DE202020100456U1 - Seat console for a vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

Seat console (1) for a vehicle,
- With a swivel plate (3) for connecting the seat console (1) with a vehicle seat and
- With a base plate (2) for connecting the seat bracket (1) to the vehicle, the base plate (2) having rails (5) through which the vehicle seat is linearly displaceable, characterized in that between the pivot plate (3) and the Base plate (2) a bearing plate (4) fixed to the rails (5) of the base plate (2) is arranged, the pivot plate (3) and the bearing plate (4) being connected to one another via a bearing-forming means.

Description

State of the art

The invention relates to a seat console for a vehicle, according to the preamble of claim 1.

In motor vehicles, in particular on the driver's side and on the passenger's side, vehicle seats are installed which include various adjustment options such as longitudinal, height, inclination adjustment and other adjustment options. These can be operated electrically or mechanically.

For older and / or people with physical limitations, getting in and out of a vehicle is often very tedious and strenuous, since in particular the sill of a vehicle has to be overcome. In addition, due to the design, the sills in motor vehicles are becoming wider and wider, so that getting in and out of them is becoming increasingly difficult, particularly for older and / or disabled people.

Swivel seats are known as entry and exit aids for people with physical limitations and / or seniors, which have a vehicle-specific console, which are screwed into the vehicle and are pivoted out of the vehicle about an axis by 90 °. This makes getting in and out easier, but important adjustment options for the seat, such as e.g. Height and tilt adjustment, lost or at least can no longer be guaranteed. In addition, electric seats are no longer used and replaced by a seat with mechanical adjustment.

The object of the invention is therefore to provide a seat console for a vehicle which overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art.

The invention and its advantages

The seat console according to the invention for a vehicle, in contrast, has the advantage that getting in and out is made easier, in particular for older people and / or for people with physical limitations, without the fact that the seat console according to the invention is used at the factory Adjustment options (e.g. longitudinal, height, tilt adjustment) of the conventional seat frame are impaired, since the seat console according to the invention has a swivel plate for connecting the seat console to a vehicle seat and a base plate for connecting the seat console to the vehicle, the base plate having rails through which the vehicle seat is linearly displaceable, a bearing plate fixed to the rails of the base plate being arranged between the pivot plate and the base plate, and the pivot plate and the bearing plate being connected to one another via a bearing-forming means.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the seat bracket according to the invention, the bearing-forming means has a bearing bush arranged on the bearing plate and a bearing pin arranged on the swivel plate.

According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the seat bracket according to the invention, the bearing-forming means has a fulcrum which is arranged off-center on the seat bracket.

According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the seat console according to the invention, the base plate has a toothed rack in which a gearwheel arranged on the swivel plate engages in a form-fitting manner.

According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the seat console according to the invention, the seat console has a locking device and / or an electric motor. The locking device enables the seat bracket according to the invention to be locked in at least one position (e.g. in the basic position).

According to an advantageous embodiment of the seat console according to the invention in this regard, the locking device has a lock arranged on the swivel plate and a lock shackle arranged on the base plate.

According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the seat console according to the invention, the locking device has a trigger arranged on the swivel plate.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the seat console according to the invention, the trigger is connected to the locking device by means of a Bowden cable.

According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the seat console according to the invention, a gas pressure spring is arranged between the base plate and the bearing plate.

According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the seat console according to the invention, the seat console has a stop to limit the linear displaceability of the vehicle seat. Since the linear movement of the bearing plate is limited by the stop, there is a Limitation of the swivel angle of the swivel plate.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the seat console according to the invention, the stop is adjustable.

The seat console according to the invention can be used to carry out a method for operating a pivotable seat console of a vehicle, the seat console having a swivel plate for connecting the seat console to the vehicle seat and a base plate for connecting the seat console to the vehicle, the base plate having rails through which the vehicle seat is linearly displaceable from a basic position into an end position or from an end position into a basic position and a bearing plate fixed to the rails of the base plate is arranged between the swivel plate and the base plate and the swivel plate and the bearing plate are connected to one another via a bearing-forming means, whereby a rotational movement of the vehicle seat is realized at the same time as the linear movement of the vehicle seat.

In such a method, the seat console has a locking device having a trigger and a gas pressure spring is arranged between the base plate and the bearing plate, so that after opening the locking device by means of the trigger, the bearing plate is moved from its basic position into an end position by means of the gas pressure spring.

In such a method, the trigger can only be actuated when the vehicle door is open and / or when the engine is switched off. Otherwise, the console can be operated at any time, regardless of the vehicle door and the engine.

In such a method, the seat console has an adjustable stop, the adjustment of which allows the linear displacement of the vehicle seat to be adjusted. The adjustable stop limits the movement of the bearing plate, whereby the swivel angle of the swivel plate can be set or limited.

In such a method, a seat bracket according to one of claims 1 to 11 is used as the seat bracket.

The seat console according to the invention can be used to carry out a method for equipping or retrofitting a vehicle seat of a vehicle with a pivoting function, in which a vehicle seat is separated from its seat frame in order to subsequently install a pivotable seat console between the vehicle seat and the seat frame, the seat console being a Swivel plate for connecting the seat console to the vehicle seat and a base plate for connecting the seat console to the vehicle, the base plate having rails through which the vehicle seat can be moved linearly from a basic position to an end position or from an end position to a basic position, whereby between the pivot plate and the base plate, a bearing plate fixed to the rails of the base plate is arranged and the pivot plate and the bearing plate are connected to one another by means of a bearing-forming means, thereby simultaneously rotating the linear movement of the vehicle seat the vehicle seat is realized.

In such a method for equipping or retrofitting a vehicle seat of a vehicle, by installing the seat bracket, existing adjustment options are retained as far as possible and / or safety devices of the seat frame are retained.

In such a method for equipping or retrofitting a vehicle seat of a vehicle, a seat console is used as the seat console according to one of claims 1 to 11 and / or a vehicle seat of a vehicle equipped or retrofitted with a seat console enables a method for operating a pivotable seat console of a vehicle Vehicle as described above.

Further advantages and advantageous embodiments of the invention can be found in the following description, the claims and the drawing.

Figure list

• 1 eine Explosionszeichnung einer erfindungsgemäßen Sitzkonsole,
• 2 eine perspektivische Ansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Sitzkonsole, gemäß 1,
• 3 eine Ansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Sitzkonsole, gemäß 1, von oben,
• 4 eine weitere Ansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Sitzkonsole, gemäß 1, von oben,
• 5 eine weitere Ansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Sitzkonsole von oben,
• 6 eine Ansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Sitzkonsole, gemäß 1, von unten,
• 7 eine Seitenansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Sitzkonsole, gemäß 1,
• 8 eine weitere Seitenansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Sitzkonsole, gemäß 1, und
• 9 eine weitere Seitenansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Sitzkonsole, gemäß 1.

Preferred exemplary embodiments of the object according to the invention are shown in the drawing and are explained in more detail below. Show it

• 1 an exploded view of a seat console according to the invention,
• 2nd a perspective view of a seat console according to the invention, according to 1 ,
• 3rd a view of the seat console according to the invention, according to 1 , from above,
• 4th another view of the seat console according to the invention, according to 1 , from above,
• 5 another view of the seat console according to the invention from above,
• 6 a view of the seat console according to the invention, according to 1 , from underneath,
• 7 a side view of the seat console according to the invention, according to 1 ,
• 8th another side view of the seat console according to the invention, according to 1 , and
• 9 another side view of the seat console according to the invention, according to 1 .

Description of the embodiment

1 shows an exploded view of a seat console according to the invention 1 , which can also be called a swivel bracket due to its function. The seat console according to the invention 1 is designed for easy getting in and out of a vehicle. The target group are seniors and people with disabilities.

The seat console according to the invention 1 is divided into three main assemblies, namely a base plate 2nd , a swivel plate 3rd and one between the base plate 2nd and the swivel plate 3rd arranged bearing plate 4th . On the base plate 2nd are rails 5 with which the bearing plate 4th is screwed, mounted, whereby the bearing plate 5 to the base plate 2nd on the rails 5 can be moved from a basic position to an end linear.

The seat console according to the invention 1 has a bearing-forming agent, which consists of a on the bearing plate 4th arranged bearing bush 6 that preferred with the bearing plate 4th is welded, and a bearing pin 7 on the swivel plate 3rd is arranged. The bearing pin 7 the swivel plate 3rd is in the bearing bush 6 the bearing plate 4th inserted and screwed from below. The bearing-forming agent has a fulcrum 8th has, which is off-center on the seat console according to the invention 1 is arranged. Of course, in another embodiment, the bearing pin could also be on the bearing plate 4th and the bearing bush on the swivel plate 3rd to be ordered.

On the swivel plate 3rd is a gear 9 arranged in a form-fitting manner on the base plate 2nd arranged rack 10th intervenes.

On the base plate 2nd is a gas pressure spring 11 arranged that also with the bearing plate 4th connected is. In addition, the base plate 2nd a lock bracket 12th on that with a lock 13 which on the swivel plate 3rd is arranged forms a locking device through which a vehicle seat, not shown, can be locked in a basic position. Of course, in another embodiment the lock shackle on the swivel plate could also be used 3rd and the lock on the base plate 2nd to be ordered. To operate the locking device is on the swivel plate 3rd a trigger 14 arranged, via a Bowden cable, not shown, with the lock 13 is in operative connection.

A vehicle-specific or universal adapter set (assembly set) may be required for installation in a vehicle (e.g. car). After installing the console, the car seat is on the swivel plate 3rd assembled. A retrofit seat is preferably installed. Depending on the vehicle conditions, it is also possible to use the original seat.

To the seat console according to the invention 1 to operate, the trigger is opened after opening a vehicle door 14 , which is preferably inaccessible when the door is closed, thereby preventing the vehicle seat from being accidentally swiveled out of the basic position, which in turn actuates the lock via the Bowden cable 13 unlocked. In addition, the trigger could be 14 connected so that it can only be operated when the engine is switched off. This prevents the locking device from being released unintentionally. The preloaded gas pressure spring 11 pushes the bearing plate 4th until the end position is reached. At the same time, the swivel plate rotates 3rd out of the vehicle. In a front seat of a vehicle that has a B-pillar, the rotation takes place around the B-pillar. With a stop (set screw 15 ) in a groove 16 can be moved to fix it in the desired position, it is possible to adjust the swivel angle of the swivel plate 3rd limit easily and quickly. The seat or swivel plate is used for swiveling in 3rd pushed back into the vehicle. It would also be conceivable to use an electric motor, which causes the seat to swing in. The castle 13 snaps into the lock shackle in the end position (basic position) 12th one and the gas spring 11 , which in principle has two functions, namely automatic swiveling and a holding torque in the extended end position, is tensioned again.

The seat console according to the invention 1 is characterized by the fact that the entire mechanism is covered, with the linear and rotary movement of the vehicle seat via the rack 10th , the gear 9 , and the rail system (rails 5 ) is realized. The swivel plate preferably has 3rd a cassette construction, which achieves extreme rigidity and lightness at the same time. It is therefore possible that the swivel plate 3rd free-floating, i.e. only attached to the bearing-forming means (pivot bearing), and therefore no further support of the swivel plate 3rd necessary is.

2nd shows a perspective view of a seat console according to the invention 1 , according to 1 , in the basic position in which a vehicle seat, not shown, is locked in a basic position.

The 3rd and 4th show views of the seat console according to the invention 1 , according to 1 , from above, with in 4th some components that are below the swivel plate 3rd or the bearing plate 4th are indicated by dashed lines. This also indicates that from an outside train 17th and an inner cable 18th with the lock 13 and the trigger 14 connected, existing Bowden cable. The gear 9 is by means of several screws 19th on the swivel plate 3rd fixed.

5 shows a view of the seat console according to the invention 1 , which is in the swung-out end position, from above, in 5 some components that are below the swivel plate 3rd or the bearing plate 4th are indicated by dashed lines .. The gas pressure spring 11 has the bearing plate 4th pressed linearly forward, which means that it fits positively with the rack 10th connected gear 9 and the bearing-forming means rotates the bearing plate 4th around the fulcrum 8th causes. Once the gear 9 to the stop (set screw 15 ) hits, the rotary movement is ended. By moving the stop (adjusting screw 15 ) the angle of rotation can thus be adapted to the circumstances.

6 shows a view of the seat console according to the invention 1 , according to 1 , from underneath.

The 7 to 9 show side views of the seat console according to the invention 1 , according to 1 . Out 7 it can be seen that the rails 5 a limitation 20th have at the latest the linear movement of the bearing plate 4th is stopped.

All features shown in the description, the following claims and the drawing can be essential to the invention both individually and in any combination with one another.

Reference list

1

Seat console

2nd

Base plate

3rd

Swivel plate

4th

Bearing plate

5

rail

6

Bearing bush

7

Bearing bolt

8th

pivot point

9

gear

10th

Rack

11

Gas pressure spring

12th

Lock shackle

13

lock

14

trigger

15

Set screw

16

Groove

17th

Outside move

18th

Inner cable

19th

screw

20th

Limitation

Claims (11)

Seat console (1) for a vehicle, - with a swivel plate (3) for connecting the seat console (1) to a vehicle seat and - with a base plate (2) for connecting the seat console (1) to the vehicle, the base plate (2) Has rails (5) through which the vehicle seat can be moved linearly, characterized in that a bearing plate (4) fixed to the rails (5) of the base plate (2) is arranged between the swivel plate (3) and the base plate (2), the swivel plate (3) and the bearing plate (4) being connected to one another via a bearing-forming means. Seat console (1), after Claim 1 characterized in that the bearing-forming means has a bearing bush (6) arranged on the bearing plate (4) and a bearing bolt (7) arranged on the swivel plate (3). Seat console (1), after Claim 1 or Claim 2 , characterized in that the bearing-forming means has a fulcrum (8) which is arranged off-center on the seat bracket (1). Seat console (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base plate (2) has a toothed rack (10) into which a gearwheel (9) arranged on the swivel plate (3) engages in a form-fitting manner. Seat console (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the seat console (1) has a locking device and / or an electric motor. Seat console (1), after Claim 5 characterized in that the locking device has a lock (13) arranged on the swivel plate (3) and a lock shackle (12) arranged on the base plate (2). Seat console (1), after Claim 5 or Claim 6 , characterized in that the locking device has a trigger (14) arranged on the swivel plate (3). Seat console (1), after Claim 7 , characterized in that the trigger (14) by means of a Bowden cable is connected to the locking device. Seat console (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a gas pressure spring (11) is arranged between the base plate (2) and the bearing plate (4). Seat console (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the seat console (1) has a stop to limit the linear displaceability of the vehicle seat. Seat console (1), after Claim 10 , characterized in that the stop is adjustable.

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