JP7368706B2 - Operating devices and vehicle doors - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an operating device and a vehicle door.

2. Description of the Related Art It is known that an armrest of a vehicle door is provided with an operation switch for operating a power window (for example, Patent Document 1). In order to prevent accidental operation of the operation switch, this vehicle door is equipped with a grip sensor that detects the passenger's fingers, which is installed in the pocket that makes up the handle of the armrest, and a grip sensor that is installed in the hinge of the door to open and close the door. It has a door sensor that detects the condition. A vehicle door control device detects an operation switch provided on the inside side of the armrest when the passenger operates the control switch provided on the inside side of the armrest while the grip sensor detects the passenger's hand and the door sensor detects the closed state of the door. , open and close windows.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-114382

However, the operating device according to Patent Document 1 has a problem that it is difficult to integrate the operating device as a unit because the door sensor is provided at the hinge portion of the door. Therefore, the number of man-hours required for assembly to the door increases.

In view of the above background, it is an object of the present invention to provide an operating device that is easy to attach to a door. Another object of the present invention is to provide a door equipped with an operating device that is easy to install.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, one aspect of the present invention is provided on the inner surface of a door (1) of a vehicle, and includes an outer side surface (33), an inner side surface (38), and an upper end of the outer side surface and the inner side surface of the vehicle. a gripping part (40) extending back and forth, and a gripping part provided on the interior side of the vehicle to receive an operation by an occupant to operate at least one in-vehicle device (21); an operation input unit (48), a first sensor (45) provided on the exterior side of the vehicle to detect the occupant's fingers, and a first sensor (45) provided on at least one of the interior side and the top surface of the vehicle to detect the occupant's fingers. and a control device (40) connected to the operation input section, the first sensor, the second sensor, and the in-vehicle device, and the control device includes a second sensor (46) for When both the first sensor and the second sensor detect an occupant, the in-vehicle device is controlled based on a signal from the operation input unit, and at least one of the first sensor and the second sensor detects an occupant. Provided is an operating device (20) that prohibits control of the vehicle-mounted device based on a signal from the operating input unit when the operating device does not detect the operation input unit.

According to this aspect, since the first sensor, the second sensor, and the operation input section are provided in the grip, the operation device can be made into a relatively compact unit. This makes it possible to provide an operating device that is easy to attach to the door. Since the first sensor and the second sensor are provided on different surfaces of the grip, the position of the passenger's fingers can be determined with relatively high accuracy based on the detection signals from the first sensor and the second sensor. . Thereby, it is possible to accurately determine whether the input to the operation input unit is due to the occupant's intention or due to an unintended contact.

In the above aspect, the second sensor may be provided on the outer side surface of the vehicle.

According to this aspect, in order to operate the operation input section, the occupant needs to grasp the grip section in a predetermined grip manner and have both the first sensor and the second sensor detect the fingers. As a result, even if the occupant unintentionally touches the operation input section when the occupant is trying to close the door by hooking his/her finger on the grip section, the in-vehicle device will not be operated. That is, erroneous operations by the occupant can be reliably prevented.

In the above aspect, it is preferable that the first sensor and the second sensor are arranged at positions overlapping each other when viewed from the vehicle width direction.

According to this aspect, it is possible to detect that the occupant grips the grip portion from above based on the detection signals from the first sensor and the second sensor.

In the above aspect, it is preferable that the vehicle interior side surface has an inclined surface section (43) at its upper part that is inclined upwardly toward the vehicle exterior, and that the second sensor is provided on the inclined surface section.

According to this aspect, when the occupant grips the grip portion, the palm of the occupant's palm easily comes into contact with the inclined surface portion. Thereby, the second sensor can appropriately detect gripping of the gripping portion by the occupant.

In the above aspect, the operation input section may be disposed below the second sensor.

According to this aspect, the occupant can operate the operation input section with the first finger while holding the grip section with the palm of the hand and the second to fifth fingers.

In the above aspect, it is preferable that the second sensor extends back and forth, and that the rear end of the second sensor is disposed further rearward than the rear end of the operation input section. Further, the rear end of the second front sensor may be disposed further forward than the rear end of the gripping portion. Further, the front end of the second sensor may be disposed further rearward than the front end of the grip portion.

According to these aspects, when the occupant grips the grip portion, the second sensor can reliably detect the occupant's palm.

In the above aspect, a plurality of the in-vehicle devices are provided, the grip section is provided with a selection input section (52) for selecting one from the plurality of in-vehicle devices, and the operation input section and the selection input section are provided. The selection input section may be arranged at front and back positions corresponding to each other, and the front end of the second sensor may be arranged rearward than the rear end of the selection input section.

According to this aspect, a plurality of in-vehicle devices can be operated by the operating device. Since the operation input section and the selection input section are arranged in corresponding front and rear positions, the occupant can operate the operation input section and the selection input section while holding the grip section.

Another aspect of the present invention is a handle (70) provided on the inner surface of the vehicle door (1), extending back and forth, and coupled to the door at the front and rear ends, and a handle (105) on the inner surface of the handle. A first operation input section (111) is provided on the outside of the vehicle side surface (106) of the steering wheel to accept an operation by the occupant to operate at least one in-vehicle device (21). a first sensor (113) for detecting an occupant's fingers; 1 operation input unit, the first sensor, the second sensor, and a control device (55) connected to the in-vehicle device, and the control device has a control device that allows both the first sensor and the second sensor to controlling the in-vehicle device based on a signal from the first operation input unit when an occupant is detected; and controlling the in-vehicle device based on a signal from the first operation input unit when an occupant is detected; An operating device (100) that prohibits control of the vehicle-mounted device based on a signal from an operation input section is provided.

According to this aspect, since the handle is provided with the first sensor, the second sensor, and the operation input section, the operating device can be made into a relatively compact unit. This makes it possible to provide an operating device that is easy to attach to the door. Since the first sensor and the second sensor are provided on different surfaces of the steering wheel, the positions of the occupant's fingers can be determined with relatively high accuracy based on the detection signals from the first sensor and the second sensor. Thereby, it is possible to accurately determine whether the input to the first operation input unit is due to the occupant's intention or due to an unintended contact.

In the above aspect, a second operation input section (112) provided on the inside surface of the handle for receiving an operation by an occupant to operate at least one of the in-vehicle devices; and a second operation input section (112) provided on the outside surface of the handle. a third sensor (115) for detecting the occupant's fingers; and a fourth sensor (116) provided on a surface of the steering wheel different from the vehicle exterior surface for detecting the occupant's fingers; The second operation input unit, the third sensor, and the fourth sensor are connected to the control device, and the control device detects an occupant when both the third sensor and the fourth sensor detect the occupant. the in-vehicle device is controlled based on a signal from the second operation input section, and when at least one of the third sensor and the fourth sensor does not detect an occupant, the signal from the second operation input section is controlled. It is preferable to prohibit control of the in-vehicle device based on the above.

According to this aspect, when the occupant grips the portions corresponding to the third sensor and the fourth sensor, the second operation input section can be operated. Thereby, the occupant can select the operation input section to be operated by changing the gripping position.

In the above aspect, it is preferable that the control executed by the control device based on the signal from the first operation input section and the control executed by the control device based on the signal from the second operation input section are different. .

According to this aspect, the occupant can cause the vehicle-mounted device to perform different operations by operating the first operation input section or the second operation input section.

In the above aspect, the second operation input section is arranged in front of the first operation input section, the third sensor is arranged in front of the first sensor, and the fourth sensor is arranged in front of the first operation input section. It is preferable that the sensor be placed in front of the second sensor.

According to this aspect, the occupant can operate the first operation input section or the second operation input section by shifting the grip position of the handle back and forth.

In the above aspect, a first lighting device (131) is provided around the first operation input section of the handle, and a second lighting device (141) is provided around the second operation input section of the handle. , the first lighting device and the second lighting device are connected to the control device, and the control device controls the first lighting device when both the first sensor and the second sensor detect an occupant. It is preferable to cause the second lighting device to emit light, and to cause the second lighting device to emit light when both the third sensor and the fourth sensor detect an occupant.

According to this aspect, the occupant can recognize the operable operation input section.

Another aspect of the present invention provides a vehicle door including the operating device according to any one of the above aspects.

According to this aspect, it is possible to provide a door equipped with an easy-to-install operating device.

One aspect of the present invention includes a top surface (41) that is provided on the inside surface of a door (1) of a vehicle, and connects the top ends of a vehicle exterior surface (33), a vehicle interior surface (38), and the vehicle exterior surface and the vehicle interior surface. a grip part (40) extending back and forth, and an operation input part (48) provided on the in-vehicle side surface of the grip part to receive an operation by a passenger to operate at least one in-vehicle device (21). , a first sensor (45) provided on the exterior side of the vehicle to detect the occupant's fingers, and a second sensor (46) provided on at least one of the interior side and the top surface of the vehicle to detect the occupant's fingers. ) and a control device (40) connected to the operation input unit, the first sensor, the second sensor, and the on-vehicle device, the control device being connected to the first sensor and the second sensor. The in-vehicle device is controlled based on a signal from the operation input unit when both of the first sensor and the second sensor detect an occupant, and when at least one of the first sensor and the second sensor does not detect an occupant, An operating device is provided that prohibits control of the vehicle-mounted device based on a signal from an operating input unit. According to this aspect, in order to operate the operation input section, the occupant needs to grasp the grip section in a predetermined grip manner and have both the first sensor and the second sensor detect the fingers. As a result, even if the occupant unintentionally touches the operation input section when the occupant is trying to close the door by hooking his/her finger on the grip section, the in-vehicle device will not be operated. That is, erroneous operations by the occupant can be reliably prevented.

In the above aspect, it is preferable that the first sensor and the second sensor are arranged at positions overlapping each other when viewed from the vehicle width direction. According to this aspect, it is possible to detect that the occupant grips the grip portion from above based on the detection signals from the first sensor and the second sensor.

In the above aspect, it is preferable that the vehicle interior side surface has an inclined surface section (43) at its upper part that is inclined upwardly toward the vehicle exterior, and that the second sensor is provided on the inclined surface section. According to this aspect, when the occupant grips the grip portion, the palm of the occupant's palm easily comes into contact with the inclined surface portion. Thereby, the second sensor can appropriately detect gripping of the gripping portion by the occupant.

In the above aspect, the operation input section may be disposed below the second sensor. According to this aspect, the occupant can operate the operation input section with the first finger while holding the grip section with the palm of the hand and the second to fifth fingers.

In the above aspect, it is preferable that the second sensor extends back and forth, and that the rear end of the second sensor is disposed further rearward than the rear end of the operation input section. Further, the rear end of the second front sensor may be disposed further forward than the rear end of the gripping portion. Further, the front end of the second sensor may be disposed further rearward than the front end of the grip portion. According to these aspects, when the occupant grips the grip portion, the second sensor can reliably detect the occupant's palm.

In the above aspect, a plurality of the in-vehicle devices are provided, the grip section is provided with a selection input section (52) for selecting one from the plurality of in-vehicle devices, and the operation input section and the selection input section are provided. The selection input section may be arranged at front and back positions corresponding to each other, and the front end of the second sensor may be arranged rearward than the rear end of the selection input section. According to this aspect, a plurality of in-vehicle devices can be operated by the operating device. Since the operation input section and the selection input section are arranged in corresponding front and rear positions, the occupant can operate the operation input section and the selection input section while holding the grip section.

Another aspect of the present invention is a handle (70) provided on the inner surface of the vehicle door (1), extending back and forth, and coupled to the door at the front and rear ends, and a handle (105) on the inner surface of the handle. A first operation input section (111) is provided on the outside of the vehicle side surface (106) of the steering wheel to accept an operation by the occupant to operate at least one in-vehicle device (21). a first sensor (113) for detecting an occupant's fingers; 1 operation input unit, the first sensor, the second sensor, and a control device (55) connected to the in-vehicle device, and the control device has a control device that allows both the first sensor and the second sensor to controlling the in-vehicle device based on a signal from the first operation input unit when an occupant is detected; and controlling the in-vehicle device based on a signal from the first operation input unit when an occupant is detected; An operating device (100) that prohibits control of the vehicle-mounted device based on a signal from an operation input section is provided. According to this aspect, since the handle is provided with the first sensor, the second sensor, and the operation input section, the operating device can be made into a relatively compact unit. This makes it possible to provide an operating device that is easy to attach to the door. Since the first sensor and the second sensor are provided on different surfaces of the steering wheel, the positions of the occupant's fingers can be determined with relatively high accuracy based on the detection signals from the first sensor and the second sensor. Thereby, it is possible to accurately determine whether the input to the first operation input unit is due to the occupant's intention or due to an unintended contact.

In the above aspect, a second operation input section (112) provided on the inside surface of the handle for receiving an operation by an occupant to operate at least one of the in-vehicle devices; and a second operation input section (112) provided on the outside surface of the handle. a third sensor (115) for detecting the occupant's fingers; and a fourth sensor (116) provided on a surface of the steering wheel different from the vehicle exterior surface for detecting the occupant's fingers; The second operation input unit, the third sensor, and the fourth sensor are connected to the control device, and the control device detects an occupant when both the third sensor and the fourth sensor detect the occupant. the in-vehicle device is controlled based on a signal from the second operation input section, and when at least one of the third sensor and the fourth sensor does not detect an occupant, the signal from the second operation input section is controlled. It is preferable to prohibit control of the in-vehicle device based on the above. According to this aspect, when the occupant grips the portions corresponding to the third sensor and the fourth sensor, the second operation input section can be operated. Thereby, the occupant can select the operation input section to be operated by changing the gripping position.

In the above aspect, it is preferable that the control executed by the control device based on the signal from the first operation input section and the control executed by the control device based on the signal from the second operation input section are different. . According to this aspect, the occupant can cause the vehicle-mounted device to perform different operations by operating the first operation input section or the second operation input section.

In the above aspect, the second operation input section is arranged in front of the first operation input section, the third sensor is arranged in front of the first sensor, and the fourth sensor is arranged in front of the first operation input section. It is preferable that the sensor be placed in front of the second sensor. According to this aspect, the occupant can operate the first operation input section or the second operation input section by shifting the grip position of the handle back and forth.

In the above aspect, a first lighting device (131) is provided around the first operation input section of the handle, and a second lighting device (141) is provided around the second operation input section of the handle. , the first lighting device and the second lighting device are connected to the control device, and the control device controls the first lighting device when both the first sensor and the second sensor detect an occupant. It is preferable to cause the second lighting device to emit light, and to cause the second lighting device to emit light when both the third sensor and the fourth sensor detect an occupant. According to this aspect, the occupant can recognize the operable operation input section.

Another aspect of the present invention provides a vehicle door including the operating device according to any one of the above aspects. According to this aspect, it is possible to provide a door equipped with an easy-to-install operating device.

Side view of the vehicle door according to the first embodiment Perspective view of operating device Block diagram showing operating device, in-vehicle device, and display IV-IV sectional view in Figure 2 (A), (B) Explanatory diagram showing an example of the surface shape of the operation input section Perspective view of the operating device when the top plate is in the stowed position Explanatory diagram showing the position of the passenger's fingers when operating the operation input section Explanatory diagram showing the position of the passenger's fingers when operating the selection input section Explanatory diagram showing the position of the passenger's fingers when opening and closing the vehicle door by hooking the fingers on the recessed part Explanatory diagram showing the position of the passenger's fingers when the passenger uses the operation input unit as an armrest Side view of the vehicle door according to the second embodiment Block diagram showing the configuration of the operating device according to the third embodiment A perspective view of an operating device according to a fourth embodiment A perspective view of an operating device according to a fifth embodiment Side view of the vehicle door according to the sixth embodiment Perspective view of operating device Cross-sectional view of the handle Side view of the first operation area (second operation area) Cross-sectional view showing the inside side of the steering wheel (XIX-XIX cross-sectional view in Figure 18) Block diagram showing the operating device and in-vehicle device An explanatory diagram showing the position of the passenger's fingers when operating the first operation input section or the second operation input section A sectional view showing the interior side surface of the handle according to a modification of the sixth embodiment

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of an operating device and a vehicle door equipped with the operating device according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle door 1 according to the first embodiment includes a door panel 2 as a frame member, and a door trim 3 provided so as to cover the interior side of the door panel 2. The door panel 2 has an inner panel and an outer panel made of a steel plate. The inner panel and the outer panel are joined to the outer panel at the front edge, the lower edge, and the rear edge, excluding the upper edge, and form a space in the center.

The door trim 3 is made of resin material. The door trim 3 includes a trim main body 3A whose surface faces left and right and is arranged on the inside of the door panel 2, and a trim that protrudes from the periphery of the trim main body 3A toward the door panel 2 and comes into contact with an edge on the inside of the door panel 2. It has an edge wall part 3B. The trim edge wall 3B extends along the periphery of the trim main body 3A.

A door handle 11 for opening and closing the door is provided on the upper part of the trim main body 3A. A speaker 12 may be provided at the lower front portion of the trim main body portion 3A. Further, a pocket portion that bulges toward the inside of the vehicle may be provided in a lower portion of the trim main body portion 3A located behind the speaker 12.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an operating device 20 is provided at an intermediate portion in the vertical direction of the interior side surface of the trim body 3A. The operating device 20 is a device that accepts an input operation by a passenger in order to operate at least one vehicle-mounted device 21. As shown in FIG. 3, the in-vehicle device 21 includes, for example, a power window device 22, an electric seat device 23, a car navigation device 24, an audio device 25, an air conditioner 26, and the like.

The electric seat device 23 includes, for example, a longitudinal adjustment mechanism 23A that moves the seat in the longitudinal direction relative to the vehicle body, a height adjustment mechanism 23B that changes the height of the seat relative to the vehicle body, and a height adjustment mechanism 23B that changes the angle of the seat back with respect to the seat cushion. It is preferable to include at least one of a reclining mechanism 23C that changes the temperature of a seat heater 24D provided in the seat, and a seat heater 24D that changes the temperature of a seat heater 24D provided in the seat. Each of the longitudinal adjustment mechanism 23A, the height adjustment mechanism 23B, and the reclining mechanism 23C includes an electric motor and is driven by the electric motor. The seat heater 24D includes a heating wire and changes its temperature according to the supplied current.

As shown in FIG. 2, the operating device 20 has a main body portion 31 that forms an outer shell. The main body portion 31 is formed of a resin material. The main body portion 31 is attached to the center portion of the interior side surface of the trim body portion 3A in the vertical direction, and extends back and forth. The main body portion 31 is preferably coupled to the trim main body portion 3A with a screw or the like. Further, the main body portion 31 may be formed integrally with the trim main body portion 3A.

The main body 31 of the operating device 20 protrudes inward from the trim main body 3A, has a main body upper surface 32 facing upward at its upper portion, and has a main body side surface 33 facing toward the vehicle inner side at its protruding end. The main body upper surface 32 can support the forearm of the occupant, and the main body 31 functions as an armrest.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, a downwardly recessed recess 35 (pocket) is formed on the upper surface of the main body 31 of the operating device 20. The recess 35 is formed into a substantially rectangular parallelepiped and extends back and forth. The recess 35 is defined by a recess bottom wall 36 and a cylindrical recess side wall 37 extending upward from the recess bottom wall 36 . A portion of the recessed side wall 37 located on the inside of the vehicle in the vehicle width direction and facing outward in the vehicle width direction is referred to as a first side surface portion 38 . The first side surface portion 38 extends substantially vertically. A protruding portion 39 is provided at the upper end of the first side surface portion 38 and protrudes toward the outside of the vehicle. A portion of the main body upper surface 32 located between the upper end of the first side surface portion 38 and the upper end of the main body side surface 33 is referred to as a first upper surface portion 41 . The first upper surface portion 41 connects the upper ends of the first side surface portion 38 and the main body side surface 33 to each other. The first side surface portion 38 , the first upper surface portion 41 , and the main body side surface 33 constitute a grip portion 40 . The grip portion 40 is a wall portion that protrudes upward and extends back and forth, and can be gripped by the occupant's fingers. An occupant can open and close the vehicle door 1 by gripping the grip part 40.

An inclined surface portion 43 is provided at the upper end of the main body side surface 33 and is inclined upward toward the outer side of the vehicle in the vehicle width direction. The upper end of the inclined surface portion 43 and the first upper surface portion 41 may be smoothly connected. The inclined surface portion 43 is not an essential configuration and may be omitted in other embodiments. By providing the inclined surface portion 43, the width of the first upper surface portion 41 in the vehicle width direction may be minute.

A first sensor 45 for detecting an occupant's fingers is provided on the first side surface portion 38 (the outside surface of the grip portion 40). A second sensor 46 for detecting the occupant's fingers is provided on the main body side surface 33 (in-vehicle side surface of the grip section 40). The first sensor 45 and the second sensor 46 are sensors capable of detecting contact or approach of an occupant's fingers, and may be, for example, a capacitance sensor, a piezoelectric sensor, a membrane switch, an infrared beam switch, or the like.

The first sensor 45 extends back and forth on the first side surface portion 38 . The first sensor 45 is preferably provided at the upper end of the first side surface portion 38. In this embodiment, the first sensor 45 is provided on the protrusion 39 . The first sensor 45 is preferably buried in the first side surface portion 38 so that the surface 50A of the first sensor 45 is flush with the surface 50A of the first side surface portion 38.

The second sensor 46 extends back and forth on the side surface 33 of the main body. The second sensor 46 is preferably provided at the upper end of the side surface 33 of the main body. In this embodiment, the second sensor 46 is provided on the inclined surface portion 43. The second sensor 46 is preferably buried in the side surface 33 of the main body so that the surface 50A of the second sensor 46 is flush with the surface 50A of the side surface 33 of the main body. The first sensor 45 and the second sensor 46 are arranged at positions overlapping each other when viewed from the vehicle width direction. That is, the first sensor 45 and the second sensor 46 are arranged at positions corresponding to each other in the height direction. The first sensor 45 is arranged on the outer side of the vehicle than the upper end of the grip part 40, and the second sensor 46 is arranged on the inner side of the vehicle than the upper end of the grip part 40. The main surface of the first sensor 45 and the main surface of the second sensor 46 may be inclined to each other.

The rear end of the second sensor 46 is disposed further forward than the rear end of the grip portion 40 (the rear end of the first side surface portion 38). Further, the front end of the second sensor 46 is arranged at the rear of the front end of the grip portion 40 (the front end of the first side surface portion 38).

As shown in FIG. 2, an operation input section 48 is provided on the side surface 33 of the main body (inside the vehicle side of the grip section 40). The operation input unit 48 accepts an operation by a passenger in order to operate at least one in-vehicle device 21. The operation input unit 48 is a switch operated by the passenger's finger, and is formed of, for example, a capacitance sensor, a piezoelectric sensor, a membrane switch, or the like. In this embodiment, the operation input unit 48 is a capacitive touch panel, and accepts swipe operations and touch operations using the passenger's fingers.

The operation input section 48 is arranged below the second sensor 46 on the side surface 33 of the main body section. Further, the rear end of the second sensor 46 is arranged rearward than the rear end of the operation input section 48 . The front end of the operation input section 48 is arranged further forward than the front end of the second sensor 46. As shown in FIG. 7, the operation input section 48 is preferably arranged at a position where the occupant can operate it with his or her first finger when the occupant is grasping the grip section 40 with the palm of his hand and his second to fifth fingers. .

The operation input section 48 is preferably buried in the side surface 33 of the main body so that the surface 50A of the operation input section 48 is flush with the surface 50A of the side surface 33 of the main body. The surface 50A of the operation input section 48 may have a different shape from the surface 50A of the main body side surface 33. The surface 50A of the operation input section 48 may have, for example, an uneven shape. The uneven shape may be one in which polygonal planes are regularly arranged, for example, as shown in FIGS. 5(A) and 5(B). Although the illustrated example is composed of only quadrangular planes, it may also include other polygonal planes such as triangles and pentagons.

As shown in FIG. 2, an upper plate 50 is provided at the front end of the main body 31 of the operating device 20. As shown in FIG. The upper plate 50 is a plate-like member extending from the base end to the free end, and has a front surface 50A and a back surface 50B. The base end of the upper plate 50 is rotatably supported by the front end of the main body portion 31 about a rotation axis X extending left and right. In this embodiment, the base end of the upper plate 50 is disposed within the recess 35 and supported by the left and right recess side walls 37 .

The upper plate 50 rotates about the rotation axis X between a use position (see FIG. 2) and a storage position (see FIG. 6). When the top plate 50 is in the use position, the free end is located forward and above the proximal end, and the surface 50A is located above the back surface 50B. At this time, the free end of the upper plate 50 is located forward and above the front end of the main body portion 31. When the upper plate 50 is in the storage position, the free end is located rearward relative to the base end, and the surface 50A is located downward relative to the back surface 50B. At this time, the upper plate 50 closes the open end of the recess 35. That is, the upper plate 50 functions as a lid that closes the recess 35.

A biasing member (not shown) is provided between the upper plate 50 and the main body portion 31. The biasing member includes a spring. When the upper plate 50 is located between the intermediate position and the storage position, the biasing member biases the upper plate 50 to the usage position, and when the upper plate 50 is located between the intermediate position and the storage position. When positioned, the biasing member biases the top plate 50 to the stowed position.

As shown in FIG. 2, a display 51 and a selection input section 52 are provided on the surface 50A of the upper plate 50. The display 51 is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The selection input unit 52 accepts an operation by a passenger in order to operate at least one of the plurality of in-vehicle devices 21 . The operation input unit 48 is a switch operated by the passenger's finger, and is formed of, for example, a capacitance sensor, a piezoelectric sensor, a membrane switch, or the like. In this embodiment, the operation input unit 48 is a capacitive touch panel, and accepts swipe operations and touch operations using the passenger's fingers. Further, the display 51 and the selection input section 52 may be formed integrally. For example, the display 51 may be a touch panel display, and a portion of the display 51 may constitute the selection input section 52. The selection input section 52 is provided at the base end of the surface 50A of the upper plate 50. The display 51 is disposed on the surface 50A of the upper plate 50 on the free end side of the selection input section 52.

The selection input section 52 is provided on a different surface from the operation input section 48. The operation input section 48 and the selection input section 52 are arranged at corresponding front and rear positions. Further, the selection input section 52 is arranged in front of the grip section 40. Further, the front end of the second sensor 46 is arranged behind the rear end of the selection input section 52. As shown in FIG. 8, it is preferable that the selection input section 52 is placed in a position where the occupant can operate the selection input section 52 with the second finger when the occupant grasps the grip section 40 with the palm of the hand and the third to fifth fingers. . The selection input section 52 may be inclined downward toward the rear.

The first sensor 45 , the second sensor 46 , the operation input section 48 , the selection input section 52 , the display 51 , and the in-vehicle device 21 are connected to the control device 55 . The control device 55 is an electronic control device including a hardware processor such as a CPU. The control device 55 is arranged inside the main body portion 31 . In other embodiments, the control device 55 may be arranged between the door panel 2 and the door trim 3, or may be provided on the vehicle body.

Based on the signal from the selection input section 52, the control device 55 selects the vehicle-mounted device 21 to be operated from among the plurality of vehicle-mounted devices 21, and also selects the vehicle-mounted device 21 to be displayed on the display 51. The control device 55 detects a swipe operation to the left or right based on a signal from the selection input section 52, for example, and changes the in-vehicle device 21 to be operated according to the swipe operation. Further, the control device 55 displays a device operation image corresponding to the selected in-vehicle device 21 on the display 51. The device operation image may include, for example, an icon or text corresponding to the in-vehicle device 21 and an operation direction of the in-vehicle device 21. For example, when the in-vehicle device 21 is the longitudinal adjustment mechanism 23A of the electric seat device 23, the device operation image may include an icon of the longitudinal adjustment mechanism 23A and an arrow corresponding to the longitudinal direction. It is preferable that the control device 55 is configured to be able to select one of the in-vehicle devices 21 when a plurality of the same type of in-vehicle devices 21 exist. For example, if the electric seat device 23 is provided on the front right seat and the front left seat, the control device 55 can independently select the electric seat device 23 on the front right seat and the electric seat device 23 on the front left seat. It is configured.

Based on the signal from the first sensor 45, the control device 55 detects whether the passenger's finger is in contact with the first sensor 45 or whether the passenger's finger is present near the first sensor 45. The control device 55 also detects whether the occupant's finger is in contact with the second sensor 46 or whether the occupant's finger is present near the second sensor 46 based on the signal from the second sensor 46. do. The control device 55 controls the selected in-vehicle device 21 based on the signal from the operation input unit 48 when both the first sensor 45 and the second sensor 46 detect an occupant. That is, when the occupant's fingers are detected based on the signal from the first sensor 45 and the occupant's fingers are detected based on the signal from the second sensor 46, the to control the selected in-vehicle device 21. On the other hand, the control device 55 prohibits control of the in-vehicle device 21 based on the signal from the operation input unit 48 when at least one of the first sensor 45 and the second sensor 46 does not detect an occupant. That is, the control device 55 controls at least one of the following cases: when the occupant's fingers are not detected based on the signal from the first sensor 45, and when the occupant's fingers are not detected based on the signal from the second sensor 46. In this case, control of the in-vehicle device 21 based on the signal from the operation input unit 48 is prohibited.

As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the operation input unit 48 accepts swipe operations in various directions including upward, downward, forward, and backward directions. The control device 55 detects the direction of the swipe operation and the stroke length based on the signal from the operation input unit 48 . The control device 55 controls the selected in-vehicle device 21 based on the direction and stroke length of the swipe operation input into the operation input section 48 .

For example, when the front-rear adjustment mechanism 23A of the electric seat device 23 of the front right seat is selected, the control device 55 adjusts the front-rear adjustment when a swipe operation is detected in the forward direction based on a signal from the operation input unit 48. It is preferable to control the adjustment mechanism 23A to move the electric seat device 23 forward. The control device 55 may determine the amount of forward movement of the electric seat device 23 based on the stroke amount of the swipe operation.

For example, when the height adjustment mechanism 23B of the electric seat device 23 of the left front seat is selected, the control device 55 adjusts the height when an upward swipe operation is detected based on a signal from the operation input unit 48. It is preferable to increase the height of the electric seat device 23 by controlling the adjustment mechanism 23B. The control device 55 may determine the height of the electric seat device 23 based on the stroke amount of the swipe operation.

The occupant's operation on the operation input unit 48 and the control mode of the vehicle-mounted device 21 in response to the occupant's operation may be set arbitrarily.

While controlling the in-vehicle device 21 based on the occupant's operation on the operation input unit 48, the control device 55 preferably displays an image on the display 51 indicating that the selected in-vehicle device 21 is being controlled. For example, when the control device 55 is moving the electric seat device 23 forward by controlling the longitudinal adjustment mechanism 23A, the control device 55 displays an image or text information indicating that the seat is moving forward on the display 51. It's good to do that. Further, while the control device 55 is controlling the in-vehicle device 21 based on the occupant's operation on the operation input unit 48, the control device 55 transmits a sound to the speaker 12 to notify that the selected in-vehicle device 21 is being controlled. It can also be output by These allow the occupant to recognize that the in-vehicle device 21 is under control. It is preferable that the image and sound for notifying that the in-vehicle device 21 is controlled are different for each of the in-vehicle devices 21. This allows the occupant to specify which vehicle-mounted device 21 is being controlled.

According to the operating device 20 according to the embodiment, since the first sensor 45, the second sensor 46, and the operation input section 48 are provided in the grip portion 40, the operating device 20 can be made into a relatively small unit. Thereby, the operating device 20 that can be easily attached to the vehicle door 1 can be provided. Since the first sensor 45 and the second sensor 46 are provided on different surfaces of the grip part 40, the positions of the occupant's fingers can be determined with relatively high accuracy based on the detection signals from the first sensor 45 and the second sensor 46. can be grasped. Thereby, it is possible to accurately determine whether the input to the operation input unit 48 is due to the occupant's intention or due to an unintended contact.

In order for the occupant to operate the operation input section 48, as shown in FIG. 7, it is necessary to grasp the grip section 40 in a predetermined grip manner and have both the first sensor 45 and the second sensor 46 detect the fingers. be. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 9, when the occupant is attempting to close the door by hooking his or her finger on the grip portion 40, the vehicle-mounted device 21 will not be operated even if the occupant unintentionally touches the operation input portion 48. When the occupant attempts to close the door by hooking his or her finger on the grip portion 40, the first sensor 45 detects the occupant's finger, but the second sensor 46 does not detect the occupant's finger. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, when the occupant uses the operating device 20 as an armrest and places his/her hand on the grip portion 40, the second sensor 46 detects the occupant's fingers, but the first sensor 45 does not detect the occupant's fingers. These reliably prevent erroneous operations by the occupant.

Since the side surface 33 of the main body portion has an inclined surface portion 43 and the second sensor 46 is disposed on the inclined surface portion 43, when the occupant grasps the grip portion 40 from above with his/her fingers, the palm of the passenger's hand and the second sensor 46 come into contact. It becomes easier. Thereby, the second sensor 46 can appropriately detect gripping of the gripping portion 40 by the occupant.

Since the operation input section 48 is disposed below the second sensor 46, the occupant can hold the grip section 40 with the palm of his hand and his second to fifth fingers, and then press the operation input section 48 with his first finger. can be operated.

In other embodiments, the control device 55 may control the vehicle-mounted device 21 in response to a rotation operation of the upper plate 50 by the occupant, for example. In this case, the upper plate 50 is supported by the main body part 31 so as to be rotatable by a predetermined amount to one side (lower side) and the other side (upper side) about the rotation axis X in the use position. Further, the upper plate 50 is biased toward the use position by a biasing device. It is preferable that a rotation angle sensor for detecting the rotation angle of the upper plate 50 is provided between the main body portion 31 and the upper plate 50, and the control device 55 controls the vehicle-mounted device 21 based on a signal from the rotation angle sensor. In this case, the control device 55 preferably controls the vehicle-mounted device 21 based on the signal from the rotation angle sensor, regardless of the signals from the first sensor 45 and the second sensor 46.

In the embodiment described above, the grip 40 includes one of the recess side walls 37 defining the recess 35, but the grip 40 may be arbitrarily modified in other embodiments. For example, the grip portion 40 may be a rod-shaped handle 70 coupled to the trim body portion 3A, as in the second embodiment shown in FIG. 11. The handle 70, for example, extends back and forth and has a front end and a rear end coupled to the trim body 3A. A space is formed between the middle part of the handle 70 and the trim main body part 3A. The first sensor 45, the second sensor 46, and the operation input section 48 are preferably provided in the middle part of the handle 70. In this case, the handle 70 constitutes an operating device. The handle 70 is preferably formed integrally with the trim main body 3A. Further, the handle 70 may be formed as an independent structure with respect to the trim main body 3A, and may be coupled to the trim main body 3A with a screw or the like. An armrest portion 71 extending rearward may be connected to the rear end of the handle 70. The armrest portion 71 projects toward the inside of the vehicle with respect to the trim body portion 3A.

The handle 70 may be sloped upward from the rear end to the front end. The first sensor 45 is preferably provided on the exterior side of the handle 70, and the second sensor 46 is preferably provided on the interior side of the handle 70. The first sensor 45 and the second sensor 46 may be placed at the same height. The operation input unit 48 is provided in front of the second sensor 46 on the interior side of the steering wheel 70 . The operation input unit 48 may be provided above the second sensor 46 on the interior side of the steering wheel 70. The selection input section 52 is provided on the upper surface of the handle 70. The selection input section 52 is preferably provided ahead of the operation input section 48. Specifically, the rear end of the selection input section 52 is preferably provided ahead of the front end of the operation input section 48. When the occupant grips the steering wheel 70 with the palm and third to fifth fingers, the operation input unit 48 is arranged in an area that can be reached by the tip of the first finger, and selected as an area that can be reached by the tip of the second finger. Preferably, an input section 52 is provided.

As in the third embodiment shown in FIG. 12, the control device 55 may be connected to a door opening/closing sensor 80. The door opening/closing sensor 80 is provided between the vehicle door 1 and the vehicle body, and outputs a signal based on the opening/closing state of the vehicle door 1 to the control device 55. For example, the door opening/closing sensor 80 is a push switch, and when the vehicle door 1 is in the closed state, it is pressed by the vehicle door 1 to turn on (outputs an on signal), and when the vehicle door 1 is in the open state, it is turned on (outputs an on signal). When it separates from the vehicle door 1, it turns off (outputs an off signal). The door opening/closing sensor 80 may be provided, for example, at a hinge portion that rotatably supports the vehicle door 1 with respect to the vehicle body, or at a free end of the vehicle door 1.

When both the first sensor 45 and the second sensor 46 detect an occupant, and the vehicle door 1 is in the closed state based on the signal from the door opening/closing sensor 80, the control device 55 controls the operation input section. The selected in-vehicle device 21 may be controlled based on the signal from 48.

In the above embodiment, the upper plate 50 is configured to rotate between the use position and the storage position with respect to the main body 31 around the rotation axis X. However, as in the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 50 may be provided on the main body portion 31 so as to be slidable between a use position and a storage position. In this case, it is preferable that a guide rail (not shown) is provided on the side wall 37 of the recess, and that an engaging portion that engages with the guide rail is provided on the side of the upper plate 50. In the storage position, the surface 50A of the upper plate 50, on which the display 51 and the selection input section 52 are provided, faces upward. The upper plate 50 slides rearward from the use position (see FIG. 2) and reaches the storage position (see FIG. 13). When the upper plate 50 slides backward, the angle changes so that the angle of the surface 50A of the upper plate 50 becomes horizontal. In this aspect, the display 51 and selection input section 52 can be used even when the upper plate 50 is in the storage position.

The operation input section 48 may be provided with a guide shape 90 for allowing the occupant to recognize the operation direction. The guide shape 90 may have, for example, a structure in which a plurality of protrusions or recesses are formed intermittently, or a structure in which a plurality of continuous protrusions or recesses are formed. As in the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 14, the guide shape 90 may be, for example, a rib extending along the operating direction. It is preferable that the guide shape 90 extends in the front-rear direction and further has a front end extending in the up-down direction. The occupant can perform an input operation by touching the guide shape 90 with a first finger. In other examples, guide shape 90 may be cross-shaped.

The operation input unit 48 may be provided with an illumination device 91 for making the occupant aware of the operation direction. The lighting device 91 may be formed by, for example, a plurality of LEDs or a combination of an LED and a light guide. As shown in FIG. 14, the lighting devices 91 may be arranged, for example, along the operating direction. It is preferable that the illumination device 91 extends in the front-rear direction, and further has a front end extending in the up-down direction. The occupant can perform an input operation by checking the light from the illumination device 91 and touching the operation input section 48 with the first finger in the direction in which the light extends.

The operating device 100 according to the sixth embodiment will be described. The configuration of the vehicle door 1 in which the operating device 100 is provided is mostly the same as the configuration of the vehicle door 1 according to the first embodiment, so the same components are given the same reference numerals and explanations are omitted. do.

As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, an armrest portion 71 is provided in the vertical center of the trim body portion 3A of the door trim 3 and protrudes toward the inside of the vehicle and extends back and forth. A rod-shaped handle 101 is provided on the inside of the trim body 3A. The handle 101 extends back and forth, and is connected to the trim body 3A at its front and rear ends. In this embodiment, the rear end of the handle 101 is coupled to an armrest section 71 and via the armrest section 71 to the trim main body section 3A. The front end of the handle 101 is arranged above the rear end, and the handle 101 is inclined upwardly toward the front. A longitudinally intermediate portion of the handle 101 forms a space between it and the trim main body portion 3A. This allows the occupant to grasp the entire circumference of the handle 101. The cross section of the handle 101 may be any shape such as circular, oval, or rectangular.

As shown in FIG. 17, the handle 101 is formed, for example, by combining parts that constitute the inside part of the vehicle and parts that constitute the outside part of the vehicle. A space defined by each component is formed in the center of the handle 101. That is, the handle 101 is formed hollow. The handle 101 is preferably formed from a resin material.

The handle 101 has an inboard side surface 105 facing inward of the vehicle, an outboard side surface 106 facing outside the vehicle (trim main body 3A side), a lower side surface 107 facing downward and forward, and an upper side surface 108 facing upward and rearward. . The vehicle interior side surface 105 is connected to the lower surface 107 and the upper surface 108, and the vehicle exterior surface 106 is connected to the lower surface 107 and the upper surface 108. The interior side surface 105, the lower side surface 107, and the upper side surface 108 may be connected by a smooth curved surface. Similarly, the vehicle outer side surface 106, the lower side surface 107, and the upper side surface 108 may be connected by a smooth curved surface. Each of the vehicle interior side surface 105, vehicle exterior surface 106, lower surface 107, and upper surface 108 may be formed into a flat surface or a curved surface. The interior side surface 105, the exterior side surface 106, the lower side surface 107, and the upper side surface 108 face in different directions.

As shown in FIG. 16, the handle 101 is provided with a first operation input section 111, a second operation input section 112, a first sensor 113, a second sensor 114, a third sensor 115, and a fourth sensor 116. There is. The first operation input section 111 and the second operation input section 112 can have the same configuration as the operation input section 48 of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the first operation input section 111 and the second operation input section 112 are capacitive touch panels. The first to fourth sensors 113 to 116 are sensors for detecting the occupant's fingers, and the same configuration as the first and second sensors 45 and 46 of the first embodiment can be applied. In this embodiment, the first to fourth sensors 113 to 116 are capacitance sensors. As shown in FIG. 20, each of the first and second operation input units 111 and 112 and the first to fourth sensors 113 to 116 is connected to a control device 55.

As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the first sensor 113 is provided at the rear of the vehicle exterior side surface 106 of the handle 101. As shown in FIGS. The second sensor 114 is provided on one of the interior surface 105, the lower surface 107, and the upper surface 108, which are different surfaces from the exterior surface 106 of the handle 101. In this embodiment, the second sensor 114 is provided at the rear of the lower surface 107. The first sensor 113 and the second sensor 114 are arranged at positions corresponding to each other in the longitudinal direction of the handle 101. Each of the first sensor 113 and the second sensor 114 is arranged at a position where it can detect the occupant's hand when the occupant grasps the rear portion of the handle 101.

The third sensor 115 is provided at the front of the vehicle exterior side surface 106 of the handle 101. That is, the third sensor 115 is provided in front of the first sensor 113. The fourth sensor 116 is provided on one of the vehicle interior surface 105, the lower surface 107, and the upper surface 108, which are different surfaces from the vehicle exterior surface 106 of the handle 101. In this embodiment, the fourth sensor 116 is provided at the front of the lower surface 107. That is, the fourth sensor 116 is provided in front of the second sensor 114. The second sensor 115 and the fourth sensor 116 are arranged at positions corresponding to each other in the longitudinal direction of the handle 101. Each of the third sensor 115 and the fourth sensor 116 is arranged at a position where it can detect the occupant's hand when the occupant grasps the rear portion of the handle 101.

As shown in FIG. 16, a plate-shaped surface member 120 is provided on the interior side surface 105 of the vehicle. The surface member 120 is provided to cover the surface of the vehicle interior side surface 105. The surface member 120 extends back and forth along the vehicle interior side surface 105. The surface member 120 is a translucent or semi-transparent member. The surface member 120 is preferably made of resin or glass, for example.

As shown in FIGS. 16, 18, and 19, an uneven shape 121 is formed on the surface 120A of the surface member 120. The uneven shape 121 has a plurality of ridgeline parts 122 and a plurality of recessed parts 123 defined by the plurality of ridgeline parts 122. Each of the plurality of ridgeline portions 122 extends linearly, and cooperates with each other to form a plurality of rectangular lattices 124. Each of the plurality of recesses 123 is defined by the lattice 124 and formed into a concave surface having the ridgeline portion 122 as a periphery.

A first operating area 125 including a plurality of recesses 123 is arranged at the rear of the surface member 120 . A second operating area 126 including a plurality of recesses 123 is arranged at the front of the surface member 120 . In this embodiment, each of the first operation area 125 and the second operation area 126 includes four grids 124 arranged in a rectangular shape. It is preferable that the first operation area 125 is set at a position corresponding to the tip of the first finger when the occupant grips the rear part of the handle 101 with the palm of the hand and the second to fifth fingers. Further, it is preferable that the second operation area 126 be set at a position corresponding to the tip of the first finger when the occupant grips the front part of the handle 101 with the palm of the hand and the second to fifth fingers.

A first operation input section 111 is provided in a portion of the back surface 120B of the front member 120 that corresponds to the first operation area 125. In the present embodiment, the first operation input section 111 is divided into four parts corresponding to the four recesses 123, and is arranged corresponding to the respective recesses 123. In other embodiments, the first operation input section 111 may be a single member that corresponds to the four recesses 123. The first operation input section 111 is preferably disposed in a housing section 128 that is recessed in the back surface of the back surface 120B of the front member 120.

A first lighting device 131 is provided around the first operation input section 111 of the surface member 120 of the handle 101 . The first lighting device 131 includes a first light source 132 and a light guide member 133 that transmits light from the first light source 132. The light guide members 133 extend along the ridgeline portion 122 included in the first operation area 125 and are arranged in a grid pattern. The light guide member 133 is preferably disposed in a housing portion 1134 recessed in the back surface of the back surface 120B of the front surface member 120. The first light source 132 is, for example, an LED. The first light source 132 is placed in contact with the light guide member 133. The first light source 132 is connected to the control device 55 . The first light source 132 receives power from the control device 55 and emits light. As shown in FIG. 19, when the first light source 132 emits light, the light guide member 133 emits light, and the ridgeline portion 122 included in the first operation area 125 is illuminated.

Each recess 123 included in the first operation area 125 is provided with a mark 137 indicating an operation target. The mark 137 may be, for example, an icon indicating that the reclining mechanism 23C is operated to tilt the seat back rearward. When the first lighting device 131 is off, the mark 137 blends into the surface member 120, making it difficult for the occupant to visually recognize it. On the other hand, when the first lighting device 131 is on, the mark 137 is illuminated by light from the light guide member 133, making it easier for the occupant to visually recognize the mark 137. The mark 137 may be engraved on the surface member 120, or may be drawn on the surface 120A of the surface member 120 using fluorescent paint.

A second operation input section 112 is provided in a portion of the back surface 120B of the front member 120 that corresponds to the second operation area 126. In this embodiment, the second operation input section 112 may have the same configuration as the first operation input section 111.

A second lighting device 141 is provided around the second operation input section 112 of the surface member 120 of the handle 101. Like the first lighting device 131, the second lighting device 141 includes a second light source 142 and a light guide member 133 that transmits light from the second light source 142.

Each recess 123 included in the second operation area 126 is provided with a mark 137 indicating an operation target. The mark 137 in the second operation area 126 may have the same configuration as the mark 137 in the first operation area 125.

The first operation input section 111 includes four switches corresponding to the four recesses 123 of the first operation area 125. Similarly, the second operation input section 112 includes four switches corresponding to the four recesses 123 of the second operation area 126. When the occupant touches the recess 123 corresponding to each switch, the control device 55 detects that the occupant has operated each switch based on the signal from the first operation input section 111 or the second operation input section 112. In this embodiment, since the first operation input section 111 and the second operation input section 112 are capacitance sensors, when the occupant contacts the recess 123 in the first operation area 125 or the second operation area 126, the first operation input unit 111 and the second operation input unit 112 are capacitive sensors. The capacitance of the input section 111 or the second operation input section 112 changes. The control device 55 controls the occupant's operation on the first operation input section 111 or the second operation input section 112 based on the signal corresponding to the change in capacitance from the first operation input section 111 or the second operation input section 112. Detect.

Based on the signals from the first to fourth sensors 113 to 116, the control device 55 determines whether the occupant's fingers are in contact with each of the sensors 113 to 116, or whether the occupant's fingers are present near each of the sensors 113 to 116. Detect whether or not.

The control device 55 supplies power to the first light source 132 of the first lighting device 131 when both the first sensor 113 and the second sensor 114 detect an occupant. As a result, the ridgeline portion 122 within the first operation area 125 lights up in a grid pattern, and the mark 137 also lights up, allowing the occupant to visually recognize the first operation area 125. If both the first sensor 113 and the second sensor 114 detect the occupant, it can be estimated that the occupant is grasping the rear part of the steering wheel 101, as shown in FIG. By illuminating the first operation area 125, the occupant can recognize that the first operation input section 111 can be operated.

Further, when both the first sensor 113 and the second sensor 114 detect an occupant, the control device 55 controls the corresponding in-vehicle device 21 based on the signal from the first operation input unit 111. That is, when the occupant's fingers are detected based on the signal from the first sensor 113 and the occupant's fingers are detected based on the signal from the second sensor 114, the signal from the first operation input unit 111 is detected. Based on this, the corresponding on-vehicle device 21 is controlled. On the other hand, the control device 55 prohibits control of the in-vehicle device 21 based on the signal from the first operation input unit 111 when at least one of the first sensor 113 and the second sensor 114 does not detect an occupant. That is, the control device 55 detects at least one of the following cases: when the occupant's fingers are not detected based on the signal from the first sensor 113, and when the occupant's fingers are not detected based on the signal from the second sensor 114. In this case, control of the in-vehicle device 21 based on the signal from the first operation input unit 111 is prohibited.

The control device 55 supplies power to the second light source 142 of the second lighting device 141 when both the third sensor 115 and the fourth sensor 116 detect an occupant. As a result, the ridgeline portion 122 within the second operation area 126 lights up in a grid pattern, and the mark also lights up, allowing the occupant to visually recognize the second operation area 126. If both the third sensor 115 and the fourth sensor 116 detect the occupant, it can be estimated that the occupant is gripping the front part of the handle 101, as shown in FIG.

Further, when both the third sensor 115 and the fourth sensor 116 detect an occupant, the control device 55 controls the corresponding in-vehicle device 21 based on the signal from the second operation input unit 112. That is, when the occupant's fingers are detected based on the signal from the third sensor 115 and the occupant's fingers are detected based on the signal from the fourth sensor 116, the signal from the second operation input unit 112 is detected. Based on this, the corresponding on-vehicle device 21 is controlled. On the other hand, the control device 55 prohibits control of the in-vehicle device 21 based on the signal from the second operation input unit 112 when at least one of the third sensor 115 and the fourth sensor 116 does not detect an occupant. That is, the control device 55 detects at least one of the following cases: when the occupant's fingers are not detected based on the signal from the third sensor 115, and when the occupant's fingers are not detected based on the signal from the fourth sensor 116. In this case, control of the in-vehicle device 21 based on the signal from the second operation input section 112 is prohibited.

The control that the control device 55 executes based on the signal from the first operation input section 111 and the control that the control device 55 executes based on the signal from the second operation input section 112 are preferably different from each other. For example, the control device 55 controls the longitudinal adjustment mechanism 23A and the reclining mechanism 23C in response to a signal from the first operation input section 111, and controls the height adjustment mechanism 23B and the seat adjustment mechanism 23C in response to a signal from the second operation input section 112. It is preferable to control the heater 23D. Further, the control device 55 selects the in-vehicle device 21 to be operated based on the signal from the second operation input unit 112, and selects the selected in-vehicle device 21 based on the signal from the first operation input unit 111. The operation direction and operation amount may also be determined.

As a modification of the operating device 100 according to the sixth embodiment, the first operating input section 111 and the first lighting device 131 may be realized by a touch panel display 150, as shown in FIG. The touch panel display 150 detects a touch operation by the occupant and illuminates the first operation area 125 by emitting light. Touch panel display 150 is provided on back surface 120B of front member 120. The touch panel display 150 can function as the first operation input section 111 by forming a switch that detects a contact operation (approach operation) by the occupant at a position corresponding to each recess 123 in the first operation area 125. . Further, the touch panel display 150 can function as the first lighting device 131 by emitting light at a position corresponding to each ridgeline portion 122 in the first operation area 125. Similarly, the second operation input unit 112 and the second lighting device 141 can also be realized by the touch panel display 150.

1 : Vehicle door 3 : Door trim 11 : Door handle 20 : Operating device 21 : Vehicle-mounted device 31 : Main body part 32 : Main part upper surface 33 : Main part side surface 35 : Recessed part 38 : First side part 39 : Projecting part 40 : Grip Part 41 : First upper surface part 43 : Inclined surface part 45 : First sensor 46 : Second sensor 48 : Operation input part 50 : Upper plate 51 : Display 52 : Selection input part 55 : Control device 70 : Handle 100 : Operating device 101 : Handle 105 : Inner side surface 106 : Outer side surface 111 : First operation input section 112 : Second operation input section 113 : First sensor 114 : Second sensor 115 : Third sensor 116 : Fourth sensor 131 : First lighting device 141: Second illumination device X: Rotation axis

Claims (15)

a grip part that is provided on the inside surface of the door of the vehicle, includes an exterior side surface, an interior side surface, and an upper surface that connects the upper ends of the exterior surface and the interior surface, and that extends back and forth;
a touch panel provided on the in-vehicle side surface of the grip section for receiving operations by a passenger to operate the in-vehicle device;
a first sensor provided on a protrusion protruding from the upper end of the vehicle exterior surface toward the exterior of the vehicle for detecting fingers of an occupant;
a second sensor provided on the interior side surface or the top surface of the vehicle for detecting fingers of an occupant;
The touch panel , the first sensor, the second sensor, and a control device connected to the in-vehicle device,
The control device controls the in-vehicle device based on the signal from the touch panel when both the first sensor and the second sensor detect an occupant, and controls the in-vehicle device based on the signal from the touch panel. An operating device that prohibits control of the in-vehicle device based on a signal from the touch panel when one or both of the devices do not detect an occupant. The operating device according to claim 1, wherein the second sensor is provided on the interior side of the vehicle . The operating device according to claim 2, wherein the first sensor and the second sensor are arranged at positions overlapping each other when viewed from the vehicle width direction. The vehicle interior side surface has an inclined surface portion that slopes upwardly toward the exterior of the vehicle at an upper portion thereof;
The operating device according to claim 3, wherein the second sensor is provided on the inclined surface portion. The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the touch panel is arranged below the second sensor. The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the second sensor extends back and forth, and a rear end of the second sensor is arranged rearward than a rear end of the touch panel . The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a rear end of the second sensor is disposed further forward than a rear end of the grip portion. The operating device according to claim 7, wherein a front end of the second sensor is arranged rearward than a front end of the grip part. A plurality of the in-vehicle devices are provided,
The grip section is provided with a selection input section for selecting one from the plurality of in-vehicle devices,
A rear end of the touch panel is arranged behind the selection input section,
The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a front end of the second sensor is arranged rearward than a rear end of the selection input section. It is provided on the inside surface of the door of the vehicle, extends front and rear, and has an inside surface facing inward, an outside surface facing outside the vehicle, a lower surface facing downward, and an upper surface facing upward, and at the front end and rear end. A bar-like handle connected to the door,
a first touch panel provided on an in-vehicle side surface of the steering wheel for receiving operations by a passenger to operate an on-vehicle device;
a first sensor provided on the vehicle outer side surface of the steering wheel for detecting an occupant's fingers;
a second sensor provided on the upper surface or the lower surface of the handle for detecting fingers of an occupant;
comprising the first touch panel , the first sensor, the second sensor, and a control device connected to the in-vehicle device,
The control device controls the in-vehicle device based on a signal from the first touch panel when both the first sensor and the second sensor detect an occupant, and controls the in-vehicle device based on the signal from the first touch panel. An operating device that prohibits control of the in-vehicle device based on a signal from the first touch panel when one or both of the sensors does not detect an occupant. a second touch panel provided on an in-vehicle side surface of the steering wheel in a region different from the first touch panel , and configured to accept an operation by an occupant to operate the in-vehicle device;
a third sensor provided on the vehicle outer side surface of the steering wheel for detecting an occupant's fingers;
a fourth sensor provided on a surface different from the vehicle exterior surface of the steering wheel for detecting fingers of an occupant;
The second touch panel , the third sensor, and the fourth sensor are connected to the control device,
The control device controls the in-vehicle device based on the signal from the second touch panel when both the third sensor and the fourth sensor detect an occupant; The operating device according to claim 10, wherein control of the in-vehicle device based on the signal from the second touch panel is prohibited when one or both of the sensors does not detect an occupant. The control device controls the first in-vehicle device included in the in-vehicle device based on the signal from the first touch panel , and the control device controls the first in-vehicle device included in the in-vehicle device based on the signal from the second touch panel . The operating device according to claim 11 , which controls a second vehicle-mounted device different from the first vehicle-mounted device . The second touch panel is arranged in front of the first touch panel ,
the third sensor is located in front of the first sensor,
The operating device according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the fourth sensor is arranged in front of the second sensor. A first lighting device is provided around the first touch panel of the handle,
A second lighting device is provided around the second touch panel of the handle,
the first lighting device and the second lighting device are connected to the control device,
The control device causes the first lighting device to emit light when both the first sensor and the second sensor detect an occupant, and the control device causes the first lighting device to emit light when both the third sensor and the fourth sensor detect an occupant. The operating device according to any one of claims 11 to 13, which causes the second lighting device to emit light when the device is in use. A vehicle door comprising the operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 14.

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