Console for a movable seat and movable seat unit

Abstract

The utility model relates to a console for movable seat, its characterized in that, the console includes: relative to the movable seat fixed mounting's casing unit, touch -sensitive screen, electric actuator, the electric actuator design is used for prompting the touch -sensitive screen around relative to the pivot axis fixed position of casing unit between initial position and the pivot of lifting position, under the drive of electric actuator, the guide pin and the fixed connection of arc -shaped guide rail relative to casing unit are active, wherein, when the touch -sensitive screen pivots between initial position and the lifting position, the guide pin moves along the arc -shaped guide rail. In addition, the utility model is further related to a movable seat unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a control console and a movable seat unit for a movable seat. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, their demands for the comfort and ease of use of sofas and chairs are also constantly increasing. In known designs, movable seating units often integrate multiple functions, such as charging, music playback, and infrared seat heating. To control these functions, an integrated control panel is provided within the seating unit. For ease of user operation, this control panel can shift between an initial position and a raised position. However, in existing designs, the position shifting process of the control panel can become stuck or wobble due to structural defects. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a movable seat with more complete control functions and more convenient operation.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a control console for a movable seat, the control console comprising:

[0005] The housing unit is fixedly mounted relative to the movable seat;

[0006] touchscreen;

[0007] An electro-actuating device designed to cause the touchscreen to pivot about a pivot axis fixed relative to the housing unit between an initial position and a raised position;

[0008] The guide pin, which moves under the drive of the electric actuator, and the arc-shaped guide rail, which is fixedly connected to the housing unit,

[0009] Specifically, when the touchscreen pivots between its initial position and its raised position, the guide pin moves along the arc-shaped guide rail. This ensures directional guidance of the touchscreen and improves the smoothness of its flipping motion.

[0010] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the console further includes a linear guide rail and a sliding link, wherein the linear guide rail is fixedly connected to the housing unit, a first end of the sliding link is slidably fitted into the linear guide rail, and a second end is hinged to the touch screen.

[0011] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, when the touch screen changes from the initial position to the raised position, the second end of the sliding link is raised, thereby increasing the angle between the line connecting the first end and the second end of the sliding link and the horizontal plane.

[0012] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, when the touchscreen changes between an initial position and a raised position, the center of gravity of the touchscreen remains between the pivot axis and the first end of the sliding link. Thus, during the posture change of the touchscreen, the sliding link reliably and firmly supports the touchscreen at all times.

[0013] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, a drive bracket is fitted onto the pivot shaft, wherein the drive bracket is connected to the electric actuator, thereby enabling the drive bracket to pivot around the pivot shaft under the drive of the electric actuator.

[0014] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the guide pin is fixedly connected to the drive bracket.

[0015] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the console further includes an anti-pinch mechanism that acts between the touchscreen and the electro-actuator, thereby preventing the touchscreen from resetting from a flipped position to an initial position.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the anti-pinch mechanism includes a first clutch portion, a second clutch portion, and a clutch spring sleeved on the pivot shaft, wherein the first clutch portion is torsionally fixedly connected to the touch screen, the second clutch portion is torsionally fixedly connected to the drive bracket, and wherein the clutch spring presses the second clutch portion relative to the first clutch portion, thereby establishing or disengaging torque transmission between the first clutch portion and the second clutch portion.

[0017] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the electro-actuated device includes a motor head and an actuating rod retractable relative to the motor head, wherein the motor head is fixedly connected to the housing unit by means of a shock-absorbing pad, the free end of the actuating rod includes a locking pin, and the drive bracket includes a connector with an elongated hole, the locking pin being slidably engaged in the elongated hole of the connector.

[0018] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the touchscreen is configured as a human-computer interaction interface and includes at least one input element that can be operated by a user.

[0019] To address the aforementioned technical problem, this disclosure also provides a movable seat unit, which includes the aforementioned console.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the seat unit includes at least one seat portion and an armrest portion, wherein the console is fitted into the armrest portion.

[0021] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the seat unit includes at least one seat and a backrest, wherein the console is rotatably mounted in the backrest.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the seat unit includes at least two seats and a shelf disposed between the seats, wherein the console is fitted into the shelf.

[0023] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the seat unit further integrates one or more of the following modules: a Bluetooth connection module; a voice input module; a lighting module; a cup holder module; a massage airbag module; a sound module; a vibration module; and a drive unit for causing the seat unit to change posture.

[0024] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the console is designed to control one or more of the following modules: a Bluetooth connection module; a voice input module; a lighting module; a cup holder module; a massage airbag module; a sound module; a vibration module; and a drive unit for causing posture changes in the seat unit.

[0025] The advantages described above for the console section also apply to movable seating units with such a console. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] Figure 1 A three-dimensional view schematically illustrates the movable seat unit according to the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 schematically shown Figure 1 A perspective view of the control console of the seat unit shown, with the touchscreen in its initial position;

[0029] Figure 3 and Figure 4 schematically shown Figure 2 A 3D view of the control console shown, with the touchscreen in a raised position;

[0030] Figure 5 A schematic cross-sectional view of a console according to the present invention is shown, with the touchscreen in its initial position;

[0031] Figure 6 A schematic cross-sectional view of the console according to the present invention is shown;

[0032] Figure 7 A schematic cross-sectional view of a console according to the present invention is shown, wherein the touchscreen is in a raised position;

[0033] Figure 8 A partial perspective view of the console according to the present invention is shown schematically;

[0034] Figure 9 schematically shown Figure 8The side view of the console shown;

[0035] Figure 10 A perspective view of an electric actuator according to the present disclosure is schematically shown; and

[0036] Figure 11 A perspective view of the anti-pinch device according to the present disclosure is shown schematically. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] The term "one embodiment" or "implementation" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of this utility model. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element 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" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. Moreover, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this utility model described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0039] Figure 1 The movable seat unit 1000 according to the present invention is schematically shown. The seat unit 1000 may include a seat 200, a backrest 300, a leg rest 400, and is configured to be able to switch between a sitting position, a TV position, and / or a reclining position.

[0040] In such Figure 1In the illustrated embodiment, the seating unit 1000 is designed for two people, comprising two side-by-side seats 200 and a backrest 300 and a leg rest 400 corresponding to each seat 200. A table 500 serving as a coffee table is also provided between the two seats 200, on which a control panel 100 is fitted. Figure 2 As shown, the shelf 500 also integrates two cup holder modules 72. Particularly preferably, the cup holder module 72 is equipped with a heater or a cooler to heat or cool the beverage.

[0041] In an embodiment not shown, the console 100 may also be fitted into the armrest 600.

[0042] In another embodiment, not shown, the backrest may include a downward-folding mounting bracket in which the console 100 is disposed. In this case, when the mounting bracket is folded into the backrest, it is substantially flush with the surface of the backrest facing the user, and the console 100 is concealed within the backrest and thus not visible from the outside; while when the mounting bracket is folded down, the console 100 is exposed for user operation.

[0043] Optionally, one or more of the following functional modules may be integrated into the seat unit 1000: a Bluetooth connection module; a voice input module; an illumination module configured as a light strip; a cup holder module; one or more massage airbag modules; an audio module; a vibration module; and a drive unit for causing posture changes in the seat unit. The massage airbag modules can be selectively arranged in the seat 200, backrest 300, headrest associated with the backrest, leg rest 400, or armrest 600, depending on the specific product design. The vibration module is configured to generate corresponding vibrations in response to audio playback and can be installed in the seat 200 or backrest 300 as needed. The drive unit may be configured as one or more linear motors. Depending on the product design requirements, the drive unit may be designed to cause movement of the seat, backrest, and / or leg rest to achieve posture changes in the seat unit.

[0044] Accordingly, depending on the different functional modules equipped in the seat unit, the console 100 can be designed to control one or more of the following functional modules: Bluetooth connection module; voice input module; lighting module constructed as a light strip; cup holder module; one or more massage airbag modules; audio module; vibration module; and drive unit for causing the seat unit to change posture.

[0045] In such Figures 2 to 7In the illustrated embodiment, the console 100 includes a housing unit 1 fixedly connected to a seat unit and recessed into components of the seat unit, such as armrests, backrests, or a shelf between multiple seats. The housing unit 1 forms a receiving space in which the main control circuit board 10 of the console 100 is arranged.

[0046] The console 100 also includes a screen unit 2. The screen unit 2 includes a touchscreen 21, a fixing piece 22 fixedly connected to the lower edge of the touchscreen 21, and a hinge bracket 23 fixedly connected to the back of the touchscreen 21. When the touchscreen 21 is activated, it can display information to the user. Multiple input elements (not specifically illustrated) are provided on the touchscreen 21 for user control. These input elements can be, for example, symbols representing various components of the seat unit, such as the seat, backrest, leg rest, or headrest. When the user touches one of the input elements, the corresponding component of the seat unit moves under the action of a drive unit, thereby controlling the posture of the seat unit. Of course, the input elements can also represent preset posture modes, such as sitting, TV posture, or reclining posture. For example, when the user touches the input element representing the sitting posture, the seat unit directly changes to a sitting position with the backrest upright and the leg rest folded up.

[0047] The touchscreen 21 of the screen unit 2 is pivotally mounted in the housing unit 1 about a pivot axis A, and can be changed between an initial position and a flipped position as needed, wherein the pivot axis A is fixedly arranged in the housing unit 1. In the initial position, the touchscreen 21 rests against the housing unit 1 as a whole, thus extending substantially parallel to the bottom surface of the housing unit 1; in the flipped position, the touchscreen 21 pivots upward with its upper end, thereby flipping up relative to the housing unit 1 to facilitate the user's viewing of information and implementation of control operations.

[0048] The console 100 also includes an arc-shaped guide rail 30 fixedly connected to the housing unit 1, a linear guide rail 40 fixed relative to the housing unit 1, and an electro-actuator 5 for driving the touch screen 21 to rotate.

[0049] Especially Figures 5 to 9 As shown, the arc-shaped guide rail 30 includes an arc-shaped guide groove. Correspondingly, the straight guide rail 40 includes a straight-extending guide groove.

[0050] A drive bracket 63 is fitted onto the pivot axis A. The drive bracket 63 includes a connector 63' with an elongated hole. In this embodiment, the drive bracket 63 is connected to the electro-actuator 5, thereby enabling the touch screen 21 to rotate around the pivot axis A under the drive of the electro-actuator 5.

[0051] Especially Figure 10 As shown, in this embodiment, the electro-actuating device 5 is constructed as a linear actuator and includes a motor head 51 and an actuating rod 52 retractable relative to the motor head 51. The motor head 51 is fixedly connected to the housing unit 1 by screws, wherein a shock-absorbing pad is provided at the threaded connection. This shock-absorbing pad may be made of silicone to absorb and buffer vibrations and noise generated during operation of the electro-actuating device. The free end of the actuating rod 52 includes a locking pin 53, which is slidably engaged in the elongated hole of the connector 63'. Thus, when the actuating rod 52 of the electro-actuating device 5 retracts or extends relative to the motor head 51, it causes the drive bracket 63 to pivot about the rotation axis 14, thereby driving the screen unit 2 to pivot about the rotation axis 14 between an initial position and a flip position.

[0052] To further guide the rotation of the touchscreen 21, a guide pin 60 is fixedly connected to the drive bracket 63. The guide pin 60 is slidably fitted into the arc-shaped guide rail 30, so that the guide pin 60 moves along the arc-shaped guide rail 30 when the touchscreen 21 changes between the initial position and the raised position.

[0053] The console 100 also includes a sliding link 41. The sliding link 41 includes a first end B and a second end C that are opposite each other, wherein the first end B is slidably fitted in a linear guide rail 40, and the second end C is hinged to the touch screen 21 by means of a hinge bracket 23.

[0054] When the touchscreen 21 is in Figure 5 , Figure 6 In the initial position shown, the surface of the touchscreen 21 is flush with the top surface of the housing unit 1; the first end B of the sliding link 41 is at the end of the linear guide rail 40 away from the pivot axis A, that is, in Figure 5 , Figure 6 The left end; the guide pin 60 is located in the middle of the arc track 30.

[0055] When the touch screen 21 moves from the initial position to Figures 7 to 9 When the lifting position changes as shown, the actuating rod 52 of the electro-actuator 5 retracts, the locking pin 53 moves in the elongated hole of the connector 63' of the drive bracket 63, and drives the drive bracket 63 to rotate around the pivot axis A, thereby causing the touch screen 21 to flip upward. At the same time, the first end B of the sliding link 41 moves in the direction of the pivot axis A in the linear guide rail 40, that is, in Figure 5 , Figure 6 The sliding link moves from left to right, and the second end C of the sliding link 41 is raised upward. As a result, the angle between the line connecting the first end B and the second end C of the sliding link 41 and the horizontal plane increases.

[0056] As the touchscreen changes between its initial position and its raised position, the center of gravity of the touchscreen 21 remains between the pivot axis A and the first end B of the sliding link 41. Therefore, during the touchscreen's posture changes, the sliding link 41 reliably and firmly supports the touchscreen 21.

[0057] During the process of the touchscreen 21 of screen unit 2 returning from its flipped position to its initial position, it may come into contact with foreign objects or even the user's hand. To prevent foreign objects from damaging the control panel or causing pinching injuries to the user's hand, an anti-pinch mechanism 6 is provided for the electro-actuator 5. The anti-pinch mechanism 6 includes a first clutch portion 61, a second clutch portion 62, and a clutch spring 64, which are sleeved on the pivot shaft A. In this embodiment, the first clutch portion 61 and the second clutch portion 62 include mutually adapted teeth. When the first clutch portion 61 and the second clutch portion 62 are engaged, torque transmission can be established; when the first clutch portion 61 and the second clutch portion 62 are decoupled, torque transmission is released. The first clutch portion 61 is connected to the fixing piece 22 of screen unit 2 by means of its first clutch portion bracket 61', thereby making the first clutch portion 61 and screen unit 2 torsionally fixedly connected. The second clutch portion 62 is cylindrically constructed and includes a non-circular cross-section. Correspondingly, the drive bracket 63 includes a through hole adapted to the cross-section of the second clutch portion 62, thereby achieving a torsional-resistant fixed connection between the second clutch portion 62 and the drive bracket 63. The clutch spring 64 is constructed as a helical spring fitted onto the second clutch portion 62, wherein one end of the helical spring is connected to the second clutch portion 62 and the other end is connected to the drive bracket 63. The clutch spring 64 presses the second clutch portion 62 relative to the first clutch portion 61.

[0058] During the process of screen unit 2 returning to its initial position from the flipped position, when there are no foreign objects or user's hands between screen unit 2 and housing unit 1, screen unit 2 will not be subjected to additional external forces. Because the clutch spring 64 always presses the second clutch part 62 relative to the first clutch part 61 and engages with it, the torque provided by the electro-actuator 5 is transmitted to screen unit 2 through the second clutch part 62 and the first clutch part 61. However, when there are foreign objects or user's hands between screen unit 2 and housing unit 1, screen unit 2 is subjected to external forces and cannot continue to pivot. At this time, the second clutch part 62 overcomes the spring force of the clutch spring 64 and rotates relative to the first clutch part 61 to release the torque transmission between the first clutch part 61 and the second clutch part 62, thereby preventing screen unit 2 from continuing to pivot and return to its initial position.

[0059] Of course, in embodiments not shown, the anti-pinch mechanism may be omitted. In this case, instead of the first clutch 61 and the second clutch 62, an adapter is fitted onto the pivot shaft A, and the drive bracket 63 is fitted onto the adapter in a form-fitting manner. Furthermore, the adapter is torsionally fixedly connected to the touchscreen 21. Thus, a torsionally fixed connection is formed between the drive bracket 63 and the adapter, and the rotation of the touchscreen 21 can be achieved by rotating the drive bracket 63.

Claims

1. A control console for a movable seat, characterized in that, The console includes: The housing unit is fixedly mounted relative to the movable seat; touchscreen; An electro-actuating device designed to cause the touchscreen to pivot about a pivot axis fixed relative to the housing unit between an initial position and a raised position; The guide pin, which moves under the drive of the electric actuator, and the arc-shaped guide rail, which is fixedly connected to the housing unit, Specifically, when the touchscreen pivots between its initial position and its raised position, the guide pin moves along the arc-shaped guide rail.

2. The console according to claim 1, characterized in that, The console also includes a linear guide rail and a sliding link, wherein the linear guide rail is fixedly connected to the housing unit, the first end of the sliding link is slidably fitted into the linear guide rail, and the second end is hinged to the touch screen.

3. The console according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the touchscreen changes from the initial position to the raised position, the second end of the sliding link is raised, thereby increasing the angle between the line connecting the first end and the second end of the sliding link and the horizontal plane.

4. The console according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, As the touchscreen changes between its initial position and its raised position, the touchscreen's center of gravity remains between the pivot axis and the first end of the sliding link.

5. The console according to claim 1, characterized in that, A drive bracket is fitted onto the pivot axis, wherein the drive bracket is connected to the electric actuator, thereby enabling the drive bracket to pivot around the pivot axis under the drive of the electric actuator.

6. The console according to claim 5, characterized in that, The guide pin is fixedly connected to the drive bracket.

7. The console according to claim 5, characterized in that, The console also includes an anti-pinch mechanism that acts between the touchscreen and the electro-actuator, thereby preventing the touchscreen from resetting from the flipped position to the initial position.

8. The console according to claim 7, characterized in that, The anti-pinch mechanism includes a first clutch portion, a second clutch portion, and a clutch spring fitted onto the pivot shaft. The first clutch portion is torsionally fixedly connected to the touch screen, and the second clutch portion is torsionally fixedly connected to the drive bracket. The clutch spring presses the second clutch portion relative to the first clutch portion, thereby establishing or disengaging torque transmission between the first clutch portion and the second clutch portion.

9. The console according to claim 5, characterized in that, The electric actuation device includes a motor head and an actuating rod retractable relative to the motor head, wherein the motor head is fixedly connected to the housing unit by means of a shock-absorbing pad, the free end of the actuating rod includes a locking pin, and the drive bracket includes a connector with an elongated hole, the locking pin being slidably engaged in the elongated hole of the connector.

10. The console according to claim 1, characterized in that, The touchscreen is configured as a human-computer interaction interface and includes at least one input element that can be operated by the user.

11. A movable seat unit, characterized in that, The seating unit includes the console described in any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. The movable seat unit according to claim 11, characterized in that, The seat unit includes at least one seat and an armrest, wherein the console is fitted into the armrest.

13. The movable seat unit according to claim 11, characterized in that, The seating unit includes at least one seat and a backrest, wherein the console is rotatably mounted in the backrest.

14. The movable seat unit according to claim 11, characterized in that, The seating unit includes at least two seats and a shelf arranged between the seats, wherein the console is fitted into the shelf.

15. The movable seat unit according to claim 11, characterized in that, The seat unit also integrates one or more of the following modules: Bluetooth connectivity module; Voice input module; Lighting module; Cup holder module; Massage airbag module; Audio module; Vibration module; A drive unit for causing the posture change of the seat unit.

16. The movable seat unit according to claim 15, characterized in that, The console is designed to control one or more of the following modules: Bluetooth connectivity module; Voice input module; Lighting module; Cup holder module; Massage airbag module; Audio module; Vibration module; A drive unit for causing the posture change of the seat unit.

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