Method for cleaning a surface of an interior fitting of a motor vehicle and motor vehicle

Abstract

Method for cleaning a surface (22, 24) of at least one interior fitting (14, 34, 50) arranged in a passenger compartment (12) of a motor vehicle (10), in which the at least one interior fitting (14, 34, 50) is vibrated by means of at least one actuator (20) of the motor vehicle (10), whereby at least a part of the dirt particles located on the surface (22, 24) of the at least one interior fitting (14, 34, 50) is removed from the surface (22, 24), wherein at least one interior fitting is at least one vehicle seat (14, 34) of the motor vehicle (10) which is set into vibration, wherein the dirt particles removed from the surface (22, 24) by the vibration of the vehicle seat (14, 34) are conveyed to at least one predetermined collection point (26, 38, 54, 56, 60) at which the dirt particles can be removed from the motor vehicle (10), characterized by the fact that The vehicle seat (14, 34) is set into vibration by means of at least one actuator (20) integrated into a vehicle floor (36) of the motor vehicle (10), wherein the dirt particles are conveyed, due to the vibration of the vehicle seat (14), through a slot (32) which is formed between a seat cushion (16) of the vehicle seat (14) and a backrest (18) of the vehicle seat (14) in an area where the seat cushion (16) and the backrest (18) are adjacent to each other, towards the at least one predetermined collection point (26).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a method for cleaning the surface of at least one interior trim component located in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. The at least one interior trim component is vibrated by means of at least one actuator of the motor vehicle. This vibrates at least some of the dirt particles located on the surface of the at least one interior trim component. The invention further relates to a motor vehicle.

[0002] German patent DE 10 2017 101 508 A1 describes a method for automatically maintaining the cleanliness of a vehicle. Based on a sensor signal, the level of soiling in the vehicle is determined, and a control signal is generated for a cleaning element in the vehicle. These cleaning elements can include vibration systems with directed waves that generate directed waves in seat covers to loosen dirt or crumbs and direct them to collection areas.

[0003] EP 1 609 645 A2 describes a vehicle with an air purification device located in the passenger compartment. If a garment laden with dirt particles, such as pollen, for example a jacket, is hung on a hanger from a handle located in the passenger compartment, a vibrator can be used to set the handle into vibration. The vibrations are transmitted to the jacket, and the dislodged dirt particles are then sucked up by the air purification device. This is intended to minimize the introduction of pollen, in particular, into the air in the passenger compartment.

[0004] A disadvantage here is that shaking off dirt particles from clothing hung in the passenger compartment and then sucking in air only achieves a comparatively inadequate cleaning of the passenger compartment.

[0005] The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a method of the type mentioned at the outset, by means of which improved cleaning can be achieved, and to specify a motor vehicle that can be cleaned in a correspondingly improved manner.

[0006] This problem is solved by a method with the features of claim 1 and by a motor vehicle with the features of claim 9. Advantageous embodiments with expedient further developments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

[0007] In the inventive method for cleaning the surface of at least one interior trim component located in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, at least one actuator of the motor vehicle vibrates the at least one interior trim component. At least some of the dirt particles located on the surface of the at least one interior trim component are removed from the surface. At least one vehicle seat of the motor vehicle is vibrated as the at least one interior trim component. The dirt particles removed from the surface by the vibration of the vehicle seat are conveyed to at least one predetermined collection point. At the at least one predetermined collection point, the dirt particles can be removed from the motor vehicle. The vibrations introduced into the vehicle seat by the at least one actuator thus ensure the targeted movement of the dirt particles towards the predetermined collection point.And at least one collection point, the collected dirt particles can then be easily removed from the vehicle. Consequently, improved cleaning of the surface of at least one vehicle seat can be achieved.

[0008] A particular advantage of the method according to the invention is that the vehicle seat is set into vibration by means of at least one actuator integrated into the vehicle floor. This is because the connection of the vehicle seat to the vehicle floor allows for very good vibration transmission from the vehicle floor to the vehicle seat.

[0009] The dirt particles are transported by the vibration of the vehicle seat through a slot formed between the seat cushion and the seat backrest to at least one predetermined collection point. This is because the vibration of the seat cushion and backrest makes it particularly easy for the dirt particles to migrate to the slot. This is due to the fact that both the seat cushion and the backrest are typically inclined, which facilitates the gravity-assisted transport of the dirt particles to the slot.

[0010] The slot is located in an area where the seat cushion and backrest meet.

[0011] The dirt particles can consist in particular of dust, crumbs, grains of sand, pebbles, pieces of paper, and similar small particles, which are set in motion by the vibrations or oscillations introduced into the vehicle seat and, due to this movement, can be conveyed towards the at least one predetermined collection point. Accordingly, the surface of the at least one vehicle seat can be cleaned of such dirt particles particularly thoroughly by operating the at least one actuator.

[0012] Furthermore, the dirt particles can be removed from the vehicle at the designated collection point with minimal effort. This is because, after being disturbed by vibrations, the dirt particles are not randomly distributed throughout the vehicle, particularly in the passenger compartment. Rather, they are concentrated at the at least one designated collection point. Consequently, the dirt particles can be easily removed from the vehicle's passenger compartment.

[0013] The system enables the passenger compartment of the vehicle to be cleaned as needed, for example, by a vehicle user and / or a vehicle control unit activating at least one actuator. Consequently, a high level of user comfort can be achieved in a simple manner.

[0014] The vehicle seat can be set into vibration by means of at least one actuator integrated into the seat. This allows for particularly good transmission of vibrations to the surfaces of the vehicle seat to be cleaned.

[0015] Especially when vibration mechanisms are already integrated into the vehicle seat, for example in the case of a massage seat, these vibration mechanisms can be used as the actuators. This makes it particularly easy to set the vehicle seat in motion.

[0016] Additionally or alternatively, the vehicle seat can be vibrated by means of at least one actuator integrated into a body component of the vehicle. Thus, excitation of the body can also cause the vehicle seat, and consequently its surfaces, to vibrate. This also allows dirt particles to be shaken off due to the vibrations introduced into the vehicle seat. Integrating an actuator into the vehicle's body component is particularly easy to implement, especially with regard to the available installation space for housing and controlling the at least one actuator.

[0017] Preferably, the dirt particles are conveyed to a predetermined collection point designed as a collection container. This allows the dirt particles to be removed from the vehicle in a very simple and cost-effective manner by emptying at least one collection container. This is particularly true if the collection container itself is removed from the vehicle for this purpose.

[0018] Additionally or alternatively, the dirt particles can be conveyed to a predetermined collection point designed as a section of the passenger compartment's footwell. This ensures that the dirt particles are spatially concentrated in at least one section of the footwell, making them easy to remove from the vehicle. For example, a floor mat or similar item located in this section of the footwell can be removed from the passenger compartment to dispose of the dirt particles. Alternatively, the dirt particles, which are spatially concentrated and collected in this section of the footwell, can also be removed from the passenger compartment using a vacuum cleaner or a sweeping device.

[0019] The dirt particles can be conveyed through the slot or gap, particularly into a collection container or into a section of the footwell, from where they can then be easily removed from the passenger compartment. For example, the cup-shaped collection container, in which the dirt particles that have fallen out of the slot are collected, can be removed from the passenger compartment to remove the dirt particles from the vehicle.

[0020] Additionally or alternatively, the dirt particles can be conveyed by the vibration of the vehicle seat along the seat cushion towards an edge of the cushion. From there, the vibration of the seat carries the dirt particles to at least one predetermined collection point. This method also achieves a reliable, targeted conveyance of the dirt particles to the at least one collection point. The dirt particles can, in particular, fall from the edge of the seat cushion to reach the predetermined collection point.

[0021] In this design, the vibrations of the seat cushion can be adjusted in such a way as to convey particles along a conveyor belt in a specific direction. For example, by applying individual impulses to the dirt particles, which each impulse moves the dirt particle a short distance towards the edge of the seat cushion, a progressive migration of the dirt particles towards the edge of the seat cushion can be achieved.

[0022] The dirt particles can be concentrated spatially at the predetermined collection point particularly easily if the dirt particles are transported towards a front edge of the seat cushion due to the vibration of the vehicle seat.

[0023] Preferably, the vehicle's ventilation system operates in recirculation mode, drawing air from the passenger compartment and returning it to the passenger compartment. In this process, dirt particles removed from the surface are collected at a predetermined collection point designed as a filter element within the ventilation system. This allows the vehicle to utilize its existing ventilation system, which is typically already present in the vehicle and intended for ventilating the passenger compartment, to remove the dirt particles from the passenger compartment. This makes removing the dirt particles from the passenger compartment very efficient.

[0024] Furthermore, dirt particles, which are lifted from the surface of the vehicle seat when at least one vehicle seat is set into vibration and are thus temporarily in the air, can be very easily sucked up by means of the ventilation device and thus collected on the filter element.

[0025] In particular, the ventilation system can be part of the vehicle's air conditioning system. In this way, the ventilation system can also be used to regulate the temperature of the passenger compartment while the vehicle is in motion, i.e., to cool or heat the passenger compartment. An air filter from the air conditioning system can then be used as the filter element.

[0026] At least one vehicle seat, in particular the driver's seat and / or the passenger seat, can be vibrated. This ensures that vehicle seats, which are used particularly frequently during driving, are cleaned by shaking or vibrating away dirt particles from their surfaces. This can provide increased comfort, especially for the driver and / or passenger.

[0027] Additionally or alternatively, at least one rear seat of the vehicle can be vibrated. By thus removing dirt particles from the surfaces of at least one rear seat row, increased comfort is also provided for rear passengers. Furthermore, the fact that rear seats, which are frequently used by children, can be cleaned by operating at least one actuator and collecting the dirt particles at at least one predetermined collection point can be taken into account. Experience has shown that rear seats, in particular, tend to become increasingly dirty when used by children.

[0028] Preferably, the dirt particles are removed from the surface of the vehicle seat by means of vibration of at least one seat, while that seat is unoccupied. This allows the dirt particles to be shaken off the seat surface particularly effectively. For example, at least one occupant of the vehicle can be outside the vehicle and therefore not occupying the seat while the surface of at least one vehicle seat is being cleaned. This also prevents any occupants in the passenger compartment from being disturbed by stirred-up dirt particles. The cleaning of the surface can therefore be carried out with minimal disruption.

[0029] Preferably, the cleaning of the surface of at least one interior trim component is effected by the activation of a control device. Thus, a user of the vehicle can activate the control device and thereby selectively trigger the cleaning of the surfaces. In particular, the user can be located outside the passenger compartment and, for example, trigger the cleaning by operating a remote control. However, the user can also activate a permanently installed control device located in the passenger compartment. In this case, the cleaning of the surface of the at least one interior trim component preferably takes place when the user is no longer in the passenger compartment of the vehicle.The occupant's departure from the passenger compartment can be detected by the opening and closing of at least one vehicle door, by evaluating signals from a seat occupancy sensor, and / or by using a camera designed to capture the passenger compartment. Alternatively, the system may also be designed so that, after activation of the control device permanently installed in the passenger compartment, the cleaning of the surface begins after a predetermined period of time.

[0030] In addition to or as an alternative to user-initiated surface cleaning, the cleaning of the surface of at least one interior component can be triggered by an evaluation of a signal from at least one sensor in the vehicle. Based on the evaluation of the signals from the at least one sensor, it can be determined whether cleaning of the surface of the at least one interior component is necessary. Such automatic or autonomous self-cleaning of the passenger compartment is particularly convenient for the vehicle's user.

[0031] Furthermore, cleaning is only triggered when necessary. This is because the at least one sensor can preferably detect the degree of soiling on the surface to be cleaned. By evaluating the signals from the at least one sensor, cleaning can then be initiated depending on the level of soiling on the surface of the at least one interior component.

[0032] The at least one sensor can be, in particular, a dust sensor and / or a camera. By evaluating the signals from such sensors, the level of contamination on the surfaces of the at least one interior component to be cleaned can be determined particularly easily, thus enabling cleaning of the surfaces to be carried out in a particularly targeted manner. Furthermore, the energy required to operate the at least one actuator can be kept low if the vibrations are only triggered when needed.

[0033] Additionally or alternatively, the cleaning of the surface of at least one interior component can be triggered by the vehicle's journey ending. For example, the cleaning of the surface of at least one interior component can begin when the vehicle's user parks it. This ensures that, upon each new journey, the user has access to a passenger compartment in which the surfaces of the vibrating interior component are particularly free of dirt particles. Alternatively, the cleaning process can begin when the user exits the vehicle after the journey and locks it. Such a trigger for cleaning the surface of the at least one interior component is particularly simple and convenient for the vehicle's user.

[0034] By operating at least one actuator, other interior parts of the vehicle installed in the passenger compartment, which are not vehicle seats, can also be freed from dirt particles, such as an instrument panel, a center console, trim parts of doors and side walls of the passenger compartment and the like.

[0035] The motor vehicle according to the invention comprises at least one interior fitting component arranged in a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. This interior fitting component can be set into vibration by means of at least one actuator of the motor vehicle. Due to the vibration, at least some of the dirt particles located on a surface of the interior fitting component can be removed from the surface. The interior fitting component comprises at least one vehicle seat of the motor vehicle. The dirt particles removed from the surface by the vibration of the vehicle seat can be conveyed to at least one predetermined collection point, from which the dirt particles can be removed from the motor vehicle.By operating at least one actuator in conjunction with collecting the dirt particles at at least one predetermined collection point and subsequently removing the spatially concentrated dirt particles from the motor vehicle, the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle can be cleaned more effectively.

[0036] The at least one interior component of the motor vehicle is preferably a component of the motor vehicle that is usually intended to remain in the passenger compartment, even if this component can be removed from the motor vehicle. In other words, such an interior component is usually permanently mounted or installed in the passenger compartment.

[0037] The advantages and preferred embodiments described for the method according to the invention also apply to the motor vehicle according to the invention and vice versa.

[0038] Further advantages, features, and details of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments and from the drawings. The features and combinations of features mentioned above in the description, as well as those mentioned below in the figure description and / or shown in the figures alone, can be used not only in the combinations specified, but also in other combinations or individually, without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0039] This shows: Fig. 1 schematically a motor vehicle in which the front seats located in a passenger compartment are cleaned by shaking dirt particles off the surfaces of the front seats by means of vibrating actuators arranged in the respective front seat and collecting them in at least one collection container; Fig. 2 the motor vehicle according to Fig. 1, wherein, firstly, the front seats are set into vibration by excitation of the body of the motor vehicle, and secondly, dirt particles located on the surfaces of the rear seats of the motor vehicle are shaken off by the vibrations from the surfaces of the rear seats and conveyed towards a further collection container; Fig. 3 the motor vehicle according to Fig. 1, wherein the dirt particles shaken off the surfaces of the vehicle seats and other interior fittings of the motor vehicle are collected in partial areas of a footwell of the motor vehicle; and Fig. 4 the motor vehicle according to Fig. 1, wherein an air conditioning system of the motor vehicle is operated in a recirculation mode, and wherein, in addition to collecting dirt particles at predetermined collection points in the passenger compartment, an air conditioning filter is used to separate dirt particles.

[0040] In the figures, identical or functionally equivalent elements are provided with the same reference numerals.

[0041] In Fig. Figure 1 schematically shows a motor vehicle 10 in whose passenger compartment 12 there are front-facing vehicle seats 14, which in this case are designed as a driver's seat and a passenger seat. The exemplary figure shown in Fig. Figure 1 shows a front-facing vehicle seat 14 in the form of the driver's seat (as well as the passenger seat), comprising a seat cushion 16 and a backrest 18. Actuators 20, for example in the form of vibration motors or vibration devices, are integrated into the vehicle seat 14. The actuators 20 can be integrated, for instance, into the seat cushion 16 and the backrest 18 of the respective vehicle seat 14. Operating the actuators 20 causes the vehicle seat 14 to vibrate. This causes dirt particles, which may be located, for example, on a surface 22 of the backrest 18 or on a surface 24 of the seat cushion 16, to be shaken up or set in motion.

[0042] Dirt particles such as dust, crumbs, grains of sand and the like can in this way be conveyed along the seat cushion 16 or the backrest 18 to at least one predetermined collection point, which is located on the basis of Fig. The procedure described in section 1 is located in the passenger compartment 12 of the motor vehicle 10. For example, a cup-shaped collection container 26 is provided below the backrest 18 of the seat cushion 16 as a predetermined collection point. A movement path or particle flow of the dirt particles along the seat cushion 16 towards the collection container 26 is described in Fig. 1 is illustrated by a first arrow 28. Similarly, a movement path of the dirt particles along the backrest 18 towards the collection container 26 is shown in Fig. 1 illustrated by another arrow 30.

[0043] According to the based on Fig. In the method described in section 1 for cleaning the surfaces of at least one interior fitting arranged in the passenger compartment 12, for example the front vehicle seats 14, the targeted movement of the dirt particles towards the at least one collection container 26 is effected by stimulating the seat structure of the respective vehicle seat 14. This is done according to Fig. 1 by the actuators 20 integrated into the vehicle seat 14.

[0044] In the targeted movement of the dirt particles along the seat cushion 16 (see arrow 28) or along the backrest 18 (see arrow 30), it may be provided in particular that a slot 32 or passage is provided in an area where the seat cushion 16 and the backrest 18 adjoin each other, which is Fig. Figure 1 is shown schematically. Through this slot 32 or gap, the dirt particles can enter the collection container 26, which is located below the backrest 18 and the seat cushion 16. The collection container 26 can then be removed from the passenger compartment 12 to remove all the dirt particles collected at the predetermined collection point in the form of the collection container 26 from the passenger compartment 12.

[0045] At the in Fig. In the illustrated variant of the method for cleaning the surfaces of the interior fittings arranged in the passenger compartment 12 of the motor vehicle 10, the vibration of the front vehicle seats 14 and additionally of the rear seats 34, of which only one is marked with a reference symbol, is effected by actuators 20 which are integrated into the body of the motor vehicle 10. For example, the actuators 20 can be integrated into a vehicle floor 36 of the motor vehicle 10. The targeted movement of the dirt particles towards the predetermined collection points can also be effected by means of such vibrations.

[0046] In Fig. Figure 2 shows, by way of example, a further cup-shaped collection container 38 as a further predetermined collection point, which is arranged below a front edge 40 of a seat cushion 42 of the respective rear seat 34.

[0047] Even in the case based on Fig. In the two illustrated methods for cleaning the surfaces of the interior fittings arranged in the passenger compartment 12, a first arrow 44 illustrates the particle flow or the targeted movement of the dirt particles along a backrest 46 of the rear seat 34 caused by the vibrations. And a further arrow 48 illustrates the movement of the dirt particles or the particle flow along the surface of the seat cushion 42 of the rear seat 34.

[0048] It can be seen here that, due to the vibration of the rear seat 34, the dirt particles can be transported, for example, along the seat cushion 42 towards the front edge 40 of the seat cushion 42. The dirt particles therefore do not need to be transported to the area where the seat cushion 42 and the backrest 46 of the rear seat 34 meet. Rather, appropriately targeted vibrations introduced into the seat cushion 42 can also cause the dirt particles to be transported towards the front edge 40 of the seat cushion 42. This is also evident in Fig. 2. A further collection container 38, shown schematically, which is located below the front edge 40 of the seat cushion 42, can be emptied to remove the collected dirt particles from the passenger compartment 12 of the motor vehicle 10.

[0049] Even in the Fig. In the 3 illustrated methods for cleaning the surfaces of interior fittings parts of the motor vehicle 10, the vibration of the interior fittings parts is caused by the actuators 20, which are integrated into at least one body component of the motor vehicle 10, for example in the vehicle floor 36.

[0050] In Fig. Figure 3 further illustrates that a particle flow or a specifically induced movement of the dirt particles from an interior component, such as an instrument panel 50, towards the at least one predetermined collection point can also be achieved. A corresponding movement of the particles along the surface of the instrument panel 50 is shown in Fig. 3 schematically illustrated by a further arrow 52.

[0051] However, in the case relating to Fig. In the variant of the procedure described in Figure 3, no collection containers are shown in the passenger compartment 12. Instead, respective sub-areas 54, 56 of a footwell of the passenger compartment 12 serve as predetermined collection points. Thus, the dirt particles shaken off the instrument panel 50 can be collected in a front sub-area 54 of the footwell, for example on a floor mat located in front of the respective front vehicle seat 14.

[0052] Similarly, dirt particles shaken off the rear seats 34 can be collected, for example, on floor mats located in a rear-side section 56 of the footwell of the motor vehicle 10. In this case, a passenger in the respective rear seat 34 can rest their feet in this rear-side section 56 of the footwell when seated in one of the rear seats 34.

[0053] Also according to Fig. 3 It can be provided that the dirt particles from the front vehicle seat 14 pass through the slot 32 (compare Fig. 2) to reach the rear-side section 56 of the footwell.

[0054] For example, the floor mats from the respective sub-areas 54 and 56 of the footwell of the motor vehicle 10 can be removed to remove the dirt particles from the passenger compartment 12. However, it may also be provided that a user removes the dirt particles accumulated in sub-areas 54 and 56 in another way, such as by vacuuming, sweeping, or the like.

[0055] In Fig. Figure 4 shows a similar method of spatially concentrating the dirt particles at predetermined collection points, as already described with reference to Fig. 3 was explained. Additionally, in Fig. Figure 4, however, illustrates that a ventilation device 58 of the motor vehicle 10, which may be part of an air conditioning system of the motor vehicle 10 (not shown in detail), can be operated in recirculation mode. In the recirculation mode, which is shown in Fig. As illustrated by arrows forming a circle, air is drawn from passenger compartment 12 and reintroduced into passenger compartment 12. Before being reintroduced into passenger compartment 12, the recirculated air passes through at least one filter element 60 of the ventilation system, in this case, the air conditioning system.

[0056] The filter elements 60 are in Fig. Figure 4 is shown only schematically and not with regard to its actual arrangement within a so-called climate box of the air conditioning system. However, the illustration is based on Fig. In the variant described in section 4 for cleaning the surfaces of the interior fittings arranged in the passenger compartment 12, at least one filter element 60 of the ventilation system 58 serves as a predetermined collection point for collecting the dirt particles.

[0057] Therefore, due to stimulation of the seat structure or the body of the motor vehicle, 10 [units of measurement] can occur, each influencing the seat structure (compare Fig. 1) or into the bodywork (compare Fig. 2) Integrated actuators 20 cause targeted movements of the dirt particles towards predetermined collection points. These dirt particles, which are set in motion by the vibrations, are then collected in the designated collection containers 26, 38 (see Figure 26). Fig. 1 and Fig. 2) or at collection points, for example in the footwell of the motor vehicle 10 (compare Fig. 3) and / or collected at the filter element 60 of the air conditioning system of the motor vehicle 10 (compare Fig. 4).

[0058] The self-cleaning function of the vehicle 10 can be autonomous, for example, by detecting the degree of soiling on the surfaces to be cleaned. Sensors such as a camera 62 located in the passenger compartment 12 of the vehicle 10 can be used for this purpose, which can detect soiling on the surfaces of the interior components. Additionally or alternatively, at least one further interior sensor 64, which can be designed as a dust sensor, for example, can be provided for the purpose of detecting the degree of soiling.

[0059] Furthermore, the cleaning of the interior fittings located in the passenger compartment 12 of the motor vehicle 10 can be initiated by the user. For this purpose, the user can operate a control device 66 of the motor vehicle 10, which is shown schematically in the figure.

[0060] The control device 66 can be located in the passenger compartment 12 of the motor vehicle 10. Additionally or alternatively, a control device 66 designed as a remote control can be used to trigger the cleaning of the surfaces of the interior fittings of the motor vehicle 10 by the user.

[0061] The based on Fig. 1 to Fig. The four described variants for cleaning the surfaces of interior fittings located in the passenger compartment 12 of the motor vehicle 10 can be combined as desired. Therefore, the corresponding equipment and / or operating methods can be implemented in one and the same motor vehicle 10, which, with regard to Fig. 1 to Fig. 4 were explained.

Claims

[1] Method for cleaning a surface (22, 24) of at least one interior fitting (14, 34, 50) arranged in a passenger compartment (12) of a motor vehicle (10), in which the at least one interior fitting (14, 34, 50) is vibrated by means of at least one actuator (20) of the motor vehicle (10), whereby at least some of the dirt particles located on the surface (22, 24) of the at least one interior fitting (14, 34, 50) are removed from the surface (22, 24), wherein at least one interior fitting is at least one vehicle seat (14, 34) of the motor vehicle (10) which is set into vibration, wherein the dirt particles removed from the surface (22, 24) by the vibration of the vehicle seat (14, 34) are conveyed to at least one predetermined collection point (26, 38, 54, 56, 60) at which the dirt particles can be removed from the motor vehicle (10), characterized by , that The vehicle seat (14, 34) is set into vibration by means of at least one actuator (20) integrated into a vehicle floor (36) of the motor vehicle (10), wherein the dirt particles are conveyed, due to the vibration of the vehicle seat (14), through a slot (32) which is formed between a seat cushion (16) of the vehicle seat (14) and a backrest (18) of the vehicle seat (14) in an area where the seat cushion (16) and the backrest (18) are adjacent to each other, towards the at least one predetermined collection point (26). [2] Method according to claim 1, characterized by , that the vehicle seat (14, 34) is set into vibration by means of at least one actuator (20) integrated into the vehicle seat (14, 34) and by means of at least one actuator (20) integrated into a body component of the motor vehicle (10), in particular into the vehicle floor (36) of the motor vehicle (10). [3] Method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by, that the dirt particles are conveyed towards a predetermined collection point designed as a collection container (26, 38) and / or towards a predetermined collection point designed as a sub-area (54, 56) of a footwell of the passenger compartment (12). [4] Method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by , that the dirt particles are conveyed by the vibration of the vehicle seat (34) along a seat cushion (42) of the vehicle seat (34) towards an edge (40) of the seat cushion (42), in particular a front edge, wherein the dirt particles are conveyed from the edge (40) to the at least one predetermined collection point (38, 56) due to the vibration of the vehicle seat (34). [5] Method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by, that a ventilation device (58) of the motor vehicle (10) is operated in a recirculation mode in which air is drawn in from the passenger compartment (12) and reintroduced into the passenger compartment (12), whereby the dirt particles removed from the surface (22, 24) are collected at a predetermined collection point designed as a filter element (60) of the ventilation device (58). [6] Method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by , that at least one vehicle seat (14) is a driver's seat and / or a passenger seat and / or at least one rear seat (34) of the motor vehicle (10) is set into vibration. [7] Method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by , that the dirt particles are removed from the surface (22, 24) of the vehicle seat (14, 34) due to the vibration of the at least one vehicle seat (14, 34) while the at least one vehicle seat (14, 34) is not occupied by a seat occupant. [8] Method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by , that the cleaning of the surface (22, 24) of the at least one interior fitting (14, 34, 50) is effected as a result of the actuation of an operating device (66) and / or the evaluation of a signal from at least one sensor of the motor vehicle (10), in particular designed as a dust sensor (64) and / or as a camera (62), and / or depending on the cessation of a journey of the motor vehicle (10). [9] Motor vehicle with at least one interior fitting (14, 34, 50) arranged in a passenger compartment (12) of the motor vehicle (10), and with at least one actuator (20) by means of which the at least one interior fitting (14, 34, 50) can be set into vibration, wherein, as a result of the vibration, at least some of the dirt particles located on a surface (22, 24) of the at least one interior fitting (14, 34, 50) can be removed from the surface (22, 24), wherein the at least one interior fitting comprises at least one vehicle seat (14, 34) of the motor vehicle (10), wherein the dirt particles removed from the surface (22, 24) by the vibration of the vehicle seat (14, 34) can be conveyed to at least one predetermined collection point (26, 38, 54, 56, 60) where the dirt particles are removed from the motor vehicle (10) are removable, characterized by, that the vehicle seat (14, 34) can be set into vibration by means of at least one actuator (20) integrated into a vehicle floor (36) of the motor vehicle (10), wherein the dirt particles can be conveyed to the at least one predetermined collection point (26) due to the vibration of the vehicle seat (14) through a slot (32) which is formed between a seat cushion (16) of the vehicle seat (14) and a backrest (18) of the vehicle seat (14) in an area where the seat cushion (16) and the backrest (18) are adjacent to each other.

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