Mounting structure for automobile seat and automobile seat
The combined design of the connecting plate, mounting seat and adjustment mechanism solves the problems of complicated installation and difficult disassembly of existing car seats, enables convenient seat installation and disassembly, and reduces maintenance costs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422623841.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-29
AI Technical Summary
The installation and removal process of existing car seats is cumbersome and requires special tools. In addition, it is difficult to remove when the bolts are damaged or rusted, which increases maintenance costs and difficulty.
The connecting plate, the mounting seat, the first locking mechanism and the adjusting mechanism are combined to control the movement of the first locking mechanism through the adjusting mechanism, so that the connecting plate and the mounting seat can be easily locked or separated, avoiding the use of tools.
It realizes the convenient disassembly and installation of car seats, saves time, reduces maintenance costs and simplifies the maintenance process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automobiles, and in particular relates to a mounting structure for an automobile seat and the automobile seat. Background Art
[0002] With the increasing popularity of automobiles, they have become a daily means of transportation. To enhance the riding experience, improvements to car seats are needed to make them more comfortable. However, existing methods of securing seats to cars are cumbersome and complex, with most seats being bolted to the car. Due to limited interior space, this method requires specialized wrenches for each installation and removal. Damaged seat components require a significant amount of time to remove, and reinstalling a new seat is a complex and tedious process, undoubtedly increasing the cost of car seat maintenance. Furthermore, damaged or rusted bolts can make the seat difficult to remove, making repairs more difficult and expensive. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a mounting structure for a car seat and a car seat, which are used to solve the problems in the prior art that the seat is difficult to disassemble and the installation is complicated and difficult, which wastes time.
[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned and other related purposes, the present invention provides, on the one hand, a mounting structure for a car seat, comprising:
[0005] A connecting plate, used for connecting to the seat body;
[0006] A mounting base is used for mounting on a vehicle body; the connecting plate is detachably connected to the mounting base;
[0007] a first locking mechanism, the first locking mechanism being used to connect the connecting plate to the mounting seat;
[0008] An adjusting mechanism is used to control the movement of the first locking mechanism so that the connecting plate is separated from or locked with the mounting seat.
[0009] Furthermore, a groove is provided in the mounting seat, the first locking mechanism includes a positioning hole and a positioning rod provided on the inner side of the groove, and the adjustment mechanism is located in the groove; the adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment assembly, the positioning rod is connected to the adjustment assembly, and the adjustment assembly is used to control the positioning rod to be inserted into or removed from the positioning hole.
[0010] Furthermore, the first locking mechanism also includes a card block and a card slot cooperating with the card block, the card block is arranged on one of the connecting plate or the mounting seat, and the card slot is arranged on the other; the card block includes a connecting section and a locking section, the locking section and the connecting section are arranged crosswise, and the shape of the card slot matches the card block.
[0011] Furthermore, the adjustment assembly includes an adjustment rod, an adjustment block and a rotating rod, the adjustment rod is rotatably connected to the connecting plate; the adjustment block is slidably connected to the adjustment rod; one end of the rotating rod is hinged to the adjustment block, and the other end of the rotating rod is hinged to the positioning rod, and the adjustment rod is used to control the sliding of the adjustment block so that the positioning rod is inserted into or moved out of the positioning hole.
[0012] Furthermore, an installation box is provided at the bottom of the connecting plate, the adjustment mechanism is installed in the installation box, and the installation box is fixedly connected to the connecting plate; the installation box is located in the groove, and a through hole is provided on the side of the installation box, and the positioning rod passes through the through hole and is inserted into or removed from the positioning hole.
[0013] Furthermore, the adjustment mechanism is connected to a second locking mechanism, the second locking mechanism is used to control the rotation of the adjustment rod, a locking groove is provided in the installation box, and the second locking mechanism is located in the locking groove.
[0014] Furthermore, the second locking mechanism includes a locking block and a slider, the locking block is connected to the adjusting rod; sliding grooves are provided on both sides of the locking groove, the slider slides in the sliding groove, and a locking screw is connected to the slider, and the locking screw is used to control the sliding of the slider. After the slider contacts the locking block, the adjusting rod cannot rotate, and after the slider is separated from the locking block, the adjusting rod can rotate; the locking screw is threadedly connected to the sliding groove.
[0015] Furthermore, the second locking mechanism includes a locking block, a locking block and a slider, the slider is connected to the locking block, the locking block is meshed with the locking block gear, sliding grooves are provided on both sides of the locking groove, the slider slides in the sliding groove, and a locking screw is connected to the slider, and the locking screw is used to control the sliding of the slider so that the locking block is separated or meshed with the locking block; the locking screw is threadedly connected to the sliding groove.
[0016] Furthermore, a connecting hole is provided on the installation box, and the connecting hole is located outside the locking groove. The adjusting rod is connected to a crank, and the connecting hole is connected to a protective cover.
[0017] On the other hand, the present application provides a car seat, comprising the above-mentioned mounting structure and a seat body mounted thereon.
[0018] As described above, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: the present application connects the connecting plate and the mounting seat through a first locking mechanism, and moves the first locking mechanism through an adjustment mechanism, so that the connecting plate and the mounting seat can be locked or separated relatively easily without the need for additional tools, making disassembly and installation convenient and saving time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the car seat provided by the utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure without the mounting base;
[0021] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the mounting base;
[0022] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cutaway portion of the mounting base;
[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of middle A;
[0024] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the installation box;
[0025] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the installation box.
[0026] Part Number Description
[0027] 10-connecting plate, 101-block, 102-connecting section, 103-locking section, 20-mounting seat, 201-groove, 202-positioning hole, 203-slot, 30-seat body, 40-adjustment mechanism, 401-adjustment rod, 402-adjustment block, 403-rotation rod, 404-positioning rod, 50-second locking mechanism, 501-locking block, 502-locking block, 503-slider, 504-slide, 505-locking screw, 60-mounting box, 601-through hole, 602-locking groove, 603-connecting hole, 604-crank handle, 605-protective cover, 70-first locking mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] The following describes the implementation of the present invention through specific embodiments. People familiar with this technology can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification.
[0029] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in the drawings of this specification are only used to match the contents disclosed in the specification for understanding and reading by those familiar with this technology, and are not used to limit the conditions for implementation of the present invention. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modification of the structure, change in the proportional relationship, or adjustment of the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in the present invention without affecting the efficacy and purpose of the present invention. At the same time, terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "middle" and "one" quoted in this specification are only for the convenience of description and are not used to limit the scope of implementation of the present invention. Changes or adjustments in their relative relationships should also be considered as the scope of implementation of the present invention without substantially changing the technical content.
[0030] In order to describe the present invention in detail, first, the mounting structure for a car seat of the present invention will be specifically described below.
[0031] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the present application provides a mounting structure for a vehicle seat, comprising a connecting plate 10, a mounting seat 20, a first locking mechanism 70, and an adjustment mechanism 40. The connecting plate 10 is connected to the seat body 30; the mounting seat 20 is mounted on the vehicle body; the connecting plate 10 and the mounting seat 20 are detachably connected. The first locking mechanism 70 is used to connect the connecting plate 10 to the mounting seat 20. The adjustment mechanism 40 is used to control the movement of the first locking mechanism 70 to separate or lock the connecting plate 10 from the mounting seat 20.
[0032] Wherein, connecting plate 10 is installed at the bottom of seat body 30, and connecting plate 10 is fixedly connected with seat body 30. Generally, slide rail is installed on vehicle body, and mounting base 20 is installed on slide rail, and mounting base 20 can slide relative to slide rail and adjust the forward and backward movement of whole seat.
[0033] A groove 201 is provided on the side of the mounting seat 20 facing the connecting plate 10 , and the first locking mechanism 70 and the adjusting mechanism 40 are both installed in the groove 201 . When the mounting seat 20 is connected to the connecting plate 10 , the first locking mechanism 70 and the adjusting mechanism 40 will not interfere with each other.
[0034] The first locking mechanism 70 includes a positioning hole 202 disposed inside the groove 201 and a positioning rod 404 disposed within the groove 201. The adjustment mechanism 40 is located within the groove 201. The adjustment mechanism 40 includes an adjustment assembly, and the positioning rod 404 is connected to the adjustment assembly. The adjustment assembly is used to control the positioning rod 404 to be inserted into or removed from the positioning hole 202. The adjustment assembly is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 10.
[0035] The adjustment assembly is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 10, which means that when the positioning rod 404 is inserted into the positioning hole 202, the connecting plate 10 cannot be separated from the mounting seat 20. Only when the positioning rod 404 is moved out of the positioning hole 202 can the mounting seat 20 be separated from the connecting plate 10, thereby allowing the car seat to be disassembled.
[0036] The first locking mechanism 70 also includes a block 101 and a slot 203 that cooperates with the block 101. The block 101 is disposed on either the connecting plate 10 or the mounting base 20, while the slot 203 is disposed on the other. In this embodiment, the block 101 is mounted on the connecting plate 10, with two blocks 101 disposed on either side of the connecting plate 10. The slot 203 is designed on the mounting base 20, with the top of the slot 203 facing one side of the connecting plate 10.
[0037] A mounting box 60 is provided on the side of the connecting plate 10 facing the mounting base 20. The mounting box 60 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 10, with the retaining block 101 located outside the mounting box 60. The dimensions of the mounting box 60 match those of the recess 201 in the mounting base 20, allowing the mounting box 60 to be smoothly inserted into or removed from the recess 201. The adjustment mechanism 40 is mounted within the mounting box 60, which is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 10. The mounting box 60 is located within the recess 201, and a through-hole 601 is provided on the side of the mounting box 60. The positioning rod 404 passes through the through-hole 601 and is then inserted into or removed from the positioning hole 202.
[0038] The card block 101 includes a connecting section 102 and a locking section 103. The locking section 103 is arranged crosswise with the connecting section 102, preferably vertically, to form an L shape, so that the card block 101 can be better clamped in the card slot 203. The shape of the card slot 203 matches the card block 101, such as Figure 3 The figure shows a sectional perspective view of the mounting base 20 , in which the shapes of the locking slot 203 and the locking position are both L-shaped.
[0039] When the locking section 103 of the block 101 is located in the horizontal section of the slot 203, the block 101 is locked so that the connecting plate 10 and the mounting seat 20 are locked, and the width of the vertical section of the slot 203 is the same as or slightly larger than the overall width of the block 101. In this way, when the block 101 is disengaged from the slot 203, the block 101 can be smoothly moved out of the slot 203 as a whole.
[0040] When the transverse locking section 103 of the clamping block 101 is located in the transverse section of the clamping slot 203, the clamping block 101 is clamped, and the connecting plate 10 is locked with the mounting base 20. When the connecting plate 10 is separated from the mounting base 20, the clamping block 101 and the clamping slot 203 slide relative to each other, and the locking section 103 of the clamping block 101 moves out of the transverse section, and the clamping block 101 can be separated from the clamping slot 203.
[0041] The transverse section of the slot 203 is arranged along the length direction of the locking section 103, that is, along the sliding direction of the connecting plate 10 and the mounting seat 20. The locking section 103 of the block 101 and the transverse section of the slot 203 can be set forward or backward.
[0042] The adjustment assembly includes an adjustment rod 401, an adjustment block 402, and a rotating rod 403. The adjustment rod 401 is rotatably connected to the mounting box 60. Both ends of the adjustment rod 401 pass through the mounting box 60. The adjustment rod 401 can rotate relative to the mounting base 20. The adjustment block 402 is slidably connected to the adjustment rod 401. The adjustment rod 401 is provided with a thread, and the adjustment rod 401 passes through the adjustment block 402. The adjustment block 402 is threadedly connected to the adjustment rod 401.
[0043] Two adjustment blocks 402 are provided along the length of the adjustment rod 401. The adjustment rod 401 is provided with two sections of threads. The directions of the two threads can be the same or opposite, and preferably, the two threads are arranged in opposite directions. Thus, when the adjustment rod 401 is rotated, one slider 503 advances while the other slider 503 retreats, either sliding relative to each other or sliding in opposite directions. The movement directions of the two positioning blocks are arranged in opposite directions, so that the adjustment blocks 402 do not need to be limited by a limit stop in the middle of the adjustment rod 401. When the two adjustment blocks 402 make contact when moving forward, it indicates that the positioning rod 404 has moved out of the positioning hole 202, and the two adjustment blocks 402 cannot move further.
[0044] In order to make the seat moving, disassembling or installing more labor-saving, rotating rods 403 are installed on both sides of the adjustment block 402, and supporting ears are set on the sides of the adjustment block 402, and the rotating rods 403 are hinged to the supporting ears.
[0045] For example, when the adjusting rod 401 rotates forward, one adjusting block 402 moves toward the other adjusting block 402. When the adjusting block 402 moves, the angle between the rotating rod 403 and the adjusting block 402 changes. When the angle changes to a certain extent, the rotating rod 403 moves with the adjusting block 402. The rotating rod 403 and the positioning rod 404 are hinged. When the rotating rod 403 moves, the rotating rod 403 and the positioning rod 404 change their angles while also driving the positioning rod 404 to move out of the positioning hole 202.
[0046] Conversely, when locking is required, the adjustment block 402 moves in the opposite direction, inserting the positioning rod 404 into the positioning hole 202. A through-hole 601 is provided on the side of the mounting box 60. After the positioning rod 404 is removed from the positioning hole 202, it remains within the through-hole 601, which acts as a position limiter for the positioning rod 404. As the adjustment block 402 moves back and forth on the adjustment rod 401, the positioning rod 404 remains within the through-hole 601 and cannot be removed.
[0047] The adjustment assembly can also adopt other structures, such as setting a V-shaped spring clip in the installation box 60, setting the positioning rod 404 in the spring assembly, inserting the positioning rod 404 into the positioning hole 202 through the spring assembly, and compressing the spring assembly to move the positioning rod 404 out of the positioning hole 202.
[0048] The second locking mechanism 50 is also installed on the installation box 60, and the adjustment rod 401 is controlled to rotate or cannot rotate by the second locking mechanism 50. A locking groove 602 is provided on the installation box 60, and the second locking mechanism 50 is installed in the locking groove 602.
[0049] like Figure 5 As shown, the second locking mechanism 50 includes a locking block 501 and a slider 503, and the locking block 501 is connected to the adjusting rod 401; the locking block 501 is cylindrical, and the outer diameter of the locking block 501 is larger than the adjusting rod 401, so that the locking block 501 can only be located in the locking groove 602.
[0050] Slide grooves 504 are provided on both sides of the locking groove 602. The slide grooves 504 are located above both sides of the locking groove 602. The slide grooves 504 are divided into two sections, a first section and a second section. The first section is smooth, and a thread is provided on the second section. The second section is equivalent to a threaded hole section, and the second section is located near the outside of the mounting box 60.
[0051] The bottom of the first section is flat, and a slider 503 is located within the first section. Slider 503 can slide back and forth within the first section. A locking screw 505 is connected to slider 503, which engages with the threads of the second section. Locking screw 505 is fixedly connected to slider 503, and the sliding of slider 503 is controlled by turning locking screw 505.
[0052] To prevent the adjustment rod 401 from rotating, the slider 503 is slidably connected to the locking block 501. When the slider 503 slides forward, the slider 503 and the locking block 501 are not in contact. After the slider 503 moves backward, the slider 503 locks the locking block 501 through friction. The locking block 501 is fixedly connected to the adjustment rod 401 and cannot move relative to each other. The locking block 501 rotates as the adjustment rod 401 rotates. When the slider 503 contacts the locking block 501, the locking block 501 is locked by the slider 503, and the adjustment rod 401 cannot rotate. After the slider 503 slides forward, the slider 503 separates from the locking block 501, and the locking block 501 is freed and can rotate.
[0053] Sliders 503 are provided at both ends of the locking block 501. The slides 503 and the locking block 501 are locked by friction. Therefore, in order to better lock the locking block 501, the width of the slide 503 is slightly wider than the first section, so that there is no gap on both sides of the locking block 501 after the slide 503 contacts the locking block 501.
[0054] The locking block 501 can also be locked in other ways. Similar to the above-mentioned solution, the locking block 501, the slide 504, the slider 503, and the locking screw 505 are provided. A locking block 502 is also mounted on the adjusting rod 401, and the locking block 501 and the locking block 502 are engaged via gears. The slider 503 is connected to the locking block 501 so that the locking block 501 also moves when the slider 503 moves. The adjusting rod 401 passes through the locking block 501, and the adjusting rod 401 and the locking block 501 are rotatably arranged. The adjusting rod 401 can rotate relative to the locking block 501. When the adjusting rod 401 rotates, the locking block 501 does not rotate, and the locking block 502 rotates along with the adjusting rod 401.
[0055] The locking block 502 is fixedly connected to the adjusting rod 401. Its outer diameter is the same as that of the locking block 501, allowing it to rotate along with the adjusting rod 401. When the locking screw 505 is rotated, the slider 503 moves forward, simultaneously driving the locking block 501 with it. The locking block 501 separates from the locking block 502, allowing the adjusting rod 401 to rotate. When the locking screw 505 is rotated in the opposite direction, the locking block 501 engages with the locking block 502, preventing the locking block 502 from rotating and, consequently, preventing the adjusting rod 401 from rotating. The first section of the chute 504 must be sufficiently long to allow the locking block 501 and 502 to completely separate.
[0056] The locking groove 602 is a complete cylindrical groove, and a connecting hole 603 is provided on the outer side of the locking groove 602. The side of the connecting hole 603 away from the locking groove 602 is provided with a thread. A protective cover 605 is installed in the connecting hole 603. The outer surface of the protective cover 605 is provided with a thread, so that the protective cover 605 is rotated to rotate it into the connecting hole 603. Alternatively, the outer wall of the locking groove 602 is provided with a thread, and the inner wall of the protective cover 605 is provided with a thread.
[0057] To facilitate rotation of the adjustment rod 401, a crank handle 604 is installed at the portion of the adjustment rod 401 that passes through the mounting box 60. The crank handle 604 has a larger diameter than the adjustment rod 401, and a rocker is connected to the rocker handle 604. The rocker is eccentrically positioned to reduce effort. The mounting box 60 is shorter than the recess 201, so that when the mounting box 60, with the protective cover 605 installed, is positioned within the recess 201, the outer side of the protective cover 605 is flush with the edge of the mounting base 20.
[0058] Working process: When the seat needs to be disassembled, the protective cover 605 is removed and the locking screw 505 is rotated to rotate the adjustment rod 401. By turning the crank 604, the adjustment rod 401 rotates, and the adjustment block 402 moves relative to the adjustment rod 401. During the movement of the adjustment block 402, the positioning rod 404 moves out of the positioning hole 202. Then, the connecting plate 10 is moved forward, and the locking section 103 of the clamping block 101 moves out of the horizontal section of the clamping slot 203. Then, the connecting plate 10 is lifted upward, and the clamping block 101 is disengaged from the clamping slot 203. When installing the seat, align the block 101 with the slot 203 and lower it. The connecting plate 10 and the mounting seat 20 move relative to each other. The slot 203 clamps the block 101. The mounting box 60 is located in the groove 201 to achieve preliminary fixation. The positions of the adjusting rod 401 and the positioning hole 202 correspond to each other. Lower and rotate the adjusting rod 401, insert the positioning rod 404 into the positioning hole 202 and lock it to achieve precise positioning. Finally, cover the protective cover 605.
[0059] On the other hand, the present application also provides a car seat, comprising the above-mentioned mounting structure and a seat body 30 mounted thereon, such as Figure 1 As shown, the seat body 30 is connected to the connecting plate 10. The connecting plate 10 and the seat body 30 can be welded or bolted to connect the seat body 30 and the connecting plate 10, so that only the seat body 30 needs to be replaced.
[0060] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art may modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and technical principles disclosed in the present invention are intended to be covered by the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A mounting structure for a car seat, characterized in that: include: A connecting plate, used for connecting to the seat body; A mounting base is used for mounting on a vehicle body; the connecting plate is detachably connected to the mounting base; a first locking mechanism, the first locking mechanism being used to connect the connecting plate to the mounting seat; An adjusting mechanism is used to control the movement of the first locking mechanism so that the connecting plate is separated from or locked with the mounting seat.
2. The mounting structure for a car seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: A groove is provided in the mounting seat, the first locking mechanism includes a positioning hole provided on the inner side of the groove and a positioning rod provided in the groove, and the adjustment mechanism is located in the groove; the adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment assembly, the positioning rod is connected to the adjustment assembly, and the adjustment assembly is used to control the positioning rod to be inserted into or removed from the positioning hole.
3. The mounting structure for a car seat according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first locking mechanism also includes a card block and a card slot that cooperates with the card block, the card block is arranged on one of the connecting plate or the mounting seat, and the card slot is arranged on the other; the card block includes a connecting section and a locking section, the locking section and the connecting section are arranged crosswise, and the shape of the card slot matches the card block.
4. The mounting structure for a car seat according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly includes an adjustment rod, an adjustment block and a rotating rod; the adjustment block is slidably connected to the adjustment rod; one end of the rotating rod is hinged to the adjustment block, and the other end of the rotating rod is hinged to the positioning rod, and the adjustment rod is used to control the sliding of the adjustment block so that the positioning rod is inserted into or removed from the positioning hole.
5. The mounting structure for a car seat according to claim 4, characterized in that: An installation box is provided at the bottom of the connecting plate, the adjustment mechanism is installed in the installation box, and the installation box is fixedly connected to the connecting plate; the installation box is located in the groove, and a through hole is provided on the side of the installation box, and the positioning rod passes through the through hole and is inserted into or removed from the positioning hole.
6. The mounting structure for a car seat according to claim 5, characterized in that: The adjusting mechanism is connected to a second locking mechanism, and the second locking mechanism is used to control the rotation of the adjusting rod. A locking groove is provided in the installation box, and the second locking mechanism is located in the locking groove.
7. The mounting structure for a car seat according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second locking mechanism includes a locking block and a slider, the locking block is connected to the adjusting rod; sliding grooves are provided on both sides of the locking groove, the slider slides in the sliding groove, and a locking screw is connected to the slider, and the locking screw is used to control the sliding of the slider. After the slider contacts the locking block, the adjusting rod cannot rotate, and after the slider is separated from the locking block, the adjusting rod can rotate; the locking screw is threadedly connected to the sliding groove.
8. The mounting structure for a car seat according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second locking mechanism includes a locking block, a locking block and a slider, the slider is connected to the locking block, the locking block is engaged with the locking block gear, sliding grooves are provided on both sides of the locking groove, the slider slides in the sliding groove, and a locking screw is connected to the slider, and the locking screw is used to control the sliding of the slider so that the locking block is separated from or engaged with the locking block; the locking screw is threadedly connected to the sliding groove.
9. The mounting structure for a car seat according to any one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that: The installation box is provided with a connecting hole, the connecting hole is located outside the locking groove, the adjusting rod is connected to a crank, and the connecting hole is connected to a protective cover.
10. A car seat, characterized in that: The invention comprises the mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9 and a seat body mounted thereon.