vehicle

Abstract

To change arrangement of an interior trim part in a vehicle room with less labor and time.SOLUTION: A mode adjusting system 1 includes: an input device 3 which is configured to be capable of selecting one of a plurality of mode information such that positional information on a seat S and a shade SH is previously registered among the plurality of mode information by an occupant; and a mode switching device 2, a seat adjusting device 4 and a shade adjusting device 5 for receiving the mode information from the input device 3, and switching the positions of the seat S and the shade SH on the basis of the mode information. The mode switching device 2 has a seat moving amount calculation part 112 for calculating the moving amount of the seat S, and a shade moving amount calculation part 114 for calculating the moving amount of the shade SH, the seat adjusting device 4 adjusts the position of the seat S on the basis of the calculated moving amount of the seat S, and the shade adjusting device 5 adjusts the position of the shade SH on the basis of the calculated moving amount of the shade SH.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a mode adjustment system and a mode adjustment method in a vehicle interior, and more particularly, to a mode adjustment system and a mode adjustment method for adjusting the state of interior parts in a vehicle interior.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, devices have been proposed that promote communication between passengers or create personal space by arranging the seats in the vehicle interior (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, it is disclosed that a door sunshade is provided on the door of a vehicle to block light from outside the vehicle (for example, Patent Document 2).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] On the other hand, with the expansion of autonomous driving and the spread of shared cars, there is an increasing demand for automobiles to not only move but also enrich the passenger compartment as a private space. In realizing a private space to spend in the vehicle interior, part of the window is shielded, or the seat is stored or height-adjusted. However, there are many interior parts (seats, shades, etc.) to be operated, and it takes labor and time for the passengers to change the arrangement of the interior parts.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a mode adjustment system and a mode adjustment method for a vehicle interior that can change the arrangement of interior parts in the vehicle interior with less labor and time.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0006] The problem is solved by a mode adjustment system for adjusting the positions of a seat and a shade provided in a vehicle interior, comprising: an input device configured to be able to select one from a plurality of mode information in which the position information of the seat and the shade is registered in advance by an occupant; a mode switching device that receives the mode information selected by the occupant from the input device and switches the positions of the seat and the shade based on the received mode information; a seat adjustment device for adjusting the position of the seat; and a shade adjustment device for adjusting the position of the shade. The mode switching device includes a storage unit for storing the plurality of mode information, an input unit for receiving the mode information selected from the input device, a seat position detection unit for detecting the current position of the seat, a seat movement amount calculation unit for calculating the movement amount of the seat from the position information of the seat registered in the mode information and the current position of the seat detected by the seat position detection unit, a shade position detection unit for detecting the current position of the shade, a shade movement amount calculation unit for calculating the movement amount of the shade from the position information of the shade registered in the mode information and the current position detected by the shade position detection unit, and a transmission unit for transmitting the calculated movement amount of the seat to the seat adjustment device and transmitting the calculated movement amount of the shade to the shade adjustment device. The seat adjustment device adjusts the position of the seat based on the received movement amount of the seat, and the shade adjustment device adjusts the position of the shade based on the received movement amount of the shade.

[0007] In addition, the above problem is solved by a mode adjustment method for adjusting the positions of a seat and a shade using an input device configured to be able to select one from a plurality of mode information in which position information of the seat and the shade provided in the vehicle interior is registered, a mode switching device for switching the positions of the seat and the shade based on the mode information, a seat adjustment device for adjusting the position of the seat, and a shade adjustment device for adjusting the position of the shade, the mode switching device storing the plurality of mode information, the mode switching device receiving the mode information selected by the input device, the mode switching device detecting the current position of the seat, the mode switching device detecting the current position of the shade, the mode switching device calculating the movement amount of the seat from the position information of the seat included in the mode information received from the input device and the detected current position of the seat, the mode switching device calculating the movement amount of the shade from the position information of the shade included in the mode information received from the input device and the detected current position of the shade, the mode switching device transmitting the calculated movement amount of the seat to the seat adjustment device, the mode switching device transmitting the calculated movement amount of the shade to the shade adjustment device, the seat adjustment device adjusting the position of the seat based on the received movement amount of the seat, and the shade adjustment device adjusting the position of the shade based on the received movement amount of the shade.

[0008] According to the mode switching device or the mode adjustment method of the present invention, based on the mode information input by the occupant, the positions of the seat and the shade are switched, so that the change in the arrangement of the interior parts in the vehicle interior can be realized with less labor and time.

[0009] Also, in the above-described mode adjustment system for a vehicle interior, a door lock device for locking the vehicle door is provided, the mode switching device has a door lock detection unit for detecting the locked state of the door, and before adjusting the positions of the seat and the shade, the mode switching device detects the locked state of the door by the door lock detection unit. When the door is not locked, the mode switching device may lock the door with the door lock device. After detecting the door lock, the mode can be safely switched by operating the mode switching device.

[0010] Also, in the above-described mode adjustment system for a vehicle interior, when the vehicle is stopped or in automatic driving, the mode switching device may switch the positions of the seat and the shade. During the stop or automatic driving of the vehicle, the mode can be safely switched by operating the mode switching device.

[0011] Also, in the above-described mode adjustment system for a vehicle interior, a biometric information detection device for detecting the biometric information of the occupant and a notification device for notifying the occupant of a warning are provided. When the biometric information detection device detects a change in the biometric information of the occupant, the mode switching device may instruct the shade adjustment device to move the shade to a predetermined position and instruct the notification device to notify the warning. By detecting the biometric information of the occupant, changing the position of the shade, and notifying the warning by the notification device, it is possible to surely inform the occupant that there has been a change in the biometric information.

[0012] Also, in the above-described mode adjustment system for a vehicle interior, a movable member movably provided on the vehicle door and a movable member adjustment device for adjusting the position of the movable member are provided. The mode switching device has an occupant position detection unit for detecting the current position of the occupant, and based on the current position of the occupant detected by the occupant position detection unit, the mode switching device may instruct the movable member adjustment device to adjust the position of the movable member. By adjusting the position of the movable member based on the current position of the occupant, the appropriate arrangement of the interior parts can be achieved with less labor and time.

[0013] Further, in the above-described mode adjustment system for a vehicle interior, it may include a movable member provided movably on the door of the vehicle and a movable member adjustment device for adjusting the position of the movable member, and the mode switching device may instruct the movable member adjustment device to adjust the position of the movable member based on the current position of the seat detected by the seat position detection unit. By adjusting the movable member based on the current position of the seat, the interior parts can be appropriately arranged with less labor and time.

[0014] Further, in the above-described mode adjustment system for a vehicle interior, it may include a movable member provided movably on the door of the vehicle, the mode switching device may have a movable member position detection unit for detecting the current position of the movable member, and may instruct the seat adjustment device to adjust the position of the seat based on the current position of the movable member detected by the movable member position detection unit. By adjusting the position of the seat based on the current position of the movable member, the interior parts can be appropriately arranged with less labor and time.

[0015] Further, in the above-described mode adjustment system for a vehicle interior, the movable member may be provided movably on a door trim provided on the interior side of the door. By providing the movable member (for example, a lighting device or a speaker) movably on the door trim, the movable member can be arranged at a more appropriate position.

[0016] Further, in the above-described mode adjustment system for a vehicle interior, the mode switching device may have a window position detection unit for detecting the current position of a window provided on the vehicle, and may switch the positions of the seat and the shade when the current position of the window detected by the window position detection unit is in a closed position. By switching the mode with the window closed, for example, the influence of external wind or the like can be minimized, and the positions of the seat and the shade can be switched more safely.

[0017] Further, in the above-described mode adjustment system for a vehicle interior, a window adjustment device for adjusting the position of a window provided in the vehicle is provided, and the mode switching device has a window position detection unit for detecting the current position of the window. When the current position of the window detected by the window position detection unit is in an open position, the window adjustment device may be instructed to move the window to the position of the shade. By moving the window to the position of the shade, fluttering of the shade can be suppressed and the shade can be protected.

[0018] Further, in the above-described mode adjustment system for a vehicle interior, the mode switching device has a window position detection unit for detecting the current position of a window provided in the vehicle, and the mode switching device may instruct the shade adjustment device to adjust the position of the shade based on the current position of the window. By moving the shade to the position of the window, fluttering of the shade can be suppressed and the shade can be protected.

[0019] Further, in the above-described mode adjustment system for a vehicle interior, a window adjustment device for adjusting the position of a window provided in the vehicle is provided, and the mode switching device may instruct the window adjustment device to adjust the position of the window based on the current position of the shade. By moving the window to the position of the shade, fluttering of the shade can be suppressed and the shade can be protected.

Advantages of the Invention

[0020] According to the mode switching device or the mode adjustment method of the present invention, based on the mode information input by the occupant, the positions of the seat and the shade are switched, so that a change in the arrangement of the interior parts in the vehicle interior can be realized with less labor and time. After detecting the door lock, the mode can be safely switched by operating the mode switching device. During the stop or automatic driving of the vehicle, the mode can be safely switched by operating the mode switching device. By detecting the biometric information of the occupant, changing the position of the shade, and notifying an alarm by the notification device, it is possible to surely inform the occupant that there has been a change in the biometric information. By adjusting the position of the movable member (for example, lighting device, speaker) based on the current position of the occupant, the appropriate arrangement of the interior parts can be achieved with less labor and time. In addition, by adjusting the position of the movable member based on the current position of the seat, the interior parts can be arranged appropriately with less labor and time. By adjusting the position of the seat based on the current position of the movable member, the interior parts can be arranged appropriately with less labor and time. Since the movable member is provided movably on the door trim, the movable member can be arranged at a more appropriate position. In addition, by switching the mode with the window closed, for example, the influence of wind from the outside is minimized, and it becomes possible to switch the positions of the seat and the shade more safely. In addition, by moving the window to the position of the shade, the fluttering of the shade is suppressed, and the shade can be protected. In addition, by moving the shade to the position of the window, the fluttering of the shade is suppressed, and the shade can be protected. By moving the window to the position of the shade, the fluttering of the shade is suppressed, and the shade can be protected.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0022] Hereinafter, the configuration of the mode adjustment system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiments described below are for facilitating the understanding of the present invention and do not limit the present invention. That is, the present invention can be changed and improved without departing from its gist, and it goes without saying that equivalents of the present invention are included therein.

[0023] Note that hereinafter, as an example of the mode adjustment system 1, a mode adjustment system 1 that adjusts and changes the positions of a seat S, a shade SH, etc. provided in a passenger vehicle (vehicle V) such as a minivan to switch modes will be cited, and a configuration example thereof will be described.

[0024] In the following description, the "front-rear direction" refers to the front-rear direction of the vehicle V and coincides with the traveling direction when the vehicle is running. Also, the "width direction" refers to the lateral width direction of the vehicle V and coincides with the left-right direction as seen from the occupant seated on the seat S. Also, the "vertical direction" refers to the vertical direction of the vehicle V and coincides with the vertical direction when the vehicle V is traveling on a horizontal plane. Also, when simply referring to the "outside", it refers to the side closer to the outside in the direction from the center of the vehicle, and when referring to the "inside", it means the side closer to the center in the direction from the outside of the vehicle V toward the center. Also, the "indoor side" means the direction toward the interior of the vehicle.

[0025] <Seat> FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 show the side surface of the vehicle V equipped with the mode adjustment system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention and the interior of the vehicle V. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in the interior of this vehicle V, in order from the front to the rear of the vehicle V, there are arranged a driver's seat S1, a front passenger seat S2, MID seats S3, S4 provided in the second row, and 3rd seats S5, S6 provided in the third row. Note that hereinafter, when not particularly distinguishing between the driver's seat S1, the front passenger seat S2, the MID seats S3, S4, and the 3rd seats S5, S6, they may be collectively referred to as the seat S.

[0026] Each seat S mounted on the vehicle V is connected to a seat adjustment device 4 that supports the seat S slidably in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle V with respect to the floor FL in the vehicle interior. The seat adjustment device 4 may have a rotation function for rotating each seat S in the horizontal direction to change its orientation. The seat adjustment device 4 includes a long rail LR provided on the floor FL and a plurality of drive mechanisms (not shown) provided under the seat S or under the floor to realize the slide function and the rotation function.

[0027] A drive mechanism for driving the seat S is provided with a motor (not shown), and the motor has a function of transmitting a signal in response to rotation. The motor of the seat adjustment device 4 is connected to an ECU100 (mode switching device 2 described later), and the ECU100 can measure the current position of the seat S by receiving and counting the signal from the motor. Note that the method of measuring the current position of the seat S using the signal from the motor is an example, and the position of the seat S may be measured using a sensor such as an infrared sensor or a LiDAR sensor.

[0028] <Door> The door D of the vehicle V is provided with a door lock device 6 for locking and unlocking the door D. The door lock device 6 is connected to the ECU100 and can be controlled by the ECU100, and the locked state of the door D can be grasped and the door D can be locked or unlocked.

[0029] <Window> The window W provided on the door D is attached to the window opening portion so as to be openable and closable, and can be opened and closed by a window adjustment device 7 having a drive mechanism (not shown) provided inside the door D. Also, similar to the seat adjustment device 4 of the seat S, by measuring the signal from the motor provided in the drive mechanism, it is possible to grasp the current position of the window W and determine whether the window W is closed or not.

[0030] <Shade> Further, inside the window W, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3A, a shade SH for blocking sunlight incident from the window opening is provided. The shade SH is attached so as to be able to cover the window opening. The shade SH can also be opened and closed by a shade adjusting device 5 having a drive mechanism (not shown) provided on the door D in the same manner as the window W. Further, by measuring a signal from a motor (not shown) provided in the drive mechanism, it is possible to determine whether the shade SH is in a state of covering and closing the window W, or to grasp the current position of the shade SH (the position of the upper end of the shade SH).

[0031] Note that the shade SH used in this embodiment is provided inside the window W, but this is just an example. The shade SH may be a sunshade provided on a sunroof of the vehicle ceiling. Further, as the shade SH, as shown in FIG. 3B, a roll-up type wallpaper WP provided indoors may be used. By rolling up the wallpaper WP, sunlight or the line of sight from the outside can be blocked.

[0032] <Movable member> In the door D of this embodiment, particularly in the door trim DT disposed below the window W, a movable member 40 is movably attached. The movable member 40 is, for example, a lighting LI, a speaker SP, a temperature-controlled cup holder CH, and a table TB. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3A, two slide rails SR extending in the vehicle front-rear direction are provided vertically on the door trim DT of the door D. A sliding component slidable on the slide rail SR is attached to the slide rail SR. By attaching the movable member 40 to the sliding component, the position of the movable member 40 can be changed. Note that the slide rail SR may be provided on the rear gate RG as shown in FIG. 2. Further, the slide rail SR and the sliding component sliding thereon are connected by a wireless power supply device, and the movable member 40 such as the lighting LI and the speaker SP attached to the sliding component can obtain power from the slide rail SR.

[0033] In addition, a movable member adjusting device 8 for moving a sliding part along a slide rail SR is provided. The movable member adjusting device 8 has a drive mechanism (not shown) having a motor, and the ECU 100 can grasp the current position of the movable member 40 attached to the sliding part by receiving and measuring a signal from the motor.

[0034] <Biological information detection device> The vehicle V is provided with a biological information detection device 9 for detecting biological information of the occupant. The biological information detection device 9 is, for example, a temperature sensor or a pressure sensor provided on the seating surface of the seat S, and can measure the body temperature of the occupant or measure the breathing timing of the occupant by the pressure sensor. The measured biological information is transmitted to the ECU 100.

[0035] <Input device> The vehicle V is provided with a monitor M capable of touch input on the front side of the interior. Information is displayed on the monitor M by the ECU 100, and the occupant can input mode information and the like by touching the screen. In this embodiment, it functions as the input device 3. Note that the input device 3 may be a portable terminal such as a smartphone owned by the occupant. The portable terminal can be connected to the ECU 100 by short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or WiFi, and information can be input to the ECU 100.

[0036] <ecu> The ECU 100 includes, as hardware, a control unit 110, a storage unit 130, an input unit 150, and a transmission unit 140. The control unit 110 is a device (e.g., a CPU: Central Processing Unit) for executing an instruction set described in a program. The control unit 110 executes various arithmetic processes based on programs and data stored in the storage unit 130, and controls each device of the mode adjustment system 1 connected to the ECU 100.

[0037] The storage unit 130 includes, for example, a memory and a magnetic disk device, and stores various programs and data. A plurality of pieces of mode information including position information of the seat S, the shade SH, and the movable member 40 are stored in the storage unit 130. The storage unit 130 is also used as a work memory of the processor. The storage unit 130 may include an information storage medium such as a flash memory and an optical disk. Note that the mode information stored in the storage unit 130 may be read from an information storage medium (CD-ROM, SD card, USB memory, etc.) readable by a computer, or may be received via a communication line such as the Internet or an intranet.

[0038] The transmission unit 140 of the ECU 100 is a part that outputs signals to each device. In the case of this embodiment, it is connected to a speaker SP and an illumination LI provided as the movable member 40, and outputs a signal for notifying a warning to the occupant. Further, it transmits information on the movement amounts of the seat S and the shade SH to the seat adjustment device 4 and the shade adjustment device 5. In this embodiment, the input unit 150 of the ECU 100 is connected to a monitor M with a touch panel provided on a dashboard or the like, and receives the input information. The input unit 150 may receive information from an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse. It also receives the biometric information of the occupant measured by the biometric information detection device 9. Further, as described above, it may receive information from a portable terminal connected by Bluetooth (registered trademark) or the like.

[0039] FIG. 4 shows the control targets of the ECU 100 mounted on the vehicle V. As described above, the vehicle V includes a seat S, a shade SH, a door D, a window W, and a speaker SP and a lighting LI as movable members 40. A seat adjustment device 4 for moving the seat S is connected to the seat S. A shade adjustment device 5 for moving the shade SH is connected to the shade SH. A door lock device 6 for detecting the locked state of the door D or locking the door D is connected to the door D. A window adjustment device 7 for opening and closing the window W is connected to the window W. Further, a biometric information detection device 9 for detecting the biometric information of the occupant is mounted on the seat S. The movable member 40 is provided with a movable member adjustment device 8 for sliding the movable member 40 along the slide rail SR.

[0040] <Mode information> The mode information is information registered in advance in the storage unit 130 by the occupant according to the purpose, and includes position information of the seat S and the shade SH corresponding to the mode. For example, in the case of a mode for rest, position information of the seat S, information on the reclined state tilted backward, and position information of the shade SH for covering the window W to darken the interior are registered. In addition, in the case of a mode for viewing the outside scenery, position information when the shade SH is lowered so that the outside scenery can be seen from the window W with the seat S in the seated state is registered.

[0041] In this way, by moving the seat S in the front-rear direction to change the position or changing the orientation of the seat S, the sense of distance of the occupants sitting on each seat S can be reduced, and a mode for promoting communication between the occupants can be achieved. In addition, by increasing the distance between the seats S for the vehicle, it is also possible to set a mode for an individual space, for example, a relaxation mode for rest or a mode for enjoying the outside scenery. A plurality of such mode information is registered in the storage unit 130, and the occupant selects the mode information using the input device 3 such as the monitor M or the mobile terminal. The ECU 100 (mode switching device 2) of the mode adjustment system 1 controls the seat adjustment device 4, the shade adjustment device 5, and the movable member adjustment device 8 based on the input mode information, thereby changing the positions and states of the seat S, the shade SH, and the movable member 40. In this way, by registering the mode information in consideration of the relationship with the adjacent seat and changing the position of the seat S or the like based on the mode information, a better space is created and the comfort of the interior environment is improved.

[0042] <Functions of the Mode Adjustment System> Hereinafter, a mode adjustment system 1 for adjusting the positions of the seat S and the shade SH provided in the interior of the vehicle V will be described. The mode adjustment system 1 includes at least an input device 3, a mode switching device 2 for switching the positions of the seat S and the shade SH, a seat adjustment device 4 for adjusting the position of the seat S, and a shade adjustment device 5 for adjusting the position of the shade SH.

[0043] The input device 3 is realized by the monitor M with a touch panel provided on the dashboard in the interior as described above. The mode switching device 2 is realized by the control unit 110 and the storage unit 130 of the ECU 100 mounted on the vehicle V, and controls each connected device. The seat adjustment device 4 is realized by a drive mechanism that slides the seat S in the front-rear direction. The shade adjustment device 5 is realized by a drive device used to raise and lower the shade.

[0044] In the present embodiment, the mode adjustment system 1 includes a door lock device 6 that locks the door D of the vehicle V. The mode switching device 2 is connected to the door lock device 6, and can confirm the locked state of the door D based on a signal transmitted from the door lock device 6. Also, the door lock device 6 can be controlled to lock the door D.

[0045] The mode adjustment system 1 includes a window adjustment device 7 that adjusts the position of the window W of the vehicle V to open and close it. The window adjustment device 7 is realized by a drive device that changes the position of the window W and is used to raise and lower it. The window adjustment device 7 is connected to a mode switching device 2, and the mode switching device 2 can raise and lower the window by controlling the window adjustment device 7.

[0046] Also, the mode adjustment system 1 includes a movable member adjustment device 8 that adjusts the position of the movable member 40. The movable member adjustment device 8 is realized by a drive mechanism (not shown) that slides the movable member 40 along the door trim. The movable member adjustment device 8 is connected to the mode switching device 2 and can be controlled by the mode switching device. For example, after adjusting the position of the seat S according to the selected mode information, the movable member 40 can be arranged at an appropriate position.

[0047] The mode adjustment system 1 further includes a biological information detection device 9 that detects the biological information of the occupant. In this embodiment, the biological information detection device 9 is realized by a pressure sensor and / or a temperature sensor provided on the seat S. The breathing state of the occupant can be acquired by the pressure sensor, or the body temperature of the occupant can be measured by the temperature sensor.

[0048] The mode adjustment system 1 includes a notification device 10 that notifies the occupant of a warning. The notification device 10 is realized by a speaker SP and / or illumination LI provided on the door trim as the movable member 40. The notification device 10 is connected to the mode switching device 2, and the mode switching device 2 can transmit a signal indicating an alarm by the transmission unit 140 and notify the occupant of the alarm by the notification device 10 as necessary.

[0049] <Mode Switching Device> The mode switching device 2 includes a storage unit 130, an input unit 150, a seat position detection unit 111, a seat movement amount calculation unit 112, a shade position detection unit 113, a shade movement amount calculation unit 114, and a transmission unit 140. The memory unit 130 stores a plurality of pieces of mode information in which the position information of the seat S and the shade SH and the like are recorded. The input unit 150 receives the mode information selected by the occupant from the input device 3. The seat position detection unit 111, the seat movement amount calculation unit 112, the shade position detection unit 113, and the shade movement amount calculation unit 114 are executed as programs by the control unit 110.

[0050] The seat position detection unit 111 detects the current position of the seat S based on the signal received from the seat adjustment device 4. The seat movement amount calculation unit 112 calculates the movement amount of the seat S from the current position detected by the seat position detection unit 111 to the position recorded in the position information of the seat S in the mode information. The transmission unit 140 transmits the calculated movement amount to each device. The mode switching device 2 transmits the calculated movement amount to the seat adjustment device 4 via the transmission unit 140. The seat adjustment device 4 moves the seat S by driving the motor of the drive mechanism based on the received movement amount and adjusts its position. At this time, the backrest of the seat S may be tilted and reclined based on the state information of the seat recorded in the mode information. This state information is transmitted from the mode switching device 2 together with the movement amount information.

[0051] The shade position detection unit 113 detects the current position of the shade SH based on the signal received from the shade adjustment device 5. The shade movement amount calculation unit 114 calculates the movement amount for the shade SH to move from the current position to the position recorded in the position information based on the position information of the shade SH recorded in the mode information and the current position of the shade SH detected by the shade position detection unit 113. The mode switching device 2 transmits the calculated movement amount of the shade SH to the shade adjustment device 5 via the transmission unit 140. The shade adjustment device 5 moves the shade SH up and down by driving the motor of the drive mechanism based on the received movement amount of the shade SH and adjusts its position.

[0052] The door lock detection unit 115 detects the locked state of the door D based on the signal received from the door lock device 6. When the mode switching device 2 determines that the door D is not locked based on the received signal, the mode switching device 2 does not execute the switching of the seat S and the shade SH. When the door D is closed and lockable, the mode switching device 2 instructs the door lock device 6 to lock the door D, more specifically, transmits a lock signal to the door lock device 6. When the door lock device 6 receives the lock signal from the mode switching device 2, the door lock device 6 locks the door D. After that, the mode switching device 2 performs mode switching.

[0053] Here, with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7, the mode switching process by the mode switching device 2 will be described. The input device 3 displays a plurality of modes (for example, a list such as a normal mode and a relaxation mode) stored in the storage unit 130 and allows the occupant to select a mode. The input device 3 transmits the mode information corresponding to the selected mode to the mode switching device 2 (step S101).

[0054] Next, the mode switching device 2 checks whether the door D is locked (door lock confirmation process: step S102). The door lock confirmation process will be described later. Note that the mode switching device 2 may detect not only when the door D is locked but also whether the vehicle V is stopped, and perform the mode switching process by the mode switching device 2 only when the vehicle V is stopped. Further, it may detect whether the vehicle V is in the automatic driving state, and perform the mode switching process when it is in the automatic driving state.

[0055] When the door D is locked, the current positions of the MID seats S3, S4 and the 3rd seats S5, S6 mounted on the vehicle V are detected. The current position is calculated, for example, based on the signal of the motor received from the seat adjustment device 4. When a sensor capable of detecting the position such as a LiDER sensor is mounted, the current positions of the MID seats S3, S4 and the 3rd seats S5, S6 may be specified by the sensor or the like (steps S103, S104).

[0056] The mode switching device 2 detects the current positions of the MID sheets S3, S4 and the 3rd sheets S5, S6, and at the same time, detects the current position of the shade SH (step S104). The current position is calculated based on the motor signal received from the shade adjustment device 5.

[0057] The sheet movement amount calculation unit 112 calculates the movement amounts of the MID sheets S3, S4 and the 3rd sheets S5, S6 from the current positions and the position information of the selected mode information (steps S106, S107). The movement amounts are determined (steps S109, S110). If the calculated movement amount is 0, the MID sheets S3, S4 and the 3rd sheets S5, S6 do not move (No in steps S109, S110).

[0058] If the movement amounts of the MID sheets S3, S4 and the 3rd sheets S5, S6 are not 0 (Yes in steps S109, S110), a signal including the movement amount is transmitted to the sheet adjustment device 4, and the sheet adjustment device 4 moves the MID sheets S3, S4 and the 3rd sheets S5, S6 based on the movement amount (steps S112, S113).

[0059] The sheet adjustment device 4 determines whether the movement of the MID sheets S3, S4 and the 3rd sheets S5, S6 is completed. When the movement of each sheet is completed (Yes in S115, S116), a movement completion notification is transmitted to the mode switching device 2 (step S118). If the movement of the sheet is not completed (No in steps S115, S116), the process returns to steps S112, S113 to continue the movement of the sheet S.

[0060] Simultaneously with the movement of the sheet S, the amount of movement of the shade SH is calculated (step S108). At this time, if the calculated amount of movement is 0, the shade SH does not move (No in step S118). When the amount of movement of the shade SH is not 0 (Yes in step S111), a signal including the amount of movement is transmitted to the shade adjustment device 5 so as to move the shade SH, and the shade adjustment device 5 moves the shade SH based on the amount of movement (step S114). The shade adjustment device 5 determines whether the movement of the shade SH is completed (step S117). When the movement of the shade SH is completed (Yes in step S117), a movement completion notification is transmitted to the mode switching device 2 to end the mode switching process. When the movement of the shade SH is not completed (No in step S117), the process returns to step S114 to continue the movement of the shade SH.

[0061] By such a procedure, the mode switching device 2 changes the positions of the sheet S and the shade SH. In the flow shown in FIG. 5, the case of moving the MID sheets S3, S4 and the 3rd sheets S5, S6 is shown, but the movement of the driver's seat sheet S1 and the passenger seat sheet S2 may be added.

[0062] In the mode adjustment process shown in FIG. 5, the movement of the sheet S and the movement of the shade SH were performed simultaneously. The movement of the sheet S and the shade SH do not necessarily have to be performed simultaneously. Another example of the mode adjustment process is shown in FIG. 6. As shown in FIG. 6, the positions and the amounts of movement of the sheet S and the shade SH are calculated simultaneously up to a certain point, but for the actual movement, after the movement of the MID sheets S3, S4 and the 3rd S5, S6 is completed, the movement of the shade SH (step S119) and the determination of whether the movement is completed (step S120) may be performed.

[0063] FIG. 7 shows the flow of the door lock confirmation process. The mode switching device 2 receives a signal from the door lock device 6 and detects the locked state of the door D (step S201). If the door D is locked (Yes in step S202), the confirmation process ends and the mode switching process continues to be executed. If the door D is not locked (No in step S202), a door lock signal for locking the door D is transmitted to the door lock device 6 (step S203). The door lock device 6 locks the door D, and then the confirmation process ends and the mode switching processes shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 continue to be executed.

[0064] Next, the biometric information detection process will be described with reference to FIG. 8. The mode switching device 2 may detect biometric information of the occupant sitting on the seat S using the biometric information detection device 9 during the seat switching process. First, the mode switching device 2 detects the timing of the occupant's breathing or the like using a pressure sensor or the like mounted on the seat S (step S301). The biometric information to be detected may be body temperature or the like using a temperature sensor. Next, the detected biometric information of the occupant is compared with the normal biometric information recorded in, for example, the storage unit or the like (step S302). If the change is smaller than a predetermined threshold, it is determined that there is no change (No in step S302), and the biometric information detection process ends. If the change is larger than the predetermined threshold, it is determined that there is a significant change in the biometric information (Yes in step S302), and the occupant is notified that there has been a change. As a notification method, the mode switching device 2 first moves the shade SH so that the window W is hidden (step S303). Next, a warning signal is transmitted to the speaker SP as the notification device 10. The speaker SP notifies the warning (step S304). By detecting a change in biometric information and notifying the occupant at the timing of switching the mode of the seat S, it is possible to quickly convey to the occupant that there has been a change in the biometric information.

[0065] Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the position adjustment process of the movable member 40 (such as the speaker SP, the lighting LI, etc.) will be described. After performing the mode switching process, the mode switching device 2 adjusts the position of the movable member. First, the mode switching device 2 detects the current position of the occupant or the seat S (step S401). Regarding the position of the occupant, for example, the occupant position detection unit 120 determines whether the occupant is seated on which seat S. The position of the occupant may be detected by a LiDER sensor or the like. The current position of the seat S is acquired by the seat position detection unit 111. The current position of the movable member 40 is detected by the movable member position detection unit 118, and the moving amount to an appropriate position included in the mode information is calculated by the movable member moving amount calculation unit 119 based on the current position of the occupant or the seat. The mode switching device 2 moves the movable member 40 by the movable member adjustment device 8 (step S402). For example, a process such as moving the movable member 40 near the occupant or the seat is performed. The distance between the occupant or the seat and the movable member varies depending on the selected mode, and the information on the distance is registered in the mode information.

[0066] <Seat adjustment process> After performing the mode switching process, a seat adjustment process for adjusting the position of the seat S based on the position of the movable member 40 may be performed. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the seat adjustment process. First, the current position of the movable member 40 is detected by the movable member position detection unit 118 (step S501). At this time, the current position of the seat S is also detected. Based on the current position of the movable member 40, the seat movement amount calculation unit 112 calculates the movement amount of the seat S, and the seat adjustment device 4 moves the seat S (step S502). If the position of the movable member 40 cannot be moved, by adjusting the position of the seat S, the positional relationship between the seat S and the movable member 40 can be made appropriate.

[0067] <Window adjustment process> Also, after performing the mode switching process, a window adjustment process may be performed to adjust the position of the window W based on the position of the shade SH. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the window adjustment process. First, the current position of the window W is detected by the window position detection unit 116 (step S601). Subsequently, the current position of the shade SH is detected by the shade position detection unit 113 (step S602). It is determined whether the window W is open (step S603). If the window W is not open, that is, if the window W is closed (No in step S603), the window adjustment process ends. If the window is open (Yes in step S603), since the shade SH may flutter, the movement amount is calculated by the window movement amount calculation unit 117, and the window W is moved to the position of the shade SH (step S604). By moving the window W to the position of the shade SH even if the position of the shade SH is set according to the mode, the flutter of the shade SH can be suppressed and protected.

[0068] Also, as in the window adjustment process shown in FIG. 12A, after performing the mode switching process, the position of the window W may be adjusted based on the current position of the shade SH regardless of whether the window W is closed. In the window adjustment process shown in FIG. 12A, the current position of the shade SH is detected by the shade position detection unit 113 (step S701), and the current position of the window W is detected by the window position detection unit 116 (step S702). The window movement amount calculation unit 117 calculates the movement amount of the window W. The position of the window W is adjusted based on the current position of the shade SH (step S703). For example, the upper end of the window W is adjusted to be positioned according to the height of the upper end of the shade SH. Since the window is at the same height, the direct wind does not hit the shade SH, so the flutter of the shade SH is suppressed.

[0069] <Shade adjustment process> Note that, like the shading adjustment process shown in FIG. 12B, after performing the mode switching process, regardless of whether the window W is closed or not, the position of the shade SH may be adjusted based on the current position of the window W. In the shading adjustment process shown in FIG. 12B, the current position of the shade SH is detected by the shade position detection unit 113 (step S701), and the current position of the window W is detected (step S702). The position of the shade is adjusted based on the current position of the window W (step S704). For example, the upper end of the shade SH is adjusted to be positioned in accordance with the height of the upper end of the window W.

[0070] Examples of the mode information registered in the storage unit 130 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13A to 13F. Note that the MID sheets S3, S4 and the 3rd sheets S5, S6 are foldable, and by setting the cushion and the seat back in opposite states, it is possible to sit backward. The floor FL is provided with recesses capable of accommodating the MID sheets S3, S4 and the 3rd sheets S5, S6. Further, the passenger seat sheet S2 can also be in a tip-up state where the cushion is flipped up.

[0071] The mode shown in FIG. 13A is the Relax & Reading mode. One of the MID sheets S3, S4 is folded, the other of the MID sheets S3, S4 is reclined, and the cushion is stored in the recess provided on the floor. The 3rd sheets S5, S6 have moved to the rearmost position. The 3rd sheets S5, S6 may be in a state of being stored on the floor FL. The shade SH moves to the upper end of the window W to block the view. The table TB, the lighting LI, and the speaker SP, which are the movable members 40, are arranged according to the positions of the MID sheets S3, S4. The movable member 40 is movably attached by the slide rail SR, but may be attached to the door D (door trim DT) by engaging an uneven structure or by a magnet.

[0072] The mode shown in Fig. 13B is the TV mode for watching TV. The MID sheets S3 and S4 are folded and pulled forward. The 3rd sheets S5 and S6 are stored in the floor FL, but can move up and down in the stored state. The shade SH is in a position to hide the window W. The lighting LI and the speaker SP move in accordance with the positions of the 3rd sheets S5 and S6. There is a monitor on the back of the folded MID sheets S3 and S4, and the passengers sitting on the 3rd sheets S5 and S6 can view the video shown on the monitor. A partition member is provided between the front seats (the driver's seat sheet S1 and the passenger seat sheet S2) and the MID sheets S3 and S4, enabling shielding and sound insulation. Movable members 40 such as the table TB, the lighting LI, and the speaker SP are movably attached by slide rails SR.

[0073] The mode shown in Fig. 13C is the theater mode, in which a movie can be enjoyed by projecting a video onto the screen SC provided on the rear gate RG (back door). The 3rd sheets S5 and S6 are folded and stored in the recess under the floor, and the MID sheets S3 and S4 are installed so as to face the rear side. The shade SH moves to a position to hide the window W to block the view. The screen SC is attached inside the rear gate RG. A partition member is provided between the front seats (the driver's seat and the passenger seat) and the MID seat, enabling shielding and sound insulation. Movable members 40 such as the table TB, the lighting LI, and the speaker SP are movably attached by slide rails SR.

[0074] The mode shown in Fig. 13D is the chatting mode for passengers to enjoy conversations with each other. The front seats (the driver's seat sheet S1 and the passenger seat sheet S2) are in a tip-up state with the cushions flipped up. The MID sheets S3 and S4 are installed so as to face the rear. The shade SH moves to a position to hide the window W to block the view. A table TB and a lighting LI are arranged between the MID sheets S3 and S4 and the 3rd sheets S5 and S6, enabling the passengers sitting on the respective seats S to have conversations with each other.

[0075] The mode shown in FIG. 13E is a mode in which the passenger can view the scenery. The 3rd seats S5 and S6 are installed to face the rear side so that the scenery outside the window W can be seen. The shade SH is lowered and the scenery outside can be seen through the window W.

[0076] The mode shown in FIG. 13F is a children's room mode in which children can play. With the vehicle parked in the home parking lot, the interior of the vehicle is used as a space for children to play. The front seats (driver's seat and passenger seat) and the MID seats S3 and S4 are in a tip-up state with the cushions flipped up and are moved forward. The 3rd seat is stored in the recess on the floor. The shade SH moves to a position that hides the window W to serve as an eye shield. As shown in FIG. 3B, a floor mat FM may be provided on the floor surface. The table TB and the lighting LI are arranged by the slide rail SR. It is connected to the parent at home by the communication function provided in the ECU100. For example, a camera that captures the interior of the vehicle is installed and the image of the interior of the vehicle can be transmitted to the parent at home.

[0077] Note that the vehicle V is equipped with a driver's seat S1, a passenger seat S2, MID seats S3 and S4, and 3rd seats S5 and S6, and they are removable. For example, by removing the passenger seat S2, a five-seater mode can be achieved.

[0078] As described above, the mode adjustment system 1 and the mode adjustment method according to the embodiment of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. The mode adjustment system 1 is provided in a passenger vehicle such as a minivan, but the present invention is not limited to being used in a vehicle mounted on a ground vehicle having wheels such as an automobile or a railway. For example, it can also be mounted on an aircraft or a ship that moves other than on the ground.

Explanation of Signs

[0079] 1 Mode adjustment system 2 Mode switching device 3 Input device 4 Seat adjustment device 5 Shade adjustment device 6 Door lock device 7 Window adjustment device 8 Movable member adjustment device 9 Biometric information detection device 10 Notification device 40 Movable member 110 Control unit 111 Seat position detection unit 112 Seat movement amount calculation unit 113 Shade position detection unit 114 Shade movement amount calculation unit 115 Door lock detection unit 116 Window position detection unit 117 Window movement amount calculation unit 118 Movable member position detection unit 119 Movable member movement amount calculation unit 120 Occupant position detection unit 130 Memory unit 140 Transmission unit 150 Input unit V Vehicle S Seat S1 Driver's seat S2 Passenger seat S3, S4 MID seat S5, S6 3rd seat SH Shade SP Speaker LI Lighting TB Table M Monitor D Door DT Door trim W Window LR Long rail SR Slide rail FM Floor mat WP Wallpaper CH Temperature-controlled cup holder FL Floor< / ecu>

Claims

1. A vehicle, a seat provided in a vehicle interior and including a seat cushion and a seat back; a movable member provided on the door of the vehicle so as to be movable on the door; a movable member adjusting device that adjusts the position of the movable member, A vehicle characterized in that at least a portion of the movable member is provided below an upper end of the seat back, and is disposed rearward of a front end of the seat cushion and forward of a rear end of the seat cushion.

2. The movable members are provided vertically, with an upper movable member disposed on the upper side and a lower movable member disposed on the lower side; 2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein, when the seat is reclined, the lower movable member is positioned forward of the seat cushion, and the upper movable member is positioned rearward of the rear end of the lower movable member.

3. The upper movable member is a speaker, 3. The vehicle according to claim 2, wherein, when the seat is reclined, the seat back and the speaker are arranged on the same vertical line in a side view of the vehicle.

4. The movable members are provided vertically, with an upper movable member disposed on the upper side and a lower movable member disposed on the lower side; the upper movable member is a light, and the lower movable member is a table, 2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the lighting and the table are arranged on the same vertical line as the seat cushion in a side view of the vehicle.

5. The upper movable member is provided with lighting and a speaker, 3. The vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the light is disposed forward of the speaker.

6. An upper mounting portion for mounting the upper movable member in a positionally changeable manner, and a lower mounting portion for mounting the lower movable member in a positionally changeable manner, the upper mounting portion extends rearward beyond the rear end of the lower mounting portion, 3. The vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the upper movable member is a speaker.

7. A screen is provided on the inside of the rear gate of the vehicle, 2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein an upper end of the seat in a folded state is positioned lower than a lower end of the screen.

8. A movable member mounting portion for mounting the movable member so that its position can be changed, 2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein, when the seat is arranged to face rearward, a front end of the movable member attachment portion is located rearward of the seat back.

9. A vehicle comprising: a first window provided on the side of the vehicle; a second window provided behind the first window; and a movable member mounting portion for mounting the movable member so that its position can be changed; 2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the movable member attachment portion extends rearward beyond a front end of the second window.

10. A vehicle as described in Claim 9, characterized in that the movable member is a speaker and is positioned between the first window and the second window.

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