Seat adjusting key switch, seat and vehicle

By integrating rotary switch, button switch and rocker switch, the seat adjustment button switch is solved, and the complex problem of traditional seat control interface is achieved, achieving simple operation and safety improvement of seat functions.

CN223148244UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-25SHANGHAI COSMA AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422082779.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-26
Publication Date
2025-07-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-26

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Technical Problem

The traditional car seat control interface is complex and the diversified functions leads to unclear operation logic, which increases the driver's operation difficulty and safety risks.

Method used

Design a seat adjustment button switch, integrating a rotary switch, a key switch and a rocker on a switch body, achieving full coverage of functions and clear operation logic, including a rotary switch for selecting adjustment parts, and a rocker switch for specific adjustments.

Benefits of technology

The seat control panel is simplified, the operation convenience is improved, the possibility of misoperation is reduced, driving safety and ride comfort are improved, and space is saved.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a seat adjusting key switch, a seat and a vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of automobiles. The switch comprises a switch body, a rotary switch, a key switch and a rocker switch; the rotary switch is arranged on the switch body, and the rocker switch is arranged in the middle area of the rotary switch; a key switch is arranged between the rotary switch and the rocker switch; and the rotary switch, the key switch and the rocker switch are connected with the control system. The device is small in size, simple in structure, complete in function coverage, clear in control logic and convenient to operate.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobiles, and particularly relates to a seat adjustment button switch, a seat and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In the rapid development process of the current automotive industry, as a core component of the driving and riding experience, the design trend of automotive seats is moving towards more intelligent, personalized and comfortable directions. With the progress of technology and the increasing diversification of consumer demands, automotive seats not only carry basic support and safety functions, but also gradually incorporate rich adjustment options and intelligent configurations, aiming to provide a comprehensive and customized riding enjoyment. However, this evolution trend is also accompanied by a series of challenges, especially the problem of the complexity of the control interface has become increasingly prominent.

[0003] Such as Figure 1 shown in the figure, traditional automotive seat controls often rely on a series of scattered buttons, knobs or levers. Although these control elements each perform their own functions, in the highly integrated modern automotive cockpit, they appear to take up space and lack a unified design language. With the increase in electric seat adjustment functions, such as the introduction of multi-directional electric adjustment, heating, ventilation, massage and even memory seats and other functions, the number of control buttons has increased sharply, which not only increases the clutter in the cockpit, but also reduces the user's operation convenience and driving safety due to the non-intuitive and cumbersome operation logic. Especially during driving, if the driver needs to adjust the seat settings, they often need to distract their attention to find and accurately operate these small control elements, which undoubtedly increases the driving risk. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] Aiming at the problem in the prior art that due to the increasing number of functions of seat configurations and the increasing number of electric control buttons, the control logic is not clear and the operation is not convenient. The utility model provides a seat adjustment button switch, which has a small volume, a simple structure, a complete function coverage, a clear control logic and convenient operation.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solutions.

[0006] A seat adjustment button switch includes a switch body, a rotary switch, a button switch and a rocker switch; the rotary switch is arranged on the switch body, and a rocker switch is arranged in the middle area of the rotary switch; a button switch is arranged between the rotary switch and the rocker switch; the rotary switch, the button switch and the rocker switch are connected to a control system.

[0007] Optionally, mounting holes are arranged on the side surface of the switch body.

[0008] Optionally, a trigger element is arranged below the button switch, and the trigger element is connected to the control system.

[0009] Optionally, the button switch includes a ventilation button switch, a heating button switch, a massage button switch, and a one-key zero-gravity switch.

[0010] Optionally, the ventilation button switch, the heating button switch, the massage button switch, and the one-key zero-gravity switch have the same shape.

[0011] Optionally, the rotary switch is a shift knob.

[0012] Optionally, the rocker arm of the rocker switch is higher than the horizontal plane of the switch body.

[0013] Optionally, the switch body is provided with a switch wire harness socket; the rotary switch, the button switch, and the rocker switch are connected to the control system through the switch wire harness socket.

[0014] A seat includes the seat adjustment button switch.

[0015] A vehicle includes the seat adjustment button switch.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] By ingeniously integrating the rotary switch, the button switch, and the rocker switch on one switch body, the present utility model achieves comprehensive coverage of the seat adjustment function, including but not limited to common adjustment functions such as forward and backward movement, up and down lifting, and backrest inclination. The layout and function allocation of each switch are carefully designed to ensure that users can understand intuitively and get started quickly. For example, the rotary switch may be used to control the forward and backward or up and down adjustment of the seat, the button switch is used to switch specific modes (such as heating, ventilation), and the rocker switch may be used to finely adjust the backrest angle or the wing support of the seat. The integrated design reduces the number of control buttons, making the entire seat control panel look more concise, while improving the operation convenience. Users do not need to search among multiple scattered buttons, reducing the possibility of misoperation. At the same time, the miniaturized and compact design enables the switch to be easily integrated into various seat designs, without occupying too much space, while maintaining a good feel and aesthetics. Description of the Drawings

[0018] The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure of the present utility model in any way. Additionally, the shapes and proportional dimensions of the components in the drawings are only schematic and are used to assist in understanding the present utility model, rather than specifically limiting the shapes and proportional dimensions of the components of the present utility model. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of a seat and a seat switch in the prior art.

[0020] Figure 2 is the axonometric view of a seat adjustment button switch of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 is the cross-sectional view of a seat adjustment button switch of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 is the schematic diagram of a seat of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 is Figure 4 the partial detail schematic diagram of part A in

[0024] In the figure, 1 is the switch body; 11 is the switch wire harness socket; 101 is the first mounting hole; 102 is the second mounting hole; 2 is the rotary switch; 31 is the ventilation button switch; 32 is the massage button switch; 33 is the one-key zero gravity switch; 34 is the heating button switch; 4 is the rocker switch; 51 is the headrest position indication mark; 52 is the backrest position indication mark; 53 is the seat cushion position indication mark; 54 is the leg rest position indication mark. Specific embodiments

[0025] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in the present utility model, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may also be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are only for the purpose of illustration and do not represent the only embodiments.

[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the technical field to which the present utility model belongs. The terms used in the description of the present utility model herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present utility model. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0028] In view of the problem in the existing technology that as the functions configured on the seat are increasing and the electric control buttons are also increasing, the control logic is not clear and the operation is not convenient. The utility model provides a seat adjustment key switch, as Figure 2 shown, which includes a switch body 1, a rotary switch 2, a key switch, and a rocker switch 4.

[0029] The rotary switch is arranged on the switch body 1, and the rocker switch 4 is arranged in the middle area of the rotary switch; the key switch is arranged on the switch body 1 in the area between the rocker switch 4 and the rotary switch.

[0030] The rotary switch 2, the key switch, and the rocker switch 4 are connected to the control system.

[0031] The rotary switch 2 is a shift knob and is located on the outermost layer of all the switches.

[0032] The key switch includes a ventilation key switch 31, a massage key switch 32, a one-key zero-gravity switch 33, and a heating key switch 34, which are located in the middle layer of all the switches, and the outer shapes of the ventilation key switch 31, the massage key switch 32, the one-key zero-gravity switch 33, and the heating key switch 34 are all the same.

[0033] Trigger elements are arranged below the ventilation key switch 31, the massage key switch 32, the one-key zero-gravity switch 33, and the heating key switch 34. When each key is pressed, it will touch the trigger element. At this time, the trigger element will transmit the information to the control system.

[0034] Each key switch in the key switch is an independent key, so the functions can be modified through the control system according to customer requirements.

[0035] The rocker switch 4 can be adjusted up, down, left, right, and rotated.

[0036] When the rotary switch 2 is turned to the corresponding gear, the rocker switch 4 can perform the corresponding function adjustment.

[0037] When the rotary switch 2 is in the leg rest gear, adjusting the rocker switch 4 can realize the up and down angle and elongation and shortening adjustment of the seat leg rest.

[0038] When the rotary switch 2 is in the seat cushion gear, adjusting the rocker switch 4 can realize the front-back, up-down, and angle adjustment of the seat cushion;

[0039] When the rotary switch 2 is in the seat cushion gear, adjusting the rocker switch 4 can realize the angle adjustment of the seat backrest and the waist and shoulder wrapping adjustment;

[0040] When the rotary switch 2 is in the headrest gear, adjusting the rocker switch 4 can realize the up-down and wrapping adjustment of the seat headrest.

[0041] Users only need to select the desired adjustment parts, namely the leg rest, seat cushion, backrest and headrest, by rotating the switch 2, and then use the rocker switch 4 for specific adjustments. The operation process is intuitive and easy to understand. This design greatly reduces the learning cost of users, and even first-time users can quickly get started.

[0042] Through the combination of a rotary switch and a rocker switch, the adjustment functions of multiple key parts of the seat are realized, including the up and down angles and elongation and shortening of the leg rest, the front-back, up-down and angle adjustments of the seat cushion, the angle of the backrest and the wrapping of the waist and shoulders, and the up-down and wrapping adjustments of the headrest. This highly integrated design makes the seat adjustment function more diverse, and at the same time provides users with a higher degree of adjustment freedom.

[0043] The rocker arm of the rocker switch 4 is higher than the horizontal plane of the switch body.

[0044] On the opposite sides of the switch body 1, two protruding ends are provided. A first mounting hole 101 is provided on the protruding end on one side of the switch body 1, and a second mounting hole 102 is provided on the protruding end on the other side of the switch body 1.

[0045] As Figure 3 shown, the switch body 1 is provided with a switch wire harness socket 11; the switch body 1 is connected to the control system through the switch wire harness socket 11.

[0046] As Figure 4 shown, the second object of the present utility model is to provide a seat, including a seat adjustment button switch.

[0047] The seat switch can make the soft-wrapped area on the side of the seat larger. The seat cushion of the existing seat is a foam with a thickness of 30-40 mm. By using the seat adjustment button switch provided by the present utility model, the seat cushion of the seat can be changed into a foam with a thickness of 70-80 mm, the touch feeling is improved, and the fatigue of the driver is relieved.

[0048] When the passenger turns the rotary switch 2 to the corresponding gear, the rocker switch 4 can perform the corresponding function adjustment.

[0049] When the passenger puts the rotary switch 2 in the leg rest gear, by adjusting the rocker switch 4, the up and down angles and elongation and shortening adjustments of the seat leg rest can be realized.

[0050] When the passenger puts the rotary switch 2 in the seat cushion gear, by adjusting the rocker switch 4, the front-back, up-down and angle adjustments of the seat cushion can be realized;

[0051] When the passenger puts the rotary switch 2 in the seat cushion gear, by adjusting the rocker switch 4, the angle of the seat backrest and the wrapping of the waist and shoulders can be realized;

[0052] When the passenger sets the rotary switch 2 to the headrest gear position and adjusts the rocker switch 4, the up / down and wrapping adjustments of the seat headrest can be achieved.

[0053] The passenger can also adjust other functions of the seat according to the ventilation button switch 31, the massage button switch 32, the one-touch zero-gravity switch 33, and the heating button switch 34.

[0054] Therefore, the passenger can select to control the leg rest, seat cushion, backrest, and headrest by adjusting the rotary switch 2, adjust the rocker switch 4 to achieve the angle or length adjustment of the leg rest, seat cushion, backrest, and headrest, and adjust the button switch to achieve the functions of seat heating, ventilation, massage, and one-touch zero-gravity.

[0055] Such as Figure 5 As shown, for the convenience of passengers' use and later maintenance, schematic markings are added around the seat adjustment button switch to facilitate function confirmation during use.

[0056] The schematic markings include the headrest position schematic marking 51, the backrest position schematic marking 52, the seat cushion position schematic marking 53, and the leg rest position schematic marking 54.

[0057] During driving, complex seat adjustment operations may distract the driver's attention and increase safety hazards. The intuitive usability of this design enables passengers to quickly complete seat adjustments, reducing distractions caused by operating the seat, thereby improving driving safety. At the same time, passengers can also easily adjust the seat and enjoy a more comfortable riding experience.

[0058] Since this design adopts a compact integration method, compared with traditional multiple scattered buttons, it can make more effective use of the space on the side of the seat. This not only makes the interior space of the vehicle look cleaner and more orderly but also provides more possibilities for other interior designs.

[0059] The third object of the present utility model is to provide a vehicle including a seat.

[0060] By reading the above description, many embodiments and many applications other than the provided examples will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the scope of this teaching should not be determined with reference to the above description but should be determined with reference to the full scope of the foregoing claims and the equivalents of these claims. For the sake of comprehensiveness, all articles and references, including patent applications and published announcements, are incorporated herein by reference. Omitting any aspect of the subject matter disclosed herein in the foregoing claims is not intended to abandon such subject matter, nor should it be considered that the applicant has not considered such subject matter as part of the disclosed utility model subject matter.

[0061] The above content is a further detailed description of the present utility model. It cannot be determined that the specific implementation of the present utility model is limited to this. For those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present utility model pertains, without departing from the concept of the present utility model, several simple deductions or substitutions can still be made, which should all be regarded as falling within the protection scope determined by the claims submitted for the present utility model.

Claims

1. A seat adjustment button switch, characterized in that, It includes a switch body (1), a rotary switch (2), a push-button switch, and a rocker switch (4); The rotary switch is arranged on the switch body (1), and a rocker switch (4) is arranged in the middle area of the rotary switch; A push-button switch is arranged between the rotary switch and the rocker switch (4); The rotary switch (2), the push-button switch, and the rocker switch (4) are connected to the control system.

2. The seat adjustment button switch according to claim 1, wherein Mounting holes are provided on the side surface of the switch body.

3. The seat adjustment button switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, A trigger element is arranged below the push-button switch, and the trigger element is connected to the control system.

4. The seat adjustment key switch according to claim 1, wherein The push-button switch includes a ventilation push-button switch, a heating push-button switch, a massage push-button switch, and a one-key zero-gravity switch.

5. The seat adjustment button switch according to claim 4, characterized in that, The ventilation push-button switch (31), the massage push-button switch (32), the one-key zero-gravity switch (33), and the heating push-button switch (34) have the same shape.

6. The seat adjustment button switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotary switch (2) is a shift knob.

7. The seat adjustment button switch according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rocker arm of the rocker switch (4) is higher than the horizontal plane of the switch body.

8. A seat adjustment button switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switch body (1) is provided with a switch wiring harness socket (11); The rotary switch (2), the push-button switch, and the rocker switch (4) are connected to the control system through the switch wiring harness socket (11).

9. A seat, comprising the seat adjustment push-button switch according to any one of claims 1-8.

10. A vehicle, comprising the seat according to claim 9.