JPS62128850A - Automatic setting device for adjusting mechanism for car driver - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make it possible to set automatically adjusting mechanisms of a driver's seat position, rearview mirror angles, and the like to obtain an optimum driver's position regardless of the number of object drivers and the kind of the object car, by setting a data card recorded with the personal information of the driver to a card socket. CONSTITUTION:A driver first handles a manual set switch 14 to adjust all adjusting mechanisms at the optimum positions. Then he sets an IC card 16 of his own use to a card interface 20 to store the data of the optimum positions set manually by pushing a write switch 22a. When he ridges on a car without adjusted positions, he sets the IC card 16 to the card interface 20, and, by pushing a read-out switch 24a, servo-controls 12a-12e are operated depending on the optimum position data already stored in the IC card 16, and the optimum positions can be set automatically through the adjusting mechanisms. Furthermore, the IC card 16 can be made to use regardless of the number of drivers and the kind of applied car.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Technical Field of the Invention] The present invention relates to an apparatus for automatically setting a driver adjustment mechanism for changing the position of a driver's seat, the angle of a rearview mirror, etc. in a motor vehicle to suit the driver.

[Technical background of the invention and its problems] Conventionally, as automatic setting devices for driver adjustment mechanisms in automobiles, devices that function as follows have been put into practical use.

When the driver sits in the driver's seat and operates the nearby setting switches, the seat slide mechanism and reclining mechanism are driven to the The angle is also driven by a 1° rotation machine (14).This manual operation allows the driver's seat position and the angle of the rearview mirror to be set appropriately.

These nervous mechanisms are provided with means for detecting the positions of the movable parts of each of the agitos 1 to the mechanism.

Next, press the position memory button and then press the driver number button. The current seat position and mirror angle are then stored in the register corresponding to the driver number. This register consists of non-volatile memory. Generally, there are four driver number buttons, so that the appropriate seat position and mirror angle can be memorized for each of the four drivers.

Once you have memorized the proper position, if the seal position or mirror angle is different from yours, do not press your driver number button. Then, the seat position is stored corresponding to that number.

Mirror angle information is read from the register and the servo mechanism operates to drive each adjustment mechanism to match the stored position.

In this conventional 8-position system, by increasing the number of driver number buttons and registers, it is possible to store optimum positions for a larger number of drivers. However, in doing so, the number of switches increases unnecessarily, resulting in problems with the space for arranging the switches and making the operation seem cumbersome.

In recent years, electronic control of automobiles has progressed, and an increasing number of switches have been installed around the driver's seat.

Therefore, the installation of new switches that are rarely needed or used must be avoided as much as possible, and reducing intuitive operability has become an important issue.

From these points of view, there are about four driver buttons compared to the previous J-Ho's driver button 1.

Furthermore, in conventional devices, optimal position information is stored in the vehicle itself, so the stored information is naturally not valid for other vehicles.

When multiple cars are shared by a large number of people, it would be convenient if the optimal position could be automatically set for any car. However, conventional devices can only store optimal positions for about four people in each city, and cannot cope with the above-mentioned situation.

[Purpose of the Invention] This invention was made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and its purpose is to enable each driver to carry an information recording card such as a magnetic card or an IC card for personal use, and to automatically insert the card. To provide a device in which each adjustment mechanism is automatically set to the optimum position for the driver by setting it in the card insertion slot of the driver.

[Summary of the Invention] The device according to the present invention is attached to an adjustment mechanism that changes the position of the driver's seat, the angle of a rearview mirror, etc., and drives these adjuster mechanisms so that a given target position matches the current position. The servo mechanism is installed near the driver's seat (
a card interface that removably accepts a driver's personal information recording card; and a card interface that reads information on the accepted card in response to a command signal and provides the target position data to the servo mechanism based on the information. and a reader.

[Embodiment of the Invention] FIG. 1 shows the overall configuration of an apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention. 10a is a motor that drives the seat slide mechanism of the driver's seat, 10b is a motor that drives the reclining mechanism of the driver's seat, and 10c and 10d are drive motors for the mechanism that changes the angle of the outside mirror vertically and horizontally. Side mirrors are installed on the left and right sides of the car, but only one is shown>.ioe is a motor for driving a tilt mechanism that changes the height of the steering wheel.

Each motor 10a to 10e has a servo control section 12a.
~12e is driven and controlled. For the servo control units 12a to 12e, a manual setting switch group 14 is provided.
Alternatively, a control input is given from the automatic setting reader/writer 18.

The control of each adjustment mechanism by the manual setting switch group 14 is similar to the conventional one described above, and when a predetermined switch of the switch group 14 is operated, the corresponding servo control section 12 is controlled.
A control signal is supplied to the motors a to 12c, and the motors 10a to 10e are rotated in forward and reverse directions in accordance with the control signal.

The reader/writer 18 is a device that reads/writes information from/to the IC card 16. The IC card 16 contains at least a non-volatile RAM and a means for transmitting and receiving signals to and from external devices. This IC card 16 is issued to each driver.

The reader/writer 18 has a card interface 20 provided near the driver's seat as illustrated in FIG. 3, and the IC card 16 can be inserted and removed from the card insertion slot of this card interface 20. . A write control section 22 can write information to the IC card 16 inserted into the card interface 20, and a read control section 24 can read information. The timing for writing and reading information to and from the IC card 16 is controlled by a switch 22a.

24a.

FIG. 2 shows the configuration of one of the servo control units 12a to 12e, and 10 indicates the motor 10a to 10c.
Point to one of them.

A position sensor 2 is provided in the movable part driven by the motor 10.
6 is attached, whereby the current position of the movable part is detected, and the current position data is inputted to the comparator 30 via the register 28. During automatic setting, the comparison unit 30 compares the current position data from the register 28 and the target position data from the register 36, and rotates the motor 10 in forward and reverse directions via the driver 32 so that the current position matches the target position. Stir.

In addition, when setting manually, switch group 14 for manual setting is
A switch signal from the manual controller 34 is input to the manual control unit 34, and a control signal generated here is input to the driver 3-2, which rotates the motor 10 in the forward and reverse directions according to the switch operation. Of course, the manual control section 34 and the comparison section 30 are not operated at the same time.

The data in the current position register 28 in each servo control section 12a to 12e is input to the write control section 22 in the reader/writer 18.

When the switch 22a of the write control unit 22 is pressed with the IC card 16 set in the card interface 20, the data in the current position register 28 for each of the two keyboard controls 2EI111112a to 12e will be transferred to the IC card 16.
written to.

Further, when the switch 24a of the readout control section 24 is pressed, data is read from the IC card 16 inserted into the card interface 20, and the data is stored in the target position register 36 in each servo control section 12a to 12e. . At this time, the servo control units 12a to 12e perform FJJ in their own fJI setting mode, and the target position register 36
Each of the motors 10a to 10b is rotated in forward and reverse directions so that the data stored in the current position register 28 matches the data in the current position register 28.

As is clear from the above description, as an initial setting, the operator first operates the manual setting switch group 14 to adjust each adjustment mechanism to its optimum position.

Then, the user sets his own IC card 16 in the card interface 20 and presses the write switch 22a. The information on the optimum position set by the hand is now recorded on the IC card 16. When the user gets into a car that has not been adjusted to the optimum position for himself/herself, the user sets the IC card 16 that he/she owns in the card interface 20 and presses the readout switch 24a. Then, each servo control section 128-12e operates according to the optimum position 1d information already recorded on the IC card 16, and each adjustment mechanism is automatically set to its optimum position.

In the device of the present invention, even if there are a large number of people to drive, if each person is issued with an IC card 16, the optimum position for their entry can be automatically set.

Further, since there are few switches, the operation is not complicated, and automatic setting is possible by simply inserting your own IC card 16 into the card insertion slot.

Also, if the car is the same model, no matter which car you drive, the IC card 1 will be accepted.
6 is valid, and the above-mentioned automatic setting can be performed. Also, even if the car models are different, if you set one car model as the standard and set the offset adjustment (for correction) to another medium model, they will be recorded on the same IC card 16 and the R suitable position information will be different. J for car model
It can be used even if you have three models, and automatic settings can be made to compensate for differences between vehicle models. Therefore, as mentioned above, it is very suitable for situations where multiple cars are shared by a large number of people.

Next, other embodiments of this invention will be described. IC
Writing the R suitable position information to the card 16 can also be performed by another device. In other words, a system may be adopted in which a neck strap for measuring the optimal position is provided at a car dealership, etc., and the optimal position of each person is measured using the neck strap, and the results are recorded on an IC card. In this case, the car only needs to be provided with a function to read information from the card, and may not have a function to write information.

In addition, instead of directly recording target position data on a card, body position information such as the driver's height and sitting height is memorized, and the device that reads this card data adjusts the body position. The optimum position may be calculated and each adjustment mechanism may be operated based on the calculation result. In this case, I
It is also possible to provide an input keypad on the C card and use this keypad to input data such as height and sitting height.

Further, direct automatic setting using optimal position n information and indirect automatic setting using body position information can be used together. In other words, a card that records detailed optimal position information will control automatic settings accordingly, and a card that only records body position information will perform automatic settings accordingly.

In addition, as shown in Figure 3, a man-machine system using a CRT display device and a transparent touch panel superimposed on the screen.
An interface device 45 is provided near the driver's seat, and the first
The signal input means using the manual setting switch group 14, the write switch 22a, and the read switch 24a in the illustrated embodiment can be replaced with an interactive input means using the man-machine interface device 40.

In that case, the number of switches around the driver's seat will be significantly reduced, and operability will be improved by using an interactive system.

The adjustment mechanism for the driver is not limited to the examples listed above, but may include a steering shaft length adjustment mechanism, a driver's seat lumbar support adjustment mechanism, a driver's seat lift gate mechanism, and a rearview mirror angle. It is of course possible to include an adjustment mechanism and the like in the control unit of the present invention.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained in detail above, the automatic setting device for a driver adjustment mechanism in an automobile according to the present invention has the following effects:
The optimal location information once set on the driver's personal information recording card can be recorded, and the optimal location information can be automatically set based on the recorded optimal location information, so there is no restriction on the number of drivers, and the same card can be used on other cards. It can also be applied to automobiles, making it much more practical than conventional methods.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall schematic configuration of an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing 10 and 10a in FIG.
~10e...Motor 12a-12c...Nervo control unit 14...Switch for manual setting BY 16...IC card 18...Reader/Writer 26...Position sensor 28...Current Right position register 36...Target position register 30...Comparison section Fig. 3

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) A servo mechanism that is attached to the adjustment mechanism that changes the position of the driver's seat, the angle of the rearview mirror, etc., and that drives the adjustment mechanism so that the given target position matches the current position, and a servo mechanism that A card interface is provided, which removably accepts a driver's personal information recording card, reads information from the accepted card in response to a command signal, and provides the target position data to the servo mechanism based on the information. An automatic setting device for a driver adjustment mechanism in an automobile, comprising a card reader including means.