Vehicle interior system

Abstract

To provide a vehicle interior system which enables an occupant to be seated more comfortably in a vehicle.SOLUTION: A vehicle interior system S1 includes a vehicle seat 1 and a vehicle door 101. The vehicle seat 1 includes a cushion body 80 which forms a part of the vehicle seat 1 and is removably attached to a seat body 2 of the vehicle seat 1. The cushion body 80 has an engaging part configured to engage with an engaged part (a handle part 112) provided on a vehicle interior surface of the vehicle door 101. The cushion body 80 is disposed so as to protrude from the vehicle door 101 to the vehicle inner side and forms a support surface 80c on the vehicle interior surface of the vehicle door 101 when attached to the vehicle interior surface of the vehicle door 101.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle interior system, and more particularly to a vehicle interior system including a vehicle door and a vehicle seat. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a vehicle interior system including a vehicle door, a vehicle seat (seat cushion), and a cushion body attached between the vehicle door and the vehicle seat has been known (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

[0003] In the vehicle seat structure described in Patent Document 1, a cushion body (a seat rest) is attached between a vehicle door and a seat cushion, and the seat rest can be used as a part of the seat cushion. In other words, the seat rest can support an occupant from below. In the vehicle seat structure described in Patent Document 2, a cushion body (side component member) is fixed to a vehicle door, and the side component member can be used as a part of the seat cushion. In other words, the side component member can support an occupant from below. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2011-5934 A [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 61-12430 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in the vehicle interior systems as disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2, there has been a demand for a vehicle interior system in which a cushion body is suitably disposed between the vehicle door and the vehicle seat, allowing occupants to sit more comfortably inside the vehicle. For example, there has been a demand for a system that can ensure a comfortable seating feeling for an occupant even when the occupant leans against the vehicle door (door lining). In addition, there has been a demand for a vehicle interior system that allows passengers to sit comfortably inside the vehicle without increasing the number of components as much as possible.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle interior system that allows passengers to sit more comfortably inside the vehicle. Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle interior system that allows passengers to sit comfortably inside the vehicle without increasing the number of components as much as possible. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The above problem is solved by the vehicle interior system of the present invention, which provides a vehicle interior system including a vehicle door and a vehicle seat, wherein the vehicle seat forms a part of the vehicle seat and includes a cushion body that is removably attached to a seat body of the vehicle seat, the cushion body having an engaging portion that engages with an engaged portion provided on an interior surface of the vehicle door, and the cushion body is positioned so as to protrude from the vehicle door toward the interior side of the vehicle when the cushion body is attached to the interior surface of the vehicle door, and forms a support surface on the interior surface of the vehicle door. With the above configuration, it is possible to realize a vehicle interior system that allows passengers to be seated more comfortably inside the vehicle. More specifically, in the above vehicle interior system, when the cushion body is attached to the vehicle interior surface of the vehicle door, the cushion body is disposed so as to protrude from the vehicle door toward the vehicle interior surface, forming a support surface on the vehicle interior surface of the vehicle door. This allows the occupant to sit while being supported by the support surface. For example, even if the occupant leans against the vehicle door, the seating feeling can be ensured because the occupant is supported by the support surface of the cushion body. Note that in Prior Art Documents 1 and 2, the occupant leans directly against the vehicle door. In addition, in the vehicle interior system, the cushion body constitutes a part of the vehicle seat and is removably attached to the seat body, so that the occupant can be seated comfortably in the vehicle without increasing the number of components as much as possible.

[0008] In this case, the vehicle door has a first engaged portion as the engaged portion and a second engaged portion provided on the inner surface of the vehicle door, the cushion body has a first engaging portion as the engaging portion and a second engaging portion that engages with the second engaged portion, and the cushion body is attached to the inner surface of the vehicle door by the first engaging portion engaging with the first engaged portion and the second engaging portion engaging with the second engaged portion. With the above-described configuration, the cushion body detached from the seat body can be suitably assembled to the vehicle door.

[0009] In this case, the vehicle door is provided with a door armrest that is provided on the inner surface of the vehicle door and supports the arms of an occupant, and the door armrest has a handle portion that is gripped by the occupant, and the handle portion engages with the engaging portion as the engaged portion. With the above-described configuration, the cushion body can be suitably assembled to the vehicle door by utilizing the handle portion of the door arm rest, which is an existing part.

[0010] In this case, the engaging portion has a convex shape, the handle portion is the engaged portion having a concave shape, and engages with the engaging portion, and the cushion body is attached to the inner surface of the vehicle door so as to cover the handle portion. With the above-described configuration, it is possible to prevent the occupant from directly hitting the armrest when sitting and leaning against the vehicle door, thereby improving the seating feeling of the occupant.

[0011] In this case, the seat body has a seat cushion, and a concave-shaped engaged portion is formed on the outer surface of the seat cushion to engage with the engaging portion of the cushion body, the cushion body is integrally attached to the outer surface of the seat cushion, and the seat cushion has a holding member that holds the cushion body while the cushion body is attached to the outer surface of the seat cushion. With the above-mentioned configuration, the cushion body can be attached compactly to the outer surface of the seat cushion. Also, the cushion body can be suitably assembled to the seat cushion (the concave engaged portion) by utilizing the holding member.

[0012] In this case, a detection unit is provided on the vehicle door or the cushion body, and detects that the cushion body is attached to the vehicle door, and a control unit is provided on the vehicle, and controls the opening and closing operation of the vehicle door based on the detection result by the detection unit, and when the detection unit detects that the cushion body is attached to the vehicle door, the control unit controls the vehicle door so that it cannot be opened or closed. With the above configuration, when a cushion body is attached to the vehicle door, the vehicle door can be controlled so as to be unable to be opened or closed, and therefore, when an occupant is seated leaning against the vehicle door (cushion body), the vehicle door can be prevented from being opened or closed unintentionally.

[0013] In this case, the vehicle seat may further include a first pressure detection unit provided on the seat cushion of the vehicle seat for detecting that a predetermined pressure is being applied to the seating surface of the seat cushion, and a second pressure detection unit provided on the cushion body for detecting that a predetermined pressure is being applied to the support surface of the cushion body, and the control device may control the vehicle door so that it cannot be opened or closed based on the detection results by the detection units, the detection results by the first pressure detection unit, and the detection results by the second pressure detection unit. With the above configuration, for example, when the cushion body is removed from the seat cushion and attached to the vehicle door, and an occupant is leaning against the vehicle door (cushion body), the opening and closing of the vehicle door can be controlled (the vehicle door can be made unable to be opened or closed).

[0014] In this case, it is preferable that the cushion body includes a padding material, a skin material that covers the padding material, and a seat heater that is disposed between the padding material and the skin material. With the above-described configuration, the seat heater can suitably warm the occupant when the occupant is supported by the cushion body.

[0015] In this case, the seat body has a seat cushion, the seat cushion having a cushion central portion and cushion side portions arranged on both sides of the cushion central portion in the width direction and protruding upward above the cushion central portion, and the vehicle interior system includes a cushion changing device that changes the shape of the cushion side portions, a detection unit that detects that the cushion body is attached to the vehicle door, and a control device that controls the operation of the cushion changing device based on the detection result by the detection unit, and when the detection unit detects that the cushion body is attached to the vehicle door, the control device controls the operation of the cushion changing device so as to lower the protruding portion of the cushion side portion. With the above configuration, when an occupant sits leaning against the vehicle door (cushion body), the shape of the cushion side portion is changed (by lowering the cushion side portion), thereby further improving the seating feeling of the occupant.

[0016] In this case, it is preferable that the cushion body includes a power receiving portion that receives electricity through the vehicle seat or the vehicle door when the cushion body is attached to the vehicle seat or the vehicle door. With the above-described configuration, power can be suitably supplied to the cushion body when the cushion body is attached to the vehicle seat or the vehicle door. Effect of the Invention

[0017] According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a vehicle interior system that allows an occupant to sit more comfortably in a vehicle. That is, the occupant can sit in a state supported by a support surface. For example, when the occupant leans against the vehicle door, the seating feeling can be ensured. Further, according to the present invention, passengers can be seated comfortably in the vehicle without increasing the number of components as much as possible. Furthermore, according to the present invention, the cushion body detached from the seat body can be suitably assembled to the vehicle door. Furthermore, according to the present invention, the cushion body can be suitably assembled to the vehicle door by utilizing the handle portion of the door arm rest, which is an existing part. Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent an occupant from directly hitting the armrest when sitting and leaning against the vehicle door. Furthermore, according to the present invention, the cushion body can be attached to the outer surface of the seat cushion in a compact manner. Furthermore, according to the present invention, when an occupant is seated and leaning against the vehicle door (cushion body), the vehicle door can be prevented from being opened or closed unintentionally. Furthermore, according to the present invention, when the occupant is supported by the cushion body, the seat heater can suitably warm the occupant. Furthermore, according to the present invention, when an occupant sits leaning against the vehicle door, the shape of the cushion side portion is changed, thereby making it possible to further improve the seating feeling of the occupant. Furthermore, according to the present invention, when the cushion body is attached to the vehicle seat or the vehicle door, power can be suitably supplied to the cushion body. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an overall view of a vehicle interior system, showing a state in which a cushion body is attached to a seat main body. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state in which the cushion body is attached to a vehicle door (door lining). [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle seat. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a vehicle door and a cushion body. [Diagram 5] FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing an example of a control process by a control device. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is an overall view of a vehicle interior system according to a second embodiment, showing a state in which a cushion body and a second cushion body (headrest) are attached to a vehicle door. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the vehicle door, and an exploded view of the vehicle door, a cushion body, and a second cushion body. [Figure 8] 3 is an assembly diagram of a vehicle door, a cushion body, and a second cushion body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0019] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The present embodiment relates to an "interior system for a vehicle" that enables passengers to sit more comfortably inside the vehicle. In addition, the term "vehicle front-rear direction (front-rear direction)" refers to the front-rear direction when the vehicle is normally traveling, and the term "vehicle interior side in the vehicle width direction (width direction)" refers to the interior side of the vehicle with respect to the vehicle door. In addition, the term "inner surface of the vehicle door (door lining)" refers to the surface of the vehicle door on the interior side of the vehicle (inner surface of the vehicle).

[0020] First Embodiment A vehicle interior system according to a first embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. The vehicle interior system S1 includes a vehicle seat 1 for a passenger to sit in, and a vehicle door 101 that is disposed on the outer side of the vehicle than the vehicle seat 1 and allows the passenger to get in and out of the vehicle. As shown in FIG. 2, the vehicle interior system S1 realizes the formation of a support surface 80c on the inner surface of the vehicle door 101 by removably attaching a cushion body 80 that constitutes a part of the vehicle seat 1 to the inner surface of the vehicle door 101. The support surface may also be referred to as a seating surface or a second seating surface.

[0021] By attaching the cushion body 80 to the surface of the vehicle door 101 on the vehicle interior side, the passenger can use the vehicle door 101 (cushion body 80) as a backrest. For example, the passenger can lean against the vehicle door 101 and stretch his / her legs, so that the passenger can sit comfortably. In other words, the vehicle interior system S1 can increase the variety of seat arrangements to allow passengers to feel comfortable inside the vehicle, and can also improve the seating comfort of the passengers.

[0022] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the vehicle seat 1 is, for example, a rear seat (also called a bench seat) that is arranged at the rear position of the vehicle. The vehicle seat 1 includes a seat body 2 having a seat cushion 10, a seat back 20 and a headrest 30, a reclining device 40, a cushion changing device 50 and a pressure detection sensor 60 attached inside the seat cushion 10, a control device 70, and a cushion body 80 that forms part of the seat body 2. Hereinafter, the vehicle door 101 will be described, and then the vehicle seat 1 (cushion body 80) will be described in detail.

[0023] <<Vehicle doors>> As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a vehicle door 101 includes a door panel 102 that serves as a base plate of the vehicle door 101, and a door lining 103 that is attached to the side surface of the door panel 102 on the vehicle interior side. The door lining 103 is an interior part for a vehicle that is provided inside the vehicle and decorates the inside of the vehicle door 101 . The door lining 103 includes an armrest 110 for supporting the arms of a seated occupant, an operating handle 120 for opening and closing the vehicle door 101, which is located above the front portion of the armrest 110, and a pocket 130 which is located below the armrest 110. The door lining 103 also includes a switch device 140 provided on the upper surface of the armrest 110 for operating various movable devices, a detection sensor 150 attached inside the armrest 110, and a power supply unit 160 (supply port for power source P) attached inside the door lining 103.

[0024] The armrest 110 is provided so as to protrude from the main body of the door lining 103 toward the inside of the vehicle, and extends long in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The armrest 110 has an armrest body 111 that is long in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and a concave handle portion 112 that is formed on the upper surface of the armrest body 111 and is gripped by an occupant. The handle portion 112 also functions as a first engaged recess (engaged portion) with which the cushion body 80 (first engaging protrusion 82) is detachably engaged. In addition, on the vehicle interior surface (inner surface) of the door lining 103, a second engaged recess 113 is formed slightly above the handle portion 112, for detachably engaging the cushion body 80 (second engaging protrusion 83).

[0025] The switch device 140 is a device for operating a movable device (for example, a power window) and is attached to the upper surface of the front portion of the armrest 110. The reclining device 40 and the cushion changing device 50 may be operated by the switch device 140. The detection sensor 150 is a detection unit that detects whether the cushion body 80 is attached to the inner surface of the vehicle door 101, and is disposed on the inner surface of the armrest 110. The detection sensor 150 is, for example, a proximity sensor or a pressure sensor, and upon detecting the cushion body 80, transmits a detection signal (detection data, detection result) to the control device .

[0026] The power supply unit 160 is an electricity supply port, and is electrically connected to a power source P provided in the vehicle. The power supply unit 160 is disposed at a position facing the cushion body 80 (power receiving unit 86) when the cushion body 80 is attached to the inner surface of the door lining 103, and supplies electricity to the cushion body 80. Power supply unit 160 is disposed, for example, at the bottom of second engaged recess 113, but may be disposed at the bottom or inside of handle 112. Alternatively, power supply unit 160 may be disposed at any position as long as it faces cushion body 80.

[0027] <<Vehicle seats>> As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the vehicle seat 1 is a rear seat, and more specifically, includes a first vehicle seat 1A (first seat portion), a second vehicle seat 1B (second seat portion), and a central seat 1C (central seat portion) arranged between the first vehicle seat 1A and the second vehicle seat 1B. The first vehicle seat 1A, the second vehicle seat 1B, and the central seat 1C each include a seat cushion 10, a seat back 20, and a headrest 30. The first vehicle seat 1A will be described below as a representative example.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 3, the seat cushion 10 is a seating portion that supports a seated person (occupant) from below, and includes a cushion frame 10a that serves as a skeleton, a pad material 10b that is placed on the cushion frame 10a, and a cover material 10c that covers the cushion frame 10a and the pad material 10b. The seat cushion 10 has a cushion central portion 11 and left and right cushion side portions 12 that are disposed on both sides of the cushion central portion 11 in the width direction and protrude upward beyond the cushion central portion 11. A pressure detection sensor 60 is attached inside the cushion central portion 11. A cushion changing device 50 is attached inside the cushion side portion 12.

[0029] The seat back 20 is a backrest portion that supports a seated occupant from behind, and includes a back frame 20a that serves as a skeleton, a pad material 20b, and a cover material 20c. The seat back 20 also has a back central portion 21 and left and right back side portions 22. The cushion changing device 50 may be attached inside the back side portions 22. The headrest 30 supports the head of a seated occupant from behind, and includes a pillar 30a that serves as a framework, a pad material 30b, and a cover material 30c.

[0030] As shown in Figures 1 and 3, the reclining device 40 includes a reclining body 41 that is driven when rotating the seat back 20, a back rotation shaft 42, a spiral spring 43 that urges the seat back 20 to rotate forward, and an operating lever (not shown) that is operated to release the locked state of the seat back 20.

[0031] The reclining body 41 has a known locking mechanism, and the state of the seat back 20 can be switched between a "locked state" in which it is fixed to the seat cushion 10, and an "unlocked state" in which it can rotate relative to the seat cushion 10. The back rotation shaft 42 is supported in the seat width direction on the seat cushion 10 side and the seat back 20 side. One end of a spiral spring 43 is anchored on the seat cushion 10 side, and the other end is anchored on the seat back 20 side.

[0032] The cushion changing device 50 is attached to the inside of the cushion side portion 12 of the seat cushion 10 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, and is a device for changing the shape of the cushion side portion 12. The cushion changing device 50 includes a plurality of bags 51 (air cells) placed inside the padding material of the cushion side portion 12, an air pump 52 that supplies compressed air to the bags 51, and an air pipe 53 that connects the bags 51 and the air pump 52.

[0033] A plurality of bags 51 are held inside the cushion side portion 12. The bag body 51 expands the seating surface of the cushion side portion 12 upward when compressed air is supplied (air supply), and contracts the seating surface of the cushion side portion 12 downward when compressed air is discharged (exhaust). The air pump 52 is capable of supplying compressed air to the bag body 51 and discharging compressed air from the bag body 51 by receiving a predetermined control signal from the control device 70 . With the above-mentioned configuration, the cushion change device 50 can change the shape of the cushion side portion 12. Note that the cushion change device 50 may change the shape of the cushion side portion 12 by means other than the bag body (air cell).

[0034] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the pressure detection sensor 60 is provided inside the seat cushion 10 (cushion central portion 11), and detects that a predetermined pressure is applied to the seating surface of the seat cushion 10. The pressure detection sensor 60 detects, for example, that an occupant is seated on the seat cushion 10, and transmits a detection signal to the control device .

[0035] As shown in FIG. 1, the control device 70 is a device that performs overall electrical control of the vehicle, and is, for example, an engine control unit (ECU). The control device 70 is connected to the reclining device 40, the cushion changing device 50, the pressure detection sensor 60, the cushion body 80, the vehicle door 101 (opening / closing lock device), the switch device 140, the detection sensor 150, the power source P, the detection sensor 17 described below, the pressure detection sensor 84, the seat heater 85, etc. via an in-vehicle network. Specifically, the control device 70 is a computer equipped with a CPU (processor) as a data arithmetic and control processing device, ROM and RAM as storage devices, a HDD, and a communication interface for sending and receiving information data via the in-vehicle network.

[0036] In addition to a main program that performs the functions required of a computer, a vehicle interior design program according to this embodiment is stored in the storage device of the control device 70. The functions of the vehicle interior design system S1 are realized by executing the program by a CPU (processor).

[0037] <<Cushion body>> As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the cushion body 80 constitutes a part of the seat main body 2 (seat cushion 10) and is attached to the seat main body 2 in a removably manner. More specifically, the cushion body 80 is a member that constitutes a part of the seat cushion 10 of the central seat 1C. The cushion body 80 is switchable between a "seat-mounted state" in which it is integrally attached to the seat body 2 as part of the seat body 2 as shown in FIG. 1, and a "door-mounted state" in which it is attached to the inner surface of the vehicle door 101 as shown in FIG. 2. The cushion body 80 is disposed so as to protrude from the vehicle door 101 toward the vehicle interior side when attached to the vehicle interior side surface of the vehicle door 101, and forms a support surface 80c on the vehicle interior side surface of the vehicle door 101.

[0038] The cushion body 80 has a generally F-shaped vertical cross section, and is attached to the attachment portion 13 of the seat cushion 10 in the "seat assembled state" shown in FIG. The mounting portion 13 is a mounting recess corresponding to the shape of the cushion body 80 and is formed on the upper surface of the seat cushion 10. 2, the mounting portion 13 has a first engaged recess 14 and a second engaged recess 15. On the surface of the mounting portion 13, a holding member 16 that holds the cushion body 80, a detection sensor 17 that detects the cushion body 80, and a power supply portion 75 are attached. The holding member 16 is not particularly limited as long as it is a member that holds the cushion body 80. The holding member 16 may be, for example, a hook-and-loop fastener, a holding striker, a locking member, or the like. The detection sensor 17 is, for example, a proximity sensor or a pressure sensor, and upon detecting the cushion body 80, transmits a detection signal (detection data, detection result) to the control device . The power supply section 75 is a supply port for a power source P and is capable of supplying power to the cushion body 80 .

[0039] The cushion body 80 is attached to an arm rest 110 of a vehicle door 101 when in the "door attached state" shown in FIG. A handle portion 112 serving as a first engaged recess is formed on the upper surface of the armrest 110. A second engaged recess 113, a detection sensor 150, and a power supply portion 160 are provided on the inner surface of the vehicle door 101. When the detection sensor 150 detects the cushion body 80 , it transmits a detection signal to the control device 70 . The power supply section 160 can supply power to the cushion body 80 .

[0040] As shown in FIG. 4, the cushion body 80 is mainly composed of a pad material 80a and a cover material 80b that covers the pad material 80a. The cushion body 80 comprises an approximately L-shaped main body portion 81, a first engagement protrusion 82 extending downward from one widthwise end of the main body portion 81, and a second engagement protrusion 83 extending laterally from one widthwise end of the main body portion. A pressure detection sensor 84, a seat heater 85, and a power receiving unit 86 are mounted inside the cushion body 80. The specific shape of the cushion body 80 is not particularly limited.

[0041] As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the first engaging protrusion 82 engages with the first engaged recess 14 of the vehicle seat 1, and also engages with a handle portion 112 (first engaged recess) of the vehicle door 101. The second engaging protrusion 83 engages with the second engaged recess 15 of the vehicle seat 1 and also engages with the second engaged recess 113 of the vehicle door 101 . As shown in FIG. 3, the cushion body 80 is integrally attached to the upper surface of the seat cushion 10 by the first engaging protrusion 82 engaging with the first engaged recess 14 and the second engaging protrusion 83 engaging with the second engaged recess 15. As shown in FIG. 4, the cushion body 80 is attached to the inner surface of the vehicle door 101 by the first engaging protrusion 82 engaging with the handle portion 112 and the second engaging protrusion 83 engaging with the second engaged recess 113.

[0042] The pressure detection sensor 84 is a sensor that detects whether a predetermined pressure is applied to the support surface 80c of the cushion body 80, as shown in FIG. The pressure detection sensor 84 detects, for example, that an occupant is leaning against the cushion body 80, and transmits a detection signal to the control device .

[0043] The seat heater 85 is disposed between the pad material 80a and the cover material 80b, and can warm an occupant who touches the cushion body 80. The power receiving unit 86 is disposed between the padding material 80a and the covering material 80b, and when attached to the vehicle seat 1 or the vehicle door 101, receives electricity through the vehicle seat 1 (power supply unit 75) or the vehicle door 101 (power supply unit 160). Inside the cushion body 80, a harness that electrically connects the seat heater 85 and the power receiving portion 86 is disposed.

[0044] In the above configuration, the cushion body 80 is attached to the inner surface of the vehicle door 101 so as to cover the handle portion 112 of the armrest 110, as shown in FIG. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occupant from directly hitting the armrest 110 when leaning against the vehicle door 101. This improves the seating feeling of the occupant.

[0045] In the above configuration, the seat cushion 10 has a holding member 16 that holds the cushion body 80, as shown in FIG. Therefore, the cushion body 80 can be stably attached to the outer surface of the seat cushion 10 by utilizing the holding member 16.

[0046] In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 4, when the detection sensor 150 detects that the cushion body 80 is attached to the vehicle door 101, the control device 70 controls the vehicle door 101 (opening / closing lock device) so that it cannot be opened or closed. This makes it possible to prevent the vehicle door 101 from being opened or closed unintentionally when an occupant is seated and leaning against the vehicle door 101 (cushion body 80). At this time, when the control device 70 receives the detection results from the detection sensor 150, the pressure detection sensor 60, and the pressure detection sensor 84, it is preferable to control the vehicle door 101 so that it cannot be opened or closed. This makes it possible to control the vehicle door 101 so as to be unable to open or close when the occupant is leaning against the vehicle door 101 (cushion body 80) and seated on the seat cushion 10. That is, the pressure detection sensor 60 inside the seat cushion 10 can detect that the occupant is sitting sideways on the seat cushion 10. In addition, the control device 70 may appropriately control the opening and closing locking of the vehicle door 101 by using the detection sensor 17 of the vehicle seat 1, the pressure detection sensor 60, the pressure detection sensor 84 of the cushion body 80, and the detection sensor 150 of the vehicle door 101.

[0047] In the above configuration, when it is detected that the cushion body 80 is attached to the vehicle door 101 as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the control device 70 controls the operation of the cushion changing device 50 so as to lower the protruding portion of the cushion side portion 12. At this time, the control device 70 may control the operation of the reclining device 40 so as to tilt the seat back 20 slightly forward or slightly backward. This can improve the seating comfort of the occupant. For example, the seat cushion 10 can be changed to a flat seating surface.

[0048] <Vehicle interior decoration method> Next, an example of the processing of the vehicle interior program (vehicle interior method) executed by the vehicle interior system S1 (control device 70) will be described with reference to FIG. The above program is executed by a CPU (processor) of the control device 70 having a storage unit. The execution of the above program is triggered, for example, by an occupant sitting in the vehicle seat 1. Alternatively, the execution of the program is triggered by a user operating an operating device (not shown).

[0049] The process flow shown in FIG. 5 starts with step 1 (S1) in which the control device 70 detects that the cushion body 80 is attached to the vehicle seat 1 when the detection sensor 17 of the vehicle seat 1 is turned ON. At this time, the cushion body 80 is in a state of being integrally attached to the vehicle seat 1 as shown in FIG.

[0050] Then, in step 2, when the detection sensor 17 of the vehicle seat 1 is turned OFF, the control device 70 detects that the cushion body 80 has been removed from the vehicle seat 1. This makes it clear that the occupant has removed the cushion body 80.

[0051] Then, in step 3, when the detection sensor 150 of the vehicle door 101 is turned ON, the control device 70 detects that the cushion body 80 has been attached to the vehicle door 101. At this time, the cushion body 80 is attached so as to cover the arm rest 110 as shown in FIG.

[0052] Then, in step 4, when the pressure detection sensor 84 of the cushion body 80 is turned ON, the control device 70 detects that the occupant is leaning against the cushion body 80. At this time, the control device 70 receives the detection signal (ON) of the pressure detection sensor 84 and the detection signal (ON) of the pressure detection sensor 60 of the vehicle seat 1, and detects the seating state of the occupant (leaning to the side). By using a plurality of pressure detection sensors in this manner, the control device 70 can detect the state of the occupant with higher accuracy.

[0053] Then, in step 5, the control device 70 controls the locking of the vehicle door 101 for opening and closing. This makes it possible to control the vehicle door 101 so that it does not open or close when an occupant is leaning against the vehicle door 101 (cushion body 80).

[0054] Then, in step 6, the control device 70 determines whether the pressure detection sensor 84 has been turned OFF. If the pressure detection sensor 84 is OFF (step 6: Yes), the process proceeds to step 7, where the control device 70 unlocks the vehicle door. On the other hand, if the pressure detection sensor 84 is not turned OFF (step 6: No), the process returns to step 5. After going through steps 1 to 6 above, the process of FIG. 5 is completed.

[0055] <Second embodiment> Next, a vehicle interior system S2 according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. It should be noted that the description of the contents overlapping with the above-mentioned vehicle interior system S1 will be omitted.

[0056] The vehicle interior system S2 includes a vehicle seat 1 and a vehicle door 101, as shown in FIG. The vehicle interior system S2 forms a support surface on the inner surface of the vehicle door 101 by attaching a cushion body 80 that forms part of the vehicle seat 1 and a second cushion body (headrest 30B) to the inner surface of the vehicle door 101.

[0057] As shown in FIG. 6, the vehicle seat 1 includes a seat body 2 having a seat cushion 10, a seat back 20 and a headrest 30, a control device 70, a cushion body 80 that forms part of the seat body 2, and a second cushion body (headrest 30B). An attachment portion 13 is formed on the upper surface of the seat cushion 10. The mounting portion 13 has a first engaged recess 14 and a second engaged recess 15. On the surface of the mounting portion 13, a holding member 16, a detection sensor 17, and a power supply portion 75 are attached.

[0058] As shown in FIG. 6, the cushion body 80 constitutes a part of the seat main body 2 (seat cushion 10), and is attached to the seat main body 2 in a removably manner. The cushion body 80 is switchable between a "seat-mounted state" and a "door-mounted state." In the "seat assembled state", the cushion body 80 is attached to the attachment portion 13 of the seat cushion 10. On the surface of the attachment portion 13, a holding member 16, a detection sensor 17, and a power supply portion 75 are attached. The cushion body 80 is attached to the inner surface of the vehicle door 101 when in the "door attached state" shown in FIG.

[0059] The cushion body 80 includes a three-dimensional main body portion 81 , an engagement portion 82 extending laterally from the outer surface of the main body portion 81 , a pressure detection sensor 84 , and a power receiving portion 86 . The headrest 30B serving as the second cushion body includes a pillar 30a (headrest pillar) serving as a core material.

[0060] The vehicle door 101 includes a door lining 103, as shown in FIGS. The door lining 103 has an arm rest 110 , a first engaged portion 112 , a second engaged portion 113 , a detection sensor 150 , and a power supply portion 160 . The first engaged portion 112 is an engaging striker, and the second engaged portion 113 is an engaging hole.

[0061] A cushion body 80 is attached to the upper surface of the armrest 110, as shown in Figs. More specifically, the cushion body 80 is assembled to the door lining 103 by the engaging portion 82 of the cushion body 80 clamping the first engaged portion 112 . At this time, as shown in FIG. 8, the cushion body 80 is disposed so as to protrude further toward the inside of the vehicle than the armrest 110.

[0062] A head rest 30B serving as a second cushion body is attached to the upper surface of the door lining 103 as shown in FIGS. More specifically, the pillar 30a of the headrest 30B is inserted into the second engaged portion 113, whereby the headrest 30B is attached to the door lining 103. At this time, the headrest 30B is disposed at a position that supports the head of the occupant when the occupant sits sideways.

[0063] Even in the above embodiment, it is possible to realize a vehicle interior system that allows passengers to sit more comfortably inside the vehicle.

[0064] <Method of manufacturing vehicle interior system> Next, a manufacturing method for the vehicle interior system S1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that a description of the manufacturing process other than that described below will be omitted.

[0065] First, the vehicle door 101 is prepared, and then the vehicle seat 1 is arranged on the vehicle inner side of the vehicle door 101. When the vehicle seat 1 is arranged, the cushion body 80 is attached so as to be removably mounted on the seat body 2 of the vehicle seat 1. The cushion body 80 is preferably attached integrally to the outer surface of the seat cushion 10 so as to become a part of the vehicle seat 1. When preparing the vehicle door 101, the vehicle door 101 is arranged so that the first engaged recess (the handle portion 112 of the armrest 110) and the second engaged recess 113 face the vehicle inner surface of the vehicle door 101. When an occupant wants to sit leaning against the vehicle door 101, the cushion body 80 is removed from the vehicle seat 1, and the cushion body 80 is attached to the vehicle door 101. Specifically, the first engaging protrusion 82 is engaged with the handle portion 112 of the vehicle door 101, and the second engaging protrusion 83 is engaged with the second engaged recess 113. In this way, the support surface 80c of the cushion body 80 can be formed on the vehicle inner surface of the vehicle door 101.

[0066] The above manufacturing method makes it possible to manufacture a vehicle interior system that allows passengers to sit more comfortably inside the vehicle.

[0067] <Other embodiments> In the above embodiment, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the cushion body 80 constitutes a part of the seat cushion 10 and is attached to the outer surface of the seat cushion 10, but this is not particularly limited. For example, the cushion body 80 may be removably attached to the front surface of the seat back 20, or may be attached to the rear surface or side surface of the seat back 20.

[0068] In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the cushion body 80 is attached to the outer surface of the armrest 110 of the vehicle door 101, but this is not particularly limited. It is sufficient that the cushion body 80 is attached to the vehicle interior surface of the vehicle door 101, and the attachment position of the cushion body 80 may be changed as appropriate. It is preferable that the cushion body 80 is attached to the vehicle interior surface of the vehicle door 101 at a position corresponding to the vehicle seat 1 .

[0069] In the above embodiment, a vehicle interior system used in an automobile has been described as a specific example, but the present invention is not particularly limited and can be used for vehicle interior systems such as trains and buses, or for interior systems for vehicles such as airplanes and ships.

[0070] In this embodiment, the vehicle interior system according to the present invention has been mainly described. However, the above embodiment is merely an example for facilitating understanding of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention. The present invention can be modified or improved without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and the present invention naturally includes equivalents thereof. [Explanation of symbols]

[0071] S1, S2 Vehicle interior systems 1 Vehicle seat 1A First vehicle seat (first seat portion) 1B Second vehicle seat (second seat portion) 1C Center seat (center seat section) 2 Seat body 10 Seat cushion 10a Cushion Frame 10b padding material 10c skin material 11 Center of cushion 12 Cushion side part 13 Mounting part 14 First engaged recess (first engaged portion) 15 Second engaged recess (second engaged portion) 16 Retaining member 17 Detection sensor (detection section) 20 Seat back 20a back frame 20b padding 20c skin material 21 Back center 22 Backside 30 Headrest 30A First headrest 30B Second headrest (second cushion body) 30a Pillar 30b padding 30c skin material 40 Reclining device 41 Reclining unit 42 Rotating shaft 43 Spiral Spring 50 Cushion changing device 51 Bag body 52 Air Pump 53 Air piping 60 Pressure detection sensor (pressure detection unit, first pressure detection unit) 70 Control device 75 Power supply unit 80 Cushion body 80a padding 80b Skin material 80c support surface 81 Main body 82 first engaging protrusion (first engaging portion), engaging portion 83 Second engagement protrusion (second engagement portion) 84 Pressure detection sensor (pressure detection section, second pressure detection section) 85 Seat heater 86 Power receiving unit 101 Vehicle doors 102 Door Panel 103 Door lining 110 Armrest 111 Armrest body 112 Handle portion (first engaged recess), first engaged portion 113 Second engaged recess, second engaged portion 120 Operating handle 130 Pockets 140 Switching Device 150 Detection sensor (detection unit) 160 Power supply unit P power supply

Claims

1. A vehicle interior system including a vehicle door and a vehicle seat, The vehicle seat includes a cushion body that constitutes a part of the vehicle seat and is removably attached to a seat body of the vehicle seat, The cushion body has an engaging portion that engages with an engaged portion provided on a surface of the vehicle door on an interior side of the vehicle, The cushion body is arranged so as to protrude from the vehicle door toward the interior side of the vehicle when the cushion body is attached to the interior side of the vehicle door, and forms a support surface on the interior side of the vehicle door.

2. The vehicle door has a first engaged portion as the engaged portion and a second engaged portion provided on an inner surface of the vehicle door, The cushion body has a first engaging portion as the engaging portion and a second engaging portion that engages with the second engaged portion, 2. The vehicle interior system according to claim 1, wherein the cushion body is attached to an inner surface of the vehicle door by the first engaging portion engaging with the first engaged portion and the second engaging portion engaging with the second engaged portion.

3. The vehicle door includes a door armrest provided on an inner surface of the vehicle door to support an arm of an occupant, The door arm rest has a handle portion to be gripped by an occupant, The vehicle interior system according to claim 1 , wherein the handle portion is engaged with the engaging portion as the engaged portion.

4. The engagement portion has a convex shape, The handle portion is the engaged portion having a concave shape and engages with the engaging portion, 4. The vehicle interior system according to claim 3, wherein the cushion body is attached to an inner surface of the vehicle door so as to cover the handle portion.

5. The seat body has a seat cushion, The seat cushion has an outer surface formed with a recessed engaged portion that engages with the engaging portion of the cushion body, The cushion body is integrally attached to the outer surface of the seat cushion, 5. The vehicle interior system according to claim 1, wherein the seat cushion has a holding member that holds the cushion body in a state where the cushion body is attached to an outer surface of the seat cushion.

6. a detection unit provided on the vehicle door or the cushion body and configured to detect whether the cushion body is attached to the vehicle door; a control device provided in a vehicle and configured to control an opening / closing operation of the vehicle door based on a detection result by the detection unit; 5. The vehicle interior system according to claim 1, wherein the control device controls the vehicle door so as to be unable to open or close when the detection unit detects that the cushion body is attached to the vehicle door.

7. a first pressure detection unit provided in a seat cushion of the vehicle seat and configured to detect a predetermined pressure being applied to a seating surface of the seat cushion; A second pressure detection unit is provided on the cushion body and detects that a predetermined pressure is applied to the support surface of the cushion body, 7. The vehicle interior system according to claim 6, wherein the control device controls the vehicle door so as to be unable to open or close based on the detection result by the detection unit, the detection result by the first pressure detection unit, and the detection result by the second pressure detection unit.

8. 5. The vehicle interior system according to claim 1, wherein the cushion body comprises a padding material, a skin material covering the padding material, and a seat heater disposed between the padding material and the skin material.

9. The seat body has a seat cushion, The seat cushion has a cushion central portion and cushion side portions disposed on both sides of the cushion central portion in a width direction and protruding upward from the cushion central portion, The vehicle interior system includes: A cushion change device that changes the shape of the cushion side portion; a detection unit that detects whether the cushion body is attached to the vehicle door; A control device that controls the operation of the cushion changing device based on the detection result by the detection unit, The vehicle interior system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that when the detection unit detects that the cushion body is attached to the vehicle door, the control device controls the operation of the cushion changing device so as to lower the protruding portion of the cushion side portion.

10. 5. The vehicle interior system according to claim 1, wherein the cushion body has a power receiving portion that receives electricity through the vehicle seat or the vehicle door when the cushion body is attached to the vehicle seat or the vehicle door.

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