Body components and vehicles

Abstract

This application discloses a vehicle body assembly and a vehicle. The vehicle body assembly includes a floor assembly and a seat. The seat includes a seat frame. The seat frame is assembled to the floor assembly and is foldable relative to the floor assembly, including a seat frame and a support member foldable relative to the seat frame. The floor assembly includes a floor beam and a stop member fixed to the floor beam. The stop member is located in front of the seat. When the seat frame is unfolded relative to the floor assembly and the support member is unfolded relative to the seat frame, the support member is blocked by the stop member to prevent the seat from sagging. Furthermore, folding the seat frame increases space utilization, allowing for the placement of large suitcases or pet carriers, etc. Finally, the combination of the support member and the stop member also results in a smaller floor beam footprint, lighter weight, and lower cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive technology, and more particularly to body components and vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] A vehicle includes body components. Body components include the floor assembly and seats mounted on the floor assembly (e.g., front and rear seats). As people's functional requirements for vehicles increase, their demand for space also grows. Therefore, maximizing space utilization within limited space has become an increasingly significant challenge for OEMs and a technical problem that needs to be solved. In addition to addressing the aforementioned space utilization issue, the problem of seat reclining also needs to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this application is to disclose a vehicle body component and a vehicle. The seats of the vehicle body are foldable to improve the utilization of vehicle space, and the seats have an anti-submersion function when unfolded to improve safety.

[0004] This application discloses a vehicle body assembly. The vehicle body assembly includes a floor assembly and a seat, wherein the seat includes a seat frame assembled to the floor assembly and foldable relative to the floor assembly, including a seat frame and a support member foldable relative to the seat frame; the floor assembly includes a floor beam and a blocking member fixed to the floor beam, the blocking member being located in front of the seat; in the state where the seat frame is unfolded relative to the floor assembly and the support member is unfolded relative to the seat frame, the support member is blocked by the blocking member to prevent the seat from sinking.

[0005] In some embodiments, the blocking member includes a blocking groove, the blocking groove including a bottom wall and a blocking wall, and the support member is located on the bottom wall of the blocking groove to be blocked by the blocking wall.

[0006] In some embodiments, the barrier wall forms an obtuse angle with the bottom wall of the barrier groove.

[0007] In some embodiments, the support member includes an abutment section, which is cylindrical with a radius of d, and the blocking groove has a depth of D in the vertical direction, where d ≤ D ≤ 2d.

[0008] In some embodiments, the blocking member includes a first fixing portion, an upward arched portion relative to the first fixing portion, and a downward fixing portion from the arched portion, the arched portion including a sidewall facing the seat frame, and the blocking wall including the sidewall; both the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion are fixedly connected to the floor beam.

[0009] In some embodiments, the support includes an abutment section, and the blocking member includes a blocking wall abutting against the abutment section, wherein the length of the blocking wall is longer than the length of the abutment section along the length direction of the abutment section.

[0010] In some embodiments, the support member includes an abutment section and two support sections, the abutment section being blocked by the blocking wall of the blocking member and forming a U-shape with the two support sections; one of the support sections is connected to each opposite side of the seat frame.

[0011] In some embodiments, with the seat frame deployed relative to the floor assembly and the support member deployed relative to the seat frame, the plane of the support member forms an obtuse angle with the plane of the seat frame.

[0012] In some embodiments, the plane containing the support member forms an obtuse angle β with the plane containing the seat frame, where 90 degrees < β ≤ 110 degrees.

[0013] In some embodiments, the body assembly includes a four-bar linkage connected to the seat frame and a drive unit connected to the four-bar linkage, the drive unit driving the four-bar linkage to fold or unfold the seat frame relative to the floor assembly and the support member relative to the seat frame.

[0014] On the other hand, an embodiment of this application discloses a vehicle. The vehicle includes any of the aforementioned body components. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing a seat frame assembled onto a floor assembly according to an embodiment of this application, and illustrating that the seat frame is in an unfolded state;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation between the abutment section of the support member and the blocking member according to an embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation positions of the seat frame and the blocking components on the floor assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0018] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0019] The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application. Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this application should be understood in their ordinary sense by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this application specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms "a" or "one," etc., do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. "A plurality" or "several" indicates two or more. Unless otherwise indicated, the terms "front," "rear," "lower," and / or "upper," etc., are for ease of description only and are not limited to a location or spatial orientation. The terms "comprising" or "including," etc., mean that the element or object preceding "comprising" or "including" covers the element or object listed following "comprising" or "including" and its equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. The terms "connected," "linked," etc., are not limited to physical or mechanical connections and can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in this application specification and appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0020] To maximize the utilization of space (such as rear seat space) within the limited space of a vehicle body, the inventors of this application conceived of designing the seat frame 2 as foldable. Thus, in the folded state, for example, large suitcases or pet carriers can be placed in the rear or front seats (primarily the passenger seat), thereby improving the utilization of vehicle space. Based on the goal of improving space utilization, there are various folding states, not limited to the embodiments described below. In addition to satisfying the aforementioned goal of increasing space utilization, the foldable seat must also have an anti-submarining function to improve safety. For these reasons, this application discloses a vehicle body component and a vehicle. The structure of the vehicle body component will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 One of the vehicle body components includes a floor assembly 1 and a seat. The seat includes a seat frame 2. The seat frame 2 is assembled to the floor assembly 1. There are various structures in which the seat frame 2 is assembled to the floor assembly 1; in one embodiment, see [reference needed]. Figure 3For each seat frame 2, the floor assembly 1 includes four mounting positions 19. The lines connecting these four mounting positions 19 form a polygon. Of course, in some embodiments, there may also be three mounting positions, two mounting positions, etc. Figure 1 The illustrated embodiment shows two rear seats, meaning both seats are foldable. However, depending on the vehicle's structure, the foldable nature of the body components is not limited to two separate seats. The seats described in this application can refer to any seat other than the driver's seat. The seat frame 2 is foldable relative to the floor assembly 1, including a seat frame 21 and a support member 22 foldable relative to the seat frame 21. The way the seat frame 2 is driven to be foldable relative to the floor assembly 1, and the foldable nature of the support member 22 relative to the seat frame 21, is not limited to a four-bar linkage as described later; any linkage between the support member 22 and the seat frame 21 that enables the aforementioned folding is acceptable. Figure 1 The diagram illustrates the seat frame 2 in its extended state (the seat frame 21 is extended relative to the floor assembly 1; the seat frame 21 can be located on a horizontal plane or at a certain angle to the horizontal plane to facilitate passenger seating, etc.; the support member 22 is extended relative to the seat frame 21). The seat frame 21 is... Figure 1 In the unfolded state shown, the seat frame 21 is folded relative to the floor assembly 1 by rotating clockwise, for example, rotating it to a vertical position or against the backrest. Additionally, the support member 22 rotates counterclockwise until the seat frame 21 is folded (which can be understood as β becoming 0 degrees) relative to the seat frame 21. This folds the seat frame 2. The unfolding process is the reverse of the above process. Of course, to improve space utilization, there are various folding and unfolding states, not limited to the previously described implementation. The floor assembly 1 includes a floor beam 11 and a blocking member 12 fixed to the floor beam 11. As described later, the blocking member 12 prevents the seat from sinking, and its structure is not limited. The blocking member 12 is located in front of the seat. Figure 2 and Figure 1 The diagram shows that the blocking member 12 is located in front of the seat frame 21 (the term "front" is taken with reference to the direction of the vehicle's front, with the front of the vehicle being the front and the rear of the vehicle being the rear).

[0022] See Figure 1 and combined Figure 2 , Figure 1 The illustration shows that, with the seat frame 2 extended relative to the base assembly 1 and the support member 22 extended relative to the seat frame 21, the support member 22 is blocked by the blocking member 12 (e.g., the blocking wall 121 of the blocking member 12) to prevent the seat frame 2 from moving forward, thereby preventing the seat from sinking. Based on the function of the blocking member 12, the blocking is not limited to being achieved through the blocking wall 121.

[0023] As described above, the seat frame 2 includes a seat frame 21 and a support member 22. The seat frame 2 as a whole is foldable relative to the floor assembly 1, and the support member 22 is foldable relative to the seat frame 21. Therefore, folding the seat frame 2 relative to the floor assembly 1 increases space utilization, allowing for the placement of large suitcases or pet carriers, etc. Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the rear passenger space is increased. Since the blocking member 12 is located in front of the seat, and the support member 22 is blocked by the blocking member 12 (e.g., blocking wall 121) in the unfolded state, the support member 22 can be relatively long, thus reducing the height of the floor beam 11. Furthermore, the blocking member 12 only needs to be able to block the support member 22, so the blocking member 12 can also be smaller, which inevitably makes the part of the floor beam 11 used for installing the blocking member 12 smaller. Under the premise of satisfying the anti-submersion function, at least the above two reasons make the floor beam 11 of this application occupy less space, be lighter, and have a lower cost.

[0024] Please see Figure 2 and combined Figure 1 The blocking member 12 includes a blocking groove 120, which includes a blocking wall 121 and a bottom wall 122 connected to the blocking wall 121. The support member 22 is located on the bottom wall 122 of the blocking groove and is blocked by the blocking wall 121. The blocking member 12 has various structures, as detailed below. Figure 2 and Figure 1This paper describes the structure of the blocking member 12 used in the embodiments of this application. The blocking member 12 includes a fixing member 1201 and a decorative member 1202 fixed to the fixing member 1201. The fixing member 1201 includes a first fixing portion 123, an arched portion 124 that is upward relative to the first fixing portion 123, and a second fixing portion 125 that is downward from the arched portion 124. The arched portion 124 protrudes relative to the first fixing portion 123 to form a fixing member groove 1203 for mounting the decorative member 1202. One function of the decorative member 1202 is to press the carpet 3 firmly onto the fixing member 1201 after it is installed on the fixing member 1201, and it also serves an aesthetic purpose. In this embodiment, the decorative member 1202 is U-shaped and has a decorative member sidewall 12021. After the decorative member 1202 is assembled into the fixing member groove 1203, the groove formed by the U-shape of the decorative member 1202 serves as the blocking groove 120, and the decorative member sidewall 12021 serves as the blocking wall 121. It is understood that when the blocking member 12 does not include the decorative member 1202, the side wall 1241 of the arched portion 124 facing the seat frame 2 will serve as the blocking wall 121. Therefore, either the side wall 1241 of the arched portion 124 or the side wall 12021 of the decorative member can serve as the blocking wall 121. Of course, in other embodiments, the blocking member 12 can also adopt other structures, such as the blocking member 12 not including the decorative member 1202 or not adopting the structure of the fastener 1201 and the decorative member 1202 as shown in the figure.

[0025] As described above, the blocking member 12 includes a blocking groove 120, which includes a bottom wall 122 and a blocking wall 121. The support member 22 is located on the bottom wall 122 of the blocking groove and is blocked by the blocking wall 121, which facilitates the support member 22 entering the blocking groove 120 in the unfolded state relative to the seat frame 21.

[0026] Please see Figure 2 and combined Figure 1 The blocking wall 121 and the bottom wall 122 of the blocking groove form an obtuse angle. For example, the angle formed by the blocking wall 121 and the bottom wall 122 of the blocking groove is θ, where 90 degrees < θ ≤ 100 degrees, such as 91 degrees, 92 degrees, 93 degrees, 94 degrees, 95 degrees, 96 degrees, 97 degrees, 98 degrees, 99 degrees, or 100 degrees, etc.

[0027] As described above, since the obtuse angle is formed between the blocking wall 121 and the bottom wall 122 of the blocking groove, it is convenient for the support member 22 to enter the blocking groove 120 in the unfolded state relative to the seat frame 21. Moreover, because the angle θ allows the blocking wall 121 to better abut against the support member 22, it plays a better blocking role and has a good anti-submersion effect. This is because if the angle is too large, the blocking wall 121 will be closer to the horizontal direction and will not be able to block the support member 22 as well.

[0028] Please see Figure 2 The support member 22 includes an abutment section 221. The abutment section 221 is cylindrical, and the cylinder can be a hollow cylinder or a solid cylinder. The radius of the abutment section 221 is d, and the depth of the blocking groove 120 in the vertical direction is D, where d≤D≤2d.

[0029] As described above, since d≤D≤2d, the support member 22 can easily enter the blocking groove 120 and cooperate with the blocking wall 121 in the unfolded state. It will also not be easy for the support member 22 to separate from the blocking wall 121 in the event of a collision due to the small size of the blocking wall 121, thus achieving a better anti-diving effect.

[0030] Please continue reading. Figure 2 and combined Figure 1 The blocking member 12 includes a first fixing portion 123, an upwardly arched portion 124 relative to the first fixing portion 123, and a downwardly arched portion 125 extending from the arched portion 124. A portion of the second fixing portion 125 and the arched portion 124 are located at... Figure 2 The shape is inverted U-shaped. When the blocking member 12 does not include the decorative member 1202, the side wall 1241 of the arched portion 124 acts as a blocking wall 121, thus serving as a blocking support member 22. When the decorative member 1202 is included, the arched portion 124 supports the decorative member 1202, and the side wall 12021 of the decorative member acts as a blocking wall 121. Both the first fixing portion 123 and the second fixing portion 125 are fixedly connected to the floor beam 11, and this connection can be achieved through bolts or welding.

[0031] As described above, the arched portion 124 protrudes relative to the first fixing portion 123. Combined with the blocking member 12, it is fixed to the floor beam 11 via the first fixing portion 123 and the second fixing portion 125. This reduces the height of the floor beam 11 in the Z-direction (perpendicular to the ground), resulting in a smaller footprint, lighter weight, and lower cost. Furthermore, the arched portion 124, being arched relative to the first fixing portion 123, provides better support for the abutment section 221, effectively preventing seat sagging. Additionally, the reduced width of the arched portion 124 in the Y and X directions (Y-direction being the width of the vehicle body, considered as the direction from the driver's seat to the passenger seat; X-direction being the length of the vehicle body, considered as the direction from the front to the rear) further contributes to the light weight of the blocking member 12.

[0032] Please see Figure 1The support member 22 includes an abutment section 221, and the blocking member 12 includes a blocking wall 121 that abuts against the abutment section 221. Along the length direction of the abutment section 221, the length L1 of the blocking wall 121 is longer than the length L2 of the abutment section 221. For example, the difference between the two is L, and L≥10mm.

[0033] As described above, since the length L1 of the blocking wall 121 is longer than the length L2 of the blocking section 221 along the length direction of the abutment section 221, the support member 22 can be completely blocked by the blocking wall 121, thereby improving the effect of preventing submersion.

[0034] Please see Figure 1 and combined Figure 2 The support member 22 includes an abutment section 221 and two support sections 222. The abutment section 221 is blocked by the blocking wall 121 and forms a U-shape with the two support sections 222. The seat frame 21 is connected to one support section 222 on each opposite side.

[0035] As described above, the support member 22 of this structure has abutment section 221 and two support sections 222 forming a U-shape. The structure of the support member 22 is simple, and a support section 222 is connected to the opposite side of the seat frame 21. With this structure, the abutment section 221 is blocked by the blocking wall 121, and the seat can be stably supported, with good anti-submersion effect.

[0036] Please continue reading Figure 1 When the seat frame 2 is unfolded relative to the floor beam 11 and the support member 22 is unfolded relative to the seat frame 21, the plane of the support member 22 forms an obtuse angle with the plane of the seat frame 21. Figure 1 As shown, the obtuse angle is marked as β.

[0037] As described above, in the unfolded state, the plane of the support member 22 forms an obtuse angle with the plane of the seat frame 21. In the event of a collision, the support member 22 can better support the seat frame 21, making it less likely to fold into a folded state and thus more easily blocked by the barrier wall 121. Therefore, the obtuse angle between the plane of the support member 22 and the plane of the seat frame 21 provides a better anti-submarine landing effect.

[0038] Please continue reading Figure 1 The plane where the support member 22 is located forms an obtuse angle β with the plane where the seat frame 21 is located, where 90 degrees < β ≤ 110 degrees, for example, 91 degrees, 92 degrees, 94 degrees, 95 degrees, 97 degrees, 99 degrees, 100 degrees, 102 degrees, 103 degrees, 105 degrees, 107 degrees, 108 degrees, 109 degrees or 110 degrees.

[0039] As described above, since 90 degrees < β ≤ 110 degrees, in the event of a collision, the support member 22 can better support the seat frame 21 and is less likely to be converted into a folded state. Correspondingly, it can be blocked by the blocking wall 121. Therefore, the obtuse angle between the plane of the support member 22 and the plane of the seat frame 21 can make the anti-submersion effect better.

[0040] There are various ways to make the seat frame 2 foldable. For example, the vehicle body assembly includes a four-bar linkage connected to the seat frame and a drive device connected to the four-bar linkage (neither shown in the figure). The drive device drives the four-bar linkage to fold or unfold the seat frame 2 relative to the floor assembly 1 and the support member 22 relative to the seat frame 21. The four-bar linkage can have any structure, as long as it enables the support member 22 to move in conjunction with the seat frame 21.

[0041] As described above, the four-bar linkage facilitates the unfolding or folding of the seat frame. In the unfolded state, the blocking wall 121 blocks the support member 22 and the four-bar linkage provides support for the seat frame 2. The four-bar linkage only retracts when the drive device receives a folding signal, causing the seat frame 2 to fold relative to the floor assembly 1 and the support member 22 to fold relative to the seat frame 21. Therefore, in the unfolded state, the combination of the four-bar linkage, the drive device, the blocking member 12, and the support member 22 stably keeps the seat frame 21 and the support member 22 in the unfolded state. The support member 22 is blocked by the blocking member 12, thus providing a good anti-submersion effect.

[0042] On the other hand, an embodiment of this application discloses a vehicle. The vehicle includes any of the aforementioned body components.

[0043] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A vehicle body component, characterized in that, The body components include a floor assembly and seats, wherein... The seat includes a seat frame assembled to the floor assembly and foldable relative to the floor assembly, including a seat frame and a support member foldable relative to the seat frame; The floor assembly includes a floor beam and a blocking member fixed to the floor beam, the blocking member being located in front of the seat; With the seat frame deployed relative to the floor assembly and the support member deployed relative to the seat frame, the support member is blocked by the blocking member to prevent the seat from sinking. The blocking member includes a blocking groove, the blocking groove includes a bottom wall of the blocking groove and a blocking wall, and the support member is located on the bottom wall of the blocking groove and is blocked by the blocking wall. The blocking member includes a first fixing part, an upward arched part relative to the first fixing part, and a downward fixing part from the arched part. The arched part includes a side wall facing the seat frame. The blocking wall includes the side wall. Both the first fixing part and the second fixing part are fixedly connected to the floor beam.

2. The vehicle body assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The barrier wall forms an obtuse angle with the bottom wall of the barrier groove.

3. The vehicle body assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support member includes an abutment section, which is cylindrical with a radius of d. The depth of the blocking groove in the vertical direction is D, where d ≤ D ≤ 2d.

4. The vehicle body assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support member includes an abutting section, and the blocking member includes a blocking wall that abuts against the abutting section. Along the length direction of the abutting section, the length of the blocking wall is longer than the length of the abutting section.

5. The vehicle body assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support member includes a backing section and two support sections. The backing section is blocked by the blocking wall of the blocking member and forms a U-shape with the two support sections. One of the support sections is connected to each opposite side of the seat frame.

6. The vehicle body assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, With the seat frame deployed relative to the floor assembly and the support member deployed relative to the seat frame, the plane of the support member forms an obtuse angle with the plane of the seat frame. And / or, the body assembly includes a four-bar linkage connected to the seat frame and a drive unit connected to the four-bar linkage, the drive unit driving the four-bar linkage to fold or unfold the seat frame relative to the floor assembly and the support member relative to the seat frame.

7. The vehicle body assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The plane containing the support member forms an obtuse angle β with the plane containing the seat frame, where 90 degrees < β ≤ 110 degrees.

8. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the body assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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