Vehicle
The vehicle interior unit adjusts the screen position and angle to match passenger posture, enhancing comfort and usability by using a screen storage section, engagement section, and moving device with control mechanisms, and allowing secondary seat functions.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2025119939
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2021-10-29
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-16
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-11
AI Technical Summary
Existing vehicle interior units with projectable screens face difficulties in adjusting the position and angle of the screen to suit the posture of the passenger, making it challenging to provide a comfortable viewing experience.
The interior unit includes a screen storage section on the vehicle body, a screen engagement section, and a moving device that allows the screen to be extended and positioned at a suitable angle relative to the vehicle seat, with control mechanisms to adjust the screen and seat angles automatically.
The solution enables the screen to be positioned and angled according to the passenger's posture, preventing interference with lighting and allowing flexible layout adjustments, including using a second seat as a table, for enhanced comfort and usability.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] The present invention relates to an interior unit for a vehicle and a vehicle, and more particularly to an interior unit for a vehicle that is provided inside a vehicle and the vehicle. [Background technology]
[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Vehicle interior units that are attached to the interior of a vehicle and that are equipped with a screen onto which images can be projected are known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an interior unit for a vehicle that includes a screen that is attached inside the vehicle and can project images, a camera that captures the view in the direction of the passenger's line of sight when looking toward the screen, and a projector that projects the image captured by the camera onto the screen. With the above configuration, a private space can be secured inside the vehicle. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]
[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-203227 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0004] However, with the vehicle interior unit as disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is difficult to suitably adjust the position and angle of the screen attached to the interior of the vehicle. For example, it has not been possible to suitably adjust the position and angle of the screen in accordance with the posture of a passenger seated in a vehicle seat.
[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an interior unit for a vehicle and a vehicle that allows the position and angle of a screen attached inside the vehicle to be suitably adjusted. Another object of the present invention is to provide an interior unit for a vehicle and a vehicle that allows the position and angle of the screen to be suitably adjusted to correspond to the posture of an occupant seated in the vehicle seat. [Means for solving the problem]
[0006] The above problem is solved by the vehicle interior unit of the present invention, which is an interior unit for a vehicle that is installed inside a vehicle, and comprises a screen storage section provided on one of an upper section and a lower section of the vehicle body, a screen that is stored in the screen storage section and extends from the screen storage section toward the other of the upper section and the lower section, a screen engagement section that is provided on the other of the upper section and the lower section and engages with an engaged section provided on an extended end of the screen, and a moving device that is provided on the vehicle body and moves the screen storage section or the screen engagement section in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle relative to the vehicle body, wherein when the screen is extended from the screen storage section and the engaged section engages with the screen engagement section, the screen is positioned at a position corresponding to the front of a vehicle seat provided on the vehicle body, and the screen storage section or the screen engagement section is moved by the moving device, so that the screen is positioned so as to be inclined in the up-and-down direction. The above configuration makes it possible to realize an interior unit for a vehicle that allows the position and angle of a screen attached inside the vehicle to be suitably adjusted. Specifically, the vehicle interior unit is equipped with a moving device that moves the screen housing portion or the screen engaging portion in the front-to-rear direction relative to the vehicle body, and the screen is positioned so that it is tilted in the up-down direction by moving the screen housing portion or the screen engaging portion with the moving device. Therefore, the position and angle of the screen can be suitably adjusted to correspond to the posture of the occupant seated in the vehicle seat.
[0007] In this case, the screen accommodating portion is provided on the ceiling portion of the vehicle body, and the screen engaging portion is provided on the lower portion of the vehicle body, and when the screen is extended from the screen accommodating portion and the engaged portion engages with the screen engaging portion, the screen is positioned inside the vehicle at a position corresponding to the front of the first vehicle seat and is supported on the rear surface of a second vehicle seat positioned forward of the first vehicle seat. As described above, the screen extended from the ceiling portion is supported on the rear surface of the second vehicle seat (middle seat) which is positioned forward of the first vehicle seat (rear seat), so that the screen is suitably held by the second vehicle seat.
[0008] In this case, the screen accommodating portion is provided on the ceiling portion of the vehicle body, and when the screen is extended from the screen accommodating portion, the screen is positioned inside the vehicle at a position corresponding to the front of the first vehicle seat and behind the second vehicle seat which is positioned forward of the first vehicle seat, and the screen engaging portion is preferably provided at the rear end portion of the second vehicle seat. As described above, by providing the screen engagement portion at the rear end of the second vehicle seat, the screen extended from the ceiling can be suitably fixed.
[0009] In this case, the screen accommodating section is provided on the ceiling of the vehicle body, the screen engaging section is provided on the lower part of the vehicle body, the moving device is provided on the ceiling and slides the screen accommodating section in the forward and backward directions relative to the vehicle body, and the screen accommodating section is positioned in a different position from the lighting device provided on the ceiling in the vertical or width direction of the vehicle, and moves to a different position from the lighting device. With the above configuration, it is possible to prevent interference between the screen housing portion and the lighting device.
[0010] In this case, a control device is provided that is attached inside the vehicle and controls the moving device and the vehicle seat, and the control device controls the moving device to tilt the screen in accordance with the reclining angle of the vehicle seat, or controls the vehicle seat to adjust the reclining angle of the vehicle seat in accordance with the tilt angle of the screen. With the above configuration, the screen can be automatically tilted to a suitable angle in accordance with the reclining angle of the vehicle seat. Alternatively, the reclining angle of the vehicle seat can be automatically adjusted in accordance with the tilt angle of the screen.
[0011] Furthermore, the above problem is also solved by a vehicle according to the present invention, which comprises the vehicle interior unit and a first vehicle seat positioned rearward of the screen inside the vehicle, wherein the first vehicle seat comprises a first seat cushion, a first seat back, and a first reclining device that connects the first seat back to the first seat cushion so that it can be rotated, and by operating the moving device and the first reclining device, the screen and the first seat back are positioned so as to be inclined relative to the vertical direction of the vehicle and are positioned opposite each other. With the above configuration, the screen and the first seatback are positioned so as to be inclined relative to the vertical direction of the vehicle and are positioned facing each other, thereby realizing a vehicle that allows the position and angle of the screen to be more suitably adjusted in accordance with the posture of the occupant seated in the vehicle seat.
[0012] In this case, the vehicle may include a second vehicle seat positioned inside the vehicle forward of the screen, the second vehicle seat including a second seat cushion, a second seat back, and a second reclining device that rotatably connects the second seat back to the second seat cushion, the vehicle may include a control device that controls the moving device, the first reclining device, and the second reclining device, and the control device may control the first reclining device to tilt the first seat back in accordance with the inclination angle of the screen, and may control the second reclining device to tilt the second seat back in accordance with the inclination angle of the screen, and the screen may be supported on the rear surface of the second seat back. With the above-described configuration, the position and angle of the screen can be suitably adjusted in accordance with the posture of the occupant seated in the vehicle seat, and the screen can be suitably held.
[0013] In this case, the vehicle is provided with a second vehicle seat positioned inside the vehicle forward of the screen, and the vehicle is provided with a vehicle floor provided inside the vehicle and a rail device that connects the first vehicle seat to the vehicle floor so that the first vehicle seat can be moved in the fore-and-aft direction, and the second vehicle seat is moved by the rail device so that the second vehicle seat is positioned rearward of the screen. With the above configuration, the layout of the first vehicle seat, the second vehicle seat, and the screen can be freely adjusted.
[0014] In this case, the second vehicle seat is provided with a second seat body having a second seat cushion and a second seat back, and is switchable between a normal state in which an occupant can be seated and a stored state in which the second seat body is moved and stored toward the vehicle floor, and when the second vehicle seat is switched to the stored state and positioned rearward of the screen, the second vehicle seat can be used as a table. The above configuration allows the layout of the interior space of the vehicle to be suitably arranged.Furthermore, the second vehicle seat can be folded and used as a table.
[0015] In this case, the first vehicle seat comprises a first seat body having the first seat cushion and the first seat back, a switching device that connects the first seat body so that it can move up and down relative to the vehicle floor, a leg support member that is provided in the front portion of the first seat cushion and supports the legs of a seated occupant, and an ottoman device that switches the leg support member between a stored position in which it is stored on the first seat cushion side and an deployed position in which it is deployed forward of the first seat cushion, and when the switching device moves the first vehicle seat downward and the ottoman device moves the leg support member to the deployed position, the leg support member is positioned so as to fill the step between the first seat cushion and the vehicle floor. The above configuration allows the layout of the interior space of the vehicle to be suitably arranged, and also allows the occupant to sit comfortably in the first vehicle seat. [Effects of the Invention]
[0016] According to the present invention, it is possible to realize an interior unit for a vehicle that can suitably adjust the position and angle of a screen attached to the interior of a vehicle. More specifically, it is possible to suitably adjust the position and angle of the screen in accordance with the posture of an occupant seated in the vehicle seat. Also according to the present invention, the screen is preferably held by the second vehicle seat. Furthermore, according to the present invention, the screen stretched from the ceiling can be fixed in a suitable manner. Furthermore, according to the present invention, interference between the screen housing portion and the lighting device can be suppressed. Furthermore, according to the present invention, the screen can be automatically tilted to a suitable angle in accordance with the reclining angle of the vehicle seat. Alternatively, the reclining angle of the vehicle seat can be automatically adjusted in accordance with the tilt angle of the screen. Furthermore, according to the present invention, a vehicle can be realized in which the position and angle of the screen can be adjusted more suitably in accordance with the posture of a passenger seated in the vehicle seat. Furthermore, according to the present invention, the layout of the first vehicle seat, the second vehicle seat, and the screen can be freely adjusted. Furthermore, the present invention allows for a suitable layout of the interior space of a vehicle. Furthermore, the second vehicle seat can be folded and used as a table. Furthermore, the passenger can sit comfortably in the first vehicle seat. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a side view of a vehicle and an interior unit for a vehicle according to a first embodiment, showing a state in which a screen is extended. FIG. [Figure 2] 1, showing a state in which the seat back of the vehicle seat is tilted backward and the screen is inclined. FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical circuit of the vehicle interior unit. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a side view of a vehicle and an interior unit for a vehicle according to a second embodiment, showing a state in which the screen is extended. [Figure 5] 4 is a side view of FIG. 3, showing a state in which the seat back of the vehicle seat is tilted backward and the screen is inclined. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a side view of a vehicle and an interior unit for a vehicle according to a third embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a side view of a vehicle and an interior unit for a vehicle according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 8A] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the vehicle seat when in a normal position. [Figure 8B]FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a state in which the vehicle seat is in a position lower than the normal position. [Figure 8C] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of the leg support member in the deployed position. [Figure 9A] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a modified example of the vehicle seat, illustrating the vehicle seat in a normal position. [Figure 9B] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a state in which the vehicle seat is in a position lower than the normal position. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a side view of a vehicle and an interior unit for a vehicle according to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 11] 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the vehicle seat is switched from the normal state to the stowed state and the headrest is attached to the tailgate. FIG. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the table is attached to the tailgate. [Figure 13] FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a side view of a vehicle and an interior unit for a vehicle according to a sixth embodiment. [Figure 15] 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the vehicle seat is switched from the normal state to the stowed state and the armrest is attached to the tailgate. FIG. [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is a front view of the tailgate showing the table in an unfolded state. [Figure 17] FIG. 13 is a front view of a vehicle according to a seventh embodiment. [Figure 18] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the vehicle seat has been switched from the normal position to the stowed position. [Figure 19] FIG. 13 is a front view of the vehicle of the eighth embodiment, showing a state in which a part of the seat back has rotated. [Figure 20] FIG. 13 is a front view of the vehicle of the ninth embodiment, showing a state in which the cushioning material has been rotated. [Figure 21] FIG. 23 is a front view of the vehicle of the tenth embodiment, showing a state in which the vehicle seat has slid. [Figure 22] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the interior space of a vehicle. [Figure 23] FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a vehicle and an interior unit for the vehicle according to an eleventh embodiment. [Figure 24] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the vehicle body and the table. [Figure 25] FIG. 10 is an assembly diagram of the vehicle body and the table, showing the state in which the table is stored. [Figure 26] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the vehicle body and the table. [Figure 27] FIG. 10 is an assembly diagram of the vehicle body and the table, showing the table in an unfolded state. [Figure 28] FIG. [Figure 29] FIG. [Figure 30] FIG. 22 is a perspective view of a vehicle and an interior unit for a vehicle according to a twelfth embodiment, showing the screen in an extended state. [Figure 31] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the screen attached to the ceiling. [Figure 32] FIG. 22 is a front view of a vehicle and an interior unit for a vehicle according to a thirteenth embodiment. [Figure 33] FIG. 20 is a rear view of a vehicle and an interior unit for a vehicle according to a fourteenth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0018] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. This embodiment relates to a vehicle equipped with an interior unit for vehicles, which comprises a screen accommodating section provided on one of the upper and lower sections of the vehicle body, a screen extended from the screen accommodating section toward the other of the upper and lower sections, a screen engaging section that engages with an engaged section provided on the extended end of the screen, and a moving device that moves the screen accommodating section or the screen engaging section in the forward and backward directions relative to the vehicle body, and whose main feature is that the extended screen is positioned at a position corresponding to the front of the vehicle seat, and the screen is positioned so as to be inclined in the vertical direction. The "front-rear direction of the vehicle" refers to the front-rear direction when the vehicle is normally running, and the "inside in the width direction of the vehicle" refers to the interior side of the vehicle relative to the vehicle door.
[0019] First Embodiment First, a vehicle V1 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, the vehicle V1 is, for example, a vehicle (automobile) equipped with three rows of vehicle seats in the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle V. Note that the vehicle V1 may also be a vehicle equipped with two rows of vehicle seats.
[0020] As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle V1 comprises a vehicle body 1, vehicle interior units 10 each attached to the interior of the vehicle body 1, a first vehicle seat 20, and a second vehicle seat 30. The vehicle main body 1 corresponds to the vehicle body and comprises a side wall portion 2 that forms the side wall of the vehicle V1, a ceiling portion 3 that forms the ceiling of the vehicle V1, a bottom wall portion 4 that forms the bottom wall of the vehicle V1, and a vehicle floor 5 that is attached to the inside of the vehicle V1.
[0021] The vehicle interior unit 10 is composed of various interior components to be mounted in the interior space of the vehicle V1. Specifically, the vehicle interior unit 10 comprises a screen accommodating section 11, a screen 12 accommodated in the screen accommodating section, an engaging section 13 provided at the extended end of the screen, a screen engaging section 14 that engages with the engaging section 13, and a moving device 15 that moves the screen accommodating section 11 in the forward and backward directions. The vehicle interior unit 10 further includes a lighting device 16, a control device 17 that controls the movable devices including the moving device 15 and the lighting device 16, and a battery 18 electrically connected to the moving device 15, the lighting device 16, and the control device 17.
[0022] The screen housing 11 is disposed in the upper part of the vehicle body 1. More specifically, the screen housing 11 is disposed in the ceiling part 3 of the vehicle body 1. The screen housing section 11 may be disposed on the bottom surface of the ceiling section 3, or on the inner surface of the ceiling section 3 in the width direction of the vehicle V. In other words, it may be disposed at or near the boundary between the side wall section 2 and the ceiling section 3. The screen housing portion 11 is a housing that is long in the width direction of the vehicle V.
[0023] The screen 12 is housed in a wound state in the screen housing portion 11. The screen 12 can be pulled out downward from the screen housing portion 11. The screen 12 is a long screen extending in the width direction of the vehicle V. The engaged portion 13 is attached to the extended end portion of the screen 12. In other words, the engaged portion 13 is attached to the lower end portion of the extended screen 12.
[0024] The screen engagement portion 14 is disposed in the lower portion of the vehicle body 1. More specifically, the screen engagement portion 14 is attached to the rear end portion of the second vehicle seat 30 (second seat cushion 31). Specifically, the engaged portion 13 is an engaging hook, and the screen engaging portion 14 is an engaging hole. The engaged portion 13 and the screen engaging portion 14 are arranged at the same position in the width direction of the vehicle V. The engaged portion 13 is detachably engaged with the screen engaging portion 14. The screen engagement portion 14 may be attached to the rear surface of the second seat back 32 or to the bottom surface of the second seat cushion 31.
[0025] As shown in FIG. 1, the moving device 15 is attached to the ceiling 3 and connects the screen housing unit 11 to the vehicle main body 1 so that the screen housing unit 11 can move in the front-rear direction. In detail, the moving device 15 comprises left and right fixed rails 15a attached to the left and right inner surfaces of the ceiling portion 3 in the width direction of the vehicle V, and left and right strikers 15b attached to both ends of the screen accommodating portion 11 in the longitudinal direction and connected to the left and right fixed rails 15a, respectively. The fixed rail 15a is a rail that extends longitudinally along the front-rear direction of the vehicle V. The striker 15b is connected to the fixed rail 15a so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction along the fixed rail 15a.
[0026] The movement device 15 can move the screen housing section 11 back and forth relative to the vehicle main body 1 by the striker 15b sliding along the fixed rail 15a. The moving device 15 further includes a locking member 15c that locks the striker 15b to the fixed rail 15a so that the striker 15b cannot slide. Therefore, the moving device 15 can lock the screen accommodating portion 11 at any position by the locking member 15c.
[0027] The lighting devices 16 are devices that illuminate the interior space of the vehicle V1, and a plurality of lighting devices 16 are attached to the ceiling portion 3. The screen housing section 11, the moving device 15, and the lighting device 16 are arranged at positions different from the lighting device 16 in the vertical and width directions of the vehicle V1. In other words, the screen housing section 11 moves to a position different from the lighting device 16. More specifically, the lighting device 16 is disposed in the center of the vehicle V1 in the width direction, and is disposed at a position above the screen housing 11 and the moving device 15.
[0028] The screen housing unit 11 and the moving device 15 may be arranged at positions where they overlap with the lighting device 16. In that case, it is preferable that an interference suppression portion (for example, a recessed portion or a hole portion) is formed at a predetermined position of the screen housing unit 11 and the moving device 15 to avoid interference with the lighting device 16.
[0029] As shown in Figures 1 and 3, the control device 17 is attached to the lower part of the vehicle V1 and controls the operation of the movement device 15, the lighting device 16, the first vehicle seat 20, and the second vehicle seat 30. Specifically, the control device 17 is an engine control unit (ECU) that performs overall electrical control of the vehicle interior unit 10 when an occupant operates an operating unit (not shown). As shown in Figure 3, the control device 17 is electrically connected to a battery 18 provided in the vehicle V1, and performs electrical control of the vehicle interior unit 10 while receiving and transmitting electrical power between the battery 18. In addition to the battery 18, the control device 17 can be supplied with electricity from a power source P provided in the vehicle V1.
[0030] As shown in FIG. 1, the control device 17 and the battery 18 are disposed below the vehicle floor 5. More specifically, the control device 17 and the battery 18 are arranged side by side inside the vehicle V1, and are arranged between the vehicle floor 5 and the bottom wall portion 4 in the vertical direction. The specific control process performed by the control device 17 will be described later.
[0031] The first vehicle seat 20 is a rear seat for a vehicle, and is disposed behind the screen 12 inside the vehicle V1. The first vehicle seat 20 comprises a first seat body having a first seat cushion 21, a first seat back 22 and a first headrest 23, and a first reclining device 24 that connects the first seat back 22 to the first seat cushion 21 so that the first seat back 22 can rotate relative to the first seat cushion 21.
[0032] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the first reclining device 24 is mainly composed of a reclining body 24a that is driven when rotating the first seat back 22, a rotation shaft 24b, a spiral spring (not shown) that urges the first seat back 22 to rotate forward around the rotation shaft 24b, and an operating lever (not shown) that is operated to release the locked state of the first seat back 22.
[0033] The second vehicle seat 30 is a middle vehicle seat and is disposed in front of the screen 12 inside the vehicle V1. The second vehicle seat 30 comprises a second seat body having a second seat cushion 31, a second seat back 32 and a second headrest 33, and a second reclining device 34 that connects the second seat back 32 to the second seat cushion 31 so that the second seat back 32 can rotate relative to the second seat cushion 31.
[0034] In the above configuration, as shown in Figure 1, when the screen 12 is extended from the screen accommodating section 11 and the engaged section 13 engages with the screen engaging section 14, the screen surface 12a of the screen 12 is positioned at a position corresponding to the front of the first vehicle seat 20 provided on the vehicle body 1. In addition, the screen 12 is supported on the rear surface of the second vehicle seat 30. More specifically, the screen 12 is supported by a second seat cushion 31, a second seat back 32, and a second headrest 33. In this way, the screen 12 is suitably held by the second vehicle seat 30.
[0035] In the above configuration, as shown in Fig. 1, when the screen 12 is extended from the screen housing portion 11, the screen 12 is disposed forward of the first vehicle seat 20 and behind the second vehicle seat 30. The engaged portion 13 is engaged with the screen engaging portion 14 provided at the rear end portion of the second vehicle seat 30. By doing so, the screen 12 can be held in a suitable manner on the second vehicle seat 30, and the screen engaging portion 14 can fix the screen 12 in a suitable manner.
[0036] In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 2, the screen accommodating section 11 is slid rearward by the moving device 15, so that the screen 12 is disposed so as to be inclined with respect to the vertical direction. In detail, by operating the moving device 15 and the first reclining device 24, the screen 12 and the first seat back 22 are positioned so as to be inclined relative to the vertical direction of the vehicle V1 and are positioned facing each other. This allows the position and angle of the screen 12 to be suitably adjusted in accordance with the posture of the occupant seated in the first vehicle seat 20.
[0037] In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 2, the control device 17 controls the first vehicle seat 20 to adjust the reclining angle of the first seat back 22 in accordance with the tilt angle of the screen 12. Alternatively, the control device 17 controls the moving device 15 to tilt the screen 12 in accordance with the reclining angle of the first seat back 22. In this way, the screen 12 can be automatically tilted to a suitable angle in accordance with the reclining angle. Alternatively, the reclining angle can be automatically adjusted in accordance with the tilt angle of the screen 12.
[0038] 2, the control device 17 controls the first reclining device 24 to tilt the first seat back 22 in accordance with the tilt angle of the screen 12. In addition, the control device 17 controls the second reclining device 34 to tilt the second seat back 32 in accordance with the tilt angle of the screen 12, and causes the rear surface of the second seat back 32 to support the screen 12. This allows the position and angle of the screen 12 to be suitably adjusted in accordance with the posture of the occupant seated in the first vehicle seat 20. Also, the screen 12 can be suitably held.
[0039] With the vehicle V1 and vehicle interior unit 10 described above, the position and angle of the screen 12 can be suitably adjusted in accordance with the posture of the occupant seated in the first vehicle seat 20.
[0040] Second Embodiment Next, a vehicle V2 of a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that explanations of the contents that overlap with the above-mentioned vehicle V1 will be omitted.
[0041] As shown in FIG. 4, the vehicle V2 includes a vehicle body 101, a vehicle interior unit 110, a first vehicle seat 120, a second vehicle seat 130, and a rail device 140. The vehicle body 101 comprises a ceiling portion 103 that forms the ceiling of the vehicle V2, and a vehicle floor 105 that is attached to the interior of the vehicle V2.
[0042] The vehicle interior unit 110 comprises a screen accommodating section 111, a screen 112, an engaged section 113 provided at the extended end of the screen, a screen engaging section 114 that engages with the engaged section 113, and a moving device 115 that moves the screen accommodating section 111 back and forth. The vehicle interior unit 110 further includes a lighting device 116 and a rail device 140 that moves the first vehicle seat 120 and the second vehicle seat 130 in the front-to-rear direction. The vehicle V2 may further include a control device and a battery.
[0043] The screen housing portion 111 is disposed in the lower portion of the vehicle body 101. More specifically, the screen housing portion 111 is disposed on the bottom surface of the vehicle floor 105. The screen 112 is housed in a wound state in the screen housing portion 111. The screen 112 can be pulled out upward from the screen housing portion 111. The engaged portion 113 is attached to the extending end portion of the screen 112 .
[0044] The screen engagement portion 114 is disposed in the upper portion of the vehicle body 101. More specifically, the screen engagement portion 114 is disposed in the ceiling portion 103 of the vehicle body 101. As shown in FIG. 4, the moving device 115 is attached to the ceiling portion 103, and connects the screen engaging portion 114 to the vehicle body 1 so that the screen engaging portion 114 can move back and forth.
[0045] The first vehicle seat 120 includes a first reclining device 124 that rotatably connects a first seat back 122 to a first seat cushion 121. The second vehicle seat 130 includes a second reclining device 134 that rotatably connects a second seat back 132 to a second seat cushion 131 .
[0046] The rail device 140 is disposed between the vehicle seats 120, 130 and the vehicle floor 105 in the vertical direction. The rail device 140 is fixed to the vehicle floor 105 and includes left and right lower rails 141 extending in the fore-and-aft direction of the seat, left and right upper rails 142 supported so as to be slidable along the lower rails 141, a locking member (not shown) that locks the upper rails 142 against the lower rails 141 so that they cannot slide, and an operating lever that releases the locked state of the locking member. The rail device 140 allows the first vehicle seat 120 and the second vehicle seat 130 to move forward or backward.
[0047] In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 5, by operating the moving device 115, the screen 112 is disposed so as to be inclined with respect to the vertical direction. Then, by operating the rail device 140, the second vehicle seat 130 moves rearward. Then, by operating the first reclining device 124, the first seat back 122 rotates and moves to a backward tilting position corresponding to the screen 112. Furthermore, by operating the second reclining device 134, the second seat back 132 rotates and moves to a backward tilting position corresponding to the screen 112, and holds the screen 112. Although the above series of operations are performed manually, they may also be performed automatically.
[0048] Even in the vehicle V2 and vehicle interior unit 110, the position and angle of the screen 112 can be suitably adjusted in accordance with the posture of the occupant seated in the first vehicle seat 120.
[0049] <Third embodiment> Next, a vehicle V3 of a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-mentioned vehicles V1 to V2 will be omitted.
[0050] The vehicle V3 includes a vehicle body 201, a vehicle interior unit 210, a first vehicle seat 220, a second vehicle seat 230, and a rail device 240. The vehicle body 201 includes a ceiling portion 203 and a vehicle floor 205.
[0051] The vehicle interior unit 210 includes a screen accommodating portion 211 , a screen 212 , an engaged portion 213 , a screen engaging portion 214 , and a moving device 215 . The vehicle interior unit 110 further includes a rail device 240 that moves the first vehicle seat 220 and the second vehicle seat 230 in the front-rear direction.
[0052] The second vehicle seat 230 includes a second seat body having a second seat cushion 231 and a second seat back 232, and a switching device 250 that can switch the second seat body. The switching device 250 can switch the second seat body between a "normal state" in which an occupant can sit and a "stored state" in which the second seat body is moved and stored toward the vehicle floor 205 side. Specifically, when the second seat main body is in the "stored state", the second seat back 232 is folded toward the second seat cushion 231 side.
[0053] In the above configuration, as shown in Fig. 6, when the second vehicle seat 230 is switched to the "storage state" and positioned rearward of the screen 212, the second vehicle seat 230 is positioned between the screen 212 and the first vehicle seat 220 in the front-to-rear direction. Then, the second vehicle seat 230 is used as a table. Although the above series of operations are performed manually, they may also be performed automatically.
[0054] With the vehicle V3 and vehicle interior unit 210 described above, it is possible to suitably arrange the layout of the interior space of the vehicle V3.
[0055] <Fourth embodiment> Next, a vehicle V4 of a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9B. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-mentioned vehicles V1 to V3 will be omitted.
[0056] The vehicle V4 includes a vehicle body 301, a vehicle interior unit 310, a first vehicle seat 320, a second vehicle seat 330, and a third vehicle seat 340. The vehicle interior unit 310 includes a control device 311 , an operation switch 312 , and a table 313 . The third vehicle seat 340 is provided with a detection sensor 345 (seat sensor) that detects when an occupant is seated.
[0057] The operation switch 312 is an accessory switch for activating the power supply of the movable devices of the vehicle V4. The operation switch 312 is attached to a side trim 302 a (for example, a quarter lower trim) provided on the side wall 302 of the vehicle body 301 . The table 313 is a side table that is attached to the side wall portion 302 (side trim 302a) of the vehicle body 301 and extends toward the center in the width direction of the vehicle V4.
[0058] The operation switch 312 is disposed in front of the first vehicle seat 320 and in the vicinity of the first vehicle seat 320 . The operation switches 312 are arranged around the table 313 .
[0059] In the above configuration, when the detection sensor 345 detects that an occupant (driver) is seated and an ignition switch (not shown) located near the third vehicle seat 340 is turned on, the control device 311 controls the operation switch 312 so that it does not accept operation. In other words, when the driver starts driving the vehicle V3 or while the driver is driving the vehicle V3, the control device 311 controls so as not to accept operation of the operation switch 312 by other passengers. This will prevent incorrect operation and mischief by children.
[0060] 8A to 8C are diagrams illustrating the switching operation of the first vehicle seat 320. FIG. The first vehicle seat 320 comprises a first seat body having a first seat cushion 321 and a first seat back 322, and a switching device 350 that connects the first seat body to the vehicle floor 305 so that it can move in the vertical direction. The first vehicle seat 320 further includes a leg support member 360 provided in the front portion of the first seat cushion 321 to support the legs of a seated occupant, and an ottoman device 370 that switches between a "storage position" in which the leg support member 360 is stored on the first seat cushion 321 side and an "extended position" in which the leg support member 360 is extended forward of the first seat cushion 321.
[0061] The switching device 350 can switch the first seat body between the "normal position" shown in FIG. 8A, the "lower position" shown in FIG. 8B in which it is moved lower than the normal position, and a "storage position" (not shown) in which it is stored on the vehicle floor 305 (storage floor). Specifically, the switching device 350 includes a striker 351 fixed to the vehicle floor 305, a link mechanism 352 provided between the vehicle floor 305 and the first seat cushion 321, and a first locking member 353 and a second locking member 354 attached to the first seat cushion 321 and connected to the striker 351.
[0062] When the first seat body is in the "normal position" shown in FIG. 8A, the first locking member 353 is engaged with the striker 351. When the first seat body is in the "down position" shown in FIG. 8B, the second locking member 354 is engaged with the striker 351.
[0063] The ottoman device 370 is a device that connects the leg support member 360 to the first seat cushion 321 so as to be rotatable. The ottoman device 370 allows the leg support member 360 to be switched between a "stored position" shown in FIG. 8A and an "extended position" shown in FIG. 8C.
[0064] In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the first vehicle seat 320 is moved to the "downward position" by the switching device 350 and the leg support member 360 is moved to the "extended position" by the ottoman device 370, the leg support member 360 is positioned to fill the gap between the first seat cushion 321 and the vehicle floor 305. Although the above series of operations are performed manually, they may also be performed automatically.
[0065] The vehicle V4 and vehicle interior unit 310 described above allow the layout of the interior space of the vehicle V4 to be suitably arranged. Also, the passenger can sit comfortably in the first vehicle seat 320.
[0066] <<First Vehicle Seat Modification Example 1>> Next, a modified example of the first vehicle seat 320 will be described. 9A and 9B are diagrams illustrating the switching operation of the first vehicle seat 320. FIG. The first vehicle seat 320 includes a switching device 350 . The switching device 350 can switch the first seat body between the "normal position" shown in Figure 9A, the "lower position" shown in Figure 9B in which it is moved lower than the normal position, and a "storage position" (not shown) in which it is stored on the vehicle floor 305 (storage floor).
[0067] When the first seat body is in the "normal position" shown in FIG. 9A, the first locking member 353 is engaged with the striker 351. When the first seat body is in the "down position" shown in FIG. 9B, the second locking member 354 is engaged with the striker 351. Furthermore, the first headrest 323 is detachably attached to the first seat back 322. The occupant can remove the first headrest 323 from the first seat back 322 and insert it into the front end of the first seat cushion 321.
[0068] In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 9B, the first headrest 323 can serve as a leg support member 360 to support the legs of a seated occupant. 9B, the first headrest 323 extends straight forward from the first seat cushion 321, but it may extend forward while slanting downward from the first seat cushion 321. In that case, it is preferable that the first headrest 323 be slanted downward so as to fill the step between the first seat cushion 321 and the vehicle floor 305. Alternatively, the first headrest 323 may be connected to the first seat cushion 321 so as to be rotatable relative to the first seat cushion 321. In this way, the angle (inclination angle) of the first headrest 323 can be adjusted. The above series of operations may be performed manually or automatically.
[0069] Fifth Embodiment Next, a vehicle V5 of a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-mentioned vehicles V1 to V4 will be omitted.
[0070] The vehicle V5 includes a vehicle body 401, a vehicle interior unit 410, and a vehicle seat 420. The vehicle body 401 includes side walls 402, a bottom wall 404, a vehicle floor 405, a storage floor 406, and a tailgate 407. The side wall 402 has a window 402a. The bottom wall portion 404 is provided with a wheel house 404a (tire house) that bulges upward. The vehicle floor 405 has a striker storage section 405a. The tailgate 407 has a headrest attachment portion 407a and a table attachment portion 407b provided at a position slightly lower than the headrest attachment portion 407a.
[0071] The vehicle interior unit 410 includes a first side trim 411 and a second side trim 412 formed on the side wall portion 402, a carpet 413 placed on the vehicle floor 405, and a striker cover 414 attached to the vehicle floor 405 and covering the striker storage portion 405a from above. The vehicle interior unit 410 also includes a table 415 that is attached to the tailgate 407 (table attachment portion 407b). The first side trim 411 is disposed at a position overlapping the wheel house 404a in the front-rear direction of the vehicle V5. The second side trim 412 is disposed at a position rearward of the wheel house 404a in the front-rear direction of the vehicle V5.
[0072] The vehicle seat 420 comprises a seat body having a seat cushion 421, a seat back 422 and a headrest 423, and a switching device 450 that connects the seat body to the vehicle floor 405 (storage floor 406) so that the seat body can be moved up and down. The switching device 450 can switch the seat body between a "normal position" shown in FIG. 10 and a "storage position" shown in FIG. 11 in which the seat body is stored on the storage floor 406. Specifically, the switching device 450 includes a striker 451 provided on the vehicle floor 405 .
[0073] When the vehicle seat 420 is switched to the “storage position” shown in FIG. 11, the seat body is stored in the storage floor 406 . At this time, the passenger can remove the headrest 423 from the seat back 422 and attach the headrest 423 to the tailgate 407 (headrest attachment portion 407a). Furthermore, the passenger can place a carpet 413 on the storage floor 406 and cover the seat body (seat cushion 421, seat back 422) with the carpet 413. Furthermore, the occupant can store the striker 451 in the striker storage portion 405a and attach the striker cover 414.
[0074] 11, the vehicle floor 405 can be made flat. Also, passengers can sit on the vehicle floor 405 and lean against the tailgate 407 and headrest 423. The headrest 423 may be attached to the first side trim 411 or the second side trim 412.
[0075] In the above configuration, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, a table 415 may be further attached to the tailgate 407 (table attachment portion 407b). At this time, the table 415 is disposed at a position slightly lower than the headrest 423 and is attached so as to protrude forward from the tailgate 407. More specifically, the table attachment portion 407b is disposed between the left and right headrest attachment portions 407a in the tailgate 407. In other words, the left and right pillars of the headrest 423 are disposed in positions sandwiching the table attachment portion 407b in the width direction of the tailgate 407. The above series of operations may be performed manually or automatically.
[0076] The vehicle V5 and vehicle interior unit 410 described above allow the layout of the interior space of the vehicle V5 to be suitably arranged. Also, passengers can sit comfortably on the vehicle seats 420 and vehicle floor 405.
[0077] Sixth Embodiment Next, a vehicle V6 of a sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the description of the same contents as those of the above-mentioned vehicles V1 to V5 will be omitted.
[0078] The vehicle V6 includes a vehicle body 501, a vehicle interior unit 510, and a vehicle seat 520. The vehicle body 501 includes side walls 502, a bottom wall 504, a vehicle floor 505, a storage floor 506, and a tailgate 507. As shown in FIG. 16, the side wall portion 502 has a window 502a, a table attachment portion 502b, and a table engagement portion 502c. The bottom wall portion 504 includes a wheel house 504a. The tailgate 507 has an armrest attachment portion 507a.
[0079] The vehicle interior unit 510 includes a side trim 511 formed on the side wall portion 502, a carpet 512 placed on the vehicle floor 505, a table 513 attached to the side wall portion 502, and an air conditioning unit 514 attached to the side wall portion.
[0080] The side trim 511 extends longitudinally in the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle V5. The table 513 is disposed at a position rearward of the side trim 511. The table 513 is attached to and stored in one of the side walls 502 (table attachment portion 502b). When the table 513 is unfolded, the extending end of the table 513 engages with the other side wall 502 (table engagement portion 502c). The air conditioning unit 514 is detachably attached to the side trim 511. This allows the passenger to place the air conditioning unit 514 in a suitable position on the side trim 511.
[0081] The vehicle seat 520 includes a seat body having a seat cushion 521, a seat back 522, and an armrest 523, and a switching device 550. The switching device 550 can switch the seat body between a "normal position" shown in FIG. 14 and a "storage position" shown in FIG.
[0082] When the vehicle seat 520 is switched to the “storage position” shown in FIG. 15, the seat body is stored in the storage floor 506 . At this time, the passenger can remove the armrest 523 from the seat back 522 and attach the armrest 523 to the tailgate 507 (armrest attachment portion 507a) so as to be rotatable. The passenger can also store the armrest 523 in the tailgate 507.
[0083] 15, the vehicle floor 505 can be made flat. Also, passengers can sit on the vehicle floor 505 and lean against the tailgate 507 and armrest 523.
[0084] In the above configuration, the table 513 may be expanded as shown in FIG. More specifically, the table 513 is housed in one of the side walls 502, and is deployed by rotating it downward from the side wall 502 by 90 degrees. The table 513 is then further unfolded using the hinge 513a, so that the table 513 is positioned to extend longitudinally in the width direction of the vehicle V6. The extending end of the table 513 is engaged with the table engaging portion 502c of the other side wall portion 502. The above series of operations may be performed manually or automatically.
[0085] The vehicle V6 and vehicle interior unit 510 described above allow the layout of the interior space of the vehicle V6 to be suitably arranged. Also, passengers can sit comfortably on the vehicle seats 520 and vehicle floor 505.
[0086] Seventh Embodiment Next, a vehicle V7 of the seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-mentioned vehicles V1 to V6 will be omitted.
[0087] The vehicle V7 includes a vehicle body 601 and a vehicle seat 620. The vehicle body 601 includes side walls 602 , a bottom wall 604 , a vehicle floor 605 , and a tailgate 607 .
[0088] The vehicle seat 620 includes a seat body having a seat cushion 621, a seat back 622, and a headrest 623, and a switching device 650. The lower end portion (lower part) of the seat cushion 621 is made of a padding material (for example, urethane material) that is more flexible than the upper part of the seat cushion. The switching device 650 can switch the seat body between a "normal position" shown in FIG. 17 and a "storage position" shown in FIG.
[0089] More specifically, the switching device 650 can first rotate the seat back 622 relative to the seat cushion 621 to switch it over so that it is folded toward the seat cushion 621. The switching device 650 can switch the seat cushion 621 and the folded seat back 622 so that they are flipped up and stored on the side wall portion 602 side. At this time, since the lower end portion of seat cushion 621 is made of a flexible soft resin material, seat cushion 621 can be used as a backrest. In other words, a passenger sitting on vehicle floor 605 can use seat cushion 621 as a backrest.
[0090] With the vehicle V7, the layout of the interior space of the vehicle V7 can be suitably arranged, and passengers can sit comfortably on the vehicle seats 620 and the vehicle floor 605.
[0091] Eighth Embodiment Next, a vehicle V8 according to an eighth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-mentioned vehicles V1 to V7 will be omitted.
[0092] The vehicle V8 comprises a vehicle body 701 and a vehicle seat 720. The vehicle body 701 includes a side wall portion 702 , a bottom wall portion 704 , and a vehicle floor 705 .
[0093] The vehicle seat 720 includes a seat body having a seat cushion 721, a seat back 722, and a headrest 723, and a switching device 750. The seat back 722 has a first padding material 722a and a second padding material 722b aligned in the front-rear direction of the seat. The second padding material 722b is disposed forward of the first padding material 722a. As shown in FIG. 19, the switching device 750 can switch the seat back 722 between a "normal position" and an "extended position."
[0094] More specifically, the switching device 750 can rotate the second padding 722b forward relative to the main body (first padding 722a) of the seat back 722. Then, the second padding 722b can be attached to the side wall 702 by being brought into contact with the side wall 702. This allows an occupant seated in the vehicle seat 720 to use the first pad material 722a and the second pad material 722b of the seat back 722 as a backrest.
[0095] With the vehicle V8, the layout of the interior space of the vehicle V8 can be suitably arranged, and the passenger can sit comfortably in the vehicle seat 720.
[0096] Ninth Embodiment Next, a vehicle V9 of the ninth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-mentioned vehicles V1 to V8 will be omitted.
[0097] The vehicle V9 includes a vehicle body 801, a cushioning material 810, and a vehicle seat 820. The vehicle body 801 includes a side wall portion 802 , a bottom wall portion 804 , and a vehicle floor 805 . The cushioning material 810 is attached to the side wall portion 802 . The vehicle seat 820 includes a seat cushion 821 , a seat back 822 , and a headrest 823 .
[0098] The cushioning material 810 can be switched between a "first position" attached to the sidewall 802 and a "second position" attached to the vehicle floor 805. When the cushioning material 810 is in the "first position," a passenger seated on the vehicle floor 805 can use the cushioning material 810 as a backrest. Furthermore, when the cushion material 810 is in the "second position", a passenger sitting on the vehicle floor 805 can use the cushion material 810 as a cushion.
[0099] With the vehicle V9, the layout of the interior space of the vehicle V9 can be suitably arranged.
[0100] Tenth Embodiment Next, a vehicle V10 according to a tenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-mentioned vehicles V1 to V9 will be omitted.
[0101] The vehicle V9 includes a vehicle body 901, a vehicle interior unit 910, and a vehicle seat 920. Vehicle body 901 includes side wall portions 902, a bottom wall portion 904, and a vehicle floor 905. A wheel house 904a that bulges upward and toward the interior of the vehicle is formed at the connecting portion between side wall portion 902 and bottom wall portion 904. The vehicle interior unit 910 includes a side trim 911 provided on the side wall portion 902, and a side pocket 912 provided between the wheel house 904a and the vehicle seat 920 (seat back 922). The side pocket 912 can prevent items from falling into the gap between the wheel house 904a and the seat back 922.
[0102] The vehicle seat 920 includes a seat body having a seat cushion 921, a seat back 922, and a headrest 923, and a switching device 950. As shown in FIG. 19, the switching device 950 can switch the seat body between a "normal position" and a "moved position" in which the seat body is moved toward the center of the vehicle V in the width direction from the normal position. By sliding the seat body from the "normal position" to the "moving position", the legs of an occupant seated in the vehicle seat 920 can be prevented from unintentionally coming into contact with the wheel house 904a or the side trim 911.
[0103] FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the interior space of vehicle V. As shown in FIG. 22, the side wall portion 902 has a recessed relief portion 904b formed on the inner surface of the wheel house 904a. In this way, by forming the relief portion 904b in the wheel house 904a at a position corresponding to the legs of the occupant (seat occupant), the legs of the occupant can be prevented from coming into contact with the wheel house 904a or the side trim 911.
[0104] Eleventh Embodiment Next, a vehicle V11 according to an eleventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the description of the same contents as those of the above-mentioned vehicles V1 to V10 will be omitted.
[0105] The vehicle V11 includes a vehicle body 1001, a vehicle interior unit 1010, and a vehicle seat 1020. The vehicle body 1001 includes a side wall portion 1002 and a vehicle floor 1005 . The vehicle interior unit 1010 includes a table 1011 and a table mounting portion 1012 provided on the side wall portion 902. The vehicle seat 1020 includes a seat cushion 1021 , a seat back 1022 , and a headrest 1023 .
[0106] The table 1011 can be switched between a "storage position" in which it is stored in the table mounting portion 1012 as shown in Figures 24 and 25, and a "use position" in which it protrudes from the table mounting portion 1012 as shown in Figures 26 and 27. As shown in Figures 28 and 29, the table 1011 is a foldable side table and includes a long main body portion 1011a, an unfolded portion 1011b of the same length as the main body portion 1011a, and a plurality of hinge portions 1011c connecting the main body portion 1011a and the unfolded portion 1011b. The table 1011 is further provided with an insertion portion 1011d that is provided inside the main body portion 1011a and protrudes from one end of the main body portion 1011a. The insertion portion 1011d is sandwiched between a first member 1011aa and a second member 1011ab that constitute the main body portion 1011a.
[0107] The table mounting portion 1012 is formed on the side wall portion 1002 . The table attachment portion 1012 includes a storage recess 1012a for storing the table 1011, and an insertion opening 1012b for inserting the insertion portion 1011d of the table 1011. The table attachment portion 1012 also has an ejection recess 1012c for ejecting the stored table 1011, and an attachment opening 1012d for inserting the insertion portion 1011d of the removed table 1011.
[0108] 24 and 25, the removal recess 1012c has an opening at the upper end of the table attachment portion 1012. Therefore, an occupant can grasp the table 1011 by inserting their hand through the opening. 26 and 27, a plurality of mounting holes 1012d are formed at intervals in the up-down direction or the front-rear direction. Therefore, by inserting the table 1011 (insertion portion 1011d) into any of the mounting holes 1012d, the table 1011 can be placed in any position.
[0109] In the above configuration, the table 1011 is detachably attached to the table attachment portion 1012 . The table mounting portion 1012 has an insertion port 1012b into which the insertion portion 1011d of the table 1011 is inserted when the table is in the "storage position" shown in Figures 24 and 25, and an attachment port 1012d into which the insertion portion 1011d of the table 1011 is inserted when the table is in the "use position" shown in Figures 26 and 27. By doing so, the table 1011 can be switched appropriately.
[0110] In the above configuration, it is preferable that a strap (not shown) be attached to the end of the table 1011 opposite to the insertion portion 1011d in the longitudinal direction. This allows the table to be easily pulled out using the strap when it is in the "storage position" shown in Figure 25.
[0111] In the above configuration, it is preferable that the peripheral edge of the attachment opening 1012d extends upward toward the center of the vehicle V in the width direction, as shown in FIGS. This can increase the rigidity of the attachment opening 1012d.
[0112] In the above configuration, the vehicle seat 1020 may be movable between a "normal position" and a "lower position" that is moved lower than the normal position, as shown in, for example, FIGS. 9A and 9B. 24, it is preferable that the attachment openings 1012d are arranged at positions corresponding to the vehicle seat 1020 when the vehicle seat 1020 is in the "normal position" and the "lower position." In other words, it is preferable that the multiple attachment openings 1012d are arranged at positions along the path of movement of the vehicle seat 1020. This allows a passenger seated in the vehicle seat 1020 to conveniently use the table 1011.
[0113] In the above configuration, the vehicle V11 may further include a lighting device provided on the ceiling of the vehicle body 1001, and a control device that controls the lighting device. In this way, the control device can control the lighting device to irradiate light toward the table 1011 attached at an arbitrary position. Furthermore, the control device can perform control so as to operate the upper lighting device when it detects that the table 1011 has been attached to the table attachment portion 1012 (attachment opening 1012d).
[0114] The vehicle V11 and vehicle interior unit 1010 described above allow the layout of the interior space of the vehicle V11 to be suitably arranged. Also, the position of the table 1011 can be suitably adjusted in accordance with the position of the occupant seated in the vehicle seat 1020.
[0115] <Twelfth embodiment> Next, a vehicle V12 of a twelfth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the explanation of the contents overlapping with the above-mentioned vehicles V1 to V11 will be omitted.
[0116] The vehicle V12 comprises a vehicle body 1101 and an interior unit 1110 for the vehicle. The vehicle body 1101 includes a side wall portion 1102 , a ceiling portion 1103 , and a bottom wall portion 1104 . The vehicle interior unit 1110 includes a screen accommodating portion 1111 , a screen 1112 , an engaged portion 1113 , a screen engaging portion 1114 , and a second screen engaging portion 1115 .
[0117] 30, the screen accommodating portion 1111 is attached to the ceiling portion 1103. The screen engaging portion 1114 is attached to the bottom wall portion 1104. The screen 1112 is extended downward from the screen accommodating portion 1111 , and the engaged portion 1113 is engaged with the screen engaging portion 1114 .
[0118] 31, the screen accommodating portion 1111 is attached to the ceiling portion 1103. The second screen engaging portion 1115 is attached to the ceiling portion 1103, and is disposed forward of the screen accommodating portion 1111. The second screen engaging portion 1115 may be disposed at a position rearward of the screen accommodating portion 1111. The screen 1112 is extended forward from the screen accommodating portion 1111 , and the engaged portion 1113 is engaged with the second screen engaging portion 1114 .
[0119] With the above configuration, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the screen 1112 can be switched between a state in which it is stretched along the vertical direction and a state in which it is stretched along the ceiling portion 1103. By doing so, the layout of the screen 1112 can be suitably changed.
[0120] In the above configuration, the vehicle V12 may further include a projector (not shown) that projects onto the screen 1112. In this case, the projector is preferably provided on the roof lining so as to project onto a screen 1112 arranged along the ceiling portion 1103 . In addition, the projector is preferably provided on the vehicle floor or center console to project onto a screen 1112 arranged along the vertical direction. This allows the image to be projected onto the screen 1112 in an appropriate manner.
[0121] <Thirteenth embodiment> Next, a vehicle V13 according to a thirteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the description of the same contents as those of the above-mentioned vehicles V1 to V12 will be omitted.
[0122] The vehicle V13 includes a vehicle body 1201, a vehicle interior unit 1210, and a vehicle seat 1220. The vehicle body 1201 is provided with a tailgate 1207 having a window 1207a. The vehicle interior unit 1210 includes a side trim 1211 attached to the lower portion of the tailgate 1207 and a screen 1212 covered by the side trim 1211. The vehicle seat 1220 includes a seat cushion 1221 , a seat back 1222 , and a headrest 1223 .
[0123] The side trim 1211 is slidable in the vertical direction or width direction of the vehicle V13. By sliding the side trim 1211, the screen 1212 is exposed. This allows the screen 1212 to be exposed when necessary. In addition, since the screen 1212 is attached to the lower portion of the tailgate 1207, passengers sitting on the vehicle floor can easily view the screen 1212 (images on the screen).
[0124] <Fourteenth embodiment> Next, a vehicle V14 of the fourteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-mentioned vehicles V1 to V13 will be omitted.
[0125] The vehicle V14 includes a vehicle body 1301, a screen 1310, and a vehicle seat 1320. The vehicle body 1301 includes a side wall portion 1302 and a pillar trim 1303 provided on the side wall portion 1302 . A screen engaging portion 1304 for engaging a screen 1310 is attached to the pillar trim 1303 . The screen 1310 is detachably engaged with left and right screen engaging portions 1304 provided on the left and right pillar trims 1303, respectively. The vehicle seat 1320 is positioned in front of the screen.
[0126] With the above configuration, passengers sitting on the vehicle floor at the rear of the vehicle V14 can easily view the screen 1310 (image on the screen).
[0127] As described above, the left and right ends of the screen 1310 are detachably attached to the left and right pillar trims 1303 (screen engagement portions 1304), respectively, so that the screen 1310 can be suitably positioned. The left and right ends of the screen 1310 may be attached to the shoulders of the left and right vehicle seats 1320. Alternatively, they may be attached to the rear surfaces of the seat backs 1322 of the left and right vehicle seats 1320.
[0128] In the above embodiment, the vehicle and the interior unit for the vehicle according to the present invention have been mainly described. However, the above embodiment is merely an example for facilitating understanding of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention. The present invention can be modified and improved without departing from the spirit thereof, and the present invention naturally includes equivalents thereof. [Explanation of symbols]
[0129] First Embodiment V1 Vehicles 1 Vehicle body (car body) 2 Side wall 3 Ceiling 4 Bottom wall 5. Vehicle Floor 10 Vehicle interior unit (vehicle interior unit) 11 Screen storage section 12 screens 12a Screen surface 13 Engaged part 14 Screen engagement portion 15. Mobile Devices 15a Fixed rail 15b Striker 15c Locking element 16 Lighting equipment 17 Control device 18 Battery 20. First vehicle seat (vehicle seat) 21 1st seat cushion 22 No. 1 seat back 23 First headrest 24 First reclining device 24a Reclining unit 24b Rotating shaft 30 Second vehicle seat (vehicle seat) 31 Second seat cushion 32 Second seat back 33 Second headrest 34 Second reclining device P power supply Second Embodiment V2 Vehicles 101 Vehicle body 103 Ceiling 105 Vehicle Floor 110 Vehicle interior unit 111 Screen storage section 112 screens 113 Engaged part 114 Screen engagement part 115 Mobile Device 116 Lighting equipment 120 First vehicle seat 121 1st seat cushion 122 1st seat back 124 First reclining device 130 Second vehicle seat 131 Second seat cushion 132 Second seat back 134 Second reclining device 140 Rail Device 141 Lower rail 142 Upper Rail <Third embodiment> V3 Vehicles 201 Vehicle body 203 Ceiling 205 Vehicle Floor 210 Vehicle interior unit 211 Screen storage section 212 screens 213 Engaged part 214 Screen engagement part 215 Mobile Devices 220 First Vehicle Seat 230 Second vehicle seat 231 Second seat cushion 232 Second seat back 240 Rail Device 250 Switching Device <Fourth embodiment> V4 Vehicles 301 Vehicle body 302 Side wall 302a Side trim 305 Vehicle Floor 310 Vehicle interior unit 311 Control device 312 Operation switch 313 Table 320 First Vehicle Seat 321 1st seat cushion 322 1st seat back 323 No. 1 headrest 330 Second vehicle seat 340 Third vehicle seat 345 Detection Sensor 350 Switching Device 351 Striker 352 Link Mechanism 353 First locking member 354 Second locking member 360 Leg support member 370 Ottoman device Fifth Embodiment V5 Vehicles 401 Vehicle body 402 Side wall 402a Window 404 Bottom wall 404a Wheelhouse 405 Vehicle Floor 405a Striker storage area 406 Storage Floor 407 Tailgate 407a Headrest mounting part 407b Table mounting part 410 Vehicle interior unit 411 1st side trim 412 2nd side trim 413 Carpet 414 Striker Cover 415 Table 420 Vehicle Seat 421 Seat Cushion 422 seat back 423 Headrest 450 Switching Device 451 Striker Sixth Embodiment V6 Vehicle 501 Vehicle body 502 Side wall 502a Window 502b Table mounting part 502c Table engagement portion 504 Bottom wall 504a Wheelhouse 505 Vehicle Floor 506 Storage Floor 507 Tailgate 507a Armrest mounting part 510 Vehicle interior unit 511 side trim 512 Carpet 513 Table 513a Hinge 514 Air conditioner 520 Vehicle Seat 521 Seat Cushion 522 seat back 523 Armrest 550 Switching Device Seventh Embodiment V7 Vehicles 601 Vehicle body 602 Side wall 604 Bottom wall 605 Vehicle Floor 607 Tailgate 620 Vehicle Seat 621 Seat Cushion 622 seat back 623 Headrest 650 Switching Device Eighth Embodiment V8 Vehicle 701 Vehicle body 702 Side wall 704 Bottom wall 705 Vehicle Floor 720 Vehicle Seat 721 Seat Cushion 722 seat back 722a First pad material 722b Second pad material 723 Headrest 750 Switching Device Ninth Embodiment V9 Vehicles 801 Vehicle body 802 Side wall 804 Bottom wall 805 Vehicle Floor 810 Cushioning material (interior unit for vehicles) 820 Vehicle Seat 821 Seat Cushion 822 seat back 823 Headrest Tenth Embodiment V10 Vehicle 901 Vehicle body 902 Side wall 904 Bottom wall 904a Wheelhouse 904b Relief 905 Vehicle Floor 910 Vehicle interior unit 911 side trim 912 Side Pocket 920 Vehicle Seat 921 Seat Cushion 922 seat back 923 Headrest 950 Switching Device Eleventh Embodiment V11 Vehicle 1001 Vehicle body 1002 Side wall 1005 Vehicle Floor 1010 Vehicle interior unit 1011 Table 1011a Main body 1011aa First member 1011ab Second member 1011b Development part 1011c Hinge part 1011d Insertion part 1012 Table mounting part 1012a Storage recess (storage section) 1012b Receptacle (receptacle) 1012c Removal recess (removal part) 1012d Mounting port (mounting part) Common shape 1020 Vehicle seat 1021 Seat cushion 1022 seat back 1023 Headrest <Twelfth embodiment> V12 Vehicle 1101 Vehicle body 1102 Side wall 1103 Ceiling 1104 Bottom wall 1110 Vehicle interior unit 1111 Screen storage section 1112 screens 1113 Engaged part 1114 Screen engagement part 1115 Second screen engagement portion <Thirteenth embodiment> V13 Vehicles 1201 Vehicle body 1207 Tailgate 1207a Window 1210 Vehicle interior unit 1211 Side trim 1212 screens 1220 Vehicle Seat 1221 Seat cushion 1222 seat back 1223 Headrest <Fourteenth embodiment> V14 Vehicle 1301 Vehicle body 1302 Side wall 1303 Pillar Trim 1304 Screen engagement part 1310 screen 1320 Vehicle Seat 1322 seat back
Claims
1. An interior unit for a vehicle that is provided inside a vehicle, a screen housing provided at one of the upper and lower parts of the vehicle body; a screen that is accommodated in the screen accommodating portion and that is extended from the screen accommodating portion toward the other of the upper portion and the lower portion; a screen engaging portion provided on the other of the upper portion and the lower portion, the screen engaging portion engaging with an engaged portion provided on an extended end portion of the screen; a moving device provided on the vehicle body and configured to move the screen accommodating section or the screen engaging section in the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle relative to the vehicle body, When the screen is extended from the screen accommodating portion and the engaged portion engages with the screen engaging portion, the screen is disposed at a position corresponding to a front surface of a vehicle seat provided in the vehicle body, An interior unit for a vehicle, characterized in that the screen is positioned so as to be inclined relative to the vertical direction by moving the screen storage portion or the screen engagement portion using the moving device.
2. The screen housing is provided in a ceiling portion of the vehicle body, The screen engagement portion is provided on a lower portion of the vehicle body, The vehicle interior unit described in claim 1, characterized in that when the screen is extended from the screen accommodating portion and the engaged portion engages with the screen engaging portion, the screen is positioned at a position corresponding to the front of a first vehicle seat inside the vehicle and is supported on the rear surface of a second vehicle seat positioned forward of the first vehicle seat.
3. The screen housing is provided in a ceiling portion of the vehicle body, When the screen is extended from the screen housing portion, the screen is disposed in a position corresponding to the front of a first vehicle seat inside the vehicle and is disposed behind a second vehicle seat disposed forward of the first vehicle seat, The vehicle interior unit according to claim 1, wherein the screen engaging portion is provided at a rear end portion of the second vehicle seat.
4. The screen housing is provided in a ceiling portion of the vehicle body, The screen engagement portion is provided on a lower portion of the vehicle body, the moving device is provided on the ceiling portion and slides the screen housing portion in a front-rear direction relative to the vehicle body, The interior unit for a vehicle as described in claim 1, characterized in that the screen housing is positioned at a different position from the lighting device provided on the ceiling in the vertical or width direction of the vehicle, and moves to a different position from the lighting device.
5. a control device mounted inside the vehicle and controlling the movement device and the vehicle seat; The vehicle interior unit described in claim 4, characterized in that the control device controls the moving device to tilt the screen in accordance with the reclining angle of the vehicle seat, or controls the vehicle seat to adjust the reclining angle of the vehicle seat in accordance with the inclination angle of the screen.
6. A vehicle comprising the vehicle interior unit according to claim 1 and a first vehicle seat disposed rearward of the screen inside the vehicle, the first vehicle seat includes a first seat cushion, a first seat back, and a first reclining device that rotatably connects the first seat back to the first seat cushion; A vehicle characterized in that, by operating the moving device and the first reclining device, the screen and the first seat back are positioned so as to be inclined relative to the vertical direction of the vehicle and are positioned in positions facing each other.
7. the vehicle includes a second vehicle seat positioned forward of the screen inside the vehicle; the second vehicle seat includes a second seat cushion, a second seat back, and a second reclining device that rotatably connects the second seat back to the second seat cushion; the vehicle includes a control device that controls the movement device, the first reclining device, and the second reclining device; The control device controlling the first reclining device to tilt the first seat back in accordance with the tilt angle of the screen; and 7. The vehicle according to claim 6, wherein the second reclining device is controlled to tilt the second seat back in accordance with the tilt angle of the screen, and the screen is supported on the rear surface of the second seat back.
8. the vehicle includes a second vehicle seat positioned forward of the screen inside the vehicle; the vehicle includes a vehicle floor provided inside the vehicle, and a rail device that connects the first vehicle seat to the vehicle floor so as to be movable in a front-to-rear direction; The vehicle according to claim 6, wherein the rail device moves the second vehicle seat so that the second vehicle seat is positioned rearward of the screen.
9. The second vehicle seat is a second seat body having a second seat cushion and a second seat back; A seat that can be switched between a normal state in which an occupant can be seated and a stowed state in which the second seat body is moved and stowed toward the vehicle floor, The vehicle according to claim 8, wherein the second vehicle seat is used as a table when the second vehicle seat is switched to the stored state and positioned rearward of the screen.
10. The first vehicle seat is a first seat body having the first seat cushion and the first seat back; a switching device that connects the first seat body to the vehicle floor so as to be movable in the up and down direction; a leg support member provided at a front portion of the first seat cushion to support the legs of a seated occupant; an ottoman device that switches the leg support member between a stored position where the leg support member is stored on the first seat cushion side and a deployed position where the leg support member is deployed forward of the first seat cushion, 7. The vehicle of claim 6, wherein when the switching device moves the first vehicle seat downward and the ottoman device moves the leg support member to the deployed position, the leg support member is positioned to fill a gap between the first seat cushion and the vehicle floor.
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In-cabin partition system
JP2018203227A