JPH02207426A - Load operation device for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable for a driver to be accustomed soon to operate a plurality of operational devices without looking at them by arranging the operational devices having specific relation with sign sensing sections so as to be able to touch the operational devices by fingers while touching the sign sensing sections by fingers. CONSTITUTION:In a control panel 9a, such as an air capacity-switching knob 15 as a sign sensing section also acting as an operational device also acts as a power switch of an air adjusting device 9 and arranged as protruding in a specific position around a driver's seat. An air capacity-switching knob 12 is formed into a rectangle which is easily identified when touched by a finger and arranged as recognized position thereof by sense of the finger. Further, the air capacity-switching knob 12 is arranged as reciprocally transferred between left and right positions. Power application and adjustment of ventilation are conducted according to the transfer. If a recording tape recorded with voice explaining how to use the operational devices is arranged, a driver easily remember the position of each operational device and how to use it.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Promise of invention] (Industrial application field) Regarding production equipment.

(Prior art) When operating the switches installed around the driver's seat while the car is running, the driver must operate the switches while looking straight ahead when driving at high speeds, regardless of when driving at low speeds. It is necessary to do this. Among the above-mentioned switches, for example, a turn signal switch, an 8-head light switch, etc. is incorporated into a so-called lever combination switch provided on the steering column, so that its operation can be controlled by a lever located near the steering wheel. Normally, the lever is configured to be operated by a knob or other operator installed at the tip of the lever, which allows one to operate it reliably through practice without having to visually check the position of the operator. . In this case, the layout of the operators (levers, knobs, etc.) in the lever combination switch is generally similar even in automobiles made by different manufacturers. In other words, the operation of a lever combination switch like this, like the operation of an accelerator pedal or a brake pedal, can be done without any conscious effort through training at a driving school or the like.

On the other hand, in addition to the above-mentioned switches, various switches such as an air conditioning switch, an audio switch, etc. are installed on the driving cloth, and the number of operators for these switches is - It is placed on console panels, console boxes, etc. with design and ergonomic layout in mind.

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) As mentioned above, the layout of the controls provided on the console panel, console box, etc. is usually not constant depending on the type of automobile, and these controls are Due to the large number of controls, it is currently extremely difficult to become skilled enough to operate each operator while looking straight ahead. For this reason, when operating switches while driving a car, the actual position of each switch operator must be visually checked, which is not ideal for safe driving. there were.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a load operating device for an automobile that allows the user to quickly get used to operating a plurality of operating elements without having to visually check them one by one. There is something to do.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an automobile in which an operator for operating a plurality of loads operated by a driver is arranged on a driving cloth. In the vehicle load operating device, a tactile part for a sign is provided at a specific position on the driving waste so that the driver can confirm the position by the tactile sensation of his or her finger, and the tactile part for a sign is placed in a specific position on the driving rag, and the driver touches the tactile part for the sign while touching the tactile part for the sign. The operator is arranged in a fixed positional relationship with the marking tactile part so that it can be touched with both fingers at the same time.

At this time, a tactile section for marking can also be added to the operator.

Furthermore, an audio recording tape may be provided on which audio is recorded explaining how to move a finger to each operator and how to operate based on the marker tactile part.

(Function) When the driver operates the operator, he uses his fingertips to confirm the position of the sign tactile section, uses the spatial sense of his fingers to locate and operate the operator based on this position. At this time, each operator is arranged so that it has a fixed positional relationship with the tactile part for a sign so that each operator can be touched with a finger while touching the tactile part for a sign with a predetermined finger. It is relatively easy to remember the positional relationship between the marker tactile part and the operating elements, and it is possible to quickly get used to operating the plurality of operating elements without having to display them one by one.

If the marker tactile section is constituted by an operator, there is no need to separately provide the marker tactile section.

In addition, if there is a recording tape with an audio recording that explains how to operate using the tactile part for the sign using the finger sense, the position and operation of each operator can be efficiently determined based on the played audio. And it can be memorized in a short period of time.

(Example) An example of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In FIG. 2 showing the appearance of the driver's seat of an automobile, 1 is an instrument panel, which includes left, right, and center air outlets 2.3 and 4, a defroster outlet 5, a meter 6, left and right speakers 7. 8 etc. are provided. Also,
A center console panel 1a located in the center of the instrument panel 1 includes a control panel 9a for an air conditioner 9, which is a load, and an audio system 1, which is also a load.
0 main device 10a is provided. Note that 11 is a steering wheel.

Now, the control panel 9a and main unit 10a will be explained below with reference to FIG. 1 as well.

That is, first of all, in the control panel 9a, 12 is an air volume switching knob which is a tactile part for a sign that also serves as an operator.This knob also serves as a power switch for the air conditioner 9. It is arranged in a protruding manner at a position where the fingertips of the left arm can be reached when the left arm is naturally extended toward the control panel 9a while leaning slightly forward. At this time, the air volume switching knob 12 is formed in a rectangular shape that can be identified as a container when touched with a fingertip, and is provided so that its position can be confirmed by the tactile sensation of the fingertip. In this case, the air volume switching knob 12 may be made of a flexible material to give it a distinctive feel.

Further, the air volume switching knob 12 is provided so as to be movable back and forth between the left position shown by the solid line and the right position shown by the two-dot chain line, and depending on the movement, the air conditioner 9 can be turned on and air can be blown. The intensity can be adjusted.

13 is a temperature control knob which is an operator, and this is the control panel 9.
A predetermined distance to the left from the air volume switching knob 12 at a! They are arranged in a protruding manner at spaced apart positions. At this time, the temperature adjustment knob 13 is formed in a rectangular shape with a different tactile feel from the air volume switching knob 12, and is configured to be distinguishable from the air volume switching knob 12 by the tactile sensation of the fingertip. Further, the temperature control knob 13 is provided so as to be movable back and forth between a left position shown by a solid line and a right position shown by a two-dot chain line, and the air conditioner 9 is moved between the air outlet 2 and the air conditioner 9 according to the movement.゜3.4.5
The temperature of the discharged air is adjusted through the Note that the air volume switching knob 1 on the control panel 9a
2 and temperature 5. ! A protrusion 14 that gradually rises toward the temperature adjustment knob 13 is provided between the J-node knobs 13 .

Reference numeral 15 denotes an inside/outside air switching knob serving as an operator, which is disposed in a protruding manner at a position directly above the air volume switching knob 12 on the control panel 9a and at a predetermined distance therefrom. At this time, the inside/outside air switching knob 15 is formed in a rectangular shape with a different tactile feel from the air volume switching knob 12 and the temperature adjustment knob 13, and is therefore distinguishable from the air volume switching knob 12 and the temperature 38-section knob 13 by the tactile sensation of the fingertip. configured to be possible. Further, the temperature 21-node knob 13 is provided so as to be movable back and forth between a pressed down position and a non-pressed position, and depending on the movement, the inside air circulation state and the outside air introduction state of the air conditioner 9 are changed. Switching is now taking place. Incidentally, when the temperature adjustment knob 13 is pressed down, a sense of moderation is provided.

Further, 16a, 16b, and 16c are knobs for switching modes of the air conditioner 9.

On the other hand, in the main body device 1a of the audio system 1o, reference numeral 17 is a volume knob that also serves as a source switch 7u, which is a tactile part for an indicator that also serves as an operator;
The air volume switching knob 12 is disposed in a protruding manner at a position directly below the air volume switching knob 12 at a predetermined distance # (distance that can be touched simultaneously with the middle finger and ring finger of the left hand). At this time,
The volume knob 17 is the same as the air volume switching knob 12. It is formed in a circular shape with a different feel from the temperature adjustment knob 13 and the inside/outside air switching knob 15, and is configured to be distinguishable from the knobs 12, 13, and 15 by the feel of the fingertip. When the volume knob 17 is suppressed, the power of the radio is turned on, and when the suppression is released, the volume knob 17 returns to a momentary position.

Further, the audio output is increased in accordance with the rotational operation, and a sense of moderation is provided when the volume knob 17 is pressed down.

Further, in FIG. 2, 18 is a cassette tape insertion slot, 19 is a tape eject button, and 20 is a group of push buttons for channel selection and mode switching. Reference numeral 21 denotes a cassette tape, which is a recording tape, which is inserted into the audio system 10 through the insertion port 18 so as to reproduce the voice to be recorded through the speaker 7.8. Note that 22 is a cigarette lighter.

Therefore, the recorded contents of the cassette tape 21 will be explained below along with the overall operation.

That is, when driving the car according to this embodiment for the first time, the driver turns on the ignition key (it is desirable to keep the engine running in order to suppress battery consumption) and stops the car. The audio recorded on the cassette tape 21 is played back by the audio system 10 in the same state. At this time, cassette tape 2
In No. 1, the following teaching contents (IX) are recorded in an understandable and dignified tone.

(1) Hold the steering wheel 1 with both hands toward the driver.
1, the driver is instructed to imagine that the vehicle is running (that is, the driver's eyes are directed forward), and the driver is instructed to perform operations according to the subsequent announcements.

(II) Notify that you will now practice turning on the power of the air conditioner 9 and operating the wind fn2J section, and instructing the direction in which to extend your left hand (direction of the air volume switching knob 12 and volume 17), as well as the direction of the air volume switching knob. 12 and volume 17 at the same time with the middle finger and ring finger of the left hand, and the difference in shape from the surroundings.

This will be explained in relation to the difference in texture and positional relationship, and then the user will be asked to check the air volume switching knob 12 with his or her middle finger.

(III) Instructs to operate the air volume switching knob 12 one step to the right, and if the operation is performed correctly, the air conditioner 9 operates and air is discharged from the air outlet 2, 3 or 4. Notify that air blowing will start. Next, the operator is instructed to operate the air volume switching knob 12 further to the right, and is informed that the amount of air blown from the air outlet 2, 3, or 4 will increase if the operation is performed correctly.

When it is confirmed that the air blowing has started and the air blowing volume has increased as described above, the operator is instructed to return the air volume switching knob 12 to its original position on the left, and if the operation is performed correctly, indicates that the air blowing will be stopped.

(IV) Instruct the user to release his/her left hand from the air volume switching knob 12 and return it to the position where he/she grips the steering wheel 11, and also notify him/her that he/she will now practice adjusting the temperature of the blown air using the air conditioner 9. In this case,
The user is instructed to check the air volume switching knob 12 with his or her middle finger in the same manner as described above.

After that, the relative positional relationship of the temperature adjustment knob 13 with respect to the air volume switching knob 12 will be explained in relation to the shape difference with the surroundings and the distance between them, and the temperature adjustment knob 13 will be explained while placing the middle finger on the air volume switching knob 12. The feeling of touching the temperature control knob 13 with the ring finger is explained in relation to the difference in shape with the surroundings, the difference in texture, the positional relationship, etc., and the child is asked to check the temperature adjustment knob 13 with the ring finger.

(V) Instructs to operate the temperature control knob 13 to the right, and if the operation is performed correctly, the air conditioner 9 operates and air is blown from the air outlet 2.3 or 4. Notifies you that the air temperature is rising. However, if the engine is stopped or not warmed up, the above temperature increase cannot be expected, so we will also inform you of this fact. If the temperature of the blown air is confirmed to have increased as described above, an instruction is given to return the temperature control knob 13 to its original central position.

(Vl) Instructs the user to take their left hand off the temperature control knob 13 and return it to the position where they are gripping the steering wheel 11, and informs them that they will now practice switching between the inside air circulation state and the outside air introduction state using the air conditioner 9. Do this. In this case, the user is instructed to check the air volume switching knob 12 with his or her middle finger in the same manner as described above. After that, the relative positional relationship of the inside/outside air switching knob 15 with respect to the air volume switching knob 12 will be explained in relation to the difference in shape with the surroundings and the distance from each other. The feeling when touching the switching knob 15 with the index finger will be explained in relation to the difference in shape with the surroundings, the difference in texture, the positional relationship, etc., and the child will be asked to confirm the inside/outside air switching knob 15 with the index finger.

(■) Instructs to repeat the operation of suppressing the inside/outside air switching knob 15, and informs that a sense of moderation will be given to the fingertips if each operation is performed correctly.

(■) Instruct them to take their left hand away from the inside/outside air switching knob 15 and return it to the position where they are gripping the steering wheel 11, and inform them that they will now practice turning on the power for the radio in the audio system 10 and the sound ffi adjustment device. We will make announcements. In this case, the user is instructed to check the air volume switching knob 12 with his or her middle finger in the same manner as described above. After that, the relative positional relationship of the volume knob 17 with respect to the air volume switching knob 12 will be explained in relation to the shape difference with the surroundings and the mutual distance, and while keeping the middle finger on the air volume switching knob 12, the volume knob 17 will be moved with the ring finger. Explain the feeling when touching the volume knob 17 in relation to the difference in shape with the surroundings, the difference in texture, the positional relationship, etc., and then have the child check the volume knob 17 with his or her ring finger.

(IX) Instructs to perform a suppression operation on the volume knob 17, and informs that a sense of moderation will be given to the fingertips if the operation is performed correctly.

Next, the user is instructed to rotate the volume knob 17 to the right, and is informed that if the operation is performed correctly, the audio output from the speaker 7.8 will increase. When the increase in audio output as described above is confirmed, the volume knob 17 is rotated to the left. It also tells you that if the operation is performed correctly, the audio output will decrease.

It should be noted that there is sufficient time between the announcements of teaching contents (1) to (IX) above, and auxiliary announcements are made to instruct the user to repeat the operation corresponding to each announcement.

By repeatedly performing operations based on the above-mentioned announcements, the driver selects the air volume switching knob 12. Temperature adjustment knob】3. This allows you to quickly learn how to operate the inside/outside air switching knob 15 and the volume knob 217 while looking straight ahead.Afterwards, when actually driving a car, you can adjust the knobs 12 and 13 as described above. .15.
If you get into the habit of operating 17 without having to look at it one by one and become more familiar with it, you will be able to increase your safety when driving a car.

Incidentally, in the above embodiment, the operation of the other knobs 16a to 16c included in the air conditioner 9 was not mentioned, but these are also operated by the air volume switching knob 12. Temperature control knob 13. It can also be configured similarly to the inside/outside air switching knob 15.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, according to the load operating device for an automobile according to claim 1, a tactile part for a sign is provided at a specific position on the driving waste so that the driver can confirm the position by the tactile sensation of his/her fingertip. In addition, a plurality of operators are arranged in a fixed positional relationship with the marking tactile part so that the marking tactile part can be touched simultaneously with another finger while touching the marking tactile part. It is possible to quickly get used to operating the vehicle without having to show the child each time, and this can contribute to increasing the safety of driving a vehicle.

Further, according to the load operating device for an automobile according to claim 2, since the sign tactile part is constituted by a momentary operator that returns to the original position after operation, the specific tactile part can be positioned at the specific position without separately providing the sign tactile part. can be easily confirmed. This makes it possible to simplify the structure.

Furthermore, according to the load operating device for a vehicle according to claim 3, based on the tactile part for the sign, there is provided a recording tape on which a voice explaining the operation method using a finger sense is recorded, so that the handling of the vehicle can be easily performed. You can train efficiently while remembering the illustrated explanations provided in the instruction manual.

This allows you to operate multiple controls efficiently without having to look at them one by one, and you can get used to them more quickly.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a driver's seat portion, and FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the main part. In the figure, 1 is the instrument panel, 9 is the air conditioner (negative (?if)), 10 is the audio system, 12 is the wind switching knob (operator as a tactile part for the sign), and 13 is the temperature adjustment knob (operator). ), 15 is the inside/outside air switching knob (operation,
17 is a volume knob (operator serving as a tactile part for marking), and 21 is a cassette tape (recording tape).

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. In a load operating device for an automobile in which operators for operating a plurality of loads operated by a driver are arranged around a driver's seat, the driver can move a plurality of loads to a specific position around the driver's seat. A marking tactile section is provided so that the position can be confirmed by the tactile sensation of a fingertip, and the plurality of operators are arranged in such a positional relationship that one finger can touch the marking tactile section with another finger. An automotive load control device characterized by the following. 2. The automobile load operating device according to claim 1, wherein the sign tactile section is constituted by a momentary operator that returns to its original shape after being operated. 3. The load operating device for an automobile according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising an audio recording tape on which an audio explanation of how to operate the operator with reference to the sign tactile section is recorded.