Vehicle seat, especially a motor vehicle seat

Abstract

The object of the invention pertains to an arrangement comprising a vehicle seat, especially a vehicle seat of a motor vehicle, and at least one power conduit, which is connected on one end to the vehicle seat and on the other end to a structure, especially a vehicle structure, the vehicle seat being moveable relative to the structure.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] Vehicle seats, especially vehicle seats for a motor vehicle, have different comfort and / or safety equipment. Vehicle seats that are electrically adjustable are known. Adjustment of the seat can occur in a vertical and / or horizontal direction. It is also known that individual components of the vehicle seat, for example the back or seat surface are electrically adjustable separately. Vehicle seats equipped with massage devices in the region of the seat surface and / or the back are also known. Vehicle seats that are air-conditioned are also known. [0002] With increasing safety requirements, vehicle seats have also been developed that have belt tighteners and / or airbags or other safety equipment. [0003] It is necessary for the safety and / or comfort components of a vehicle seat that they be supplied with electrical power and / or air. This supply occurs via lines, cables or tubes that are guided from the structure to the vehicle seat. The lines, cables, tu...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides an arrangement for a vehicle seat with a power conduit that can supply electrical power and air to the seat. The power conduit is connected to the vehicle seat and a structure, and it can be arranged in a horizontal or upright position. The power conduit has bends that are opposite each other, which allows for a large adjustment range of the vehicle seat. The arrangement is particularly suitable for vehicle seats in recreational vehicles that have to move pivotably around an axis. The power conduit can be easily assembled and it is protected from damage by passengers. The invention also provides a simplified way of connecting the power conduit to the vehicle seat and the structure, making assembly easier. The power conduit can have laterally deflectable sections or be formed by chain links hinged to each other. The technical effects of the invention are that it increases the movement capability of the vehicle seat with the power conduit and it provides a compact and efficient way of supplying power and air to the seat."

Problems solved by technology

In particular, in vehicle seats used in recreational vehicles this is a problem, since ordinarily these vehicle seats are also pivotable around an essentially vertical axis.

Laying of lines and connection of lines, cables or tubes to the corresponding components of the vehicle seat are connected requires considerable labor.

Moreover, there is the problem in that the space available for assembly is relatively limited.

This might be problematical if sufficient space is available beneath the vehicle seat for a power conduit, but the radii of curvature of the bends are so small that they fall short of the admissible bending radii of the lines, tubes, cables or the like that are carried in the power conduit.

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