JP5383071B2 - Seat control device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a seat control device that adjusts the horizontal position of a seat in an automobile or the like.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a seat control device that adjusts the horizontal position of a seat by moving the seat forward or backward is known. In general, in such a seat control device, the position of the seat is controlled by an electric motor, whereby the seat moves forward or backward by a predetermined amount. There are two types of seat position control: manual control and automatic control. In manual control, the electric motor rotates only while the user operates the manual switch, and the seat moves forward or backward. When the user releases the switch, the rotation of the electric motor stops and the movement of the seat stops. On the other hand, in auto control, when the user operates the auto switch, the electric motor rotates, and then the electric motor continues to rotate even if the user releases the switch, and the sensor detects that the seat has moved to a predetermined position. Then, the rotation of the electric motor stops and the movement of the seat stops.

  Patent Document 1 discloses that a front seat and a second seat of a vehicle provided with a front seat (front seat), a second seat (rear seat), and a third seat are moved forward or backward to move the front seat and the second seat horizontally. A seat slide unit (seat control device) that adjusts the position in the direction is disclosed.

  Further, in Patent Document 2, the front seat and the rear seat of an automobile provided with a front seat (front seat) and a rear seat (rear seat) are moved forward or backward so that the front seat and the rear seat A seat control means (seat control device) for adjusting the position in the horizontal direction is disclosed. The seat control means is configured to prohibit the front seat from moving backward while the rear seat is advanced.

  Patent Document 3 discloses a power seat adjustment device (seat control) that adjusts the horizontal position of a second seat by moving the second seat of an automobile provided with a first seat, a second seat, and a third seat forward or backward. Apparatus).

JP 2005-280373 A JP 2006-142855 A JP 2008-6846 A

  An object of the present invention is to provide a seat control device capable of suppressing occurrence of pinching of an object existing between a front seat and a rear seat.

The seat control device according to the present invention is operated by a user in a seat control device including a first drive unit for moving the front seat forward or backward and a second drive unit for moving the rear seat forward or backward. A first manual switch for advancing or retracting the front seat by the first drive unit, and a first for advancing or retracting the front seat by the first drive unit after operation by the user. An auto switch, a second manual switch for advancing or retreating the rear seat by the second drive unit while being operated by the user, and advancing or advancing the rear seat by the second drive unit after operation by the user A second auto switch for moving backward, and the forward movement of the rear seat by the second manual switch is performed by the backward movement of the front seat by the first auto switch. It is configured to be performed in preference. Specifically, when the forward operation of the front seat by the first auto switch and the forward operation of the rear seat by the second manual switch are performed simultaneously, the backward movement of the front seat is prohibited. Starts forward movement. When the forward movement of the rear seat is performed by the second manual switch during the backward movement of the front seat by the first auto switch, the backward movement of the front seat is stopped and the forward movement of the rear seat is started. During the forward movement of the rear seat by the second manual switch, when the backward movement of the front seat is performed by the first auto switch, the backward movement of the front seat is prohibited and the forward movement of the rear seat is continued.

  With this configuration, the backward movement of the front seat and the forward movement of the rear seat are performed at the same time, thereby suppressing occurrence of an object existing between the front seat and the rear seat. be able to.

In addition, since the manual operation of the second manual switch is based on the premise that the user is present, the front seat that the user may not be present can be configured as described above. As a result, it is possible to preferentially operate the rear seat where the user is likely to be present, so that the convenience of the user can be improved.

  In this case, when the backward operation of the front seat by the first auto switch and the forward operation of the rear seat by the second manual switch are performed simultaneously, the backward movement of the front seat is prohibited and the forward movement of the rear seat is prohibited. It is configured to start operation, and when the forward movement of the rear seat is performed by the second manual switch during the backward movement of the front seat by the first auto switch, the backward movement of the front seat is stopped. When the forward movement of the rear seat is performed by the first auto switch during the forward movement of the rear seat by the second manual switch, the front seat is configured to start the forward movement of the rear seat. The backward movement may be prohibited and the forward movement of the rear seat may be continued.

  By configuring in this way, it is possible to prohibit the front seat retreating operation by the first auto switch and the rear seat advancing operation by the second manual switch from being performed simultaneously. Generation | occurrence | production of the pinching by performing operation | movement and the forward movement of a backseat simultaneously can be suppressed.

In the present invention, the backward movement of the front seat by the first manual switch may be configured to be performed with priority over the forward movement of the rear seat by the second auto switch. Specifically, if the backward operation of the front seat by the first manual switch and the forward operation of the rear seat by the second auto switch are performed at the same time, the forward movement of the rear seat is prohibited, Start the backward movement. When the forward movement of the rear seat is performed by the second auto switch during the backward movement of the front seat by the first manual switch, the forward movement of the rear seat is prohibited and the backward movement of the front seat is continued. During the forward movement of the rear seat by the second auto switch, when the backward movement of the front seat is performed by the first manual switch, the forward movement of the rear seat is stopped and the backward movement of the front seat is started.

  Since the manual operation of the first manual switch is based on the premise that the user is present, by configuring as described above, the rear seat where the user may not be present Since the front seat where the user is likely to be present can be preferentially operated, the convenience of the user can be improved.

  In this case, when the backward operation of the front seat by the first manual switch and the forward operation of the rear seat by the second auto switch are performed at the same time, the forward movement of the rear seat is prohibited and the backward movement of the front seat is prohibited. It is configured to start operation, and when the forward movement of the rear seat is performed by the second auto switch during the backward movement of the front seat by the first manual switch, the forward movement of the rear seat is prohibited. When the front seat is retracted by the first manual switch during the forward movement of the rear seat by the second auto switch, the rear seat is configured to continue the backward movement of the front seat. It may be configured to stop the forward movement and start the backward movement of the front seat.

  By configuring in this way, it is possible to prohibit the front seat retreating operation by the first manual switch and the rear seat advancing operation by the second auto switch from being performed at the same time. Generation | occurrence | production of the pinching by performing operation | movement and the forward movement of a backseat simultaneously can be suppressed.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the seat control apparatus which can suppress that the pinching of the object which exists between a front seat and a rear seat generate | occur | produces can be provided.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an automobile provided with a seat control apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing a front seat and a rear seat provided in the automobile of FIG. First, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the structure of the motor vehicle 100 provided with the seat control apparatus 10 by 1st Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. The configurations of FIGS. 1 and 2 are the same in the second to seventh embodiments described later.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the automobile 100 includes a seat control device 10, a front seat 20a, and a rear seat 20b. That is, the automobile 100 is provided with two rows of seats (a front seat 20a and a rear seat 20b) as shown in FIG.

  The seat control device 10 according to the first embodiment is provided to adjust the horizontal position of the front seat 20a and the rear seat 20b by moving the front seat 20a and the rear seat 20b forward or backward. Specifically, the seat control device 10 is provided to move the front seat 20a forward (moving in the X1 direction) or backward (moving in the X2 direction) within a predetermined range Ra with respect to the reference position Pa. It has been. Further, the seat control device 10 is provided to move the rear seat 20b forward or backward within a predetermined range Rb with respect to the reference position Pb.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the seat control device 10 includes a motor 11a for the front seat 20a, a manual switch 12a, an auto switch 13a, and a position sensor 14a. As shown in FIG. 2, the manual switch 12a and the auto switch 13a are provided in the front seat 20a. The motor 11a is an example of the “first drive unit” in the present invention. The manual switch 12a is an example of the “first manual switch” in the present invention, and the auto switch 13a is an example of the “first auto switch” in the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the motor 11a is provided to move the front seat 20a forward or backward depending on the operating state of the manual switch 12a and the auto switch 13a.

  The manual switch 12a is provided to move the front seat 20a forward or backward while being operated by the user. Specifically, the manual switch 12a has a forward switch 121a and a backward switch 122a. The manual switch 12a is configured to advance the front seat 20a by the motor 11a only while the forward switch 121a is being pressed (the forward switch 121a is in an on state). The manual switch 12a is configured to move the front seat 20a backward by the motor 11a only while the reverse switch 122a is being pressed (the reverse switch 122a is in an on state).

  The auto switch 13a is provided to move the front seat 20a forward or backward after an operation by the user. Specifically, the auto switch 13a has a forward switch 131a and a backward switch 132a. When the forward switch 131a is pressed once (the forward switch 131a is turned on), the auto switch 13a moves the front seat 20a to the front end of the predetermined range Ra even if the operation is released thereafter. It is comprised so that it may advance to Ra1 (refer FIG. 2). Further, when the reverse switch 132a is pressed once (the reverse switch 132a is turned on), the auto switch 13a causes the motor 11a to move the front seat 20a behind the predetermined range Ra even if the operation is released thereafter. It is configured to retract to the end Ra2 (see FIG. 2).

  The position sensor 14a is provided for detecting the position of the front seat 20a within a predetermined range Ra (see FIG. 2).

  The seat control device 10 also includes a motor 11b for the rear seat 20b, a manual switch 12b, an auto switch 13b, and a position sensor 14b. As shown in FIG. 2, the manual switch 12b and the auto switch 13b are provided on the rear seat 20b. The motor 11b is an example of the “second drive unit” in the present invention. The manual switch 12b is an example of the “second manual switch” in the present invention, and the auto switch 13b is an example of the “second auto switch” in the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the motor 11b is provided to move the rear seat 20b forward or backward in accordance with the operation state of the manual switch 12b and the auto switch 13b.

  The manual switch 12b is provided to move the rear seat 20b forward or backward while being operated by the user. Specifically, the manual switch 12b has a forward switch 121b and a backward switch 122b. The manual switch 12b is configured to advance the rear seat 20b by the motor 11b only while the forward switch 121b is being pressed (the forward switch 121b is in an on state). The manual switch 12b is configured to move the rear seat 20b backward by the motor 11b only while the reverse switch 122b is being pressed (the reverse switch 122b is in an on state).

  The auto switch 13b is provided to move the rear seat 20b forward or backward after an operation by the user. Specifically, the auto switch 13b has a forward switch 131b and a backward switch 132b. When the forward switch 131b is pressed once (the forward switch 131b is turned on), the auto switch 13b moves the rear seat 20b to the front end Rb1 of the predetermined range Rb by the motor 11b even if the operation is released thereafter. (See FIG. 2). Further, when the reverse switch 132b is pressed once (the reverse switch 132b is turned on), the auto switch 13b moves the rear seat 20b to the rear end of the predetermined range Rb even if the operation is released thereafter. It is configured to retract to Rb2 (see FIG. 2).

  The position sensor 14b is provided to detect the position of the rear seat 20b within a predetermined range Rb (see FIG. 2).

  The seat control device 10 includes a control unit 15 configured by a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like. The control unit 15 is configured to drive the motors 11a and 11b based on the operation state of the manual switches 12a and 12b and the auto switches 13a and 13b by the user.

  Further, when the control unit 15 detects that the front seat 20a has reached the front end Ra1 (see FIG. 2) of the predetermined range Ra by the position sensor 14a during the forward movement of the front seat 20a, the motor 11a Is configured to stop driving. Further, when the control unit 15 detects that the front seat 20a has reached the rear end Ra2 (see FIG. 2) of the predetermined range Ra by the position sensor 14a during the backward movement of the front seat 20a, the motor 15 It is comprised so that the drive of 11a may be stopped.

  Further, when the control unit 15 detects that the rear seat 20b has reached the front end Rb1 (see FIG. 2) of the predetermined range Rb by the position sensor 14b during the forward movement of the rear seat 20b, the driving of the motor 11b is performed. Is configured to stop. Further, when the control unit 15 detects that the rear seat 20b has reached the rear end Rb2 (see FIG. 2) of the predetermined range Rb by the position sensor 14b during the backward movement of the rear seat 20b, It is comprised so that a drive may be stopped.

  Here, in 1st Embodiment, the seat control apparatus 10 is the case where the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a and the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b are pressed simultaneously. The rearward movement of the front seat 20a and the forward movement of the rear seat 20b are prohibited. Specifically, the seat control device 10 is configured not to drive the motors 11a and 11b by the control unit 15 when the reverse switch 132a and the forward switch 131b are simultaneously turned on. The case where the reverse switch 132a and the forward switch 131b are pressed simultaneously means that the forward switch 131b is pressed after the reverse switch 132a is pressed and before the front seat 20a starts the reverse operation, and This includes the case where the reverse switch 132a is pressed after the switch 131b is pressed and before the rear seat 20b starts moving forward.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the seat control device 10 is configured such that when the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is pushed during the backward operation of the front seat 20a by the backward switch 132a of the auto switch 13a. The front seat 20a is configured to stop the backward movement of the front seat 20a and prohibit the forward movement of the rear seat 20b. Specifically, when the forward switch 131b is turned on during the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the backward switch 132a, the seat controller 10 stops the driving of the motor 11a by the controller 15 and 11b is not driven.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the seat control device 10 is configured such that when the backward switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is pressed during the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b. The forward movement of the rear seat 20b is stopped and the backward movement of the front seat 20a is prohibited. Specifically, in the seat control device 10, when the reverse switch 132a is turned on during the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the forward switch 131b, the control unit 15 stops the driving of the motor 11b and the motor 11a. It is configured not to drive.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the front seat 20a is provided in a region corresponding to the rear seat 20b in front of the rear seat 20b. The front seat 20a may be, for example, a driver seat or a passenger seat.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the seat control apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Next, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, operation | movement of the seat control apparatus 10 by 1st Embodiment is demonstrated. In the seat control device 10, the following operation is repeatedly performed.

  First, in the seat control device 10 (see FIG. 1), the forward switch 121a (see FIG. 1) of the manual switch 12a for the front seat 20a is turned on by the control unit 15 (see FIG. 1) in step S1 of FIG. It is determined whether or not it is in a state. If the controller 15 determines that the forward switch 121a is not in the on state, the process proceeds to step S2. On the other hand, if the controller 15 determines that the forward switch 121a is in the on state, the process proceeds to step S12.

  Next, in step S2, the control unit 15 determines whether or not the reverse switch 122a (see FIG. 1) of the manual switch 12a for the front seat 20a is in an ON state. If the controller 15 determines that the reverse switch 122a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S3. On the other hand, if the controller 15 determines that the reverse switch 122a is in the on state, the process proceeds to step S12.

  Next, in step S3, the control unit 15 determines whether or not the forward switch 121b (see FIG. 1) of the manual switch 12b for the rear seat 20b is on. If the controller 15 determines that the forward switch 121b is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S4. On the other hand, if the controller 15 determines that the forward switch 121b is in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S12.

  Next, in step S4, the control unit 15 determines whether or not the reverse switch 122b (see FIG. 1) of the manual switch 12b for the rear seat 20b is in an ON state. If the controller 15 determines that the reverse switch 122b is not on, the process proceeds to step S5. On the other hand, if the controller 15 determines that the reverse switch 122b is in the on state, the process proceeds to step S12.

  Next, in step S5, whether the forward switch 131a (see FIG. 1) of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on by the control unit 15 or whether the front seat 20a is moving forward by the forward switch 131a. It is determined whether or not. If the controller 15 determines that the forward switch 131a is not turned on and the forward switch 131a determines that the front seat 20a is not moving forward, the process proceeds to step S6. On the other hand, when the control unit 15 determines that the forward switch 131a is turned on, or when the forward switch 131a determines that the front seat 20a is moving forward, the process proceeds to step S12.

  Next, in step S6, whether or not the reverse switch 132b (see FIG. 1) of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on by the control unit 15, or whether or not the rear seat 20b is moving backward by the reverse switch 132b. Is judged. If the controller 15 determines that the reverse switch 132b is not turned on and the reverse switch 132b determines that the rear seat 20b is not in reverse, the process proceeds to step S7. On the other hand, when the control unit 15 determines that the reverse switch 132b is turned on, or when the reverse switch 132b determines that the rear seat 20b is moving backward, the process proceeds to step S12.

  Next, in step S7, whether the reverse switch 132a (see FIG. 1) of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on by the control unit 15, or whether the front seat 20a is moving backward by the reverse switch 132a. It is determined whether or not. If the control unit 15 determines that the reverse switch 132a is turned on, or if the reverse switch 132a determines that the front seat 20a is moving backward, the process proceeds to step S8. On the other hand, if the control unit 15 determines that the reverse switch 132a is not turned on and the front switch 20a is not moving backward by the reverse switch 132a, the process proceeds to step S9.

  Next, in step S8, whether or not the forward switch 131b (see FIG. 1) of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on by the control unit 15, or whether or not the rear seat 20b is moving forward by the forward switch 131b. Is judged. When the control unit 15 determines that the forward switch 131b is turned on or when the forward switch 131b determines that the rear seat 20b is moving forward, the process proceeds to step S11. On the other hand, if the controller 15 determines that the forward switch 131b is not turned on and the forward switch 131b determines that the rear seat 20b is not moving forward, the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S9, the control unit 15 determines whether the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on or whether the rear seat 20b is moving forward by the forward switch 131b. When the control unit 15 determines that the forward switch 131b is turned on or when the forward switch 131b determines that the rear seat 20b is moving forward, the process proceeds to step S10. On the other hand, if the controller 15 determines that the forward switch 131b is not turned on and the forward switch 131b determines that the rear seat 20b is not moving forward, the process proceeds to step S12.

  Next, in step S10, the control unit 15 determines whether or not the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on, or whether or not the front seat 20a is being retracted by the reverse switch 132a. The Then, when the control unit 15 determines that the reverse switch 132a is turned on, or when the reverse switch 132a determines that the front seat 20a is moving backward, the process proceeds to step S11. On the other hand, if the controller 15 determines that the reverse switch 132a is not turned on and the reverse switch 132a determines that the front seat 20a is not retracting, the process proceeds to step S12.

  In the first embodiment, in step S11, the control unit 15 prohibits driving of the motors 11a and 11b (see FIG. 1), and then the series of operations ends. Specifically, the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on (Yes in step S7), and then the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b before the front seat 20a starts the reverse operation. When the forward switch 131b is turned on (Yes in step S8), the control unit 15 does not drive the motors 11a and 11b. Further, when the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in Step S8) while the front seat 20a is being retracted by the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a (Yes in Step S8), the control is performed. The unit 15 stops driving the motor 11a and does not drive the motor 11b. Further, the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in step S9), and then the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a before the rear seat 20b starts the forward movement. Is turned on (Yes in step S10), the control unit 15 does not drive the motors 11a and 11b. Further, when the rear switch 20a is being advanced by the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b (Yes in Step S9), the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on (Yes in Step S10). The unit 15 stops driving the motor 11b and does not drive the motor 11a.

  In step S12, the control unit 15 performs a motor drive process described later, and thereafter, a series of operations ends.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the motor driving process of the seat control apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Next, with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 3, and FIG. 4, the motor drive process of the seat control apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment will be described.

  First, in the seat control device 10 (see FIG. 1), in step S21 of FIG. 4, the control unit 15 (see FIG. 1) uses the manual switch 12a (see FIG. 1) for the front seat 20a or the rear seat 20b. It is determined whether or not the manual switch 12b (see FIG. 1) is on. If the controller 15 determines that the manual switch 12a or 12b is on, the process proceeds to step S22. On the other hand, when the control unit 15 determines that the manual switches 12a and 12b are not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S23.

  Next, in step S22, the motor is driven by the control unit 15 in accordance with the switch that is in the on state, and then the process ends. Specifically, when the forward switch 121a of the manual switch 12a for the front seat 20a is in an ON state (Yes in step S1 in FIG. 3), the motor 11a is moved by the control unit 15 so that the front seat 20a moves forward. (See FIG. 1) is driven. Further, when the reverse switch 122a of the manual switch 12a for the front seat 20a is in an ON state (Yes in step S2 in FIG. 3), the motor 11a is driven by the control unit 15 so that the front seat 20a is retracted. The Further, when the forward switch 121b of the manual switch 12b for the rear seat 20b is in an ON state (Yes in step S3 in FIG. 3), the motor 11b (see FIG. 1) so that the rear seat 20b moves forward by the control unit 15. Is driven. Further, when the reverse switch 122b of the manual switch 12b for the rear seat 20b is in the on state (Yes in step S4 in FIG. 3), the motor 11b is driven by the control unit 15 so that the rear seat 20b moves backward.

  In step S23, the control unit 15 determines whether the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a (see FIG. 1) or the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b (see FIG. 1) is turned on. . If the control unit 15 determines that the auto switch 13a or 13b is turned on, the process proceeds to step S24. On the other hand, when the control unit 15 determines that the auto switches 13a and 13b are not turned on, the process proceeds to step S25.

  Next, in step S24, the control unit 15 starts driving the motor in accordance with the turned on switch, and then the process ends. Specifically, when the forward switch 131a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on (Yes in step S5 in FIG. 3), the control unit 15 causes the motor 11a to move forward so that the front seat 20a moves forward. Driving is started. Further, when the reverse switch 132b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in step S6 in FIG. 3), the control unit 15 starts driving the motor 11b so that the rear seat 20b moves backward. . Further, when the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on (Yes in step S7 in FIG. 3), and the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is not turned on (FIG. 3). In step S8, No), the driving of the motor 11a is started so that the front seat 20a moves backward. Further, when the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in step S9 in FIG. 3), and the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is not turned on (FIG. 3). In step S10, No), the drive of the motor 11b is started so that the rear seat 20b moves forward.

  In step S25, the control unit 15 determines whether the front seat 20a is operating by the auto switch 13a or whether the rear seat 20b is operating by the auto switch 13b. When the control unit 15 determines that the front seat 20a or the rear seat 20b is operating, the process proceeds to step S26. On the other hand, when the control unit 15 determines that the front seat 20a and the rear seat 20b are not in operation, the process ends. Specifically, when the front seat 20a is not moving backward by the reverse switch 132a (No in step S7 in FIG. 3), and the rear seat 20b is not moving forward by the forward switch 131b (No in step S9 in FIG. 3). The processing ends without driving the motors 11a and 11b. That is, in this case, the front seat 20a and the rear seat 20b are stopped.

  Next, in step S26, the drive of the motor 11a or 11b is continued by the control part 15, and a process is complete | finished after that. Specifically, when the front seat 20a is moving forward by the forward switch 131a of the auto switch 13a (Yes in step S5 in FIG. 3), the drive of the motor 11a is continued by the control unit 15. When the rear seat 20b is being retracted by the reverse switch 132b of the auto switch 13b (Yes in step S6 in FIG. 3), the drive of the motor 11b is continued by the control unit 15. Further, when the front seat 20a is being retracted by the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a (Yes in step S7 in FIG. 3), and the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is not turned on (FIG. 3). In step S8, No), the controller 15 continues to drive the motor 11a. Further, when the rear seat 20b is moving forward by the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b (Yes in step S9 in FIG. 3), and the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is not turned on (FIG. 3). In step S10, No), the controller 15 continues to drive the motor 11b.

  In the first embodiment, as described above, when the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on or the front seat 20a is being retracted by the reverse switch 132a (step of FIG. 3). When the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in step S8 in FIG. 3), the driving of the motors 11a and 11b is prohibited (step S11 in FIG. 3). When the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on or when the rear seat 20b is moving forward by the forward switch 131b (Yes in step S9 in FIG. 3), the auto for the front seat 20a When the reverse switch 132a of the switch 13a is turned on (Yes in step S10 in FIG. 3), the motor By prohibiting the driving of 1a and 11b (step S11 in FIG. 3), it is possible to prohibit the backward movement of the front seat 20a and the forward movement of the rear seat 20b from being performed simultaneously. And the rear seat 20b can be prevented from being caught between objects.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 1, the structure of the seat control apparatus 10 by 2nd Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. In the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, a seat control device 10 that performs the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the auto switch 13b with priority over the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the auto switch 13a will be described. .

  The seat control device 10 according to the second embodiment is shown in FIG. 1 when the backward switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a and the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b are pressed simultaneously. The backward movement of the front seat 20a is prohibited, and the forward movement of the rear seat 20b is performed. Specifically, in the seat control device 10, when the reverse switch 132a and the forward switch 131b are simultaneously turned on, the controller 15 starts driving the motor 11b and does not drive the motor 11a. It is configured.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the seat control device 10 is configured such that when the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is pushed during the backward operation of the front seat 20a by the backward switch 132a of the auto switch 13a. The front seat 20a is configured to stop the backward movement and to start the forward movement of the rear seat 20b. Specifically, when the forward switch 131b is turned on during the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the backward switch 132a, the seat controller 10 stops the driving of the motor 11a by the controller 15 and It is configured to start driving 11b.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the seat control device 10 is configured such that when the backward switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is pushed during the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b. In addition, the forward movement of the rear seat 20b is continued, and the backward movement of the front seat 20a is prohibited. Specifically, the seat control device 10 continues to drive the motor 11b by the control unit 15 when the reverse switch 132a is turned on during the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the forward switch 131b. It is configured not to drive.

  In addition, the other structure of 2nd Embodiment is the same as that of the said 1st Embodiment.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the seat control apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Next, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 5, operation | movement of the seat control apparatus 10 by 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated. In the seat control device 10, the following operation is repeatedly performed. Further, steps S31 to S40 and S42 of FIG. 5 are the same as steps S1 to S10 and S12 of FIG.

  In the second embodiment, in step S41 in FIG. 5, the control unit 15 (see FIG. 1) prohibits driving of the motor 11a (see FIG. 1) and starts driving of the motor 11b (see FIG. 1). After that, a series of operations ends. Specifically, the reverse switch 132a (see FIG. 1) of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on (Yes in step S37), and then the rear seat 20b before the front seat 20a starts the reverse operation. When the forward switch 131b (see FIG. 1) of the automatic switch 13b is turned on (Yes in step S38), the controller 15 starts driving the motor 11b and does not drive the motor 11a. Further, when the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in Step S38) while the front seat 20a is being retracted by the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a (Yes in Step S38), the control is performed. The unit 15 starts driving the motor 11b and stops driving the motor 11a. Further, the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in step S39), and then the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a before the rear seat 20b starts the forward movement. Is turned on (Yes in step S40), the controller 15 starts driving the motor 11b and does not drive the motor 11a. Further, when the rear switch 20a is being advanced by the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b (Yes in Step S39), the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on (Yes in Step S40). The unit 15 continues to drive the motor 11b and does not drive the motor 11a.

  In the second embodiment, as described above, when the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on or the front seat 20a is being retracted by the reverse switch 132a (step of FIG. 5). When the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in step S38 in FIG. 5), the driving of the motor 11b is prohibited and the motor 11b is driven (Yes in S37). When the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on or when the rear seat 20b is moving forward by the forward switch 131b (Yes in step S39 in FIG. 5), the front portion When the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the seat 20a is turned on (step S4 in FIG. 5) In step S41, the motor 11b is prohibited and the motor 11b is driven (step S41 in FIG. 5), whereby the backward movement of the front seat 20a and the forward movement of the rear seat 20b are performed simultaneously. Since it can prohibit, it can suppress that the object which exists between the front seat 20a and the rear seat 20b is caught.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the auto switch 13b is prioritized over the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the auto switch 13a. The forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the auto switch 13b can be performed while suppressing the backward movement of the rear seat 20b and the forward movement of the rear seat 20b from being performed simultaneously, so that the convenience of the user can be improved. it can.

(Third embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 1, the structure of the seat control apparatus 10 by 3rd Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. In the third embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the seat control device 10 that performs the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the auto switch 13a in preference to the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the auto switch 13b will be described. .

  The seat control device 10 according to the third embodiment is shown in FIG. 1 when the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a and the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b are simultaneously pressed. The forward movement of the rear seat 20b is prohibited, and the backward movement of the front seat 20a is performed. Specifically, in the seat control device 10, when the reverse switch 132a and the forward switch 131b are simultaneously turned on, the controller 15 starts driving the motor 11a and does not drive the motor 11b. It is configured.

  Further, in the third embodiment, the seat control device 10 is configured such that when the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is pushed during the backward operation of the front seat 20a by the backward switch 132a of the auto switch 13a. The rear seat 20a is continuously retracted and the rear seat 20b is prohibited from moving forward. Specifically, when the forward switch 131b is turned on during the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the backward switch 132a, the seat controller 10 continues to drive the motor 11a by the controller 15 and 11b is not driven.

  Further, in the third embodiment, the seat control device 10 is configured such that when the backward switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is pushed during the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b. The forward movement of the rear seat 20b is stopped and the backward movement of the front seat 20a is started. Specifically, in the seat control device 10, when the reverse switch 132a is turned on during the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the forward switch 131b, the control unit 15 stops the driving of the motor 11b and the motor 11a. Is configured to start driving.

  The remaining configuration of the third embodiment is similar to that of the aforementioned first embodiment.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the seat control apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Next, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 6, operation | movement of the seat control apparatus 10 by 3rd Embodiment is demonstrated. In the seat control device 10, the following operation is repeatedly performed. Further, steps S51 to S60 and S62 in FIG. 6 are the same as steps S1 to S10 and S12 in FIG.

  In the third embodiment, in step S61 in FIG. 6, the control unit 15 (see FIG. 1) prohibits driving of the motor 11b (see FIG. 1) and starts driving of the motor 11a (see FIG. 1). After that, a series of operations ends. Specifically, the reverse switch 132a (see FIG. 1) of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on (Yes in step S57), and then the rear seat 20b before the front seat 20a starts the reverse operation. When the forward switch 131b (see FIG. 1) of the automatic switch 13b is turned on (Yes in step S58), the controller 15 starts driving the motor 11a and does not drive the motor 11b. Further, when the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in Step S58) while the front seat 20a is being retracted by the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a (Yes in Step S58), the control is performed. The unit 15 continues to drive the motor 11a and does not drive the motor 11b. Further, the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in step S59), and then the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a before the rear seat 20b starts the forward movement. Is turned on (Yes in step S60), the controller 15 starts driving the motor 11a and does not drive the motor 11b. In addition, when the rear seat 20b is being advanced by the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b (Yes in step S59), the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on (Yes in step S60). The unit 15 stops driving the motor 11b and starts driving the motor 11a.

  In the third embodiment, as described above, when the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on or the front seat 20a is being retracted by the reverse switch 132a (step of FIG. 6). If the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in step S58 in FIG. 6), the drive of the motor 11b is prohibited and the motor 11a is driven (FIG. 6). When the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on or when the rear seat 20b is moving forward by the forward switch 131b (Yes in step S59 in FIG. 6), the front portion When the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the seat 20a is turned on (step S6 in FIG. 6) In step S61 in FIG. 6, the backward movement of the front seat 20a and the forward movement of the rear seat 20b are performed simultaneously by prohibiting the drive of the motor 11b and driving the motor 11a (step S61 in FIG. 6). Since it can prohibit, it can suppress that the object which exists between the front seat 20a and the rear seat 20b is caught.

  Further, in the third embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the front seat 20a is moved backward by the auto switch 13a in preference to the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the auto switch 13b. Since the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the auto switch 13a can be performed while suppressing the backward movement of the rear seat 20b and the forward movement of the rear seat 20b being performed simultaneously, the convenience of the user is improved. Can do.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 1, the structure of the seat control apparatus 10 by 4th Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. In the fourth embodiment, a seat control device 10 that performs the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the manual switch 12b with priority over the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the auto switch 13a will be described.

  The seat control device 10 according to the fourth embodiment is shown in FIG. 1 when the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a and the forward switch 121b of the manual switch 12b for the rear seat 20b are pressed simultaneously. The backward movement of the front seat 20a is prohibited, and the forward movement of the rear seat 20b is performed. Specifically, in the seat control device 10, when the reverse switch 132a and the forward switch 121b are simultaneously turned on, the controller 15 starts driving the motor 11b and does not drive the motor 11a. It is configured. The case where the reverse switch 132a and the forward switch 121b are pressed simultaneously means that the forward switch 121b is pressed before the front seat 20a starts the reverse operation after the reverse switch 132a is pressed, and This includes the case where the reverse switch 132a is pressed before the rear seat 20b starts to move forward after the switch 121b is pressed.

  Further, in the fourth embodiment, the seat control device 10 determines that the forward switch 121b of the manual switch 12b for the rear seat 20b is pressed during the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the backward switch 132a of the auto switch 13a. The front seat 20a is configured to stop the backward movement and to start the forward movement of the rear seat 20b. Specifically, when the forward switch 121b is turned on during the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the backward switch 132a, the seat control device 10 stops the driving of the motor 11a by the control unit 15 and It is configured to start driving 11b.

  Further, in the fourth embodiment, the seat control device 10 is operated when the backward switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is pushed during the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the forward switch 121b of the manual switch 12b. In addition, the forward movement of the rear seat 20b is continued, and the backward movement of the front seat 20a is prohibited. Specifically, the seat control device 10 continues to drive the motor 11b by the control unit 15 when the reverse switch 132a is turned on during the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the forward switch 121b. It is configured not to drive.

  The remaining configuration of the fourth embodiment is similar to that of the aforementioned second embodiment.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the seat control apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Next, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 7, operation | movement of the seat control apparatus 10 by 4th Embodiment is demonstrated. In the seat control device 10, the following operation is repeatedly performed. Also, steps S71, S72, S73, S74, S75, and S81 in FIG. 7 are substantially the same as steps S1, S2, S4, S5, S6, and S12 in FIG. .

  In the fourth embodiment, in step S76 in FIG. 7, the controller 15 (see FIG. 1) determines whether the forward switch 121b (see FIG. 1) of the manual switch 12b for the rear seat 20b is on or the rear seat 20b. It is determined whether the forward switch 131b (see FIG. 1) of the automatic switch 13b is turned on or whether the rear seat 20b is moving forward by the forward switch 131b. If the controller 15 determines that the forward switch 121b is on, the forward switch 131b is turned on, or the forward switch 131b determines that the rear seat 20b is moving forward, the process proceeds to step S77. . On the other hand, if the controller 15 determines that the forward switch 121b is not on, the forward switch 131b is not turned on, and the forward switch 131b determines that the rear seat 20b is not moving forward, the process proceeds to step S78. .

  Next, in step S77, whether the reverse switch 132a (see FIG. 1) of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on by the control unit 15, or whether the front seat 20a is moving backward by the reverse switch 132a. It is determined whether or not. Then, when the control unit 15 determines that the reverse switch 132a is turned on, or when the reverse switch 132a determines that the front seat 20a is moving backward, the process proceeds to step S80. On the other hand, if the controller 15 determines that the reverse switch 132a is not turned on and the front switch 20a is not being retracted by the reverse switch 132a, the process proceeds to step S81.

  In step S78, the control unit 15 determines whether or not the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on, or whether or not the front seat 20a is being retracted by the reverse switch 132a. . Then, when the control unit 15 determines that the reverse switch 132a is turned on, or when the reverse switch 132a determines that the front seat 20a is moving backward, the process proceeds to step S79. On the other hand, if the controller 15 determines that the reverse switch 132a is not turned on and the front switch 20a is not being retracted by the reverse switch 132a, the process proceeds to step S81.

  Next, in step S79, the forward switch 121b of the manual switch 12b for the rear seat 20b is turned on by the control unit 15, the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on, or forward. It is determined by the switch 131b whether or not the rear seat 20b is moving forward. If the controller 15 determines that the forward switch 121b is on, the forward switch 131b is turned on, or the forward switch 131b determines that the rear seat 20b is moving forward, the process proceeds to step S80. . On the other hand, if the controller 15 determines that the forward switch 121b is not on, the forward switch 131b is not turned on, and the forward switch 131b determines that the rear seat 20b is not moving forward, the process proceeds to step S81. .

  In step S80, the control unit 15 prohibits driving of the motor 11a (see FIG. 1), starts or continues driving of the motor 11b (see FIG. 1), and then ends a series of operations. Specifically, when the forward switch 121b of the manual switch 12b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in step S76), the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on (step In S77, the controller 15 drives the motor 11b and does not drive the motor 11a. Further, the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on (Yes in step S78), and then the forward switch of the manual switch 12b for the rear seat 20b before the front seat 20a starts the reverse operation. When 121b is turned on (Yes in step S79), the control unit 15 starts driving the motor 11b and does not drive the motor 11a. Further, when the forward switch 121b of the manual switch 12b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in Step S79) while the front seat 20a is being retracted by the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a (Yes in Step S79), the control is performed. The unit 15 starts driving the motor 11b and stops driving the motor 11a.

  Note that the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in step S76), and then the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a before the rear seat 20b starts the forward movement. Is turned on (Yes in step S77), the controller 15 starts driving the motor 11b and does not drive the motor 11a. Further, when the rear switch 20b is being moved forward by the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b (Yes in Step S76), the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on (Yes in Step S77). The controller 15 continues to drive the motor 11b and does not drive the motor 11a.

  Further, the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on (Yes in step S78), and then the forward switch of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b before the front seat 20a starts the reverse operation. When 131b is turned on (Yes in step S79), the controller 15 starts driving the motor 11b and does not drive the motor 11a. Further, when the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in Step S79) while the front seat 20a is being retracted by the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a (Yes in Step S79), the control is performed. The unit 15 starts driving the motor 11b and stops driving the motor 11a.

  In the fourth embodiment, as described above, the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the manual switch 12b is performed in preference to the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the auto switch 13a. Since it is possible to prohibit the forward movement of the rear seat 20b from being performed at the same time, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of pinching of an object existing between the front seat 20a and the rear seat 20b. Further, since the manual operation of the manual switch 12b is based on the assumption that the user is present, the user is present rather than the front seat 20a that may not be present. Since the rear seat 20b that has a high possibility of being operated can be preferentially operated, the convenience of the user can be improved.

  The remaining effects of the fourth embodiment are similar to those of the aforementioned second embodiment.

(Fifth embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 1, the structure of the seat control apparatus 10 by 5th Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. In the fifth embodiment, a seat control device 10 that performs the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the manual switch 12a with priority over the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the auto switch 13b will be described.

  The seat control apparatus 10 according to the fifth embodiment is shown in FIG. 1 when the backward switch 122a of the manual switch 12a for the front seat 20a and the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b are simultaneously pressed. The forward movement of the rear seat 20b is prohibited, and the backward movement of the front seat 20a is performed. Specifically, in the seat control device 10, when the reverse switch 122a and the forward switch 131b are simultaneously turned on, the controller 15 starts driving the motor 11a and does not drive the motor 11b. It is configured. The case where the reverse switch 122a and the forward switch 131b are pressed simultaneously means that the forward switch 131b is pressed before the front seat 20a starts the reverse operation after the reverse switch 122a is pressed, This includes the case where the reverse switch 122a is pressed before the rear seat 20b starts moving forward after the switch 131b is pressed.

  Further, in the fifth embodiment, the seat control device 10 is configured such that when the backward switch 122a of the manual switch 12a for the front seat 20a is pushed during the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b. The forward movement of the rear seat 20b is stopped and the backward movement of the front seat 20a is started. Specifically, in the seat control device 10, when the reverse switch 122a is turned on during the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the forward switch 131b, the control unit 15 stops the driving of the motor 11b and the motor 11a. Is configured to start driving.

  Further, in the fifth embodiment, the seat control device 10 is configured such that when the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is pushed during the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the backward switch 122a of the manual switch 12a. The rear seat 20a is continuously retracted and the rear seat 20b is prohibited from moving forward. Specifically, when the forward switch 131b is turned on during the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the backward switch 122a, the seat controller 10 continues to drive the motor 11a by the controller 15 and 11b is not driven.

  The remaining configuration of the fifth embodiment is similar to that of the aforementioned third embodiment.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the seat control apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. Next, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 8, operation | movement of the seat control apparatus 10 by 5th Embodiment is demonstrated. In the seat control device 10, the following operation is repeatedly performed. Further, steps S91, S92, S93, S94, S95, and S101 in FIG. 8 are substantially the same as steps S1, S3, S4, S5, S6, and S12 in FIG. .

  In the fifth embodiment, in step S96 in FIG. 8, the controller 15 (see FIG. 1) determines whether the reverse switch 122a (see FIG. 1) of the manual switch 12a for the front seat 20a is in the on state or the front portion. It is determined whether or not the reverse switch 132a (see FIG. 1) of the auto switch 13a for the seat 20a is turned on, or whether or not the front seat 20a is moving backward. If the controller 15 determines that the reverse switch 122a is on, the reverse switch 132a is turned on, or the front switch 20a is moving backward, the process proceeds to step S97. Move. On the other hand, if the control unit 15 determines that the reverse switch 122a is not in the ON state, the reverse switch 132a is not ON, and the front switch 20a is not in reverse, the process proceeds to step S98. Move.

  Next, in step S97, whether or not the forward switch 131b (see FIG. 1) of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on by the control unit 15, or whether or not the rear seat 20b is moving forward by the forward switch 131b. Is judged. Then, when the control unit 15 determines that the forward switch 131b is turned on, or when the forward switch 131b determines that the rear seat 20b is moving forward, the process proceeds to step S100. On the other hand, if the controller 15 determines that the forward switch 131b is not turned on and the forward switch 131b determines that the rear seat 20b is not moving forward, the process proceeds to step S101.

  In step S98, the control unit 15 determines whether the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on or whether the rear seat 20b is moving forward by the forward switch 131b. Then, when the control unit 15 determines that the forward switch 131b is turned on, or when the forward switch 131b determines that the rear seat 20b is moving forward, the process proceeds to step S99. On the other hand, if the controller 15 determines that the forward switch 131b is not turned on and the forward switch 131b determines that the rear seat 20b is not moving forward, the process proceeds to step S101.

  Next, in step S99, whether the reverse switch 122a of the manual switch 12a for the front seat 20a is on or whether the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on by the control unit 15, Alternatively, it is determined by the reverse switch 132a whether or not the front seat 20a is moving backward. If the controller 15 determines that the reverse switch 122a is on, the reverse switch 132a is turned on, or the front switch 20a is moving backward, the process proceeds to step S100. Move. On the other hand, if the control unit 15 determines that the reverse switch 122a is not in the on state, the reverse switch 132a is not turned on, and the front switch 20a is not moving backward, the process goes to step S101. Move.

  In step S100, the control unit 15 prohibits driving of the motor 11b (see FIG. 1), starts or continues driving of the motor 11a (see FIG. 1), and then ends a series of operations. Specifically, when the reverse switch 122a of the manual switch 12a for the front seat 20a is in an on state (Yes in step S96), the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (step In S97, Yes), the controller 15 drives the motor 11a and does not drive the motor 11b. Further, the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in step S98), and then the reverse switch 122a of the manual switch 12a for the front seat 20a before the rear seat 20b starts the forward movement. Is turned on (Yes in step S99), the controller 15 starts driving the motor 11a and does not drive the motor 11b. Further, when the rear switch 20b is being advanced by the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b (Yes in Step S98), the reverse switch 122a of the manual switch 12a for the front seat 20a is turned on (Yes in Step S99). The unit 15 starts driving the motor 11a and stops driving the motor 11b.

  Note that the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on (Yes in step S96), and then the forward switch of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b before the front seat 20a starts the reverse operation. When 131b is turned on (Yes in step S97), the control unit 15 starts driving the motor 11a and does not drive the motor 11b. When the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in Step S97) while the front seat 20a is being moved backward by the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a (Yes in Step S96), The controller 15 continues to drive the motor 11a and does not drive the motor 11b.

  Further, the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in step S98), and then the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a before the rear seat 20b starts the forward movement. Is turned on (Yes in step S99), the controller 15 starts driving the motor 11a and does not drive the motor 11b. Further, when the rear switch 20a is being advanced by the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b (Yes in Step S98), the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on (Yes in Step S99). The unit 15 starts driving the motor 11a and stops driving the motor 11b.

  In the fifth embodiment, as described above, the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the manual switch 12a is performed in preference to the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the auto switch 13b. Since it is possible to prohibit the forward movement of the rear seat 20b from being performed at the same time, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of pinching of an object existing between the front seat 20a and the rear seat 20b. Further, since the manual operation of the manual switch 12a is based on the assumption that the user is present, the user is present rather than the rear seat 20b where the user may not be present. Since the front seat 20a having a high possibility of being operated can be preferentially operated, the convenience of the user can be improved.

  The remaining effects of the fifth embodiment are similar to those of the aforementioned third embodiment.

(Sixth embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 1, the structure of the seat control apparatus 10 by 6th Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. In the sixth embodiment, a seat control device 10 that performs the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the auto switch 13b with priority over the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the manual switch 12a will be described.

  The seat control device 10 according to the sixth embodiment is shown in FIG. 1 when the backward switch 122a of the manual switch 12a for the front seat 20a and the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b are simultaneously pressed. The backward movement of the front seat 20a is prohibited, and the forward movement of the rear seat 20b is performed. Specifically, in the seat control device 10, when the reverse switch 122a and the forward switch 131b are simultaneously turned on, the control unit 15 starts driving the motor 11b and does not drive the motor 11a. It is configured. The case where the reverse switch 122a and the forward switch 131b are pressed simultaneously means that the forward switch 131b is pressed before the front seat 20a starts the reverse operation after the reverse switch 122a is pressed, This includes the case where the reverse switch 122a is pressed before the rear seat 20b starts moving forward after the switch 131b is pressed.

  Further, in the sixth embodiment, the seat control device 10 is operated when the backward switch 122a of the manual switch 12a for the front seat 20a is pushed during the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b. In addition, the backward movement of the front seat 20a is prohibited, and the forward movement of the rear seat 20b is continued. Specifically, the seat controller 10 continues to drive the motor 11b by the controller 15 when the reverse switch 122a is turned on during the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the forward switch 131b. It is configured not to drive.

  Further, in the sixth embodiment, the seat control device 10 is configured such that when the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is pushed during the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the backward switch 122a of the manual switch 12a. The front seat 20a is configured to stop the backward movement and to start the forward movement of the rear seat 20b. Specifically, when the forward switch 131b is turned on during the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the backward switch 122a, the seat control device 10 stops the driving of the motor 11a by the control unit 15 and the motor It is configured to start driving 11b.

  The remaining configuration of the sixth embodiment is similar to that of the aforementioned second embodiment.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the seat control apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. Next, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 9, operation | movement of the seat control apparatus 10 by 6th Embodiment is demonstrated. In the seat control device 10, the following operation is repeatedly performed. Further, steps S111 to S119 and S121 of FIG. 9 are the same as steps S91 to S99 and S101 of FIG.

  In the sixth embodiment, in step S120 of FIG. 9, the control unit 15 (see FIG. 1) prohibits the driving of the motor 11a (see FIG. 1) and starts driving the motor 11b (see FIG. 1). After that, a series of operations ends. Specifically, when the reverse switch 122a (see FIG. 1) of the manual switch 12a for the front seat 20a is in the on state (Yes in step S116), the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b (see FIG. 1). 1 is turned on (Yes in step S117), the controller 15 drives the motor 11b and does not drive the motor 11a. Further, the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in step S118), and then the reverse switch 122a of the manual switch 12a for the front seat 20a before the rear seat 20b starts the forward movement. Is turned on (Yes in step S119), the controller 15 starts driving the motor 11b and does not drive the motor 11a. In addition, when the rear seat 20b is being advanced by the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b (Yes in Step S118), the reverse switch 122a of the manual switch 12a for the front seat 20a is turned on (Yes in Step S119). The unit 15 continues to drive the motor 11b and does not drive the motor 11a.

  The reverse switch 132a (see FIG. 1) of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on (Yes in step S116), and then the auto for the rear seat 20b is started before the front seat 20a starts the reverse operation. When the forward switch 131b of the switch 13b is turned on (Yes in step S117), the controller 15 starts driving the motor 11b and does not drive the motor 11a. When the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in Step S117) while the front seat 20a is being moved backward by the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a (Yes in Step S116), The controller 15 stops driving the motor 11a and starts driving the motor 11b.

  Further, the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in step S118), and then the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a before the rear seat 20b starts the forward movement. Is turned on (Yes in step S119), the controller 15 starts driving the motor 11b and does not drive the motor 11a. Further, when the rear switch 20a is being advanced by the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b (Yes in Step S118), the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on (Yes in Step S119). The unit 15 continues to drive the motor 11b and does not drive the motor 11a.

  In the sixth embodiment, as described above, the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the auto switch 13b is performed in preference to the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the manual switch 12a. Since it is possible to prohibit the forward movement of the rear seat 20b from being performed at the same time, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of pinching of an object existing between the front seat 20a and the rear seat 20b.

  The remaining effects of the sixth embodiment are similar to those of the aforementioned second embodiment.

(Seventh embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 1, the structure of the seat control apparatus 10 by 7th Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. In the seventh embodiment, a seat control device 10 that performs the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the auto switch 13a in preference to the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the manual switch 12b will be described.

  The seat control device 10 according to the seventh embodiment is shown in FIG. 1 when the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a and the forward switch 121b of the manual switch 12b for the rear seat 20b are pressed simultaneously. The forward movement of the rear seat 20b is prohibited, and the backward movement of the front seat 20a is performed. Specifically, in the seat control device 10, when the reverse switch 132a and the forward switch 121b are simultaneously turned on, the controller 15 starts driving the motor 11a and does not drive the motor 11b. It is configured. The case where the reverse switch 132a and the forward switch 121b are pressed simultaneously means that the forward switch 121b is pressed before the front seat 20a starts the reverse operation after the reverse switch 132a is pressed, and This includes the case where the reverse switch 132a is pressed before the rear seat 20b starts to move forward after the switch 121b is pressed.

  Further, in the seventh embodiment, the seat control device 10 is operated when the forward switch 121b of the manual switch 12b for the rear seat 20b is pushed during the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the backward switch 132a of the auto switch 13a. The rear seat 20a is continuously retracted and the rear seat 20b is prohibited from moving forward. Specifically, when the forward switch 121b is turned on during the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the backward switch 132a, the seat control device 10 continues to drive the motor 11a by the control unit 15 and 11b is not driven.

  Further, in the seventh embodiment, the seat control device 10 is operated when the backward switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is pushed during the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the forward switch 121b of the manual switch 12b. The forward movement of the rear seat 20b is stopped and the backward movement of the front seat 20a is started. Specifically, the seat control device 10 stops driving of the motor 11b by the control unit 15 when the reverse switch 132a is turned on during the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the forward switch 121b, and the motor 11a. Is configured to start driving.

  The remaining configuration of the seventh embodiment is similar to that of the aforementioned third embodiment.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the seat control apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention. Next, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 10, operation | movement of the seat control apparatus 10 by 7th Embodiment is demonstrated. In the seat control device 10, the following operation is repeatedly performed. Further, steps S131 to S139 and S141 in FIG. 10 are the same as steps S71 to S79 and S81 in FIG.

  In the seventh embodiment, in step S140 of FIG. 10, the control unit 15 (see FIG. 1) prohibits driving of the motor 11b (see FIG. 1) and starts driving of the motor 11a (see FIG. 1). After that, a series of operations ends. Specifically, when the forward switch 121b (see FIG. 1) of the manual switch 12b for the rear seat 20b is on (Yes in step S136), the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a (see FIG. 1). 1 is turned on (Yes in step S137), the controller 15 drives the motor 11a and does not drive the motor 11b. Further, the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on (Yes in step S138), and then the forward switch of the manual switch 12b for the rear seat 20b before the front seat 20a starts the reverse operation. When 121b is turned on (Yes in step S139), the control unit 15 starts driving the motor 11a and does not drive the motor 11b. When the forward switch 121b of the manual switch 12b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in step S139) while the front seat 20a is being retracted by the reverse switch 132a (Yes in step S138), the control unit 15 While driving the motor 11a is continued, the motor 11b is not driven.

  Note that the forward switch 131b (see FIG. 1) of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in step S136), and then the auto switch for the front seat 20a before the rear seat 20b starts the forward movement. When the reverse switch 132a of 13a is turned on (Yes in step S137), the controller 15 starts driving the motor 11a and does not drive the motor 11b. Further, when the rear switch 20b is being moved forward by the forward switch 131b (Yes in step S136) and the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on (Yes in step S137), the control unit 15 The driving of the motor 11a is started and the driving of the motor 11b is stopped.

  Further, the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a for the front seat 20a is turned on (Yes in step S138), and then the forward switch of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b before the front seat 20a starts the reverse operation. When 131b is turned on (Yes in step S139), the control unit 15 starts driving the motor 11a and does not drive the motor 11b. Further, when the forward switch 131b of the auto switch 13b for the rear seat 20b is turned on (Yes in Step S139) while the front seat 20a is being retracted by the reverse switch 132a of the auto switch 13a (Yes in Step S139), the control is performed. The unit 15 continues to drive the motor 11a and does not drive the motor 11b.

  In the seventh embodiment, as described above, the backward movement of the front seat 20a by the auto switch 13a is performed in preference to the forward movement of the rear seat 20b by the manual switch 12b. Since it is possible to prohibit the forward movement of the rear seat 20b from being performed at the same time, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of pinching of an object existing between the front seat 20a and the rear seat 20b.

  The remaining effects of the seventh embodiment are similar to those of the aforementioned third embodiment.

  The present invention can employ various embodiments other than those described above. For example, in the first to seventh embodiments, an example in which the seat control device 10 is provided in the automobile 100 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the seat control device 10 may be provided in a train or the like.

  In the first to seventh embodiments, the example in which two rows of seats are provided in the automobile 100 has been described. However, the invention is not limited thereto, and the automobile 100 may be provided with three or more rows of seats.

  In the first to seventh embodiments, the manual switch 12a and the auto switch 13a are provided on the front seat 20a, and the manual switch 12b and the auto switch 13b are provided on the rear seat 20b. For example, the manual switches 12a and 12b and the auto switches 13a and 13b may be provided in one operation unit (not shown).

  Moreover, although the auto switch 13a has shown the example which has the forward switch 131a and the reverse switch 132a in the said 1st-7th embodiment, not only this but the auto switch 13a sets the front seat 20a to a user's setting position. You may have a switch to move to. In this case, when the switch is pressed, the seat moves to the set position so that the difference between the preset set position and the detection result of the position sensor 14a becomes small. Further, the auto switch 13a may have a switch for moving the front seat 20a to the reference position Pa. The same applies to the auto switch 13b.

  In the first to seventh embodiments, the forward movement of the front seat 20a and the backward movement of the rear seat 20b may be performed simultaneously. Further, the forward movement of the front seat 20a and the forward movement of the rear seat 20b may be performed simultaneously, or the backward movement of the front seat 20a and the backward movement of the rear seat 20b may be performed simultaneously. It may be.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an automobile provided with a seat control device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is the schematic which showed the front seat and rear seat which were provided in the motor vehicle of FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the seat control apparatus by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the motor drive process of the seat control apparatus by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the seat control apparatus by 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the seat control apparatus by 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the seat control apparatus by 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the seat control apparatus by 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the seat control apparatus by 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the seat control apparatus by 7th Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 seat control device 11a motor (first drive unit)
11b Motor (second drive unit)
12a Manual switch (first manual switch)
12b Manual switch (second manual switch)
13a Auto switch (1st auto switch)
13b Auto switch (second auto switch)
20a Front seat 20b Rear seat

Claims (2)

A first drive for advancing or retracting the front seat;
A second drive unit for moving the rear seat forward or backward, and a seat control device comprising:
A first manual switch for advancing or retreating the front seat by the first drive unit while being operated by a user;
A first auto switch for advancing or retreating the front seat by the first driving unit after an operation by a user;
A second manual switch for advancing or retreating the rear seat by the second drive unit while being operated by a user;
A second auto switch for advancing or retreating the rear seat by the second drive unit after an operation by a user;
When the forward operation of the front seat by the first auto switch and the forward operation of the rear seat by the second manual switch are performed simultaneously, the backward movement of the front seat is prohibited and the rear seat is prohibited. Configured to initiate forward movement of the
When the forward movement of the rear seat is performed by the second manual switch during the backward movement of the front seat by the first auto switch, the backward movement of the front seat is stopped, Configured to initiate forward movement, and
During the forward movement of the rear seat by the second manual switch, when the backward movement of the front seat is performed by the first auto switch, the backward movement of the front seat is prohibited. A seat control device configured to continue forward movement . A first drive for advancing or retracting the front seat;
A second drive unit for moving the rear seat forward or backward, and a seat control device comprising:
A first manual switch for advancing or retreating the front seat by the first drive unit while being operated by a user;
A first auto switch for advancing or retreating the front seat by the first driving unit after an operation by a user;
A second manual switch for advancing or retreating the rear seat by the second drive unit while being operated by a user;
A second auto switch for advancing or retreating the rear seat by the second drive unit after an operation by a user;
When the backward operation of the front seat by the first manual switch and the forward operation of the rear seat by the second auto switch are performed simultaneously, the forward movement of the rear seat is prohibited and the front seat is prohibited. Configured to initiate a reverse movement of the
When the forward movement of the rear seat is performed by the second auto switch during the backward movement of the front seat by the first manual switch, the forward movement of the rear seat is prohibited. Configured to continue the reverse movement, and
During the forward movement of the rear seat by the second auto switch, when the backward movement of the front seat is performed by the first manual switch, the forward movement of the rear seat is stopped, A seat control device configured to start a backward movement .

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