Seat ground lock flexible shielding structure and arrangement method thereof

By adopting a combined structure of flexible cloth and shaped plates in the seat floor lock, the lock internal structure is effectively shielded in a smaller space, solving the problem of exposed lock internal structure in the prior art, and improving the aesthetics and practicality of the seat.

CN119928692APending Publication Date: 2025-05-06MAGNA AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICE (SHANGHAI) CO LTD XUHUI BRANCH
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Application Number
CN202510270237.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-07
Publication Date
2025-05-06

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the seat lock cannot effectively shield the lock internal structure under a small arrangement space, resulting in the exposed lock internal structure and the problem of exposed lock internal structure cannot be prevented.

Method used

A flexible shielding structure for seat locks is adopted, including a ground lock latch, a ground lock assembly, a ground lock cover assembly, a ground lock outer cover cover and a ground lock outer cover fixing bracket. By using the combination of flexible cloth and a shaping plate, effective shielding of the lock internal structure is achieved through the folding of the flexible cloth and the supporting role of the shaping plate.

Benefits of technology

It realizes effective shielding of the lock internal structure in a smaller space, avoids exposure of the lock internal structure, improves the aesthetics and practicality of the seat, and reduces cost and space occupancy.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a seat ground lock flexible shielding structure and an arrangement method thereof, a ground lock outer cover fixing support is fixed on a seat framework, a ground lock assembly is hinged on the seat framework, a ground lock cover assembly is fixed on the ground lock assembly, and a ground lock outer cover covers the outer edge of the ground lock cover assembly. The parking lock cover assembly is fixed to the parking lock outer cover fixing support and comprises a parking lock cover body and flexible cloth, one end of the flexible cloth is connected to the parking lock cover body, the other end of the flexible cloth is connected to the parking lock outer cover so that an overturning gap between the parking lock cover body and the parking lock outer cover can be covered, a shaping plate is fixedly arranged in the middle of the flexible cloth, and the shaping plate is fixed to the parking lock outer cover. When the ground lock assembly is turned outwards from a horizontal storage state to be locked with the ground lock plunger latch, the flexible cloth can be folded between the ground lock cover body and the ground lock outer cover and can be driven by the shaping plate to be in a consistent outward turning state. The problems that lock shielding cannot be carried out in a small arrangement space, and the internal structure of the lock cannot be prevented from being exposed are effectively solved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of automobile seats, and in particular to a flexible shielding structure of a seat floor lock and a layout method thereof. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, the floor lock of the flip seat is buckled onto the ground wire in the use position by a lock tongue to lock the seat in the use position, and after the floor lock is unlocked, the seat flips over. When the seat flips to a predetermined angle, the internal structure of the lock is exposed.

[0003] In some other prior arts, in order to prevent the internal structure of the lock from being exposed, it is shielded by linking the ground lock and the plastic cover. When the ground lock is opened, the plastic cover is opened to shield, and when the ground lock is stored, the plastic cover is folded and flush with the seat cushion (see 202322309079.3); however, this structure often requires a larger space occupancy rate to meet the opening space of the plastic cover. If the vehicle body space cannot meet the opening space of the plastic parts, the internal structure of the lock in the known scheme cannot be effectively shielded. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve the problems in the prior art that the lock cannot be shielded in a small layout space and the internal structure of the lock cannot be prevented from being exposed, the present invention aims to provide a flexible shielding structure for a seat floor lock with a simple structure and convenient layout, and a layout method thereof.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention proposes a flexible shielding structure for a seat floor lock, comprising a floor lock latch, a floor lock assembly, a floor lock cover assembly, a floor lock outer cover and a floor lock outer cover fixing bracket, wherein the floor lock outer cover fixing bracket is fixed to a seat frame, the floor lock assembly is hinged to the seat frame, the floor lock cover assembly is fixed to the front of the floor lock assembly, the floor lock outer cover covers the outer edge of the floor lock cover assembly and is fixed to the floor lock outer cover fixing bracket, the floor lock cover assembly comprises a floor lock cover body and a flexible cloth, one end of the flexible cloth is connected to the floor lock cover body by a first flexible cloth strip, and the other end is connected to the floor lock outer cover by a second flexible cloth strip, a shaping plate is fixed to the middle part of the flexible cloth, and when the floor lock assembly is flipped outward from a horizontal storage state to be locked with the floor lock latch, the flexible cloth can be folded between the floor lock cover body and the floor lock outer cover, and can be in a consistent outward flipping state driven by the shaping plate.

[0006] In the above scheme: the seat floor lock flexible shielding structure also includes a cable and a cable fixing bracket, the cable fixing bracket is fixed to the seat frame, the cable is fixed to the cable fixing bracket through a protective tube, and is connected to the floor lock assembly. Pulling the cable can unlock the floor lock assembly and can pull the floor lock assembly to flip over to a horizontal storage state.

[0007] In the above solution: the seat floor lock flexible shielding structure also includes a honeycomb panel, which covers the outer edge of the floor lock cover and is fixed to the seat frame. Its design purpose is to effectively eliminate the convex feeling of the floor lock cover, so that the bottom of the seat presents a smooth and flat surface, improving the overall aesthetics and practicality.

[0008] In the above scheme: the shaping plate is a PE sheet, which is sewn and connected to the flexible cloth, and its width is consistent with the width of the flexible cloth to ensure the shaping effect.

[0009] In the above scheme: the flexible cloth is a carpet cloth. When the floor lock assembly is in a horizontal storage state, the flexible cloth is laid flat between the floor lock cover body and the floor lock outer cover to cover the flip gap, so as to effectively ensure the consistency of the appearance.

[0010] In the above solution: the back side of the floor lock cover body is fixed to the floor lock assembly by screws, which is convenient for installation.

[0011] The present invention also proposes a method for arranging a flexible shielding structure of a seat floor lock, including a method for arranging a floor lock cover assembly, and the steps are as follows:

[0012] S1. Reversely design the installation position of the shaping board based on the state of the flexible cloth after assembly;

[0013] The flexible cloth is divided into two parts, front and back, with the folded edge formed by the flexible cloth being assembled and folded in the folded state as the dividing line. The part before the dividing line is the L3 section after removing the end interface section, and the part after the dividing line is the L2 section and the L1 section from front to back after removing the end interface section. The installation position of the shaping plate is the L2 section.

[0014] L1=2πT;

[0015] L2=L-(L3+L1);

[0016] T is the thickness of the flexible cloth; L is the total length of the flexible cloth excluding the interface sections at the front and rear ends.

[0017] S2, first sew the shaping plate onto the L2 segment of the flexible cloth, then sew and connect the front end of the flexible cloth to the front side of the first flexible cloth strip, and sew and connect the rear end of the flexible cloth to the front side of the second flexible cloth strip.

[0018] S3, firstly weld the back side of the second flexible cloth strip to the floor lock cover body by plastic heat fusion to form a floor lock cover assembly, and then assemble the floor lock cover assembly on the lock body.

[0019] S4. The back side of the first flexible cloth strip is connected to the outer cover of the floor lock by means of a buckle.

[0020] In the above solution: the length of the terminal connecting section is 5-6 mm, and the position of the terminal connecting section is the sewing position of the first flexible cloth strip or the second flexible cloth strip.

[0021] In the above scheme: L3≥3H1;

[0022] H1 is the thickness of the outer cover of the ground lock. This design ensures that when the flexible cloth is folded inward by external force, the shaping plate can be completely sunk into the flip gap to avoid the accumulation of flexible cloth, thereby ensuring that the ground lock assembly can be flipped to the normal opening angle.

[0023] In the above scheme: the floor lock assembly is hinged to the seat frame through two U-shaped brackets, the U-shaped bracket is welded to the seat frame, the floor lock assembly is rotatably connected to the U-shaped bracket, and a return spring is provided between the two; when the floor lock assembly is flipped to the open state, the uppermost end of the floor lock cover body can cover the lower edge of the rear end of the U-shaped bracket. That is, the length of the upper end of the floor lock cover body is greater than the height of the lower edge of the rear end of the U-shaped bracket, and the floor lock cover body plays an isolating role to prevent the flexible cloth from interfering with the U-shaped bracket after being folded inward by external force.

[0024] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0025] 1. The flexible cloth is covered on the ground lock to avoid the exposure of the ground lock mechanism and ensure the consistency of appearance. 2. The shaping board has a supporting function, which can ensure the directional folding of the flexible cloth to avoid its concave and wrinkles, and also avoid the accumulation of cloth due to wrinkles when the lock body is in the open state and the folded flexible cloth interferes with the flipping angle of the lock body. Moreover, when the lock body is in the storage state, the shaping board can also play a role in supporting the flexible cloth to avoid the sinking of the flexible cloth in the middle. 3. The overall structure is simple, with few parts, and the use of flexible cloth is low in cost and light in weight, which has cost advantages. 4. The space occupancy rate is small, the installation is convenient, and the detachability is high. 5. The layout position of the shaping board is ingenious, which can not only ensure that the flexible cloth can be directionally turned outward without external force, but also ensure that the shaping board itself can be completely sunk into the turning gap when the flexible cloth is turned inward by external force to avoid interfering with the flipping angle of the lock body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0027] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram showing the floor lock on the seat in the open position.

[0028] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram showing the floor lock in a horizontal storage state on the seat.

[0029] Figure 3 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 4 It is an exploded view of the ground lock cover assembly.

[0031] Figure 5 This is the back view of the ground lock.

[0032] Figure 6 These are views of the floor lock in the stored state (a is the front view of the floor lock, b is the side view of the floor lock, and c is the cross-sectional view at AA in b).

[0033] Figure 7 These are views of the ground lock in the open and turned-out state (a is the axonometric view of the ground lock, b is the side view of the ground lock, c is the sectional view at AA in b, and d is the connection view of the flexible cloth in c).

[0034] Figure 8 1. It is a diagram showing the process of the flexible cloth being opened and turned outward (a is a side view of the ground lock, and b is a cross-sectional view at BB in a).

[0035] Fig. 9 These are three process diagrams of the flexible cloth being turned outside and opened (a is a side view of the ground lock, b is a view of the ground lock in a stored state, c is a view of the ground lock in an opening process state, and d is a view of the ground lock in a fully opened state).

[0036] Fig.10 2. It is a diagram showing the process of the flexible cloth opening and turning inward (a is a side view of the ground lock, and b is a cross-sectional view at AA in a).

[0037] Fig.11 These are three process diagrams of the flexible cloth being turned inside out and opened (a is a side view of the ground lock, b is a view of the ground lock in a stored state, c is a view of the ground lock in an opening process state, and d is a view of the ground lock in a fully opened state).

[0038] Fig.12 It is a schematic diagram of the installation position of the shaping plate on the flexible cloth.

[0039] Fig.13 This is a positional relationship diagram of the ground lock cover body and the U-shaped bracket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] like Figure 1 As shown in FIG. 13 , a flexible shielding structure of a seat floor lock is mainly composed of a floor lock latch 1, a floor lock assembly 7, a floor lock cover assembly 3, a floor lock outer cover 9 and a floor lock outer cover fixing bracket 6.

[0041] The floor lock outer cover fixing bracket 6 is fixed to the seat frame, the floor lock assembly 7 is hinged to the seat frame, the floor lock cover assembly 3 is fixed to the front of the floor lock assembly 7, the floor lock outer cover 9 covers the outer edge of the floor lock cover assembly 3 and is fixed to the floor lock outer cover fixing bracket 6.

[0042] The ground lock cover assembly 3 includes a ground lock cover body 35 and a flexible cloth 32 . One end of the flexible cloth 32 is connected to the ground lock cover body 35 via a first flexible cloth strip 31 , and the other end is connected to the ground lock outer cover 9 via a second flexible cloth strip 34 .

[0043] A shaping plate 33 is fixedly provided in the middle of the flexible cloth 32. When the ground lock assembly 7 is flipped outward from a horizontal storage state to be locked with the ground lock latch 1, the flexible cloth 32 can be folded between the ground lock cover body 35 and the ground lock outer cover 9, and can be in a consistent outward flipped state driven by the shaping plate 33.

[0044] Preferably, the seat floor lock flexible shielding structure also includes a cable 5 and a cable fixing bracket 4, the cable fixing bracket 4 is fixed to the seat frame, the cable 5 is fixed to the cable fixing bracket 4 through a protective tube, and is connected to the floor lock assembly 7, pulling the cable 5 can unlock the floor lock assembly 7 and can pull the floor lock assembly 7 to flip over to a horizontal storage state.

[0045] Preferably, the seat floor lock flexible shielding structure further comprises a honeycomb panel 2, which covers the outer edge of the floor lock cover 9 and is fixed to the seat frame. The design purpose is to effectively eliminate the convex feeling of the floor lock cover 9, so that the bottom of the seat presents a smooth and flat surface, thereby improving the overall aesthetics and practicality.

[0046] Preferably, the shaping plate 33 is a PE sheet, which is sewn and connected to the flexible cloth 32, and its width is consistent with the width of the flexible cloth 32 to ensure the shaping effect.

[0047] Preferably, the flexible cloth 32 is a carpet cloth. When the floor lock assembly 7 is in a horizontal storage state, the flexible cloth 32 is laid flat between the floor lock cover body 35 and the floor lock outer cover 9 to cover the flip gap, so as to effectively ensure the consistency of the appearance.

[0048] Preferably, the back side of the floor lock cover body 35 is fixed to the floor lock assembly 7 by screws, which is convenient for installation.

[0049] A method for laying out a flexible shielding structure of a seat floor lock includes a method for laying out a floor lock cover assembly 3, and the steps are as follows:

[0050] S1, designing the installation position of the shaping plate 5 by reverse calculation based on the state of the flexible cloth 4 after assembly;

[0051] The flexible cloth 32 is divided into two parts, front and back, with the folded edge formed by the flexible cloth 32 after being assembled and in the folded state as the dividing line. The part before the dividing line is the L3 section after removing the end interface section 321, and the part after the dividing line is the L2 section and the L1 section from front to back after removing the end interface section 321. The installation position of the shaping plate 33 is the L2 section.

[0052] L1=2πT;

[0053] L2=L-(L3+L1);

[0054] T is the thickness of the flexible cloth 32; L is the total length of the flexible cloth 32 excluding the front and rear end interface sections 321.

[0055] S2, first sew the shaping plate 33 onto the L2 section of the flexible cloth 32, then sew and connect the front end of the flexible cloth 32 to the front side of the first flexible cloth strip 31, and sew and connect the rear end to the front side of the second flexible cloth strip 34.

[0056] S3, firstly weld the back side of the second flexible cloth strip 34 and the floor lock cover body 35 by plastic heat fusion to form the floor lock cover assembly 3, and then assemble the floor lock cover assembly 3 on the lock body 1.

[0057] S4, the back side of the first flexible cloth strip 6 is connected to the outer cover 9 of the ground lock by snapping.

[0058] Preferably, the length of the end connecting section 321 is 5-6 mm, and the position of the end connecting section 321 is the sewing position of the first flexible cloth strip 31 or the second flexible cloth strip 34 .

[0059] Preferably, L3 ≥ 3H1;

[0060] H1 is the thickness of the floor lock outer cover 9. This design ensures that when the flexible cloth 32 is folded inward by external force, the shaping plate 33 can be completely sunk into the flip gap to avoid the accumulation of cloth on the flexible cloth 32, thereby ensuring that the floor lock assembly 7 can be flipped to a normal opening angle.

[0061] Preferably, the floor lock assembly 7 is hinged to the seat frame through two U-shaped brackets 8, the U-shaped bracket 8 is welded to the seat frame, the floor lock assembly 7 is rotatably connected to the U-shaped bracket 8, and a return spring is provided between the two; when the floor lock assembly 7 is flipped to the open state, the uppermost end of the floor lock cover body 35 can cover the lower edge of the rear end of the U-shaped bracket 8. That is, the length of the upper end of the floor lock cover body 35 is greater than the height of the lower edge of the rear end of the U-shaped bracket 8, and the floor lock cover body 35 plays an isolating role to prevent the flexible cloth 32 from interfering with the U-shaped bracket 8 after being folded inward by external force.

Claims

1. A flexible shielding structure for a seat floor lock, comprising a floor lock latch (1), a floor lock assembly (7), a floor lock cover assembly (3), a floor lock outer cover (9) and a floor lock outer cover fixing bracket (6), wherein the floor lock outer cover fixing bracket (6) is fixed to a seat frame, the floor lock assembly (7) is hinged to the seat frame, the floor lock cover assembly (3) is fixed to the front of the floor lock assembly (7), the floor lock outer cover (9) covers the outer edge of the floor lock cover assembly (3) and is fixed to the floor lock outer cover fixing bracket (6), characterized in that: The floor lock cover assembly (3) comprises a floor lock cover body (35) and a flexible cloth (32). One end of the flexible cloth (32) is connected to the floor lock cover body (35) through a first flexible cloth pressure strip (31), and the other end is connected to the floor lock outer cover (9) through a second flexible cloth pressure strip (34). A shaping plate (33) is fixedly arranged in the middle of the flexible cloth (32). When the floor lock assembly (7) is turned outward from a horizontal storage state to be locked with the floor lock latch (1), the flexible cloth (32) can be folded between the floor lock cover body (35) and the floor lock outer cover (9), and can be in a uniform outward turning state driven by the shaping plate (33).

2. The seat floor lock flexible shielding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The seat floor lock flexible shielding structure also includes a cable (5) and a cable fixing bracket (4), wherein the cable fixing bracket (4) is fixed to the seat frame, and the cable (5) is fixed to the cable fixing bracket (4) through a protective tube and is connected to the floor lock assembly (7).

3. The seat floor lock flexible shielding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The seat floor lock flexible shielding structure also includes a honeycomb panel (2), which covers the outer edge of the floor lock outer cover (9) and is fixed on the seat frame.

4. The seat floor lock flexible shielding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shaping plate (33) is a PE sheet, which is sewed and connected to the flexible cloth (32), and its width is consistent with the width of the flexible cloth (32).

5. The seat floor lock flexible shielding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible cloth (32) is a carpet cloth. When the floor lock assembly (7) is in a horizontal storage state, the flexible cloth (32) is laid flat between the floor lock cover body (35) and the floor lock outer cover (9) to cover the flip gap.

6. The seat floor lock flexible shielding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back side of the floor lock cover body (35) is fixed to the floor lock assembly (7) by means of screws.

7. A method for arranging a seat floor lock flexible shielding structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising a method for arranging a floor lock cover assembly (3), characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1, designing the installation position of the shaping plate (5) by inversely calculating the installation position of the shaping plate (5) based on the state of the flexible cloth (4) after assembly; The flexible cloth (32) is divided into two parts, front and rear, with the folded edge formed when the flexible cloth (32) is assembled and in a folded state as the dividing line, wherein the part before the dividing line is the L3 section after the end interface section (321) is removed, and the part after the dividing line is the L2 section and the L1 section from front to back after the end interface section (321) is removed, and the installation position of the shaping plate (33) is the L2 section; L1=2πT; L2=L-(L3+L1); T is the thickness of the flexible cloth (32); L is the total length of the flexible cloth (32) after removing the front and rear end interface sections (321); S2, first sew the shaping plate (33) onto the L2 section of the flexible cloth (32), then sew and connect the front end of the flexible cloth (32) to the front side of the first flexible cloth strip (31), and sew and connect the rear end to the front side of the second flexible cloth strip (34); S3, firstly, the back side of the second flexible cloth pressure strip (34) is welded to the floor lock cover body (35) by plastic heat fusion to form a floor lock cover assembly (3), and then the floor lock cover assembly (3) is assembled on the floor lock assembly (7); S4, the back side of the first flexible cloth pressure strip (6) is connected to the outer cover (9) of the floor lock by means of a buckle.

8. The method for arranging the seat floor lock flexible shielding structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The length of the end connection section (321) is 5-6 mm.

9. The method for arranging the seat floor lock flexible shielding structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: L3≥3H1; H1 is the thickness of the ground lock outer cover (9).

10. The method for arranging the seat floor lock flexible shielding structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The floor lock assembly (7) is hinged to the seat frame via two U-shaped brackets (8), the U-shaped bracket (8) is welded to the seat frame, the floor lock assembly (7) is rotatably connected to the U-shaped bracket (8), and a return spring is provided between the two; when the floor lock assembly (7) is flipped to an open state, the uppermost end of the floor lock cover body (35) can cover the lower edge of the rear end of the U-shaped bracket (8).

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