Vehicle control devices

Abstract

To provide a vehicle control device that is compact yet aesthetically pleasing. [Solution] A vehicle operating device provided on the inner surface of a door pocket on the seat side of a vehicle, having a detection surface for detecting touch operations, and comprising a touch input section capable of operating an in-vehicle accessory, wherein the touch input section is movable between a forward position and a rear position located behind the forward position, and when located in at least one of the forward position and the rear position, the in-vehicle accessory is in an operable state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle operation device.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in-vehicle accessories provided in a vehicle may be configured to be operable by a vehicle operation device provided on a vehicle door so as to be easy for a user to operate. Vehicle operation devices are often configured with so-called mechanical switches such as buttons and switches. However, when a mechanical switch is provided on a vehicle door as a vehicle operation device, it is necessary to secure a movable area for the operation knob and a movable mechanism portion, which leads to an increase in the size of the operation device. In the prior art, there are many configurations in which mechanical switches are arranged on the upper surface of an armrest, and the upper surface of the armrest is occupied by the operation device.

[0003] For example, in the vehicle operation device described in Patent Document 1, a touch panel is provided as an operation portion in order to reduce the size.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, in the vehicle operation device described in Patent Document 1, the touch panel is exposed on the side surface of the door pocket, which has a problem in terms of design quality.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle operation device that is compact and has good design quality.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present invention proposes the following means. One aspect of the present invention is a vehicle operating device provided on the inner surface of a door pocket on the seat side of a vehicle, having a detection surface for detecting touch operations and a touch input section capable of operating an in-vehicle decorative item, wherein the touch input section is movable between a forward position and a rear position located behind the forward position, and when located in at least one of the forward position and the rear position, the in-vehicle decorative item is in an operable state.

[0008] According to the above configuration, by mounting the vehicle control device on the inner surface of the door pocket, the vehicle control device is less visible to the user sitting in the seat, improving the aesthetic design of the door pocket. Furthermore, the touch input unit does not require a movable area or movable mechanism like conventional mechanical switches, allowing for miniaturization (thinning) of the product. Therefore, it requires less installation space compared to operating components such as buttons and levers, reducing the proportion of the armrest occupied by the vehicle control device, and allowing other functional parts to be effectively arranged. For example, sufficient storage space can be secured in the door pocket. In addition, since the touch input unit can be moved to at least one of the forward or rearward positions to enable operation of the in-car accessories, accidental operation of the touch input unit can be suppressed while being placed in a location that is difficult to see. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a vehicle operating device that is compact yet aesthetically pleasing. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] This is a plan view of a vehicle, showing it as seen from above. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing the right front door, as seen from inside the vehicle. [Figure 3] This is a plan view showing the door pocket, as seen from above. [Figure 4] This is a side view showing the inner surface of the door pocket, as seen from the right side. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view showing the guide section of the window operating device. [Figure 6] This is a side view showing the inner surface of the door pocket, with the touch input unit positioned at the front, as seen from the right side. [Figure 7] This is a side view showing the inner surface of the door pocket, with the touch input unit located at the rear, as seen from the right side. [Figure 8] This is a plan view showing a door pocket, with a lighting component installed inside the armrest, as seen from above. [Figure 9] This is a cross-sectional view of the lighting component, showing the cross-section along the F9-F9 line shown in Figure 4, with the light guide unit in the first position. [Figure 10] This is a cross-sectional view of the lighting component, showing the cross-section along the F10-F10 line shown in Figure 9, as viewed with the lighting component in the first position. [Figure 11] This is a cross-sectional view of the lighting component, showing the cross-section along the F9-F9 line shown in Figure 4, with the light guide unit in the second position. [Figure 12] This is a cross-sectional view of the lighting component, showing the cut surface along the F12-F12 line shown in Figure 11, as viewed with the lighting component in the second position. [Figure 13] This is a side view showing the inner surface of a door pocket, illustrating a touch operation being performed while sliding the touch input unit on a first region of the detection surface, with the touch input unit positioned in the front position. [Figure 14] This is a side view showing the inner surface of the door pocket, illustrating a touch operation being performed while sliding the touch input unit on the second region of the detection surface, with the touch input unit positioned at the rear. [Figure 15] This is a side view showing the inner surface of the door pocket, with the touch input area in a non-operational position, as seen from the right side. [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]

[0011] Hereinafter, a vehicle operating device according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals are assigned to components having the same or similar functions. Duplicate descriptions of these components may be omitted.

[0012] [Vehicle 100] The vehicle 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 1 and Figure 2. First, the overall configuration of the vehicle 100 will be described. However, the vehicle 100 does not need to have all the configurations described below, and some configurations may be omitted as appropriate.

[0013] In the present embodiment, the traveling direction of the vehicle 100 is defined as the front-rear direction L, the side on which the vehicle 100 moves forward is defined as the front side L1, and the side on which the vehicle 100 moves backward is defined as the rear side L2. Further, the vehicle width direction of the vehicle 100 is defined as the left-right direction W, the right side when facing the forward traveling direction of the vehicle 100 is defined as the right side W1, and the left side is defined as the left side W2. Furthermore, the direction perpendicular to the placement surface on which the vehicle 100 is placed is defined as the up-down direction H, vertically upward is defined as the upper side H1, and vertically downward is defined as the lower side H2.

[0014] Figure 1 is a plan view showing the vehicle 100, illustrating the state viewed from the upper side H1. As shown in Figure 1, a seat 102 is provided inside a body 101 of the vehicle 100. The seat 102 includes a right front seat 102a, a left front seat 102b, and a rear seat 102c. The seat 102 has a seat cushion 102s and a backrest 102t.

[0015] As shown in Figure 1, the vehicle 100 has vehicle doors 103. The vehicle doors 103 include a right front door 103a that opens and closes the right side W1 of the right front seat 102a, a left front door 103b that opens and closes the left side W2 of the left front seat 102b, a right rear door 103c that opens and closes the right side W1 of the rear seat 102c, and a left rear door 103d that opens and closes the left side W2 of the rear seat 102c.

[0016] As shown in Figure 1, the vehicle door 103 has a window 104 that is movable in the vertical direction H. The window 104 has a front window 104s and a rear window 104t located behind the front window 104s L2. The front window 104s has a right front window 104a located on the right front seat 102a side and a left front window 104b located on the left front seat 102b side. The rear window 104t has a right rear window 104c located on the right side W1 of the rear seat 102c and a left rear window 104d located on the left side W2 of the rear seat 102c. The right front window 104a is located on the right front door 103a. The left front window 104b is located on the left front door 103b. The right rear window 104c is located on the right rear door 103c. The left rear window 104d is located on the left rear door 103d.

[0017] Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the right front door 103a, as seen from inside the vehicle. The right front door 103a has an armrest 107, as shown in Figure 2. The armrest 107 protrudes inward from the inner surface of the right front door 103a.

[0018] As shown in Figure 2, the armrest 107 has a door pocket 105. The door pocket 105 is embedded below H2 from the upper surface 107s of the armrest 107. When viewed from above H1, the door pocket 105 is formed in a rectangular shape with the front-to-back direction L as the longitudinal direction.

[0019] [Window operating device 10] Next, the window operating device 10 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 3 to 14. The window operating device 10 is an example of a "vehicle operating device" capable of operating in-vehicle decorative items.

[0020] Figure 3 is a plan view of the door pocket 105, showing it as viewed from above at H1. The window operating device 10 is a device that can operate the window 104. As shown in Figure 3, the window operating device 10 is located in the door pocket 105. The window operating device 10 is located on the inner surface 105s of the left side (seat side) W2 of the door pocket 105.

[0021] Figure 4 is a side view showing the inner surface 105s of the door pocket 105, as seen from the right side W1. Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the guide section 2 of the window operating device 10.

[0022] The window operating device 10 comprises a touch input section 1, a guide section 2, a guided section 3, a locking member 4, and a biasing member 5. Of the window operating device 10, the touch input section 1 is exposed on the right side (the side of the door pocket 105's storage section) W1 of the inner surface 105s, as shown in Figure 4. Of the window operating device 10, the guide section 2, the guided section 3, the locking member 4, and the biasing member 5 are located on the left side W2 of the inner surface 105s. That is, the guide section 2, the guided section 3, the locking member 4, and the biasing member 5 are located inside the armrest 107.

[0023] The touch input section 1 is formed in a rectangular shape with varying lengths when viewed from the left-right direction W. Here, the direction along the longer side of the touch input section 1 is called the longitudinal direction M. The touch input section 1 is positioned such that the longitudinal direction M is tilted with respect to the vertical direction H when viewed from the left-right direction W. The longitudinal direction M extends upward H1 from the front side L1 to the rear side L2.

[0024] The touch input unit 1 is a touch-detectable component on the surface 1s of the right side (the side of the door pocket 105's storage area) W1. The touch input unit 1 is, for example, a capacitive touch panel. The surface 1s of the touch input unit 1 is a detection surface 11. The touch input unit 1 can detect changes in capacitance on the detection surface 11, for example. The touch input unit 1 is provided on the inner surface 105s in a portion located L1 in front of the backrest 102t of the right front seat 102a. The touch input unit 1 detects changes in capacitance that occur when the detection surface 11 is rubbed in the longitudinal direction M (sliding operation) with a finger or the like placed on the detection surface 11. The touch input unit 1 is light-transmitting in the left-right direction W, which is the thickness direction, and light is transmitted from the left side W2 to the right side W1.

[0025] The touch input section 1 has a boundary section 12. The boundary section 12 is a member that divides the detection surface 11 into two regions. The boundary section 12 is a member that protrudes from the detection surface 11 to the right side (towards the storage section of the door pocket 105) W1. The boundary section 12 extends in the longitudinal direction M from the upper end 1p to the lower end 1q of the touch input section 1, in the middle part of the detection surface 11 in the short direction S which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction M when viewed from the right side W1. Therefore, the boundary section 12 divides the detection surface 11 in the short direction S.

[0026] Of the detection surface 11, the area in front of the boundary 12 in the short direction S constitutes the first region 11a. Of the detection surface 11, the area in rear of the boundary 12 in the short direction S constitutes the second region 11b.

[0027] As shown in Figure 5, the guide part 2 is a member that guides the guided part 3 in the front-rear direction L. The guide part 2 has, for example, a rail along the front-rear direction L. The guide part 2 is provided inside the armrest 107 with the groove of the rail facing the inner surface 105s. The guided part 3 is fitted into the rail of the guide part 2. The guided part 3 is fixed to the left side surface W2 of the touch input unit 1. That is, the touch input unit 1 is guided in the front-rear direction L by the guide part 2 guiding the guided part 3.

[0028] The locking member 4 is a member that restricts the movement of the guided portion 3 in the front-rear direction L. The locking member 4 is provided on the guide portion 2. The locking member 4 has a front locking member 41 and a rear locking member 42 provided behind the front locking member 41 L2. The pair of locking members 4 are provided with a gap between them in the front-rear direction L, and the guided portion 3 is positioned between the pair of locking members 4. The guided portion 3 is restricted from moving forward L1 of the front locking member 41 by contacting the front locking member 41 from the rear L2. The guided portion 3 is restricted from moving backward L2 of the rear locking member 42 by contacting the rear locking member 42 from the front L1. In other words, the range of movement of the guided portion 3 in the front-rear direction L is defined by the locking member 4, thereby defining the range of movement of the touch input portion 1 in the front-rear direction L.

[0029] The biasing member 5 is a member that biases the guided portion 3 toward the front L1. The biasing member 5 is, for example, a spring member whose extension and retraction direction is in the front-rear direction L. The front end of the biasing member 5 is connected to the guided portion 3, and the rear end is connected to a wall surface provided on the rear L2 of the guide portion 2 inside the armrest 107. When the biasing member 5 is at its natural length, the touch input portion 1, which is fixed to the guided portion 3, is located in the forward position P1, which will be described later. Note that the biasing member 5 may also be provided on both the left and right sides of the guided portion 3, in which case the touch input portion 1 is located in the forward position P1 when the magnitude of the forces received from both the left and right sides are balanced.

[0030] Figure 6 is a side view showing the inner surface 105s of the door pocket 105, showing the state in which the touch input unit 1 is located at the front position P1, as viewed from the right side W1. Figure 7 is a side view showing the inner surface 105s of the door pocket 105, showing the state in which the touch input unit 1 is located at the rear position P2, as viewed from the right side W1.

[0031] The touch input unit 1 is movable in the forward and backward direction L by the guide unit 2 and the guided unit 3. As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the touch input unit 1 is configured to move between a forward position P1 and a rearward position P2 located L2 behind the forward position P1.

[0032] As shown in Figure 6, when the touch input unit 1 is located at the forward position P1, it becomes possible to operate the front window 104s. On the other hand, as shown in Figure 7, when the touch input unit 1 is located at the rear position P2, it becomes possible to operate the rear window 104t.

[0033] Furthermore, the right front window 104a and the right rear window 104c can be operated by sliding the touch input unit 1 on the first region 11a of the detection surface 11. On the other hand, the left front window 104b and the left rear window 104d can be operated by sliding the touch input unit 1 on the second region 11b of the detection surface 11.

[0034] Furthermore, by sliding the touch input unit 1 diagonally upward and backward on the detection surface 11, the window 104 moves upward H1. Also, by sliding the touch input unit 1 diagonally downward and forward on the detection surface 11, the window 104 moves upward H1.

[0035] Specifically, with the touch input unit 1 in the forward position P1, sliding it diagonally upward and backward along the first area 11a causes the right front window 104a to move upward H1. Also, with the touch input unit 1 in the forward position P1, sliding it diagonally downward and forward along the first area 11a causes the right front window 104a to move downward H2.

[0036] Furthermore, with the touch input unit 1 in the forward position P1, sliding it diagonally upward and backward along the second area 11b causes the left front window 104b to move upward H1. Also, with the touch input unit 1 in the forward position P1, sliding it diagonally downward and forward along the second area 11b causes the left front window 104b to move downward H2.

[0037] Furthermore, with the touch input unit 1 in the rear position P2, sliding it diagonally upward and backward along the first area 11a causes the right rear window 104c to move upward H1. Also, with the touch input unit 1 in the rear position P2, sliding it diagonally downward and forward along the first area 11a causes the right rear window 104c to move downward H2.

[0038] Furthermore, with the touch input unit 1 in the rear position P2, sliding it diagonally upward and backward along the second area 11b causes the left rear window 104d to move upward H1. Also, with the touch input unit 1 in the rear position P2, sliding it diagonally downward and forward along the second area 11b causes the left rear window 104d to move downward H2.

[0039] [Lighting component 6] Next, the lighting component 6 will be described with reference to Figures 8 to 11.

[0040] Figure 8 is a plan view showing the door pocket 105, and is a view from above H1 showing the configuration in which a lighting member 6 is provided inside the armrest 107.

[0041] As shown in Figure 8, the window operating device 10 includes an illumination member 6. The illumination member 6 is a component that allows the user to recognize the position of the touch input unit 1 through illumination. The illumination member 6 is located to the left (seat side) W2 of the touch input unit 1 and is installed inside the armrest 107.

[0042] As shown in Figure 8, the lighting component 6 has a light source 61 and a light guide 62. The light source 61 is a component that emits light. The light source 61 emits light toward the right side (the side of the storage area of ​​the door pocket 105) W1.

[0043] The light guide 62 is a component that guides the light emitted from the light source 61. The light guide 62 is formed, for example, by including acrylic resin, allowing light to pass through its interior, and reflecting a portion of the light emitted from its end face. The light guide 62 is located to the right of the light source 61 (towards the storage area of ​​the door pocket 105) W1. Light emitted from the light source 61 enters the light guide 62 from the left side (seat side) W2.

[0044] The light guide unit 62 is fixed to the back surface of the touch input unit 1 and moves in the forward-backward direction L in conjunction with the forward-backward movement L of the touch input unit 1. That is, when the touch input unit 1 moves from the rear position P2 to the front position P1, the light guide unit 62 also moves toward the front L1, and when the touch input unit 1 moves from the rear position P2 to the front position P1, the light guide unit 62 also moves toward the rear L2.

[0045] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of the lighting component 6, showing the cross-section along the F9-F9 line shown in Figure 4, with the light guide 62 located at the first position Q1.

[0046] The light guide unit 62 is located at a first position Q1 when the touch input unit 1 is located at a forward position P1. At the first position Q1, the light guide unit 62 has a first reflective surface 63 that reflects light emitted from the light source 61 toward the front side L1. When the light guide unit 62 is located at the first position Q1, the first reflective surface 63 faces the light source 61 in the left-right direction W. That is, as shown in Figure 9, when the light guide unit 62 is located at the first position Q1, light incident on the light guide unit 62 travels toward the right side W1, is reflected by the first reflective surface 63, and then travels toward the front side L1. The first reflective surface 63 is, for example, a reflective surface that, when viewed from above H1, extends inclined from the rear side L2 toward the front side L1 as it moves from the left side W2 toward the right side W1.

[0047] A portion of the light that strikes the first reflective surface 63 is not reflected but is transmitted towards the right side W1. The first reflective surface 63 is, for example, the edge of an acrylic plate and functions as a half-mirror. As shown in Figure 9, the light that has passed through the first reflective surface 63 travels through the inside of the light guide unit 62 toward the right side W1, then travels through the inside of the touch input unit 1 toward the right side W1, and illuminates the detection surface 11 of the touch input unit 1.

[0048] Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of the lighting component 6, showing the cross-section along the line F10-F10 shown in Figure 9, with the lighting component 6 in the first position Q1.

[0049] As shown in Figure 10, the light guide unit 62 has a first upward-facing surface 65 that reflects light that has been reflected by the first reflective surface 63 and traveled toward the front side L1 toward the upward-facing surface H1. That is, when the light guide unit 62 is in the first position Q1, the light reflected by the first reflective surface 63 travels toward the front side L1, is reflected by the first upward-facing surface 65, and then travels toward the upward-facing surface H1. The first upward-facing surface 65 is formed at the front end of the light guide unit 62. The first upward-facing surface 65 is a reflective surface that, for example, when viewed from the left side W2, extends inclined from downward H2 toward upward H1 as it moves from the rear side L2 toward the front side L1.

[0050] As shown in Figure 10, the light guide unit 62 has a forward lighting unit 67 from which light reflected by the first firing surface 65 is emitted. That is, when the light guide unit 62 is in the first position Q1, the light emitted from the light source 61 is reflected by the first reflective surface 63 and the first firing surface 65, and emitted upward H1 from the forward lighting unit 67.

[0051] Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of the lighting component 6, showing the cross-section along the F9-F9 line shown in Figure 4, with the light guide 62 located at the second position Q2.

[0052] The light guide unit 62 is located at a second position Q2 when the touch input unit 1 is at a rear position P2. The second position Q2 is located at a rear L2 position relative to the first position Q1. At the second position Q2, the light guide unit 62 has a second reflective surface 64 that reflects light emitted from the light source 61 toward the rear L2. When the light guide unit 62 is at the second position Q2, the second reflective surface 64 faces the light source 61 in the left-right direction W. That is, as shown in Figure 11, when the light guide unit 62 is at the second position Q2, light incident on the light guide unit 62 travels toward the right W1, is reflected by the second reflective surface 64, and then travels toward the rear L2. The second reflective surface 64 is located at a front L1 position relative to the first reflective surface 63. The second reflective surface 64 is, for example, a reflective surface that, when viewed from above H1, extends inclined from the front L1 to the rear L2 as it moves from the left W2 to the right W1.

[0053] A portion of the light that strikes the second reflective surface 64 is not reflected but is transmitted towards the right side W1. The second reflective surface 64 is, for example, the edge of an acrylic plate and functions as a half-mirror. As shown in Figure 11, the light that has passed through the second reflective surface 64 travels through the inside of the light guide unit 62 toward the right side W1, then travels through the inside of the touch input unit 1 toward the right side W1, and illuminates the detection surface 11 of the touch input unit 1.

[0054] Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view of the lighting member 6, showing the cross-section along the F12-F12 line shown in Figure 11, with the lighting member 6 in the second position Q2.

[0055] As shown in Figure 12, the light guide unit 62 has a second upper surface 66 that reflects the light that has been reflected by the second reflective surface 64 and traveled toward the rear side L2 toward the upper surface H1. That is, when the light guide unit 62 is in the second position Q2, the light reflected by the second reflective surface 64 travels toward the rear side L2, is reflected by the second upper surface 66, and then travels toward the upper surface H1. The second upper surface 66 is formed at the rear end of the light guide unit 62. The second upper surface 66 is, for example, a reflective surface that is tilted 45 degrees clockwise with respect to the vertical direction H when viewed from the left side W2.

[0056] As shown in Figure 10, the light guide unit 62 has a rear lighting unit 68 from which light reflected by the second upper surface 66 is emitted. That is, when the light guide unit 62 is in the second position Q2, the light emitted from the light source 61 is reflected by the second reflective surface 64 and the second upper surface 66 and emitted upward H1 from the rear lighting unit 68.

[0057] As shown in Figures 10 and 12, the window operating device 10 includes a transmissive portion 106 formed on the upper wall 107a of the armrest 107. The transmissive portion 106 is a member through which light emitted from the lighting member 6 is transmitted. The transmissive portion 106 is, for example, provided on the upper wall 107a of the armrest 107 and is a portion that transmits light irradiated from the front lighting unit 67 and the rear lighting unit 68 to the surface (upper H1) of the armrest 107. The armrest 107 is surface-painted, and the transmissive portion 106 is a portion on which pictures or figures are formed by laser etching or the like. The transmissive portion 106 has a front transmissive portion 106a through which light emitted from the front lighting unit 67 is transmitted, and a rear transmissive portion 106b through which light emitted from the rear lighting unit 68 is transmitted. When the light guide unit 62 is in the first position Q1, the front transmissive portion 106a overlaps with the front lighting unit 67 in the vertical direction H. The rear transmissive section 106b overlaps with the rear illuminating section 68 in the vertical direction H when the light guide section 62 is in the second position Q2. That is, when the light guide section 62 is in the first position Q1, the light emitted from the light source 61 is emitted from the front illuminating section 67 and illuminates the area H1 above the front transmissive section 106a. Also, when the light guide section 62 is in the second position Q2, the light emitted from the light source 61 is emitted from the rear illuminating section 68 and illuminates the area H1 above the rear transmissive section 106b. The front transmissive section 106a is located above the front illuminating section 67 by H1 and overlaps with the front illuminating section 67 when viewed from above H1. The rear transmissive section 106b is located above the rear illuminating section 68 by H1 and overlaps with the rear illuminating section 68 when viewed from above H1. The transparent portion 106 may also be a hole that penetrates the upper wall 107a of the armrest 107 in the vertical direction H, or it may be formed by fitting a transparent material such as acrylic into the hole.

[0058] The light source 61 is always lit, for example, when the ignition is turned on. Therefore, when the ignition is turned on, the detection surface 11 of the touch input unit 1 is always illuminated by light emitted from the light source 61, and light emitted from the light source 61 is always emitted into either the front transmissive part 106a or the rear transmissive part 106b.

[0059] The window operating device 10 is controlled by a control unit (not shown), such as an ECU mounted on the vehicle 100. Specifically, the control unit determines the window to be operated based on the position of the touch input unit 1 and the area of ​​the detection surface 11 that has been slid. It also determines the direction of raising and lowering of the window to be operated. Based on the above determination results, the control unit outputs a drive signal to the drive source of the window to be operated (for example, a window motor). As a result, the window to be operated moves up or down.

[0060] (Operation of window operating device 10) Next, the operation of the window operating device 10 will be explained with reference to Figures 13 and 14.

[0061] The right front window 104a, left front window 104b, right rear window 104c, and left rear window 104d can be opened and closed by operating the window operating device 10.

[0062] Figure 13 is a side view showing the inner surface 105s of the door pocket 105, and shows the touch input unit 1 in a forward position P1, sliding over the first region 11a of the detection surface 11 while performing a touch operation.

[0063] First, let's explain how to open and close the right front window 104a.

[0064] When the touch input unit 1 is positioned at the forward position P1, the window operating device 10 makes the right front window 104a operable. The touch input unit 1 is biased toward the forward position P1 by the biasing member 5 via the guided part 3, and when the biasing member 5 is at its natural length, the touch input unit 1 is positioned at the forward position P1. In other words, the touch input unit 1 is initially positioned at the forward position P1. Therefore, when the user operates the right front window 104a, there is no need to move the touch input unit 1 in the front-rear direction L. Although the configuration shown is that the touch input unit 1 is positioned at the forward position P1 when the biasing member 5 is at its natural length, it is also possible to have a configuration where the guided part 3 is pressed against the locking member 4 by a biasing force that returns it from the compressed state back to its natural length.

[0065] When the touch input unit 1 is positioned at the forward position P1, the light guide unit 62 is positioned at the first position Q1, causing light to be emitted from the forward-transmitting unit 106a. Therefore, the user can confirm that the touch input unit 1 is positioned at the forward position P1, and it becomes easier to recognize the accessory being operated.

[0066] With the touch input unit 1 positioned at the front position P1, the right front window 104a can be moved vertically H by sliding it over the first region 11a of the detection surface 11 and performing a touch operation. At this time, since the first region 11a and the second region 11b are separated by the boundary portion 12, the user can distinguish between the first region 11a and the second region 11b by touch.

[0067] As shown in Figure 13, with the touch input unit 1 positioned at the front position P1, the right front window 104a can be moved downward H2 by sliding it diagonally downward on the first region 11a of the detection surface 11 while performing a touch operation. When the right front window 104a is moved downward H2, the right front window 104a is opened.

[0068] With the touch input unit 1 positioned at the front position P1, the right front window 104a can be moved upward H1 by sliding it diagonally upward and backward on the first region 11a of the detection surface 11 while performing a touch operation. When the right front window 104a is moved upward H1, the right front window 104a is closed.

[0069] Next, we will explain how to open and close the left front window 104b.

[0070] When the touch input unit 1 is positioned at the forward position P1, the left front window 104b becomes operable by the window operating device 10.

[0071] With the touch input unit 1 positioned at the front position P1, the left front window 104b can be moved vertically H by sliding it over the second region 11b of the detection surface 11 and performing a touch operation.

[0072] With the touch input unit 1 positioned at the front position P1, the left front window 104b can be moved downward H2 by sliding it diagonally downward on the second region 11b of the detection surface 11 while performing a touch operation. When the left front window 104b is moved downward H2, the left front window 104b is opened.

[0073] With the touch input unit 1 positioned at the forward position P1, the left front window 104b can be moved upward H1 by sliding it diagonally upward and backward on the second region 11b of the detection surface 11 while performing a touch operation. When the left front window 104b is moved upward H1, the left front window 104b is closed.

[0074] Next, we will explain how to open and close the right rear window 104c.

[0075] When the touch input unit 1 is in the rear position P2, the window operating device 10 makes the right rear window 104c operable. The touch input unit 1 is biased to the front position P1 by the biasing member 5, so that it is initially positioned in the front position P1. Therefore, when the user operates the right rear window 104c, they first move the touch input unit 1 to the rear side L2, thereby moving the touch input unit 1 to the rear position P2. For example, the user places their finger on the boundary portion 12 and moves the touch input unit 1 to the rear position P2.

[0076] When the touch input unit 1 is located at the rear position P2, the light guide unit 62 is located at the second position Q2, so light is emitted from the rear transmissive unit 106b. Therefore, the user can confirm that the touch input unit 1 is located at the rear position P2, and it becomes easier to recognize the accessory being operated.

[0077] With the touch input unit 1 positioned at the rear position P2, the right rear window 104c can be moved vertically H by sliding it over the first region 11a of the detection surface 11 and performing a touch operation. At this time, the user performs the touch operation, for example, with their finger resting on the boundary portion 12.

[0078] With the touch input unit 1 positioned at the rear position P2, the right rear window 104c can be moved downward H2 by sliding it diagonally forward and downward on the first region 11a of the detection surface 11 while performing a touch operation. When the right rear window 104c is moved downward H2, the right rear window 104c is opened.

[0079] With the touch input unit 1 positioned at the rear position P2, the right rear window 104c can be moved upward H1 by sliding it diagonally upward and backward on the first region 11a of the detection surface 11 while performing a touch operation. When the right rear window 104c is moved upward H1, the right rear window 104c is closed.

[0080] Figure 14 is a side view showing the inner surface 105s of the door pocket 105, and shows the touch input unit 1 in a position P2 rearward, sliding over the second region 11b of the detection surface 11 while performing a touch operation.

[0081] Next, we will explain how to open and close the left rear window 104d.

[0082] When the touch input unit 1 is located at the rear position P2, the left rear window 104d becomes operable by the window operating device 10.

[0083] With the touch input unit 1 located at the rear position P2, the left rear window 104d can be moved vertically H by sliding it over the second region 11b of the detection surface 11 and performing a touch operation.

[0084] With the touch input unit 1 positioned at the rear position P2, the left rear window 104d can be moved downward H2 by sliding it diagonally forward and downward on the second region 11b of the detection surface 11 while performing a touch operation. When the left rear window 104d is moved downward H2, the left rear window 104d is opened.

[0085] As shown in Figure 14, with the touch input unit 1 located at the rear position P2, the left rear window 104d can be moved upward H1 by sliding it diagonally upward and backward on the second region 11b of the detection surface 11 while performing a touch operation. When the left rear window 104d is moved upward H1, the left rear window 104d is closed.

[0086] According to the window operating device 10 of this embodiment, the touch input unit 1 is provided on the inner surface 105s of the left side (seat side) W2 of the door pocket 105 provided in the vehicle 100, has a detection surface 11 for detecting touch operations, and is capable of operating the window (in-vehicle ornament) 104. The touch input unit 1 is movable between a forward position P1 and a rear position P2 located L2 behind the forward position P1, and when it is located in at least one of the forward position P1 and the rear position P2, the window (in-vehicle ornament) is in an operable state. As a result, the window operating device 10 is less likely to be seen by the user sitting in the seat 102, and the design of the door interior is improved compared to when it is provided on the upper surface 107s or outer surface of the armrest 107. Furthermore, the touch input unit 1 does not require a movable area or movable mechanism like a conventional mechanical switch to operate the in-vehicle ornament, and the product can be made smaller (thinner). Furthermore, since the touch input unit 1 is located on the inner surface 105s of the door pocket 105, it requires less installation space compared to operating members such as buttons and levers, compared to when it is located on the upper surface 107s of the armrest 107. This reduces the proportion of the upper surface 107s of the armrest 107 occupied by the window operating device 10, allowing other functional parts to be arranged more effectively. For example, sufficient storage space can be secured in the door pocket 105. Moreover, since the touch input unit 1 can be moved to at least one of the forward position P1 and the rear position P2 to enable operation of the window (in-vehicle decorative item) 104, accidental operation of the touch input unit 1 can be suppressed even when it is located in a place that is difficult to see.

[0087] According to the window operation device 10 of this embodiment, the touch input unit 1 can operate the front window (first in-vehicle ornament) 104s at a forward position (one position) P1, and can operate the rear window (second in-vehicle ornament) 104t, which is different from the front window (first in-vehicle ornament) 104s, at a rear position (the other position) P2 different from the forward position (one position) P1. As a result, two in-vehicle ornaments, the front window 104s and the rear window 104t, can be operated with a single touch input unit 1. Furthermore, even though the touch input unit 1 is positioned in a location that is difficult to see, unintentional operation of in-vehicle ornaments that are not the target of operation among the front window 104s and the rear window 104t is suppressed. In addition, as the touch input unit moves forward and backward, the respective in-vehicle ornaments positioned at the front and rear become operable, improving operability.

[0088] The window operating device 10 according to this embodiment includes a biasing member 5 that biases the touch input unit 1 toward a forward position (one position) P1. As a result, even if the touch input unit is in the rear position P2, it returns to the forward position P1, so that each time the user operates the touch input unit 1, the user starts the operation with the touch input unit 1 in the forward position P1. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the user from misinterpreting the position of the touch input unit 1 and to suppress erroneous operation of the touch input unit 1.

[0089] According to the window operating device 10 of this embodiment, the front window 104s has a right front window 104a provided on the right side (right seat side) W1 of the vehicle 100 and a left front window 104b provided on the left side (left seat side) W2 of the vehicle 100, the rear window 104t has a right rear window 104c provided on the right side (right seat side) W1 and a left rear window 104d provided on the left side (left seat side) W2, and the detection surface 11 of the touch input unit 1 is forward The touch input unit 1 has a first region 11a where the right front window 104a can be operated at position P1 and the right rear window 104c can be operated at rear position P2, and a second region 11b where the left front window 104b can be operated at forward position P1 and the left rear window 104d can be operated at rear position P2. The touch input unit 1 has a boundary portion 12 that protrudes (or is recessed) from the detection surface 11 and separates the first region 11a and the second region 11b. As a result, the touch input unit 1 can operate the right front window 104a, the left front window 104b, the right rear window 104c, and the left rear window 104d, respectively, while the first region 11a where the right front window 104a and the right rear window 104c can be operated and the second region 11b where the left front window 104b and the left rear window 104d can be operated can be recognized without visual inspection. Therefore, erroneous operation can be suppressed.

[0090] According to the window operating device 10 of this embodiment, the touch input unit 1 is positioned L1 in front of the backrest 102t of the seat 102, and the touch operation is performed by sliding the detection surface 11 of the touch input unit 1 diagonally upward and backward. As a result, the front window 104s and the rear window 104t move upward H1, and by sliding the detection surface 11 of the touch input unit 1 diagonally downward and forward, the front window 104s and the rear window 104t move downward. Therefore, when the user operates the touch input unit 1, the detection surface 11 is slid diagonally upward and backward or diagonally downward and forward, improving operability while the touch input unit 1 is positioned in front of the backrest 102t of the seat 102.

[0091] The window operating device 10 according to this embodiment includes an illumination member 6 having a front illumination unit 67 that lights up when the touch input unit 1 is in a forward position P1, and a rear illumination unit 68 located behind the front illumination unit 67 L2 that lights up when the touch input unit 1 is in a rear position P2. This makes it easier to recognize whether the touch input unit 1 is in the front position P1 or the rear position P2, and helps to suppress erroneous operation.

[0092] According to the window operating device 10 of this embodiment, the upper wall 107a of the armrest 107 equipped with a door pocket 105 has a transmissive portion 106 through which light emitted from the lighting member 6 is transmitted. This makes it easy for the user to recognize that the front lighting unit 67 and the rear lighting unit 68 are illuminated.

[0093] According to the window operating device 10 of this embodiment, the lighting member 6 illuminates the detection surface 11 of the touch input unit 1, making it easy for the user to recognize the location where the touch input unit 1 is provided.

[0094] (Variation 1) [Window operating device 10B] Next, with reference to Figure 15, a window operating device 10B according to Modification 1 will be described.

[0095] Figure 15 is a side view showing the inner surface 105s of the door pocket 105, and shows the state when the touch input unit 1 is in the non-operation position P0, as seen from the right side W1.

[0096] The window operating device 10B is a modified version of the window operating device 10. The window operating device 10B differs from the window operating device 10 in that, as shown in Figure 15, the touch input unit 1 can be moved to the non-operation position P0.

[0097] When the touch input unit 1 is in the non-operation position P0, the window 104 becomes inoperable. The non-operation position P0 is located L2 behind the forward position P1. The non-operation position P0 is located L1 in front of the rear position P2. In other words, the non-operation position P0 is located between the forward position P1 and the rear position P2 in the front-rear direction L.

[0098] The window operating device 10B includes a biasing member 5B instead of the biasing member 5, which biases the touch input unit 1 toward the non-operation position P0. Similar to the biasing member 5, the biasing member 5B biases the touch input unit 1 via the guided portion 3. The biasing member 5B biases the guided portion 3 to the position of the guided portion 3 when the touch input unit 1 is in the non-operation position P0. When the biasing member 5B is at its natural length, the touch input unit 1, which is fixed to the guided portion 3, is in the non-operation position P0. Note that the biasing member 5B may be provided on both the left and right sides of the guided portion 3, in which case the touch input unit 1 is in the non-operation position P0 when the magnitude of the forces received from both the left and right sides are balanced.

[0099] According to the window operating device 10B of Modified Example 1, the touch input unit 1 can transition between a forward position P1, a rear position P2, and a non-operational position P0 located behind the forward position P1 (L2) and in front of the rear position P2 (L1), where the window (first and second on-board decorative items) 104 cannot be operated. This allows the touch input unit 1 to be placed in the non-operational position P0 when the window 104 is not being operated, rendering the window 104 inoperable by the touch input unit 1. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the user from unintentionally operating the window 104.

[0100] According to the window operating device 10B of Modified Example 1, a biasing member 5B is provided to bias the touch input unit 1 toward the non-operation position P0. As a result, when the touch input unit 1 is not being operated, the touch input unit 1 returns to the non-operation position P0, so that the user does not have to return the touch input unit 1 to the non-operation position P0 after operating the touch input unit 1, thereby preventing the user from unintentionally operating the window 104.

[0101] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and design modifications and the like are also included within the scope of the gist of the present invention. Furthermore, the components shown in the above embodiments and modifications can be combined as appropriate.

[0102] The window operating device 10 according to this embodiment has been described as an example of a vehicle operating device. The configuration of the vehicle operating device of the present invention is not limited. For example, the vehicle operating device may be a sunroof operating device capable of operating a sunroof, or a seat operating device capable of operating the reclining of a seat 102.

[0103] In this embodiment, the window operating device 10 is provided on the inner surface 105s of the door pocket 105 of the right front door 103a, but the location where the window operating device 10 is provided is not limited. For example, the window operating device 10 may be provided on the inner surface on the seat side of the door pocket of the left front door 103b. In that case, the seat side from the perspective of the window operating device 10 becomes the right side W1, and the storage side of the door pocket becomes the left side W2, resulting in a left-right inverted configuration.

[0104] In this embodiment, the window operating device 10 has a touch input unit 1 that is movable in the front-to-back direction L, but the configuration of the touch input unit 1 is not limited. For example, the touch input unit 1 may be moved to one of the front-to-back directions L and then be movable in the up-and-down direction H, or it may be moved in the left-to-right direction W. The touch input unit 1 only needs to be configured to be movable to two or more locations.

[0105] In the window operating device 10 according to this embodiment, it is preferable that the touch input unit 1 can operate the front window 104s at the forward position P1 and the rear window 104t at the rear position P2, but the configuration of the touch input unit 1 is not limited. For example, the touch input unit 1 may be able to operate the right front window 104a and the right rear window 104c at the forward position P1 and the left front window 104b and the left rear window 104d at the rear position P2. Alternatively, for example, the touch input unit 1 may be configured in such a way that it cannot operate the window 104 at the forward position P1, but can operate the window 104 at the rear position P2. The touch input unit 1 only needs to be able to operate the window 104 when it is located at least one of the forward position P1 and the rear position P2.

[0106] In the window operating device 10 according to this embodiment, it is preferable to include a biasing member 5 that biases the touch input unit 1 toward the forward position P1, but the configuration of the biasing member 5 is not limited. For example, the biasing member 5 may be configured to bias the touch input unit 1 toward the rear position P2. Alternatively, for example, instead of including a biasing member 5, the guide unit 2 may be configured to be inclined downward H2 as it moves from the rear side L2 to the front side L1, so that the touch input unit 1 returns to the forward position P1 when it is not in use.

[0107] In the window operating device 10 according to this embodiment, the front window 104s has a right front window 104a provided on the right side W1 of the vehicle 100 and a left front window 104b provided on the left side W2 of the vehicle 100, and the rear window 104t has a right rear window 104c provided on the right side W1 and a left rear window 104d provided on the left side W2, and the detection surface 11 of the touch input unit 1 has a first region 11a that can operate the right front window 104a at a forward position P1 and the right rear window 104c at a rear position P2, and a second region 11b that can operate the left front window 104b at a forward position P1 and the left rear window 104d at a rear position P2, and it is preferable that the touch input unit 1 has a boundary portion 12 that protrudes from the detection surface 11 and separates the first region 11a and the second region 11b, but the configuration of the touch input unit 1 is not limited. For example, the touch input unit 1 may be configured to allow operation of the front window 104s in the first region 11a and the rear window 104t in the second region 11b.

[0108] In the window operating device 10 according to this embodiment, the boundary portion 12 is preferably protruding from the detection surface 11, but the configuration of the boundary portion 12 is not limited. For example, the boundary portion 12 may be embedded in the detection surface 11. The boundary portion 12 should be configured so that the user can recognize the boundary between the first region 11a and the second region 11b without visual inspection.

[0109] In the window operating device 10 according to this embodiment, the boundary portion 12 is preferably formed along the longitudinal direction M, but the configuration of the boundary portion 12 is not limited. For example, the boundary portion 12 may be formed along a direction inclined from the longitudinal direction M, or along a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction M. The boundary portion 12 should be configured to divide the detection surface 11 into multiple regions.

[0110] In the window operating device 10 according to this embodiment, the boundary portion 12 preferably divides the detection surface 11 into two regions, but the configuration of the boundary portion 12 is not limited. For example, the boundary portion 12 may divide the detection surface 11 into four regions. The boundary portion 12 just needs to be configured to divide the detection surface 11 into multiple regions.

[0111] In the window operating device 10 according to this embodiment, the touch input unit 1 is positioned L1 in front of the backrest 102t of the seat 102. It is preferable to slide the touch input unit 1 diagonally upward and backward on the detection surface 11 and touch it to move the front window 104s and rear window 104t upward H1, and to slide the touch input unit 1 diagonally downward and forward on the detection surface 11 and touch it, but the configuration of the touch input unit 1 is not limited. For example, the window 104 may move in the vertical direction H by touching the detection surface 11 of the touch input unit 1 along the vertical direction H. The touch input unit 1 only needs to be configured to be able to operate the window 104 in the vertical direction H.

[0112] In the window operating device 10 according to this embodiment, it is preferable to have an illumination member 6 having a front illumination unit 67 that lights up when the touch input unit 1 is in the front position P1, and a rear illumination unit 68 located L2 behind the front illumination unit 67 that lights up when the touch input unit 1 is in the rear position P2, but the configuration of the illumination member 6 is not limited. For example, the illumination member 6 may have a configuration having a first illumination unit that lights up when the touch input unit 1 is in the front position P1, and a second illumination unit located W2 to the left of the first illumination unit that lights up when the touch input unit 1 is in the rear position P2. The illumination member 6 should be configured in a way that makes it easy to recognize whether the touch input unit 1 is in the front position P1 or the rear position P2.

[0113] In the window operating device 10 according to this embodiment, it is preferable that a transmissive portion 106 is formed on the upper wall 107a of the armrest 107 which has a door pocket 105, allowing light emitted from the lighting member 6 to pass through. However, the configuration of the lighting member 6 and the armrest 107 is not limited. For example, the light emitted from the lighting member 6 may be directed towards the left side W2, and a transmissive portion may be formed on the outer surface of the armrest 107. The lighting member 6 and the armrest 107 should be configured in a way that makes it easy to recognize that the front lighting unit 67 and the rear lighting unit 68 are lit.

[0114] In the window operating device 10 according to this embodiment, it is preferable that the lighting member 6 illuminates the detection surface 11 of the touch input unit 1, but the configuration of the touch input unit 1 and the lighting member 6 is not limited. For example, a light source different from the light source 61 may be provided for the touch input unit 1. The touch input unit 1 and the lighting member 6 should be configured in a way that makes it easy to recognize the location where the touch input unit 1 is provided.

[0115] Examples of the present invention are as follows:

[0116] <Note 1> A vehicle operating device provided on the inner side of the door pocket on the seat side of a vehicle, It has a detection surface for detecting touch operations and a touch input section that allows operation of in-vehicle decorative items. The aforementioned touch input section is It is movable between a forward position and a rear position located behind the forward position. When positioned at least one of the forward position and the rear position, the vehicle-mounted decorative item becomes operable. Vehicle control device.

[0117] <Note 2> The aforementioned in-vehicle ornament includes a first in-vehicle ornament and a second in-vehicle ornament that is different from the first in-vehicle ornament. The aforementioned touch input section is The first in-vehicle decorative item can be operated at either the forward position or the rear position. The second in-vehicle decorative item can be operated at a position different from the aforementioned one position. Vehicle operating device as described in Appendix 1.

[0118] <Note 3> The touch input section is provided with a biasing member that biases it toward the one position. Vehicle operating devices as described in Appendix 2.

[0119] <Note 4> The first in-vehicle decorative item is the front window provided in the vehicle, The second in-vehicle decorative item is a rear window provided in the vehicle and located behind the front window, The aforementioned touch input section is At the aforementioned forward position, the front window is operable, At the aforementioned rear position, the rear window is operable. Vehicle operating devices as described in Appendix 2 or 3.

[0120] <Note 5> The front window has a right front window provided on the right seat side of the vehicle and a left front window provided on the left seat side of the vehicle. The aforementioned rear window has a right rear window provided on the right seat side and a left rear window provided on the left seat side. The detection surface is A first region in which the right front window can be operated at the forward position and the right rear window can be operated at the rear position, It has a second region in which the left front window can be operated at the forward position and the left rear window can be operated at the rear position, The touch input portion has a boundary portion that protrudes or is recessed from the detection surface and separates the first region and the second region. Vehicle operating devices as described in Appendix 4.

[0121] <Note 6> The touch input section is positioned on the inner surface in front of the seat backrest. By sliding the detection surface diagonally upward and backward, the front window and the rear window move upward. By sliding the detection surface diagonally downward, the front window and the rear window move downward. Vehicle operating devices as described in Appendix 4 or 5.

[0122] <Note 7> The lighting member includes a front lighting section that lights up when the touch input section is in the front position, and a rear lighting section located behind the front lighting section that lights up when the touch input section is in the rear position. A vehicle operating device as described in any of the appendices 1 to 6.

[0123] <Note 8> The aforementioned front lighting unit emits light upwards, The rear lighting unit emits light upwards, On the upper wall of the armrest equipped with the aforementioned door pocket, A forward-transmitting portion is formed through which light emitted from the aforementioned forward-illuminating portion can pass, A rear transmissive portion is formed through which light emitted from the rear lighting unit can pass. Vehicle operating devices as described in Appendix 7.

[0124] <Note 9> The aforementioned touch input section is The aforementioned forward position and, The aforementioned rearward position and, It is located behind the aforementioned forward position and in front of the aforementioned rear position, and the first and second in-vehicle decorative items are in an inoperable non-operation position, It is possible to transition between these states. A vehicle operating device as described in any of the appendices 2 to 6.

[0125] <Note 10> The touch input section is provided with a biasing member that biases it toward the non-operation position. Vehicle operating devices as described in Appendix 9. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0126] 100 vehicles 101 Body 102 seats 102a Right front seat 102b Left front seat 102c Rear Seat 102s Seat 102t Backrest 103 Vehicle Doors 103a Right front door 103b Left front door 103c Right rear door 103d Left rear door 104 Window (Vehicle-mounted decorative item) 104s Front window (first on-board decorative item) 104t Rear window (2nd vehicle-mounted decorative item) 104a Right front window 104b Left front window 104c Right rear window 104d Left rear window 107 Armrest 107a Upper wall 107s top surface 105 Door pocket 105s Inner surface 106 Transparent part 106a Front transparent part 106b Rear transparent section 10,10B Window operating device 1. Touch input area 11 Detection surface 11a 1st area 11b Second area 12 Boundary 1s surface 1p top edge 1q lower end 2 Information section 3 Guided part 4 Locking member 41 Front locking member 42 Rear locking member 5,5B Biasing member 6 Lighting components 61 Light source 62 Light guide section 63 1st reflective surface 64 Second reflective surface 65 1st shot top 66 2nd launch surface 67 Front lighting section 68 Rear lighting section P0 Non-operating position P1 Front position (one side position) P2 Rear position (other position) Q1 1st position Q2 2nd position L Anteroposterior direction L1 Front L2 rear side W Left / right direction W1 Right side (door pocket 105 storage compartment side, right seat side) W2 Left side (seat side, left seat side) H Vertical direction H1 upper H2 downward M Longitudinal direction S (Short direction)

Claims

1. A vehicle operating device provided on the inner side of the door pocket on the seat side of a vehicle, It has a detection surface for detecting touch operations and a touch input section that allows operation of in-vehicle decorative items. The aforementioned touch input section is It is movable between a forward position and a rear position located behind the forward position. When positioned at least one of the forward position and the rear position, the vehicle-mounted decorative item becomes operable. Vehicle control device.

2. The aforementioned in-vehicle ornament includes a first in-vehicle ornament and a second in-vehicle ornament that is different from the first in-vehicle ornament. The aforementioned touch input section is The first in-vehicle decorative item can be operated at either the forward position or the rear position. The second in-vehicle decorative item can be operated at a position different from the aforementioned one position. The vehicle operating device according to claim 1.

3. The touch input section is provided with a biasing member that biases it toward the one position. The vehicle operating device according to claim 2.

4. The first in-vehicle decorative item is the front window provided in the vehicle, The second in-vehicle decorative item is a rear window provided in the vehicle and located behind the front window, The aforementioned touch input section is At the aforementioned forward position, the front window is operable, At the aforementioned rear position, the rear window is operable. The vehicle operating device according to claim 2.

5. The front window has a right front window provided on the right seat side of the vehicle and a left front window provided on the left seat side of the vehicle. The aforementioned rear window has a right rear window provided on the right seat side and a left rear window provided on the left seat side. The detection surface is A first region in which the right front window can be operated at the forward position and the right rear window can be operated at the rear position, It has a second region in which the left front window can be operated at the forward position and the left rear window can be operated at the rear position, The touch input portion has a boundary portion that protrudes or is recessed from the detection surface and separates the first region and the second region. The vehicle operating device according to claim 4.

6. The touch input section is positioned on the inner surface in front of the seat backrest. By sliding the detection surface diagonally upward and backward, the front window and the rear window move upward. By sliding the detection surface diagonally downward, the front window and the rear window move downward. The vehicle operating device according to claim 4.

7. The lighting member includes a front lighting section that lights up when the touch input section is in the front position, and a rear lighting section located behind the front lighting section that lights up when the touch input section is in the rear position. Vehicle operating device according to claim 1 or 2.

8. The aforementioned front lighting unit emits light upwards, The rear lighting unit emits light upwards, On the upper wall of the armrest equipped with the aforementioned door pocket, A forward-transmitting portion is formed through which light emitted from the aforementioned forward-illuminating portion can pass, A rear transmissive portion is formed through which light emitted from the rear lighting unit can pass. The vehicle operating device according to claim 7.

9. The aforementioned touch input section is The aforementioned forward position and, The aforementioned rearward position and, It is located behind the aforementioned forward position and in front of the aforementioned rear position, and the first and second in-vehicle decorative items are in an inoperable non-operation position, It is possible to transition between these states. The vehicle operating device according to claim 2.

10. The touch input section is provided with a biasing member that biases it toward the non-operation position. The vehicle operating device according to claim 9.

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