Seat with armrest assembly

Abstract

The invention relates to an armrest assembly (6) for a seat (101), in particular a vehicle seat (1), comprising at least one rest element (61) and a support element (62) connected to the rest element (61), the rest element (61) being adjustable relative to the support element (62) between at least one rest position (PR), one stowage position and / or a plurality of comfort positions (P1 to Pn), wherein at least one first adjustment unit (7) is provided and configured to hold the rest element (61) so as to be movable in at least two degrees of freedom (F1, F2) in each adoptable and / or adopted position on the support element (62). The invention also relates to a seat (101) having such an armrest assembly (6).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a seat with armrest components. The seat is, for example, a vehicle seat, particularly a comfort seat. Background Technology

[0002] Armrests in office chairs or vehicle seats with armrests are known in the prior art.

[0003] For example, in each case, a swivel adjuster for a handrail can be found in US 2020 / 0329869 A1 or CN 109552127. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a seat with an armrest assembly that is an improvement over the prior art, wherein the armrest assembly can take multiple armrest positions.

[0005] According to the invention, this object is achieved by a seat having the following features: the seat has an armrest assembly including at least one support element and a support element connected to the support element, the support element being adjustable relative to the support element between at least one support position, a stowage position, and / or multiple comfortable positions, wherein at least one first adjustment unit is provided and configured to hold the support element so as to be movable relative to the support element along at least two degrees of freedom in each take-up and / or taken-up position on the support element, wherein the first adjustment element is disposed between a first support portion of the support element and a first facet of the support element; and wherein at least one second adjustment unit is provided and specified to hold the support element on a structural portion of the seat or vehicle so as to be movable relative to the structural portion of the seat or vehicle and independently of the support element, wherein the first adjustment unit includes at least one rotary adjuster and a longitudinal adjuster interacting with the rotary adjuster, wherein the longitudinal adjuster is disposed on the first facet and the rotary adjuster is disposed on the first support portion, and wherein the support element is longitudinally adjustable relative to the support element along a longitudinal axis and pivots relative to the support element about a transverse axis.

[0006] The seat according to the invention, particularly a vehicle seat, includes an armrest assembly having at least one support element, such as a cushioning element, and at least one support element connected to the support element. The support element is adjustable relative to the support element between at least one supported position, a reclining position, and / or multiple comfortable and / or intermediate positions. At least one first adjustment unit is provided and configured to hold the support element so that it can move relative to the support element along at least two degrees of freedom in each accessible and / or acquired position on the support element. Furthermore, at least one second adjustment unit can be provided and specified to hold the support element on the seat or a structural part of the vehicle so that it can move relative to the seat or the structural part of the vehicle, respectively, and independently of the support element.

[0007] For example, the support element is a handrail and can move synchronously and / or with time offset in the first and second directions.

[0008] For example, the first and second adjustment units can interact in such a way that a first rotation center predetermined by the first adjustment unit can be moved or repositioned relative to the structural parts of the seat and / or the vehicle. Therefore, specific variable adjustment of the support element is possible.

[0009] The support element is adjustable between multiple tilt and longitudinal positions. In each available and / or acquired position, the support element can be adjusted relative to the support element in both tilt and longitudinal orientation.

[0010] For example, the first adjustment unit is configured to hold the support element so as to move and rotate in each take-up and / or taken-up position on the support element.

[0011] The armrest assembly allows the support elements to be adjusted to multiple comfortable positions for the person seated. The adjustment unit can be operated manually or by an electrically driven unit.

[0012] The advantages of this invention are particularly in improving the comfort level of the person sitting in the seat. In each position of the seat, such as in each position of the backrest and / or seat portion when driving, relaxing, or sleeping, the support element can take different comfortable positions to support the person's arms and / or elbows.

[0013] Vehicles equipped with this type of seat can be autonomously operated vehicles.

[0014] This armrest assembly features a compact, slim, and lightweight design. This armrest assembly allows for an increase in vehicle space for occupants and passengers.

[0015] For example, the first adjustment unit may be disposed in the connection area between the support element and the supporting element. For example, the first adjustment unit may connect the support element to the supporting element. For example, the first adjustment unit may be embedded and / or integrated in the connection area.

[0016] In one improvement, the support element can be configured to be adjustable between a support position, a storage position, and multiple comfortable positions.

[0017] For example, the support element may have a first adjustment unit on the first support portion facing the support element, which is configured to hold the support element on the first support portion so that it can move and rotate, particularly relative to the support portion, in at least two degrees of freedom.

[0018] Optionally, the first adjustment unit may be additionally configured to hold the support element on the support element so that it can be adjusted relative to the support element in at least three degrees of freedom.

[0019] The first degree of freedom can define a first direction of adjustment in the longitudinal axis, such as the direction of displacement or the direction of longitudinal adjustment. For example, the support element can be configured to be longitudinally adjustable relative to the support element in the longitudinal axis running through the seat and / or the vehicle.

[0020] The second degree of freedom can define a second direction of adjustment, such as a rotational or tilting direction, along the lateral axis running through the seat and / or vehicle. For example, the support element can be configured to pivot relative to the support element along the lateral axis, particularly the pivot axis, tilt axis, or rotation axis.

[0021] At least one third degree of freedom can define a third adjustment direction, such as a pivoting or tilting direction, in the longitudinal axis direction. For example, the support element can rotate or tilt relative to the support element about the longitudinal axis.

[0022] The fourth degree of freedom can define a fourth adjustment direction in terms of the lateral axis, such as the displacement direction or the lateral adjustment direction. For example, the support element can be displaced relative to the support element along the lateral axis, for example, in a longitudinal adjustment.

[0023] In the support position, the support element can be configured to be substantially perpendicular to the support element and / or parallel to the seat portion and / or substantially parallel to the backrest of the seat.

[0024] The support element in the support position can be aligned relative to a vertical axis. For example, the support element can extend along the vertical direction of the seat and / or vehicle. In the support position, the support element can be configured to be substantially perpendicular to the seat portion or at a predetermined angle relative to the seat portion and / or substantially parallel to the seat back or at a predetermined angle relative to the backrest.

[0025] In the storage location, the support element may be configured, for example, parallel to the support element and, for example, supported on the support element.

[0026] In the stowed position, the support element can be positioned, for example, parallel to the seat components and / or substantially perpendicular to the backrest in the lower backrest area. For example, the support element can be positioned and stowed on the lateral seat side of the seat, such as on the lateral seat side.

[0027] In at least one of the comfortable positions, and in each further possible intermediate position, the support element can be positioned to pivot relative to the support element and / or the seat portion and / or the backrest. Furthermore, the support element can move relative to the support element in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0028] In one of the comfortable positions and in each further intermediate position, the support element can be positioned to pivot relative to the seat portion and / or backrest. The height of the support element can be adjusted by pivoting the support element.

[0029] In one improvement, the support element can also be adjusted relative to the seat and / or vehicle along at least two degrees of freedom. For example, the support element can be longitudinally adjusted along the longitudinal direction of the seat and / or vehicle and can pivot about at least one pivot axis.

[0030] The first adjusting unit can be configured as a rotating system. The support element can move relative to the first support portion in at least two directions. The support element can pivot about a predetermined rotation center of the adjusting unit. The adjusting unit can have a longitudinal adjusting unit configured to hold the support element so that it can be displaced on the support element, particularly on the first support portion.

[0031] For example, the first adjustment unit may include at least a rotary adjuster and a longitudinal adjuster that interacts with the rotary adjuster. For example, the rotary adjuster may have a rotary joint. The longitudinal adjuster may, for example, have a guide device.

[0032] For example, the first adjusting unit can be configured as a rotary sliding joint. In particular, the first adjusting unit can be configured as a combination of rotary and sliding units.

[0033] For example, at least one adjustment unit may be configured to be disposed between a first support portion of the support element facing the support element and a first side of the support element facing the support element, such as the lower side.

[0034] The second side of the support element, opposite to the first side, such as the upper side, can provide an arm support surface for a person sitting in the seat.

[0035] The first support portion of the support element can define the center of rotation, around which the support element can pivot.

[0036] The first side of the support element may have at least one guide element, and the first support portion of the support element is held in and / or on the at least one guide element for guidance in a displaceable manner. The guide element may be configured as a guide rail, guide groove, guide rod, sliding guide, or any other guide element.

[0037] For example, the first support portion may have a guide member communicating with the guide element. The guide member may include a center of rotation, about which the support element may pivot. The guide member may be configured, for example, as a guide rail, sliding guide, guide block, guide pin, or guide post, or any other guide member. The guide member may be held in and / or on the guide element at least in a form-fitting manner.

[0038] The support element may include a second support portion, which is opposite to the first support portion. The second support portion may be connected to the seat portion of the seat and / or a structural portion of the vehicle.

[0039] For example, a second adjustment unit may be provided and configured to hold a support element on a seat, such as on the backrest and / or seat portion, and / or on a structural portion of the vehicle. For example, at least one second adjustment unit may define a second center of rotation about which the support element may pivot relative to the seat portion, backrest, and / or structural portion of the vehicle.

[0040] The second adjustment unit can be configured as a rotary system. The second adjustment unit can be configured as a rotary joint. The second adjustment unit can hold the support element on the structural part of the seat and / or vehicle so that it can be adjusted along at least one degree of freedom. For example, the support element can be configured to rotate about a pivot axis relative to the structural part of the seat and / or vehicle.

[0041] In one improvement, the second adjustment unit can be configured as a rotary sliding joint. For example, the second adjustment unit can be configured as a combination of a pivoting unit and a sliding unit. The second adjustment unit can be configured to hold the support element on the structural part of the seat and / or vehicle so that it can be adjusted in two degrees of freedom.

[0042] Optionally, the second adjustment unit may be further configured to hold the support element on the structural part of the seat and / or vehicle so that it can be adjusted along at least three degrees of freedom.

[0043] The first degree of freedom can define a first direction of adjustment, such as the direction of displacement, in the longitudinal axis direction. For example, the support element can be configured to be longitudinally adjustable relative to structural parts of the seat and / or vehicle in terms of an axial axis running through the seat and / or vehicle.

[0044] The second degree of freedom can define a second direction of adjustment, such as a pivoting or tilting direction, in relation to a lateral axis running through the seat and / or vehicle, such as a pivot axis, tilt axis, or rotation axis. For example, the support element can be configured to pivot relative to structural parts of the seat and / or vehicle in relation to a lateral axis, particularly a pivot axis or rotation axis.

[0045] At least one third degree of freedom can define a third direction of adjustment in terms of the longitudinal axis, such as a pivoting direction or a tilting direction. For example, a support element can pivot or tilt relative to the seat and / or structural parts of the vehicle about the longitudinal axis.

[0046] The fourth degree of freedom can define a fourth adjustment direction in terms of the lateral axis, such as the direction of displacement or lateral adjustment. For example, a support element can be displaced relative to the seat and / or structural parts of the vehicle along the lateral axis, such as in longitudinal adjustment.

[0047] The support element can be adjusted relative to the seat and / or structural parts of the vehicle, independently of the available and / or already adopted position of the support element.

[0048] The first adjustment unit and the second adjustment unit are arranged to be spaced apart from each other on the support element.

[0049] According to the invention, this objective is also achieved by a seat, such as a vehicle seat, particularly a comfort seat, having at least one backrest, a seat portion, and an armrest assembly as described above.

[0050] The handrail assembly may, for example, include at least one support element and a support element connected to the support element, the support element being adjustable relative to the support element between at least one support position, a storage position and / or multiple comfortable positions, wherein at least one first adjustment unit is provided and configured to hold the support element so as to displace along at least two degrees of freedom in each take-up and / or taken-up position on the support element.

[0051] The support element can be mounted on the seat via a second adjustment unit, for example, in the area of ​​the backrest and / or seat portion. The second adjustment unit can hold the support element so that it can be adjusted relative to the support element in each accessible and / or acquired position on the support element. The second adjustment unit can hold the support element on the structural portion of the seat and / or vehicle so that it can be adjusted relative to said structural portion of the seat and / or vehicle along at least one degree of freedom.

[0052] Another second adjustment unit can be configured, for example, as another rotation system. The support element can pivot about a second rotation center predetermined by the second adjustment unit relative to the seat portion and / or backrest and / or structural parts of the vehicle.

[0053] For example, the first support portion can be moved to reposition itself via a first rotation center. The second support portion, in a fixed position, can pivot about a second rotation center. Specifically, the first rotation center can be moved to reposition itself such that the support element makes an arcuate movement, particularly about the second rotation center, and optionally, the support element can additionally pivot about the first rotation center. This dual adjustability of the support element, particularly in the form of a double joint, allows the first rotation center to be adjusted toward the center of gravity of the support element or away from the center of gravity of the support element toward an end position. The first pivoting range of the support element about the first rotation center can be smaller than the second pivoting range of the support element about the first rotation center at the end position. Alternatively, the two pivoting ranges can have the same size.

[0054] In particular, the support element can pivot about a first rotation center in a rocker-like manner. For example, when the rotation center is located at the center of gravity of the support element, the support element can pivot about the first rotation center in a rocker-like manner.

[0055] The support element can also pivot up and down about the first rotation center, for example, relative to the horizontal support position. Attached Figure Description

[0056] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be explained in more detail with the aid of the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 A schematic diagram illustrates a car seat with longitudinal adjustment according to the prior art; Figure 2 A seat, such as a vehicle seat, is illustrated in the schematic diagram, having an armrest assembly according to the invention, including at least one support element and a support element supporting the support element, the armrest assembly being shown in a support position; Figure 3 A seat, such as a vehicle seat, is illustrated schematically, having an armrest assembly according to the invention, including at least one support element and a support element supporting the support element, the support element being shown in a rearward comfort position; and Figure 4 A seat, such as a vehicle seat, is illustrated in the schematic diagram, having an armrest assembly according to the invention, including at least one support element and a support element supporting the support element, the support element being shown in a forward comfortable position.

[0057] List of reference numerals 1. Vehicle Seats 2 Backrest 3. Seat section 4. Longitudinal adjustment device 41 First orbital element 42 Second track element 5 accessories 6. Armrest Components 61 Support elements 611, 612 Side faces 62 Supporting elements 63 First Support Section 64 Second Support Section 7 Adjustment Unit 71 Rotary Adjuster 72. Longitudinal Adjuster 721 Guide Element 8 Adjustment Units 101 seats Center of rotation D1, D2 EL end position EL1 front end EL2 backend location F1, F2 degrees of freedom F3 Arc Motion L1, L2 directions P1 to Pn Comfortable Position PR support position SP Center of Gravity X Vertical direction Y (horizontal direction) Z (vertical direction) Detailed Implementation

[0058] In all the accompanying drawings, equivalent parts are provided with the same reference numerals.

[0059] The following will describe the relevant aspects of existing technology using three spatial directions that extend perpendicularly to each other. Figure 1 The vehicle seat 1 is schematically shown in the diagram. The longitudinal direction X of the vehicle seat 1, installed in the vehicle, extends generally horizontally and is preferably parallel to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, which corresponds to the vehicle's usual direction of travel. The lateral direction Y, extending perpendicular to the longitudinal direction X, is also horizontally oriented in the vehicle and extends parallel to the lateral direction of the vehicle. The vertical direction Z is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction X and perpendicular to the lateral direction Y. In the vehicle seat 1 installed in the vehicle, the vertical direction Z is preferably parallel to the vehicle's vertical axis.

[0060] The position and direction indicators used, such as front, rear, top, and bottom, are related to the viewing direction of an occupant sitting in the vehicle seat 1 in a normal sitting position. Therefore, as is customary, the vehicle seat 1 is installed in the vehicle in a position suitable for transporting passengers using the upright backrest 2 and aligned along the direction of travel. However, the vehicle seat 1 can also be installed or moved from its offset arrangement, for example, laterally to the direction of travel.

[0061] The backrest 2 can be configured to pivot on the seat portion 3 of the vehicle seat 1. For this purpose, the vehicle seat 1 may include accessories 5, particularly rotating accessories, such as locking accessories or flipping accessories.

[0062] The vehicle seat 1 may include a longitudinal adjustment device 4, specifically a track assembly having a first track element 41 and a second track element 42. The first track element 41 is adjustable relative to the second track element 42 in the longitudinal direction X. The first track element 41 is secured to the seat portion 3. The second track element 42 is secured to a structural element of the vehicle, such as the vehicle floor.

[0063] Figure 2 A seat 101, such as a vehicle seat 1, particularly a comfort seat, is illustrated in the schematic diagram. It has an armrest assembly 6, which includes at least one support element 61 and a support element 62 supporting the support element 61. The seat 101, particularly the comfort seat, can be, for example, a comfortable independent front or rear seat with armrests. A comfort seat can be, for example, a so-called "captain's chair."

[0064] The armrest assembly 6 can be provided for use in the interior of a vehicle (not detailed here), such as for the vehicle seat 1 and / or the vehicle's center console. For example, the center console, which can be used as an armrest, can move along with the vehicle seat 1 when it is adjusted longitudinally.

[0065] Support element 61 is a handrail. For example, the handrail may have a padded element.

[0066] The support element 62 can be, for example, a cushion.

[0067] The support element 62 includes a first support portion 63 facing the support element 61.

[0068] The support element 62 includes a second support portion 64, which can be connected to the seat portion 3. Optionally or alternatively, the second support portion 64 can be additionally connected to a structural part of the vehicle or the backrest 2. For example, the structural part of the vehicle can be made movable and can be moved along with it when the vehicle seat 1 is longitudinally adjusted.

[0069] The support element 62, particularly the first support portion 63, is connected to the support element 61 via the first adjustment unit 7 in such a way that the support element 61 is held on the support portion 63 so that it can move and pivot relative to the support portion 63.

[0070] The armrest assembly 6 allows the support element 61 to be adjusted to multiple comfortable positions P1 to Pn for a person sitting on the seat 101. The adjustment unit 7 can be operated manually or by an electrically driven unit not shown in detail. It should be understood here that the support element 61 can take on all intermediate positions not described in detail when pivoting in longitudinal adjustment or other situations.

[0071] The first adjustment unit 7 is provided and configured to hold the support element 61 so that it can move relative to the support element 62 along at least two degrees of freedom F1, F2 in each available and / or acquired position on the support element 62, in particular for readjustment or adjustment.

[0072] Furthermore, at least one second adjustment unit 8 may be provided and specified to hold the support element 62 on the seat 101 or a structural portion of the vehicle so that it can move relative to the seat 101 or the structural portion of the vehicle and independently of the support element 61. For example, the first adjustment unit 7 and the second adjustment unit 8 may interact in such a way that a first rotation center D1 predetermined by the first adjustment unit 8 can be moved or repositioned relative to the seat 101 and / or the structural portion of the vehicle.

[0073] The advantages achieved by this invention are particularly the improved comfort for the person sitting in seat 101. The support element 61 can take different comfortable positions P1 to Pn to support and support the person's arms and / or elbows in each position of seat 101 during driving, relaxation or sleeping, such as in each position of backrest 2 and / or seat portion 3.

[0074] The armrest assembly 6 features a particularly compact, slim, and lightweight design. The armrest assembly 6 expands the vehicle space for occupants and passengers.

[0075] The support element 61 can be configured to be adjustable between a support position PR, a storage position (not specified), and multiple comfortable positions P1 to Pn.

[0076] In the support position PR, the support element 61 can be configured to be substantially parallel to the seat portion 3. In the support position PR, the first support portion 63 can be configured to be centered on the support element 61.

[0077] In the storage position, the support element 61 can be configured, for example, parallel to the support element 62 and, for example, supported on the support element.

[0078] In at least one of the comfort positions P1, P2, and in each further available intermediate position, the support element 61 can be positioned to pivot relative to the seat portion 3 and / or the backrest 2. Furthermore, the support element 61 can move relative to the support element 62 in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle and be positioned in the front or rear comfort positions P3, P4, and each intermediate position.

[0079] The support element 62 can be configured to be adjustable between a support position PR, a storage position not described in detail, and multiple comfortable positions P5 to P6 (as shown in the attached figures below).

[0080] At the support position PR, the support element 62 can be configured to be substantially perpendicular to the seat portion 3 or at a predetermined angle relative to it.

[0081] In the storage position, the support element 62 can be arranged, for example, parallel to the seat component 3 and supported, for example, on the lateral seat side of the seat portion 3.

[0082] In one of the comfortable positions P5 and P6, the support element 62 can be positioned to pivot relative to the seat portion 3 and / or the backrest 2. The support element 61 can be height-adjusted by pivoting the support element 62.

[0083] The support element 62, particularly the second support portion 64, is connected to the seat portion 3 via the second adjustment unit 8 in such a way that the support element 62 is held on the seat portion 3 so that it can pivot relative to the seat portion 3.

[0084] Adjustment units 7 and 8 can be configured as a rotating system, for example, in the form of a rotary joint.

[0085] The first adjustment unit 7 can be configured, for example, as a combination of a rotary joint and a longitudinal adjustment unit, particularly as a rotary sliding joint.

[0086] The support element 61 is displaceable relative to the first support portion 63 in at least two directions, L1 and L2. The support element 61 can pivot about a rotation center D1 predetermined by the first adjustment unit 7.

[0087] The support element 62 can pivot relative to the seat portion 3 and / or the backrest 2 about a predetermined rotation center D2 of the second adjustment unit 8. The second adjustment unit 8 can be configured as a rotary joint.

[0088] For example, the first adjusting unit 7 may include at least one rotary adjuster 71. The rotary adjuster 71 may be configured as a rotary joint. The adjusting unit 7 may also include a longitudinal adjuster 72 that interacts with the rotary adjuster 71. For example, the longitudinal adjuster 72 may be configured as a guide rail. The rotary adjuster 71 may be disposed on a sliding guide communicating with the guide rail. The sliding guide may be held in the guide rail for guidance. The rotary adjuster 71 may include a rotation center D1.

[0089] For example, at least one adjustment unit 7 is constructed between the first support portion 63 of the support element 62 facing the support element 61 and the first surface side 611 of the support element 61 facing the support element 62, such as the lower side.

[0090] For example, the first side 611 may include a longitudinal adjuster 72. Side 611 may, for example, be provided with a guide element 721, which has previously been referred to as a guide rail. A rotation adjuster 71 defining a rotation center D1 may be disposed on the first support portion 63. The rotation adjuster 71 may be held to be guided within the guide element 721. The rotation adjuster 71 may also be disposed on a sliding guide, which is not described in more detail and is held to be guided within the guide element 721.

[0091] The second side 612, located opposite to the first side 611 of the support element 61, such as the upper side, can provide an arm support surface for a person sitting on the seat 101.

[0092] The second adjustment unit 8 defines a second rotation center D2, and the support element 62 can pivot about this rotation center relative to the seat portion 3, the backrest 2 and / or the structural portion of the vehicle.

[0093] The first support portion 63 is specifically configured to be movable or repositioned relative to the second support portion 64 via a first rotation center D1. The second support portion 64, particularly in a fixed position, is pivotable about a second rotation center D2.

[0094] Specifically, the first rotation center D1 can be moved and repositioned in such a way that the support element 61 makes an arcuate movement F3, particularly around the second rotation center D2, and optionally additionally pivots around the first rotation center D1 according to the degree of freedom F2. This dual adjustability of the support element 61, particularly in the form of a double joint (D1 and D2), allows the first rotation center D1 to be adjusted toward the center of gravity SP of the support element 61 or away from the center of gravity SP toward the end position EL of the support element 61. When the first rotation center D1 is positioned at the center of gravity SP of the support element, the first pivoting range that the support element 61 can make about the first rotation center located at the center of gravity can be smaller than the second pivoting range that the support element 61 can make about the first rotation center located at one of the end positions EL of the support element 61. Alternatively, the two pivoting ranges can have the same size. The first rotation center D1 can be the same as the center of gravity SP of the support element 61. Alternatively, the first rotation center D1 can be offset relative to the center of gravity SP, particularly in the horizontal and / or vertical directions.

[0095] For example, the first rotation center D1 can be moved and repositioned in such a way that the support element 61 makes an arcuate movement F3, and optionally, it can additionally pivot about the first rotation center D1. Figure 2 As shown, the support element 61, for example in the manner of a rocker arm, can pivot about a first rotation center D1. In this way, the support element 61 can pivot up or down about the first rotation center D1 to one of a comfortable position P1, P2, for example, a horizontal support position or a support position PR relative to the horizontal support position of the support element 61.

[0096] Figure 3 A seat 101 having the armrest assembly 6 described above is shown in schematic diagram. It includes at least one support element 61 and a support element 62 supporting the support element 61. The support element 61 is disposed in a rear comfort position P3, such as a first longitudinal position.

[0097] In the rear comfort position P3 or in any other intermediate position not described in detail, the support element 61 can additionally pivot about the rotation center D1 to the comfort positions P1, P2, and intermediate positions. The rear comfort position P3 of the support element 61 can correspond to the front position EL1.

[0098] Support element 62 is located, for example, in a comfortable position P5, which is forward-pivoting and in which support element 61 is positioned closer to seat portion 3.

[0099] Figure 4A schematic diagram of a seat 101 having the aforementioned armrest assembly 6 is shown, including at least one support element 61 and a support element 62 supporting the support element 61, wherein the support element 61 is disposed in a front comfort position P4, such as a second longitudinal position.

[0100] In the forward comfort position P4 or in any other intermediate position not described in detail, the support element 61 can additionally pivot about the rotation center D1 to the comfort positions P1, P2, and intermediate positions. The forward comfort position P4 of the support element 61 can correspond to the rearward position EL2.

[0101] For example, the support element 62 is located in a comfortable position P6, which is pivoted rearward and in which the support element 61 is positioned further away from the seat portion 3.

[0102] While the invention has been described in the accompanying drawings and foregoing illustrations, these illustrations should be understood as illustrative and exemplary, not limiting. In particular, the choice of scale for the various elements illustrated in the drawings should not be construed as necessary or limiting. Furthermore, the invention is not particularly limited to the exemplary embodiments explained.

[0103] Terms used in the description, such as "including," "having," "containing," "comprising," etc., do not exclude further elements or steps. The use of indefinite articles does not exclude multiple elements or steps.

Claims

1. A seat (101) having an armrest assembly (6) including at least one support element (61) and a support element (62) connected to the support element (61), the support element (61) being adjustable relative to the support element (62) between at least one support position (PR), a stowage position, and / or multiple comfortable positions. in, At least one first adjustment unit (7) is provided and configured to hold the support element (61) so as to be movable relative to the support element (62) along at least two degrees of freedom (F1, F2) in each take-up and / or taken-up position on the support element (62), wherein the first adjustment unit (7) is disposed between a first support portion (63) of the support element (62) and a first face (611) of the support element (61); and In this embodiment, at least one second adjustment unit (8) is provided and specified to hold the support element (62) on the seat (101) or a structural portion of the vehicle so that it can move relative to the seat or the structural portion of the vehicle and independently of the support element (61). The first adjustment unit (7) includes at least one rotary adjuster (71) and a longitudinal adjuster (72) that interacts with the rotary adjuster (71). The longitudinal adjuster (72) is disposed on the first face side (611) and the rotary adjuster (71) is disposed on the first support portion (63). The support element (61) is capable of longitudinal adjustment relative to the support element (62) along the longitudinal axis and pivoting relative to the support element (62) about the transverse axis.

2. The seat (101) according to claim 1, wherein, The first adjustment unit (7) and the second adjustment unit (8) interact in such a way that a first rotation center (D1) predetermined by the first adjustment unit (7) can be moved or repositioned relative to the seat (101) and / or the structural part of the vehicle.

3. The seat (101) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The first adjustment unit (7) is configured to hold the support element (61) so that it can be displaced and pivoted in each takeable or taken position on the support element (62).

4. The seat (101) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The first adjustment unit (7) is configured as a rotary sliding joint.

5. The seat (101) according to claim 2, wherein, The at least one first adjustment unit (7) is disposed between the first support portion (63) of the support element (62) facing the support element (61) and the first side (611) of the support element (61) facing the support element (62).

6. The seat (101) according to claim 5, wherein, The first support portion (63) of the support element (62) defines the first rotation center (D1), and the support element (61) is pivotable about the first rotation center.

7. The seat (101) according to claim 5, wherein, The first side (611) of the support element (61) has at least one guide element (721), in which the first support portion (63) of the support element (62) is held or on for guidance in a displaceable manner.

8. The seat (101) according to claim 5, wherein, The support element (62) includes a second support portion (64) which is connected to the seat (101) and / or the structural portion of the vehicle.

9. The seat (101) according to claim 8, wherein, The at least one second adjustment unit (8) defines a second rotation center (D2), and the support element (62) is pivotable about the second rotation center relative to the seat portion (3), the backrest (2), and / or the structural portion of the vehicle.

10. The seat (101) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The second adjustment unit (8) is configured as a rotary joint.

11. The seat (101) according to claim 9, wherein, The first support portion (63) is movable to be repositioned via the first rotation center (D1), and the second support portion (64) is pivotable about the second rotation center (D2) in a fixed position.

12. The seat (101) according to claim 11, wherein, The first rotation center (D1) can be moved in such a way as to reposition the support element (61) to make an arcuate movement.

13. The seat (101) according to claim 2, wherein, The support element (61) is capable of pivoting about the first rotation center (D1) in a rocker-like manner.

14. The seat (101) according to claim 2, wherein, The support element (61) is capable of pivoting upward or downward about the first rotation center (D1) relative to the horizontal support position (PR).

15. The seat (101) according to claim 1, wherein, The seat is a vehicle seat (1).

16. The seat (101) according to claim 13, wherein, The support element (61) is additionally capable of pivoting about the first rotation center (D1).

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