JPH11318623A - Theater seat - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a theater seat whose service attitude including seat height, back angle, elbow rest height can be set according to the user's request and allows the user to simply reproduce the service attitude which he has once set. SOLUTION: A theater seat is composed of a body 5, an attitude driving means 1 capable of changing the service attitude A of the chair body 5 including the seat height, back angle, elbow rest height to various positions, a manual adjusting means 2 whereby the user adjusts manually the service attitude A through the attitude driving means 1, and a memory medium 3 at least storing the service attitude A adjusted by the user as attitude data for individual users. On the basis of the data stored in the memory medium 3 at the past use of the applicable user, an automatic adjusting means 4 adjusts automatically the service attitude A through the attitude driving means 1.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a theater chair installed and used in a theater such as a movie theater or a performance hall.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional theater chair installed in a theater or the like is configured such that only the height of a seat can be manually changed stepwise so that a small person or a child can easily view the chair. Although it is also known, usually the posture of use such as the height of the seat, the angle of the back, the height of the armrest can not be changed basically,
The use posture is set according to the user having an average body.

[0003]

However, such theater chairs are used by an unspecified number of people, both old and young, and have a relatively long sitting time. Therefore, in the conventional device, it is easy for the elderly and children to sit for a long time. In addition, even if the height of the seat can be adjusted, the seat height simply changes, which does not provide a sufficiently comfortable sitting comfort, and the operation must always be performed manually. There is a problem in usability. Furthermore, even those who have the same body have different preferred sitting postures, and one use posture does not always match the preference.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention, in consideration of the above problems and the fact that the modern society is moving toward an aging society, is easy to use for each person including the elderly. It is intended to provide a comfortable theater chair. Then, as means, each user can set the use posture such as the height of the seat, the angle of the back, the height of the armrest according to his / her preference, and furthermore, in order to make the usability more favorable, A configuration is adopted in which the user can easily reproduce the use posture set according to the user.

[0005]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A theater chair according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, uses a chair body 5 and a chair body 5 such as a seat height, a back angle, and an armrest height. A posture driving means 1 capable of changing the posture A in various ways, a manual adjusting means 2 for a user to manually adjust the use posture A via the posture drive means 1, and a use posture A adjusted by each user Storage medium 3 for storing at least as the use posture data for each user, and when each user uses the posture drive means 1 based on the use posture data stored in the storage medium 3 in the past use of the user. And automatic adjustment means 4 for automatically adjusting the use posture A via the control unit.

According to such a configuration, each user can not only adjust the use posture A according to his / her height, weight, or preference by operating the manual adjustment means 2, but also take a seat while sitting. The use posture A can be adjusted according to fatigue or the like. Therefore, the sitting comfort becomes very comfortable, and the sitting fatigue due to prolonged sitting can be reduced. Further, after the user has once adjusted to his / her own use posture A, the automatic adjustment means 4 automatically adjusts each user to the use posture A previously adjusted for him / herself. There is no need to manually adjust the use posture A, and the usability is extremely good.

Further, since the use posture data for each user is stored in the storage medium 3, it is easy to analyze the history of the use posture A set in the chair and to grasp the tendency. Further, since the number of times of seating and the like can be easily stored in the storage medium 3, it is possible to acquire usage frequency data and the like for each chair in the theater. Therefore, for the chair manufacturer, the set use posture A
This tendency can be fed back to the chair design to provide a more comfortable chair, or maintenance can be performed efficiently by judging from the number of seats. In addition, it becomes possible for the theater to better set the spacing between chairs and the layout of chairs based on these data. Further, by storing the body, age, and the like of the user in the storage medium 3, more detailed data analysis becomes possible, and the above-mentioned effects can be made more remarkable and various secondary effects can be obtained. It is possible to obtain.

[0008] The storage medium 3 may be built in the chair body, but in this case, the user needs to input an ID number or the like in order to recognize the user at the time of use. Therefore, in order to avoid the trouble of inputting and to make it easy for the elderly to understand how to use the storage medium, the storage medium 3 is separated from the chair main body and can be carried by each user, for example, a card type. It is preferable to use Further, if the storage medium 3 is of such a card type, it can be linked to various affiliated cards such as a credit card, and not only one theater but also a plurality of affiliated theaters. Even in a theater, it is possible to easily reproduce the desired use posture A.

In order to provide a comfortable sitting comfort to an elderly person who does not know how to use the above-mentioned manual adjusting means 2 or the like without changing the use posture A, the basic use posture A
Is preferably set for the elderly. In particular, in order to efficiently collect and analyze the various data described above, it is desirable to provide a data transfer unit for transferring the data stored in the storage medium 3 to a separately provided data central processing unit.

[0010]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is a front view showing a theater chair to which the present invention is applied, and FIG. 3 is a side view. A plurality of the theater chairs are installed in a movie theater, a performance hall, or the like. The chair body 5 includes a leg 50, a seat 52, a back 51, and a pair of armrests 53 arranged on the left and right. It is configured. Then, as shown in FIG. 3, it is possible to take two forms: a use posture A in which the seat 52 is substantially horizontal, and a non-use posture B in which the seat 52 stands substantially vertically as shown in FIG. Things.

The legs 50 are fixedly arranged on the floor. The back 7 and the seat 5 are supported at the upper end of the leg 50 so as to be tiltable. The armrest 53 is supported at each extension end of a square pipe-shaped armrest support member 54 extending left and right from the upper end of the leg 50. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the angle of the back 51, the height of the seat 52, the height of the armrest 53, the height of the armrest 53, the right and left Posture driving means 1 capable of variously changing the size between armrests 53, operating element 8 represented by a button or the like for a user to manually adjust use posture A, and detection means for detecting use posture A 9, a magnetic card 3 which is a storage medium for storing at least the use posture A adjusted by each user as use posture data for each user, and when each user uses the magnetic card 3, it is stored in the storage medium 3 at the time of past use. And a controller 6 having at least a function of automatically setting the use posture A via the posture drive means 1 based on the use posture data obtained.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the attitude driving means 1 tilts the back 51 between a standing position in which the back 51 is raised substantially vertically and a tilting position in which the back 51 is tilted backward from the standing position. Back tilting mechanism 1 having the function of holding at any position
1, a seat vertical drive mechanism 12 having a function of moving the seat 52 up and down and holding it at an arbitrary position, and an armrest left and right drive mechanism having a function of horizontally moving each armrest 53 horizontally and holding it at an arbitrary position 13 and an armrest vertical drive mechanism 14 having a function of moving the armrest body 53a provided at the upper end of each armrest 53 up and down and holding it at an arbitrary position. Each of the mechanisms 11, 1 constituting these attitude driving means 1
2, 13, and 14 are respectively operated by operation signals b1, b2, b3, and b4 output from the controller 6. As shown in FIG. 2, the seat vertical drive mechanism 12 in the present embodiment is configured to move not only the seat 52 but also the back 51 and the armrest 53 simultaneously.

The detecting means 9 detects, for example, the angle of the back 51 and outputs a back angle signal c1 having a voltage value (current value) corresponding to the detected angle. Voltage value (current value) according to the detected height
A seat height detection sensor 92 that outputs a seat height signal c2 of
An armrest size detecting sensor 93 that detects a dimension between the left and right armrests 53 and outputs an armrest dimension signal c3 having a voltage value (current value) corresponding to the detected dimension, and detects the height of each armrest 53. , Voltage value (current value) according to the detected height
Height detection sensor 94 that outputs an armrest height signal c4
It is composed of These sensors 91, 92, 9
For example, a signal utilizing a potentiometer is adopted as 3, 94, and the signals c1, c2, c3, c4 are input to the controller 6.

The operation element 8 is used by the user to manually adjust the use posture A as described above. In this embodiment, when the operation element 8 is operated, an operation signal e is output.
Activation signals b1, b2, b3, b by the controller 6
4 and each of the mechanisms 11, 12, 1
3 and 14 are operated. Therefore, in this embodiment, some of the functions of the operation element 8 and the controller 6 correspond to the manual adjustment unit 2. Further, a display device (not shown) is provided in the present embodiment in association with the operation element 8. The operation element 8 may be a button, a joystick, or a switch. The position where the operation element 8 is provided is not shown, but may be any part that can be operated by the user, such as the upper surface of the armrest 53.

The magnetic card 3 is a well-known magnetic card capable of statically storing various data using a magnetic material. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3, 4 and 5, one armrest is used. 53
Data is written to and read from the magnetic card 3 by a card read / write device 7 built in the CPU. The card read / write device 7 is connected to the controller 6 to transmit the data content of the magnetic card 3 to the controller 6 by a read / write signal d, or to change the data content of the magnetic card 3 by a command from the controller 6. belongs to.

As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, a controller called a microcomputer is used as the controller 6, but a controller such as a sequencer may be used. The controller 6 includes the position sensors 91, 92, 93, 94,
It is electrically connected to the card reading / writing device 7, the attitude driving means 1, and the like.
And a processing unit 63 that outputs a command signal for performing a predetermined sequence according to the program stored in the storage unit 63. Therefore, the controller 6 and the card reading / writing device correspond to the automatic adjusting means 4.

The thus constructed theater chair of this embodiment operates as follows in accordance with the above-mentioned predetermined sequence. That is, as shown in FIG. 7, the user inserts the magnetic card 3 into the card reader / writer 7 (step S1).
Then, the controller 6 determines via the card read / write device 7 whether or not the use attitude data has already been written to the magnetic card 3 (step S2). If the data has been written, the contents are read by the controller 6 via the card reading / writing device 7 (Step S).
3). The controller 6 reads the position signals c1, c2, c3, and c4 from the position sensors 91, 92, 93, and 94 so that the read data content, that is, the use posture A set by the user before, is obtained. , Activation signal b
1, b2, b3, and b4 are output to drive the mechanisms 11, 12, 13, and 14 of the attitude driving means 1 (step S
4).

On the other hand, if no data has been written to the inserted magnetic card 3, the user is prompted to input data of a desired use posture A (step S5). For this purpose, for example, a message to that effect may be displayed on a display device (not shown), and several types of standard use postures A prepared may be selected. When the desired use posture A is set, the process proceeds to step S4 described above, and the controller 6 automatically drives the mechanisms 11, 12, 13, and 14 of the posture drive unit 1 so as to achieve the set use posture A. I do.

Thereafter, a message as to whether or not the set use posture A is acceptable is displayed on the display device, and the user is prompted for confirmation input (step S6). When the user determines that it is sufficient and performs a confirmation input, each position sensor 91, 92,
The use posture data detected by 93 and 94 is written to the magnetic card 3 via the card read / write device 7 (step S9).

On the other hand, when the user wants to make a fine adjustment of the use posture A, the user operates the operation element 8 without performing a confirmation input (step S7). Then, each mechanism 11, 12, 13, 14 of the attitude driving means 1 is driven (Step S).
8) After the desired use posture A is reached, the use posture data detected by the position sensors 91, 92, 93, and 94 is written to the magnetic card 3 via the card read / write device 7 as described above (step S9). ). The user can adjust the use posture A by operating the operation element 8 as needed, and writes the use posture data to the magnetic card 3 each time the operation is performed. Therefore, the use posture A when the user pulls out the magnetic card 3 and leaves the seat is finally stored in the magnetic card 3.

Further, in this embodiment, the storage unit 62 stores a basic use posture A according to the body of a general elderly person. In an initial state such as when a theater is opened, Each chair body 5 is in this basic usage posture A
I am trying to be. In this manner, it is possible to provide a comfortable sitting comfort to an elderly person who does not know how to use the above-described manual element 8 or the like without changing the use posture A.

As shown in FIG. 8, a data transfer means 100 is provided in the controller 6 of each theater chair.
Through this data transfer means 100, data central processing means separately provided with use posture data, user data, etc. stored in the magnetic card 3 and unique data of each chair stored in the storage section 62. 101 is transferred via a signal f.

According to the theater chair of this embodiment configured as described above, each user can not only adjust the use posture A according to his / her preference and sit down by operating the operation element 8, but also while sitting down. The use posture A can be adjusted according to fatigue or the like. Therefore, the sitting comfort becomes very comfortable, and the sitting fatigue due to prolonged sitting can be reduced. Further, at the next use, each user simply inserts the magnetic card 3 for himself / herself, and each user is automatically set to the use posture A adjusted for himself / herself last time. There is no need to manually adjust the posture A, and the usability is extremely good.

Further, since the use posture data for each user is stored in the magnetic card 3, it is easy to analyze the history of the use posture A set in the chair and to grasp the tendency. Further, by storing the number of times of seating and the like on the magnetic card 3 together, it is possible to obtain usage frequency data and the like for each chair in the theater. Therefore, for the chair maker, it is possible to provide a more comfortable chair by feeding back the tendency of the set use posture A to the design of the chair, or to efficiently perform maintenance based on the number of times of sitting. Become like In addition, it becomes possible for the theater to better set the spacing between chairs and the layout of chairs based on these data. In particular, in the present embodiment, each data can be collectively transferred to the data centralized processing means 101 via the data transfer means 100, so that the above-described data collection and analysis can be performed efficiently.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. For example, an IC card can be used in addition to a magnetic card. It is also possible to link this magnetic card with various partner cards such as credit cards. In this way, the user does not need various cards, and not only in one theater, but also in a plurality of affiliated theaters, his or her preferred usage posture A
Can be easily reproduced. further,
By allowing the magnetic card to store the user's body, age, etc., more detailed data analysis becomes possible, and the above effects can be made more remarkable, and various secondary effects can be obtained. Will be possible. Further, the storage medium is not limited to the magnetic card described above, but may be, for example, a built-in one in the chair body, and the user may input an ID number or the like for recognizing the user.

Further, the rotation angle of the chair body and the tilt angle of the seat may be changed so that the use posture can be more finely set. Further, the configuration may be such that the use posture of each chair body can be remotely controlled using the data centralized processing means. The attitude driving means can be operated by mechanical external operation, and the operating elements are levers, etc., and the manual adjustment means can directly drive the attitude driving means by mechanical connection without using a controller. May be.

In addition, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated example, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0028]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
By operating the manual adjustment means, each user can not only adjust his / her use posture according to his / her height, weight, or preference but also take a seat, and can also adjust his / her use posture according to his / her fatigue while sitting. Therefore, the sitting comfort becomes very comfortable, and the sitting fatigue due to prolonged sitting can be reduced. Furthermore, after the user has once adjusted to his / her own use posture, the automatic adjustment means automatically adjusts each user to the use posture that has been adjusted for himself in the past. There is no need for manual adjustment, and the usability is extremely good.

Further, since the use posture data for each user is stored in the storage medium, by reading and analyzing the use posture data, the tendency of the use posture set in the chair can be easily grasped. Further, since the number of times of seating and the like can be easily stored in the storage medium, it is possible to acquire the usage frequency data and the like for each chair in the theater.
Therefore, it is possible for the chair manufacturer to provide a more comfortable chair by feeding back the tendency of the set use posture to the chair design, or to efficiently perform maintenance based on the number of times of sitting. become. In addition, it becomes possible for the theater to better set the spacing between chairs and the layout of chairs based on these data. Further, by storing the user's body, age, and the like in the storage medium, more detailed data analysis becomes possible, and the above-mentioned effects can be made more remarkable, and various secondary effects can be obtained. It becomes possible.

The storage medium may be built in the chair body, but in this case, the user needs to input an ID number or the like in order to recognize himself. Therefore,
If this storage medium is a card-type storage medium that can be carried by each user, for example, the above-described inputting work is not required, and the usage can be easily understood by elderly people and the like. Furthermore, if the storage medium is such a card type, it can be linked to various affiliated cards such as a credit card, and not only one theater but also a plurality of affiliated theaters. However, it becomes possible to easily reproduce a desired use posture.

Further, if the basic use posture is set for the elderly, a comfortable sitting comfort can be provided to the elderly who do not know how to use the above-mentioned manual adjusting means without changing the use posture. And can be particularly suitable for the elderly. In particular, the above-mentioned various data can be efficiently analyzed as long as the apparatus has a data transfer unit for transferring data stored in the storage medium to a separately provided data central processing unit.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic overall configuration diagram of a theater chair according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a theater chair showing one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the theater chair in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of the operation of the theater chair in the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an overall configuration diagram of a theater chair in the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a side view showing a posture of the theater chair according to the embodiment when not in use.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the theater chair in the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a configuration related to data processing in the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Attitude drive means 2 ... Manual adjustment means 3 ... Storage medium 4 ... Automatic adjustment means 5 ... Chair body 100 ... Data transfer means 101 ... Data intensive processing means A ... Usage attitude

Claims (4)

[Claims] The present invention relates to a chair body, a posture driving means capable of variously changing a use posture of the chair body such as a height of a seat, an angle of a back, an armrest height, and the like. Manual adjustment means for manually adjusting the posture, a storage medium for storing at least the use posture adjusted by each user as use posture data for each user, and a past history of the user when each user uses it. A theater chair, comprising: automatic adjustment means for automatically adjusting the use posture via the posture drive means based on the use posture data stored in the storage medium at the time of use. 2. The theater chair according to claim 1, wherein the storage medium is separated from the chair main body and is portable for each user. 3. The theater chair according to claim 1, wherein the basic use posture is set for the elderly. 4. The theater chair according to claim 1, further comprising data transfer means for transferring data stored in the storage medium to a separately provided data central processing means.