EP2718151A1 - Vehicle allowing safe carriage of loads - Google Patents

Vehicle allowing safe carriage of loads

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EP2718151A1
EP2718151A1 EP12731535.6A EP12731535A EP2718151A1 EP 2718151 A1 EP2718151 A1 EP 2718151A1 EP 12731535 A EP12731535 A EP 12731535A EP 2718151 A1 EP2718151 A1 EP 2718151A1
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vehicle
space
user
partitioning
seat
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Vincent Rebel
Muriel BOUYAUD
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PSA Automobiles SA
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Peugeot Citroen Automobiles SA
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R7/00—Stowing or holding appliances inside vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps
    • B60R7/04—Stowing or holding appliances inside vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space, e.g. using racks
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/005—Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles, e.g. dismountable auxiliary seats
    • B60N2/015—Attaching seats directly to vehicle chassis
    • B60N2/01508—Attaching seats directly to vehicle chassis using quick release attachments
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/90—Details or parts not otherwise provided for
    • B60N2/91—Panels between front seats
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R21/00—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
    • B60R21/02—Occupant safety arrangements or fittings, e.g. crash pads
    • B60R21/026—Rigid partitions inside vehicles, e.g. between passengers and load compartments
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R5/00—Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like
    • B60R5/02—Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at front of vehicle

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  • the present invention relates generally to a device for protecting the driver or a front passenger of a vehicle by partitioning the interior space of the cabin of the motor vehicle.
  • documents JP230286 and JP230288 disclose a small vehicle comprising a front seat for the driver and two passenger seats arranged recessed rearwardly.
  • walls serving as a vertical door to a first storage box or able to retract into the ground can be arranged vertically and longitudinally to partition the lateral space of the driver to define a space loading.
  • the proposed geometry of the partitions makes them unsuitable for use in modern vehicles where the interior shapes generally have complex geometries and these square partitions will not be able to properly partition the cargo space.
  • the partitions are independent of the position of the seats and can not adapt to the positioning of the latter in the vehicle, so that space can be lost depending on the positions occupied by the seats.
  • DE 102 33 168 discloses small flexible belts mounted on a reel and a vehicle provided with anchor points where the reels can be attached to attach a bulky object to be transported.
  • the described strips do not define a partition large enough to store items to be transported in bulk, they can only serve to attach and hold objects in place, for example bottles or suitcases.
  • the architecture of the reels leaves a gap between the floor and the flexible strip, so that objects could pass through this passage to escape from the loading space, with a risk of annoying or injuring an occupant or the driver of the vehicle by blocking the pedal control.
  • each end of the flexible strip is connected to a straight cylinder, and these cylinders are not suitable for properly partitioning a space defined by complex shapes such as the surface of a dashboard for example.
  • the document DE 19731370 presents a vehicle with a removable panel to separate the space reserved for users of a loading space for the transport of bicycle for example.
  • the removable panel is arranged longitudinally so as to separate the space dedicated to the front and rear passengers of the space reserved for bicycles.
  • This system is not practical because it is necessary to insert the removable panel in a groove arranged on the floor, which is tedious.
  • the partition is independent of the position of the seats and can not adapt to the positioning of the latter in the vehicle, so that space can be lost depending on the positions occupied by the seats.
  • the partitioning is unsuitable for retaining small objects, the separation of the passenger compartment is not ensured forwards and such objects can pass to the driver's space and annoy him if they roll or slide to the pedals.
  • the panel described in this document can be a hindrance to driving by obscuring part of the field of vision to the right.
  • An object of the present invention is to meet the disadvantages of the documents of the prior art mentioned above and in particular, first of all, to propose a vehicle carrying objects in a load space of the passenger compartment while being able to secure this transport for users.
  • a first aspect of the invention concerns a vehicle comprising a passenger compartment with an interior space for transporting a user and removable protection means capable of occupying a partitioning position of the interior space in a space reserved for at least one user and in a free space of loading, characterized in that the vehicle comprises partitioning detection means adapted to detect the protection means in the partitioning position.
  • the vehicle according to the invention is therefore able to detect whether the user's protection means are in the partitioning position.
  • the transported objects will not be able to skip or move towards the user, so that the driving will be safe, without risk of untimely annoyance due to transport objects bursting into the space reserved for the user.
  • the risk of shifting is taken into account by the vehicle that detects the presence of protection means in the partitioning position.
  • the passenger compartment comprises at least one retractable seat
  • the free loading space is obtained by the retraction of said at least one retractable seat
  • the partition position is defined by the free space of loading thus obtained.
  • the partitioning detection means are therefore able to detect the protection means in the partitioning position thus defined, which amounts to saying that the use of this loading space created by the retraction of the seat is secured by the taking into account. account of the risk of shifting loads.
  • said at least one retractable seat is retractable from a normal position of use
  • the vehicle comprises seat detection means adapted to detect the presence of said at least one retractable seat in the normal position of use.
  • the vehicle is able to detect whether the seat is retracted or not, which is to detect the presence or not in the passenger compartment of a load.
  • This implementation is complementary to the detection of the presence of the protection means, because the two information can be used to deduce if objects are likely to be transported and if they may shiver or move to the user.
  • the vehicle comprises warning means connected to the partition detection means and / or the seat detection means and the alerting means are able to send an alert to the user based on information sent by the partitioning detection means and / or by the seat detection means.
  • This implementation makes it possible to alert the user on the risk incurred, he will be able to position the means of protection if necessary.
  • the seat detection means and the partition detection means use a single detection sensor. This implementation minimizes costs for providing the security function.
  • the partitioning detection sensor is arranged in a detection position for detecting the protection means in the partitioning position and for detecting, in the same detection position, the retractable seat in the normal position of use.
  • the sensor is positioned at a location common to the seat in its normal position and the means of protection in their partitioning position.
  • the vehicle comprises a main loading space, and said at least one retractable seat is retracted to make communicate the resulting cargo space with the main cargo space.
  • Such a commercial vehicle extends the main cargo space in the passenger compartment, without creating any risk for the user, due to shifting objects transported in the passenger compartment.
  • a second aspect of the invention relates to a method of alerting a user of a vehicle comprising a passenger compartment with an interior space for transporting a user and removable protective means capable of occupying a partitioning position of the space interior in a space reserved for at least one user and in a free space for loading, the method comprising the steps of:
  • the vehicle comprises at least one retractable seat, the free space of loading being obtained by the retraction of said at least one retractable seat from a normal position of use, and the method comprises before the warning step of the a step of:
  • the method comprises, before the step of alerting the user, a step consisting of:
  • This implementation also takes into account whether the vehicle is used or close to being, before alerting the user. We avoid sending unnecessary alerts if the vehicle is stopped for example.
  • FIG. 1 shows the passenger compartment of a vehicle according to the invention
  • Figure 2 shows the passenger compartment of Figure 1, with the partitioned interior space.
  • the middle seat 10 is arranged on a storage box 30.
  • the seat 20 is retractable, and a detection sensor 50 arranged in the storage case 30 and shown in solid lines for the understanding, is able to detect the presence of the seat 20 when it is not retracted and to transmit this information to a unit of treatment.
  • the sensor 50 detects the presence of the seat 20 when in the normal position of use, as shown.
  • the sensor 50 may be a contact sensor actuated by the seat, it may also be a non-contact sensor of inductive or optical type with dam or reflection.
  • Figure 2 shows the cabin 100 set in configuration for carrying loads stored in the passenger compartment.
  • the seat 20 is retracted into a retracted position, removed from the vehicle for example.
  • a protective wall 40 is placed in the partitioning position to partition the loading space thus obtained.
  • the detection sensor 50 also shown in solid lines for the understanding, is arranged to detect the presence of the protective wall 40. Consequently, in the case shown, the charges that will be stored in the created loading space can not be used. do not skip or move to the user area and the processing unit can either display a message confirming secure use of the vehicle, do not display anything.
  • the processing unit can alert the user that there is a risk related to the use of the vehicle in this configuration: without a protective wall, the loads stored in the loading space created by the retraction of the seat can shun or move towards the user or the driver and interfere with the control of the pedals for example.
  • the alert to the driver can also be conditioned by information relating to the use of the vehicle (if a speed of movement is detected, if the engine is switched on ...) and it can be visual (for example lighting a warning light red) and / or sound.

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Abstract

Vehicle comprising a vehicle interior with an internal space for transporting a user and removable protection means capable of occupying a position for partitioning the interior space into a space reserved for at least one user and an empty space for loading, characterized in that the vehicle comprises partitioning detection means able to detect the protective means in the partitioning position.

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VE H I C U LE P E RM ETTANT U N TRAN S PO RT S EC U R I S E D E  VE H I C U THE P E RM M ANT U N E R S S T E S
CHARG ES  CHARG ES
La présente invention concerne de manière générale un dispositif de protection du conducteur ou d'un passager avant d'un véhicule par cloisonnement de l'espace intérieur de la cabine du véhicule automobile. The present invention relates generally to a device for protecting the driver or a front passenger of a vehicle by partitioning the interior space of the cabin of the motor vehicle.
Il est connu dans l'art antérieur des dispositifs offrant la possibilité de cloisonner l'espace intérieur d'un habitacle de véhicule. En particulier, les documents JP230286 et JP230288 présentent un véhicule de petite taille comprenant un siège avant pour le conducteur et deux sièges passager agencés en retrait vers l'arrière. De part et d'autre du conducteur, des parois servant de porte verticale à un premier coffre de rangement ou aptes à s'escamoter dans le sol, peuvent être disposées verticalement et longitudinalement pour cloisonner l'espace latéral du conducteur afin de définir un espace de chargement. En contrepartie, la géométrie proposée des cloisons les rend inaptes à une utilisation dans les véhicules modernes où les formes intérieures ont généralement des géométries complexes et ces cloisons carrées ne pourront pas correctement cloisonner l'espace de chargement. Ainsi, des objets stockés dans l'espace de chargement pourront éventuellement s'échapper par des passages de communication restés libres entre l'espace de chargement et l'espace réservé au conducteur, ce qui compromet la sécurité lors du roulage, car ces objets pourraient gêner la commande des pédales par exemple. Enfin, les cloisons sont indépendantes de la position des sièges et ne peuvent pas s'adapter au positionnement de ces derniers dans le véhicule, si bien que de l'espace peut être perdu en fonction des positions occupées par les sièges.  It is known in the prior art devices offering the possibility of partitioning the interior space of a vehicle interior. In particular, documents JP230286 and JP230288 disclose a small vehicle comprising a front seat for the driver and two passenger seats arranged recessed rearwardly. On either side of the driver, walls serving as a vertical door to a first storage box or able to retract into the ground, can be arranged vertically and longitudinally to partition the lateral space of the driver to define a space loading. In return, the proposed geometry of the partitions makes them unsuitable for use in modern vehicles where the interior shapes generally have complex geometries and these square partitions will not be able to properly partition the cargo space. Thus, objects stored in the cargo space may possibly escape through communication passages left free between the loading space and the space reserved for the driver, which compromises safety during taxiing, because these objects could interfere with the control of the pedals for example. Finally, the partitions are independent of the position of the seats and can not adapt to the positioning of the latter in the vehicle, so that space can be lost depending on the positions occupied by the seats.
Le document DE 102 33 168 présente des bandes souples de petite taille montées sur enrouleur et un véhicule munis de points d'ancrage où l'on peut fixer les enrouleurs pour attacher un objet volumineux à transporter. Les bandes décrites ne permettent pas de définir un cloisonnement suffisamment grand pour stocker des objets à transporter en vrac, elles ne peuvent que servir à attacher et maintenir des objets en place, par exemple des bouteilles ou des valises. Par ailleurs, l'architecture des enrouleurs laisse un interstice entre le plancher et la bande souple, de sorte que des objets pourraient passer par ce passage pour s'échapper de l'espace de chargement, avec un risque de gêner ou blesser un occupant ou le conducteur du véhicule en bloquant la commande des pédales. Ensuite, chaque extrémité de la bande souple est reliée à un cylindre droit, et ces cylindres ne sont pas adaptés pour cloisonner correctement un espace défini par des formes complexes telles que la surface d'une planche de bord par exemple. DE 102 33 168 discloses small flexible belts mounted on a reel and a vehicle provided with anchor points where the reels can be attached to attach a bulky object to be transported. The The described strips do not define a partition large enough to store items to be transported in bulk, they can only serve to attach and hold objects in place, for example bottles or suitcases. In addition, the architecture of the reels leaves a gap between the floor and the flexible strip, so that objects could pass through this passage to escape from the loading space, with a risk of annoying or injuring an occupant or the driver of the vehicle by blocking the pedal control. Then, each end of the flexible strip is connected to a straight cylinder, and these cylinders are not suitable for properly partitioning a space defined by complex shapes such as the surface of a dashboard for example.
Le document DE 19731370 présente un véhicule avec un panneau amovible permettant de séparer l'espace réservé aux utilisateurs d'un espace de chargement destiné au transport de vélo par exemple. Le panneau amovible est disposé longitudinalement de sorte à séparer l'espace dédié aux passagers avant et arrière de l'espace réservé aux vélos. Ce système n'est pas pratique car il faut insérer le panneau amovible dans une rainure agencée au plancher, ce qui est fastidieux. Par ailleurs, la cloison est indépendante de la position des sièges et ne peut pas s'adapter au positionnement de ces derniers dans le véhicule, si bien que de l'espace peut être perdu en fonction des positions occupées par les sièges. De plus, le cloisonnement est inadapté pour retenir des objets de petite taille, la séparation de l'habitacle n'est pas assurée vers l'avant et de tels objets peuvent passer vers l'espace du conducteur et le gêner s'ils roulent ou glissent vers les pédales. On peut également noter que le panneau décrit dans ce document peut être une gêne à la conduite en occultant une partie du champ de vision vers la droite.  The document DE 19731370 presents a vehicle with a removable panel to separate the space reserved for users of a loading space for the transport of bicycle for example. The removable panel is arranged longitudinally so as to separate the space dedicated to the front and rear passengers of the space reserved for bicycles. This system is not practical because it is necessary to insert the removable panel in a groove arranged on the floor, which is tedious. Furthermore, the partition is independent of the position of the seats and can not adapt to the positioning of the latter in the vehicle, so that space can be lost depending on the positions occupied by the seats. In addition, the partitioning is unsuitable for retaining small objects, the separation of the passenger compartment is not ensured forwards and such objects can pass to the driver's space and annoy him if they roll or slide to the pedals. It may also be noted that the panel described in this document can be a hindrance to driving by obscuring part of the field of vision to the right.
Enfin, aucun de ces documents ne prévoit de sécurité pour alerter l'utilisateur du risque de ripage des charges transportées dans le véhicule. Le conducteur pourra donc utiliser le véhicule sans avoir conscience du risque encouru si des objets transportés roulent ou bougent vers l'espace réservé au conducteur ou à un passager. Finally, none of these documents provides security to alert the user of the risk of shifting loads transported in the vehicle. The driver can therefore use the vehicle without being aware of the risk incurred if items carried roll or move towards the space reserved for the driver or a passenger.
Un but de la présente invention est de répondre aux inconvénients des documents de l'art antérieur mentionnés ci-dessus et en particulier, tout d'abord, de proposer un véhicule transportant des objets dans un espace de chargement de l'habitacle tout en étant apte à sécuriser ce transport pour les utilisateurs.  An object of the present invention is to meet the disadvantages of the documents of the prior art mentioned above and in particular, first of all, to propose a vehicle carrying objects in a load space of the passenger compartment while being able to secure this transport for users.
Pour cela un premier aspect de l'invention concerne un véhicule comprenant un habitacle avec un espace intérieur pour transporter un utilisateur et des moyens de protection amovibles, aptes à occuper une position de cloisonnement de l'espace intérieur en un espace réservé à au moins un utilisateur et en un espace libre de chargement, caractérisé en ce que le véhicule comprend des moyens de détection de cloisonnement aptes à détecter les moyens de protection en position de cloisonnement. Le véhicule selon l'invention est donc apte à détecter si les moyens de protection de l'utilisateur sont en position de cloisonnement. Dans ce cas, les objets transportés ne pourront pas riper ou se déplacer vers l'utilisateur, de sorte que la conduite sera sûre, sans risque de gêne intempestive due à des objets transporter faisant irruption dans l'espace réservé à l'utilisateur. En d'autres termes, le risque de ripage est pris en compte par le véhicule qui détecte la présence des moyens de protection en position de cloisonnement.  For this purpose, a first aspect of the invention concerns a vehicle comprising a passenger compartment with an interior space for transporting a user and removable protection means capable of occupying a partitioning position of the interior space in a space reserved for at least one user and in a free space of loading, characterized in that the vehicle comprises partitioning detection means adapted to detect the protection means in the partitioning position. The vehicle according to the invention is therefore able to detect whether the user's protection means are in the partitioning position. In this case, the transported objects will not be able to skip or move towards the user, so that the driving will be safe, without risk of untimely annoyance due to transport objects bursting into the space reserved for the user. In other words, the risk of shifting is taken into account by the vehicle that detects the presence of protection means in the partitioning position.
De manière avantageuse, l'habitacle comporte au moins un siège escamotable, l'espace libre de chargement est obtenu par l'escamotage dudit au moins un siège escamotable, et la position de cloisonnement est définie par l'espace libre de chargement ainsi obtenu. Les moyens de détection de cloisonnement sont donc aptes à détecter les moyens de protection dans la position de cloisonnement ainsi définie, ce qui revient à dire que l'utilisation de cet espace de chargement créé par l'escamotage du siège est sécurisée par la prise en compte du risque de ripage des charges transportées.  Advantageously, the passenger compartment comprises at least one retractable seat, the free loading space is obtained by the retraction of said at least one retractable seat, and the partition position is defined by the free space of loading thus obtained. The partitioning detection means are therefore able to detect the protection means in the partitioning position thus defined, which amounts to saying that the use of this loading space created by the retraction of the seat is secured by the taking into account. account of the risk of shifting loads.
Avantageusement, ledit au moins un siège escamotable est escamotable depuis une position normale d'utilisation, et le véhicule comprend des moyens de détection de siège aptes à détecter la présence dudit au moins un siège escamotable dans la position normale d'utilisation. En addition, le véhicule est apte à détecter si le siège est escamoté ou non, ce qui revient à détecter la présence ou non dans l'habitacle d'une espace de chargement. Cette mise en œuvre est complémentaire à la détection de la présence des moyens de protection, car les deux informations permettent de déduire si des objets sont susceptibles d'être transportés et s'ils risquent de riper ou bouger vers l'utilisateur. Advantageously, said at least one retractable seat is retractable from a normal position of use, and the vehicle comprises seat detection means adapted to detect the presence of said at least one retractable seat in the normal position of use. In addition, the vehicle is able to detect whether the seat is retracted or not, which is to detect the presence or not in the passenger compartment of a load. This implementation is complementary to the detection of the presence of the protection means, because the two information can be used to deduce if objects are likely to be transported and if they may shiver or move to the user.
Avantageusement, le véhicule comprend des moyens d'alerte reliés aux moyens de détection de cloisonnement et/ou aux moyens de détection de siège et les moyens d'alerte sont aptes à envoyer une alerte à l'utilisateur en fonction d'une information envoyée par les moyens de détection de cloisonnement et/ou par les moyens de détection de siège. Cette mise en œuvre permet d'alerter l'utilisateur sur le risque encouru, il pourra positionner les moyens de protection si besoin.  Advantageously, the vehicle comprises warning means connected to the partition detection means and / or the seat detection means and the alerting means are able to send an alert to the user based on information sent by the partitioning detection means and / or by the seat detection means. This implementation makes it possible to alert the user on the risk incurred, he will be able to position the means of protection if necessary.
Avantageusement, les moyens de détection de siège et les moyens de détection de cloisonnement utilisent un seul et même capteur de détection. Cette mise en œuvre permet de minimiser les coûts pour offrir la fonction de sécurité.  Advantageously, the seat detection means and the partition detection means use a single detection sensor. This implementation minimizes costs for providing the security function.
Avantageusement, le capteur de détection de cloisonnement est agencé dans une position de détection pour détecter les moyens de protection en position de cloisonnement et pour détecter, dans la même position de détection, le siège escamotable en position normale d'utilisation. Par construction, le capteur est positionné à un endroit commun au siège dans sa position normale et aux moyens de protection dans leur position de cloisonnement. Ainsi, il suffit que le capteur détecte l'un ou l'autre pour s'assurer soit qu'aucun objet n'est transporté (le siège étant en position normale d'utilisation), soit que des objets sont transportées, mais l'utilisateur est protégé (les moyens de protection sont en position de cloisonnement) Avantageusement, le véhicule comprend un espace de chargement principal, et ledit au moins un siège escamotable est escamoté pour faire communiquer l'espace de chargement ainsi obtenu avec l'espace de chargement principal. Un tel véhicule utilitaire permet d'étendre l'espace de chargement principal dans l'habitacle, sans pour autant créer de risques pour l'utilisateur, dus au ripage des objets transportés dans l'habitacle. Advantageously, the partitioning detection sensor is arranged in a detection position for detecting the protection means in the partitioning position and for detecting, in the same detection position, the retractable seat in the normal position of use. By construction, the sensor is positioned at a location common to the seat in its normal position and the means of protection in their partitioning position. Thus, it is sufficient that the sensor detects one or the other to ensure that no object is transported (the seat being in the normal position of use), or that objects are transported, but the The user is protected (the protection means are in partitioning position) Advantageously, the vehicle comprises a main loading space, and said at least one retractable seat is retracted to make communicate the resulting cargo space with the main cargo space. Such a commercial vehicle extends the main cargo space in the passenger compartment, without creating any risk for the user, due to shifting objects transported in the passenger compartment.
Un second aspect de l'invention concerne un procédé d'alerte d'un utilisateur d'un véhicule comprenant un habitacle avec un espace intérieur pour transporter un utilisateur et des moyens de protection amovibles, aptes à occuper une position de cloisonnement de l'espace intérieur en un espace réservé à au moins un utilisateur et en un espace libre de chargement, le procédé comprenant les étapes consistant à :  A second aspect of the invention relates to a method of alerting a user of a vehicle comprising a passenger compartment with an interior space for transporting a user and removable protective means capable of occupying a partitioning position of the space interior in a space reserved for at least one user and in a free space for loading, the method comprising the steps of:
- détecter si les moyens de protection sont en position de cloisonnement ; detecting whether the protection means are in the partitioning position;
- envoyer une alerte à l'utilisateur si les moyens de protection ne sont pas détectés en position de cloisonnement - send an alert to the user if the means of protection are not detected in the compartmentalized position
Avantageusement, le véhicule comprend au moins un siège escamotable, l'espace libre de chargement étant obtenu par l'escamotage dudit au moins un siège escamotable depuis une position normale d'utilisation, et le procédé comprend avant l'étape d'alerte de l'utilisateur une étape consistant à :  Advantageously, the vehicle comprises at least one retractable seat, the free space of loading being obtained by the retraction of said at least one retractable seat from a normal position of use, and the method comprises before the warning step of the a step of:
- détecter si ledit au moins un siège escamotable est en position normale d'utilisation ;  detecting whether said at least one retractable seat is in the normal position of use;
et : and
- l'envoi de l'alerte à l'utilisateur est effectué si ledit au moins un siège escamotable n'est pas détecté en position normale d'utilisation.  - Sending the alert to the user is performed if said at least one retractable seat is not detected in the normal position of use.
Avantageusement, le procédé comprend avant l'étape d'alerte de l'utilisateur une étape consistant à :  Advantageously, the method comprises, before the step of alerting the user, a step consisting of:
- détecter si le véhicule est en mouvement ou si des moyens de motorisation du véhicule sont allumés ;  - detect whether the vehicle is moving or if the vehicle's drive means are on;
et en ce que : and in that :
- l'envoi de l'alerte à l'utilisateur est effectué si un mouvement du véhicule est détecté ou si les moyens de motorisation sont allumés.  - Sending the alert to the user is performed if a movement of the vehicle is detected or if the drive means are turned on.
Cette mise en œuvre prend également en compte si le véhicule est utilisé ou tout proche de l'être, avant d'alerter l'utilisateur. On évite d'envoyer des alertes inutiles si le véhicule est à l'arrêt par exemple. This implementation also takes into account whether the vehicle is used or close to being, before alerting the user. We avoid sending unnecessary alerts if the vehicle is stopped for example.
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description détaillée qui suit d'un mode de réalisation de l'invention donné à titre d'exemple nullement limitatif et illustré par les dessins annexés, dans lesquels :  Other features and advantages of the present invention will appear more clearly on reading the following detailed description of an embodiment of the invention given by way of non-limiting example and illustrated by the appended drawings, in which:
- la figure 1 représente l'habitacle d'un véhicule selon l'invention ;  - Figure 1 shows the passenger compartment of a vehicle according to the invention;
- la figure 2 représente l'habitacle de la figure 1 , avec l'espace intérieur cloisonné.  - Figure 2 shows the passenger compartment of Figure 1, with the partitioned interior space.
La figure 1 représente un habitacle 100 d'un véhicule utilitaire, avec trois sièges 10, 15, 20, un plancher 1 10 et une planche de bord 120. Le siège milieu 10 est agencé sur un coffre de rangement 30. Le siège 20 est escamotable, et un capteur de détection 50 agencé dans le coffre de rangement 30 et représenté en traits pleins pour la compréhension, est apte à détecter la présence du siège 20 lorsqu'il n'est pas escamoté et à transmettre cette information à une unité de traitement. En d'autres termes, le capteur 50 détecte la présence du siège 20 lorsqu'il est en position normale d'utilisation, tel que représenté. Le capteur 50 peut être un capteur à contact actionné par le siège, cela peut aussi être un capteur sans contact de type inductif ou optique à barrage ou réflexion.  1 shows a passenger compartment 100 of a utility vehicle, with three seats 10, 15, 20, a floor 1 10 and a dashboard 120. The middle seat 10 is arranged on a storage box 30. The seat 20 is retractable, and a detection sensor 50 arranged in the storage case 30 and shown in solid lines for the understanding, is able to detect the presence of the seat 20 when it is not retracted and to transmit this information to a unit of treatment. In other words, the sensor 50 detects the presence of the seat 20 when in the normal position of use, as shown. The sensor 50 may be a contact sensor actuated by the seat, it may also be a non-contact sensor of inductive or optical type with dam or reflection.
La figure 2 représente l'habitacle 100 mis en configuration pour transporter des charges stockées dans l'habitacle. A cet effet, le siège 20 est escamoté dans une position d'escamotage, retiré du véhicule par exemple. Ensuite, une paroi de protection 40 est mise en position de cloisonnement pour cloisonner l'espace de chargement ainsi obtenu. Le capteur de détection 50, également représenté en traits pleins pour la compréhension, est agencé pour détecter la présence de la paroi de protection 40. En conséquence, dans le cas représenté, les charges qui seront stockées dans l'espace de chargement créé ne pourront pas riper ou bouger vers l'espace réservé aux utilisateurs et l'unité de traitement pourra soit afficher un message confirmant une utilisation sécurisée du véhicule, soit ne rien afficher. Par contre, si le capteur 50 ne détecte aucune présence, l'unité de traitement peut alerter l'utilisateur qu'il y a un risque lié à l'utilisation du véhicule dans cette configuration : sans paroi de protection, les charges stockées dans l'espace de chargement créé par l'escamotage du siège peuvent riper ou bouger vers l'utilisateur ou le conducteur et gêner la commande des pédales par exemple. L'alerte au conducteur peut également être conditionnée par une information relative à l'utilisation du véhicule (si une vitesse de mouvement est détectée, si le moteur est allumé...) et elle peut être visuelle (par exemple allumage d'un voyant rouge) et/ou sonore. Figure 2 shows the cabin 100 set in configuration for carrying loads stored in the passenger compartment. For this purpose, the seat 20 is retracted into a retracted position, removed from the vehicle for example. Then, a protective wall 40 is placed in the partitioning position to partition the loading space thus obtained. The detection sensor 50, also shown in solid lines for the understanding, is arranged to detect the presence of the protective wall 40. Consequently, in the case shown, the charges that will be stored in the created loading space can not be used. do not skip or move to the user area and the processing unit can either display a message confirming secure use of the vehicle, do not display anything. On the other hand, if the sensor 50 detects no presence, the processing unit can alert the user that there is a risk related to the use of the vehicle in this configuration: without a protective wall, the loads stored in the loading space created by the retraction of the seat can shun or move towards the user or the driver and interfere with the control of the pedals for example. The alert to the driver can also be conditioned by information relating to the use of the vehicle (if a speed of movement is detected, if the engine is switched on ...) and it can be visual (for example lighting a warning light red) and / or sound.
On comprendra que diverses modifications et/ou améliorations évidentes pour l'homme du métier peuvent être apportées aux différents modes de réalisation de l'invention décrits dans la présente description sans sortir du cadre de l'invention défini par les revendications annexées. En particulier, il est fait référence à un seul capteur de détection, on peut envisager d'utiliser deux capteurs différents pour détecter la présence du siège en position normale d'utilisation et la présence de la trappe de protection en position de cloisonnement. De plus, l'invention peut également être mise en œuvre sur un véhicule comportant seulement deux sièges à l'avant, ou dont plus d'un siège est escamotable. Enfin, on peut envisager d'escamoter le siège pour créer l'espace de chargement dans l'habitacle vers l'avant, vers l'arrière, vers le bas ou bien le retirer complètement du véhicule.  It will be understood that various modifications and / or improvements obvious to those skilled in the art can be made to the various embodiments of the invention described in the present description without departing from the scope of the invention defined by the appended claims. In particular, it refers to a single sensor detection, we can consider using two different sensors to detect the presence of the seat in the normal position of use and the presence of the protective hatch position partitioning. In addition, the invention can also be implemented on a vehicle having only two seats in the front, or more than one seat is retractable. Finally, one can consider retracting the seat to create the loading space in the passenger compartment forwards, backwards, downwards or remove it completely from the vehicle.

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1 . Véhicule comprenant un habitacle (100) avec un espace intérieur pour transporter un utilisateur et des moyens de protection (40) amovibles, aptes à occuper une position de cloisonnement de l'espace intérieur en un espace réservé à au moins un utilisateur et en un espace libre de chargement, caractérisé en ce que le véhicule comprend des moyens de détection de cloisonnement (50) aptes à détecter les moyens de protection (40) en position de cloisonnement. 1. Vehicle comprising a passenger compartment (100) with an interior space for transporting a user and removable protection means (40) capable of occupying a partitioning position of the interior space in a space reserved for at least one user and in a space free loading, characterized in that the vehicle comprises partitioning detection means (50) adapted to detect the protection means (40) in the partitioning position.
2. Véhicule selon la revendication 1 , l'habitacle comportant au moins un siège escamotable (20), caractérisé en ce que l'espace libre de chargement est obtenu par l'escamotage dudit au moins un siège escamotable (20), en ce que la position de cloisonnement est définie par l'espace libre de chargement ainsi obtenu.  2. Vehicle according to claim 1, the cabin having at least one retractable seat (20), characterized in that the free space of loading is obtained by the retraction of said at least one retractable seat (20), in that the partitioning position is defined by the free space of loading thus obtained.
3. Véhicule selon la revendication 2, ledit au moins un siège escamotable (20) étant escamotable depuis une position normale d'utilisation, caractérisé en ce que le véhicule comprend des moyens de détection de siège (50) aptes à détecter la présence dudit au moins un siège escamotable (20) dans la position normale d'utilisation.  3. Vehicle according to claim 2, said at least one retractable seat (20) being retractable from a position of normal use, characterized in that the vehicle comprises seat detection means (50) capable of detecting the presence of said minus one retractable seat (20) in the normal position of use.
4. Véhicule selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens d'alerte reliés aux moyens de détection de cloisonnement (50) et/ou aux moyens de détection de siège (50), et en ce que les moyens d'alerte sont aptes à envoyer une alerte à l'utilisateur en fonction d'une information envoyée par les moyens de détection de cloisonnement (50) et/ou par les moyens de détection de siège (50).  4. Vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that it comprises alert means connected to the partitioning detection means (50) and / or the seat detection means (50), and in that the means of are able to send an alert to the user based on information sent by the partitioning detection means (50) and / or by the seat detection means (50).
5. Véhicule selon l'une des revendications 3 ou 4, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de détection de siège (50) et les moyens de détection de cloisonnement (50) utilisent un seul et même capteur de détection. 5. Vehicle according to one of claims 3 or 4, characterized in that the seat detection means (50) and the partitioning detection means (50) use a single sensor detection.
6. Véhicule selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que le capteur de détection est agencé dans une position de détection pour détecter les moyens de protection (40) en position de cloisonnement et pour détecter, dans la même position de détection, le siège escamotable (20) en position normale d'utilisation. 6. Vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that the detection sensor is arranged in a detection position for detecting the protection means (40) in the partitioning position and for detecting, in the same detection position, the retractable seat. (20) in the normal position of use.
7. Véhicule selon la revendication l'une des revendications 2 à 6 comprenant un espace de chargement principal, caractérisé en ce que ledit au moins un siège escamotable (20) est escamoté pour faire communiquer l'espace de chargement ainsi obtenu avec l'espace de chargement principal.  7. Vehicle according to one of claims 2 to 6 comprising a main loading space, characterized in that said at least one retractable seat (20) is retracted to communicate the resulting cargo space with space main loading.
8. Procédé d'alerte d'un utilisateur d'un véhicule comprenant un habitacle (100) avec un espace intérieur pour transporter un utilisateur et des moyens de protection (40) amovibles, aptes à occuper une position de cloisonnement de l'espace intérieur en un espace réservé à au moins un utilisateur et en un espace libre de chargement, le procédé comprenant les étapes consistant à :  8. A method of alerting a user of a vehicle comprising a passenger compartment (100) with an interior space for transporting a user and removable protection means (40) capable of occupying a partitioning position of the interior space in a space reserved for at least one user and in a loading free space, the method comprising the steps of:
- détecter si les moyens de protection (40) sont en position de cloisonnement ;  detecting whether the protection means (40) are in the partitioning position;
- envoyer une alerte à l'utilisateur si les moyens de protection (40) ne sont pas détectés en position de cloisonnement  - send an alert to the user if the protection means (40) are not detected in the compartmentalized position
9. Procédé selon la revendication 8, le véhicule comprenant au moins un siège escamotable (20), l'espace libre de chargement étant obtenu par l'escamotage dudit au moins un siège escamotable (20) depuis une position normale d'utilisation, caractérisé en ce que le procédé comprend avant l'étape d'alerte de l'utilisateur une étape consistant à :  9. The method of claim 8, the vehicle comprising at least one retractable seat (20), the free space of loading being obtained by the retraction of said at least one retractable seat (20) from a normal position of use, characterized in that the method comprises, before the step of alerting the user, a step consisting of:
- détecter si ledit au moins un siège escamotable (20) est en position normale d'utilisation ; detecting whether said at least one retractable seat (20) is in the normal position of use;
et en ce que : and in that :
- l'envoi de l'alerte à l'utilisateur est effectué si ledit au moins un siège escamotable (20) n'est pas détecté en position normale d'utilisation. - Sending the alert to the user is performed if said at least one retractable seat (20) is not detected in the normal position of use.
10. Procédé selon la revendication 8 ou 9, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend avant l'étape d'alerte de l'utilisateur une étape consistant à : 10. The method of claim 8 or 9, characterized in that it comprises before the user alerting step a step consisting in:
- détecter si le véhicule est en mouvement ou si des moyens de motorisation du véhicule sont allumés ;  - detect whether the vehicle is moving or if the vehicle's drive means are on;
et en ce que : and in that :
- l'envoi de l'alerte à l'utilisateur est effectué si un mouvement du véhicule est détecté ou si les moyens de motorisation sont allumés.  - Sending the alert to the user is performed if a movement of the vehicle is detected or if the drive means are turned on.
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