Seat cable module

Abstract

The invention provides a seat cable module which can be miniaturized. A seat cable module (1) for operating a seat by transmitting a tensile force to a first cable to a second cable, the seat cable module (1) being provided with: a fastener (4) for fixing an end of the first cable and an end of the second cable, moving by the tensile force to stretch the second cable, and transmitting the tensile force to the second cable; and a module plate (3) in which accommodation parts (33, 34) for accommodating the fasteners (4) so as to be movable in the direction in which the tensile force acts are formed, the accommodation parts (33, 34) being open in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the module plate (3) so as to be able to accommodate the fasteners (4).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a seat cable module. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a seat cable module that operates a vehicle seat using cables is sometimes used. For example, in the prior art document 1, a seat cable module that operates a reclining device provided on a seat using a plurality of cables is disclosed.

[0003] In the seat cable module, a plurality of cables are connected by a joint member, and the joint member is accommodated in a joint housing. Furthermore, the joint housing is mounted on a main body of the seat cable module.

[0004] Prior art literature

[0005] Patent Literature

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-016228 Summary of the invention

[0007] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0008] However, in the conventional seat cable module, when mounting the joint housing to the main body, it is necessary to move the joint housing laterally from the center of the main body and engage the joint housing with the claws provided at the end of the main body.

[0009] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a space in the center of the main body so as not to hinder the movement of the connection case and the cable, and it is difficult to miniaturize the seat cable module.

[0010] The present invention is to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a seat cable module that can be reduced in size.

[0011] Technical solutions to solve problems

[0012] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the seat cable module of the present invention transmits the tensile force on the first cable to the second cable to operate the seat, wherein the seat cable module comprises: a coupling piece, which fixes the end of the first cable and the end of the second cable, moves by the tensile force to stretch the second cable, and transmits the tensile force to the second cable; and a module plate, which is formed with a receiving portion for receiving the coupling piece in a manner that allows it to move in the direction of the tensile force, and the receiving portion is open in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the module plate in a manner that allows it to receive the coupling piece.

[0013] Effects of the Invention

[0014] According to the present disclosure, the seat cable module can be miniaturized. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a front view showing a module panel according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a perspective view showing a module panel according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing a state where a joint and a cable are attached to a module panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a perspective view showing a state where a joining cover is attached to a joining tool according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 AA partial cross-sectional view.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a front view showing a state where a seat cable module according to an embodiment of the present invention is mounted on a seat.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a front view showing a packaging form of a seat cable module according to one embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Hereinafter, the embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the embodiments described below all represent a specific example of the present disclosure. Therefore, the constituent elements, the configuration positions of the constituent elements, and the connection methods, etc. shown in the following embodiments are examples and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Therefore, the constituent elements of the following embodiments that are not recorded in the scope of the claimed protection are described as arbitrary constituent elements.

[0023] In addition, each figure is a schematic diagram and does not necessarily illustrate the figure strictly. In addition, in each figure, the same reference numerals are attached to substantially the same structure, and repeated descriptions are omitted or simplified.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a front view showing a module panel 2 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 1 is a perspective view showing a module panel 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The seat cable module 1 according to the present embodiment is applied to a vehicle seat provided in a vehicle, for example.

[0025] The seat cable module 1 includes a module plate 2 and a joint case 3. A cable 5 described later is placed on the module plate 2 and fixed to a pipe disposed on the vehicle seat.

[0026] The joint housing 3 is mounted with a joint member 4 and cables 5 (first cable and second cable) to be described later, and is formed integrally with the module board 2. The joint housing 3 includes a claw holding portion 31 and accommodating portions 33 and 34.

[0027] The claw holding portion 31 (31a to 31f) is a holding portion engaged with a claw portion 61 (61a to 61f) provided on a later-described joint cover 6, and is formed at six locations around the joint housing 3. The claw holding portions 31a, 31c, 31d, and 31f are formed at four locations near the corners of the joint housing 3, and the claw holding portions 31b and 31e are formed at two locations near the central periphery of the joint housing 3.

[0028] The claw holding portion 31 has six holes 32 (32a to 32f) penetrating the joint housing 3, similarly to the claw holding portion 31. The holes 32a to 32f are formed on the outer side of the claw holding portion 31, and the claws 61a to 61f of the joint cover 6 are fixed thereto.

[0029] The accommodation portions 33 and 34 are formed at the center of the joint housing 3 and accommodate the joint members 4 a and 4 b in a slidable manner.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing a state where the joints 4 a and 4 b and the cables 5 ( 5 a to 5 g ) are attached to the module panel 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] The seat cable module 1 includes cables 5 a to 5 g , and the cables 5 a to 5 g have inner cables 52 ( 52 a to 52 g ) and an outer housing 53 that slidably accommodates the inner cables 52 therein and protects the inner cables 52 .

[0032] The seat cable module 1 transmits the tensile force relative to the inner cables 52a to 52d as the first cables, such as the cables 5a to 5d, to the inner cables 52e to 52g as the second cables, such as the cables 5e to 5g, to operate the reclining mechanism of the vehicle seat and the locking mechanism for fixing the position of the seat surface.

[0033] The joint 4a fixes the end portions 51a, 51b of the inner cables 52a, 52b of the cables 5a, 5b and the end portions 51e, 51f of the inner cables 52e, 52f of the cables 5e, 5f, and stretches the inner cables 52e, 52f of the cables 5e, 5f by moving relative to the tensile force of the inner cables 52a, 52b of the cables 5a, 5b, and transmits the tensile force to the inner cables 52e, 52f of the cables 5e, 5f.

[0034] The connector 4b fixes the end portions 51c, 51d of the inner cables 52c, 52d of the cables 5c, 5d and the end portion 51g of the inner cable 52g of the cable 5g, and stretches the inner cable 52g of the cable 5g by moving relative to the tensile force of the inner cables 52c, 52d of the cables 5c, 5d, and transmits the tensile force to the inner cable 52g of the cable 5g.

[0035] The module plate 2 has receiving portions 33 and 34 for receiving the fasteners 4a and 4b so as to be movable in the direction in which the tensile force acts. The receiving portions 33 and 34 are open in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the module plate 2 so as to receive the fasteners 4a and 4b.

[0036] The joint members 4 a and 4 b are in the shape of rectangular parallelepiped and are housed in the housing portions 33 and 34 of the joint housing 3 , respectively.

[0037] Two grooves 41 (41a to 41h) are formed at both ends of the joints 4a and 4b, respectively. Spherical ends 51a to 51g of the inner cables 5a to 5g are inserted into the grooves 41a to 41h, and the ends 51a to 51g can remain fixed to the grooves 41a to 41h even when the cables 5a to 5g are stretched in the longitudinal direction of the joints 4a and 4b.

[0038] The grooves 41a and 41e communicate with the grooves 41b and 41f in the sliding direction of the fastener 4a. The grooves 41c and 41g communicate with the grooves 41d and 41h in the sliding direction of the fastener 4b.

[0039] Figure 4 The joint cover 6 is a perspective view showing a state where the joint covers 6 are attached to the joint tools 4a and 4b according to one embodiment of the present invention. The joint cover 6 is arranged so as to cover the joint tools 4a and 4b accommodated in the accommodating portions 33 and 34.

[0040] The joint cover 6 has claws 61 (61a to 61f) that engage with the module board 2. As described above, the module board 2 has a hole 32 into which the claws 61 are inserted, and the claws 61 engage with the claw holding portions 31 on the side of the hole 32. The six claws 61a to 61f are formed on two opposing side surfaces 62 of the joint cover 6, respectively.

[0041] The claws 61 extend from the side surface 62 of the joint cover 6 in a direction perpendicular to the module board 2. The claws 61a to 61f engage with the claw holding portions 31a to 31f, and the joint cover 6 is fixed to the joint housing 3 to cover the receiving portions 33, 34 of the joint housing 3 and the joint members 4a, 4b.

[0042] Figure 5 yes Figure 4AA partial cross-sectional view. The front end of the claw portion 61a is formed in a hook shape, and the claw portion 61a is inserted into the hole 32a formed in the joint housing 3. The claw portion 61a is engaged with the recessed portion formed in the claw holding portion 31a, thereby the joint cover 6 is reliably fixed to the joint housing 3. The other claw portions 61b to 61f and the claw holding portions 31b to 31f are also similar.

[0043] In addition, the conventional joining housing 3 is not integrally formed with the module plate 2, so the conventional joining housing has a bottom surface, which causes a problem of increased thickness. The joining housing 3 of the present embodiment is integrally formed with the module plate 2, and the claw portion 61 of the joining cover 6 can be fixed to the claw holding portion 31 formed near the hole 32, so the thickness of the joining cover 6 can be reduced.

[0044] Figure 6 1 is a front view showing a state where a seat cable module 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed on a vehicle seat. Figure 2 , Figure 6 As shown, four support portions 11 for fixing the seat cable module 1 to the pipes 71 disposed on the seat are formed on the module panel 2. The support portion 11 is formed in a hook shape, so that the module panel 2 can be fixed to the four pipes 71.

[0045] Figure 7 1 is a front view showing a packaging form of the seat cable module 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The seat cable module 1 is provided with a fixing member 81 for fixing the cable 5 at the time of factory shipment.

[0046] In a conventional seat cable module, when mounting the joint housing to the main body, it is necessary to move the joint housing laterally from the center of the main body and engage the joint housing with a claw provided at an end of the main body.

[0047] In the seat cable module 1 of this embodiment, the connectors 4a and 4b can be installed from a direction perpendicular to the surface of the module plate 2. There is no need to move the connectors 4a and 4b laterally to the end of the main body as in the previous seat cable module. Therefore, the fixing member 81 can be set at a position away from the end of the main body.

[0048] Furthermore, since the joint cover 6 is low in height and small in size, the cables 5 can be placed on the upper surface of the joint cover 6. Therefore, the cables 5 can be compactly gathered at the time of shipment, and the package outer shape of the seat cable module 1 can be reduced.

[0049] In addition, in the conventional connecting shell, the connecting shell is engaged with the claw portion provided at the end of the main body of the seat cable module, but the end of the main body is weak in strength and easily bends, so when force is applied to the cable, there is a problem that the connecting shell falls off from the claw portion provided at the end of the main body.

[0050] In the seat cable module 1 of the present embodiment, the joining cover 6 can be installed by the claw portion 61 from a direction perpendicular to the surface of the module plate 2, and its installation position can be set to a strong position away from the end of the main body of the seat cable module 1, so that even when force is applied to the cable 5, the joining cover 6 can be prevented from falling off from the joining shell 3.

[0051] As described above, in the seat cable module 1 of the present embodiment, the accommodating portions 33, 34 of the coupling members 4a, 4b are opened in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the module plate 2 in such a manner as to be able to accommodate the coupling members 4a, 4b. Thus, the coupling members 4a, 4b can be accommodated from above instead of being moved in the lateral direction for accommodation. Therefore, there is no need to provide a space for their movement, and the seat cable module 1 can be miniaturized.

[0052] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the seat cable module 1 is provided with the joint cover 6 , but the seat cable module 1 does not necessarily need to be provided with the joint cover 6 .

[0053] For example, the storage portions 33 and 34 may include two wall surfaces having an inverted L-shaped cross section that press the portion from the side surface to a portion of the upper surface of the stored fasteners 4a and 4b so that the stored fasteners 4a and 4b do not fall out.

[0054] In the above embodiment, the connectors 4a and 4b are provided, but only one connector may be provided. In addition, in the above embodiment, the case where the tensile force of the inner cables 52a to 52d relative to the cables 5a to 5d is transmitted to the inner cables 52e to 52g of the cables 5e to 5g is explained to operate the reclining mechanism of the vehicle seat and the locking mechanism for fixing the position of the seat surface, but the number of cables used can be appropriately set according to the number of operating parts and working parts.

[0055] Industrial Applicability

[0056] The present invention can be widely applied to seat cable modules.

[0057] Description of Reference Numerals

[0058] 1 Seat cable module;

[0059] 2 module boards;

[0060] 3. Join the housing;

[0061] 4. Joints;

[0062] 5. Cables;

[0063] 6 joint cover;

[0064] 11 supporting part;

[0065] 31 claw holding portion;

[0066] 32 holes;

[0067] 33 Storage Department;

[0068] 41 slots;

[0069] 51 end;

[0070] 52 inner cable;

[0071] 61 Claws;

[0072] 71 tubes;

[0073] 81 Fixings.

Claims

1. A seat cable module, which transmits a tensile force on a first cable to a second cable to operate a seat, wherein: The seat cable module comprises: a joint member, fixing an end of the first cable and an end of the second cable, moving by the tensile force to stretch the second cable, and transmitting the tensile force to the second cable; and The module plate is formed with a receiving portion for receiving the joint member in a manner that allows the joint member to move in the direction in which the tensile force acts. The housing portion is opened in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the module plate so as to be able to house the joint member.

2. The seat cable module according to claim 1, wherein: The seat cable module further includes a cover covering the connector accommodated in the accommodation portion. The cover includes a claw portion that engages with the module board.

3. The seat cable module according to claim 2, wherein: The module plate has a hole into which the claw is inserted, and the claw is engaged with a side surface of the hole.

4. The seat cable module according to claim 2, wherein: The claws are respectively formed on two opposing side surfaces of the cover.

5. The seat cable module according to claim 1, wherein: The seat cable module further includes the first cable and the second cable.

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