Retractable car seat

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a retractable car seat that is folded and stored in a vehicle. The retractable car seat includes: a body configured to be folded or unfolded; a seat frame movably connected to the body to support the body so that the body is configured to be folded or unfolded; a support member having one end connected to the lower part of the body or the seat frame and the other end movably connected to the floor of the vehicle, the support member being able to move forward and backward in the vehicle and having a vertically adjustable length; and a track provided on the floor of the vehicle and into which the support member is inserted, thereby serving as a path for the support member to move therein.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a retractable vehicle seat including a foldable body and a movable frame connected to the body so as to be able to be used as a seat when unfolded and to be stored in a vehicle by being folded. Background Art

[0002] Generally, a car seat is provided for a driver and a passenger to sit in a vehicle. In the vehicle, the seat is arranged to face forward, and the backrest of the seat can be tilted, but the backrest cannot be moved at a fixed position.

[0003] Car seats occupy the largest volume inside the vehicle. If the seat is too small, the passenger feels uncomfortable when sitting in it, and if the seat is too large, the size of the vehicle body increases, so seats with appropriate sizes are provided for use in the vehicle. However, since the seat cannot be removed from the vehicle even if it is not used, there is a problem that the unused seat occupies space and the vehicle interior cannot be freely used.

[0004] In particular, due to the development of autonomous vehicles, it is expected that the interior of the vehicle will be used in various ways. Since the involvement of people in the vehicle is reduced, various activities such as sleeping or watching a movie may be expected in the vehicle. Since the demand for using the interior of the autonomous vehicle is high, fixed seats may cause many problems.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to develop a retractable car seat that can be folded and stored in a vehicle to minimize the volume when it is not in use. The present disclosure provides a retractable car seat including a foldable body that can be folded and stored in a vehicle. Summary of the invention

[0006] The present disclosure is made in an effort to solve the problem, and an object of the present disclosure is to provide a retractable car seat including a foldable seat so as to be able to be used as a seat by unfolding or to be stored in a vehicle by folding and to be able to move in the vehicle.

[0007] To achieve the purpose of the present disclosure, a retractable car seat that is folded and stored in a vehicle includes: a main body that is configured to be folded or unfolded; a seat frame that is movably connected to the main body to support the main body so that the main body is configured to be folded or unfolded; a support member that has one end connected to the lower part of the main body or the seat frame and the other end that is movably connected to the floor of the vehicle, the support member being able to move forward and backward in the vehicle and having a vertically adjustable length; and a track that is disposed on the floor of the vehicle and into which the support member is inserted, the track providing a path for the support member to move therein.

[0008] The main body may include a backrest part rotatably connected to the support member, and a seat part connected to an upper portion of the support member and configured to be rotatable relative to the support member.

[0009] The backrest component may include a first member and a second member, the second member being spaced downward from the first member and having a lower end connected to the support member; when the main body is folded, the first member may be moved downward and positioned in front of the second member; and when the seat component is rotated, the seat component may be located in front of the first member.

[0010] A first guide member that is recessed inward and extends up and down can be set in the rear part of the second member; the seat frame may include a first frame and a second frame, the first frame is connected to the first member and the second member, and has a first movable member that is inserted into the first guide member and slides up and down in the first guide member, the second frame is connected to the rear part of the first frame and connected to the second member; and the first frame can be movably connected to the second member and the second frame, whereby the first frame slides up and down.

[0011] The first moving member may have a first fixing member fixing a position of the first moving member in the first guide, and the seat frame may have a first rod connected to the first fixing member through a first wire to operate the first fixing member, thereby fixing the position of the first member.

[0012] The first member may be connected to the first frame and configured to rotate a predetermined angle.

[0013] The body may further include a headrest disposed above the backrest member, and the seat frame may further include a fourth frame having one end connected to the headrest and the other end rotatably connected to the backrest member to adjust an angle of the headrest.

[0014] The support may include an upper support portion connected to the body and a lower support portion connected to a bottom of the upper support portion, the support having a vertically adjusted length and moving by a lower end inserted in the rail.

[0015] The backrest member is rotatably connected to the upper support portion, and the seat member may be connected to the upper support portion to be movable forward and backward.

[0016] A second guide recessed inwardly and elongated in the front-rear direction may be provided in the upper support portion, and the seat component may have a second moving member inserted in the second guide and slid forward and backward in the second guide, thereby adjusting the position of the seat component.

[0017] The moving member is rotatably connected to the seat component.

[0018] A third guide recessed inwardly and elongated in the front-rear direction may be provided in the seat component, and the seat frame may include a third frame having one end rotatably connected to the support member and the other end connected to the seat component, and having a third moving member sliding forward and backward in the third guide.

[0019] The third moving member may have a second fixing member that fixes a position of the third moving member in the third guide, and the seat part may have a second rod that is connected to the second fixing member through a second wire to operate the second fixing member, thereby fixing the position of the seat part when the angle of the seat part is adjusted.

[0020] The retractable car seat according to the present disclosure can be unfolded and used as a seat, and can be folded and stored in a vehicle because it has a foldable structure, thereby having an effect that the interior of the vehicle can be effectively used.

[0021] In addition, the main body and the seat frame constituting the seat are movably connected to each other, and the position can be changed according to the body structure or sitting posture of the passenger, so the seat can be transformed into the most comfortable posture, and its volume can be minimized when it is folded. Therefore, there is an effect that the volume of the storage box in the vehicle can be minimized. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The above and other objects, features and other advantages of the present disclosure will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0023] Figure 1 is a side view of a retractable car seat according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 2 is an enlarged view of a backrest component of a retractable vehicle seat according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 3 is an enlarged view of a seat component of a retractable vehicle seat according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 4 is a view showing that a retractable car seat according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is fixed by a first fixing member and a second fixing member;

[0027] Figure 5 is a view showing a process of folding a retractable car seat according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0028] Figure 6 is a view showing the interior of a vehicle when the retractable car seat according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is stored in the vehicle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In the following description, structural or functional descriptions specified for exemplary embodiments according to the concepts of the present disclosure are intended to describe the exemplary embodiments, and thus it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various ways without being limited to the exemplary embodiments.

[0030] The embodiments described herein can be changed in various ways and shapes, so specific embodiments are shown in the drawings and will be described in detail in this specification. However, it should be understood that the exemplary embodiments according to the concepts of the present disclosure are not limited to the embodiments that will be described below with reference to the drawings, but all modifications, equivalents and replacements are included in the scope and spirit of the present disclosure.

[0031] It should be understood that although the terms first and / or second, etc. can be used to describe various elements in this article, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another element. For example, without departing from the teachings of the present disclosure, the first element discussed below can be referred to as the second element. Similarly, the second element can also be referred to as the first element.

[0032] It should be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected to" or "coupled to" another element, it can be directly connected to or directly coupled to the other element, or connected to or coupled to the other element with other elements interposed therebetween. It should also be understood that when an element is referred to as being "directly connected to" or "directly coupled to" another element, it can be connected to or coupled to the other element without other elements interposed therebetween. In addition, the terms used herein to describe the relationship between elements (i.e., "between," "directly between," "adjacent," or "directly adjacent") should be interpreted in the same manner as those described above.

[0033] The present disclosure will be described in detail below by describing exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals given in the accompanying drawings represent the same components.

[0034] The present disclosure relates to a retractable car seat having a foldable structure so that it can be used to seat a person therein when it is unfolded and can be stored when it is folded.

[0035] Figure 1 is a side view of a retractable car seat according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1 , a retractable car seat according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a main body 100 , a seat frame 200 , a support 300 , and a track 400 .

[0036] The main body 100 is a part on which a part of the passenger's body is seated. The main body 100 may be equipped with a cushion so that the passenger feels comfortable when his body contacts the cushion. The main body 100 may have a foldable structure. The main body 100 may have a chair shape when it is unfolded, and a shape that minimizes the volume when it is folded.

[0037] The body 100 may include a backrest part 101 and a seat part 130. The backrest part 101 may support the upper body of the passenger, and the seat part 130 may support the lower body of the passenger. The lower end of the backrest part 101 is rotatably connected to the support member 300, so that the seat can be tilted.

[0038] The seat part 130 may be connected to the upper portion of the support 300 to be rotatable around the support 300. The seat part 130 may be in close contact with the backrest part 101, and thus the volume may be minimized.

[0039] The seat frame 200 is a component connected to the main body 100 to support the main body 100. The seat frame 200 may be made of a rigid material to be able to support the weight of a passenger sitting in the seat. The seat frame 200 is movably connected to the main body 100 so that the main body 100 can be folded or unfolded.

[0040] The support member 300 is a component that supports the main body 100 above the floor of the vehicle. One end of the support member 300 may be connected to the bottom of the main body 100, and the other end may be movably connected to the floor of the vehicle. The support member 300 may be configured to be movable forward and backward in the vehicle. Therefore, the position of the main body 100 may be adjusted when the main body 100 is unfolded, and the position of the main body 100 may also be adjusted when the main body 100 is folded to store the seat in the vehicle.

[0041] The support member 300 can be vertically extended and retracted. When a person sits in the seat or when the seat is stored in a vehicle, the height of the seat can be adjusted.

[0042] The rail 400 is a component that serves as a moving path of the support member 300. The rail 400 may be provided on a floor of the vehicle. The lower end of the support member 300 is inserted into and connected to the rail 400, so that the support member 300 can move forward and backward.

[0043] A configuration in which a retractable vehicle seat is folded and unfolded according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is described hereinafter.

[0044] Figure 2 is an enlarged view of a backrest component 101 of a retractable vehicle seat according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 The backrest component 101 may be composed of a first component 110 and a second component 120 .

[0045] The first member 110 may support the upper part of the passenger's upper body, and the second member 120 may support the lower part of the passenger's upper body. The second member 120 is spaced apart downwardly from the first member 110 by a predetermined distance, and a lower end of the second member may be connected to the support 300.

[0046] When the seat is folded, the first member 110 may move downward and overlap with the second member 120. When the first member 110 moves downward, the first member 110 is located in front of the second member 120, so the backrest part 101 is retracted. In addition, in this state, when the seat part 130 rotates, the backrest part 101 and the seat part 130 may overlap each other.

[0047] At the same time, if Figure 2 As shown, the seat frame 200 may include a first frame 210 and a second frame 220. The first frame 210 is connected to the first member 110 and the second member 120 and may fix the first member 110 above the second member 120. The second frame 220 may be connected to the rear of the first frame 210 and to the second member 120.

[0048] The first frame 210 may be connected to be movable relative to the second frame 220. The first frame 210 is connected to be able to slide up and down relative to the second frame 220, so that the first member 110 may move downward. The first member 110 may be connected to be able to rotate a predetermined angle relative to the first frame 210. When the retractable car seat according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is folded, the first member 110 may be rotated forward and then moved downward in front of the second member 120.

[0049] In detail, the first guide 121 recessed inwardly and elongated up and down may be formed in the rear portion of the second member 120. The first frame 210 may have a first moving member 211 inserted into the first guide 121 to slide up and down therein.

[0050] When the first moving member 211 slides up and down in the first guide 121, the first frame 210 can slide up and down and simultaneously change the engagement position between the first frame 210 and the second frame 220. Since the first frame 210 is connected to be movable relative to the second frame 220, when the first moving member 211 slides in the first guide 121, the first frame 210 can move, and thus the first member 110 can move up and down.

[0051] The seat frame 200 may further have a first fixing member 212 that fixes the position of the first moving member 211. The first fixing member 212 may perform a function of fixing the position of the first moving member 211 in the first guide 121.

[0052] The seat frame 200 may further include a first rod 214 connected to the first fixing member 212 via a first wire 213. The passenger may lock or unlock the first movable member 211 by operating the first fixing member 212 via the first rod 214. If necessary, the passenger may adjust the engagement between the first frame 210 and the second member 120 by sliding the first movable member 211, thereby adjusting the height of the backrest part 101, and may fix the first movable member 211 by the first fixing member 212 when the height is adjusted. Figure 4 An embodiment of the first fixing member 212 is described.

[0053] Figure 3 is an enlarged view of a seat component 130 of a retractable vehicle seat according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0054] The support member 300 may be composed of an upper support portion 310 and a lower support portion 320. The upper support portion 310 may be connected to the body 100. The lower support portion 320 may be connected to the bottom of the upper support portion 310, and its length may be vertically adjusted. The lower end of the lower support portion 320 may be movably inserted into the rail 400.

[0055] The backrest part 101 and the seat part 130 may be connected to the upper support part 310. The backrest part 101 may be rotated at a predetermined angle with respect to the upper support part 310, so that the backrest part 101 may be tilted. The seat part 130 may be moved on the upper support part 310.

[0056] refer to Figure 3 A second guide 311 that is recessed inward and elongated in the front-rear direction may be formed in the upper support portion 310. The seat part 130 may have a second moving member 131 that is inserted into the second guide 311 to slide forward and backward in the second guide 311.

[0057] When the second moving member 131 slides forward and backward in the second guide 311, the engagement position between the seat part 130 and the upper support portion 310 can be adjusted. Since the position is adjusted by moving the second moving member 131, the exposed position of the seat part 130 in the vehicle can be adjusted, so the seat part 130 can be moved to the most comfortable position according to the body structure or sitting posture of the passenger.

[0058] The second moving member 131 is rotatably connected to the seat part 130. By pulling the seat part 130 forward and then rotating the seat part 130 to be in close contact with the backrest part 101, the volume of the seat when stored can be minimized.

[0059] The lower end of the backrest part 101 is rotatably connected to the support 300, so that the seat can be tilted. The seat part 130 can be connected to the upper part of the support 300 to be able to rotate around the support 300. The seat part 130 can be in close contact with the backrest part 101, so the volume can be minimized.

[0060] A third guide 132 that is recessed inward and elongated in the front-rear direction may be formed in the seat part 130. The third frame 230 connected to the support 300 may be connected to the bottom of the seat part 130. That is, a first end of the third frame 230 is connected to the support 300, and a second end is connected to the seat part 130. The first end of the third frame 230 is rotatable relative to the support 300. The third frame 230 may have a third moving member 231 that slides forward and backward in the third guide 132.

[0061] When the second moving member 131 slides forward and backward in the second guide 311, the third moving member 231 slides forward and backward in the third guide 132. Therefore, the position of the seat part 130 moves forward and backward on the support 300. When the seat part 130 rotates to be in close contact with the backrest part 101, the seat part 130 rotates around the second moving member 131, and the third frame 230 may also rotate.

[0062] The third moving member 231 may be provided with a third fixing member that fixes the position of the third moving member 231 in the third guide 132. The seat part 130 may have a second rod 234 connected to the second fixing member 232 through a second wire 233. The passenger may lock or unlock the third moving member 231 by operating the second fixing member 232 via the second rod 234.

[0063] Figure 4 2 is a view showing that the retractable car seat according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is fixed by the first fixing member 212 and the second fixing member 232 . Figure 4 A second securing member 232 and the first securing member 212 are shown which can be applied in the same manner.

[0064] refer to Figure 4 , a groove may be formed on the inner side of the third guide 132, and the second fixing member 232 may be inserted into the groove. The elastic member is disposed opposite to the groove, so that the second fixing member 232 may be supported toward the groove. The second wire 233 connected to the second fixing member 232 may be exposed outside the second fixing member 232 and connected to the second rod 234.

[0065] When the passenger wants to adjust the position of the seat part 130, he / she may pull the second rod 234. In this case, the second wire 233 connected to the second rod 234 is pulled, and the second fixing member 232 comes out of the groove while squeezing the elastic member. Therefore, the third moving member 231 is unlocked, and the passenger may move the unlocked third moving member 231. When the passenger releases the second rod 234 at an appropriate position, the second fixing member 232 may extend toward the groove and be inserted into the groove by the restoring force of the elastic member, thereby fixing the seat part 130 again.

[0066] This mechanism may be applied not only to the second fixing member 232 but also to the first fixing member 212. This mechanism illustrates an embodiment of the first fixing member 212 or the second fixing member 232, and the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0067] Figure 5 2 is a view illustrating a process in which a retractable car seat is folded according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0068] The body 100 may further include a headrest 140 . The headrest 140 is a component on which the passenger's head rests. The headrest 140 may be disposed above the backrest component 101 .

[0069] The headrest 140 may be connected to the backrest part 101 through the fourth frame 240 of the seat frame 200. One end of the fourth frame 240 of the seat frame 200 may be connected to the headrest 140, and the other end may be connected to rotate at a predetermined angle relative to the backrest part 101. By adjusting the angle between the fourth frame 240 of the seat frame 200 and the backrest part 101 to adjust the angle of the headrest 140, the passenger can lean his / her head on the headrest 140 in the most comfortable posture. When the seat is folded and stored in the vehicle, the headrest 140 can be in close contact with the backrest part 101, so that the volume can be minimized. The headrest 140 may have a shape bent backward so that the backrest part 101 can be assembled in the headrest 140 when the seat is folded.

[0070] refer to Figure 5 , describes a process of folding a retractable car seat according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0071] First, the first member 110 is rotated forward by a predetermined angle to be spaced apart from the second member 120, and then the seat part 130 is moved forward on the support member 300. The first member 110 is moved downward to a position in front of the second member 120, so that the backrest part 101 is folded, and the headrest 140 is rotated to be positioned in front of the first member 110. The seat part 130 is rotated relative to the support member 300 to overlap with the backrest part 101. Therefore, the backrest part 101, the seat part 130 and the headrest 140 overlap each other, thereby minimizing the volume. The support member 300 is retracted.

[0072] Then, the second member 120 and the seat part 130 are tilted forward, whereby the seat can be stored in the vehicle at an appropriate angle. A storage box may be provided at the front or rear of the vehicle, and the seat can be stored in the vehicle without being exposed to the outside.

[0073] Figure 6 is a view showing the interior of a vehicle when the retractable car seat according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is stored in the vehicle.

[0074] exist Figure 6 In the embodiment of the present invention, the front seat is a retractable car seat according to an embodiment of the present disclosure and is stored in the vehicle. Figure 6 As shown, the retractable car seat according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can be inserted into the lower part of the front instrument panel of the vehicle. When the seat is folded and stored, only the seat frame 200 is exposed to the outside, and the main body 100 and the support member 300 can be stored in the vehicle.

[0075] Therefore, the area in front of the rear seats can be an empty space. Figure 6 As shown, movies can be watched through a display installed in the vehicle, and the space can be used for other activities.

[0076] As described above, the retractable car seat according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can be used as a seat, and when the seat is not in use, a free interior space of the vehicle can be secured by storing the seat in the vehicle. Therefore, various activities can be performed in a vehicle driven by autonomous driving technology.

[0077] Although the present disclosure is provided above with respect to the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present disclosure can be changed and modified in various ways without departing from the scope of the present disclosure described in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A retractable car seat configured to be folded and stored in a vehicle, the retractable car seat comprising: a main body configured to be folded or unfolded; a seat frame movably connected to the body to support the body such that the body is configured to be folded or unfolded; as well as a support member having one end connected to the lower portion of the body or the seat frame and the other end movably connected to the floor of the vehicle, wherein the body comprises a backrest component rotatably connected to the support member, the backrest component comprising a first member and a second member, the second member being spaced downwardly from the first member and having a lower end connected to the support member; wherein a first guide member which is recessed inwardly and extends vertically is disposed in the rear portion of the second member; The seat frame includes a first frame connected to the first member and the second member and having a first moving member inserted in the first guide and sliding up and down in the first guide, and a second frame connected to a rear portion of the first frame and connected to the second member; and The first frame is movably connected to the second member and the second frame, whereby the first frame slides up and down.

2. The retractable vehicle seat according to claim 1, wherein: The support is configured to move forward and backward in the vehicle, and the length of the support is vertically adjustable.

3. The retractable car seat according to claim 1, further comprising a track disposed on a floor of the vehicle and into which the support member is inserted, the track providing a path in which the support member moves.

4. The retractable vehicle seat of claim 1, wherein: The subject also includes: The seat component is connected to the upper portion of the support member and is configured to be rotatable relative to the support member.

5. The retractable vehicle seat of claim 4, wherein: When the body is folded, the first member moves downward and is positioned in front of the second member; and When the seat component is rotated, the seat component is located in front of the first member.

6. The retractable vehicle seat of claim 1, wherein: The first moving member has a first fixing member that fixes a position of the first moving member in the first guide, and the seat frame has a first rod that is connected to the first fixing member through a first wire to operate the first fixing member, thereby fixing the position of the first member.

7. The retractable vehicle seat of claim 1, wherein: The first member is connected to the first frame and is configured to rotate a predetermined angle.

8. The retractable vehicle seat of claim 4, wherein: The body further includes a headrest disposed above the backrest component, and The seat frame further includes a fourth frame having one end connected to the headrest and the other end rotatably connected to the backrest member to adjust an angle of the headrest.

9. The retractable car seat of claim 4, further comprising a track disposed on the floor of the vehicle, the support member being inserted into the track, the track providing a path in which the support member moves, in, The support member includes an upper support portion connected to the body and a lower support portion connected to a bottom of the upper support portion, the lower support portion has a vertically adjusted length, and the support member moves by inserting a lower end in the rail.

10. The retractable vehicle seat of claim 9, wherein: The backrest member is rotatably connected to the upper support portion, and the seat member is connected to the upper support portion to move forward and backward.

11. The retractable vehicle seat of claim 10, wherein: A second guide recessed inwardly and elongated in the front-rear direction is provided in the upper support portion, and the seat component has a second moving member inserted in the second guide and sliding forward and backward in the second guide, thereby adjusting the position of the seat component.

12. The retractable vehicle seat of claim 11, wherein: The second moving member is rotatably connected to the seat component.

13. The retractable vehicle seat of claim 4, wherein: A third guide member recessed inwardly and elongated in the front-rear direction is provided in the seat component, and the seat frame includes a third frame having one end rotatably connected to the support member and the other end connected to the seat component, and having a third moving member that slides forward and backward in the third guide member.

14. The retractable vehicle seat of claim 13, wherein: The third moving member has a second fixing member that fixes a position of the third moving member in the third guide, and the seat component has a second rod that is connected to the second fixing member through a second wire to operate the second fixing member, thereby fixing the position of the seat component when the angle of the seat component is adjusted.

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