Interior unit for vehicle and vehicle

The vehicle interior unit adjusts the screen's position and angle based on passenger posture, ensuring a comfortable viewing experience by using a moving device and control system to extend and incline the screen relative to the seat, addressing the limitations of existing units.

JP7716016B2Active Publication Date: 2025-07-31TS TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
JP2023551558
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2021-10-29
Filing Date
2022-09-27
Publication Date
2025-07-31
Estimated Expiration
2042-09-27

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing vehicle interior units with screens struggle to adjust the position and angle of the screen according to the posture of the passenger, making it difficult to provide a suitable viewing experience.

Method used

A vehicle interior unit with a screen housing portion, engaging portions, and a moving device that allows the screen to be extended and inclined relative to the vehicle seat, supported by the seat back or seat cushion, and controlled by a control device to adjust the screen's position and angle based on the passenger's posture.

Benefits of technology

The solution enables the screen to be suitably positioned and angled to match the passenger's posture, providing a comfortable viewing experience and preventing interference with other vehicle components.

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Abstract

Provided is a vehicle-use interior unit that enables favorable adjustment of the position and angle of a screen provided inside a vehicle. A vehicle-use interior unit (10) is mounted inside a vehicle (V). The vehicle-use interior unit (10) comprises: a screen housing part (11) provided to the upper portion of a vehicle body (1); a screen (12) that is drawn out from the screen housing part toward a lower section thereof; a screen engagement part (14) that engages with an engaged part (13) provided to an extension end section of the screen; and a moving device (15) that moves the screen housing part in the front-back direction with respect to the vehicle body. When the screen (12) is drawn out from the screen housing part (11) and the engaged part (13) is engaged with the screen engagement part (14), the screen (12) is arranged at a position corresponding to the front face of a vehicle seat (20). Furthermore, the screen housing part (11) moves so as to incline the screen (12) relative to the vertical direction.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an interior unit for a vehicle and a vehicle, and particularly to an interior unit for a vehicle and a vehicle provided inside the vehicle.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, an interior unit for a vehicle having a screen that can project an image and is attached inside the vehicle is known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an interior unit for a vehicle including a screen attached inside the vehicle that can project an image, a camera that captures a scene in the direction of the line of sight when a passenger looks in the direction of the screen, and a projector that projects the image captured by the camera onto the screen. With the above configuration, a private space can be secured inside the vehicle.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, in an interior unit for a vehicle such as that of Patent Document 1, it has been difficult to suitably adjust the position and angle of the screen attached inside the vehicle. For example, it has not been possible to suitably adjust the position and angle of the screen in accordance with the posture of a passenger sitting on a vehicle seat.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an interior unit for a vehicle and a vehicle capable of suitably adjusting the position and angle of a screen attached inside the vehicle. Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle interior unit and a vehicle capable of suitably adjusting the position and angle of a screen in accordance with the posture of an occupant seated on a vehicle seat.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] According to the vehicle interior unit of the present invention, the above problems are solved by a vehicle interior unit provided inside a vehicle, the vehicle interior unit including a screen housing portion provided in a vehicle body, a screen housed in the screen housing portion and extended from the screen housing portion, a screen engaging portion provided in the vehicle body and engaging with an engaged portion provided at an extended end portion of the screen, and a moving device provided in the vehicle body and moving the screen housing portion or the screen engaging portion in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. When the screen is extended from the screen housing portion and the engaged portion engages with the screen engaging portion, the screen is disposed at a position corresponding to the front surface of a vehicle seat, and the screen is disposed to be inclined with respect to the vertical direction by moving the screen housing portion or the screen engaging portion by the moving device. Upper part With the above configuration, a vehicle interior unit capable of suitably adjusting the position and angle of a screen attached inside a vehicle can be realized. Lower part Specifically, the vehicle interior unit includes a moving device that moves the screen housing portion or the screen engaging portion in the longitudinal direction with respect to the vehicle body. By moving the screen housing portion or the screen engaging portion by the moving device, the screen is disposed to be inclined with respect to the vertical direction. Therefore, the position and angle of the screen can be suitably adjusted in accordance with the posture of an occupant seated on the vehicle seat. Lower part of the vehicle body At this time, In the interior of the vehicle, the first when the screen is extended from the screen housing portion and the engaged portion engages with the screen engaging portion, the screen is disposed at a position corresponding to the front surface of the vehicle seat, and and is supported by the rear surface of the second vehicle seat disposed in front of the first vehicle seat, the screen is disposed to be inclined with respect to the vertical direction by moving the screen housing portion or the screen engaging portion by the moving device, thereby solving the above problems. With the above configuration, a vehicle interior unit capable of suitably adjusting the position and angle of a screen attached inside a vehicle can be realized. Specifically, the vehicle interior unit includes a moving device that moves the screen housing portion or the screen engaging portion in the longitudinal direction with respect to the vehicle body. By moving the screen housing portion or the screen engaging portion by the moving device, the screen is disposed to be inclined with respect to the vertical direction. Therefore, the position and angle of the screen can be suitably adjusted in accordance with the posture of an occupant seated on the vehicle seat. Also, as described above, since the screen extended from the upper part is supported by the rear surface of the second vehicle seat (middle seat) disposed in front of the first vehicle seat (rear seat), the screen is preferably held by the second vehicle seat.

[0007] At this time, The moving device is provided in the lower part of the vehicle body, moves the screen engaging portion in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and by moving the screen engaging portion by the moving device, the screen is arranged to be inclined with respect to the vertical direction.

[0008] At this time, the screen storage part is provided in the ceiling part of the vehicle body, Front It is preferable that the screen engaging part is provided at the rear end part of the second vehicle seat. As described above, by providing the screen engaging part at the rear end part of the second vehicle seat, the screen extended from the ceiling can be preferably fixed.

[0009] At this time, the screen storage part is provided in the ceiling part of the vehicle body, Front The moving device is provided in the ceiling part, slides the screen storage part in the front-rear direction with respect to the vehicle body, and the screen storage part is arranged at a position different from that of the lighting device provided in the ceiling part in the vertical direction or the width direction of the vehicle, and it is preferable that the screen storage part moves to a position different from that of the lighting device. With the above configuration, it is possible to suppress the screen storage part and the lighting device from interfering with each other.

[0010] At this time, a control device is provided inside the vehicle to control the moving device and the vehicle seat, and the control device controls the moving device so as to tilt the screen in accordance with the reclining angle of the vehicle seat, or controls the vehicle seat so as to adjust the reclining angle of the vehicle seat in accordance with the tilting angle of the screen. With the above configuration, the screen can be automatically tilted to a suitable angle in accordance with the reclining angle of the vehicle seat. Alternatively, the reclining angle of the vehicle seat can be automatically adjusted in accordance with the tilting angle of the screen.

[0011] Further, according to the vehicle according to the present invention, the above problem can be solved by the above vehicle interior unit, TheA vehicle including a first vehicle seat, wherein the first vehicle seat includes a first seat cushion, a first seat back, and a first reclining device that connects the first seat back to be rotatable with respect to the first seat cushion, and by operating the moving device and the first reclining device, the screen and the first seat back are arranged to be inclined with respect to the vertical direction of the vehicle and to be disposed opposite to each other, which also solves the problem. With the above configuration, the screen and the first seat back are arranged to be inclined with respect to the vertical direction of the vehicle and to be disposed opposite to each other. Therefore, a vehicle can be realized in which the position and angle of the screen can be adjusted more suitably according to the posture of the occupant sitting on the vehicle seat.

[0012] At this time, the vehicle The includes a second vehicle seat, the second vehicle seat includes a second seat cushion, a second seat back, and a second reclining device that connects the second seat back to be rotatable with respect to the second seat cushion, the vehicle includes a control device that controls the moving device, the first reclining device, and the second reclining device, the control device controls the first reclining device to incline the first seat back in correspondence with the inclination angle of the screen, and controls the second reclining device to incline the second seat back in correspondence with the inclination angle of the screen, and it is preferable to support the screen on the rear surface of the second seat back. With the above configuration, the position and angle of the screen can be suitably adjusted according to the posture of the occupant sitting on the vehicle seat. Also, the screen can be suitably held.

[0013] At this time, the vehicle TheA vehicle seat for a second vehicle is provided, and the vehicle includes a vehicle floor provided inside the vehicle and a rail device that connects the first vehicle seat to be movable in the front-rear direction with respect to the vehicle floor. When the second vehicle seat is moved by the rail device, it is preferable that the second vehicle seat is disposed behind the screen. With the above configuration, the layout of the first vehicle seat, the second vehicle seat, and the screen can be freely adjusted.

[0014] At this time, the second vehicle seat includes a second seat body having a second seat cushion and a second seat back, and is a seat that can be switched between a normal state in which an occupant can sit and a storage state in which the second seat body is stored and moved to the vehicle floor side. When the second vehicle seat is switched to the storage state and disposed behind the screen, it is preferable that the second vehicle seat is used as a table. With the above configuration, the layout of the internal space of the vehicle can be suitably arranged. Further, the second vehicle seat can be used as a table by folding it.

[0015] At this time, the first vehicle seat includes a first seat body having the first seat cushion and the first seat back, a switching device that connects the first seat body to be movable in the vertical direction with respect to the vehicle floor, a leg support member provided at a front portion of the first seat cushion to support the legs of a seated occupant, and an ottoman device that switches between a storage position in which the leg support member is stored on the first seat cushion side and a deployment position in which the leg support member is deployed to a front side of the first seat cushion. When the first vehicle seat is moved downward by the switching device and the leg support member is moved to the deployment position by the ottoman device, it is preferable that the leg support member is disposed so as to fill a step between the first seat cushion and the vehicle floor. With the above configuration, the layout of the interior space of the vehicle can be suitably arranged. Further, the occupant can comfortably sit on the first vehicle seat.

Advantages of the Invention

[0016] According to the present invention, it is possible to realize an interior unit for a vehicle in which the position and angle of a screen attached inside the vehicle can be suitably adjusted. More specifically, the position and angle of the screen can be suitably adjusted according to the posture of the occupant sitting on the vehicle seat. Further, according to the present invention, the screen is suitably held by the second vehicle seat. Further, according to the present invention, the screen extended from the ceiling can be suitably fixed. Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to suppress interference between the screen storage portion and the lighting device. Further, according to the present invention, the screen can be automatically tilted to a suitable angle corresponding to the reclining angle of the vehicle seat. Alternatively, the reclining angle of the vehicle seat can be automatically adjusted corresponding to the tilt angle of the screen. Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a vehicle in which the position and angle of the screen can be more suitably adjusted according to the posture of the occupant sitting on the vehicle seat. Further, according to the present invention, the layout of the first vehicle seat, the second vehicle seat, and the screen can be freely adjusted. Further, according to the present invention, the layout of the interior space of the vehicle can be suitably arranged. Further, the second vehicle seat can be folded and used as a table. Further, the occupant can comfortably sit on the first vehicle seat.

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0018] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 33. This embodiment is a vehicle equipped with an interior unit for a vehicle, which includes a screen storage part provided on one of the upper part and the lower part of the vehicle body, a screen extended from the screen storage part toward the other of the upper part and the lower part, a screen engaging part that engages with an engaged part provided at the extended end of the screen, and a moving device that moves the screen storage part or the screen engaging part in the front-rear direction with respect to the vehicle body. The main feature is that the extended screen is arranged at a position corresponding to the front of the vehicle seat, and the screen is arranged to be inclined with respect to the vertical direction. Note that the "front-rear direction of the vehicle" means the front-rear direction during normal driving of the vehicle, and the "inner side in the width direction of the vehicle" means the interior side of the vehicle with respect to the vehicle door.

[0019] <First Embodiment> First, the vehicle V1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle V1 is, for example, a vehicle (automobile), and is a vehicle equipped with three rows of vehicle seats in the front-rear direction of the vehicle V. Note that the vehicle V1 may be a vehicle equipped with two rows of vehicle seats.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle V1 includes a vehicle body 1, an interior unit 10 for a vehicle respectively attached inside the vehicle body 1, a first vehicle seat 20, and a second vehicle seat 30. The vehicle body 1 corresponds to the car body and includes a side wall portion 2 that forms the side wall of the vehicle V1, a ceiling portion 3 that forms the ceiling of the vehicle V1, a bottom wall portion 4 that forms the bottom wall of the vehicle V1, and a vehicle floor 5 that is attached inside the vehicle V1.

[0021] The vehicle interior unit 10 is composed of various interior members mounted in the interior space of the vehicle V1. Specifically, the vehicle interior unit 10 includes a screen housing portion 11, a screen 12 housed in the screen housing portion, an engaged portion 13 provided at the extended end portion of the screen, a screen engaging portion 14 that engages with the engaged portion 13, and a moving device 15 that moves the screen housing portion 11 in the front-rear direction. In addition, the vehicle interior unit 10 further includes a lighting device 16, a control device 17 that controls the moving device 15 and the movable device including the lighting device 16, and a battery 18 that is electrically connected to the moving device 15, the lighting device 16, and the control device 17.

[0022] The screen housing portion 11 is disposed above the vehicle body 1. More specifically, the screen housing portion 11 is disposed on the ceiling portion 3 of the vehicle body 1. Note that the screen housing portion 11 may be disposed on the bottom surface of the ceiling portion 3 or may be disposed on the inner surface of the ceiling portion 3 in the width direction of the vehicle V. That is, it may be disposed at the boundary portion or the periphery of the boundary portion between the side wall portion 2 and the ceiling portion 3. The screen housing portion 11 is a housing that is long in the width direction of the vehicle V.

[0023] The screen 12 is housed in a state of being wound up in the screen housing portion 11. And it can be extended downward from the screen housing portion 11. The screen 12 is a screen that is long in the width direction of the vehicle V. The engaged portion 13 is attached to the extended end portion of the screen 12. In other words, the engaged portion 13 is attached to the lower end portion of the extended screen 12.

[0024] The screen engaging portion 14 is disposed at the lower part of the vehicle body 1. More specifically, the screen engaging portion 14 is attached to the rear end of the second vehicle seat 30 (second seat cushion 31). Specifically, the engaged portion 13 is an engaging hook, and the screen engaging portion 14 is an engaging hole portion. The engaged portion 13 and the screen engaging portion 14 are disposed at the same position in the width direction of the vehicle V. The engaged portion 13 is detachably engaged with the screen engaging portion 14. Note that the screen engaging portion 14 may be attached to the rear surface of the second seat back 32, or may be attached to the bottom surface of the second seat cushion 31.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 1, the moving device 15 is a device that is attached to the ceiling portion 3 and is connected to the vehicle body 1 so that the screen storage portion 11 can be moved in the front-rear direction. More specifically, the moving device 15 includes left and right fixed rails 15a attached to the left and right inner side surfaces of the ceiling portion 3 in the width direction of the vehicle V, and left and right strikers 15b attached to both ends in the longitudinal direction of the screen storage portion 11 and connected to the left and right fixed rails 15a respectively. The fixed rail 15a is a rail that extends longitudinally along the front-rear direction of the vehicle V. The striker 15b is connected so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction along the fixed rail 15a.

[0026] The moving device 15 can move the screen storage portion 11 back and forth with respect to the vehicle body 1 by the striker 15b sliding along the fixed rail 15a. Note that the moving device 15 further includes a locking member 15c that locks the striker 15b so as not to be slidable with respect to the fixed rail 15a. Therefore, the moving device 15 can lock the screen storage portion 11 at an arbitrary position by the locking member 15c.

[0027] The lighting device 16 is a device that illuminates the interior space of the vehicle V1, and is attached to the ceiling portion 3 in plurality. The screen housing portion 11, the moving device 15, and the lighting device 16 are arranged at positions different from those of the lighting device 16 in the vertical and width directions of the vehicle V1. That is, the screen housing portion 11 moves to a position different from that of the lighting device 16. Specifically, the lighting device 16 is arranged at the center portion in the width direction of the vehicle V1, and is arranged at a position above the screen housing portion 11 and the moving device 15.

[0028] Note that the screen housing portion 11, the moving device 15, and the lighting device 16 may be arranged at positions where they overlap. In that case, in order to avoid interference with the lighting device 16, it is preferable that interference suppressing portions (for example, recessed shapes, hole shapes) are formed at predetermined positions of the screen housing portion 11 and the moving device 15.

[0029] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the control device 17 is attached to the lower portion of the vehicle V1, and is a device that controls the driving of the moving device 15, the lighting device 16, the first vehicle seat 20, and the second vehicle seat 30. Specifically, the control device 17 is an engine control unit (ECU) that comprehensively performs electrical control of the vehicle interior unit 10 when an operation unit (not shown) is operated by an occupant. As shown in FIG. 3, the control device 17 is electrically connected to a battery 18 provided in the vehicle V1, and performs electrical control of the vehicle interior unit 10 while transferring electrical supply with the battery 18. Note that the control device 17 can receive electrical supply from a power source P provided in the vehicle V1 in addition to the battery 18.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 1, the control device 17 and the battery 18 are arranged at positions below the vehicle floor 5. Specifically, the control device 17 and the battery 18 are arranged side by side inside the vehicle V1, and are arranged between the vehicle floor 5 and the bottom wall portion 4 in the vertical direction. Specific control processing by the control device 17 will be described later.

[0031] The first vehicle seat 20 is a vehicle rear seat and is disposed rearward of the screen 12 inside the vehicle V1. The first vehicle seat 20 includes a first seat body having a first seat cushion 21, a first seat back 22, and a first headrest 23, and a first reclining device 24 that connects the first seat back 22 to the first seat cushion 21 so as to be rotatable.

[0032] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first reclining device 24 mainly includes a reclining body 24a that is driven when rotating the first seat back 22, a rotation shaft 24b, a spiral spring (not shown) that biases the first seat back 22 to rotate forward about the rotation shaft 24b, and an operation lever (not shown) that is operated to release the locked state of the first seat back 22.

[0033] The second vehicle seat 30 is a vehicle middle seat and is disposed forward of the screen 12 inside the vehicle V1. The second vehicle seat 30 includes a second seat body having a second seat cushion 31, a second seat back 32, and a second headrest 33, and a second reclining device 34 that connects the second seat back 32 to the second seat cushion 31 so as to be rotatable.

[0034] In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 1, when the screen 12 is extended from the screen storage portion 11 and the engaged portion 13 is engaged with the screen engagement portion 14, the screen surface 12a of the screen 12 is disposed at a position corresponding to the front surface of the first vehicle seat 20 provided on the vehicle body 1. Also, the screen 12 is supported by the rear surface of the second vehicle seat 30. More specifically, the screen 12 is supported by the second seat cushion 31, the second seat back 32, and the second headrest 33. By doing so, the screen 12 is preferably held by the second vehicle seat 30.

[0035] In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 1, when the screen 12 is extended from the screen storage unit 11, the screen 12 is disposed in front of the first vehicle seat 20 and behind the second vehicle seat 30. And the engaged portion 13 is engaged with the screen engaging portion 14 provided at the rear end portion of the second vehicle seat 30. By doing so, the screen 12 can be preferably held by the second vehicle seat 30, and the screen engaging portion 14 can preferably fix the screen 12.

[0036] In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 2, when the screen storage unit 11 slides rearward by the moving device 15, the screen 12 is disposed so as to be inclined with respect to the vertical direction. Specifically, by operating the moving device 15 and the first reclining device 24, the screen 12 and the first seat back 22 are disposed so as to be inclined with respect to the vertical direction of the vehicle V1 and are disposed at positions facing each other. By doing so, the position and angle of the screen 12 can be preferably adjusted according to the posture of the occupant sitting on the first vehicle seat 20.

[0037] In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 2, the control device 17 controls the first vehicle seat 20 so as to adjust the reclining angle of the first seat back 22 according to the inclination angle of the screen 12. Alternatively, the control device 17 controls the moving device 15 so as to incline the screen 12 according to the reclining angle of the first seat back 22. By doing so, the screen 12 can be automatically inclined to a suitable angle according to the reclining angle. Alternatively, the reclining angle can be automatically adjusted according to the inclination angle of the screen 12.

[0038] In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 2, the control device 17 controls the first reclining device 24 so as to incline the first seat back 22 in accordance with the inclination angle of the screen 12. In addition, the control device 17 controls the second reclining device 34 so as to incline the second seat back 32 in accordance with the inclination angle of the screen 12, and supports the screen 12 on the rear surface of the second seat back 32. By doing so, the position and angle of the screen 12 can be suitably adjusted in accordance with the posture of the occupant seated on the first vehicle seat 20. Further, the screen 12 can be suitably held.

[0039] In the case of the vehicle V1 and the vehicle interior unit 10 described above, the position and angle of the screen 12 can be suitably adjusted in accordance with the posture of the occupant seated on the first vehicle seat 20.

[0040] <Second Embodiment> Next, the vehicle V2 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 5. Note that descriptions of the content overlapping with the above-described vehicle V1 will be omitted.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 4, the vehicle V2 includes a vehicle body 101, a vehicle interior unit 110, a first vehicle seat 120, a second vehicle seat 130, and a rail device 140. The vehicle body 101 includes a ceiling portion 103 that forms the ceiling of the vehicle V2 and a vehicle floor 105 that is attached inside the vehicle V2.

[0042] The vehicle interior unit 110 includes a screen housing portion 111, a screen 112, an engaged portion 113 provided at the extended end portion of the screen, a screen engaging portion 114 that engages with the engaged portion 113, and a moving device 115 that moves the screen housing portion 111 back and forth. In addition, the vehicle interior unit 110 further includes a lighting device 116 and a rail device 140 that moves the first vehicle seat 120 and the second vehicle seat 130 in the front-rear direction. Note that the vehicle V2 may further include a control device and a battery.

[0043] The screen storage portion 111 is disposed in the lower portion of the vehicle body 101. More specifically, the screen storage portion 111 is disposed on the bottom surface of the vehicle floor 105. The screen 112 is stored in a state of being wound up in the screen storage portion 111, and can be extended upward from the screen storage portion 111. The engaged portion 113 is attached to the extended end portion of the screen 112.

[0044] The screen engaging portion 114 is disposed in the upper portion of the vehicle body 101. More specifically, the screen engaging portion 114 is disposed on the ceiling portion 103 of the vehicle body 101. As shown in FIG. 4, the moving device 115 is attached to the ceiling portion 103 and is connected so as to be able to move the screen engaging portion 114 back and forth with respect to the vehicle body 1.

[0045] The first vehicle seat 120 includes a first reclining device 124 that rotatably connects the first seat back 122 to the first seat cushion 121. The second vehicle seat 130 includes a second reclining device 134 that rotatably connects the second seat back 132 to the second seat cushion 131.

[0046] The rail device 140 is disposed between the vehicle seats 120 and 130 and the vehicle floor 105 in the vertical direction. The rail device 140 includes left and right lower rails 141 that are fixed to the vehicle floor 105 and extend in the front-rear direction of the seat, left and right upper rails 142 that are slidably supported along the lower rails 141, a locking member (not shown) that locks the upper rails 142 so as not to slide relative to the lower rails 141, and an operation lever that releases the locked state of the locking member. The first vehicle seat 120 and the second vehicle seat 130 can be moved forward or backward by the rail device 140.

[0047] In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 5, by operating the moving device 115, the screen 112 is arranged to be inclined in the vertical direction. Then, by operating the rail device 140, the second vehicle seat 130 moves backward. Then, by operating the first reclining device 124, the first seat back 122 rotates and moves to a rearward inclination position corresponding to the screen 112. Also, by operating the second reclining device 134, the second seat back 132 rotates and moves to a rearward inclination position corresponding to the screen 112 and holds the screen 112. Note that the above series of operations are performed manually, but they may also be performed automatically.

[0048] Even in the vehicle V2 and the vehicle interior unit 110, the position and angle of the screen 112 can be suitably adjusted according to the posture of the occupant sitting on the first vehicle seat 120.

[0049] <Third Embodiment> Next, the vehicle V3 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 6. Note that descriptions of the content overlapping with the above-described vehicles V1 to V2 will be omitted.

[0050] The vehicle V3 includes a vehicle body 201, a vehicle interior unit 210, a first vehicle seat 220, a second vehicle seat 230, and a rail device 240. The vehicle body 201 includes a ceiling portion 203 and a vehicle floor 205.

[0051] The vehicle interior unit 210 includes a screen storage portion 211, a screen 212, an engaged portion 213, a screen engaging portion 214, and a moving device 215. In addition, the vehicle interior unit 110 further includes a rail device 240 that moves the first vehicle seat 220 and the second vehicle seat 230 in the front-rear direction.

[0052] The second vehicle seat 230 includes a second seat body having a second seat cushion 231 and a second seat back 232, and a switching device 250 that can switch the second seat body. The switching device 250 can switch the second seat body between a "normal state" in which an occupant can sit and a "stored state" in which it is stored and moved to the vehicle floor 205 side. Specifically, when the second seat body is in the "stored state", the second seat back 232 is folded toward the second seat cushion 231.

[0053] In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 6, when the second vehicle seat 230 is switched to the "stored state" and is disposed behind the screen 212, the second vehicle seat 230 is disposed between the screen 212 and the first vehicle seat 220 in the front-rear direction. Then, the second vehicle seat 230 is used as a table. Note that the above series of operations are performed manually, but they may also be performed automatically.

[0054] With the vehicle V3 and the vehicle interior unit 210 described above, it is possible to suitably arrange the layout of the internal space of the vehicle V3.

[0055] <Fourth Embodiment> Next, the vehicle V4 of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9B. Note that the descriptions of the contents overlapping with the vehicles V1 to V3 described above are omitted.

[0056] The vehicle V4 includes a vehicle body 301, a vehicle interior unit 310, a first vehicle seat 320, a second vehicle seat 330, and a third vehicle seat 340. The vehicle interior unit 310 includes a control device 311, an operation switch 312, and a table 313. The third vehicle seat 340 is provided with a detection sensor 345 (seat sensor) that detects that an occupant has seated.

[0057] The operation switch 312 is an accessory switch for starting the power of the movable device of the vehicle V4. The operation switch 312 is attached to a side trim 302a (for example, a quarter lower trim) provided on the side wall portion 302 of the vehicle body 301. The table 313 is a side table, which is attached to the side wall portion 302 (side trim 302a) of the vehicle body 301 and extends toward the center side in the width direction of the vehicle V4.

[0058] The operation switch 312 is disposed at a position in front of the first vehicle seat 320 and in the vicinity of the first vehicle seat 320. Also, the operation switch 312 is disposed around the table 313.

[0059] In the above configuration, when the detection sensor 345 detects that an occupant (driver) is seated and an ignition switch (not shown) near the third vehicle seat 340 is turned on, the control device 311 controls not to accept the operation of the operation switch 312. That is, the control device 311 controls not to accept the operation of the operation switch 312 by other occupants when the driver starts driving the vehicle V3 or when the driver is driving the vehicle V3. By doing so, it is possible to prevent incorrect operations and mischievous operations by children.

[0060] Figures 8A to 8C are diagrams for explaining the switching operation of the first vehicle seat 320. The first vehicle seat 320 includes a first seat body having a first seat cushion 321 and a first seat back 322, and a switching device 350 that connects the first seat body to be movable in the vertical direction with respect to the vehicle floor 305. Further, the first vehicle seat 320 is provided at the front portion of the first seat cushion 321, and includes a leg support member 360 that supports the legs of the seated occupant, and an ottoman device 370 that switches the leg support member 360 between a "stored position" where it is stored on the first seat cushion 321 side and a "deployed position" where it is deployed forward of the first seat cushion 321.

[0061] The switching device 350 can switch the first seat body between a "normal position" shown in FIG. 8A, a "lower position" shown in FIG. 8B where it is moved downward from the normal position, and a "stored position" (not shown) where it is stored in the vehicle floor 305 (storage floor). Specifically, the switching device 350 includes a striker 351 fixed to the vehicle floor 305, a link mechanism 352 provided between the vehicle floor 305 and the first seat cushion 321, and a first lock member 353 and a second lock member 354 that are attached to the first seat cushion 321 and connected to the striker 351.

[0062] When the first seat body is in the "normal position" shown in FIG. 8A, the first lock member 353 is engaged with the striker 351. When the first seat body is in the "lower position" shown in FIG. 8B, the second lock member 354 is engaged with the striker 351.

[0063] The ottoman device 370 is a device that connects the leg support member 360 to be rotatable with respect to the first seat cushion 321. The ottoman device 370 can switch the leg support member 360 between the "stowed position" shown in FIG. 8A and the "deployed position" shown in FIG. 8C.

[0064] In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the first vehicle seat 320 is moved to the "lower position" by the switching device 350 and the leg support member 360 is moved to the "deployed position" by the ottoman device 370, the leg support member 360 is arranged so as to fill the step between the first seat cushion 321 and the vehicle floor 305. Note that the above series of operations are performed manually, but they may also be performed automatically.

[0065] With the above vehicle V4 and the vehicle interior unit 310, the layout of the internal space of the vehicle V4 can be suitably arranged. Also, the occupant can comfortably sit on the first vehicle seat 320.

[0066] <<First Modification Example of the First Vehicle Seat>> Next, a modification example of the first vehicle seat 320 will be described. FIGS. 9A and 9B are diagrams for explaining the switching operation of the first vehicle seat 320. The first vehicle seat 320 is provided with a switching device 350. The switching device 350 can switch the first seat body between the "normal position" shown in FIG. 9A, the "lower position" shown in FIG. 9B where it is moved downward from the normal position, and a "stowed position" (not shown) where it is stowed in the vehicle floor 305 (storage floor).

[0067] When the first seat body is in the "normal position" shown in FIG. 9A, the first lock member 353 is engaged with the striker 351. When the first seat body is in the "lower position" shown in FIG. 9B, the second lock member 354 is engaged with the striker 351. Further, the first headrest 323 is detachably attached to the first seat back 322. The occupant can remove the first headrest 323 from the first seat back 322 and insert it into the front end of the first seat cushion 321.

[0068] In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 9B, the first headrest 323 can support the legs of the seated occupant in place of the leg support member 360. In FIG. 9B, the first headrest 323 extends straight forward from the first seat cushion 321, but it may also extend forward while inclining downward from the first seat cushion 321. In that case, it is preferable that the first headrest 323 inclines downward so as to fill the step between the first seat cushion 321 and the vehicle floor 305. Alternatively, the first headrest 323 may be connected so as to be rotatable with respect to the first seat cushion 321. By doing so, the angle (tilt angle) of the first headrest 323 can be adjusted. The above series of operations may be performed manually or automatically.

[0069] <Fifth Embodiment> Next, the vehicle V5 of the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 13. Note that descriptions of the content overlapping with the above-described vehicles V1 to V4 will be omitted.

[0070] The vehicle V5 includes a vehicle body 401, a vehicle interior unit 410, and a vehicle seat 420. The vehicle body 401 includes a side wall portion 402, a bottom wall portion 404, a vehicle floor 405, a storage floor 406, and a tailgate 407. The side wall portion 402 has a window 402a. The bottom wall portion 404 includes a wheelhouse 404a (tire house) that bulges upward. The vehicle floor 405 has a striker storage portion 405a. The tailgate 407 has a headrest attachment portion 407a and a table attachment portion 407b provided at a position slightly below the headrest attachment portion 407a.

[0071] The vehicle interior unit 410 includes a first side trim 411 and a second side trim 412 formed on the side wall portion 402, a carpet 413 placed on the vehicle floor 405, and a striker cover 414 attached to the vehicle floor 405 and covering the striker storage portion 405a from above. Further, the vehicle interior unit 410 includes a table 415 attached to the tailgate 407 (table attachment portion 407b). The first side trim 411 is disposed at a position overlapping the wheelhouse 404a in the front - rear direction of the vehicle V5. The second side trim 412 is disposed at a position rearward of the wheelhouse 404a in the front - rear direction of the vehicle V5.

[0072] The vehicle seat 420 includes a seat body having a seat cushion 421, a seat back 422, and a headrest 423, and a switching device 450 that connects the seat body to the vehicle floor 405 (storage floor 406) so as to be vertically movable. The switching device 450 can switch the seat body between the "normal position" shown in FIG. 10 and the "storage position" shown in FIG. 11 where it is stored in the storage floor 406. Specifically, the switching device 450 includes a striker 451 provided on the vehicle floor 405.

[0073] When the vehicle seat 420 is switched to the "storage position" shown in FIG. 11, the seat body is stored in the storage floor 406. At this time, the occupant can remove the headrest 423 from the seat back 422 and attach the headrest 423 to the tailgate 407 (headrest attachment portion 407a). Further, the occupant can place the carpet 413 on the storage floor 406 and cover the seat body (seat cushion 421, seat back 422) with the carpet 413. Further, the occupant can store the striker 451 in the striker storage portion 405a and attach the striker cover 414.

[0074] With the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 11, the vehicle floor 405 can be made into a flat floor. Further, the occupant can sit on the vehicle floor 405 and lean against the tailgate 407 and the headrest 423. Note that the headrest 423 may be attached to the first side trim 411 or the second side trim 412.

[0075] In the above configuration, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the table 415 may be further attached to the tailgate 407 (table attachment portion 407b). At this time, the table 415 is disposed at a position slightly lower than the headrest 423 and is attached so as to protrude forward from the tailgate 407. More specifically, in the tailgate 407, the table attachment portion 407b is disposed between the left and right headrest attachment portions 407a. In other words, the left and right pillars of the headrest 423 are disposed at positions sandwiching the table attachment portion 407b in the width direction of the tailgate 407. The above series of operations may be performed manually or automatically.

[0076] With the vehicle V5 and the vehicle interior unit 410 as described above, the layout of the internal space of the vehicle V5 can be suitably arranged. Further, the occupant can comfortably sit on the vehicle seat 420 and the vehicle floor 405.

[0077] <Sixth Embodiment> Next, the vehicle V6 of the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16. Note that the descriptions of the content overlapping with the above vehicles V1 to V5 are omitted.

[0078] Vehicle V6 includes a vehicle body 501, an interior unit 510 for the vehicle, and a vehicle seat 520. The vehicle body 501 includes a side wall portion 502, a bottom wall portion 504, a vehicle floor 505, a storage floor 506, and a tailgate 507. As shown in FIG. 16, the side wall portion 502 has a window 502a, a table attachment portion 502b, and a table engagement portion 502c. The bottom wall portion 504 includes a wheelhouse 504a. The tailgate 507 has an armrest attachment portion 507a.

[0079] The interior unit 510 for the vehicle includes a side trim 511 formed on the side wall portion 502, a carpet 512 placed on the vehicle floor 505, a table 513 attached to the side wall portion 502, and an air conditioner 514 attached to the side wall portion.

[0080] The side trim 511 extends longitudinally in the front-rear direction of vehicle V5. The table 513 is disposed at a position rearward of the side trim 511. The table 513 is attached to and stored in one side wall portion 502 (table attachment portion 502b). When the table 513 is deployed, the extended end portion of the table 513 is engaged with the other side wall portion 502 (table engagement portion 502c). The air conditioner 514 is detachably attached to the side trim 511. Therefore, the occupant can arrange the air conditioner 514 at a suitable position on the side trim 511.

[0081] The vehicle seat 520 includes a seat body having a seat cushion 521, a seat back 522, and an armrest 523, and a switching device 550. The switching device 550 can switch the seat body between the "normal position" shown in FIG. 14 and the "storage position" shown in FIG. 15.

[0082] When the vehicle seat 520 is switched to the "storage position" shown in FIG. 15, the seat body is stored in the storage floor 506. At this time, the occupant can remove the armrest 523 from the seat back 522 and attach the armrest 523 to the tailgate 507 (armrest attachment portion 507a) so as to be rotatable. Also, the occupant can store the armrest 523 in the tailgate 507.

[0083] With the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 15, the vehicle floor 505 can be made into a flat floor. Also, the occupant can sit on the vehicle floor 505 and lean on the tailgate 507 and the armrest 523.

[0084] In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 16, the table 513 may be deployed. Specifically, the table 513 is stored in one side wall portion 502 and is deployed by rotating 90 degrees downward from the side wall portion 502. Then, by further deploying the table 513 using the hinge 513a, the table 513 is arranged to extend longitudinally in the width direction of the vehicle V6. The extended end portion of the table 513 is engaged with the table engagement portion 502c of the other side wall portion 502. The above series of operations may be performed manually or automatically.

[0085] With the vehicle V6 and the vehicle interior unit 510 as described above, the layout of the internal space of the vehicle V6 can be preferably arranged. Also, the occupant can comfortably sit on the vehicle seat 520 and the vehicle floor 505.

[0086] <Seventh Embodiment> Next, the vehicle V7 of the seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 18. Note that descriptions of the contents overlapping with the above-described vehicles V1 to V6 will be omitted.

[0087] The vehicle V7 includes a vehicle body 601 and a vehicle seat 620. The vehicle body 601 includes a side wall portion 602, a bottom wall portion 604, a vehicle floor 605, and a tailgate 607.

[0088] The vehicle seat 620 includes a seat body having a seat cushion 621, a seat back 622, and a headrest 623, and a switching device 650. The lower end portion (lower portion) of the seat cushion 621 is formed of a pad material (for example, urethane material) having higher flexibility than the upper portion of the seat cushion. The switching device 650 can switch the seat body between the "normal position" shown in FIG. 17 and the "storage position" shown in FIG. 18.

[0089] More specifically, the switching device 650 can first rotate the seat back 622 with respect to the seat cushion 621 and switch it to be folded toward the seat cushion 621 side. Then, the switching device 650 can switch the seat cushion 621 and the folded seat back 622 to be flipped up and stored on the side wall portion 602 side. At this time, since the lower end portion of the seat cushion 621 is formed of a soft resin material having flexibility, the seat cushion 621 can be used as a backrest. That is, a passenger sitting on the vehicle floor 605 can use the seat cushion 621 as a backrest.

[0090] In the case of the vehicle V7, the layout of the internal space of the vehicle V7 can be suitably arranged. In addition, a passenger can comfortably sit on the vehicle seat 620 and the vehicle floor 605.

[0091] <Eighth Embodiment> Next, the vehicle V8 of the eighth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 19. Note that descriptions of the content overlapping with the above-described vehicles V1 to V7 will be omitted.

[0092] The vehicle V8 includes a vehicle body 701 and a vehicle seat 720. The vehicle body 701 includes a side wall portion 702, a bottom wall portion 704, and a vehicle floor 705.

[0093] The vehicle seat 720 includes a seat body having a seat cushion 721, a seat back 722, and a headrest 723, and a switching device 750. The seat back 722 has a first pad material 722a and a second pad material 722b arranged in the front-rear direction of the seat. The second pad material 722b is disposed forward of the first pad material 722a. As shown in FIG. 19, the switching device 750 can switch the seat back 722 between a "normal position" and a "deployed position".

[0094] Specifically, the switching device 750 can rotate the second pad material 722b forward with respect to the main body portion (first pad material 722a) of the seat back 722. Then, the second pad material 722b can be brought into contact with the side wall portion 702 and attached to the side wall portion 702. By doing so, an occupant sitting on the vehicle seat 720 can use the first pad material 722a and the second pad material 722b of the seat back 722 as a backrest.

[0095] In the case of the vehicle V8, the layout of the internal space of the vehicle V8 can be suitably arranged. Also, the occupant can comfortably sit on the vehicle seat 720.

[0096] <Ninth Embodiment> Next, the vehicle V9 of the ninth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 20. Note that the description of the content overlapping with the above vehicles V1 to V8 is omitted.

[0097] Vehicle V9 includes a vehicle body 801, a cushioning material 810, and a vehicle seat 820. The vehicle body 801 includes a side wall portion 802, a bottom wall portion 804, and a vehicle floor 805. The cushioning material 810 is attached to the side wall portion 802. The vehicle seat 820 includes a seat cushion 821, a seat back 822, and a headrest 823.

[0098] The cushioning material 810 can be switched between a "first position" attached to the side wall portion 802 and a "second position" attached to the vehicle floor 805. When the cushioning material 810 is in the "first position", an occupant sitting on the vehicle floor 805 can use the cushioning material 810 as a backrest. Also, when the cushioning material 810 is in the "second position", an occupant sitting on the vehicle floor 805 can use the cushioning material 810 as a zabuton.

[0099] In the case of the above vehicle V9, the layout of the internal space of the vehicle V9 can be suitably arranged.

[0100] <Tenth Embodiment> Next, the vehicle V10 of the tenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. Note that the description of the content overlapping with the above vehicles V1 to V9 is omitted.

[0101] Vehicle V9 includes a vehicle body 901, an interior unit 910 for the vehicle, and a vehicle seat 920. The vehicle body 901 includes a side wall portion 902, a bottom wall portion 904, and a vehicle floor 905. A wheelhouse 904a bulging upward and toward the interior is formed at the connecting portion of the side wall portion 902 and the bottom wall portion 904. The vehicle interior unit 910 includes a side trim 911 provided on the side wall portion 902 and a side pocket 912 provided between the wheel house 904a and the vehicle seat 920 (seat back 922). The side pocket 912 can prevent articles from falling into the gap between the wheel house 904a and the seat back 922.

[0102] The vehicle seat 920 includes a seat body having a seat cushion 921, a seat back 922, and a headrest 923, and a switching device 950. As shown in FIG. 19, the switching device 950 can switch the seat body between a "normal position" and a "moved position" where the seat body is moved to the center side in the width direction of the vehicle V with respect to the normal position. By sliding the seat body from the "normal position" to the "moved position", it is possible to suppress the legs of the occupant sitting on the vehicle seat 920 from unintentionally contacting the wheel house 904a or the side trim 911.

[0103] FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the interior space of the vehicle V. As shown in FIG. 22, a concave relief portion 904b is formed on the inner surface of the wheel house 904a in the side wall portion 902. In this way, by forming the relief portion 904b at a position corresponding to the legs of the occupant (seated person) in the wheel house 904a, it is possible to suppress the legs of the occupant from contacting the wheel house 904a or the side trim 911.

[0104] <The 11th Embodiment> Next, the vehicle V11 of the 11th embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 29. Note that descriptions of the contents overlapping with the above-described vehicles V1 to V10 will be omitted.

[0105] The vehicle V11 includes a vehicle body 1001, a vehicle interior unit 1010, and a vehicle seat 1020. The vehicle body 1001 includes a side wall portion 1002 and a vehicle floor 1005. The vehicle interior unit 1010 includes a table 1011 and a table attachment portion 1012 provided on the side wall portion 902. The vehicle seat 1020 includes a seat cushion 1021, a seat back 1022, and a headrest 1023.

[0106] As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the table 1011 can be switched between a "stored position" stored in the table attachment portion 1012 and a "use position" protruding from the table attachment portion 1012 as shown in FIGS. 26 and 27. As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, the table 1011 is a foldable side table, and includes a long main body portion 1011a, a deployment portion 1011b having the same length as the main body portion 1011a, and a plurality of hinge portions 1011c connecting the main body portion 1011a and the deployment portion 1011b. Further, the table 1011 is provided inside the main body portion 1011a and further includes an insertion portion 1011d protruding from one end portion of the main body portion 1011a. The insertion portion 1011d is sandwiched between a first member 1011aa and a second member 1011ab that constitute the main body portion 1011a.

[0107] The table attachment portion 1012 is formed on the side wall portion 1002. The table attachment portion 1012 includes a storage recess 1012a for storing the table 1011 and an insertion port 1012b for inserting the insertion portion 1011d of the table 1011. Further, the table attachment portion 1012 includes a removal recess 1012c for removing the stored table 1011 and an attachment port 1012d for inserting the insertion portion 1011d of the removed table 1011.

[0108] As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the extraction recess 1012c has an opening at the upper end of the table attachment portion 1012. Therefore, the occupant can hold the table 1011 by putting a hand through the opening. As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, a plurality of attachment ports 1012d are formed at intervals in the vertical direction or the front-rear direction. Therefore, the table 1011 can be arranged at an arbitrary position by inserting the table 1011 (insertion portion 1011d) into an arbitrary attachment port 1012d.

[0109] In the above configuration, the table 1011 is detachably attached to the table attachment portion 1012. The table attachment portion 1012 includes an insertion port 1012b for inserting the insertion portion 1011d of the table 1011 in the "storage position" shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, and an attachment port 1012d for inserting the insertion portion 1011d of the table 1011 in the "use position" shown in FIGS. 26 and 27. By doing so, the table 1011 can be preferably switched.

[0110] In the above configuration, it is preferable that a strap (not shown) is attached to the end portion of the table 1011 on the side opposite to the insertion portion 1011d in the longitudinal direction. By doing so, the table can be easily pulled out using the strap in the "storage position" shown in FIG. 25.

[0111] In the above configuration, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, it is preferable that the peripheral portion of the attachment port 1012d extends so as to rise toward the center side in the width direction of the vehicle V. By doing so, the rigidity of the attachment port 1012d can be increased.

[0112] In the above configuration, the vehicle seat 1020 is preferably movable between a "normal position" and a "lower position" moved downward from the normal position, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, for example. Then, as shown in FIG. 24, it is preferable that mounting openings 1012d are arranged at positions corresponding to the vehicle seat 1020 when the vehicle seat 1020 is in the "normal position" and the "lower position", respectively. In other words, it is preferable that a plurality of mounting openings 1012d are arranged at positions along the movement locus of the vehicle seat 1020. By doing so, the passengers seated on the vehicle seat 1020 can suitably use the table 1011.

[0113] In the above configuration, the vehicle V11 may further include a lighting device provided in the ceiling portion of the vehicle body 1001 and a control device for controlling the lighting device. By doing so, the control device can control the lighting device to irradiate toward the table 1011 attached at an arbitrary position. Further, when the control device detects that the table 1011 is attached to the table attachment portion 1012 (mounting opening 1012d), the control device can control the upper lighting device to operate.

[0114] With the vehicle V11 and the vehicle interior unit 1010, the layout of the internal space of the vehicle V11 can be suitably arranged. Further, the position of the table 1011 can be suitably adjusted in correspondence with the position of the passengers seated on the vehicle seat 1020.

[0115] <The 12th Embodiment> Next, the vehicle V12 of the 12th embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 31. Note that descriptions of the contents overlapping with the above-described vehicles V1 to V11 are omitted.

[0116] The vehicle V12 includes a vehicle body 1101 and a vehicle interior unit 1110. The vehicle body 1101 includes a side wall portion 1102, a ceiling portion 1103, and a bottom wall portion 1104. The vehicle interior unit 1110 includes a screen storage portion 1111, a screen 1112, an engaged portion 1113, a screen engaging portion 1114, and a second screen engaging portion 1115.

[0117] As shown in FIG. 30, the screen storage portion 1111 is attached to the ceiling portion 1103. The screen engaging portion 1114 is attached to the bottom wall portion 1104. The screen 1112 is extended downward from the screen storage portion 1111, and the engaged portion 1113 is engaged with the screen engaging portion 1114.

[0118] Also, as shown in FIG. 31, the screen storage portion 1111 is attached to the ceiling portion 1103. The second screen engaging portion 1115 is attached to the ceiling portion 1103 and is disposed forward of the screen storage portion 1111. Note that the second screen engaging portion 1115 may be disposed at a position rearward of the screen storage portion 1111. The screen 1112 is extended forward from the screen storage portion 1111, and the engaged portion 1113 is engaged with the second screen engaging portion 1115.

[0119] With the above configuration, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the screen 1112 can be switched between a state of being extended along the vertical direction and a state of being extended along the ceiling portion 1103. By doing so, the layout of the screen 1112 can be suitably changed.

[0120] In the above configuration, it is preferable that the vehicle V12 further includes a projector (not shown) that projects onto the screen 1112. At this time, it is preferable that the projector is provided on the roof lining in order to project onto the screen 1112 disposed along the ceiling portion 1103. Also, it is preferable that the projector is provided on the vehicle floor or the center console in order to project onto the screen 1112 disposed along the vertical direction. By doing so, the image can be suitably projected onto the screen 1112.

[0121] <13th Embodiment> Next, the vehicle V13 of the 13th embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 32. Note that the description of the content overlapping with the above-described vehicles V1 to V12 will be omitted.

[0122] The vehicle V13 includes a vehicle body 1201, an interior unit 1210 for the vehicle, and a vehicle seat 1220. The vehicle body 1201 includes a tailgate 1207 having a window 1207a. The interior unit 1210 for the vehicle includes a side trim 1211 attached to the lower portion of the tailgate 1207 and a screen 1212 covered by the side trim 1211. The vehicle seat 1220 includes a seat cushion 1221, a seat back 1222, and a headrest 1223.

[0123] The side trim 1211 is slidable in the vertical or width direction of the vehicle V13. By sliding the side trim 1211, the screen 1212 is exposed. By doing so, the screen 1212 can be exposed when necessary. Further, since the screen 1212 is attached to the lower portion of the tailgate 1207, an occupant sitting on the vehicle floor can suitably view the screen 1212 (the image on the screen).

[0124] <14th Embodiment> Next, the vehicle V14 of the 14th embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 33. Note that the description of the content overlapping with the above-described vehicles V1 to V13 will be omitted.

[0125] The vehicle V14 includes a vehicle body 1301, a screen 1310, and a vehicle seat 1320. The vehicle body 1301 includes a side wall portion 1302 and a pillar trim 1303 provided on the side wall portion 1302. A screen engaging portion 1304 for engaging the screen 1310 is attached to the pillar trim 1303. The screen 1310 is detachably engaged with left and right screen engaging portions 1304 provided on the respective left and right pillar trims 1303. The vehicle seat 1320 is disposed at a position in front of the screen.

[0126] With the above configuration, an occupant sitting on the vehicle floor at a rear position of the vehicle V14 can suitably view the screen 1310 (the image on the screen).

[0127] As described above, by detachably attaching both left and right ends of the screen 1310 to the left and right pillar trims 1303 (screen engaging portions 1304), the screen 1310 can be suitably arranged. Note that both left and right ends of the screen 1310 may be attached to the shoulder portions of the left and right vehicle seats 1320. Alternatively, they may be attached to the rear surfaces of the seat backs 1322 of the left and right vehicle seats 1320.

[0128] In the above embodiment, the vehicle and the vehicle interior unit according to the present invention have been mainly described. However, the above embodiment is merely an example for facilitating the understanding of the present invention and does not limit the present invention. The present invention can be changed and improved without departing from its gist, and it goes without saying that equivalents of the present invention are included therein.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0129] <First Embodiment> V1 Vehicle (automobile) 1 Vehicle body (automobile body) 2 Side wall portion 3 Ceiling portion 4 Bottom wall portion Vehicle Floor Interior Unit for Vehicle 11 Screen Storage Section 12 Screen 12a Screen Surface 13 Engaged Portion 14 Screen Engagement Section 15 Moving Device 15a Fixed Rail 15b Striker 15c Locking Member 16 Lighting Device 17 Control Device 18 Battery 20 Seat for First Vehicle 21 First Seat Cushion 22 First Seat Back 23 First Headrest 24 First Reclining Device 24a Reclining Body 24b Rotation Axis 30 Seat for Second Vehicle 31 Second Seat Cushion 32 Second Seat Back 33 Second Headrest 34 Second Reclining Device P Power Supply <Second Embodiment> Vehicle V2 101 Vehicle Body 103 Ceiling Portion 105 Vehicle Floor 110 Interior Unit for Vehicle 111 Screen Storage Section 112 Screen 113 Engaged Portion 114 Screen Engagement Section 115 Moving Device 116 Lighting Device 120 Seat for First Vehicle 121 First Seat Cushion 122 First Seat Back 124 First reclining device 130 Second vehicle seat 131 Second seat cushion 132 Second seat back 134 Second reclining device 140 Rail device 141 Lower rail 142 Upper rail <Third Embodiment> V3 Vehicle 201 Vehicle body 203 Ceiling part 205 Vehicle floor 210 Interior unit for vehicle 211 Screen storage part 212 Screen 213 Engaged part 214 Screen engaging part 215 Moving device 220 First vehicle seat 230 Second vehicle seat 231 Second seat cushion 232 Second seat back 240 Rail device 250 Switching device <Fourth Embodiment> V4 Vehicle 301 Vehicle body 302 Side wall part 302a Side trim 305 Vehicle floor 310 Interior unit for vehicle 311 Control device 312 Operation switch 313 Table 320 First vehicle seat 321 First seat cushion 322 First seat back 323 First headrest 330 Second vehicle seat 340 Third vehicle seat 345 Detection sensor 350 Switching device 351 Striker 352 Link mechanism 353 First locking member 354 Second locking member 360 Leg support member 370 Ottoman device <Fifth Embodiment> V5 Vehicle 401 Vehicle body 402 Side wall part 402a Window 404 Bottom wall part 404a Wheelhouse 405 Vehicle floor 405a Striker storage part 406 Storage floor 407 Tailgate 407a Headrest attachment part 407b Table attachment part 410 Interior unit for vehicle 411 First side trim 412 Second side trim 413 Carpet 414 Striker cover 415 Table 420 Seat for vehicle 421 Seat cushion 422 Seat back 423 Headrest 450 Switching device 451 Striker <Sixth Embodiment> V6 Vehicle 501 Vehicle body 502 Side wall part 502a Window 502b Table attachment part 502c Table engagement part 504 Bottom wall part 504a Wheelhouse 505 Vehicle floor 506 Storage floor 507 Tailgate 507a Armrest attachment part 510 Interior unit for vehicle 511 Side trim 512 Carpet 513 Table 513a Hinge 514 Air conditioner 520 Vehicle seat 521 Seat cushion 522 Seat back 523 Armrest 550 Switching device <Seventh Embodiment> V7 Vehicle 601 Vehicle body 602 Side wall part 604 Bottom wall part 605 Vehicle floor 607 Tailgate 620 Vehicle seat 621 Seat cushion 622 Seat back 623 Headrest 650 Switching device <Eighth Embodiment> V8 Vehicle 701 Vehicle body 702 Side wall part 704 Bottom wall part 705 Vehicle floor 720 Vehicle seat 721 Seat cushion 722 Seat back 722a First padding material 722b Second padding material 723 Headrest 750 Switching device <Ninth Embodiment> V9 Vehicle 801 Vehicle body 802 Side wall part 804 Bottom wall part 805 Vehicle floor 810 Cushion material (interior unit for vehicle) 820 Vehicle seat 821 Seat cushion 822 Seat back 823 Headrest <Tenth Embodiment> V10 Vehicle 901 Vehicle body 902 Side wall portion 904 Bottom wall portion 904a Wheelhouse 904b Relief portion 905 Vehicle floor 910 Interior unit for vehicle 911 Side trim 912 Side pocket 920 Vehicle seat 921 Seat cushion 922 Seat back 923 Headrest 950 Switching device <Eleventh Embodiment> V11 Vehicle 1001 Vehicle body 1002 Side wall portion 1005 Vehicle floor 1010 Interior unit for vehicle 1011 Table 1011a Main body portion 1011aa First member 1011ab Second member 1011b Deployment portion 1011c Hinge portion 1011d Insertion portion 1012 Table attachment portion 1012a Storage recess (storage portion) 1012b Insertion opening (insertion portion) 1012c Extraction recess (extraction portion) 1012d Attachment opening (attachment portion) Common shape 1020 Vehicle seat 1021 Seat cushion 1022 Seat back 1023 Headrest <Embodiment 12> V12 Vehicle 1101 Vehicle Body 1102 Side Wall Portion 1103 Ceiling Portion 1104 Bottom Wall Portion 1110 Interior Unit for Vehicle 1111 Screen Accommodation Portion 1112 Screen 1113 Engaged Portion 1114 Screen Engagement Portion 1115 Second Screen Engagement Portion <Embodiment 13> V13 Vehicle 1201 Vehicle Body 1207 Tailgate 1207a Window 1210 Interior Unit for Vehicle 1211 Side Trim 1212 Screen 1220 Vehicle Seat 1221 Seat Cushion 1222 Seat Back 1223 Headrest <Embodiment 14> V14 Vehicle 1301 Vehicle Body 1302 Side Wall Portion 1303 Pillar Trim 1304 Screen Engagement Portion 1310 Screen 1320 Vehicle Seat 1322 Seat Back

Claims

1. An interior unit for a vehicle provided inside the vehicle, comprising: a screen storage portion provided above the vehicle body; a screen housed in the screen storage portion and extended downward from the screen storage portion; a screen engaging portion provided below the vehicle body and engaging with an engaged portion provided at an extended end portion of the screen; a moving device provided on the vehicle body for moving the screen storage portion or the screen engaging portion in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle with respect to the vehicle body; When the screen is extended from the screen storage portion and the engaged portion engages with the screen engaging portion, the screen is disposed at a position corresponding to the front surface of the first vehicle seat inside the vehicle and is supported by the rear surface of the second vehicle seat disposed in front of the first vehicle seat; The interior unit for a vehicle is characterized in that the screen is disposed to be inclined with respect to the vertical direction by moving the screen storage portion or the screen engaging portion by the moving device.

2. The moving device moves the screen engaging portion in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, The interior unit for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the screen is disposed to be inclined with respect to the vertical direction by moving the screen engaging portion by the moving device.

3. The screen storage portion is provided on the ceiling portion of the vehicle body, The interior unit for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the screen engaging portion is provided at a rear end portion of the second vehicle seat.

4. The screen storage portion is provided on the ceiling portion of the vehicle body, The moving device is provided on the ceiling portion and slides the screen storage portion in the longitudinal direction with respect to the vehicle body, The interior unit for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the screen storage portion is disposed at a position different from that of the lighting device provided on the ceiling portion in the vertical or width direction of the vehicle and moves to a position different from that of the lighting device.

5. It is attached inside the vehicle and includes a control device for controlling the moving device and the vehicle seat. The control device controls the moving device so as to incline the screen in accordance with the reclining angle of the vehicle seat, or controls the vehicle seat so as to adjust the reclining angle of the vehicle seat in accordance with the inclination angle of the screen. The vehicle interior unit according to claim 4, characterized in that.

6. A vehicle comprising the vehicle interior unit according to claim 1 and the first vehicle seat, The first vehicle seat includes a first seat cushion, a first seat back, and a first reclining device that connects the first seat back to be rotatable with respect to the first seat cushion. By operating the moving device and the first reclining device, the screen and the first seat back are arranged so as to incline with respect to the vertical direction of the vehicle and are arranged at positions facing each other. A vehicle characterized by that.

7. The vehicle includes the second vehicle seat, The second vehicle seat includes a second seat cushion, a second seat back, and a second reclining device that connects the second seat back to be rotatable with respect to the second seat cushion. The vehicle includes a control device that controls the moving device, the first reclining device, and the second reclining device. The control device is Controls the first reclining device so as to incline the first seat back in accordance with the inclination angle of the screen, and Controls the second reclining device so as to incline the second seat back in accordance with the inclination angle of the screen, and supports the screen on the rear surface of the second seat back. The vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that.

8. The vehicle includes the second vehicle seat, The vehicle includes a vehicle floor provided inside the vehicle and a rail device that connects the first vehicle seat to be movable in the front-rear direction with respect to the vehicle floor. The vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that the second vehicle seat is arranged behind the screen by moving the second vehicle seat by the rail device.

9. The second vehicle seat is Comprises a second seat body having a second seat cushion and a second seat back. A seat that can be switched between a normal state in which an occupant can be seated and a stored state in which the second seat body is stored and moved to the vehicle floor side, The vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that when the second vehicle seat is switched to the stored state and is disposed behind the screen, the second vehicle seat is used as a table.

10. The first vehicle seat includes a first seat body having the first seat cushion and the first seat back, a switching device that connects the first seat body to be movable in the vertical direction with respect to the vehicle floor, a leg support member provided at a front portion of the first seat cushion to support the legs of a seated occupant, and an ottoman device that switches between a storage position in which the leg support member is stored on the first seat cushion side and a deployed position in which the leg support member is deployed forward of the first seat cushion. The vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that when the first vehicle seat is moved downward by the switching device and the leg support member is moved to the deployed position by the ottoman device, the leg support member is disposed so as to fill a step between the first seat cushion and the vehicle floor.

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