Headrest cover folding device

By designing a headrest cover folding fixture, air channels and outlets are used to blow air to reduce creases, solving the problem of easy fabric damage caused by traditional manual folding. This achieves an efficient and stable folding process, improving product quality and ease of operation.

CN224430199UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30BEIJING JOHNSON CONTROLS AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BEIJING JOHNSON CONTROLS AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS
Filing Date
2025-07-08
Publication Date
2026-06-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional hand-folded pillowcases are prone to damaging the fabric and causing creases, which affects product quality and cost.

Method used

Design a headrest cover folding tool, including a support structure, a top rod assembly and a pneumatic assembly, which blows air into the cover cavity through air channels and air outlets to reduce the formation of creases.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces creases when folding face covers, improves product appearance and overall quality, and enhances ease of operation and work efficiency.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a headrest cover folding fixture, comprising: a support structure placed on the ground or a workbench; a push rod assembly mounted on the support structure, the push rod assembly having an air passage with an air outlet at the top; and a pneumatic assembly connected to the air passage and injecting gas into it. During use, the headrest cover is placed on the push rod assembly, and the headrest cover is pulled with both hands. Activating the pneumatic assembly simultaneously folds the headrest cover and blows air into its cavity, thereby reducing creases.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle engineering technology, specifically to a headrest cover folding fixture. Background Technology

[0002] PIP (Polyurethane In Place) headrests are one of the mainstream manufacturing processes for automotive seats. During production, the folding of the headrest cover is a crucial step in the PIP headrest manufacturing process; the condition of the cover after folding directly affects the final product quality and manufacturing cost. PIP headrest covers require folding the leather / fabric to wrap around the internal frame. Traditional manual folding can easily damage the fabric and cause creases. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, this utility model provides a headrest cover folding fixture to solve at least one problem existing in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A headrest cover folding fixture includes:

[0006] A support structure, which is placed on the ground or a workbench;

[0007] A push rod assembly is mounted on the support structure, the push rod assembly has an air passage, and an air outlet is provided at the top of the air passage;

[0008] A pneumatic assembly, which is connected to the air passage and injects gas into the air passage.

[0009] During use, place the mask on the top rod assembly, pull the mask with both hands, and start the pneumatic assembly. While flipping the mask, air is blown into the mask cavity, thereby reducing creases in the mask.

[0010] In some embodiments, the support structure is a base plate, and the top rod assembly is mounted on the base plate.

[0011] In some embodiments, the push rod assembly includes:

[0012] A first pipe having a first through hole, an air nozzle being provided on the pipe wall of the first pipe, the air nozzle being connected to the first through hole and to the pneumatic assembly;

[0013] The second pipe has a second through hole. The first pipe and the second pipe are movably connected in the vertical direction. The first through hole and the second through hole are connected to form the air passage. The top of the second through hole forms the air outlet.

[0014] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second pipe section is provided with external threads, the second pipe is inserted into the first through hole, and is fixedly connected to the first pipe by a nut that engages with the external threads.

[0015] In some embodiments, the push rod assembly further includes:

[0016] The top ball is a hollow structure that is connected to the air passage. The air outlet is located on the top ball, and the top ball is threadedly connected to the second pipe.

[0017] In some embodiments, the pneumatic assembly includes:

[0018] A gas source, which is turned on or off via a foot switch;

[0019] The trachea has one end connected to the air source and the other end connected to the air nozzle. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0021] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed herein, and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of this utility model. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives that this utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.

[0022] Figure 1 This is an assembly drawing of the headrest cover folding fixture provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the headrest cover folding fixture provided by this utility model.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 1. Base plate; 2. First pipe; 3. Air nozzle; 4. Second pipe; 5. Nut; 6. Top ball;

[0026] 7. Foot switch; 8. Air tube. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0028] In one specific implementation, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, the headrest cover folding fixture provided by this utility model includes a support structure, a top rod assembly, and a pneumatic assembly; wherein, the support structure is placed on the ground or a workbench, the top rod assembly is installed on the support structure, the top rod assembly has an air passage, and an air outlet is provided at the top of the air passage; the pneumatic assembly is connected to the air passage and injects gas into the air passage.

[0029] During use, place the cover on the top rod assembly, pull the cover with both hands, and activate the pneumatic component to blow air into the cover cavity while flipping it over. By incorporating a top rod assembly with air channels and outlets, and a connected pneumatic component, air can be blown out from the outlets during the folding process of the headrest cover, effectively reducing creases formed when flipping the cover. The blowing air also provides support and cushioning to the cover, resulting in more even force distribution during folding and preventing creases caused by excessive localized force. This improves the appearance quality of the headrest cover and enhances the overall product quality.

[0030] The aforementioned support structure can be a base plate 1, on which the top rod assembly is mounted. Concretizing the support structure as a base plate 1 makes the entire headrest cover folding fixture more stable and facilitates the installation and placement of the top rod assembly. As a supporting foundation, the base plate 1 can bear the weight of the top rod assembly and other components such as the headrest cover, ensuring the stability of the fixture during use and preventing wobbling or tilting during folding due to an unstable support structure, which could affect the folding effect and the quality of the cover.

[0031] Theoretically speaking, the support structure is not limited to the form of a base plate 1. It can be a frame structure, which can be composed of multiple metal or plastic rods to form a stable support space. The top rod assembly is installed at a specific position in the frame.

[0032] To achieve height adjustment of the push rod assembly, the push rod can adopt a telescopic structure. Specifically, the push rod assembly includes a first pipe 2 and a second pipe 4. The first pipe 2 has a first through hole, and an air nozzle 3 is provided on the pipe wall of the first pipe 2. The air nozzle 3 is connected to the first through hole and to the pneumatic assembly. The second pipe 4 has a second through hole, and the first pipe 2 and the second pipe 4 are movably connected in the vertical direction. The first through hole and the second through hole are connected to form the air passage, and the top of the second through hole forms the air outlet.

[0033] In practical use, the relative positions of the first pipe 2 and the second pipe 4 can be flexibly adjusted according to the size and shape of different headrest covers and the height of the staff, so that the air outlet can be accurately aligned with the folded part of the headrest cover, thereby better exerting the function of blowing air to reduce creases and improving the versatility and adaptability of the tooling. The height of the push rod assembly can be adjusted, for example, in the range of 0.8m to 1.2m, to accommodate employees of different heights.

[0034] Furthermore, at least a portion of the second pipe 4 is provided with external threads. The second pipe 4 is inserted into the first through hole and fixedly connected to the first pipe 2 by a nut 5 that engages with the external threads. This connection method makes the connection between the first pipe 2 and the second pipe 4 more robust and reliable, capable of withstanding certain tensile and compressive forces, ensuring that the push rod assembly will not loosen or fall off when the pneumatic assembly injects gas into the air passage. Simultaneously, the threaded connection facilitates fine-tuning of the relative positions of the first pipe 2 and the second pipe 4. By tightening or loosening the nut 5, the tightness of the connection and the relative position between the two pipes can be precisely adjusted, thereby better meeting the requirements of different headrest cover folding times for the air passage and air outlet positions, further improving the stability and adjustability of the tooling. Moreover, the threaded connection allows the second pipe 4 to be quickly switched to adapt to the folding of different sized covers.

[0035] In some embodiments, the push rod assembly further includes a push ball, which is a hollow structure connected to the air passage, the air outlet is opened at the push ball, and the push ball is threadedly connected to the second pipe.

[0036] The aforementioned pneumatic components include an air source and an air pipe 8. The air source refers to a compressed air source, which enters through the air inlet pipe 8. The compressed air source is controlled to open and close by a foot switch. One end of the air pipe 8 is connected to the air source, and the other end is connected to the air nozzle 3. During the folding process of the headrest cover, the operator can operate the headrest cover with both hands while controlling the foot switch with their foot to achieve timely gas injection, improving operational convenience and work efficiency. The air pipe 8, as a gas transmission channel, can stably deliver the gas generated by the air source to the air passage of the push rod assembly, ensuring that the gas can be smoothly blown out from the air outlet, thereby effectively reducing creases and ensuring the normal operation and functional realization of the entire headrest cover folding fixture.

[0037] The above specific embodiments further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of this utility model. It should be understood that the above are only specific embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made on the basis of the technical solution of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A headrest cover folding fixture, characterized in that, include: A support structure, which is placed on the ground or a workbench; A push rod assembly is mounted on the support structure, the push rod assembly has an air passage, and an air outlet is provided at the top of the air passage; A pneumatic assembly, which is connected to the air passage and injects gas into the air passage.

2. The headrest cover folding fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The supporting structure is a base plate, and the top rod assembly is mounted on the base plate.

3. The headrest cover folding fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that, The push rod assembly includes: A first pipe having a first through hole, an air nozzle being provided on the pipe wall of the first pipe, the air nozzle being connected to the first through hole and to the pneumatic assembly; The second pipe has a second through hole, and the first pipe and the second pipe are movably connected in the vertical direction. The first through hole and the second through hole are connected to form the air passage.

4. The headrest cover folding fixture according to claim 3, characterized in that, At least a portion of the second pipe section is provided with external threads. The second pipe is inserted into the first through hole and is fixedly connected to the first pipe by a nut that engages with the external threads.

5. The headrest cover folding fixture according to claim 3, characterized in that, The push rod assembly also includes: The top ball is a hollow structure that is connected to the air passage. The air outlet is located on the top ball, and the top ball is threadedly connected to the second pipe.

6. The headrest cover folding fixture according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pneumatic assembly includes: A gas source, which is turned on or off via a foot switch; The trachea has one end connected to the air source and the other end connected to the air nozzle.