A mounting structure for the outer protective panel of a seat frame

By improving the design of the supporting steel wire assembly and shielding parts of the outer seat frame panel, the problems of insufficient rear-end support and unshielded internal structure of the outer seat frame panel were solved, achieving stable installation and aesthetic effect.

CN224130934UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17MAGNA SEATING RES & DEV (CHONGQING) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
MAGNA SEATING RES & DEV (CHONGQING) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-24
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

The existing seat frame outer guard plate has insufficient rear support strength, making it prone to deformation, and the internal structure is not completely covered, affecting aesthetics and safety.

Method used

It adopts two support steel wire assemblies at the front and rear. The rear support steel wire extends in a U-shape and is fixed to the foot plate through a slot. Combined with the shielding part, the inner side of the rear end is shielded. The installation is achieved by using a snap-fit ​​and inverted structure. Both the steel wire assembly and the shielding part are plastic parts and are equipped with reinforcing ribs.

Benefits of technology

It improves the installation stability and strength of the seat frame outer panel, simplifies the installation process, enhances aesthetics and safety, and avoids exposing the internal structure.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a seat frame outer guard plate installation structure, including a lower connecting plate for an adjuster, a seat frame side plate, a seat frame outer guard plate, and a steel wire assembly. The steel wire assembly includes front and rear support steel wires. The rear support steel wire extends in an upward-opening U-shape, with foot plates welded to both ends. The front support steel wire extends from the front end of the seat frame outer guard plate to the middle of the rear support steel wire and is welded to it. A foot plate is welded to the front end of the front support steel wire, and the foot plates are fixed to the seat cushion side plate. Multiple slots are spaced apart on the inner side of the seat frame outer guard plate, and the seat frame outer guard plate is engaged with the steel wire assembly through these slots. A cover is also engaged at the rear end of the seat frame outer guard plate, covering the inner rear end of the seat frame outer guard plate and pre-fixed to the lower connecting plate for the adjuster. The cover has an opening for the adjuster to pass through. This utility model solves the problems of easy deformation of the rear end of the existing seat frame outer guard plate under pressure and incomplete coverage of the internal structure of the seat frame.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive seat technology, and in particular to a seat frame outer guard plate mounting structure. Background Technology

[0002] The outer seat frame panel is an exterior accessory for car seats, installed on the outer side of the seat frame side panel. It not only serves an aesthetic purpose but also protects the seat from scratches. Currently, the outer seat frame panel is commonly installed by fixing it to the side panel of the car seat frame using long steel wires. Specifically, the steel wire is fixed to the side panel of the car seat frame, and the outer seat frame panel is then fixed to a foot plate on the wire with screws, thus connecting and securing the outer seat frame panel to the seat frame. In practical use, the traditional installation structure has gradually revealed the following problems: 1. The use of a large number of supporting steel wires leads to limited space and inconvenient layout. 2. Insufficient support strength at the rear end of the outer seat frame panel. Because this area is close to the backrest adjuster, space is severely limited, making it difficult to properly arrange the supporting steel wires, resulting in seriously insufficient support strength at this location. When the rear end of the outer seat frame panel is subjected to external pressure, such as accidental collisions when adjusting the seat back or getting in and out of the vehicle, it is very easy to deform. 3. Because the inner rear end of the existing seat frame outer panel does not have a shielding structure, passengers can easily see the internal structure of the seat frame through the gap between the seat and the backrest, which affects the aesthetics and safety of the seat. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention aims to provide a seat frame outer guard plate installation structure to solve the problems of easy deformation of the rear end of the existing seat frame outer guard plate under pressure and the problem of incomplete shielding of the internal structure of the seat frame.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a seat frame outer guard plate installation structure, including an adjuster lower connecting plate, a seat frame side plate, and a seat frame outer guard plate, as well as a steel wire assembly located between the seat cushion side plate and the seat frame outer guard plate. The steel wire assembly includes two supporting steel wires, front and rear. The rear supporting steel wire is arranged near the rear end of the seat frame outer guard plate and extends in an upward-opening U-shape, with foot plates welded to both ends. The front supporting steel wire extends from the front end of the seat frame outer guard plate to the middle of the rear supporting steel wire. The seat frame is connected to the steel wire assembly by welding. The front end of the front support steel wire is also welded with a foot plate. The foot plates are all fixed to the outer side of the side panel of the seat cushion. The inner side of the outer guard plate of the seat frame is provided with multiple slots at intervals corresponding to the steel wire assembly. The outer guard plate of the seat frame is snapped onto the steel wire assembly through each slot. The rear end of the outer guard plate of the seat frame is also snapped onto a cover. The cover covers the inner side of the rear end of the outer guard plate of the seat frame and is pre-fixed to the lower connecting plate of the angle adjuster. The cover has an opening for the angle adjuster to pass through.

[0005] In the above solution: all footplates are fixed to the side panel of the seat cushion with screws. The inner side of the outer seat frame panel has a rearward-opening slot corresponding to the footplate on the front support wire, and two downward-opening slots are spaced apart at intervals corresponding to the front support wire. A downward-opening slot is also provided for the front footplate on the rear support wire. All the footplates and front support wires are engaged in their corresponding slots to achieve quick installation of the outer seat frame panel.

[0006] In the above scheme: the end of the front support wire extends upward and is welded to the middle of the rear support wire, and the front of the rear support wire also protrudes downward and is welded to the front support wire, forming a double welding point, which is beneficial to improving the connection stability.

[0007] In the above solution: the lower connecting plate of the angle adjuster and the shielding component are both provided with corresponding lugs. The two corresponding lugs are fixed by screws, thereby realizing the fixed connection between the lower connecting plate of the angle adjuster and the shielding component. The structure is simple and the installation is convenient.

[0008] In the above solution: the inner edge of the outer guard plate of the seat frame is provided with several inverted buckle structures, and the edge of the shielding component is provided with buckle holes that match the inverted buckle structures. The outer guard plate of the seat frame and the shielding component are fixed by the inverted buckle structures and buckle holes. The structure is simple and easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0009] In the above solution: the outer protective plate of the seat frame and the shielding component are both plastic parts, and the inner side of each part is provided with reinforcing ribs. The reinforcing ribs help to improve the structural strength of the outer protective plate of the seat frame and the shielding component.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0011] 1. The steel wire assembly includes two support steel wires, front and rear. The rear support steel wire extends in an upward-opening U-shape. This design expands the support range and reduces the number of support steel wires used. The two support steel wires work together to evenly distribute the force on the outer seat frame panel, ensuring the strength and stability of the entire installation structure. 2. The installation method, using a snap-fit ​​connection between the steel wire assembly and the slot, eliminates the traditional, cumbersome screw connection method. This snap-fit ​​installation method is simple and quick, greatly improving installation efficiency. 3. The concealing piece that snaps onto the rear of the outer seat frame panel perfectly conceals the inner rear of the panel and is pre-fixed to the lower connecting plate of the adjuster. The concealing piece is specifically designed for the unique location and space of the inner rear of the outer seat frame panel, completely concealing the internal structure of the seat frame visible through the gaps in the car seat, preventing the exposure of messy internal mechanical parts and greatly enhancing the overall aesthetics of the car interior. 4. The shielding component also supports the rear end of the outer guard plate of the seat frame, which helps to increase the structural strength at this location and reduces the possibility of deformation under pressure. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the traditional installation structure of the outer protective panel of the seat frame.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of its breakdown.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the inner side of the seat frame outer guard plate.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the outer side of the seat frame side panel. Detailed Implementation

[0017] like Figure 1 As shown in Figure 5, a seat frame outer guard plate installation structure mainly consists of an adjuster lower connecting plate 1, a seat frame side plate 2, a seat frame outer guard plate 3, and a steel wire assembly located between the seat cushion side plate 2 and the seat frame outer guard plate 3.

[0018] The steel wire assembly includes two supporting steel wires 4, one at the front and one at the back. The rear supporting steel wire 4 is positioned near the rear end of the outer seat frame panel 3 and extends in an upward-opening U-shape, with foot plates welded to both ends. The front supporting steel wire 4 extends from the front end of the outer seat frame panel 3 to the middle of the rear supporting steel wire 4 and is welded to it. A foot plate is also welded to the front end of the front supporting steel wire 4. The foot plates are all fixed to the outer surface of the side panel 2 of the seat cushion.

[0019] The inner side of the seat frame outer guard plate 3 is provided with multiple slots 5 at intervals corresponding to the steel wire assembly. The seat frame outer guard plate 3 is fastened to the steel wire assembly through each slot 5.

[0020] The rear end of the outer seat frame panel 3 is also fitted with a cover 6. The cover 6 covers the inner side of the rear end of the outer seat frame panel 3 and is pre-fixed to the lower connecting plate 1 of the adjuster. The cover 6 has an opening for the adjuster to pass through. The lower end of the backrest frame and the rear end of the seat cushion frame are rotatably connected through the adjuster. The lower connecting plate 1 of the adjuster is fixed on the adjuster.

[0021] In the above solution: all footplates are fixed to the side panel 2 of the seat cushion with screws. The inner side of the outer seat frame panel 3 has a rearward-facing slot 5 corresponding to the footplate on the front support wire 4, and two downward-facing slots 5 are spaced apart at the front and rear of the front support wire 4. A downward-facing slot 5 is also provided for the front footplate on the rear support wire 4. All footplates and the front support wire 4 are inserted into their corresponding slots 5 to achieve quick installation of the outer seat frame panel 3.

[0022] In the above scheme: the end of the front support wire 4 extends upward and is welded to the middle of the rear support wire 4, and the front of the rear support wire 4 also protrudes downward and is welded to the front support wire 4, forming a double welding point, which is beneficial to improving the connection stability.

[0023] In the above scheme, the lower connecting plate 1 of the angle adjuster and the shielding part 6 are provided with corresponding brackets. The two corresponding brackets are fixed by screws, thereby realizing the fixed connection between the lower connecting plate 1 of the angle adjuster and the shielding part 6. The structure is simple and the installation is convenient.

[0024] In the above scheme: the inner edge of the outer guard plate 3 of the seat frame is provided with several inverted buckle structures, and the edge of the shield 6 is provided with buckle holes that match the inverted buckle structures. The outer guard plate 3 of the seat frame and the shield 6 are fixed by the inverted buckle structures and buckle holes. The structure is simple and easy to disassemble and assemble.

[0025] In the above scheme: the outer guard plate 3 of the seat frame and the shielding part 6 are both plastic parts, and there are reinforcing ribs on their inner sides. The reinforcing ribs are beneficial to improving the structural strength of the outer guard plate 3 of the seat frame and the shielding part 6.

Claims

1. A seat frame outer plate mounting structure comprising an angle adjuster lower connecting plate (1), a seat frame side plate (2), a seat frame outer plate (3), and a steel wire assembly between the seat cushion side plate (2) and the seat frame outer plate (3), characterized in that: The steel wire assembly includes two support steel wires (4) at the front and rear. The rear support steel wire (4) is arranged near the rear end of the outer guard plate (3) of the seat frame and extends in a U-shape with the opening facing upward. Both ends of the rear support steel wire (4) are welded with foot plates. The front support steel wire (4) extends from the front end of the outer guard plate (3) to the middle of the rear support steel wire (4) and is welded to it. The front end of the front support steel wire (4) is also welded with a foot plate. The foot plates are all fixed to the side of the seat cushion. On the outer side of the plate (2), there are multiple slots (5) spaced apart on the inner side of the seat frame outer guard plate (3). The seat frame outer guard plate (3) is fastened to the steel wire assembly through each slot (5). A cover (6) is also fastened to the rear end of the seat frame outer guard plate (3). The cover (6) covers the inner side of the rear end of the seat frame outer guard plate (3) and is pre-fixed to the lower connecting plate (1) of the angle adjuster. The cover (6) has an opening for the angle adjuster to pass through.

2. The seat pan outer panel mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized by: All footboards are fixed to the side panel (2) of the seat cushion by screws. The inner side of the outer guard plate (3) of the seat frame is provided with a groove (5) with the opening facing backward on the footboard corresponding to the front support wire (4). There are two grooves (5) with the opening facing downward at intervals corresponding to the front support wire (4). The front footboard corresponding to the rear support wire (4) is provided with a groove (5) with the opening facing downward.

3. The seat pan outer panel mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized by: The end of the front support wire (4) extends upward and is welded to the middle of the rear support wire (4), and the front of the rear support wire (4) also protrudes downward and is welded to the front support wire (4).

4. The seat pan outer panel mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized by: The lower connecting plate (1) of the angle adjuster and the shielding part (6) are provided with corresponding brackets. The two corresponding brackets are fixed by screws, thereby realizing the fixed connection between the lower connecting plate (1) of the angle adjuster and the shielding part (6).

5. The seat pan outer panel mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized by: The inner edge of the outer guard plate (3) of the seat frame is provided with several inverted buckle structures, and the edge of the shielding member (6) is provided with buckle holes that match the inverted buckle structures. The outer guard plate (3) of the seat frame and the shielding member (6) are snapped together and fixed by the inverted buckle structures and buckle holes.

6. The seat pan outer panel mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized by: Both the outer protective plate (3) and the shielding component (6) of the seat frame are plastic parts, and their inner surfaces are provided with reinforcing ribs.