Vehicle seat configuration structure, vehicle and vehicle seat adjusting method

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle seat configuration structure, a vehicle and a vehicle seat adjusting method.The vehicle seat configuration structure comprises a first seat (11), a first driving mechanism and a second driving mechanism, the first driving mechanism is configured to drive the first seat (11) to move in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and the second driving mechanism is configured to drive the second seat (11) to move in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The second driving mechanism is configured to drive the first seat (11) to rotate between a position facing the front of the vehicle and a position facing the rear of the vehicle, and enables the first seat (11) to stay at any one of the position facing the front of the vehicle, the position facing the rear of the vehicle, or the position between the position facing the front of the vehicle and the position facing the rear of the vehicle. The second driving mechanism can enable the first seat to rotate to the position facing the rear of the vehicle, passengers sitting on the first seat can communicate with passengers in the rear row face to face, and the interactive experience is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a vehicle seat configuration structure, a vehicle, and a method for adjusting vehicle seats. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the automotive industry, people's demand for the leisure and entertainment aspects of car interiors is increasing. For example, front passenger often needs to interact with rear passengers, which requires modifications to car seats.

[0003] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section of this disclosure is intended only to enhance the understanding of the overall background of this disclosure, and should not be construed as an admission or implication in any way that such information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. The foregoing statements are only intended to provide background information in relation to this application and do not necessarily constitute prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure provides a vehicle seat configuration structure, a vehicle, and a vehicle seat adjustment method, which can enhance the communication and interaction experience between front and rear passengers.

[0005] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, a vehicle seat configuration structure is provided, comprising:

[0006] First seat;

[0007] A first drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle; and

[0008] The second drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat to rotate between a position facing forward of the vehicle and a position facing backward of the vehicle, and to allow the first seat to remain in a position facing forward of the vehicle, a position facing backward of the vehicle, or any position between the positions facing forward of the vehicle and the position facing backward of the vehicle.

[0009] In some embodiments, the second drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat to rotate 90° to 180° from a position facing forward of the vehicle to a position facing rearward of the vehicle, or to rotate 90° to 180° from a position facing rearward of the vehicle to a position facing forward of the vehicle.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first seat includes a first backrest, and a second drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat to rotate in a direction that brings the first backrest closer to a first door, the first door being disposed adjacent to the first seat.

[0011] In some embodiments, the vehicle seat configuration structure further includes a third drive mechanism, a first seat mounted on the third drive mechanism, the third drive mechanism mounted on a second drive mechanism, the second drive mechanism mounted on the first drive mechanism, the first drive mechanism being configured to drive the second drive mechanism, the third drive mechanism and the first seat together to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the second drive mechanism being configured to drive the third drive mechanism and the first seat together to rotate relative to the first drive mechanism, and the third drive mechanism being configured to drive the first seat relative to the second drive mechanism to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0012] In some embodiments, the vehicle seating configuration structure further includes a central console and a fourth drive mechanism configured to drive the central console to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0013] In some embodiments, the second drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat to rotate from a position facing the front of the vehicle to a position facing the rear of the vehicle when the fourth drive mechanism drives the center console to move forward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the third drive mechanism drives the first seat to move forward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the first drive mechanism drives the first seat to move backward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and the minimum distance between the center console and the first seat is greater than or equal to a first preset length.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first preset length is 500mm to 550mm.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first seat is located in the front passenger seat of the vehicle, and the vehicle seat configuration structure further includes:

[0016] The second seat is located in the driver's seat of the vehicle;

[0017] The third seat is located behind the first seat;

[0018] The fourth seat is located behind the second seat;

[0019] The fifth drive mechanism is configured to drive the third seat to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle; and

[0020] The sixth drive mechanism is configured to drive the fourth seat to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle;

[0021] The first drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat to move backward in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle when the fifth drive mechanism drives the third seat to move backward in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and the sixth drive mechanism drives the fourth seat to move backward in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0022] In some embodiments, the first seat includes a first backrest and a first leg rest. The vehicle seat configuration structure further includes a first posture adjustment mechanism, which is configured to adjust the tilt angle of the first backrest relative to a vertical plane, the tilt angle of the first leg rest relative to a vertical plane, and the tilt angle of the first seat cushion relative to a horizontal plane. The second drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat to rotate when the first posture adjustment mechanism adjusts the tilt angle of the first backrest to less than or equal to a first preset angle, the tilt angle of the first leg rest to less than or equal to a second preset angle, and the tilt angle of the first seat cushion relative to a horizontal plane to greater than or equal to a third preset angle.

[0023] In some embodiments, the first preset angle is 17°~22°, the second preset angle is 20°~25°, and the third preset angle is 7°~12°.

[0024] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, a vehicle is provided, including the vehicle seat configuration structure described above.

[0025] According to a third aspect of this disclosure, a vehicle seat adjustment method based on the above-described vehicle seat configuration structure is provided, comprising:

[0026] First, the first drive mechanism drives the first seat to move backward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle;

[0027] The second drive mechanism then drives the first seat to rotate between a position facing the front of the vehicle and a position facing the rear of the vehicle, and keeps the first seat in any position between the positions facing the front of the vehicle, the position facing the rear of the vehicle, or a position between the positions facing the front of the vehicle and the position facing the rear of the vehicle.

[0028] In some embodiments, the method of driving the first seat to rotate between a position facing forward of the vehicle and a position facing rearward of the vehicle via a second drive mechanism, and stopping the first seat in a position facing forward of the vehicle, a position facing rearward of the vehicle, or a position between the positions facing forward of the vehicle and the position facing rearward of the vehicle, includes:

[0029] Then, the second drive mechanism drives the first seat to rotate 90°~180° from the position facing the front of the vehicle to the position facing the rear of the vehicle, or from the position facing the rear of the vehicle to the position facing the front of the vehicle.

[0030] In some embodiments, the first seat includes a first backrest, and the second drive mechanism drives the first seat to rotate in the direction that brings the first backrest closer to the first door, with the first door located adjacent to the first seat.

[0031] In some embodiments, the vehicle seat configuration structure further includes a third drive mechanism, wherein the first seat is mounted on the third drive mechanism, the third drive mechanism is mounted on a second drive mechanism, and the second drive mechanism is mounted on the first drive mechanism;

[0032] Before the first seat is rotated between a position facing forward and a position facing rearward via the second drive mechanism, the adjustment method further includes:

[0033] The first seat is driven forward relative to the second drive mechanism in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by the third drive mechanism.

[0034] In some embodiments, the vehicle seat configuration structure further includes a central console and a fourth drive mechanism, the fourth drive mechanism being configured to drive the central console to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0035] Before the first seat is rotated between a position facing forward and a position facing rearward via the second drive mechanism, the adjustment method further includes:

[0036] The central console is driven to move forward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by the fourth drive mechanism, and the distance between the central console and the first seat is greater than or equal to the first preset length.

[0037] In some embodiments, the vehicle seat configuration structure further includes:

[0038] The second seat is located in the driver's seat of the vehicle;

[0039] The third seat is located behind the first seat;

[0040] The fourth seat is located behind the second seat;

[0041] The fifth drive mechanism is configured to drive the third seat to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle; and

[0042] The sixth drive mechanism is configured to drive the fourth seat to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle;

[0043] Before the operation of driving the first seat to move backward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle via the first drive mechanism, the adjustment method also includes:

[0044] The third seat is driven to move rearward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by the fifth drive mechanism; and

[0045] The fourth seat is driven to move backward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by the sixth drive mechanism.

[0046] In some embodiments, the first seat includes a first backrest and a first leg rest, and the vehicle seat configuration structure further includes a first posture adjustment mechanism, which is configured to adjust the tilt angle of the first backrest relative to a vertical plane, the tilt angle of the first leg rest relative to a vertical plane, and the tilt angle of the first cushion (113) relative to a horizontal plane.

[0047] Before the first seat is rotated between a position facing forward and a position facing rearward via the second drive mechanism, the adjustment method further includes:

[0048] The first posture adjustment mechanism adjusts the tilt angle of the first backrest to less than or equal to the first preset angle, the tilt angle of the first leg rest to less than or equal to the second preset angle, and the tilt angle of the first seat cushion to greater than or equal to the third preset angle.

[0049] Based on the above technical solution, the second drive mechanism in this embodiment can rotate the first seat between a position facing the front of the vehicle and a position facing the rear of the vehicle. When the first seat is rotated to the position facing the rear of the vehicle, the occupant sitting in the first seat can communicate face-to-face with the occupants in the rear, greatly improving the interactive experience. Attached Figure Description

[0050] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this disclosure and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of this disclosure and are used to explain this disclosure, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this disclosure. In the drawings:

[0051] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration structure provided in this disclosure in a first state.

[0052] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration structure provided in this disclosure in a second state.

[0053] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first seat in a first position in some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration structure provided in this disclosure.

[0054] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first seat in a second position in some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration structure provided in this disclosure.

[0055] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the central console in some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration structure provided in this disclosure.

[0056] Figure 6 The diagram shows the structure of the first and third seats in some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration structure provided in this disclosure.

[0057] Figure 7 The diagram shows some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration structure provided in this disclosure, in which all four seats remain stationary and face forward.

[0058] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration provided in this disclosure after the third and fourth seats have been moved backward.

[0059] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration structure provided in this disclosure after the first seat has moved backward.

[0060] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration structure provided in this disclosure when the first seat is rotated 45° backward.

[0061] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration structure provided in this disclosure when the first seat is rotated 90° backward.

[0062] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration structure provided in this disclosure when the first seat is rotated 180° backward.

[0063] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the structure of some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration provided in this disclosure when the rearward-facing first seat moves forward.

[0064] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration structure provided in this disclosure when the rearward-facing first seat moves backward.

[0065] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of a rearward first seat moving to a rotational position in some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration structure provided in this disclosure.

[0066] Figure 16 A schematic diagram of some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration structure provided in this disclosure when the first seat is rotated forward 90°.

[0067] Figure 17 A schematic diagram of some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration structure provided in this disclosure when the first seat is rotated forward 135°.

[0068] Figure 18 A schematic diagram of some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration structure provided in this disclosure when the first seat is rotated forward 180°.

[0069] Figure 19This is a schematic diagram of the structure of some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration structure provided in this disclosure after the forward-facing first seat has moved forward.

[0070] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration provided in this disclosure after the third and fourth seats have moved forward.

[0071] Figure 21 A flowchart illustrating the rearward rotation of the first seat in some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration structure provided in this disclosure.

[0072] Figure 22 A flowchart illustrating the forward rotation of a first seat in some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration structure provided in this disclosure.

[0073] In the picture:

[0074] 11. First seat; 12. Second seat; 13. Third seat; 14. Fourth seat; 15. Central console;

[0075] 21. First door; 22. Second door; 23. Third door; 24. Fourth door;

[0076] 30. Floor; 31. First guide rail; 32. Second guide rail; 33. Third guide rail; 34. Fourth guide rail; 35. Fifth guide rail; 36. Sixth guide rail; 37. Seventh guide rail; 38. Turntable; 39. Base;

[0077] 111. First backrest; 112. First leg rest; 113. First seat cushion;

[0078] 131. Third backrest; 132. Third leg rest; 133. Third seat cushion;

[0079] 151. Central console body; 152. Slider. Detailed Implementation

[0080] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0081] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center," "lateral," "longitudinal," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "upper," "lower," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0082] Based on the user's need for interaction between the front passenger and rear passengers, this disclosure discloses a structural modification to the vehicle seat structure.

[0083] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of the vehicle seat configuration structure provided in this disclosure, the vehicle seat configuration structure includes a first seat 11, a first drive mechanism, and a second drive mechanism. The first drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat 11 to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and the second drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat 11 to rotate between a position facing the front of the vehicle and a position facing the rear of the vehicle, and to enable the first seat 11 to remain in a position facing the front of the vehicle, a position facing the rear of the vehicle, or any position between the positions facing the front of the vehicle and the position facing the rear of the vehicle.

[0084] In the above embodiments, the location of the first seat 11 can be varied. For example, the first seat 11 can be a seat located in the driver's seat or a seat located in the front passenger seat. Provided there is sufficient space for rearward movement, the first seat 11 can also be a seat located in the second or third row.

[0085] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first seat 11 includes a first backrest 111, a first leg rest 112, and a first seat cushion 113. When an occupant sits on the first seat 11, the occupant's buttocks contact the first seat cushion 113, the occupant's back can contact the first backrest 111, and the occupant's legs can contact the first leg rest 112. Normally, the first leg rest 112 of the first seat 11 is in front, the first backrest 111 is behind, and the first backrest 111 faces the front of the vehicle. When the occupant sits down, their face faces the front of the vehicle, i.e., towards the hood. If the first seat 11 moves to a position facing the rear of the vehicle, it means that the first leg rest 112 of the first seat 11 is behind, the first backrest 111 is in front, and the first backrest 111 faces the rear of the vehicle. When the occupant sits down, their face faces the rear of the vehicle, i.e., towards the tailgate.

[0086] In the above embodiment, the first seat 11 can rotate between a position facing the front of the vehicle and a position facing the rear of the vehicle, rotating from a position facing the front of the vehicle to a position facing the rear of the vehicle, or rotating from a position facing the rear of the vehicle to a position facing the front of the vehicle. When the first seat 11 is rotated to the position facing the rear of the vehicle, the occupant sitting in the first seat 11 can communicate face-to-face with the occupants in the rear seats, greatly enhancing the interactive experience.

[0087] In the above embodiment, the second drive mechanism can enable the first seat 11 to rotate 180°. The large range of seat rotation allows for true face-to-face communication.

[0088] In the above embodiments, the second drive mechanism enables the first seat 11 to remain in a position facing the front of the vehicle, a position facing the rear of the vehicle, or any position between the positions facing the front of the vehicle and the position facing the rear of the vehicle, such as a position diagonally forward or diagonally backward, to meet the user's need to stay in any position during rotation.

[0089] Any position between the position facing the front of the vehicle and the position facing the rear of the vehicle can be understood as any angle between 0° and 180° rotated from the position facing the front of the vehicle to the position facing the rear of the vehicle, such as 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 135°, 150°, 175°, or 180°; or it can be understood as any angle between 0° and 180° rotated from the position facing the rear of the vehicle to the position facing the front of the vehicle, such as 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 135°, 150°, 175°, or 180°.

[0090] In the above embodiment, when the second drive mechanism drives the first seat 11 to rotate, the first seat 11 rotates as a whole relative to the vehicle body, and the first backrest 111, the first leg rest 112, and the first seat cushion 113 of the first seat 11 all rotate relative to the vehicle body. The first seat 11 can rotate about a vertical axis to achieve rotation between a position facing the front of the vehicle and a position facing the rear of the vehicle.

[0091] In related technologies, to enable face-to-face communication between front and rear passengers, the seatbacks are moved forward, changing the passenger's seating position from facing forward to facing backward. While this solution allows for face-to-face interaction, it requires passengers to leave their seats to move the seatbacks, and sometimes even necessitates stopping the vehicle and disembarking before the passenger can sit at the rear. Therefore, it is inconvenient in practice and provides a poor user experience.

[0092] In this embodiment, the first backrest 111, the first leg rest 112, and the first seat cushion 113 of the first seat 11 rotate as a whole. Therefore, when rotating, the occupant can continue to sit on the first seat 11 and rotate with the first seat 11. That is, when the first seat 11 rotates, the occupant does not have to leave the first seat 11, the vehicle does not have to stop, and the occupant does not have to get off the vehicle, which can greatly improve the riding experience.

[0093] In the above embodiments, in order to enable the occupant sitting in the first seat 11 to communicate face-to-face with the rear occupants, the present embodiment first drives the first seat 11 to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, that is, along the front-to-back direction of the vehicle, through the first drive mechanism to adjust the front-to-back position of the first seat 11 and provide sufficient space for the rotation of the first seat 11. Then, the first seat 11 is driven to rotate through the second drive mechanism to avoid the first seat 11 from colliding with other parts of the vehicle during the rotation process, or to avoid the body of the occupant sitting in the first seat 11 from colliding with other parts of the vehicle, effectively improving the safety of seat rotation and ensuring the personal safety of the occupants.

[0094] In the above embodiments, the specific structural forms of the first driving mechanism and the second driving mechanism can be selected in various ways, such as motors, hydraulic cylinders or pneumatic cylinders.

[0095] In some embodiments, the second drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat 11 to rotate 90° to 180° from a position facing the front of the vehicle to a position facing the rear of the vehicle, or to rotate 90° to 180° from a position facing the rear of the vehicle to a position facing the front of the vehicle.

[0096] When the first seat 11 rotates at an angle greater than or equal to 90° from the position facing the front of the vehicle to the position facing the rear of the vehicle, such as 90°, 120°, 135°, 150°, 175° or 180°, the first seat 11 is basically at an angle that is diagonally backward or facing backward. At this time, compared with the position that is diagonally forward or facing forward, the communication experience between the occupant sitting in the first seat 11 and the rear occupant can be significantly improved, which can basically meet the user's communication needs.

[0097] When the first seat 11 rotates at an angle greater than or equal to 90° from the position facing the rear of the vehicle to the position facing the front of the vehicle, such as 90°, 120°, 135°, 150°, 175° or 180°, the first seat 11 is basically at an angle that is diagonally forward or facing forward. At this time, compared with the position that is diagonally backward or facing backward, the occupant sitting in the first seat 11 has an unobstructed view and can basically meet the user's need to look forward.

[0098] In some embodiments, the first seat 11 includes a first backrest 111, and a second drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat 11 to rotate in a direction that brings the first backrest 111 closer to the first door 21, the first door 21 being disposed adjacent to the first seat 11.

[0099] In the above embodiment, the second drive mechanism drives the first seat 11 to rotate in a direction that brings the first backrest 111 closer to the first door 21. That is, the first seat 11 rotates in a direction away from the first door 21, which allows the first leg rest 112 to move away from the first door 21 during rotation, preventing the occupant's legs from colliding with the first door 21. This rotation method allows for the free and safe rotation of the first seat 11 even when the vehicle width is limited and the distance between the first seat 11 and the first door 21 in the width direction cannot be changed.

[0100] The first door 21 is the door located adjacent to the first seat 11, that is, the door closest to the first seat 11, and is also the door provided to make it most convenient for the occupant to sit in the first seat 11. For example, when the first seat 11 is a seat located in the driver's seat, the first door 21 is a door located on the left side of the first seat 11; when the first seat 11 is a seat located in the front passenger seat, the first door 21 is a door located on the right side of the first seat 11.

[0101] In some embodiments, the direction in which the first seat 11 rotates from a position facing the front of the vehicle to a position facing the rear of the vehicle is opposite to the direction in which it rotates from a position facing the rear of the vehicle to a position facing the front of the vehicle. This arrangement ensures that the first seat 11 rotates in the direction that brings the first backrest 111 closer to the first door 21, minimizing the space requirements during rotation and allowing occupants to rotate without leaving the first seat 11.

[0102] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the vehicle seat configuration structure further includes a third drive mechanism, with the first seat 11 mounted on the third drive mechanism, the third drive mechanism mounted on the second drive mechanism, and the second drive mechanism mounted on the first drive mechanism. The first drive mechanism is configured to drive the second drive mechanism, the third drive mechanism, and the first seat 11 together to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The second drive mechanism is configured to drive the third drive mechanism and the first seat 11 together to rotate relative to the first drive mechanism. The third drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat 11 to move relative to the second drive mechanism along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0103] By setting a third drive mechanism, the first seat 11 can be driven forward relative to the second drive mechanism along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle before the second drive mechanism drives the first seat 11 to rotate. Then, the second drive mechanism, the third drive mechanism, and the first seat 11 can be driven together to move backward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Finally, the first seat 11 can be driven to rotate by the second drive mechanism.

[0104] Before the first seat 11 rotates, the advantage of driving the first seat 11 forward relative to the second drive mechanism along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle through the third drive mechanism is that it makes the first seat 11 move forward as far as possible relative to the second drive mechanism. In this way, when the first seat 11 rotates, it can effectively avoid interference between the first backrest 111 of the first seat 11 and the first door 21, and provide more space for the rotation of the first seat 11.

[0105] In the above embodiments, the specific structural form of the third drive mechanism can be selected in various ways, such as a motor, hydraulic cylinder, or pneumatic cylinder.

[0106] In some embodiments, the third drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat 11 to move 130mm to 160mm relative to the second drive mechanism along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, such as 130mm, 135mm, 140mm, 145mm, 150mm, 155mm or 160mm, so that when the first seat 11 rotates, the first backrest 111 moves away from the first door 21, thereby avoiding a collision between the first backrest 111 and the first door 21.

[0107] In some embodiments, the first drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat 11 to move 800mm to 1200mm along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, such as 800mm, 850mm, 900mm, 950mm, 1000mm, 1050mm, 1100mm, 1150mm or 1200mm, so that the first seat 11 has sufficient rotation space to avoid collision between the first seat 11 and the first door 21, the center console 15 or the third seat 13.

[0108] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the vehicle seat configuration structure also includes a central console 15 and a fourth drive mechanism configured to drive the central console 15 to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0109] By setting a fourth drive mechanism, the central console 15 can be driven to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. For example, when the first seat 11 rotates, the central console 15 can be driven to move forward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle to provide more space for the rotation of the first seat 11 and prevent the occupant's legs from colliding with the central console 15.

[0110] In the above embodiments, the specific structural form of the fourth drive mechanism can be selected in various ways, such as a motor, hydraulic cylinder, or pneumatic cylinder.

[0111] In some embodiments, the second drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat 11 to rotate from a position facing the front of the vehicle to a position facing the rear of the vehicle when the fourth drive mechanism drives the center console 15 to move forward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the third drive mechanism drives the first seat 11 to move forward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the first drive mechanism drives the first seat 11 to move backward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and the minimum distance between the center console 15 and the first seat 11 is greater than or equal to a first preset length.

[0112] By driving the first seat 11 to rotate from a position facing the front of the vehicle to a position facing the rear of the vehicle only when the minimum distance between the second drive mechanism and the center console 15 is greater than or equal to the first preset length, the occupant's legs can be effectively protected and interference between the occupant's legs and the center console 15 can be avoided.

[0113] By limiting the minimum distance between the central console 15 and the first seat 11, a clear precondition can be provided for the rotation of the first seat 11, so that the first seat 11 will only start to rotate after the precondition is met, effectively avoiding collision between the occupant's legs and the central console 15.

[0114] The first preset length is a pre-set value, and the size of this value can be flexibly set according to needs.

[0115] like Figure 9 As shown, the distance between the center console 15 and the first seat 11 can be understood as the longitudinal distance d1 between the rear edge of the center console 15 and the front edge of the first seat cushion 113 of the first seat 11 when the first seat 11 faces the front of the vehicle.

[0116] In some embodiments, the first preset length is 500mm to 550mm, such as 500mm, 505mm, 510mm, 515mm, 520mm, 525mm, 530mm, 535mm, 540mm, 545mm or 550mm.

[0117] Setting the first preset length in the range of 500mm to 550mm can meet the requirement that the occupant's legs will not collide with the central console 15, and will not exceed the vehicle width limit in the width direction.

[0118] In some embodiments, the first seat 11 is disposed in the front passenger seat of the vehicle. The vehicle seat configuration structure further includes a second seat 12, a third seat 13, a fourth seat 14, a fifth drive mechanism, and a sixth drive mechanism. The second seat 12 is disposed in the driver's seat of the vehicle, the third seat 13 is disposed in the rear seat behind the first seat 11, the fourth seat 14 is disposed in the rear seat behind the second seat 12, the fifth drive mechanism is configured to drive the third seat 13 to move in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and the sixth drive mechanism is configured to drive the fourth seat 14 to move in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0119] The first drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat 11 to move backward in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle when the fifth drive mechanism drives the third seat 13 to move backward in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and the sixth drive mechanism drives the fourth seat 14 to move backward in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0120] By setting the fifth and sixth drive mechanisms, the third seat 13 can be driven to move backward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle before the first seat 11 moves backward, and the fourth seat 14 can be driven to move backward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle through the fifth drive mechanism. This provides sufficient space for the first seat 11 to move backward and rotate, avoiding collisions between the first seat 11 and the third seat 13 when moving backward, and avoiding collisions between the first seat 11 and the fourth seat 14 when rotating.

[0121] In the above embodiments, the specific structural forms of the fifth and sixth drive mechanisms can be selected in various ways, such as motors, hydraulic cylinders, or pneumatic cylinders.

[0122] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the first seat 11 includes a first backrest 111 and a first leg rest 112. The vehicle seat configuration structure also includes a first posture adjustment mechanism, which is configured to adjust the tilt angle α1 of the first backrest 111 relative to the vertical plane, the tilt angle β1 of the first leg rest 112 relative to the vertical plane, and the tilt angle θ1 of the first seat cushion 113 relative to the horizontal plane. The second drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat 11 to rotate when the first posture adjustment mechanism adjusts the tilt angle α1 of the first backrest 111 to less than or equal to a first preset angle, the tilt angle β1 of the first leg rest 112 to less than or equal to a second preset angle, and the tilt angle θ1 of the first seat cushion 113 to greater than or equal to a third preset angle.

[0123] By setting up a first posture adjustment mechanism, the tilt angle α1 of the first backrest 111 relative to the vertical plane, the tilt angle β1 of the first leg rest 112 relative to the vertical plane, and the tilt angle θ1 of the first seat cushion 113 relative to the horizontal plane can be adjusted. Before the first seat 11 rotates, the tilt angle α1 of the first backrest 111 relative to the vertical plane, the tilt angle β1 of the first leg rest 112 relative to the vertical plane, and the tilt angle θ1 of the first seat cushion 113 relative to the horizontal plane are adjusted by the first posture adjustment mechanism. This can prevent the first backrest 111 from colliding with the first door 21, and can also prevent the occupant's legs supported by the first leg rest 112 from colliding with the central control console 15.

[0124] The first preset angle, the second preset angle, and the third preset angle are all preset values, and the magnitudes of these three values ​​can be flexibly set according to requirements.

[0125] In some embodiments, the first preset angle is 17°~22°, such as 17°, 17.5°, 18°, 18.5°, 19°, 19.5°, 20°, 20.5°, 21°, 21.5° or 22°.

[0126] In some embodiments, the second preset angle is 20°~25°, such as 20°, 20.5°, 21°, 21.5°, 22°, 22.5°, 23°, 23.5°, 24°, 24.5° or 25°.

[0127] In some embodiments, the third preset angle is 7° to 12°, such as 7°, 7.5°, 8°, 8.5°, 9°, 9.5°, 10°, 10.5°, 11°, 11.5° or 12°.

[0128] In the above embodiments, the specific structural form of the first attitude adjustment mechanism can be selected in various ways, such as a motor, hydraulic cylinder, or pneumatic cylinder. Of course, in addition to driving elements such as motors, hydraulic cylinders, or pneumatic cylinders, the first attitude adjustment mechanism may also include other auxiliary components, such as gears.

[0129] In some embodiments, the vehicle seat configuration structure further includes a controller, which is signal-connected to the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism. The controller is configured to control the actions of the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism to achieve automatic movement of the first seat 11.

[0130] Based on the above-described vehicle seat configuration structure, this disclosure also proposes a vehicle including the above-described vehicle seat configuration structure.

[0131] In some embodiments, the vehicle includes a body shell, and the vehicle seat configuration structure is disposed inside the body shell.

[0132] In some embodiments, the vehicle body shell includes a roof, a front cover, a rear cover, a first door 21, a second door 22, a third door 23, and a fourth door 24.

[0133] The first door 21 is located on the right side of the first seat 11, the second door 22 is located on the left side of the second seat 12, the third door 23 is located on the right side of the third seat 13, and the fourth door 24 is located on the left side of the fourth seat 14.

[0134] The positive technical effects of the vehicle seat configuration structure in the above embodiments are also applicable to vehicles, and will not be repeated here.

[0135] Based on the above-described vehicle seat configuration structure, this disclosure also proposes a vehicle seat adjustment method, which includes:

[0136] First, the first seat 11 is driven to move backward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle via the first drive mechanism;

[0137] The second drive mechanism then drives the first seat 11 to rotate between a position facing the front of the vehicle and a position facing the rear of the vehicle, and keeps the first seat 11 in any position between a position facing the front of the vehicle, a position facing the rear of the vehicle, or a position between a position facing the front of the vehicle and a position facing the rear of the vehicle.

[0138] In this embodiment, the first seat 11 is first driven to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by the first drive mechanism, and then the first seat 11 is driven to rotate by the second drive mechanism. The fore-and-aft position of the first seat 11 can be adjusted first to provide sufficient space for the rotation of the first seat 11, avoid the first seat 11 from colliding with other parts of the vehicle during the rotation, or avoid the body of the occupant sitting on the first seat 11 from colliding with other parts of the vehicle, effectively improving the safety of seat rotation and ensuring the personal safety of the occupant.

[0139] In some embodiments, the method of driving the first seat 11 to rotate between a position facing the front of the vehicle and a position facing the rear of the vehicle via the second drive mechanism, and stopping the first seat 11 in a position facing the front of the vehicle, a position facing the rear of the vehicle, or a position between the positions facing the front of the vehicle and the position facing the rear of the vehicle, includes:

[0140] Then, the second drive mechanism drives the first seat 11 to rotate 90°~180° from the position facing the front of the vehicle to the position facing the rear of the vehicle, or from the position facing the rear of the vehicle to the position facing the front of the vehicle.

[0141] Limiting the rotation angle of the first seat 11 to 90°~180° can basically meet the needs of rear passengers to communicate with each other when the seat is facing backward, or the unobstructed view when the seat is facing forward.

[0142] In some embodiments, the first seat 11 includes a first backrest 111, and the second drive mechanism drives the first seat 11 to rotate in the direction that brings the first backrest 111 closer to the first door 21, and the first door 21 is disposed adjacent to the first seat 11.

[0143] In the above embodiment, the first seat 11 is rotated in the direction that brings the first backrest 111 closer to the first door 21, so that the first leg rest 112 can be moved away from the first door 21 during rotation, thus avoiding collision between the occupant's legs and the first door 21.

[0144] In some embodiments, the vehicle seat configuration structure further includes a third drive mechanism, wherein the first seat 11 is mounted on the third drive mechanism, the third drive mechanism is mounted on a second drive mechanism, and the second drive mechanism is mounted on the first drive mechanism;

[0145] Before the first seat 11 is rotated between a position facing forward of the vehicle and a position facing rearward of the vehicle via the second drive mechanism, the adjustment method further includes:

[0146] The first seat 11 is driven to move forward relative to the second drive mechanism in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by the third drive mechanism.

[0147] Before the first seat 11 rotates, the first seat 11 is driven forward relative to the second drive mechanism along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by the third drive mechanism. This allows the first seat 11 to move forward as far as possible relative to the second drive mechanism. In this way, when the first seat 11 rotates, interference between the first backrest 111 of the first seat 11 and the first door 21 can be effectively avoided, providing more space for the rotation of the first seat 11.

[0148] In some embodiments, the vehicle seat configuration structure further includes a center console 15 and a fourth drive mechanism, the fourth drive mechanism being configured to drive the center console 15 to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0149] Before the first seat 11 is rotated between a position facing forward of the vehicle and a position facing rearward of the vehicle via the second drive mechanism, the adjustment method further includes:

[0150] The central console 15 is driven to move forward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by the fourth drive mechanism, and the distance between the central console 15 and the first seat 11 is greater than or equal to the first preset length.

[0151] By limiting the minimum distance between the central console 15 and the first seat 11, a clear precondition can be provided for the rotation of the first seat 11, so that the first seat 11 will only start to rotate after the precondition is met, effectively avoiding collision between the occupant's legs and the central console 15.

[0152] In some embodiments, the vehicle seat configuration structure further includes a second seat 12, a third seat 13, a fourth seat 14, a fifth drive mechanism, and a sixth drive mechanism. The second seat 12 is disposed in the driver's seat of the vehicle, the third seat 13 is disposed in the rear seat of the first seat 11, the fourth seat 14 is disposed in the rear seat of the second seat 12, the fifth drive mechanism is configured to drive the third seat 13 to move in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and the sixth drive mechanism is configured to drive the fourth seat 14 to move in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0153] Before the operation of driving the first seat 11 to move backward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle via the first drive mechanism, the adjustment method further includes:

[0154] The third seat 13 is driven to move rearward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by the fifth drive mechanism; and

[0155] The fourth seat 14 is driven to move backward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by the sixth drive mechanism.

[0156] By setting the fifth and sixth drive mechanisms, the third seat 13 can be driven to move backward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle before the first seat 11 moves backward, and the fourth seat 14 can be driven to move backward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle through the fifth drive mechanism. This provides sufficient space for the first seat 11 to move backward and rotate, avoiding collisions between the first seat 11 and the third seat 13 when moving backward, and avoiding collisions between the first seat 11 and the fourth seat 14 when rotating.

[0157] In some embodiments, the first seat 11 includes a first backrest 111 and a first leg rest 112, and the vehicle seat configuration structure further includes a first posture adjustment mechanism, which is configured to adjust the tilt angle of the first backrest 111 relative to the vertical plane, the tilt angle of the first leg rest 112 relative to the vertical plane, and the tilt angle of the first seat cushion 113 relative to the horizontal plane.

[0158] Before the first seat 11 is rotated between a position facing forward of the vehicle and a position facing rearward of the vehicle via the second drive mechanism, the adjustment method further includes:

[0159] The first posture adjustment mechanism adjusts the tilt angle of the first backrest 111 to less than or equal to the first preset angle, the tilt angle of the first leg rest 112 to less than or equal to the second preset angle, and the tilt angle of the first seat cushion 113 to greater than or equal to the third preset angle.

[0160] By setting up a first posture adjustment mechanism, the tilt angles of the first backrest 111 relative to the vertical plane, the tilt angles of the first leg rest 112 relative to the vertical plane, and the tilt angles of the first seat cushion 113 relative to the horizontal plane can be adjusted. Before the first seat 11 rotates, the tilt angles of the first backrest 111 relative to the vertical plane, the tilt angles of the first leg rest 112 relative to the vertical plane, and the tilt angles of the first seat cushion 113 relative to the horizontal plane are adjusted by the first posture adjustment mechanism. This can prevent the first backrest 111 from colliding with the first door 21, and can also prevent the occupant's legs supported by the first leg rest 112 from colliding with the center console 15.

[0161] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1 to 6 The present disclosure describes the vehicle seat configuration structure and the structure of one embodiment of the vehicle:

[0162] like Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle seating configuration includes a first seat 11, a second seat 12, a third seat 13, a fourth seat 14, and a central console 15.

[0163] The first seat 11 and the second seat 12 are located in the first row, and the third seat 13 and the fourth seat 14 are located in the second row. The first seat 11 is located in the front passenger seat, the second seat 12 is located in the driver's seat, the third seat 13 is located behind the first seat 11, and the fourth seat 14 is located behind the second seat 12. The center console 15 is located between the first seat 11 and the second seat 12.

[0164] The vehicle includes a body shell, and the vehicle seating configuration structure is located inside the body shell. The body shell includes a roof, a front cover, a rear cover, a first door 21, a second door 22, a third door 23, and a fourth door 24.

[0165] like Figure 1 The directional arrows shown indicate the vehicle's forward and backward direction (vertical) and left and right direction (horizontal).

[0166] The first door 21 and the third door 23 are located on the right side, and the second door 22 and the fourth door 24 are located on the left side. The first door 21 is located on the right side of the first seat 11, the second door 22 is located on the left side of the second seat 12, the third door 23 is located on the right side of the third seat 13, and the fourth door 24 is located on the left side of the fourth seat 14.

[0167] like Figure 2As shown, the vehicle also includes a floor 30 and a first guide rail 31, a second guide rail 32, a third guide rail 33, a fourth guide rail 34, and a fifth guide rail 35 disposed on the floor 30. The first guide rail 31, the second guide rail 32, the third guide rail 33, the fourth guide rail 34, and the fifth guide rail 35 are all double rails, meaning they each include two tracks. The first guide rail 31, the second guide rail 32, the third guide rail 33, the fourth guide rail 34, and the fifth guide rail 35 are arranged parallel to each other along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0168] The fifth guide rail 35 is positioned between the first guide rail 31 and the second guide rail 32. The first guide rail 31 and the third guide rail 33 are staggered laterally. The outer guide rail of the third guide rail 33 is located between the outer guide rail and the inner guide rail of the first guide rail 31, and the inner guide rail of the third guide rail 33 is located between the inner guide rail of the first guide rail 31 and the fifth guide rail 35. The second guide rail 32 and the fourth guide rail 34 are staggered laterally. The outer guide rail of the fourth guide rail 34 is located between the outer guide rail and the inner guide rail of the second guide rail 32, and the inner guide rail of the fourth guide rail 34 is located between the inner guide rail of the second guide rail 32 and the fifth guide rail 35.

[0169] The vehicle seat configuration structure also includes a first drive mechanism, a second drive mechanism, a third drive mechanism, a fourth drive mechanism, a fifth drive mechanism, and a sixth drive mechanism. The first and third drive mechanisms can both drive the first seat 11 to move back and forth along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle on the first guide rail 31. The second drive mechanism drives the first seat 11 to rotate about a vertical axis. The fourth drive mechanism drives the center console 15 to move back and forth along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle on the fifth guide rail 35; the fifth drive mechanism drives the third seat 13 to move back and forth along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle on the third guide rail 33; and the sixth drive mechanism drives the fourth seat 14 to move back and forth along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle on the fourth guide rail 34.

[0170] The vehicle seat configuration structure may also include a drive mechanism for driving the second seat 12 to move back and forth along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle on the second guide rail 32, a drive mechanism for driving the second seat 12 to rotate about a vertical axis, a drive mechanism for driving the third seat 13 to rotate about a vertical axis, and a drive mechanism for driving the fourth seat 14 to rotate about a vertical axis.

[0171] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the vehicle also includes a sixth guide rail 36, a seventh guide rail 37, a turntable 38, and a base 39.

[0172] The sixth guide rail 36 and the seventh guide rail 37 are interlocked. The first seat 11 is mounted on the sixth guide rail 36. The third drive mechanism is driven by the sixth guide rail 36, driving the sixth guide rail 36 and the first seat 11 to move back and forth along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle on the seventh guide rail 37. The seventh guide rail 37 is mounted on a turntable 38. The second drive mechanism is driven by the turntable 38, the seventh guide rail 37, the sixth guide rail 36, and the first seat 11 to rotate relative to the base 39. The axis of rotation of the turntable 38 is parallel to the vertical line. The turntable 38 is rotatably mounted on the base 39. The base 39 is slidably engaged with the first guide rail 31. The first drive mechanism is driven by the base 39, driving the base 39 to move the turntable 38, the seventh guide rail 37, the sixth guide rail 36, and the first seat 11 back and forth along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle on the first guide rail 31.

[0173] The movement and drive structure of the second seat 12, the third seat 13, and the fourth seat 14 can be the same as those of the first seat 11, and will not be described in detail here.

[0174] like Figure 5 As shown, the central console 15 includes a central console body 151 and a slider 152 disposed at the bottom of the central console body 151. The slider 152 is slidably engaged with the fifth guide rail 35. The fourth drive mechanism is drivenly connected to the central console body 151 or the slider 152, driving the central console 15 to move back and forth along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle on the fifth guide rail 35.

[0175] like Figure 6 As shown, the first seat 11 includes a first backrest 111, a first leg rest 112, and a first seat cushion 113. The first backrest 111 is located at the rear of the first seat cushion 113, and the first leg rest 112 is located at the front of the first seat cushion 113. The first backrest 111 supports the occupant's back, the first leg rest 112 supports the occupant's legs, and the first seat cushion 113 supports the occupant's buttocks. The tilt angle of the first backrest 111 is the angle α1 between the first backrest 111 and the vertical plane, the tilt angle of the first leg rest 112 is the angle β1 between the first leg rest 112 and the vertical plane, and the tilt angle of the first seat cushion 113 is the angle θ1 between the first seat cushion 113 and the horizontal plane.

[0176] The third seat 13 includes a third backrest 131, a third leg rest 132, and a third seat cushion 133. The third backrest 131 is located at the rear of the third seat cushion 133, and the third leg rest 132 is located at the front of the third seat cushion 133. The third backrest 131 supports the occupant's back, the third leg rest 132 supports the occupant's legs, and the third seat cushion 133 supports the occupant's buttocks. The tilt angle of the third backrest 131 is the angle α3 between the third backrest 131 and the vertical plane, the tilt angle of the third leg rest 132 is the angle β3 between the third leg rest 132 and the vertical plane, and the tilt angle of the third seat cushion 133 is the angle θ3 between the third seat cushion 133 and the horizontal plane.

[0177] The structures of the second seat 12 and the fourth seat 14 can be the same as those of the first seat 11 and the third seat 13, and will not be described in detail here.

[0178] The vehicle seat configuration structure also includes a first posture adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tilt angle α1 of the first backrest 111 of the first seat 11, the tilt angle β1 of the first leg rest 112, and the tilt angle θ1 of the first cushion 113.

[0179] The vehicle seat configuration structure may also include a second posture adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tilt angle of the second backrest, the tilt angle of the second leg rest, and the tilt angle of the second seat cushion of the second seat 12; a third posture adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tilt angle α3 of the third backrest 131, the tilt angle β3 of the third leg rest 132, and the tilt angle θ3 of the third seat cushion 133 of the third seat 13; and a fourth posture adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tilt angle of the fourth backrest, the tilt angle of the fourth leg rest, and the tilt angle of the fourth seat cushion of the fourth seat 14.

[0180] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 7 to 22 The adjustment process of one embodiment of the vehicle seat configuration structure provided in this disclosure will be described:

[0181] I. The process of the first seat 11 rotating from a position facing the front of the vehicle to a position facing the rear of the vehicle:

[0182] like Figures 7 to 13 The diagram shows the structure of the first seat 11 in various states as it rotates from a position facing the front of the vehicle to a position facing the rear of the vehicle.

[0183] like Figure 21 The diagram shows the process of the first seat 11 rotating from a position facing the front of the vehicle to a position facing the rear of the vehicle.

[0184] like Figure 7As shown, under normal circumstances, before receiving a command to rotate the seats, all four seats face the front of the vehicle, that is, the seat backs are in the back and the leg rests are in the front. The faces of the occupants sitting in the seats are facing the front of the vehicle. The longitudinal distance between the two front seats and the two rear seats is small. This distance allows occupants to pass through, but there is not enough space for the front seats to rotate.

[0185] like Figure 8 As shown, after receiving the instruction to rotate the first seat 11, the tilt angle of the first backrest 111 of the first seat 11 is adjusted to less than or equal to 19.5°, the tilt angle of the first leg rest 112 is adjusted to less than or equal to 22.5°, and the tilt angle of the first cushion 113 can also be adjusted to greater than or equal to 9.5°.

[0186] Simultaneously, the third seat 13 is moved rearward along the vehicle's longitudinal direction via the fifth drive mechanism until it can no longer move rearward, and the fourth seat 14 is moved to the right along the vehicle's longitudinal direction via the sixth drive mechanism until it can no longer move rearward. (If the vehicle has three rows of seats, the seat cushions and leg rests of the third row of seats must be folded down first to provide space for the third seat 13 and the fourth seat 14 to move rearward.)

[0187] In order to allow more room for rotation of the first seat 11, the backrest tilt angle of the third seat 13 and the fourth seat 14 can be adjusted to less than or equal to 20°, the leg rest tilt angle to less than or equal to 19°, and the seat cushion tilt angle to greater than or equal to 11.5° before the third seat 13 and the fourth seat 14 move backward.

[0188] like Figure 9 As shown, the central console 15 is driven forward by the fourth drive mechanism to a position where it can no longer move forward. For the first seat 11, the first seat 11 is first driven forward relative to the turntable 38 and the base 39 by the third drive mechanism to a position where it can no longer move forward, and then the first drive mechanism drives the base 39 to move the first seat 11 backward by about 1000mm, so that the distance d1 between the rear edge of the central console 15 and the front edge of the first seat cushion 113 of the first seat 11 is less than or equal to 525mm.

[0189] like Figure 10 As shown, the first seat 11 is driven by the second drive mechanism to rotate from the position facing the front of the vehicle to the position facing the rear of the vehicle, and as shown in the figure, the first seat 11 rotates counterclockwise, and the first seat 11 rotates in the direction that brings the first backrest 111 closer to the first door 21 (or the third door 23). Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the first seat 11 when it has been rotated 45°, at which point the first seat 11 is facing diagonally forward.

[0190] like Figure 11 The diagram shows the first seat 11 rotated 90°, at which point the first seat 11 faces the second door 22 and the fourth door 24.

[0191] like Figure 12 The diagram shows the first seat 11 rotated 180°. At this time, the first seat 11 faces the rear of the vehicle, and the occupant sitting in the first seat 11 can communicate smoothly face-to-face with the occupants in the third seat 13 or the fourth seat 14 in the rear row without any obstruction.

[0192] like Figure 13 As shown, after the first seat 11 rotates 180°, it can be moved forward via the first drive mechanism, returning to the front passenger seat. This allows a table or similar item to be placed in the space between the first and second rows of seats. Simultaneously, the center console 15 can be moved backward to a suitable position via the fourth drive mechanism.

[0193] This completes the process of the first seat 11 rotating from a position facing the front of the vehicle to a position facing the rear of the vehicle.

[0194] For the second seat 12, the conversion from a position facing the front of the vehicle to a position facing the rear of the vehicle can be achieved in the same way as the first seat 11.

[0195] For the third seat 13 and the fourth seat 14, if there is enough space behind them, they can also switch from a position facing the front of the vehicle to a position facing the rear of the vehicle in the same way as the first seat 11.

[0196] It should be noted that the order of the adjustment steps in the adjustment process described above does not need to strictly follow the aforementioned order. Except that before driving the first seat 11 to move backward via the first drive mechanism, the third seat 13 needs to be moved backward via the fifth drive mechanism and the fourth seat 14 needs to be moved backward via the sixth drive mechanism, the order of operations such as adjusting the tilt angle of the first backrest 111, the first leg rest 112 and the first cushion 113 of the first seat 11 via the first posture adjustment mechanism, driving the central console 15 to move forward via the fourth drive mechanism, and driving the first seat 11 to move forward relative to the second drive mechanism via the third drive mechanism can be freely interchanged. Moreover, these three operations can be completed before or after driving the first seat 11 to move backward via the first drive mechanism, but must be completed before the first seat 11 rotates.

[0197] II. The process of the first seat 11 rotating from a position facing the rear of the vehicle to a position facing the front of the vehicle:

[0198] like Figures 14 to 20 The diagram shows the structure of the first seat 11 in various states as it rotates from a position facing the rear of the vehicle to a position facing the front of the vehicle.

[0199] like Figure 22 The diagram shows the process of the first seat 11 rotating from a position facing the rear of the vehicle to a position facing the front of the vehicle.

[0200] like Figure 14 As shown, the first seat 11 faces the rear of the vehicle. After receiving an instruction to rotate the first seat 11 to face the front of the vehicle, the fifth drive mechanism first drives the third seat 13 to move backward and the sixth drive mechanism first drives the fourth seat 14 to move backward. Then, the first drive mechanism drives the first seat 11 to move backward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0201] like Figure 15 As shown, the first seat 11 moves backward approximately 1000mm along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The fourth drive mechanism drives the center console 15 forward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle until it can no longer move forward. Simultaneously, the first posture adjustment mechanism adjusts the tilt angle of the first backrest 111 of the first seat 11 to less than or equal to 19.5°, the tilt angle of the first leg rest 112 to less than or equal to 22.5°, and the tilt angle of the first seat cushion 113 to greater than or equal to 9.5°. At the same time, the third drive mechanism drives the first seat 11 backward relative to the second drive mechanism until it can no longer move backward.

[0202] like Figure 16 As shown, the first seat 11 begins to rotate from a position facing the rear of the vehicle to a position facing the front of the vehicle, and as shown in the figure, the first seat 11 rotates clockwise, rotating in the direction that brings the first backrest 111 closer to the first door 21 (or the third door 23). This figure is a schematic diagram when the first seat 11 has rotated 90°, at which point the first seat 11 faces the second door 22 and the fourth door 24.

[0203] like Figure 17 The diagram shows the first seat 11 rotated 135°, with the first seat 11 facing diagonally forward. At this time, the longitudinal distance between the right corner of the first cushion 113 of the first seat 11 and the rear edge of the center console 15 is d2, which can be slightly smaller than d1.

[0204] like Figure 18 The diagram shows the first seat 11 rotated 180°. At this time, the first seat 11 faces the front of the vehicle, and the occupant sitting in the first seat 11 can look forward without any obstruction.

[0205] like Figure 19 As shown, after the first seat 11 rotates 180°, it can be moved forward via the first drive mechanism, allowing it to return to the passenger seat position. Simultaneously, the center console 15 can be moved backward to a suitable position via the fourth drive mechanism.

[0206] like Figure 20 As shown, the third seat 13 is moved forward by the fifth drive mechanism and the fourth seat 14 is moved forward by the sixth drive mechanism, so that the distance between the front and rear rows of seats is restored to the distance before rotation.

[0207] This completes the process of the first seat 11 rotating from a position facing the rear of the vehicle to a position facing the front of the vehicle.

[0208] For the second seat 12, the conversion from a position facing the rear of the vehicle to a position facing the front of the vehicle can be achieved in the same way as the first seat 11.

[0209] For the third seat 13 and the fourth seat 14, as long as there is enough space, the same method as the first seat 11 can be used to change from a position facing the rear of the vehicle to a position facing the front of the vehicle.

[0210] It should be noted that the order of the adjustment steps in the adjustment process described above does not need to strictly follow the aforementioned order. Except that before driving the first seat 11 to move backward via the first drive mechanism, the third seat 13 needs to be moved backward via the fifth drive mechanism and the fourth seat 14 needs to be moved backward via the sixth drive mechanism, the order of operations such as adjusting the tilt angle of the first backrest 111, the first leg rest 112 and the first cushion 113 of the first seat 11 via the first posture adjustment mechanism, driving the central console 15 to move forward via the fourth drive mechanism, and driving the first seat 11 to move backward relative to the second drive mechanism via the third drive mechanism can be freely interchanged. Moreover, these three operations can be completed before or after driving the first seat 11 to move backward via the first drive mechanism, but must be completed before the first seat 11 rotates.

[0211] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the controller may be a general-purpose processor, a programmable logic controller (PLC), a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components, or any suitable combination thereof for performing the functions described in this disclosure.

[0212] The description of the various embodiments above tends to emphasize the differences between the various embodiments. The similarities or similarities between them can be referred to, and for the sake of brevity, they will not be repeated here.

[0213] Those skilled in the art will understand that, in the methods described in the specific embodiments, the order in which the steps are written does not imply a strict execution order and does not constitute any limitation on the implementation process. The specific execution order of each step should be determined by its function and possible internal logic.

[0214] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this disclosure and not to limit them; although this disclosure has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the specific implementation of this disclosure or equivalent substitutions can still be made to some technical features without departing from the principles of this disclosure, and such modifications and equivalent substitutions should all be covered within the scope of the technical solutions claimed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A vehicle seat configuration structure, characterized in that, include: First seat (11); A first drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat (11) to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle; and The second drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat (11) to rotate between a position facing forward of the vehicle and a position facing backward of the vehicle, and to enable the first seat (11) to remain in a position facing forward of the vehicle, a position facing backward of the vehicle, or a position between the positions facing forward of the vehicle and the position facing backward of the vehicle.

2. The vehicle seat configuration structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat (11) to rotate 90°~180° from a position facing the front of the vehicle to a position facing the rear of the vehicle, or to rotate 90°~180° from a position facing the rear of the vehicle to a position facing the front of the vehicle.

3. The vehicle seat configuration structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first seat (11) includes a first backrest (111), and the second drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat (11) to rotate in a direction that brings the first backrest (111) closer to the first door (21), the first door (21) being disposed adjacent to the first seat (11).

4. The vehicle seat configuration structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle seat configuration structure further includes a third drive mechanism, wherein the first seat (11) is mounted on the third drive mechanism, the third drive mechanism is mounted on the second drive mechanism, the second drive mechanism is mounted on the first drive mechanism, the first drive mechanism is configured to drive the second drive mechanism, the third drive mechanism and the first seat (11) together to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the second drive mechanism is configured to drive the third drive mechanism and the first seat (11) together to rotate relative to the first drive mechanism, and the third drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat (11) relative to the second drive mechanism to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

5. The vehicle seat configuration structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The vehicle seating configuration also includes a central console (15) and a fourth drive mechanism configured to drive the central console (15) to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

6. The vehicle seat configuration structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second drive mechanism is configured to drive the center console (15) to move forward in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle when the fourth drive mechanism drives the first seat (11) to move forward in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the third drive mechanism drives the first seat (11) to move backward in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and the minimum distance between the center console (15) and the first seat (11) is greater than or equal to a first preset length, and drive the first seat (11) to rotate from a position facing the front of the vehicle to a position facing the rear of the vehicle.

7. The vehicle seat configuration structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first preset length is 500mm~550mm.

8. The vehicle seat configuration structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first seat (11) is located in the front passenger seat of the vehicle, and the vehicle seat configuration structure further includes: The second seat (12) is located in the driver's seat of the vehicle; The third seat (13) is located behind the first seat (11); A fourth seat (14) is located behind the second seat (12); The fifth drive mechanism is configured to drive the third seat (13) to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle; and The sixth drive mechanism is configured to drive the fourth seat (14) to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle; The first drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat (11) to move backward in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle when the fifth drive mechanism drives the third seat (13) to move backward in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and the sixth drive mechanism drives the fourth seat (14) to move backward in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

9. The vehicle seat configuration structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first seat (11) includes a first backrest (111) and a first leg rest (112). The vehicle seat configuration structure also includes a first posture adjustment mechanism. The first posture adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust the tilt angle of the first backrest (111) relative to the vertical plane, the tilt angle of the first leg rest (112) relative to the vertical plane, and the tilt angle of the first seat cushion (113) relative to the horizontal plane. The second drive mechanism is configured to drive the first seat (11) to rotate when the first posture adjustment mechanism adjusts the tilt angle of the first backrest (111) to less than or equal to a first preset angle, the tilt angle of the first leg rest (112) to less than or equal to a second preset angle, and the tilt angle of the first seat cushion (113) to greater than or equal to a third preset angle.

10. The vehicle seat configuration structure according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first preset angle is 17°~22°, the second preset angle is 20°~25°, and the third preset angle is 7°~12°.

11. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the vehicle seat configuration structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. A vehicle seat adjustment method based on the vehicle seat configuration structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, include: First, the first seat (11) is driven to move backward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by the first drive mechanism; The second drive mechanism then drives the first seat (11) to rotate between a position facing the front of the vehicle and a position facing the rear of the vehicle, and causes the first seat (11) to remain in a position facing the front of the vehicle, a position facing the rear of the vehicle, or any position between the positions facing the front of the vehicle and the position facing the rear of the vehicle.

13. The vehicle seat adjustment method according to claim 12, characterized in that, The operation method of driving the first seat (11) to rotate between a position facing the front of the vehicle and a position facing the rear of the vehicle via the second drive mechanism, and stopping the first seat (11) in a position facing the front of the vehicle, a position facing the rear of the vehicle, or a position between the positions facing the front of the vehicle and the position facing the rear of the vehicle, includes: Then, the second drive mechanism drives the first seat (11) to rotate 90°~180° from the position facing the front of the vehicle to the position facing the rear of the vehicle, or rotate 90°~180° from the position facing the rear of the vehicle to the position facing the front of the vehicle.

14. The vehicle seat adjustment method according to claim 12, characterized in that, The first seat (11) includes a first backrest (111), and the second drive mechanism drives the first seat (11) to rotate in the direction that brings the first backrest (111) closer to the first door (21), and the first door (21) is disposed adjacent to the first seat (11).

15. The vehicle seat adjustment method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The vehicle seat configuration structure further includes a third drive mechanism, the first seat (11) is mounted on the third drive mechanism, the third drive mechanism is mounted on the second drive mechanism, and the second drive mechanism is mounted on the first drive mechanism; Before the first seat (11) is rotated between a position facing forward of the vehicle and a position facing rearward of the vehicle by the second drive mechanism, the adjustment method further includes: The first seat (11) is driven to move forward relative to the second drive mechanism in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by the third drive mechanism.

16. The vehicle seat adjustment method according to claim 12, characterized in that, The vehicle seat configuration structure also includes a central console (15) and a fourth drive mechanism configured to drive the central console (15) to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle; Before the first seat (11) is rotated between a position facing forward of the vehicle and a position facing rearward of the vehicle by the second drive mechanism, the adjustment method further includes: The central console (15) is driven to move forward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by the fourth drive mechanism, and the distance between the central console (15) and the first seat (11) is greater than or equal to the first preset length.

17. The vehicle seat adjustment method according to claim 12, characterized in that, The vehicle seat configuration structure also includes: The second seat (12) is located in the driver's seat of the vehicle; The third seat (13) is located behind the first seat (11); A fourth seat (14) is located behind the second seat (12); The fifth drive mechanism is configured to drive the third seat (13) to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle; and The sixth drive mechanism is configured to drive the fourth seat (14) to move along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle; Prior to the operation of driving the first seat (11) to move backward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle via the first drive mechanism, the adjustment method further includes: The third seat (13) is driven to move rearward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by the fifth drive mechanism; and The fourth seat (14) is driven to move backward along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by the sixth drive mechanism.

18. The vehicle seat adjustment method according to claim 12, characterized in that, The first seat (11) includes a first backrest (111) and a first leg rest (112). The vehicle seat configuration structure also includes a first posture adjustment mechanism, which is configured to adjust the tilt angle of the first backrest (111) relative to the vertical plane, the tilt angle of the first leg rest (112) relative to the vertical plane, and the tilt angle of the first seat cushion (113) relative to the horizontal plane. Before the first seat (11) is rotated between a position facing forward of the vehicle and a position facing rearward of the vehicle by the second drive mechanism, the adjustment method further includes: The tilt angle of the first backrest (111) is adjusted to less than or equal to the first preset angle by the first posture adjustment mechanism, the tilt angle of the first leg rest (112) is adjusted to less than or equal to the second preset angle, and the tilt angle of the first seat cushion (113) is adjusted to greater than or equal to the third preset angle.

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