Seat cushion for children and a seating arrangement and a vehicle with a seat cushion

Abstract

Seat cushion (1) which can be fixedly positioned on at least one seat (2) of a vehicle (26) by means of at least one first connecting element (4), wherein the seat cushion (1) covers a seat surface (6) of the at least one seat (2) in a fixedly positioned state, wherein the seat cushion (1) is provided with a play pattern (28), characterized in that the seat cushion (1) can be formed into a bag by means of at least one second connecting element (12) and can be removed from the vehicle rear by releasing the at least one first connecting element (4), wherein the seat cushion (1) has a reinforcement area (18), wherein a drink holder (20) is integrated into the reinforcement area (18) or the reinforcement area (18) is shaped as a drink holder (20).

Description

The invention relates to a seat support which can be positioned in a fixed position on at least one seat of a vehicle front by at least one first connecting element. Furthermore, the invention relates to a seat arrangement with such a seat support and to a vehicle.To avoid soiling, different supports are already known which can cover vehicle seats and thus protect them. Typically, such supports or covers are produced in a color which corresponds to a color of the interior of the vehicle. These supports are firmly connected to the vehicle seats and can only be removed with increased effort.In order to remove soiling, such a support must be laboriously cleaned or removed from the vehicle, wherein food residue and soiling can pass from the support onto the vehicle seats or the vehicle floor. In particular, in the case of a child as a passenger on a rear seat bank of the vehicle, the latter can become dirty more frequently. Cleaning the interior of the vehicle is therefore complicated and time-consuming.US 020030042775 A1 shows a sanitary seat support which can be disposed of after use, for example after a meal. The seat support consists of a base portion with a seat cover. Several slits or openings are made in the seat cover for the passage of children's legs or fastening straps.Further references from the prior art are: US20040226957A1, DE102005010256A1, DE000029905903U1, JP 2006-102 336 A, US20130088054A1, US2479203A, US20050206207A1, US20030042775A1, US9173493B1, FR2850848A1, DE102013550A1, US5330251A, US51080559A, US20170297499A1, DE102016210873A1, DE112008002935T5, US5693398AIt is the object of the present invention to provide a seat support and seat arrangement which simplify the cleaning of a vehicle interior.According to the invention, this object is achieved by a seat support having the features of claim 1, a seat arrangement having the features of claim 8 and a vehicle having the features of claim 9. Advantageous embodiments and refinements emerge from the dependent claims.The seat support according to the invention can be positioned in a fixed position on at least one seat, in particular on a seat of a vehicle, by at least one first connecting element. In this case, the seat support in a fixedly positioned state covers the seat surface of the at least one seat, wherein the seat support is provided with a play pattern and can be shaped into a bag with the aid of at least one second connecting element.In one possible embodiment, the seat support is designed in the form of a seat cover. The seat support can be connected to at least one seat, in particular on a rear seat bench or a vehicle front. In this case, the seat support can cover a seat surface at least in regions or a plurality of seat surfaces.By means of the first connecting element, the seat cover can be removed from the seat or the seat or fastened to the seat quickly and without difficulty.For example, the seat support can cover a central seat in the vehicle front and be connected to the latter by means of the at least one first connecting element.The seat support is provided with a playing pattern which is attractive to children, in particular. The game pattern may be implemented in the form of, for example, a landscape, a road network, a game board, a urban section, and the like. The seat support is designed in such a way that it offers a playing surface for children. In a further embodiment, it is possible to apply patterns, ornaments and motifs to the seat support.The at least one second connecting element can deform or convert the seat support into a bag or a bag, which allows contaminants and / or toys of children to be quickly and comfortably removed from the car. Subsequently, toys can be removed from the bag-shaped seat overlay and the blinded contaminants can be removed by knocking and / or washing the seat overlay.As a result, the seat support can be tied together by a handle to form a bag and subsequently removed from the vehicle interior by releasing the at least one first connecting element. In a possible embodiment, the at least one first connecting element and / or the at least one second connecting element are designed in the form of a quick-action closure.The at least one second connecting element can be designed, for example, in the form of a circumferential cord or in the form of an integrated hook and loop fastener, which enable a rapid and uncomplicated packing of the seat support. In a state of the seat support deformed into the bag, dirt is effectively prevented from falling out into the vehicle interior.The seat support can be used to accommodate and remove toys, books, cubes, brooles, and the like from the vehicle interior.By configuring the seat support as a playing surface with a playing pattern, children in the vehicle front can be optimally engaged during a car trip.According to the invention, the seat support has a reinforcing region, wherein a cup holder is integrated into the reinforcing region or the reinforcing region is shaped as a cup holder. This makes it possible to simplify the provision of beverages and eating in the rear region of the vehicle. In particular, the reinforcement region may be configured in the form of a reinforced fabric, a foam, a plastic reinforcement, a metal reinforcement and / or the like. The reinforcing region allows a drinking bottle or a drinking cup to be stored particularly securely in the rear region of the vehicle, wherein the reinforcing region and thus the cup holder remain within the grip range of the child.According to one exemplary embodiment, the at least one first connecting element is configured as a hook-and-loop fastener, a zipper, a button, a loop and / or as a pushbutton. As a result, the seat support can be fastened to the seat particularly quickly or can be released from the seat. In particular, this measure can allow play issues and / or soiling to remain on the seat support while the seat support is removed from the vehicle. Moreover, this makes it possible to remove play items from the vehicle more quickly, since only the seat support is decoupled from the seat and moved out of the vehicle interior.According to a further embodiment, the at least one first connecting element is configured to interact with a third connecting element arranged at the at least one seat. The third connecting element is, for example, a vehicle-side connecting element which can interact with the first connecting element in order to fix the seat support in a fixed position on the seat. As a result, vehicle-side connecting elements already installed in the vehicle or connecting elements subsequently installed in the vehicle can be used to form a quick and uncomplicated connection between the seat support and at least one seat of the vehicle.According to a further embodiment, the at least one second connecting element is configured as a cable running around the edge along the seat support, which cable runs through a guide running around the edge of the seat support, wherein the cable running around the edge is configured in cooperation with the guide to tie the seat support into a bag shape. The second connecting element configured as a cable can preferably form a loop which can be pulled out of the guide at one point in order to reduce a circumference of the seat support and thus form the seat support into a bag. By this measure, a seat support fastened to the vehicle seat can be deformed by a handle into a bag or a bag from which play matters or dirt can no longer escape.According to a further embodiment, the at least one second connecting element is configured as a hook-and-loop fastener, a zipper, a button, a loop and / or as a pushbutton. As a result, the seat support can be deformed into a bag in a particularly versatile and flexible manner.According to a further exemplary embodiment, at least one interaction object can be connected or is connected to the seat support. Such an interaction object can be, for example, a component of the game pattern or a toy of a less old passenger. In this case, it is also possible for plüchts, ornaments, embossings, recesses, plüch flowers and the like to be arranged on the seat support in order to create an environment which is attractive for children in the vehicle front.According to a further embodiment, the seat support has at least one lighting means, in particular an LED, wherein the at least one lighting means is integrated into the playing pattern or is configured to illuminate the playing pattern. The at least one lighting means is preferably connected to a battery supply or to a vehicle-side energy supply in order to generate lighting effects. For example, the game pattern is designed as a star headliner, wherein the individual lighting means function as stars.The battery supply is designed, for example, in the form of a battery compartment. An arrangement or integration of the battery compartment can take place within the amplification region.For washing the seat support, for example, the battery compartment or the battery supply or a connecting cable can be removed between the lighting means and the vehicle-side power supply.According to a further aspect of the invention, a seat arrangement, in particular for a vehicle, is provided. The seat arrangement has at least one seat and at least one seat support which can be attached to the seat. The at least one seat can be a vehicle-side seat.According to a further aspect of the invention, a vehicle having a seat arrangement according to the invention is provided. The vehicle can be designed as a passenger car, a motorhome, a trailer, a bus, a transporter, an agricultural vehicle, a watercraft or an aircraft. The seat support can be arranged on different mobile or stationary seats in order to enable one or more children to be used and effectively prevent soiling of the seat which occurs in the process. The at least one child can remain on the seat support or next to the seat support.The invention is schematically illustrated in the drawings by way of embodiments and will be further described with reference to the drawings. It shows: FIG. 1 shows a seat support according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention in a state fastened to a seat, FIG. 2 shows a seat support formed into a bag according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention in a state separated from a seat, and FIG. 3 shows a vehicle with a seat arrangement according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.FIG. 1 shows a seat support 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention in a state fastened to a seat 2. The seat support 1 forms together with the seat 2 a seat arrangement 3.The seat support 1 is connected to the seat 2 in a fixed position by at least one first connecting element 4. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the first connecting element 4 is designed, for example, as a hook-and-loop fastener strip and can thus be released as desired from the seat 2 or connected to the seat 2. The at least one first connecting element 4 is fastened on a rear side of the seat support 1 and can interact with a third connecting element 8 arranged on the seat 2, in particular a seat surface 6 of the seat 2, in order to enable a stationary positioning of the seat support 1.For the sake of clarity, only a first connecting element 4 is illustrated. In this case, a plurality of first connecting elements 4 can be provided in order to implement optimum fastening of the seat support 1 on the seat surface 6.The seat support 1 preferably follows a shape of the seat surface 6 of the seat 2 or fits to a shape of the seat surface 6.The seat support 1 covers the seat surface 6 of the seat 2 at least in regions in the stationary positioned state.Furthermore, the seat support 1 has a play pattern 28 which points away from the seat surface 6 of the seat 2.At least one second connecting element 12 is provided to deform the seat support 1 into a bag. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the second connecting element 12 is designed as a cable 14 running around the edge along the seat support 1, which cable is guided in regions by a guide 16 running around the edge. A second connecting element 12 configured in this way is illustrated in detail in FIG. 2.In a region of the seat support 1, a reinforcing region 18 is provided, which prevents a deformation of the seat support 1. A beverage holder 20 is integrated into the reinforcement region 18. As a result, a cup, not shown, or a bottle, not shown, can be safely placed off.FIG. 2 shows a seat support 1 according to an embodiment of the invention, which is formed into a bag, in a state in which it is separated from a seat 2. In this case, the revolving cable 14 has been pulled out of the revolving guide 16 in such a way that a circumference of the seat support 1 is reduced, so that all objects arranged on the seat support 1, such as interaction objects 22, remain within a receiving volume 24 formed by the bag.FIG. 3 shows a vehicle 26 having a seat arrangement 3 according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention. In this case, the seat arrangement 3 is fixed in a fixed position in a vehicle front of the vehicle 26 with the aid of the first connecting elements 4 and the third connecting elements 8 on the vehicle side.The seat support 1 is provided with a playing pattern 28 which is designed attractive to children.The first connecting element 4 can interact with the vehicle-side third connecting element 8 and form, for example, a hook-and-loop fastener, a zipper, or a button fastener. As a result, the seat support 1 can be removed from the seat 2 particularly quickly and easily. In addition, the seat support 1 can be converted as a bag, which allows the children's life, such as toys, books, inserters, brooles and / or the like, to be quickly and completely taken out of the vehicle 26.The seat arrangement 3 illustrated in FIG. 3 illustrates the structure of the seat support with the reinforcing region 18, the beverage holder 20 and the interaction objects 22, which can be configured, for example, as toys or impressions on the playing pattern 28.LIST OF REFERENCE CHARACTERS:1 Seat support 2 Seat 3 Seat arrangement 4 First connecting element 6 Seat surface of seat 8 Third connecting element 12 Second connecting element 14 Cable 16 running around the edge side Guide 18 Reinforcing region 20 Beverage holder 22 Interaction object 24 Receiving volume of seat support 26 formed into a bag Vehicle 28 Game pattern

Claims

Seat support (1) which can be positioned in a fixed manner by at least one first connecting element (4) on at least one seat (2) of a vehicle (26), wherein the seat support (1) in a fixed position covers a seat surface (6) of the at least one seat (2), wherein the seat support (1) is provided with a play pattern (28), characterized in that the seat support (1) can be shaped into a bag with the aid of at least one second connecting element (12) and can be removed from the vehicle front by releasing the at least one first connecting element (4), wherein the seat support (1) has a reinforcing region (18), wherein a beverage holder (20) is integrated into the reinforcing region (18) or the reinforcing region (18) is shaped as a beverage holder (20).Seat support according to claim 1, wherein the at least one first connecting element (4) is configured as a hook and loop fastener, a zipper, a button, a loop and / or as a push button.Seat support according to claim 2, wherein the at least one first connecting element (4) is configured to interact with a third connecting element (8) arranged at the at least one seat (2).Seat support according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the at least one second connecting element (12) is configured as a cable (14) running around the edge along the seat support, which cable runs through a guide (16) running around the edge of the seat support (1), wherein the cable (14) running around the edge is configured in cooperation with the guide (16) to tie the seat support (1) into a bag shape.Seat support according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the at least one second connecting element (12) is configured as a hook and loop fastener, a zipper, a button, a loop and / or as a pushbutton.Seat support according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein at least one interaction object (22) is connectable or connected to the seat support (1).Seat support according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the seat support has at least one lighting means, in particular at least one LED, wherein the at least one lighting means is integrated into the playing pattern (28) or is configured to illuminate the playing pattern (28).Seat arrangement (3) for a vehicle (26), having at least one seat (2) and having at least one seat support (1) according to one of the preceding claims, which can be connected to the seat (2).Vehicle (26) comprising a seat assembly (3) according to claim 8.

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