Seat and vehicle

Abstract

The application provides a seat and a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of vehicles. The seat comprises a backrest and a cushion; in a storage state of the seat, the backrest and the cushion are arranged flat on a floor of the vehicle, and a front surface of the backrest and a front surface or a bottom surface of the cushion are in contact with the same plane in the floor. Through the technical scheme, in the storage state, the backrest and the cushion of the seat can be arranged flat on the floor of the vehicle, so that the height of the seat in the storage state is relatively low, the seat can be better matched with the floor, and the placement of articles on the seat and / or the floor is facilitated. Further, in the storage state, the front surface of the backrest is in contact with the floor, so that the damage possibly caused by articles placed above the seat to the front surface of the backrest can be reduced, and the service life of the seat is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more specifically, to a seat and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In vehicles, seat folding is a very practical feature, helping to expand interior storage space and meet users' needs for carrying large items. However, in some seat folding configurations, the seat back and cushion fold together, resulting in a relatively large overall thickness, which makes it difficult to fit the seat into the vehicle's floor. If the floor is not thick enough, the folded seat cannot be fully accommodated, thus failing to create a flat surface for placing objects, negatively impacting the user experience.

[0003] Therefore, how to make the seat fit better with the vehicle floor is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a seat and a vehicle, wherein the seat and the vehicle floor have a better fit.

[0005] In a first aspect, a seat is provided for use in a vehicle, the seat comprising: a backrest and a seat cushion; in the seat's stowed state, the backrest and seat cushion are laid flat on the vehicle's floor, and the front of the backrest and the front or bottom of the seat cushion are in contact with the same plane in the floor.

[0006] Through the technical solution of this application embodiment, when the seat is in its folded state, its backrest and seat cushion can lie flat on the vehicle floor, resulting in a lower height for the seat and better fit with the floor, which is beneficial for placing items on the seat and / or floor. When the floor has a recessed portion, and the seat is accommodated within this recessed portion, the depth of the recessed portion can be reduced, thereby reducing the overall thickness of the floor. After the seat is accommodated on the floor, the seat and floor provide a relatively flat surface, improving the stability of placed items. Furthermore, in the folded state, the front of the seat back contacts the floor, reducing potential damage to the front of the seat back when items are placed on top of the seat, thus extending the seat's lifespan.

[0007] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, when the seat is in use, the backrest and the seat cushion are in contact; during the transition of the seat from use to storage, the backrest and the seat cushion separate, the backrest is configured to move toward the side away from the seat cushion, and the front of the backrest flips toward the base plate.

[0008] The technical solution of this application embodiment separates the chair back and the seat cushion from each other, and by moving and flipping the chair back, the switching of the seat from the use state to the storage state can be achieved in a relatively effective and reliable manner.

[0009] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the seat further includes a connector, the first end of which is connected to the backrest and the second end of which is connected to the seat cushion; during the transition of the seat from a use state to a storage state, the backrest is configured to flip at the first end of the connector and the connector is configured to rotate about the second end.

[0010] In some embodiments, a single connector may be used to connect the backrest and the side of the seat cushion. In other embodiments, two connectors may be respectively located on different sides of the seat. This connector provides support for the folding and movement of the backrest. The backrest is movably connected to a first end of the connector, allowing it to fold at that first end. Additionally, the seat cushion is movably connected to a second end of the connector, allowing the connector to rotate about its second end. Rotation of the connector moves the backrest to one side of the seat cushion. Folding the backrest separates it from the seat cushion, allowing the front of the backrest to face the base.

[0011] To achieve a movable connection, the two ends of the connector can be connected to the chair back and seat cushion by a rotating connector. This rotating connector may include, for example, a rotating shaft, a bearing, etc. The specific type of rotating connector is not limited in the embodiments of this application.

[0012] The technical solution of this application embodiment makes the connection between the chair back and the seat cushion easy to implement. The chair back can be moved and flipped through a single connector, which helps to reduce the complexity of the seat structure and thus reduce the manufacturing cost of the seat.

[0013] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the first end of the connector is connected to the middle region of the side of the chair back, and the second end of the connector is connected to the end region of the side of the seat cushion near the chair back.

[0014] With the connector attached to the middle area of ​​the chair back, the stability of the chair back during rotation is improved, and more suitable space is provided for the chair back to move to one side of the seat cushion. Conversely, with the connector attached to the end of the seat cushion near the chair back, the rotation of the connector allows for a larger displacement of the chair back, improving the effectiveness of the chair back movement. In this embodiment, the connector fits tightly with the chair back and seat cushion, enabling a more efficient transition from the chair's active to its stowed state.

[0015] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, a first driving member is provided at the first end of the connector for driving the chair back to flip; and / or, a second driving member is provided at the second end of the connector for driving the connector to rotate.

[0016] In this implementation, the chair back can be automatically flipped using a drive mechanism, and the connecting parts can be automatically rotated using the same drive mechanism, thus enabling the chair back to move automatically. This implementation improves the user experience.

[0017] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the base plate is provided with a guide rail, and the seat is placed on the guide rail; during the process of switching the seat from the use state to the storage state, the bottom end of the seat back is configured to move along the guide rail, and the seat back is configured to flip around the bottom end.

[0018] In this embodiment, the bottom end of the chair back can be movably connected to the guide rail via a connector. This connector supports movement of the bottom end of the chair back on the guide rail and also allows the chair back to rotate around its bottom end. To support rotation, the connector may include a rotating connector.

[0019] The technical solution of this application embodiment enables convenient and effective movement of the chair back using guide rails, and also provides space for the chair back to be flipped. Furthermore, the guide rails enhance the flexibility of chair back position adjustment, and this solution can be adapted to a wider range of chair sizes.

[0020] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the guide rail is provided with a third driving component for driving the chair back to move; and / or, the bottom end of the chair back is provided with a fourth driving component for driving the chair back to flip. This improves the user experience.

[0021] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, during the transition of the seat from a use state to a storage state, the seat cushion is configured to move along a guide rail and the seat cushion is configured to flip around one end of the seat cushion.

[0022] Through the technical solution of this application embodiment, the seat cushion can also be flipped so that the front of the seat cushion contacts the base plate, thereby protecting the front of the seat cushion from being scratched by other objects. Furthermore, this solution allows for convenient and efficient movement of the seat cushion using guide rails, and provides space for flipping the seat cushion. In addition, the guide rails enhance the flexibility of seat cushion position adjustment, and this solution can be adapted to a wider range of chair sizes.

[0023] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the guide rail is provided with a fifth driving member for driving the seat cushion to move; and / or, a sixth driving member is provided at one end of the seat cushion for driving the seat cushion to flip. This improves the user experience.

[0024] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, a cover is provided above the seat cushion when the seat is in its folded-down state. This cover can be used to protect the front of the seat cushion.

[0025] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, when the seat is in use, the cover is located on the back of the seat back, and during the transition of the seat from the use state to the storage state, the cover is configured to move from the back of the seat back to above the seat cushion.

[0026] The technical solution of this application embodiment provides better protection for the seat cushion using a cover plate, which is easy to store and simple to control, making it well-suited for use in seats. Compared to seat cushion flipping solutions, this solution reduces the complexity of seat storage and helps reduce seat costs.

[0027] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, when the seat is in use, the base plate is provided with a first recess at the rear of the seat, and the cover is configured to move from the back of the seat back to the opening of the first recess.

[0028] In some examples, one end of the cover can be connected to the bottom of the chair back via a swivel connector that allows the other end of the cover to rotate, so that the cover can be moved to cover the opening in the recess.

[0029] With the technical solution of this application embodiment, when the seat is in use, the opening of the recessed part behind the seat can be covered by the cover plate on the back of the seat. The recessed part can form a relatively closed and independent storage space, which is beneficial to protect the stored objects and can reduce the possibility of collision with other objects in the vehicle when the vehicle is bumpy.

[0030] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, when the seat is folded down, the cover overlaps the vehicle body structural components on both sides of the seat cushion. This improves the stability of the cover, allowing it to more stably support items placed on top of it.

[0031] In some embodiments, multiple seats can be arranged side by side, and when the multiple seats are in a stowed state, the multiple seats can share the same cover.

[0032] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, when the seat is folded up, the seat back and seat cushion are laid flat in the second recess of the floor. Thus, when the seat is folded up, it does not occupy interior space, but can be accommodated using the space in the recess of the floor.

[0033] In a second aspect, a vehicle is provided, comprising: a seat as described in the first aspect or any implementation thereof. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a seat folding method provided in an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0035] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a seat provided in an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0036] Figure 3 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of a seat switching from a usage state to a storage state according to an embodiment of this application.

[0037] Figure 4 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of another seat provided in an embodiment of this application switching from a use state to a storage state.

[0038] Figure 5 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of another seat provided in an embodiment of this application switching from a use state to a storage state.

[0039] Figure 6 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of another seat provided in an embodiment of this application switching from a use state to a storage state.

[0040] Figure 7 The following describes three ways in which the cover plate provided in the embodiments of this application can be moved.

[0041] Figure 8 The illustration shows a side view and a top view of a seat in its stowed state, according to an embodiment of this application.

[0042] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of a seat in use, according to an embodiment of this application, is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The technical solutions in this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. As used in the specification and appended claims of this application, the singular expressions “a,” “an,” “the,” “the,” “the,” and “this” are intended to also include expressions such as “one or more,” unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the following embodiments of this application, “at least one” and “one or more” refer to one, two, or more than two. The term “and / or” is used to describe the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist; for example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone, where A and B can be singular or plural. The character “ / ” generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an “or” relationship.

[0045] The use of prefixes such as "first" and "second" in this application is solely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and does not limit the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the described objects. The use of ordinal numbers and other prefixes to distinguish descriptive objects in the embodiments of this application does not constitute a limitation on the described objects. The description of the described objects is found in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and should not constitute unnecessary limitations due to the use of such prefixes. Furthermore, in the description of this embodiment, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0046] For ease of description, only the parts relevant to this application are shown in the accompanying drawings. The exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar structures, and therefore their detailed descriptions will be omitted.

[0047] The directional terms appearing in the description of this application refer to the directions shown in the figures and are not intended to limit the specific structure of this application. In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0048] References to "one embodiment" or "some implementations" as described in this application mean that one or more embodiments of this application include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment. Therefore, phrases such as "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in some implementations," and "in other implementations" appearing in different parts of this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but rather mean "one or more, but not all, embodiments," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and variations thereof mean "including but not limited to," unless otherwise specifically emphasized.

[0049] This application relates to vehicles, and more specifically to seats within vehicles. In a normal state, the seats in a vehicle are in use, with the backrest and seat cushion angled to support the user. To expand the vehicle's functionality and enhance its flexibility, most mainstream vehicles currently support seat folding or storage. When folded, the space occupied by the seat can be used to store items, thereby improving the user experience.

[0050] Currently, in some multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) or sports utility vehicles (SUVs), the third-row seats are folded down by folding the seat backs and cushions, and then flipping them into a recess in the floor, such as a spare tire well. As an example, Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a seat folding mechanism provided in an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 1 As shown, the backrest and seat cushion of the seat 101 are folded. If the depth of the recess in the base plate 102 is shallow, the recess cannot fully accommodate the folded seat 101, and the surface of the base plate 102 will be uneven, which is not conducive to the stable placement of objects on it.

[0051] Therefore, embodiments of this application provide a seat that can effectively improve the above-mentioned problems. As an example, Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a seat provided in an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0052] like Figure 2 As shown, the seat 100 includes a backrest 110 and a seat cushion 120. When the seat 100 is in the stowed state, the backrest 110 and the seat cushion 120 are laid flat on the floor 200 of the vehicle, and the front of the backrest 110 and the front or bottom of the seat cushion 120 are in contact with the same plane in the floor 200.

[0053] In this embodiment, when the seat 100 is stowed, it is not used to support the user, but can expand the vehicle's interior space for placing items; or, it can form a relatively flat space for the user to rest temporarily. In the stowed state, the seat back 110 and seat cushion 120 of the seat 100 can be arranged side-by-side on the base plate 200, compared to... Figure 1 The seat 101 shown has its backrest and seat cushion folded down, which effectively reduces its height in this embodiment. Optionally, as... Figure 1 As shown, when a recess is formed in the base plate 200, the seat 100 can be accommodated using a recess of relatively low depth.

[0054] In this embodiment, when the seat is stowed, the front of the backrest 110 and the front or bottom of the seat cushion 120 are in contact with the same plane in the base plate 200. The front of the backrest 110 is the side used to support the user when the seat 100 is in use; correspondingly, the back of the backrest 110 is the other side of the backrest 110 opposite to the front. Similarly, the front of the seat cushion 120 is the side used to support the user when the seat 100 is in use; correspondingly, the bottom of the seat cushion 120 is the other side of the seat cushion 120 opposite to the front. In use, the front of the seat cushion 120 can also be the side facing upwards, and the bottom of the seat cushion 120 can be the side facing downwards.

[0055] Through the technical solution of this application embodiment, when the seat is in its folded state, its backrest and seat cushion can lie flat on the vehicle floor, resulting in a lower height for the seat in the folded state, which better matches the floor and facilitates the placement of items in the seat and / or floor. When the floor has a recessed portion, and the seat is accommodated within this recessed portion, the depth of the recessed portion can be reduced, thereby reducing the overall thickness of the floor. After the seat is accommodated in the floor, the seat and floor provide a relatively flat surface, improving the stability of placed items. Furthermore, in the folded state, the front of the seat back contacts the floor, reducing potential damage to the front of the seat back when items are placed on top of the seat, thus extending the seat's lifespan.

[0056] Figure 3 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of a seat switching from a usage state to a storage state according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 3 Part (a) in the diagram illustrates the seat's usage status. Figure 3 Part (b) in the diagram illustrates the switching process. Figure 3 Part (c) in the diagram illustrates the seat's stowed state.

[0057] like Figure 3 As shown, when the seat 100 is in use, the backrest 110 abuts against the seat cushion 120. During the transition of the seat 100 from the use state to the storage state, the backrest 110 separates from the seat cushion 120, the backrest 110 is configured to move toward the side away from the seat cushion 120, and the front of the backrest 110 flips toward the base plate 200 (not shown in the figure).

[0058] As an example, Figure 3The diagram illustrates the movement of the chair back 110 in the S direction during the switching process. The S direction can be the rearward direction of the seat cushion 120 in its active state, or the rearward direction of the user supported by the seat cushion 120 in its active state. As another example, during the switching process, the chair back 110 can also move to the left or right of the seat cushion 120, or in any direction along the plane of the seat cushion 120. As yet another example, during the switching process, the chair back 110 can also move in other directions in space, for example, diagonally above the seat cushion 120 as shown in the figure. This application does not specifically limit the direction of movement of the chair back 110 during the switching process.

[0059] Furthermore, as an example, Figure 3 The illustration shows the chair back 110 flipping in the R direction during the switching process. In this embodiment, the end of the chair back 110 away from the seat cushion 120 (also referred to as the top end of the chair back) can rotate in the R direction around the end of the chair back 110 closest to the seat cushion 120 (also referred to as the bottom end of the chair back). By rotating the top end of the chair back 110, the front of the chair back 110 can be effectively flipped towards the base plate 200. In other examples, the chair back 110 can also be flipped in other ways, such as side flipping, rotation at both ends, etc., to achieve the flipping of the front of the chair back 110 towards the base plate 200. This application embodiment does not specifically limit the flipping method of the chair back 110 during the switching process.

[0060] The technical solution of this application embodiment separates the chair back and the seat cushion from each other, and by moving and flipping the chair back, the switching of the seat from the use state to the storage state can be achieved in a relatively effective and reliable manner.

[0061] Figure 4 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of another seat provided in an embodiment of this application switching from a use state to a storage state. Figure 4 Part (a) in the diagram illustrates the seat's usage status. Figure 4 Part (b) in the diagram illustrates the switching process. Figure 4 Part (c) in the diagram illustrates the seat's stowed state.

[0062] like Figure 4 As shown in this embodiment, the seat 100 further includes a connector 130, the first end of which is connected to the backrest 110, and the second end of which is connected to the seat cushion 120. During the switching process of the seat 100 from the use state to the storage state, the backrest 110 is configured to flip at the first end of the connector 130, and the connector 130 is configured to rotate about the second end.

[0063] Optionally, in Figure 4In the example shown, connector 130 can be connected to the side of the backrest 110 and the seat cushion 120. In some embodiments, the two connectors 130 can be respectively provided on different sides of the seat 100. The connector 130 can provide support for the flipping and movement of the backrest 110. The backrest 110 is movably connected to the first end of the connector 130, and the backrest 110 can be flipped at the first end of the connector 130. In addition, the seat cushion 120 is movably connected to the second end of the connector 130, and the connector 130 can rotate about its second end. By rotating the connector 130, the backrest 110 can be moved, allowing the backrest 110 to move to one side of the seat cushion 120. By flipping the backrest 110, the backrest 110 and the seat cushion 120 can be separated, and the front of the backrest 110 faces the base plate.

[0064] To achieve a movable connection, the two ends of the connector 130 can be connected to the backrest 110 and the seat cushion 120 via a rotating connector. This rotating connector may include, for example, a rotating shaft, a bearing, etc. The specific type of rotating connector is not limited in this embodiment.

[0065] The technical solution of this application embodiment makes the connection between the chair back and the seat cushion easy to implement. The chair back can be moved and flipped through a single connector, which helps to reduce the complexity of the seat structure and thus reduce the manufacturing cost of the seat.

[0066] Optionally, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first end of the connector 130 can be connected to the middle area of ​​the side of the backrest 110, and the second end of the connector 130 can be connected to the end area of ​​the side of the seat cushion 120 near the backrest 110.

[0067] When the connector 130 is connected to the middle area of ​​the backrest 110, it helps improve the stability of the backrest 110 during flipping and provides more suitable space for the backrest 110 to move to one side of the seat cushion 120. Furthermore, when the connector 130 is connected to the end area of ​​the seat cushion 120 near the backrest 110, the rotation of the connector 130 can cause a larger displacement of the backrest 110, improving the effectiveness of the backrest 110's movement. In this embodiment, the connector 130 fits tightly with the backrest 110 and seat cushion 120, enabling a more efficient switching of the seat 100 from its use state to its storage state.

[0068] Optionally, see [link to relevant documentation] Figure 4As shown, a drive member 131 may be provided at the first end of the connector 130 connected to the backrest 110, which can be used to drive the backrest 110 to flip. A drive member 132 may be provided at the second end of the connector 130 connected to the seat cushion 120, which can be used to drive the connector 130 to rotate. By way of example and not limitation, the drive member 131 and the drive member 132 may include a rotary motor.

[0069] In this embodiment, the backrest 110 can be automatically flipped by the drive component 131, and the connecting component 130 can be automatically rotated by the drive component 132, thereby realizing the automatic movement of the backrest 110. This embodiment is beneficial to improving the user experience.

[0070] In other embodiments, to reduce costs, the aforementioned drive components 131 and / or 132 may not be provided in the seat 100, and the user can manually flip and move the backrest 110.

[0071] Figure 5 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of another seat provided in an embodiment of this application switching from a use state to a storage state. Figure 5 Part (a) in the diagram illustrates the seat's usage status. Figure 5 Part (b) in the diagram illustrates the switching process. Figure 5 Part (c) in the diagram illustrates the seat's stowed state.

[0072] like Figure 5 As shown in this embodiment, the base plate 200 (not shown in the figure) is provided with a guide rail 210, and the seat 100 can be disposed on the guide rail 210. During the switching process of the seat 100 from the use state to the storage state, the bottom end of the backrest 110 is configured to move along the guide rail 210, and the backrest 110 is configured to flip around the bottom end of the backrest 110.

[0073] Should Figure 5 The state switching of seat 100 in the illustrated embodiment can be found above. Figure 3 The relevant description of the illustrated embodiment. In this embodiment, the movement of the chair back 110 can be effectively achieved through the guide rail 210. (Referring to the above...) Figure 3 According to the description of the illustrated embodiment, the extension direction of the guide rail 210 can be parallel to the S direction, that is, the guide rail 210 can extend along the front-back direction of the seat cushion 120. Alternatively, in some other embodiments, the guide rail 210 can also extend along the left-right direction of the seat cushion 120, or the guide rail 210 can also extend in any direction in the plane of the base plate 200.

[0074] The bottom end of the chair back 110 can be movably connected to the guide rail 210 via a connector 140. This connector 140 supports movement of the bottom end of the chair back 110 on the guide rail 210 and also supports the chair back 110 to rotate around its bottom end. To support rotation, the connector 140 may include a rotating connector, such as a rotating shaft or bearing, as described above. This application embodiment does not limit the specific type of rotating connector.

[0075] The technical solution of this application embodiment enables convenient and effective movement of the chair back using guide rails, and also provides space for the chair back to be flipped. Furthermore, the guide rails enhance the flexibility of chair back position adjustment, and this solution can be adapted to a wider range of chair sizes.

[0076] See also Figure 5 As shown, a drive member 141 may be provided at the bottom end of the chair back 110, which can be used to drive the chair back 110 to flip. Optionally, the drive member 141 may be provided at the connection between the connector 140 and the chair back 110. Optionally, a drive member may be provided on the guide rail 210, which can be used to drive the chair back 110 to move on the guide rail 210.

[0077] In this embodiment, the backrest 110 can be automatically flipped by the drive component 141, and the backrest 110 can be automatically moved by the drive component on the guide rail 210. This embodiment improves the user experience. In other embodiments, to reduce costs, the aforementioned drive component may not be provided in the seat 100, and the user can manually flip and move the backrest 110.

[0078] In the embodiments described above, during the transition of the seat 100 from its active state to its stowed state, the backrest 110 can be flipped so that its front surface contacts the base plate 200, thereby protecting the front surface of the backrest 110 from being scratched by other objects. In other embodiments, the seat cushion 120 can also be flipped so that its front surface contacts the base plate 200, thereby protecting the front surface of the seat cushion 120 from being scratched by other objects.

[0079] Figure 6 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of another seat provided in an embodiment of this application switching from a use state to a storage state. Figure 6 Part (a) in the diagram illustrates the seat's usage status. Figure 6 Part (b) in the diagram illustrates the switching process. Figure 6 Part (c) in the diagram illustrates the seat's stowed state.

[0080] like Figure 6As shown in this embodiment, in addition to the backrest 110 being configured to move along the guide rail 210, the seat cushion 120 is also configured to move along the guide rail 210, and the seat cushion 120 is configured to flip around one end of the seat cushion 120. Optionally, one end of the seat cushion 120 can be any end of the seat cushion 120 in the front-back direction, or it can be any end of the seat cushion 120 in the left-right direction.

[0081] As an example, in Figure 6 In this embodiment, the seat cushion 120 is configured to flip around its rear end. The rear end of the seat cushion 120 can be movably connected to the guide rail 210 via a connector 150. This connector 150 supports both the movement of the seat cushion 120 on the guide rail 210 and the flipping of the seat cushion 120 around its rear end. To support the flipping, the connector 150 may include a rotating connector, such as a rotating shaft or bearing, as described above. This embodiment does not limit the specific type of rotating connector.

[0082] The technical solution of this application embodiment enables convenient and effective movement of the seat cushion using guide rails, and also provides space for the seat cushion to be flipped. Furthermore, the guide rails enhance the flexibility of seat cushion position adjustment, and this solution can be adapted to a wider range of chair sizes.

[0083] See also Figure 6 As shown, a drive member 151 may be provided at the rear end of the seat cushion 120, which can be used to drive the seat cushion 120 to flip. Optionally, the drive member 151 may be provided at the connection between the connector 150 and the seat cushion 120. Optionally, a drive member may be provided on the guide rail 210, which can be used to drive the seat cushion 120 to move on the guide rail 210. In this embodiment, the automatic flipping of the seat cushion 120 can be achieved by the drive member 151, and the automatic movement of the seat cushion 120 can be achieved by the drive member on the guide rail 210. This embodiment is beneficial to further improve the user experience.

[0084] exist Figure 6 In the example shown, the seat cushion 120 is configured to flip around its rear end, so the connector 150 is connected to the rear end of the seat cushion 120. Correspondingly, when the seat cushion 120 is configured to flip around other ends, the connector 150 can also be connected to other ends of the seat cushion 120, such as the front end, left end, or right end of the seat cushion 120.

[0085] exist Figure 6In the illustrated embodiment, the front of the seat cushion 120 can be protected by flipping it over. In other embodiments, the front of the seat cushion 120 can also be protected by covering it with a cover plate. When the seat 100 is in the stowed state, the cover plate can be positioned above the seat cushion 120.

[0086] In some embodiments, when the seat 100 is in use, a cover may be provided on the back of the backrest 110. During the process of switching the seat from the use state to the storage state, the cover is configured to move from the back of the backrest 110 to above the seat cushion 120.

[0087] Figure 7 The following describes three ways in which the cover plate provided in the embodiments of this application can be moved. Figure 7 Part (a) in the diagram illustrates how the cover plate flips. Figure 7 Part (b) illustrates the sliding mechanism of the cover plate. Figure 7 Part (c) in the diagram illustrates the linkage mechanism of the cover plate.

[0088] For ease of illustration, Figure 7 The initial state of the cover plate 160 is indicated by a dashed line, and the cover plate 160 can initially be located on the back of the backrest 110. During the process of switching the seat 100 from the use state to the storage state, the front of the backrest 110 can be flipped to face the bottom plate 200, and the back of the backrest 110 faces upward. After the backrest 110 is flipped, the cover plate 160 located on its back can be moved to above the seat cushion 120 by means of rotation, sliding, linkage, etc. Figure 7 The arrow in the diagram indicates the direction of movement of cover plate 160.

[0089] The technical solution of this application embodiment provides better protection for the seat cushion using a cover plate, which is easy to store and simple to control, making it well-suited for use in seats. Compared to seat cushion flipping solutions, this solution reduces the complexity of seat storage and helps reduce seat costs.

[0090] Figure 8 The illustration shows a side view and a top view of a seat in its stowed state, according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 8 Part (a) in the diagram is a side view. Figure 8 Part (b) is a top view. For illustration purposes, the seat cushion 120 below the cover plate 160 is also shown in the top view.

[0091] like Figure 8As shown in this embodiment, when the seat 100 is in the stowed state, the cover 160 can not only cover the seat cushion 120, but also overlap the vehicle body structural members 220 on both sides of the seat cushion 120. This helps to improve the stability of the cover 160, and the cover 160 can more stably support the items located on it.

[0092] exist Figure 8 In the example shown, multiple seats 100 can be arranged side by side, and when the multiple seats 100 are in the storage state, the multiple seats 100 can share the same cover 160.

[0093] Figure 7 and Figure 8 The folded-up state of the middle seat 100 Figure 4 Taking the illustrated embodiment as an example, optionally, the Figure 7 and Figure 8 The folded-down state of the middle seat 100 can also be used for Figure 5 or Figure 6 The storage state in the illustrated embodiment. Optionally, when the front of the cushion 120 is facing up, the cover 160 can cover the front of the cushion 120, and when the back of the cushion 120 is facing up, the cover 160 can also cover the back of the cushion 120.

[0094] In some embodiments, the back of the chair back 110 may be provided with a double cover, one cover being movable above the seat cushion 120 to protect the seat cushion 120, and the other cover being located above the back of the chair back 110 to protect the chair back 110.

[0095] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of a seat in use, according to an embodiment of this application, is shown.

[0096] like Figure 9 As shown, in the use state of the seat 100, a cover 160 is provided on the back of the backrest 110, which can be attached to the back of the backrest 110. A recess 201 is provided in the base plate 200 behind the seat 100, and the cover 160 can be configured to move from the back of the backrest 110 to the opening of the recess 201. The cover 160 can cover the opening of the recess 201. For illustrative purposes, Figure 9 The initial state of the cover plate 160 is indicated by a dashed line, and the state in which the cover plate 160 covers the opening of the recess 201 is indicated by a solid line.

[0097] In some examples, one end of the cover 160 can be connected to the bottom end of the chair back 110 via a rotatable connector that allows the other end of the cover 160 to rotate, so that the cover 160 can move and cover the opening of the recess 201.

[0098] In other examples, the opposite ends of the cover 160 can be detachably mounted to the back of the chair back 110, and when the cover 160 is in the detached state, the groove cover 160 can be changed to cover the opening of the recess 201.

[0099] With the technical solution of this application embodiment, when the seat 100 is in use, the cover plate 160 on the back of the seat back 110 can cover the opening of the recess 201 behind the seat 100. The recess 201 can form a relatively closed and independent storage space, which is beneficial to protect the stored objects and can reduce the possibility of collision with other objects in the vehicle when the vehicle is bumpy.

[0100] See also Figure 9 As shown, optionally, the seat 100 can be located in a recess 202 in the base plate 200, and the opening of the recess 201 can be located in a local area of ​​the bottom wall of the recess 202, and further recessed towards the bottom of the vehicle. The recess 201 and the recess 202 can form a stepped recess structure.

[0101] In the embodiments of this application, Figure 9 The movement of the cover plate 160 shown can be in accordance with... Figure 7 In the illustrated embodiment, the cover plate 160 can move in either of the following ways: either way, they are mutually compatible. That is, the cover plate 160 can move in either way, according to… Figure 7 Any of the movement methods shown in the embodiments can also be used to move according to Figure 9 The movement method of the illustrated embodiment.

[0102] This application also provides an intelligent driving device, which may include the seat 100 provided in any of the above embodiments.

[0103] The intelligent driving devices mentioned in this application can include road vehicles, water vehicles, air vehicles, industrial equipment, agricultural equipment, or entertainment equipment. For example, an intelligent driving device can be a vehicle, which is a vehicle in a broad sense, including transportation vehicles (such as commercial vehicles, passenger cars, motorcycles, flying cars, trains, etc.), industrial vehicles (such as forklifts, trailers, tractors, etc.), engineering vehicles (such as excavators, bulldozers, cranes, etc.), agricultural equipment (such as lawnmowers, harvesters, etc.), amusement equipment, toy vehicles, etc. The embodiments of this application do not specifically limit the type of vehicle. For example, the vehicles in this application can include pure electric vehicles (pure electric vehicle / battery electric vehicle, pureEV / battery EV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), range-extended electric vehicles (REEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), or new energy vehicles (NEV), etc.

[0104] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A type of seat, characterized in that, Applied to vehicles, the seat includes: a seat back and a seat cushion; When the seat is in use, the backrest abuts against the seat cushion; When the seat is stowed, the backrest and the seat cushion are laid flat on the floor of the vehicle, and the front of the backrest and the front or bottom of the seat cushion are in contact with the same plane in the floor. During the transition of the seat from the use state to the storage state, the backrest separates from the seat cushion, the backrest is configured to move toward the side away from the seat cushion, and the front of the backrest flips toward the base plate.

2. The seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The seat also includes a connector, the first end of which is connected to the backrest and the second end of which is connected to the seat cushion; During the transition of the seat from the use state to the storage state, the backrest is configured to flip at the first end of the connector, and the connector is configured to rotate about the second end.

3. The seat according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first end of the connector is connected to the middle region of the side of the chair back, and the second end of the connector is connected to the end region of the side of the seat cushion near the end of the chair back.

4. The seat according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first end of the connector is provided with a first driving member, which is used to drive the chair back to flip; and / or, The second end of the connector is provided with a second driving member, which is used to drive the connector to rotate.

5. The seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate is provided with guide rails, and the seat is disposed on the guide rails; During the transition of the seat from the use state to the storage state, the bottom end of the seat back is configured to move along the guide rail, and the seat back is configured to flip around the bottom end.

6. The seat according to claim 5, characterized in that, The guide rail is provided with a third driving component, which is used to drive the chair back to move; and / or, A fourth driving member is provided at the bottom end of the chair back, and the fourth driving member is used to drive the chair back to flip.

7. The seat according to claim 5, characterized in that, During the transition of the seat from the use state to the storage state, the seat cushion is configured to move along the guide rail and is configured to flip around one end of the seat cushion.

8. The seat according to claim 7, characterized in that, The guide rail is provided with a fifth driving component, which is used to drive the seat cushion to move; and / or, A sixth driving member is provided at one end of the seat cushion, and the sixth driving member is used to drive the seat cushion to flip.

9. The seat according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, In the folded-up state of the seat, a cover is provided on top of the seat cushion.

10. The seat according to claim 9, characterized in that, In the seat's use state, the cover is located on the back of the seat back. During the transition of the seat from the use state to the storage state, the cover is configured to move from the back of the seat back to above the seat cushion.

11. The seat according to claim 10, characterized in that, When the seat is in use, the base plate has a first recess at the rear of the seat, and the cover plate is configured to move from the back of the seat back to the opening of the first recess.

12. The seat according to claim 9, characterized in that, In the folded-up state of the seat, the cover plate overlaps the vehicle body structural members on both sides of the seat cushion.

13. The seat according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, When the seat is folded up, the backrest and the seat cushion are laid flat in the second recess of the base plate.

14. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: The seat as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 13.

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