Vehicle seat and vehicle

By introducing shock-absorbing components and conditioning modules into vehicle seats, the problem of secondary damage to injured areas caused by vehicle vibrations is solved, achieving the effect of reducing hard impacts and providing comfortable protection.

CN116834625BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30ZHEJIANG ZEEKR INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG ZEEKR INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2023-07-24
Publication Date
2026-06-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When riding in a vehicle, especially when a patient is riding in one, the bumps or sudden braking of the vehicle may cause secondary damage to the injured area.

Method used

Design a vehicle seat that includes a shock-absorbing component that provides an elastic force opposite to the direction of vibration when the seat vibrates. The component absorbs vibration through a telescopic and elastic part, and a support part is used to support injured areas. Optional adjustment modules such as a temperature unit, a massage unit, and a disinfection unit can be added to provide additional protection.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the hard impact of vehicle vibration on the injured area, reduces secondary injuries, and provides comfort and protection through the conditioning module.

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Abstract

The application provides a vehicle seat and a vehicle. The vehicle seat comprises a seat body for an occupant to sit on, a support part and a shock absorption assembly. The support part is used for supporting an injured part of the occupant. The shock absorption assembly is elastically deformable, one end of the shock absorption assembly is relatively fixed with the seat body, and the other end is connected with the support part. The shock absorption assembly is arranged to be capable of providing an elastic force to the support part when the vehicle seat vibrates, and the direction of the elastic force is opposite to the vibration direction of the vehicle seat. The scheme can realize protection of the injured part of the occupant.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of safety, and more specifically, to a vehicle seat and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Passengers traveling in vehicles may encounter various vehicle conditions, such as bumps or unstable driving by the driver, which can affect the occupants. In particular, when patients are traveling in vehicles, the bumps or sudden braking of the vehicle may cause secondary damage to the injured parts of the patient. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a vehicle seat and a vehicle that can provide protection for the injured parts of a person.

[0004] Specifically, this application is implemented through the following technical solution:

[0005] One aspect of this application provides a vehicle seat, including

[0006] Seating for passengers;

[0007] Support section, used to support the injured parts of the occupant;

[0008] The shock-absorbing component is elastically deformable. One end of the shock-absorbing component is fixed relative to the seat body, and the other end is connected to the support. The shock-absorbing component is configured to provide an elastic force to the support when the vehicle seat vibrates, and the direction of the elastic force is opposite to the vibration direction of the vehicle seat.

[0009] Optionally, the shock-absorbing component includes at least one of a telescopic part and an elastic part. The telescopic part includes a body, a telescopic rod, and an elastic medium. The telescopic rod is telescopic relative to the body through the deformation of the elastic medium. The body and the seat remain relatively fixed. The telescopic rod is connected to the support part and provides the elastic force to the support part.

[0010] The elastic part is stretchable and deformable. One end of the elastic part is fixed relative to the seat body, and the other end is connected to the support part. The elastic part provides the support part with the elastic force.

[0011] Optionally, the support includes an arm support for supporting the arm, the telescopic rod of the telescopic part extends along the height direction of the vehicle seat and is connected to the arm support; and / or, the elastic part extends along the front-rear direction of the vehicle seat and is connected to the arm support.

[0012] Optionally, the support portion includes a leg support portion for supporting the legs, the telescopic rod of the telescopic portion extends along the height direction of the vehicle seat and is connected to the leg support portion; and / or, the elastic portion extends along the front-rear direction of the vehicle seat and is connected to the leg support portion.

[0013] Optionally, the vehicle seat may further include an adjustment module disposed on the support portion, the adjustment module being used to adjust the injured parts of the occupant.

[0014] Optionally, the conditioning module includes at least one of a temperature unit, a massage unit, and a disinfection unit. The temperature unit is used to heat or cool the injured area, the massage unit is used to massage the injured area, and the disinfection unit can emit disinfection light.

[0015] Optionally, the conditioning module includes multiple temperature units and multiple massage units, which are spaced apart; and / or

[0016] The vehicle seat also includes an independent power supply unit, which is electrically connected to the temperature unit and provides independent power to the temperature unit.

[0017] Optionally, the telescopic part is movably connected to the support part and has a working position and a retracted position. In the working position, the telescopic rod can provide the elastic force to the support part. In the retracted position, the telescopic part extends side by side with the support part.

[0018] Optionally, the support has multiple support positions, and the support is configured to be adjustable to any one of the multiple support positions according to information about the injured person; and / or

[0019] The support part is movably connected to the seat body and has a support position and a storage position. In the support position, the support part can support the injured part of the patient. In the storage position, the support part fits against the side of the seat body.

[0020] Another aspect of this application provides a vehicle including the vehicle seat described in any of the preceding claims.

[0021] Optionally, the vehicle further includes a controller and a drive assembly. The controller is electrically connected to the drive assembly, and the drive assembly is drive-connected to the support portion. The support portion has multiple support positions. The controller controls the drive assembly to move the support portion to a position matching the injured person based on the received information about the injured person.

[0022] Optionally, the vehicle further includes a controller and an adjustment module located in the support of the vehicle seat. The adjustment module is used to adjust the injured parts of the injured person. The controller is electrically connected to the adjustment module and controls the adjustment module according to the information received from the injured person.

[0023] Optionally, the vehicle further includes an information input module connected to the controller. The information input module is used to input the injured person's identity information and / or medical diagnostic information, and output it to the controller; and / or

[0024] The vehicle also includes a camera module connected to the controller. The camera module is used to collect image information of the injured person and output it to the controller.

[0025] This application provides a vehicle seat and a vehicle, wherein when the vehicle seat vibrates, the support part also vibrates accordingly. The shock absorption component is connected to the support part and can provide the support part with an elastic force opposite to the vibration direction of the support part, thereby absorbing and mitigating the vibration, reducing the hard impact of the support part on the injured part, and reducing secondary injury to the injured part of the occupant. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a front view of a vehicle seat shown in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a left view of a vehicle seat shown in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the support position of a vehicle seat support shown in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a left view of a vehicle seat support shown in an exemplary embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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 and methods consistent with some aspects of this application.

[0031] 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 have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this application do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms "a" or "one" and similar terms do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one, which will be separately stated if only "a" is referred to. "A plurality" or "several" means two or more. Unless otherwise indicated, the terms "front," "rear," "lower," and / or "upper," "top," "bottom," and similar terms are for ease of description only and are not limited to a location or spatial orientation. The terms "comprising" or "including" and similar terms mean that the elements or objects preceding "comprising" or "including" encompass the elements or objects listed following "comprising" or "including" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. The word “connection” or “link” is not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can also include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect.

[0032] This application provides a vehicle seat; please refer to [reference needed]. Figures 1 to 4 The vehicle seat includes a seat body 10, a support portion 20, and a shock-absorbing component 30. The seat body 10 is for occupants to sit on, and the support portion 20 is used to support injured parts of the occupant, such as hands, legs, waist, and head. The support portion 20 is not limited to supporting injured parts; tired or aching parts of the occupant's body can also be placed on the support portion 20 for support. The support portion 20 can be connected to the seat body 10, but is not limited to this. For example, the vehicle seat may also include a backrest, to which the support portion 20 can be connected.

[0033] The vehicle seat is installed on the vehicle. Due to uneven road conditions or acceleration and deceleration, the vehicle will bump and vibrate. The support part 20, which is used to support the injured parts of the occupants, will also vibrate accordingly. The shock absorption component 30 is used to absorb and alleviate the vibration at the support part 20.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 4The shock-absorbing component 30 is elastically deformable. One end of the shock-absorbing component 30 remains relatively fixed to the seat 10, while the other end is connected to the support portion 20. For example, one end of the shock-absorbing component 30 can be connected to the same base as the seat 10, and the other end can be connected to the support portion 20, but this is not limited to this. The shock-absorbing component 30 is configured to provide an elastic force to the support portion 20 when it vibrates, and the direction of the elastic force is opposite to the direction of vibration of the support portion 20. In other words, the shock-absorbing component 30 can generate an elastic force through its own elastic deformation to absorb and mitigate the vibration generated at the support portion 20, thereby reducing the hard impact of the support portion 20 on the injured area and reducing secondary injuries to the injured area of ​​the occupant.

[0035] In one embodiment, the damping component 30 includes at least one of a telescopic portion and an elastic portion. For example, the damping component 30 includes a telescopic portion comprising a body, a telescopic rod, and an elastic medium. The telescopic rod is telescopic relative to the body by the deformation of the elastic medium, and the telescopic rod provides the elastic force to the support portion 20. For example, the elastic medium can be a compressible oil, air, or other elastic medium, or it can be a spring disposed between the body and the telescopic rod. The elastic extension and contraction of the telescopic rod relative to the body can be achieved by the deformation of the elastic medium. The body and the seat 10 remain relatively fixed, and the method of relative fixing is not limited. For example, the body can be directly connected to the seat 10, or the body and the seat 10 can be connected to the same base. In a specific embodiment, the telescopic portion includes a liquid damper.

[0036] For example, the shock-absorbing component 30 may also include an elastic part that is stretchable and deformable. One end of the elastic part is fixed relative to the seat 10, and the other end is connected to the support part 20. The elastic part provides the elastic force to the support part 20. The elastic part provides the elastic force to the support part 20 using its own elasticity. The shock-absorbing component 30 of the above embodiment has a simple structure, is easy to implement, and is easy to promote and use. The elastic part can be a spring or other elastic material, and the spring can be a compression spring or a tension spring.

[0037] In one embodiment, the support 20 includes an arm support 21 for supporting the occupant's arm. The arm support 21 may be connected to the seat body, or the vehicle seat may also include a seat back 11, with the arm support 21 connected to the seat back 11, corresponding to the position of the occupant's arm when sitting on the seat body 10.

[0038] The arm support 21 can provide elastic force through a telescopic part and / or an elastic part. Specifically, the telescopic rod of the telescopic part extends along the height direction y of the vehicle seat and connects to the arm support 21. It absorbs vibrations through the extension and retraction of the telescopic rod, thus buffering vibrations in the height direction from being transmitted to the arm support 21. When the vehicle bumps, the telescopic part can provide shock absorption protection for the occupant's arm in the height direction. In one alternative embodiment, the telescopic rod of the telescopic part can be positioned below the arm support 21, applying a supporting force to the arm support 21. In another alternative embodiment, the telescopic rod of the telescopic part can also be positioned above the arm support 21, creating a tensile force on the arm support 21.

[0039] For example, the elastic part extends along the front-rear direction x of the vehicle seat and connects to the arm support 21. The orientation of the elastic part is the same as its own deformation direction. When the vehicle accelerates or decelerates, the arm support 21 causes the occupant's arm to vibrate along the vehicle's direction of travel. The elastic part will then undergo elastic deformation in the front-rear direction. The elastic force of the elastic part is opposite to the vibration direction of the arm support 21, which can absorb and buffer the vibration of the arm support 21 in the front-rear direction.

[0040] In another embodiment, the support 20 further includes a leg support 22 for supporting the occupant's legs. The leg support 22 can be connected to the lower part of the seat 10, corresponding to the position of the occupant's legs when sitting.

[0041] The leg support 22 can provide elastic force through a telescopic part and / or an elastic part. Specifically, the telescopic rod of the telescopic part extends along the height direction y of the vehicle seat and connects to the leg support, absorbing vibration through the extension and retraction of the telescopic rod. In one alternative embodiment, the telescopic rod of the telescopic part can be positioned below the leg support 22 to apply a supporting force to the leg support 22. In another alternative embodiment, the telescopic rod of the telescopic part can also be positioned above the leg support 22 to generate a tensile force on the leg support 22.

[0042] For example, the elastic part extends along the front-to-back direction of the vehicle seat and connects with the leg support part. The extension direction of the elastic part is the same as its own deformation direction. Similarly, when the vehicle is bumpy, the retractable part of the leg support part 22 can provide shock absorption protection for the occupant's legs in the height direction. When the vehicle accelerates or decelerates, the elastic part can provide shock absorption protection for patients with leg injuries.

[0043] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4The vehicle seat also includes an adjustment module 40 located on the support section 20. The adjustment module 40 is used to adjust the injured parts of the occupant, providing protection such as heating, cooling, massage, and disinfection. It can relieve symptoms such as pain or fatigue in the injured parts of the occupant, placing the injured parts in an environment conducive to recovery.

[0044] In another embodiment, the conditioning module includes at least one of a temperature unit 41, a massage unit 42, and a disinfection unit. The temperature unit 41 is used to heat and / or cool the injured area. For example, if the patient has burns of a certain degree, the temperature unit 41 can be used to cool the injured area. At a lower temperature, the burning sensation at the injured area will be reduced, thereby alleviating the pain. Alternatively, in hot weather, the temperature unit 41 can cool the injured area, slowing the rate of inflammation and protecting the affected area during transport to medical facilities. The temperature unit 41 can be a smart skin covering the surface of the support 20 that contacts the injured area, capable of regulating its own temperature.

[0045] The massage unit 42 is used to massage the injured area. When the injured area is muscle strain or soreness, the massage unit can massage the injured area to relieve discomfort. The massage unit 42 can be an airbag or massage component on the support 20. Massage of the injured area is achieved by inflating and deflating the electrically controlled airbag or moving the massage component. The disinfection unit can emit disinfection light that is harmless to the human body, which can prevent secondary infection of the injured area and thus prevent the condition from worsening.

[0046] In one embodiment, the conditioning module includes multiple temperature units 41 and multiple massage units 42, which are arranged at intervals. Compared with the multiple temperature units 41 and multiple massage units 42 being arranged in a concentrated manner, the interval arrangement can increase the contact area between the temperature units 41 and massage units 42 and the injured area in the limited arrangement space of the support 20, thereby better protecting the injured area of ​​the occupant.

[0047] The vehicle seat also includes an independent power supply, which is electrically connected to the temperature unit 41, providing it with independent power. This prevents the temperature unit 41 from failing to operate and thus failing to protect the injured area when the vehicle is powered down. This solution ensures that the temperature unit 41 is not interfered with by other electrical appliances, providing more stable protection to the injured area.

[0048] In one embodiment, the telescopic part is movably connected to the support part 20. The telescopic part has a working position and a retracted position. In the working position, the telescopic rod can provide an elastic force to the support part 20. In the retracted position, the telescopic part extends side by side with the support part 20. When in use, the telescopic part is placed in the working state to provide shock absorption protection for the support part 20. When not in use, the telescopic rod is placed in the retracted state, which does not occupy the interior space of the vehicle.

[0049] In one embodiment, the support portion 20 has multiple support positions, and the support portion 20 is configured to be adjustable to any one of the multiple support positions according to the information of the injured person. This information may include height, weight, medical information, etc. The support portion 20 can be adjusted to a support position that matches the injured person's body type and height, providing suitable support for a wider range of people. The support portion 20 can be movably connected to a seat or backrest, or multiple connection positions for connecting the support portion 20 can be provided on the seat or backrest, thereby allowing the support portion 20 to have multiple support positions.

[0050] The support 20 is movably connected to the base, for example, it can be rotatably connected, but is not limited thereto. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 3 The support part 20 has a support position 21a and a support storage position 21b. In the support position 21a, the support part 20 can support the injured part. In the support storage position 21b, the support part 20 fits against the side of the seat body 10 and can be stored inside or outside the seat body 10. The support part 20 can be stored so as not to obstruct the passenger's passage when getting on and off the vehicle, making it convenient for passengers to get on and off the vehicle.

[0051] This application also provides a vehicle, which may be an automobile, tram, ambulance, RV, etc., and the vehicle includes the aforementioned vehicle seat, which can provide protection for the injured parts of the occupant when carrying an injured occupant.

[0052] In one embodiment, the vehicle further includes a controller and a drive assembly. The controller is electrically connected to the drive assembly, and the drive assembly is driveably connected to the support portion 20. The support portion 20 has multiple support positions. The controller controls the drive assembly to move the support portion 20 to a position matching the injured person based on the received information about the injured person. With the help of the controller and drive assembly, the controller analyzes the information about the injured person to determine the appropriate support position, and then transmits the information to the drive assembly. The drive assembly then moves the support portion 20 to the appropriate position, achieving intelligent adjustment of the support portion 20. The controller can be a vehicle body processor or a separate processing module, and the drive assembly can be a power source such as a motor. When the shock-absorbing assembly 30 is configured as a telescopic part, and the elastic medium is oil or air, the controller can control the amount of oil and air to adjust the extension length of the telescopic rod, thereby controlling the position of the support portion 20.

[0053] In one embodiment, the vehicle further includes a controller and a conditioning module 40 disposed on the support portion 20 of the vehicle seat. The conditioning module 40 is used to condition the injured areas of the injured person. The controller is electrically connected to the conditioning module 40 and controls the conditioning module 40 based on received information from the injured person, including starting or stopping the conditioning module 40. The controller can also control the parameters of the conditioning module 40 according to the condition of the injured person, such as controlling the temperature of the temperature unit 41 or the intensity of the massage of the massage unit 42. This allows for more intelligent conditioning of the injured areas of different injured persons, providing an environment conducive to the recovery of the affected area.

[0054] In one embodiment, the vehicle further includes an information input module connected to the controller. The information input module is used to input the injured person's identity information and / or medical records and output them to the controller. The information input module can be a button input device or a touchscreen input, etc. The input can be the injured person's identity information. Based on the input identity information, the controller retrieves the injured person's medical records from the database and adjusts the support unit 20 and the adjustment module 40 according to the injured person's condition and doctor's orders recorded in the medical records. This prevents the injured person from experiencing a disruption to their travel experience due to forgetting their medical records. Alternatively, the injured person's medical record information can be directly input, allowing the controller to directly adjust the vehicle seats based on the medical records, reducing the controller's computational load.

[0055] The vehicle also includes a camera module connected to the controller. The camera module collects image information of the injured person and outputs it to the controller. The camera module can be a webcam or an infrared camera with body temperature detection. Based on the image information, the controller analyzes the injured person's physical characteristics, such as height, weight, and body temperature. Using this information, the controller controls the drive assembly to adjust the support unit 20 to a position matching the injured person's needs. The camera module can directly identify the injured person's identity, performing intelligent analysis of their physical characteristics before medical records are available. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for manual input of the injured person's information, making it more convenient to use.

[0056] 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 seat, characterized in that, include: Seating for passengers; Support section, used to support the injured parts of the occupant; A shock-absorbing component is elastically deformable. One end of the shock-absorbing component is relatively fixed to the seat body, and the other end is connected to the support part. The shock-absorbing component is configured to provide an elastic force to the support part when the vehicle seat vibrates, and the direction of the elastic force is opposite to the vibration direction of the vehicle seat. The shock-absorbing component includes a telescopic part, which includes a body, a telescopic rod, and an elastic medium. The telescopic rod is telescopic relative to the body through the deformation of the elastic medium. The body and the seat remain relatively fixed. The telescopic rod is connected to the support part and provides the elastic force to the support part. The retractable part is movably connected to the support part and has a working position and a storage position. In the working position, the retractable part can provide the elastic force to the support part. In the storage position, the retractable part extends side by side with the support part.

2. The vehicle seat as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support includes an arm support for supporting the arm, and the telescopic rod of the telescopic part extends along the height direction of the vehicle seat and is connected to the arm support.

3. The vehicle seat as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support includes a leg support for supporting the legs, and the telescopic rod of the telescopic part extends along the height direction of the vehicle seat and is connected to the leg support.

4. The vehicle seat as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The vehicle seat also includes an adjustment module located on the support portion, the adjustment module being used to adjust the injured parts of the occupant.

5. The vehicle seat as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The conditioning module includes at least one of a temperature unit, a massage unit, and a disinfection unit. The temperature unit is used to heat and / or cool the injured area, the massage unit is used to massage the injured area, and the disinfection unit can emit disinfection light.

6. The vehicle seat as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The conditioning module includes multiple temperature units and multiple massage units, which are spaced apart; and / or The vehicle seat also includes an independent power supply unit, which is electrically connected to the temperature unit and provides independent power to the temperature unit.

7. The vehicle seat as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, 5, and 6, characterized in that, The support has multiple support positions, and the support is configured to be adjustable to any one of the multiple support positions according to information about the injured person; and / or The support part is movably connected to the seat body and has a support position and a storage position. In the support position, the support part can support the injured part of the injured person. In the storage position, the support part fits against the side of the seat body.

8. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the vehicle seat as described in any one of claims 1 to 3.

9. The vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that, The vehicle also includes a controller and a drive assembly. The controller is electrically connected to the drive assembly, and the drive assembly is drive-connected to the support unit. The support unit has multiple support positions. The controller controls the drive assembly to move the support unit to a position that matches the injured person based on the received information about the injured person.

10. The vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that, The vehicle also includes a controller and a conditioning module located in the support of the vehicle seat. The conditioning module is used to condition the injured parts of the injured person. The controller is electrically connected to the conditioning module and controls the conditioning module according to the information received from the injured person.

11. The vehicle according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that, The vehicle also includes an information input module connected to the controller. The information input module is used to input the injured person's identity information and / or medical diagnostic information, and output this information to the controller; and / or The vehicle also includes a camera module connected to the controller. The camera module is used to collect image information of the injured person and output it to the controller.