Vehicle seat

Abstract

To provide a vehicle interior component including a touch switch which inhibits malfunction caused unintentionally by an occupant.SOLUTION: A vehicle interior component 30 of the invention includes: a touch switch 35 for operating an electric component provided at a vehicle; and a recessed part 33 formed on an indoor side surface of the vehicle. The touch switch has a sensing part 36 which detects a finger of an occupant. The recessed part has: an opening 33a; a bottom part 33b; a standing wall part 33c formed at a periphery of the bottom part; and a curved surface 33d which is formed curved at the bottom part so as to protrude toward the opening side. The sensing part is disposed on the curved surface.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to vehicle interior parts, and more particularly to vehicle interior parts having touch switches. [Background technology]

[0002] Vehicle interior accessories such as vehicle doors are provided with touch switches for operating electrical components mounted in the vehicle. For example, a touch switch for operating a power window is provided on the arm rest of a vehicle door, and an occupant can open or close the window by touching the touch switch, which is an operating switch, with his or her fingers (for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. 2020 / 184702 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, because touch switches are formed on a flat surface and the operable range is not physically restricted, the occupant's fingers may move outside the operable range. Also, the occupant's fingers may inadvertently touch the sensing part of the touch switch, causing an input operation to be performed by mistake, resulting in the erroneous operation of electrical components.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and has an object to provide a vehicle interior part equipped with a touch switch that suppresses unintentional erroneous operation by an occupant. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The above problem is solved by providing a vehicle with a touch switch for operating electrical components provided in the vehicle and a recess formed on the side of the vehicle facing the interior, the touch switch having a sensing unit for detecting the fingers of an occupant, the recess having an opening, a bottom, a vertical wall formed around the bottom, and a curved surface formed at the bottom by curving so as to protrude toward the opening, and the sensing unit being positioned on the curved surface.

[0007] The vertical wall of the recess restricts the range of input operation by the occupant's fingers, preventing the occupant's fingers from moving out of the operable range. The vertical wall also prevents the occupant's fingers from accidentally touching the sensing part, preventing erroneous input operations. In addition, since the sensing part is located on a curved surface that protrudes toward the opening side, the occupant can easily tell that he or she is touching the sensing part when using the touch switch.

[0008] In the above vehicle interior part, the vehicle interior part may be a door lining provided on a vehicle door, and the recess may be formed on a side surface of the door lining facing an interior of a vehicle. By forming the recess on the side surface of the door lining facing the interior of the vehicle, it is possible to prevent, for example, an occupant sitting near the door from accidentally touching the sensing portion of the touch switch.

[0009] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned vehicle interior accessory, the sensing section is preferably composed of a plurality of sensor areas lined up in the vertical direction of the vehicle, and the sensor areas located on the lower side are preferably positioned so as to be offset from the vertical axis of the sensor areas located on the upper side. When a user touches a touch switch with a finger (especially the thumb) while gripping a part of a vehicle interior accessory, by staggering the sensor areas arranged vertically, their positions will match the trajectory of the finger, making it easy to touch.

[0010] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned vehicle interior accessory, the sensing section is composed of a plurality of sensor areas arranged in the vertical and longitudinal directions of the vehicle, and the lower sensor area located on the lower side has a front end located rearward of a front end of the upper sensor area located on the upper side, or the rear end of the lower sensor area is located rearward of a rear end of the upper sensor area. When a user touches a touch switch with a finger (especially the thumb) while gripping a part of a vehicle interior accessory, the above-described arrangement makes the position of the sensor area coincide with the trajectory of the finger (especially the thumb), making it easier to touch.

[0011] Furthermore, in the above vehicle interior accessory, the sensing unit has a first sensing unit consisting of a plurality of sensor areas lined up in the vertical direction of the vehicle, and a second sensing unit arranged rearward of the first sensing unit in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle and consisting of a plurality of sensor areas lined up in the vertical direction of the vehicle, and it is preferable that the sensor area located at the bottom of the first sensing unit and the sensor area located at the top of the second sensing unit are arranged to overlap in the vertical direction. When a user touches a touch switch with a finger (especially the thumb) while gripping a part of a vehicle interior accessory, the above-described arrangement makes the position of the sensor area coincide with the trajectory of the finger (especially the thumb), making it easier to touch.

[0012] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned vehicle interior accessory, a gripping portion is provided near the touch switch and is gripped by the occupant when operating the touch switch, the gripping portion having a gripping detection portion which detects when it is gripped by the occupant, and a gripping position identification portion which detects the position at which the gripping portion is gripped by the occupant, and the touch switch changes the position of the sensing portion which detects the fingers of the occupant within the touch switch based on the gripping position of the occupant detected by the gripping position identification portion. By changing the position of the sensing part based on the gripping position, it is possible to absorb differences due to the occupant's physique or posture and position the sensing part at a position that is easy to touch.

[0013] In the vehicle interior accessory described above, the touch switch may enable operation of the electrical component when the grip detection portion detects that the grip portion is gripped. With the above-described configuration, it is possible to suppress unintended malfunction of electrical components caused by an occupant accidentally touching the touch switch.

[0014] Furthermore, in the above vehicle interior accessory, the touch switch can obtain information on the state of the vehicle seat in which the occupant is seated, and when the touch switch obtains information that the vehicle seat is in a relaxed state that relaxes the occupant, it is preferable that the touch switch enables operation of the electrical component. By allowing the operation of electrical components using touch switches when the driver is in a relaxed state, it is possible to prevent unintended malfunctions, such as those caused by accidentally touching a touch switch while driving.

[0015] In the vehicle interior accessory described above, it is preferable that the touch switch allows operation of the electrical component when the vehicle is in an automatic driving state. By enabling the operation of electrical components by touch switches when the vehicle is in an automatic driving state, it is possible to prevent unintended malfunctions caused by accidentally touching the touch switch while driving.

[0016] In addition, in the above-mentioned vehicle interior accessory, there may be a plurality of the sensing units, and at least one of the plurality of sensing units may be a target selection sensing unit that selects the electrical component to be operated by the touch switch, and the target selection sensing unit may be capable of changing the electrical component to be operated when pressed and held by the occupant for a predetermined period of time. By making it possible to change the electrical component that is operated when the target selection sensing unit is pressed and held, unintended malfunctions when switching the target to be operated are suppressed.

[0017] In addition, in the above-mentioned vehicle interior accessory, the vehicle interior accessory includes a main body and an operating member having the touch switch and removably attached to the main body, the touch switch operates the electrical component via wireless communication, and the operating member can be removed by pulling it out in the vertical direction relative to the main body of the vehicle interior accessory. By providing the touch switch on an operating member that is detachable from the main body, the convenience of the touch switch can be increased by removing the operating member, for example, when an occupant is seated facing away from the direction of travel of the vehicle. Furthermore, by making the removal direction the vertical direction, it is possible to prevent the operating member from being accidentally removed from the main body.

[0018] In the above vehicle interior accessory, the vehicle interior accessory may include a main body, and an operating member having the touch switch and rotatably attached to the main body. By providing a touch switch on a rotatable operating member, the operating surface of the touch switch can be oriented in a direction that is easy for the occupant to touch when in use, and when not in use, the operating surface of the touch switch can be oriented in a direction that is difficult for the occupant to touch, thereby preventing unintended malfunctions. Effect of the Invention

[0019] According to the present invention, the vertical wall of the recess restricts the range of input operation by the occupant's fingers, preventing the occupant's fingers from moving out of the operable range. The vertical wall also prevents the occupant's fingers from accidentally touching the sensing part, preventing erroneous input operations. The sensing part is arranged on a curved surface that protrudes toward the opening, making it easier for the occupant to know that he or she is touching the sensing part when using the touch switch. By forming the recess on the side surface of the door lining facing the interior of the vehicle, it is possible to prevent, for example, an occupant sitting near the door from accidentally touching the sensing portion of the touch switch. When a user touches a touch switch with a finger (especially the thumb) while gripping a part of a vehicle interior accessory, by staggering the sensor areas arranged vertically, their positions will match the trajectory of the finger, making it easy to touch. When a user touches a touch switch with a finger (especially the thumb) while gripping a part of a vehicle interior accessory, the above-described arrangement makes the position of the sensor area coincide with the trajectory of the finger (especially the thumb), making it easier to touch. When a user touches a touch switch with a finger (especially the thumb) while gripping a part of a vehicle interior accessory, the above-described arrangement makes the position of the sensor area coincide with the trajectory of the finger (especially the thumb), making it easier to touch. By changing the position of the sensing part based on the gripping position, it is possible to absorb differences due to the occupant's physique or posture and position the sensing part at a position that is easy to touch. With the above-described configuration, it is possible to suppress unintended malfunction of electrical components caused by an occupant accidentally touching the touch switch. By allowing the operation of electrical components using touch switches when the driver is in a relaxed state, it is possible to prevent unintended malfunctions, such as those caused by accidentally touching a touch switch while driving. By enabling the operation of electrical components by touch switches when the vehicle is in an automatic driving state, it is possible to prevent unintended malfunctions caused by accidentally touching the touch switch while driving. By making it possible to change the electrical component that is operated when the target selection sensing unit is pressed and held, unintended malfunctions when switching the target to be operated are suppressed. By providing the touch switch on an operating member that is detachable from the main body, the convenience of the touch switch can be increased by removing the operating member, for example, when an occupant is seated facing away from the direction of travel of the vehicle. Furthermore, by making the removal direction the vertical direction, it is possible to prevent the operating member from being accidentally removed from the main body. By providing a touch switch on a rotatable operating member, the operating surface of the touch switch can be oriented in a direction that is easy for the occupant to touch when in use, and when not in use, the operating surface of the touch switch can be oriented in a direction that is difficult for the occupant to touch, thereby preventing unintended malfunctions. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle interior to which a vehicle interior material according to an embodiment of the present invention is attached, as viewed obliquely from the front. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion II of FIG. 1, and is a side view showing a door lining provided on a vehicle door. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the door arm rest taken along line III-III in FIG. 2. [Figure 4] 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of an in-vehicle device operated by a touch panel of a vehicle interior material. [Figure 5A] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a sensing portion of a touch switch of a door arm rest. [Figure 5B] 13A and 13B are diagrams showing another example of a sensing unit shown in a touch switch of a door arm rest. [Figure 6A] 1A is an explanatory diagram showing a touch switch in which the position of a sensing portion changes, and shows a state in which the sensing portion is located in the front. FIG. [Figure 6B] 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a touch switch in which the position of a sensing portion changes, and shows a state in which the sensing portion has moved backward. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a door arm rest including a detachable operating member having a touch switch. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a door arm rest including a rotatably provided operating member having a touch switch. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a seat frame of the vehicle seat. [Figure 10]1. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion X in FIG. 1, and is a perspective view showing a touch switch provided in the vehicle seat. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XI-XI in FIG. [Figure 12] 11 is a perspective view showing another example of a touch switch provided in a vehicle seat. FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a touch switch having a movable sensing portion. [Figure 14] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a vehicle seat in which the angle of an operating member on which a touch switch is arranged relative to a seat cushion can be changed; [Figure 15] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a vehicle seat including an operating member having a detachable touch switch; [Figure 16A] 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle seat provided with an operating member having a touch switch; [Figure 16B] FIG. 16B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 16A, showing an operating member having a touch panel and attached to the seat cushion so as to be movable in the up-down direction. [Figure 16C] FIG. 16B is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. 16A, showing an operation member having a touch panel and rotatably attached to the seat cushion. [Figure 17] 1 is a perspective view showing a vehicle seat including a seat armrest having a touch switch; [Figure 18A] 1 is a perspective view showing a vehicle seat including a center armrest having a touch switch; [Figure 18B] 1 is a perspective view showing a vehicle seat including a center armrest having a touch switch; [Figure 19] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a grip having a touch switch. [Figure 20] 1 is a perspective view showing a vehicle seat having touch switches on the rear surface of a headrest and the rear surface of a seat back; [Figure 21A] FIG. 1 shows a door lining equipped with a speaker having touch switches around it. [Figure 21B] 13 is a diagram showing another example of a door lining equipped with a speaker having touch switches around it. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0021] <<First embodiment: Door lining>> Hereinafter, the configuration of a vehicle interior part according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiment described below is for the purpose of making the present invention easier to understand, and does not limit the present invention. In other words, the present invention may be modified or improved without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and the present invention naturally includes equivalents thereof. In the following description, the contents regarding the materials, shapes and sizes of the parts constituting the vehicle interior part are merely examples and do not limit the present invention.

[0022] In the following, a vehicle door lining, particularly a door arm rest, provided on a vehicle door will be taken as an example of a vehicle interior product, and a configuration example thereof will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to vehicle door linings mounted on vehicles that have wheels and run on land, such as automobiles and trains, and may also be applied to vehicle door linings mounted on aircraft, ships, and other vehicles that move on non-ground surfaces.

[0023] In the following description, the term "front-rear direction" refers to the front-rear direction of the vehicle door, which coincides with the direction of travel when the vehicle is traveling. The term "door width direction" refers to the width direction of the vehicle door, which coincides with the left-right direction as seen by an occupant seated in the vehicle seat. The term "up-down direction" refers to the up-down direction of the vehicle door, which coincides with the vertical direction when the vehicle is traveling on a horizontal plane. The term "outside" simply refers to the side closer to the outside in the direction from the center of the vehicle door unit to the outside, and the term "inside" refers to the side closer to the center in the direction from the outside to the center of the vehicle door unit. The term "inside" refers to the direction toward the inside of the vehicle cabin when the vehicle door is closed.

[0024] In addition, the shapes, positions, postures, etc. of each part of the vehicle door described below will be described assuming that the vehicle door is in a closed state, unless otherwise specified.

[0025] <Vehicle Door D> A basic configuration of a vehicle door D equipped with a door lining according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the interior of a vehicle compartment in which a vehicle door D and a vehicle seat S are provided. Fig. 2 is a side view showing a door lining 1 provided on the vehicle door D. The vehicle door D includes a door panel P, a window 2 formed in an upper portion of the door panel P, and a door lining 1 provided below the window 2 on the door panel P. The door lining 1 is composed of an upper member 5, a center member 6, a lower member 7, and a door armrest 30 that protrudes toward the interior of the vehicle cabin between the center member 6 and the lower member 7. In addition, a door handle 11 is provided in front of the center member 6, and a door pocket (not shown) and a speaker 12 are provided in front of the lower member 7.

[0026] <Door armrest 30> Next, a description will be given of the door arm rest 30 having a touch switch 35 for operating the in-vehicle device 13 (electrical components) provided in the vehicle. The door arm rest 30 is an example of the vehicle interior part of the present invention.

[0027] As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the door armrest 30 is a member that protrudes from the door panel P toward the interior of the vehicle and is a portion on which an occupant seated in the vehicle seat S can place his / her hand or arm. The door armrest 30 has a shape that extends in the front-rear direction of the door, and a door window opening / closing switch 31 for operating the opening and closing of the power window is provided on the upper surface on the front side. A pull pocket 32 ​​(an example of a gripping portion) for an occupant to grip the door armrest 30 is formed in the center of the upper surface. The occupant can grip the door armrest 30 by inserting his / her finger into the pull pocket 32.

[0028] As shown in Fig. 3, a recess 33 recessed toward the exterior side is formed on the side surface of the door arm rest 30 facing the interior. The recess 33 is composed of an opening 33a, a bottom 33b, and a standing wall 33c formed around the bottom 33b. The bottom 33b is provided with a curved surface 33d that curves so as to protrude toward the opening side. The touch switch 35 has a plurality of sensing parts 36 that detect the fingers of the occupant. The touch switch 35 and the sensing parts 36 are arranged along the curved surface 33d of the bottom 33b.

[0029] The height H1 of the curved surface 33d is formed not to exceed the height H2 of the vertical wall portion 33c. Therefore, although the touch switch 35 is exposed to the interior side, it is surrounded by the vertical wall portion 33c, so that even if the occupant's arm touches the side surface inadvertently, it will not abut against the touch switch 35. More specifically, even if the occupant's arm abuts against the side surface of the door armrest 30 inadvertently, the arm is supported by the vertical wall portion 33c, and a gap is formed between the touch switch 35 and the arm, so that the arm does not directly abut against the sensing portion 36 of the touch switch 35. Therefore, unintended malfunctions can be suppressed. Furthermore, when using the touch switch 35, the vertical wall portion 33c can restrict the range in which the passenger's finger can move, thereby preventing the passenger from accidentally pressing a location other than the touch switch 35, and allowing the passenger to reliably perform an input operation on the touch switch 35.

[0030] The touch switch 35 used in this embodiment is a capacitive touch sensor. However, the touch switch 35 is not limited to a capacitive touch sensor, and may be a resistive or pressure-sensitive touch sensor.

[0031] <In-vehicle device 13> Examples of the in-vehicle devices 13 operated by the touch switch 35 include a power window device 14, an electric seat device 15, a car navigation device 16, an audio device 17, and an air conditioning device 18. The in-vehicle devices 13 may also include a sliding door, a sunroof, a sunshade, a lamp, etc. The operating status of the in-vehicle devices 13 is displayed on a display 19 via an ECU (control device 20).

[0032] <Electric seat device 15> The electric seat device 15 has a front-rear adjustment mechanism 15a, a height adjustment mechanism 15b, a reclining mechanism 15c, and a seat heater 15d. The front-rear adjustment mechanism 15a is a mechanism for moving the seat in the front-rear direction relative to the vehicle body. The height adjustment mechanism 15b is a mechanism for changing the height of the seat relative to the vehicle body. The reclining mechanism 15c is a mechanism for changing the angle of the seat back relative to the seat cushion. The seat heater 15d is a mechanism for changing the temperature of the seat. The front-rear adjustment mechanism 15a, the height adjustment mechanism 15b, and the reclining mechanism 15c include electric motors and are driven by the electric motors. The seat heater 15d has an electric heating wire and changes its temperature depending on the current supplied to it.

[0033] <Grip detection sensor 40, hand insertion detection sensor 41> A gripping detection sensor 40 capable of detecting the hand of an occupant is disposed to extend in the front-rear direction at the opening of the pull pocket 32. A hand insertion detection sensor 41 capable of detecting the finger of an occupant inserted into the pull pocket 32 ​​is provided on the inner wall of the pull pocket 32. The gripping detection sensor 40 and the hand insertion detection sensor 41 are capacitance-type touch sensors and can be detected by contact with the hand of an occupant.

[0034] <Control device 20> As shown in Fig. 4, the door window opening / closing switch 31, the touch switch 35, the grip detection sensor 40, and the hand insertion detection sensor 41 are each connected to the ECU (controller 20). The in-vehicle devices 13, such as the power window device 14, the display 19, and the speaker 12 are also connected to the ECU and controlled by the ECU. The ECU has a CPU, ROM, and RAM (not shown), and the CPU executes various processing operations according to a control program stored in the ROM. For example, by receiving an opening / closing signal from the door window opening / closing switch 31 and the touch switch 35, the CPU drives the electric motor of the power window device 14 to open or close the window.

[0035] <Sensing section 36> 5A shows an example of the sensing unit 36 ​​included in the touch switch 35. The sensing unit 36 ​​has a first sensing unit 37 and a second sensing unit 38 arranged behind the first sensing unit 37. The first sensing unit 37 and the second sensing unit 38 are each capable of operating a different in-vehicle device 13, and in the example shown in FIG. 5A, the first sensing unit 37 can operate the air volume of the air conditioner, and the second sensing unit 38 can operate the volume of the audio device 17. The operable in-vehicle devices 13 can be changed by settings, and the currently operable devices can be distinguished by icons displayed on the display units 373 and 383.

[0036] When the occupant's finger touches the sensing unit 36, the contact state or operation state is displayed on the display 19 via the ECU. When the sensing unit 36 ​​is touched, a contact sound or operation sound may be output from the speaker 12. The contact sound or operation sound may be changed depending on the operation of the sensing unit 36. When the sensing unit 36 ​​is touched, the touch switch 35 may vibrate. The vibration may be changed depending on the operation of the sensing unit 36.

[0037] The first sensing unit 37 is composed of multiple sensor areas 370 (upper sensor area 371, lower sensor area 372, hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as sensor areas 370) arranged in the vertical direction. When the occupant's thumb touches the upper sensor area 371, a signal to increase the airflow is transmitted to the control device 20. When the occupant's thumb touches the lower sensor area 372, a signal to decrease the airflow is transmitted to the control device 20.

[0038] The second sensing unit 38 is also composed of multiple sensor areas 380 (upper sensor area 381, lower sensor area 382) arranged in the vertical direction. When the occupant's thumb touches the upper sensor area 381, a signal to turn up the volume is transmitted to the control device 20. When the occupant's thumb touches the lower sensor area 382, ​​a signal to turn down the volume is transmitted to the control device 20.

[0039] As shown in Fig. 5A, each of the sensor areas 370, 380 is formed in a parallelogram. The lower sensor areas 372, 382 are arranged so as to be offset from the vertical axes C1, C2 of the upper sensor areas 371, 381. In other words, the front end 372a of the lower sensor area 372 is located rearward of the front end 371a of the upper sensor area 371. The rear end 371b of the lower sensor area 372 is located rearward of the rear end 372b of the upper sensor area 371. The lower sensor area 372 of the first sensing unit and the upper sensor area 381 of the second sensing unit are arranged so as to overlap in the vertical direction. By positioning the sensor areas in this manner, when an occupant's hand is gripping the handle and touches sensor areas 370, 380 with his or her thumb, the thumb can be aligned with the trajectory of up and down movement, making it easier to touch sensor areas 370, 380.

[0040] The first sensing unit 37 and the second sensing unit 38 provided in the touch switch 35 may enable operation of the in-vehicle device 13 when the grip detection sensor 40 or the hand insertion detection sensor 41 detects the presence of the occupant's finger. Such control is executed by the control device 20. By controlling the touch switch 35 in this manner, the touch switch 35 can be operated only when the occupant puts his / her hand into the pull pocket 32 ​​and grips it, thereby making it possible to suppress unintended erroneous operation by the occupant.

[0041] The touch switch 35 can also acquire the state of the electric seat device 15 in which the occupant is seated, and whether or not the touch switch 35 functions may be set according to the state of the electric seat device 15. For example, the touch switch 35 may be allowed to operate the in-vehicle device 13 only when the seat back of the electric seat device 15 is inclined by the reclining mechanism 15c to a predetermined angle or more, that is, only when the electric seat device 15 receives information from the control device 20 that the electric seat device 15 is in a relaxed state that relaxes the occupant. Furthermore, if the vehicle equipped with the touch switch 35 is capable of autonomous driving, or is traveling in an autonomous driving mode, the touch switch 35 may be set to function. Such control is executed by the control device 20. By making the touch switch 35 operable when the electric seat device 15 is in a relaxed state or when the vehicle is traveling in an automatic driving mode, it is possible to prevent the occupant's fingers from accidentally touching the touch switch 35 while driving, which causes the in-vehicle device 13 to malfunction.

[0042] <Sensing unit 36A> 5B shows another example of a sensing unit 36A. Like the sensing unit 36, the sensing unit 36A has a first sensing unit 37A and a second sensing unit 38A disposed behind the first sensing unit 37A. The first sensing unit 37A is capable of operating the in-vehicle device 13. On the other hand, the second sensing unit 38A is a target selection sensing unit that can switch the in-vehicle device 13 operated by the first sensing unit 37A.

[0043] The second sensing unit 38A can change the in-vehicle device 13 that can be operated by the first sensing unit 37A when the second sensing unit 38A is pressed and held by the occupant for a predetermined time, for example, one second or more. By switching when the second sensing unit 38A is pressed and held, it is possible to prevent the in-vehicle device 13 from being switched unintentionally by the occupant.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 5B, each of the sensor regions 370, 380 of the sensing unit 36 ​​is formed in a diamond shape. Further, the lower sensor areas 372, 382 are disposed so as to be offset from the vertical axis of the upper sensor areas 371, 381. In other words, the front end 372a of the lower sensor area 372 is located rearward of the front end 371a of the upper sensor area 371. Further, the rear end 372b of the lower sensor area 372 may be disposed so as to be located rearward of the rear end 371b of the upper sensor area 371.

[0045] <Door armrest 30B> 6A and 6B show a door armrest 30B as another example. Like the door armrest 30 shown in Fig. 2, the door armrest 30B has a door window opening / closing switch 31 at the front portion, a pull pocket 32 ​​on the top surface of the central portion, and a recess 33 on the side surface facing the interior of the vehicle, with a touch switch 35B inside.

[0046] Compared with the door arm rest 30 in FIG. 2, the pull pocket 32 ​​and the touch switch 35B are formed to be longer in the front-rear direction. A plurality of gripping detection sensors 40 (grip position identification units) are arranged in the opening of the pull pocket 32 ​​so as to extend in the front-rear direction, and are capable of detecting the position where the occupant is gripping the pull pocket 32. In addition, a hand insertion detection sensor 41 capable of detecting the occupant's fingers inserted into the pull pocket 32 ​​is provided on the inner wall of the pull pocket 32.

[0047] The touch switch 35B has a plurality of sensor areas 370 arranged in the front-rear direction. The sensor area 370 can become the first sensing section 37B or the second sensing section 38B based on information about the position where the occupant grips the seat, detected by the grip detection sensor 40. That is, the positions of the first sensing section 37B and the second sensing section 38B can be changed in the front-rear direction based on the position where the occupant grips the seat. By making the positions of the first sensing unit 37B and the second sensing unit 38B changeable based on the gripping position, differences due to the occupant's physique or posture can be absorbed, and the first sensing unit 37B and the second sensing unit 38B can be positioned at a position that is easy to touch. In addition, the state of the electric seat device may be monitored, and the positions of the first sensing unit 37B and the second sensing unit 38B may be changed according to the angle at which the seat back is tilted relative to the seat cushion. In addition, in accordance with the change in the positions of the first sensing unit 37B and the second sensing unit 38B, the function may be changed, for example, the in-vehicle device 13 operated by the first sensing unit 37B and the second sensing unit 38B may be changed.

[0048] <Detachable touch switch 35C> As shown in Fig. 7, the touch switch 35C may be provided on an operating member 50A that is detachable from the door armrest main body 30a. For example, when an occupant is seated facing away from the traveling direction of the vehicle, the operating member 50A can be detached and operated, improving the convenience of the touch switch 35C. The operating member 50A is equipped with a wireless communication device such as a Bluetooth (registered trademark) unit so that the touch switch 35C and the control device 20 can communicate wirelessly. The operating member 50A can be removed by pulling it out in the vertical direction relative to the main body 30a of the door arm rest 30C. By limiting the removal direction to the vertical direction, the operating member 50A is prevented from accidentally coming off the main body 30a of the door arm rest. The door arm rest body 30a has a charging function and can charge the operation member 50A. A charging terminal may be provided, or charging may be performed by wireless power supply or the like. The first sensing portion 37 and the second sensing portion 38 are disposed at positions that avoid the attachment portion of the operation member 50A, the charging terminal, etc. This prevents an increase in thickness, and allows the operation member 50A to be made thinner. Additionally, the detached operating member 50A may be attachable to an arm rest of the seat.

[0049] <Rotary touch switch 35D> As shown in Fig. 8, a touch switch 35D may be provided on an operating member 50B that is rotatable relative to the door armrest main body 30a. When an occupant rotates the operating member 50B, a sensing unit 36D may be displayed on the operating surface as shown in Fig. 8. Note that a cross key is displayed as a first sensing unit 37D, and an enter key is set as a second sensing unit 38D. When using the touch switch 35D, the occupant can turn the operation surface of the touch switch 35D in a direction that is easy to see or touch. Also, when not in use, the occupant can turn the operation surface of the touch switch in a direction that is difficult to touch, thereby preventing unintended malfunctions.

[0050] Although the door lining 1 in the first embodiment is provided on the vehicle door D of the front seat, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the door lining 1 may be a door armrest provided on a rear seat door. By providing a touch switch on the side of the door armrest provided on the rear seat door, a passenger seated in the rear seat can operate the touch switch with his / her thumb while gripping the door armrest.

[0051] <<Second embodiment: vehicle seat>> The configuration of a vehicle seat according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the contents regarding the materials, shapes, and sizes of the components constituting the vehicle seat are merely examples and do not limit the present invention.

[0052] In the following, a vehicle seat mounted on a vehicle will be given as an example of a vehicle seat, and an example of the configuration will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to vehicle seats mounted on vehicles that have wheels and run on the ground, such as automobiles and trains, and can also be applied to vehicle seats mounted on aircraft, ships, and other vehicles that move on non-ground surfaces.

[0053] In the following description, the "front-rear direction" refers to the front-rear direction of the vehicle seat, which coincides with the direction of travel when the vehicle is traveling. The "seat width direction" refers to the width direction of the vehicle seat, which coincides with the left-right direction as seen by an occupant seated in the vehicle seat. The "up-down direction" refers to the up-down direction of the vehicle seat, which coincides with the vertical direction when the vehicle is traveling on a horizontal plane. In addition, when the term "outside" is used simply, it refers to the side closer to the outside in the direction from the center of the vehicle seat alone to the outside, and when the term "inside" is used, it refers to the side closer to the center in the direction from the outside to the center of the vehicle seat alone.

[0054] In addition, the shape, position, posture, etc. of each part of the vehicle seat described below will be described assuming that the vehicle seat is in a seatable state, unless otherwise specified.

[0055] <Vehicle seat S> As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle seat S is a seat that is placed on a vehicle body floor and in which a vehicle occupant sits. The vehicle seat S corresponds to the electric seat device 15 of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the vehicle seat S is used as a front seat that corresponds to the front seat of the vehicle. However, the vehicle seat S is not limited to this, and can also be used as a rear seat, and can also be used as a second-row middle seat or a third-row rear seat in a vehicle that has three rows of seats in the front-rear direction.

[0056] As shown in Fig. 1, the vehicle seat S mainly comprises a seat back 101 serving as a backrest portion supporting the back of a seated occupant, a seat cushion 102 serving as a seating portion supporting the buttocks of the seated occupant, and a headrest 103 disposed on the upper portion of the seat back 101 and supporting the head of the seated occupant. The seat back 101 and the seat cushion 102 are connected to sandwich a reclining mechanism 107 (see Fig. 9). The seat back 101 is connected to the seat cushion 102 so as to be rotatable therebetween and the angle can be adjusted. The reclining mechanism 107 adjusts the inclination angle of the seat back 101. The seat cushion 102 is also provided with a height adjustment mechanism (not shown).

[0057] <Seat frame F> As shown in FIG. 9, a seat frame F is provided inside a vehicle seat S. The seat frame F is composed of a seat back frame 110 that forms the skeleton of a seat back 101, and a seat cushion frame 115 that forms the skeleton of a seat cushion 102.

[0058] <Seat back frame 110> 9, the seatback frame 110 is formed into a rectangular frame shape overall, and includes a pair of backside frames 111 arranged on both sides, an upper frame 112, and a lower frame 113. The upper frame 112 is arranged between the pair of backside frames 111 and connects upper ends of the backside frames 111. The lower frame 113 is arranged between the pair of backside frames 111 and connects lower ends of the pair of backside frames 111.

[0059] <Seat cushion frame 115> The seat cushion frame 115 is formed in a rectangular frame shape, and a cushion side frame 116 is provided on one side of the seat cushion frame 115. The seat cushion frame 115 also has a front connection frame 117 that connects the cushion side frames 116 at the front, and a rear connection frame 118 that connects them at the rear. The front connection frame 117 and the rear connection frame 118 at the front and rear of the vehicle seat S are made of round pipes. A cushion pan frame 119 is provided in front of the front connection frame 117. Although not shown, a pressure-receiving member is attached to bridge the cushion pan frame 119 and the rear connection frame 118, and the buttocks of a seated occupant are supported from below by the pressure-receiving member.

[0060] <Pad Pa and cushion trim cover T> A pad Pa (pad portion) and a cushion trim cover T (cushion cover) are provided on the outer sides of the seat back frame 110 and the seat cushion frame 115, thereby forming the seat back 101 and the seat cushion 102. The pad Pa is a urethane base material molded by foam molding using, for example, a urethane foam material, and the cushion trim cover T is made of a skin material such as cloth, synthetic leather, or genuine leather.

[0061] <Slide rail 104> 2, a slide rail 104 is installed under the vehicle seat S. The vehicle seat S is attached to the vehicle body floor in a state in which it can slide in the front-rear direction by the slide rail 104. An electric motor (not shown) is provided on the slide rail 104, and the vehicle seat S can be moved forward and backward by driving the electric motor.

[0062] The slide rail 104 is a device for sliding the vehicle seat S along the front-rear direction and has a known structure (the structure of a general slide rail mechanism). The slide rail 104 has a lower rail fixed onto the vehicle body floor and an upper rail that is slidable relative to the lower rail. The upper rail is slidable relative to the lower rail fixed to the vehicle body. The slide rail 104 corresponds to the front-rear adjustment mechanism 15a of the first embodiment.

[0063] <Reclining mechanism 107> A reclining mechanism 107 is provided between the lower end of the seat back 101 and the rear end of the seat cushion 102. More specifically, the reclining mechanism 107 connects a seat back frame 110 of the seat back 101 and a seat cushion frame 115 of the seat cushion 102. The reclining mechanism 107 makes it possible to adjust the angle of the seat back 101 (seat back frame 110) relative to the seat cushion 102 (seat cushion frame 115). The reclining mechanism 107 can lock the seat back 101 at a predetermined angle to maintain the inclined state. In addition, the seat back 101 can be tilted forward or backward by releasing the lock. The reclining mechanism 107 is provided with an electric motor, and the inclination angle of the seat back 101 can be changed by driving the electric motor. In addition, the inclination angle is transmitted to the control device 20 and reflected in the setting of the touch switch 35 provided on the door armrest 30 or the like described above. The reclining mechanism 107 corresponds to the reclining mechanism 15c of the first embodiment.

[0064] The touch switch 126 provided in the vehicle seat S of this embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. The touch switch 126 of the vehicle seat S is a switch for operating an in-vehicle device 13 (electrical components) provided in the vehicle, similar to the touch switch 35 of the first embodiment. The touch switch 126 is provided on the seat cushion 102 as shown in FIGS.

[0065] The seat cushion 102 has a seating portion 121 formed as a seating surface when an occupant sits on it, and a bank portion 122 disposed on the outer side of the seating portion 121 in the seat width direction. The upper surface of the bank portion 122 protrudes upward from the seating surface of the seating portion. Furthermore, a side cover 123 that covers the seat cushion frame 115 (more specifically, the cushion side frame 116) is provided on the outer side of the bank portion in the seat width direction. The touch switch 126 is disposed on the outer side of the bank portion 122, closer to the door in the seat width direction. The touch switch 126 may be disposed on the outer side farther from the door (closer to the center).

[0066] The front end of touch switch 126 is disposed at a position 90 mm to 110 mm, preferably 100 mm, rearward from the front end of the seat cushion. By disposing the switch at a position away from the front end of the seat cushion, the switch can be disposed at a position that is easy for a seated occupant to operate.

[0067] As shown in FIG. 11, the touch switch 126 is disposed below the upper end of the bank portion 122. A recess 125 recessed downward is formed on the outer side in the seat width direction, and the touch switch 126 is disposed in the recess 125. A vertical wall is formed around the bottom of the recess 125. This prevents the occupant's fingers from accidentally touching the touch switch 126. The recess 125 is formed on the upper surface of the side cover 123 as shown in FIG. 11. The bottom of the recess 125 has a curved surface that protrudes toward the opening of the recess 125, and the touch switch 126 (more specifically, the first sensing portion 127 and the second sensing portion 128) may be disposed along the curved surface. A decorative frame member 124 is provided around the recess 125. By providing the touch switch 126 inside the recess 125 or providing the decorative frame member 124 around the recess 125, it is possible to prevent the occupant's fingers from accidentally touching the touch switch 126, thereby preventing erroneous input operations.

[0068] As shown in FIG. 10, touch switch 126 is composed of a first sensing portion 127 having sensor areas 129 arranged in a line on the front, back, left and right sides and serving as a cross key switch, and a second sensing portion 128 having a central sensor area 129 serving as a decision key switch.

[0069] A recessed portion 130 recessed inward in the seat width direction is formed on the side surface of the side cover 123. A grip detection sensor 141 is provided on the vertical wall portion of the recessed portion 130. In addition, a gripping position detection sensor 140 is provided between the decorative frame member 124 and the recessed portion 130. An occupant can operate the touch switch 126 with his / her thumb while gripping the standing wall portion of the recessed portion 130. The gripping detection sensor 141 and the gripping position detection sensor 140 can detect the gripping position or state.

[0070] The touch switch 126 may be attached directly to the bank portion 122, as in the vehicle seat SA in Fig. 12. The outer periphery of the touch switch 126 is joined to the covering material (cushion trim cover T) of the bank portion 122 by sewing or the like.

[0071] <Position-changeable touch switch 126B> As shown in FIG. 13, a vehicle seat SB may be provided with a touch switch 126B that is long in the front-rear direction, and the positions of the first sensing unit 127 and the second sensing unit 128 on the touch switch 126B may be changeable. A plurality of sensor areas 129 are arranged, and the sensor areas 129 that become the first sensing unit 127 and the second sensing unit 128 are selected by the control device 20. The positions of the first sensing unit 127 and the second sensing unit 128 may be changed based on the grip position detected by the grip position detection sensor 140. In addition, when the angle is changed by the reclining mechanism 107, the positions of the first sensing unit 127 and the second sensing unit 128 may be changed according to the angle θ of the seat back 101 with respect to the seat cushion 102. For example, when the seat back 101 is in a relaxed position, i.e., when the angle θ2 becomes larger than the angle θ1 suitable for normal driving, the positions of the first sensing unit 127 and the second sensing unit 128 are moved rearward to be positioned so that the occupant can easily operate them even in a relaxed position.

[0072] <Rotary touch switch 126C> In addition, as in the case of a vehicle seat SC shown in FIG. 14, when the angle is changed by the reclining mechanism 107, the angle of the touch switch 126C relative to the seat cushion 102 may be changed according to the angle θ of the seat back 101 relative to the seat cushion 102. In this case, an operation member 150C is rotatably provided on the side cover 123, and a touch switch 126C is provided on the upper surface of the operation member 150C. The angle of the operation member 150C with respect to the seat cushion 102 is changed by an electric motor. The inclination angle of the operation member 150C with respect to the seat cushion 102 may be changed manually.

[0073] <Detachable touch switch 126D> 15, an operating member 150D having a touch switch 126D may be provided detachably from the seat cushion 102. In the vehicle seat SD shown in FIG. The operation member 150D is equipped with a wireless communication device such as a Bluetooth (registered trademark) unit so that the touch switch 126D and the control device 20 can communicate wirelessly. The operation member 150D may be removed by pulling it out in the vertical direction relative to the seat cushion 102. By limiting the removal direction to the vertical direction, the operation member 150D is prevented from coming off the seat cushion 102 inadvertently.

[0074] The seat cushion 102 (side cover 123) has a charging function, and can charge the operation member 150D. A charging terminal may be provided, or charging may be performed by wireless power supply or the like. The first sensing unit 127 and the second sensing unit 128 are disposed at positions that avoid the attachment portion of the operation member 150D, the charging terminal, etc. This prevents an increase in thickness, and allows the operation member 150D to be made thinner. In addition, the detached operating member 150D may be attachable to a door armrest or a seat armrest.

[0075] Also, like the vehicle seat SE shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, an operation member 15E having a touch switch 126E on its upper surface may be provided so as to be movable in the up and down direction. 16A and 16C, an operating member 15F having a touch switch 126F on its upper surface may be provided rotatably and foldable. By changing the position of the operating member 15E or folding the operating member 15F, it is possible to improve the ease of getting in and out of the vehicle without getting in the way of the occupant getting in and out of the vehicle.

[0076] <<Other embodiments>> 17, the touch switch 126G may be provided in an armrest 108 provided in a seat back 101 of a vehicle seat SG. The touch switch 126G is provided on the side surface of the armrest 108 on the seat inner side. By arranging the touch switch 126G on the side surface, it is possible to touch and operate the touch switch 126G with a thumb while gripping the tip of the armrest 108.

[0077] 18A, a touch switch 126H may be provided on the side of a center armrest 108A provided between a seat back 102A arranged on the left side of the rear seat and a seat back 102B arranged on the right side. By providing the touch switch 126H on the side of the center armrest 108A, the touch switch 126H can be touch-operated with the thumb while gripping the tip of the center armrest 108A.

[0078] 18B, a touch switch 126I may be provided on the upper surface of the center armrest 108B. When the touch switch 126I is provided on the upper surface, it is preferable to provide a grip detection sensor 141I at the tip of the center armrest 108B. When the grip detection sensor 141I detects the fingers of an occupant, that is, when the occupant grips the tip of the center armrest 108B, the touch switch 126I is made operable. By controlling the grip detection sensor 141I in this manner, unintended malfunctions can be suppressed.

[0079] 19, the touch switch 162 may be provided on a grip 161 provided on the roof or B-pillar of the vehicle. When provided on the grip 161, the touch switch 162 is preferably located at a position where the thumb comes into contact when the grip 161 is held. It is also preferable that the control of the touch switch 162 is locked when the door is open, that is, the touch switch 162 is operable to operate the in-vehicle device 13 only when the door is closed.

[0080] 20, a touch switch 126J1 may be provided in texture 142 of a recess provided on the back surface of a headrest 103. The touch switch 126J1 is provided with a first sensing portion 127J1 and a second sensing portion 128J1. Also, a touch switch 126J2 may be provided on a decorative panel 143 provided on the back surface of the seat back 101. The touch switch 126J2 is provided with a first sensing portion 127J2 and a second sensing portion 128J2. By providing the touch switches 126J1 and 126J2 on the back surface of the headrest 103 and the back surface of the seat back 101, a passenger seated in the rear seat can operate the in-vehicle device 13.

[0081] As shown in FIG. 21A, the door lining 3A of the door DA may have a circular speaker 12A at the front portion, and a touch switch 35 may be provided around the circular speaker 12A. In this embodiment, the first sensing unit 37 of the touch switch is arranged in a distributed manner on the top, bottom, left and right sides of the speaker 12A. The volume can be changed in the sensor areas 370 arranged on the top and bottom. For example, touching the upper sensor area 370 increases the volume, and touching the lower sensor area 370 decreases the volume. Touching the rear sensor area 370 may be set to the next song, and touching the front sensor area 370 may be set to the previous song. Also, the second sensing unit 38 arranged between the sensor areas 370 of the first sensing unit 37 may be used to enable rewinding and fast forwarding operations.

[0082] As in the door lining 3B of the door DB shown in FIG. 21B, a square speaker 12B may be provided in the front portion, and a touch switch 35 may be provided around the square speaker 12B. In this embodiment, a first sensing portion 37 of the touch switch is disposed on the upper side of the speaker 12B, and a second sensing portion 38 is disposed on the rear side of the speaker as a cross key. The operation content of the touched sensor area may be displayed on the display 19. By providing the touch switch 35 for operating the audio device 17 around the speaker, the occupant can intuitively operate the audio device 17.

[0083] Additional notes will be given regarding the second embodiment and other embodiments. (Appendix 1) A seat cushion on which an occupant sits; A touch switch for operating an electrical component provided in the vehicle, The seat cushion is A seating portion formed as a seating surface when the occupant sits on the seat; a bank portion disposed on an outer side of the seating portion in the seat width direction and protruding upward from the seating surface of the seating portion, The vehicle seat, wherein the touch switch is disposed on an outer side of the bank portion in a seat width direction. (Appendix 2) The vehicle seat according to claim 1, wherein the touch switch is disposed at a position 100 mm rearward from the front end of the seat cushion. (Appendix 3) The vehicle seat described in Appendix 1, wherein the touch switch is positioned in the bank portion below an upper end of the bank portion. (Appendix 4) A downward recess is formed on the bank portion on an outer side in the sheet width direction, The vehicle seat according to claim 1, wherein the touch switch is disposed within the recess. (Appendix 5) The seat cushion includes a seat cushion frame that forms a skeleton of the seat cushion, a pad portion that covers the seat cushion frame, and a skin material that covers the pad portion, The vehicle seat according to claim 1, wherein the touch switch is connected to the cover material and disposed on the front surface side of the cover material. (Appendix 6) The seat cushion is a seat cushion frame that forms a skeleton of the seat cushion; a side cover portion that covers the seat cushion frame on an outer side in a seat width direction, The vehicle seat according to claim 1, wherein the touch switch is disposed on an upper surface of the side cover portion. (Appendix 7) A recess recessed inward in the seat width direction is formed on a side portion of the side cover portion on an outer side in the seat width direction, The vehicle seat described in Appendix 6, wherein the touch switch is disposed above the recess. (Appendix 8) a seating detection sensor that detects that the occupant is seated on the seat cushion, The vehicle seat according to claim 1, wherein the touch switch enables operation of the electrical components when the seating detection sensor detects that the occupant is seated. (Appendix 9) the touch switch is capable of acquiring information on a state of the vehicle seat, The vehicle seat described in Appendix 1, characterized in that the touch switch enables operation of the electrical components when information is obtained that the vehicle seat is in a relaxed state that relaxes the occupant. (Appendix 10) The vehicle seat according to claim 1, wherein the touch switch enables operation of the electrical components when the vehicle is in an autonomous driving state. (Appendix 11) a seat back and a reclining mechanism that enables an angle of the seat back to be adjusted relative to the seat cushion; The touch switch is disposed at an angle changeable relative to the seat cushion. The vehicle seat according to claim 1, wherein the position at which the touch switch is disposed is adapted to change its angle relative to the seat cushion depending on the angle of the seat back. (Appendix 12) The touch switch has a sensor surface that is contacted by the occupant's finger and a sensing portion that detects the occupant's finger on the sensor surface, The vehicle seat described in Appendix 1, wherein the position or range of the sensing portion that detects the occupant's fingers is configured to be changeable on the sensor surface. (Appendix 13) The vehicle seat described in Appendix 1, characterized in that it is provided with an operating member attached to the outer side of the seat cushion in the seat width direction so as to be movable up and down or rotatable relative to the seat cushion, and on which the touch switch is provided. (Appendix 14) the vehicle seat further comprises an operating member having the touch switch and removably attached to the seat cushion; The touch switch operates the electrical equipment through wireless communication, The vehicle seat according to claim 1, wherein the operating member is removed by pulling it out in a vertical direction relative to the seat cushion. (Appendix 15) Seat back and An armrest provided on an outer side of the seat back in the seat width direction; a touch switch provided on a side surface of the armrest that is located on the inner side of the seat and is outside the armrest in the seat width direction. (Appendix 16) The right seat back located on the right side, A left seat back located on the left side; a center armrest located between the right seat back and the left seat back; a touch switch that is arranged on an outer side of the center armrest in the seat width direction or on an upper surface of the center armrest when the center armrest is folded forward. (Appendix 17) A grip on the roof or B-pillar; a touch switch provided on the grip for operating electrical components provided in the vehicle; The touch switch is configured to enable operation of the electrical component when a door of the vehicle is closed. (Appendix 18) A speaker provided in a door of the vehicle; and a touch switch provided around the speaker for operating electrical components provided in the vehicle. [Explanation of symbols]

[0084] D Vehicle door P. Door Panel 1 Door lining 2. Windows 5 Upper member 6 Center member 7 Lower member 11 Door handle 12 Speaker 13. Vehicle equipment (electrical components) 14 Power window device 15 Electric seat device 15a Fore / aft adjustment mechanism 15b Height adjustment mechanism 15c Reclining mechanism 15d Seat heater 16 Car navigation devices 17 Audio Equipment 18 Air conditioner 19 Display 20 Control device 30, 30B, 30C, 30D Door armrest 30a Door armrest body 31 Door window opening / closing switch 32 Pull Pocket 33 Recess 33a opening 33b bottom 33c Standing wall section 33d curved surface 35 Touch Switch 36, 36A Sensing section 37, 37A First sensing section 370 Sensor Area 371 Upper sensor area 372 Lower Sensor Area 373 Display section 38, 38A Second sensing section 380 Sensor Area 381 Upper Sensor Area 382 Lower Sensor Area 383 Display section 40 Grasp detection sensor 41 Hand insertion detection sensor 50A, 50B Operating parts S Vehicle seats (vehicle seats) Seat frame, front T cushion trim cover Pa Pad 101 Seat back 102 Seat cushion 103 Headrest 104 Slide rail 107 Reclining mechanism 108 Armrest 110 Seat back frame 111 Backside Frame 112 Upper Frame 113 Lower frame 115 Seat cushion frame 116 Cushion side frame 117 Front connecting frame 118 Rear connecting frame 119 Cushion Pan Frame 121 Seating area 122 Bank 123 Side cover 124 Decorative frame components 125 Recess 126 Touch Switch 127 First Sensing Unit 128 Second Sensing Unit 129 Sensor Area 130 Concave part 140 Grasp position detection sensor 141 Grasp detection sensor 142 Textures 143 Decorative Panel 150A~150F, Operating parts 161 Grip 162 Touch Switch

Claims

1. A touch switch for operating an electrical component installed in the vehicle; a recess formed on a side surface of the vehicle facing the interior of the vehicle; The touch switch has a sensing portion for detecting a finger of an occupant, The recess has an opening, a bottom, a standing wall formed around the bottom, and a curved surface formed on the bottom so as to protrude toward the opening, The sensing portion is disposed on the curved surface.

2. 2. The vehicle interior part according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle interior part is a door lining provided on a vehicle door, and the recess is formed on a side surface of the door lining facing an interior of a vehicle.

3. 2. The vehicle interior accessory according to claim 1, wherein the sensing unit is composed of a plurality of sensor areas arranged in a vertical direction of the vehicle, and a lower sensor area is disposed so as to be offset from a vertical axis of an upper sensor area.

4. The sensing unit is composed of a plurality of sensor areas arranged in the vertical direction and the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, 2. The vehicle interior part according to claim 1, wherein a front end of the lower sensor area located on the lower side is located rearward of a front end of the upper sensor area located on the upper side, or a rear end of the lower sensor area is located rearward of a rear end of the upper sensor area.

5. the sensing unit has a first sensing unit composed of a plurality of sensor areas arranged in a vertical direction of the vehicle, and a second sensing unit arranged behind the first sensing unit in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and composed of a plurality of sensor areas arranged in a vertical direction of the vehicle, 2. The vehicle interior part according to claim 1, wherein a sensor area disposed at the lowermost position of the first sensing portion and a sensor area disposed at the uppermost position of the second sensing portion are disposed so as to overlap in the vertical direction.

6. a grip portion provided near the touch switch and gripped by the occupant when operating the touch switch; The gripping portion has a gripping detection portion that detects that the gripping portion is gripped by the occupant, and a gripping position identification portion that detects a position at which the gripping portion is gripped by the occupant, 2. The vehicle interior accessory according to claim 1, wherein the touch switch changes a position of the sensing unit that detects the occupant's fingers within the touch switch based on the occupant's gripping position detected by the gripping position identification unit.

7. the touch switch includes a grip portion that is provided near the touch switch and that is gripped by the occupant when operating the touch switch, The gripping portion has a gripping detection portion that detects that the gripping portion is gripped by the occupant, 2. The vehicle interior part according to claim 1, wherein when the grip detection unit detects that the grip portion is gripped, the electrical component can be operated by the touch switch.

8. the touch switch is capable of acquiring information on a state of the vehicle seat in which the occupant is seated, 2. The vehicle interior accessory according to claim 1, wherein the touch switch enables operation of the electrical component when information is acquired that the vehicle seat is in a relaxation state that relaxes the occupant.

9. The vehicle interior part according to claim 1 , wherein the touch switch enables operation of the electrical component when the vehicle is in an automatic driving state.

10. the sensing unit is a plurality of sensing units, at least one of the plurality of sensing units being a target selection sensing unit that selects the electrical component to be operated by the touch switch; 2. The vehicle interior accessory according to claim 1, wherein the target selection sensing portion is configured to change the electrical component to be operated when the target selection sensing portion is pressed and held for a predetermined period of time by the occupant.

11. The vehicle interior part includes a main body and an operation member having the touch switch and removably attached to the main body, The touch switch operates the electrical component through wireless communication, The vehicle interior part according to claim 1, wherein the operating member is removed by pulling it out in a vertical direction relative to the main body of the vehicle interior part.

12. 2. The vehicle interior trim according to claim 1, comprising: a main body; and an operating member having the touch switch and rotatably attached to the main body.

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