Automobile seat

By using 3D printing technology and encapsulation structure design, the problems of heavy weight and inconvenient installation of traditional car seat foam have been solved, realizing a lightweight, convenient and comfortable seat design, and improving the overall performance and production efficiency of the seat.

CN223672330UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-16ADIENT (CHONGQING) AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520153412.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-22
Publication Date
2025-12-16
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-22

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Technical Problem

The foam in traditional car seat frames is heavy, bulky, inconvenient to install, and difficult to precisely control the pore structure, resulting in inconsistent seat quality. Furthermore, the installation method is labor-intensive and inaccurate.

Method used

The seat cushion and backrest foam are manufactured using 3D printing technology, and a wrapping structure is designed around the periphery of the foam and connected to the frame. Combined with thermoplastic polyurethane rubber material, a lightweight lattice or porous structure is designed, and soft support areas and arched lower support components are added to improve assembly convenience and stability.

Benefits of technology

The seat features a lightweight design, which improves ease of assembly and stability, ensures comfort and strength, reduces weight and manufacturing costs, and enhances fuel economy and ride comfort.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automobile seat which comprises a seat frame assembly and a backrest framework assembly rotationally installed at the rear end of the seat frame assembly, seat cushion foam is arranged on the seat frame assembly, the seat cushion foam is made through 3D printing, a first wrapping structure is arranged on the circumferential edge of the lower side of the seat cushion foam, and the first wrapping structure is connected to the edge of the seat frame assembly; backrest foam is arranged on the front side of the backrest framework assembly, the backrest foam is made through 3D printing, a second wrapping structure is arranged on the circumferential edge of the back side of the backrest foam, and the second wrapping structure is connected to the edge of the backrest framework assembly. The seat has the advantages that the foam body and the wrapping structure on the rear side of the foam body are directly formed in a 3d printing mode, the foam body can be rapidly assembled on the corresponding framework structure, assembling convenience and stability are improved, and light-weight design of the seat is facilitated.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile seat, specifically relates to an automobile seat. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the pursuit of energy conservation and emission reduction and fuel efficiency in the automobile industry, the lightweight design of automobile seats becomes a key link. In the prior art, the seat is composed of a seat frame, a backrest skeleton, foam and a face shield, wherein the seat frame and the support skeleton of the backrest are usually a rectangular metal skeleton, and the foam body is completely wrapped on the support skeleton. However, the foam body on the traditional automobile seat skeleton has many problems. In terms of structure, the foam body has the defects of large volume, heavy weight, inconvenient installation, large space occupation and influence on vehicle performance; in terms of manufacturing, the traditional manufacturing process cannot accurately control the internal pore structure of the foam, so that the physical properties of the foam product are unstable; in terms of installation, the installation method of the foam body and the skeleton is rough, and simple glue is usually used for pasting. This method not only consumes manpower but also is difficult to guarantee the installation accuracy, resulting in uneven quality of the seat.

[0003] Therefore, as an important part of the automobile interior, the lightweight design of the seat becomes particularly important. SUMMARY

[0004] Therefore, the utility model provides an automobile seat, which realizes the lightweight design of the seat and has the advantages of convenient installation.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical scheme of the utility model is as follows:

[0006] An automobile seat, the key of which lies in: including seat frame assembly and backrest skeleton assembly rotatably installed at the rear end of the seat frame assembly, seat cushion foam is arranged on the seat frame assembly, the seat cushion foam is made of 3d printing, the lower side circumferential edge of the seat cushion foam is provided with a first wrapping structure, and the first wrapping structure is connected to the edge of the seat frame assembly;

[0007] The front side of the backrest skeleton assembly is provided with a backrest foam, the backrest foam is made of 3d printing, the back side circumferential edge of the backrest foam is provided with a second wrapping structure, and the second wrapping structure is connected to the edge of the backrest skeleton assembly.

[0008] With the above structure, the design of the first wrapping structure and the second wrapping structure can facilitate the assembly of the foam body on the corresponding skeleton structure, improving the convenience and stability of assembly. Secondly, the 3d printing technology can directly, quickly and accurately manufacture the foam body, accurately control the structure and material distribution of the foam body, and design the lattice structure or porous structure with lightweight characteristics. Under the premise of ensuring the strength and comfort of the seat, the weight of the automobile seat is effectively reduced.

[0009] As preferred: the first wrapping structure is a downwardly open notch, which is buckled on the circumferential edge of the seat frame assembly.

[0010] As preferred: the seat cushion foam and the backrest foam are both made by thermoplastic polyurethane rubber 3d printing.

[0011] As preferred: the middle and / or both side regions of the backrest foam are provided with a first soft support region;

[0012] And / or the middle and / or both side regions of the seat cushion foam are provided with a second soft support region.

[0013] As preferred: the backrest skeleton assembly comprises a lower support member for supporting the middle and lower segments of the back of the user, the lower ends of the lower support member are both provided with an adapter, which is rotatably installed to the rear end of the seat frame assembly; the middle of the top of the lower support member is fixedly connected with an upwardly extending upper support member, which is used for supporting the upper segment of the back of the user.

[0014] As preferred: the lower support member is configured as an arc-shaped arch structure.

[0015] As preferred: the upper support member is a long strip-shaped member, the cross section of which has an n-shaped structure and support flanges extending outwardly from the lower ends of both sides of the n-shaped structure.

[0016] As preferred: the front sides of the upper support member and the lower support member are fixedly installed with support plates, the middle and lower parts of the support plates are hollow designed.

[0017] As preferred: the second wrapping structure has a first ring groove provided on the rear side of the backrest foam, which is sleeved on the circumferential edge of the support plate.

[0018] As preferred: the both sides of the seat cushion foam are formed with upwardly inclined first side support parts, and the both sides of the backrest foam are formed with upwardly inclined second side support parts.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects that:

[0020] 1. The automobile seat provided by the utility model can realize rapid assembly of the foam body on the corresponding framework structure, and improves the convenience and stability of assembly. Secondly, the 3D printing technology can directly, rapidly and accurately manufacture the foam body, guarantees the consistency of the foam body structure, and can also easily realize individualized customized production according to specific requirements of users. On the other hand, the 3D printing can accurately control the structure and material distribution of the foam body, and design the lattice structure or porous structure with the light weight feature, effectively reduces the weight of the automobile seat under the premise of guaranteeing the strength and comfort of the seat, and further reduces the overall energy consumption of the automobile, improves the fuel economy or prolongs the cruising range of the electric automobile.

[0021] 2. The automobile seat provided by the utility model is made of thermoplastic polyurethane rubber, and has excellent comfort, wear resistance and compressive strength, and also has a lighter weight than traditional seats, so that the light weight design of the automobile seat can be realized.

[0022] 3. The automobile seat provided by the utility model can enhance the supportability of the seat and improve the comfort of sitting, guarantee that each part of the body can be comfortably supported, and avoid fatigue and discomfort caused by excessive local pressure. Moreover, the 3D printing technology can directly print the soft and hard partition of the foam body, improve the production efficiency and reduce the manufacturing cost.

[0023] 4. The automobile seat provided by the utility model is designed as an arc-shaped arch structure, which improves the structural strength, enables the lower support member to better disperse the pressure borne by the seat, prevents the deformation of the framework, and also saves materials and costs, and has the technical advantages of simple structure, convenient design and installation.

[0024] 5. The automobile seat provided by the utility model is designed as an arc-shaped arch structure, which improves the structural strength, enables the lower support member to better disperse the pressure borne by the seat, prevents the deformation of the framework, and also saves materials and costs, and has the technical advantages of simple structure, convenient design and installation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic view of the automobile seat (only half of the structure of the backrest foam 4 is shown);

[0026] Figure 2 It is another structural schematic view of the automobile seat;

[0027] Figure 3 It is a sectional view of the automobile seat;

[0028] Figure 4Structure diagram of the back side view of the car seat (the cover plate 6 is hidden) ;

[0029] Figure 5 Structure diagram of the seat cushion foam 3 and the backrest foam 4;

[0030] Figure 6 Structure diagram of the internal framework of the car seat;

[0031] Figure 7 Structure diagram of the backrest framework assembly 2;

[0032] Figure 8 Exploded diagram of the backrest framework assembly 2 and the cover plate 6;

[0033] Figure 9 Right view of the upper support member 23 and the lower support member 21 when connected;

[0034] Figure 10 Structure diagram of the back side view of the upper support member 23;

[0035] Figure 11 Diagram showing the back side structure of the support plate 24. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The utility model will be further described below in combination with the embodiments and the drawings.

[0037] As shown in Figure 1 , 3 and 6, a car seat comprises a seat frame assembly 1 and a backrest framework assembly 2 rotatably installed at the rear end of the seat frame assembly 1, wherein the seat frame assembly 1 is provided with a seat cushion foam 3, and the circumferential edge of the lower side of the seat cushion foam 3 is provided with a first wrapping structure 31 connected to the edge of the seat frame assembly 1. The front side of the backrest framework assembly 2 is provided with a backrest foam 4, and the circumferential edge of the back side of the backrest foam 4 is provided with a second wrapping structure 41 connected to the edge of the backrest framework assembly 2. In this embodiment, the seat cushion foam 3 and the backrest foam 4 are both made of 3d printing, and the seat cushion foam 3 and the backrest foam 4 are both covered with a surface cover (not shown in the drawing).

[0038] Based on the above structural design, the design of the first wrapping structure 31 and the second wrapping structure 41 facilitates the assembly of the foam onto the corresponding skeleton structure, improving the convenience and stability of assembly. Secondly, the use of 3D printing technology allows for the direct, rapid, and precise manufacture of the foam, ensuring the consistency of the foam structure. Furthermore, it enables easy personalized customization based on specific user needs and requirements. On the other hand, 3D printing can precisely control the structure and material distribution of the foam, designing lightweight lattice structures or porous structures, effectively reducing the weight of the car seat while ensuring its strength and comfort.

[0039] In this embodiment, both the seat cushion foam 3 and the backrest foam 4 are made of thermoplastic polyurethane rubber using 3D printing. 3D printing thermoplastic polyurethane rubber foam provides excellent comfort, abrasion resistance, and compressive strength, while also being lighter than traditional seats, enabling lightweight design of automotive seats.

[0040] The first wrapping structure 31 can be connected to the edge of the seat frame assembly 1 by means of looping, embedding, or fastening. In this embodiment, refer to Figure 3 The first wrapping structure 31 is a downward-opening slot that is fastened to the circumferential edge of the seat frame assembly 1.

[0041] like Figure 5 As shown, the seat cushion foam 3 has upwardly inclined first side support portions 3a on both sides, which can support the user's buttocks and outer thighs. The backrest foam 4 has upwardly inclined second side support portions 4a on both sides, which can support the user's arms and outer shoulders.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 5 The backrest foam 4 has a first soft support area a in the middle and / or on both sides, and the hardness of the first soft support area a is less than that of the main body of the backrest foam 4. In this embodiment, the first soft support areas a are distributed on the middle and the second side support portions 4a on both sides of the front surface of the backrest foam 4. The first soft support area a in the middle of the backrest foam 4 corresponds to the area where the user's back rests. Two first soft support areas a are arranged from top to bottom on the second side support portions 4a. The upper first soft support area a is the area where the user's shoulder rests, and the lower first soft support area a is the area where the user's arm rests.

[0043] Revisit Figure 5The second soft support area b is arranged on the middle part and the first side support part 3a on both sides of the upper surface of the seat cushion foam 3. The second soft support area b on the middle part of the seat cushion foam 3 is a surface area contacted by the hips of the user when sitting, and the left and right sides thereof are designed as arc structures curved towards the middle part, thereby ensuring comfort and preventing excessive sinking of the body after long time sitting. The second soft support area b on the first side support part 3a is an area abutted by the outer side of the thigh of the user.

[0044] By arranging the soft support areas, the support of the seat is enhanced, and the comfort of sitting is improved, so that each part of the body can be comfortably supported, and fatigue and discomfort caused by excessive local pressure are avoided. Moreover, the foam body and the soft support areas thereon can be directly printed by the 3D printing technology, thereby improving the production efficiency and reducing the manufacturing cost. In actual application, the first soft support area a and the second soft support area b are not limited to the above distribution manner, and the manufacturer can customize the design according to the needs of different customer groups, thereby manufacturing different soft and hard partitions.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 6 The backrest framework assembly 2 comprises a lower support member 21 for supporting the middle and lower part of the back of the user. The lower support member 21 is provided with an adapter 22 at the lower side of each end, and the adapter 22 is rotatably connected to the rear end of the seat frame assembly 1. The upper support member 23 extending upward is fixedly connected to the middle position of the top of the lower support member 21, and the upper support member 23 is used for supporting the middle and upper part of the back of the user. In this embodiment, the middle point of the top of the lower support member 21 and the two end points of the lower side of the lower support member 21 form a triangular structure, which can ensure the structural strength of the lower support member 21. By designing the backrest framework assembly 2 as the upper support member 23 and the lower support member 21 connected in series, the lower support member 21 can provide strong support to the middle and lower part of the back and the waist of the user, and the upper support member 23 can provide strong support to the middle and upper part of the back of the user. Such a structure design can improve the structural strength of the backrest framework assembly 2, and when the backrest foam 4 is installed on the backrest framework assembly 2, the overall stress of the backrest can be balanced, thereby improving the stability of the seat as a whole.

[0046] Further, please refer to Figure 6 The lower support member 21 is designed as an arc-shaped structure. The advantage of such a design is that the structural strength is improved, so that the lower support member 21 can better disperse the pressure borne by the seat, prevent the deformation of the framework, and on the other hand, save materials and costs, and have the technical advantages of simple structure, easy design and installation.

[0047] In the embodiment, the lower support member 21 is made of a bent pipe. In this way, the lower support member 21 has good strength and toughness, and is light in weight, which is beneficial to the lightweight design of the seat. In addition, the lower support member 21 made of a bent pipe can effectively utilize the space, so as to facilitate the installation of other functional components, such as the pipes of the seat heating and ventilation device, the lines of the adjustment structure, and the like, and has the advantages of high integration and compact structure. The upper end of the upper support member 23 is fixedly welded to the middle position of the top of the lower support member 21.

[0048] Referring to Figure 6 and Figure 10 , the upper support member 23 is a long strip-shaped member, and the cross section of the long strip-shaped member has an n-shaped structure and support flanges 231 extending outward from the lower ends of the two sides of the n-shaped structure. The n-shaped cross section of the long strip-shaped member can enhance the compression resistance of the upper support member 23 and maintain the stability of the structure. The support flanges 231 can facilitate the connection with adjacent components during the assembly of the seat, and further strengthen the stability of the connection.

[0049] Referring to Figure 6 and Figure 10 , the lower end surface of the upper support member 23 is provided with an irregular arc-shaped structure 232, which matches the profile of the top of the arc-shaped arch-shaped lower support member 21. Such a structure design can increase the contact area of the upper support member 23 and the lower support member 21, enhance the welding firmness, and improve the welding quality.

[0050] In the embodiment, the upper support member 23 is a sheet metal part, which has the technical advantages of excellent strength and good stability. In addition, referring to Figure 9 , the upper support member 23 is configured to be slightly curved backward, which can better fit the physiological curve of the human spine, so that the seat back is more ergonomic.

[0051] As shown in Figure 7 and 8 , the upper support member 23 and the lower support member 21 are fixedly installed with a support plate 24 at the front side. The support plate 24 can increase the support area of the seat back skeleton assembly 2, and further improve the support strength of the seat back. In the embodiment, the lower part of the support plate 24 is designed to be hollow, which reserves installation space inside the seat back. Without increasing the thickness of the seat back, more functional components can be integrated.

[0052] In the embodiment, the support plate 24 is made of thermoplastic polyurethane rubber. In this way, the support plate 24 has the advantages of light weight, high strength and good toughness, and is not easy to deform when subjected to external force, which can provide reliable support for the seat and ensure the safety of the seat.

[0053] Further, as shown in Figure 7 andFigure 8 As shown, the circumferential edge of the hollowed region in the lower part of the support plate 24 is fixedly connected to the lower support member 21, and the Figure 4 And 11 As shown, a positioning groove 241 is formed on the rear side of the support plate 24, which is adapted to the n-shaped structure. The two side regions of the support plate 24 corresponding to the positioning groove 241 are locked to the support flange 231 by fasteners 7. In this embodiment, the fasteners 7 are bolts. Such a structure design can ensure the stability of the installation of the support plate 24 and will not sway left and right, with high reliability.

[0054] As shown, Figure 11 As shown, the upper end edge of the hollowed region in the lower part of the support plate 24 is provided with a connecting lug 24a, which is fixedly connected to the rear side of the lower support member 21 by bolts. The number of connecting lugs 24a is two. By Figure 4 It can be seen that the two side regions of the support plate 24 corresponding to the positioning groove 241 are fixedly connected to the front side of the support flange 231. Such a design has the advantages of high connection strength and good stability.

[0055] Please refer to Figure 4 A spacer 8 is arranged between the two surfaces contacted by the support plate 24 and the two support flanges 231. The spacer 8 can make the support plate 24 elastic and tight, and can provide better support and stability, prevent the fasteners 7 from loosening, and reduce the wear between the support plate 24 and the upper support member 23.

[0056] Please refer to Figure 8 The circumferential edge of the support plate 24 is provided with a flange side wing 242 protruding forward, and the height of the flange side wing 242 gradually increases from top to bottom. Such a design can effectively support the side wing area on both sides of the backrest.

[0057] As shown, Figure 4 And Figure 5 The second wrapping structure 41 has a first ring groove 411 arranged on the rear side of the backrest foam 4, which is sleeved on the circumferential edge of the support plate 24. Such a structure can further improve the convenience of assembly, and can ensure that the installation of the backrest foam 4 is more firm.

[0058] Please refer to Figure 6 And Figure 8 The adapter 22 between the two ends of the lower support member 21 is connected with a retainer 221. Again by Figure 3 And Figure 4 It can be seen that in this embodiment, the second wrapping structure 41 is a structure folded backward and downward, which is distributed on the upper end and the circumferential edge of the left and right sides of the backrest foam 4, and the first ring groove 411 is adapted to the flange side wing 242 of the support plate 24. As Figure 5As shown, the rear lower end of the backrest foam 4 is provided with a third wrapping structure 43 bent rearward, and the third wrapping structure 43 is provided with a second ring groove 431 sleeved on the holder 221 (not shown in the figure).

[0059] Since the backrest foam 4 is fixed on the support plate 24 in a ring sleeving manner and does not cover the rear side of the backrest framework assembly 2 completely, in order to make the overall structure beautiful, the backrest framework assembly 2 is fixedly provided with a cover plate 6, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, the backrest framework assembly 2 is fixedly provided with the cover plate 6. In combination with Figure 4 As shown, in the embodiment, the circumferential edge of the second wrapping structure 41 is provided with a second connecting structure 44 recessed toward the interior of the backrest, the recessed depth of the second connecting structure 44 is adapted to the thickness of the cover plate 6, and the second connecting structure 44 is adapted to the circumferential contour of the upper portion of the cover plate 6. During installation, the backrest foam 4 is assembled first, and then the cover plate 6 is assembled, so that the cover plate 6 can be connected with the back side of the backrest foam 4 to form an integral whole, thereby ensuring the beauty of the overall seat backrest.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 4 The back side of the backrest foam 4 is provided with a plurality of protrusions 45, and the protrusions 45 are provided with clamping grooves c for installing backrest functional components, which can be ventilation devices and massage devices arranged in the backrest and the like. In combination with the structural design of the lower support member 21 and the support plate 24, the lower support member 21 and the support plate 24 do not interfere with the installation of the functional components, the protrusions 45 can be exposed in the space surrounded by the arc-shaped arch structure, so that the functional components can be better embedded in the interior of the backrest, without occupying the external space of the seat, having the advantages of high integration, compact structure, neat and beautiful appearance, convenient installation, and the like, and the user can choose whether to install such functional components according to the needs.

[0061] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and those skilled in the art can make various similar expressions under the inspiration of the present application without deviating from the purpose and claims of the present application. Such changes fall within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An automotive seat, characterized by: The application relates to a seat frame assembly (1) and a backrest frame assembly (2) rotatably installed at the rear end of the seat frame assembly (1), wherein the seat frame assembly (1) is provided with a seat cushion foam (3), the seat cushion foam (3) is made of 3D printing, the lower circumferential edge of the seat cushion foam (3) is provided with a first wrapping structure (31), and the first wrapping structure (31) is connected to the edge of the seat frame assembly (1). The front side of the backrest frame assembly (2) is provided with a backrest foam (4), the backrest foam (4) is made of 3D printing, the back side circumferential edge of the backrest foam (4) is provided with a second wrapping structure (41), and the second wrapping structure (41) is connected to the edge of the backrest frame assembly (2).

2. The automotive seat according to claim 1, characterized by: The first wrapping structure (31) is a downwardly open notch, and the notch is buckled on the circumferential edge of the seat frame assembly (1).

3. The automotive seat according to claim 1, characterized by: The seat cushion foam (3) and the backrest foam (4) are both made of thermoplastic polyurethane rubber 3D printing.

4. The automotive seat according to claim 1, characterized by: The middle and / or both side regions of the backrest foam (4) are provided with a first soft support region (a). And / or the middle and / or both side regions of the seat cushion foam (3) are provided with a second soft support region (b).

5. The automotive seat of claim 1, wherein: The backrest frame assembly (2) comprises a lower support member (21) for supporting the middle and lower segments of the back of a user, the lower ends of the lower support member (21) are both provided with an adapter (22) rotatably installed at the rear end of the seat frame assembly (1), and the middle top of the lower support member (21) is fixedly connected with an upwardly extending upper support member (23) for supporting the middle and upper segments of the back of a user.

6. The automotive seat according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lower support member (21) is configured in an arc-shaped arch structure.

7. The automotive seat of claim 5, wherein: The upper support member (23) is a long strip-shaped member, the cross section of the upper support member (23) has an n-shaped structure and support flanges (231) extending outwardly from the lower ends of the two sides of the n-shaped structure.

8. The automotive seat of claim 5, wherein: The front sides of the upper support member (23) and the lower support member (21) are fixedly provided with a support plate (24), and the middle and lower parts of the support plate (24) are designed in a hollow structure.

9. The automotive seat of claim 8, wherein: The second wrapping structure (41) has a first ring groove (411) arranged at the back side of the backrest foam (4), and the first ring groove (411) is annularly sleeved on the circumferential edge of the support plate (24).

10. The automotive seat of claim 1, wherein: The two sides of the seat cushion foam (3) are formed with upwardly inclined first side support portions (3a), and the two sides of the backrest foam (4) are formed with upwardly inclined second side support portions (4a).