WO2023233662A1

WO2023233662A1 - Protruding member and pedal guide device

Info

Publication number: WO2023233662A1
Application number: PCT/JP2022/022669
Authority: WO
Inventors: 真知子平松; 勉川野; 壮佐久間; 宏毛利
Original assignee: 日産自動車株式会社; 国立大学法人東京農工大学
Priority date: 2022-06-03
Filing date: 2022-06-03
Publication date: 2023-12-07

Abstract

A protruding member (10) is installed on the floor surface (2) of a driver's seat so as to allow contact by a side surface portion of a heel of a driver operating an acceleration pedal (5). The protruding member (10) is positioned such that, when centered about a reference point (Pr1) defined on the floor surface (2) on the basis of the position of the distal end (T1) of the driver's seat side of the acceleration pedal (5), and the rearward direction in the vehicle front-rear direction is set to 0 degrees, at least a portion of the protruding member (10) is disposed within an angle range at least 0 degrees but less than 90 degrees clockwise.

Description

Projection member and pedal guide device

The present invention relates to a protrusion member and a pedal guide device.

Patent Document 1 below discloses a pedal guide system for preventing a driver from erroneously operating the brake pedal and accelerator pedal of a vehicle. The pedal guide system of Patent Document 1 includes a plate-shaped, bellows-shaped, band-shaped, or curtain-shaped guide section. The guide part can be attached to a vehicle with a predetermined gap of 0.5 cm to 10 cm next to at least one of the brake pedal or the accelerator pedal, and has a height comparable to the height from the bottom surface of the dashboard to the floor. .

Utility Model Registration No. 3165756

The pedal guide system described in Patent Document 1 is intended to prevent erroneous operation of the brake pedal or the accelerator pedal, and does not improve the ability to adjust pedal operation.
An object of the present invention is to facilitate adjustment of pedal operation of an accelerator pedal.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a protrusion member is provided that is installed on the floor surface of the driver's seat so as to come into contact with the side surface of the heel of the driver who operates the accelerator pedal. The protruding member is rotated clockwise by 0 degrees or more and less than 90 degrees, with the reference point set on the floor based on the position of the tip of the driver's seat side of the accelerator pedal and the rear direction of the vehicle being 0 degrees. The protrusion member is positioned such that at least a portion of the protrusion member is disposed within an angular range of .

According to the present invention, it becomes easy to adjust the pedal operation of the accelerator pedal.
The objects and advantages of the invention may be realized and attained by means of the elements and combinations pointed out in the claims. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are illustrative and explanatory only and do not limit the invention as claimed.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a vehicle interior structure in which a pedal guide device according to an embodiment is arranged. (a) to (c) are schematic diagrams of the installation range of the first protrusion member. (a) to (e) are schematic diagrams of first to fifth examples of the first projection member. (a) to (c) are schematic diagrams of a first example of a fixing member that fixes the first projection member to a floor surface. (a) to (c) are schematic diagrams of a second example of a fixing member that fixes the first projection member to a floor surface. (a) to (c) are schematic diagrams of a third example of a fixing member that fixes the first protrusion member to a floor surface. (a) to (c) are schematic views of the arrangement of fastening holes on the vehicle body side for fixing the first protruding member. (a) is a schematic diagram of an example of a fixing member that fixes the first protrusion member to the dash panel, and (b) is a schematic diagram of an example of the fixing member that fixes the first protrusion member to the seat rail of the driver's seat. . (a) and (b) are schematic diagrams of the installation range of the second protrusion member.

(composition)
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a vehicle interior structure in which a vehicle pedal guide device according to an embodiment is arranged. The interior structure of the vehicle interior includes a dashboard 1 in front of the driver's seat, a floor surface 2 in front of the driver's seat, a dash panel (dash lower panel, toe board) 3 that separates the passenger compartment from the engine room, and a dashboard 1 in front of the driver's seat. The vehicle is equipped with an accelerator pedal 5 for starting or accelerating the vehicle, and a brake pedal 6 for the driver to decelerate or stop the vehicle. A floor mat 4 is laid on the floor surface 2.

The interior structure of the vehicle interior includes a first projection member 10 installed on the floor surface 2 so as to come into contact with the side surface of the heel of the foot F of the driver who operates the accelerator pedal 5, and a first protrusion member 10 that is installed on the floor surface 2 so as to come into contact with the side surface of the heel of the foot F of the driver who operates the accelerator pedal 5; The pedal guide device includes a second projection member 20 installed on the floor surface 2 so as to come into contact with the side surface of the heel of the foot F. Note that the pedal guide device does not necessarily need to include both the first protrusion member 10 and the second protrusion member 20, and may include only either the first protrusion member 10 or the second protrusion member 20.

FIGS. 2(a) to 2(c) are schematic diagrams of the installation range R1 of the first protruding member 10. FIG. The first protrusion member 10 is positioned such that at least a portion of the first protrusion member 10 is located in the installation range R1.
This installation range R1 is designed such that the driver's seat side tip of the accelerator pedal 5 (vehicle front and rear It is set based on a reference point Pr1 defined on the floor surface 2 with reference to the tip position T1 (for example, the center of the accelerator pedal operation surface), which is the position of the short side on the rear side of the direction.

As shown in FIGS. 2(a) and 2(b), when the accelerator pedal 5 is a suspended pedal, the reference point Pr1 is set, for example, below the tip position T1. For example, the leg of a perpendicular drawn vertically from the tip position T1 to the floor surface 2 (that is, the position directly below the tip position T1) may be set as the reference point Pr1, or the foot of a perpendicular line drawn vertically from the tip position T1 to the floor surface 2 The reference point Pr1 may be set near the foot of the perpendicular line.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2(c), when the accelerator pedal 5 is an organ-type pedal, a reference point Pr1 is set near the tip position T1 of the accelerator pedal 5 on the driver's seat side. For example, the reference point Pr1 may be set closer to the driver's seat than the tip position T1.

As shown in FIGS. 2(a) and 2(c), the angular range (direction range) of the installation range R1 centered on the reference point Pr1 is from the direction DT to the direction DL when viewed from the direction perpendicular to the floor surface 2. The range is between.
The direction DL is the vehicle longitudinal direction going rearward from the reference point Pr1. Further, the direction DT is a direction of 90 degrees clockwise with the reference point Pr1 as the center and the direction DL as 0 degrees (that is, the vehicle width direction toward the left from the reference point Pr1).

In this way, the first protrusion member 10 is arranged clockwise in an angular range of 0 degrees or more and less than 90 degrees, with the reference point Pr1 as the center and the direction DL toward the rear in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle from the reference point Pr1 as 0 degrees. 1. The projecting member 10 is positioned such that at least a portion of the projecting member 10 is disposed.
Further, the front boundary of the installation range R1 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle is the position of the reference point Pr1, and the rear boundary is the position of the front end of the seat cushion of the driver's seat.

3(a) to 3(e) are schematic diagrams of first to fifth examples of the first protruding member 10. FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 3(a) to 3(d), the first protrusion member 10 may be a column-shaped member that extends along the floor surface 2 when installed on the floor surface 2. That is, when the first protrusion member 10 is installed on the floor surface 2, the column-shaped side surface 11 parallel to the axial direction faces the floor surface 2 and comes into contact with the floor surface 2. The axial direction may be, for example, the longitudinal direction of the columnar shape.

The first protruding member 10 in FIG. 3(a) has a triangular prism shape, and when installed on the floor 2, one surface 11 that becomes the side surface of the triangular prism faces the floor 2 and comes into contact with the floor 2. do. The first protruding member 10 in FIG. 3(b) has a square prism shape, and when installed on the floor 2, one surface 11, which is a side surface of the quadrangular prism, faces the floor 2. come into contact with. Note that the first protruding member 10 is not limited to a triangular prism shape or a quadrangular prism shape, but may have another polygonal prism shape.

The first protruding member 10 in FIG. 3(c) has a semi-cylindrical shape, and when installed on the floor surface 2, the surface 11 which becomes the flat side surface of the semi-cylindrical column faces the floor surface 2. come into contact with. Note that the cross-sectional shape of the semicircular cylinder is not limited to a circular shape obtained by cutting a perfect circle at a diameter position, but may be any shape obtained by cutting an arbitrary circular shape such as a perfect circle or an ellipse at an arbitrary chord position.

The first projection member 10 in FIG. 3(d) has a T-shaped column shape with a T-shaped cross section. The T-shaped columnar first projection member 10 includes a first plate portion 10a and a second plate portion 10b connected to one surface of the first plate portion 10a. When installed on the floor surface 2, the other surface 11 opposite to one surface of the first plate section 10a to which the second plate section 10b is connected faces and contacts the floor surface 2.
As described above, since the first protrusion member 10 has a columnar shape extending along the floor surface 2, the side surface of the heel is in surface or line contact with the first protrusion member 10. Can support the side part.

Refer to FIG. 3(e). The first protrusion member 10 may be a column-shaped member whose bottom surface 11 perpendicular to the axial direction faces the floor surface 2 and contacts the floor surface 2 when it is installed on the floor surface 2 . For example, the first projection member 10 in FIG. 3(e) has a cylindrical shape. The first protruding member 10 may have a polygonal prism shape such as a triangular prism or a quadrangular prism. In this case, the side surface of the heel does not need to be in surface or line contact with the first projection member 10, and the side surface of the heel may be supported in a point-contact state.

In addition, when the first protruding member 10 is installed on the floor surface 2, the bottom surface perpendicular to the axial direction faces the floor surface 2 and contacts the floor surface 2. The member may have a pyramidal shape or a polygonal pyramidal shape.
In the following description, the flat surface 11 of the first projection member 10 that faces and contacts the floor surface 2 when installed on the floor surface 2 will be referred to as the "bottom surface 11."

The first protrusion member 10 may have a side surface 12 that extends along the axial direction (extension direction) and is inclined with respect to the bottom surface 11, as shown in FIG. As shown in (b), it may have a side surface 12 that extends along the axial direction (extension direction) and is perpendicular to the bottom surface 11.
Note that when the first protruding member 10 has a polygonal column shape, a semi-cylindrical shape, a cylindrical shape, or a conical shape, the first protruding member 10 may have a solid structure or a hollow shape.

The first protruding member 10 has sufficient height, length, and hardness to lock the side surface of the driver's heel. That is, the first projection member 10 applies force to the upper end portion of the first projection member 10 by bringing the bottom of the driver's heel into contact with the floor surface 2, and by bringing the side surface of the driver's heel into contact with the first projection member 10. It has a height, length, and hardness that can hold the driver's heel when the driver's heel is added.
The “height” of the first protrusion member 10 means the vertical dimension of the first protrusion member 10 when it is installed on the floor surface 2. For example, the height of the first protruding member 10 may be, for example, 1 cm to 3 cm.

Further, the first protruding member 10 has a length that can lock the side surface of the driver's heel in the vehicle longitudinal direction when it is installed on the floor. For example, the length of the first projection member 10 in the axial direction may be 5 cm to 30 cm.
Further, the material of the first protrusion member 10 can be appropriately selected so as to have a hardness that can hold the driver's heel. For example, the material of the first projection member 10 may be metal, wood, plastic, or rubber.

FIGS. 4(a) to 4(c) are schematic diagrams of a first example of a fixing member that fixes the first projection member 10 to the floor surface 2. FIG. For example, the fixing member is inserted into the fastening hole 13 formed in the bottom surface 11 of the first protruding member 10, the fastening hole 30 formed in the floor surface 2, and the fastening holes 13 and 30 to fix the first protruding member 10 on the floor. A fixing tool 31 for fixing to the surface 2 is provided.

For example, the fastener 31 may have a male thread, and the fastening hole 13 may have a female thread on the inner circumferential surface. The fixing tool 31 fastens the first protrusion member 10 to the floor surface 2 by screwing into a female thread on the inner peripheral surface of the fastening hole 13 through the fastening hole 30 .
Therefore, the first projection member 10 is positioned by the position of the fastening hole 30 formed in the floor surface 2.

For example, as in the case of the first protruding member 10 shown in FIGS. 3(a) to 3(d), the surface parallel to the axial direction of the column-shaped first protruding member 10 is brought into contact with the floor surface 2 as the bottom surface 11. When installing the first protruding member 10 on the floor surface 2, as shown in FIG. The first projection member 10 may be fixed to the floor surface 2 by inserting the fixing tools 31 into the plurality of fastening holes 13, respectively.

As a result, when the first protrusion member 10 is fixed to the floor surface 2 with a single fixing tool 31, rotation of the first protrusion member 10 about the fixing tool 31 as the rotation axis is suppressed, and the rotation of the first protrusion member 10 on the floor surface 2 is suppressed. The extending direction of the first protruding member 10 can be set. When forming a plurality of fastening holes 13 in the first projection member 10, the plurality of fastening holes 13 may be arranged, for example, along the axial direction of the columnar shape.

Further, for example, as in the case of the first protrusion member 10 in FIG. When installing the first protruding member 10 on the floor 2, or when installing the first protruding member 10 on the floor 2 by bringing the bottom face 11 perpendicular to the axial direction of the conical first protruding member 10 into contact with the floor 2, the method shown in FIG. As shown in (b), a single fastening hole 13 may be formed in the center of the bottom surface 11, or fastening holes 13 may be formed at a plurality of different positions to increase the fixing strength.
Note that a member other than screws may be used as the fixing member 31, and the first protrusion member 10 may be fastened to the floor surface 2 with a rivet.

5(a) to 5(c) are schematic diagrams of a second example of a fixing member for fixing the first protruding member 10 to the floor surface 2. FIG. For example, the fixing member is screwed into a male screw 14 provided upright on the bottom surface 11 of the first projecting member 10, a fastening hole 30 formed in the floor surface 2, and a male screw 14 inserted into the fastening hole 30. A nut 32 for fixing the projection member 10 to the floor surface 2 is provided.
Therefore, the first projection member 10 is positioned by the position of the fastening hole 30 formed in the floor surface 2.

For example, as in the case of the first protruding member 10 shown in FIGS. 3(a) to 3(d), the surface parallel to the axial direction of the column-shaped first protruding member 10 is brought into contact with the floor surface 2 as the bottom surface 11. When installing the first protrusion member 10 on the floor surface 2, as shown in FIG. The first projection member 10 may be fixed to the floor surface 2 by screwing the nuts 32 onto a plurality of male screws 14 inserted into the respective holes.

As a result, when the first protrusion member 10 is fixed to the floor surface 2 with a single male screw 14, rotation of the first protrusion member 10 about the male screw 14 as the rotation axis is suppressed, and the first protrusion member 10 on the floor surface 2 is The extending direction of the projection member 10 can be set. When a plurality of male screws 14 are provided upright on the first projection member 10, the plurality of male screws 14 may be arranged, for example, along the axial direction of the columnar shape.

Further, for example, as in the case of the first protrusion member 10 in FIG. When installing the first protruding member 10 on the floor 2, or when installing the first protruding member 10 on the floor 2 with the bottom face 11 perpendicular to the axial direction of the conical first protruding member 10 in contact with the floor 2, the method shown in FIG. As shown in (b), a single male thread 14 may be formed at the center of the bottom surface 11, or male threads 14 may be formed at a plurality of different positions to increase the fixing strength.

6(a) to 6(c) are schematic diagrams of a third example of a fixing member for fixing the first protrusion member 10 to the floor surface 2. FIG. For example, the fixing member includes a male or female snap button 15 fixed to the bottom surface 11 of the first projection member 10, and a male or female snap button 33 fixed to the floor surface 2. . Then, the first projection member 10 is fixed to the floor surface 2 by fitting the snap button 15 and the snap button 33.
Therefore, the first projection member 10 is positioned by the position of the snap button 33 fixed to the floor surface 2.

For example, as in the case of the first protruding member 10 shown in FIGS. 3(a) to 3(d), the surface parallel to the axial direction of the column-shaped first protruding member 10 is brought into contact with the floor surface 2 as the bottom surface 11. When installing the first protrusion member 10 on the floor surface 2, as shown in FIG. The first projecting member 10 may be fixed to the floor surface 2 by fitting the snap buttons 15 into the respective parts.

This prevents the first protrusion member 10 from rotating around the position of the

snap buttons

15 and 33 when the first protrusion member 10 is fixed to the floor surface 2 by a single combination of the

snap buttons

15 and 33. At the same time, the extending direction of the first protruding member 10 on the floor surface 2 can be set. When fixing a plurality of snap buttons 15 to the first projection member 10, the plurality of snap buttons 15 may be arranged, for example, along the axial direction of the columnar shape.

Further, for example, as in the case of the first protrusion member 10 in FIG. When installing the first protruding member 10 on the floor 2, or when installing the first protruding member 10 on the floor 2 with the bottom face 11 perpendicular to the axial direction of the conical first protruding member 10 in contact with the floor 2, as shown in FIG. As shown in (b), a single snap button 15 may be fixed at the center of the bottom surface 11, or the snap button 15 may be fixed at a plurality of different positions to increase the fixing strength.

4(a), FIG. 5(a), and FIG. 6(a) show an example in which two fastening holes 13, a male screw 14, and a snap button 15 are provided on the bottom surface 11 of the first projection member 10, Three or more fastening holes 13, male threads 14, and snap buttons 15 may be provided.
In addition, in the examples of FIGS. 4(c), 5(c), and 6(c), the fixing member is provided on the floor surface 2, but the fixing member is provided on the floor mat 4 laid on the floor surface 2. It's okay. In this case, the first protruding member 10 is fixed to the floor mat 4.
Further, the configuration of the second protrusion member 20 is similar to the configuration of the first protrusion member 10. Further, the configuration of the fixing member that fixes the second protrusion member 20 to the floor surface 2 is similar to the structure of the fixing member that fixes the first protrusion member 10 to the floor surface 2.

Next, the arrangement of the fixing member installed on the vehicle body side to fix the first protrusion member 10 will be explained. In the following explanation, the arrangement of the fastening holes 30 explained with reference to FIGS. 4(a) to 4(c) or FIGS. 5(a) to 5(c) will be explained, but FIGS. The same applies to the arrangement of the snap button 33 described with reference to FIG. 6(c).

Refer to FIG. 7(a). When a single fastening hole 13 is formed in the center of the bottom surface 11 or a single male thread 14 is installed as in the case of the first protruding member 10 in FIGS. 4(b) and 5(b), , a single fastening hole 30 may be formed within the installation range R1.
The formation position of the fastening hole 30 is appropriately set according to individual differences among drivers so that the side surface of the heel of the foot F of the driver who operates the accelerator pedal 5 is supported by the first projection member 10.

Refer to FIG. 7(b) and FIG. 7(c). When a plurality of fastening holes 13 are formed in the bottom surface 11 or a plurality of male screws 14 are provided upright as in the case of the first protrusion member 10 in FIGS. 4(a) and 5(a), the first protrusion The formation positions of the plurality of fastening holes 30 are determined in accordance with the formation positions of the fastening holes 13 and male threads 14 on the member 10 side. That is, the formation positions of the fastening holes 30 are determined so that the relative positional relationship between the plurality of fastening holes 30 is equal to the relative positional relationship between the plurality of fastening holes 13 and the relative positional relationship between the plurality of male screws 14.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7(b), all of the plurality of fastening holes 30 may be formed within the installation range R1. In this case, for example, the first protrusion member 10 may be positioned so that it is disposed within the installation range R1 over its entire length.
Further, the formation positions of the plurality of fastening holes 30 may be determined so that the first protrusion member 10 extends along the straight line L1 passing through the reference point Pr1 when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the floor surface 2. For example, the fastening hole 13 is formed along the axial direction of the first protruding member 10, or the male screw 14 is provided vertically along the axial direction of the first protruding member 10, and when viewed from the direction perpendicular to the floor surface 2. A plurality of fastening holes 30 may be arranged on a straight line L1 passing through the reference point Pr1.

In this way, the first protruding member 10 extends along the straight line L1 passing through the reference point Pr1 determined based on the tip position T1 of the accelerator pedal 5, so that the heel of the driver's foot F is aligned with the first protruding member. 10, the side surface of the heel can be supported so that the tip of the driver's foot F faces toward the accelerator pedal 5. Therefore, when the driver tries to operate the accelerator pedal 5, it becomes easier for the driver to place the foot F on the accelerator pedal 5.

Refer to FIG. 7(c). All or part of the plurality of fastening holes 30 may be formed outside the installation range R1. In this case, the first protrusion member 10 is positioned such that, for example, a part of the first protrusion member 10 is placed within the installation range R1, and the remaining part of the first protrusion member 10 is placed outside the installation range R1. It's okay.
Although FIG. 7C shows an example in which the fastening hole 30 is formed in a range in front of the installation range R1, the fastening hole 30 may be formed in a range behind the installation range R1.

As in the case of FIG. 7(b), the plurality of fastening holes 30 are arranged so that the first projection member 10 extends along the straight line L2 passing through the reference point Pr1 when viewed from the direction perpendicular to the floor surface 2. The formation position may be determined. For example, the fastening hole 13 is formed along the axial direction of the first protruding member 10 or the male screw 14 is provided vertically along the axial direction of the first protruding member 10, and when viewed from the direction perpendicular to the floor surface 2. A plurality of fastening holes 30 may be arranged on a straight line L2 passing through the reference point Pr1.

When the fastening hole 30 is formed in a range forward of the installation range R1, the first protrusion member 10 may be fixed to the dash panel (dash lower panel, toe board) 3 in front of the driver's seat, for example.
FIG. 8(a) is a schematic diagram when the first projection member 10 is fixed to the dash panel 3 in front of the driver's seat.

Further, for example, the first protruding member 10 may be fixed to a seat rail of a driver's seat.
FIG. 8(b) is a schematic diagram when the first projection member 10 is fixed to a seat rail for adjusting the driver's seat back and forth.

Reference numerals

40, 41, and 42 indicate a driver's seat 40 (driver's seat seat portion), a seat frame 41 fixed to the driver's seat, and a seat rail 42 fixed to the floor 2, respectively.

In this way, when fixing the first projection member 10 to the dash panel 3 or the seat rail 42, the fastening hole 30 may be provided in a surface that is not parallel to the floor surface 2. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 8A, the fastening holes 30 are formed in the dash panel 3, but the dash panel 3 is not parallel to the floor surface 2. The same applies when the fastening hole 30 is formed directly in the seat rail 42.
Even in such a case, the positions of the fastening holes 30 are adjusted so that, in a two-dimensional plane parallel to the floor surface 2, a straight line passing through the in-plane coordinates of the reference point Pr1 passes through the in-plane coordinates of the plurality of fastening holes 30. By determining , a plurality of fastening holes 30 can be arranged on a straight line passing through the reference point Pr1 when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the floor surface 2.

Note that if there is no space to form the fastening hole 30 in the seat rail 42 itself, the mounting stay 43 is fixed to the seat rail 42 and the fastening hole 30 is formed in the mounting stay 43 as shown in FIG. 8(b). You may. The same applies when there is no space in the dash panel 3 to form the fastening hole 30.

9(a) and 9(b) are schematic diagrams of the installation range of the second protruding member 20. FIG.
The installation range R2 of the second protruding member 20 is set on the driver's seat side of the brake pedal 6 so that the side surface of the heel of the foot F of the driver who operates the brake pedal 6 can come into contact with the second protruding member 20. is set based on the tip position T2 which is the position of the tip of.
Specifically, a reference position Pr2 in the vehicle longitudinal direction is set on the floor surface 2 based on the tip position T2, and a vehicle longitudinal direction range RL of the installation range R2 is set based on the reference position Pr2.

For example, the vehicle longitudinal direction range RL may be set as a range within a predetermined distance (for example, 30 cm) rearward from the reference position Pr2. For example, the reference position Pr2 may be a position directly below the tip position T2, or may be a position near the position directly below the tip position T2.
Further, the vehicle width direction range RT of the installation range R2 is set based on the tip position T2 of the brake pedal 6. For example, the vehicle width direction range occupied by the tip of the brake pedal 6 may be set as the vehicle width direction range RT of the installation range R2.

(Effects of embodiment)
(1) The pedal guide device of the embodiment includes a first projection member 10 installed on the floor of the driver's seat so as to come into contact with the side surface of the heel of a driver who operates an accelerator pedal. The first protruding member 10 rotates clockwise by 0 degrees or more, with the reference point set on the floor based on the position of the tip of the accelerator pedal on the driver's seat side as a reference, and with the rear direction in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle being 0 degrees. The first protruding member 10 is positioned such that at least a portion thereof is within an angular range of less than 90 degrees.

As a result, compared to the conventional case in which the accelerator pedal is operated using the contact point as a fulcrum with the heel in contact with only one point on the floor surface, in this embodiment, the back surface and side surface of the heel are respectively on the floor surface. It is supported by the surface and the first protruding member 10 . Since the heel is supported in two places in this way, it becomes easier to operate the pedals.
In particular, even a driver whose pedal operation adjustment ability has decreased due to aging can easily make fine adjustments to the accelerator pedal operation, making it easier to adjust speed in a low speed range.

(2) The pedal guide device of the embodiment is installed on the floor surface of the driver's seat so that the heel of the driver who operates the brake pedal comes into contact with the floor surface, with the position of the tip of the brake pedal on the driver's seat side as a reference. The second projection member 20 may be provided within a predetermined range from the reference point defined above.
Since the brake pedal is often operated with the heel floating above the floor surface, the brake operation becomes easier by installing the second projection member 20 that supports the heel.

(3) The first protrusion member 10 or the second protrusion member 20 may have a height and hardness that can lock the side surface of the driver's heel.
The first protruding member 10 and the second protruding member 20 may have a length that can lock the side surface of the driver's heel in the vehicle longitudinal direction when installed on the floor.
As a result, the first protrusion member 10 or the second protrusion member 20 allows the bottom of the driver's heel to touch the floor surface 2, and the side surface of the driver's heel to the first protrusion member 10 or the second protrusion member 20. When a force is applied to the upper end portion of the first protrusion member 10 or the second protrusion member 20 by bringing them into contact with each other, the driver's heel can be held.

(4) The first protrusion member 10 or the second protrusion member 20 may have a side surface that is perpendicular or inclined with respect to the bottom surface that contacts the floor surface.
Thereby, a support surface that supports the side surface of the heel can be provided.

(5) The pedal guide device may include a fixing member that fixes the first protruding member 10 or the second protruding member 20 while being disposed on the floor surface. The fixing member may be a member that fastens the first protrusion member 10 or the second protrusion member 20 to a fastening hole formed in the floor surface.
Thereby, the first protrusion member 10 or the second protrusion member 20 can be removably fixed.

The pedal guide device of the embodiment may include a fixing member that fixes the first protrusion member 10 or the second protrusion member 20 while being disposed on the floor surface. The fixing member may fix the first protrusion member 10 or the second protrusion member 20 to a dash panel in front of the driver's seat or a seat rail of the driver's seat. The first protruding member 10 or the second protruding member 20 may extend along a straight line passing through the fixed position by the fixing member and the reference point along the floor surface.
This makes it possible to attach the first protrusion member 10 or the second protrusion member 20 not only to the floor surface but also to the dash panel or seat rail with the fixing member, and allows the first protrusion member 10 or the second protrusion member 20 to be attached to the mounting location. The degree of freedom is improved.

All examples and conditional terms herein are provided for educational purposes and to assist the reader in understanding the invention and the concepts presented by the inventor for the advancement of the technology. The foregoing examples and conditions are specifically described and should be construed without limitation to the construction of the examples herein with respect to demonstrating the advantages and disadvantages of the present invention. It is something. Although embodiments of the invention have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions, and modifications can be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

1... Dashboard, 2... Floor surface, 3... Dash panel, 4... Floor mat, 5... Accelerator pedal, 6... Brake pedal, 10... First protruding member, 20... Second protruding member

Claims

A protruding member installed on the floor surface of the driver's seat so that the side surface of the heel of the driver who operates the accelerator pedal comes into contact with the floor surface, with reference to the position of the tip of the accelerator pedal on the driver's seat side. Positioning so that at least a portion of the protruding member is located within an angular range of 0 degrees or more and less than 90 degrees clockwise, with the reference point set above as the center and the rear direction in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle being 0 degrees. protrusion member.
The protruding member according to claim 1, having a height and hardness that can lock the side surface of the driver's heel.
2. The protrusion member according to claim 1, wherein the protrusion member has a length that can lock a side surface of the driver's heel in a direction that is the longitudinal direction of the vehicle when installed on the floor surface. Projection member.
The protrusion member according to claim 1, wherein the protrusion member has a side surface that is perpendicular or inclined with respect to a bottom surface that contacts the floor surface.
The protrusion member according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
a fixing member that fixes the protrusion member in a state where it is placed on the floor surface,
The pedal guide device is characterized in that the fixing member fastens the protruding member to a fastening hole formed in the floor surface.
The protrusion member according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
a fixing member that fixes the protrusion member in a state where it is placed on the floor surface,
The fixing member fixes the protruding member to a dash panel in front of the driver's seat or a seat rail of the driver's seat,
The pedal guide device is characterized in that the protruding member extends along a straight line that passes through a fixing position by the fixing member and the reference point along the floor surface.
A first protrusion member which is the protrusion member according to any one of claims 1 to 4;
It is installed on the floor surface of the driver's seat so that the heel of the driver who operates the brake pedal comes into contact with it, and is located at a predetermined distance from a reference point set on the floor surface based on the position of the tip of the brake pedal on the driver's seat side. a second protrusion member disposed within the range;
A pedal guide device comprising: