Automobile seat armrest fatigue test bench
By designing a fatigue testing bench for automotive seat armrests that includes a rotation mechanism and a control system, the problems of rotational instability and high cost were solved, and simplified operation and standardized testing were achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520506360.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-21
AI Technical Summary
In the existing technology, the fatigue testing device for automobile seat armrests has problems such as unstable rotation, high cost, and inability to accurately reflect the test indicators.
A fatigue testing bench for automotive seat armrests was designed, comprising a movable worktable, a rotating mechanism, and a control system. It employs a rotary cylinder and clamping arm structure to achieve stable rotation and precise testing of the armrests.
It enables the reproduction of handrail usage scenarios, simplifies the operation process, saves time and space, and can be tested in a temperature and humidity test chamber, meeting standard requirements.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fatigue testing technology for automotive seat armrests, and in particular to a fatigue testing bench for automotive seat armrests. Background Technology
[0002] Armrests are a crucial component of car seats, and their fatigue performance directly impacts the seat's lifespan. Therefore, it's essential to test the fatigue strength of armrests. Current seat manufacturers' laboratories employ two methods: first, manually fixing a rotating device to the armrest and then rotating it. However, this method often results in unstable testing due to the rotating device's tendency to shift, and it cannot guarantee that the rotating device and armrest are concentric. Second, they use robotic arms to perform the tests, but these are expensive and cannot accurately reflect whether the test parameters meet the requirements.
[0003] Therefore, a fatigue testing bench for automotive seat armrests was designed to improve the above-mentioned problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, this utility model provides a fatigue testing bench for automotive seat armrests, which can reproduce armrest usage scenarios, is simple and convenient to set up, saves operator time, occupies little space, and is easy to move.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A fatigue testing bench for car seat armrests includes a movable worktable and a rotating mechanism mounted on the worktable for rotating the seat armrests. The rotating mechanism includes a base, a vertical slide rail mounted on the base, a slide plate connected to the vertical slide rail, a rotary cylinder mounted on the slide plate, a rotary arm connected to the rotary cylinder, an adjustment plate mounted on the rotary arm, and a clamping arm mounted on the adjustment plate for connecting the seat armrests.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the skateboard is provided with locking bolts.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the clamping arms are arranged in pairs.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the clamping arm is a rotary bearing.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the adjusting plate is provided with a strip-shaped hole for connecting the clamping arm.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the lower part of the workbench is provided with casters for movement.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model compared with the prior art are:
[0013] 1. The present invention relates to a fatigue testing bench for car seat armrests, which can reproduce the usage scenarios of armrests, is simple and convenient to set up, can save operators' time, occupies little space, and is easy to move;
[0014] 2. The present invention provides a fatigue testing bench for automotive seat armrests, which can be placed in a temperature and humidity test chamber and can be used to conduct tests according to standard environmental requirements. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Other objects and results of this invention will become more apparent and readily understood with reference to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and with a more complete understanding of the invention. In the drawings:
[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention after application;
[0017] Figure 2 This is another perspective view after the application of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the rotating mechanism of this utility model;
[0019] The reference numerals in the attached drawings include: workbench 1, rotating mechanism 2, caster 11, base 21, vertical slide rail 22, slide plate 23, locking bolt 231, rotating cylinder 24, rotating arm 25, adjusting plate 26, strip hole 261, and clamping arm 27. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The technical solutions of various embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. It should be pointed out that all accompanying drawings are exemplary representations. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0023] The present invention will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0024] Reference Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the application of this utility model. Figure 2 This is another perspective view after the application of this utility model. Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the rotating mechanism of this utility model. This utility model provides a fatigue testing bench for automotive seat armrests, including a workbench 1, a rotating mechanism 2, and a control system (not shown). The workbench 1 is movable and has casters 11 at its lower part for easy movement and can also be placed inside a temperature and humidity test chamber. The rotating mechanism 2 is mounted on the workbench 1 and is used to rotate the seat armrests for durability testing. The control system controls the operation of the rotating mechanism 2 and mainly includes digital input terminals, digital output terminals, a data acquisition module, a data storage module, and a PLC drive module. The rotating mechanism 2 includes a base 21, a vertical slide rail 22, a sliding plate 23, a rotating cylinder 24, a rotating arm 25, an adjusting plate 26, and a clamping arm 27. The base 21 is mounted on the workbench 1, and the vertical slide rail 22 is mounted on the base 21. On seat 21, slide plate 23 is connected to vertical slide rail 22 and can move up and down. Slide plate 23 is provided with locking bolt 231, which can position slide plate 23 on vertical slide rail 22. Rotary cylinder 24 is set on slide plate 23 and moves with slide plate 23. Rotary arm 25 is connected to rotary cylinder 24 and rotates with rotary cylinder 24. Adjustment plate 26 is set on rotary arm 25 and can move along rotary arm 25. Clamping arm 27 is set on adjustment plate 26 and is used to connect seat armrest. Adjustment plate 26 is provided with strip hole 261. Clamping arm 27 is preferably set in pairs. The distance between the two clamping arms 27 can be adjusted according to the width of armrest. Clamping arm 27 is preferably a rotary bearing. When the rotary bearing contacts the armrest, rolling friction can be realized to reduce wear on the armrest and so as to rotate the armrest better.
[0025] The following will refer to Figures 1 to 3 The working principle of this utility model will be explained.
[0026] During operation, the test bench is moved to the designated position, the position of the slide plate 23 is adjusted so that the rotary cylinder 24 is concentric with the armrest of the seat, the distance between the clamping arms 27 is adjusted so that the clamping arms 27 contact the armrest, and finally the rotary cylinder 24 is controlled by the control system to rotate the armrest for testing. This utility model can reproduce the use scenario of the armrest, is simple and convenient to set up, can save the operator's time, occupies little space, is easy to move, and can be put into a temperature and humidity test chamber, and can carry out test tasks according to standard environmental requirements.
[0027] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A fatigue testing bench for automobile seat armrests, characterized in that, It includes a movable worktable, a rotating mechanism on the worktable for rotating the armrest of the seat, the rotating mechanism including a base, a vertical slide rail on the base, a slide plate connected to the vertical slide rail, a rotating cylinder on the slide plate, a rotating arm connected to the rotating cylinder, an adjusting plate on the rotating arm, and a clamping arm on the adjusting plate for connecting the armrest of the seat.
2. The fatigue testing bench for automobile seat armrests according to claim 1, characterized in that, The skateboard is equipped with locking bolts.
3. The fatigue testing bench for automobile seat armrests according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping arms are set in pairs.
4. The fatigue testing bench for automobile seat armrests according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping arm is a rotary bearing.
5. The fatigue testing bench for automobile seat armrests according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment plate has strip holes for connecting the clamping arms.
6. The fatigue testing bench for automobile seat armrests according to claim 1, characterized in that, The workbench is equipped with casters for movement.