Vehicle seat adjustment system and passenger vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of vehicle seat adjusting systems, comprising: electric seat, seat self-reset controller, seat self-reset switch, in-car camera, seat gravity sensor, electric seat is installed in vehicle body, seat self-reset controller is installed in vehicle body, and with the electric actuator electric signal connection of electric seat, seat self-reset switch is connected with seat self-reset controller electric signal, in-car camera at least has one and is arranged in the top of car, and with seat self-reset controller electric signal connection, seat gravity sensor is installed in electric seat inside, with seat self-reset controller electric signal connection. By arranging in-car camera in the top of car, and installing gravity sensor in seat inside, whether passenger is still on seat or whether there is article placement is comprehensively judged by seat self-reset controller, which effectively avoids the problem caused by single sensor misjudgment, improves the accuracy and safety of reset, reduces the disturbance or article damage risk to passenger.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a vehicle seat adjustment system and a bus. Background Technology

[0002] With the continued boom in domestic and international tourism markets and the continuous improvement of people's happiness levels, the high-end tourism market is becoming increasingly popular. In particular, high-end tourism routes that cross scenic areas and regions, especially Xinjiang, Tibet, and Qinghai, now all use high-end tourist buses with a 2+1 or even 1+1 seating layout, which enhances the quality of travel and adds a sense of luxury.

[0003] Currently, when passengers arrive at a scenic spot or stop, they typically don't straighten or reset their seatbacks when getting off. This means that if the driver resets each seat individually for a better passenger experience, it would be very time-consuming. If passengers reset their seats upon boarding, the process can be extremely cumbersome. For example, if the front seats are reclined too much, obstructing access to the passenger seat, the front seats must be reset before passengers can get in and out. If the front seats are in two rows, passengers may need to bend over and reach out to reset the inner seat, significantly reducing their comfort and even leading to arguments or physical altercations over seat adjustments.

[0004] The structure of existing seat reset solutions is typically as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the system consists of a one-touch seat reset button (usually located on the dashboard), a seat controller, and N seats. When the driver arrives at their destination and presses the one-touch seat reset button, the seat controller receives the switch signal and sends a corresponding reset command to the seat, which then performs the reset operation.

[0005] This seat reset scheme is relatively simple and the instructions are relatively straightforward, which can easily lead to various incorrect seat reset situations. For example, if the seat resets automatically while the passenger is still seated, it may disturb the passenger. If there are empty seats, passengers may place their personal belongings on the empty seats for convenience. If the seat resets at this time, the belongings may fall out, causing passengers to complain or even claim compensation. Utility Model Content

[0006] This application provides a vehicle seat adjustment system and a bus to solve the problems existing in the single reset mode of existing bus seats.

[0007] The first aspect of this application provides a vehicle seat adjustment system, including: Electric seats are installed in the vehicle body; A seat self-reset controller is installed in the vehicle body and is electrically connected to the electric actuator of the electric seat. A seat self-reset switch is installed in the vehicle body and is electrically connected to the seat self-reset controller; An in-vehicle camera, at least one, is located on the ceiling inside the vehicle and is electrically connected to the seat self-reset controller. A seat gravity sensor, installed inside the electric seat, is used to connect to the seat self-reset controller via a gravity trigger signal.

[0008] The beneficial effects of the above embodiments are as follows: by arranging an in-vehicle camera on the roof of the vehicle and installing a gravity sensor inside the seat, the seat self-reset controller can comprehensively determine whether the passenger is still in the seat or whether there are items placed there. This effectively avoids the problem caused by misjudgment by a single sensor, improves the accuracy and safety of the reset, and reduces the risk of disturbing the passenger or damaging items.

[0009] Based on the above embodiments, the embodiments of this application can be further improved as follows: In one embodiment of this application: the seat self-reset switch is installed on the dashboard, or integrated into the vehicle's MP5 or central control display screen via virtual buttons. The advantage of this step is that the design of the seat self-reset switch's location facilitates driver operation.

[0010] In one embodiment of this application, at least one in-vehicle camera is connected to both the front and top middle sections of the vehicle body. The beneficial effect of this step is to avoid blind spots that could lead to misjudgments, further improving the reliability of the equipment.

[0011] In one embodiment of this application, the system further includes an antenna and a signal transmitter. The antenna is mounted on the vehicle body and electrically connected to the seat self-reset controller. The signal transmitter is installed at a station or platform and is used to send an arrival signal to the antenna. The beneficial effect of this step is that by using the signal transmitter in conjunction with the antenna, the automatic seat reset procedure can be cyclically executed upon arrival, thereby greatly reducing the tediousness of frequent manual seat reset operations.

[0012] A second aspect of this application provides a passenger vehicle including the aforementioned vehicle seat adjustment system. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0014] Figure 1 Here is a structural diagram of the existing seat reset solution; Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a vehicle seat adjustment system. Detailed Implementation

[0015] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms used should be interpreted broadly. For example, a connection can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. If electrical or electronic equipment is involved, it can also refer to an electrical connection or a communication signal connection, etc. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of different terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances, and the scope of the specific meaning should be limited to achieving the function of this application.

[0016] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the directional terms or positional relationships described are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or based on the orientation or positional relationships in actual use, and are only for the purpose of facilitating the description of the contents of this application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0017] Example 1 A vehicle seat adjustment system includes: an electric seat, a seat self-reset controller, a seat self-reset switch, an in-vehicle camera, and a seat gravity sensor. The electric seat is installed in the vehicle body, the seat self-reset controller is installed in the vehicle body and is electrically connected to the electric actuator of the electric seat, the seat self-reset switch is installed in the vehicle body and is electrically connected to the seat self-reset controller, at least one in-vehicle camera is arranged on the ceiling of the vehicle interior and is electrically connected to the seat self-reset controller, and the seat gravity sensor is installed inside the electric seat for triggering a signal by gravity and is electrically connected to the seat self-reset controller.

[0018] In this application, the aforementioned electric seat, seat self-reset controller, seat self-reset switch, in-vehicle camera, and seat gravity sensor are all existing products in the field and can be purchased directly.

[0019] Specifically, the seat reset switch is installed on the dashboard, or integrated into the vehicle's MP5 or central control display screen via virtual buttons. This design facilitates driver operation.

[0020] Specifically, the number and arrangement of in-vehicle cameras should be determined based on the number and layout of the bus seats. For buses with fewer seats, such as single-door buses, a single in-vehicle camera can be placed at the front ceiling height. If there are more seats and the vehicle has middle and rear doors, at least two in-vehicle cameras should be installed per bus: one at the front ceiling height and an additional camera at the rear aisle ceiling. This arrangement avoids blind spots and misjudgments, further improving the reliability of the equipment.

[0021] Specifically, the vehicle seat adjustment system also includes an antenna and a signal transmitter. The antenna is installed on the vehicle body and electrically connected to the seat self-reset controller. The signal transmitter is installed at the station or platform and is used to send an arrival signal to the antenna. The antenna and signal transmitter are existing products in this field and can be purchased directly. By using the signal transmitter in conjunction with the antenna, the automatic seat reset procedure can be cycled upon arrival, greatly reducing the tediousness of frequent manual seat reset operations.

[0022] Among them, the seat self-reset switch is a mode switch, and the in-vehicle camera is a visual perception device. The control logic of this type of vehicle seat adjustment system is as follows: Firstly, the seat reset switch has two functions: short press and long press. A short press (<2 seconds) triggers the seat reset switch once, which is a manual function and can reset the entire electric seat once. This is often used by drivers on non-fixed routes for flexible adjustments. The electrical signal is transmitted from the seat reset switch to the seat reset controller. After receiving the signal (<2 seconds), the seat reset controller collects data from the in-vehicle camera and the seat gravity sensor, and filters out electric seats without passengers or items. If the in-vehicle camera does not detect any passengers or items on the seat, and the gravity sensor reading is below the threshold, the seat is determined to be empty. The seat reset controller then sends an automatic reset command to the corresponding seat. Upon receiving the command, the electric seat executes the self-reset operation, thus completing the entire seat reset process.

[0023] Press and hold (≥2 seconds) the seat self-reset switch. After receiving a signal (≥2 seconds), the seat controller will enter or exit the automatic seat reset operation program. If the automatic seat reset operation program is entered, the seat self-reset controller will continuously receive signals from the station and platform signal transmitters via its antenna for judgment. If the station is determined to be reached, it will continue to judge by collecting data from the in-vehicle camera and seat gravity sensor to filter out empty seats. Then, the seat self-reset controller will send an automatic reset command to the corresponding seat. Upon receiving the corresponding command, the electric seat will perform the seat self-reset operation. This completes the automatic seat reset operation process upon arrival at the station. The seat self-reset controller will continue the automatic seat reset operation program after receiving a signal from the signal transmitter until the transmitter signal disappears. If the station is not determined to be reached, the seat self-reset operation will not be executed. After the seat controller enters the automatic seat reset operation program, the short press operation of the seat self-reset switch is still effective, and a short press can still perform a seat reset operation once.

[0024] Example 2 A passenger vehicle includes the vehicle seat adjustment system disclosed in Embodiment 1.

[0025] The above are merely embodiments of this utility model. Commonly known structures and characteristics are not described in detail here. Those skilled in the art are aware of all common technical knowledge in the field prior to the application date or priority date, are aware of all existing technologies in that field, and have the ability to apply conventional experimental methods prior to that date. Those skilled in the art can, based on the guidance provided in this application, improve and implement this solution in combination with their own capabilities. Some typical known structures or methods should not be obstacles for those skilled in the art to implement this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the structure of this utility model. These should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model, and will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the practicality of the patent.

Claims

1. A vehicle seat adjustment system, characterized in that, include: Electric seats are installed in the vehicle body; A seat self-reset controller is installed in the vehicle body and is electrically connected to the electric actuator of the electric seat. A seat self-reset switch is installed in the vehicle body and is electrically connected to the seat self-reset controller; An in-vehicle camera, at least one, is located on the ceiling inside the vehicle and is electrically connected to the seat self-reset controller. A seat gravity sensor, installed inside the electric seat, is used to connect to the seat self-reset controller via a gravity trigger signal.

2. The vehicle seat adjustment system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The seat self-reset switch is installed on the dashboard, or integrated into the vehicle's MP5 or central control display screen via virtual buttons.

3. The vehicle seat adjustment system according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one in-vehicle camera is connected to the front and top of the middle of the vehicle body.

4. The vehicle seat adjustment system according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: An antenna and a signal transmitter are provided. The antenna is installed on the vehicle body and electrically connected to the seat self-reset controller. The signal transmitter is installed at the station or platform and is used to send an arrival signal to the antenna.

5. A passenger vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle seat adjustment system includes any one of claims 1-4.

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