Armrest and seat

Abstract

The armrest comprises a metal frame and an elastic piece integrally molded with the metal frame, the metal frame is provided with a fixing structure, the fixing structure is located in the outer contour of the metal frame, and part of the fixing structure is located outside the elastic piece. The armrest and the seat are simple and reliable in structure and good in product consistency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of seats, and in particular to an armrest and a seat. Background Art

[0002] Existing seating furniture, such as chairs, sofas, etc., can provide people with a comfortable resting position, are loved by people, and are widely used in people's home life.

[0003] In order to provide stable and reliable support, the armrests of the seats are equipped with support frames, which are generally made of wood, and the riding experience is not good. In order to improve comfort, cut sponges are generally pasted on the outside of the support frame to achieve the comfort of the sofa. This solution is not easy to produce complex and beautiful shapes, and there are many types of parts, complex structures, many processing steps, poor modeling restoration, and poor consistency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide an armrest and seat with a simple structure that can improve the consistency and quality of the product.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present application provides an armrest, comprising a metal frame and an elastic member molded as one piece with the metal frame, wherein the metal frame is provided with a fixing structure, wherein the fixing structure is located inside the outer contour of the metal frame and partially outside the elastic member.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the elastic part and the metal frame are molded as one, which can achieve good support strength, complex curved surface modeling, and improve aesthetics. The metal frame is placed in the mold, and the elastic part can be molded by sponge one-piece molding and firmly attached to the surface of the metal frame and combined into one. The structural stability is consistent and the processing efficiency is high. The hardness of the plastic part can also be flexibly adjusted to meet different usage requirements. The fixed structure part of the metal frame is located outside the elastic part, which is convenient for fixed connection with the seat frame part to improve the overall stability.

[0007] In a further embodiment, the fixing structure is a plurality of studs, and threaded portions of the studs are located outside the elastic member.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the handrail is fixedly connected to the seat frame through the stud, and the threaded part of the stud is located outside the elastic member for easy connection and fixation. The connection structure of the stud is simple, which is convenient for standardized production and maintenance.

[0009] In a further embodiment, a support is further fixed to the metal frame, and the support extends in a direction opposite to the extension direction of the stud.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the support is used to connect the relevant functional bracket at the armrest position. The support is located in the opposite direction of the extension direction of the stud, that is, the support is located on the outside of the armrest, which will not occupy the space in the seating area, is convenient for adjustment operation, and has a good experience.

[0011] In a further solution, the metal frame includes an outer frame and an inner frame fixedly connected to the outer frame, and the support is fixedly connected to the inner frame.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the metal frame is more solid through the fixed connection between the outer frame and the inner frame. The support is fixed on the inner frame, which is convenient for installation and fixation, and the structural strength is better.

[0013] In a further solution, a mounting surface is provided on the support, and the mounting surface forms a non-perpendicular angle with the axis of the stud.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the mounting surface is used to install and fix the functional bracket, and the mounting surface forms a non-vertical angle with the axis of the stud, that is, the mounting surface is tilted, which can leave more room for passengers to move around and will not affect the normal riding experience of the passengers.

[0015] In a further solution, the mounting surface is provided with a waist-shaped hole and fixing holes located at the periphery of the waist-shaped hole.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the waist-shaped hole facilitates the positioning of the external functional bracket and prevents the functional bracket from rotating, and the fixing hole is used to fix the bracket. The combination of the two structures makes the connection more stable and reliable.

[0017] In a further embodiment, a bracket is further included, which is connected to the mounting surface and is located outside the elastic member.

[0018] In a further solution, the mounting surface is located inside the elastic member, and the bracket is fixedly connected to the mounting surface via the elastic member.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the elastic member covers the mounting surface inside, so that the integrity and aesthetics of the handrail appearance can be achieved. When the bracket needs to be assembled, the bracket passes through the elastic member and is fixedly connected to the mounting surface, which is more flexible in function implementation.

[0020] In a further solution, a positioning structure corresponding to the mounting surface is provided on the outer surface of the elastic member, and the positioning structure is used for connecting and positioning the bracket with the mounting surface.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, it is not easy to determine the position of the mounting surface when the elastic member covers the mounting surface, and the positioning structure facilitates the initial positioning of the bracket, making the bracket installation faster and more accurate. The positioning structure does not affect the appearance, and can also realize the installation positioning function, thereby improving the design aesthetics and meeting the functional requirements.

[0022] In a second aspect, the present application provides a seat comprising the armrest as described in the first aspect.

[0023] The seat adopting the armrest of the first aspect has a simple structure, which can not only improve the production efficiency of the seat, but also realize the aesthetics of the seat and improve the quality and consistency of the product, bringing a better experience to the passengers. In addition, a mobile phone holder can be connected to meet the needs of leisure and entertainment.

[0024] In summary, the present application has at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0025] 1. The handrail of the present application has a simple structure, low cost, and is easy to produce, process, assemble and disassemble.

[0026] 2. The armrest of this application can realize multifunctional design, is easy to operate, and can relieve the fatigue of passengers.

[0027] 3. The seat of the present application can realize the multifunctional effect of the seat, enhance the added value of the product, and bring a better comfort experience to the passengers. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the first embodiment of the handrail of the present application at a first angle;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the first embodiment of the handrail of the present application at a first angle;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the second embodiment of the handrail of the present application at a first angle;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the second embodiment of the handrail of the present application at a second angle;

[0032] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second angle of the second embodiment of the handrail of the present application;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the third embodiment of the handrail of the present application at a first angle;

[0034] Figure 7 is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of a third embodiment of the handrail of the present application at a first angle;

[0035] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the third embodiment of the handrail of the present application from a second angle;

[0036] Fig. 9 is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the third embodiment of the handrail of the present application at a second angle;

[0037] Fig.10 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first embodiment of the seat of the present application;

[0038] Fig.11 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second embodiment of the seat of the present application.

[0039] Reference numerals:

[0040] 1. Metal frame; 11. External frame; 12. Internal frame; 121. Avoidance area; 13. Side frame; 2. Studs; 3. Elastic member; 31. Concave platform; 32. Positioning structure; 33. Avoidance hole; 4. Support; 41. Mounting surface; 42. Waist-shaped hole; 43. Fixing hole; 5. Mobile phone holder; 100. Armrest; 200. Seat frame; 300. Backrest. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can be arranged and designed in various configurations. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0042] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, further definition and explanation thereof is not required in subsequent drawings.

[0043] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0044] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "up", "down", "left", "right", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0045] Some embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the absence of conflict, the features of the following embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0046] Embodiment 1

[0047] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The handrail of this embodiment includes a metal frame 1 and an elastic member 3 molded as one with the metal frame 1. The metal frame 1 includes an outer frame 11, an inner frame 12 fixedly connected to the outer frame 11, and a side frame 13. The metal frame 1 is provided with a fixing structure, which is located inside the outer contour of the metal frame 1 and partially located outside the elastic member 3. The fixing structure is a stud 2 fixed to the inner frame 12 as one by welding or threaded connection, riveting and other processes. The elastic member 3 in this embodiment is a sponge, and the outer frame 11 is made of metal pipe bent into a designed shape. The inner frame 12 and the outer frame 11 are also made of metal. The inner frame 12 is fixed to the inside of the outer frame 11 by welding, and the side frame 13 is welded to the outside of the outer frame 11. The diameter of the side frame 13 is smaller than the diameter of the outer frame 11.

[0048] After the metal frame 1 is fixed by welding, it is placed in a molding mold, and then the sponge is molded in the mold cavity by injection molding or compression molding, and is molded into one piece with the metal frame 1. This structural process makes the combination of the metal frame 1 and the elastic member 3 more firm and more integrated, and can better realize the design appearance of multiple curved surfaces, making the appearance of the handrail more beautiful.

[0049] See also Figure 2 The elastic member 3 includes a recessed platform 31 , and the fixing structure is a plurality of studs 2 . The threaded portion of each stud 2 extends outward from the elastic member 3 and is located outside the elastic member 3 and inside the recessed platform 31 .

[0050] Embodiment 2

[0051] See also Figure 3-Figure 5 , which is different from the first embodiment in that the metal frame 1 is further fixed with a support 4, and the support 4 extends in the direction opposite to the extending direction of the stud 2.

[0052] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4The support 4 is fixedly connected to the inner frame 12 and is located in the outer frame 11. The support 4 is provided with a mounting surface 41, and the mounting surface 41 forms a non-vertical angle with the axis of the stud 2.

[0053] See also Figure 4 The mounting surface 41 is provided with a waist-shaped hole 42 and a fixing hole 43 located on the periphery of the waist-shaped hole 42. The waist-shaped hole 42 is used for initial positioning of the functional bracket during assembly to prevent the functional bracket from rotating, and the fixing hole 43 is used for fasteners such as screws or bolts to pass through and fix the functional bracket. The mounting surface 41 is cut obliquely. On the one hand, it is used to adapt to the appearance shape. On the other hand, it can reduce the interference between the functional bracket installed on the mounting surface 41 and the handrail during assembly, reduce the friction of the functional bracket on the outer surface of the handrail, and maintain the aesthetic appearance. An avoidance area 121 is also reserved at the position corresponding to the waist-shaped hole 42 and the fixing hole 43 on the inner frame 12. The projection of the waist-shaped hole 42 and the fixing hole 43 in the axial direction of the stud 2 is located in the avoidance area 121. The avoidance area 121 is used to leave operating space when assembling the functional bracket, so as to facilitate the installation tools to extend into the assembly.

[0054] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the mounting surface 41 is located inside the elastic member 3, and the outer surface of the elastic member 3 is provided with a positioning structure 32 corresponding to the mounting surface 41, and the positioning structure 32 is used for connecting and positioning the bracket with the mounting surface 41. The positioning structure 32 in this embodiment is a circular groove, and the metal frame 1 and the support 4 are completely covered inside the elastic member 3. Through this design, the metal frame 1 and the support 4 are not exposed outside the elastic member 3, and the appearance of the handrail can be kept beautiful when the functional bracket is not installed; when the functional bracket needs to be assembled, the positioning structure 32 can quickly perform assembly positioning, improve the convenience of assembly, and also reduce the damage to the appearance caused by finding the position of the support 4 during the assembly process.

[0055] Embodiment 3

[0056] See also Figure 6-Figure 9 , which is different from the second embodiment, the armrest further includes a mobile phone holder 5, which is connected to the mounting surface 41 of the support 4 and is located on the outside of the elastic member 3, and the holder is fixedly connected to the mounting surface 41 through the elastic member 3.

[0057] See also Figure 6 and Figure 7The mobile phone holder 5 is installed on the opposite side of the stud 2 where the elastic member 3 is exposed, and the stud 2 is used to be fixedly connected to the seat frame. Inside the area enclosed by the stud 2, the elastic member 3 is provided with an avoidance hole 33, and the avoidance hole 33 is arranged corresponding to the avoidance area 121, so that the installation tool can be inserted into the armrest for operation when the mobile phone holder 5 is transferred. The avoidance hole 33 is located inside the area enclosed by the stud 2, and when the armrest and the seat frame are assembled, the seat frame can cover the avoidance hole 33 to prevent the avoidance hole 33 from being exposed to the outside and affecting the overall aesthetics.

[0058] See also Figure 8 and Fig. 9 When assembling the mobile phone holder 5, first align the mounting portion of the mobile phone holder 5 with the positioning structure 32, and pass the bolts and other fasteners through the elastic member 3 to fix the support 4. In specific applications, the mobile phone holder 5 can also be replaced with other functional holders, such as a charging stand, a workbench, a bookshelf, etc., as needed. This embodiment is only described by taking the mobile phone holder 5 as an example, and is not intended to be limiting.

[0059] Embodiment 4

[0060] See also Fig.10 The present embodiment discloses a seat, specifically a sofa, comprising a seat frame 200, a backrest 300 and the armrest 100 in the first or second embodiment. The sofa in the present embodiment comprises two armrests 100, which are located on both sides of the seat frame 200 and are fixedly connected to the seat frame 200 respectively.

[0061] Embodiment 5

[0062] See also Fig.10 This embodiment discloses a seat, specifically a sofa, which is different from the fourth embodiment in that the armrest 100 in the third embodiment is adopted, and the mobile phone holder 5 is located on the right outer side of the sofa.

[0063] The two armrests 100 in this embodiment can have the same structure, and the mobile phone holder 5 can be installed on the left or right side of the sofa according to the user's use requirements. In specific applications, other functional holders, such as a charging stand, a workbench, a bookshelf, etc., can also be assembled on the armrest 100 as needed.

[0064] The above shows and describes the basic principle, main features and advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments, and the above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principle of the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, the utility model may have various changes, modifications, substitutions and variants, and these changes, modifications, substitutions and variants all fall within the scope of the utility model claimed for protection.

Claims

1. A handrail, characterized in that: It comprises a metal frame (1) and an elastic member (3) molded as one piece with the metal frame (1), wherein the metal frame (1) is provided with a fixing structure, wherein the fixing structure is located inside the outer contour of the metal frame (1) and partially outside the elastic member (3).

2. The handrail according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing structure is a plurality of studs (2), and the threaded parts of the studs (2) are located outside the elastic member (3).

3. The handrail according to claim 2, characterized in that: The metal frame (1) is also fixed with a support (4), and the support (4) extends in a direction opposite to the extension direction of the stud (2).

4. The handrail according to claim 3, characterized in that: The metal frame (1) comprises an outer frame (11) and an inner frame (12) fixedly connected to the outer frame (11), and the support (4) is fixedly connected to the inner frame (12).

5. The handrail according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support (4) is provided with a mounting surface (41), and the mounting surface (41) forms a non-perpendicular angle with the axis of the stud (2).

6. The handrail according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting surface (41) is provided with a waist-shaped hole (42) and a fixing hole (43) located on the periphery of the waist-shaped hole (42).

7. The handrail according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: It also comprises a bracket, which is connected to the mounting surface (41) and is located outside the elastic member (3).

8. The handrail according to claim 7, characterized in that: The mounting surface (41) is located inside the elastic member (3), and the bracket is fixedly connected to the mounting surface (41) via the elastic member (3).

9. The handrail according to claim 8, characterized in that: The outer surface of the elastic member (3) is provided with a positioning structure (32) corresponding to the mounting surface (41), and the positioning structure (32) is used for connecting and positioning the bracket and the mounting surface (41).

10. A seat, characterized in that: Comprising the armrest as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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