Automobile seat with somatosensory response function

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of automobile seat with somatosensory response function, and the automobile seat is equipped with body position sensing component and somatosensory response device;The body position sensing component is used to detect the body state operation instruction of the passenger on the automobile seat;The somatosensory response device is arranged on the automobile seat, and is electrically connected with the body position sensing component to obtain the sensing signal corresponding to the body state operation instruction, the somatosensory response device is equipped with vibration component, and the body vibration component feeds back vibration wave or sound wave to the passenger according to the sensing signal.The automobile seat with somatosensory response function provided by the utility model is used when the passenger makes body state operation instruction on the automobile seat, and the passenger on the automobile seat will be somatosensory feedback, to confirm that the corresponding instruction has been made correctly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive seat technology, and more specifically, to an automotive seat with haptic response function. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, with the development of the automotive industry, there are more and more intelligent products in car cabins. While providing convenience for passengers' travel, they also provide more convenience for passengers' work and life, such as adopting more intelligent driver assistance systems and a more comfortable driving environment.

[0003] However, within the limited space of a car cabin, engineers face many limitations when developing products for passengers' entertainment and relaxation. For example, the products may have limited functionality, and passengers may not receive feedback from their seats and may only be able to operate certain function keys in one direction. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned defects or deficiencies in the prior art, this application aims to provide a car seat with haptic response function to solve the above problems.

[0005] This utility model provides a car seat with a body-sensing response function, wherein the car seat is provided with a body position sensing component and a body-sensing response device; The body posture sensing component is used to detect the body posture and operation commands of the occupant in the car seat. The somatosensory response device is mounted on the vehicle seat and electrically connected to the body posture sensing component to obtain sensing signals corresponding to the body posture operation commands. The somatosensory response device is equipped with a vibration component, which feeds back vibration waves or sound waves to the passenger based on the sensing signals. When a passenger makes a gesture command on the car seat provided by this invention, the passenger will receive gesture feedback to confirm that the command has been correctly executed.

[0006] The haptic response device provides vibration waves to the passenger, allowing the passenger to feel the vibration for a certain period of time as a feedback response. It can also provide sound wave feedback to the passenger as a haptic response, allowing the passenger to make corresponding commands through auditory perception.

[0007] In one embodiment of the car seat with haptic response function of this utility model, the vibration component includes an electromagnetic vibrator, an oscillation motor, and a vibration horn.

[0008] Different vibration components can provide passengers with a variety of tactile feedback, such as using electromagnetic oscillation coils, or using eccentric vibration mechanisms, or using oscillation motors to provide vibrations at a certain frequency.

[0009] In one embodiment of the car seat with haptic response function of this utility model, the haptic response device includes an adjustment component for adjusting the intensity and duration of the vibration wave or the sound wave.

[0010] Passengers can set different haptic feedback according to different operating commands. By adjusting the intensity and duration of vibration waves or sound waves, a variety of haptic feedbacks can be formed to match the operating commands, thus providing passengers in car seats with an operating response mechanism as well as a command confirmation mechanism.

[0011] In one embodiment of the car seat with haptic response function of this utility model, the vibration component is disposed inside the car seat, or the vibration component is disposed on surface A of the car seat, or the vibration component is disposed on surface B of the car seat.

[0012] By placing vibration components in different locations on the car seat, the actual needs of the overall car seat design can be met. The vibration components can also be functionally integrated with other components on the car seat.

[0013] In one embodiment of the car seat with body response function of this utility model, the car seat is provided with multiple sensing areas, and each of the multiple sensing areas is provided with the body position sensing component for detecting different body operation commands of the passenger.

[0014] The somatosensory response device outputs the vibration wave or sound wave according to the number and location of the plurality of sensing areas.

[0015] Multiple sensing areas can detect more of the passenger's body movement commands, such as adjusting the passenger's body posture, tilting the body to one side, or stretching the limbs, and the corresponding vibration waves or sound waves serve as a body response, giving the passenger more options.

[0016] In one embodiment of the car seat with haptic response function of this utility model, the car seat includes a seating area, a backrest area and a headrest area. The vibration component is provided in the seating area, the backrest area, and the headrest area.

[0017] By installing vibration components at different locations on a car seat, vibration waves or sound waves can be emitted in a directional manner from the body parts on the car seat that match the occupant's body.

[0018] In one embodiment of the car seat with body response function of this utility model, the body position sensing component includes an air pressure sensing component, a thin film pressure sensing component, and a flexible pressure sensing component.

[0019] Different types of body position sensing components adapt to different body position operation commands made by the passenger to complete different specific functions. Different function commands correspond to body feedback with different frequencies, intensities and durations.

[0020] In one embodiment of the car seat with body-sensing response function of this utility model, the car seat is provided with a start switch for controlling the connection between the body position sensing component and external devices. The somatosensory response device is electrically connected to the start switch, and outputs the vibration wave or the sound wave according to the opening or closing of the start switch.

[0021] Passengers can turn the haptic response mechanism on or off according to their actual needs, which matches the body movement commands.

[0022] In one embodiment of the car seat with somatosensory response function of this utility model, both the body position sensing component and the somatosensory response device are used in a human-computer interaction system. The game type or game scene within the human-computer interaction system outputs the vibration wave or the sound wave.

[0023] As part of a human-computer interaction system, a motion-sensing response device can generate vibration waves or sound waves of different frequencies, intensities, and durations according to the game scene or rhythm.

[0024] In one embodiment of the car seat with haptic response function of this utility model, the vibration component is electrically connected to the car seat ECU, and the car seat ECU controls the vibration component to feed back the vibration wave or sound wave to the passenger. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Other features, objects, and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the car seat with haptic response function according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the car seat with haptic response function according to the present invention, which illustrates vibration waves and sound waves. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a car seat with somatosensory response function according to the present invention, which has multiple sensing areas. Figure 4 This utility model relates to the rib sensing area of ​​a car seat with somatosensory response function. Figure 5 This utility model relates to the lumbar sensing area of ​​a car seat with a somatosensory response function. Figure 6 This utility model relates to the head sensing area of ​​a passenger in a car seat with a somatosensory response function. Figure 7 This utility model relates to the hip sensing area of ​​a car seat with a somatosensory response function. Figure 8 This utility model relates to the rib sensing area of ​​a car seat with somatosensory response function. Figure 9 This invention relates to the shoulder sensing area of ​​a car seat with haptic response function. Icon labels: 100. Car seat with haptic feedback function; 101. Headrest area; 102. Seating area; 103. Backrest area; 104. Foam layer; 105. Skin layer; 110. Body position sensing component; 111. Sensing area; 120. Somatosensory response device; 121. Vibration assembly; 122. Adjustment assembly; 130. Turn on the switch.

[0026] 140. Passenger; 141. Shoulder; 142. Rib; 143. Hips; 144. Head; 145. Waist. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The descriptions in this section are merely illustrative and explanatory, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application. Specifically, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0028] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such process, method, product, or apparatus.

[0029] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the invention are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0030] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the car seat with haptic response function according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the car seat with haptic response function according to the present invention, which illustrates vibration waves and sound waves. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the car seat 100 with somatosensory response function of this utility model, which has multiple sensing areas 111.

[0032] Combination Figures 1 to 3 The present invention relates to a car seat 100 with a body-sensing response function, wherein the car seat is provided with a body position sensing component 110 and a body-sensing response device 120.

[0033] The body position sensing component 110 is used to detect the body movement commands of the occupant 140 on the vehicle seat.

[0034] The somatosensory response device 120 is disposed on the car seat and is electrically connected to the body position sensing component 110 to obtain sensing signals corresponding to the body position operation command. The somatosensory response device 120 is provided with a vibration component 121, which feeds back vibration waves or sound waves to the passenger 140 according to the sensing signals.

[0035] When the occupant 140 makes a gesture operation command on the car seat provided by this utility model, the occupant 140 will receive gesture feedback to confirm that the corresponding command has been correctly made.

[0036] The haptic response device 120 provides vibration waves to the passenger 140, allowing the passenger 140 to feel the vibration for a certain duration as a feedback response. It can also provide sound wave feedback to the passenger 140 as a haptic response, allowing the passenger 140 to make corresponding commands through auditory perception.

[0037] In one embodiment of the present invention, the body position sensing component 110 is disposed in the area between the skin layer 105 and the foam layer 104, and the body position sensing component 110 may also be disposed above the skin layer 105.

[0038] In one embodiment of this utility model, the body position sensing component 110 on the car seat can be used as a game function key in the car cabin to control the operation of the game.

[0039] After the body position sensing component 110 is electrically connected to the vehicle control device, the body position sensing component 110 can be set as a function key to control the vehicle cabin, such as controlling some functions on the vehicle display screen, for example, to open or close the windows.

[0040] In one embodiment of the present invention, the vibration assembly 121 includes an electromagnetic vibrator, an oscillating motor, and a vibration horn.

[0041] Different vibration components 121 can provide various tactile feedback to the passenger 140, such as using an electromagnetic oscillation coil, or using an eccentric vibration mechanism, or using an oscillation motor to provide vibration at a certain frequency.

[0042] The vibration component 121 can be configured inside the foam layer 104 of the car seat or on the inner side of the foam layer 104.

[0043] In one embodiment of this utility model, the electromagnetic vibrator on the car seat includes a coil, an elastic limiting component, and a magnetic circuit system; the coil is disposed inside the housing to generate a magnetic field after being energized; the magnetic circuit system is disposed inside the housing and connected to the housing through the elastic limiting component, which plays a centering and limiting role for the magnetic circuit system; the magnetic circuit system reciprocates under the action of the magnetic field generated by the coil to generate vibration.

[0044] In one embodiment of the present invention, the somatosensory response device 120 includes an adjustment component 122 for adjusting the intensity and duration of the vibration wave or the sound wave.

[0045] The occupant 140 can set different haptic feedback according to different operating commands. By adjusting the intensity and duration of vibration waves or sound waves, a variety of haptic feedback matching the operating commands can be formed, thereby providing the occupant 140 in the car seat with an operating response mechanism and a command confirmation mechanism.

[0046] In one embodiment of the present invention, the vibration component 121 is disposed inside the car seat, or the vibration component 121 is disposed on surface A of the car seat, or the vibration component 121 is disposed on surface B of the car seat.

[0047] By placing the vibration assembly 121 at different positions on the car seat, the actual needs of the overall design of the car seat can be met. The vibration assembly 121 can also be functionally integrated with other components on the car seat.

[0048] In one embodiment of the present invention, the car seat is provided with a plurality of sensing areas 111, and each of the plurality of sensing areas 111 is provided with the body position sensing component 110 for detecting different body position operation commands of the passenger 140.

[0049] The somatosensory response device 120 outputs the vibration wave or sound wave according to the number and position of the plurality of sensing areas 111.

[0050] Multiple sensing areas 111 can sense more body operation commands from the passenger 140, such as adjusting the passenger 140's body posture, tilting the body to one side, or stretching the limbs, etc., and provide corresponding vibration waves or sound waves as body response, giving the passenger 140 more choices.

[0051] In one embodiment of the present invention, the car seat includes a seating area 102, a backrest area 103, and a headrest area 101; The vibration component 121 is provided in the seating area 102, the backrest area 103, and the headrest area 101.

[0052] Vibration components 121 are installed at different positions on the car seat, which can directionally emit vibration waves or sound waves from the body parts on the car seat that match the occupant 140.

[0053] In one embodiment of the present invention, the body position sensing component 110 includes a pneumatic pressure sensing component, a thin film pressure sensing component, and a flexible pressure sensing component.

[0054] Different types of body position sensing components 110 adapt to different body operation commands from the user 140 to complete different specific functions. Different function commands correspond to body feedback with different frequencies, intensities and durations.

[0055] In one embodiment of the present invention, the car seat is provided with a start switch 130 for controlling the connection between the body position sensing component 110 and an external device; The somatosensory response device 120 is electrically connected to the start switch 130, and outputs the vibration wave or the sound wave according to the opening or closing of the start switch 130.

[0056] The passenger 140 can turn on or off the haptic response mechanism that matches the body operation commands as needed.

[0057] In one embodiment of this utility model, both the body position sensing component 110 and the body response device 120 are used in a human-computer interaction system. The game type or game scene within the human-computer interaction system outputs the vibration wave or the sound wave.

[0058] As part of the human-computer interaction system, the motion response device 120 can generate vibration waves or sound waves of different frequencies, intensities and durations according to the game scene or rhythm.

[0059] Figure 4 This utility model relates to the rib sensing area of ​​a car seat with somatosensory response function. Figure 8 This invention relates to a rib-sensing area for a passenger in a car seat with haptic response functionality. Figure 4 and Figure 8 As shown, the vibration component 121 can be placed on the car seat in the area corresponding to the rib 142 of the passenger 140. When the passenger 140 issues a corresponding body movement command with the rib 142, the rib 142 of the passenger 140 will sense the feedback.

[0060] Figure 5 This invention relates to the lumbar sensing area of ​​a car seat with haptic response function; for example... Figure 5 As shown, the vibration component 121 can be placed on the car seat in an area corresponding to the waist 145 of the passenger 140. When the passenger 140 issues a corresponding body movement command with his waist 145, the waist 145 of the passenger 140 will feel the vibration.

[0061] Figure 6 This invention relates to the head sensing area of ​​a car seat with haptic response function; for example... Figure 6 As shown, the vibration component 121 can be placed on the car seat in the area corresponding to the head 144 of the passenger 140. When the passenger 140 issues a corresponding body movement command with his head 144, the head 144 or neck of the passenger 140 will feel the vibration.

[0062] Figure 7 This invention relates to a sensory area for the buttocks of a passenger in a car seat with haptic response functionality. Figure 7 As shown, the vibration component 121 can be placed on the car seat in the area corresponding to the buttocks 143 of the passenger 140. When the passenger 140 issues a corresponding body movement command with his head 144, the buttocks 143 of the passenger 140 will feel the vibration.

[0063] Figure 9 This invention relates to a shoulder sensing area for a car seat with haptic response functionality, such as... Figure 9 As shown, the vibration component 121 can be installed on the car seat in an area corresponding to the shoulder 141 of the passenger 140. When the passenger 140 issues a corresponding body movement command with his / her shoulder 141, the shoulder 141 of the passenger 140 will feel the vibration.

[0064] This document uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. The above descriptions are only preferred embodiments of this application. It should be noted that due to the limitations of textual expression, while there are objectively infinite specific structures, those skilled in the art can make several improvements, modifications, or changes without departing from the principles of this utility model, and can also combine the above technical features in an appropriate manner. These improvements, modifications, changes, or combinations, or the direct application of the concept and technical solution of the utility model to other occasions without modification, should all be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A car seat with haptic response function, characterized in that, The car seat is equipped with a body position sensing component and a body response device; The body posture sensing component is used to detect the body posture and operation commands of the occupant in the car seat. The somatosensory response device is located on the car seat and is electrically connected to the body position sensing component to obtain sensing signals corresponding to the body posture operation commands. The somatosensory response device is equipped with a vibration component, which feeds back vibration waves or sound waves to the passenger based on the sensing signals.

2. The car seat with haptic response function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vibration assembly includes an electromagnetic exciter, an oscillating motor, and a vibration horn.

3. The car seat with haptic response function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The somatosensory response device includes an adjustment component for adjusting the intensity and duration of the vibration wave or the sound wave.

4. The car seat with haptic response function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The vibration component is disposed inside the car seat, or the vibration component is disposed on surface A of the car seat, or the vibration component is disposed on surface B of the car seat.

5. The car seat with haptic response function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The car seat is provided with multiple sensing areas, and each of the multiple sensing areas is equipped with the body position sensing component for detecting different body position operation commands of the passenger. The somatosensory response device outputs the vibration wave or sound wave according to the number and location of the plurality of sensing areas.

6. The car seat with haptic response function according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The car seat includes a seating area, a backrest area, and a headrest area; The vibration component is provided in the seating area, the backrest area, and the headrest area.

7. The car seat with haptic response function according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The body position sensing component includes a pneumatic pressure sensing component, a thin-film pressure sensing component, and a flexible pressure sensing component.

8. The car seat with haptic response function according to claim 7, characterized in that, The car seat is equipped with a start switch for controlling the connection between the body position sensing component and external devices; The somatosensory response device is electrically connected to the start switch, and outputs the vibration wave or the sound wave according to the opening or closing of the start switch.

9. The car seat with haptic response function according to claim 7, characterized in that, Both the body position sensing component and the body response device are used in the human-computer interaction system. The game type or game scene within the human-computer interaction system outputs the vibration wave or the sound wave.

10. The car seat with haptic response function according to claim 9, characterized in that, The vibration component is electrically connected to the vehicle seat ECU, and the vehicle seat ECU controls the vibration component to send vibration waves or sound waves back to the passenger.

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