JP2999646B2 - Seat equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a control system in which various devices such as a railway car, a ship, an aircraft, etc., are operated in the crew cabin by operating the functional devices and sound devices of the seats by operating devices provided in each seat. The present invention relates to a seat device which is operated and driven by a device and has a high function capable of exchanging information or displaying information between a seat side and a crew cabin.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, seats of railway vehicles, ships, aircrafts, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "aircrafts, etc.") are equipped with functional devices such as a footrest device and a reclining device, as well as seat televisions and radios. In addition, those provided with other audio equipment are often used. These seat functional devices are individually operated according to the passenger's preference, and simply by operating operation buttons and dials, the sound device is turned on and off.
F "and volume control.

[0003]

However, in recent years, as aircrafts and the like have become larger and more sophisticated by computer control, the safety of passengers has been improved, services have been improved, and operational safety has been improved. There is a demand for a seat device that enables integrated management and control of each seat.

In particular, in the operation of an aircraft, (1) the seat back (reclining device) of the seat that was moved backward during takeoff and landing is returned to a normal position. (2) Return the leg rest to the storage position. (3) Return the table to the storage position. (4) Return the personal TV to the storage position. (5) Fasten the seat belt. And other safety rules.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above demands, and performs integrated management of the attitude and various functions of all seats of an aircraft or the like, and violates the rules based on the operation rules. While being able to detect the state of the seat,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a seat device configured to connect information between each seat and a cockpit or a crew cabin.

[0006]

Means for Solving the Problems The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, the individual seat armrest
From a TV combined display, keyboard and operation panel
And an operating device including the cockpit and
Central control circuit of the control center in the crew room
Connected to the road CPU by a control line, the passenger himself / herself operates the reclining device, the leg rest, and other functional devices configured on the seat by the operating device,
In addition , "ON" of the TV combined display and audio equipment,
"OFF" operation and together to manipulate the appearance and volume, above
The desired data is input and stored in the central control circuit CPU ,
The central display is installed on the TV dual-purpose display installed on the seat side.
The control circuit is configured to output and display desired data from the CPU , and a control signal from each device configured in the seat is transmitted.
The status is detected by the central control circuit CPU, and the
Safety display device and service display device for control circuit CPU
And the control from the central control circuit CPU if necessary.
Various functional devices in each seat or all seats according to the signal
Various functional devices such as automatic control for
Allows control management of the spacing between multiple seats related to the operation of
The point is to make it functional .

[0007]

According to the above arrangement, the control panel of the central control circuit CPU has been replaced linked each seat information, coupled
Regulation of angular adjustment of the reclining angle adjustment of the seat back and the side <br/> support, lumbar support position,
Headrest angle / position adjustment, seat bottom tilt angle adjustment, leg rest operation / angle adjustment, reading light on / off, crew call, blowing / stopping of fresh air, operation of TV, AV, TV games, etc., sitting Sensors,
Control of seat belt sensors, seating position sensors, etc., detection and control of seat setting status at takeoff and landing, information transmission inside the aircraft, information transmission outside the aircraft, and other controls for each seat or for all seats It is possible to perform unified and integrated operations, and not only safety system for each seat , but also comprehensive control of service system , so that responses to individual passenger needs can be quickly and appropriately performed. Rutotomoni can be performed, in an emergency
It is also possible to automatically and integrally determine and control safety such as seat attitude control and storage of protrusions .

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a seat device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, reference numeral 1 designates a pivotal arrangement of a seat back 3 via a reclining device having a fulcrum at a rear end of a seat bottom 2 so as to be able to freely adjust a backward tilt angle, and a headrest 5 at an upper end of the seat back 3.
This figure shows a two-seat seat provided with a center armrest 4 fixed to both sides of the seat bottom 2 and a center armrest 6 between the seats 1 and 1. . Are connected by a control line to a control panel 7 having a central control circuit CPU provided in the crew cabin (or cockpit). The structure of each device will be described below. I do.

Reclining device 10: The reclining device 10 is configured such that the lower end of the seat back 3 is
It is pivotally mounted so that the backward tilt angle can be freely adjusted with respect to the vehicle. "Standing up" and "backward falling" from switches arranged on an operation panel 8 provided on the armrest 4 of each seat 1 The input adjusts the seat back 3 to a desired backward angle, and the reclining position signal S1 indicating the “standing position” and the “non-standing position” from the reclining position sensor 11.
Is output to the central control circuit CPU.

Side support device 20: The side support device 20 has ears 21 and 21 protruding from both sides of the seat back 3 so as to protrude forward of the seat back 3.
The angle of the body is adjusted to support the body side of the seated person.
The side support device 20 adjusts the ears 21 and 21 to a desired tilt angle by “expansion” and “narrow” input from a switch arranged on the operation panel 8 provided on the armrest 4 of each seat 1. Side support angle sensor 22
To output the side support position signal S2 of the "extended position" and the "non-extended position" to the central control circuit CPU, and the reclining device 10 is fully backwardly moved backward to put the seat back 3 in the sleeping position. In such a case, a signal from the central control circuit CPU automatically returns to the "extended" posture.

Lumbar support device 30: The lumbar support device 30 is a structure for adjusting the lumbar vertebra seat surface of the seat back 3 to support the lumbar vertebra of a seated person, and is provided on the armrest 4 of each seat 1. The lumbar portion of the seat back 3 is adjusted to a desired amount of protrusion by inputting "projection" and "retreat" from a switch arranged on the panel 8, and the lumbar support sensor 31 detects the "projection position" and "non-projection position". The lumbar support position signal S3 is configured to be output to the central control circuit CPU. When the reclining device 10 is fully retracted and brought to the sleeping position, the signal from the central control circuit CPU is automatically set to " It is designed to return to the "non-protruding" position.

Headrest adjusting device 40: The headrest 5 is pivotally provided so that the position of the headrest 5 can be freely adjusted in the height direction and the front-back direction with respect to the seat back 3.
The backrest of the seated person is supported by the headrest adjusting device 40, and “up / down” and “front / down” from switches arranged on the operation panel 8 provided on the armrest 4 of each seat 1 are supported.
Adjusted by the "rear" input and the headrest sensor 41
, The "up", "down", "front", and "rear" headrest position signals S4 are output to the central control circuit CPU.

Seat bottom adjusting device 50: When the seat back 2 is tilted by the operation of the reclining device 10, the seat bottom 2 is displaced in conjunction with the seat bottom so as to have a proper inclination corresponding to the tilt angle. It has a structure. However, since there is a sensual difference in the sense of stability personally, the side support device 20 that supports the rear thigh of the seated person by displacing the front end 51 of the seat bottom 2 up and down.
And a seat bottom adjusting device 50 also serving as
The adjustment is made by an "up / down" input from a switch arranged on an operation panel 8 provided on the armrest 4 of each seat 1, and the "use" and "non-use" headrest position signals S5 from the seat bottom sensor 52 are centered. It is configured to output to the control circuit CPU.

Leg rest adjusting device 60: A leg rest 61 having a footrest 62 is pivotally provided at the front end of the seat bottom 2 so that the angle can be freely adjusted. , "Use" and "angle adjustment" function during use. Then, from the switch arranged on the operation panel 8 provided on the armrest 4 of each seat 1, "retract",
Enter "Use", and when "Use" is input, "Adjust Angle: Up /
The lower position is adjusted, and the leg rest position signal S6 of "use" and "retract" from the leg rest sensor 63 is output to the central control circuit CPU.

Seat belt 70: The seat 1 is provided with a seating sensor 12, which outputs a seating signal S7 indicating "use" and "non-use" of the seat by the passenger to the central control circuit CPU. In addition, the seat belt 70 provided in each seat 1 includes "use" and "non-use" of the seat belt 70.
Is provided with a seat belt sensor 71 for detecting
Seat belt signal S8 from the seat belt sensor 71
Is output to the central control circuit CPU.

Other devices: Each seat 1 has an arm storage table 81 and an ashtray 82 which can be stored in the armrest 4, and the center armrest 6 has a seat side operation.
A TV combined display 83 and a keyboard 84 that constitute the device are provided, and a console box 85 and a cocktail tray 86 on which drinks are placed, and the like.
Arm storage table 81 and TV / display 8
3 is used or not from the sheet sensor 13;
The central control circuit C uses the sheet signal S9 as the "non-use" signal.
It is configured to output to PU.

A reading light 87 is provided at the top of the seat back 3.
Control of the irradiation direction corresponding to the “ON” and “OFF” of the reading light 87 and the use posture of the seat back 3, and “open” and “close” of the fresh air jet 88 formed on the ceiling of the aircraft. The operation and the direction in which fresh air is ejected are input from a switch arranged on the operation panel 8 provided on the armrest 4 of each seat 1, and the operation of the cabin crew call button 89 is also provided on the armrest 4 of each seat 1. Operation panel 8
Input from the switch located in the crew, the crew call signal S1
0 is outputted to the central control circuit CPU. Note that it is also possible to configure so that the same operation can be performed for the “ON” and “OFF” control and the irradiation direction control for the ceiling-mounted reading lamp (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 2, a control signal from each device of each seat 1 configured as described above is transmitted from a control panel 7 via a central control circuit CPU of a control center 100 provided in a crew room. While being controlled by the input, the respective situations are displayed on the safety-related display device 100a and the service-related display device 100b, so that the crew can take appropriate measures. Also, 7
a is a signal source for a movie, a video game, or the like.

The control center 100
Are not only the individual controls in each seat 1, but also the front and rear seats 1, 1 related to the reclining operation.
It also manages the detection and control of the distance between the seats, and controls the following: (1) Adjusting the reclining angle (2) Adjusting the angle of the seat back side support (3) Adjusting the lumbar support position (front and rear, up and down) Headrest angle / position (up / down) adjustment (5) Seat bottom tilt angle adjustment (6) Leg rest operation / angle adjustment (7) Reading light turning on / off and irradiation direction control (8) Crew call (flashing light, etc.) display device) (9) fresh d a blowing and stopping and fresh air control ejection direction (10) TV, AV, operation of TV games (channel, volume) (11) seating sensors, seat belt sensors, seating Control of position sensor, etc. (12) Detection control of seat setting state at takeoff and landing (13) Information transmission inside the aircraft (14) Outside the aircraft Signaling (credit card data input by) and against, the other control can be performed in an integrated manner.

As information input devices provided in each seat, (1) a seat-embedded keyboard, (2) a wire type remote control keyboard, (3) an infrared or light transmission type remote control keyboard, and (4) a touch panel for a display are used. can do.

The keyboard 84 has a central control circuit CP.
It is connected to the control panel 7 in the crew compartment via U, and the following information can be obtained from the TV dual-purpose display 83. (1) Television (2) Game (3) Meal menu (4) Time (time at each departure / arrival location) (5) Weather (weather at each departure / arrival location) (6) Seat setting state (7) Flight (running) position (8) Elapsed flight time, required flight time to destination (9) Transit information (timetable, transit airline) (10) Hotel information (vacancy information, map, required time) (11) Car rental information (Reservation status, map) (12) Airfield guide, station guide (map, etc.) A hard copy printer can also be incorporated as information providing means.

With respect to the control of the posture of the seat 1, the control device having the above-described configuration includes: (1) a set state at takeoff and landing; forcibly resetting to a legal state (alarm alarm output in advance) (2) a set state at mealtime Seat setting according to height and weight data of passengers (3) Setting state during sleep Seat setting according to individual data such as height and weight of passengers (4) Setting state during reading Reading height and weight of passengers Seat setting according to individual data (automatic turning on of reading light) (5) Setting state when watching a display such as a TV Seat setting according to height and weight data of passengers (6) When leaving (when taking off and landing) The same state as described above). When the return button is pressed, the control returns to the previous state (automatic or CPU control may be used). .

For example, at the time of takeoff and landing, (1) whether the reclining device 10 is operated, (2) whether the seat belt 70 is worn, (3) whether the leg rest 61 is used, (4) table 81 (armrest retractable type) ) The presence or absence of use and the like are displayed on the safety display device 100a, and the operation is displaced from the control panel 7 to an appropriate position and orientation, or the crew gives guidance on the specified seat 1.

At this time, when operating the respective seats 1 from the crew side, "WARNI" is displayed on the TV dual-purpose display 83.
"NG" is displayed to notify the passenger in advance. And the T
When the V-shared display 83 is stored, whether the operation of automatically popping up or using a crew member to the use state, displaying “WARNING” and returning the seat 1 to the original posture is automatically performed. Alternatively, it can be performed by an operation of a crew.

The seat device according to the present invention is provided with a massage device (not shown) such as an eccentric roller that is rotated by a drive mechanism such as a motor on the rear side of the lumbar support device 30 to provide a lumbar support. The support plate of the device 30 may be configured to protrude toward the front side of the seat back 3 in a state where the support plate is retracted. Such a massage device is similar to other functional devices in that the drive device is turned on.
/ OFF "," operating time "," rotational force "and the like can be operated by input from a switch arranged on an operation panel 8 provided on the armrest 4 of each seat 1.

[0026]

Since the seat device according to the present invention is constructed as described above, information can be exchanged between each seat and the control center so that each seat or all seats can be exchanged .
In addition to safety systems, service systems can be controlled in a unified and integrated manner, enabling quick and appropriate response to the individual needs of passengers using seats, as well as cabin attendants. Not only makes it possible to work smoothly, but also has the feature of exerting a perfect function in ensuring passenger safety, which is the biggest problem, and the effects obtained by implementing the present invention are Extremely large.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an aircraft seat device having a high function according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a connection diagram showing a signal system between each seat and a control center.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a signal control system of the seat device.

[Explanation of symbols]

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 seat 2 seat bottom 3 seat back 4 armrest 5 headrest 7 control panel 10 reclining device 11 reclining position sensor 12 seating sensor 13 seat sensor 20 side support device 21 ear 22 side support sensor 30 lumbar support device 31 lumbar support sensor 40 headrest adjustment device 41 Headrest sensor 50 Seat bottom adjustment device 52 Seat bottom sensor 60 Leg rest adjustment device 61 Leg rest 63 Leg rest sensor 70 Seat belt 71 Seat belt sensor 81 Arm storage table 83 TV / display 84 Keyboard 87 Reading light 88 Fresh air jet 89 Cabin attendant call button 100 Control center 100a Safety display 100b Bis based display CPU central control circuit

Continuation of the front page (58) Field surveyed (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) B64D 11/06 B60N 3/00, 2/00 B61D 33/00

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A TV dual-purpose device is provided on an armrest of each seat.
Operation device consisting of display, keyboard, operation panel, etc.
And the operating device is installed in the cockpit or crew cabin.
Control center CPU and CPU
Connect the control line, the passengers themselves by the operating device, the reclining apparatus constructed in the seat, leg rest, other arbitrarily manipulate the functional units of, also "ON" of the TV convertible display or audio device, "OFF "operation and with operating the appearance and volume, the central control circuit CPU to cause the input store desired data, intermediate to the TV convertible display installed in the seat side
The central control circuit is configured so that desired data can be output and displayed from the CPU , and centrally controls control signals from each device configured in the seat.
Detected by the circuit CPU, and the situation is detected by the central control circuit C.
Displayed on PU safety display and service display
And a control signal from the central control circuit CPU if necessary.
For various functional devices in each seat or all seats
Automatic control and operation of various functional devices such as front and rear seat spacing
Control over the spacing of multiple seats associated with
Seat and wherein the a.