KR20050038552A - Automatic ashtray device - Google Patents

Abstract

(Problem) An automatic ashtray device is obtained in which the lid of the ashtray is automatically opened at the same time that the user wants to smoke or at the same time he starts smoking, without touching his hands.

(Solution means) The control device 50 is connected to the motor 24 for opening and closing the smoke sensor 48 and the lid 16 of the ashtray, and the smoke generated in the cabin by the smoke sensor 48 is If detected, the control device 50 outputs a signal. When a signal from the smoke detection sensor 48 is input to the control device 50, the control device 50 drives the motor 24 to automatically open the lid 16 of the ashtray to bring the ashtray into use. This is very convenient because the lid portion 16 of the ashtray is opened without starting to smoke and at the same time touching the hands.

Description

Automatic Ashtray Device {AUTOMATIC ASHTRAY DEVICE}

The present invention relates to an ashtray installed in a vehicle interior.

In general, the center console disposed between the driver's seat and the passenger seat is provided with an ashtray with a cover portion pivotably attached to a storage portion for storing cigarette butts, and the ashtray is made available by manually opening the lid portion. . The ashtray is closed, except during smoking, in order to prevent the smell of cigarettes from leaking into the room.

Therefore, when smoking in the cabin, because the cover must be manually opened every time, there is a problem that the driver must find the cover of the ashtray during operation when smoking. Thus, using the capacitive sensor according to Japanese Patent Application No. 2003-167841 proposed by the present applicant, the sensor electrode is placed on the cover and the cover is opened by simply touching the sensor electrode. There is a way.

Ultimately, however, it is desirable that the lid of the ashtray is automatically opened without thinking of wanting to smoke or at the same time as starting smoking.

It is an object of the present invention to provide an automatic ashtray apparatus in which the lid portion of an ashtray is automatically opened without having to touch the hand at the same time as it is desired to smoke or at the same time it starts smoking. .

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1, the drive means for moving the ashtray installed in the vehicle interior to the state of use or non-use of the ashtray, and smoke detection installed in the vehicle interior to detect smoke And a sensor and a control means for operating the drive means based on a signal from the smoke detection sensor to bring the ashtray into use.

In the invention according to claim 1, the ashtray provided in the vehicle interior is moved by a driving means to be in a used state or in an unused state. On the other hand, a smoke detection sensor for detecting smoke is installed inside the vehicle, and when a signal from the smoke detection sensor is input to the control means, the control means operates the drive means to automatically move the ashtray to a state in which it can be used. have.

In this way, the smoke detection sensor detects the smoke, whereby the control means makes the ashtray ready for use, so that the ashtray is automatically ready to be used without having to touch the hands and to start smoking. It is convenient.

The invention as set forth in claim 2 includes driving means for moving the cover covering an ashtray installed in a vehicle interior to use or not using the ashtray, a smoke detection sensor installed in the vehicle interior to detect smoke, and the smoke And a control means for operating the drive means based on the signal from the detection sensor to bring the ashtray into use.

In the invention as set forth in claim 2, the lid portion covering the ashtray provided in the vehicle interior is moved by the driving means, and the ashtray is placed in a used state or in an unused state by opening and closing the lid portion. On the other hand, a smoke detection sensor for detecting smoke is installed inside the vehicle, and when a signal from the smoke detection sensor is input to the control means, the control means operates the driving means to automatically open the cover of the ashtray to use the ashtray. By setting it as possible, the effect similar to the invention of Claim 1 can be acquired.

The invention according to claim 3 includes driving means for moving an ashtray installed in a vehicle interior to make the ashtray in a used state or in an unused state, a heat source sensor installed in the vehicle interior and detecting a heat source of a cigarette, and the heat source detection. And a control means for operating the drive means based on a signal from a sensor to bring the ashtray into use.

In the invention according to claim 3, a heat source sensor for detecting a heat source of a cigarette is provided in a vehicle interior. When a signal from the heat source sensor is input to the control means, the control means operates the drive means to automatically move the ashtray. It is made to be usable.

In this way, the heat source sensor senses the heat source of the cigarette, and the control means makes the ashtray usable so that the ashtray can be used automatically without touching the hand when the ashtray is desired. Very convenient.

According to the invention of claim 4, the drive means for moving the cover covering the ashtray installed in the vehicle interior, the state of use or non-use of the ashtray, a heat source sensor installed in the vehicle interior for sensing the heat source of the cigarette, And a control means for operating the drive means on the basis of the signal from the heat source detecting sensor to bring the ashtray into use.

In the invention according to claim 4, a heat source sensor for detecting a heat source of a cigarette is provided in a vehicle interior. When a signal from the heat source sensor is input to the control means, the control means operates the drive means to automatically cover the ashtray. By opening the ashtray and making the ashtray usable, almost the same effects as in the invention described in claim 3 can be obtained.

The invention according to claim 5 is the automatic ashtray according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the control means is provided in the vehicle interior based on a signal from the smoke detection sensor or the heat source detection sensor. It is characterized in that the ventilation of the vehicle interior by operating the ventilation means.

If you smoke in the cabin, the cabin is filled with cigarette smoke, so you need to ventilate the cabin by introducing the outside air into the cabin using the cabin air conditioning system. Since the operation panel for the air conditioner must be operated, the operation switch is selected and pressed while looking at the operation panel.

Thus, in the invention of claim 5, when a signal from the smoke sensor or the heat source sensor is input to the control means, the control means operates the ventilation means provided in the vehicle interior to introduce the outside air into the cabin. Therefore, when smoking in the cabin, outside air is automatically introduced into the cabin and is ventilated, so it is not necessary to select the operation switch while looking at the operation panel for the air conditioner, which is very convenient.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a driving means for moving an ashtray installed in a vehicle interior and putting the ashtray in a used state or in an unused state, and when a cigar lighter installed in the vehicle interior is pressed, a control means operates the driving means. At the same time as the ashtray is used, it is characterized in that the vehicle interior is ventilated by operating the ventilation means provided in the vehicle interior.

In the invention according to claim 6, the ashtray provided in the vehicle interior is moved by a driving means to be in a use state or a non-use state. On the other hand, a cigar lighter is installed in the vehicle interior, and when the cigar lighter is pressed, the control means operates the driving means to automatically move the ashtray to a state of use and at the same time operates the ventilation means provided in the vehicle interior. It is convenient because it automatically introduces the outside air to ventilate the inside of the vehicle.

Cigarette lighters are usually used to ignite cigarettes, and pressing the cigarette lighter means that you want to smoke now, so the ashtray moves automatically without touching your hand while you think you want to smoke. It becomes usable and the vehicle interior is ventilated.

Invention of Claim 7 is provided with the drive means which moves the cover part which covers the ashtray installed in the vehicle interior, and makes the ashtray use state or non-use state, and when a cigar lighter installed in the vehicle interior is pressed, a control means is said drive means. By operating the ashtray to the use state, and operating the ventilation means provided in the vehicle interior, characterized in that for ventilating the vehicle interior.

In the invention as set forth in claim 7, the lid portion covering the ashtray provided in the vehicle interior is moved by the driving means, and the ashtray is put into a use state or a non-use state by opening and closing the lid portion. Meanwhile, a cigar lighter is installed inside the vehicle, and when the cigar lighter is pressed, the control means operates the driving means to automatically open the cover of the ashtray, and the ventilation means provided in the vehicle interior to ventilate the vehicle interior. Thereby, the effect nearly identical to the invention of Claim 6 can be acquired.

Embodiment of the Invention

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, the automatic ashtray apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention is demonstrated.

1 to 3 show an automatic ashtray device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. This automatic ashtray device 10 is disposed in the center console 12 located between the driver's seat and the passenger seat of the vehicle, and is composed of a box-shaped ashtray 14 and a cover portion 16 that opens and closes the ashtray 14. It is accommodated in the recessed part (not shown) formed in the center console 12 in the state which the cover part 16 was exposed. Then, the ashtray 14 is in a used state in a state in which the lid part 16 is opened (see FIG. 3), and the ashtray 14 is in an unused state in a state in which the lid part 16 is closed (see FIG. 2). It becomes

3 and 4, a gear accommodating portion 18 is formed on one side wall of the ashtray 14 in the width direction, and a plurality of gears 26 and the like can be provided. A pedestal 22 is formed at the bottom of the gear housing 18, and a motor 24 capable of forward and reverse rotation is mounted thereon. The worm gear 20 is directly connected to the motor 24. When the motor 24 is operated, the driving force is transmitted to the worm gear 20.

The worm gear 20 meshes with a gear 34 constituting the torque limiter 30 provided in the shaft portion 28. The torque limiter 30 is also provided with a clutch gear 32. When the driving force from the worm gear 20 is transmitted to the gear 34, the clutch gear via the shaft portion 28 fixed to the gear 34 is provided. 32 rotates. The gear 26 is meshed with the clutch gear 32, and the rotational force of the clutch gear 32 is transmitted to the gear 26.

Here, the clutch gear 32 is idling with respect to the shaft portion 28 when a torque of a predetermined value or more is loaded, and the driving force is not transmitted between the clutch gear 32 and the shaft portion 28 and the gear 34. This prevents the motor 24 from being loaded with a torque greater than or equal to a predetermined value.

On the other hand, a sector gear 36 is formed in the shaft plate 16A of the lid portion 16, and the sector gear 36 meshes with the gear 26. As shown in FIG. Therefore, when the rotational force is transmitted to the gear 26, the cover portion 16 is rotated through the sector gear 36, the ashtray 14 is opened or closed.

As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, on the rear side of the sector gear 36, the position detecting pieces 62 and 64 are located along the radial direction of the sector gear 36. It protrudes from the outer periphery.

On the movement trajectories of the position detecting pieces 62 and 64, a photo interrupter 66 as a position detecting sensor 65 having a substantially U-shaped cross section is provided, and the photo interrupters (62 and 64) are used. It is possible to block light passing through both side walls of the back panel 66).

Moreover, on the movement trace of the position detection piece 64, the photo interrupter 68 which is almost the same as the photo interrupter 66 is also provided, and the position detection piece 64 passes between both side walls of the photo interrupter 68. I can block light.

As shown in FIG. 5A, in the state in which the lid portion 16 is closed, the position detecting piece 64 is positioned between both sidewalls of the photo interrupter 66 so that the light of the photo interrupter 66 is blocked. The state in which the light of the photo interrupter 68 passes through both sidewalls is maintained.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the lid 16 is in the open or closed state, the position detecting pieces 64 and 62 pass between both sidewalls of the photo interrupter 66 so that the photo interrupter ( The light of 66 is blocked when passing through the position detecting pieces 64 and 62, but the light of the photo interrupter 68 is maintained to pass between both sidewalls.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, when the lid 16 is open, the position detecting piece 64 is positioned between both sidewalls of the photo interrupter 68 so that the light of the photo interrupter 68 is blocked. The light of the interrupter 66 is maintained to pass between both side walls.

The photo interrupters 66 and 68 are connected to the control apparatus 50 (refer FIG. 6), and it is input into the control apparatus 50 whether the light of the photo interrupters 66 and 68 was interrupted | blocked. Thereby, in the control apparatus 50, it is recognized that the cover part 16 is in the open or closed state, and the motor 24 is driven and stopped.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the handle part 38 protrudes on the upper surface of the driver's seat side of the free end part of the cover part 16, and it is made to open | close the cover part 16 with a finger. In addition, a fire extinguishing part 40 is formed on the inner wall surface of the ashtray 14 and the cross section is shaped like a "-" and protrudes in the horizontal direction toward the inside of the ashtray 14. Three holes 42A are formed in the horizontal portion 42 of the fire extinguishing portion 40, and the surface of the horizontal portion 42 has an uneven shape. The cigarette fire can be turned off by pressing the ember portion of the cigarette against the horizontal portion 42.

As shown in FIG. 1, a recess 44 is formed on the side of the ashtray 14, and a socket (not shown) is formed at the center of the recess 44 to be connected to a battery (not shown). have. The cigar lighter 46 is provided in this socket in the state which protruded, and it is possible to push in the socket inside.

When the cigar lighter 46 is depressed, the cigar lighter 46 is connected to the battery through the socket, thereby heating the heating wire provided in the cigar lighter 46. The cigarette can be ignited by contacting the tip of the cigarette with the heating wire in the heated state.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, the smoke sensor 48 is provided in the loop 47 of a driver's seat side, and it is possible to detect the rising smoke. Here, the smoke detection sensor 48 uses a so-called "ionization type" that detects a change in the ionization current caused by the smoke by ionizing the radiation, but uses a "photoelectric field" using the change in the light transmittance by the smoke. Formula "may be used.

In addition, the smoke detection sensor 48 is connected to the control apparatus 50, as shown in FIG. 6, and when the smoke which generate | occur | produces in a cabin is detected by the smoke detection sensor 48, the control apparatus 50 is carried out. Signal is output.

On the other hand, the control device 50 is connected to the motor 24 for opening and closing the lid 16 of the ashtray 14, and when a signal from the smoke detection sensor 48 is input to the control device 50, The ashtray 14 is put into use by driving the motor 24 to open the lid 16.

Moreover, the control apparatus 50 is connected with the fan motor 56 with which the air conditioner 54 was equipped, and when the signal from the smoke detection sensor 48 is input to the control apparatus 50, the fan motor 56 is carried out. Drive.

In addition, the control device 50 is connected to the mode switching damper 58 of the air conditioner 54. When a signal from the smoke detection sensor 48 is input to the control device 50, the mode switching damper 58 is input. Turn on to communicate between the inside and outside of the cabin. Therefore, when a signal from the smoke detection sensor 48 is input to the control device 50 and the fan motor 56 is driven, the outside air is ventilated by introducing fresh air into the vehicle compartment.

In addition, when a signal from the smoke sensor 48 is input to the control device 50, the mode changeover damper 58 does not operate when the outside of the vehicle and the interior of the vehicle are already in communication.

Subsequently, the operation of the automatic ashtray device according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the control apparatus 50 is connected with the smoke sensor 48 and the motor 24 which opens and closes the cover part 16 of the ashtray 14, and the smoke sensor When the smoke generated in the vehicle room is detected by 48, the control device 50 outputs a signal.

When a signal from the smoke detection sensor 48 is input to the control device 50, the control device 50 drives the motor 24 to automatically open the lid 16 of the ashtray 14, thereby providing the ashtray 14. ) Is in use. Therefore, since the lid part 16 of the ashtray 14 is opened without starting to smoke and touching a hand, it is very convenient.

In addition, the control device 50 is connected to the fan motor 56 and the mode switching damper 58 of the air conditioner 54. When the smoke generated in the vehicle interior is detected by the smoke detection sensor 48, the control is performed. The signal is output to the device 50.

When a signal from the smoke detection sensor 48 is input to the control device 50, the control device 50 drives the fan motor 56 and simultaneously operates the mode switching damper 58 to move out of the vehicle interior and the interior of the vehicle interior. I'm trying to communicate. Therefore, when a signal from the smoke detection sensor 48 is input to the control device 50, the fan motor 56 is driven to introduce outside air into the vehicle compartment, whereby the vehicle interior is ventilated.

For example, when the outdoor air is to be introduced into the cabin by manual operation, the operation panel 60 (see FIG. 1) for the air conditioner installed in the center console 12 must be operated. Selection should be made with visual confirmation of (air circulation in the cabin or intake of fresh air into the cabin).

However, when the signal from the smoke detection sensor 48 is input to the control device 50 as in the present embodiment, the control device 50 automatically introduces outside air into the vehicle cabin, so that ventilation is automatically performed when smoking. Because it is made, there is no need to operate the operation panel 60 is very convenient.

In the above-described embodiment, the lid 16 of the ashtray 14 is automatically opened. However, the lid 16 may be manually opened. In this case, the clutch gear 32 may be used. Since idling rotates, the torque of more than a predetermined value is not loaded on the motor 24.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, when the smoke generated in the cabin is detected, the control device 50 drives the motor 24 to make the ashtray 14 automatically usable, and at the same time, the mode switching damper. While operating (58) and driving the fan motor 56, the outside air is automatically introduced to ventilate the interior of the vehicle, but both are not required to be satisfied, and either side may be satisfied.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the smoke generated in the vehicle interior is detected using the smoke sensor 48, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, an infrared sensor as a heat source sensor may be used. In this case, as shown in FIG. 1, an infrared sensor 70 is provided near the ashtray 14, and the infrared sensor 70 provides a heat source for tobacco. The smoking state may be detected by detecting infrared energy emitted from the device.

In addition to this, a dust sensor may be used to detect smoke particles, and an odor sensor may be used to detect the hydrogen gas generated during the combustion of a cigarette to detect a smoking state.

In addition, in the above embodiment, when a smoking state is detected, a signal is input to the control device 50. However, as shown in FIG. 7, the cigarette lighter 46 and the control device 50 are connected to each other so that the cigarette lighter ( The signal may be input to the control device 50 by pressing 46).

The cigar lighter 46 is usually used for ignition of cigarettes, and the fact that pressing the cigar lighter 46 means that we are going to smoke now, so that we want to smoke and touch the hand at the same time It is very convenient because the cover 16 of the ashtray 14 is automatically opened and at the same time the outside air is automatically introduced to ventilate the interior of the vehicle. In this case, the opening and the outside air filling of the lid portion 16 of the ashtray 14 are not necessarily satisfied, and either side may be satisfied.

Incidentally, in the above-described embodiment, the lid part 16 is opened and closed with respect to the ashtray 14, and the ashtray 14 is brought into a use state or a non-use state by opening and closing the cover part 16. As shown in (A) and (B) of FIG. 8, the ashtray 72 may be applied to a type in which the ashtray 72 is turned on or off due to the rotational movement, and as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B. The ashtray 74 may be applied to a type in which the ashtray 74 is put into the used state or the unused state by the slide movement.

Here, as the driving means for moving the ashtray 74, not only a motor but also a solenoid 76 may be used, and the front end surface of the plunger 78 directly connected to the solenoid 76 to enter and exit is fixed to the rear of the ashtray 74. The ashtray 74 may be slid.

As mentioned above, since this invention made the said structure, in the invention as described in any one of Claims 1-4, since the cover part of an ashtray is opened automatically without starting to smoke and touching a hand simultaneously. Very convenient.

In addition, in the invention according to claim 5, since outside air is automatically introduced and ventilated when smoking in the vehicle cabin, it is not necessary to select the operation switch while looking at the operation panel for the air conditioner, which is very convenient.

In addition, in the invention according to claim 6 or 7, the cover part of the ashtray is automatically opened and the vehicle interior is ventilated at the same time without thinking that you want to smoke and touching your hand.

1 is an explanatory diagram showing an arrangement of an ashtray according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a perspective view showing a state in which an ashtray according to an embodiment of the present invention is closed.

3 is a perspective view showing a state in which an ashtray according to an embodiment of the present invention is opened.

4 is a front view showing a drive system of an ashtray according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5 shows a position detection sensor for detecting a position of a lid portion of an ashtray according to an embodiment of the present invention, (A) is a front view showing a state in which the lid portion is closed, and (B) is a lid portion during opening or closing. Front view showing status

6 is a block diagram of a control device provided in the ashtray according to the embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a block diagram showing another example of a control device provided in the ashtray according to the embodiment of the present invention.

(A), (B) is a perspective view which shows the other example of the operation of the ashtray which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

9A and 9B are perspective views showing still another operation example of the ashtray according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

10-Automatic ashtray 14-Ashtray

24-Motor 46-Cigar Lighters

48-Smoke Sensor 50-Control Unit

54-Air conditioner (ventilation means) 56-Fan motor (ventilation means)

58-Mode change damper (ventilation means) 70-Infrared sensor (heat source sensor)

72,74-Ashtray 76-Solenoid (Drive)

78-plunger (drive)

Claims (7)

Drive means for moving the ashtray installed in the vehicle interior to make the ashtray in a used state or in an unused state; A smoke detection sensor installed in the vehicle interior and detecting smoke; And a control means for operating said drive means based on a signal from said smoke detection sensor to bring said ashtray into use. A driving means for moving the cover part covering the ashtray installed in the vehicle interior to make the ashtray in a used state or in an unused state; A smoke detection sensor installed in the vehicle interior and detecting smoke; And a control means for operating said drive means based on a signal from said smoke detection sensor to bring said ashtray into use. Drive means for moving the ashtray installed in the vehicle interior to make the ashtray in a used state or in an unused state; A heat source sensor installed in the vehicle and detecting a heat source of the cigarette; And a control means for operating said drive means based on a signal from said heat source detecting sensor to bring said ashtray into use. A driving means for moving the cover part covering the ashtray installed in the vehicle interior to make the ashtray in a used state or in an unused state; A heat source sensor installed in the vehicle and detecting a heat source of the cigarette; And a control means for operating said drive means based on a signal from said heat source detecting sensor to bring said ashtray into use. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, And the control means operates the ventilation means provided in the vehicle interior based on the signal from the smoke sensor or the heat source detection sensor to ventilate the vehicle interior. A driving means for moving the ashtray installed in the vehicle interior to make the ashtray in a used state or in an unused state, When the cigar lighter installed in the vehicle interior is pressed, a control means operates the drive means to bring the ashtray into use, and at the same time operates the ventilation means provided in the vehicle interior to automatically ventilate the vehicle interior. . And a driving means for moving the cover part covering the ashtray installed in the vehicle interior to bring the ashtray into a used state or a non-use state, When the cigar lighter installed in the vehicle interior is pressed, a control means operates the drive means to bring the ashtray into use, and at the same time operates the ventilation means provided in the vehicle interior to automatically ventilate the vehicle interior. .