Adjustable outboard trim panel

Abstract

This application discloses an adjustable outer decorative panel, relating to the field of vehicle seat decorative panels, comprising: a perforated panel; and an adjustment mechanism disposed on the inner side of the perforated panel, the adjustment mechanism including an adapter plate movably mounted on the inner surface of the perforated panel. This utility model, through the action of the adjustment mechanism, can adjust the lateral position of the adapter plate to accommodate dimensional tolerances that may occur during vehicle seat assembly. By moving the pull plate laterally, with the assistance of several L-shaped plates, the adapter plate is moved. After the adapter plate moves to the button position on the side of the vehicle seat, under the action of several first springs, the corresponding ball is pushed into the corresponding semi-circular groove of the adapter plate, thus restricting the adapter plate at that position. This effectively adjusts the lateral position of the adapter plate, eliminating the need to replace the perforated panel due to dimensional tolerances in the vehicle seat installation, thereby improving the adaptability of the perforated panel to the vehicle seat.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle seat trim panel technology, and in particular to an adjustable outer trim panel. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, consumers have significantly increased their demand for the comfort and ease of operation of car seats. Front seats have gradually integrated a variety of electric adjustment functions, and the control switches for these functions need to be fixed on the outside of the seat. At the same time, some models also integrate electronic components such as seat heating / ventilation buttons and seat memory function buttons on the outside of the seat. Using decorative panels to cover them is one of the ways to protect the buttons from damage.

[0003] Adjust the small adapter plate inside the adjustment panel to match the lateral position of the vehicle seat button, and quickly install the decorative panel onto the plastic plate on one side of the seat by snapping it on.

[0004] Existing vehicle seat exterior trim panels have multiple tolerances in the automotive seat manufacturing process, such as seat frame welding tolerances, seat cushion foam foaming tolerances, and trim panel injection molding tolerances. These tolerances can affect the installation position of buttons on the side of the seat. Trim panels with fixed hole positions cannot be perfectly matched with the automotive seat buttons, resulting in installation failure. Therefore, an adjustable exterior trim panel is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides an adjustable outer decorative panel.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an adjustable outer decorative panel, comprising: Perforated panels; An adjustment mechanism is provided inside the perforated panel. The adjustment mechanism includes an adapter plate movably installed on the inner surface of the perforated panel. A pull plate is provided on one side of the adapter plate. Fixing strips adapted to the pull plate are symmetrically installed on the inner surface of the perforated panel. Multiple L-shaped plates are evenly distributed on the upper and lower sides of the adapter plate. A snap-fit ​​mechanism is evenly distributed inside the perforated decorative panel. An I-beam is movably installed inside the perforated decorative panel. A receiving block is installed on the top of the I-beam, and a snap-fit ​​block is provided on the top of the receiving block.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the adjustable outer decorative panel of this utility model, the inner surface of the perforated decorative panel is provided with a straight groove at the hole to be used with the adapter plate. The adapter plate and the pull plate are slidably connected inside the straight groove. The L-shaped plates are evenly distributed and fixed inside the straight groove. The pull plate is located on one side of the two fixed strips.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the adjustable outer decorative panel of this utility model, the fixing strip and the adapter plate are provided with a plurality of limiting grooves evenly distributed on the opposite side. A first spring is installed inside the limiting groove, and a ball is connected to one end of the first spring. The ball is slidably connected inside the limiting groove. The adapter plate and the fixing strip are provided with a plurality of semi-circular grooves evenly distributed on the opposite side to the fixing strip, which are adapted to the ball.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the adjustable outer decorative panel of this utility model, the perforated decorative panel has equally distributed grooves on one side that are adapted to the I-beam, the I-beam is slidably connected inside the groove, and limit blocks are provided on both sides of the I-beam. The two limit blocks are symmetrically installed on the inner surface of the groove, and one side of the I-beam and one side of the perforated decorative panel are located on the same vertical plane.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the adjustable outer decorative panel of this utility model, a force-applying plate is installed at the bottom of the I-beam, a second spring is provided at the top of the force-applying plate, multiple vertical strips are evenly distributed on the inner surface of the perforated decorative panel, and horizontal strips are symmetrically installed on the inner surface of the perforated decorative panel.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the adjustable outer decorative panel of this utility model, the force-applying plate is located at the bottom of the inner surface of the perforated decorative panel, the other end of the second spring is connected to the perforated decorative panel, the two horizontal bars are symmetrically distributed on the upper and lower sides of the straight groove, and the two limiting blocks are slidably connected inside the I-beam.

[0012] (III) Beneficial Effects This utility model provides an adjustable outer decorative panel. It has the following beneficial effects: 1. Through the adjustment mechanism, the lateral position of the adapter plate can be adjusted to accommodate dimensional tolerances that may occur during vehicle seat assembly. By moving the pull plate laterally, with the assistance of several L-shaped plates, the adapter plate is moved. After the adapter plate moves to the button position on the side of the vehicle seat, the corresponding ball is pushed into the corresponding semi-circular groove of the adapter plate under the action of several first springs, thus restricting the adapter plate at that position. This has the function of adjusting the lateral position of the adapter plate. When installing the perforated trim, it is not necessary to replace it with another perforated trim due to dimensional tolerances in the vehicle seat, thereby improving the ability of the perforated trim to adapt to the vehicle seat.

[0013] 2. Through the action of the snap-fit ​​mechanism, the perforated trim panel can be quickly installed on the plastic panel on the side of the vehicle seat. After the perforated trim panel is snapped onto the plastic panel, the vertical and horizontal strips are attached to the plastic panel. When the snap-fit ​​block passes through the plastic panel, it moves the limiting block upward, causing the force plate to compress and deform the second spring. After the snap-fit ​​block passes the outer edge of the plastic panel, it is snapped onto the inner side of the plastic panel. The second spring pushes the force plate downward, so that the snap-fit ​​block is stably snapped onto the inner side of the plastic panel. After multiple snap-fit ​​blocks are snapped onto the same side of the plastic panel in the above manner, the installation of the perforated trim panel is completed, which has the function of conveniently installing perforated trim panels. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the adjustment mechanism of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the adjustment mechanism of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a utility model Figure 3 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a partial exploded view of the snap-fit ​​mechanism of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the snap-fit ​​mechanism of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram, 1. Perforated panel; 2. Adjustment mechanism; 201. Adaptor plate; 202. Pull plate; 203. Fixing strip; 204. L-shaped plate; 205. Bead; 206. First spring; 3. Snap-fit ​​mechanism; 301. Vertical bar; 302. Horizontal bar; 303. I-beam plate; 304. Force plate; 305. Limiting block; 306. Locking block; 307. Receiving block; 308. Second spring. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] Example 1 Reference Figures 1-4 This is the first embodiment of the present invention, which provides an adjustable outer decorative panel, comprising: Perforated panel 1; Adjustment mechanism 2 is located inside the perforated panel 1. Adjustment mechanism 2 includes an adapter plate 201 that is movably installed on the inner surface of the perforated panel 1. A pull plate 202 is provided on one side of the adapter plate 201. Fixing strips 203 adapted to the pull plate 202 are symmetrically installed on the inner surface of the perforated panel 1. Multiple L-shaped plates 204 are evenly distributed on the upper and lower sides of the adapter plate 201.

[0024] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the inner surface of the perforated trim panel 1 has a straight groove at the hole to be used with the adapter plate 201. The adapter plate 201 and the pull plate 202 are slidably connected inside the straight groove. The L-shaped plates 204 are evenly distributed and fixed inside the straight groove. The pull plate 202 is located on the opposite side of the two fixing strips 203. Under the action of multiple L-shaped plates 204, when the lateral position of the adapter plate 201 is adjusted by the pull plate 202, it is ensured that the adapter plate 201 can move in the horizontal direction. The dimensional tolerance of the adjustment button on the side of the vehicle seat is adapted by moving the adapter plate 201.

[0025] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the fixing strip 203 and the adapter plate 201 are evenly distributed with several limiting grooves on the opposite side. A first spring 206 is installed inside the limiting groove. One end of the first spring 206 is connected to a ball 205. The ball 205 is slidably connected inside the limiting groove. The adapter plate 201 and the fixing strip 203 are evenly distributed with several semi-circular grooves that are adapted to the ball 205. Under the action of the first spring 206, the corresponding ball 205 is pushed towards the adapter plate 201, so that the ball 205 is inserted into the semi-circular groove. After the adapter plate 201 is moved laterally to a suitable position, the adapter plate 201 is fixed in the moved position by the action of the ball 205, ensuring that the adapter plate 201 is adapted to the button on the side of the vehicle seat.

[0026] Next, the perforated trim panel 1 is secured to the adjustment button on the side of the vehicle seat. The specific installation position of the adapter plate 201 is adjusted, and the perforated trim panel 1 is removed from the side of the vehicle seat. Using a flat, hard object, one end of the object is inserted into the flat opening of the pull plate 202, applying a lateral pushing force to the pull plate 202. With the assistance of several L-shaped plates 204, the pull plate 202 moves the adapter plate 201 laterally. After adjusting the adapter plate 201 to match the button on the side of the vehicle seat, the flat, hard object is removed from the pull plate 202. Remove from 02. Under the action of several first springs 206, push the corresponding ball 205 towards the adapter plate 201, so that the ball 205 is inserted into the corresponding semi-circular groove of the adapter plate 201. Several balls 205 on the upper and lower sides of the adapter plate 201 exert a pushing force on the adapter plate 201, fixing the adapter plate 201 in place. Then, snap the perforated trim 1 onto the side of the vehicle seat so that the button on the side of the seat is adapted to the position of the adapter plate 201.

[0027] Example 2 Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 This is the second embodiment of the present utility model. This embodiment is based on the previous embodiment. The snap-fit ​​mechanism 3 is evenly distributed inside the perforated decorative panel 1. An I-beam 303 is movably installed inside the perforated decorative panel 1. A receiving block 307 is installed on the top of the I-beam 303. A snap-fit ​​block 306 is provided on the top of the receiving block 307.

[0028] As shown in Figure 5, in this embodiment, the perforated trim panel 1 has evenly distributed grooves on one side that are adapted to the I-beam 303. The I-beam 303 is slidably connected inside the groove. Limiting blocks 305 are provided on both sides of the I-beam 303. The two limiting blocks 305 are symmetrically installed on the inner surface of the groove. One side of the I-beam 303 and one side of the perforated trim panel 1 are located on the same vertical plane. Under the action of the two limiting blocks 305, when the I-beam 303 moves up and down, it is ensured that the I-beam 303 can move in the vertical direction. With the cooperation of several locking blocks 306 and receiving blocks 307, the locking blocks 306 are locked onto the plastic plate on one side of the vehicle seat, which facilitates the installation of the perforated trim panel 1.

[0029] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, a force-applying plate 304 is installed at the bottom of the I-beam 303, and a second spring 308 is provided at the top of the force-applying plate 304. Multiple vertical strips 301 are evenly distributed on the inner surface of the perforated trim 1, and horizontal strips 302 are symmetrically installed on the inner surface of the perforated trim 1. After the perforated trim 1 is snapped onto one side of the vehicle seat, the multiple vertical strips 301 and the symmetrical horizontal strips 302 leave a certain gap between the perforated trim 1 and the seat, ensuring that the adapter plate 201 is not squeezed.

[0030] like Figure 6As shown, in this embodiment, the force plate 304 is located at the bottom of the inner surface of the perforated decorative panel 1, the other end of the second spring 308 is connected to the perforated decorative panel 1, the two horizontal bars 302 are symmetrically distributed on the upper and lower sides of the straight groove, and the two limiting blocks 305 are slidably connected inside the I-beam 303. Under the action of the limiting blocks 305, the I-beam 303 is prevented from moving out of the groove of the perforated decorative panel 1 during the movement, and the stable up and down movement of the I-beam 303 is ensured.

[0031] Furthermore, after the perforated trim panel 1 is attached to one side of the vehicle seat, multiple vertical strips 301 and horizontal strips 302 are attached to the plastic panel on one side of the seat. During the movement, multiple locking blocks 306 are pushed outward by the outer edge of the plastic panel. The locking blocks 306 drive the receiving block 307 to move. With the assistance of two limiting blocks 305, the receiving block 307 pulls the I-beam 303 outward. The I-beam 303 drives the force plate 304 to move. The force plate 304 applies pressure to the second spring 308 and deforms until the locking block 306 slides past the edge of the plastic panel and is locked inside the plastic panel. Under the action of the second spring 308, the force plate 304 is pushed into the inner cavity of the perforated trim panel 1. The force plate 304 drives the I-beam 303 to move. The I-beam 303 drives the receiving block 307 to move. The receiving block 307 drives the locking block 306 to be stably locked inside the plastic panel, thus completing the installation of the perforated trim panel 1.

[0032] Working principle: The perforated trim panel 1 is secured to the adjustment button on the side of the vehicle seat. The specific installation position of the adapter plate 201 is adjusted, and the perforated trim panel 1 is removed from the side of the vehicle seat. Using a flat, hard object, one end of the object is inserted into the flat opening of the pull plate 202, applying a lateral pushing force to the pull plate 202. With the assistance of several L-shaped plates 204, the pull plate 202 moves the adapter plate 201 laterally. After adjusting the adapter plate 201 to the button's fitting position on the side of the vehicle seat, the flat, hard object is removed from the pull plate 202. Under the action of several first springs 206, the corresponding beads 205 are pushed towards the adapter plate 201, causing the beads 205 to engage in the corresponding semi-circular grooves of the adapter plate 201. Several beads 205 on both the upper and lower sides of the adapter plate 201 apply a pushing force to the adapter plate 201, fixing it in place. After adjusting the adapter plate 201 to the button's fitting position, the perforated trim panel... 1. After being attached to one side of the vehicle seat, multiple vertical strips 301 and horizontal strips 302 are attached to the plastic panel on one side of the seat, so that the adapter plate 201 is locked onto the outside of the button. During movement, multiple locking blocks 306 are pushed outward by the outer edge of the plastic panel. The locking blocks 306 drive the receiving block 307 to move. With the assistance of two limiting blocks 305, the receiving block 307 pulls the I-beam plate 303 outward. The I-beam plate 303 drives the force-applying plate 304 to move, applying force. The plate 304 applies pressure to the second spring 308 and deforms until the locking block 306 slides past the edge of the plastic plate and is locked inside the plastic plate. Under the action of the second spring 308, the force plate 304 is pushed into the inner cavity of the perforated decorative panel 1. The force plate 304 drives the I-beam plate 303 to move, the I-beam plate 303 drives the receiving block 307 to move, and the receiving block 307 drives the locking block 306 to be stably locked inside the plastic plate, thus completing the installation of the perforated decorative panel 1.

[0033] It should be noted that in this paper, relational terms such as first and second are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations.

Claims

1. An adjustable outer decorative panel, characterized in that, include: Perforated panel (1); Adjustment mechanism (2) is provided inside the perforated panel (1). The adjustment mechanism (2) includes an adapter plate (201) movably installed on the inner surface of the perforated panel (1). A pull plate (202) is provided on one side of the adapter plate (201). Fixing strips (203) adapted to the pull plate (202) are symmetrically installed on the inner surface of the perforated panel (1). Multiple L-shaped plates (204) are evenly distributed on the upper and lower sides of the adapter plate (201). The snap-fit ​​mechanism (3) is evenly distributed inside the perforated decorative panel (1). An I-beam (303) is movably installed inside the perforated decorative panel (1). A receiving block (307) is installed on the top of the I-beam (303). A snap-fit ​​block (306) is provided on the top of the receiving block (307).

2. The adjustable outer decorative panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner surface of the perforated decorative panel (1) is provided with a straight groove at the hole to be used with the adapter plate (201). The adapter plate (201) and the pull plate (202) are slidably connected inside the straight groove. The L-shaped plates (204) are evenly distributed and fixed inside the straight groove. The pull plate (202) is located on the opposite side of the two fixing strips (203).

3. An adjustable outer decorative panel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing strip (203) and the adapter plate (201) are evenly distributed with several limiting grooves on the opposite side. A first spring (206) is installed inside the limiting groove. One end of the first spring (206) is connected to a ball (205). The ball (205) is slidably connected inside the limiting groove. The adapter plate (201) and the fixing strip (203) are evenly distributed with several semi-circular grooves that are adapted to the ball (205).

4. An adjustable outer decorative panel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The perforated decorative panel (1) has grooves evenly distributed on one side to fit the I-beam (303). The I-beam (303) is slidably connected inside the groove. Limiting blocks (305) are provided on both sides of the I-beam (303). The two limiting blocks (305) are symmetrically installed on the inner surface of the groove. One side of the I-beam (303) and one side of the perforated decorative panel (1) are located on the same vertical plane.

5. An adjustable outer decorative panel according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the I-beam (303) is equipped with a force-applying plate (304), and the top of the force-applying plate (304) is provided with a second spring (308). Multiple vertical strips (301) are evenly distributed on the inner surface of the perforated decorative panel (1), and horizontal strips (302) are symmetrically installed on the inner surface of the perforated decorative panel (1).

6. An adjustable outer decorative panel according to claim 5, characterized in that: The force-applying plate (304) is located at the bottom of the inner surface of the perforated decorative panel (1), the other end of the second spring (308) is connected to the perforated decorative panel (1), the two horizontal bars (302) are symmetrically distributed on the upper and lower sides of the straight groove, and the two limiting blocks (305) are slidably connected inside the I-beam plate (303).

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