DE102015216100A1 - Device for adjusting a seat - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for adjusting a seat (1), with sensors (10.1, 11.1, 12.1, 13.1, 14.1, 15.1, 16.1) for analyzing the sitting position of an occupant, wherein by analyzing the sitting position personal parameters of the occupant can be determined. According to the invention, it is provided that by means of the personal parameters of the occupant an optimal position of the seat is automatically adjustable, wherein at least one sensor (10.1, 11.1, 12.1, 13.1, 14.1, 15.1, 16.1) in the seat (1, 10, 11, 13 , 16) and a sensor in the footwell (12, 15), in particular that at least one sensor (10.1, 11.1, 12.1, 13.1, 14.1, 15.1, 16.1) on at least one pedal (12), in particular on the back of the pedal ( 12) is arranged.

Description

The present invention relates to a device for adjusting a seat with sensors for analyzing a sitting position of an occupant, wherein by analyzing the sitting position personal parameters of the occupant can be determined. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to a method for adjusting a seat.

The font DE 10 2004 062 084 B3 discloses a device for the automatic adaptation of a seat to occupants of a motor vehicle, wherein selected by the occupant seat settings are detected and compared with stored target values. In this case, the actual values are adapted to desired values taking into account further personal parameters or selected settings. The determination of the personal parameters can be done by components of the seat itself, by bringing them into facilities to the occupant. A disadvantage of the disclosed system is that although the seat detects personal parameters and achieves an adaptation of the seat to the occupant, the seat is not placed in relation to other components in the vehicle. Thus, a known system can not take into account whether the adjusted seat is also in the correct position in the vehicle.

It is the object of the present invention to at least partially overcome the disadvantages described above, in particular the object of the present invention to provide an adjustment of a seat and a method for adjusting a seat, which increases in a cost effective and simple manner To provide safety for occupants of a vehicle.

The above object is achieved by a device having the features of claim 1 and a method having the features according to claim 7. Further features and details of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, the description and the drawings.

The technical features which are disclosed for the device according to the invention, also apply in connection with the method according to the invention and vice versa, so that respect. The disclosure of the individual aspects of the invention is always reciprocal reference or can be. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are listed in the dependent claims.

In the device according to the invention for adjusting a seat, these sensors have for analyzing a sitting position of an occupant, wherein by this analysis of the sitting position personal parameters of the occupant can be determined. According to the invention, an optimal position of the seat is automatically adjustable by means of the personal parameters of the occupant. There is at least one seat and at least one sensor in the footwell. It is also conceivable that at least one sensor is arranged on at least one pedal in the footwell. The arrangement on the pedal can advantageously be done on the back of the pedal. An arrangement on the front of the pedal is also conceivable. To analyze the seating position, contact between the sensors and at least parts of the body of an occupant takes place. It is conceivable that the analysis takes place at the seat by the occupant sits down on this. For example, the pedal is contacted by the occupant touching the pedal with his foot. The personal parameters are in particular body measurements, such as weight and height of the occupant. Advantageously, the automatic adjustment of the optimum position of the seat is used for a better seating position of the occupant. This also increases the comfort of the occupant. A manual adjustment of the seat is therefore no longer necessary. The inmate does not have to act independently. The sensor in the seat can be located anywhere in the seat. The additional sensor in the footwell can also be located anywhere in the footwell. Preferably, this is located on a pedal; especially preferred on the back of a pedal. By a further sensor in the footwell, the optimal seating position of the occupant and also also the optimal position of the seat can also be adjusted. This is further promoted by a localization of the sensor on a pedal, since it allows the distance of the seat to the pedal with respect to the respective body dimensions, in particular the leg length, of the occupant can be adjusted. By this optimal adjustment of the seat, in particular also with respect to the leg length of the occupant, an optimal distance of the occupant safety systems, in particular airbags, can be ensured. The seat is in particular a vehicle seat, wherein a vehicle according to the invention can be understood as meaning motor vehicles, aircraft, ships and rail vehicles.

In another aspect of the invention, at least one other sensor may be involved that is in or on the vehicle. A sensor on the vehicle or on the outside of the vehicle favors early detection of an occupant. Thus, the personal parameters, such as body measurements and especially weight or height, can be determined in advance. Such a sensor on the vehicle, in particular on the outside of the vehicle, can be used together with an identification means, such as an ID transmitter, so that the sensor only determines the dimensions of a potential occupant.

In the vehicle, the further sensor can be arranged, for example, on the seat and / or in the footwell and / or on the steering wheel and / or in the interior trim and / or on the center console of the vehicle, as well as on the armrests or armrests of the vehicle. By another sensor or other sensors, the sitting position and the body dimensions such as weight and / or size of the occupant can be analyzed in even greater detail. In particular, the sensors in the seat determine the actual body measurements, such as in particular the size and weight of the occupant. The sensors in the footwell determine in particular the leg length and thus the optimum distance of the seat to the footwell, in particular to the pedals. In the footwell of the sensor is in particular, as already described above, arranged on the pedal. In particular, the sensors on the steering wheel determine an optimum distance between the seat and the steering wheel. Among other things, the arm length of an occupant is determined. This is particularly advantageous because safety-relevant measures, such as airbags, are located or arranged both in the footwell and on the steering wheel. The sensors in the interior trim can be arranged in particular in the interior trim of the door or in the dashboard and also check or analyze an optimal position of the seat. In the center console as well as in the armrests, the sensors can analyze the optimum position of the seat. In particular, the sensors in the interior trim, in the center console and / or in the armrests can also optimize lateral adjustability of the seat. In addition, a height adjustment of the seat can be adjusted. Furthermore, in the interior trim, in armrests and / or the center console safety measures such. B. airbags housed. Thus, therefore, parts of the seat, the steering wheel and the footwell and the interior of the vehicle itself are used to determine personal parameters such as body measurements and in particular size and weight and to optimally adapt the seat.

It may be advantageous if the sensors in the seat are located in the seat back and / or in the seat surface and / or in the side walls of the seat and / or in the headrest. An occupant sitting on the seat leans his upper body, especially his back, against the seat back. The sensor is activated in an approximation or even when a contact of the occupant, in particular the upper body, against the seat back. Furthermore, the occupant sits on the seat of a seat. By approaching when sitting down or sitting, the sensor in the seat is activated. The side bolsters of a seat protrude on both sides of the seat and also along the seat back. The sides of the upper body as well as the sides of the legs and the buttocks are thus approximated or in contact with the side cheeks. In particular, it is possible that the side walls of the seat can be adjusted so far, until a contact between the occupant and the side walls of the seat is made.

The same movement is in particular for the seat back question that moves in the direction of the occupant until a contact between the occupant and the seat back is made. A similar adjustment of the seat, in particular an adjustment of the seat in the direction of the foot pedal, can take place if due to the distance no contact between the foot of the occupant and the pedal can be made. In particular, a sensor is arranged in the upper region of the seat back, the sensor is located at the height of the shoulders of the occupant. By ensuring contact of the shoulders with the seat back, a comfortable and ergonomic sitting is ensured at the same time. Furthermore, it is also conceivable that the seat does not remain in permanent contact with the occupant, but the contact is used only for optimal adjustment of the seat.

In addition, an optimal seating position in terms of safety-related measures, such. As airbags are manufactured. Furthermore, the sensor is preferably arranged in the front region of the seat surface. On the front area of the seat, the thighs come to rest, wherein in particular the distal region of the thighs protrudes beyond the seat. This ensures an ergonomic and comfortable seating position. In addition, an optimal seating position can also be ensured under safety-relevant measures or aspects, in particular with regard to airbags. By adjusting the side cheeks to contacting the occupant contact of the sensors, which are located in particular in the upper region of the side walls, made to the occupant. The contact of the side cheeks to the occupant does not have to be permanent, but can only be used to adjust the seat. This avoids a safe seat and a back and forth sucking of the occupant. Furthermore, an ergonomic and comfortable seating position is ensured. The optimum seating position also makes sense in terms of safety-relevant aspects, in particular with regard to airbags. The further sensor is arranged in particular in the middle region of the headrest, wherein it can also be driven against the head of the occupant. In particular, however, the headrest does not remain in permanent contact with the occupant's head, but is located away from the head for optimum position, in particular about 2 cm to 15 cm. However, by contacting the head of the occupant can also be a optimal position of the headrest are determined, in particular based on the height of the headrest. A comfortable position and a secure seating position is guaranteed. Overall, the entire seat can thus be adjusted so that the knees of the occupant are slightly angled when pedaling on a pedal. Furthermore, the seat height can be determined such that the occupant has a good overview of the roadway and instruments. A straightforward step on, in particular, the brake pedal is also advantageous, so that more braking force can be exerted and a higher safety aspect is fulfilled.

In addition, the seat is preferably adjusted so that an upright seating position of the occupant is ensured, which protects the back and ensures a small distance to the headrest. In particular, the shoulder blades advantageously have contact with the seat back, which is ensured by an automatic adjustment of the seat back. The distance to the steering wheel is advantageously ensured such that when touching the steering wheel, the shoulders continue to contact the seat back. It is also advantageous if the belt is adjusted in relation to the seating position. It is conceivable that a sensor is inserted in the belt. As a result, an optimal course of the belt can be ensured.

The sensors may in particular be one of the following: pressure sensor, force sensor, optical sensor, in particular infrared sensor or laser sensor, sound sensor, in particular ultrasonic sensor, moisture sensor, temperature sensor, capacitive sensor. In particular in the region of the seat, a pressure sensor or a force sensor, which can detect the pressure distribution and the magnitude of the pressure via the applied force, is advantageous. A pressure sensor is also useful in the footwell, especially on the pedal. Furthermore, capacitive sensors are conceivable based on measuring a change in capacitance caused, for example, by a change in the electrically measurable capacitance or electrical conductivity. In addition, sensors are advantageous, which can detect the dimension of the occupant, such. B. sound sensors, such as ultrasonic sensors and / or optical sensors, such as infrared sensors, laser sensors. Likewise, these sensors are able to detect objects without contact and to measure their distance to the sensor. Depending on the type of sensor, this is possible over distances of 0.1 cm to 10 m. The sensors emit optical and / or acoustic pulses that are reflected at an object and capture the reflected signal in time. As a further sensor, a strain gauge is conceivable, which can measure a stretching and upsetting deformation. Strain gauges change their electrical resistance at low deformations and can be used as strain sensors. In addition, it can be differentiated in the pressure sensors between passive pressure sensors and relative pressure sensors, absolute pressure sensors or differential pressure sensors, these being made of sensor materials, such as silicon, quartz or metals. Piezoelectric thin films as sensor materials are also conceivable. Also, moisture sensors and temperature sensors are conceivable that can provide information on the comfort of the occupant. The detected signals of the sensors can be further converted, for example, a piezoelectric transducer into an electrical signal, which can cooperate with a drive unit. The sensors can also be formed punctiform and / or planar and / or linear.

Line-shaped can also be understood in particular as a matrix. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the sensors measure not only along a component plane but also along several component planes in order to set the optimum seating position on the basis of personal parameters of an occupant.

Furthermore, it is conceivable that at least one sensor is designed to be flexible in regions so that it can adapt in particular to the shape of a vehicle component. This adaptability to vehicle sensors creates a visually pleasing impression. Furthermore, the comfort of the occupant is increased because an adaptation to the seating position is not disturbing for this.

In a further development of the device, the determined data can be forwarded via the optimum sitting position to a drive unit. Such a drive unit can be arranged in particular in the seat and / or in the steering wheel, in addition, such a drive unit can also be installed centrally. The drive unit may be in particular an electric motor drive. It is conceivable that at least one seat component can be brought into contact with the occupant by means of an electromotive drive. The detection of the body measurements can be detected during the movement to the investment of the seat component to the occupant. This is possible via the associated increase in current in the electromotive drive, which serves to detect the body dimensions of the occupant. As a control signal, it is conceivable that the increase of the current intensity is determined over a predetermined value. The electric motors are expediently designed so that they switch off or switch over at a given mechanical resistance. After transmission of the data on the seating position, the drive unit can adjust the seat automatically. An adjustment about each axis of the seat is possible. At the same time, the signal can be used to drive unit also with To couple the rearview mirror and the exterior mirrors of the vehicle and also set them in an optimal position relative to the seating position. In addition, it is conceivable that a certain position of the seat component is determined, thereby obtaining a conclusion about the corresponding body dimensions of the occupant.

It may also be advantageous that at least one sensor is arranged in the seat surface and / or at least partially below the surface of the seat and / or the steering wheel and / or the pedal and / or the headrest, in particular the sensor is up to 10 cm arranged under the seat surface, preferably 0.5 cm to 5 cm and particularly preferably 1 cm to 3 cm. The sensors in the seat and in the headrest are in particular in the interior of the seat, but these are arranged close enough below the surface of the seat that they can analyze an occupant optimally.

In addition, it may also be possible that the sensors are arranged in the seat, in particular in relation, such as fabric, of the seat. In the steering wheel, the sensor is arranged in particular on the surface of the steering wheel and / or in the surface material of the steering wheel in order to be able to optimally determine a contact between the occupant and the steering wheel. In the pedal, the sensor is arranged in particular on the back of the pedal, wherein a build-up of pressure on the pedal can be analyzed by the occupant. It is also conceivable that the sensor is arranged in the pedal or in particular on the front of the pedal to already be able to detect contact of the foot with the pedal can.

Also, the object of the invention is achieved by a method for adjusting a seat. The method comprises at least one sensor that analyzes the sitting position of an occupant, wherein the sensor determines personal parameters of the occupant by analyzing the sitting position. It is essential to the invention that personal parameters of the occupant are determined by means of at least one sensor in the seat and a sensor in the footwell. Thereupon, an optimal position of the seat is automatically adjusted. In particular, at least one sensor is arranged on at least one pedal, wherein this is arranged in particular on the back of the pedal. The method for adjusting a seat can be carried out in particular by means of at least one device according to the invention. By a contact or an approach of an occupant to a sensor in the seat and / or in the footwell personal parameters of the occupant, such as body measurements, in particular weight and / or size can be determined. Thereupon, the seat automatically adjusts an optimal position of the seat for the respective identified occupant or his personal parameters. A sensor, especially in the seat and another sensor, especially in the footwell, thereby represent an optimal analyzability of the body dimensions of an occupant, since not only size and weight, but also leg length and at the same time the distance of the seat to the pedal are determined in relation to the leg length can.

In one development of the method, at least one actual position of the seat is determined. The actual position is the position in which the seat is located before it is adjusted. Furthermore, based on the personal parameters at least one desired position of the seat is determined. The nominal positions can be stored and retrieved, for example, in a matrix or another medium. The determined personal parameters are compared with stored data and a desired position of the seat can be retrieved based on the personal parameters. The sitting position is brought into contact with the occupant and at least one body size of the occupant is recorded as an actual position. After the determination of the actual position, the seat can be moved to that desired position, which is stored as the optimum seat position.

However, it is also possible to move the seat back to the starting position or to a position selected by the occupant.

Subsequently, the actual position of the seat is adjusted to the desired position of the seat. The seat is therefore adjusted. An adjustment of the seat is carried out in particular via a drive unit. At the same time it is conceivable that a manual readjustment of the occupant is possible. The readjustment takes place in particular electrically and / or mechanically. In order to maintain the optimum position with respect to safety-related aspects of the seat, a display is conceivable which indicates to the occupant to what extent a readjustment is compatible with the safety aspect. This can be done for example via a visual display and / or via an acoustic and / or via a haptic display. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the adjustment of the seat has a learning effect. By readjusting the target position, the readjustment, as far as relevant in terms of safety, can be stored for the following nominal positions. It is particularly useful here that the learning effect for readjustment is stored specific to the specific case and can be retrieved again.

In addition, it is conceivable for the actual position and the setpoint position to be forwarded to at least one drive unit, wherein the drive unit controls the seat and / or the steering wheel and / or the pedal and / or the size of the footwell of the setpoint Adjusting position. To evaluate the seating position, at least one of the following parameters is analyzed: position of the steering wheel, pedal travel between seat and pedal, contact and / or force measurement on the pedal, contact and / or force measurement on the seat back, contact and / or force measurement on the Seat, contact and / or force measurement in the seat side bolsters of the seat, contact and / or force measurement in the headrest. By the drive unit, the various components of the seat and steering wheel are adjustable. Furthermore, it is conceivable that a trigger signal is generated which activates at least one sensor in order to determine the current sitting position of the occupant. The trigger signal can be generated by the proximity of an occupant to the car and / or by opening the car doors, in particular the driver's door, and / or sitting down on the seat. In addition, the trigger signal by the operation of the ignition and by the operation of an access control, by turning on the light, by driving off and / or at a certain speed, in particular 0 km / h to 20 km / h, preferably at 1 km / h up to 5 km / h. The trigger signal can be generated visually, acoustically and / or optically.

Furthermore, in the method according to the invention, at least one sensor can be designed in such a way that the analysis of the sitting position is carried out repeatedly, in particular continuously; especially depending on the current driving situation. This ensures that the optimum position of the seat is permanently set automatically and remains.

Continuous monitoring of the current driving situation makes sense, especially for long journeys and / or rough terrain and / or when driving in the dark, since in particular fatigue, long sitting or a rough road surface change the seat height of the occupant over a period of time. The sitting position of an occupant changes depending on the driving situation and in particular also as a function of time. A continuous comparison of the determined actual position with the stored desired position in the respective circumstances makes it possible to move the seat continuously back into the optimum seating position. By this measure, a fatigue-free driving is possible. A continuous check and readjustment of the seat is therefore useful in order to be able to ensure the optimum position for safety-relevant aspects on a permanent basis. It is also conceivable that only a signal, such as an acoustic, haptic, visual and / or visual signal, informs the occupant that he has left the optimum seating position with respect to the made optimum adjustment of the seat. Furthermore, it is conceivable that certain driving situations are included in the optimization of the seat, such as more freedom when reversing or tilting the seat when getting in and out. Furthermore, it is advantageous if an adjustment of the seat is not carried out in all components at once, but in several, staggered steps. A pleasant driving experience is maintained.

Further, measures improving the invention will become apparent from the following description of some embodiments of the invention, which are shown schematically in the figures. All of the claims, the description or the drawings resulting features and / or advantages, including design details and spatial arrangement may be essential to the invention both in itself and in various combinations. It should be noted that the figures have only descriptive character and are not intended to limit the invention in any way. Each show schematically:

1a a representation of a seat and pedal with an occupant before adjusting the seat,

1b a representation of a seat with an occupant after adjusting the seat,

2a a representation of a seat back with an occupant before adjusting the seat,

2 B a representation of a seat back with an occupant after adjusting the seat,

3a a representation of a seat with an occupant before adjusting the seat and

3b a representation with a seat with an occupant after adjusting the seat.

Elements with the same function and mode of action are in the 1 to 3 each provided with the same reference numerals, which is why they are usually described only once.

1 shows a seat 1 with a seat 10 and a seat back 11 and a headrest 13 , There is also a pedal 12 in the footwell 15 as well as a steering wheel 14 shown. In addition, shows 1 an inmate 20 which is on the seat 1 sitting. In the sitting position of 1a touch the thighs 22 of the occupant 20 the seat 10 of the seat 1 , In addition, the foot 23 of the occupant in the footwell 15 arranged. 1a shows a distance between the headrest 13 as well as the seat back 11 and the upper body 21 of the occupant as well as a distance of the foot 23 of the occupant 20 to the pedal 12 and a distance of the arm 24 the occupant to the steering wheel 14 ,

1b shows an optimally adjusted seat 1 after adjusting in terms of personal parameters of the occupant 20 , The seat back 11 is in contact with the upper body 21 of the occupant 20 , The headrest 13 is in an optimal position, slightly spaced from the head 25 of the occupant 20 , Further, the thighs are 22 in contact with the seat 10 , Also the pedal 12 is in contact with the foot 23 , In addition, the steering wheel 14 shown in contact with the arms 24 of the occupant 20 stands, so this particular slightly bent contact with the steering wheel 14 can produce. 1b shows an optimal position of the seat 1 providing a comfortable ergonomic and also safety-relevant optimal adjustment of the seat 1 having. In particular, the seat is 10 optimal for the position of the thighs 22 of the occupant 20 adjusted, so when touching the foot 23 with the pedal 12 the distal thighs 20 non-contact to the seat 10 arranged and the knees of the occupant 20 still slightly bent. In addition, the shoulder blades and the upper back of the occupant 20 on the seat back 11 For example, they offer an optimal distance to the airbag.

Furthermore, in 1a and 1b the sensors shown. A sensor 10.1 is in the seat 10 localized. The sensor 10.1 is in particular in the front region of the seat 10 arranged to an optimal position of the distal thigh 22 to the seat 10 to ensure.

There is also a sensor 11.1 in the seat back 11 shown, which in particular in the upper region of the seat back 11 located. This can be an optimal contact between the seat back 11 and the upper part of the upper body 21 be assured of the occupant. Further, a sensor 13.1 in the headrest 13 shown, especially in the middle area of the headrest 13 located. The sensor 13.1 the headrest 13 is not in constant contact with the head 25 the occupant, but can be brought into contact with this for adjustment. The headrest 13 is slightly spaced from the head in an optimal position 25 of the occupant 20 localized. Further, a sensor 15.1 in the footwell 15 shown an optimal distance between seat 1 , in particular the seat 10 , and the pedal 12 supervised. Another sensor 12.1 is in the pedal 12 localized. This one is especially on the back of the pedal 12 appropriate. Also another attachment of the sensor 12.1 on the pedal 12 is conceivable. Further, a sensor 14.1 in the steering wheel 14 localized, which is particularly in the range of normal contact of the hands with the steering wheel 14 , especially on both sides of the steering wheel 14 , is located.

2a shows a cross section through the seat back 11 as well as the side cheeks 16 of the seat 1 and the upper body 21 of the occupant 20 , The side cheeks 16 are at a distance to the upper body 21 held. Furthermore, the seat back 10 already with the upper body 21 contacted. Also, the contact between the seat back 10 and upper body 21 is not guaranteed in this seat adjustment.

2 B however, shows both the seat back 10 as well as the side cheeks 16 in contact with the upper body 21 of the occupant 20 , Furthermore, are also in the side wall 16 sensors 16.1 localized. These sensors can be the contact between the upper body 21 and sidewalls 16 analyze. This will be the side cheeks 16 such a procedure that a contact between the upper body 21 and the sidewalls 16 will be produced. The sensors 16.1 are especially in the middle area of the side cheeks 16 arranged. A contact of the side cheeks 16 to the upper body 21 prevents in particular slipping of the occupant 20 in the optimal driving position.

3a shows the seat 10 as well as the thighs 22 of the occupant 20 , Also on the seat 10 Sidewall 16 localized, which also sensors 16.1 exhibit. 3b also shows an optimized seating position of the seat 10 in which the side cheeks 16 the thighs 22 of the occupant 20 to contact. Again, a secure fit and no slipping of the seating position is guaranteed. Further, a drive unit 30 (not shown) conceivable due to the personal parameters of the occupant 20 that the seat 1 as well as the pedal 12 and the steering wheel 14 can adjust.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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Seat

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headrest

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steering wheel

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Arm of 20

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Head of 20

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102004062084 B3 [0002]

Claims (11)

Device for adjusting a seat ( 1 ), with sensors ( 10.1 . 11.1 . 12.1 . 13.1 . 14.1 . 15.1 . 16.1 ) for analyzing the sitting position of an occupant, wherein by the analysis of the seat position personal parameters of the occupant can be determined, characterized in that by means of the personal parameters of the occupant an optimal position of the seat is automatically adjustable, at least one sensor ( 10.1 . 11.1 . 12.1 . 13.1 . 14.1 . 15.1 . 16.1 ) in the seat ( 1 . 10 . 11 . 13 . 16 ) and a sensor in the footwell ( 12 . 15 ), in particular that at least one sensor ( 10.1 . 11.1 . 12.1 . 13.1 . 14.1 . 15.1 . 16.1 ) on at least one pedal ( 12 ), especially on the back of the pedal ( 12 ) is arranged. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one further sensor ( 10.1 . 11.1 . 12.1 . 13.1 . 14.1 . 15.1 . 16.1 ) is located in and / or on a vehicle, in particular in the seat ( 1 . 10 . 11 . 13 . 16 ) and / or in the footwell ( 12 . 15 ) and / or on the steering wheel ( 14 ) and / or in the interior trim and / or in the center console and / or in armrests of the vehicle. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that at least one sensor in the seat back ( 11 ) and / or in the seat ( 10 ) and / or in the side cheeks ( 16 ) of the seat and / or in the headrest ( 13 ), in particular that at least one sensor ( 10.1 . 11.1 . 13.1 . 16.1 ) in the upper region of the backrest ( 11 ) is arranged and / or in the front region of the seat ( 10 ) and / or in the upper region of the side cheeks ( 16 ) of the seat and / or in the middle region of the headrest ( 13 ). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one sensor ( 10.1 . 11.1 . 12.1 . 13.1 . 14.1 . 15.1 . 16.1 ) is designed to be flexible at least in some areas, in particular adaptable to the shape of the vehicle component. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the determined data on the seat position to a drive unit ( 30 ), in particular the seat ( 10 ) and / or the seat back ( 11 ) and / or the headrest ( 13 ) and / or the steering wheel ( 14 ) and / or a pedal ( 12 ) adjusted. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one sensor ( 10.1 . 11.1 . 12.1 . 13.1 . 14.1 . 15.1 . 16.1 ) in the surface and / or at least partially below the surface of the seat ( 1 ) and / or the steering wheel ( 14 ) and / or the pedal ( 12 ) and / or the headrest ( 13 ) is arranged, in particular 0 to 10 cm below the seat surface is arranged, preferably 0.5 cm to 5 cm, particularly preferably 1 cm to 3 cm. Method for adjusting a seat ( 1 ), in particular by means of a device according to one of claims 1 to 6, comprising at least one sensor ( 10.1 . 11.1 . 12.1 . 13.1 . 14.1 . 15.1 . 16.1 ), which analyzes the sitting position of an occupant, wherein the sensor determines by the analysis of the seat position personal parameters of the occupant, characterized in that by means of at least one sensor ( 10.1 . 11.1 . 12.1 . 13.1 . 14.1 . 15.1 . 16.1 ) in the seat ( 1 . 10 . 11 . 13 . 16 ) and a sensor in the footwell ( 12 . 15 ) the personal parameters of the occupant are determined and automatically an optimal position of the seat ( 1 ), in particular that at least one sensor ( 10.1 . 11.1 . 12.1 . 13.1 . 14.1 . 15.1 . 16.1 ) on at least one pedal ( 12 ), especially on the back of the pedal ( 12 ) is arranged. Method according to claim 7, characterized in that at least one actual position of the seat ( 1 . 10 . 11 . 13 . 16 ) and based on the personal parameters at least one target position of the seat ( 1 . 10 . 11 . 13 . 16 ) is determined, wherein the actual position of the desired position is adjusted. Method according to one of claims 7 to 8, characterized in that the actual position and the desired position to at least one drive unit ( 30 ), wherein the drive unit is the seat ( 1 . 10 . 11 . 13 . 16 ) and / or the footwell ( 12 . 15 ) and / or the steering wheel ( 14 ) and / or a pedal ( 12 ) adjusts the target position. Method according to one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that a trigger signal is generated, which at least one sensor ( 10.1 . 11.1 . 12.1 . 13.1 . 14.1 . 15.1 . 16.1 ) is activated to determine the current seating position of the occupant. Method according to one of claims 7 to 10, characterized in that at least one sensor ( 10.1 . 11.1 . 12.1 . 13.1 . 14.1 . 15.1 . 16.1 ) is designed such that the analysis of the seating position is performed repeatedly, in particular continuously, depending on the current driving situation, in particular that the optimal position of the seat ( 1 . 10 . 11 . 13 . 16 ) is set automatically.

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