the body size of the occupant so that the head does not contact the ceiling V9b of the vehicle V9.

[0474] Further, when the body size information detection section 917 detects the position of the head of the occupant, the operation control section 915 determines the operation amount based on the body size information of the occupant so that the occupant seated in the rear does not become uncomfortable, and makes the movable devices 840, 850, 860 movable.

[0475] Further, as shown in Figure 29 , after the body size information detection section 917 detects the body size information of the occupant, the operation control section 915 controls the height device 850 to adjust the height of the seat body so that the head of the occupant converges within the photographing range.

[0476] When the photographing device 870 moves in conjunction with the operation of the reclining device 860 of the vehicle seat 801A, the operation control section 915 can control the height device 850 of the vehicle seat 801C on which the occupant is seated in correspondence with the movement operation, thereby further adjusting the height of the seat body. Not only the height device 850, but also the slide rail device 840 and the reclining device 860 can be operated together.

[0477] Thereby, the expression (smile) of the occupant can be easily recognized.

[0478] In addition, as shown in Figure 23 , in the case where the vehicle seat system S includes a plurality of photographing devices 870 to 876, the control can be performed as follows.

[0479] When the body size information detection section 917 detects the position of the occupant's head, if the expression recognition section 911 cannot recognize the occupant's expression from the captured data obtained by the camera 870, the expression recognition section 911 can recognize the occupant's expression from the captured data obtained by the other camera 871. That is, the use of the cameras 870 to 876 can be appropriately switched.

[0480] <Seat moving method for vehicle>

[0481] Next, the processing of a seat program (seat moving method for vehicle) performed by the seat system S for vehicle will be described based on Figure 30

[0482] The program of the present embodiment is a program for realizing the expression recognition section 911, the expression determination section 912, the calculation section 913, the movable amount decision section 914, the action control section 915, the output section 916, and the body size information detection section 917 as constituent elements of the functionality of the control device 900 having the storage section 910. The CPU (processor) of the control device 900 executes the seat program for vehicle.

[0483] The program is executed, for example, as a trigger of the start of the system S accepted by the operation of the occupant (user).

[0484] Figure 30 In the illustrated seat moving flow for vehicle, first, step 1 (S1) of recognizing the expression of the occupant seated on the seat 801 by the expression recognition section 911 is performed.

[0485] Specifically, the expression recognition section 911 acquires "captured data" captured by the camera 870, recognizes the expression of the occupant's face based on the "captured data", and acquires "recognition information related to the expression of the face".

[0486] Next, in step 2, the expression determination section 912 determines the kind of the occupant's expression (for example, the smiling face of the occupant) based on the recognition information obtained by the expression recognition section 911.

[0487] Specifically, the expression determination section 912 determines the kind of the occupant's expression and the size of the expression based on the recognition information.

[0488] Next, in step 3, the calculation section 913 calculates the number of determinations of the smiling face determined by the expression determination section 912.

[0489] Specifically, the calculation section 913 calculates the number of determinations of the smiling face determined by the expression determination section 912 within a predetermined time.

[0490] ​Then, in step 4, the movable amount decision section 914 decides the movable amount of the vehicle seat 801 based on the number of times of determination of the smiling face calculated by the calculation section 913.

[0491] Specifically, the movable amount decision section 914 decides the movable amount of the movable device based on the magnitude of the number of times of determination of the smiling face.

[0492] In addition, as described above, the movable amount decision section 914 can also decide the movable amount of the movable device based on the number of times of determination of the smiling face and the magnitude of the smiling face.

[0493] Subsequently, in step 5, the action control section 915 makes the prescribed movable device movable based on the movable amount decided by the movable amount decision section 914 (refer to Figure 25 ).

[0494] That is, the action control section 915 controls the actions of the movable devices 840, 850, 860 in accordance with the movable amount of the seat body decided based on the determination information obtained by the expression determination section 912 and the information of the calculation result obtained by the calculation section 913.

[0495] Next, in step 6, the output section 916 outputs first display information that converts the expression of the occupant determined by the expression determination section 912 into the expression of the character and second display information based on the action information of the movable device controlled by the action control section 915. In addition, the second display information can be information based on the number of times of determination of the smiling face and the magnitude of the smiling face, in other words.

[0496] Specifically, as shown in the display screen. Figure 26

[0497] Then, in step 7, the control device 900 determines whether or not the stop of the vehicle seat system S has been accepted by the operation of the occupant. If the stop of the system S has been accepted (step 7: Yes), the process ends. On the other hand, if the stop has not been accepted (step 7: No), the process returns to step 1 and is repeated. Figure 30

[0498] If the vehicle seat system, the vehicle seat program, the control device, and the like described above, the action of the movable device can be controlled based on the biological information of the occupant (for example, the expression of the occupant). Furthermore, the occupant who sits in the vehicle seat in the vehicle can spend comfortably.

[0499] <Other>

[0500] ​​In addition to the above-described embodiment, as simple control, the vehicle seat system S can also recognize the expression of the occupant seated on the vehicle seat 801, and when a predetermined expression of the occupant (a smiling face of the occupant) is determined, control is performed to operate a predetermined movable device (the height device 850).

[0501] Alternatively, as simple control, the vehicle seat system S can also, when a smiling face of the occupant is recognized and a voice of the occupant is recognized upon recognizing the expression of the occupant seated on the vehicle seat 801, control is performed to operate the height device 850.

[0502] In addition to the above-described embodiment, the vehicle seat system S can also be configured to include the vehicle seat 801, the imaging device 870, the voice acquisition device 885, an illumination device that adjusts the brightness in the vehicle, and a control device 900 that controls these devices. Also, the control device 900 can change the illumination color of the illumination device and perform imaging of the imaging device 870 in accordance with the amount of the voice of the occupant obtained by the voice acquisition device 885.

[0503] By this, the occupant can be imaged with a natural expression, and energy consumption due to illumination can be suppressed.

[0504] In addition, the system S can determine the occupant with the loudest voice from among a plurality of occupants, adjust the illumination of the position where the occupant is seated, and perform imaging. By this, the occupant who talks a lot can be highlighted by illumination, and thus the natural expression of the occupant can be imaged.

[0505] In addition, the system S can also include a voice recording device (voice recording function) that records the voice of the occupant. By this, imaging data and voice data can be obtained at the same time, and thus the entertainment can be improved.

[0506] In addition, the system S can also control the imaging device 870 installed on the rear surface of the seat back 820 to operate based on the posture of the seat body (seat back 820). By this, the field of view of the imaging device 870 (camera) can be optimally maintained in correspondence with the posture of the seat body.

[0507] In addition, in the system S, when the driving operation portion (operation handle) of the vehicle V9 is installed on the rear surface of the vehicle seat 801, the imaging device 870 can be disposed at a position that does not overlap with the driving operation portion on the rear surface. By this, imaging can be performed without interference with the driving operation portion.

[0508] In addition to the above-described embodiment, in the vehicle seat system S, the imaging device 870 can be installed on the rear surface of the vehicle seat 801 and the outer surface of the vehicle interior material (vehicle door).

[0509] By this, the photographing device 870 suitable for photographing (the photographing device 870 not in the backlight position) can be selected. That is, it is no longer necessary to adjust the brightness of the illumination each time in the vehicle. It is also no longer necessary to operate the louvers.

[0510] In addition, in the system S, the control device 900 can also control the movable device to move the vehicle seat 801 to a position suitable for photographing.

[0511] In the embodiment, as a specific example, the vehicle seat system used for an automobile is described, but there is no particular limitation, and the vehicle seat system can also be used for vehicles such as airplanes and ships in addition to vehicles such as electric trains and buses.

[0512] <Notes on the vehicle seat system of the ninth embodiment>

[0513] According to the vehicle seat system described above, it can be a vehicle seat system including: a vehicle seat having a seat body on which an occupant can sit and a movable device that moves a part or all of the seat body; and a control device that controls the movement of the movable device, wherein the control device has: an expression recognition unit that recognizes an expression of an occupant sitting on the vehicle seat; an expression determination unit that determines a type of the expression of the occupant based on recognition information obtained by the expression recognition unit; and a movement control unit that controls the movement of the movable device based on determination information obtained by the expression determination unit.

[0514] With the above structure, it can be a vehicle seat system capable of controlling the movement of the seat movable device based on changes in biological information of the occupant.

[0515] In detail, the control device of the system recognizes the expression of the occupant, determines the type of the expression of the occupant based on the recognition information, and controls the movement of the movable device based on the determination information. That is, the movement of the seat movable device can be controlled according to the type of the expression of the occupant (changes in the expression). Therefore, the seating arrangement of the vehicle seat can be arranged so that the occupant spends more comfortably in the vehicle. Moreover, the entertainment can also be improved.

[0516] At this time, the expression recognition unit can recognize the expressions of a plurality of occupants, the expression determination unit can determine the degree of change in the expression of each occupant based on the recognition information of each occupant, and the movement control unit can control the movable device based on the type of the expression of each occupant and the degree of change in the expression determined by the expression determination unit to move the seat body on which a prescribed occupant is sitting.

[0517] With the structure, the seat body on which the passenger who is seated is regulated can be operated based on the kind of the expression and the degree of change of the expression. For example, the seat body on which the passenger who looks like the biggest smiley face is seated can be appropriately operated, so that the entertainment can be improved.

[0518] At this time, the photographing device that photographs the passenger who is seated on the seat for vehicle can be included, the control device has the body information detection section that detects the body information of the passenger, and the movement control section controls the movement of the movable device based on the body information of the passenger obtained by the body information detection section to move the seat body to the seating position corresponding to the photographing range of the photographing device.

[0519] With the structure, the seat body can be moved to the seating position corresponding to the photographing range of the photographing device based on the body information of the passenger. In this way, the expression (smiley face) of the passenger can be easily recognized.

[0520] At this time, the movable device can be the height device that links the seat body to the floor of the vehicle in a liftable manner, the control device has the calculation section that calculates the number of times of determination of the prescribed expression determined by the expression determination section, and the movement control section controls the height device based on the number of times of determination of the prescribed expression calculated by the calculation section to raise the seat body.

[0521] With the structure, the height device can be operated according to the size of the number of times of the prescribed expression (for example, smiley face) of the passenger, and the seat body is raised by the height device.

[0522] At this time, the display device used by the passenger who is seated on the seat for vehicle can be included, the control device has the output section that outputs the first display information that converts the expression of the passenger determined by the expression determination section into the expression of the character and the second display information based on the movement information of the movable device controlled by the movement control section, and the display device displays the first display information and the second display information output by the output section toward the passenger.

[0523] With the structure, the prescribed expression (for example, smiley face) of the passenger can be displayed on the display section using the character. Also, the movable amount of the movable device can be displayed.

[0524] At this time, the display device used by the passenger who is seated on the seat for vehicle can be included, the control device has the calculation section that calculates the number of times of determination of the prescribed expression determined by the expression determination section and the output section that outputs the display information based on the number of times of determination of the prescribed expression calculated by the calculation section, and the display device displays the display information output by the output section toward the passenger.

[0525] With the structure, the number of times of the predetermined expression (e.g., a smiling face) of the occupant can be displayed on the display section. Therefore, the entertainment can be improved. For example, the number of times of the smiling face can be quantified, and thus the entertainment can be improved.

[0526] At this time, the control device can include an operation section that operates the number of times of determination of the predetermined expression determined by the expression determination section, and a movable amount determination section that determines the movable amount of the seat body based on the number of times of determination of the predetermined expression operated by the operation section, and the operation control section controls the movable device based on the movable amount of the seat body determined by the movable amount determination section to move the seat body.

[0527] With the structure, the movable device can be moved based on the number of times of the predetermined expression (e.g., a smiling face) of the occupant, and other occupants can recognize that the occupant is smiling based on the movable amount of the movable device.

[0528] At this time, the control device can include a sound acquisition device that acquires the sound of the occupant seated on the seat for a vehicle, and the operation control section controls the movable device based on the expression of the smiling face of the occupant determined by the expression determination section and the degree of the sound of the occupant acquired by the sound acquisition device to move the seat body.

[0529] With the structure, the occupant can be more accurately determined to be smiling, and the movable device can be moved based on the determination result.

[0530] At this time, the control device can include a sound acquisition device that acquires the sound of the occupant seated on the seat for a vehicle, and a vibration device that gives vibration to the occupant seated on the seat for a vehicle, and the operation control section controls the operation of the vibration device based on the degree of the sound of the occupant acquired by the sound acquisition device.

[0531] With the structure, the occupant can be recognized to be smiling by the vibration operation of the vibration device. Therefore, the entertainment in the vehicle can be improved.

[0532] At this time, the control device can include a collision detection section that detects the collision of the vehicle, and the operation control section controls not to operate the movable device regardless of the determination information obtained by the expression determination section when the collision of the vehicle is detected by the collision detection section.

[0533] With the structure, the operation of the movable device can be stopped in the case where the collision of the vehicle is predicted.

[0534] At this time, the movable device can be a height device that links the seat body to the floor of the vehicle so as to be liftable, and the control device can include a body information detection section that detects the body information of the occupant seated on the seat for a vehicle, and the operation control section controls the height device based on the body information of the occupant to restrict the lifting operation of the seat body.

[0535] With the structure, the action of the height device can be limited based on the body size information of the occupant, so that the occupant can sit well.

[0536] In the embodiment, the vehicle and the seat system for vehicle of the present application are mainly described.

[0537] However, the embodiment described above is merely an example for making the understanding of the present application easy, and does not limit the present application. The present application can be changed and modified without departing from the gist thereof, and the present application certainly includes equivalents thereof.

[0538] Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0539] <First Embodiment>

[0540] V1: Vehicle

[0541] 1: Vehicle body

[0542] 1a: Side wall portion

[0543] 1b: Top wall portion

[0544] 1c: Bottom wall portion

[0545] 1d: Front wall portion

[0546] 1e: Rear wall portion

[0547] 2: Vehicle floor

[0548] 3: Center console

[0549] 4: Instrument panel

[0550] 5: Front operation portion

[0551] 10: First seat for vehicle

[0552] 11: Seat cushion

[0553] 12: Seat back

[0554] 13: Headrest

[0555] 15: Track device

[0556] 16: Seat rotating device

[0557] 17: Height link device

[0558] 18: Reclining device

[0559] 20: Second seat for vehicle

[0560] 21: seat cushion

[0561] 22: seat back

[0562] 23: headrest

[0563] 25: track device

[0564] 26: seat swivel device

[0565] 27: height linkage device

[0566] 28: reclining device

[0567] 30: driver's console (vehicle interior)

[0568] 31: console body

[0569] 32: storage recess (storage portion)

[0570] 33: storage recess (storage portion)

[0571] 40: driver's operating portion (operating portion, rear driver's operating portion)

[0572] 41: steering portion (operating handle)

[0573] 41a: first steering portion

[0574] 41b: second steering portion

[0575] 41c: joint portion

[0576] 41d: notch portion

[0577] 42: acceleration / deceleration operating portion (operating pedal)

[0578] 45: display portion

[0579] 50: switching member

[0580] 51: first extension member

[0581] 52: second extension member

[0582] 55: second switching member

[0583] 56: extension rod

[0584] 60, 60A, 60B: airbag device

[0585] 61, 61A, 61B: airbag

[0586] 70: driving control device (driving control portion)

[0587] <Second Embodiment>

[0588] V2: Vehicles

[0589] 110: Seats for primary modes of transportation

[0590] 111: Seat cushion

[0591] 112: Seat back

[0592] 113: Headrest

[0593] 132: Storage recess

[0594] 133: Storage Recess

[0595] 140: Driving control unit (control unit, rear driving control unit)

[0596] 141: Steering Unit

[0597] 142: Acceleration / Deceleration Operation Unit

[0598] 145: Display Section

[0599] 150: Switching Components

[0600] 151: Linkage

[0601] 152: Retaining Component

[0602] 153: Cover

[0603] 154: Locking device

[0604] 155: Second switching component

[0605] 156: Telescopic pole

[0606] 157: Foot support components

[0607] 160: Airbag device

[0608] 161: Airbag

[0609] <Third Implementation Method>

[0610] V3: Vehicles

[0611] 210: Seats for primary modes of transportation

[0612] 212: Seat back

[0613] 232: Storage recess

[0614] 233: Storage recess

[0615] 240: Driving control unit (control unit, rear driving control unit)

[0616] 241a: first turning portion

[0617] 241b: second turning portion

[0618] 241c: joint portion

[0619] 245: display portion

[0620] 250: switching member

[0621] 251: link mechanism

[0622] 252: holding member

[0623] 253: cover

[0624] 254: locking device

[0625] 260: airbag device

[0626] 261: airbag

[0627] <Fourth Embodiment>

[0628] V4: vehicle

[0629] 310: first vehicle seat

[0630] 311: seat cushion

[0631] 312: seat back

[0632] 320: second vehicle seat

[0633] 320a: engaged portion

[0634] 332, 332A, 332B: storage recess

[0635] 333: storage recess

[0636] 340: driving operation portion (operation portion)

[0637] 341: turning portion

[0638] 341a: first turning portion

[0639] 341b: second turning portion

[0640] 341c: joint portion

[0641] 341d: connecting portion

[0642] 341e: turning portion

[0643] 342: acceleration / deceleration operation portion

[0644] 345: display portion

[0645] 350: switching member

[0646] 351: link mechanism

[0647] 352: holding member

[0648] 354: locking device

[0649] 355: second switching member

[0650] 356: telescopic rod

[0651] 357: foot support member

[0652] 357a: engaging member

[0653] 358: moving device

[0654] 358a: fixed rail

[0655] 358b: slider

[0656] 360, 360A, 360B: airbag device

[0657] 370: driving control device

[0658] <5th Embodiment>

[0659] V5: vehicle

[0660] 410: first vehicle seat

[0661] 412: seat back

[0662] 432: storage recess

[0663] 440: driving operation portion (operation portion)

[0664] 441a: first turning portion

[0665] 441b: second turning portion

[0666] 441c: joint portion

[0667] 445: display portion

[0668] 450: switching member

[0669] 451: telescopic member

[0670] 452: holding member

[0671] 460, 460A, 460B, 460C, 460D: airbag device

[0672] Sixth Embodiment

[0673] V6: Vehicle

[0674] 510: First-vehicle seat

[0675] 511: Seat cushion

[0676] 512: Seat back

[0677] 514: Armrest

[0678] 519: Rotation device

[0679] 520: Second-vehicle seat

[0680] 521: Seat cushion

[0681] 522: Seat back

[0682] 529: Leg rest device (moving device)

[0683] 529a: Movable member

[0684] 529b: Rotation shaft

[0685] 540: Driving operation section (operation section)

[0686] 541: Steering section

[0687] 542: Acceleration / deceleration operation section

[0688] 543: Operation receiving section

[0689] 550: Switching member

[0690] 557: Foot support member

[0691] 570: Driving control device

[0692] Seventh Embodiment

[0693] V7: Vehicle

[0694] 601: Vehicle body

[0695] 601b: Top wall portion

[0696] 601d: Front wall portion

[0697] 602: Vehicle floor

[0698] 602a: Floor step portion

[0699] 603: Center console

[0700] 603a: Storage portion

[0701] 603b: vehicle-mounted information display section

[0702] 604: instrument panel

[0703] 604a: storage recess

[0704] 605: front driving operation section (front operation section)

[0705] 606: display section

[0706] 607: photographing section

[0707] 610: first vehicle seat

[0708] 611: seat cushion

[0709] 612: seat back

[0710] 613: headrest

[0711] 613a: notch section

[0712] 614: armrest

[0713] 632: storage recess

[0714] 633: storage recess

[0715] 640: driving operation section (operation section, rear driving operation section)

[0716] 641: steering section

[0717] 642: acceleration / deceleration operation section

[0718] 643: vehicle-mounted part operation section

[0719] 645: display section

[0720] 650: switching member

[0721] 655: second switching member

[0722] 670: driving control device (driving control section)

[0723] <eighth embodiment>

[0724] V8: vehicle

[0725] 701: vehicle body

[0726] 702: vehicle floor

[0727] 703: center console

[0728] 704: instrument panel

[0729] 705: operation section

[0730] 710: first vehicle seat

[0731] 720: second vehicle seat

[0732] 730: driving operation desk

[0733] 740: operation section

[0734] 745: display section (indoor machine)

[0735] 750: switching member

[0736] 770: driving control device

[0737] 780: projection device

[0738] 790: eyeglass device

[0739] Ninth Embodiment

[0740] V9: vehicle

[0741] V9a: vehicle floor

[0742] V9b: ceiling

[0743] S: vehicle seat system

[0744] 801 (801A to 801D): vehicle seat

[0745] 801A: front seat (driver's seat)

[0746] 801B: front seat (passenger's seat)

[0747] 801C, 801D: rear seat

[0748] 801a: seat body

[0749] 810: seat cushion

[0750] 811: cushion frame

[0751] 811a: side frame

[0752] 811b: base frame

[0753] 811c: rear connecting frame

[0754] 811d: elastic spring

[0755] 812: cushion material

[0756] 813: skin material

[0757] 820: seat back

[0758] 821: back frame

[0759] 821a: side frame

[0760] 821b: upper frame

[0761] 821c: lower frame

[0762] 821d: connecting frame

[0763] 821e: wire member

[0764] 821f: support plate

[0765] 821g: pillow post guide

[0766] 822: cushion material

[0767] 823: skin material

[0768] 830: headrest

[0769] 831: pillow post

[0770] 832: cushion material

[0771] 833: skin material

[0772] 834: cover member

[0773] 840: slide rail device (movable device)

[0774] 841: lower rail

[0775] 842: upper rail

[0776] 843: locking member

[0777] 850: height device (movable device)

[0778] 851: first link

[0779] 852: second link

[0780] 853: locking member

[0781] 860: reclining device (movable device)

[0782] 861: reclining body

[0783] 862: back rotation shaft

[0784] 863: coil spring

[0785] 870 (870A to 870D): Imaging device

[0786] 871 to 876: Imaging device

[0787] 880 (880A to 880D): Display device

[0788] 885: Sound acquisition device

[0789] 890: Vibration device

[0790] 895: Collision detection sensor (collision detection section)

[0791] 900: Control device

[0792] 910: Storage section

[0793] 911: Expression recognition section

[0794] 912: Expression determination section

[0795] 913: Operation section

[0796] 914: Movable amount determination section

[0797] 915: Motion control section

[0798] 916: Output section

[0799] 917: Body shape information detection section

Claims

1. A vehicle, characterized in that Comprising: a first vehicle seat provided in an interior of a vehicle; a second vehicle seat provided in the interior of the vehicle and arranged at a position further rearward than the first vehicle seat; and an operation portion provided on a rear surface of the first vehicle seat or a vehicle interior article provided at a position between the first vehicle seat and the second vehicle seat, and configured to operate the vehicle or an indoor machine of the vehicle, the operation portion being provided so as to be capable of being stored in a storage portion provided on the rear surface of the first vehicle seat or in a storage portion provided on the vehicle interior article.

2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the first vehicle seat includes a seat cushion and a seat back provided on the seat cushion, the operation portion is stored in the storage portion provided on the rear surface of the seat back, and is switchable between a storage position stored in the storage portion and a deployment position deployed from the storage portion for a passenger to perform a driving operation.

3. The vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the operation portion includes a steering portion configured to perform steering of the vehicle and a speed-up / speed-down operation portion configured to operate speed-up / speed-down of the vehicle, the steering portion is stored in a storage recess provided on the rear surface of the seat back as the storage portion, the speed-up / speed-down operation portion is housed in a housing recess provided on the rear surface of the first vehicle seat and arranged at a position further downward than the storage recess.

4. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the operation portion is provided so as to be switchable between a storage position stored in the storage portion and a deployment position deployed from the storage portion for a passenger to perform a driving operation, the vehicle includes a switching member provided on the first vehicle seat or the vehicle interior article to switch the operation portion between the storage position and the deployment position, the switching member has a link mechanism including a plurality of links, and the operation portion is moved toward the storage position by folding the plurality of links.

5. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the operation portion includes a steering portion configured to perform steering of the vehicle, the vehicle further includes a display portion arranged at a position in the vicinity of the steering portion to display information related to driving of the vehicle, the steering portion and the display portion are provided so as to be capable of being stored in the storage portion, the steering portion and the display portion are independently movable and are stored in the storage portion.

6. The vehicle according to claim 5, wherein the steering portion and the display portion are stored in a storage recess provided on the rear surface of the first vehicle seat or the vehicle interior article as the storage portion, ​ A cover is installed on a rear surface of the first vehicle seat or the vehicle interior, and covers the storage recess, The cover switches between a state in which the storage recess is exposed and a state in which the storage recess is covered, and The storage recess is covered in a state in which the turning portion and the display portion are stored in the storage recess.

7. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein The operation portion is a rearward driving operation portion, The vehicle includes: a lock device provided in the storage portion, which locks the movable rearward driving operation portion in a state in which the rearward driving operation portion is stored in the storage portion; a forward driving operation portion installed at a front position of the first vehicle seat, which operates driving of the vehicle; and a driving control portion that controls driving of the vehicle, The driving control portion controls in response to selection of a user operation to switch the forward driving operation portion and the rearward driving operation portion between an operable state in which driving operation is possible and an inoperable state in which driving operation is impossible, and When the rearward driving operation portion is in the inoperable state, the lock device is controlled to lock the rearward driving operation portion stored in the storage portion.

8. The vehicle of claim 3, wherein including: a foot support member provided at a lower portion of one of the first vehicle seat and the second vehicle seat, which supports feet of an occupant seated on the second vehicle seat from below, The foot support member is disposed at a position lower than the acceleration / deceleration operation portion provided at the first vehicle seat, and extends from the one of the first vehicle seat and the second vehicle seat toward the other.

9. The vehicle of claim 8, wherein including: a moving device that supports the foot support member so as to be movable from the one of the first vehicle seat and the second vehicle seat toward the other, The foot support member has an engagement member that is engageable with an engaged portion provided at the other of the first vehicle seat and the second vehicle seat.

10. The vehicle of claim 1, wherein including: a plurality of airbag devices provided inside the vehicle; and a driving control portion that controls driving of the vehicle, The operation portion is provided so as to be switchable between a storage position in which the operation portion is stored in the storage portion and a deployment position in which the operation portion is deployed from the storage portion to be operated by an occupant, The driving control portion causes an airbag of an airbag device of the plurality of airbag devices corresponding to a switching position of the operation portion to be deployed when the vehicle detects an impact from the outside.

11. The vehicle according to claim 10, wherein The operation portion and the airbag are disposed at different positions on a rear surface of a seat back of the first vehicle seat, or are disposed at different positions in the vehicle interior.

12. The vehicle according to claim 10, wherein The airbag is arranged at a position different from the storage portion on a rear surface of a seat back of the first vehicle seat, or An airbag is arranged at a position different from the storage portion in the vehicle interior.

13. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein The indoor machine is a display portion that displays information related to the vehicle, The operation portion operates display content of the display portion.

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