Rear seat assembly for motor vehicle and motor vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to a rear seat assembly (10) for a motor vehicle, which is provided with a seat surface assembly (20) and a backrest assembly (30), the backrest assembly (30) is provided with a sub-section (32) which can be pivoted from an initial position to an opening position (P), in the opening position, the sub-section (32) forms an armrest and releases a connecting device (40), and the connecting device is used for being connected with a mobile terminal device. Wherein the connecting device is arranged on a wall section (50) of the backrest assembly (30) such that a plug corresponding to the connecting device can be inserted into the connecting device substantially parallel to a vertical axis (H) of the backrest assembly (30). The utility model further relates to a motor vehicle having such a rear seat assembly.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a rear seat assembly, which has a connection possibility for mobile terminal devices and a motor vehicle having such a rear seat assembly. BACKGROUND

[0002] It is known to provide a USB connection possibility for mobile terminal devices in the area of the vehicle cockpit and center console. Because of the increasing use of such devices, there is a demand for further connection possibilities for mobile terminal devices in vehicles. In particular in the rear seat area, only limited possibilities of connecting mobile terminal devices are currently provided. SUMMARY

[0003] Against this background, it is the task of the utility model to give a solution for providing connection possibilities for mobile terminal devices in the rear seat area of a motor vehicle. The solution should in particular be able to be integrated into the existing construction space with small space requirements and be visually and functionally appealing.

[0004] The task is solved by a device according to the utility model and a vehicle according to the utility model. Further advantageous configurations result from the preferred embodiments.

[0005] A rear seat assembly for a motor vehicle is given, having a seat surface assembly and a backrest assembly. The seat surface assembly generally comprises a seat cushion with a cover and can constitute a continuous seat surface or two or more shaped seat surfaces. The backrest assembly generally has a back wall and an inner lining. The back wall serves to stabilize the backrest, the inner lining being connected to the back wall. The back wall comprises a panel member which can be decorated, for example, with a plastic cover and / or a cover. The inner lining can have one or more seat cushions provided with a cover. The backrest assembly has a sub-section which can be pivoted from an initial position into an open position in which it constitutes an armrest. In the initial position, the sub-section is preferably congruently engaged into the remainder of the backrest. This configuration can also be referred to as a seat assembly with backrest folding device.

[0006] If the sub-section is folded down as an armrest, it releases a connection device provided for connecting a mobile terminal device. Here, the connection device is arranged on a wall section of the backrest assembly, so that a plug can be inserted into the connection device substantially parallel to the vertical axis of the backrest assembly. The insertion direction of the connection device thus corresponds substantially to the vertical axis of the backrest assembly. The vertical axis of the backrest assembly can, but does not have to, coincide with the vertical axis of the vehicle. In general, the vertical axis of the backrest is inclined with respect to the vertical line for comfort reasons. Substantially parallel can also be understood here to mean a deviation of up to 5 degrees.

[0007] By arranging the connection device on the rear wall section, the introduction of a cable into the hingedly supported armrest can be dispensed with. This makes assembly easier. Furthermore, it is advantageous that the armrest can be folded up even in the case of a plug insertion without damaging the plug or preventing the folding up. Furthermore, it is advantageous that, due to the arrangement of the connection device in the vertical direction of the backrest or along the rear wall, the required structural space depth transverse to the vertical axis is small.

[0008] The connection device can be an interface which is provided for supplying power to a connected device or for establishing a data connection. Such a connection device can be configured, for example, as a USB interface. A plurality of connection devices can be provided. The connection device is preferably in a corresponding connection with a current / voltage source or a data processing device of the vehicle.

[0009] It is furthermore particularly advantageous when, when the sub-section is in the initial position, the connection device with its insertion opening is arranged spaced apart from the sub-section. If the sub-section forming the armrest is folded up, no contact occurs between the plug and the armrest, thereby avoiding damage.

[0010] Preferably, the wall section for this has a trough-shaped recess in the configuration and the connection device is arranged at the recess. In particular, the opening of the connection device for inserting the plug is arranged at the lower wall of the trough-shaped recess. If the sub-section forming the armrest is folded down, the recess is visible and accessible. The recess is preferably configured so large that the plug insertion into and extraction from the connection device can be easily achieved. If no end device is connected, such a recess can also receive a charging cable. When the armrest is folded up, the charging cable visually disappears from the vehicle.

[0011] The rear wall section with the connection device preferably contains a cover and the connection device is arranged in the cover. The cover can be a plastic component, for example. The cover preferably visually conceals the panel component of the rear wall.

[0012] In one configuration, the seat assembly has a foldable backrest assembly. In such a seat assembly, the backrest assembly in the state installed in the vehicle can be pivoted from a seat position in which the backrest assembly is arranged substantially vertically or slightly inclined in order to achieve a comfortable seat position into a turned-over position. In the turned-over position, the backrest assembly is preferably placed on the seat assembly and is accordingly oriented largely parallel to the seat assembly. Here, the entire backrest including the back wall is turned over. For this purpose, at least one pivot joint is arranged on the backrest assembly. The pivot joint connects the back wall with the seat assembly, for example. Due to this construction form, the structural space conditions are particularly narrow. The configuration described above enables the integration of the connection possibility for mobile end devices in a particularly space-efficient manner and is therefore particularly suitable for a rear seat assembly with a foldable backrest. The backrest assembly can be turned over as a whole. However, the backrest assembly particularly preferably has a plurality of sub-sections which are foldable independently of one another.

[0013] In another configuration, the sub-sections and wall sections can be flipped together and the adjoining backrest sections can be flipped individually, respectively. In other words, the intermediate armrest and the backrest of the respective rear wall and the adjacent rear seat can be flipped. This is the case, for example, in the so-called 40 / 20 / 40 distribution. Thus, two pivot axes can be provided in the component complex with the intermediate armrest, which additionally narrows the structural space conditions. Due to the advantages described above, the solution described above is particularly suitable for a seat assembly of this configuration.

[0014] In other words, the connection possibility for mobile end devices is located outside the mobility of the intermediate armrest. Nevertheless, good accessibility remains for the vehicle occupant. The cable harness path through the rotation axis of the intermediate armrest can be eliminated. Furthermore, the plug can remain plugged in even when the armrest is closed. The cable can be stretched forward by a soft pad without the risk of kinking the cable.

[0015] Furthermore, a motor vehicle, in particular a passenger car, is given, which has a rear seat assembly according to the utility model. Here, the motor vehicle achieves the same technical advantages and effects as already described for the rear seat assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Further advantages, features and details of the utility model are derived from the following description, in which embodiments of the utility model are described in detail with reference to the drawings. Here, the features mentioned in the claims and the description can be important for the utility model individually or in any combination. If the term "can" is used in this application, this relates not only to the technical possibility, but also to the actual technical implementation.

[0017] In the following, embodiments are explained with reference to the drawings. Therein, schematically shown is:

[0018] Figure 1 : a partial view of an exemplary rear seat assembly in a motor vehicle,

[0019] Figure 2 : Figure 1 a sectional view of the rear seat assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] Figure 1An exemplary rear bench assembly 10 in a motor vehicle is shown. The rear bench assembly 10 has a seat bench assembly 20 with two separate seats and a backrest assembly 30. A sub-section 32 of the backrest assembly 30 is arranged pivotably between the two and forms a downward foldable intermediate armrest. In an upward folded position, which is not shown, the sub-section 32 constitutes a face with adjoining backrest sections 34 and 36. The rear bench assembly 10 has a 40 / 20 / 40 distribution, whereby the backrests can be flipped independently of each other in the area of the two seats (backrest section 3) and in the area of the intermediate armrest.

[0021] By folding the sub-section 32 or the intermediate armrest downward into the open position P, two connection devices 40 for mobile end devices are released, which are arranged in a wall section 50 located behind the armrest 32. The two USB connection devices are shown purely by way of example. There can be only one or more connection devices, which can also be configured for different uses.

[0022] Figure 2 A sectional view of the seat assembly 10 in the area of the intermediate armrest is shown. The wall section 50 behind the intermediate armrest comprises a plastic cover 52 and a rear wall 54. The connection devices 40 are arranged at the lower wall of a slot-shaped recess 56 in the plastic cover 52, whereby the slot-shaped recess is displaced back with respect to the folded sub-section 32 or intermediate armrest. The connection devices 40 are oriented such that the plug is inserted into the connection device essentially along the rear wall 54 or essentially parallel to the vertical axis H of the backrest assembly 30. If, for example, a charging cable is inserted into the connection device 40, the sub-section 32 or the intermediate armrest can be folded upward again without any consequences. The cable can pass between the sub-section 32 and the rest of the backrest assembly.

[0023] List of reference signs

[0024] 10 rear bench assembly

[0025] 20 seat bench assembly

[0026] 30 backrest assembly

[0027] 32 sub-section

[0028] 34, 36 backrest sections

[0029] 40 connection devices

[0030] 50 wall section

[0031] 52 plastic cover

[0032] 54 rear wall

[0033] 56 recess

[0034] H vertical axis

[0035] P open position

Claims

1. A rear seat assembly (10) for a motor vehicle, characterized in that, The backrest assembly has: a seat surface assembly (20) and a backrest assembly (30), wherein the backrest assembly (30) has a sub-section (32) which can be pivoted from an initial position into an open position (P) in which the sub-section (32) forms an armrest and releases a connection device (40) which is provided for connecting a mobile end device, wherein the connection device is arranged on a wall section (50) of the backrest assembly (30) such that a plug corresponding to the connection device can be inserted into the connection device parallel to a vertical axis (H) of the backrest assembly (30).

2. Backrest assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the connection device (40) is arranged spaced apart from the sub-section (32) when the sub-section (32) is in the initial position.

3. Backrest assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that the wall section (50) has a slot-shaped recess (56) and the connection device (40) is arranged at the recess.

4. Backrest assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the wall section (50) contains a cover (52) and the connection device (40) is arranged in the cover (52).

5. The backrest assembly of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The backrest assembly (30) is designed to be foldable.

6. Backrest assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that the sub-section (32) together with the wall section (50) and the adjoining backrest sections (34, 36) respectively can be individually flipped over.

7. A motor vehicle, characterised in that The motor vehicle has a backrest assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims.

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