Power window device

Abstract

To provide a power window device that minimizes the decrease in convenience. [Solution] The system includes an opening / closing operation unit that receives an operation to open and close a window, and a plurality of selection operation units that receive an operation to select the amount of window opening. The arrangement of the plurality of selection operation units corresponds to the order of the sizes of the window openings. When a selection operation unit is operated in the first mode, the system stores in the memory a number of window openings corresponding to the number of types of selection operation units, based on the current window opening and the window openings stored in the memory unit at that time. When a selection operation unit is operated in the second mode, the system controls the drive unit to open and close the window so that the window opening corresponds to the order of the sizes of the window openings associated with the type of selection operation unit, from among the window openings stored in the memory unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a power window device.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there has been disclosed a power window device that can continuously open and close the window glass of an automobile or the like by operating a switch provided near the seat. Since the window glass can be continuously opened and closed by operating the switch, it is very convenient.

[0003] By the way, from the viewpoint of crime prevention, the window glass is basically completely closed when getting off the vehicle. Therefore, when it is desired to open the window glass when getting in the vehicle, it has been necessary to operate the switch each time. Moreover, the amount by which the window glass is opened also varies depending on the situation at that time. As described above, there has been room for improvement with respect to the cumbersomeness of the opening and closing operation of the power window device. Accordingly, techniques that can alleviate such cumbersomeness have been proposed (for example, see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

[0004] In Patent Document 1, a multi-stage segment switch corresponding to the opening and closing position of the window glass is provided. Therefore, when each of the segment switches is operated, the window glass is opened or closed to the opening and closing position corresponding to that switch.

[0005] Further, in Patent Document 2, a memory button and two selection switches are provided. When the memory button and either one of the selection switches are operated, the opening / closing degree of the opening / closing body at that time is stored in the storage device in association with the type of the selection switch. Then, when the selection switch is operated next, the opening / closing body is opened or closed at the opening / closing degree associated with the type of that selection switch.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0006]

Patent Document 1

[0007] Thus, power window devices have been proposed that can improve the inconvenience of opening and closing window panes and the like. However, for example, in Patent Document 1, the opening and closing positions associated with the switches are predetermined, so when using the switches, the user cannot arbitrarily adjust the degree of opening or closing. Also, in Patent Document 2, the user can arbitrarily set the degree of opening or closing, but if a certain amount of time has passed since the setting, the user may not remember the set degree of opening or closing or the relationship between the degree of opening or closing and the type of selector switch.

[0008] This invention was proposed in view of the above-mentioned conventional circumstances, and aims to provide a power window device that minimizes the reduction in convenience. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] One aspect of the present invention is, An opening / closing control unit that receives commands to open and close the window, A control unit that controls a drive unit that opens and closes the window in response to an operation on the opening and closing operation unit, Multiple types of selection operation units that accept operations for selecting the opening amount of the aforementioned window, It has a storage unit that stores the opening amount of the window, The arrangement of the multiple types of selection control units corresponds to the order of the window opening sizes. The storage unit is capable of storing at least the opening amounts of the multiple types of windows, The control unit, When the selection operation unit is operated in the first manner, the opening amount of the window at that time and the opening amount of the window stored in the storage unit at that time are newly stored in the storage unit for the number of types of the selection operation unit. A power window device that, when the selection operation unit is operated in the second mode, controls the drive unit to open and close the window so that the window opening amount corresponds to the order of the window opening amounts associated with the type of selection operation unit, among the window opening amounts stored in the storage unit.

[0010] One aspect of the present invention is, An opening / closing control unit that receives commands to open and close the window, A control unit that controls a drive unit that opens and closes the window in response to an operation on the opening and closing operation unit, A storage operation unit that accepts operations for storing the opening amount of the window, Multiple types of selection operation units that accept operations for selecting the opening amount of the aforementioned window, It has a storage unit that stores the opening amount of the window, The arrangement of the multiple types of selection control units corresponds to the order of the window opening sizes. The storage unit is capable of storing at least the opening amounts of the multiple types of windows, The control unit, When the storage operation unit and the selection operation unit are operated simultaneously or in a predetermined order, the opening amount of the window at that time and the opening amount of the window stored in the storage unit at that time are newly stored in the storage unit for the number of types of the selection operation unit. A power window device that, when the selection operation unit is operated, controls the drive unit to open and close the window so that it opens to an opening amount corresponding to the order of the window opening amounts associated with the type of selection operation unit, among the window opening amounts stored in the storage unit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] As described above, the present invention makes it possible to suppress a decrease in convenience. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1]FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing a state where a power window device is provided corresponding to a driver's seat. [Figure 2] FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a power window device according to a first embodiment. [Figure 3A] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a display example when a first opening amount indicator displays a stage "0" of a reproduction opening amount. [Figure 3B] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display example when the first opening amount indicator displays a stage "1" of the reproduction opening amount. [Figure 3C] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example when the first opening amount indicator displays a stage "2" of the reproduction opening amount. [Figure 3D] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example when the first opening amount indicator displays a stage "3" of the reproduction opening amount. [Figure 3E] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display example when the first opening amount indicator displays a stage "4" of the reproduction opening amount. [Figure 3F] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display example when the first opening amount indicator displays a stage "5" of the reproduction opening amount. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing main functional configurations of the power window device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a flowchart of storage and reproduction processing according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a flowchart illustrating storage processing. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a flowchart illustrating reproduction processing. [Figure 8] FIG. 14 is a table explaining rearrangement of reproduction opening amounts in an opening amount storage area when a reproduction opening amount is newly stored. [Figure 9] FIG. 15 is a plan view showing a power window device according to a second embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing main functional configurations of the power window device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a flowchart of storage and reproduction processing according to the second embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0013] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the drawings used in the following description, the dimensional scale may be different for each component in order to make them easier to see, and the dimensional ratios of each component may not be the same as in reality.

[0014] [First Embodiment] First, a power window device 1 will be described as a first embodiment of the present invention. The power window device 1 of this embodiment is installed corresponding to the seats of an automobile. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing, for example, how the power window device 1 is installed corresponding to the driver's seat. In Figure 1, the door 100 corresponding to the driver's seat is extracted and shown.

[0015] In the following diagrams, an XYZ Cartesian coordinate system is used. The X-axis direction represents the direction of travel of the vehicle in which the power window device 1 is installed, the Y-axis direction represents the width direction of the vehicle in which the power window device 1 is installed, and the Z-axis direction represents the height direction of the vehicle in which the power window device 1 is installed. Unless otherwise specified, the terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "up," and "down" refer to the respective directions when viewing the vehicle in which the power window device 1 is installed from the direction of travel. Therefore, the front-to-back direction is synonymous with the X-axis direction, the left-to-right direction is synonymous with the Y-axis direction, and the up-and-down direction is synonymous with the Z-axis direction.

[0016] As shown in Figure 1, a window pane 3 is installed in the body 2 of the door 100. The window pane 3 can open and close the opening 2a (window) formed in the body 2 of the door 100. The power window device 1 receives and controls the opening and closing of the window pane 3. The power window device 1 is housed in an armrest 4. The armrest 4 is located inside the body 2 of the door 100, below the window pane 3.

[0017] Figure 2 is a plan view showing the power window device 1. As shown in Figure 2, the open / close operation switch 10, the memory / playback operation switch 11, and the opening amount indicator 12 of the power window device 1 are exposed from the upper surface of the armrest 4.

[0018] The open / close operation switch 10 accepts operations to open and close all the windows, which are provided for the four seats, including the driver's seat, individually and continuously. Although not shown in the figures, the automobile equipped with the power window device 1 has the following seats with windows: the driver's seat (front right seat), the passenger seat (front left seat), the right rear seat (rear right seat), and the left rear seat (rear left seat).

[0019] The opening and closing operation switch 10 includes a front right opening and closing operation switch 10A corresponding to the driver's seat, a front left opening and closing operation switch 10B corresponding to the passenger seat, a rear right opening and closing operation switch 10C corresponding to the right rear seat, and a rear left opening and closing operation switch 10D corresponding to the left rear seat.

[0020] In the first embodiment, the opening and closing operation switches 10A to 10D are configured in the same way. However, the structure and mechanism of the opening and closing operation switches 10A to 10D can be appropriately set within a range that allows for the continuous opening and closing of the corresponding seat windows. For example, a rotation axis parallel to the Y-axis direction is formed at the rear end of the opening and closing operation switches 10A to 10D, and the opening and closing operation switches 10A to 10D are configured to rotate so that their tips are raised and lowered when viewed from the side relative to the rotation axis. When the tips of the opening and closing operation switches 10A to 10D rotate so that they are raised, the closing (raising) of each window proceeds, and when the tips of the opening and closing operation switches 10A to 10D rotate so that they are lowered, the opening (lowering) of each window proceeds.

[0021] Furthermore, the windows corresponding to each seat are constructed in the same way. Each window opens by descending from a completely closed position; that is, the window opens as the window descends. Conversely, each window closes by rising from a completely open position; that is, the window closes as the window rises.

[0022] The memory-playback operation switch 11 accepts operations to set multiple opening amounts and operations to open the window glass 3 with the set opening amount. The opening amount is the degree to which the driver's side window glass 3 is open relative to the opening 2a. The method of setting the opening amount is not particularly limited, but in the first embodiment, the opening amount is expressed as a percentage from 0% to 100%. An opening amount of 0% indicates that the window glass 3 is completely closed, and an opening amount of 100% indicates that the window glass 3 is completely open. Therefore, the higher the numerical value of the opening amount, the more the window glass 3 is open. As will be described in detail later, opening the window glass 3 with the set opening amount by operating the memory-playback operation switch 11 is referred to as "playback".

[0023] The memory-replay operation switch 11 includes a first memory-replay operation switch 11A, a second memory-replay operation switch 11B, and a third memory-replay operation switch 11C. As will be described in detail later, in the first embodiment, the power window device 1 can store up to three opening amounts for replay. The first memory-replay operation switch 11A corresponds to the largest opening amount among the stored opening amounts, the second memory-replay operation switch 11B corresponds to the second largest opening amount among the stored opening amounts, and the third memory-replay operation switch 11C corresponds to the third largest (smallest) opening amount among the stored opening amounts. In other words, when the first memory-replay operation switch 11A is operated, the window glass 3 opens to the largest opening amount among the stored opening amounts at that time; when the second memory-replay operation switch 11B is operated, the window glass 3 opens to the second largest opening amount among the stored opening amounts at that time; and when the third memory-replay operation switch 11C is operated, the window glass 3 opens to the third largest opening amount among the stored opening amounts at that time.

[0024] Furthermore, as will be explained in more detail later, the amount of opening related to the recall stored in the power window device 1 can be changed by operating the memory recall operation switch 11. However, the relationship between the type of memory recall operation switch 11 and the size of the recall amount is constant. Therefore, when the first memory recall operation switch 11A is operated, the window glass 3 opens to the maximum opening amount at that time, and when the third memory recall operation switch 11C is operated, the window glass 3 opens to the minimum opening amount at that time.

[0025] In the first embodiment, the memory and playback operation switches 11A to 11C are configured in the same way. However, the structure and mechanism of the memory and playback operation switches 11A to 11C can be appropriately set within a range that allows for the operation of setting multiple opening amounts when playing back the window glass 3, and the operation of playing back the window glass 3 with the set opening amount. For example, the memory and playback operation switches 11A to 11C are configured as push-button switches that can be pressed.

[0026] Furthermore, the arrangement of the open / close operation switches 10A to 10D and the memory / playback operation switches 11A to 11C can be set as appropriate.

[0027] In the first embodiment, the opening and closing operation switches 10A to 10D are arranged such that each opening and closing operation switch 10A to 10D corresponds to the corresponding seat, with the front right opening and closing operation switch 10A and the front left opening and closing operation switch 10B positioned close together in the left-right direction at the front, and the rear right opening and closing operation switch 10C and the rear left opening and closing operation switch 10D positioned close together in the left-right direction immediately behind them.

[0028] The memory playback operation switches 11A to 11C are arranged side by side in the left-right direction, in close proximity to each other, near the front of the front right opening / closing operation switch 10A and the front left opening / closing operation switch 10B. Furthermore, the memory playback operation switches 11A to 11C are arranged so that the opening amounts related to the corresponding playback are in descending order from left to right.

[0029] In the following, the opening amount related to regeneration will be referred to as the "regeneration opening amount." Furthermore, the regeneration opening amount associated with the first memory regeneration operation switch 11A, the regeneration opening amount associated with the second memory regeneration operation switch 11B, and the regeneration opening amount associated with the third memory regeneration operation switch 11C will be referred to as the "first regeneration opening amount," the "second regeneration opening amount," and the "third regeneration opening amount," respectively.

[0030] The aperture amount indicator 12 displays all regenerated aperture amounts (first regenerated aperture amount, second regenerated aperture amount, and third regenerated aperture amount) in a recognizable manner. The aperture amount indicator 12 includes a first aperture amount indicator 12A that displays the first regenerated aperture amount in a recognizable manner, a second aperture amount indicator 12B that displays the second regenerated aperture amount in a recognizable manner, and a third aperture amount indicator 12C that displays the third regenerated aperture amount in a recognizable manner.

[0031] In the first embodiment, the aperture indicators 12A to 12C are configured in the same way. However, the structure and mechanism of the aperture indicators 12A to 12C can be appropriately set within a range in which the first to third regenerative aperture amounts can be recognized. In the first embodiment, each of the aperture indicators 12A to 12C is composed of five light-emitting elements (LEDs). Each of the aperture indicators 12A to 12C displays the regenerative aperture amount in six stages from 0 to 5 using the five light-emitting elements.

[0032] Stage "0" for regeneration aperture indicates that the regeneration aperture is 0%. Stage "1" for regeneration aperture indicates that the regeneration aperture is greater than 0% but 20% or less. Stage "2" for regeneration aperture indicates that the regeneration aperture is greater than 20% but 40% or less. Stage "3" for regeneration aperture indicates that the regeneration aperture is greater than 40% but 60% or less. Stage "4" for regeneration aperture indicates that the regeneration aperture is greater than 60% but 80% or less. Stage "5" for regeneration aperture indicates that the regeneration aperture is greater than 80% but 100% or less.

[0033] Furthermore, the arrangement of the five light-emitting elements (LEDs) for each of the aperture indicators 12A to 12C can be set as appropriate within a range that allows for the identification of the display target. In the first embodiment, the five light-emitting elements (LEDs) for each of the aperture indicators 12A to 12C are arranged in a line along the front-to-back direction to the right of the memory playback operation switches 11A to 11C, which are the respective display targets.

[0034] Here, we will explain examples of how the regenerated aperture is displayed by the aperture indicators 12A to 12C. Since the display method of the regenerated aperture is the same among the aperture indicators 12A to 12C, we will explain using the first aperture indicator 12A as a representative example. Figures 3A to 3F are partially enlarged plan views of a pair of first aperture indicators 12A and first memory regeneration operation switches 11A. Figure 3A shows an example of the display when the first regenerated aperture is at stage "0", Figure 3B shows an example of the display when the first regenerated aperture is at stage "1", Figure 3C shows an example of the display when the first regenerated aperture is at stage "2", Figure 3D shows an example of the display when the first regenerated aperture is at stage "3", Figure 3E shows an example of the display when the first regenerated aperture is at stage "4", and Figure 3F shows an example of the display when the first regenerated aperture is at stage "5".

[0035] As shown in Figures 3A to 3F, the first aperture indicator 12A includes, as light-emitting elements, a first light-emitting element 12A1, a second light-emitting element 12A2, a third light-emitting element 12A3, a fourth light-emitting element 12A4, and a fifth light-emitting element 12A5, which are arranged in order from the rear to the front. In Figures 3A to 3F, each light-emitting element 12A1 to 12A5 shown in white outline is in an off state, while each light-emitting element 12A1 to 12A5 shown with diagonal hatching is in an illuminated state.

[0036] As shown in Figures 3A to 3F, when the first regeneration aperture level is "0", all light-emitting elements 12A1 to 12A5 are off. Similarly, when the first regeneration aperture level is "1", the first light-emitting element 12A1 is lit; when the first regeneration aperture level is "2", the first to second light-emitting elements 12A1 to 12A2 are lit; when the first regeneration aperture level is "3", the first to third light-emitting elements 12A1 to 12A3 are lit; when the first regeneration aperture level is "4", the first to fourth light-emitting elements 12A1 to 12A4 are lit; and when the first regeneration aperture level is "5", all light-emitting elements 12A1 to 12A5 are lit.

[0037] Figures 3A to 3F illustrate an example of the display of the first aperture indicator 12A. Similarly, the second aperture indicator 12B is equipped with first light-emitting elements 12B1 to 5th light-emitting elements 12B5, and the third aperture indicator 12C is equipped with first light-emitting elements 12C1 to 5th light-emitting elements 12C5. Furthermore, the first aperture indicator 12A to 3rd aperture indicator 12C constantly display the regenerated aperture as long as power is supplied to the power window device 1.

[0038] Next, the main functional configuration of the power window device 1 will be described. The power window device 1 can store multiple regenerative opening amounts by any operation of the user's memory and playback operation switch 11, and it is also possible to change the regenerative opening amount that has been stored, as well as to regenerate using the stored regenerative opening amount.

[0039] Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the main functional configuration of the power window device 1. As shown in Figure 4, the power window device 1 comprises a control unit 1A, an opening / closing operation unit 1B, a memory / playback operation unit 1C, and an opening amount display unit 1D. The control unit 1A is connected to the opening / closing operation unit 1B, the memory / playback operation unit 1C, and the opening amount display unit 1D, respectively.

[0040] Furthermore, the control unit 1A is connected to the drive unit 1E. The drive unit 1E is configured to be drivable, and by driving it, it opens and closes all the openable window panes. The drive unit 1E consists of a drivable front right motor 1E1, a front left motor 1E2, a rear right motor 1E3, and a rear left motor 1E4.

[0041] The front right motor 1E1 opens and closes the window glass 3 (driver's side window), the front left motor 1E2 opens and closes the passenger side window glass (not shown), the rear right motor 1E3 opens and closes the right rear passenger window glass (not shown), and the rear left motor 1E4 opens and closes the left rear passenger window glass (not shown). Each of the motors 1E1 to 1E4 is connected to the control unit 1A via a motor driver circuit (not shown) corresponding to each of the motors 1E1 to 1E4. Each of the motors 1E1 to 1E4 is also connected to a link mechanism (not shown) for opening and closing each window glass.

[0042] The opening / closing operation unit 1B is composed of opening / closing operation switches 10A to 10D. When the opening / closing operation switches 10A to 10D are operated, they output detection signals (first opening / closing operation detection signal to fourth opening / closing operation detection signal) indicating the operation to the control unit 1A. The control unit 1A can determine that the opening / closing operation switches 10A to 10D have been operated and are currently being operated based on the first opening / closing operation detection signal to the fourth opening / closing operation detection signal.

[0043] The memory retrieval operation unit 1C is composed of memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C. When the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C are operated, they output detection signals (first memory retrieval operation detection signal to third memory retrieval operation detection signal) indicating the content of the operation to the control unit 1A. The control unit 1A can determine that the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C have been operated and are currently being operated based on the first memory retrieval operation detection signal to the third memory retrieval operation detection signal.

[0044] The control unit 1A is an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) that acts as a processor, i.e., a processing unit responsible for data calculation, processing, and transfer, program execution, and control of other devices, and includes an arithmetic unit 1A1 composed of a CPU and a storage unit 1A2 composed of memory.

[0045] The storage unit 1A2 stores various programs, including operating system programs and driver programs, as well as various data used during the execution of these programs. The storage unit 1A2 also stores a predetermined opening / closing control program for the control unit 1A to perform the process related to opening and closing the window glass. Furthermore, the storage unit 1A2 stores each regenerated opening amount.

[0046] The memory unit 1A2 includes a first memory unit 1A21 for storing a first retrieval aperture amount, a second memory unit 1A22 for storing a second retrieval aperture amount, and a third memory unit 1A23 for storing a third retrieval aperture amount. Therefore, the first memory unit 1A21 and the first memory retrieval operation switch 11A are interconnected, the second memory unit 1A22 and the second memory retrieval operation switch 11B are interconnected, and the third memory unit 1A23 and the third memory retrieval operation switch 11C are interconnected.

[0047] Furthermore, the memory unit 1A2 is configured to store the largest regeneration aperture amount in the first memory unit 1A21, the second largest regeneration aperture amount in the second memory unit 1A22, and the third largest regeneration aperture amount in the third memory unit 1A23. In other words, there is a regularity in how the memory unit 1A2 stores the regeneration aperture amounts. The storage locations in the memory unit 1A2 correspond to the order of the sizes of the regeneration aperture amounts.

[0048] Furthermore, the first to third storage units 1A21 to 1A23 may be held in a blank state where the regeneration opening amount is not stored. In the rules governing the storage of the regeneration opening amount, the blank state is positioned lower than "0%", which represents the smallest regeneration opening amount. For example, when the power window device 1 is shipped from the factory, the first to third storage units 1A21 to 1A23 are held in a blank state.

[0049] The control unit 1A centrally controls the power window device 1 and executes processes related to opening and closing (raising and lowering) the window glass 3. Specifically, the control unit 1A executes an opening and closing control program that drives the drive unit 1E based on an operation input to the opening and closing operation unit 1B. The control unit 1A also executes an opening and closing control program that retrieves the retrieved opening amount stored in the storage unit 1A2 based on an operation input to the memory and retrieval operation unit 1C. Furthermore, the control unit 1A executes a memory control program that stores the retrieved opening amount in the storage unit 1A2 based on an operation input to the memory and retrieval operation unit 1C. Although not shown, the opening and closing control program and the memory control program may also be executed by a control unit (ECU) provided in other decorative components mounted on the vehicle.

[0050] Although a detailed explanation will be omitted, the control unit 1A determines the current open or closed position of each window pane based on operation inputs to the opening / closing operation unit 1B. As mentioned above, the open or closed position is the relative position of the window pane with respect to the door opening in which it is installed. Therefore, once the open or closed position of a window pane is detected, it is possible to determine the amount of opening of the window pane. Again, although a detailed explanation will be omitted, the control unit 1A is configured to determine the current amount of opening as appropriate based on the detected open or closed position through conversion, conversion, or calculation. Hereafter, the current amount of opening will be referred to as the "current opening amount."

[0051] The aperture amount display unit 1D is composed of aperture amount indicators 12A to 12C. When the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C are operated, the control unit 1A displays the retrieval aperture amount on the aperture amount indicators 12A to 12C, reflecting the retrieval aperture amounts stored in the first memory unit 1A21 to the third memory unit 1A23 after the operation.

[0052] Next, we will explain the storage of the regeneration opening amount and the processing related to regeneration using the stored regeneration opening amount (storage and regeneration processing) S1 performed by the control unit 1A of the power window device 1. Figure 5 is an example of a flowchart showing the storage and regeneration processing by the control unit 1A of the power window device 1. Note that the flowchart shown in Figure 5 is just an example, and the control unit 1A of the power window device 1 may modify it as appropriate to the extent that it is ultimately feasible to implement the storage and regeneration processing.

[0053] In step S10, the control unit 1A first determines whether or not an operation has started on any of the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C. If the control unit 1A determines that no operation has started on any of the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C, it terminates the memory retrieval process. On the other hand, if the control unit 1A determines that an operation has started on any of the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C, it proceeds to step S11. If the control unit 1A determines in step S10 that an operation has started on any of the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C, it stores the type of memory retrieval operation switch 11A to 11C that was operated on in a predetermined area of ​​the memory unit 1A2, based on the memory retrieval operation detection signal.

[0054] In step S11, the control unit 1A measures the duration of the operation in step S10 (storage retrieval operation time) and proceeds to step S12. For example, although not shown in the diagram, the storage unit 1A2 is provided with a timer counter (storage retrieval operation time timer counter) for measuring the storage retrieval operation time. Then, in step S12, the control unit 1A measures the storage retrieval operation time by appropriately updating the storage retrieval operation time timer counter (for example, by incrementing the counter value by "1").

[0055] In step S12, the control unit 1A determines, based on the memory retrieval operation time measured in step S11, whether the operation to any of the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C initiated in step S10 was a retrieval operation. A retrieval operation is a normal, single press operation (a so-called "single press"). In the first embodiment, a memory retrieval operation is identified as a retrieval operation if the memory retrieval operation time is 0.1 seconds or more and less than 1.0 second.

[0056] If the control unit 1A determines that a playback operation has occurred, it proceeds to the playback process in step S13. On the other hand, if the control unit 1A determines that no playback operation has occurred, it proceeds to step S14. The playback process in step S13 is a process to perform playback based on the playback opening amount associated with any of the memory playback operation switches 11A to 11C, when a playback operation has been performed on the memory playback operation switches 11A to 11C. The playback process in step S13 will be described later. After performing the playback process in step S13, the control unit 1A terminates the memory playback process.

[0057] In step S14, the control unit 1A determines, based on the memory retrieval operation time measured in step S11, whether or not the operation on any of the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C started in step S10 was a memory operation. A memory operation is a continuous pressing operation (so-called "long press") that lasts for a certain period of time longer than a normal single press operation. In the first embodiment, a memory operation is identified when the memory retrieval operation time is 1.0 second or more and less than 2.0 seconds.

[0058] If the control unit 1A determines that a memory operation has occurred, it proceeds to the memory processing in step S15. On the other hand, if the control unit 1A determines that no memory operation has occurred, it terminates the memory retrieval process. The memory processing in step S15 is the process of storing a new retrieval aperture amount because a memory operation has been performed on any of the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C. The memory processing in step S15 will be described later. After performing the memory processing in step S15, the control unit 1A terminates the memory retrieval process.

[0059] Here, we will explain the playback and memory operations. As mentioned above, the operation mode for playback (single press) and the operation mode for memory (long press) are different. This is because the common memory-playback operation switches 11A to 11C are used to perform both the storage of a new playback aperture and playback using the stored playback aperture. Therefore, the playback operation is an operation mode associated with playback using the stored playback aperture, and the memory operation is an operation mode associated with the storage of a new playback aperture.

[0060] Furthermore, the memory-to-recall operation time for playback operations is 0.1 seconds or more and less than 1.0 seconds, and the memory-to-recall operation time for memory operations is 1.0 seconds or more and less than 2.0 seconds. Therefore, if the memory-to-recall operation time is less than 0.1 seconds, it is not recognized as a playback or memory operation. This is because there is a possibility of erroneous operation, such as when any of the memory-to-recall operation switches 11A to 11C are operated for a split second, and such erroneous operation is excluded from playback and memory operations. From a different perspective, the lower limit of the memory-to-recall operation time, 0.1 seconds, can be considered a standard value that indicates a low possibility of erroneous operation and can be confirmed as a single press. Hereafter, this lower limit of the memory-to-recall operation time for playback operations will be referred to as the "playback operation confirmation time".

[0061] Furthermore, the lower limit of the memory retrieval operation time related to memory operations, which is 1.0 seconds, can be considered a criterion value that indicates a low probability of a single press and can be confirmed as a long press. Hereafter, this lower limit of the memory retrieval operation time related to memory operations will be referred to as the "memory operation confirmation time."

[0062] Furthermore, if the memory retrieval operation time is 2.0 seconds or longer, it will not be recognized as a retrieval or memory operation. This is because, for example, there is a possibility that an object is placed on any of the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C, and such invalid operations are excluded from the retrieval and memory operations. Hereafter, the upper limit of the memory retrieval operation time related to this memory operation will be referred to as the "invalid operation confirmation time".

[0063] Furthermore, if the memory retrieval operation time is less than 0.1 seconds or 2.0 seconds or more, as shown in Figure 5, neither the retrieval process in step S13 nor the memory process in step S15 will be performed, and the memory retrieval process will terminate.

[0064] Next, the memory processing in step S15 performed by the control unit 1A of the power window device 1 will be described. Figure 6 is an example flowchart showing the memory processing by the control unit 1A of the power window device 1. Note that the flowchart shown in Figure 6 is just an example, and the control unit 1A of the power window device 1 may modify it as appropriate to the extent that it is ultimately feasible for the memory processing to be implemented.

[0065] In the memory processing of step S15, the control unit 1A first checks the type of memory playback operation switch 11A to 11C that was started in step S10 in step S150, and then proceeds to step S161.

[0066] In step S151, the control unit 1A appropriately identifies the current opening amount of the window glass 3 and stores it as the regenerated opening amount in the first storage unit 1A21 to the third storage unit 1A23, which are associated with the types of memory and playback operation switches 11A to 11C confirmed in step S150, and then proceeds to step S152.

[0067] In step S152, the control unit 1A determines whether the regeneration aperture amounts stored in the associated first storage unit 1A21 to third storage unit 1A23 are in a predetermined order. If the control unit 1A determines that the stored regeneration aperture amounts are not in a predetermined order, it proceeds to step S153. On the other hand, if the control unit 1A determines that the stored regeneration aperture amounts are in a predetermined order, it skips step S153 and proceeds to step S154.

[0068] In step S153, the control unit 1A stores the regeneration aperture amounts stored in the first to third storage units 1A21 to 1A23 in a predetermined order. In step S151, since the control unit 1A has stored a new regeneration aperture amount in one of the first to third storage units 1A21 to 1A23, it rearranges the new regeneration aperture amount and the regeneration aperture amounts stored in the other two of the first to third storage units 1A21 to 1A23 in a predetermined order and stores them.

[0069] In step S154, the control unit 1A displays the regeneration aperture amount on each display unit 12 according to the regeneration aperture amount stored in the first storage unit 1A21 to the third storage unit 1A23 at that time, and then completes the storage process.

[0070] Next, the regeneration process in step S13, performed by the control unit 1A of the power window device 1, will be described. Figure 7 is an example of a flowchart showing the regeneration process by the control unit 1A of the power window device 1. Note that the flowchart shown in Figure 7 is just an example, and the control unit 1A of the power window device 1 may modify it as appropriate to the extent that it is ultimately possible to perform the regeneration process.

[0071] In the playback process of step S13, the control unit 1A first checks the type of memory playback operation switch 11A to 11C that was started in step S10 in step S130, and then proceeds to step S131.

[0072] In step S131, the control unit 1A drives the front right motor 1E1 to open and close the window glass 3 so that the current opening amount of the window glass 3 becomes the regenerated opening amount, and then completes the regeneration process.

[0073] Next, we will explain how the reordering of the regeneration opening amounts in the first to third storage units 1A21 to 1A23 occurs when a new regeneration opening amount is stored. Figure 8(a) is a table illustrating specific example 1, and Figure 8(b) is a table illustrating specific example 2. As a premise, in both specific examples, it is assumed that initially, no regeneration opening amounts are stored in the first to third storage units 1A21 to 1A23. Note that in Figures 8(a) and 8(b), the locations where the regeneration opening amount is indicated with a "-" (hyphen) indicate that no regeneration opening amount is stored. The control unit 1A does not open or close the window glass 3 even if the storage and regeneration operation switch 11 corresponding to the first to third storage units 1A21 to 1A23, where no regeneration opening amount is stored, is operated. Furthermore, in the following, the state in which no regeneration opening amount is stored in each of the first to third storage units 1A21 to 1A23 will be referred to as the "blank state".

[0074] Let's start by explaining Specific Example 1. For example, suppose the first memory retrieval operation switch 11A is activated when the current opening amount of the window glass 3 is 20% (Figure 8(a), (1)). In this case, the retrieval opening amount "20%" is stored in the first memory unit 1A21 at the time of the operation. At this time, the retrieval opening amount stored in the first memory unit 1A21 is 20%, and the second memory unit 1A22 and the third memory unit 1A23 are blank. The order in which the retrieval opening amounts stored in the first memory unit 1A21 to the third memory unit 1A23 is predetermined. Therefore, the stored retrieval opening amounts are not rearranged.

[0075] Next, suppose the second memory retrieval operation switch 11B is activated when the current opening amount of the window glass 3 is 50% (Figure 8(a), (2)). In this case, the retrieval opening amount "50%" is stored in the second memory unit 1A22 at the time of the operation. At this time, the retrieval opening amount stored in the first memory unit 1A21 is 20%, the retrieval opening amount stored in the second memory unit 1A22 is 50%, and the third memory unit 1A23 is blank. The order of the retrieval opening amounts stored in the first memory unit 1A21 to the third memory unit 1A23 is not a predetermined order. Therefore, the order of the retrieval opening amounts is rearranged to be a predetermined order. Specifically, the retrieval opening amount "50%" is stored in the first memory unit 1A21, the retrieval opening amount "20%" is stored in the second memory unit 1A22, and the third memory unit 1A23 remains blank.

[0076] Next, suppose the third memory retrieval operation switch 11C is operated when the current opening amount of the window glass 3 is 70% (3 in Figure 8(a)). In this case, the retrieval opening amount "70%" is stored in the third memory unit 1A23 at the time of the operation. At this time, the retrieval opening amount stored in the first memory unit 1A21 is 50%, the retrieval opening amount stored in the second memory unit 1A22 is 20%, and the retrieval opening amount stored in the third memory unit 1A23 is 70%. The order in which the retrieval opening amounts are stored in the first memory unit 1A21 to the third memory unit 1A23 is not a predetermined order. Therefore, the order of the retrieval opening amounts is rearranged to be a predetermined order. Specifically, the retrieval opening amount "70%" is stored in the first memory unit 1A21, the retrieval opening amount "50%" is stored in the second memory unit 1A22, and the retrieval opening amount "20%" is stored in the third memory unit 1A23.

[0077] Next, let's assume that the third memory retrieval operation switch 11C is operated when the current opening amount of the window glass 3 is 40% (Figure 8(a), (4)). In this case, the retrieval opening amount "40%" is stored in the third memory unit 1A23 at the time of the operation. At this time, the retrieval opening amount stored in the first memory unit 1A21 is 70%, the retrieval opening amount stored in the second memory unit 1A22 is 50%, and the retrieval opening amount stored in the third memory unit 1A23 is 40%. The order in which the retrieval opening amounts stored in the first memory unit 1A21 to the third memory unit 1A23 is predetermined. Therefore, the stored retrieval opening amounts are not rearranged.

[0078] Next, let's explain specific example 2. For example, suppose the third memory retrieval operation switch 11C is initially operated when the current opening amount of the window glass 3 is 20% (Figure 8(b), (1)). In this case, the retrieval opening amount "20%" is stored in the third memory unit 1A23 at the time of the operation. At this time, the first memory unit 1A21 and the second memory unit 1A22 are in a blank state, and the retrieval opening amount stored in the third memory unit 1A23 is 20%. The order of the retrieval opening amounts stored in the first memory unit 1A21 to the third memory unit 1A23 is not a predetermined order. Therefore, the order of the retrieval opening amounts is rearranged to be a predetermined order. Specifically, the retrieval opening amount "20%" is stored in the first memory unit 1A21, and the second memory unit 1A22 and the third memory unit 1A23 are in a blank state.

[0079] Next, suppose the third memory retrieval operation switch 11C is operated when the current opening amount of the window glass 3 is 0% (Figure 8(b), (2)). In this case, the retrieval opening amount "0%" is stored in the third memory unit 1A23 at the time of the operation. At this time, the retrieval opening amount stored in the first memory unit 1A21 is 20%, the second memory unit 1A22 is blank, and the retrieval opening amount stored in the third memory unit 1A23 is 0%. The order of the retrieval opening amounts stored in the first memory unit 1A21 to the third memory unit 1A23 is not a predetermined order. Therefore, the order of the retrieval opening amounts is rearranged to be a predetermined order. Specifically, the retrieval opening amount "20%" is stored in the first memory unit 1A21, the retrieval opening amount "0%" is stored in the second memory unit 1A22, and the third memory unit 1A23 becomes blank.

[0080] Next, let's assume that the first memory retrieval operation switch 11A is operated when the current opening amount of the window glass 3 is 70% (3 in Figure 8(b)). In this case, the retrieval opening amount "70%" is stored in the first memory unit 1A21 at the time of the operation. At this time, the retrieval opening amount stored in the first memory unit 1A21 is 70%, the retrieval opening amount stored in the second memory unit 1A22 is 0%, and the third memory unit 1A23 is blank. The order in which the retrieval opening amounts stored in the first memory unit 1A21 to the third memory unit 1A23 is predetermined. Therefore, the stored retrieval opening amounts are not rearranged.

[0081] Next, suppose the third memory retrieval operation switch 11C is operated when the current opening amount of the window glass 3 is 40% (Figure 8(b), (4)). In this case, the retrieval opening amount "40%" is stored in the third memory unit 1A23 at the time of the operation. At this time, the retrieval opening amount stored in the first memory unit 1A21 is 70%, the retrieval opening amount stored in the second memory unit 1A22 is 0%, and the retrieval opening amount stored in the third memory unit 1A23 is 40%. The order in which the retrieval opening amounts are stored in the first memory unit 1A21 to the third memory unit 1A23 is not a predetermined order. Therefore, the order of the retrieval opening amounts is rearranged to be a predetermined order. Specifically, the retrieval opening amount "70%" is stored in the first memory unit 1A21, the retrieval opening amount "40%" is stored in the second memory unit 1A22, and the retrieval opening amount "0%" is stored in the third memory unit 1A23.

[0082] [Second Embodiment] Next, a second embodiment of the present invention, a power window device 1, will be described.

[0083] In the first embodiment, the storage of the regeneration aperture amount and regeneration using the stored regeneration aperture amount were performed using a common storage and regeneration operation switch 11A to 11C. In the second embodiment, regeneration using the regeneration aperture amount is performed using the storage and regeneration operation switches 11A to 11C, but the storage of the regeneration aperture amount is performed using a storage start operation switch 13 in addition to the storage and regeneration operation switches 11A to 11C. Specifically, in order to store the regeneration aperture amount, it is necessary to first operate the storage start operation switch 13, and then operate the storage and regeneration operation switches 11A to 11C. In the second embodiment, this series of operations on the storage start operation switch 13 and the storage and regeneration operation switches 11A to 11C constitutes a storage operation for storing the regeneration aperture amount.

[0084] Figure 9 is a plan view showing the power window device 1 according to the second embodiment. As shown in Figure 9, a memory start operation switch 13 is provided near the front of the memory playback operation switches 11A to 11C. The memory start operation switch 13 is a push button, similar to the memory playback operation switches 11A to 11C.

[0085] Figure 10 is a block diagram showing the main functional configuration of the power window device 1 according to the second embodiment. As shown in Figure 10, the power window device 1 according to the second embodiment includes a memory start operation unit 1F in addition to a memory playback operation unit 1C.

[0086] The memory start operation unit 1F consists of a memory start operation switch 13. When the memory start operation switch 13 is operated, it outputs a detection signal (memory start detection signal) indicating the content of the operation to the control unit 1A. The control unit 1A can determine that the memory start operation switch 13 has been operated by the memory start detection signal.

[0087] Next, we will describe the storage of the regenerated opening amount and the processing (storage and regeneration processing) S2 performed by the control unit 1A of the power window device 1 according to the second embodiment. Figure 11 is an example of a flowchart showing the storage and regeneration processing by the control unit 1A of the power window device 1. Note that the flowchart shown in Figure 11 is just an example, and the control unit 1A of the power window device 1 may modify it as appropriate to the extent that it is ultimately possible to implement the storage and regeneration processing.

[0088] In step S20, the control unit 1A first determines whether or not an operation to the memory start operation switch 13 has been initiated. If the control unit 1A determines that an operation to the memory start operation switch 13 has not been initiated, it proceeds to step S29. On the other hand, if the control unit 1A determines that an operation to the memory start operation switch 13 has been initiated, it proceeds to step S21.

[0089] In step S21, the control unit 1A measures the duration of the operation in step S20 (storage start operation time) and proceeds to step S22. For example, the storage unit 1A2 is provided with a timer counter (storage start operation time timer counter) for measuring the storage start operation time. Then, in step S22, the control unit 1A measures the storage start operation time by appropriately updating the storage start operation time timer counter (for example, by incrementing the counter value by "1").

[0090] In step S22, the control unit 1A determines, based on the memory start operation time measured in step S21, whether the operation on the memory start operation switch 13 initiated in step S20 was a memory start operation. A memory start operation is a normal, single press operation (a so-called "single press"). In the second embodiment, a memory start operation is identified when the memory start operation time is 0.1 seconds or more and less than 1.0 second. If the control unit 1A determines that a memory start operation occurred, it proceeds to step S23. On the other hand, if the control unit 1A determines that no memory start operation occurred, it terminates the memory retrieval process.

[0091] In step S23, the control unit 1A determines whether or not an operation has started on any of the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C, similar to step S11 of the first embodiment. If the control unit 1A determines that no operation has started on any of the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C, it proceeds to step S27. On the other hand, if the control unit 1A determines that an operation has started on any of the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C, it proceeds to step S24. If the control unit 1A determines in step S23 that an operation has started on any of the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C, it stores the type of the memory retrieval operation switch 11A to 11C that was operated on in a predetermined area of ​​the storage unit 1A2, similar to step S11 of the first embodiment.

[0092] In step S24, the control unit 1A measures the duration of the operation in step S23 (memory and playback operation time), similar to step S12 in the first embodiment, and proceeds to step S25.

[0093] In step S25, the control unit 1A determines, based on the memory retrieval operation time measured in step S24, whether the operation on any of the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C initiated in step S23 was a memory confirmation operation. In the second embodiment, a memory confirmation operation is defined as a normal, single press operation (a so-called "single press"). In the second embodiment, a memory retrieval operation time of 0.1 seconds or more and less than 1.0 second is identified as a memory confirmation operation.

[0094] If the control unit 1A determines that no memory confirmation operation was performed, it terminates the memory retrieval process. On the other hand, if the control unit 1A determines that a memory confirmation operation was performed, it proceeds to the memory processing in step S26, and after performing the memory processing in step S26, it terminates the memory retrieval process. The contents of the memory processing in step S26 are the same as the memory processing in step S15 according to the first embodiment.

[0095] In step S27, the control unit 1A measures the time limit and proceeds to step S28. The time limit is the valid period for operations on the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C after the memory start operation switch 13 has been operated. If the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C are not operated within the time limit despite the memory start operation switch 13 being operated, the operation of the memory start operation switch 13 becomes invalid. For example, the memory unit 1A2 is provided with a timer counter (time limit timer counter) for measuring the time limit. Then, in step S27, the control unit 1A measures the time limit by appropriately updating the time limit timer counter (for example, by incrementing the counter value by "1").

[0096] In step S28, the control unit 1A determines, based on the time limit measured in step S27, whether or not the time limit has elapsed since the memory start operation was performed. If the control unit 1A determines that the time limit has not elapsed, it returns to step S23. On the other hand, if the control unit 1A determines that the time limit has elapsed, it terminates the memory retrieval process.

[0097] In step S29, the control unit 1A determines whether or not an operation has started on any of the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C, similar to step S11 of the first embodiment. If the control unit 1A determines that no operation has started on any of the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C, it terminates the memory retrieval process. On the other hand, if it determines that an operation has started on any of the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C, it proceeds to step S30. If the control unit 1A determines in step S29 that an operation has started on any of the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C, it stores the type of the memory retrieval operation switch 11A to 11C that was operated on in a predetermined area of ​​the storage unit 1A2, similar to step S11 of the first embodiment.

[0098] In step S30, the control unit 1A measures the duration of the operation in step S29 (memory and playback operation time), similar to step S12 in the first embodiment, and proceeds to step S31.

[0099] In step S31, the control unit 1A determines, based on the memory retrieval operation time measured in step S30, whether the operation to any of the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C initiated in step S29 was a retrieval operation. In the second embodiment, a retrieval operation is defined as a normal, single press operation (a so-called "single press"). In the second embodiment, a memory retrieval operation is identified as a retrieval operation if the memory retrieval operation time is 0.1 seconds or more and less than 1.0 second.

[0100] If the control unit 1A determines that no playback operation has occurred, it terminates the memory playback process. On the other hand, if the control unit 1A determines that a playback operation has occurred, it proceeds to the playback process in step S32, and after performing the playback process in step S32, it terminates the memory playback process. The content of the playback process in step S32 is the same as the playback process in step S13 according to the first embodiment.

[0101] As described above, with the power window device 1 according to the first embodiment, even if the opening amount of the opening 2a (window) is not clearly remembered, the opening 2a (window) can be opened to the desired amount by intuitive operation. In other words, a decrease in convenience can be minimized. Furthermore, by operating the common memory and playback operation switch 11 (selection operation unit), the opening amount of the opening 2a (window) can be stored, and the opening 2a (window) can be opened and closed with the stored opening amount, thus minimizing the increase in the number of parts.

[0102] Furthermore, according to the power window device 1 of the first embodiment, when the memory-recall operation switch 11 (selection operation unit) is operated, the control unit 1A measures the memory-recall operation time (operation time). The memory operation (first mode) is defined as the memory-recall operation time reaching at least the memory operation confirmation time (first determination time), and the recall operation (second mode) is defined as the memory-recall operation time reaching a recall operation confirmation time (second determination time) that is at least shorter than the memory operation confirmation time (first determination time). Therefore, erroneous or invalid operations of the memory-recall operation switch 11 can be excluded.

[0103] According to the power window device 1 of the second embodiment, even if the opening amount of the opening 2a (window) is not clearly remembered, the opening 2a (window) can be adjusted to the desired opening amount by intuitive operation. In other words, a decrease in convenience can be minimized. Furthermore, while the memory start operation switch 13 (memory operation unit) and the memory recall operation switch 11 (selection operation unit) are used to store the opening amount, the memory start operation switch 13 (memory operation unit) is not used for recall of the stored opening amount, but the memory recall operation switch 11 (selection operation unit) is used instead. This unifies the operation method of the memory recall operation switch 11 (selection operation unit), reducing the hassle of operation.

[0104] Furthermore, according to the power window device 1 of the second embodiment, the control unit 1A first operates the memory start operation switch 13 (storage operation unit) for 0.1 seconds or more but less than 1.0 second (first time), and then, before a predetermined time limit has elapsed after the operation of the memory start operation switch 13 (storage operation unit) is completed, the operation of the memory retrieval operation switch 11 (selection operation unit) is started, and the memory retrieval operation switch 11 (selection operation unit) is operated for 0.1 seconds or more but less than 1.0 second (second time), and in this case, the control unit 1A newly stores the opening amount of the opening 2a (window) at that time in the storage unit 1A2.Therefore, erroneous or invalid operations of the memory start operation switch 13 and the memory retrieval operation switch 11 can be eliminated.

[0105] Furthermore, the power window device 1 according to the first and second embodiments further includes an opening amount indicator 12 that corresponds individually to multiple types of memory and playback operation switches 11 (selection operation units) and displays the opening amount of the opening 2a (window) related to the memory and playback operation switch 11 (selection operation unit) in a manner that allows recognition. Therefore, there is no need to memorize the opening amount, and convenience is improved.

[0106] Furthermore, according to the power window device 1 of the first and second embodiments, the memory and playback operation switch 11 (selection operation unit) is located near the opening and closing operation switch 10 (open and closing operation unit). This allows the operation for opening and closing, as well as the operation for storing and retrieving the opening amount, to be performed within a unified area, thus improving convenience. In addition, according to the power window device 1 of the first and second embodiments, the memory and playback operation switches 11 (selection operation unit) are arranged in a row along the left-right direction (one direction) in order of the size of the opening amount of the opening 2a (window). This allows the operation related to retrieval to be performed intuitively, thus improving convenience.

[0107] (Examples of modifications to the first and second embodiments) It should be noted that the present invention is not necessarily limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0108] The power window device 1 is described as assuming that the window glass 3 corresponding to the front right opening / closing switch 10A is the driver's side window glass 3, i.e., a right-hand drive vehicle; however, this is not limited to that. For example, the window glass 3 corresponding to the front left opening / closing switch 10B may also be assumed to be the driver's side window glass 3, i.e., a left-hand drive vehicle.

[0109] Furthermore, if the power window device 1 for the driver's seat allows for the opening and closing of windows for multiple seats, the power window device 1 may be configured to store the regeneration opening amount for the windows of the multiple seats and to perform regeneration using the stored regeneration opening amount. In this case, the regeneration opening amount may be stored in common for all the windows of the multiple seats, or it may be stored individually for each of the windows of the multiple seats.

[0110] The number of interconnected memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C and the first to third memory units 1A21 to 1A23 is three, but there may be two or four or more. Furthermore, the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C are push-button type switches, and their operation is by pushing, but this is not particularly limited and may be changed as appropriate. For example, the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C may be configured as slide switches or pressure-sensitive switches. Moreover, the retrieval opening amount for the first memory retrieval operation switch 11A is the largest, and the retrieval opening amount for the third memory retrieval operation switch 11C is the smallest. That is, for the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C as a whole, the retrieval opening amount decreases from left to right. However, the relationship between the size of the retrieval opening amount and the arrangement is not particularly limited and may be changed as appropriate. For example, the retrieval opening amount may decrease from right to left. Alternatively, the regeneration opening in the middle may be the largest, while the regeneration opening on either the left or right side may be the smallest.

[0111] The aperture indicators 12A to 12C each have five light-emitting elements and display the regenerative aperture in six stages from 0 to 5. Each stage is associated with a specific regenerative aperture, such as "0" indicating a regenerative aperture of 0%, but the regenerative aperture indicated by each stage is not particularly limited and may be changed as appropriate. The number of light-emitting elements in the aperture indicators 12A to 12C is also not limited to five and may be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the manner in which the aperture indicators 12A to 12C display the regenerative aperture is not particularly limited and may be changed as appropriate. For example, the aperture indicators 12A to 12C may display the regenerative aperture using a color gradient or numbers.

[0112] Furthermore, the aperture indicators 12A to 12C continuously display the regenerated aperture as long as power is supplied to the power window device 1, but the timing and duration of displaying the regenerated aperture may be changed as appropriate. For example, the aperture indicators 12A to 12C may be configured to display the regenerated aperture during the period from when power is supplied to the power window device 1 until a predetermined time (e.g., 1 minute) has elapsed, and during the period from when the memory processing (steps S16 and S28) is performed until a predetermined time (e.g., 1 minute) has elapsed.

[0113] Furthermore, although the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C are associated with the first storage unit 1A21 to the third storage unit 1A23, this association is not required. At the very least, the order of the retrieval aperture amounts should be associated with the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C, in other words, with the arrangement of the memory retrieval operation switches 11A to 11C. In this case, for example, storage unit 1A2 can store three retrieval aperture amounts, but when a new retrieval aperture amount is stored while three retrieval aperture amounts are already stored, the first retrieval aperture amount stored among the three may be overwritten (erased). That is, the retrieval aperture amounts may be updated based on the order in which they were stored. Alternatively, for example, storage unit 1A2 can store three retrieval aperture amounts, but when a new retrieval aperture amount is stored while three retrieval aperture amounts are already stored, the smallest retrieval aperture amount among the three may be overwritten (erased). That is, the retrieval aperture amounts may be updated based on the order of their sizes. Furthermore, when a playback operation is performed in these cases, playback may be performed using the playback aperture amount from among the three playback aperture amounts stored in the memory unit 1A2, in the order corresponding to the type of memory playback operation switch 11A to 11C on which the playback operation was performed.

[0114] Lower and upper limits are set for the memory retrieval operation time to determine whether a retrieval operation has been performed, although a lower limit does not necessarily have to be set. However, it is preferable to set a lower limit in order to exclude erroneous operations.

[0115] In the memory retrieval process of step S1 according to the first embodiment, a retrieval operation confirmation time, a memory operation confirmation time, and an invalid operation confirmation time are set to determine whether or not a retrieval operation and a memory operation have occurred. However, these specific values ​​are not particularly limited and may be changed as appropriate.

[0116] Furthermore, in the first embodiment, lower and upper limits are set for the memory retrieval operation time in order to determine whether or not a memory operation has been performed, but the upper limit does not necessarily have to be set. However, it is preferable to set an upper limit in order to exclude invalid operations.

[0117] In addition, in the first embodiment, the range of memory retrieval operation time related to the retrieval operation is greater than or equal to the retrieval operation confirmation time and less than the memory operation confirmation time, and the range of memory retrieval operation time related to the memory operation is greater than or equal to the memory operation confirmation time and less than the invalid operation confirmation time. That is, the range of memory retrieval operation time related to the retrieval operation and the range of memory retrieval operation time related to the memory operation are continuous, but there may be a time interval between the range of memory retrieval operation time related to the retrieval operation and the range of memory retrieval operation time related to the memory operation.

[0118] In the second embodiment, in order to store the regeneration aperture amount, the memory start operation switch 13 had to be operated first, followed by the operation of one of the memory-recovery operation switches 11A to 11C. However, the order of these operations is not particularly limited and may be changed as appropriate. For example, in order to store the regeneration aperture amount, one of the memory-recovery operation switches 11A to 11C may be operated first, followed by the operation of the memory start operation switch 13. In this case, in order to distinguish it from a recovery operation using the memory-recovery operation switches 11A to 11C, the required range of memory-recovery operation time may be different from that of a recovery operation. Also, in order to store the regeneration aperture amount, the memory start operation switch 13 and one of the memory-recovery operation switches 11A to 11C may be operated simultaneously.

[0119] Furthermore, in the second embodiment, a lower limit and an upper limit are set for the memory start operation time in order to determine whether or not a memory start operation has been performed. However, it is preferable to set a lower limit and an upper limit in order to exclude momentary erroneous operations and unintentional long-duration invalid operations.

[0120] Examples of the present invention are as follows: <Note 1> An opening / closing control unit that receives commands to open and close the window, A control unit that controls a drive unit that opens and closes the window in response to an operation on the opening and closing operation unit, Multiple types of selection operation units that accept operations for selecting the opening amount of the aforementioned window, It has a storage unit that stores the opening amount of the window, The arrangement of the multiple types of selection control units corresponds to the order of the window opening sizes. The storage unit is capable of storing at least the opening amounts of the multiple types of windows, The control unit, When the selection operation unit is operated in the first manner, the opening amount of the window at that time and the opening amount of the window stored in the storage unit at that time are newly stored in the storage unit for the number of types of the selection operation unit. A power window device that, when the selection operation unit is operated in the second mode, controls the drive unit to open and close the window so that the window opening amount corresponds to the order of the window opening amounts associated with the type of selection operation unit, among the window opening amounts stored in the storage unit. <Note 2> An opening / closing control unit that receives commands to open and close the window, A control unit that controls a drive unit that opens and closes the window in response to an operation on the opening and closing operation unit, A storage operation unit that accepts operations for storing the opening amount of the window, Multiple types of selection operation units that accept operations for selecting the opening amount of the aforementioned window, It has a storage unit that stores the opening amount of the window, The arrangement of the multiple types of selection control units corresponds to the order of the window opening sizes. The storage unit is capable of storing at least the opening amounts of the multiple types of windows, The control unit, When the storage operation unit and the selection operation unit are operated simultaneously or in a predetermined order, the opening amount of the window at that time and the opening amount of the window stored in the storage unit at that time are newly stored in the storage unit for the number of types of the selection operation unit. A power window device that, when the selection operation unit is operated, controls the drive unit to open and close the window so that it opens to an opening amount corresponding to the order of the window opening amounts associated with the type of selection operation unit, among the window opening amounts stored in the storage unit. <Note 3> The storage unit stores the opening amount of the window in correspondence with the type of the selection operation unit. The power window device according to Appendix 1 or Appendix 2, wherein when the selection operation unit is operated, the control unit newly stores in the storage unit the window opening amount at that time and the window opening amount that was stored in the storage unit at that time, excluding the window opening amount that was associated with the selection operation unit. <Note 4> The power window device according to any one of the appendices 1 to 3, further comprising the plurality of types of display units, each corresponding to a plurality of types of selection operation units, and displaying the amount of opening of the window related to the selection operation unit in a manner that allows recognition. <Note 5> The power window device according to any one of the appendices 1 to 4, wherein the aforementioned selection operation unit is provided near the opening / closing operation unit. <Note 6> The power window device according to any one of the appendices 1 to 5, wherein the multiple types of selection operating units are arranged in a line along one direction in order of the size of the window opening. <Note 7> When the selection operation unit is operated, the control unit measures the duration of the operation. The first embodiment is that the operation time reaches at least the first determination time, The power window device according to Appendix 1, wherein the operation time reaches a second determination time that is at least shorter than the first determination time. <Note 8> The power window device as described in Appendix 2, wherein the control unit, when the storage operation unit is operated for a first time, and then, before a predetermined time limit has elapsed after the operation of the storage operation unit has finished, the operation of the selection operation unit is started and the selection operation unit is operated for a second time, newly stores the opening amount of the window at that time in the storage unit. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0121] 1...Power window device, 1A...Control unit, 1A1...Calculation unit, 1A2...Storage unit, 1A21...First storage unit, 1A22...Second storage unit, 1A23...Third storage unit, 1B...Open / close operation unit, 1D...Storage playback operation unit, 1E...Drive unit, 1F...Storage start operation unit, 11...Storage playback operation switch, 12...Display unit, 13...Storage start operation switch

Claims

1. An opening / closing control unit that receives commands to open and close the window, A control unit that controls a drive unit that opens and closes the window in response to an operation on the opening and closing operation unit, Multiple types of selection operation units that accept operations for selecting the opening amount of the aforementioned window, It has a storage unit that stores the opening amount of the window, The arrangement of the multiple types of selection control units corresponds to the order of the window opening sizes. The storage unit is capable of storing at least the opening amounts of the multiple types of windows, The control unit, When the selection operation unit is operated in the first embodiment, the opening amount of the window at that time and the opening amount of the window stored in the storage unit at that time are newly stored in the storage unit for the number of types of the selection operation unit. A power window device that, when the selection operation unit is operated in the second mode, controls the drive unit to open and close the window so that the window opening amount corresponds to the order of the window opening amounts associated with the type of selection operation unit, among the window opening amounts stored in the storage unit.

2. An opening / closing control unit that receives commands to open and close the window, A control unit that controls a drive unit that opens and closes the window in response to an operation on the opening and closing operation unit, A storage operation unit that accepts operations for storing the opening amount of the window, Multiple types of selection operation units that accept operations for selecting the opening amount of the aforementioned window, It has a storage unit that stores the opening amount of the window, The arrangement of the multiple types of selection control units corresponds to the order of the window opening sizes. The storage unit is capable of storing at least the opening amounts of the multiple types of windows, The control unit, When the storage operation unit and the selection operation unit are operated simultaneously or in a predetermined order, the opening amount of the window at that time and the opening amount of the window stored in the storage unit at that time are newly stored in the storage unit for the number of types of the selection operation unit. A power window device that, when the selection operation unit is operated, controls the drive unit to open and close the window so that it opens to an opening amount corresponding to the order of the window opening amounts associated with the type of selection operation unit, among the window opening amounts stored in the storage unit.

3. The storage unit stores the opening amount of the window in correspondence with the type of the selection operation unit. The power window device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when the selection operation unit is operated, the control unit newly stores in the storage unit the window opening amount at that time and the window opening amount that was stored in the storage unit at that time, excluding the window opening amount that was associated with the selection operation unit.

4. The power window device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising the plurality of types of display units, each corresponding to a plurality of types of selection operation units, and displaying the amount of opening of the window related to the selection operation unit in a manner that allows recognition of the amount of opening of the window.

5. The power window device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the aforementioned selection operation unit is provided near the opening / closing operation unit.

6. The power window device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the multiple types of selection operating units are arranged in a line along one direction in order of the size of the window opening.

7. When the selection operation unit is operated, the control unit measures the duration of the operation. The first embodiment is that the operation time reaches at least the first determination time, The power window device according to claim 1, wherein the operation time reaches a second determination time that is at least shorter than the first determination time.

8. The power window device according to claim 2, wherein the control unit, if the storage operation unit is operated for a first time, and then, before a predetermined time limit has elapsed after the operation of the storage operation unit is completed, the operation of the selection operation unit is started and the selection operation unit is operated for a second time, newly stores the opening amount of the window at that time in the storage unit.

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