motor vehicle

Abstract

Motor vehicle with a vehicle interior having a floor on which at least one front seat and at least one rear seat are arranged, wherein a device is provided which can be used as a foot and / or leg rest, wherein a storage device (10) is provided on a rear (3a) of a front seat (3) which is adjustable from a non-use position (11) to a use position (13) for resting at least one lower leg and / or to a use position (25) for supporting at least one foot and back to the non-use position (11)., characterized in that the storage device (10) additionally has a massage device (17), that the massage device (17) can be used in a usage position (13) of the storage device (10) which serves to support at least one lower leg, to massage the respective lower leg resting on it, and that the massage device (17) can be used in a usage position (25) of the storage device (10) which serves to support at least one foot, to massage the respective supported foot.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a motor vehicle according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] From DE 100 03 407 A1, a seat for motor vehicles is already known in which at least one support arm is pivotally attached to a seat frame and lockable in predefinable positions. The respective support arm has a foot and / or leg rest. At least the foot rest is provided with raised areas that enable a kind of massage function for the foot placed on it.

[0003] US Patent 5,312,155 discloses a motor vehicle in which a footrest is hinged to the backrest of a front seat and can be folded down. The footrest can be pivoted from a non-functional position to a functional position and back again.

[0004] The object of the invention is to create a motor vehicle that has devices on which the feet of a seat user can be supported and / or the legs of a seat user can be placed.

[0005] This problem is solved by the features of claim 1.

[0006] The motor vehicle according to the invention has a vehicle interior with a floor. At least one front seat and at least one rear seat are arranged on the floor. Furthermore, a device is provided which can be used as a footrest and / or leg rest.

[0007] Advantageously, a storage device is provided on the back of one of the front seats. This storage device can be adjusted from a non-functional position to a functional position for resting at least one lower leg and / or to a functional position for supporting at least one foot, and back to the non-functional position.

[0008] In an advantageous embodiment, the support device additionally includes a massage device. In a position where the support device is used to rest at least one lower leg, the massage device can be used to massage the lower leg resting on it. Furthermore, in a position where the support device is used to rest at least one foot, the massage device can be used to massage the foot resting on it.

[0009] The storage device is advantageously arranged, together with any massage device that may be present, on an outer surface of the backrest of the front seat in question when not in use.

[0010] In an advantageous embodiment, the storage device has at least one support arm, including the optionally present massage device, and the storage device with the optionally present massage device is arranged on the support arm.

[0011] Advantageously, the storage device, including any massage device that may be present, includes means for massage and / or means for heating and / or cooling.

[0012] In an advantageous embodiment, the storage device with the optionally present massage device has two concave outer surfaces which effect a positive-locking positioning of each lower leg lying on the outer surfaces of the storage device.

[0013] In a massage device configuration that produces a massage movement of the outer surface of the storage device and is arranged below the outer surface of the storage device, without any massage elements of the device extending above the outer surface of the storage device, the outer surface of the storage device can be flat. In such a configuration, the massage device can, for example, produce a vibrating movement of the outer surface of the storage device over a predetermined area of ​​the outer surface.

[0014] In another advantageous embodiment, the massage device comprises massage elements that extend through the outer surface of the storage device and rise above it. Such a massage device enables targeted massage. The massage device of the storage device advantageously includes a drive mechanism that allows the massage elements to be moved for a massage function.

[0015] In an advantageous embodiment, the massage function consists of an up-and-down movement and / or a back-and-forth movement and / or a rotating movement and / or a vibrating movement of the massage elements.

[0016] Advantageously, at least one drive of the massage device of the storage device is provided by a drive that is already present in the motor vehicle.

[0017] In an advantageous embodiment, the cooling and / or heating of the outer surface of the storage device with the optionally present massage device is carried out by means that are already present in the motor vehicle.

[0018] The means for heating the support surface of the storage device with the massage device that may be present are advantageously the heating system and any air conditioning system that may be present in the motor vehicle.

[0019] In an advantageous embodiment, the outer surface of the storage device, including any massage device, is heated by electrically operated heating conductors.

[0020] One embodiment of the invention is described below by way of example with reference to the drawings. These show:

[0021] Fig. 1 a schematic representation of an arrangement of a front seat and a rear seat spaced apart from it in the interior of a motor vehicle, wherein a device is arranged on a backrest of the front seat which serves to rest the lower legs or the feet,

[0022] Fig. 2 a perspective view of an approximately rectangular storage and massage device and

[0023] Fig. 3 a cross-sectional view of the in the Fig. 1 shown storage and massage device.

[0024] The Fig. Figure 1 shows a partially depicted interior 2 a motor vehicle 1 Inside 2 is at least one front seat 3 and at least one rear seat or rear bench seat 4 arranged. The front seat 3 has a seating area 5 and a backrest 6 up. The back seat 4indicates one that is close to a seating area 14 adjoining backrest 15 up. The two seats 3 and 4 are connected to a vehicle floor in a known manner 16 tied together.

[0025] The backrest 6 In the illustrated embodiment, the pivot axis extends in the transverse direction y of the vehicle. 7 from a rearward direction, towards the back seat 4 inclined position into a forward-inclined position 8 adjustable. In the embodiment shown, at least one support arm is 9 pivotable on the pivot axis 7 arranged. On the respective support arm 9 In the illustrated embodiment, a storage device is used. 10 with or without a massage device 17 arranged.

[0026] The Fig. Figure 1 shows three positions of the respective support arm. 9 : a non-use position 11, a position of use 13 , which serves to support at least one lower leg of a passenger in a rear seat and provides a position of use 25 , in which the storage device 10 with or without the massage device 17 serves as a footrest for a passenger in a rear seat.

[0027] In the non-use position 11 is the support arm 9 with the storage device 10 with or without the massage device 17 on a rear outer surface 12 the backrest 6 integrated. For example, it can be integrated into the rear outer surface. 12 the backrest 6 one of the forms of the storage device 10 with or without the massage device 17 The corresponding recess must be formed so that the storage device 10 with or without the massage device 17 does not stand out.

[0028] In the position suitable for supporting at least one lower leg 13 The storage device is located 10 with or without the massage device 17 in one direction towards a seating area 14 inclined upwards at an angle α.

[0029] The angle of inclination α, which is measured to a horizontal plane, lies in the operating position. 13 for example 10° ≤ α 13 ≤ 30°. The storage device 10 with or without the massage device 17 In one embodiment, the inclination is adjustable in steps or continuously.

[0030] In one embodiment, the storage device 10 with or without the massage device 17 so far into the operating position 25 adjustable so that the storage device 10 with or without the massage device 17It serves as a footrest. In such a position of use 25 the storage device 10 is in a storage device 10 with a massage device 17 A massage of the soles of the feet is possible. The angle of inclination α 25 is in the operating position 25 for example α 25 ≤ 20°.

[0031] In the Fig. 2 is an embodiment of a storage device 10 with a massage device 17 shown. The storage device 10 with a massage device 17 features massage elements on an outer surface 17a In one embodiment, the massage elements 17a through the outer surface of the storage device and rise above it. Such a massage device allows for targeted massage. The massage elements 17aThey may be unpowered in one embodiment and powered in another.

[0032] In a design of the massage device that causes a massage movement of the outer surface of the storage device and is arranged below the outer surface of the storage device, without massage elements of the massage device rising above the outer surface of the storage device, the outer surface of the storage device can be flat.

[0033] With such a design of the massage device, this massage device can, for example, cause a vibrating movement of the outer surface of the storage device over a predetermined area of ​​the outer surface of the storage device.

[0034] The drive for the massage elements 17a the storage device 10 with a massage device 17It can, for example, operate electrically and / or pneumatically and / or hydraulically. In one embodiment, the drive for the storage device can be... 10 with a massage device 17 can be operated by a separate drive, and in another embodiment the drive for the storage device can be 10 with a massage device 17 from one already in the motor vehicle 1 existing drive can be controlled.

[0035] In the Fig. In the embodiment shown in 1, massage devices are already actuated by a drive. 18 on a respective outdoor area 19 , 20 a seat 5 and a backrest 4 of the front seat 3 planned. For example, the massage elements 17a the massage device 17 the storage device 10 can then be driven by the massage devices 18of the front seat 3 be powered.

[0036] In another embodiment, the storage device 10 with or without the massage device 17 Means for temperature control of the storage device 10 with or without the massage device 17 planned.

[0037] In the Fig. Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the storage device. 10 with or without the massage device 17 shown. From the cross-sectional view of the Fig. 3 shows that the storage device 10 with or without the massage device 17 each has a concave shaped outer surface 24a and 24b in the embodiment shown. QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0038] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0039] DE 10003407 A1

[0002] US 5312155

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Claims

[1] Motor vehicle with a vehicle interior having a floor on which at least one front seat and at least one rear seat are arranged, wherein a device is provided which can be used as a foot and / or leg rest, characterized by that on a back side ( 3a ) of a front seat ( 3 ) a storage device ( 10 ) is provided for, which results from a non-use position ( 11 ) into a working position ( 13 ) to support at least one lower leg and / or into a working position ( 25 ) to support at least one foot and back to the non-use position ( 11 ) is adjustable. [2] Motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized by that the storage device ( 10 ) additionally a massage device ( 17 ) shows that the massage device ( 17 ) in a working position ( 13 ) the storage device ( 10), which serves to support at least one lower leg, is usable for massaging the respective lower leg resting on it, and that the massage device ( 17 ) in a working position ( 25 ) the storage device ( 10 ), which serves to support at least one foot, and can be used to massage the respective supported foot. [3] Motor vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the storage device ( 10 ) with the massage device, if available ( 17 ) in the non-use position ( 11 ) on an exterior surface ( 12 ) the backrest ( 6 ) of the front seat in question ( 3 ) is arranged. [4] Motor vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the storage device ( 10 ) with the massage device, if available ( 17 ) at least one support arm ( 9 ) exhibits and that on the support arm (9 ) the storage device ( 10 ) with the massage device, if available ( 17 ) is arranged. [5] Motor vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the storage device ( 10 ) with the massage device, if available ( 17 ) Massage aids and / or aids ( 23 ) exhibits heating and / or cooling properties. [6] Motor vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the storage device ( 10 ) with the massage device, if available ( 17 ) two concave shaped outer surfaces ( 24a , 24b ) exhibits a form-fitting positioning of each on the outer surfaces ( 24a , 24b ) the storage device ( 10 ) affecting the lying lower leg. [7] Motor vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the massage device (17 ) below the outer surface of the storage device ( 10 ) is arranged without massage elements of the massage device ( 17 ) across the outer surface of the storage device ( 10 ) raise, and that this massage device ( 17 ) a massage movement of the outer surface of the storage device ( 10 ) causes or that the massage device ( 17 ) Massage elements ( 17a ) exhibits, which is defined by the outer surface of the storage device ( 10 ) pass through and move across the outer surface of the storage device ( 10 ) raise. [8] Motor vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the massage device ( 17 ) the storage device ( 10 ) has a drive through which the massage elements ( 17a ) the massage device ( 17 ) the storage device ( 10 ) are movable for a massage function. [9] Motor vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the massage function involves an up and down movement and / or back and forth movement and / or a rotating movement and / or a vibrating movement of the massage elements ( 17a ) consists. [10] Motor vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that at least one drive of the massage device ( 17 ) the storage device ( 10 ) via a drive system that is already present in the motor vehicle. [11] Motor vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the cooling and / or warming of the outer surface ( 24 ) the storage device ( 10 ) with the massage device, if available ( 17 ) by means already present in the motor vehicle. [12] Motor vehicle according to claim 11, characterized by that the means for heating the contact surface ( 24) the storage device ( 10 ) with the massage device, if available ( 17 ) those in the motor vehicle ( 1 ) existing heating and any existing air conditioning. [13] Motor vehicle according to claim 11, characterized by that the warming of the outer surface ( 24 ) the storage device ( 10 ) with the massage device, if available ( 17 ) via electrically operated heating conductors.

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