WO2022045265A1 - Vehicle seat - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a vehicle seat with which: at least a part of the surface of a seat member is disinfected; and the viral infection of a seated passenger is prevented.　The vehicle seat (S) comprises a seat body (Sh) where a passenger (H) sits. The seat body (Sh) comprises a head rest (3) that supports the head of the passenger (H) and a first disinfecting device (30) that is built in to the head rest (3) and disinfects the surface of the head rest (3). The vehicle seat (S) disinfects the surface of the head rest (3), preventing the viral infection of the seated passenger (H).

Description

Vehicle seat

The present invention relates to a vehicle seat, and particularly relates to a vehicle seat provided with a sterilizing device.

In recent years, how to control the infection of passengers by bacteria or viruses in vehicles has become an issue, and various measures have been taken.
Patent Document 1 discloses a headrest system for a vehicle seat that can meet a wide range of demands of occupants, such as a sun visor, a blower mechanism, and an eye mask. By using a sun visor or a ventilation mechanism, it is possible to prevent viruses in the air from approaching the vicinity of the occupant's head, and thus it is possible to prevent droplet infection and the like.

Further, Patent Document 2 discloses, as an embodiment in an aircraft, a technique of purifying air taken in from the back of a seat and sending it forward to form an air barrier while purifying the air. By sending the purified air forward, the virus in the air is kept away from the vicinity of the occupant's head, which is considered to be effective as a countermeasure against droplet infection.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-73174 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2020-99580

However, the vehicle seat described in Patent Document 1 and the seat described in Patent Document 2 cannot prevent the virus that has already adhered to the surface of the member, and it has been desired to take further measures against virus infection. ..

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle seat for sterilizing the surface of a seat member, particularly the surface of a headrest, and preventing virus infection to a seated occupant. That is.

According to the vehicle seat of the present invention, the above-mentioned problem includes a seat body on which an occupant sits, and the seat body includes a headrest that supports the occupant's head and a headrest that is built in the headrest and is mounted on the surface of the headrest. On the other hand, it is solved by providing a first sterilization device for sterilizing.

The vehicle seat of the present invention configured as described above can remove bacteria adhering to the surface of the headrest and prevent virus infection to the seated occupant.

Further, in the above configuration, it is preferable to include an armrest that supports the elbow of the occupant and a second sterilization device that is built in the armrest and sterilizes the surface of the armrest.
By providing a second sterilizing device that sterilizes the surface of the armrest, it is possible to remove the bacteria adhering to the armrest and prevent virus infection to the seated occupant.

Further, in the above configuration, the seat body has a seating sensor for detecting whether or not the occupant is seated, and when the seating sensor detects that the occupant is not seated, the seat body is described. It is advisable to activate the first sterilization device to start sterilization.
The seating sensor can appropriately operate the sterilizing device when the occupant is not seated to sterilize the surface of the headrest.

Further, in the above configuration, the headrest may have a covering member that covers at least a part of the occupant's head while the occupant is seated on the seat body.
A covering member covering at least a portion of the head can protect the occupant from droplet infection.

Further, in the above configuration, the covering member may have transparency.
Since the covering member has transparency, the occupant can see the front, which improves the visibility of the occupant inside and outside the vehicle.

Further, in the above configuration, the covering member may have a third sterilizing device for sterilizing the inner surface of the covering member in the covering member.
By sterilizing the inner surface of the covering member from the inside of the covering member by using the third sterilizing device in the covering member, virus infection to the seated occupant can be suppressed.

Further, in the above configuration, the covering member can be moved between the used state and the stored state covering the head of the occupant, and when the covering member is in the stored state, the covering member is sterilized. It is advisable to provide a fourth sterilization device.
By sterilizing the covering member when it is in the stored state, the covering member is sterilized after the occupant has used the covering member, so that it is possible to prevent virus infection to the occupant who will use the sheet next time.

Further, in the above configuration, the seat body has a seating sensor that detects whether or not the occupant is seated, and when the seating sensor detects that the occupant is seated, the covering member. Should automatically move to the used position.
By automatically moving the covering member to the position in use, the occupant does not come into direct contact with the covering member, so that virus infection due to contact can be prevented.

Further, in the above configuration, the covering member is composed of a plurality of fan-shaped members formed in a fan shape in a side view, and each of the plurality of fan-shaped members rotates around one end and is adjacent to each other. The covering member is formed so as to be retractable in the member, and in the used state, the plurality of fan-shaped members are expanded and expanded, and in the stored state, the plurality of fan-shaped members are stored in the adjacent fan-shaped members and are in a contracted state. good.
In the used state, it can be stored compactly because it is in a contracted state in the stored state while covering the occupant's head by deploying multiple fan-shaped members of the covering member and protecting it from droplet infection. Can be made smaller.

Further, in the above configuration, the seat body may include a storage portion for storing the covering member in a stored state behind the seat body.
By providing the storage portion, it is possible to protect the covering member in the stored state. Further, for example, by providing a sterilizing device inside the storage portion, the covering member in the stored state can be sterilized.

According to the present invention, it is possible to remove bacteria or viruses adhering to the surface of the headrest and prevent virus infection to the seated occupant.
Further, by providing a second sterilizing device for sterilizing the surface of the armrest, it is possible to remove the bacteria adhering to the armrest and prevent virus infection to the seated occupant.
In addition, the seating sensor can appropriately operate the sterilizing device when the occupant is not seated to sterilize the surface of the headrest.
In addition, a covering member covering at least a part of the head can protect the occupant from droplet infection.
Further, since the covering member has transparency, the occupant can see the front, so that the visibility inside and outside the vehicle of the occupant can be improved.
In addition, by sterilizing the covering member when it is in the stowed state, the covering member is sterilized after the occupant has used the covering member, so that it is possible to prevent virus infection to the occupant who will use the sheet next time. can.
Further, since the covering member automatically moves to the position in the used state, the occupant does not come into direct contact with the covering member, so that virus infection due to contact can be prevented.
In addition, in the used state, the fan-shaped member of the covering member is deployed to cover the occupant's head to protect it from droplet infection, and in the stored state, it is in a contracted state, so it can be stored compactly, and the storage space can be increased. It can be made smaller.
Further, by providing the storage portion, it is possible to protect the covering member in the stored state. Further, for example, by providing a sterilizing device inside the storage portion, the covering member in the stored state can be sterilized.

It is a perspective view which shows the appearance of the vehicle seat (vehicle seat) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a side view of a vehicle seat. It is a side view of the vehicle seat, and is the figure which shows the state which the sterilization apparatus is sterilizing. It is a side view which shows another example of a vehicle seat. It is a side view which shows the vehicle seat with the air curtain generator function. It is a perspective view which shows the seat for a vehicle with a blower. It is a perspective view which shows the blower of a vehicle seat. It is a top view which shows the blower of a vehicle seat. It is a perspective view which shows the seat for a vehicle with a shell. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the skin replacement device provided in the armrest. It is a side view of the door provided with a sterilizer. It is a side view of the door provided with a storage part. It is sectional drawing along the XIII-XIII line of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mask storage part provided in the door trim. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mask storage part provided in the door trim. It is explanatory drawing which shows another example of the mask storage part provided in the door trim. It is a perspective view which shows the vehicle seat which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the accent material provided on the skin of a vehicle seat. It is explanatory drawing which shows the interior part of the vehicle interior. It is sectional drawing of the door trim along the line AA of FIG. 19, and is the figure which shows the structure of the lighting apparatus provided in the door trim. It is sectional drawing of the door trim along the line BB of FIG. 19, and is the figure which shows the structure of the lighting apparatus provided in the door armrest.

<<< First Embodiment >>>
Hereinafter, the configuration of the vehicle seat according to the first embodiment (the present embodiment) of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
It should be noted that the embodiments described below are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention. That is, the shapes, dimensions, arrangements, and the like of the members described below can be changed and improved without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and it goes without saying that the present invention includes equivalents thereof. Further, in the following embodiments, the same or similar components are indicated by common reference numerals, and the scales of these drawings are appropriately changed in order to facilitate understanding.

Further, in the following, a vehicle seat will be given as an example of a vehicle seat, and a configuration example thereof will be described. In the following description, the "front-rear direction" is the front-rear direction of the vehicle seat, and is a direction that coincides with the traveling direction when the vehicle is traveling. Further, the "seat width direction" is the width direction of the vehicle seat S, which is the direction corresponding to the left-right direction seen from the occupant seated on the vehicle seat. Further, the "vertical direction" is a vertical direction of the vehicle seat, and is a direction that coincides with the vertical direction when the vehicle is traveling on a horizontal plane.

Further, in the following description, when "seat" is attached in various directions such as "seat width direction" and "seat height direction", the direction with respect to the vehicle seat is indicated and "inside the vehicle". , When describing with "vehicle" such as "outside the vehicle", it shall indicate the direction with respect to the vehicle.
In addition, the shape, position, posture, etc. of each part of the vehicle seat described below will be described assuming a case where the vehicle seat is in a seated state, unless otherwise specified.

<Basic configuration of vehicle seat S>
The basic configuration of the vehicle seat (hereinafter referred to as the vehicle seat S) according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle seat S, and a part of the vehicle seat S in FIG. 1 is shown in a configuration in which the pad member P and the skin material T are removed from the pad member P for convenience of illustration. ing.

The vehicle seat S is a seat that is placed on the vehicle body floor and on which the vehicle occupant H sits. In the present embodiment, the vehicle seat S is used as a front seat arranged on the front side of the vehicle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the vehicle seat S can also be used as a rear seat corresponding to the rear seat.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the vehicle seat S includes a seat cushion 1 that is a seating portion that supports the buttocks of a seated occupant H, a seat back 2 that is a backrest portion that supports the back of the occupant H, and a seat. The headrest 3 arranged on the upper part of the back 2 and supporting the head of the occupant H is the main component. The seat cushion 1 and the seat back 2 are connected so as to sandwich the reclining mechanism, and the seat back 2 is connected so as to rotate with respect to the seat cushion 1 so that the angle can be adjusted.

The vehicle seat S of the present embodiment includes an armrest 4 on which the arm of a seated occupant is placed. The armrest 4 is configured to support the elbow, and its rear end is rotatably connected to the side of the seat back 2. That is, the armrest 4 can be rotated and stored as needed. Hereinafter, the seat cushion 1, the seat back 2, the headrest 3, and the armrest 4 are collectively referred to as a seat body Sh.

A seat frame (not shown) serving as a skeleton is provided in the vehicle seat S. The seat frame is composed of a seat cushion frame which is a frame of the seat cushion 1 and a seat back frame which is a frame of the seat back 2. The headrest 3 also has a frame inside.

The seat cushion 1 includes a pad member P mounted on the seat cushion frame and a skin material T covering the pad member P as shown in FIG. Like the seat cushion 1, the seat back 2 and the headrest 3 also include a pad member P having a seat back frame inside, and a skin material T covering the pad member P. The headrest 3 also includes a pad member P and a skin material T that covers the pad member P.
The pad member P is a urethane base material molded by foam molding using, for example, a urethane foam material, and the skin material T is made of, for example, cloth, synthetic leather, genuine leather, or the like.

<Seat sensor>
The vehicle seat S has a seating sensor 7 that detects whether or not the occupant H is seated. The seating sensor 7 is provided on the front side of the seat cushion 1, and is specifically arranged near the surface of the seat cushion 1 between the skin material T and the pad member P. The seating sensor 7 is a pressure sensor, and when a pressure equal to or higher than a predetermined value is applied, the pressure sensor is turned on and the seating of the occupant H can be detected. When the seating sensor 7 detects the seating of the occupant H, the seating sensor 7 transmits a signal to the ECU (Electronic Control Unit) provided in the vehicle to notify that the occupant is seated in the vehicle seat S. The seating sensor 7 may be provided on the seat back 2.

<Sterilizer>
The vehicle seat S is provided with a sterilizing means for sterilizing the seat surface of the seat body 100. The sterilizing means is a means for sterilizing, sterilizing, and inactivating bacteria and viruses adhering to the air or the surface of the sheet. As a sterilizing means, there is a sterilizing device that uses deep ultraviolet rays radiated from a deep ultraviolet LED. Deep ultraviolet rays belong to a region having a short wavelength among ultraviolet rays, and the effect of sterilizing bacteria by irradiating a specific site has been recognized.
The sterilizing means may be an alcohol spraying device that sprays alcohol on the sheet surface, or may be a sterilizing ion spraying device that can spray sterilizing ions onto the sheet surface. The sterilization means also includes chlorine dioxide sterilization using chlorine dioxide and hypochlorous acid sterilization using hypochlorous acid.
In the present specification, sterilization refers to eliminating infectivity and pathogenicity by inactivating pathogens including microorganisms and viruses widely in addition to bacteria.

The sterilization device is composed of an electronic board and an LED light source that irradiates ultraviolet rays, and a plurality of sterilization devices are built in the sheet body Sh. Specifically, the headrest 3 has a built-in headrest sterilization device 30 (first sterilization device), and is provided with an electronic substrate 31 and a deep ultraviolet LED 32 as the headrest sterilization device 30. The surface of the headrest 3 is configured to be irradiated with ultraviolet rays from the deep ultraviolet LED 32 provided on the bank portion 33 above the headrest 3 as shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG.

Further, it is preferable that the seat cushion 1 and the seat back 2 also have a built-in sterilizing device (seat cushion sterilizing device 10 and seat back sterilizing device 20). In this case, as shown in FIG. 1, deep ultraviolet LEDs 12 and 22 are provided on the bank portion of the seat cushion 1 or the bank portion of the seat back 2, and are indicated by a two-dot chain line with respect to the surface of the seating portion or the backrest portion. It is configured to be able to irradiate deep ultraviolet rays. The electronic boards 11 and 21 for controlling the deep ultraviolet LEDs 12 and 22 are built in the seat cushion 1 and the seat back 2, and when a signal is received from the ECU provided in the vehicle, the deep ultraviolet rays are irradiated to a predetermined place to sterilize the bacteria. To execute.

The armrest 4 that supports the elbow of the occupant H may include an armrest sterilizing device 40 (second sterilizing device) that sterilizes the surface of the armrest 4. The electronic board 41 is built in the armrest 4, and a deep ultraviolet LED 42 that irradiates deep ultraviolet rays is installed on the bank portion 48 provided at the rear end or the side of the armrest 4. The surface of the armrest 4 is irradiated with deep ultraviolet rays from the deep ultraviolet LED 42.
By irradiating the head of the occupant H and the place where the hand touches, especially the surface of the headrest 3 and the surface of the armrest 4, deep ultraviolet rays, bacteria or viruses adhering to the surface are removed, and the occupant who is seated is infected with the virus. Can be prevented. The seat cushion sterilizing device 10, the seat back sterilizing device 20, the headrest sterilizing device 30, and the armrest sterilizing device 40 may be collectively referred to as a sterilizing device 8.

When the sterilizing means is an alcohol spraying device or a sterilizing ion spraying device, a nozzle for spraying alcohol or a sterilizing ion spraying nozzle is used instead of the deep ultraviolet LED 32 provided on the bank 33 such as the headrest 3. It will be provided. When the alcohol spraying device or the disinfecting ion spraying device receives a signal from the ECU, the nozzle is opened and the alcohol or the disinfecting ion (for example, nanoe ion) is sprayed on the surface of the headrest 3 or the like.

In the vehicle seat S, since the sterilizing device 8 is embedded inside the seat body Sh, the vehicle seat S is made smaller than the case where the sterilizing device 8 is installed outside the seat body Sh. Can be made to.

The sterilization device 8 provided on the vehicle seat S operates when the seating sensor 7 detects that the occupant H stands up, that is, detects that the occupant H is not seated on the seat body Sh, and disinfects the occupant. It is configured to start. By operating the sterilization device 8 when the occupant H is not seated, the surface of the seat body Sh can be sterilized without irradiating the occupant H with deep ultraviolet rays. In addition, sterilization can prevent the next seated occupant from virus infection.

<Face shield 5>
Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the vehicle seat S covers at least a part of the head of the occupant H as a covering member in a state where the occupant H is seated on the headrest 3 and the seat body Sh. It is equipped with a face shield 5. By covering the head of the occupant H with the face shield 5, the occupant H can be protected from droplet infection.

The face shield 5 is a member formed in a fan shape when viewed from the side. Further, the face shield 5 is formed of, for example, a resin material such as polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene teflate. The face shield 5 is preferably made of a transparent member and has transparency. By having the transparency, the occupant H can see the front even when the head is covered, thereby improving the visibility inside and outside the vehicle of the occupant H. The face shield 5 may be made of a semipermeable resin.
Further, an electronic shade (electronic curtain) may be formed on the face shield 5, and a voltage may be applied by the occupant H by turning the switch on and off so that the face shield 5 becomes opaque. By making it opaque, the privacy of the occupant H can be ensured.

Further, the face shield 5 is provided with a face shield sterilizing device 50 (third sterilizing device) that sterilizes the inner surface of the face shield 5. When deep ultraviolet rays are used as the sterilizing means, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a deep ultraviolet LED 52 is installed inside the face shield 5 to irradiate the inside of the face shield 5 with deep ultraviolet rays. The electronic board 51 of the face shield sterilizing device 50 may be built in the headrest 3.

As shown in FIG. 3, the face shield 5 may be movable between the position in the used state covering the head of the occupant H and the position in the stored state behind the headrest 3.
Specifically, the face shield 5 rotates around the fulcrum 54 provided on the side of the headrest 3 in the direction of arrow A to make the headrest 3 movable, so that the face shield 5 can be moved when not in use. It is possible to prevent the occupant H from hindering the standing up.

Further, the face shield 5 may be configured to automatically move between the position in the used state and the position in the stored state. When the face shield 5 moves, when the seating sensor 7 detects that the occupant is seated, it is preferable to automatically move the face shield 5 from the retracted state to the used position. By automatically moving, the occupant H does not come into direct contact with the face shield 5, and virus infection due to the contact can be prevented.

Further, the headrest 3 may be provided with a face shield sterilizing device 50A (fourth sterilizing device) that sterilizes the inside of the face shield 5 when it is in a position when it is not in use. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, a deep ultraviolet LED 52A of the face shield sterilizing device 50A is provided on the top or back of the head rest 3, and when the face shield 5 is in an unused position, the face shield is provided from the deep ultraviolet LED 52A. By irradiating the inner surface of the face shield 5 with deep ultraviolet rays, the inner surface of the face shield 5 is sterilized.

The face shield 5 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is composed of one member having a fan-shaped shape in a side view, but this is an example, and as in the face shield 5A shown in FIG. 4, the face shield 5 is viewed in a side view. It may be composed of a plurality of fan-shaped members 55a to 55c formed in a fan shape.
Each of the fan-shaped members 55a to 55c can rotate about one end and is formed so as to be retractable in an adjacent fan-shaped member. The fan-shaped member 55a is housed inside a fan-shaped member 55b that is one size larger, and the fan-shaped member 55b is configured to be housed inside a fan-shaped member 55c that is one size larger. By configuring the face shield 5A in this way, in the used state, the fan-shaped members 55a to 55c can be expanded and expanded to cover the entire head of the occupant and protect it from virus droplet infection. .. On the other hand, in the stored state, as shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 4, by storing the fan-shaped members 55a and 55b in the adjacent fan-shaped members 55b and 55c, a more compact contracted state is obtained and the storage space is reduced. Can be done.

The face shields 5 and 5A may be made of a material having virus-adsorbing property. The face shields 5 and 5A may have a scent generator. Further, LED light sources may be provided on the face shields 5 and 5A to emit light for entertainment. The face shield may be formed in the shape of a roll screen.

<Storage 58>
As in the vehicle seat S1 shown in FIG. 4, a storage portion 58 may be further provided on the back side of the seat back 2 and the headrest 3 in order to protect the face shield 5A in the stored state indicated by the alternate long and short dash line. The storage unit 58 may store the face shield 5 shown in FIG. The storage portion 58 is configured to cover the entire face shields 5 and 5A in the stored state. The storage unit 58 protects the face shields 5 and 5A by storing the face shields 5 and 5A in the stored state inside.

Further, by providing the face shield sterilizing devices 50B to 50D inside the storage portion 58, the face shields 5 and 5A in the stored state can be sterilized.
In the case of the face shield 5A that is deployed in multiple stages as shown in FIG. 4, by providing a sterilizing device at the top, bottom, front and back inside the storage portion 58, sterilization can be performed even toward the back side.

<Air curtain generator 60>
The vehicle seats S and S1 are provided with a deep ultraviolet device built in each part of the seat body Sh as a sterilization device 8. Sterilization by deep ultraviolet rays is carried out when the occupant H is not seated in the seat in consideration of the influence on the human body, but it is desirable that the occupant H has a function of protecting from viruses and the like while sitting.

The vehicle seat S2 shown in FIG. 5 is provided with an air curtain generation device 60 that generates an air curtain around the occupant H. Specifically, the face shield 5 is provided with an air blowing portion 61, and the seat cushion 1 is provided with an air suction device 62. The air curtain AC is generated by blowing out air from the air blowing portion 61 and sucking the blown air from the suction device 62 of the seat cushion 1. The air curtain AC constantly creates fresh air around the occupants and suppresses the invasion of bacteria or viruses, thus protecting the occupants from droplet infections.
Although the seat cushion 1 is provided with a suction device 62, an air suction device 62 is provided on the vehicle door D close to the vehicle seat S so that the sucked air flows from the inside to the outside of the vehicle. May be good.

<Blower 63>
In the air curtain generator 60 shown in FIG. 5, air flows in the vertical direction, but air may flow around the head.
6 to 8 show a vehicle seat S3 having a blower 63 that functions as a sterilizing device. The blower 63 is attached to the headrest 3. The blower 63 includes two overhanging portions 65 extending forward from the left and right sides of the headrest 3, and a pipe 66 through which air passes is provided inside the overhanging portion 65. Blowers 67a and 67b (blowers) are provided at the tips of the overhanging portions 65, respectively. A blower 67a for discharging air is provided at the tip of one overhanging portion 65, and a blower 67b for sucking out the discharged air is provided at the tip of the other overhanging portion 65. As a result, an air flow is formed around the head of the occupant H. By forming the air flow, the air around the mouth of the occupant H is taken in from the blower 67b on the suction side.

The air around the occupant's mouth sucked from the blower 67b on the suction side is taken into the sterilizing device 68 for the blower built in the headrest 3 to sterilize the air. As a means for sterilizing air, for example, there is a sterilization device using a photocatalyst. The taken-in air is sterilized with a photocatalyst, and the sterilized air is discharged to the occupant's mouth by the blower 67a on the discharge side via the overhanging portion 65. The sterilizing device 68 for the blower has a cartridge type, and can be easily replaced by taking it out from the storage container 64.

Since sterilization using a photocatalyst has a unique odor, an aroma generator 69 may be installed separately from the sterilization device 68 for the blower device. By using aroma to eliminate the odor, more refreshing air can be supplied to the occupants. The sterilization device 68 for the blower device and the aroma generator 69 can be compactly housed in a storage container 64 in one housing. Although the storage container 64 for accommodating the sterilizing device 68 for the blower is built in the headrest 3, it may be attached to the rear of the headrest 3 as a retrofit.

An example of a vehicle seat provided with a sterilization device will be described with reference to FIG. 9. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a vehicle seat S4 provided with a shell device Sd provided in the vicinity so as to surround the seat body Sh. The shell device Sd is provided for the purpose of blocking the eyes of adjacent users and ensuring the privacy of the users. The shell device Sd is formed in a shape that covers the left and right sides and the upper portion of the seat body Sh, and usually, the shell device Sd is equipped with a speaker, lighting, and the like. By providing the shell-mounted sterilizing device 46 on the shell device Sd, the seat body Sh is sterilized.
For example, a sterilization ion irradiation device is provided as a shell-mounted sterilization device 46 on one side wall of the shell device Sd, and the surface of the sheet body Sh is irradiated with sterilization ions.
Further, a deep ultraviolet LED may be provided on the side wall portion 47 to irradiate the seat body Sh with deep ultraviolet rays when the occupant is not seated. The shell device Sd may be provided with an air outlet and an air inlet so that an air flow can be generated.

<Replacement structure of epidermis>
In the shell device Sd shown in FIG. 9, in addition to the shell-mounted sterilizing device 46 that sterilizes the seat body Sh of the vehicle seat S, the armrest 4A provided in the shell device Sd is also provided with sterilizing means. Hereinafter, the epidermis replacement structure (armrest sterilization device 40A) of the armrest 4A, which is a sterilization means, will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.

A skin portion 43 is provided at the contact portion of the armrest 4A of the shell device Sd, and the skin portion 43 is provided with a rotating mechanism 44 to roll. The skin portion 43 has two regions, an exposed region 43a exposed on the surface and a storage region 43b housed inside the armrest 4A, and the skin portion 43 is rotated by the rotation mechanism 44 to rotate the skin portion 43. The portion 43 is movable between the exposed area 43a and the storage area 43b.
Further, a deep ultraviolet light generator is provided below the rotation mechanism 44 as a sterilizing device, and the skin portion 43 located in the storage area 43b is configured to be sterilized by deep ultraviolet rays as shown in FIG. ing. The sterilized epidermis 43 is moved by the rotation mechanism 44 to move to the exposed region 43a. The epidermis portion 43 located in the exposed region 43a is moved to the storage region 43b by the rotation mechanism 44, and is sterilized by the sterilizing device. By rotating the skin portion 43 each time the occupant H uses it in this way, the sterilized skin portion 43 comes out on the surface of the armrest 4A, and the occupant always uses the sterilized armrest 4A. be able to.
A deep ultraviolet generator is provided as the sterilizer, but this is an example, and the sterilizer is not limited to the deep ultraviolet generator. For example, it may be a disinfectant spraying device that ejects a disinfectant such as alcohol to the epidermis. Further, as the sterilization device, an ion ejection device that ejects ions to the skin portion 43 may be used.

Further, the skin portion 43 is used repeatedly by rotatably attaching the exposed area 43a and the storage area 43b, but by winding the skin portion 43 on one side like a cassette tape and using it, a new skin portion is always used. May be supplied to the exposed region 43a. In this case, by unitizing the storage portion for accommodating the skin portion 43 in a replaceable manner, it can be detachably attached to the armrest 4A. Further, since a new skin portion 43 always appears in the exposed region 43a, it is not necessary to provide a sterilizing device.

The armrest 4A may be provided with a fixing mechanism 45 for fixing the rotating skin portion 43 to the armrest. For example, a clip for fixing the skin portion 43 at a predetermined position may be provided. Further, a hook-and-loop fastener may be attached to the back surface of the skin portion 43 to fix the surface fastener.

The movement of the skin portion 43 is performed by the occupant H manually moving the rollers. The movement of the roller may be electrically performed by attaching a motor to the rotation mechanism 44.
When the occupant H is automatically replaced by the motor, the rotation mechanism 44 is operated when the occupant H is not seated to rotate the skin portion 43 until the skin portion 43 sterilized by deep ultraviolet rays is located in the exposed region 43a. The seating of the occupant H is detected by using the seating sensor 7 provided on the seat body Sh, and is performed when the occupant H is not detected.
Further, in the case of having the electric rotation mechanism 44, if an abnormality such as pulling of the skin portion 43 is detected during the replacement operation, the movement or winding of the skin portion 43 may be automatically stopped. By automatically stopping the winding, the skin portion 43 can be safely rotated even when the occupant H is not seated.

Although the skin replacement structure is provided on the armrest 4A, it is not limited to the armrest 4A and can be applied to the seat portion other than the armrest 4A. For example, it can be used to replace the skin material T of the seating portion of the seat cushion 1 or to replace the skin material T of the backrest portion of the seat back 2. It can also be applied to replace the skin material T of the headrest 3.

<<< Second Embodiment >>>
In the first embodiment, the virus infection to the occupants was prevented by providing the sterilization device on the vehicle seat S, but the infection route of the virus or the like is not limited to the vehicle seat S but also the vehicle door D. In particular, since there is indirect contact through the surface of the door trim DT (door lining) in the vehicle interior, infection countermeasures are required for the door trim DT as well.

Therefore, in the second embodiment, the vehicle door D provided with the sterilizing device capable of sterilizing the vehicle interior side surface of the door trim DT is provided. By sterilizing the surface of the door trim DT on the vehicle interior side, infection due to indirect contact via the door trim DT can be suppressed.

The vehicle door D according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 11 is a side view of the vehicle door D to which the door trim DT is attached as viewed from the passenger compartment side.
The door trim DT is a member provided on the passenger compartment side of the vehicle door D that is openable and closable to the vehicle for the purpose of interior decoration. And, it has a function as a member for protecting the occupant in the event of a collision.

As shown in FIG. 11, the door trim DT of the present embodiment includes an upper panel UP, a center panel CP, and a lower panel LP, and the upper panel UP, the center panel CP, and the lower panel LP are connected to form a door trim DT. It forms the body. The upper panel UP is equipped with a pull handle 74 for opening and closing the door, and a door pocket 73 is provided below the lower panel LP. Further, the center panel CP is provided with a door armrest 75.
The door arm rest 75 of the door trim DT is provided with a power window switch 76 for raising and lowering the window glass W, a switch 76 for locking and unlocking the door lock device, and the like.

The door trim sterilizers 70A to 70D are provided at or near the grip portion touched by the occupant H in the door trim DT. The grip portion includes a door pocket 73 of the door trim DT, a pull handle 74, a grip, a door armrest 75, and the like. By providing the door trim sterilizing device 70 at or near the grip portion, it is possible to directly sterilize the portion that the occupant contacts.

The door trim sterilizers 70A to 70D installed in the door trim DT are the same as the sterilizers used in the vehicle seat S, and are, for example, deep ultraviolet irradiation devices. By directing the irradiation direction of the irradiation unit that irradiates the ultraviolet rays of the deep ultraviolet irradiation device, for example, the deep ultraviolet LED toward the grip portion, the deep ultraviolet rays hit the grip portion and the grip portion is sterilized. As shown in FIG. 11, the arrangement of the deep ultraviolet LED as the irradiation unit includes, for example, the inside of the door pocket 73, the gap between the pull handle 74 and the trim body, and the like.

The disinfectant devices 70A to 70D for the door trim may be disinfectant liquid ejection devices for ejecting a disinfectant solution such as alcohol. In this case, a ejection hole for spraying the disinfectant solution is installed toward the grip portion.
Further, the door trim DT may be provided with a storage unit for storing the tank 72 in which the disinfectant solution such as alcohol is stored. The storage portion of the tank 72 is provided with a lid that can be opened and closed, or a housing having at least a partially open pocket-like space is provided in the door trim DT. By having a lid or a pocket-shaped storage portion, the user can replenish the tank 72 with the disinfectant solution. Further, the user may replace the disinfectant tank 72.

The door trim sterilizers 70A to 70D are driven after the occupant H gets off and closes the vehicle door D. By driving the occupant H after getting off, the sterilization device is suppressed from being driven toward the occupant H. For example, when the sterilizing device is a deep ultraviolet irradiation device, it is suppressed that the deep ultraviolet rays are directly applied to the occupant H. In the case of a disinfectant spraying device, it is prevented that the disinfectant is applied to the occupants.

The door trim DT may be provided with a switch for driving the door trim sterilizing devices 70A to 70D. By driving the sterilizing device at the user's own will, the contact portion of the door trim DT can be sterilized at an appropriate timing. Further, when the disinfectant is a disinfectant ejector, the disinfectant with alcohol can be ejected toward the occupant's hand.

Further, conventionally, the switch 76 such as the power window switch provided on the door trim functions by being pressed by the occupant with a finger, but these switches may be used as a non-contact type sensor. By using a non-contact type sensor, when a predetermined gesture by the occupant is detected, a predetermined mechanism (function) provided on the vehicle door is operated. Predetermined mechanisms include, for example, raising and lowering the power window, unlocking the door, and automatically opening and closing the door. By making the switch non-contact type, it is possible to reduce the chance that the occupant H touches the door trim DT and suppress infection by bacteria and viruses.

<< Vehicle door D2 with storage section >>
FIG. 12 shows a vehicle door D2 having a storage unit 80. The door trim DT2, which is the inner surface of the vehicle door D2, may be provided with a storage unit 80 for storing the wearable device used by the occupant H. Wearable devices are electronic devices that can be worn by occupants, such as mobile phones, smartphones, smart watches, tablets, and the like. Inside the storage unit 80, connection units 84A and 84B that can be connected to the ECU provided in the vehicle are arranged. By connecting the cable extending from the wearable device to the connection portions 84A and 84B, the wearable device can communicate with the ECU. By communication, the biometric information acquired by the wearable device can be easily transmitted to the ECU. In addition, by connecting to a cable, it is possible to charge wearable devices at the same time as transmitting and receiving information.

As shown in FIG. 12, the storage unit 80 is provided at a position where the occupant can easily store the wearable device among the members constituting the door trim DT. For example, it may be provided in the center of the upper panel UP or in front of the pull handle 74 like the storage portions 80A and 80B, or may be provided in the center panel CP like the storage portion 80C. Further, it may be provided behind the door pocket 73 of the lower panel LP as in the storage portion 80E. Further, it may be provided on the door armrest 75 as in the storage portion 80F.

The structure of the storage unit 80C will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the storage portion 80C. As shown in FIG. 13, the storage portion 80C has a lid portion 81 and a bottom portion 83, and the lid portion 81 is provided so as to be openable and closable so as to be movable inside the vehicle. By opening the lid portion 81, the occupant H can put the wearable device in and out of the storage portion 80C.
A hinge 85 is used as a movable mechanism of the lid portion 81. The hinge 85 as a movable mechanism is an example, and is not limited thereto.
Further, the lid portion 81 of the storage portion 80C may be configured so that the lid portion 81 itself can be removed from the storage portion 80C. Further, the storage unit 80C does not have to have a movable lid portion 81, and the storage unit 80C may be formed in a pocket shape having an opening for putting in and taking out a wearable device.

Further, the connection portions 84A and 84B connected to the ECU are provided on the side portion 82 or the bottom portion 83 of the storage portion 80C. By connecting a cable extending from the wearable device to the connection portions 84A and 84B which are easier to connect, the wearable device can transmit and receive information to and from the ECU.
The connection with the connection units 84A and 84B may be not only a wired connection using a cable but also a wireless connection using a wireless device. When a wireless device is used, information can be transmitted / received or wirelessly charged by placing the wearable device in contact with or close to the connection portions 84A and 84B.

Further, a lighting device or a display may be provided on the outer surface of the storage portion 80C. The lighting device or display is connected to the ECU in the vehicle, and even when the lid is closed, the state of the wearable device stored in the storage unit 80C, for example, information transmission, charging, etc. Information can be displayed. By looking at the information, the occupant can know the status of the wearable device without opening the lid of the storage unit.
Although the structure has been described by taking the storage unit 80C as an example, the other storage units 80A, 80B, and 80D to 80F also have the same structure.

<Storing unit with sterilization function>
The storage unit 80 provided in the door trim shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 accommodates a wearable device, but the storage unit 80 is not limited to the wearable device, and is not limited to the wearable device, such as a wallet, a watch, and eyeglasses. , It may be something that the occupant usually wears. Further, in recent years, a mask has come to be worn when going out, and the removed mask may be stored in the storage portion 80 of the door trim DT2 of the vehicle while riding.

When storing the items worn by Crew H in the storage unit 80, it is desirable to be able to sterilize while storing. For example, a clean wearable device that is sterilized during operation and sterilized after operation by providing a sterilizer inside the storage unit 80 and operating the sterilizer during storage. A mask can be used.

<Mask sterilizer 90>
A mask sterilizing device 90 for storing and sterilizing the mask M will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 17. A storage unit 80F for storing the mask M is provided on the door armrest 75d, and a mask sterilizing device 90 is installed inside. As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the door armrest 75 of the door trim DT2 is provided, and an opening for inserting the mask M is provided on the upper surface of the door armrest 75. A lid 91 is provided at the opening, and the storage portion 80F can be sealed by closing the lid 91 as shown in FIG. 15 after inserting the mask M. The lid 91 of the storage portion 80F shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 has a structure that opens and closes by using a hinge, but this is an example, and the structure of the lid 91 may be a slide type. Further, as shown in FIG. 15, a light 92 (LED light source) may be provided on the side portion of the lid 91 while the sterilizing device is in operation.

The usage of the storage unit 80F will be explained. The seated occupant H opens the lid 91 of the storage unit 80F and inserts the mask M into the storage unit 80F. Crew H closes the lid 91 and operates the mask sterilizing device 90. At this time, the light 92 provided on the lid 91 may shine so that it can be seen that the storage portion 80F is being sterilized. Further, the light 92 may be turned off at the same time as the sterilization is completed, and the occupant may be notified that the sterilization is completed. After confirming that the light 92 is turned off, the occupant opens the lid 91 of the storage portion 80F and takes out the stored mask M from the opening.

The storage unit 80F shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 is formed in a pocket shape, but the shape of the storage unit 80F is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 16, it is a roller-through type. May be good. The storage portion 80F shown in FIG. 16 has an opening for inserting the mask M formed on the upper surface of the door armrest 75, and a roller that rotates so as to take in the mask M is provided in the opening.
A sensor for detecting whether or not the mask has been inserted is provided in the opening, and when detected, the roller rotates and the mask M is taken into the storage portion 80F.

A mask sterilizing device 90A is arranged below the roller, and the mask taken in by the roller can be sterilized by the sterilizing device.
An opening for discharging the mask is provided on the lower surface of the armrest, and the occupant can take out the sterilized mask from below the armrest.

A light 92A is provided around the opening, and while the mask sterilizing device 90A is sterilizing, the light 92A can be turned on to notify the occupant H that the sterilization is in progress. Further, when the sterilization is completed, the light blinks or turns off, and the occupant H can be notified that the sterilization is completed.

A method of using the roller-through type storage unit 80F will be described. The seated occupant H inserts the mask M into the opening of the storage portion 80F. When the sensor at the opening detects the insertion of the mask M, the rotation of the roller 91A starts. When the mask M is completely taken up by the roller 91A, sterilization by the mask sterilizing device 90A is started while being held by the roller 91A. For example, when the mask sterilizing device 90A is a deep ultraviolet irradiation device, irradiation of deep ultraviolet rays is started. At the same time as the start, the light 92A installed around the opening is turned on. When the sterilization is completed, the light 92A blinks or goes out to notify that the sterilization is completed. Crew H can take out the mask M from below the door armrest 75 and wear the sterilized mask M.
In addition, although the light 92A around the opening notified that the sterilization was in progress and the completion of the sterilization, it may be notified by sound, vibration, or the like.

<<< Third Embodiment >>>
Hereinafter, the vehicle seat according to the third embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as the present embodiment) and the interior parts of the vehicle on which the vehicle seat is mounted will be described with reference to the drawings. As in the first embodiment, as an example of the vehicle seat, a vehicle seat and an interior member 200 in the vehicle interior on which the vehicle seat is mounted will be mentioned, and a configuration example thereof will be described.

<< Basic configuration of vehicle seat S5 >>
The basic configuration of the vehicle seat (hereinafter referred to as the vehicle seat S5) according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the vehicle seat S5, and a part of the vehicle seat S5 in FIG. 17 is shown in a configuration in which the pad member P and the skin material T are removed from the pad member P for convenience of illustration. ing.

The vehicle seat S2 is a seat that is placed on the vehicle body floor and on which the vehicle occupant H sits. In the present embodiment, the vehicle seat S5 is used as a front seat arranged on the front side of the vehicle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the vehicle seat S5 can also be used as a rear seat corresponding to the rear seat.

As shown in FIG. 17, the vehicle seat S5 includes a seat cushion 201 that is a seating portion that supports the buttocks of the seated occupant H, a seat back 202 that is a backrest portion that supports the back of the occupant H, and a seat back 202. The headrest 203, which is arranged at the upper part and supports the head of the occupant H, is the main component. The seat cushion 201 and the seat back 202 are connected so as to sandwich the reclining mechanism, and the seat back 202 is connected so as to rotate with respect to the seat cushion 201 so that the angle can be adjusted.

The seat cushion 201 of the vehicle seat S5 is provided with a vibration generator 221 that transmits vibration to the seated occupant H. The vibration generator 221 is connected to an ECU (not shown) mounted in the vehicle, and is configured to generate vibration by receiving a signal from the ECU. The vibration generator 221 may be provided on the seat cushion 201.

Further, the vehicle seat S2 is equipped with an air massager 230 inside the seat back 202, and can massage the occupant H when the vehicle seat S5 is reclining.

The vehicle seat S5 is provided with a breathing sensor 222 on the seat cushion 201, and can acquire the breathing rhythm of the seated occupant H. The vehicle seat S2 is provided with voice generators 231 on both sides of the headrest 203 so that voice or music based on the breathing rhythm acquired from the breathing sensor 222 can be played at the ear of the occupant H. It has become. Further, the vehicle seat S2 is provided with a seating sensor 223 on the seat cushion 201 so that the seating state of the occupant H can be detected.

<Accent material 210>
The vehicle seat S2 is provided with accent materials 210 and 220 as a part of the skin material T that covers the seat cushion 201 and the seat back 202.
In the vehicle seat S2, when the seating portion 201a on which the occupant H is seated on the seat cushion 201 and the bank portions 201b provided on both sides thereof are covered with the skin material T, the seating portion 201a and the bank portion 201b are separated from each other. , A hanging part is provided. The accent material 210 of the seat cushion 201 is arranged so as to straddle the seat portion 201a and the bank portion 201b. In the seat back 202, the accent material 220 is arranged so as to straddle the hanging portion between the backrest portion 202a and the bank portions 202b provided on both side portions.

Hereinafter, the accent material 210 provided on the seat cushion 201 will be described.
The accent material 210 is composed of a skin material T and a slab material B that supports the skin material T. In the case of the accent material 210 that straddles the seating portion 201a and the bank portion 201b, the surface of the bank portion 201b and the seating portion are seated. At the point where the surface of the portion 201a intersects, it is necessary to bend the accent material 210 so as to correspond to the shape.
However, if the skin material T is bonded to the slab material B and then the accent material 210 is bent, the skin material T may be broken and wrinkled, which causes a problem that the appearance design is deteriorated.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the width W1 of the skin material T is set smaller than the width W2 of the slab material B, and when the skin material T and the slab material B are bonded, the accent material 210 is used. It is formed in a pre-bent state. By making the width W1 of the skin material T shorter than the width W2 of the slab material B, the skin material T is pulled by the slab material B arranged on the outside in the bonded state. As a result, the skin material becomes a stretched shape, and breakage wrinkles are reduced. Since the accent material 210 is formed in a three-dimensional state according to the shape of the seat pad (pad member P) forming the seat cushion 201, the shape and alignment when assembling the vehicle seat S2 can be easily performed. ..

In the accent material 210 shown in FIG. 17, the air flow (feeling of flow) as a design theme is expressed by connecting the seating surface to the cushion bolster (bank portion) with a single piece.
The accent material 220 provided on the seat back 202 also has the same structure as the accent material 210 provided on the seat cushion 201, and creases are reduced.

<< Interior of vehicle interior VC 200 >>
A device attached to the interior component 200 of the vehicle interior VC, particularly a lighting device 240, will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 20B.
FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an interior product 200 of the present embodiment arranged in the vehicle interior VC.
As shown in FIG. 19, a plurality of lighting devices 240 are provided in the vehicle interior VC according to the present embodiment. Specifically, the lighting device 241 provided in the instrument panel IP, the lighting device 242 provided in the door trim DT3, the lighting device 243 provided in the door armrest, and the lighting device 244 provided in the seat cushion 201 of the vehicle seat S2 are provided. Has been done. Hereinafter, a plurality of lighting devices 241 to 244 provided in the vehicle interior VC may be collectively referred to as a lighting device 240. These lighting devices 240 can be turned ON / OFF and the emission color can be set by the occupant H operating the operation panel 206.

Of the plurality of lighting devices 240, the lighting devices 241 and 242, 243 provided in the instrument panel IP, the door trim DT2, and the door armrest 204 are indirect lighting.
The lighting device 241 provided on the instrument panel IP emits light from the top to the bottom, and the light is emitted toward the surface of the instrument panel IP.
As shown in FIG. 20A, the lighting device 242 provided on the door trim DT3 is configured to emit light from the inner wall CP2a toward the wall surface CP2b. The lighting device 243 provided on the door armrest 204 is configured to emit light downward from the lower surface of the door armrest 204.
Hereinafter, among the plurality of lighting devices 240, the structure of the lighting device 243 provided on the lighting device 242 of the door trim DT3 and the door armrest 204 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20A and 20B.

<Lighting device 242>
FIG. 20A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 19 and is a diagram showing the structure of the lighting device 242 provided in the door trim DT2.
As shown in FIG. 20A, the center panel CP2 of the door trim DT2 is formed in the shape of a pocket having a part of the upper surface opened. The LED light source 242a is provided inside the inner wall CP2a of the center panel CP2. Further, the wall surface CP2b of the center panel CP2 located on the opposite side of the inner wall CP2a is provided with a decorative portion 242b having an uneven surface.

By providing the decorative portion 242b with irregularities, the light emitted from the LED light source 242a is diffusely emitted, and the impression changes depending on whether the LED light source 242a is lit or not. In addition, the air flow is expressed by illuminating the gaps.
Since the light emitted from the LED light source 242a is directed to the uneven decorative portion 242b and reflected, the scattered LED light sources 242a avoids graining and shines linearly. Further, the place where the light source of the LED light source 242a is installed is thinned to secure the distance between the LED light source 242a and the decorative portion 242b. The LED light source 242a may be a fluorescent lamp or the like.

<Lighting device 243>
20B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 19 and is a diagram showing the structure of the lighting device 243 provided on the door armrest 204.
The LED light source 243a of the lighting device 243 is arranged on the lower surface (bottom surface) of the door armrest 204, and the irradiation direction thereof is directed downward. The LED light source 243a is indirect lighting that irradiates a member located below the door armrest 204 (for example, the convex surface 243b of the lower panel LP2).
The convex surface 243b of the member to be irradiated is painted in matt black. Further, by making the lower surface of the door armrest 204 concave and arranging the LED light source 243a in the concave 243c, the convex surface 243b and the LED of the member to be irradiated are compared with the case where the LED light source 243a is arranged on the lower surface which is not concave. A certain distance from the light source 243a is secured. With these configurations, graining due to the LED light source 243a is suppressed. The LED light source 243a may be a fluorescent lamp.

<Lighting device 244>
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 19, the lighting device 244 is also provided on the bank portion 201b of the seat cushion 201 of the vehicle seat S2. The lighting device 244 of the seat cushion 201 has a plurality of, for example, three LED light sources (not shown) built-in, each of which can emit light with a different emission color. A diffusing material is provided on the LED light source, and the degree of diffusion is adjusted by stacking translucent slabs, whereby the graininess of the LED light source is suppressed. By suppressing the graininess, a gradation due to a plurality of emission colors is expressed on the light emitting surface of the lighting device 244.

The expression of the gradation by different emission colors is expressed not only by the lighting device 244 provided on the bank portion 201b of the seat cushion 201, but also by other lighting devices 241 provided on the instrument panel IP, the door trim DT, and the door armrest 204. It may be used for ~ 243.
Further, the lighting device 244 provided on the bank portion 201b of the seat cushion 201 is also interlocked with the other lighting devices 241 to 243 described above, and the inside of the vehicle interior VC has a light emission pattern by an LED light source composed of a plurality of light emission colors. It is possible to produce the space of.

<< Seatbelt wearing status notification function >>
The lighting device 240 provided in the vehicle interior VC of the present embodiment has a notification function for notifying the wearing state of the seat belt, in addition to the lighting function for illuminating the inside of the vehicle. Specifically, the seatbelt wearing state is notified to the occupant H by changing the lighting state or changing the emission color. For example, if the seating sensor 223 provided on the vehicle seat S2 detects that the occupant H is not seated and the seatbelt is not fastened to the buckle, the lighting device 240 is turned off or the first emission color (for example,). It emits light in white). When the seating sensor 223 detects that the occupant H is seated and the seat belt is not fastened to the buckle, the lighting device 240 emits light in the second emission color (for example, red). When the seating of the occupant H is detected and the seat belt is fastened to the buckle, the lighting device 240 is turned off or emits light in a third emission color (for example, blue).
The fact that the seatbelt is not fastened is usually notified by a warning sound, but in the present embodiment, the lighting device 240 provided in the vehicle interior VC visually indicates the seatbelt wearing state. It has become. The first to third emission colors of the lighting device 240 are set to white, red, and blue, but this is an example and is set to emit light in any other color, for example, yellow or green. You may.

<< Installation function >>
The vehicle provided with the interior product 200 of the present embodiment is provided with a camera or an optical sensor (not shown) for detecting the scenery or color tone outside the vehicle. The optical sensor may include an infrared or ultraviolet wavelength sensor.
Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the vehicle seat S2 is provided with a vibration generator 221 on the seat back 202, and voice generators 231 (headrest speakers) on both sides of the headrest 203. The lighting device 240, the vibration generator 221 and the voice generator 231 provided in the vehicle interior VC are connected to the ECU mounted on the vehicle and are configured to be controlled by the ECU.
When voice (particularly music) flows through the voice generator 231, the ECU operates the vibration generator 221 in accordance with the tempo of the voice. The vibration generator 221 includes an eccentric motor, and the eccentric motor can transmit vibrations tuned to the tempo of the voice to the seated occupant H's waist. The frequency band in which the vibrating device operates is preferably in the low frequency range, for example, 50 Hz to 60 Hz. By linking the vibrating device and lighting with the music, the occupant can feel the music with all five senses.

The scenery or color tone outside the vehicle is detected by a camera or an optical sensor, and the ECU installed inside the vehicle creates a space inside the vehicle for the lighting device 240, vibration generator 221 and sound generator 231 based on the detected information. It is configured as follows. With such a configuration, the installation function is realized for the occupant H.

The electrical components installed in conventional interior parts are often aimed at removing negative (discomfort) elements, but they are positive, such as relaxing (calming the mind) and evoking emotions and smiles (shaking the mind). It is required to provide the experience value that goes on. In order to provide such experience value to occupant H, an installation function is provided, and a place, time, and weather are detected or input, and an effect that can be expressed only at that time and place is provided. This makes it possible for the occupants to experience the excitement of moving. The installation mode, communication mode, and relax mode of the installation function will be described below.

<Installation mode>
As an installation mode, for example, when it is detected by a camera or an optical sensor that the weather outside the vehicle is sunny, the emission color of the lighting device is changed to blue or orange to reflect the color of the sky. Also, when driving in the mountains, the emission color of the lighting device is changed to red when autumn leaves are detected, and the emission color of the lighting device is changed to green when fresh green is detected.
Further, not only the light from the lighting device 240 but also the vibration by the vibration generator 221 and the sound by the voice generator 231 may be changed by reflecting the detected change in the scenery and color tone outside the vehicle.

At this time, enter whether the occupant wants to get excited or calm, and make it possible to select music according to it. Further, the way the lighting device 240 shines may be expressed more like an aurora by using a plurality of emission colors. The frequency of the vibration generator 221 may be widened to strengthen the sense of unity with the music.

<Communication mode>
As a communication mode, when a plurality of people are on board, the swelling state in the car may be estimated from the voice of the occupant acquired from a microphone or the like, and the lighting may be changed according to the degree of swelling. By changing the color and illuminance of the lighting device 240, the degree of excitement in the vehicle can be visualized and the feelings of the occupants can be further enhanced. Not only the voice of the occupant H but also the degree of excitement may be adjusted from the clapping to the music.

<Relax mode>
In the relax mode, the breathing sensor 222 or the seating sensor 223 attached to the vehicle seat S2 may detect the breathing and physique information of the occupant and massage (for example, air massage) according to the breathing cycle of the occupant. The intensity of this massage is adjusted according to the physique of the occupant who detected it, and the warmth, light, and sound are combined to promote a relaxing rhythm as a whole.
For example, when the relax mode is selected by the occupant H operating the operation panel 206, the seat back 202 is set at a predetermined angle with respect to the seat cushion 201 (a posture in which the occupant can lie down because it is not suitable for driving). The vehicle seat S2 is in the relax mode. When the breathing sensor 222 detects the breathing tempo (breathing cycle) of the seated occupant, the air massager 230 first massages with a rhythm that matches the occupant's breathing cycle, and then gradually massages with a slow rhythm. To do. As a result, the occupant H is guided to a relaxed state.
Further, when the occupant H operates the operation panel to select the driving mode for driving the vehicle, for example, when the seat back 202 has an angle with respect to the seat cushion 201 suitable for driving, the breathing guidance by massage is performed. It may be controlled so that it does not exist.

At this time, assuming that the occupant takes a nap, an alarm function may be provided to generate an alarm after a certain period of time has elapsed or at a registered time. The occupant may be awakened by using not only the voice but also the light from the lighting device 240. At a set time, the posture of the vehicle seat S2 may be changed, or the air conditioning may be operated to control the temperature inside the vehicle interior VC.

At this time, an electroencephalogram sensor (not shown) is provided on the headrest 203, and by acquiring and comparing the electroencephalograms before and after the nap by the electroencephalogram sensor, whether or not the occupant H has rested firmly is displayed on the monitor MT in the vehicle. You may. Further, a touch switch for air conditioning operation that can be used in a relaxed posture may be provided on the armrest of the door or the pull pocket portion where a hand is inserted to open and close the door.

<Other functions>
As shown in FIG. 19, armrests 205 are provided between the left and right vehicle seats S2. The armrest 205 can be moved rearward or stowed downward when not in use. The armrest may be a center console.
Further, in front of the vehicle seat S2, a table 207 that can be expanded when in use and can be stored so as to overlap the instrument panel IP when not in use is provided. The table 207 may be provided with a recess 208 that can be used as a cup holder.

As described above, the vehicle seat of the present embodiment and the interior product on which the vehicle seat is mounted have been described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to vehicle seats and interior parts mounted on ground-based vehicles having wheels such as automobiles and railroads, but seats or seats mounted on aircraft or ships moving outside the ground. It may be an interior product.

S, S1 to S5 Vehicle seats (vehicle seats)
P Pad member T Skin material H Seat body Sd Shell device 1 Seat cushion 2 Seat back 3 Headrest 4, 4A Armrest 5 Face shield 7 Seat sensor 8 Sterilizer 10 Seat cushion sanitizer 11 Electronic board 12 Deep ultraviolet LED
20 Seat back sterilizer 21 Electronic board 22 Deep UV LED
30 Headrest sterilizer (first sterilizer)
31 Electronic board 32 Deep UV LED
33 Bank 40, 40A Armrest sterilizer (second sterilizer)
41 Electronic board 42 Deep UV LED
43 Epidermis 43a Exposed area 43b Storage area 44 Rotation mechanism 45 Fixing mechanism 46 Shell-mounted sterilizer 47 Side wall 48 Bank 50 Face shield sterilizer (third sterilizer)
50A-50D Face shield sterilizer (4th sterilizer)
51 Electronic board 52 Deep UV LED
55a, 55b, 55c Fan-shaped member 58 Storage unit 60 Air curtain generator AC Air curtain 61 Air blower unit 62 Suction device 63 Blower 64 Storage container 65 Overhanging part 66 Pipe 67a, 67b Blower 68 Blower 68 Blower disinfection device 69 Aroma Generator D, D2 Vehicle door DT, DT2 Door trim UP Upper panel CP, CP2 Center panel LP, LP2 Lower panel 70A-70D Door trim sterilizer 71 Deep UV LED
72 Tank 73 Door pocket 74 Pull handle 75 Door armrest 76 Switch 80, 80A-80F Storage 81 Lid 82 Side 83 Bottom 84A, 84B Connection 85 Hinge M Mask 90, 90A Mask disinfection device 91 Lid 91A Roller 92 , 92A Light VC Car room IP Instrument panel DT, DT2, DT3 Door trim MT Monitor B Slab 200 Interior parts 201 Seat cushion 201a Seating part 201b Bank part 202 Seat back 202a Backrest part 202b Bank part 203 Headrest 204 Door armrest 205 Armrest 206 Operation panel 207 Table 208 Recess 210, 220 Accent material 221 Vibration generator 222 Breath sensor 223 Seating sensor 230 Air massager 231 Sound generator 240-244 Lighting device 242a, 243a LED light source 242b Decoration part 243c Recess CP2a Inner wall CP2b Wall surface

Claims (10)

1. Equipped with a seat body for the occupants to sit on
   The seat body is
   A headrest that supports the occupant's head and
   A first sterilizing device built into the headrest and sterilizing the surface of the headrest,
   A vehicle seat characterized by being equipped with.
2. An armrest that supports the occupant's elbow and
   The vehicle seat according to claim 1, further comprising a second sterilizing device built in the armrest and sterilizing the surface of the armrest.
3. The seat body has a seating sensor that detects whether or not the occupant is seated, and when the seating sensor detects that the occupant is not seated, the first sterilization device is activated. The vehicle sheet according to claim 1, wherein the sterilization is started.
4. The vehicle seat according to claim 1, wherein the headrest has a covering member that covers at least a part of the occupant's head when the occupant is seated on the seat body.
5. The vehicle sheet according to claim 4, wherein the covering member has transparency.
6. The vehicle sheet according to claim 4, wherein the covering member has a third sterilizing device that sterilizes the inner surface of the covering member in the covering member.
7. The covering member is movable between a used state and a stored state covering the head of the occupant, and when the covering member is in the stored state, a fourth sterilization device for sterilizing the covering member is provided. The vehicle seat according to claim 4, wherein the vehicle is provided.
8. The seat body has a seating sensor that detects whether or not the occupant is seated, and when the seating sensor detects that the occupant is seated, the covering member automatically moves to a position in a used state. The vehicle seat according to claim 4, wherein the vehicle moves in a targeted manner.
9. The covering member is composed of a plurality of fan-shaped members formed in a fan shape in a side view, and each of the plurality of fan-shaped members is formed so as to be rotatable about one end and retractable in an adjacent fan-shaped member. And
   The fourth aspect of claim 4 is characterized in that, in the used state, the plurality of fan-shaped members are expanded and expanded, and in the stored state, the plurality of fan-shaped members are stored in adjacent fan-shaped members and are in a contracted state. Vehicle seat.
10. The vehicle seat according to claim 4, wherein the seat main body is provided with a storage portion for storing the covering member in a stored state behind the seat main body.

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