A folding seat and a vehicle

Abstract

The application discloses a folding seat and a car, and relates to the field of car production, and the folding seat comprises a seat assembly and a gas spring stabilizer bar assembly; the seat assembly is hinged to a car body floor; one end of the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly in a length direction is hinged to the seat assembly, the other end of the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly in the length direction is hinged to the car body floor, and the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly can be telescopically extended in the length direction. In the folding process of the seat assembly, the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly provides a supporting force for the seat assembly and can be telescopically extended along with the folding of the seat assembly, so that the gravity of the seat assembly can be overcome, the strength of manual operation is effectively relieved, the seat assembly is more stably folded, and finally the folding seat in a small space in the car is convenient to fold.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive manufacturing technology, and in particular to a folding seat and an automobile. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, automobiles are used in various scenarios, such as commuting where seat units are needed, camping where seat backs need to be folded flat to create a flat bed, and transporting long items where folded seat backs are needed to extend interior space. When arranging a vehicle, the floor is affected by components such as the battery, fuel tank, chassis parts, and exhaust pipe, resulting in a floor that is not completely flat but rather cut into sections with depressions or protrusions. To ensure a flat floor after folding the seats, folding seats need to be installed in confined spaces.

[0003] In small spaces inside a car, seats are usually folded using a two-link folding mechanism. However, during the folding process, the two-link folding mechanism has drawbacks such as uncontrollable direction, instability, and high operating force, making folding seats extremely inconvenient.

[0004] Therefore, how to make folding seats in small spaces inside a vehicle easy to fold is a problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application proposes a folding seat and a car that makes the folding seat in a small space inside the car easy to fold.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application discloses the following technical solutions:

[0007] A folding seat includes a seat assembly and a gas spring stabilizer bar assembly; the seat assembly is hinged to the vehicle floor; one end of the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly along its length is hinged to the seat assembly, and the other end of the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly along its length is hinged to the vehicle floor, and the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly is capable of extending and retracting along its length.

[0008] In some embodiments, the seat assembly has a used state and a folded state, and the vehicle floor includes a first platform and a second platform, with one side of the first platform fixedly connected to the bottom of the side wall of the second platform to form a stepped structure;

[0009] The seat assembly is in use and is located on the second platform;

[0010] The seat assembly is in a folded state and is located on the first platform.

[0011] In some embodiments, the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly includes a two-way gas spring, one end of which is hinged to the seat assembly, and the other end of which is hinged to the vehicle floor via a first mounting foot.

[0012] In some embodiments, the seat assembly includes a seat body, a support link, a support gas spring, and a second mounting foot;

[0013] The second mounting foot is fixedly connected to the vehicle floor, one end of the support rod is hinged to the second mounting foot, and the other end of the support rod is hinged to the seat body;

[0014] One end of the support gas spring is hinged to the support link, and the other end of the support gas spring is hinged to the seat body.

[0015] In some embodiments, the seat assembly also includes a return spring, one end of which is fixedly connected to a support link, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to a second mounting foot.

[0016] In some embodiments, the seat body also includes a floor lock and a lock groove, the lock groove being fixedly connected to the seat body, and the floor lock being located inside the lock groove and fixedly connected to the lock groove;

[0017] The first platform also includes a first locking latch, which is fixedly connected to the first platform; the second platform also includes a second locking latch, which is fixedly connected to the second platform.

[0018] When the seat assembly is in the folded state, the floor lock is connected to the first locking latch; when the seat assembly is in the usable state, the floor lock is connected to the second locking latch.

[0019] In some embodiments, the floor lock also includes an unlocking cord, one end of which is connected to the floor lock, and pulling the other end of the unlocking cord unlocks the floor lock.

[0020] In some embodiments, the first platform further includes a first receiving slot and a second receiving slot;

[0021] The first mounting foot is fixedly installed in the first receiving groove, and the second mounting foot is fixedly installed in the second receiving groove;

[0022] The seat body is in the folded state, the first receiving slot accommodates the two-way gas spring, and the second receiving slot accommodates the support link.

[0023] In some embodiments, the seat body also includes a seat base and a seat back, the seat base being hinged to the seat back;

[0024] The seat assembly is in a folded state, with the seat back folded into the seat base. The sum of the thickness of the seat back and the thickness of the seat base is equal to the thickness of the second platform.

[0025] In some embodiments, the number of the second mounting foot, return spring, support link, support gas spring, and second receiving slot is at least two.

[0026] An automobile comprising a folding seat according to any of the above embodiments.

[0027] As can be seen from the above technical solution, the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly connects the seat assembly to the vehicle floor. During the folding process of the seat assembly, the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly provides support for the seat assembly and can extend and retract with the folding of the seat assembly to overcome the weight of the seat assembly, effectively reducing the force required for manual operation, making the seat assembly fold more stably, and ultimately making the folding seat in the small space of the vehicle easy to fold. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some examples or embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort, and this application can be applied to other similar scenarios based on the provided drawings, all of which fall within the scope of protection of this utility model. Unless obvious from the linguistic context or otherwise specified, the same reference numerals in the drawings represent the same structure or operation.

[0029] Figure 1 A front perspective view of a folding seat provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 2 An exploded view of a folding seat provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 3 A rear perspective view of a folding seat provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 4 A perspective view of the second locking latch provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 5a This is a structural schematic diagram of a folding seat in the use state provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 5b This is a schematic diagram of a folding seat with the backrest in a folded state, provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0035] Figure 5c A schematic diagram of the structure of a folding seat after the floor lock is opened and the seat base is raised, provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 5d This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a folding seat base near a first platform provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 5eThis is a schematic diagram of a folding seat that is locked to the vehicle floor by a floor lock, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0038] Figure 6 A perspective view of a folding seat in a folded state, provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Among them, there are 10-folding seats;

[0040] 100 - Seat assembly; 200 - Gas spring stabilizer bar assembly; 300 - Vehicle floor;

[0041] 110 - Seat body; 111 - Floor lock; 111a - Unlocking cord; 112 - Lock slot; 113 - Seat base; 114 - Seat back; 120 - Support link; 130 - Support gas spring; 140 - Second mounting foot; 150 - Return spring;

[0042] 210 - Double-acting gas spring; 220 - First mounting foot;

[0043] 310 - First platform; 311 - First receiving groove; 312 - Second receiving groove; 320 - Second platform; 321 - Second locking latch. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It is to be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the application and not intended to limit it. The described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0045] To address the problem of the extreme inconvenience of folding the existing folding seat 10 during the folding process, this application describes the structure of the folding seat 10 in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0046] like Figure 1 As shown, this application introduces a folding seat 10, including a seat assembly 100 and a gas spring stabilizer bar assembly 200.

[0047] like Figure 5a As shown, the seat assembly 100 forms the first link, the vehicle floor 300 forms the second link, and the seat assembly 100 and the vehicle floor 300 are hinged together; the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly 200 forms the third link, one end of the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly 200 is hinged to the seat assembly 100, and the other end of the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly 200 is hinged to the vehicle floor 300. The gas spring stabilizer bar assembly 200 can extend and retract along its length to provide cushioning support for the seat assembly 100.

[0048] In the aforementioned folding seat 10, the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly 200 connects the seat assembly 100 to the vehicle floor 300. When the seat assembly 100 is folded, the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly 200 provides support to the seat assembly 100 and can extend and retract as the seat assembly 100 is folded to overcome the weight of the seat assembly 100, effectively reducing the effort required for manual operation, making the seat assembly 100 fold more stably, and ultimately making the folding seat 10 in the small space inside the vehicle easy to fold.

[0049] Before introducing the folding seat 10, we must first introduce the structure and characteristics of the gas spring.

[0050] A gas spring is an elastic element that provides support and cushioning. It mainly consists of a cylinder, piston rod, piston, sealing components, high-pressure gas, and hydraulic oil. One end of the piston rod is located inside the cylinder, and the piston is mounted on the end of the piston rod inside the cylinder, equipped with a special damping orifice or one-way valve structure. High-pressure gas (usually nitrogen) and hydraulic oil fill the interior of the cylinder. The compressibility and expansion properties of nitrogen provide elastic force, thus providing a cushioning effect. The sealing components are located at the end of the cylinder and the connection between the piston rod and the cylinder, effectively preventing leakage of high-pressure gas and hydraulic oil, and preventing dust and impurities from entering the cylinder. The movement of the piston rod within the cylinder achieves the extension and contraction effect, providing damping, cushioning, or support for the connected equipment.

[0051] The gas spring stabilizer bar assembly 200 combines the characteristics of a gas spring to provide support and cushioning for the seat assembly 100 and the vehicle floor 300. The structural features of the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly 200 will be introduced next.

[0052] See Figure 2 The gas spring stabilizer bar assembly 200 includes a two-way gas spring 210. One end of the two-way gas spring 210 is hinged to the seat assembly 100, that is, the end of the piston rod located outside the cylinder is hinged to the seat assembly 100. The other end of the two-way gas spring 210, i.e., the cylinder, is hinged to the first mounting foot 220. Specifically, the first mounting foot 220 can be a U-shaped or C-shaped connector, usually made of finished C-shaped steel. The bottom of the first mounting foot 220 is horizontal and includes at least two bolt holes. The first mounting foot 220 is fixedly mounted to the vehicle floor 300 by at least two bolts, which facilitates maintenance and replacement.

[0053] In other embodiments, the bottom of the first mounting foot 220 can be welded to the vehicle floor 300 to increase the tightness of the connection.

[0054] The two sides of the first mounting foot 220 are rectangular or semi-circular structures perpendicular to the bottom, with mounting holes provided on the sides. The cylinder of the two-way gas spring 210 is provided with a connector. A bolt passes through the mounting holes and the connector to hinge the cylinder and the first mounting foot 220. This connection allows the two-way gas spring 210 to rotate around the first mounting foot 220 at a certain angle. The distance between the two sides of the first mounting foot 220 is sufficient to accommodate the two-way gas spring 210, thereby allowing the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly 200 to be parallel to the vehicle floor 300, increasing the folding angle of the folding seat 10.

[0055] The bidirectional gas spring 210 is characterized by having two damping orifices or one-way valves on its piston. Hydraulic oil can flow from either orifice to the other end, thus providing a buffering effect. For example, when the piston rod is compressed into the cylinder, the hydraulic oil on the piston rod side is pressurized and flows through the damping orifice to the rodless end of the cylinder. Due to the viscosity of the hydraulic oil and the small size of the damping orifice, this flow process encounters some resistance, thus providing a buffering effect. When the piston rod extends out of the cylinder, the hydraulic oil on the rodless end of the cylinder is compressed and flows through the damping orifice to the piston rod end, again providing a buffering effect.

[0056] The above describes the structural features of the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly 200. The following section will describe the structure of the seat assembly 100 in detail.

[0057] The seat assembly 100 provides support and can be switched between a usable and folded state. See also Figure 2 The seat assembly 100 includes a seat body 110, a support link 120, a support gas spring 130, and a second mounting foot 140. The seat body 110 also includes a seat base 113 and a seat back 114. The seat base 113 and the seat back 114 are hinged together, and the seat back 114 can rotate around the seat base 113. When the seat back 114 and the seat base 113 are fixed at a certain angle, for example, see... Figure 5a When the plane of the seat back 114 forms a 108° angle with the plane of the seat base 113, it is in use, and the passenger can sit on the seat base 113 and rest comfortably on the seat back 114; see also Figure 6 When the seat back 114 is in contact with the seat base 113, the plane where the seat back 114 is located is at 0° with the plane where the seat base 113 is located, which is the folded state. When the seat 10 needs to be folded, such as in camping, the folded seat 10 and the vehicle floor 300 form a plane, which is convenient for placing long goods or using it as a camping bed.

[0058] The function of the support link 120 is to support the seat base 113. The function of the second mounting foot 140 is to connect the support link 120 to the vehicle floor 300. One end of the support link 120 is hinged to the seat base 113. Typically, a connector with a connection hole is installed under the seat base 113. The end of the support link 120 has another connection hole. A hinge bolt passes through the two connection holes to achieve the hinge. The other end of the support link 120 is hinged to the second mounting foot 140. Similar to the first mounting foot 220, the second mounting foot 140 is also usually a U-shaped or C-shaped structure. The bottom of the second mounting foot 140 is connected to the vehicle floor 300 by bolts or by welding. The two sides of the second mounting foot 140 are perpendicular to each other and each has a mounting hole. The support link 120 is provided with a connecting hole. The hinge bolt passes through the connecting hole and the mounting hole to achieve the hinge. The support link 120 can rotate around the second mounting foot 140.

[0059] The function of the support gas spring 130 is to support the seat base 113 and to provide cushioning during the folding process. See also Figure 2 The piston rod of the supporting gas spring 130 is hinged to the bottom surface of the seat base 113 near the second platform 320. The cylinder of the supporting gas spring 130 is hinged to the supporting connecting rod 120, with the connection point located in the middle of the supporting connecting rod 120. Here, the seat base 113, the supporting connecting rod 120, and the supporting gas spring 130 form a three-bar structure. The supporting gas spring 130 plays a supporting and buffering role. As the supporting gas spring 130 extends, it can support the rear of the seat base 113, preventing the rear of the seat body 110 from suddenly falling backward during folding. At the same time, it can also assist the seat when lifting the seat body 110 during use, reducing the force required for operation. The hinged structure makes the folding or use of the seat body 110 smoother and reduces the feeling of jamming.

[0060] To further cushion the folding of the seat assembly 100 and increase its assistive effect during use, the seat assembly 100 also includes a return spring 150. One end of the return spring 150 is fixedly connected to the support link 120, and the other end is fixedly connected to the second mounting foot 140. See also Figure 5dWhen the seat assembly 100 is folded, the support link 120 rotates around the second mounting foot 140, and the angle between it and the vehicle floor 300 gradually approaches 0°. At this time, the support link 120 applies pressure to the return spring 150, causing the return spring 150 to compress. Under the action of the elastic force, the return spring 150 applies a reaction force to the support link 120, slowing down the falling speed of the seat assembly 100 and playing a role in folding buffer. When the seat assembly 100 is used, the angle between the support link 120 and the vehicle floor 300 gradually increases from 0°. At this time, the return spring 150 returns from the compressed state to the original state. During this process, the elastic force applies pressure to the support link 120, and the support link 120 provides support force to the seat assembly 100, playing a role in assisting and reducing the force required to lift the seat assembly 100.

[0061] To improve the stability of the seat assembly 100 in both its used and folded states, the seat body 110 also includes a floor lock 111 and a lock groove 112. The lock groove 112 is fixedly connected to the seat body 110, and the floor lock 111 is located within and fixedly connected to the lock groove 112. By providing the lock groove 112, the floor lock 111 can be opened and closed arbitrarily within the lock groove 112 without contacting the vehicle floor 300, thus avoiding interference between the floor lock 111 and the vehicle floor 300. The vehicle floor 300 includes a first platform 310 and a second platform 320, which form a stepped structure. When the seat assembly 100 is in the folded state, it rests on the first platform 310; when the seat assembly 100 is in the used state, it rests on the second platform 320. The first platform 310 includes a first locking latch, which has a U-shaped or L-shaped structure. When the first locking latch is U-shaped, the opening of the U-shaped structure is fixedly connected to the vehicle floor 300, usually by welding. A floor lock 111 is positioned corresponding to the first locking latch. When the seat assembly 100 is folded, the floor lock 111 can precisely engage with the first locking latch, thereby ensuring the stability of the seat assembly 100 and preventing it from shaking due to vehicle vibrations. See also... Figure 4The second platform 320 includes a second locking buckle 321, which is the same as the first locking buckle. The second locking buckle 321 is also a U-shaped or L-shaped structure. When the second locking buckle 321 is an L-shaped structure, one side of the L-shaped structure is fixedly connected to the vehicle floor 300 perpendicularly, usually by welding, to ensure that the other side of the L-shaped structure is horizontal to the vehicle floor 300. When the seat assembly 100 is in use, the seat base 113 is placed on the second platform 320, and the position of the floor lock 111 corresponds exactly to the second locking buckle 321. At this time, the floor lock 111 and the second locking buckle 321 are snapped together, thereby ensuring that the seat assembly 100 is stably connected when in use and will not shake due to vehicle bumps, thus improving the passenger's user experience.

[0062] See Figure 3 To facilitate easier unlocking of the floor lock 111, the floor lock 111 also includes an unlocking pull rope 111a. One end of the unlocking pull rope 111a is hinged to the floor lock 111, and the other end is typically redundantly suspended on the seat base 113 or fixed to a pull ring. Pulling the other end of the unlocking pull rope 111a applies tension to the floor lock 111, opening the lock cylinder and disengaging the floor lock 111 from the first or second locking catch 321, allowing adjustment of the seat assembly 100. When there are two floor locks 111, the unlocking pull rope 111a extends vertically downward through a sleeve and then horizontally splits into two strands, each hinged to one of the two floor locks 111. Pulling the unlocking pull rope 111a opens both floor locks 111 simultaneously, improving ease of operation.

[0063] The structural features of the seat assembly 100 have been described above. The structural features of the vehicle floor 300 will be described in detail below.

[0064] See Figure 5bThe vehicle floor 300, serving as the structure supporting the folding seat 10, is divided into a first platform 310 and a second platform 320 due to the arrangement of components inside the vehicle. The first platform 310 supports the folding seat 10 in its folded state, while the second platform 320 supports the folding seat 10 in its active state. The top end of the first platform 310 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the side wall of the second platform 320. Typically, the first platform 310 and the second platform 320 are connected and fixed using welding to form a stepped structure, with the second platform 320 being higher than the first platform 310. In some embodiments, the first platform 310 and the second platform 320 are integrally stamped, which better improves the connection strength between them. To keep the folding seat 10 horizontal in its folded state, the vehicle floor 300 also includes a first receiving groove 311 and a second receiving groove 312. The first receiving groove 311 is located on the first platform 310 and is integrally die-cast with the first platform 310. The position of the first receiving groove 311 matches the position of the gas spring stabilizer rod assembly 200. The first mounting foot 220 is fixed in the first receiving groove 311, and the bidirectional gas spring 210 can be completely stored in the first receiving groove 311. The second receiving groove 312 is located on the first platform 310 and is integrally die-cast with the first platform 310. The position of the second receiving groove 312 matches the position of the support link 120. The second mounting foot 140 is fixed in the second receiving groove 312, and the support link 120 can be completely stored in the second receiving groove 312. In some embodiments, the second locking buckle 321 is fixed in the second receiving groove 312, and the positions of the floor lock 111 and the lock groove 112 are reserved in the second receiving groove 312 so that the floor lock 111 and the lock groove 112 can be stored in the second receiving groove 312. With this design, when the folding seat 10 is in the folded state, the bidirectional gas spring 210 is stored in the first receiving groove 311, the support link 120 is stored in the second receiving groove 312, the floor lock 111 and the lock groove 112 are stored in the second receiving groove 312, and the bottom of the seat base 113 is horizontally supported with the first platform 310, which improves the installation stability of the seat base 113.

[0065] See Figure 6 To ensure that the seat assembly 100 remains horizontal with the second platform 320 when folded, the sum of the thickness m of the seat base 113 and the thickness n of the seat back 114 is equal to the thickness h of the second platform 320, i.e., m + n = h. When the seat base 113 is in contact with the first platform 310, the seat back 114 is also in contact with the seat base 113. At this time, the bottom of the seat base 113 is flush with the bottom of the second platform 320, and the top of the seat back 114 is flush with the top of the second platform 320. The seat back 114 and the second platform 320 are connected to form a large platform, which facilitates people to lie flat on the large platform when camping or to place and transport long and narrow items, greatly expanding the passenger space.

[0066] The number of support links 120 can be one or at least two. When there is one support link 120, it is located in the middle of the seat base 113, providing support for the bottom of the seat base 113. In embodiments where there are at least two support links 120, they are located on the left and right sides of the bottom of the seat base 113, respectively, providing support for the bottom of the seat base 113, thus improving the balance of the seat base 113. The gas spring stabilizer assembly 200 is located in the middle of the two support links 120, providing support for the middle of the seat base 113, making the support effect of the gas spring stabilizer assembly 200 more stable. The number of second mounting feet 140, return springs 150, and support gas springs 130 that are matched with the support links 120 is also at least two, thereby providing more stable support and cushioning effect for the seat assembly 100. The number of second receiving slots 312 is at least two, which can store the above-mentioned components matched with the support links 120 together, keeping the seat base 113 and the first platform 310 horizontal and providing more stable support.

[0067] The above describes the overall structural features of the folding seat 10 and the vehicle floor 300. Next, we will introduce the operation steps of the folding seat 10.

[0068] See Figures 5a-5c When the folding seat 10 is in use, first fold the seat back 114 onto the seat base 113, pull the unlocking cord 111a to open the floor lock 111, and the floor lock 111 separates from the second locking buckle 321. Then, lift the seat base 113. At this time, the two support gas springs 130 located on the left and right sides of the seat base 113 extend to provide support for the rear of the seat base 113, preventing the rear of the seat from sagging and reducing the effort required for manual operation. At this time, the seat body 110, the support gas springs 130, and the support linkage 120 form a whole, with the seat assembly 100 acting as the first linkage, rotating around the second mounting foot 140. As the rear of the seat base 113 tilts up and the front presses down, the gas spring stabilizer assembly 200 is compressed by the pressure from the front of the seat base 113, thereby generating a reaction force to provide support for the seat base 113 for cushioning, preventing the seat base 113 from suddenly pressing down, and making the operation process more stable.

[0069] As the first link rotates, the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly 200 extends to provide support to the bottom of the seat. The horizontal component of this support force is forward, which can prevent the first link from rotating backward. The first link rotates forward under the weight of the seat body 110 and the force of the human hand. During this rotation, the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly 200 prevents dead angles in the movement by extending and retracting throughout its entire stroke, and replaces the third link to perform folding movement.

[0070] See Figure 5d When the seat base 113 approaches the first platform 310, the two return springs 150 are compressed, generating a reaction force to counteract the weight of the seat body 110 itself and prevent the seat body 110 from suddenly falling. At the same time, the two left and right support gas springs 130 extend to support the rear of the seat base 113, further providing cushioning and preventing the rear of the seat assembly 100 from falling. The gas spring stabilizer bar assembly 200 is stretched by the tension at the front of the seat base 113, and the piston rod extends out of the cylinder. During this process, hydraulic oil flows from one end of the piston rod through the damping hole to the rodless end of the cylinder, generating resistance to prevent the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly 200 from extending, further providing cushioning for the seat base 113.

[0071] See Figure 5e When the seat base 113 is in contact with the support link 120, the two support gas springs 130 on the left and right reach the horizontal dead angle. At this time, the support gas springs 130 are in a balanced state, and the gas spring stabilizer rod assembly 200 is stretched to its longest state. A person applies vertical downward pressure from above the seat back 114 to lock the floor lock 111 with the first locking buckle, thus completing the folding operation of the folding seat 10.

[0072] When it is necessary to restore the folding seat 10 from the folded state to the usable state, first pull up the unlocking rope 111a to separate the floor lock 111 from the first locking buckle. Then, lift the seat assembly 100 upwards. Under the reaction force of the above folding steps, the seat body 110 returns to the state of being connected with the second platform 320. Press down the rear of the seat back 114 to lock the floor lock 111 with the second locking buckle 321. Then, lift the seat back 114 for use.

[0073] During the folding and unfolding process described above, the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly 200 extends and retracts throughout its full stroke to provide cushioning and support, saving manual effort and preventing the seat body 110 from sagging, thus improving the ease of operation of the folding seat 10.

[0074] This application also discloses an automobile, including the folding seat described in the above embodiments. Therefore, the automobile has all the technical effects of the folding seat described above, which will not be repeated here.

[0075] In the above context, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0076] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, " / " means "or". For example, A / B can mean A or B. "And / or" in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone.

[0077] It should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the application are shown in the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0078] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and an explanation of the technical principles employed, and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. The scope of this application is not limited to technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the above-described application concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in this application.

Claims

1. A folding chair, characterized in that, Includes a seat assembly (100) and a gas spring stabilizer bar assembly (200); The seat assembly (100) is hinged to the vehicle floor (300); One end of the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly (200) along the length direction is hinged to the seat assembly (100), and the other end of the gas spring stabilizer bar assembly (200) along the length direction is hinged to the vehicle floor (300). The gas spring stabilizer bar assembly (200) is capable of telescoping along the length direction.

2. The folding seat as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The seat assembly (100) has a used state and a folded state, and the vehicle floor (300) includes a first platform (310) and a second platform (320). One side of the first platform (310) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the side wall of the second platform (320) to form a stepped structure. The seat assembly (100) is in use and is located on the second platform (320); The seat assembly (100) is in a folded state and is located on the first platform (310).

3. The folding seat as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The gas spring stabilizer bar assembly (200) includes a two-way gas spring (210), one end of which is hinged to the seat assembly (100), and the other end of which is hinged to the vehicle floor (300) via a first mounting foot (220).

4. The folding seat as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The seat assembly (100) includes a seat body (110), a support link (120), a support gas spring (130), and a second mounting foot (140). The second mounting foot (140) is fixedly connected to the vehicle floor (300), one end of the support rod (120) is hinged to the second mounting foot (140), and the other end of the support rod (120) is hinged to the seat body (110); One end of the support gas spring (130) is hinged to the support link (120), and the other end of the support gas spring (130) is hinged to the seat body (110).

5. The folding seat as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The seat assembly (100) also includes a return spring (150), one end of which is fixedly connected to the support link (120), and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the second mounting foot (140).

6. The folding seat as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The seat body (110) also includes a floor lock (111) and a lock groove (112). The lock groove (112) is fixedly connected to the seat body (110). The floor lock (111) is located in the lock groove (112) and is fixedly connected to the lock groove (112). The first platform (310) further includes a first locking buckle, which is fixedly connected to the first platform (310). The second platform (320) further includes a second locking buckle (321), which is fixedly connected to the second platform (320). The seat assembly (100) is in the folded state, and the floor lock (111) is connected to the first locking buckle; the seat assembly (100) is in the used state, and the floor lock (111) is connected to the second locking buckle (321).

7. The folding seat as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The floor lock (111) also includes an unlocking pull rope (111a), one end of which is connected to the floor lock (111), and the other end of which is pulled to unlock the floor lock (111).

8. The folding seat as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The first platform (310) also includes a first receiving slot (311) and a second receiving slot (312); The first mounting foot (220) is fixedly installed in the first receiving groove (311), and the second mounting foot (140) is fixedly installed in the second receiving groove (312); The seat body (110) is in the folded state, the first receiving groove (311) receives the bidirectional gas spring (210), and the second receiving groove (312) receives the support link (120).

9. The folding seat as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The seat body (110) also includes a seat base (113) and a seat back (114), wherein the seat base (113) and the seat back (114) are hinged together; The seat assembly (100) is in a folded state, the seat back (114) is folded over the seat base (113), and the sum of the thickness m of the seat back (114) and the thickness n of the seat base (113) is equal to the thickness of the second platform (320).

10. The folding seat as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The number of the second mounting foot (140), the return spring (150), the support link (120), the support gas spring (130), and the second receiving groove (312) is at least two.

11. A car, characterized in that, Including the folding seat as described in any one of claims 1-10.

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