Seat element, system and method for securing equipment components

Abstract

The invention relates to a seat element (10) for a motor vehicle seat (100), a system for a motor vehicle comprising the seat element (10), and a method for fastening an equipment component (200). It is provided that a fastening hook (14) of a bracket (12) is arranged in the seat element (10) behind a cover plate (16) in an unloaded state and, in a coupled state, protrudes from the seat element (10) through a through-hole (18) in the cover plate (16). To this end, the cover plate (16) is fastened to a skin (20) of the seat element (10) and is movable along the fastening hook (14) such that an adjacent portion (26) of the skin (20) moves with the cover plate (16) along the fastening hook (14).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a seat element for an automobile, a system for an automobile including said seat element, and a method for securing equipment components, particularly securing a retractable child safety seat. Background Technology

[0002] Various securing systems are known for securing child safety seats in cars. One of the most well-known examples is the Isofix system, standardized according to ISO 13216. In automobiles, the Isofix interface typically consists of two rigid anchor points located in the seat back or within the gap between the backrest and seat surface, locking into the child seat's locking arms via a locking mechanism. Isofix systems are now standard equipment in most modern vehicles.

[0003] For safety reasons, the anchor points of the Isofix restraint system should be rigidly fixed to the vehicle body. However, to avoid affecting passenger comfort by having the anchor points protrude into the seat area, these anchor points are usually integrated into the car seat and do not protrude into the seat area. A drawback of this design is poor accessibility, making it difficult to correctly position the child safety seat, especially the locking arms used to engage with the anchor points. Furthermore, due to the size of child safety seats, the access points to the anchor points in the car seat are often obscured and difficult to see, making it sometimes inconvenient to lock the child safety seat in a known Isofix restraint system. If a cover is not installed to conceal the anchor points, locating the anchor points with the locking arms may also damage the vehicle's exterior.

[0004] For ease of operation, patent document WO2014 / 198462A1 discloses a retractable cover element for an automotive seat mounting device. The mounting device for this cover element includes a fixing member that is reversibly fixed to a fixing element of a fixing system. The opening of the cover element has an enclosure that surrounds the body of the fixing member, thereby allowing the cover element to retract relative to the fixing element.

[0005] There remains a need to further improve known restraint systems in terms of usability and to provide easy-to-operate locking methods. Furthermore, there is a desire to further reduce the required installation space and minimize the impact of the cover plates of known restraint systems on seat comfort. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Therefore, the objective of this invention is to develop a seat element for automobiles and a method for fixing equipment components, thereby further reducing the aforementioned disadvantages.

[0007] The objective of this invention is achieved through a seat element for an automobile, an automobile system comprising said seat element, and a method for securing equipment components, as described in the independent claims. Preferred improvements are the subject of the relevant dependent claims.

[0008] The first aspect relates to a seat element for automobiles, particularly suitable for securing equipment components such as child safety seats. The seat element is preferably a backrest, seat surface, or armrest of an automobile seat.

[0009] The seat element includes a bracket with at least one retaining hook, a cover plate with a through hole for the retaining hook to pass through, and a skin layer, wherein the cover plate is fixed to the skin, preferably sewn onto the skin. Preferably, the bracket includes two retaining hooks, particularly two retaining hooks conforming to Isofix standard ISO 13216. In other words, the bracket is preferably an Isofix bracket, particularly designed for securing an equipment component, such as a child safety seat with corresponding connectors (e.g., two locking arms). Particularly preferably, these retaining hooks are identical in design, i.e., structurally consistent. When multiple retaining hooks are used, it is preferable to also provide a corresponding number (structurally consistent) of covers in the seat element, particularly preferably one cover plate per retaining hook. The cover plate is preferably designed as a flat, plate-like element, particularly preferably having a centrally located through hole in the plate plane. Preferably, the cover plate is made of or composed of plastic. The skin preferably forms the outer surface layer of the seat element. For example, the seat element includes a pad providing structural support, which is wrapped by the skin. In other words, the skin is a protective and / or decorative covering that at least partially, preferably at least half, and particularly preferably substantially completely covers the seat element. The skin preferably comprises or is made of textiles and / or artificial leather and / or genuine leather. Since the cover plate is fixed to the skin, at least adjacent portions of the skin will move along the fixing hooks following the cover plate.

[0010] According to the present invention, the seat element is arranged such that the retaining hook is covered by a cover plate and located within the seat element in an unloaded state, and the adjacent portions of the cover plate and the skin are movable along the retaining hook, such that in the coupled state, the retaining hook protrudes from the seat element through a through-hole in the cover plate. In other words, the through-hole is provided to accommodate the retaining hook and allow it to pass through. Therefore, in an unloaded state, the retaining hook will not protrude from the front side of the cover plate through the through-hole, thus preventing contact between the retaining hook and the connector of the equipment component to be coupled (such as a child safety seat). Conversely, if the seat element is subjected to a load in the area adjacent to the cover plate and / or the skin, for example, by being pressed in by the connector of the equipment component, i.e., by an external force, the adjacent portions of the cover plate and the skin will move along the retaining hook, allowing the retaining hook to protrude from the seat element through the through-hole, thereby enabling coupling with the connector of the equipment component, i.e., completing a releasable rigid lock. In other words, the cover plate structure is designed such that it can be moved or pressed into the seat element along the fixing hook, thereby moving the adjacent skin until the fixing hook protrudes from the front of the cover plate through the through hole, allowing the equipment component to be coupled to the fixing hook to lock onto the fixing hook. In this respect, the coupling state should be understood as a loaded state of the seat element in which the fixing hook can couple with the equipment component connector. Therefore, according to the invention, a seat element with a movable cover plate is proposed, which can be pressed into the seat element, causing the fixing hook to protrude from the (pressed-in) seat element through the through hole. Since the adjacent skin is at least partially relaxed when the cover plate is subjected to external force, damage to the skin can be reduced during the process of locating the fixing hook of the seat element using the equipment component connector. The ability of the cover plate to move along the fixing hook, i.e., slide along the fixing hook, and guide or direct the connector to be coupled to the fixing hook, enables a particularly simple operation of the fixing system.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the seat element further includes an elastic reset element configured to apply a reset force to the cover plate in an unloaded state, returning it to a predetermined position. Preferably, the elastic reset element is an elastic filler layer (filler) and / or a molded body with an elastic structure. For example, the seat element includes at least two distinct filler regions, wherein the region located behind the cover plate has higher elasticity than the rest of the seat element to ensure the required deformation capacity of the seat element in a coupled state. For example, the filler density may also be different, and / or designed with different shapes and / or structures with corresponding vacancies, such as a serrated structure. Particularly preferably, the elastic reset element is a foam material or a 3D-printed component with an elastic structure in terms of cover plate movement.

[0012] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the through-hole of the cover plate is only slightly larger than the cross-section of the fixing hook. "Slightly larger" means that the corresponding portion of the fixing hook can easily pass through the through-hole, with only a very small space or distance between it and the wall surrounding the through-hole. The cross-section of the fixing hook refers to the maximum expansion dimension of the fixing hook as it transitions from an unloaded state to a coupled state of the seat element through the through-hole. This reduces the occurrence of misuse and damage. Furthermore, it saves installation space.

[0013] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the seat element further includes a guide member coupled to the cover plate for guiding the cover plate along the fixing hook. The guide member is preferably configured to limit movement of the cover plate along the fixing hook. The guide member is preferably disposed inside the seat element. In other words, the guide member is disposed inside the cover plate to avoid protruding outward from the seat element. Particularly preferably, the guide member forms an effective connection with the cover plate, for example, as an integral structure. The guide member is preferably at least partially, and particularly preferably completely, surrounding the fixing hook, for example, as a guide channel for the fixing hook. Preferably, the guide member is an extension surrounding the inner wall of the through-hole, protruding from the cover plate in the direction of the fixing hook. In principle, the use of a guide member can prevent undesirable tilting of the cover plate during movement along the fixing hook, thereby facilitating operation. Furthermore, it can reduce damage to the seat element, especially the seat upholstery.

[0014] Preferably, in the unloaded and / or coupled state, the guide member is in close contact with the fixing hook. By ensuring that the guide member is in close contact with the fixing hook, the tilting of the cover plate on the fixing hook and the rattling noise generated between the cover plate and the fixing hook can be largely prevented.

[0015] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the skin has greater flexibility in the region adjacent to the cover. In other words, the skin includes at least two regions with different flexibility or elasticity. Therefore, not the entire skin needs to have the flexibility required for pressing into the seat element, but can have conventional flexibility in the region away from the cover. This reduces the structural complexity of the skin and saves costs. Increasing the flexibility in the region adjacent to the cover is preferably achieved by reducing the wall thickness of the skin and / or using a material with higher flexibility / elasticity.

[0016] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the cover is fixed to the outer or inner side of the skin. In other words, the cover is designed as a front panel, visible to the user on the skin of the seat element. This prevents the cover from snagging on other structures of the seat element (e.g., internal foam) as it moves along the fixing hook. Alternatively, the cover may be fixed to the back of the skin, i.e., inside the seat element, so that the through-hole is only visible to the user as an opening or gap in the skin. In this case, the impact on the user's comfort is minimized because the cover does not protrude or extend from the outside of the skin. Furthermore, by "hiding" the cover, the impact on appearance is also reduced. In this case, the cover is preferably made of tar paper, for example, sewn into the skin from the inside.

[0017] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the area of ​​the cover plate is chosen to be large enough that the contact point of the connector to be coupled with the retaining hook is located on the cover plate. In other words, the profile of the cover plate parallel to the cross-section of the retaining hook is chosen to be at least large enough that the equipment component connector to be coupled with the retaining hook can push the cover plate, which is pressed against the retaining hook, into the interior of the car seat. For example, in the plane of the through hole, the profile of the cover plate is slightly larger than the cross-section of the equipment component connector to be coupled with the retaining hook. This ensures that the cover plate can move along the retaining hook through contact with the equipment component connector, preventing the connector from damaging seat components (e.g., the seat upholstery), while reducing the space requirements for installation.

[0018] Another aspect of the invention relates to a system for an automobile, preferably a system for securing equipment components. The system includes a seat element as described above, wherein the seat element is designed as a backrest of an automobile seat, and an equipment component with a connector, particularly a child safety seat with a locking arm. In the coupled state of the seat element, the connector is coupled to a securing hook. The securing hook is rigidly connected to the automobile seat and / or a body component of the automobile. The advantages obtained using the seat element can be achieved in a similar manner through the system. The disclosed combination of seat element features can be applied to the system in a similar manner. Therefore, these features and their advantages will not be described again.

[0019] Another aspect of the invention relates to a method for securing equipment components. In one method step, a seat element as described above is provided. According to a second method step, a cover plate of the seat element is pressed into the seat element using a connector of the equipment component, exposing a securing hook through a through-hole. Furthermore, the connector of the equipment component is coupled to the securing hook of the seat element. The advantages obtained using the seat element can be achieved in a similar manner by the method described above. The disclosed combination of seat element features can be applied to the method in a similar manner. Therefore, these features and their advantages will not be described again.

[0020] Other preferred embodiments of the invention can be derived from the remaining features listed in the dependent claims.

[0021] The various embodiments of the invention listed in this application can be advantageously combined with each other unless otherwise specified in the specific circumstances. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 A longitudinal view of a car seat according to one embodiment, wherein the seat element is in an unloaded state.

[0023] Figure 2 A longitudinal view of a car seat according to one embodiment, wherein the seat elements are in a coupled state.

[0024] Figure 3 : Perspective view of a car seat with two fixing hooks.

[0025] Figure 4 : Figure 3 The image shows a perspective view of a car seat, with connectors coupling the equipment components.

[0026] Figure 5 : A schematic diagram of a method for fixing equipment components according to one embodiment.

[0027] Reference numerals: 10 Seat element, 12 Bracket, 14 Fixing hook, 16 Cover plate, 18 Through hole, 20 Skin, 22 Resilient reset element, 24 Guide, 26 Adjacent portion of skin, 50 First method step – providing seat element 10, 52 Second method step – pressing cover plate 16 in, 54 Third method step – coupling connector 202 to fixing hook 14, 100 Car seat, 102 Seat back, 104 Seat surface, 200 Equipment component, 202 Connector, A Direction of movement. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] Figure 1 A longitudinal view of a car seat 100 according to one embodiment is shown, wherein the seat element 10 is in an unloaded state, while Figure 2 The seat element 10 of the car seat 100 in the coupled state is shown in a longitudinal view.

[0030] exist Figure 1 and Figure 2In the illustrated embodiment, the car seat 100 includes a seat element 10 designed as a seat back 102 and a seat surface 104. Designing the seat element 10 as a seat back 102 is merely exemplary and not a limitation. Conversely, the seat element 10 may also be designed as a seat surface 104, or as the backrest of the car seat 100. In this embodiment, one side of the seat back 102 is supported on and fixedly connected to the side end of the seat surface 104. Near the transition area between the seat back 102 and the seat surface 104, the seat element 10 includes a bracket 12 having a retaining hook 14 and a cover plate 16 having a through hole 18 for retaining the hook 14. In the longitudinal view, the retaining hook has an L-shaped structure, with one end of the retaining hook 14 located at or near the through hole 18 of the cover plate 16, while the opposite end of the retaining hook 14 protrudes from the seat element 10 at the back of the car seat 100 to allow for rigid connection to the car body. The seat element 10 also includes a skin 20 in the form of an outer layer structure covering the seat element 10, and an opening for receiving a cover 16. The cover 16 is fixedly connected to the skin 20 at the opening, preferably sewn onto the skin. The cover 16 presses against the skin 20 around the opening of the skin 20. In this case, the cover 16 is arranged in such a way that the through hole 18 overlaps and aligns with the opening of the skin 20, so that the retaining hook 14 can extend through the through hole 18 on the front side, i.e., towards the seat area.

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the comparison, the seat element 10 is configured such that the fixing hook 14 is in Figure 1 In the unloaded state shown, the cover 16 covers the seat element 10 and is located inside it. The adjacent portions 26 of the cover 16 and the skin 20 are slidable along the fixing hook 14, allowing for... Figure 2 In the coupled state shown, the retaining hook 14 protrudes from the seat element 10 through the through hole 18 of the cover plate 16. Therefore, according to the invention, the through hole 18 is provided to receive the retaining hook 14 and allow it to pass through. Figure 1 As can be seen intuitively, in the unloaded state, the fixing hook 14 does not protrude from the cover plate 16 into the seating area of ​​the car seat 100 through the through hole 18.

[0032] In order to press the seat element 10 into the adjacent portion 26 of the cover 16 and the skin 20 by an external force acting on the cover 16, the adjacent portion 26 of the cover 16 and the skin 20 is pushed along the fixing hook 14. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The seat element 10 also includes a resilient reset element 22, which allows movement between the two states shown. The reset element is provided to... Figure 1In the unloaded state of the seat element 10, a restoring force is applied to the cover plate 16, causing it to return to a predetermined position. In this embodiment, the seat element 10 includes a cushion providing structural support, the cushion being covered by a skin 20, and a molded body with an elastic structure disposed in the region behind the adjacent portion 26 of the cover plate 16 and the skin 20. The elasticity of the cushion structure is substantially achieved by the following: the material of the molded body can undergo reversible deformation, such as foam material; and for the molded body pressed in the coupled state, spaces and / or gaps are left between the materials. Figure 1 and Figure 2 Taking a serrated structure as an example, this behavior is illustrated. When an external force is applied to the cover plate 16, each serration bends towards the gaps between them, thereby generating a restoring force on the adjacent portions 26 of the cover plate 16 and the skin 20. This means that when the external force ends, the adjacent portions 26 of the cover plate 16 and the skin 20 will be transformed into an unloaded state by the restoring force of the elastic restoring element 22. Since the cover plate 16 is fixed to the skin 20, the adjacent portions 26 of the skin 20 will at least move along the fixing hook 14 with the movement of the cover plate 16. The movable range of the cover plate 16 along the fixing hook 14 is also limited by the elasticity of the adjacent portions 26 of the skin 20. In this respect, the adjacent portions 26 of the skin 20 have sufficient elasticity to move the cover plate 16 along the fixing hook 14, so that the seat element 10 reaches a coupled state.

[0033] To reduce misuse and damage, and to save installation space for the car seat 100, the through hole 18 of the cover plate 16 is only slightly larger than the cross-section of the fixing hook 14. Thus, the fixing hook 14 can easily pass through the through hole 18, but has only a very small gap between it and the wall surrounding the through hole 18.

[0034] In addition, the seat element 10 also includes a guide member 24 coupled to the cover plate 16 for guiding the cover plate 16 along the fixing hook 14. The guide member 24 is provided to limit the movement of the cover plate 16 along the fixing hook 14. To prevent protrusion from the seat element 10, the guide member 24 is located on the back side of the cover plate 16, inside the seat element 10. In other words, the guide member 24 is located inside the cover plate 16. In this embodiment, the guide member 24 is designed as an integral structure with the cover plate 16 to securely position the cover plate 16 against the fixing hook 14 and guide its movement along the fixing hook 14 as much as possible. In this case, the guide member 24 is designed to substantially surround the guide channel of the fixing hook 14. Specifically, the guide member 24 is designed as an extension surrounding the inner wall of the through hole 18, extending from the cover plate 16 along the direction of the fixing hook 14. In principle, the use of the guide member 24 can prevent undesirable tilting of the cover plate 16 during movement along the fixing hook 14, thereby facilitating operation. In addition, it can reduce damage to seat components 10, especially the upholstery 20.

[0035] Therefore, according to the present invention, a seat element 10 having a movable cover plate 16 is proposed, the cover plate being pressable into the seat element 10 such that a retaining hook 14 protrudes from the (pressed-in) seat element 10 through a through hole 18 (see...). Figure 2 In this process, the retaining hook 14 protrudes at least to the extent that it can couple (e.g., lock) with the connector 202 of the equipment component 200 (see...). Figure 4 Because adjacent portions 26 of the skin 20 at least partially loosen and stretch when the cover plate 16 is subjected to external force, damage to the skin 20 can be reduced when the user locates the retaining hook 14 of the seat element 10 using the connector 202 of the equipment component 200. The cover plate 16 is movable along the retaining hook 14, i.e., slides along the retaining hook 14 (e.g., ...). Figure 1 and Figure 2 (as shown), and guides or directs the connector 202 to be coupled to the retaining hook 14, which makes Figure 4 The fixed system shown in more detail has particularly simple operability.

[0036] Figure 3 and Figure 4 A perspective view of the aforementioned car seat 100 is shown, which has two retaining hooks 14 that can be coupled to two connectors 202 of the equipment component 200. The number of retaining hooks 14, cover plates 16, and connectors 202 is not limited to two. Instead, other numbers can be provided, such as a single structure, three structures, or more structures. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The bracket 12 shown in the embodiment is an Isofix bracket according to the ISO 13216 standard, but is not limited thereto. The seat element 10 of the car seat 100 includes two rigid retaining hooks 14 rigidly connected to the body components of the car 100. The retaining hooks 14 are arranged in the seat element 10 at a predetermined mutual spacing. In the Isofix bracket, the standard predetermined spacing between the retaining hooks 14 is 28 cm. Equipment components 200, not shown in detail, such as child safety seats, include two connectors 202, such as locking arms, arranged at the said predetermined mutual spacing, which can be coupled to the retaining hooks 14 in a coupled state, particularly by means of a snap-lock.

[0037] Figure 3 The states of the two covers 16 of the seat element 10 shown are for illustrative purposes only. Therefore, the covers 16 are shown in both an unloaded state and a coupled state (partially indicated by dashed lines) to illustrate the difference between the two states. Similarly, as... Figure 3As shown, the adjacent portions 26 of the cover plate 16 and the skin 20 can move along the fixing hook 14 in the direction indicated by arrow A. Arrow A is positioned parallel to the fixing hook 14. Assuming the car seat 100 is installed in the direction of vehicle travel, the direction indicated by arrow A, and the direction of movement of the adjacent portions 26 of the cover plate 16 and the skin 20, are in the direction of vehicle travel or opposite to it.

[0038] To couple the connector 202 of the equipment component 200 to the retaining hook 14, the connector 202 is guided to the cover 16 of the seat element 10. By overcoming the restoring force of the elastic reset element 22, the adjacent portions 26 of the cover 16 and the skin 20 are pressed into the seat element 10 until the retaining hook 14 passes through the through-hole 18 of the cover 16 and contacts the connector 202. Contact with the connector 202 triggers a locking function, establishing coupling between the equipment component 200 and the vehicle seat 100 via the bracket 12 of the seat element 10 and the connector 202 of the equipment component 200, for example, forming a lock.

[0039] Similarly, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the structural height of the cover plate 16 is selected by way of example such that, in the plane of the through hole 18, the circumferential dimension of the cover plate 16 is slightly larger than the cross-section of the connector 202 of the equipment component 200 to be coupled with the fixing hook 14. This minimizes the installation space and largely prevents the connector 202 from damaging the seat element 10 (e.g., the skin 20). Furthermore, it reduces the impact of the narrow cover plate 16 on the appearance of the car seat. If the user mispositions the connector 202 of the equipment component 200, for example, positioning it in an adjacent portion 26 of the skin 20, the connector 202 is guided to the cover plate 16 by the predetermined relaxation of the resilient reset element 22 (see [link to relevant documentation]). Figure 2 This further simplifies the operation of the seat element 10.

[0040] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a method for fixing equipment component 200 according to one embodiment is shown.

[0041] In the first method step 50, the seat element 10 described above is provided.

[0042] According to the second method step 52, using the connector 202 of the equipment component 200, the cover plate 16 of the seat element 10 is pressed into the seat element 10, thereby exposing the fixing hook 14 through the through hole 18. In other words, the cover plate 16 is moved along the fixing hook 14 by overcoming the restoring force of the elastic reset element 22.

[0043] In addition, the connector 202 of the equipment component 200 is coupled to the fixing hook 14 of the seat element 10 (third method step 54).

[0044] After the connection is released and the equipment component 200 is removed, the seat element 10 automatically returns to an unloaded state under the restoring force of the elastic reset element 22. The advantages described above regarding the seat element 10 can be achieved in a similar manner using the aforementioned method. Therefore, further details are omitted.

Claims

1. A seat element (10) for an automobile seat (100), comprising: A bracket (12) having at least one fixing hook (14). A cover plate (16) having a through hole (18) for the fixing hook (14), and A skin (20), wherein the cover plate (16) is fixed to the skin (20), Its features are: The seat element (10) is configured such that, in an unloaded state, the fixing hook (14) is covered by a cover plate (16) and arranged inside the seat element (10), and the adjacent portions (26) of the cover plate (16) and the skin (20) are movable along the direction of the fixing hook (14), so that the fixing hook (14) protrudes from the seat element (10) through the through hole (18) of the cover plate (16) in a coupled state.

2. The seat element (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an elastic reset element (22) which is configured to apply a reset force to the cover plate (16) in an unloaded state, so that the cover plate returns to a predetermined position.

3. The seat element (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that: The through hole (18) of the cover plate (16) is only slightly larger than the cross-section of the fixing hook (14).

4. The seat element (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that: It also includes a guide (24) coupled to the cover plate (16) for guiding the cover plate (16) to move along the fixed hook (14).

5. The seat element (10) according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The guide (24) is attached to the fixed hook (14) in an unloaded state and / or in a coupled state.

6. The seat element (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that: The skin (20) has high flexibility in the portion (26) adjacent to the cover plate (16).

7. The seat element (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that: The cover plate (16) is fixed to the outside or inside of the skin (20).

8. The seat element (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that: The area of ​​the cover plate (16) is chosen to be large enough such that the contact point of the connector (202) coupled to the fixing hook (14) is located on the cover plate (16).

9. A system for automobiles, characterized in that, include: A seat element (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the seat element (10) is designed as a seat back (102) of a car seat (100), and An equipment component (200) having a connector (202) wherein the connector (202) is coupled to the fixing hook (14) in a state where the seat element (10) is coupled to the fixing hook (14), and the fixing hook (14) is rigidly connected to the vehicle seat (100) and / or the body component of the vehicle.

10. A method for fixing equipment components (200), characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Provide (50) the seat element (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 8. Using the connector (202) of the equipment component (200), the cover plate (16) of the seat element (10) is pressed (52) into the seat element (10) so that the fixing hook (14) protrudes through the through hole (18), and The connector (202) of the equipment component (200) is coupled (54) to the fixing hook (14) of the seat element (10).

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