KR20150106590A - Apparatus and Method for Controlling Seat in a Vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a vehicle seat control device and a method thereof, capable of controlling front and rear seats at the same time. The device includes a switching signal input part inputting first and second switching signals for controlling positions of front and rear seats of a vehicle; a seat operating part moving the front and rear seats forward at the same time according to a first switching signal, and moving the front and rear seats backward at the same time according to a second switching signal; a sensor part sensing a moving position of the front and rear seats; and a control part moving the front and rear seats at the same time by controlling the seat operating part when the first switching signal is inputted from the switching signal input part, terminating the forward movement of the front and rear seats when a limit signal is inputted by a movement limit of the seats, moving the front and rear seats backward at the same time by controlling the seat operating part when a second switching signal is inputted from the switching signal input part, and terminating the backward movement of the front and rear seats when the moving position of the seats is preset according to a sensing signal of the sensor part.

Description

Technical Field [0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle seat control apparatus,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle seat control apparatus, and more particularly, to a vehicle seat control apparatus and method capable of simultaneously controlling a seat occupant seat and a seat seat.

In general, in the case of a co-seated seat, an existing vehicle was only capable of manual operation.

Thus, when a frequent passenger boarded the same passenger seat, adjustment was made each time using the seat adjustment switch mounted on the seat compartment seat and the door trim, depending on his height and preference.

Therefore, in order to provide the convenience of the occupant of the same passenger, a position storing / reproducing function capable of storing and reproducing the position of the seat by using the hall sensor was added to the same seating position.

Further, in the case of a sofa seat, when a passenger is aboard, the back seat is adjusted so as to take a break, and the back seat of the back seat is inclined, and at the same time, the seat moves forward.

At this time, since the space between the passenger seat and the seat is narrowed, the passenger has to inconveniently move the seat backward again in order to secure a space.

In addition, it is very inconvenient for a passenger on the back seat to adjust the seat on the back seat, so that if the driver directly adjusts the seat, the risk of a driving accident may arise.

Accordingly, there is a demand for development of a vehicle seat integrated control system capable of simultaneously controlling the seat occupant seat and the seat back seat.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle seat control apparatus and method capable of simultaneously controlling a seat occupant seat and a sitting seat by using an integrated control module.

A method for controlling a vehicle seat according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of receiving a first switching signal for position adjustment of a seat occupant seat and a seat back seat of a vehicle, A step of receiving a limit signal corresponding to a movement limit of the seat occupant seat and the back seat; a step of terminating the forward movement of the seat occupant seat and the back seat; The method comprising the steps of: receiving a second switching signal for adjusting the position of the seat; moving the back seat and the back seat simultaneously rearward in accordance with the second switching signal; And when the moving position of the driver's seat and the driver's seat is a preset position, the backward movement of the driver's seat and the driver's seat And terminating the process.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vehicle seat control method comprising the steps of: receiving a third switching signal for adjusting a position of a seat of a vehicle; shifting only the seat in front of the seat in accordance with a third switching signal; A step of inputting a limit signal corresponding to a movement limit of the seat occupancy sheet, a step of terminating the forward movement of the seat occupancy sheet, a step of receiving a fourth switching signal for adjusting the position of the seat occupant seat of the vehicle, A step of moving only the seat occupant seat backward in accordance with a signal received from the driver, and confirming whether the moving position of the seat occupant seat is a preset setting position; and if the moving position of the occupant seat is a preset setting position, And terminating the backward movement of the second housing.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vehicle seat control apparatus comprising: a switching signal input unit for inputting first and second switching signals for adjusting a position of a seat occupant seat and a back seat of a vehicle; A seat driving section for simultaneously moving the seat occupant seat and the seat seat forward and for moving the seat occupant seat and the seat back simultaneously in accordance with the second switching signal; And when the first switching signal is inputted from the switching signal input unit, the seat driving unit is controlled so that the seat occupant seat and the seat back seat are simultaneously moved forward, and when a limit signal corresponding to the movement limits of the seat occupant seat and the seat seat is input, When the second switching signal is input from the switching signal input unit, the seat driving unit is stopped When the moving position of the coin-seat sheet and the upside-down seat is set at a preset position according to the sensing signal of the sensor unit, the backward movement of the coin-seat sheet and the upside-down seat is terminated And a control unit for controlling the display unit.

After completion of forward movement of the same-seated seat and seat-back seat, completion of forward movement of the seat-back seat and seat-back seat, input of a first switching signal, completion of rearward movement of seat- And an alarm unit for outputting a warning sound when at least one of the first switching signal input, the second switching signal input, and the second switching signal input is completed.

Then, the control unit confirms whether or not the door of the passenger seat is opened, and as a result, if the door of the passenger seat is opened, the first switching signal can be ignored.

Further, the control unit may check whether or not the seat belt of the passenger seat is worn, and as a result, if the seat belt of the passenger seat is worn, the first switching signal may be ignored.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the integrated seat control module can be used to simultaneously control the seat occupant seat and the seat back seat, thereby providing convenience to the driver and occupant.

That is, the present invention integrates the passenger's manual, the IMS function, the seat control function, and the relaxation function in one module to secure the package seat space, reduce the wiring harness, It is possible to reduce the cost and reduce the cost. One of the most important is to diagnose faults and disconnection of the entire passenger seat and the seat, so that it is easy to determine the failure of the product. It can lock / unlock according to the convenience of the user. Function has been added so that the operation can be adjusted.

In addition, the present invention is intended to develop a product that can be optimized to enable all functions in one module.

1 is a block diagram showing a vehicle seat control apparatus according to the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a detailed block diagram showing the power supply unit of FIG.
FIG. 3 is a detailed block diagram showing the sheet driver of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a detailed block diagram showing the sensor unit of FIG. 1;
5 is a detailed block diagram showing the switching signal input unit of FIG.
6 is a view showing a rear console switch of a vehicle in which a relax switch is disposed
7 is a view showing the movement of the coin-seated sheet according to the input of the relax switch
8 is a flowchart showing a vehicle seat control method according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

The suffix "module" and " part "for components used in the following description are given merely for ease of description, and the" module "and" part "

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The above and other features and advantages of the present invention will be more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG.

As used herein, terms used in the present invention are selected from general terms that are widely used in the present invention while taking into account the functions of the present invention, but these may vary depending on the intention or custom of a person skilled in the art or the emergence of new technologies. In addition, in certain cases, there may be a term arbitrarily selected by the applicant, in which case the meaning thereof will be described in the description of the corresponding invention. Therefore, it is intended that the terminology used herein should be interpreted based on the meaning of the term rather than on the name of the term, and on the entire contents of the specification.

1 is a block diagram showing a vehicle seat control apparatus according to the present invention.

1, the vehicle seat control apparatus of the present invention may include a switching signal input unit 100, a seat driving unit 200, a sensor unit 300, and a control unit 400.

In addition, the vehicle seat control apparatus of the present invention may further include a power source unit 500, a data communication unit 600, and an alarm unit 700.

Here, the power supply unit 500 can supply power to the seat driving unit 200 and the control unit 400.

At this time, the power supply unit 500 may include a regulator circuit unit, which may be electrically connected to the control unit 700. [

The strength of the power supplied from the power supply unit 500 to the seat driving unit 200 may be greater than the power supplied from the power supply unit 500 to the control unit 400.

For example, the power source unit 500 can apply an input voltage of about 12V to the control unit 400 or other circuit unit at a constant voltage of about 5V by using a regulator circuit unit of about 5V.

Here, the constant voltage power supply ECU B + and the backup power supply IGN1 power supply are input to the regulator circuit part, and an output voltage of about 5V can be used as the operation voltage of the control part 400 or other circuit parts.

The regulator circuit portion can use an external watch-dog to judge the latch-up of the control portion 400 and reset the reset portion ).

Therefore, only one regulator circuit section and control section 400 used for each module can be used in the vehicle seat control apparatus of the present invention.

Further, the manual operation of the driver's seat and the driver's seat is configured to operate by receiving the ECU B +, which is a constant power source, and the back-up power supply can configure the circuit by receiving the IGN1 input.

The power B + for driving the motor of the seat driving unit 200 may be divided into a first power (Power B + 1) and a second power (Power B + 2) in consideration of the fuse capacity .

Here, the slide operation and the front height operation of the same passenger seat use the first power source (Power B + 1) to drive the power switch IPS and configure the power source to operate the motor can do.

The RECLINE operation, the HEADREST operation and the REAR HEIGHT operation of the upright seat drive the power switch IPS using the second power source (Power B + 2) The power can be configured to operate the motor.

Next, in accordance with the first switching signal input from the switching signal input unit 100, the seat driving unit 200 simultaneously moves the occupant seat and the upside seat forward, and the second switching According to the signal, it is possible to simultaneously move the back seat and the back seat backward.

Here, the seat driving unit 200 may include a plurality of driving motors for moving the seat belt and the seat back, and a plurality of power switches electrically connected between the driving motor and the power source unit 500.

At this time, the drive motor and the power switch may be electrically connected to each other so as to correspond one to one with each other.

Next, the sensor unit 300 can sense the moving position of the seat occupant seat and the seat seat.

Here, the sensor unit 300 may include a plurality of Hall sensors. For example, when five motors are driven, a pulse may be output from the Hall sensor to locate the seat.

At this time, it may be configured to receive one or two Hall sensor inputs per one motor, with two Hall sensors or one Hall sensor method.

Further, the power source of the hall sensor can be configured to be output from the passenger seat module and to be operated by receiving the hall sensor.

The switching signal input unit 100 can input the first and second switching signals for adjusting the position of the driver's seat and the driver's seat.

Here, the switching signal input unit 100 includes an automatic switch for inputting first and second switching signals for adjusting the position of the driver's seat and the driver's seat, and a limit signal And a walk-in switch for inputting third and fourth switching signals for adjusting the position of the co-seating seat of the vehicle.

For example, the switching signal input unit 100 may include a limit switch, an SBR MAT switch, an RR AUTO switch, a RR SLIDE switch, and a WALK IN switch. And then input to the control unit 400. FIG.

Next, the data communication unit 600 can perform data communication between the switching signal input unit 100, the seat driving unit 200, the sensor unit 300, and the control unit 400.

Here, the data communication unit 600 may include a CAN transceiver circuit unit, which may be electrically connected to the control unit 400.

At this time, the data communication unit 600 can perform data communication at a low speed of about 75-200 kbps.

For example, the operating switch of the coin-operated seat can receive data from the coin-operated sheet-shaped switch through low-speed CAN communication.

A can transceiver (CAN Transceiver) is provided to enable low-speed CAN (125kbps) communication in order to adjust the seat position of seat, memory memory and playback, And CAN data can be exchanged using the circuit portion.

Then, the alarm unit 700 can output a warning sound once when the forward movement of the seat occupied sheet and the sitting seat is completed.

Further, when the first switching signal for forward movement of the seat occupant seat and the seat back sheet is further input after the forward movement of the seat occupant seat and the seat back seat is further inputted, the alarm section 700 can output the alarm sound once .

Further, the alarm unit 700 can output a warning sound once when the rearward movement of the seat occupied sheet and the sitting seat is completed.

When the second switching signal input for rearward movement of the seat occupant seat and the back seat is additionally inputted after the rearward movement of the seat occupant seat and the seat back seat is further inputted, the alarm section 700 can output the alarm sound once .

When the first switching signal is input from the switching signal input unit 100, the control unit 400 controls the seat driving unit 200 to simultaneously move the seat occupant seat and the seat back seat forward, When the second switching signal is input from the switching signal input unit 100, the control unit 200 controls the seat driving unit 200 to stop the forward movement of the occupant seat and the back seat, When the movement position of the seat occupant seat and the seat seat is set at a preset position according to the sensing signal of the sensor unit 300, the backward movement of the seat occupant seat and the seat seat is terminated can do.

For example, when the occupant of the same seat adjusts the sheet-shaped switch, the control unit 400 receives information from the sheet-shaped switch as a CAN signal, determines internal logic, and outputs an input / output (I / When a high signal is output, the intelligent power switch IPS is turned on and a current flows through the coil in the relay to turn on / off the relay, Drive the RECLINE, FRONT HEIGHT, REAR HEIGHT, HEADREST motor.

When the seat position is stored using the set SET and the first and second switches, the control unit 400 controls to store the position using the hall sensor in the motor, and the first and second switches The sheet can be controlled to return to the stored position.

Next, the WALK-IN switch mounted on the seat side of the passenger seat is input in four directions (SLIDE FWD / BWD, RECLINE FWD / BWD) by hardwire, You can move the seat to the manual.

Here, this switch is a switch to be used when a situation occurs in which the driver must move the seat.

When the occupant of the rear seat adjusts the slide switch mounted on the door trim, two signals (SLIDE FWD / BWD) are inputted through the hard wire, and the control signal The control unit 400 determines the internal logic and, when a high signal is output through the input / output port, the control unit 400 turns on the transistor to allow a current to flow through the coil in the relay, So that the motor can be driven.

When the rear passenger presses the RELAX FWD switch on the rear console switch, the controller 400 receives the CAN signal through the CAN signal and the control unit 400 controls the front seat backward And operates until it receives RECLINE, SLIDE LIMIT FWD input, and at the same time, the ascending seat can operate in the direction of slide forward (SLIDE FWD).

When the operation is completed, a warning sound is output once, and when the RELAX FWD switch is re-inputted while the operation is completed at the forefront, the signal indicating that the seat can not be moved any more is displayed. Can be output.

In some cases, a beep can be output each time a switch is pressed.

Next, when the rider seated on the rear console switch presses the RELAX BWD switch on the rear console switch, the controller 400 receives the signal through the can signal, and the controller 400 moves the seat back to the original position At this time, the position can be stored and returned using the Hall sensor of the motor.

When the operation is completed, the alarm is output once, and when the RELAX BWD switch is re-entered while the operation is completed in the last room, the signal indicating that the seat can no longer be moved is displayed. Can output more.

Even in this case, a beep can be output each time the switch is input.

The RELAX mode does not work when there is a passenger in the same passenger seat or when the passenger door is opened, and when the seat belt of the same seat is worn without a passenger, the RELAX mode It does not work.

This can be implemented in a safe mode to prevent the damage of objects and the like due to the RELAX operation when there is a thing or a pet even if a person is not boarded.

2 is a detailed block diagram showing the power unit of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, the power supply unit 500 can supply power to the seat driving unit 200 and the control unit 400.

The power supply unit 500 may include a regulator circuit unit 510. The regulator circuit 510 may be electrically connected to the control unit 700. [

The strength of the power supplied from the power supply unit 500 to the seat driving unit 200 may be greater than the power supplied from the power supply unit 500 to the control unit 400.

That is, in the power source unit 500, the first and second power sources 520 and 530 are applied to the seat driving unit 200 and the third power source 540 is connected to the control unit 400 via the regulator circuit unit 510 The power intensity P4 applied from the regulator circuit unit 510 to the control unit 400 may be weaker than the power levels P1 and P2 applied to the seat driving unit 200 from the first and second power sources 520 and 530 have.

The power intensities P1 and P2 applied from the first and second power sources 520 and 530 to the seat driving unit 200 are determined by the power intensity P3 applied to the regulator circuit unit 510 from the third power source 540 It may be the same, but it may be different in some cases.

For example, the power source unit 500 can apply an input voltage of about 12 V to the control unit 400 or other circuit unit at a constant voltage of about 5 V by using the about 5 V regulator circuit unit 510.

Here, the first and second power sources 520 and 530 as constant power sources are input to the seat driving unit 200 and the third power source 540, which is the backup power source, is input to the regulator circuit unit 510, The output voltage can be used as the operating voltage of the control unit 400 or other circuit units.

The regulator circuit unit 510 can use an external watch-dog to determine whether the control unit 400 is latch-up and to cause the control unit 400 to perform a normal operation. Reset should be done.

Therefore, only one regulator circuit portion 510 and control portion 400 used for each module can be used in the vehicle seat control device of the present invention.

The third power source 540, which is the back-up power source, receives the IGN1 input. The first power source 520, the second power source 530, A circuit can be constituted.

Next, the power source (Power B +) for driving the motor of the seat driving unit 200 is controlled to the first power source (Power B + 1) 520 and the second power source (Power B + 2) 530 And can be configured separately.

Here, the SLIDE operation and the FRONT HEIGHT operation of the same passenger seat are performed by using the first power source (Power B + 1) 520 to drive the power switch IPS so that the motor is operated Power can be configured.

The RECLINE operation, the HEADREST operation, and the REAR HEIGHT operation of the back sheet are performed by using the second power (Power B + 2) 530 and the power switch IPS And the power supply can be configured to operate the motor.

3 is a detailed block diagram showing the seat driving unit of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the seat driving unit 200 moves the escape seat and the upside seat forward at the same time in accordance with the first switching signal input from the switching signal input unit, According to the signal, it is possible to simultaneously move the back seat and the back seat backward.

The seat driving unit 200 includes a plurality of driving motors 210 for moving the seat belt and the seat back sheet and a plurality of electric power switches 220 electrically connected between the driving motor 210 and the power source unit 500, . ≪ / RTI >

At this time, the driving motor 210 and the power switch 220 may be electrically connected to each other so as to correspond one to one with each other.

For example, the driving motor 210 may include first, second, third, fourth, and fifth motors 211, 212, 213, 214, and 215, The second motor 212 is a RECLINE motor and the third motor 213 is a FRONT HEIGHT driving motor and the fourth motor 214 is a slide height driving motor, (REAR HEIGHT) drive motor, and the fifth motor 215 may be a headrest (HEADREST) drive motor.

The power switch 220 may be composed of first, second, third, fourth and fifth power switches 221, 222, 223, 224 and 225 as an intelligent power switch (IPS) The first power switch 221 receives the first power and applies the first power to the first motor 211. The second power switch 222 receives the second power and applies the second power to the second motor 212, The third power switch 223 receives the second power and applies it to the third motor 213. The fourth power switch 224 receives the second power and applies the fourth power to the fourth motor 214, The fifth power switch 225 can receive the second power and apply it to the fifth motor 215.

4 is a detailed block diagram showing the sensor unit of FIG.

As shown in Fig. 4, the sensor unit 300 can sense the moving position of the seat occupant seat and the seat seat.

Here, the sensor unit 300 may include a plurality of Hall sensors. For example, when five motors are driven, a pulse may be output from the Hall sensor to locate the seat.

At this time, it may be configured to receive one or two Hall sensor inputs per one motor, with two Hall sensors or one Hall sensor method.

Further, the power source of the hall sensor can be configured to be output from the passenger seat module and to be operated by receiving the hall sensor.

For example, the sensor unit 300 may include first, second, third, fourth, and fifth hall sensors 311, 312, 313, 314, and 315. The first hall sensor 311, The second hall sensor 312 senses the second driving motor and applies a sensing signal to the control unit, and the third Hall sensor 313 senses the first driving motor, The fourth hall sensor 314 senses the fourth driving motor to apply a sensing signal to the control unit, and the fifth hall sensor 315 senses the fifth driving motor, The driving motor can be sensed and a sensing signal can be applied to the control unit.

5 is a detailed block diagram showing the switching signal input unit of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5, the switching signal input unit 100 can input first and second switching signals for adjusting the position of the driver's seat compartment seat and the seat seat.

Here, the switching signal input unit 100 includes an automatic switch 120 for inputting first and second switching signals for adjusting the position of the seat occupant seat and the seat back seat of the vehicle, A limit switch 110 for inputting a limit signal according to the present invention, and a switch 130 which is a work input for inputting third and fourth switching signals for adjusting the position of the seat of the vehicle.

For example, the switching signal input unit 100 may include a limit switch, an SBR MAT switch, an RR AUTO switch, a RR SLIDE switch, and a WALK IN switch. And then input to the control unit 400. FIG.

For example, the switching signal input unit 100 may include a sheet-shaped switch that allows the occupant of the same seat to independently adjust the seat of the passenger, and the control unit may receive information from the seat- And outputs a high signal through an input / output (I / O) port, the intelligent power switch IPS is turned on to allow a current to flow through the coil in the relay, (ON / OFF), it is possible to control only the seat of the passenger seat by driving the slide (SLIDE), RECLINE, FRONT HEIGHT, REAR HEIGHT, HEADREST motor have.

In addition, the switching signal input unit 100 has a WALK-IN switch mounted on the side of the occupant seat, and is input in four directions (SLIDE FWD / BWD, RECLINE FWD / BWD) When the switch is input, the seat can be manually moved by manual operation in the direction of the switch.

Here, this switch is a switch to be used when a situation occurs in which the driver must move the seat.

The switching signal input unit 100 receives two signals (SLIDE FWD / BWD) through the hard wire to control the reverse voltage and the reverse voltage when the rear passenger controls the slide switch mounted on the door trim. The control unit 400 determines the internal logic and outputs a high signal through the input / output port to turn on the transistor to allow current to flow through the coil in the relay Thus, by moving the relay on and off to drive the motor, the seat can be adjusted independently.

The switching signal input unit 100 may include a relax switch capable of simultaneously moving the seat compartment seat and the seat seat. When the seat occupant presses the RELAX FWD switch on the rear console switch, The control unit receives the input signal from the control unit through the CAN signal and operates until the passenger seat is moved to the forefront and receives the RECLINE and SLIDE LIMIT FWD inputs, The seat can be operated in the slide forward direction (SLIDE FWD).

Further, when a rear passenger presses a relaxed backward (RELAX BWD) switch on the rear console switch, the controller receives input from the control unit through the can signal, and the control unit moves the seat back to the original position. At this time, The position can be stored and returned using the sensor.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a rear console switch of a vehicle in which a relax switch is disposed, and FIG. 7 is a view showing a movement of a coin-occupant seat in accordance with an input of a relax switch.

6 and 7, when the rear passenger pushes the Relax Forward (RELAX FWD) switch among the Relax switches 120 in the rear console switch 150, The controller 400 operates to move the seat belt to the forefront and to receive the RECLINE and SLIDE LIMIT FWD input, and at the same time, It can operate in the forward (SLIDE FWD) direction.

When the operation is completed, a warning sound is output once, and when the RELAX FWD switch is re-inputted while the operation is completed at the forefront, the signal indicating that the seat can not be moved any more is displayed. Can be output.

In some cases, a beep can be output each time a switch is pressed.

Next, when the passenger turns on the relaxed backward switch (RELAX BWD) switch of the rear console switch on the rear console switch, the controller 400 receives the input via the can signal from the control unit 400, To the original position. At this time, the position can be stored and returned using the hall sensor of the motor.

When the operation is completed, the alarm is output once, and when the RELAX BWD switch is re-entered while the operation is completed in the last room, the signal indicating that the seat can no longer be moved is displayed. More output can be made.

Even in this case, a beep can be output each time the switch is input.

The RELAX mode does not work when there is a passenger in the same passenger seat or when the passenger door is opened, and when the seat belt of the same seat is worn without a passenger, the RELAX mode It does not work.

This can be implemented in a safe mode to prevent the damage of objects and the like due to the RELAX operation when there is a thing or a pet even if a person is not boarded.

8 is a flowchart showing a vehicle seat control method according to the present invention.

8, the control unit of the present invention confirms whether or not there is input of a first switching signal for adjusting the position of the driver's seat and the driver's seat. (S10)

If it is determined that there is an input of the first switching signal, the moving seat and the back seat are simultaneously moved forward according to the first switching signal.

In this case, if it is determined that there is an input of the first switching signal, the controller may check whether the door of the passenger seat is open, and if the door of the passenger seat is opened, the control unit may ignore the first switching signal.

In other cases, if it is determined that there is an input of the first switching signal, the control unit confirms whether or not the seat belt is worn by the passenger seat, and if the seat belt of the passenger seat is worn, the control unit can ignore the first switching signal.

Next, the control unit confirms whether or not there is input of a limit signal in accordance with the movement limitations of the seat occupied sheet and the sitting seat (S30)

If it is determined that there is an input of the limit signal, the forward movement of the seat occupant seat and the seat back is terminated (S40)

Here, when the forward movement of the seat occupant seat and the seat back seat is completed, a warning sound may be output to notify the occupant.

Also, when the first switching signal is input again, a warning sound is output to indicate that the forward movement has already been completed.

If there is no input of the first switching signal in step S10, the control unit confirms whether or not there is input of a second switching signal for adjusting the position of the driver's seat and the driver's seat. (S50)

If it is determined that there is an input of the second switching signal, the seat occupant seat and the back seat are simultaneously moved backward in accordance with the second switching signal (S60)

Next, the control section confirms whether the movement position of the seat occupant seat and the back seat is a predetermined setting position (S70)

As a result of the confirmation, if the moving position of the seat occupant seat and the seat back seat is the predetermined setting position, the backward movement of the seat occupant seat and the seat seat is terminated (S80)

Here, when the backward movement of the seat occupant seat and the seat back seat is completed, a warning sound can be output to notify the occupant.

Also, when the second switching signal is input again, a warning sound may be output to indicate that the backward movement has already been completed.

If it is determined in step S50 that the second switching signal is not input, the control unit determines whether there is an input of a third switching signal for adjusting the position of the seat of the vehicle.

If it is determined that there is an input of the third switching signal, only the same seat is moved forward in accordance with the third switching signal.

Next, the control unit confirms whether or not there is input of a limit signal in accordance with the movement limit of the occupant's seat.

If it is determined that there is an input of the limit signal, the forward movement of the seat occupancy sheet is terminated.

Here, when the forward movement of the same passenger seat is completed, a warning sound can be output to inform the passenger.

Also, when the third switching signal is input again, a warning sound is output to indicate that the forward movement has already been completed.

If there is no input of the third switching signal, the control unit confirms whether there is an input of the fourth switching signal for adjusting the position of the seat of the vehicle.

As a result of checking, if there is an input of the fourth switching signal, only the same seating sheet is moved backward simultaneously according to the fourth switching signal.

Next, the control section confirms whether the movement position of the seat occupant sheet is a preset setting position.

As a result of the confirmation, if the moving position of the seat occupancy sheet is a preset setting position, the backward movement of the seat occupancy sheet is terminated.

Here, when the backward movement of the same passenger seat is completed, a warning sound can be output to inform the passenger.

Further, when the fourth switching signal is input again, a warning sound is output to indicate that the backward movement has already been completed.

As described above, according to the present invention, by integrating the passenger seat module and the back seat module in one module, the weight of the entire seat can be reduced by securing the space inside the seat, reducing the wiring harness, reducing the number of parts, It can be optimized for all functions.

Indirectly, in the seat assembly business, as the product is simplified, the air flow reduction for assembling has the effect of shortening the work time, facilitating the repair, and reducing the management cost.

In addition, the co-seating seat of the existing vehicle operates manually, but it is possible to easily adjust the boarding position of the passengers by adding the logic to receive the hall sensor input from the motor and to store the position of the passengers.

The present invention can be implemented in a one-touch manner in a relax mode operation by interlocking operation between a passenger seat and an upright seat by controlling a sole seat in one module, thereby realizing a comfortable space for a passenger in a rear seat, When returning to or from the station, the seat was returned to its original position, which further emphasized the convenience of the seat.

In addition, the walk-in switch mounted on the seat side of the passenger seat added convenience to allow the driver to manually operate the seat.

In addition, the self-diagnosis is made possible by the five parts including the manual seating section, the IMS, the upholstery seat section, and the limit setting function for resting comfort, so that the cause can be easily found when a trouble occurs.

Next, the present invention is designed using a PWM control method using an IPS output element, self-detection function is enabled, and a circuit element can be protected, and a soft start function Respectively.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is clearly understood that the same is by way of illustration and example only and is not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

100: switching signal input unit 200: seat driving unit
300: sensor unit 400: control unit
500: Power supply unit 600: Data communication unit
700: Alarm section

Claims (20)

The method comprising: receiving a first switching signal for adjusting a position of a seat occupant seat and a seat back seat of a vehicle;
Moving the coin-seat seat and the upholstery seat forward simultaneously according to the first switching signal;
Receiving a limit signal corresponding to a movement limit of the coin receiving seat and the sitting seat;
Terminating the forward movement of the coin-seat sheet and the backing sheet;
Receiving a second switching signal for adjusting a position of a seat occupant seat and a seat back seat of the vehicle;
Moving the coin-seat seat and the upholstery seat backward simultaneously according to the second switching signal;
Confirming whether the moving position of the coin receiving seat and the sitting seat is a predetermined setting position; And,
And terminating the backward movement of the cooperatively seated seat and the upside seat when the moving position of the cooperatively seated seat and the standing seat is a predetermined set position. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein in the step of terminating the forward movement of the coin receiving seat and the sitting seat,
And outputting a warning sound when the forward movement of the coin-seated sheet and the backing sheet is completed. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein in the step of terminating the forward movement of the coin receiving seat and the sitting seat,
And outputs a warning sound when the first switching signal is inputted. The method according to claim 1, wherein, in the step of terminating the backward movement of the coin receiving seat and the upside seat,
And outputs a warning sound when the backward movement of the coin receiving seat and the back seat is completed. The method according to claim 1, wherein, in the step of terminating the backward movement of the coin receiving seat and the upside seat,
And outputting a warning sound when the second switching signal is inputted. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the step of receiving the first switching signal for adjusting the position of the seat occupant seat and the seat seat of the vehicle comprises:
Confirming whether or not the door of the passenger seat is opened;
And ignoring the first switching signal when the door of the passenger seat is opened as a result of the checking. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the step of receiving the first switching signal for adjusting the position of the seat occupant seat and the seat seat of the vehicle comprises:
Confirming whether or not the seat belt is worn by the passenger seat;
And ignoring the first switching signal when the seat belt of the passenger seat is worn as a result of the checking. The method of claim 1, further comprising: receiving a third switching signal for adjusting a position of a cooperating seat of the vehicle;
Moving only the same passenger seat forwardly in accordance with the third switching signal;
Receiving a limit signal corresponding to a movement limit of the cooperating seat;
Ending the forward movement of the coin-seated sheet;
Receiving a fourth switching signal for adjusting a position of a cooperating seat of the vehicle;
Moving only the same passenger seat backward in accordance with the fourth switching signal;
Confirming whether the moving position of the cooperating seat is a predetermined setting position; And,
Further comprising the step of terminating the backward movement of the coin-seated sheet when the moving position of the coin-in seat is a predetermined setting position. A switching signal input unit for inputting first and second switching signals for adjusting a position of a cooing seat and a seat seat of a vehicle;
A seat driving unit for simultaneously moving the coin-seat seat and the upside seat forward according to the first switching signal and simultaneously moving the coin-seat seat and the upside seat backward in accordance with the second switching signal;
A sensor unit for sensing a moving position of the coin-seat sheet and the upside-down seat; And,
Wherein when the first switching signal is input from the switching signal input unit, the seat driving unit is controlled to simultaneously move the coin-seat seat and the upside seat forward, and a limit signal corresponding to a movement limit of the coin- And when the second switching signal is inputted from the switching signal input unit, the seat driving unit is controlled so that the seat occupant seat and the upside seat are simultaneously moved backward And a control unit for terminating the backward movement of the coin-seat sheet and the upside-down seat when the movement position of the coin-seat sheet and the upside-down seat is a preset position according to the sensing signal of the sensing unit Vehicle seat control device. 10. The apparatus according to claim 9, further comprising a power supply unit for supplying power to the seat driving unit and the control unit,
The power supply unit includes a regulator circuit unit,
And the regulator circuit is electrically connected to the control unit. 11. The vehicle seat control apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the strength of the power supplied from the power supply unit to the seat driving unit is greater than the power supplied from the power supply unit to the control unit. 10. The image forming apparatus according to claim 9,
A plurality of driving motors for moving the coin receiving seat and the sofa seat;
And a plurality of power switches electrically connected between the driving motor and the power unit,
Wherein the drive motor and the power switch are connected so as to correspond one to one with each other. 10. The apparatus according to claim 9,
Comprising a plurality of Hall sensors,
Wherein the one hall sensor senses one driving motor among the driving motors of the seat driving unit or senses two driving motors. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the switching signal input unit comprises:
An automatic switch for inputting first and second switching signals for adjusting the position of the seat compartment seat and the seat seat of the vehicle,
A limit switch for inputting a limit signal in accordance with a movement limit of the coin receiving seat and the upside seat;
And a work-in switch for inputting third and fourth switching signals for adjusting the position of the cooperatively seated sheet of the vehicle. The vehicle seat control apparatus according to claim 9, further comprising a data communication unit for data communication of the switching signal input unit, the seat driving unit, the sensor unit, and the control unit. The data communication apparatus according to claim 15,
And a CAN transceiver circuit portion,
Wherein the cantransistor circuit unit is electrically connected to the control unit. The data communication apparatus according to claim 15,
And performs data communication at a speed of 75-200kbps. 10. The method according to claim 9, further comprising the steps of: completing forward movement of the coin-seated seat and the backing sheet; inputting the first switching signal after completion of forward movement of the coin-seated seat and the backing sheet; Further comprising an alarm unit for outputting a warning sound when at least one of the first and second switching signals is input after the backward movement of the driver's seat and the driver's seat is completed. 10. The apparatus according to claim 9,
Wherein the control unit checks whether or not the door of the passenger seat is open, and ignores the first switching signal when the door of the passenger seat is opened as a result of the checking. 10. The apparatus according to claim 9,
Wherein the control unit checks whether or not the seat belt is worn by the passenger seat, and ignores the first switching signal when the seat belt of the passenger seat is worn.

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