Vehicle seat device

Abstract

Provided is a vehicle seat device with which a passenger can be suitably restrained by a seatbelt device.　A vehicle seat device S1 comprises: a seat body including a seat cushion 1 and a seat back 2; a reclining device 30 that rotatably connects the seat back 2 to the seat cushion 1, and that is capable of locking the rotation of the seat back 2; and a seatbelt device 40 for restraining a passenger seated on the seat body. The seatbelt device 40 comprises: a lap belt 41b that restrains the waist or the thighs of the passenger; a belt anchor 44 that is attached to a side position of the seat body and has a belt engagement part 44d which engages with a part to be engaged provided to a distal end of the lap belt 41b; and an anchor movement device 50 that is capable of moving the belt engagement part 44d of the belt anchor 44 in a seat front-back direction relative to the seat body.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle seat device, and more particularly to a vehicle seat device provided with a seat belt device for restraining an occupant seated in a seat body. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, a vehicle seat device has been known that includes a seat body having a seat cushion and a seat back, a reclining device that rotatably connects the seat back to the seat cushion and can lock the rotational movement of the seat back, and a seat belt device for restraining an occupant seated in the seat body (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] The vehicle seat device described in Patent Document 1 includes a seat belt having a shoulder portion and a lap belt portion, a belt drive means for winding and unwinding the shoulder portion, a first detection means for detecting a frontal collision of the vehicle, a second detection means for detecting a change in the seating position of the occupant, and a control means for controlling the drive of the belt drive means. It is disclosed that when a frontal collision of the vehicle is detected by the first detection means, the control means controls the belt drive means based on the change in seating state detected by the second detection means, and performs predetermined winding and unwinding operations of the seat belt (shoulder portion). This makes it possible to restrain the occupant in the event of a frontal collision. Specifically, it is possible to prevent the occupant from slipping forward under the seat belt, making it difficult for the airbag or other device to absorb the impact. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-177780 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In the vehicle seat device such as that disclosed in Patent Document 1, there has been a demand for a technology that enables the seat belt device to restrain the occupant more suitably. Specifically, there was a need to better suppress the phenomenon in which an occupant slips under the seat belt and moves forward during a frontal collision (also known as the submarine phenomenon).

[0006] In addition, it was known that when the seat body is in a state where the seat back is tilted significantly backward relative to the seat cushion (relaxed state), the occupant is more likely to slip under the seat belt and slide forward in the event of a frontal collision. More specifically, when the seat body is in a relaxed position, the pelvis of the seated occupant is lowered and reclined, and the seat belt (lap belt) rides up on the pelvis. This makes the submarine phenomenon more likely to occur. Therefore, there has been a demand for a more optimal way to restrain the occupant. As autonomous vehicles become more widespread, it is expected that the occupant (driver) sitting in the seat will switch the seat from the normal position to a relaxed position during autonomous driving, which will create a need for technology to further prevent the submarine phenomenon.

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle seat device that can suitably restrain an occupant with a seat belt device. Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle seat device that can better suppress the phenomenon (submarining phenomenon) in which an occupant moves forward under the seat belt during a frontal collision of the vehicle. Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle seat device in which the seat back can be tilted backward relative to the seat cushion, and which is capable of suppressing the submarine phenomenon. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The above-mentioned problem is solved by a vehicle seat device of the present invention, which is provided with a seat body having a seat cushion and a seat back, a reclining device that rotatably connects the seat back to the seat cushion and is capable of locking the rotational movement of the seat back, and a seat belt device for restraining an occupant seated in the seat body, wherein the seat belt device comprises a lap belt that restrains the waist or thighs of the occupant, a belt anchor that is attached to a side position of the seat body and has a belt engaging portion that engages with an engaged portion provided at a tip end of the lap belt, and an anchor moving device that is capable of moving the belt engaging portion of the belt anchor in the front-rear direction of the seat relative to the seat body. The anchor moving device is attached to the seat cushion and has a movable member that is movable to move the belt engaging portion toward the front of the seat from a normal position, the seat cushion includes a cushion frame that serves as a skeleton, and a pad material that is placed on the cushion frame, the cushion frame has a support member that supports a lower end of the pad material from below, and the movable member is attached to the support member that has elasticity and is movable. This is solved by: With the above configuration, it is possible to realize a vehicle seat device that can suitably restrain an occupant with a seat belt device. In particular, it is possible to realize a vehicle seat device that can further suppress the submarine phenomenon during a frontal collision of the vehicle. Specifically, the seat belt device includes an anchor moving device that can move the belt engaging portion of the belt anchor relative to the seat body in the fore-and-aft direction of the seat. This allows the position of the lap belt that restrains the occupant's waist or thighs to be moved to a suitable position in the fore-and-aft direction of the seat depending on, for example, the occupant's seating posture. In other words, the position of the lap belt can be moved to match the occupant's pelvis.

[0009] Also By providing a movable member as described above, the movable member can be moved by, for example, the seating weight of an occupant seated on the seat body (seat cushion), thereby making it possible to move the position of the belt anchor (lap belt). This makes it possible to set an appropriate position for the lap belt according to the seating load (seating posture) of the occupant. Furthermore, with the above-described configuration, the movable member can be attached to a suitable position inside the seat cushion by utilizing an existing frame. Furthermore, the movable member can be disposed in a relatively open position inside the seat cushion, thereby minimizing interference between the movable member and existing parts.

[0010] At this time, The movable member may be attached below the support member and be movable. In addition, the anchor moving device is provided with a connecting member that is interposed between the movable member and the belt anchor and operates to convert the movable movement of the movable member into the moving movement of the belt anchor, and it is preferable that multiple support members are provided, each extending in the fore-and-aft direction of the seat, and that the connecting member be arranged between the multiple support members.

[0012] In this case, the anchor moving device preferably comprises a drive member attached to a lateral position of the seat body and driving the belt anchor to move it toward the front of the seat from its normal position, and a transmission member interposed between the drive member and the reclining device and operating to convert the movable movement of the reclining device, which tilts the seat back backward, into a drive movement of the drive member. In addition, the reclining device may have a rotational shaft that extends along the seat width direction and rotates to tilt the seat back backward, the transmission member may be a transmission gear that is connected to the rotational shaft and rotates in conjunction with the rotational movement of the rotational shaft, and the drive member may be a drive shaft that has a drive gear portion that meshes with the transmission gear and drives the seat in the fore-and-aft direction in response to the rotational movement of the transmission gear. By providing the drive member (drive shaft) and transmission member (transmission gear) as described above, the belt anchor (lap belt) can be moved toward the front of the seat in response to the rearward tilting of the seat back. This effectively prevents the submarine phenomenon even when the seat body tilts the seat back rearward (relaxed state) during a frontal collision of the vehicle. It also alleviates pressure on the abdomen of the occupant.

[0013] In this case, the anchor moving device preferably includes a transmission cable that connects the belt anchor and the seat back and moves the belt anchor toward the front of the seat from its normal position in response to the rearward tilting of the seat back. By providing the transmission cable as described above, the belt anchor (lap belt) can be moved toward the front of the seat in response to the rearward tilting of the seat back.

[0014] In this case, the seat back is provided with a back frame having back side frames arranged on the left and right sides in the seat width direction, one end of the transmission cable is attached to a lower portion of the back side frame, the transmission cable extends downward from the one end and bends, extends further toward the front of the seat, and extends so as to pass through a position rearward and below the main body of the reclining device, and the other end of the transmission cable is attached to the belt anchor. With the above configuration, it is possible to prevent interference between the transmission cable and the main body of the reclining device when the seat back is rotated by the reclining device.

[0015] In this case, the anchor moving device is attached to a lateral position of the seat body and is driven to move the belt anchor toward the front of the seat from its normal position, and the vehicle seat device preferably includes an angle detection unit that detects the rearward tilt angle of the seat back relative to the seat cushion, and a control unit that controls the drive of the anchor moving device based on the rearward tilt angle of the seat back detected by the angle detection unit. With the above configuration, the control device controls the driving of the anchor moving device in accordance with the rearward tilt angle of the seat back, and the belt anchor (lap belt) can be suitably moved in the front-rear direction of the seat.

[0016] In this case, the anchor moving device is attached to a lateral position of the seat body and is driven to move the belt anchor toward the front of the seat from its normal position, and the vehicle seat device preferably includes a collision detection sensor that detects or detects in advance a frontal collision of the vehicle, and a control device that controls the driving of the anchor moving device when a frontal collision of the vehicle is detected or detected in advance by the collision detection sensor. With the above configuration, the control device controls the driving of the anchor moving device when a frontal collision of the vehicle is detected or detected in advance, and can suitably move the belt anchor (lap belt) in the front-to-rear direction of the seat. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] According to the present invention, a vehicle seat device capable of appropriately restraining an occupant with a seat belt device can be realized, and in particular, a vehicle seat device capable of further suppressing the submarine phenomenon during a frontal collision of the vehicle can be realized. Furthermore, according to the present invention, the movable member moves depending on the seating load (seating posture) of the occupant seated on the seat cushion, thereby enabling the position of the belt anchor (lap belt) to be moved. Furthermore, according to the present invention, with a simple configuration, it is possible to set an appropriate position for the belt anchor (lap belt) according to the behavior of the seated occupant and move the lap belt to a suitable position. Specifically, it is possible to move the lap belt to a suitable position so as to prevent the occupant from slipping forward under the seat belt (submarining) during a frontal collision. Furthermore, it is possible to effectively prevent the submarining even when the seat back is tilted backward (relaxed state). Furthermore, according to the present invention, the movable member can be attached to a suitable position inside the seat cushion using an existing frame. Also, the movable member can be placed in a position where there is space, thereby reducing interference between the movable member and existing parts. Furthermore, according to the present invention, the belt anchor (lap belt) can be moved toward the front of the seat in response to the rearward tilting of the seat back, thereby effectively suppressing the submarine phenomenon even when the seat body tilts the seat back backward (relaxed state) during a frontal collision of the vehicle. Furthermore, according to the present invention, when the seat back is rotated by the reclining device, interference between the transmission cable and the main body of the reclining device can be suppressed. Furthermore, according to the present invention, the control device controls the driving of the anchor moving device in accordance with the rearward tilt angle of the seat back, and the belt anchor (lap belt) can be suitably moved in the front-rear direction of the seat. Furthermore, according to the present invention, the control device controls the drive of the anchor moving device when a frontal collision of the vehicle is detected or detected in advance, thereby enabling the belt anchor (lap belt) to be suitably moved in the fore-and-aft direction of the seat. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] 1 is a side view of a vehicle seat device according to a first embodiment, showing a state in which a seat body is in a "normal position." [Figure 2] 1 is a side view of a vehicle seat apparatus, showing a state in which the seat body is in a "relaxed position." [Figure 3] FIG. 4 is a side view of the seat frame, showing a movable member and a connecting member. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a top view of the cushion frame, showing the movable member and the connecting member. [Figure 5A] FIG. 2 is a side view of the movable member and the connecting member, showing the movable member in a "normal position." [Figure 5B] 5B is a diagram showing the movable member of FIG. 5A in a "movable position." FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a side view of a vehicle seat device according to a second embodiment, showing a state in which the seat body is in a "normal position." [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is a side view of the seat frame, showing a driving member and a transmission member. [Figure 8A] FIG. 10 is a top view of the drive member and transmission member, showing the drive member in a "normal position." [Figure 8B] 8B shows the drive member of FIG. 8A in the "drive position." [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a side view of a vehicle seat device according to a third embodiment, showing a state in which the seat body is in a "normal position." [Figure 10A] FIG. 1 is a side view of the seat frame, showing the back frame in the "normal position." [Figure 10B]FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the state in which the back frame is in the "relaxed position" and illustrates the state in which the belt anchor has been moved forward by the transmission cable. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a side view of a vehicle seat device according to a fourth embodiment, showing a state in which the seat body is in a "normal position." [Figure 12] FIG. 2 is a side view of the seat frame, showing an anchor moving device, an angle detection sensor, a collision detection sensor, and a control device. [Figure 13] 1 is a block diagram showing hardware and functions of a vehicle seat device; [Figure 14] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a belt anchor moving process. [Figure 15A] FIG. 10 is a side view of a vehicle seat device according to a fifth embodiment, showing a state in which the seat body is in a "relaxed position." [Figure 15B] 15B is a diagram showing a state in which the seat back and the seat cushion are tilted forward in the seat main body of FIG. 15A. FIG. [Figure 16A] FIG. 13 is a side view of a vehicle seat device according to a sixth embodiment, showing a state in which the seat body is in a "normal position." [Figure 16B] 15B is a diagram showing the state in which a part of the seat back of the seat main body of FIG. 15A is tilted backward, the headrest is tilted forward, and the airbag is deployed. [Figure 17] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a vehicle seat device according to a seventh embodiment, showing a seat belt device and a belt guide. [Figure 18] FIG. [Figure 19A] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the belt guide, illustrating a state in which the seat belt is guided by the belt guide. [Figure 19B] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating a state in which a weak portion of a belt guide is deformed due to a frontal collision of a vehicle. [Figure 20] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a vehicle seat device according to an eighth embodiment, showing a seat belt device and a belt guide. [Figure 21]FIG. [Figure 22A] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the belt guide, illustrating a state in which the seat belt is guided by the belt guide. [Figure 22B] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating a state in which a weak portion of a belt guide is deformed due to a frontal collision of a vehicle. [Figure 23A] FIG. 13 is a front view of the vehicle seat device of the ninth embodiment, showing a state in which the armrest is in the "normal position." [Figure 23B] 23B shows the armrest of FIG. 23A in a partially folded state. [Figure 24] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an armrest movable device. [Figure 25] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a first modified example of the armrest movable device. [Figure 26A] FIG. 23 is a front view of the vehicle seat device according to the tenth embodiment, showing a state in which the table is in the "normal position." [Figure 26B] FIG. 26B is a diagram showing a state in which the table in FIG. 26A is popped out. [Figure 27] FIG. 23 is a side view of the vehicle seat device of the eleventh embodiment, illustrating a state in which the armrest restrains the occupant. [Figure 28] FIG. 23 is a side view of the vehicle seat device of the twelfth embodiment, illustrating a state in which the lumbar support is inflated toward the occupant. [Figure 29A] FIG. 23 is a side view of the vehicle seat device of the thirteenth embodiment, showing a state in which the seat back is in the "normal position." [Figure 29B] 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the seat back is in a "first rearward tilt position" where the seat back is tilted backward to a rearward tilt angle α. FIG. [Figure 29C] 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the seat back is in a "second rearward tilt position" where the seat back is tilted backward to a rearward tilt angle β. FIG. [Figure 30] FIG. 23 is a side view of the vehicle seat device of the fourteenth embodiment, showing a state in which a part of the seat back and a headrest have moved forward due to a rear-end collision of the vehicle. [Figure 31]FIG. 23 is a front view of the vehicle seat device of the fifteenth embodiment, showing a state in which an airbag disposed above the seat back is inflated. [Figure 32A] FIG. 23 is a side view of the vehicle seat device of the sixteenth embodiment, illustrating a state in which the footrest has moved from the "extended position" to the "normal position". [Figure 32B] 10 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the front portion of the seat cushion has moved upward from the "normal position" to the "tilted position." FIG. [Figure 32C] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating a state in which the belt anchor and the lap belt have moved from the "normal position" to the "forward position." [Figure 33] FIG. 23 is a side view of the vehicle seat device of the seventeenth embodiment, illustrating a state in which the footrest has moved from the "normal position" to the "protruding position". [Figure 34] FIG. 23 is a side view of a vehicle seat device according to an eighteenth embodiment. [Figure 35A] FIG. 22 is a front view of the vehicle seat device of the nineteenth embodiment, showing a state in which the seat tilt adjusting device is in the "normal position." [Figure 35B] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating a state in which the seat tilt adjusting device has rotated from a "normal position" to a "tilted position" following a side collision of the vehicle. [Figure 36A] FIG. 20 is a top view of the vehicle seat device of the twentieth embodiment, showing a state in which the seat body is in the "normal position." [Figure 36B] 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the seat body has rotated from the "normal position" to the "rotated position" due to a side collision of the vehicle. FIG. [Figure 37A] FIG. 21 is a side view of a vehicle seat device according to a twenty-first embodiment, illustrating a state in which the seat belt device is activated in response to a frontal collision of the vehicle. [Figure 37B] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating a state in which the seat belt device is activated in response to a rear-end collision of the vehicle. [Figure 37C] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating a state in which the seat belt device is activated in response to a side collision of the vehicle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 37A, 37B, and 37C. This embodiment relates to a vehicle seat device having a reclining device that rotatably connects the seat back to the seat cushion and a seat belt device that restrains an occupant seated in the seat body, and is mainly characterized in that the seat belt device has a lap belt that restrains the occupant's waist or thighs, a belt anchor having a belt engaging portion that engages with an engaged portion provided at the tip of the lap belt, and an anchor moving device that can move the belt engaging portion of the belt anchor in the fore-and-aft direction of the seat relative to the seat body. The side of the seat back of the vehicle seat device on which an occupant (seat occupant) sits is the front side of the seat.

[0020] First Embodiment First, a vehicle seat device S1 according to a first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5A and 5B. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the vehicle seat device S1 includes a seat body having a seat cushion 1, a seat back 2, and a headrest 3, a reclining device 30 that rotatably connects the seat back 2 to the seat cushion 1 and can lock the rotational movement of the seat back 2, and a seat belt device 40 for restraining an occupant seated in the seat body. The vehicle seat device S1 is capable of arranging the seat body between the "normal position" shown in FIG. 1 and the "relaxed position" shown in FIG. 2 in which the seat back 2 of the seat body is tilted back to a predetermined position using the reclining device 30. In addition, the vehicle seat device S1 is configured so that the seat belt device 40 can move the seat belt (lap belt) in the front-rear direction of the seat.

[0021] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the seat cushion 1 is a seating portion that supports a seated person from below, and is configured by placing a pad material 1a on a cushion frame 10 that serves as a skeleton, and covering it with a skin material 1b. The seat back 2 is a backrest portion that supports the back of a seated occupant from behind, and is configured by placing a pad material 2a on a back frame 20 that serves as a skeleton, and covering it with a skin material 2b. The headrest 3 supports the head of a seated occupant from behind, and is configured by placing a pad material 3a on a pillar 3c serving as a core material and covering it with a skin material 3b. A pillar mounting member 26 for mounting a pillar 3c that supports the main body of the headrest 3 is attached to the upper portion of the back frame 20.

[0022] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the cushion frame 10 is a rectangular frame-like body and is mainly composed of side frames 11 arranged on the left and right sides, a plate-shaped pan frame 12 (front connecting frame) installed at the front end portion of each side frame 11, a rear connecting frame 13 connecting the rear portions of each side frame 11, and a plurality of support members 14 (elastic springs) hooked onto the pan frame 12 and the rear connecting frame 13 and extending in the fore-and-aft direction of the seat. The support member 14 is a member that supports a seated occupant from below, and is capable of elastically deforming in the vertical direction to receive the seating load of the occupant.

[0023] The side frames 11 are plate-shaped frames that are long in the front-rear direction of the seat. A reclining device 30 is attached to the rear portion of the side frame 11, and a rail device 5 is attached to the lower portion of the side frame 11 via a height link device 4.

[0024] As shown in Figure 2, the back frame 20 is a rectangular frame-like body and is mainly composed of back side frames 21 arranged on the left and right sides, an inverted U-shaped upper frame 22 connecting the upper end portions of each back side frame 21, a plate-shaped lower frame 23 connecting the lower end portions of each back side frame 21, multiple wire members (elastic wires) hooked onto each back side frame 21 and extending in the seat width direction, and a support plate held by the multiple wire members and supporting the seat occupant. The back frame 20 is attached to the center portion of the upper frame 22 in the seat width direction, and further includes a pillar attachment member 26 for attaching the pillar 3c of the headrest 3.

[0025] The backside frame 21 is a sheet metal member that extends in the vertical direction and has a substantially C-shaped cross section. The reclining device 30 allows the back frame 20 to rotate relative to the cushion frame 10.

[0026] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the reclining device 30 is a device that connects the back frame 20 to the cushion frame 10 so that the back frame 20 is rotatable. The reclining device 30 is arranged on the left side in the seat width direction and includes a reclining body 31 that is driven when rotating the back frame 20, a rotation shaft 32 that is arranged on the left and right sides in the seat width direction and serves as the rotation center of the back frame 20, and a connecting member 33 that extends in the seat width direction and connects the left and right rotation shafts 32. The reclining device 30 is further provided with a spiral spring 34 that is positioned on the left side in the seat width direction and biases the back frame 20 to rotate forward, and an operating lever (not shown) that is operated to release the locked state of the back frame 20.

[0027] The reclining body 31 has a known locking mechanism, and the state of the back frame 20 can be switched between a locked state in which it is fixed to the cushion frame 10 and an unlocked state in which it can rotate relative to the cushion frame 10. The reclining body 31 is normally configured such that the back frame 20 is in a locked state, and when the operating lever is operated, the rotation shaft 32 rotates and the state switches to an unlocked state. While the back frame 20 is in the unlocked state, the occupant can tilt the seat back 2 backward, and when the desired backward tilt angle is reached, the seat back 2 returns to the locked state by releasing the operating lever.

[0028] The rotating shaft 32 is supported on the cushion frame 10 side and the back frame 20 side in the seat width direction, and an extending end (inner end) of the rotating shaft 32 is attached to a connecting member 33. The spiral spring 34 is a biasing spring that biases the back frame 20 toward the front of the seat, and is configured so that one end thereof is engaged with a spring locking bracket 35 attached to the outer surface of the back side frame 21, and the other end thereof is engaged with a spring locking member 36 attached to the outer surface of the side frame 11.

[0029] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the seat belt device 40 is a device for restraining an occupant seated in the seat body. The seat belt device 40 includes a seat belt 41 (webbing) that restrains the occupant, belt retractors 42, 43 that are attached to the rear and side positions of the seat body and wind up the seat belt 41 so that it can be pulled out, and a belt anchor 44 that is attached to the side position of the seat body on the opposite side to the belt retractor 43 and detachably engages the tip end of the seat belt 41. The seatbelt device 40 further includes an anchor moving device 50 that can move the belt anchor 44 (anchor buckle 44d) in the front-rear direction of the seat relative to the seat body.

[0030] The seat belt 41 has a shoulder belt 41a that is pulled out from a belt retractor 42 located at the rear of the seat body and restrains the occupant's shoulders and chest, a lap belt 41b that is pulled out from a belt retractor 43 located at the right side of the seat body and restrains the occupant's waist or thighs, and a tongue plate 41c to which the ends of the shoulder belt 41a and the lap belt 41b are attached in a bundled state. The belt anchor 44 has an anchor bracket 44a fixed to the left side position of the seat body, an anchor extension portion 44c attached to the anchor bracket 44a via an anchor pivot shaft 44b and extending upward from the anchor bracket 44a, and an anchor buckle 44d attached to the extending end of the anchor extension portion 44c. The anchor buckle 44d is a belt engaging portion that detachably engages with a tongue plate 41c (engaged portion) at the tip of the seat belt 41.

[0031] As shown in Figures 3 to 5A and 5B, the anchor moving device 50 is attached to the seat cushion 1 and comprises a movable member 51 that is movable to move the anchor buckle 44d toward the front of the seat from the "normal position", and a connecting member 52 that is interposed between the movable member 51 and the belt anchor 44 and operates to convert the movable movement of the movable member 51 into a rotational movement of the belt anchor 44.

[0032] The movable member 51 is a plate-shaped movable plate attached to the inside of the seat cushion 1 so as to be movable toward the front and downward sides of the seat in response to the behavior of a seated occupant. The movable member may be a bar-shaped movable bar or the like. The movable member 51 is a rectangular movable plate that is long in the seat width direction, and is attached to the bottom surfaces of the plurality of support members 14 within the cushion frame 10. More specifically, the movable member 51 is attached to the bottom surfaces of the front portions of the plurality of support members 14 via attachment members 15 (attachment clips). With the above-described configuration, the movable member 51 supports the occupant from below together with the support member 14, and can move toward the front and downward of the seat under the seat load of the occupant. The movable member 51 is not limited to the above, and may be configured to move only toward the front side of the seat, or may be configured to move only toward the lower side.

[0033] The connecting member 52 is a connecting link (connecting link mechanism) that rotates to convert the movable movement of the movable member 51 into the rotational movement of the belt anchor 44. In detail, the connecting member 52 is attached to a fixed bracket 51a fixed to the bottom surface of the movable member 51 via a first link pivot shaft 52a and has a long link 52b extending longitudinally in the fore-and-aft direction of the seat, and a short link 52d attached via a second link pivot shaft 52c attached to the rear end of the long link 52b and connected to the belt anchor 44 (anchor extension portion 44c).

[0034] The long link 52b is disposed in the center portion of the cushion frame 10 in the seat width direction, and is disposed between the plurality of support members 14. The front end of the long link 52b is connected to the movable member 51 via a first link rotation shaft 52a that is long in the seat width direction. The rear end of the long link 52b is connected to a short link 52d via a second link rotation shaft 52c that is long in the seat width direction.

[0035] The short link 52d is disposed at a position outside the cushion frame 10 in the seat width direction. The front end of the short link 52d is connected to the long link 52b and the belt anchor 44 (anchor extension 44c) via a second link pivot shaft 52c. The rear end of the short link 52d is connected to the anchor extension 44c and the anchor bracket 44a via the anchor pivot shaft 44b. The left short link 52d is connected to the belt anchor 44, and the right short link 52d is connected to a link support bracket (not shown). The right short link 52d is connected to the belt retractor 43, and the belt retractor 43 may also be moved to a position in front of the seat.

[0036] 5A and 5B, the anchor moving device 50 receives a seating load corresponding to the behavior (seating posture) of the seated occupant and rotates the anchor buckle 44d of the belt anchor 44 toward the front of the seat relative to the seat body. By rotating the anchor buckle 44d toward the front of the seat, the position of the lap belt 41b can be moved to a position in front of the seat. In other words, it is possible to set an appropriate position for the lap belt according to the seating load (seating posture) of the occupant. The link mechanism formed by the connecting member 52 is not limited to the above-described configuration, and may be formed by other link mechanisms. Alternatively, a known transmission mechanism other than a link mechanism may be employed.

[0037] Furthermore, the above-described configuration makes it possible to set an appropriate position for the belt anchor 44 (anchor buckle 44d) in accordance with the behavior of the seated occupant, and move the lap belt 41b to a suitable position, with a simple configuration. For example, the anchor moving device 50 can move the lap belt 41b to a suitable position to prevent the occupant from moving forward under the seat belt 41 (submarining) during a frontal collision. To prevent the submarining phenomenon, the lap belt 41b can be moved to a position further forward than its normal position during a frontal collision. This allows the lap belt 41b to press the occupant's thighs downward, thereby raising the occupant's pelvis from a reclined position.

[0038] Furthermore, with the above configuration, it is possible to realize a vehicle seat device S1 that can suitably suppress the submarine phenomenon even when the seat back 2 is tilted backward by the reclining device 30 (relaxed state).

[0039] Second Embodiment Next, a vehicle seat device S2 according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8A and 8B. The description of the same contents as those of the vehicle seat device S1 will be omitted. The vehicle seat device S2 includes a seat body having a seat cushion 101 and a seat back 102, a reclining device 130, and a seat belt device 140. The vehicle seat device S1 is capable of arranging the seat body between a "normal position" and a "relaxed position" by the reclining device 130. In addition, the vehicle seat device S2 is configured so that the seat belt device 140 can move the seat belt 141 (lap belt 141b) in the front-rear direction of the seat.

[0040] The seatbelt device 140 includes an anchor moving device 150 that can move the belt anchor 144 (anchor buckle 144d) in the front-rear direction of the seat relative to the seat body. The anchor moving device 150 is attached to the left side of the seat body and includes a drive member 151 that drives the belt anchor 144 to move it toward the front of the seat from its normal position, and a transmission gear 152 that is interposed between the drive member 151 and the reclining device 130 and operates to convert the movable movement of the reclining device 130 into the driving movement of the drive member 151.

[0041] The transmission gear 152 is connected to the rotating shaft 132 of the reclining device 130 and has a wheel gear 152a that rotates around the axis of the rotating shaft 132 in conjunction with the rotational movement of the rotating shaft 132, a worm 152b that is meshed with the wheel gear 152a and rotates around an axis along the seat width direction, and a worm wheel 152c that rotates around an axis along the seat front-to-rear direction in response to the rotational movement of the worm 152b.

[0042] The drive member 151 has a drive gear portion 151aa that meshes with the worm wheel 152c, a drive shaft 151a that moves in the fore-and-aft direction of the seat in response to the rotational movement of the worm wheel 152c, a connecting shaft 151b that connects the drive shaft 151a and the belt anchor 144 (anchor bracket 144a), and stoppers (regulating members) 151c and 151d that regulate the movement of the drive shaft 151a.

[0043] 6, the anchor moving device 150 can move the belt anchor 144 (anchor buckle 144c) toward the front of the seat in response to the rearward tilting of the seat back 102. This can move the position of the lap belt 141b toward the front of the seat. In other words, the lap belt 141b can be positioned appropriately depending on the behavior (seating posture) of the occupant. By doing so, even if the seat body tilts the seat back 102 backward (relaxed state) during a frontal collision of the vehicle, the submarine phenomenon can be suitably suppressed.

[0044] <Third embodiment> Next, a vehicle seat device S3 according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 10A and 10B. The description of the same contents as those of the vehicle seat devices S1 and S2 will be omitted. The vehicle seat device S3 includes a seat body having a seat cushion 201 and a seat back 202, a reclining device 230, and a seat belt device 240. The vehicle seat device S3 is capable of arranging the seat body between a "normal position" and a "relaxed position" by the reclining device 230. In addition, the vehicle seat device S2 is configured so that the seat belt device 240 can move the seat belt 241 (lap belt 241b) in the front-rear direction of the seat.

[0045] The seat belt device 240 includes an anchor moving device 250 that can move the belt anchor 244 (anchor buckle 244d) in the front-rear direction of the seat relative to the seat body. The anchor moving device 250 has a transmission cable 251 that connects the belt anchor 244 and the seat back 202 and moves the belt anchor 244 toward the front of the seat from its normal position in response to the rearward tilting movement of the seat back 202, and a biasing spring 252 that biases the belt anchor 244, which can move in the fore-and-aft direction of the seat, in one direction in the fore-and-aft direction of the seat.

[0046] One end of the transmission cable 251 is attached to the rear surface of the lower portion of the back frame 220 . The transmission cable 251 extends downward from one end thereof, bends, and further extends toward the front of the seat, passing through a position behind and below the reclining main body 231 of the reclining device 230. More specifically, the transmission cable 251 extends toward the belt anchor 244 while being guided by a plurality of guide members 251a, 251b, and 251c. The other end of the transmission cable 251 is attached to the belt anchor 244 .

[0047] 10A and 10B, anchor moving device 250 can move belt anchor 244 (anchor buckle 244d) toward the front of the seat by the biasing force of biasing spring 252 in response to the rearward tilting movement of seat back 202. As a result, lap belt 241b can be moved to a position in front of the seat. That is, the lap belt 241b can be set at an appropriate position depending on the behavior (seating posture) of the occupant. By doing so, even if the seat body tilts the seat back 202 backward (relaxed state) during a frontal collision of the vehicle, the submarine phenomenon can be suitably suppressed.

[0048] <Fourth embodiment> Next, a vehicle seat device S4 according to a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-described vehicle seat devices S1 to S3 will be omitted. The vehicle seat device S4 includes a seat body having a seat cushion 301 and a seat back 302, a reclining device 330, a seat belt device 340, and an anchor moving device 350. The vehicle seat device S4 also includes an angle detection sensor 360 (angle detection unit) that detects the backward tilt angle of the seat back 302 relative to the seat cushion 301, and a control device 380 that controls the operation of the anchor moving device 350 based on the backward tilt angle of the seat back 302 detected by the angle detection sensor 360. The vehicle seat device S4 also includes a collision detection sensor 370 (collision detection unit) that detects a frontal collision of the vehicle, and the control device 380 controls the driving of the anchor moving device 350 when the collision detection sensor 370 detects a frontal collision of the vehicle.

[0049] The anchor moving device 350 is attached to a side position of the seat body, and is a device that drives the belt anchor 344 to move it toward the front of the seat from its normal position. Specifically, the anchor moving device 350 is an electric actuator that receives power from a power source P and is equipped with a drive motor 351 and an extension rod 352 that extends and retracts in the fore-and-aft direction of the seat as the drive motor 351 is driven. A belt anchor 344 (anchor bracket 344a) is attached to the tip of the extendable rod 352. When the anchor moving device 350 (drive motor 351) is driven, the telescopic rod 352 can perform telescopic operation to move the belt anchor 344 in the front-rear direction of the seat.

[0050] The angle detection sensor 360 is a known angle sensor that is attached to the reclining body 331 or the rotation shaft 332 of the reclining device 330 and detects the backward tilt angle of the seat back 302. The angle detection sensor 360 may be an optical, magnetic, inductive, or potentiometer type sensor.

[0051] The collision detection sensor 370 is an in-vehicle sensor that is attached to the exterior or interior of the vehicle in plurality to detect the external environment around the vehicle and detect a collision (front collision) of the vehicle. Specifically, the collision detection sensor 370 detects moving objects (other vehicles, pedestrians, etc.) around the vehicle, various structures, road shapes, etc., as the external environment around the vehicle. For example, the collision detection sensor 370 may be a plurality of cameras, a plurality of radars, or a plurality of lidars. The collision detection sensor 370 is a sensor that detects a vehicle collision (front collision), but is not particularly limited thereto, and may be a sensor that detects a vehicle collision in advance. The collision detection sensor 370 is configured with multiple cameras, multiple radars, and multiple lidars, so that a vehicle collision can be detected in advance.

[0052] As shown in Figures 12 and 13, the control device 380 is an ECU (Election Control Unit) that performs overall electrical control of the anchor moving device 350, and is connected to the anchor moving device 350, angle detection sensor 360, collision detection sensor 370, and various detection sensors (detection units) via an in-vehicle network. The control device 380 is a computer equipped with a CPU (Central Processing Unit) as a data arithmetic and control processing device, ROM and RAM as storage devices, and a communication interface for transmitting and receiving information data via an in-vehicle network. The control device 380 may be realized by a semiconductor integrated circuit or FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) equipped with a CPU. In addition to the main program that performs the functions necessary for a computer, the memory device of the control device 380 also stores, for example, a belt anchor moving program, and the functions of the anchor moving device 350 are performed by executing these programs by the CPU.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 13, from a functional standpoint, the control device 380 mainly comprises a memory unit 381 for storing various programs and various data, a reference value setting unit 382, ​​a reference value updating unit 383, a communication unit 384, a judgment unit 385, and a control execution unit 386. These are composed of a CPU, ROM, RAM, a communication interface, various programs, etc. The function of the control device 380 will now be described in detail.

[0054] "Reference value data" is stored in the storage unit 381. The "reference value data" is table data that indicates the correspondence between the rearward tilt angle of the seat back 302 and the position of the belt anchor 344 in the seat front-rear direction, and is updated as needed and stored in a centrally managed manner. By referring to the reference value data, the control device 380 can execute the belt anchor movement process corresponding to the rearward tilt angle of the seat back 302.

[0055] The reference value setting unit 382 initially sets the reference position of the belt anchor 344 according to the backward tilt angle of the seat back 302, and creates "reference value data." For example, different reference values ​​may be set depending on the type of vehicle and the driver's seat, passenger seat, and rear seats in the vehicle. The reference value update unit 383 updates the "reference value data" as appropriate, for example, in accordance with amendments to legal standards.

[0056] The communication unit 384 transmits and receives data between the control device 380 and the reclining device 330, anchor moving device 350, angle detection sensor 360, collision detection sensor 370, and various detection sensors (detection units) via an in-vehicle network. For example, the communication unit 384 receives a detection result (detection result data) from the angle detection sensor 360. Then, the communication unit 384 transmits control data (control signal) regarding the position of the belt anchor 344 based on the backward tilt angle of the seat back 302 to the anchor moving device 350. Further, for example, the communication unit 384 receives a detection result (detection result data) from the collision detection sensor 370. Then, when it is determined that a front collision of the vehicle has been detected, it transmits control data (control signal) to the anchor moving device 350 to move the belt anchor 344 forward of the seat from its normal position.

[0057] The determination unit 385 determines whether or not a front collision of the vehicle has occurred based on the detection result of the collision detection sensor 370 . The determination unit 385 may determine a rear collision, a side collision, a collision from above the vehicle, a collision from directly below the vehicle, and the like, in addition to a front collision of the vehicle.

[0058] The control execution unit 386 outputs predetermined control data (control signals) to the reclining device 330, anchor moving device 350, etc. via the in-vehicle network, and controls the reclining device 330 and anchor moving device 350 to perform predetermined operations. More specifically, the control execution unit 386 determines the position of the belt anchor 344 from the detection result of the angle detection sensor 360 by referring to the "reference value data," and controls the anchor moving device 350 to move the belt anchor 344 to a predetermined position. Furthermore, when it is determined that a frontal collision of the vehicle has occurred based on the detection result of the collision detection sensor 370, the control execution unit 386 controls the anchor moving device 350 to move the belt anchor 344 to a predetermined position. The predetermined position here may be a position that is set in advance depending on, for example, the magnitude of the collision load associated with a frontal collision of the vehicle. It may also be set depending on the vehicle model and the seat position within the vehicle.

[0059] Next, an example of the processing of the belt anchor moving processing program (belt anchor moving processing method) executed by the vehicle seat device S4 will be described with reference to FIG. The above program of this embodiment is a program for realizing the above-mentioned memory unit 381, reference value setting unit 382, ​​reference value update unit 383, communication unit 384, judgment unit 385, and control execution unit 386 as functional components of a control device 380 having a memory unit 381, and the CPU of the control device 380 executes this program. The program is executed when, for example, a user (occupant) sits on the seat body.

[0060] The process flow shown in FIG. 14 begins with step S1 in which the control device 380 determines whether the seat back 302 has been tilted backward by the reclining device 330. Specifically, the control device 380 (determination unit) receives and makes a determination a detection result (detection result data) from a detection sensor (not shown) that detects the drive operation of the reclining device 330. Alternatively, the control device 380 receives and makes a determination a detection result (detection result data) from the angle detection sensor 360.

[0061] If it is determined that the seat back 302 has been tilted backward (step S1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2, where the control device 380 acquires information about the backward tilt angle of the seat back 302. Specifically, the angle detection sensor 360 measures the backward tilt angle of the seat back 302 , and the communication unit 384 receives the measurement result (detection result) of the backward tilt angle from the angle detection sensor 360 . If it is determined that the seat back 302 has not been tilted backward (step S1: No), the process proceeds to step S4.

[0062] Then, in step S3, the control device 380 (control execution unit 386) determines the position of the belt anchor 344 from the measurement results of the angle detection sensor 360 by referring to the "reference value data," and controls the anchor moving device 350 to move the belt anchor 344 to a predetermined position.

[0063] Then, in step S4, the control device 380 determines whether or not a front collision of the vehicle has occurred. Specifically, the collision detection sensor 370 detects a front collision of the vehicle, and the determination unit 385 determines whether or not a front collision of the vehicle has occurred based on the detection result of the collision detection sensor 370 .

[0064] If it is determined that a front collision of the vehicle has occurred (step S4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S5. On the other hand, if it is determined that a front collision of the vehicle has not occurred (step S4: No), the process returns to step S1. Then, in step S5, the control device 380 (control execution unit 386) controls the anchor moving device 350 to move the belt anchor 344 to a predetermined position.

[0065] After passing through steps S1 to S5, the process of FIG. 14 is completed. With the above-described configuration of the belt anchor moving processing program, the control device 380 controls the driving of the anchor moving device 350 in accordance with the rearward tilt angle of the seat back 302, and can suitably move the belt anchor 344 (lap belt 341b) in the front-rear direction of the seat. Furthermore, when a frontal collision of the vehicle is detected, the control device 380 controls the driving of the anchor moving device 350, and can suitably move the belt anchor 344 (lap belt 341b) in the front-rear direction of the seat.

[0066] Fifth Embodiment Next, a vehicle seat device S5 according to a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 15A and 15B. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-described vehicle seat devices S1 to S4 will be omitted. The vehicle seat device S5 includes a seat body having a seat cushion 401 and a seat back 402, a height link device 404, a reclining device 430, a seat belt device 440, an anchor moving device 450, and a control device 480 that controls these devices. As shown in FIG. 15A, the vehicle seat device S5 is a seat device in which the seat body can be switched from a "normal position" to a "relaxed position."

[0067] The height link device 404 is attached between the vehicle body and the seat cushion 401 in the vertical direction, and is mainly composed of left and right first links 404a located on the front side of the seat, left and right second links 404b located on the rear side of the seat, a locking member (not shown) that locks the seat body so that it cannot be raised or lowered, and an operating lever (not shown) for unlocking the locking member. The first link 404a and second link 404b act as driving links and are driven independently, allowing the height link device 404 to adjust the height of the seat body as needed.

[0068] In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 15B, the control device 480 controls the driving of the height link device 404 and the reclining device 430 when a frontal collision of the vehicle is detected or when a frontal collision of the vehicle is detected in advance. Specifically, the control device 480 controls the driving of the height link device 404 so as to lower the front portion of the seat cushion 401. That is, the control device 480 causes the second link 404b to remain in standby, and controls the driving of the first link 404a. The control device 480 also controls the driving of the reclining device 430 so as to return the seat back 402 from the "relaxed position" to the "normal position." This allows the occupants to be kept awake during a frontal collision of the vehicle, and the submarine phenomenon can be suitably suppressed.

[0069] Sixth Embodiment Next, a vehicle seat device S6 according to a sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 16A and 16B. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-described vehicle seat devices S1 to S5 will be omitted. The vehicle seat device S6 includes a seat body having a seat back 502 and a headrest 503, a seat back moving device 550, a headrest moving device 560, an airbag device 570, and a control device 580 that controls these devices.

[0070] The seat back moving device 550 is a device that can rotate the upper part of the seat back 502 forward. The headrest moving device 560 is a device that can rotate the headrest 503 forward. The airbag device 570 is provided in the center position in the seat width direction in the upper part of the seat back 502, and is a device that can inflate and deploy an airbag 571 forward.

[0071] In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 16B, when a frontal collision of the vehicle is detected or pre-detected, the control device 580 first controls the driving of the airbag device 570 to inflate and deploy the airbag 571 forward (step S1). Then, simultaneously with or immediately after the airbag 571 is inflated and deployed, the control device 580 controls the driving of the seatback moving device 550 to rotate the upper portion of the seatback 502 forward. Then, the control device 580 controls the driving of the headrest moving device 560 simultaneously with or immediately after the rotational movement of the seatback 502, and rotates the headrest 503 forward.

[0072] This allows the occupant to be positioned in a suitable position during a frontal collision, effectively preventing the submarine phenomenon. In other words, the occupant's head and torso can be raised simultaneously, preventing unintended stress from being applied to the occupant.

[0073] Seventh Embodiment Next, a vehicle seat device S7 according to a seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 19A and 19B. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-described vehicle seat devices S1 to S6 will be omitted. The vehicle seat device S7 includes a seat body having a seat cushion 601 and a seat back 602, and a seat belt device 640.

[0074] The seat belt device 640 is attached to the upper end of the seat back 602 or near the upper end of the seat back 602, and includes a belt guide 645 that guides the extension direction of the seat belt 641 (shoulder belt 641a). As shown in Figures 18, 19A and 19B, the belt guide 645 has a first housing 645a having a front opening for feeding the seat belt 641 to a position forward of the seat body, and a second housing 645b housed inside the first housing 645a for holding the seat belt 641. The second housing 645b has a plurality of belt holding portions 645c (belt holding shafts) and weak portions 645d formed at positions adjacent to the belt holding portions 645c.

[0075] 19B, when a frontal collision of the vehicle occurs in the above configuration, belt holding portion 645c of belt guide 645 breaks weak portion 645d, and the holding ability of seat belt 641 becomes loose. That is, seat belt 641 is stretched more than usual, and the restraining force of seat belt 641 on the occupant becomes slightly loose. As a result, the occupant is more likely to fall forward. This allows the occupant to be positioned in a suitable position in the event of a frontal collision of the vehicle, thereby effectively preventing the submarine phenomenon.

[0076] Eighth Embodiment Next, a vehicle seat device S8 according to an eighth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 22A and 22B. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-described vehicle seat devices S1 to S7 will be omitted. The vehicle seat device S8 includes a seat body having a seat cushion 701 and a seat back 702, and a seat belt device 740.

[0077] The seat belt device 740 is attached to the upper end of the seat back 702 or near the upper end of the seat back 702, and includes a belt guide 745 that guides the extension direction of the seat belt 741 (shoulder belt 741a). The belt guide 745 has a first housing 745a having a front opening for feeding the seat belt 741 to a position forward of the seat body, a second housing 745b attached to the rear of the first housing 745a for holding the seat belt 741, and a connecting body 745e connecting the first housing 745a and the second housing 745b. The second housing 745b has a plurality of belt holders 745c (belt holder shafts). The connector 745e has a weakened portion 745d formed at a position adjacent to the belt holding portion 745c.

[0078] 22B, when a frontal collision of the vehicle occurs in the above configuration, the weakened portion 745d of the belt holding portion 745c of the belt guide 745 breaks, loosening the holding ability of the seat belt 741. In other words, the restraining force of the seat belt 741 on the occupant is slightly loosened, making the occupant more likely to fall forward. This allows the occupant to be positioned in a suitable position in the event of a frontal collision of the vehicle, thereby effectively preventing the submarine phenomenon.

[0079] Ninth Embodiment Next, a vehicle seat device S9 according to a ninth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 23A and 23B to 25. FIG. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-described vehicle seat devices S1 to S8 will be omitted. The vehicle seat device S9 includes a seat body having a seat cushion 801, a seat back 802, and an armrest 806, an armrest moving device 850, and a control device 880 that controls the armrest moving device 850.

[0080] The armrest moving device 850 is a device that can rotate a part of the upper portion of the armrest 806 downward toward the inside in the seat width direction. For example, the armrest movement device 850 is an electric actuator mounted inside the armrest 806 as shown in FIG.

[0081] As shown in FIG. 25, the armrest moving device 850 may be a device that rotates a part of the upper part of the armrest 806 rearward toward the inside in the seat width direction. For example, armrest movement device 850 is a wire winding device attached to the inside of armrest 806. The device uses a wire to rotate a portion of the upper part of armrest 806 around a winding axis. Additionally, the armrest moving device 850 is not limited to an electric mechanism, and a part of the armrest 806 may be moved by a mechanism using an inflator.

[0082] In the above configuration, when a frontal collision of the vehicle is detected or pre-detected, the control device 880 controls the driving of the armrest moving device 850 to fold a part of the armrest 806 toward the occupant. This allows the occupant's posture to be maintained in a suitable position during a frontal collision of the vehicle, suppressing slippage of the occupant's hips and effectively suppressing the submarine phenomenon.

[0083] Tenth Embodiment Next, a vehicle seat device S10 according to a tenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 26A and 26B. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-described vehicle seat devices S1 to S9 will be omitted. The vehicle seat device S10 includes a seat body having a seat cushion 901, a seat back 902, an armrest 906, and a table 907, a table moving device 950, and a control device 980.

[0084] The table moving device 950 is a device that can project the table 907 . When a frontal collision of the vehicle is detected or pre-detected, the control device 980 controls the driving of the table moving device 950, and can cause the table 907 to jump out towards the occupant. This allows the occupant to be kept in a suitable position during a frontal collision of the vehicle, thereby effectively suppressing the submarine phenomenon. Note that, instead of the table 907, an airbag (not shown) may be inflated and deployed from the armrest 906 to hold the legs of the occupant. Alternatively, a plate member or a table may be protruded from the inside of the vehicle door toward the occupant to hold the legs of the occupant.

[0085] Eleventh Embodiment Next, a vehicle seat device S11 according to an eleventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-described vehicle seat devices S1 to S10 will be omitted. The vehicle seat device S11 includes a seat body having an armrest 1006, an armrest moving device 1050, and a control device 1080.

[0086] When a frontal collision of the vehicle is detected or pre-detected, the control device 1080 controls the driving of the armrest moving device 1050, and can rotate the armrest 1006 upward and rearward. This allows the occupant to be held in a suitable position during a frontal collision of the vehicle, thereby effectively preventing the submarine phenomenon. Specifically, the armrest 1006 can restrain the arms of the occupant.

[0087] <Twelfth embodiment> Next, a vehicle seat device S12 according to a twelfth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-described vehicle seat devices S1 to S11 will be omitted. The vehicle seat device S12 includes a seat body having a seat back 1102, a lumbar support device 1150 provided inside the seat back 1102, and a control device 1180.

[0088] When a frontal collision of the vehicle is detected or pre-detected, the control device 1180 controls the driving of the lumbar support device 1150, and can cause the lumbar support 1151 to protrude forward toward the occupant. The lumbar support 1151 may be a plate-like member or an air cell. This allows the occupant to be kept in a suitable position during a frontal collision, effectively preventing the submarine phenomenon. Specifically, the lumbar support can be operated to tilt the occupant's pelvis forward, preventing the occupant's buttocks from sliding.

[0089] <Thirteenth embodiment> Next, a vehicle seat device S13 according to a thirteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 29A, 29B, and 29C. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-described vehicle seat devices S1 to S12 will be omitted. The vehicle seat device S13 includes a seat body having a seat back 1202, a reclining device 1230, a seat belt device 1240, and a control device 1280.

[0090] The seatbelt device 1240 includes a belt retractor 1243 that winds up the lap belt 1241b of the seatbelt 1241 so that the lap belt 1241b can be withdrawn. When a frontal collision of the vehicle is detected or pre-detected, the control device 1280 controls the operation of the seat belt device 1240 (belt retractor 1243) and can adjust the restraining force (tightening force) of the lap belt 1241b according to the backward tilt angle of the seat back 1202.

[0091] Specifically, when the seat back 1202 is in the "normal position" shown in FIG. 29A, i.e., when the rearward tilt angle of the seat back 1202 is 0 degrees, the control device 1280 makes the restraining force of the lap belt 1241b stronger than normal, thereby tightly restraining the occupant. In addition, when the seat back 1202 is in the "first rearward tilt position (intermediate position)" shown in Figure 29B, i.e., when the rearward tilt angle of the seat back 1202 is α degrees, the control device 1280 makes the restraining force of the lap belt 1241b stronger than usual, thereby tightly restraining the occupant. On the other hand, when the seat back 1202 is in the "second rearward tilt position (relaxed position)" shown in FIG. 29C, that is, when the rearward tilt angle of the seat back 1202 is β degrees, the control device 1280 keeps the restraining force of the lap belt 1241b at normal. If the restraining force of the lap belt 1241b is made stronger than usual when the rearward tilt angle is β degrees or exceeds β degrees, the lap belt 1241b may slip into the occupant's abdomen, making it difficult to hold the occupant in a suitable position.

[0092] Therefore, by controlling the operation of the seat belt device 1240 by the control device 1280 as described above, the posture of the occupant can be maintained in a suitable position in the event of a frontal collision of the vehicle, and the submarine phenomenon can be suitably suppressed. The threshold value β degrees for the rearward tilt angle of the seat back 1202 can be appropriately set and changed based on occupant information such as differences in occupant physique, weight (obesity), and the like.

[0093] <Fourteenth embodiment (for vehicle rear collisions)> Next, a vehicle seat device S14 according to a fourteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-described vehicle seat devices S1 to S13 will be omitted. The vehicle seat device S14 includes a seat body having a seat back 1302, a reclining device 1330, a seat back moving device 1350, and a control device 1380.

[0094] The seat back moving device 1350 is a device that can rotate the upper part of the seat back 1302 forward. When a rear-end collision of the vehicle is detected or pre-detected, the control device 1380 controls the driving of the seat back moving device 1350 to rotate the upper part of the seat back 1302 forward. This allows the occupant to be positioned in a suitable position in the event of a rear-end collision, and effectively prevents the occupant from sliding up. In other words, the occupant's shoulders can be supported by the upper part of the seat back 1302, reducing the load on the occupant's neck.

[0095] <Fifteenth embodiment (for vehicle rear collisions)> Next, a vehicle seat device S15 according to a fifteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-described vehicle seat devices S1 to S14 will be omitted. The vehicle seat device S15 includes a seat body having a seat back 1402, a seat belt device 1440, an airbag device 1450, and a control device 1480.

[0096] The airbag device 1450 is attached to the upper part (upper end) of the seat back 1402, and can inflate and deploy an airbag 1451 forward. When a rear-end collision of the vehicle is detected or detected in advance, the control device 1480 controls the driving of the airbag device 1450, causing the airbag 1451 to inflate and deploy forward. This allows the occupant to be positioned in a suitable position in the event of a rear-end collision of the vehicle, and effectively prevents the occupant from sliding upward. Instead of the airbag, a plate-like member or the like may be protruded.

[0097] <Sixteenth embodiment (for vehicle rear collisions)> Next, a vehicle seat device S16 according to a sixteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-described vehicle seat devices S1 to S15 will be omitted. The vehicle seat device S16 includes a seat cushion 1501, a seat body having a seat back 1502, a reclining device 1530, a seat belt device 1540, an anchor moving device 1550, an ottoman device 1560, a tilt device 1570, and a control device 1580.

[0098] The recliner 1530 allows the seat back 1502 to be switched between a "normal position" and a "relaxed position." The anchor moving device 1550 can move the belt anchor 1544 in the front-to-rear direction of the seat. The ottoman device 1560 can switch the leg support member 1561 between a "normal position" and a "footrest position" in which the leg support member 1561 is rotated upward and forward from the normal position. The tilt device 1570 can move the front part of the seat cushion 1501 up and down.

[0099] 32A, in the above configuration, when a rear-end collision of the vehicle is detected or pre-detected while the seat body is in the "relaxed position," the control device 1580 first controls the driving of the ottoman device 1560 to lower the leg support member 1561 from the "footrest position" to the "normal position" (step S1). This allows the occupant's knees to be lowered. 32B, the control device 1580 controls the driving of the tilt device 1570 simultaneously with or immediately after the movement of the leg support member 1561, to move the front portion of the seat cushion 1501 upward (step S2). This allows the lumbar region of the occupant to sink relatively. 32C, simultaneously with or immediately after the movement of seat cushion 1501, control device 1580 controls the driving of anchor moving device 1550 to move belt anchor 1544 forward (step S3). This makes it easier for seat belt 1541 to tighten downward around the occupant. At this time, the driving of the belt retractor may be controlled to tighten the tightening force of seat belt 1541 more than usual.

[0100] By doing so, the posture of the occupant can be set to a suitable position in the event of a rear-end collision of the vehicle, and the occupant can be prevented from sliding upward in a suitable manner.

[0101] <Seventeenth embodiment (for vehicle rear collisions)> Next, a vehicle seat device S17 according to a seventeenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-described vehicle seat devices S1 to S16 will be omitted. The vehicle seat device S17 includes a seat body having a seat cushion 1601 and a seat back 1602, a reclining device 1630, an ottoman device 1660, and a control device 1680.

[0102] The recliner 1630 allows the seat back 1602 to be switched between a "normal position" and a "relaxed position." The ottoman device 1660 allows the leg support member 1661 to move in the front-to-rear direction of the seat. The ottoman device 1660 can switch the leg support member 1661 between a "normal position" and a "footrest position" in which the leg support member 1661 is rotated upward and forward from the normal position. The leg support member 1661 has a shock absorbing section that provides higher cushioning than other sections in the section that comes into contact with the legs of the occupant. The shock absorbing section may be an air cell. The shock absorbing section (air cell) may be controlled to inflate when it comes into contact with the legs of the occupant.

[0103] When a rear-end collision of the vehicle is detected or pre-detected while the seat body is in the "relaxed position," the control device 1680 controls the driving of the ottoman device 1660 to move the leg support member 1561 from the "normal position" to the "footrest position." Alternatively, the leg support member 1561 may be moved further upward from the "footrest position." This allows the occupant's legs to be deflected upward. The above configuration can prevent the legs of the occupant from hitting the front end of the seat cushion 1601 hard in the event of a rear-end collision of the vehicle. That is, the leg support members 1661 can appropriately hold the legs (calves) of the occupant, thereby shifting the path of the occupant's legs upward. Also, by increasing the area of ​​contact between the occupant and the seat body, the load during a collision can be dispersed.

[0104] <Eighteenth embodiment (for vehicle rear collisions)> Next, a vehicle seat device S18 according to an eighteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-described vehicle seat devices S1 to S17 will be omitted. The vehicle seat device S18 includes a seat body having a seat back 1702 and an armrest 1706, a reclining device 1730, a seat belt device 1740, and a control device 1780.

[0105] Armrest 1706 has grip portion 1706b for the occupant to grasp with their arm. Grip portion 1706b may be a bar that protrudes upward from the main body of armrest 1706, or may be a recess formed in the main body of armrest 1706. Alternatively, the grip portion 1706b may be attached to a console box or the like.

[0106] The recliner 1730 allows the seat back 1702 to be switched from a "normal position" to a "relaxed position." When a rear-end collision of the vehicle is detected or pre-detected while the seat body is in the "relaxed position," the control device 1780 controls the seat to make an announcement to the occupants using a speaker (not shown), such as "Please hold the grips."

[0107] This makes it possible to effectively prevent the occupant from sliding up in the event of a rear-end collision, even when the seat body is in the "relaxed position." In other words, it is possible to encourage the occupant to grasp the grips in the event of an emergency. This is because, in anticipation of future autonomous driving technology, passengers (drivers) will no longer be holding the steering wheel (there will be fewer opportunities to do so), so the idea is to use a grip as a substitute.

[0108] <19th embodiment (for side collision of vehicle)> Next, a vehicle seat device S19 according to a nineteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 35A and 35B. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-described vehicle seat devices S1 to S18 will be omitted. The vehicle seat device S19 includes a seat body, a reclining device 1830, a seat tilt adjusting device 1850, and a control device 1880.

[0109] The reclining device 1830 is a device that can switch the seat body from a "normal position" to a "relaxed position." The seat tilt adjustment device 1850 is a device that can tilt the seat body outward in the seat width direction. Specifically, the seat tilt adjustment device 1850 includes a support member 1851 that supports the seat body from below, a holder member 1852 for rotating the support member 1851 along a predetermined rotational trajectory, and a locking member 1853 that is provided inside the holder member and is capable of locking the rotation of the support member 1851. The seat tilt adjusting device 1850 further includes a belt member 1854 that connects the seat body side and the vehicle body side, and a pretensioner 1855 that is provided on the vehicle body side and is capable of pulling out the belt member 1854.

[0110] When a side collision of the vehicle is detected or pre-detected while the seat body is in the "relaxed position," the control device 1880 controls the operation of the seat tilt adjustment device 1850 to tilt the seat body toward the center of the vehicle width and lower the inner part of the seat body. Specifically, the control device 1880 releases the locked state of the lock member 1853 and controls the driving of the pretensioner 1855 to pull (tighten) the belt member 1854. Then, the seat body (support member 1851) rotates along the rotation locus of the holder member 1852 due to the weight of the occupant and the inflation force of the side airbag provided in the vehicle body.

[0111] With the above configuration, clearance between the occupant and the vehicle body (side wall of the vehicle body) can be ensured in the event of a side collision of the vehicle, thereby reducing the impact load on the occupant. When the seat body is in the "relaxed position," the occupant's head is in a low position, which may cause the occupant's head to fall outside the protection range of the side airbag. Even in such a case, the impact load on the occupant's head can be reduced.

[0112] <Twentieth embodiment (for side collision of vehicle)> Next, a vehicle seat device S20 according to a twentieth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 36A and 36B. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-described vehicle seat devices S1 to S19 will be omitted. The vehicle seat device S20 includes a seat body, a seat rotation device 1950, and a control device 1980.

[0113] The seat rotation device 1950 is a device that can rotate the seat body around an axis along the vertical direction. When a side collision of the vehicle is detected or pre-detected while the seat body is in the "relaxed position," the control device 1980 controls the drive of the seat rotation device 1950 to rotate the seat body so as to tilt it toward the center of the vehicle width direction. This makes it possible to suitably increase the contact area between the occupant and the seat body during a side collision of the vehicle, allowing the occupant to suitably follow the movement of the vehicle. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occupant from colliding with the side wall of the vehicle due to the inertial force associated with a side collision of the vehicle. In other words, it is possible to ensure clearance between the occupant and the vehicle body (side wall of the vehicle body) and reduce the impact load on the occupant.

[0114] <Twenty-first embodiment (vehicle collision response)> Next, a vehicle seat device S21 according to a 21st embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 37A, 37B and 37C. It should be noted that the description of the same contents as those of the above-described vehicle seat devices S1 to S20 will be omitted. The vehicle seat device S21 includes a seat body, a seat belt device 2040, and a control device 2080.

[0115] The seat belt device 2040 has a five-point seat belt 2041. Alternatively, it may have a four-point seat belt, a six-point seat belt, or the like. As shown in FIG. 37A, when a frontal collision of the vehicle is detected or pre-detected, the control device 2080 controls the driving of the seat belt device 2040 (belt retractor) to weaken the retracting force of the shoulder belt 2041a and strengthen the retracting force of the lap belt 2041b. This allows the occupant's upper body to be raised slightly forward, reducing the load on the occupant's spine and fixing the occupant's pelvis, thereby preventing the submarine phenomenon.

[0116] Also, as shown in FIG. 37B, when a rear-end collision of the vehicle is detected or pre-detected, the control device 2080 controls the drive of the seat belt device 2040 (belt retractor) to increase the retraction force of the shoulder belt 2041a and decrease the retraction force of the lap belt 2041b. This allows the occupant to lean back slightly, reducing the distance between the occupant's head and the headrest, preventing the occupant from sliding upward in a rear-end collision. It also helps prevent damage to the occupant's internal organs due to the occupant's rebound movement in a rear-end collision.

[0117] Also, as shown in FIG. 37C, when a side collision of the vehicle is detected or pre-detected, the control device 2080 controls the drive of the seat belt device 2040 (belt retractor) to increase the retracting force of the shoulder belt 2041a and also increase the retracting force of the lap belt 2041b. This allows the occupant to be pressed firmly against the seat body, and makes it possible to suitably suppress lateral movement of the occupant that may occur in a side collision of the vehicle. As described above, by adjusting the seat belt retraction in response to a frontal collision, rear collision, or side collision of the vehicle, the occupant's posture can be set to an appropriate position, and the occupant can be appropriately protected from the collision load applied to the occupant.

[0118] <Other>

[0119] In the above embodiment, a vehicle seat device used in an automobile has been described as a specific example, but the present invention is not limited to this and can be used for various seat devices such as two-wheeled seat devices for two-wheeled vehicles, vehicle seat devices for trains and buses, seat devices for vehicles such as airplanes and ships, as well as office chair devices for work, wheelchair devices, and child seat devices for shopping carts.

[0120] In the above embodiment, the vehicle seat device according to the present invention has been mainly described. However, the above embodiment is merely an example for facilitating understanding of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention. The present invention can be modified and improved without departing from the spirit thereof, and the present invention naturally includes equivalents thereof. [Explanation of symbols]

[0121] S1 to S21 Vehicle seat device 1, 101, 201, 301, 401, 601, 701, 801, 901, 1501, 1601 Seat cushion 1a, 2a, 3a pad material 1b, 2b, 3b Skin material 2, 102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602, 702, 802, 902, 1102, 1302, 1402, 1502, 1602, 1702 seat back 3, 504, 806, 906 Headrest 3c pillar 4, 404 Height link device 404a First link 404b Second Link 5 Rail device 10 Cushion Frame 11 Side frame 12 Pan Frame 13 Rear connecting frame 14 Support member (elastic spring) 15 Mounting material (mounting clip) 20, 220 back frame 21 Backside Frame 22 Upper frame 23 Lower frame 26 Pillar mounting member 30, 130, 230, 330, 430, 1230, 1330, 1530, 1630, 1730, 1830 Reclining device 31, 231, 331 Reclining unit 32, 132, 332 Rotating shaft 33 Connecting member 34 Spiral Spring 35 Spring locking bracket 36 Spring locking member 40, 140, 240, 340, 440, 640, 740, 1240, 1540, 1740, 2040 seat belt device 41, 141, 241, 641, 741, 1241, 2041 Seat belts, 5-point seat belts 41a, 641a, 741a, 2041a shoulder belt 41b, 141b, 241b, 341b, 1241b, 2041b lap belt 41c tongue plate 42, 43, 1243 Belt retractor 44, 144, 244, 344, 1544 Belt anchor 44a, 144a, 344a anchor bracket 44b Anchor pivot shaft 44c Anchor extension 44d, 144d, 244d anchor buckle 645, 745 Belt Guide 645a, 745a 1st enclosure 645b, 745b 2nd enclosure 645c, 745c belt holder 645d, 745d Weak part 745e Concatenated 50, 150, 250, 350, 450, 1550 anchor moving device 51 Movable parts 51a Fixing bracket 52 Connecting member (connecting link) 52a First link pivot shaft 52b long link 52c Second link pivot shaft 52d short link 151 Drive mechanism 151a Drive shaft 151aa Drive gear part 151b Connection shaft 151c, 151d stopper (regulating member) 152 Transmission gear 152a Wheel gear 152b Warm 152c worm wheel 251 Transmission cable (transmission component) 251a~251c Guide members 252 bias spring 351 Drive motor 352 Telescopic Rod 360 Angle detection sensor (angle detection part) 370 Collision detection sensor (collision detection unit) 380, 480, 580, 880, 980, 1080, 1180, 1280, 1380, 1580, 1680, 1780, 1880, 1980, 2080 Control device 381 Storage section 382 Reference value setting unit 383 Reference Value Update Unit 384 Communications Department 385 Judgment section 386 Control Execution Unit 550, 1350 seat back movable device 560 Headrest Movable Device 570 Airbag device 571 Airbag 806, 1006, 1706 Armrest 1706b Grip 850, 1050 armrest movable device 907 Table 950 table mover 1150 Lumbar support device 1151 Lumbar Support 1560, 1660 Ottoman device 1561, 1661 Leg support members 1570 Tilt device 1850 seat tilt adjustment device 1851 Support member 1852 Holder material 1853 Locking member 1854 Belt material 1855 Pretensioner 1950 Seat Rotation Device P power supply

Claims

1. a seat body having a seat cushion and a seat back; a reclining device that rotatably connects the seat back to the seat cushion and is capable of locking the rotational movement of the seat back; a seat belt device for restraining an occupant seated in the seat body, The seat belt device a lap belt that restrains the passenger's waist or thighs; a belt anchor attached to a side position of the seat body and having a belt engaging portion that engages with an engaged portion provided at a tip end of the lap belt; an anchor moving device that is capable of moving the belt engaging portion of the belt anchor relative to the seat main body in the seat front-rear direction, the anchor moving device has a movable member attached to the seat cushion and movable to move the belt engaging portion toward the front of the seat from a normal position, The seat cushion includes a cushion frame serving as a skeleton and a padding material placed on the cushion frame, The cushion frame has a support member that supports a lower end portion of the pad material from below, The vehicle seat apparatus is characterized in that the movable member is attached to the support member having elasticity and is movable.

2. A vehicle seat device as described in Claim 1, characterized in that the movable member is attached below the support member and is movable.

3. The anchor moving device includes a connecting member interposed between the movable member and the belt anchor and operating to convert the movable movement of the movable member into the moving movement of the belt anchor; The support member is provided in plurality, each extending in the front-rear direction of the seat, 3. The vehicle seat apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the connecting member is disposed between a plurality of the support members.

4. The anchor moving device is a driving member attached to a side position of the seat body and configured to drive the belt anchor to move it toward the front of the seat from its normal position; 2. The vehicle seat device according to claim 1, further comprising: a transmission member interposed between the drive member and the reclining device, the transmission member operating to convert the movable movement of the reclining device, which tilts the seat back backward, into a drive movement of the drive member.

5. the reclining device has a rotation shaft that extends along the seat width direction and rotates to tilt the seat back backward, The transmission member is a transmission gear that is connected to the rotary shaft and rotates in conjunction with the rotary motion of the rotary shaft, 5. The vehicle seat device according to claim 4, wherein the drive member is a drive shaft having a drive gear portion that meshes with the transmission gear and that drives the seat in the front-rear direction in response to a rotational movement of the transmission gear.

6. 2. The vehicle seat device according to claim 1, wherein the anchor moving device includes a transmission cable that connects the belt anchor and the seat back and moves the belt anchor toward the front of the seat from its normal position in response to the rearward tilting of the seat back.

7. The seat back includes a back frame having back side frames disposed on the left and right sides in the seat width direction, one end of the transmission cable is attached to a lower portion of the backside frame; The transmission cable is extending downward from the one end, bending, and further extending toward the front of the seat; The reclining device extends to pass through a rear position and a lower position than the main body of the reclining device, 7. The vehicle seat apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the other end of the transmission cable is attached to the belt anchor.

8. the anchor moving device is attached to a side position of the seat body and is driven to move the belt anchor toward the front of the seat from a normal position; The vehicle seat device includes: an angle detection unit that detects a rearward tilt angle of the seat back relative to the seat cushion; 2. The vehicle seat device according to claim 1, further comprising: a control device that controls driving of the anchor moving device based on the rearward tilt angle of the seat back detected by the angle detection unit.

9. the anchor moving device is attached to a side position of the seat body and is driven to move the belt anchor toward the front of the seat from a normal position; The vehicle seat device includes: a collision detection sensor that detects or pre-detects a front collision of a vehicle; 2. The vehicle seat device according to claim 1, further comprising: a control device that controls driving of the anchor moving device when a frontal collision of the vehicle is detected or detected in advance by the collision detection sensor.

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