Deformable seat based on shape memory alloy
Through the design of shape memory alloy materials and support mechanisms, the seat can be transformed into a bed, and the armrests are height-adjustable, solving the problem of the seat's single function and improving its practicality and flexibility.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG CHENGTAI METAL PROD CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing seats have limited functions, fixed shapes, or limited adjustment ranges, making it difficult to meet users' needs for multifunctionality and spatial adaptability.
Using shape memory alloy material, the seat can be transformed into a bed through the cooperation of the seat, backrest and support mechanism; the armrest mechanism can adjust the height of the armrest cushion; the soft upholstery is embedded with SMA components to dynamically adjust the shape of the seat in response to external stimuli.
It achieves multifunctionality and spatial adaptability of the seat, improves practicality and flexibility, and meets the needs of different users.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of seating technology, and in particular to a deformable seat based on shape memory alloy. Background Technology
[0002] Chinese patent document CN208403796U discloses a deformable seat, including a base device and a backrest device. The base device includes several upper beams, several upper connecting columns, several upper through holes, a rectangular frame one, a seat plate, several upright columns one, several upright columns two, several left through holes, several right through holes, several lower connecting columns, several bottom columns, several lower through holes, a rectangular frame two, and a seat plate one. The two ends of each upper beam are perpendicularly connected to several upper connecting columns. The left end of each upper beam has an upper through hole. Two upper beams and two upper connecting columns together form a rectangular frame one. The seat plate is provided on the rectangular frame one. Several upright columns one and several upright columns two are vertically connected to the bottom of the four corners of the rectangular frame one. Several upright columns one are located at the left end of the rectangular frame one and have left through holes. Several upright columns two are located at the right end of the rectangular frame one and have right through holes.
[0003] However, the aforementioned seats, including some existing seats, are generally designed with a single function in mind. Their shapes are fixed or their adjustment range is limited, making it difficult to meet users' needs for multifunctionality and spatial adaptability. Therefore, we propose a deformable seat based on shape memory alloy. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a deformable seat based on shape memory alloy, which can solve the problem of limited functionality in some existing seats.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a deformable seat based on shape memory alloy, comprising:
[0006] A seat with a backrest hinged to it;
[0007] The armrest mechanism, which is installed on the seat, is designed to accommodate the support height of users of different heights;
[0008] The support mechanism is located on the rear side of the back plate. The support mechanism includes support legs. Two sets of grooves are provided on the rear side of the back plate. A set of support legs is rotatably installed between the inner walls of the two sets of grooves. A set of first damping plates is provided at the pivot of each set of support legs.
[0009] Preferably, the support mechanism further includes limiting blocks. Two sets of limiting blocks are rotatably mounted on the rear outer surface of the backrest. Each set of limiting blocks has a second damping plate fixedly mounted on it, which fits against the corresponding support leg. With the combined action of the seat, backrest, and support mechanism, the seat can be transformed into a bed for the user to lie down and rest. This solves the problem that some existing seats are generally designed with a single function in mind, and their shape is fixed or the adjustment range is limited, making it difficult to meet the user's needs for multi-functionality and spatial adaptability, thus improving the practicality of the seat.
[0010] Preferably, the armrest mechanism includes a fixed sleeve, a sliding plate, an armrest pad, a plug rod, a handle, and a spring. A set of fixed sleeves is fixedly installed on both outer surfaces of the seat. A set of sliding plates is slidably installed inside each of the two sets of fixed sleeves. An armrest pad is fixedly installed on the top of each of the two sets of sliding plates. At least two sets of plug holes are provided on one side of each of the two sets of sliding plates. A set of plug rods movably passes through one side of each of the two sets of fixed sleeves. One end of each set of plug rods is inserted into a corresponding plug hole. A handle is fixedly installed on the other end of each set of plug rods. Both ends of each set of plug rods are fixedly connected to a corresponding handle and a corresponding fixed sleeve. Under the action of the armrest mechanism, the height of the armrest pad can be adjusted according to the user's different heights, improving the flexibility of the seat, ensuring the seat's usability, and facilitating the promotion and use of the seat.
[0011] Preferably, both the seat and backrest are fitted with a set of soft padding, with SMA components (such as springs, wires, or sheets) embedded inside. The SMA is triggered by temperature or pressure to undergo a phase change. When external stimuli (such as human body pressure or changes in ambient temperature) are detected, the SMA can automatically restore a preset shape, realizing dynamic adjustment of the seat back angle, seat cushion curvature, or support strength. For example, when a pressure sensor detects that a passenger has sat down, the SMA is heated and contracts, driving the slide rail mechanism to make the seat conform to the curve of the human body.
[0012] Preferably, at least two sets of chair legs are fixedly installed at the bottom of the seat.
[0013] Preferably, a sliding groove is provided on the rear outer surface of the backrest, a retaining sleeve is slidably installed on the sliding groove, and a shaping plate is hinged to the bottom of the seat plate, with part of the shaping plate inserted into the retaining sleeve.
[0014] Preferably, a headrest is fixedly installed on the front side of the backrest.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0016] (1) The deformable seat based on shape memory alloy can be transformed into a bed for users to lie down and rest through the cooperation of the seat, backrest and support mechanism. This solves the problem that some existing seats are generally designed with a single function as the guide, and their shape is fixed or the adjustment range is limited, making it difficult to meet users' needs for multi-functionality and spatial adaptability, thus improving the practicality of the seat.
[0017] (2) The deformable seat based on shape memory alloy can adjust the height of the armrest pad according to the different heights of the users through the armrest mechanism, which improves the flexibility of the seat, ensures the use effect of the seat, and is conducive to the promotion and use of the seat. Attached Figure Description
[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:
[0019] Figure 1 This is a frontal perspective view of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a bottom-view perspective view of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle.
[0022] Reference numerals: 1. Seat board; 2. Backrest board; 3. Sleeve; 4. Support mechanism; 41. Support leg; 42. Limiting block; 5. Armrest mechanism; 51. Fixing sleeve; 52. Slide board; 53. Armrest pad; 54. Insert rod; 55. Pull handle; 56. Spring; 6. Soft padding; 7. Chair leg; 8. Shaping plate; 9. Headrest. Detailed Implementation
[0023] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0024] Please see Figure 1-3This utility model provides a technical solution: a deformable seat based on shape memory alloy, including a seat 1, an armrest mechanism 5 and a support mechanism 4. A backrest 2 is hinged on the seat 1. The armrest mechanism 5 is disposed on the seat 1 and is used to adapt to the support height of users of different heights. A set of soft pads 6 are fitted on both the seat 1 and the backrest 2. At least two sets of chair legs 7 are fixedly installed on the bottom of the seat 1. A sliding groove is opened on the rear outer surface of the backrest 2. A sleeve 3 is slidably installed on the sliding groove. A shaping plate 8 is hinged on the bottom of the seat 1. The shaping plate 8 is partially inserted into the sleeve 3. A headrest 9 is fixedly installed on the front side of the backrest 2.
[0025] The support mechanism 4 is located on the rear side of the back plate 2. The support mechanism 4 includes support legs 41. Two sets of grooves are provided on the rear side of the back plate 2. A set of support legs 41 is rotatably installed between the inner walls of the two sets of grooves. A set of first damping plates is provided at the pivot of the two sets of support legs 41.
[0026] The support mechanism 4 also includes a limiting block 42. Two sets of limiting blocks 42 are rotatably installed on the rear outer surface of the backrest 2. Each of the two sets of limiting blocks 42 has a set of second damping plates that fit against the corresponding support leg 41. Through the cooperation of the seat 1, backrest 2 and support mechanism 4, the seat can be transformed into a bed for the user to lie down and rest. This solves the problem that some existing seats are generally designed with a single function in mind, and their shape is fixed or the adjustment range is limited, making it difficult to meet the user's needs for multi-functionality and space adaptability, thus improving the practicality of the seat.
[0027] The armrest mechanism 5 includes a fixed sleeve 51, a sliding plate 52, an armrest pad 53, a plug rod 54, a pull handle 55, and a spring 56. A set of fixed sleeves 51 is fixedly installed on the outer surfaces of both sides of the seat 1. A set of sliding plates 52 is slidably installed inside each of the two sets of fixed sleeves 51. An armrest pad 53 is fixedly installed on the top of each of the two sets of sliding plates 52. At least two sets of insertion holes are provided on one side of each of the two sets of fixed sleeves 51. A set of plug rods 54 movably passes through one side of each of the two sets of fixed sleeves 51. One end of each set of plug rods 54 is inserted into a corresponding insertion hole, and a pull handle 55 is fixedly installed on the other end of each set of plug rods 54. Both ends of each set of plug rods 54 are fixedly connected to the corresponding pull handle 55 and the corresponding fixed sleeve 51. Through the armrest mechanism 5, the height of the armrest pad 53 can be adjusted according to the user's different heights, improving the flexibility of the seat, ensuring the seat's usability, and facilitating the promotion and use of the seat.
[0028] Working principle: When adjusting the armrest pad 53, according to the user's height, pull the handle 55 to drive the insert rod 54 to disengage from the insertion hole on the slide plate 52, and then slide the slide plate 52 up and down to adjust the height of the armrest pad 53. After determining the position, release the handle 55, and under the rebound action of the spring 56, the insert rod 54 is inserted into the corresponding insertion hole for fixation. When it is necessary to lie down, rotate the limit block 42 to release the limit on the support leg 41, slide the sleeve 3 to make the shaping plate 8 lower and no longer support the backrest 2, and then rotate the backrest 2 backward to be flush with the seat plate 1, so that the support leg 41 extends out to support the backrest 2 on the ground.
[0029] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A shape memory alloy based morphing seat, characterized in that, include: A seat (1) on which a backrest (2) is hinged; Armrest mechanism (5), which is set on seat (1), is used to adapt to the support height of users of different heights; The support mechanism (4) is located on the rear side of the back plate (2). The support mechanism (4) includes a support leg (41). Two sets of grooves are provided on the rear side of the back plate (2). A set of support legs (41) is rotatably installed between the inner walls of the two sets of grooves. A set of first damping plates is provided at the pivot of the two sets of support legs (41). The support mechanism (4) also includes a limiting block (42). Two sets of limiting blocks (42) are rotatably installed on the rear outer surface of the back plate (2). A set of second damping plates that fit against the corresponding support leg (41) are fixedly installed on each of the two sets of limiting blocks (42). The backrest (2) has a groove on its rear outer surface, and a sleeve (3) is slidably installed on the groove. A shaping plate (8) is hinged to the bottom of the seat (1), and part of the shaping plate (8) is inserted into the sleeve (3).
2. The deformable seat based on shape memory alloy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The armrest mechanism (5) includes a fixed sleeve (51), a sliding plate (52), an armrest pad (53), a plug rod (54), a handle (55), and a spring (56). A set of fixed sleeves (51) are fixedly installed on both outer surfaces of the seat (1). A set of sliding plates (52) are slidably installed inside each of the two sets of fixed sleeves (51). A set of armrest pads (53) are fixedly installed on the top of each of the two sets of sliding plates (52). At least two sets of plug holes are opened on one side of each of the two sets of fixed sleeves (51). A set of plug rods (54) is movably inserted through one side of each of the two sets of fixed sleeves (51). One end of each set of plug rods (54) is inserted into the corresponding plug hole. A set of handles (55) is fixedly installed on the other end of each set of plug rods (54). Both ends of each set of plug rods (54) are fixedly connected to the corresponding handles (55) and the corresponding fixed sleeves (51).
3. A deformable seat based on shape memory alloy according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both the seat (1) and the backrest (2) are fitted with a set of soft padding (6).
4. A shape memory alloy based morphing seat according to claim 3, characterized in that: At least two sets of chair legs (7) are fixedly installed at the bottom of the seat (1).
5. A shape memory alloy based morphing seat according to claim 4, characterized in that: A headrest (9) is fixedly installed on the front side of the backrest (2).
Citation Information
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Flexible seat
CN208403796U