Damping adjustment mechanism for car seats

By designing the damping adjustment mechanism for car seats, using the structure of the joints and convex teeth combinations, the multi-speed adjustment of the damper is achieved, which solves the problem that the damper can only switch between the maximum and minimum states in the prior art. The problem has improved the riding comfort of the driver and passengers.

CN113561863BActive Publication Date: 2024-12-20NINGBO MINGWANG AUTOMOBILE DECORATIONS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202110890446.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-08-04
Publication Date
2024-12-20
Estimated Expiration
2041-08-04

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The dampers in existing car seats can only switch between the maximum and minimum damping states, and cannot be adjusted to the appropriate damping state according to needs, affecting the riding comfort of the driver and passengers.

Method used

A damping adjustment mechanism for automobile seats is designed, including a cable, a support seat, a rotor and a gear set. The multi-speed adjustment of the damper is achieved through the coordination of the gears and the protruding teeth, and the rotor is driven by the lever to pull the rotor. Pull or relax the traction wire to adjust the damping effect of the damper.

Benefits of technology

Multi-speed adjustment of the car seat damper is achieved, allowing drivers and passengers to adjust the damping status according to their needs, thereby improving riding comfort.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a damping adjustment mechanism for a car seat, comprising a cable, one end of an outer sleeve in the cable is connected to a shell of a damper in the car seat, one end of a traction line in the cable is connected to a driving end of the damper in the car seat, the damping adjustment mechanism for a car seat also comprises a support seat and a rotating frame, the support seat is used to be fixed on a frame in the car seat, the rotating frame is rotatably connected to the support seat, the other end of the outer sleeve in the cable is connected to the support seat, and the other end of the traction line in the cable is connected to the rotating frame; at least one group of tooth groove groups is provided on the support seat, and a convex tooth group corresponding to the tooth groove group is provided on the rotating frame; the present invention can perform multi-stage adjustment on the damping effect of the damper in the car seat, so that the driver and passengers can adjust the car seat to a suitable damping state according to needs, thereby improving the riding comfort of the driver and passengers.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of automobile seats, and in particular to a damping adjustment mechanism for automobile seats. Background Art

[0002] At present, the car seats in trucks and buses on the market are all equipped with dampers, which are used to provide cushioning and shock absorption for the car seats. The damping size of the dampers currently installed in the car seats is adjusted by means of adjustment buttons installed on the car seats, and the dampers are connected to the adjustment buttons by cables. When the adjustment buttons are pressed, the damping of the dampers is in the maximum state, and when the adjustment buttons are popped up, the damping of the dampers is in the minimum state. However, during the above-mentioned use, the damping state of the dampers installed in the car seats can only be switched between the maximum damping state and the minimum damping state, that is, the driver and passengers cannot adjust the car seats to the appropriate damping state as needed, which will affect the riding comfort of the driver and passengers. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a damping adjustment mechanism for a car seat, which can perform multi-level adjustment on the damping effect of a damper in the car seat. In this way, the driver and passengers can adjust the car seat to a suitable damping state as needed, thereby improving the riding comfort of the driver and passengers.

[0004] The damping adjustment mechanism for a car seat of the present invention comprises a cable, one end of an outer sleeve in the cable is connected to a shell of a damper in the car seat, one end of a traction line in the cable is connected to a driving end of the damper in the car seat, the damping adjustment mechanism for a car seat also comprises a support seat and a rotating frame, the support seat is used to be fixed on a frame in the car seat, the rotating frame is rotatably connected to the support seat, the other end of the outer sleeve in the cable is connected to the support seat, the other end of the traction line in the cable is connected to the rotating frame, when the rotating frame rotates relative to the support seat, the rotating frame is used to pull or relax the traction line; at least one group of tooth groove groups is arranged on the support seat, each group of tooth groove groups includes a plurality of tooth grooves distributed along the rotation direction of the rotating frame, the rotating frame is provided with convex tooth groups arranged one by one in correspondence with the tooth groove groups, each group of convex tooth groups includes a plurality of convex teeth distributed along the rotation direction of the rotating frame, after the rotating frame rotates relative to the support seat, each convex tooth is respectively used to engage with one of the tooth grooves in the tooth groove group at the corresponding position.

[0005] The damping adjustment mechanism for a car seat of the present invention comprises a pair of hooks on the support seat, the hooks are used to cooperate with and hang with the frame in the car seat to achieve pre-positioning of the support seat; a plurality of bolt holes are provided on the support seat, and the support seat is fixed to the frame in the car seat by bolts that are movably inserted into the bolt holes and threadedly connected with the frame in the car seat; through the provision of the hooks, when the support seat and the frame in the car seat are assembled, the hooks can cooperate with and hang with the frame in the car seat, so that the pre-positioning of the support seat can be achieved, so that when the support seat is fixed to the frame in the car seat by bolts, the fixation of the support seat can be facilitated.

[0006] The damping adjustment mechanism for a car seat of the present invention comprises a rotating arm on both sides of the rotating frame, each rotating arm is provided with a connecting hole, and a connecting shaft is provided on the outer walls of the left and right sides of the support seat, and the connecting holes on each rotating arm are respectively sleeved on the outside of the connecting shaft on the corresponding side and are rotatably connected to the connecting shaft on the corresponding side; by adopting this structure, the rotating frame can be reliably rotatably connected to the support seat.

[0007] The damping adjustment mechanism for a car seat of the present invention has a buckle groove on the support seat, and the other end of the outer sleeve in the cable is buckled with the buckle groove; by adopting this structure, the other end of the outer sleeve in the cable can be reliably connected to the support seat.

[0008] The damping adjustment mechanism for a car seat of the present invention is characterized in that a connecting portion is provided on the rotating frame, the other end of the traction line in the cable is connected to the connecting portion, and a clearance groove is provided on the support seat, and when the rotating frame rotates relative to the support seat, the clearance groove is used to avoid the connecting portion; through the setting of the connecting portion, after the other end of the traction line in the cable is connected to the connecting portion, the other end of the traction line in the cable is connected to the rotating frame; through the setting of the clearance groove, when the rotating frame rotates relative to the support seat, the clearance groove can avoid the connecting portion, so that interference between the rotating frame and the connecting portion can be avoided.

[0009] The damping adjustment mechanism for a car seat of the present invention, wherein a connecting pin is fixed to the other end of the traction line in the cable, a pin hole and a slot are provided on the connecting portion, one end of the connecting pin is plugged into the pin hole, and the other end of the connecting pin is engaged with the slot, and an embedding groove for embedding the traction line and supporting the traction line is also provided on the connecting portion; by adopting this structure, the other end of the traction line in the cable can be reliably connected to the connecting portion, and by providing the embedding groove on the connecting portion, when the rotating frame rotates relative to the supporting seat, the rotating frame can reliably pull or relax the traction line, and in addition, the phenomenon of the traction line in the cable being separated from the connecting portion can be avoided.

[0010] The damping adjustment mechanism for a car seat of the present invention has two tooth groove groups, which are respectively arranged on a support seat on one side of the air avoidance groove; after the tooth groove groups are arranged on the support seats on both sides of the air avoidance groove, since the rotating frame is provided with convex tooth groups arranged one-to-one corresponding to the tooth groove groups, in this way, the convex tooth groups are also provided with two rows, so that when the rotating frame is not rotated manually, the rotating frame can be reliably locked with the support seat.

[0011] The damping adjustment mechanism for a car seat of the present invention has a shifting block connected to the rotating frame, and the shifting block is used for being shifted by fingers to facilitate the rotation of the rotating frame. Through the arrangement of the shifting block, when the shifting block is shifted, the shifting block can conveniently drive the rotating frame to rotate, thereby facilitating the rotation of the rotating frame relative to the supporting seat.

[0012] The damping adjustment mechanism for a car seat of the present invention comprises a pair of plug-in arms on a rotating frame, plug-in holes at both ends of a shift block, each plug-in arm is respectively plugged into one of the plug-in holes, each plug-in arm is provided with a clamping block, and a clamping platform for clamping with a clamping block at a corresponding position is provided on the side wall of each plug-in hole; by adopting this structure, the shifting block can be conveniently and reliably assembled with the rotating frame.

[0013] The present invention can adjust the damping effect of the damper in the car seat in multiple gears, so that the driver and passengers can adjust the car seat to a suitable damping state according to their needs, thereby improving the riding comfort of the driver and passengers. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention at a first viewing angle;

[0016] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention at a second viewing angle;

[0017] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of a partially exploded three-dimensional structure of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure after the cable and the support seat are separated;

[0019] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure after the shift block and the rotating frame are separated. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following will disclose multiple embodiments of the present invention with drawings. For the purpose of clear description, many practical details will be described together in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details should not be used to limit the present invention. That is, in some embodiments of the present invention, these practical details are not necessary. In addition, for the purpose of simplifying the drawings, some conventional structures and components will be depicted in a simple schematic manner in the drawings.

[0021] In addition, in the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes, and do not specifically refer to the order or sequence, nor are they used to limit the present invention. They are only used to distinguish components or operations described with the same technical terms, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in the field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0022] The damping adjustment mechanism for a car seat of the present invention comprises a cable 1, one end of an outer sleeve 11 in the cable 1 is connected to the housing of a damper in the car seat, one end of a traction line 12 in the cable 1 is connected to the driving end of the damper in the car seat, and the damping adjustment mechanism for a car seat also comprises a support seat 2 and a rotating frame 3, the support seat 2 is used to be fixed on the frame in the car seat, the rotating frame 3 is rotatably connected to the support seat 2, the other end of the outer sleeve 11 in the cable 1 is connected to the support seat 2, and the other end of the traction line 12 in the cable 1 is connected to the rotating frame 3 When the rotating frame 3 rotates relative to the support seat 2, the rotating frame 3 is used to pull or relax the traction line 12; at least one group of tooth groove groups is arranged on the support seat 2, and each group of tooth groove groups includes a plurality of tooth grooves 21 distributed along the rotation direction of the rotating frame 3; the rotating frame 3 is provided with convex tooth groups arranged one by one corresponding to the tooth groove groups, and each group of convex tooth groups includes a plurality of convex teeth 31 distributed along the rotation direction of the rotating frame 3. After the rotating frame 3 rotates relative to the support seat 2, each convex tooth 31 is respectively used to engage with one of the tooth grooves 21 in the tooth groove group at the corresponding position.

[0023] A pair of hooks 22 are provided on the support seat 2, and the hooks 22 are used to cooperate with the frame in the car seat to achieve pre-positioning of the support seat 2; a plurality of bolt holes 23 are provided on the support seat 2, and the support seat 2 is fixed to the frame in the car seat by bolts that are movably inserted into the bolt holes 23 and threadedly connected to the frame in the car seat; through the provision of the hooks, when the support seat and the frame in the car seat are assembled, the hooks can cooperate with the frame in the car seat, so that the pre-positioning of the support seat can be achieved, so that when the support seat is fixed to the frame in the car seat by bolts, it can bring convenience to the fixation of the support seat.

[0024] A rotating arm 32 is provided on the left and right sides of the rotating frame 3, and each rotating arm 32 is provided with a connecting hole 33. A connecting shaft 24 is provided on the left and right outer walls of the support seat 2, and the connecting holes 33 on each rotating arm 32 are respectively sleeved on the outside of the connecting shaft 24 on the corresponding side and rotatably connected to the connecting shaft 24 on the corresponding side; by adopting this structure, the rotating frame can be reliably rotatably connected to the support seat.

[0025] The support seat 2 is provided with a buckle groove 25, and the other end of the outer sleeve 11 in the cable 1 is buckled with the buckle groove 25; by adopting this structure, the other end of the outer sleeve in the cable can be reliably connected to the support seat.

[0026] A connecting portion 34 is provided on the rotating frame 3, and the other end of the traction line 12 in the cable 1 is connected to the connecting portion 34. A avoiding groove 26 is provided on the support seat 2. When the rotating frame 3 rotates relative to the support seat 2, the avoiding groove 26 is used to avoid the connecting portion 34; through the setting of the connecting portion, after the other end of the traction line in the cable is connected to the connecting portion, the other end of the traction line in the cable is connected to the rotating frame; through the setting of the avoiding groove, when the rotating frame rotates relative to the support seat, the avoiding groove can avoid the connecting portion, so that interference between the rotating frame and the connecting portion can be avoided.

[0027] The other end of the traction line 12 in the cable 1 is fixed with a connecting pin 121, and a pin hole 341 and a slot 342 are provided on the connecting part 34. One end of the connecting pin 121 is plugged into the pin hole 341, and the other end of the connecting pin 121 is engaged with the slot 342. The connecting part 34 is also provided with an embedding groove 343 for embedding and supporting the traction line 12. By adopting this structure, the other end of the traction line in the cable can be reliably connected to the connecting part, and by providing the embedding groove on the connecting part, when the rotating frame rotates relative to the supporting seat, the rotating frame can reliably pull or relax the traction line. In addition, the phenomenon of the traction line in the cable being separated from the connecting part can be avoided.

[0028] There are two tooth groove groups, which are respectively arranged on the support seat 2 on one side of the air avoidance groove 26; after the tooth groove groups are arranged on the support seats on both sides of the air avoidance groove, since the rotating frame is provided with convex tooth groups corresponding to the tooth groove groups one by one, in this way, the convex tooth groups are also arranged in two rows, so that when the rotating frame is not rotated manually, the rotating frame can be reliably locked with the support seat.

[0029] The rotating frame 3 is connected with a shifting block 4, which is used for being shifted by fingers to facilitate the rotation of the rotating frame 3; through the setting of the shifting block, when the shifting block is shifted, the shifting block can conveniently drive the rotating frame to rotate, so that the rotation of the rotating frame relative to the supporting seat can be facilitated.

[0030] A pair of plug-in arms 35 are provided on the rotating frame 3, and sockets 41 are provided at both ends of the shift block 4. Each plug-in arm 35 is respectively plugged into one of the sockets 41, and a clamping block 351 is provided on each plug-in arm 35. A clamping platform 42 for clamping with the clamping block 351 at the corresponding position is provided on the side wall of each socket 41. By adopting this structure, the shift block can be conveniently and reliably assembled with the rotating frame.

[0031] In the process of using the present invention, when the dial block is dialed downward, the dial block can drive the rotating frame to rotate downward, and when the rotating frame rotates downward, the rotating frame can pull the traction line in the cable. When the rotating frame is rotated downward into place, the damping of the damper in the car seat is in the maximum state. When the dial block is dialed upward, the dial block can drive the rotating frame to rotate upward, and when the rotating frame rotates upward, the rotating frame can relax the traction line in the cable (in the process of the traction line being relaxed, the driving end of the damper in the car seat can automatically pull back the traction line). When the rotating frame is rotated upward into place, the damper in the car seat is The damping of the damper is in the minimum state; that is, in the above process, when the dial block is pushed downward, the damping of the car seat gradually increases, and when the dial block is pushed upward, the damping of the car seat gradually decreases; in addition, after stopping toggling the dial block, several convex teeth on the rotating frame can respectively engage with one of the tooth grooves on the support seat, so that the rotating frame can be locked in the current state, that is, the damping effect of the damper in the car seat is adjusted in multiple gears, and the driver and passengers can adjust the car seat to a suitable damping state according to their needs, thereby improving the riding comfort of the driver and passengers.

[0032] The above description is only an embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent substitution, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A damping adjustment mechanism for a car seat, comprising a cable (1), one end of an outer sleeve (11) of the cable (1) being connected to a housing of a damper in the car seat, and one end of a traction line (12) of the cable (1) being connected to a driving end of the damper in the car seat, characterized in that: The damping adjustment mechanism for the automobile seat further comprises a support seat (2) and a rotating frame (3); the support seat (2) is used to be fixed on a frame in the automobile seat; the rotating frame (3) is rotatably connected to the support seat (2); the other end of the outer sleeve (11) in the cable (1) is connected to the support seat (2); the other end of the traction line (12) in the cable (1) is connected to the rotating frame (3); when the rotating frame (3) rotates relative to the support seat (2), the rotating frame (3) is used to pull or relax the traction line (12); the support seat (2) is provided with at least one group of tooth groove groups, each group of the tooth groove groups comprises a plurality of tooth grooves (21) distributed along the rotation direction of the rotating frame (3); the rotating frame (3) is provided with a plurality of tooth grooves (21) arranged in a direction parallel to the tooth groove groups. A correspondingly arranged convex tooth group, each of the convex tooth groups comprises a plurality of convex teeth (31) distributed along the rotation direction of the rotating frame (3), and after the rotating frame (3) rotates relative to the support seat (2), each of the convex teeth (31) is respectively used to engage with one of the tooth grooves (21) in the tooth groove group at the corresponding position; the support seat (2) is provided with a pair of hooks (22), and the hooks (22) are used to cooperate with and hang with the frame of the car seat to achieve pre-positioning of the support seat (2); the support seat (2) is provided with a plurality of bolt holes (23), and the support seat (2) is fixed to the frame of the car seat by bolts that are movably inserted into the bolt holes (23) and threadedly connected to the frame of the car seat; the left side of the rotating frame (3) A rotating arm (32) is provided on both right and left sides, and each rotating arm (32) is provided with a connecting hole (33). A connecting shaft (24) is provided on the outer walls of the left and right sides of the support seat (2). The connecting holes (33) on each rotating arm (32) are respectively sleeved on the outside of the connecting shaft (24) on the corresponding side and are rotatably connected to the connecting shaft (24) on the corresponding side. A buckle groove (25) is provided on the support seat (2), and the other end of the outer sleeve (11) in the cable (1) is buckled with the buckle groove (25). A connecting portion (34) is provided on the rotating frame (3), and the other end of the traction line (12) in the cable (1) is connected to the connecting portion (34). A clearance groove (26) is provided on the support seat (2). ), when the rotating frame (3) rotates relative to the support seat (2), the avoidance groove (26) is used to avoid the connection part (34); the other end of the traction line (12) in the cable (1) is fixed with a connecting pin (121), and the connection part (34) is provided with a pin hole (341) and a clamping groove (342), one end of the connecting pin (121) is plugged into the pin hole (341), and the other end of the connecting pin (121) is clamped into the clamping groove (342), and the connection part (34) is also provided with an embedding groove (343) for the traction line (12) to be embedded and for supporting the traction line (12); the tooth groove group is provided with two, and the two tooth groove groups are respectively provided on the support seat (2) on one side of the avoidance groove (26).

2. The damping adjustment mechanism for a vehicle seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating frame (3) is connected to a shifting block (4), and the shifting block (4) is used to be shifted by a finger to facilitate the rotation of the rotating frame (3).

3. The damping adjustment mechanism for a vehicle seat according to claim 2, characterized in that: A pair of plug-in arms (35) are provided on the rotating frame (3), plug holes (41) are provided at both ends of the shifting block (4), each of the plug-in arms (35) is plugged into one of the plug holes (41), each of the plug-in arms (35) is provided with a clamping block (351), and a clamping platform (42) for clamping with a clamping block (351) at a corresponding position is provided on the side wall of each of the plug holes (41).