Tray table system
By designing a pallet table system that is releasably attached to the armrest of the vehicle seats, the inconvenience of flexible adjustment and storage of the existing pallet table system is solved, and the flexible use and convenient storage of the pallet table are realized, which improves the user experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422283124.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-18
AI Technical Summary
There is inconvenience in the use of the tray table system of existing transportation seats, especially when flexible adjustment and storage is required, it is difficult to meet different usage needs.
A tray table system is designed, wherein the tray table is releasably attached to the vehicle seat armrest through a plug interface, capable of switching between the first configuration and the second configuration, attached to the handrail in the first configuration and fixed along the length and longitudinal axis of the handrail, and receptacled in the second configuration.
It realizes flexible use and convenient storage of the tray table, meets the needs of different usage scenarios, and improves the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a tray table system. Background Art
[0002] Vehicles generally include vehicle seats. The vehicle seats may include a tray table system. An occupant may use the tray table system to place some small items, such as beverages, snacks, or small electronic devices. Summary of the Utility Model
[0003] Various example tray table systems for a vehicle having a vehicle seat are described.
[0004] An example tray table system for a vehicle having a vehicle seat includes a vehicle seat armrest and a tray table. The vehicle seat armrest includes a first plug interface. The tray table includes a second plug interface that mates with the first plug interface. The tray table is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration, in which the tray table is releasably attached to and mates with the vehicle seat armrest in the first configuration and is not attached to the vehicle seat armrest in the second configuration.
[0005] In some embodiments, when the tray table is in the first configuration, a portion of the tray table is disposed within the vehicle seat armrest.
[0006] In some embodiments, the vehicle seat armrest has a length; and when the tray table is in the first configuration, the tray table is fixed along the length of the vehicle seat armrest.
[0007] In some embodiments, the tray table has a longitudinal axis; and when the tray table is in the first configuration, the tray table is fixed along the longitudinal axis of the tray table.
[0008] In some embodiments, the vehicle seat armrest is telescopic.
[0009] In some embodiments, the vehicle seat armrest is pivotable relative to the vehicle seat.
[0010] In some embodiments, the vehicle seat armrest includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being attached to the vehicle seat and the second portion including the first plug interface.
[0011] In some embodiments, when the tray table is in the first configuration, the tray table is attached to the second portion.
[0012] In some embodiments, the tray table includes a usable surface and an end; and the usable surface is disposed between the second plug interface and the end of the tray table.
[0013] In some embodiments, the second plug interface includes a recess and a protrusion.
[0014] In some embodiments, the tray table includes a usable surface and an end. The usable surface is disposed between the second plug interface and the end of the tray table. The recess is disposed between the usable surface and the protrusion.
[0015] In some embodiments, when the tray table is in the first configuration, the recess and the protrusion are disposed within the first plug interface.
[0016] In some embodiments, the first plug interface includes a slot and a protrusion extending into the slot.
[0017] In some embodiments, the second plug interface includes a recess and a protrusion. When the tray table is in the first configuration, the protrusion of the first plug interface contacts the protrusion of the second plug interface.
[0018] In some embodiments, when the tray table is in the first configuration, the recess and the protrusion of the second plug interface are disposed within the first plug interface.
[0019] In some embodiments, the vehicle seat armrest is telescopic.
[0020] In some embodiments, the vehicle seat armrest includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being attached to the vehicle seat, and the second portion including the first plug interface.
[0021] In some embodiments, when the tray table is in the first configuration, the tray table is attached to the second portion.
[0022] Another example tray table system for a vehicle having a vehicle seat includes a vehicle seat armrest and a tray table. The vehicle seat armrest includes a first plug interface and has a length. The tray table includes a longitudinal axis and a second plug interface that mates with the first plug interface. The tray table is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration, in which the tray table is releasably attached to and mates with the vehicle seat armrest in the first configuration and is not attached to the vehicle seat armrest in the second configuration. When the tray table is in the first configuration, a portion of the tray table is disposed within the vehicle seat armrest. When the tray table is in the first configuration, the tray table is fixed along the length of the vehicle seat armrest. When the tray table is in the first configuration, the tray table is fixed along the longitudinal axis of the tray table.
[0023] Another example tray table system for a vehicle having a vehicle seat includes a vehicle seat armrest and a tray table. The vehicle seat armrest includes a first plug interface and has a length. The vehicle seat armrest is telescopic and includes a first portion attached to the vehicle seat. The second portion includes the first plug interface. The tray table includes a longitudinal axis and a second plug interface that mates with the first plug interface. The tray table is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration, in which the tray table is releasably attached to and mates with the second portion of the vehicle seat armrest in the first configuration and is not attached to the vehicle seat armrest in the second configuration. When the tray table is in the first configuration, a portion of the tray table is disposed within the vehicle seat armrest. When the tray table is in the first configuration, the tray table is fixed along the length of the vehicle seat armrest. When the tray table is in the first configuration, the tray table is fixed along the longitudinal axis of the tray table.
[0024] A greater understanding of these examples can be obtained by looking at the detailed description and the drawings below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] Figure 1 is a partial perspective view of a portion of a passenger compartment of a vehicle including a first example tray table system. The tray table is shown in a first configuration in which the tray table is releasably attached to and mates with a vehicle seat armrest. The vehicle seat armrest is shown in an extended configuration.
[0026] Figure 2 is Figure 1 Another partial perspective view of the passenger compartment shown. The tray table is shown in a second configuration in which the tray table is not attached to the vehicle seat armrest. The vehicle seat armrest is shown in a stowed configuration.
[0027] Figure 3 is Figure 1An enlarged view of the vehicle seat armrest shown.
[0028] Figure 4 is Figure 3 A perspective cross-sectional view of the second part of the vehicle seat armrest shown without the vehicle seat and taken along line A-A in Figure 3 the figure.
[0029] Figure 5 is Figure 4 An end view of the second part of the vehicle seat armrest shown.
[0030] Figure 6 is Figure 1 A perspective view of the tray table without the vehicle seat armrest shown.
[0031] Figure 7 is Figure 1 Another perspective view of the tray table without the vehicle seat armrest shown.
[0032] Figure 8 Shows the movement of the tray table from a first configuration to a second configuration. Detailed Description
[0033] The following detailed description and the accompanying drawings describe and illustrate various example embodiments of a tray table system for a vehicle having a vehicle seat. More specifically, the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings describe and illustrate various example embodiments of a tray table that can be attached to an armrest of a vehicle seat. The description and illustration of these examples are provided so that those skilled in the art can make and use a tray table that can be attached to an armrest of a vehicle seat, and make and use the tray table system. These examples are not intended to limit the scope of the claims in any way. The present invention can be practiced or implemented in various ways, and the examples described and illustrated herein are merely selected examples of various ways of practicing or implementing the present invention and are not considered to be exhaustive.
[0034] Figures 1 to 8 Shows a first example tray table system 2 for a vehicle 4 having a vehicle seat 6. The tray table system 2 has a vehicle seat armrest 10 and a tray table 12.
[0035] In the illustrated embodiment, the vehicle seat armrest 10 includes a first part 20, an extended length 21, a second part 22, a stowed length 23, and a first plug interface 24. The first part 20 includes a first end 26, a second end 28, and defines a cavity 30 within which the second part 22 is slidably disposed. The first end 26 of the first part 20 is pivotally attached to the vehicle seat 6 (e.g., a commander seat) and is pivotable relative to the vehicle seat 6.
[0036] The second part 22 includes a first end 32, a second end 34, and a first plug interface 24. The second part 22 is slidably disposed within the first part 20. As a result of this structural arrangement, the vehicle seat armrest 10 is telescopic and movable between an extended configuration as shown in Figure 1 and a stowed configuration as shown in Figure 2 . In the extended configuration, a first length 33 of the second part 22 is disposed outside of a cavity 30 defined by the first part 20. In the stowed configuration, a second length 35 of the second part 22 is disposed outside of the cavity 30 defined by the first part 20. The second length 35 is less than the first length 33. When the vehicle seat armrest 10 is in the extended configuration, an extended length 21 of the armrest extends from a first end 26 of the first part 20 to the second end 34 of the second part 22. When the vehicle seat armrest 10 is in the stowed configuration, a stowed length 23 extends from the first end 26 of the first part 20 to the second end 34 of the second part 22.
[0037] The first plug interface 24 is defined on the second part 22 of the vehicle seat armrest 10, and the first plug interface 24 includes a slot 36 and a protrusion 38 extending into the slot 36. In the illustrated embodiment, each of the slot 36 and the protrusion 38 extends from the first end 32 of the second part 22 to the second end 34 of the second part 22. However, in alternative embodiments, the slot and / or the protrusion may extend along a portion of the length of the second part. Additionally, although a slot and a protrusion have been shown, the first plug interface may include any suitable structure to effect attachment between the vehicle seat armrest and the tray table.
[0038] In the illustrated embodiment, the tray table 12 includes a longitudinal axis 39, a first end 40, a second end 42, a first part 44, a second part 46, an available surface 48, a second plug interface 50, a first thickness 41, a second thickness 43, a third thickness 45, a first width 47, and a second width 49. The first part 44 extends from the first end 40 toward the second end 42 to the second part 46. The first part 44 has a first width 47. The second part 46 extends from the first part 44 to the second end 42 and has a second width 49. The second width 49 is less than the first width 47. The available surface 48 is disposed between the second plug interface 50 (e.g., a recess 52, described in more detail below) and the first end 40 of the tray table 12.
[0039] The second plug interface 50 mates with the first plug interface 24 and includes a recess 52 and a protrusion 54. The recess 52 is disposed between the usable surface 48 and the protrusion 54. The recess 52 is disposed between the first end 40 and the protrusion 54. The protrusion 54 is defined on the second end 42 of the tray table 12. In the illustrated embodiment, each of the recess 52 and the protrusion 54 extends along the entire width (e.g., the second width 49) of the second portion 46 of the tray table 12. However, in alternative embodiments, the recess and / or the protrusion may extend along a portion of the width of the tray table. Additionally, although the recess and the protrusion have been shown, the second plug interface may include any suitable structure to effect attachment to a vehicle seat armrest.
[0040] The first portion 44 has a first thickness 41, the recess 52 has a second thickness 43, and the protrusion 54 has a third thickness 45. The first thickness 41 is greater than the second thickness 43 and less than the third thickness 45. The second thickness 43 is less than the third thickness 45. This structural arrangement permits the tray table 12 to move from a first configuration to a second configuration and vice versa permits the tray table 12 to move from the second configuration to the first configuration.
[0041] The tray table 12 is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration, in the first configuration, the tray table 12 is releasably attached to and mates with the vehicle seat armrest 10, as Figure 1 shown, and in the second configuration, the tray table 12 is not attached to the vehicle seat armrest 10, as Figure 2 shown. The movement of the tray table 12 from the first configuration toward the second configuration is shown in Figure 8 When the tray table 12 is in the first configuration, a portion of the tray table 12 is disposed within the vehicle seat armrest 10. In the illustrated embodiment, when the tray table is in the first configuration, a portion (e.g., the second portion 46) of the tray table 12 is disposed within the second portion 22 of the vehicle seat armrest 10 and the tray table 12 is (e.g., releasably) attached to the second portion 22 of the vehicle seat armrest 10. By moving the tray table 12 from the second configuration to the first configuration, the tray table 12 can be releasably attached to the vehicle seat armrest 10. The tray table 12 is secured along the length (e.g., the extended length 21) of the vehicle seat armrest 10 and is secured along the longitudinal axis 39 of the tray table 12 when the tray table 12 is in the first configuration.
[0042] As Figure 8As shown, when the tray table 12 is in the first configuration, the recess 52 of the second plug interface 50 and the protrusion 54 of the second plug interface 50 are disposed within the first plug interface 24. When the tray table 12 is in the first configuration, the protrusion 38 of the first plug interface 24 contacts the protrusion 54 of the second plug interface 50. When the tray table 12 is in the second configuration, the protrusion 38 of the first plug interface 24 does not contact the protrusion 54 of the second plug interface 50. When in the second configuration, the tray table 12 can be stowed in any suitable location, such as within a stowage compartment 60 on the backrest 62 of another vehicle seat 64, as Figure 2 shown, and the vehicle seat armrest 10 can be moved to a stowed configuration, as Figure 2 shown.
[0043] Although the specific embodiments relate to a tray table system for use with an armrest of a vehicle seat, the tables described herein can be used relative to any particular structure, such as a vehicle door, seatback, or any other part of the vehicle that includes mating structures described relative to the armrests described herein.
[0044] The terminology used in the description of the various embodiments described herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used in the description of the various described embodiments and the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. It should be further understood that when used in this specification, the terms "includes", "including", "comprises", and / or "comprising" specify the presence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.
[0045] It should also be understood that although in some instances the terms first, second, etc. are used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first contact can be referred to as a second contact, and similarly, a second contact can be referred to as a first contact, without departing from the scope of the various described embodiments. Both the first contact and the second contact are contacts, but they are not the same contact.
[0046] Any component, element, or feature shown as being disposed above, below, to the left, or to the right of another component, element, or feature is merely with reference to the relative positions of the components, elements, and features shown in the figures, to assist in describing the tray table system. Thus, some of the components, elements, or features illustrated and described herein may be oriented in any desired manner without departing from the spirit or scope of the present utility model.
[0047] Those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that, without departing from the scope of the present utility model, various modifications and alternatives to the embodiments described and illustrated may be developed in accordance with the general teachings of the present disclosure, and the various elements and features of one example described and illustrated herein may be combined with the various elements and features of another example. Thus, the specific examples disclosed herein have been selected by the inventors merely to describe and illustrate examples of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model or the scope of its protection, which will be given the full breadth of the appended claims and any and all equivalents thereof.
Claims
1. A tray table system for a vehicle having vehicle seats, characterized in that, The tray table system includes: A vehicle seat armrest, the vehicle seat armrest including a first plug interface; and A tray table, the tray table including a second plug interface that mates with the first plug interface, the tray table being movable between a first configuration and a second configuration, in the first configuration, the tray table being releasably attached to and mating with the vehicle seat armrest, and in the second configuration, the tray table not being attached to the vehicle seat armrest.
2. The tray table system according to claim 1, wherein When the tray table is in the first configuration, a portion of the tray table is disposed within the vehicle seat armrest.
3. The tray table system according to claim 1, wherein The vehicle seat armrest has a length; and wherein, when the tray table is in the first configuration, the tray table is fixed along the length of the vehicle seat armrest.
4. The tray table system according to claim 3, wherein, The tray table has a longitudinal axis; and wherein, when the tray table is in the first configuration, the tray table is fixed along the longitudinal axis of the tray table.
5. The tray table system according to claim 1, characterized in that The vehicle seat armrest is telescopic.
6. The tray table system according to claim 5, wherein, The vehicle seat armrest is pivotable relative to the vehicle seat.
7. The tray table system according to claim 5, wherein, The vehicle seat armrest includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being attached to the vehicle seat, and the second portion including the first plug interface.
8. The tray table system according to claim 7, characterized in that, When the tray table is in the first configuration, the tray table is attached to the second portion.
9. The tray table system according to claim 1, wherein The tray table includes a usable surface and an end; and wherein the usable surface is disposed between the second plug interface and the end of the tray table.
10. The tray table system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second plug interface includes a recess and a protrusion.
11. The tray table system according to claim 10, wherein, The tray table includes a usable surface and an end; wherein the usable surface is disposed between the second plug interface and the end of the tray table; and wherein the recess is disposed between the usable surface and the protrusion.
12. The tray table system according to claim 10, wherein, When the tray table is in the first configuration, the recess and the protrusion are disposed within the first plug interface.
13. The tray table system according to claim 1, wherein The first plug interface includes a slot and a protrusion extending into the slot.
14. The tray table system according to claim 13, wherein, The second plug interface includes a recess and a protrusion; and wherein, when the tray table is in the first configuration, the protrusion of the first plug interface contacts the protrusion of the second plug interface.
15. The tray table system according to claim 14, wherein, When the tray table is in the first configuration, the recess of the second plug interface and the protrusion of the second plug interface are disposed within the first plug interface.
16. The tray table system according to claim 15, wherein, The vehicle seat armrest is telescopic.
17. The tray table system according to claim 15, wherein, The vehicle seat armrest includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being attached to the vehicle seat, and the second portion including the first plug interface.
18. The tray table system according to claim 17, wherein, When the tray table is in the first configuration, the tray table is attached to the second portion.
19. A tray table system for a vehicle having vehicle seats, characterized in that, The tray table system includes: A vehicle seat armrest, the vehicle seat armrest including a first plug interface and having a length; and A tray table, the tray table including a longitudinal axis and a second plug interface configured to mate with the first plug interface, the tray table being movable between a first configuration and a second configuration, in the first configuration, the tray table being releasably attached to and mating with a vehicle seat armrest, in the second configuration, the tray table not being attached to the vehicle seat armrest, when the tray table is in the first configuration, a portion of the tray table being disposed within the vehicle seat armrest, when the tray table is in the first configuration, the tray table being fixed along the length of the vehicle seat armrest, and when the tray table is in the first configuration, the tray table being fixed along the longitudinal axis of the tray table.
20. A tray table system for a vehicle having vehicle seats, characterized in that, The tray table system includes: A vehicle seat armrest, the vehicle seat armrest including a first plug interface and having a length, the vehicle seat armrest being telescopic and including a first portion attached to the vehicle seat and a second portion including the first plug interface; and A tray table, the tray table including a longitudinal axis and a second plug interface configured to mate with the first plug interface, the tray table being movable between a first configuration and a second configuration, in the first configuration, the tray table being releasably attached to and mating with the second portion of the vehicle seat armrest, in the second configuration, the tray table not being attached to the vehicle seat armrest, when the tray table is in the first configuration, a portion of the tray table being disposed within the vehicle seat armrest, when the tray table is in the first configuration, the tray table being fixed along the length of the vehicle seat armrest, and when the tray table is in the first configuration, the tray table being fixed along the longitudinal axis of the tray table.