A foldable stowable headrest support structure for a vehicle seat

By designing a foldable and retractable car seat headrest support structure, the problems of traditional headrests taking up space and obstructing vision are solved, achieving convenient folding and improved safety of the headrest.

CN224409041UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26WUHAN XITAI INTELLIGENT COCKPIT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUHAN XITAI INTELLIGENT COCKPIT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-15
Publication Date
2026-06-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional car seat headrests cannot be folded, taking up extra space, affecting the expansion of the interior space and the driver's rear visibility, and increasing driving safety risks.

Method used

Design a foldable and retractable car seat headrest support structure. Through the cooperation of locking leaf, rotating center rod, locking plate and spring, the headrest can be automatically folded. The front cover and the rear cover are tightly connected by buckles and limiting steps.

Benefits of technology

The headrest is foldable for easy folding, reducing blind spots and increasing the utilization of interior space and driving safety.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to headrest folding technical field discloses a kind of foldable storage's car seat headrest support structure, including seat, the headrest rod is installed in the seat, the similar side of multiple headrest rods is fixedly connected with locking leaf, the lower end of multiple locking leaf is fixedly connected with rotating center rod between adjacent, rotating center rod middle fixed mounting multiple limit stake, the outer wall left and right sides of rotating center rod are rotatably connected with lock plate, spring two is installed in the rotating center rod outer wall between multiple lock plate and limit stake.The utility model in the prior art, when needing to fold headrest, exert force on back cover, and then will act on connecting rod, the force received by connecting rod will act on the top of lock plate, and at the same time, spring two mounted on rotating center rod will be applied, so that the lock plate will rotate under the action of spring two.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of headrest folding technology, and in particular to a foldable and storeable car seat headrest support structure. Background Technology

[0002] As a core tool for modern travel, the design of the car's interior seats has always been a key element in enhancing the driving and riding experience. Among the many components of a car seat, the headrest plays an important role in ensuring comfort and safety. Traditional car seat headrests are mostly fixed or only have simple up-and-down adjustment functions, which exposes a series of limitations in actual use. From the perspective of space utilization, as consumers' demand for the multi-functionality of cars increases, scenarios such as flexible transformation of the interior space are becoming more and more common, such as folding down the rear seats to expand cargo space. However, non-foldable headrests often occupy extra space during the seat folding process, causing the seats to not be able to fully conform, which greatly limits the effective expansion of the interior space and makes it difficult to meet the diverse space utilization needs of users.

[0003] In terms of driving visibility, headrests, especially rear seat headrests, can obstruct the driver's view to some extent when reversing or when observing the situation behind the vehicle. This affects the driver's clear judgment of the environment behind the vehicle and increases potential driving safety risks. In particular, in narrow spaces or complex road conditions, obstructed rear visibility may prevent the driver from noticing obstacles or other vehicles and pedestrians in time, which may lead to collisions and increase the danger. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a foldable and retractable car seat headrest support structure, aiming to improve the problem that traditional headrests in the prior art cannot be folded.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a foldable and retractable car seat headrest support structure, comprising a seat, wherein each seat is equipped with a headrest rod, and a locking leaf is fixedly connected to adjacent sides of multiple headrest rods. A rotating center rod is fixedly connected between adjacent lower ends of multiple locking leaf rods. Multiple limiting posts are fixedly installed in the middle of the rotating center rod. Locking plates are rotatably connected to the left and right sides of the outer wall of the rotating center rod. Springs are installed on the outer wall of the rotating center rod between multiple locking plates and limiting posts. Connecting rods are fixedly installed between adjacent locking plates. A headrest mechanism is installed on the top of the seat, and the headrest mechanism is used for flat support of the head.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0007] The headrest mechanism includes a back cover, with multiple pad blocks 1 fixedly installed on the inner wall of the back cover. A spring 1 is fixedly installed at the front end of each of the multiple pad blocks 1, and a pad block 2 is fixedly installed at the front end of each of the multiple spring blocks 1. A front cover is fixedly installed on the front side of the multiple pad blocks 2. A vent hole is provided at the front end of the front cover. Buckles are provided on both the left and right sides of the front cover. Slots are provided on both the left and right sides of the back cover. The inner wall of the back cover is fixedly connected to a connecting rod.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] A lumbar support is installed in the center of the front side of the seat, and a breathable seat cushion is installed near the center of the front side of the seat.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] A backrest knob is installed at the right rear end of the seat, which is used to lean the seat back.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] A seat button is installed on the middle right side of the seat, which is used to move the seat forward and backward.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] The seat has a base plate installed at its bottom, and guide rails are provided on both the left and right sides of the base plate.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] The inner wall of the guide rail is slidably connected to a slide rod, and the left and right sides of the outer wall of the slide rod are fixedly connected to support plates.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0019] The bottom of each support plate is threaded with bolts, and each bolt is threaded with a support block on its adjacent side.

[0020] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. In this utility model, when the headrest needs to be folded, a force is applied to the back cover, which in turn acts on the connecting rod. The force on the connecting rod acts on the top of the locking plate and is also applied to the second spring installed on the rotating center rod. This causes the locking plate to rotate under the force of the second spring. The force of the second spring can drive the headrest mechanism to automatically fold, thereby reducing blind spots and increasing safety.

[0022] 2. In this utility model, when assembling the headrest, simply press the front cover gently against the back cover, and the buckle will naturally retract and slide into the slot under the action of the guide surface. After reaching the predetermined position, it will automatically spring back. The front cover and the back cover are tightly connected through the cooperation of the barb and the limiting step. If disassembly and maintenance are required, simply press the elastic part of the buckle to disengage it from the limiting position, and the front cover and the back cover can be easily separated. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a front perspective view of a foldable and retractable car seat headrest support structure proposed in this utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a partial structural exploded view of the headrest rod of a foldable and retractable car seat headrest support structure proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the rear cover of a foldable and retractable car seat headrest support structure proposed in this utility model.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of a foldable and retractable car seat headrest support structure proposed in this utility model.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the backrest knob of a foldable and retractable car seat headrest support structure proposed in this utility model.

[0028] Legend:

[0029] 1. Seat; 2. Headrest Mechanism; 201. Front Cover; 202. Rear Cover; 203. Buckle; 204. Slot; 205. Pad 1; 206. Spring 1; 207. Ventilation Hole; 208. Pad 2; 3. Headrest Rod; 4. Locking Leaf; 5. Locking Plate; 6. Rotating Center Rod; 7. Spring 2; 8. Limiting Post; 9. Connecting Rod; 10. Lumbar Pillow; 11. Breathable Seat Cushion; 12. Backrest Knob; 13. Seat Button; 14. Slide Rod; 15. Support Plate; 16. Base Plate; 17. Guide Rail; 18. Support Block; 19. Bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0031] Please see the appendix Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 This utility model provides an embodiment of a foldable and retractable car seat headrest support structure, including a seat 1, with headrest rods 3 installed inside the seat 1, locking leaflets 4 fixedly connected to adjacent sides of multiple headrest rods 3, a rotating center rod 6 fixedly connected between adjacent lower ends of multiple locking leaflets 4, multiple limiting posts 8 fixedly installed in the middle of the rotating center rod 6, locking plates 5 rotatably connected to the left and right sides of the outer wall of the rotating center rod 6, springs 7 installed on the outer wall of the rotating center rod 6 between multiple locking plates 5 and limiting posts 8, connecting rods 9 fixedly installed between adjacent locking plates 5, and a headrest mechanism 2 installed on the top of the seat 1 for resting the head flat.

[0032] Specifically, headrest rods 3 are installed inside the backrest of seat 1. These headrest rods 3 are made of high-quality steel and are vertically embedded in the internal frame of the backrest of seat 1. They are fixed to the frame by welding to ensure the stability of the connection. Locking leaf 4 is fixedly connected to the adjacent side of multiple headrest rods 3. Rotating center rod 6 is fixedly connected between adjacent lower ends of multiple locking leaf 4. Multiple limiting posts 8 are fixedly installed in the middle of the rotating center rod 6. The limiting posts 8 are protruding columnar structures and are integrally formed with the rotating center rod 6.

[0033] Please see the appendix Figure 1 and attached Figure 3 The headrest mechanism 2 includes a back cover 202. Multiple pads 205 are fixedly installed on the inner wall of the back cover 202. Springs 206 are fixedly installed on the front end of each pad 205. Pads 208 are fixedly installed on the front end of each spring 206. A front cover 201 is fixedly installed on the front side of each pad 208. A vent hole 207 is opened at the front end of the front cover 201. Buckles 203 are opened on both the left and right sides of the front cover 201. A slot 204 is opened on both the left and right sides of the back cover 202. The inner wall of the back cover 202 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 9.

[0034] Specifically, the headrest mechanism 2 is a key component in the seat 1 system that provides head support and comfort. The core components of this mechanism include a rear cover 202 and a front cover 201 that cooperate with each other. The two are stably connected and easily disassembled through a clever buckle 203 structure. Specifically, the inner wall of the rear cover 202 has multiple pads 205 evenly distributed longitudinally. Each pad 205 has a spring 206 vertically fixed to its front end, which can produce a uniform rebound effect when subjected to pressure, effectively absorbing the impact force generated by head shaking. The front end of the spring 206 is connected to a pad 208. The front sides of multiple pads 208 are fixedly connected to the front cover 201.

[0035] Please see the appendix Figure 1 and attached Figure 5A lumbar pillow 10 is installed in the middle of the front side of seat 1. A breathable seat cushion 11 is installed near the middle of the front side of seat 1. A backrest knob 12 is installed at the rear right side of seat 1. The backrest knob 12 is used to back the seat. A seat button 13 is installed in the middle right side of seat 1. The seat button 13 is used to move seat 1 back and forth.

[0036] Specifically, a lumbar support 10 is precisely installed in the center front of seat 1. It can automatically shape according to the curve of the user's waist, effectively disperse the pressure on the waist, and provide reliable support for the lumbar spine. A breathable seat cushion 11 is installed near the center front of seat 1. A backrest knob 12 is installed at the rear right side of seat 1. When the knob is rotated clockwise, the internal gear set drives the hinge structure of the backrest to slowly loosen. The user only needs to lean back gently, and the backrest can tilt backward until a suitable angle is reached. A seat button 13 is installed in the center right side of seat 1.

[0037] Please see the appendix Figure 1 and attached Figure 4 The bottom of the seat 1 is equipped with a base plate 16. The left and right sides of the base plate 16 are provided with guide rails 17. The inner wall of the guide rail 17 is slidably connected with a slide rod 14. The left and right sides of the outer wall of the slide rod 14 are fixedly connected with support plates 15. The bottom of the support plate 15 is threaded with bolts 19. The adjacent side of the bolt 19 is threaded with a support block 18.

[0038] Specifically, a base plate 16 is securely installed at the bottom of the seat 1, serving as the supporting foundation for the entire seat 1. Two guide rails 17 are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the base plate 16. The inner wall of the guide rail 17 is slidably connected to the slide rod 14. A support plate 15 is fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the outer wall of the slide rod 14, and the bottom of the support plate 15 is connected to bolts 19 by threads.

[0039] Working principle: When the headrest needs to be folded, a force is applied to the back cover 202, which in turn acts on the connecting rod 9. The force on the connecting rod 9 acts on the locking plate 5 and is also applied to the spring 7 installed on the rotation center rod 6. This causes the locking plate 5 to rotate under the force of the spring 7. The force of the spring 7 can drive the headrest mechanism 2 to achieve automatic folding.

[0040] When assembling the headrest, simply press the front cover 201 gently against the rear cover 202. The buckle 203 will naturally retract and slide into the slot 204 under the action of the guide surface. After reaching the predetermined position, it will automatically spring back. The front cover 201 and the rear cover 202 are tightly connected through the cooperation of the barb and the limiting step. If disassembly and maintenance are required, simply press the elastic part of the buckle 203 to disengage it from the limiting position, and the front cover 201 and the rear cover 202 can be easily separated.

[0041] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A foldable and retractable car seat headrest support structure, comprising a seat (1), characterized in that: Each seat (1) is equipped with a headrest rod (3). A locking leaf (4) is fixedly connected to the adjacent side of each of the headrest rods (3). A rotating center rod (6) is fixedly connected between adjacent lower ends of the multiple locking leaves (4). Multiple limiting posts (8) are fixedly installed in the middle of the rotating center rod (6). Locking plates (5) are rotatably connected to the left and right sides of the outer wall of the rotating center rod (6). Springs (7) are installed on the outer wall of the rotating center rod (6) between the multiple locking plates (5) and the limiting posts (8). A connecting rod (9) is fixedly installed between adjacent locking plates (5). A headrest mechanism (2) is installed on the top of the seat (1). The headrest mechanism (2) is used to support the head.

2. The foldable and retractable car seat headrest support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The headrest mechanism (2) includes a back cover (202), a plurality of pads (205) are fixedly installed on the inner wall of the back cover (202), a spring (206) is fixedly installed on the front end of each of the plurality of pads (205), a pad (208) is fixedly installed on the front end of each of the plurality of springs (206), a front cover (201) is fixedly installed on the front side of the plurality of pads (208), a vent hole (207) is opened on the front end of the front cover (201), a buckle (203) is opened on the left and right sides of the front cover (201), a slot (204) is opened on the left and right sides of the back cover (202), and the inner wall of the back cover (202) is fixedly connected to the connecting rod (9).

3. The foldable and retractable car seat headrest support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lumbar pillow (10) is installed on the front center of the seat (1), and a breathable seat cushion (11) is installed near the front center of the seat (1).

4. The foldable and retractable car seat headrest support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A backrest knob (12) is installed at the right rear end of the seat (1), which is used to lean the chair back.

5. The foldable and retractable car seat headrest support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A seat button (13) is installed on the middle right side of the seat (1), and the seat button (13) is used to move the seat (1) back and forth.

6. The foldable and retractable car seat headrest support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the seat (1) is equipped with a base plate (16), and guide rails (17) are provided on both the left and right sides of the base plate (16).

7. A foldable and retractable car seat headrest support structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inner wall of the guide rail (17) is slidably connected to a slide rod (14), and the left and right sides of the outer wall of the slide rod (14) are fixedly connected to support plates (15).

8. The foldable and retractable car seat headrest support structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom of each support plate (15) is threaded with bolts (19), and each adjacent side of each bolt (19) is threaded with a support block (18).