WO2007123127A1 - 車両用乗員温熱装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a vehicle occupant heating device, and more particularly, to a vehicle that includes a heating element in a vehicle seat and is configured to improve symptoms such as low back pain and stiff shoulders of the occupant by thermal stimulation of the heating element.
- the present invention relates to an occupant heating device.
- Patent Document 1 discloses an example of a vehicle seat with a blood circulation improvement function.
- a conductive coil and an oscillator are built in the seat body, and by operating the conductive coil and the oscillator, a seat occupant may have a blood circulation disorder. It is configured to be able to apply a very low frequency micro alternating magnetic field. In this way, by applying an ultra-low frequency micro alternating magnetic field to the area where the occupant's blood circulation disorder has occurred, the circulatory disorder is improved and blood circulation is promoted to prevent and recover the occupant's back pain and shoulder stiffness. I am able to do it.
- Patent Document 2 discloses an example of a seat heater.
- a plurality of seat heaters are provided in the vehicle seat, and the heat generation amount can be varied for each of the plurality of seat heaters. And, by setting the heat generation amount of each seat heater according to the part where the human body of the occupant contacts, even if the total heat generation amount is small, it is possible to feel a sufficient warmth quickly and with force. It has become.
- Patent Document 1 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-247097
- Patent Document 2 JP 2004-55219 A
- Patent Document 3 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-271932
- the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to improve the vehicle passenger occupant heat that can improve various symptoms of the vehicle occupant and provide a more comfortable vehicle interior space. Is to provide a device.
- the vehicle occupant heating device has a plurality of symptoms to be improved by a seated occupant on at least one of a seat cushion and a seat back of the vehicle seat.
- the plurality of heating elements are divided and arranged according to the condition, and the plurality of heating elements can be selectively operated according to the symptoms to be improved by the seated occupant. To do.
- a plurality of symptoms to be improved by the seated occupant for example, coldness, stiff shoulders, low back pain, foot pain, etc.
- the multiple heating elements are divided and arranged according to the swelling, fatigue, etc., and these multiple heating elements are related to the symptoms that the seated occupant should improve (for example, coldness, stiff shoulders, back pain, swelling of the legs, It is activated selectively according to the fatigue etc. and fever is generated, and the part corresponding to the symptom to be improved of the seated occupant is locally warmed (received thermal stimulus).
- various symptoms for example, coldness, stiff shoulders, back pain, swelling of feet, fatigue, etc.
- the vehicle occupant heating device according to claim 2 is the vehicle occupant heating device according to claim 1.
- the plurality of heating elements are provided at a portion of the seat back that supports the shoulder of the seated occupant and a portion of the seat back that supports the waist of the seated occupant.
- a third heating element provided at a portion of the seat cushion that supports the thigh of the seated occupant.
- the first to third heating elements are selectively operated in the following manner, for example, as described below.
- the second heating element provided at the portion supporting the waist of the seated occupant in the seat knock, and the seat cushion And a third heating element provided at a site supporting the thigh of the seated occupant is selectively activated.
- the waist which is supposed to play the role of sensing the temperature of the entire body, is warmed by the second heating element and the function of the autonomic nerve is adjusted, so that the blood to the entire body, especially the limbs, is removed.
- the flow increases.
- the thigh which is the path for blood flow to the lower limbs, is warmed by the third heating element and warms up to the toes. This improves the cooling performance of the seated occupant.
- a second heating element provided in a portion of the seat back that supports the waist of the seated occupant and a seated occupant in the seat back
- a first heating element provided at a portion supporting the shoulder of the body is selectively operated.
- the lumbar region which is supposed to play the role of sensing the temperature of the entire body of the human body, is warmed by the second heating element, and the function of the autonomic nerve is adjusted, thereby increasing the blood flow throughout the body.
- the shoulder of the seated occupant which is the site of stiff shoulders, is warmed by the first heating element, increasing blood flow, thereby increasing waste discharge and oxygen and nutrient supply.
- the stiff muscles are relaxed by heat. This improves the stiffness of the seated crew.
- the second heating element provided in the seat back that supports the seat occupant's waist is selectively activated.
- the lumbar region which is said to play the role of sensing the temperature of the entire body, is warmed by the second heating element, and the function of the autonomic nerve is adjusted, thereby increasing blood flow throughout the body.
- the waist of the seated occupant, where the back pain occurs is warmed by the second heating element, increasing blood flow, thereby increasing waste discharge and oxygen and nutrient supply.
- the stiff muscles are relaxed by heat. This improves the back pain of the seated crew.
- a second heating element provided at a portion of the seat knock that supports the waist of the seated occupant, and a seat A third heating element provided at a portion of the toe cushion that supports the thigh of the seated occupant is selectively activated.
- the waist which is supposed to play the role of sensing the temperature of the entire body, is warmed by the second heating element and the function of the autonomic nerve is adjusted, so that the blood to the entire body, especially the limbs, is removed.
- the flow increases.
- the thigh which is the path for blood flow to the lower limbs, is warmed by the third heating element and warms up to the toes. This relaxes the contracted muscles, activates the function of lymphatic vessels, and improves the swelling of the legs of the seated occupant.
- the first heating element provided at a portion of the seat back that supports the shoulder of the seated occupant and the seat back seated A second heating element provided at a site supporting the occupant's waist and a third heating element provided at a site supporting the thigh of the seated occupant in the seat tackion are selectively operated.
- the shoulder, waist, and thigh are each warmed by the first to third heating elements. Accordingly, the blood flow in the entire body from the shoulder to the waist, the thigh, and the lower extremity is promoted to improve the fatigue of the seated occupant.
- the vehicle occupant heating device is the vehicle occupant heating device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the occupant state detection means for detecting the state of the seated occupant and the occupant state Control means for selectively actuating the plurality of heating elements based on the detection result of the detection means.
- the state of the seated occupant is detected by the occupant state detection means.
- various symptoms for example, coldness, stiff shoulders, back pain, swollen feet, fatigue, etc.
- the control means selectively activates the plurality of heating elements based on the detection result of the occupant state detection means. Make it.
- the appropriate site that matches the symptom to be improved of the seated occupant is locally warmed (received thermal stimulation).
- various symptoms for example, coldness, stiff shoulders, back pain, swollen legs, fatigue, etc.
- the vehicle occupant heating device is the vehicle occupant heating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the operation intention detection detects an operation intention of a seated occupant. And a control means for selectively actuating the plurality of heating elements based on the detection result of the operation intention detection means.
- the control means detects a plurality of heating elements based on the detection result of the operation intention detection means. Is activated selectively. Therefore, by indicating an intention to operate to improve the symptoms felt by the occupant at that time (for example, by performing a switch operation), the part that matches the intention of the operation is locally warmed (subject to thermal stimulation). . As a result, the occupants can feel the symptoms they feel at that time (for example, coldness, stiff shoulders, back pain, swelling of the feet, fatigue, etc.) at their own will and provide a more comfortable cabin space. It becomes possible.
- the vehicle occupant heating device can adjust the temperature experienced by the occupant in the vehicle occupant heating device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
- the vehicle is characterized by comprising: passenger sensation temperature adjusting means; and control means for operating the occupant sensation temperature adjusting means and the plurality of heating elements in conjunction with each other.
- the control means operates the occupant temperature sensing means in conjunction with the operation of the plurality of heating elements to generate heat, and the temperature experienced by the occupant Adjust.
- the control means operates the occupant temperature sensing means in conjunction with the operation of the plurality of heating elements to generate heat, and the temperature experienced by the occupant Adjust.
- the vehicle occupant heating device according to claim 6 is any one of claims 1 to 5.
- each of the plurality of heating elements is configured such that the temperature of the center part is higher than the temperature of the peripheral part.
- each of the plurality of heating elements is configured such that the temperature at the center thereof is higher than the temperature at the periphery thereof. Therefore, the part that warms the body of the seated occupant can be narrowed, and the part corresponding to the symptom that the seated occupant should improve (for example, coldness, stiff shoulders, back pain, swelling of the legs, fatigue, etc.) is more localized. Can be warmed up. This makes it possible to improve various symptoms (for example, coldness, stiff shoulders, back pain, swelling of the feet, fatigue, etc.) that do not make the seated occupant feel hot. Therefore, it is possible to provide a more comfortable vehicle interior space.
- a vehicular occupant heating device is a massaging device capable of massaging a seated occupant in the vehicular occupant heating device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
- a low-frequency stimulator capable of applying low-frequency stimulation to a seated occupant
- a magnetic stimulator capable of applying magnetic stimulation to a seated occupant
- an aroma incense generator capable of applying aroma scent to a seated occupant! It is characterized by comprising a combined relaxation supply means, and a control means for operating the relaxation supply means and the plurality of heating elements in conjunction with each other.
- the control means is a relaxation supply means (massage capable of massaging a seated occupant in conjunction with operating a plurality of heating elements to generate heat.
- the invention's effect As described above in detail, according to the present invention, it is possible to improve various symptom of the occupant and provide a more comfortable vehicle interior space.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a vehicle occupant heating apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a vehicle seat provided in the vehicle occupant heating apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the seat heater provided in the vehicle occupant heating device according to the first embodiment of the present invention and the temperature characteristics of the seat heater.
- FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a configuration of an operation panel provided in the vehicle occupant heating device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the vehicle occupant heating device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a difference in operation between the vehicle occupant heating device according to the first embodiment of the present invention and the current vehicle seat heater device.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a vehicle occupant heating device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the vehicle occupant heating device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9A is a diagram for explaining the operation of the vehicle occupant heating device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating the operation of the vehicle occupant heating device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 10A is a view for explaining the operation of the vehicle occupant heating device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 10B is a diagram for explaining the operation of the vehicle occupant heating device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a vehicle occupant heating device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. is there.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a vehicle occupant heating device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a vehicle seat provided in a vehicle occupant heating device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the operation of the vehicle occupant heating apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a vehicle occupant heating device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 16 is a view showing a modified example of the vehicle occupant heating device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- the vehicle occupant heating device 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 1 is suitably mounted on a vehicle such as a passenger car, for example, and includes a vehicle seat 12 and an occupant state.
- a vehicle such as a passenger car, for example, and includes a vehicle seat 12 and an occupant state.
- Various sensors (camera 14, infrared sensor 16, heart rate sensor 18, blood flow sensor 20, pressure sensor 22, 24, pedal operation sensor 26) as detection means, operation panel 28 as operation intention detection means, And a control circuit 30 as control means.
- the vehicle seat 12 is disposed as a driver seat in the present embodiment, and includes a seat cushion 32 and a seat back 34.
- the vehicle seat 12 is provided with a plurality of divided seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42 as heating elements capable of locally warming the body of the seated occupant.
- a pair of left and right seat heaters 36 as first heating elements are provided at a portion of the seat back 34 that supports the shoulder of the seated occupant.
- a seat heater 38 and a seat heater 40 as a second heating element are provided in a pair of upper and lower portions at the portion supporting the waist of the seated occupant in 34, and the seat cushion 32 is seated.
- a pair of left and right seat heaters 42 as third heating elements are provided at a portion that supports the thigh of the occupant.
- Each of the seat heaters 36, 38, 40, and 42 is formed of a thin plate body having a quadrangular shape in plan view. As shown in FIG. It is configured to be higher than the temperature of its peripheral part.
- the camera 14 is disposed on the ceiling 44 in the vehicle interior. This camera 14 is configured to capture the posture of the occupant who sits on the vehicle seat 12, the operating state of the limbs, facial expressions, and the like, and output the captured data to a control circuit 30 described later.
- the infrared sensor 16 is disposed adjacent to the camera 14 on the ceiling 44 in the passenger compartment.
- the infrared sensor 16 is configured to detect a body temperature distribution of an occupant sitting on the vehicle seat 12 and to output data corresponding to the detected body temperature distribution to a control circuit 30 described later.
- the heart rate sensor 18 is provided integrally with the steering wheel 46.
- the heart rate sensor 18 is configured to detect the heart rate of an occupant sitting on the vehicle seat 12 and output the heart rate data to a control circuit 30 described later.
- the heart rate sensor 18 may be provided integrally with the vehicle seat 12.
- the blood flow sensor 20 is disposed at a portion of the seat back 34 of the vehicle seat 12 that supports the shoulder of the seated occupant.
- the blood flow sensor 20 is configured to measure the blood flow in the shoulder of the seated occupant and output the measurement data to a control circuit 30 described later.
- the pressure-sensitive sensor 22 is a part of the seat back 34 of the vehicle seat 12 that supports the shoulder of the seated occupant (the part where the shoulder of the seated occupant contacts), and the entire surface of the sensor is the shoulder of the seated occupant. It arrange
- the pressure-sensitive sensor 22 is configured to measure the muscle hardness of the shoulder of the seated occupant and output the measurement data to a control circuit 30 described later.
- the pressure-sensitive sensor 24 presses against the part of the seat cushion 32 of the vehicle seat 12 that supports the buttocks of the seated occupant (the part where the buttocks of the seated occupant abuts), and the entire surface of the sensor is pressed against the buttocks of the seated occupant Are arranged to be.
- the pressure-sensitive sensor 24 is configured to measure the force (seat pressure) pressed by the seated occupant's buttocks and output the measurement data to a control circuit 30 described later.
- the pedal operation sensor 26 is disposed in the vicinity of an operation pedal 48 (accelerator pedal, brake pedal, clutch pedal) provided in the driver's seat of the vehicle.
- the pedal operation sensor 26 detects the operation state of the operation pedal 48 provided in the driver's seat of the vehicle (the operation state of the accelerator pedal, the brake pedal, the clutch pedal, or all of them). Each time it is operated, a pedal operation signal is output to a control circuit 30 described later.
- the operation panel 28 is disposed, for example, in the center of the instrument panel 50 provided in the vehicle, and each mode switch (cooling mode switch 52, stiff shoulder mode switch 54, low back pain, as shown in FIG. 4). It has a mode switch 56, a swollen mode switch 58, and a fatigue mode switch 60).
- the operation panel 28 is configured to output an operation signal corresponding to the mode switch to a control circuit 30 described later when each mode switch is pushed by a passenger.
- the control circuit 30 is configured by an electric circuit including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and is disposed at an appropriate position of the vehicle, for example, in the instrument panel 50 of the vehicle.
- This control circuit 30 is based on the data or signals output from the various sensors described above and the operation signals output from the operation panel 28 force described above, such as occupant symptoms (for example, coldness, stiff shoulders, low back pain, swollen feet, fatigue, etc. ), And a plurality of seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42 are selectively operated to generate heat. Details of the operation of the control circuit 30 will be described below.
- the control circuit 30 starts the processing of the program shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5 when the vehicle idling switch is turned on. To do.
- the control circuit 30 starts the processing of the program shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5, first, the various sensors described above (camera 14, infrared sensor 16, heart rate sensor 18, blood flow sensor 20, pressure sensor 22, 24, Activate the pedal operation sensor 26) (Step Sl).
- the various sensors activated by the control circuit 30 in this way.
- Sensor 16 heart rate sensor 18, blood flow sensor 20, pressure sensitive sensor 22, 24, pedal operation sensor 2 6) are activated to detect various states of the occupant, and this detection data or detection signal is used as a control circuit. Output to 30.
- the camera 14 captures the posture of the occupant who is seated on the vehicle seat 12, the operating state of the limbs, the facial expression, and the like, and outputs the captured data to the control circuit 30 for the infrared sensor.
- 16 detects the body temperature distribution of an occupant seated on the vehicle seat 12 and outputs data corresponding to the detected body temperature distribution to the control circuit 30.
- the heart rate sensor 18 detects the heart rate of an occupant sitting on the vehicle seat 12 and outputs the heart rate data to the control circuit 30.
- the blood flow sensor 20 measures the blood flow in the shoulder of the seated occupant and outputs this measurement data to the control circuit 30.
- the pressure sensor 22 measures the muscle hardness of the shoulder of the seated occupant and outputs the measurement data to the control circuit 30.
- the pressure sensor 24 is pressed by the buttocks of the seated occupant. The force (seat pressure) is measured and the measurement data is output to the control circuit 30.
- the pedal operation sensor 26 detects the operation state of the operation pedal 48 provided in the driver's seat of the vehicle (either the accelerator pedal, the brake pedal, the clutch pedal, or all of these operation states). A pedal operation signal is output to the control circuit 30 every time it is operated.
- the control circuit 30 detects the outputs output from the various sensors (camera 14, infrared sensor 16, heart rate sensor 18, blood flow sensor 20, pressure sensitive sensors 22, 24, pedal operation sensor 26) as described above. Input data or detection signal (step S2). Then, the control circuit 30 determines whether or not the occupant has a symptom (for example, coldness, stiff shoulders, back pain, swelling of the feet, fatigue, etc.) based on the detection data or detection signal (step S3). ).
- a symptom for example, coldness, stiff shoulders, back pain, swelling of the feet, fatigue, etc.
- step S3 determines that there is no symptom to be improved by the occupant immediately after boarding (step S3: NO)
- all the seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42 are turned on.
- the switch off state is maintained (step S4), and the process proceeds to step S6 described later.
- control circuit 30 determines that the occupant has a symptom to be improved (step S3: YES)
- the control circuit 30 corresponds to the symptom in advance among the plurality of seat heaters.
- the seat heater arranged at the predetermined position is selectively operated to generate heat (step S5).
- the control circuit 30 uses the data corresponding to the body temperature distribution output from the infrared sensor 16. Based on the above, if it is determined that the temperature of the foot of the seated occupant is low, it is determined that the seated occupant has a cold symptom. Then, the control circuit 30 selectively activates the seat heaters 40 and 42 disposed at predetermined positions corresponding to the cooling performance among the plurality of seat heaters.
- the lumbar region which is supposed to play the role of sensing the temperature of the entire body of the human body, is warmed by the seat heater 40, and the function of the autonomic nerve is adjusted, so that the entire body, particularly the limbs, can be erased.
- the control circuit 30 measures the muscle hardness measurement data output from the pressure-sensitive sensor 22 in the shoulder of the seated occupant and the shoulder of the seated occupant output from the blood flow sensor 20. Based on the blood flow measurement data in the head, if it is determined that the muscles of the shoulders of the seated occupant are stiff and the blood flow in the shoulders of the seated occupant is low, it is determined that the seated occupant has symptoms of stiff shoulders. . Then, the control circuit 30 selectively activates the seat heaters 36, 38, and 40 arranged at predetermined positions corresponding to the stiff shoulder among the plurality of seat heaters.
- the lumbar region which is supposed to play the role of sensing the temperature of the entire body of the human body, is warmed by the seat heaters 38 and 40, and the function of the autonomic nerve is adjusted, so that the blood flow of the whole body is reduced.
- the shoulder of the seated occupant where the stiff shoulders are generated, is warmed by the seat heater 36, and the blood flow increases, thereby increasing waste discharge and oxygen and nutrient supply.
- the stiff muscles are relaxed by heat. This improves the stiffness of the seated crew.
- the control circuit 30 calculates the weight distribution of the seated occupant based on the measurement data output from the pressure-sensitive sensor 24 according to the seating pressure of the seated occupant's buttocks, and seats from the weight distribution. Estimate the seating posture of the occupant, sit down with a burden on the hips, and the shikatsuki is also seated time (e.g., converted to the time after inputting the measurement data that the seat pressure was generated from the pressure sensor 24) ) Is determined to be long, it is determined that the seated occupant has symptoms of low back pain.
- control circuit 30 detects the number of times the seated occupant re-seats based on the measurement data output from the pressure sensor 24. It may be determined that the seated occupant has a symptom of low back pain as he / she feels the feeling.
- control circuit 30 selectively activates the seat heaters 38 and 40 arranged at predetermined positions corresponding to the back pain among the plurality of seat heaters to generate heat.
- the lumbar region which is supposed to play the role of sensing the temperature of the entire body of the human body, is warmed by the seat heaters 38 and 40, and the function of the autonomic nerve is adjusted, so that the blood flow of the whole body is improved.
- the seat occupant's lower back which is the site of low back pain, is heated by the seat heaters 38, 40, increasing blood flow, thereby increasing waste discharge and oxygen and nutrient supply.
- the stiff muscles are relaxed by heat. This improves the back pain of the seated occupant.
- the control circuit 30 detects the operation frequency of the operation pedal 48 by the seated occupant from the number of detections of the pedal operation signal output from the pedal operation sensor 26, and the operation frequency is low (the amount of exercise of the foot). If it is determined that the seated occupant has a swollen foot condition, it is determined. Then, the control circuit 30 selectively activates the seat heaters 40 and 42 arranged at predetermined positions corresponding to the swelling of the legs among the plurality of seat heaters.
- the lumbar region which is supposed to play the role of sensing the temperature of the entire body of the human body, is warmed by the seat heater 40, and the function of the autonomic nerve is adjusted, so that the entire body, particularly the limbs, can be erased.
- control circuit 30 detects the breathing and heartbeat fluctuations from the measurement data output from the heartbeat sensor 18 and the data corresponding to the body temperature distribution output from the infrared sensor 16, and this breathing and heartbeat are detected. If the fluctuation of the vehicle becomes a mode specific to fatigue, it is determined that the seated occupant has symptoms of fatigue.
- the control circuit 30 detects the body temperature distribution force output from the infrared sensor 16 as well as the skin temperature of the seated occupant's face, and combines this with the measurement data output from the heart rate sensor 18.
- the duration of tension of the seated occupant may be measured, and if the duration of tension of the seated occupant is long, it may be determined that the seated occupant has symptoms of fatigue.
- Control circuit 3 For 0, the facial expression of the seated occupant is determined based on the captured data from the camera 14, and if the seated occupant is determined to be exhausted, the seated occupant is determined to have fatigue symptoms. May be.
- control circuit 30 selectively activates the seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42 arranged at predetermined positions corresponding to fatigue to generate heat.
- the shoulder, waist, and thigh are warmed by the seat heaters 36, 38, 40, and 42, respectively. Accordingly, the blood flow in the whole body from the shoulder to the waist, the thigh, and the lower extremity is promoted, and the fatigue of the seated occupant is improved.
- the control circuit 30 identifies a fatigue location from the posture of the seated occupant and the amount of movement of the limbs based on the imaging data from the camera 14, and activates only the seat heater located at this fatigue location to generate heat. You can do it.
- control circuit 30 determines, for example, whether or not to end the series of program processing by determining whether or not the idling switch is turned off (step S6). If it is determined not to end the series of program processing (step S6: NO), the processing returns to step S2 described above. Then, the above-described processing from step S2 to step S6 is repeated until it is determined that the series of program processing is finished.
- step S3 the occupant initially had symptoms to be improved, but by repeating a series of program processes (in step S5, a part of the seated occupant's body was If it is determined that the occupant's symptoms have improved (by heating) (step S3: NO), the corresponding seat heater is switched off among the plurality of seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42 (step S4).
- each mode switch (cooling mode switch 52, stiff shoulder mode switch 54, low back pain mode switch) of the operation panel 28 is performed. 56, foot swollen mode switch 58, fatigue mode switch 60) is selected and pressed, this operation is interrupted and the corresponding seat of the multiple seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42 is selected. Activate the heater (interrupt processing A).
- the control circuit 30 Among the plurality of seat heaters, the seat heaters 40 and 42 arranged at predetermined positions corresponding to cooling properties are selectively operated to generate heat.
- the control circuit 30 selects the seat heaters 36, 38, and 40 disposed at predetermined positions corresponding to the shoulder stiffness among the plurality of seat heaters. Activate selectively to generate heat.
- the control circuit 30 When the low back pain mode switch 56 is pushed, the control circuit 30 is configured to seat heaters 36, 38, 40 is activated selectively to generate heat. Further, when the foot swelling mode switch 58 is pushed and operated, the control circuit 30 of the plurality of seat heaters 40, 42 is a seat heater disposed at a predetermined position corresponding to the foot swelling. Selectively activates to generate heat.
- the control circuit 30 selectively selects the seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42 arranged at predetermined positions corresponding to fatigue. Operate to generate heat.
- the operation when these seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42 are selectively operated to generate heat is the same as described above, and the description thereof is omitted.
- the seat heaters may be activated by detecting the passenger's intention to operate by voice recognition.
- step S6 determines that the series of program processing is to be ended (step S6: YES)
- the control circuit 30 completes all of the seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42 and various sensors (camera 14, infrared line).
- the sensor 16, the heart rate sensor 18, the blood flow sensor 20, the pressure-sensitive sensors 22, 24, and the pedal operation sensor 26) are turned off (step S7), and the series of program processing ends.
- the vehicle seat 12 has a plurality of symptoms to be improved (for example, coldness, stiff shoulders, lower back).
- Multiple seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42 are arranged according to pain, swelling of the feet, fatigue, etc., and these seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42 should be improved
- the symptom for example, coldness, stiff shoulders, back pain, swelling of the feet, fatigue, etc.
- the part of the seated occupant is locally warmed according to the symptoms to be improved.
- Receive thermal stimulation This allows for different symptoms (e.g. cold E.g., fatigue, stiff shoulders, back pain, swollen legs, fatigue, etc.), and more comfortable cabin space can be provided.
- FIG. 6 shows the case where the occupant is warmed in the coolability mode by the vehicle occupant heating device 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and the occupant is warmed by the current vehicle seat heater device.
- the current vehicle seat heater device is a device that heats substantially the entire seat back of the vehicle seat and substantially the entire seat cushion by the seat heater.
- subjects who are aware of coldness at room temperature of 21 ° C are seated on each vehicle seat, each seat heater is switched on for 15 minutes from the start, and the temperature of the subject's feet is measured by thermography. It is measured.
- the control circuit 30 selectively selects the plurality of seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42 based on the detection results of the various sensors described above. To operate. This locally warms the appropriate part of the seated occupant that matches the symptom to be improved (receives a thermal stimulus). As described above, various symptoms (for example, coldness, stiff shoulders, low back pain, swelling of legs, fatigue, etc.) that differ depending on the situation where the occupant is placed can be improved, and a more comfortable cabin space can be provided. It becomes possible.
- a plurality of seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 4 based on the detection results of the various sensors described above.
- the automatic operation of 2 eliminates the need for a seated occupant to operate the switch and improves usability.
- the control circuit 30 when an operation signal corresponding to the operation intention of the seated occupant is output from the operation panel 28, the control circuit 30 operates. Based on the operation signal output from the panel 28, the plurality of seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42 are selectively operated. Therefore, by showing the driver's intention to improve the symptom felt at that time (that is, by performing a switch operation), the part that matches this operator's intention is locally warmed (subject to thermal stimulation). . As a result, it is possible to improve the symptoms felt by the occupant at that time (for example, coldness, stiff shoulders, back pain, swelling of the feet, fatigue, etc.) on their own intention, and to provide a more comfortable vehicle cabin space. Is possible.
- the force of each of the plurality of seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42 is the temperature of the central portion C of the peripheral portion. It is configured to be higher than the temperature. Therefore, the part that warms the body of the seated occupant can be narrowed, and the part corresponding to the symptom that the seated occupant should improve (for example, coldness, stiff shoulders, low back pain, swollen legs, fatigue, etc.) is more localized. Can be warmed up. This makes it possible to improve various symptoms (for example, coldness, stiff shoulders, low back pain, swelling of the feet, fatigue, etc.) that vary depending on the situation of the occupant who does not make the occupant feel hot. It becomes possible to provide a more comfortable vehicle interior space.
- the vehicle occupant heating device 70 according to the second embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 7 is an air conditioning unit as a passenger sensation temperature adjusting means in the vehicle occupant heating device 10 according to the first embodiment described above. 72 is additionally provided. Therefore, in the vehicle occupant heating apparatus 70 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the same components as those in the vehicle occupant heating apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted. To do.
- the air conditioning unit 72 is configured such that hot air or cold air can be blown out from the face air outlet 74 and the foot air outlet 76.
- the control circuit 30 performs multiplication based on data or signals output from various sensors and operation signals output from the operation panel 28 described above. This is a configuration in which a plurality of seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42 and the air conditioning unit 72 are operated in conjunction with each other by determining the symptoms of the staff (for example, coldness, stiff shoulders, back pain, swelling of the feet, fatigue, etc.).
- the control circuit 30 determines that the seated occupant has the chilling symptom, or the chilling mode switch 52. When pressing (see Fig. 4) is pressed, seat heaters 40 and 42 arranged at predetermined positions corresponding to cooling performance are selectively operated to generate heat. . In conjunction with this, the control circuit 30 operates the air conditioning unit 72 in an auxiliary manner, and blows out hot air from the foot outlet 76.
- the part of the foot of the seated occupant that cannot be heated directly by the seat heaters 40, 42 is warmed by the warm air of the air-conditioning unit 72 as a supplement.
- the heaters 40 and 42 can locally warm the appropriate area that matches the symptom of the occupant to be improved. Therefore, this makes the passenger compartment more comfortable.
- the control circuit 30 determines that the seated occupant has the chilling symptom as described above, or the chilling mode switch.
- the seat heaters 40 and 42 arranged at predetermined positions corresponding to the cooling performance are selectively operated among the plurality of seat heaters to generate heat.
- Air conditioning unit 72 is actuated as an auxiliary.
- the air-conditioning unit 72 is actuated to assist the face air outlet 74. And let the warm air blow out from the foot outlet 76.
- the air conditioning unit 72 is switched, and hot air is blown out from the foot outlet 76 while cold air is blown out from the fist outlet 74. Try to let them.
- the control circuit 30 determines that the seated occupant has the symptoms of low back pain, or low back pain mode.
- switch 56 see Fig. 4
- seat heaters 36, 38, and 40 which are arranged at predetermined positions corresponding to low back pain, are selectively selected from the plurality of seat heaters.
- the air conditioning unit 72 is operated in conjunction as follows.
- the air conditioning unit 72 is operated without operating the seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42 from the face air outlet 74 and the foot air outlet 76. Air is blown out to cool the passenger compartment. Then, after the passenger compartment reaches an appropriate temperature, as shown in FIG. 10B, the seat heaters 36, 38, and 40 are operated to generate heat while the operation of the air conditioning unit 72 is maintained and the low back pain is improved.
- the seat heaters 36, 38, 40 can be used to meet the symptom to be improved by the seated occupant. This makes it possible to locally warm the various parts. Therefore, by doing so, the passenger compartment space is 13 ⁇ 4 better than Sarako.
- the vehicle occupant heating device 80 according to the third embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 11 is provided with steering as a passenger sensation temperature adjusting means in addition to the vehicle occupant heating device 70 according to the second embodiment described above.
- a wheel heater 82 and a blood flow sensor 84 as occupant state detection means are additionally provided. Therefore, in the vehicle occupant heating apparatus 80 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the same reference numerals are used for the same components as those in the vehicle occupant heating apparatus 70 according to the second embodiment described above. Omitted.
- the steering wheel heater 82 is built in the steering wheel 46 of the vehicle, and has a configuration that generates heat when operated in the same manner as the seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42 described above.
- the blood flow sensor 84 is provided integrally with the steering wheel 46 and measures the blood flow at the hand of the seated occupant and outputs the measurement data to the control circuit 30.
- the control circuit 30 also determines the occupant's symptoms (for example, cooling properties) based on the data or signals output from the various sensor forces including the blood flow sensor 84 and the operation signals output from the operation panel 28 described above.
- a plurality of seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42, a steering wheel heater 82, and an air conditioning unit 72 are operated in conjunction with each other.
- the control circuit 30 determines that the seated occupant has a chilling symptom, or the cooling mode switch 52
- pressing see Fig. 4
- seat heaters 40 and 42 arranged at predetermined positions corresponding to cooling performance are selectively operated to generate heat.
- the human body can feel the temperature of the entire body.
- the lumbar region is warmed by the seat heater 40 and the function of the autonomic nerve is adjusted, the blood flow to the entire body, especially the limbs, is increased.
- the thigh which is a path for blood flow to the lower limbs, is warmed by the seat heater 42 and warms up to the toes.
- the control wheel 30 determines that the temperature of the hand of the seated occupant is low based on the measurement data from the blood flow sensor 84 built in the steering wheel 46, the control wheel 30 interlocks with the steering wheel heater 82. To generate heat. As a result, the steering wheel heater 82 warms the portion of the hand that is considered to be a region with less blood flow in the cold occupant. Accordingly, the lumbar force, the thigh, and thus the blood flow to the tip of the lower limb are promoted, and the blood flow of the hand of the seated occupant is also promoted to improve the cooling performance of the seated occupant.
- the above-mentioned seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42 of the seated occupant's body cannot be heated directly. This portion can be supplementarily heated by the steering wheel heater 82. Therefore, by doing so, the cooling performance of the seated occupant is improved and the passenger compartment space becomes even more comfortable.
- the temperature of the hand may be detected and determined.
- the air conditioning unit 72 described above may be operated in an auxiliary manner instead of the steering wheel heater 82 so that warm air is blown from the face air outlet 74 to the occupant's hand.
- the vehicle occupant heating device 90 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 12 is in addition to the vehicle occupant heating device 70 according to the second embodiment described above as an assisting occupant temperature sensing means. Heating heaters 92 and 94 and an inside air sensor 96 are additionally provided. Therefore, in the vehicle occupant heating device 90 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the same reference numerals are used for the same components as those in the vehicle occupant heating device 70 according to the second embodiment described above. Is omitted. [0101] As shown in Fig. 13, the auxiliary heating heater 92 is a region other than the seat heaters 36, 38, 40 provided in the seat back 34 of the vehicle seat 12 (mainly the passenger's seat).
- Auxiliary heater 94 is provided in the seat cushion 32 of the vehicle seat 12 except for the area where the seat heater 42 is provided (supports the occupant's buttocks). To be provided).
- the auxiliary heating heaters 92 and 94 are configured to generate heat when operated in the same manner as the seat heaters 36, 38, 40, and 42 described above.
- the inside air sensor 96 shown in FIG. 12 is disposed integrally with the instrument panel 50, for example, and is configured to output a signal corresponding to the temperature in the passenger compartment space to the control circuit 30.
- control circuit 30 determines the occupant's symptoms (for example, coldness, stiff shoulders, low back pain, etc.) based on the data or signals output from the various sensor forces described above and the operation signals output from the operation panel 28 described above. (Swelling of feet, fatigue, etc.) and operating the plurality of seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42, and the auxiliary heating heaters 92, 94 based on the signal output from the inside air sensor 96 It is the structure operated in conjunction.
- the occupant's symptoms for example, coldness, stiff shoulders, low back pain, etc.
- the control circuit 30 starts the processing of the program shown in the flowchart of FIG. 14 when the vehicle idling switch is turned on. To do.
- the control circuit 30 starts the processing of the program shown in the flowchart of FIG. 14, first, the control circuit 30 detects the internal air temperature based on the signal output from the internal air sensor 96 (step S11), and the temperature in the passenger compartment (internal air) Judge whether the temperature is lower than 10 ° C (step S12).
- step S12 determines that the temperature in the passenger compartment space (inside air temperature) is lower than 10 ° C (step S12: YES)
- the auxiliary heating heaters 92 and 94 and the thermal stimulation heater are used.
- the seat heaters 36, 38, 40, and 42 are both activated to generate heat (step S18). Thereby, even when the temperature in the passenger compartment space is low, the heating performance can be improved.
- control circuit 30 determines, for example, whether or not to end the series of program processes by determining whether or not the idling switch is turned off (step S 19). ), When it is determined not to end the series of program processing (step S19: NO), the processing returns to the above-described step S11.
- Step Sl1, Step S12, Step S18, and Step S19 are repeated, the temperature in the passenger compartment space is increased by, for example, operating the air conditioning unit 72 of the vehicle.
- the control circuit 30 determines that the temperature in the passenger compartment space (inside air temperature) is 10 ° C or higher (step S12: NO).
- the control circuit 30 switches off the auxiliary heaters 92 and 94 (step S 13), and detects the operation signal output from the operation panel 28 (step S 14). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is an operation signal output from the operation panel 28 (step S15). If there is an operation signal output from the operation panel 28 (step S15: YES), a plurality of seat heaters 36, 38 , 40, and 42 are not applicable! /, The seat heater is set to the switch state, and only the corresponding seat heater is set to the heat generation state (step S16).
- step S15 when there is no operation signal output from the operation panel 28 (step S15: NO), all the seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42 are switched off (step S17).
- control circuit 30 determines, for example, whether or not the force to end the series of program processes by determining whether or not the idling switch is turned off (step If it is determined that the series of program processing is not to be ended (step S19: NO), the processing returns to the above-described step S11. Then, the above-described steps S11 to S19 are repeated until it is determined that a series of program processing is to be terminated.
- the seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42 for thermal stimulation and the other parts for covering the other parts are covered.
- the heaters 92 and 94 and using them appropriately according to the temperature in the passenger compartment space as described above, it is possible to achieve both the heating performance in extreme cold and the effect of thermal stimulation. This makes the cabin space even more comfortable.
- a vehicular occupant heating device 100 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 15 is added to the vehicular occupant heating device 70 according to the second embodiment described above as a massage device 102 as a relaxation supply means. 104 and 106 are additionally provided. Therefore, in the vehicle occupant heating apparatus 100 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the same reference numerals are used for the same components as those in the vehicle occupant heating apparatus 70 according to the second embodiment described above. Omitted.
- the massage device 102 is provided at a portion of the seat back 34 of the vehicle seat 12 that supports the shoulder of the seated occupant (portion at which the shoulder of the seated occupant abuts).
- the seat 106 of the seat 12 is provided at a portion of the seat back 34 that supports the waist of the seated occupant (the portion of the seat occupant that the waist of the seated occupant contacts), and the massage device 106 is a portion of the seat cushion 32 that supports the thigh of the seated occupant ( It is provided at the part where the thigh of the seated occupant contacts.
- Each of the massage devices 102, 104, 106 is configured so as to be able to decipher and beat.
- control circuit 30 determines the occupant's symptoms (for example, coldness, stiff shoulders, low back pain, etc.) based on the data or signals output from the above-described various sensor forces and the operation signals output from the operation panel 28 described above.
- the plurality of seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42, the massage devices 102, 104, 106, and the air conditioning unit 72 are operated in conjunction with each other.
- the control circuit 30 determines that the seated occupant has a chilling symptom, or the chilling mode switch 52 (see Fig. 4).
- the seat heaters 40 and 42 arranged in a predetermined position corresponding to the cooling property are selectively operated to generate heat.
- the lumbar region of the human body where many blood vessels are gathered, is warmed by the seat heater 40, and the thighs of the lower limbs, which are sites of low blood flow in the cool occupant, are warmed by the seat heater 42.
- the control circuit 30 determines that the temperature of the foot of the seated occupant is low based on the data corresponding to the blood flow of the foot of the seated occupant output from the infrared sensor 16,
- the jigs 104 and 106 are operated in conjunction.
- the waist is massaged by the massager 104 and the thigh is massaged by the massager 106.
- the blood flow from the waist to the thigh and thus the tip of the lower limb is further promoted, and the cooling performance of the seated occupant is rapidly improved, and relaxation by massage is provided to the seated occupant.
- the control circuit 30 determines that the seated occupant has a stiff shoulder symptom, or when the stiff shoulder mode switch 54 (see Fig. 4) is pressed, among the plurality of seat heaters, The seat heaters 36, 38, 40 arranged at predetermined positions corresponding to the stiff shoulders are selectively operated to generate heat.
- the waist of the human body which is supposed to play the role of sensing the temperature of the entire body, is warmed by the seat heaters 38, 40, and the function of the autonomic nerve is adjusted, thereby increasing blood flow throughout the body.
- the shoulder of the seated occupant where the stiff shoulders are generated, is warmed by the seat heater 36, and the blood flow increases, so that waste discharge and oxygen and nutrient supply increase.
- the hardened muscles will be loosened by heat. Thereby, the shoulder stiffness of the seated occupant is improved.
- the control circuit 30 also measures the muscle hardness measurement data output from the pressure sensor 22 and the blood flow in the shoulder of the seated occupant output from the blood flow sensor 20. Based on the measured data, if it is determined that the muscles of the shoulders of the seated occupant are considerably stiff and the blood flow in the shoulders of the seated occupant is significantly less, the shoulder of the seated occupant is determined to be severe, and the massage device Operate 102, 104 in conjunction. As a result, the waist is massaged by the massage device 104 and the shoulder is massaged by the massage device 102. Therefore, lumbar force blood flow to the shoulder is further promoted, and the shoulder stiffness of the seated occupant is improved quickly, and relaxation by massage is provided to the seated occupant.
- the control circuit 30 determines that the seated occupant has the symptoms of low back pain, or when the low back pain mode switch 56 (see Fig. 4) is pushed,
- the seat heaters 38 and 40 disposed at predetermined positions corresponding to the back pain are selectively operated to generate heat.
- the lumbar region is heated by the seat heaters 38 and 40, and the function of the autonomic nerve is adjusted, so that the blood flow of the whole body increases.
- the seat occupant's lumbar region which is the site of low back pain, is warmed by the sheet heaters 38, 40, increasing blood flow, thereby increasing waste discharge and oxygen and nutrient supply.
- control circuit 30 uses the pressure sensor 24 force based on the measurement data output according to the seating pressure of the seated occupant's buttocks. (For example, input the measurement data that the seat pressure was generated from the pressure sensor 24 and convert it to the time of force.) Force S If it is determined that the seat occupant has severe back pain, massage Operate vessel 104. Thus, the waist is massaged by the massager 104. Accordingly, the blood flow in the lumbar region is further promoted to quickly improve the back pain of the seated occupant, and the seated occupant is provided with relaxation by massage.
- the control circuit 30 determines that the seated occupant has the symptoms of swelling of the foot, or if the foot swelling mode switch (see Fig. 4) is pushed, Among these seat heaters, the seat heaters 40 and 42 arranged at predetermined positions corresponding to swelling of the feet are selectively operated to generate heat. As a result, the waist of the human body that senses the temperature of the entire body is warmed by the seat heater 40 and the function of the autonomic nerve is adjusted, so that the entire body, especially the limbs, can be erased. Increases blood flow. Furthermore, the thigh, which is the path of blood flow to the lower limbs, is warmed by the seat heater 42 and warms up to the toes. This relaxes the contracted muscles, activates the function of lymphatic vessels, and improves the swelling of the legs of the seated occupant.
- the control circuit 30 detects the operation frequency of the operation pedal 48 by the seated occupant from the number of detections of the pedal operation signal output from the pedal operation sensor 26, and the operation frequency is extremely low (the amount of exercise of the foot). If it is determined that there is little swelling on the legs of the seated occupant, the massagers 104 and 106 are operated in conjunction with each other. As a result, the waist is massaged by the massager 104 and the thigh is massaged by the massager 106. Therefore, the waist force, thighs, and blood flow to the tip of the lower limbs are further promoted, and the swelling of the legs of the seated occupant is quickly improved and the seated occupant is relieved by massage. Laxation is provided.
- the control circuit 30 determines in advance corresponding to the fatigue.
- the seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42 arranged at the designated positions are selectively operated to generate heat.
- the shoulder, waist, and thigh are heated by the seat heaters 36, 38, 40, and 42, respectively.
- control circuit 30 detects breathing and heartbeat fluctuations from the measurement data output from the heart rate sensor 18 and the data corresponding to the body temperature distribution from which the infrared sensor 16 force is also output, and the seated occupant is severely fatigued. If it is determined, massage devices 102, 104, 106 are operated in conjunction. As a result, the shoulder, waist, and thigh are massaged by the massage devices 102, 104, and 106, respectively. Therefore, the blood flow in the whole body from the shoulder to the waist, thighs, and even the tip of the lower limbs is further promoted to improve the fatigue of the seated occupant and provide relaxation for the seated occupant. Is done.
- a portion corresponding to the symptom to be improved by the seat occupant is locally localized by the plurality of seat heaters 36, 38, 40, 42.
- the massagers 102, 104, 106 provide relaxation to the seated occupant in an effort to be warmed (stimulated by heat). This makes it possible to provide a more comfortable vehicle cabin space for seated passengers.
- the massage devices 102, 104, 106 are incorporated in the vehicle seat 12 as a means for providing relaxation, but instead of the massage devices 102, 104, 106, low-frequency stimulation is given to the seated occupant.
- a possible low frequency stimulator and a magnetic stimulator capable of applying a magnetic stimulus to a seated occupant may be provided.
- an aroma incense generator 108 capable of generating aroma aroma is provided, and the operation of the air conditioning unit 72 (refer to the description of the second embodiment for this operation) is provided.
- the aroma incense generator 108 may generate the aroma incense and provide it to the seated crew. In this way, it is possible to provide a more comfortable passenger compartment space for seated passengers.
- the present invention can improve various symptoms of passengers and can be suitably equipped in a vehicle such as a passenger car.
- Heart rate sensor (part of occupant status detection means)
- Air conditioning unit (passenger temperature control means)
- Aroma incense generator (relaxation supply means)
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