Contourgraph for automobile part production

By using adaptive adjustment of elastic deformation layer and support structure in the profiler, the problem that traditional profiler cannot fit closely with complex shape components is solved, and the stability and accuracy of measurement is improved, adapting to the detection needs of a variety of automotive parts.

CN223271880UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-26NINGHAI XINHONG AUTO PARTS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422799457.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-18
Publication Date
2025-08-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-18

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Technical Problem

The support brackets of traditional profilers cannot fit tightly with complex-shaped automotive parts surfaces, resulting in shaking or gaps during the measurement process, affecting the accuracy and stability of the measurement.

Method used

A stable platform is adopted, which contains an elastic deformation layer composed of elastic material or memory alloy, with the upper and lower end surfaces in corrugated shape. Combined with the support structure and positioning structure, adaptive adjustment is achieved to closely fit the surface of the component, and measurement stability is ensured through height and angle adjustment.

Benefits of technology

Improves the stability and accuracy of measurement, ensures accurate acquisition of automotive parts profile size and shape accuracy, adapts to component inspection of different shapes and sizes, and simplifies the measurement preparation process.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a contourgraph for automobile part production, which relates to the field of automobile part production and comprises a contour detector arranged on an instrument base, a stable platform is arranged below the contour detector and used for stabilizing parts, and positioning structures are arranged on the periphery of the stable platform and used for positioning the parts. The stable platform comprises a rigid supporting layer, an elastic deformation layer and a top layer structure which are sequentially stacked, and a supporting structure is arranged at the bottom of the stable platform and used for adjusting the height of the stable platform. The stable platform is arranged, the elastic deformation layer in the stable platform is made of the elastic material or the memory alloy, and the upper end face and the lower end face of the elastic deformation layer are corrugated. When an automobile part is placed, the elastic deformation layer can adaptively change the shape according to the shape of the part and is tightly attached to the surface of the part, gaps and shaking during measurement are reduced, the stability and accuracy of measurement are greatly improved, and it is ensured that the overall dimension and the shape precision of the part are accurately obtained.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of automobile component production, in particular to a profilometer for automobile component production. Background Art

[0002] As a key inspection tool in the automotive parts production process, profilometers play a vital role. They are primarily used to measure key parameters such as outline dimensions and shape accuracy to ensure that component quality meets design requirements. However, traditional profilometers often face a challenge during measurement: ensuring that the support brackets supporting the components adhere closely to the varying shapes of the automotive parts, providing a stable measurement environment.

[0003] Traditional profilometer supports are typically made of rigid materials with fixed shapes and dimensions. While this design can meet basic measurement requirements to a certain extent, it struggles with the complex shapes and varied curves of automotive parts. Because the rigid support doesn't fully conform to the part surface, it can cause vibrations or gaps during measurement, compromising measurement accuracy and stability.

[0004] To this end, a support bracket is proposed that can be adaptively adjusted according to the shape of the automobile part during the detection process, so that the support bracket can fit the surface of the part while enhancing the stability during the measurement process. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies and provides a profilometer for automotive component production. By providing a stable platform, the platform features an elastically deformable layer composed of an elastic material or a memory alloy, with corrugated upper and lower end surfaces. When an automotive component is placed on the platform, the elastically deformable layer adaptively changes shape to fit the component's surface, minimizing gaps and vibrations during measurement. This significantly improves measurement stability and accuracy, ensuring precise measurement of the component's contour dimensions and shape.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention solves the problem that the support bracket of the profilometer used in automobile parts production cannot be adaptively adjusted according to the shape of the automobile parts through the following technical solutions.

[0007] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0008] A profilometer for automobile parts production includes a contour detector arranged on an instrument base, a stabilizing platform is provided below the contour detector for stabilizing the parts, and positioning structures are provided around the stabilizing platform for positioning the parts. The stabilizing platform includes a rigid support layer, an elastic deformation layer and a top structure stacked in sequence, and a supporting structure is provided at the bottom of the stabilizing platform, which is used to adjust the height of the stabilizing platform.

[0009] Preferably, the rigid support layer, the elastic deformation layer and the top structure are sequentially arranged above the support structure from bottom to top, and the upper and lower end surfaces of the elastic deformation layer are both constructed in a corrugated state.

[0010] Preferably, the support structure includes a support tube and a first threaded rotating rod, and the first threaded rotating rod is threadably connected to the interior of the support tube.

[0011] Preferably, the top structure includes a wear-resistant contact layer and an outer fixing frame, the wear-resistant contact layer covers the surface of the elastic deformation layer, and the outer fixing frame is connected to the outer periphery of the wear-resistant contact layer and is spliced ​​with the rigid support layer.

[0012] Preferably, the first threaded rotating rod is connected to the stabilizing platform via a spherical connector.

[0013] Preferably, a rotating disk is connected to the bottom of the support structure, and a rotating assembly is arranged between the rotating disk and the instrument base. The rotating assembly includes a rotating seat, an annular rotating groove and a rotating member. The rotating member is connected to the bottom of the rotating disk. The annular rotating groove is opened inside the rotating seat and allows the rotating member to be rotatably connected therein.

[0014] Preferably, a locking assembly is provided between the rotating member and the annular rotating groove, and the locking assembly includes a second threaded rotating rod and an extrusion block. A threaded hole is opened on the rotating member and extends to the outside of the rotating disk and is connected to a nut ring. The second threaded rotating rod is threadedly connected to the nut ring and the inside of the threaded hole. The extrusion block is connected to the bottom of the second threaded rotating rod and can produce an extrusion state with the bottom of the inner wall of the annular rotating groove.

[0015] Preferably, the outer periphery of the top of the rotating seat is connected with a stabilizing ring, and the stabilizing ring surrounds the outer periphery of the rotating disk for stability.

[0016] Preferably, a stretchable steel wire structure is connected to the positioning structure to adjust the fixed position of the positioning structure. An assembly plate is provided at one end of the steel wire structure away from the positioning structure, and the assembly plate and the stabilizing platform are fastened by bolts.

[0017] Preferably, the rotating seat and the instrument base are connected through an adjustment component, and the adjustment component includes a slider, a sliding groove and a limit plate. The slider is connected to the bottom of the rotating seat and can slide inside the sliding groove. The sliding groove is opened inside the instrument base. The limit plate is connected to both ends of the sliding groove to limit the movement of the rotating seat.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] The automotive parts production profilometer provided in this application utilizes a stable platform with an elastically deformable layer composed of an elastic material or a memory alloy, and having corrugated upper and lower end surfaces. When an automotive part is placed on the platform, the elastically deformable layer adaptively changes shape to fit the part's surface, reducing backlash and vibration during measurement. This significantly improves measurement stability and accuracy, ensuring precise measurement of the part's contour dimensions and shape accuracy.

[0020] This application utilizes a support structure that allows the height of the stabilizing platform to be adjusted by rotating the first threaded rod within the support cylinder. The horizontal angle can be adjusted by cooperating with the rotating disk and the rotating seat, and the angle can be precisely fixed using a locking assembly. This precise adjustment ensures that the area of ​​the automotive component to be inspected is accurately within the detection range of the contour detector, further guaranteeing the accuracy of the measurement results.

[0021] This application utilizes a height-adjustable stabilizing platform to accommodate automotive parts of varying sizes. Furthermore, the angle adjustment between the rotating disk and the rotating base, along with the elastic deformation layer of the stabilizing platform, allows for optimal adaptation to various automotive part shapes, including those with complex curves. Furthermore, the position of the rotating base can be adjusted within a certain range using an adjustment component, further enhancing the profilometer's adaptability to components of varying shapes and sizes, enabling its widespread application in inspecting a wide range of automotive parts.

[0022] The present application uses positioning structures arranged around a stable platform, combined with a stretchable steel wire structure and an assembly plate, to conveniently position and fix automotive components, thereby preventing the components from shifting during the measurement process. The operation is relatively simple, which reduces the preparation time before measurement and improves measurement efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0024] Figure 1It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the split overall structure of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled partial structure of the instrument base, contour detector, stable platform, support structure and rotating seat of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the split partial structure of the stabilizing platform of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the split partial structure of the support structure, rotating disk and rotating seat of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model in an adjusted state of the stabilizing platform and the supporting structure;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the local structure of the steel wire structure of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the local structure of the rotating seat of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 9 It is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the front cross section of the rotating seat and the rotating disk of the utility model.

[0033] Explanation of figure numbers: 1. Instrument base; 101. Contour detector; 2. Stable platform; 201. Rigid support layer; 202. Elastic deformation layer; 203. Top structure; 2031. Wear-resistant contact layer; 2032. External fixing frame; 3. Support structure; 301. Support cylinder; 3011. Spherical connector; 302. First threaded rotating rod; 4. Rotating disk; 401. Rotating member; 402. Second threaded rotating rod; 403. Extrusion block; 5. Rotating seat; 501. Annular rotating groove; 502. Stabilizing ring; 6. Slider; 601. Sliding groove; 602. Limiting plate; 7. Positioning structure; 701. Steel wire structure; 702. Assembly plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The present invention is described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement the present invention. The preferred embodiments described below are for illustrative purposes only, and those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other obvious variations. The basic principles of the present invention as defined in the following description may be applied to other embodiments, variations, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0036] Those skilled in the art should understand that, in the disclosure of the present invention, the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "up", "down", "left", "right", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like to indicate directions or positions are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, which are merely simplified descriptions for the convenience of describing the present invention, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, the above terms should not be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0037] It is to be understood that the term "one" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element may be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the elements may be multiple, and the term "one" should not be understood as a limitation on the quantity. Example

[0038] See also Figure 1 - Figure 9 A profilometer for automobile parts production includes a contour detector 101 arranged on an instrument base 1, a stabilizing platform 2 is provided below the contour detector 101 for stabilizing the parts, and positioning structures 7 are provided around the stabilizing platform 2 for positioning the parts. The stabilizing platform 2 includes a rigid support layer 201, an elastic deformation layer 202 and a top structure 203 stacked in sequence, and a supporting structure 3 is provided at the bottom of the stabilizing platform 2, which is used to adjust the height of the stabilizing platform 2.

[0039] The profiler for automobile parts production in this application is mainly composed of an instrument base 1, a profile detector 101, a stable platform 2, a rigid support layer 201, an elastic deformation layer 202, a top structure 203 and a positioning structure 7. The following is a detailed structure and working principle.

[0040] 1. Overall structure assembly

[0041] (1) Instrument Base 1 and Contour Detector 101 The instrument base 1 is the foundation of the entire profilometer. The contour detector 101 is arranged on the instrument base 1 and is used to perform contour detection on automobile parts.

[0042] (2) Stable platform

[0043] Basic components of the stable platform 2

[0044] The stable platform 2 is located below the contour detector 101 and includes a rigid support layer 201 , an elastic deformation layer 202 and a top structure 203 stacked in sequence.

[0045] The rigid support layer 201 is made of high-strength metal materials such as stainless steel or aluminum alloy, which provides sufficient support strength for the entire stable platform 2 to ensure that it can bear the weight of the automobile parts during the measurement process.

[0046] The elastically deformable layer 202, located above the rigid support layer 201, is composed of an elastic material such as highly elastic rubber, silicone, or memory alloy. This material deforms when subjected to force, allowing the stabilizing platform to adapt to the various shapes of automotive component surfaces. The upper and lower surfaces of the elastically deformable layer 202 are corrugated. This corrugated structure facilitates elastic deformation in various directions, increases contact area with adjacent layers, and enhances structural stability.

[0047] The top structure 203, located above the elastically deformable layer 202, comprises a wear-resistant contact layer 2031 and an external retaining frame 2032. The wear-resistant contact layer 2031 directly contacts the automotive components and is made of a material with high wear resistance and a low coefficient of friction, such as a polytetrafluoroethylene coating, to prevent scratches on the product surface during measurement. The external retaining frame 2032 is attached to the outer periphery of the wear-resistant contact layer 2031 and is spliced ​​to the rigid support layer 201, securing and protecting the wear-resistant contact layer 2031.

[0048] (3) Support structure 3 and height adjustment

[0049] Connection between support structure 3 and stabilizing platform 2

[0050] The supporting structure 3 includes a supporting tube 301 and a first threaded rotating rod 302 . The bottom of the supporting tube 301 is connected to the instrument base 1 , and the first threaded rotating rod 302 is threadably connected to the inside of the supporting tube 301 .

[0051] The bottom of the stabilizing platform 2 is connected to the first threaded rod 302 via a spherical connector 3011. This connection allows the stabilizing platform 2 to achieve nearly full rotation on the support structure 3 during use, adapting to the support requirements of products of varying shapes. By rotating the first threaded rod 302, the stabilizing platform 2 can be moved up and down within the support tube 301, thereby adjusting the height of the stabilizing platform 2. This height adjustment mechanism accommodates automotive parts of varying sizes, ensuring that they are accurately within the detection range of the contour detector 101.

[0052] (IV) Rotating disk 4 and rotating seat 5

[0053] Connection between rotating disk 4 and rotating seat 5

[0054] A rotating disk 4 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support structure 3. A rotating base 5 is mounted on the instrument base 1. A rotating member 401 at the bottom of the rotating disk 4 is rotatably connected to an annular rotating groove 501 of the rotating base 5. Rotating the rotating disk 4 drives the rotating member 401 to rotate relative to the interior of the annular rotating groove 501, thereby changing the angle of the support structure 3 and the stabilizing platform 2 on the support structure 3. The operator can precisely adjust the angle according to the scale based on the product shape and fix the angle using a locking mechanism. A stabilizing ring 502 is connected to the outer periphery of the top of the rotating base 5. The stabilizing ring 502 surrounds the outer periphery of the rotating disk 4 and stabilizes the rotating disk 4, preventing it from shifting during rotation.

[0055] Locking assembly of rotating disk 4

[0056] A locking assembly is provided between the rotating member 401 and the annular rotating groove 501, and the locking assembly includes a second threaded rotating rod 402 and an extrusion block 403. The extrusion block 403 is elastic and is glued to the bottom of the second threaded rotating rod 402. A threaded hole is provided on the rotating member 401 and extends to the outside of the rotating disk 4 and is connected to a nut ring. The second threaded rotating rod 402 is threadedly connected to the nut ring and the inside of the threaded hole, and the extrusion block 403 is connected to the bottom of the second threaded rotating rod 402. When the position of the rotating disk 4 needs to be fixed, the second threaded rotating rod 402 is rotated so that the extrusion block 403 and the bottom of the inner wall of the annular rotating groove 501 are in an extrusion state, thereby fixing the rotating disk 4 at the desired angular position. This rotating and locking assembly allows the stabilizing platform 2 to be adjusted in the horizontal direction to better adapt to the shape of the automobile part and ensure that the stabilizing platform 2 fits tightly against the surface of the automobile part.

[0057] (V) Positioning structure 7

[0058] Composition and adjustment of steel wire structure 701

[0059] Positioning structures 7 are installed around the stabilizing platform 2. Attached to these structures are stretchable wire structures 701. Mounting plates 702 are located on the ends of the wire structures 701 facing away from the positioning structures 7. Bolts secure the mounting plates 702 to the stabilizing platform 2. By stretching or contracting the wire structures 701, the fixed position of the positioning structures 7 can be adjusted, thereby accurately positioning the vehicle component and ensuring it remains stable and prevents displacement during measurement.

[0060] Six adjustment components

[0061] Connection and adjustment of rotating seat 5 and instrument base 1

[0062] The rotating base 5 is connected to the instrument base 1 via an adjustment assembly comprising a slider 6, a sliding slot 601, and a stopper plate 602. The slider 6 is attached to the bottom of the rotating base 5. The sliding slot 601 is defined within the instrument base 1, allowing the slider 6 to slide within the slot 601. Stopper plates 602 are connected to both ends of the slot 601 to limit the range of movement of the rotating base 5 connected to the slider 6. This sliding connection and stopper mechanism allows the position of the rotating base 5 and its associated stabilizing platform 2 relative to the instrument base 1 to be adjusted within a certain range, further enhancing adaptability to automotive components of varying shapes and sizes.

[0063] 2. Working Principle

[0064] 1. Adaptive Adjustment of Stable Platform 2

[0065] Height adjustment

[0066] When measuring automobile parts of different heights, the first threaded rod 302 is rotated to move it up and down in the support cylinder 301, thereby raising or lowering the stabilizing platform 2. This ensures that the part to be inspected is within the detection range of the contour detector 101.

[0067] Angle adjustment

[0068] Horizontally, when the stabilizing platform 2 needs to conform to the specific shape of an automotive part, the rotating disk 4 can rotate around the annular rotating groove 501 of the rotating base 5. After adjusting to the appropriate angle, the second threaded rotating rod 402 is rotated to cause the extrusion block 403 to press against the bottom of the inner wall of the annular rotating groove 501, thereby fixing the rotating disk 4 at the desired angle. This angle adjustment allows the stabilizing platform 2 to better conform to the curved surface of the automotive part.

[0069] Function of the elastic deformation layer 202

[0070] Within the stabilizing platform 2, the elastically deformable layer 202 plays a key role in self-adaptation. When an automotive component is placed on the stabilizing platform 2, its shape causes the elastically deformable layer 202 to deform. Due to its material properties and corrugated structure, the elastically deformable layer 202 is able to elastically deform in various directions, allowing the entire stabilizing platform 2 to conform closely to the surface of the automotive component, reducing play and vibration during measurement and improving measurement stability and accuracy.

[0071] (2) Component positioning and fixation

[0072] Function of positioning structure 7

[0073] The positioning structure 7, along with its wire structure 701 and mounting plate 702, is used to position automotive components. Because the wire structure 701 is designed to be folded, it can be stretched relative to the components. By stretching or contracting the wire structure 701, the positioning structure 7 can be adjusted, allowing the mounting plate 702 to mate with the stabilizing platform 2, securing the automotive component to the platform. This prevents displacement of the automotive component during measurement, ensuring accurate measurements.

[0074] (3) Overall collaborative work

[0075] Coordination of various components

[0076] During the measurement process, through the coordinated operation of various mechanisms such as height adjustment, angle adjustment, adaptation of the elastic deformation layer 202, and fixation of the positioning structure 7, the stable platform 2 can closely fit the surfaces of automobile parts of different shapes and sizes, providing a stable measurement environment for the contour detector 101, thereby accurately measuring key parameters such as the contour size and shape accuracy of automobile parts, and ensuring that the quality of the parts meets the design requirements.

[0077] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are intended only as examples and do not limit the present invention. The objectives of the present invention have been fully and effectively achieved. The functions and structural principles of the present invention have been demonstrated and illustrated in the embodiments. Any variations or modifications may be made to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the principles described.

Claims

1. A profilometer for automobile parts production, characterized by: The invention comprises a contour detector (101) arranged on an instrument base (1); a stabilizing platform (2) is arranged below the contour detector (101) for stabilizing parts; positioning structures (7) are arranged around the stabilizing platform (2) for positioning parts; the stabilizing platform (2) comprises a rigid support layer (201), an elastic deformation layer (202) and a top structure (203) stacked in sequence; a supporting structure (3) is provided at the bottom of the stabilizing platform (2); and the supporting structure (3) is used to adjust the height of the stabilizing platform (2).

2. A profilometer for automobile parts production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rigid support layer (201), the elastic deformation layer (202), and the top structure (203) are sequentially arranged above the support structure (3) from bottom to top, and the upper and lower end surfaces of the elastic deformation layer (202) are both constructed in a corrugated state.

3. A profilometer for automobile parts production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support structure (3) comprises a support tube (301) and a first threaded rotating rod (302), wherein the first threaded rotating rod (302) is threadably connected to the interior of the support tube (301).

4. The profilometer for automobile parts production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top structure (203) comprises a wear-resistant contact layer (2031) and an external fixing frame (2032), wherein the wear-resistant contact layer (2031) covers the surface of the elastic deformation layer (202), and the external fixing frame (2032) is connected to the outer periphery of the wear-resistant contact layer (2031) and is spliced ​​with the rigid support layer (201).

5. The profilometer for automobile parts production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first threaded rotating rod (302) is connected to the stable platform (2) via a spherical connecting member (3011).

6. The profilometer for automobile parts production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the support structure (3) is connected to a rotating disk (4), and a rotating assembly is provided between the rotating disk (4) and the instrument base (1). The rotating assembly comprises a rotating seat (5), an annular rotating groove (501) and a rotating member (401). The rotating member (401) is connected to the bottom of the rotating disk (4). The annular rotating groove (501) is opened inside the rotating seat (5) and allows the rotating member (401) to be rotatably connected therein.

7. A profilometer for automobile parts production according to claim 6, characterized in that: A locking assembly is provided between the rotating member (401) and the annular rotating groove (501), the locking assembly comprising a second threaded rotating rod (402) and an extrusion block (403); a threaded hole is provided on the rotating member (401) and extends to the outside of the rotating disk (4) and is connected to a nut ring; the second threaded rotating rod (402) is threadedly connected to the nut ring and the inside of the threaded hole; the extrusion block (403) is connected to the bottom of the second threaded rotating rod (402) and can generate an extrusion state with the bottom of the inner wall of the annular rotating groove (501).

8. The profilometer for automobile parts production according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer periphery of the top of the rotating seat (5) is connected to a stabilizing ring (502), and the stabilizing ring (502) surrounds the outer periphery of the rotating disk (4) for stability.

9. The profilometer for automobile parts production according to claim 1, characterized in that: A stretchable steel wire structure (701) is connected to the positioning structure (7) to adjust the fixed position of the positioning structure (7); an assembly plate (702) is provided at one end of the steel wire structure (701) away from the positioning structure (7); and the assembly plate (702) and the stabilizing platform (2) are fastened by bolts.

10. The profilometer for automobile parts production according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rotating seat (5) and the instrument base (1) are connected via an adjustment assembly, wherein the adjustment assembly comprises a slider (6), a sliding groove (601) and a limit plate (602). The slider (6) is connected to the bottom of the rotating seat (5) and can slide inside the sliding groove (601). The sliding groove (601) is provided inside the instrument base (1). The limit plate (602) is connected to both ends of the sliding groove (601) to limit the movement of the rotating seat (5).