JP3074882U - Vehicle seat - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To make information devices such as navigation mounted on a vehicle available in a rear seat. SOLUTION: In a vehicle seat having a seat cushion and a seat back, a headrest 18 is attached to a seat back 20 by a mounting rod 23.
A monitor 22 for connecting to an in-vehicle information device is provided on the back of the headrest 18, and the monitor is positioned in front of the rear seat, so that the occupant in the rear seat can easily view the monitor 22 and obtain information. Can be.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a vehicle seat to which a small portable communication device such as a traffic navigation device, a monitor television, a mobile phone, and a portable computer and an image display device such as an Internet communication device are attached.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 In recent years, along with the development of infrastructure infrastructure, the spread of small-sized portable communication devices such as in-vehicle traffic navigation devices, monitor TVs, mobile phones, and portable computers, and Internet communications have led to the development of mobile vehicles (hereinafter referred to as “mobile vehicles”). The environment in which these are utilized has been matured within vehicles. By using these information devices, information can be obtained from outside the vehicle while traveling, and the operating environment of the vehicle is improved. The information equipment is equipped with a monitor and is usually installed at a location that is easy for the driver to use.

FIG. 3 is a top view showing a vehicle on which a vehicle-mounted traffic navigation device is mounted. The traffic navigation device 2 is installed at an instrument panel position of the vehicle 1. The vehicle 1 is a one-box car provided with three rows of seats in the front-rear direction. Here, the roof is removed to show the interior of the vehicle. The traffic navigation equipment 2 is installed at the instrument panel position and is located very close to the driver's seat or front passenger's seats 3 and 4 in the front row, so that the driver or assistant can easily operate it and receive information from the monitor. You can check.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 On the other hand, installation on the instrument panel in front of the driver's seat as described above requires the driver or assistant to operate and use information equipment even while the vehicle is running. If the assistant is not on board, the driver will operate the vehicle, so there is a problem in that attention is paid to the operation of the device and information confirmation, and the concentration and attention to the driving operation are reduced.

Further, since the distance between the rear seats 5 and 6 and the rearmost seat 7 is large, the traffic navigation device 2 or other information devices arranged at the same position can be moved to the rear seat occupants. Cannot be used directly, and all passengers cannot enjoy the convenience brought by the installation of information equipment.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle seat that takes into consideration driving safety and that can easily provide information to rear-seat occupants. For this purpose, in the present invention, the image display means is provided on the back of the headrest or the seat back of the vehicle seat used in the vehicle.

Further, the headrest is supported by the seat back by a mounting rod, and power is supplied to the image display means by forming a tip of the mounting rod as a power connection terminal to the image display means. The mounting is performed by inserting a mounting rod into the mounting hole of the seat back. Further, the image display means is provided with a function selection switch for operating an information device connected to the image display means.

[0008]

[Action]

 In the present invention, since the image display means is arranged on the back of the seat back of the vehicle seat, the occupant of the rear seat can easily see the image display means and obtain information.

Further, in the present invention, the above-mentioned effect can be obtained by installing the image display means on the headrest, and the image display means becomes almost as high as the eyes of the occupant sitting in the rear seat. The occupant can visually recognize in a natural posture.

Further, in the present invention, since the mounting rod for supporting the headrest on the seat back constitutes a power supply path between the image display means and the seat back, if wiring is provided between the vehicle-mounted battery and the seat back, the image can be obtained. Since a power supply passage to the display means is formed, the effect of simplifying wiring can be obtained. Furthermore, in the present invention, since the image display means is provided with a function selection switch for operating the information device, the occupant in the rear seat can also operate the information device and select the content displayed on the image display means. .

[0011]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 FIG. 1 is a top view showing the interior of a vehicle compartment of a vehicle on which a vehicle seat according to the present invention is mounted, with a roof portion removed. The vehicle 10 is a one-box car in which three rows of seats are provided in the front-rear direction. Seats 13 and 14 are arranged in a single row on the front side of the vehicle as a driver's seat and a passenger seat. Seats 15 and 16 for occupants are arranged in a row at the rear. Further, a rear seat 17 for two persons is arranged at the rearmost part of the vehicle 10.

Each seat is composed of a seat cushion and a seat back. A detachable headrest 18 is attached to the seatbacks of the seats 13, 14, 15 and 16, and a fixed headrest 19 is attached to the seatback of the rear seat 17. Have been. A monitor as image display means is provided on the back of the headrest 18 of the sheets 13, 14, 15 and 16.

The instrument panel of the vehicle 10 is provided with an information device 12 having a built-in monitor. The information device 12 includes a navigation system, a television receiving system, a non-stop fee system, and the like, and displays information transmitted or received by these systems on a monitor.

The information device 12 is provided with a selection switch for selecting a system. By operating the selection switch, the image content displayed on the monitor can be selected. The built-in monitor and system are powered independently, and the system can operate even when the monitor power is off. By installing the information equipment at the instrument panel position, the operation of the information equipment 12 and the information confirmation from the built-in monitor can be easily performed from the seats 13 and 14 of the driver's seat and the passenger seat.

The monitors arranged on the headrests of the seats 13, 14, 15 and 16 are connected to the information device 12 in parallel with each other. The seats 13, 14, 15, 16 and the rear seat 17 constitute a row of three seats in the front-rear direction on the left and right sides of the vehicle. Previously, the monitor would have been deployed. Therefore, an occupant sitting in each of the seats 15, 16 and the rearmost seat 17 can visually recognize the monitor and obtain information.

A function selection switch having the same function as the selection switch attached to the information device 12 is also provided on the monitor provided here, and the occupant sitting on the seats 15 and 16 and the rearmost seat 17 is provided. Can operate the function selection switch to display different information on the monitor. The height of the seat cushion and the headrest of each seat are almost the same, and the monitor position is at the level of the line of sight of the occupant in the rear seat, so that the occupant can view the monitor in a natural posture.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the headrest portions of the seats 13, 14, 15 and 16. The headrest 18 has a main body 21 having a shell-type appearance, and two mounting rods 23 project from below the main body 21. The mounting rod 23 corresponds to the mounting hole 24 provided in the seat back 20, and the headrest 18 can be mounted on the seat back 20 by inserting the mounting rod 23 into the mounting hole 24.

A rear surface of the main body 21 is a flat surface, and a monitor 22 is fitted and arranged here. The mounting rod 23 is formed of a metal rod covered with an insulator, and its tip serves as a power terminal. An end of the mounting rod 23 inside the headrest 18 is electrically connected to a power input terminal of the monitor 22.

The seat back 20 is provided with a power supply terminal connected to a vehicle-mounted battery. When the mounting rod 23 is inserted into the mounting hole 24, the distal end thereof is connected to the power supply terminal in the seat back, and the monitor is A power supply passage to 22 is formed.

The present embodiment is configured as described above, and the information device 12 is installed at the instrument panel position, so that the driver or assistant sitting on the seats 13, 14 directly operates the information device 12, Information can be obtained by viewing the built-in monitor.

The monitors 22 connected to the information equipment 12 are arranged on the back of the headrests of the seats 13, 14, 15 and 16, so that the occupant sitting behind each can visually recognize the monitor 22 and obtain information. Obtainable. Also, each monitor 22 is provided with a function selection switch, so that the occupant can operate the function selection switch to select a system such as a TV or a traffic navigation system, and to select the content to be displayed on the monitor 22. Can be.

As a result, the information device can be used in seats other than the driver's seat and the passenger seat, and all the occupants can receive the convenience provided by the information device. In addition, since the monitor 22 is disposed in the headrest when visually recognizing the monitor 22, the occupant can easily view the monitor 22 without having to move his head significantly, and the tire is not tired even when used for a long time. Is obtained.

Further, by transmitting the information thus obtained to the driver by, for example, an announcement, the driver does not need to operate the device or visually recognize the monitor by himself / herself. Obtainable.

Since power is supplied to the monitor 22 via the mounting rod, the power supply wiring is simplified and the appearance is not impaired. The seats 13, 14, 15 and 16 constitute the vehicle seat of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the monitor as the image display means is used by arranging it on the headrest. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

[0025]

【effect】

 In the present invention, as described above, the vehicle seat is used with the front side being arranged in front of and behind other seats, and the occupant of the rear seat uses the image display means arranged on the back of the front seat back. Since it is possible to visually check and obtain information directly, the range of use of onboard information equipment can be extended to drivers and occupants. In addition, by transmitting the information obtained by the occupants to the driver in an announcement, for example, the driver can obtain the information without visually recognizing the monitor, which is safe for driving.

Further, in the present invention, since the image display means is almost at the level of the line of sight of the occupant sitting in the rear seat, the occupant can visually recognize the image display means in a natural posture, and can be used for a long time. Even if you do not get tired.

Furthermore, in the present invention, since the mounting rod for supporting the headrest on the seat back forms a power supply passage between the image display means and the seat back, power supply wiring is provided only between the seat back and the vehicle battery. What should I do? Wiring is simplified and appearance is not impaired.

Further, in the invention, the mounting rod is formed as a power supply passage, the tip of which is formed in a power supply connection terminal to the image display means, the mounting rod is inserted into the mounting hole of the seat back, and the headrest is mounted on the seat back. Since the tip of the mounting rod contacts the power supply terminal in the seat back and supplies power to the image display means, it is possible to save time and effort in connecting the power supply and to use it safely.

Further, in the present invention, a function selection switch is provided on the image display means, and by operating this function selection switch, the function of the information device to be connected can be selected. Different contents can be displayed, the range of use of information devices can be expanded, and usability can be further improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a vehicle seat showing a headrest portion.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1, 10 Vehicle 2 Traffic navigation equipment 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, 14, 15, 16 Seat 7, 17 Last seat 12 Information equipment 18 Removable headrest 19 Fixed headrest 20 Seatback 23 Mounting rod 24 Mounting Hole

Claims (5)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A vehicle seat characterized in that image display means is provided on the back of a seat back of a vehicle seat used for installation in a vehicle. 2. A vehicle seat, wherein image display means is provided on a back surface of a headrest of the vehicle seat to be installed and used in the vehicle. 3. The vehicle seat according to claim 2, wherein the headrest is supported on the seat back by a mounting bar, and power is supplied to the image display means by the mounting bar. 4. A power supply terminal is provided at a tip end of the mounting rod, and is inserted into a mounting hole of the headrest to abut on and electrically connect to a power input terminal of the image display means to form a power supply passage. The vehicle seat according to claim 3, wherein: 5. A function selecting switch for operating an information device connected to the image display means is provided on the image display means.
A vehicle seat according to claim 1.