Front seat outer side panel

Abstract

The utility model discloses a front seat outer side plate relates to the technical field of automobile parts, and it is including: side plate body, the left side of side plate body is equipped with edge installation flanging, a side interval of edge installation flanging is equipped with a plurality of connecting holes, the sidewall of side plate body is equipped with honeycomb weight reduction reinforcing area and angle adjuster installation area, the main body reinforcing rib is still distributed on side plate body, the main body reinforcing rib is connected with edge installation flanging, angle adjuster installation area respectively, and honeycomb weight reduction reinforcing area can effectively reduce the weight of side plate body, and the contradiction of traditional single heavy structure and light weight demand is alleviated, the main body reinforcing rib links edge installation flanging with angle adjuster installation area, forms the load transmission path of cross area, disperses the external force produced in the process of seat assembly, adjustment, reduces the risk of local stress concentration, improves the support stability of side plate to functional components such as angle adjuster, provides structural support for the demand of balancing light weight and structural strength.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and in particular to an outer side panel of a front seat. Background Technology

[0002] In the design and manufacturing of automotive seats, the outer side panel of the front seat is a crucial component, significantly impacting the overall structural stability, functional integration, and passenger experience. Existing outer side panels for front seats present a core technical challenge in balancing structural strength with lightweight requirements in practical applications.

[0003] To ensure sufficient strength, traditional front seat side panels often use a thick, single-material board structure. While this can resist external forces generated during seat use, such as passengers leaning against or adjusting the seat, it increases the overall weight of the seat. Some side panels that attempt to achieve a lightweight design suffer from insufficient strength due to simplified structure and thinner material, making them prone to deformation and cracking during long-term use, thus affecting the structural stability of the seat. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a front seat outer side panel.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is:

[0006] A front seat outer side panel includes: a side panel body; an edge mounting flange is provided on the left side of the side panel body, and a plurality of connecting holes are spaced apart on one side of the edge mounting flange; a honeycomb weight reduction and reinforcement area and an adjuster mounting area are provided on the side wall of the side panel body; and main body reinforcing ribs are also distributed on the side panel body, and the main body reinforcing ribs are respectively connected to the edge mounting flange and the adjuster mounting area.

[0007] Preferably, the thickness of the honeycomb weight-reducing reinforcement zone is less than the thickness of the side plate body.

[0008] Preferably, the honeycomb weight reduction and reinforcement area includes regularly arranged regular hexagonal honeycomb cells, and the walls of adjacent honeycomb cells are integrally formed.

[0009] Preferably, the inner side of the edge mounting flange is provided with an edge reinforcing rib, and the edge reinforcing rib is connected to the main body reinforcing rib.

[0010] Preferably, the seat position adjuster mounting area is provided with a seat position adjuster mounting hole, a seat position adjuster mounting hole, and multiple positioning countersunk holes.

[0011] Preferably, a grid-like reinforcing rib is provided on one side of the seat position adjuster mounting hole.

[0012] Preferably, a positioning mounting seat is provided on the right side of the side plate body.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: the honeycomb weight reduction and reinforcement area can effectively reduce the weight of the side panel body, alleviating the contradiction between the traditional single heavy structure and the demand for lightweight; the main body reinforcing rib connects the edge installation flange and the angle adjuster installation area, forming a cross-regional load transfer path, dispersing the external forces generated during seat assembly and adjustment, reducing the risk of local stress concentration, improving the support stability of the side panel for functional components such as the angle adjuster, and providing structural support for balancing the demand for lightweight and structural strength. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the inner side view of the side plate body in this embodiment.

[0015] Reference numerals: 1. Side panel body; 11. Honeycomb weight reduction and reinforcement area; 12. Adjuster mounting area; 121. Honeycomb unit; 122. Seat position adjuster mounting hole; 123. Adjuster mounting hole; 124. Multiple positioning countersunk holes; 125. Mesh-shaped reinforcing rib; 2. Edge mounting flange; 201. Edge reinforcing rib; 3. Connecting hole; 4. Main body reinforcing rib; 5. Positioning mounting base. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To make the objectives, solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this utility model are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0017] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that these specific details are not necessary to implement the present invention. In other embodiments, well-known structures, circuits, materials, or methods are not specifically described in order to avoid obscuring the present invention.

[0018] Throughout this specification, references to "an embodiment," "an example," or "an example" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, the phrases "an embodiment," "an example," "an example," or "an example" appearing in various places throughout the specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, specific features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in one or more embodiments or examples in any suitable combination and / or sub-combination. Moreover, those skilled in the art will understand that the illustrations provided herein are for illustrative purposes and are not necessarily drawn to scale. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, the terms "front", "rear", "left", "right", "up", "down", "vertical", "horizontal", "high", "low", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0020] Example

[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, a front seat outer side panel includes: a side panel body 1; an edge mounting flange 2 is provided on the left side of the side panel body 1, and a plurality of connecting holes 3 are spaced apart on one side of the edge mounting flange 2; a honeycomb weight reduction and reinforcement area 11 and an adjuster mounting area 12 are provided on the side wall of the side panel body 1; and main body reinforcing ribs 4 are also distributed on the side panel body 1, and the main body reinforcing ribs 4 are respectively connected to the edge mounting flange 2 and the adjuster mounting area 12.

[0022] For example, the side panel body 1 serves as the basic framework of the entire component. The side of the side panel body 1 integrates multiple specific areas and components according to functional requirements. The left edge of the side panel body 1 is the edge mounting flange 2. The edge mounting flange 2 adopts a bent configuration. This design can improve the rigidity of the edge area without significantly increasing the weight, and avoid deformation due to bolt tightening force when connected to the seat frame. The connecting holes 3 spaced apart on the edge mounting flange 2 are used to achieve rigid connection with the seat frame by bolts. The spacing of the holes is determined by mechanical calculation to ensure that the connection point can evenly distribute the load borne by the side panel and prevent excessive local stress from causing cracks around the holes.

[0023] For example, one end of the main body reinforcing rib 4 is connected to the edge mounting flange 2, and the other end is rigidly connected to the angle adjuster mounting area 12. Some of the main body reinforcing ribs 4 also extend to the edge of the honeycomb weight reduction reinforcing area 11. This design is optimized based on the stress characteristics of the side plate during use, ensuring efficient load transfer and avoiding stress concentration caused by structural abrupt changes. The rigid connection with the angle adjuster mounting area 12 ensures that the force generated by the adjustment mechanism can be quickly transferred through the reinforcing rib, preventing the angle adjuster mounting area 12 from deforming due to excessive local stress.

[0024] In one possible implementation, the thickness of the honeycomb weight-reducing reinforcement zone 11 is less than the thickness of the side panel body 1.

[0025] In one possible implementation, the honeycomb weight reduction and reinforcement area 11 includes regularly arranged regular hexagonal honeycomb cells 121, with the walls of adjacent honeycomb cells 121 integrally formed.

[0026] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the hexagonal honeycomb unit 121 structure used in the honeycomb weight reduction and reinforcement area 11 has unique mechanical properties. Compared with other shapes (such as squares or triangles), the regular hexagon can form the most stable spatial structure with the least amount of material. The wall of each honeycomb unit 121 serves as both the boundary of adjacent units and the stress transfer function. When the side panel surface is subjected to loads such as passenger leaning, the force will first act on the wall of the honeycomb unit 121, and then be distributed to multiple surrounding units through the wall. This multi-directional transfer method can effectively reduce the stress value in local areas and avoid the cracking problem caused by stress concentration in traditional simple hollow structures. At the same time, the overall thickness of the honeycomb weight reduction and reinforcement area 11 is less than the thickness of the side panel body 1, further reducing the amount of material used and achieving a significant weight reduction effect. The one-piece molding process ensures that there are no connection gaps between the honeycomb unit 121 and the side panel body 1, avoiding the risk of breakage due to insufficient strength at the splicing point.

[0027] In one possible implementation, the inner side of the edge mounting flange 2 is provided with an edge reinforcing rib 201, and the edge reinforcing rib 201 is connected to the main body reinforcing rib 4.

[0028] In one possible implementation, the seat position adjuster mounting area 12 is provided with a seat position adjuster mounting hole 122, a seat position adjuster mounting hole 123, and a plurality of positioning countersunk holes 124.

[0029] For example, the upper middle part of the side panel body 1 is provided with an adjuster mounting area 12, which is the core load-bearing part for realizing the seat adjustment function. It integrates multiple functional holes, including seat position adjuster mounting holes 122, adjuster mounting holes 123, and multiple positioning countersunk holes 124. Among them, the seat position adjuster mounting holes 122 are used to adapt to the seat's fore-and-aft adjustment mechanism and height adjustment mechanism, the adjuster mounting holes 123 are used to fix the seat back adjuster, and the positioning countersunk holes are arranged circumferentially around these mounting holes. Their depth and diameter are precisely designed to accurately match the head of the mounting bolt or the positioning pin, ensuring that each adjustment mechanism can be quickly aligned during assembly, avoiding adjustment jamming or component wear due to installation deviation, and maintaining installation accuracy during long-term use, reducing positional displacement caused by vibration.

[0030] For example, such as Figure 1As shown, the seat position adjuster mounting hole 122 (adapted to the front-to-back and height adjustment mechanism) and the angle adjuster mounting hole 123 are concentrated on the same plane, which can reduce the accumulation of assembly errors caused by the dispersion of hole positions; the positioning countersunk holes arranged circumferentially around the hole positions further improve the installation accuracy. The depth and diameter of the countersunk holes match the head size of the mounting bolt and the diameter of the positioning pin, respectively. During assembly, the positioning pin can quickly achieve the alignment of each component, and the cooperation between the bolt head and the countersunk hole can limit the radial movement of the bolt.

[0031] In one possible implementation, a grid-like reinforcing rib 125 is provided on one side of the seat position adjuster mounting hole 122.

[0032] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, a mesh-like reinforcing rib 125 is also provided on one side of the seat position adjuster mounting hole 122. The mesh-like reinforcing rib 125 is integrally formed with the surface of the adjuster mounting area 12. When the seat position adjuster is working, the contact stress between the bolt and the hole wall will diffuse to the surrounding area through the mesh-like reinforcing rib 125, avoiding the local deformation around the hole caused by the single force transmission path of the traditional single reinforcing rib. Especially in long-term high-frequency adjustment operation, it can effectively reduce the wear or deformation of the hole caused by fatigue stress, and further improve the installation stability of the adjustment mechanism.

[0033] In one possible implementation, a positioning mounting seat 5 is provided on the right side of the side plate body 1.

[0034] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, a positioning mounting seat 5 is provided on the right side of the side panel body 1. The positioning mounting seat 5 is integrally formed with the side panel body 1 and has an overall square frame structure. A circular positioning hole is provided in the center of the frame, which is used to precisely cooperate with the positioning pin on the vehicle body frame to achieve the initial alignment during side panel assembly and reduce the error of manual adjustment.

[0035] From a mechanical perspective, when the seat is subjected to various loads during use, the components work together to form a complete force transmission and distribution system. Specifically, when a passenger adjusts the seat (such as adjusting the backrest angle or seat position), the angle adjuster and position adjuster generate corresponding operating forces. These forces first act on the holes in the angle adjuster mounting area 12, and then are transmitted in two directions through the main body reinforcing rib 4 connected to it: part of the force is transmitted along the reinforcing rib to the edge mounting flange 2. Since the flange is rigidly connected to the seat frame by bolts, this part of the force is eventually absorbed by the seat frame and distributed to the vehicle body; the other part of the force is transmitted to the honeycomb unit 121 through the ribs extending to the edge of the honeycomb weight reduction reinforcing area 11. With the help of the multi-directional stress transmission characteristics of the honeycomb structure, the force is distributed throughout the honeycomb area, avoiding excessive local stress. When the side panel surface is subjected to static loads such as passenger leaning, the force acts directly on the honeycomb weight-reducing reinforcement area 11, is transmitted to the periphery through the walls of the honeycomb unit 121, and then transmitted to the edge mounting flange 2 and the corner adjuster mounting area 12 via the main body reinforcing rib 4, forming a multi-path force distribution system. This closed-loop force transmission path ensures that no matter what kind of load acts on the side panel, it can be efficiently distributed to multiple areas, thereby reducing the stress intensity of the local structure and ensuring the structural stability of the side panel under lightweight design.

[0036] Compared to existing technologies, traditional lightweight design solutions often rely on simply thinning the sheet metal or creating irregular perforations to reduce weight. While this reduces material usage, it significantly decreases structural rigidity. In contrast, the honeycomb weight-reducing reinforcement zone 11 in this design, through its hexagonal honeycomb unit 121 structural design, solves the problem of insufficient strength in traditional lightweight designs. Regarding strength assurance, traditional designs typically increase strength by locally thickening the sheet metal or adding discrete reinforcing ribs, leading to increased component weight. In this design, the main reinforcing rib 4, along with the mesh-like reinforcing ribs 125 and the positioning mounting base 5, work together to form a continuous force transmission path, avoiding localized weight increases while ensuring efficient force transmission.

[0037] In summary, this solution, through the coordinated design of the honeycomb weight-reduction reinforcement area 11, the main reinforcing rib 4, the angle adjuster mounting area 12, the edge mounting flange 2, and the positioning mounting seat 5, forms an organic whole that balances lightweighting and structural strength. Each part, through specific structural design and connection relationships, achieves efficient force transmission and dispersion, effectively alleviating the technical contradiction of balancing structural strength and lightweighting requirements in existing technologies, and providing a superior solution for the design of automotive seat outer side panels. Simultaneously, the detailed design of the mesh-like reinforcing rib 125 and the positioning mounting seat 5 further improves the solution from the perspectives of local strength enhancement and assembly stability, enabling the entire structure to meet functional requirements while possessing higher reliability and practicality.

[0038] The embodiments described above merely illustrate specific implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A front seat outer side panel, characterized in that, include: Side panel body (1); The side panel body (1) has an edge mounting flange (2) on its left side, and a plurality of connecting holes (3) are spaced apart on one side of the edge mounting flange (2). The side panel body (1) has a honeycomb weight reduction and reinforcement area (11) and an angle adjuster installation area (12) on its side wall. The side plate body (1) is also provided with main body reinforcing ribs (4), which are connected to the edge mounting flange (2) and the angle adjuster mounting area (12) respectively.

2. The outer side panel of a front seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thickness of the honeycomb weight reduction reinforcement area (11) is less than the thickness of the side plate body (1).

3. The outer side panel of a front seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The honeycomb weight reduction and strengthening area (11) includes regularly arranged regular hexagonal honeycomb cells (121), and the walls of adjacent honeycomb cells (121) are integrally formed.

4. The outer side panel of a front seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the edge mounting flange (2) is provided with an edge reinforcing rib (201), and the edge reinforcing rib (201) is connected to the main body reinforcing rib (4).

5. A front seat outer side panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The seat position adjuster mounting area (12) is provided with a seat position adjuster mounting hole (122), a seat position adjuster mounting hole (123), and multiple positioning countersunk holes (124).

6. A front seat outer side panel according to claim 5, characterized in that, A mesh-like reinforcing rib (125) is provided on one side of the seat position adjuster mounting hole (122).

7. A front seat outer side panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, A positioning mounting seat (5) is provided on the right side of the side plate body (1).

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