Seating arrangement for a vehicle

Abstract

A seating arrangement (1) for a vehicle (4) comprises a vehicle seat (2) to be fixed to a vehicle floor (40) of the vehicle, and a support (30) for resting the legs (50) and / or feet (51) of a user (5) seated on the vehicle seat (2) in a support position (AP) of the support (30), wherein the support (30) is pivotably mounted on a structural element to be fixed in the vehicle (4) between a stow position (SP) and the support position (AP) about a pivot axis (S1, S1') which, with respect to the state fixed in the vehicle (4), is at an angle to a plane (E) that is parallel to the vehicle floor (40) and / or to an adjustment plane (V) of the vehicle seat (2).

Description

[0001] The proposed solution relates to a seating arrangement according to the preamble of claim 1, a support device and a vehicle.

[0002] With the increasing comfort features in vehicles, especially cars, there is a growing need for ways to relieve the legs and feet of vehicle occupants during travel. A significant increase in comfort is achieved when a passenger's legs and / or feet can be rested. Leg rests or footrests for vehicle occupants are well-known. Commonly used are rests that are mounted to a section of the vehicle seat. When not in use, these rests can be stored in a space-saving position, for example, close to the vehicle seat. For use, these rests can be adjusted from their stored position to a resting position.

[0003] However, in some vehicles, due to limited space, there is not enough installation space available for such supports, or the space only allows a support of a size or shape that results in a loss of comfort.

[0004] The task is to improve the comfort and flexibility of using a mattress pad.

[0005] This object is achieved by an article having the features of claim 1.

[0006] Accordingly, a seating arrangement for a vehicle comprises a vehicle seat to be fixed to a vehicle floor and a support for placing the legs and / or feet of a user (sitting on the vehicle seat in relation to the installed state) in a support position of the support, wherein the support is pivotably mounted on a structural element to be fixed in the vehicle between a stow position and the support position about a pivot axis which, in relation to the state of the structural element fixed in the vehicle, is at an angle to a plane that is parallel to the vehicle floor and / or to an adjustment plane of the vehicle seat.

[0007] Arranging the pivot axis of the support at an angle (other than zero degrees) to a plane parallel to the vehicle floor, instead of a horizontal, i.e., parallel, arrangement of the pivot axis (at an angle of zero degrees) relative to a plane parallel to the vehicle floor, allows for particularly flexible positioning of the support within the vehicle. This opens up new placement options and thus simpler and more economical arrangements of leg and / or footrests in the vehicle, even in confined spaces. Furthermore, this allows for a particularly comfortable positioning relative to the vehicle seat.

[0008] A vehicle has a longitudinal axis running along the direction of travel (straight ahead), a transverse axis running perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and a vertical axis extending perpendicular to both the longitudinal and transverse axes. The pivot axis is therefore arranged at an angle to a plane defined by the longitudinal and transverse axes. If the vehicle is placed on a horizontal and level surface, the longitudinal and transverse axes run parallel to the surface (horizontal), and the vertical axis runs perpendicular to the surface (vertical). With respect to the vehicle's position (horizontally), the pivot axis of the support thus runs at an angle to the horizontal. The vehicle seat may be adjustable within the adjustment plane.

[0009] The structural element can be another vehicle seat, a dashboard, a center console, or a door (e.g., for user entry and exit), or at least a part of the other vehicle seat, dashboard, center console, or door. The support can be pivotally mounted to this element. This allows for variable positioning of the support depending on the vehicle's design and / or the desired requirements for a leg or footrest within the vehicle. For example, the support can be pivotally mounted on or within the other vehicle seat, dashboard, center console, or door around its pivot axis. The pivot axis might be integrated into one of these structural elements, meaning it runs at least partially through it. This allows for a particularly space-saving arrangement of the support within the vehicle interior, resulting in a particularly compact interior design.

[0010] The support has, for example, a support surface extending longitudinally along a longitudinal axis, onto which the user's legs and / or feet can be placed. The support is, for example, tubular, particularly cylindrical, rod-shaped, or plate-shaped. The support surface corresponds to at least a portion of the support's surface. For example, the support surface has an arcuate cross-section, particularly circular arc-shaped, angular, or planar. The support surface is preferably designed such that a seated user can place their legs or feet, particularly side by side, on the support along its longitudinal axis. However, it is also possible for a user to support only one leg and / or only one foot on the support surface.

[0011] The contact surface can be mounted so that it can rotate around its longitudinal axis, e.g., on a support bracket. This allows switching between a protective side and a clean side.

[0012] The pivot axis around which the support is pivotally mounted can, particularly in both the stowed and supported positions, run at an angle to the longitudinal axis, with the longitudinal axis in the supported position running parallel to the plane defined by the vehicle's longitudinal and transverse axes. Because the pivot axis, and thus a pivot bearing of the support, does not coincide with the longitudinal extent of the support surface, a particularly compact and stable design of the support is possible, allowing for a particularly flexible and compact placement of the support within the vehicle interior.

[0013] For example, the vehicle seat has a backrest and a seat cushion, with the backrest and seat cushion being pivotable relative to each other about a further pivot axis. The longitudinal axis of the support can run parallel to this further pivot axis of the vehicle seat (which is fixed, especially mounted, in the vehicle) when in the support position and at an angle to it when stowed. This allows for a particularly compact arrangement of the support within the vehicle interior. In this way, the support can be stored in a particularly space-saving manner when stowed, since the support is only parallel to the horizontal pivot axis of the backrest when in the (extended) support position and thus only occupies a portion of the vehicle interior perpendicular to the vehicle's longitudinal axis in this position.

[0014] The angle can be 1 to 90 degrees, particularly 45 to 90 degrees, and especially 80 to 90 degrees. The angle is greater than any deviations due to manufacturing tolerances. In one example, the angle is a right angle. A vertical arrangement of the pivot axis, particularly perpendicular to the vehicle floor, allows for a particularly high absorption of forces acting within the vehicle, especially those arising from kinematics involving translational or rotational movements. This results in exceptional robustness of the support and the entire vehicle interior against dynamic forces, as well as exceptional freedom from play and thus stability within the vehicle. Furthermore, a vertically arranged pivot axis occupies significantly less installation space in the vehicle's width compared to a horizontally arranged pivot axis. This opens up new areas within the vehicle interior for the installation of supports designed as leg or footrests.This allows for a particularly flexible arrangement of a support in the vehicle.

[0015] The support can be pivoted between the storage position and the support position by means of a drive unit, which can be electromechanical or manual. This allows for particularly easy adjustment of the support without the need for precise and correspondingly complex (pre-)setting. Alternatively, simple manual adjustment of the support without a drive unit can also be provided.

[0016] Furthermore, the support can be designed to lock in the support position, in particular to latch, especially if the support is manually adjustable. This prevents the support from accidentally pivoting into the jammed position.

[0017] In one design, the support is adjustable translationally with respect to the swivel axis. This allows for particularly convenient adjustments.

[0018] If the vehicle seat is adjustable in the adjustment plane, this plane can be defined, for example, by seat rails that are longitudinally movable on floor rails (along the vehicle's longitudinal axis when installed) and laterally spaced apart from each other (along the vehicle's width axis when installed). This allows for particularly comfortable adjustment.

[0019] According to one aspect, a support device for a seating arrangement, in particular according to any embodiment described herein, is specified. The support device comprises a bracket for mounting in a vehicle and a support with a surface for resting the legs and / or feet of a user seated in a vehicle seat in a support position. The support surface extends longitudinally along a longitudinal axis of the support, the support being pivotably mounted between a stowed position and the support position about a pivot axis that is at an angle to the longitudinal axis. Regarding the advantages, reference is made to the above description of the seating arrangement.

[0020] The bracket can be mounted on another vehicle seat, a dashboard, a center console or a door (for the user to enter and exit) of the vehicle.

[0021] In one example, the angle is 1 to 90 degrees, in particular 45 to 90 degrees, in particular 80 to 90 degrees.

[0022] According to one aspect, a vehicle is specified, comprising a vehicle seat and the support device and / or seating arrangement described above, in any configuration described herein. It is provided that the vehicle seat and the support (in particular the support device) are fixed, specifically mounted, in the vehicle. For example, the vehicle seat may be mounted to the vehicle floor and the support device to another vehicle seat, a center console, a dashboard, or a door (for the user's entry and exit). Regarding the advantages, reference is made to the above information on the seating arrangement.

[0023] According to a further aspect, a vehicle is provided with a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, as well as a seating arrangement, which is configured in particular according to any embodiment described herein. The seating arrangement comprises a vehicle seat and a support for the legs and / or feet of a user seated on the vehicle seat in a support position, wherein the support is pivotably mounted relative to the vehicle seat between a stowed position and the support position about a pivot axis that runs at an angle to a plane spanned by the vehicle's longitudinal and transverse axes. Regarding the advantages, reference is made to the above details concerning the seating arrangement.

[0024] The angle can be, in particular, a right angle.

[0025] Furthermore, the support can be mounted, for example, on a center console of the vehicle, or alternatively on another vehicle seat, on a dashboard or a vehicle door.

[0026] The underlying concept of the invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the exemplary embodiments shown in the figures. The figures show: Fig. 1 a vehicle seat with a backrest and a seat cushion; Fig. 2 a seating arrangement with the vehicle seat according to Fig. 1 and a support device with a support; Fig. 3A the seating arrangement according to Fig. 2 in a top view, showing the support in a support position; Fig. 3B the seating arrangement according to Fig. 3A, where the support is shown in a jammed position; Fig. 4A a schematic detail view of the support device with the support in the support position according to Fig. 3A and in the congestion position (dashed line) according to Fig. 3B; Fig. 4B is another embodiment of the support device.

[0027] Fig. Figure 1 shows a simplified schematic representation of a vehicle seat 2 with a seat section 20 and a backrest 21. The backrest 21 is pivotally mounted on the seat section 20 about a pivot axis S2. The adjustment of the backrest 21 about the pivot axis S2 can be effected by means of a backrest tilt adjustment device 22. For this purpose, the backrest tilt adjustment device 22 comprises a fitting assembly 220, wherein the fitting assembly can include one or more fittings, such as rotary or locking fittings. Advantageously, a drive unit 221, in particular a motor unit (e.g. in the form of a unit consisting of an electric motor with a gearbox), is provided to effect the adjustment of the backrest 21 relative to the seat section 20.

[0028] The seat section 20 of the vehicle seat 2 extends along a longitudinal vehicle axis X. The backrest 21 extends along a vertical vehicle axis Z (at an angle depending on the swivel position setting), which is perpendicular to the longitudinal vehicle axis X. A width axis Y (parallel to the direction of view of the Fig. 1) is aligned perpendicular to the vehicle's longitudinal axis X and perpendicular to the vehicle's vertical axis Z. The swivel axis S2 of the mounted vehicle seat runs parallel to the vehicle's width axis Y.

[0029] The vehicle seat 2 can be mounted on a vehicle floor 40 of a vehicle and according to Fig. 1. The vehicle seat 2 can be mounted to the vehicle floor 40 via a base B, which extends in particular along the longitudinal axis X of the vehicle, or directly with its underside. In this case, the vehicle seat 2 is mounted to the vehicle floor 40 by means of a seat base 23 via a base B fixed to the vehicle floor 40. The base B can, for example, comprise one or more floor rails in which, for example, seat rails 230 of the seat base 23 are slidably mounted along the longitudinal axis X of the vehicle.

[0030] The vehicle floor 40 runs parallel to a plane E spanned by the vehicle longitudinal axis X and the vehicle width axis Y.

[0031] The plane E also (alternatively only) runs parallel to an adjustment plane V, which is spanned by the seat rails 230, namely by the vehicle longitudinal axis X, along which the seat rails 230 are movable (and extend), and by the vehicle width axis Y, along which the seat rails 230 are spaced apart from each other.

[0032] In the example shown, vehicle seat 2 is a passenger seat. However, in an alternative arrangement of vehicle seat 2, another vehicle seat 2' could also be arranged in front of vehicle seat 2, as shown in Fig. 1 shown as a dashed line.

[0033] Fig. 2 shows a seating arrangement 1 for the in Fig. 2 partially depicted vehicle 4. The seating arrangement 1 comprises the vehicle seat 2 according to Fig. 1 and a support device 3 with a support 30 and a holder H.

[0034] The 30-piece version can be mounted in vehicle 4 in such a way (and according to Fig. 2 mounted), that they are located between a storage position SP (see e.g. Fig. 3B) and a support position AP, in this case pivotable. For this purpose, the support 30 is pivotably mounted about a pivot axis S1. The support 30 can be pivoted from the storage position SP to the support position AP and vice versa.

[0035] In the support position AP, a user 5 sitting on the vehicle seat 2 can place at least one part of their body on the support 30, namely, in this case, the legs 50, in particular the calves, or the feet 51 of the user 5. For this purpose, the support 30 has a support surface 300. Fig. 2 The support is designed in a tubular or (circular) cylindrical shape. Accordingly, the support surface 300 is, for example, round in cross-section, specifically circular. However, other shapes are also conceivable. For instance, the support 30 could be plate-shaped or rod-shaped with planar side walls, and the support surface 300 could be correspondingly flat. Concave support surfaces are also conceivable. In the example shown, the support 30 is designed as a footrest and, in the support position AP, is adjusted relative to the vehicle seat 2 so that the user 5 can rest their feet 51 on it. However, it is also conceivable to design the support 30 as a leg support, in particular as a calf support for the legs 50, especially the calves, of the user 5.

[0036] The support 30 is fixed relative to the vehicle 4 and the vehicle floor 40, in particular to the plane E defined by the vehicle's longitudinal axis X and vehicle width axis Y. In this example, the support 30 is mounted on a bracket H. The bracket H is pivotally mounted about the pivot axis S1. In this example, the bracket H extends along the pivot axis S1 and coincides with it.

[0037] The support 30 and / or the bracket H is / are optionally not only pivotable about the pivot axis S1, but can / can also be translationally adjustable, in particular height-adjustable along the vehicle height axis Z and / or longitudinally adjustable along the vehicle longitudinal axis X or the vehicle width axis Y, as shown in Fig. 3A illustrated by dashed lines, in particular by means of the drive unit 31. The support 30 can therefore be pivotable about the Z-axis and / or longitudinally adjustable along the X-axis and / or height-adjustable along the Z-axis.

[0038] Alternatively or additionally, the support 30 can be rotatable, particularly about the longitudinal axis L. This allows for rotation or pivoting and differentiation between a dirty and a clean side of the support surface 300, e.g., by means of the drive unit 31. For example, the support surface 300 is rotatably mounted on a carrier, e.g., by means of a slide or ball bearing.

[0039] The support 30 is spaced away from the vehicle seat 2. The backrest 21 is adjustable independently of the support 30 relative to the vehicle floor 40 (and relative to the seat section 20) about the pivot axis S2 of the vehicle seat 2.

[0040] In the example shown, support 30 is separate from vehicle seat 2. However, it is also conceivable that support 30 is part of the vehicle seat and / or mounted on it.

[0041] Fig. Figures 3A to 4A show the support 30 once in the support position AP and once in the storage position SP. The support 30 is elongated and extends along a longitudinal axis L in both the support position AP and the storage position SP. In the example shown, the user's feet 51 are placed side by side along the longitudinal axis L of the support 30 and, in particular, on the support surface 300. In the support position AP ( Fig. 3A) The longitudinal axis L is aligned parallel to the pivot axis S2 of the vehicle seat 2. In the stow position ( Fig. 3B) The longitudinal axis L is aligned at an angle, in this case perpendicular to the pivot axis S2 of the vehicle seat 2. In the examples shown, the longitudinal axis L is aligned parallel to a plane E spanned by the vehicle's longitudinal axis X and its width axis Y, and in particular parallel to the vehicle floor 40, both in the support position AP and in the stowed position SP. In this case, the longitudinal axis L is aligned perpendicular to the pivot axis S1 of the support 30.

[0042] The pivot axis S1 of the support device 3, and in particular of the support 30, runs at an angle W relative to the vehicle floor 40 and / or to a plane E spanned by the vehicle's longitudinal axis X and its width axis Y. The angle W can be any value between 1 and 90 degrees. In the example shown, according to Fig. From 2A to 4A the pivot axis is vertical, i.e. at a right angle, i.e. at an angle of 90 degrees, relative to the vehicle floor 40 and to the plane E.

[0043] In a further embodiment according to Fig. 4B The pivot axis S1' of the support 30 runs at an acute angle W', e.g. with a value of 45 degrees (or between 45 and 90 degrees), relative to the vehicle floor 40 and the plane E. Accordingly, the angle W' of the longitudinal axis L of the support 30 relative to the plane E and the vehicle floor 40 in the stowed position SP then deviates from a right angle and is in particular an acute angle.

[0044] The support device 3 also has a drive unit 31 ( Fig. 2) By means of the drive unit 31, the support 30 can be pivoted between the storage position SP and the support position. The drive unit 31 can be electromechanical, in particular electric motor-driven, or alternatively manually operated. Furthermore, the support 30 is designed to lock, in particular to latch, in the support position AP, for which purpose a corresponding locking device 32 is provided.

[0045] The relative position of the bracket H to the vehicle floor 40 and / or the plane E is independent of the pivot position of the support 30 and is identical in the support position AP and the stow position SP.

[0046] In this case, the support 30 is pivotally mounted on a structural element of the vehicle 4, specifically a center console 41, in particular by means of the bracket H. For this purpose, the support 30 is mounted to the bracket H via a pivot bearing. However, it is also possible for the pivot bearing to be integrated with the bracket H. Alternatively, the support 30 can also be mounted on another structural element of the vehicle 4, for example, on a dashboard 42 (see e.g. Fig. 2), on one side, especially the inside, of a door 43 (for the entry and exit of the user 5, see e.g. Fig.3A) or also be mounted on another vehicle seat 2', particularly in relation to vehicle seat 2. It is conceivable that the support is mounted on a front seat 2' in vehicle 4 and can be swivelled into the rear area to a vehicle seat 2 located behind it. The structural element has a predefined orientation (e.g., with a top and a bottom) in relation to the installed state relative to vehicle 4 and accordingly relative to vehicle seat 2 (also in relation to its installed state, in which it too has a predefined orientation relative to vehicle 4).

[0047] In another embodiment, the pivot axis S1, S1' is integrated into a door area on the vehicle interior and, in particular, runs through it. This allows the support to pivot from the door area, i.e., from the stowed position SP, into the area in front of the vehicle seat 2 of the user 5, where the user wishes to support their legs and / or feet.

[0048] Similarly, the pivot axis S1, S1' can be integrated into a backrest of a vehicle seat (front seat) located in front of the vehicle seat 2 of the user 5. This allows for the provision of a support, in particular a leg support, in a seat row rearward with respect to the vehicle seats in the driver's area and / or in the rear area of ​​the vehicle 4. List of reference symbols 1 Seating arrangement 2.2' vehicle seat 20 Seat section 21 Backrest 22 Backrest tilt adjustment device 220 Fitting arrangement 221 Drive unit 23 Seat base 3 Support device 30th edition 300 mm contact area 31 Drive unit 32 Locking device 4 vehicles 40 Vehicle floor 41 Center console 42 Dashboard 43 Door 5 users 50 Leg 51 feet AP support position B Basis Level E H bracket L Longitudinal axis S1, S1', S2 pivot axis SP Stowage position V adjustment level W, W' angle X Vehicle longitudinal axis Y vehicle width axis Z Vehicle height axis

Claims

[1] Seat arrangement (1) for a vehicle (4), comprising: - a vehicle seat (2) which is to be fixed to a vehicle floor (40) of the vehicle (4), and - a support (30) for supporting the legs (50) and / or feet (51) of a user (5) sitting on the vehicle seat (2) in a support position (AP) of the support (30), characterized by that the support (30) is pivotally mounted on a structural element to be fixed in the vehicle (4) between a stowed position (SP) and the support position (AP) about a pivot axis (S1, S1') which, with respect to the state fixed in the vehicle (4), runs at an angle (W, W') to a plane (E) which is aligned parallel to the vehicle floor (40) and / or to an adjustment plane (V) of the vehicle seat (2). [2] Seat arrangement (1) according to claim 1, characterized bythat the structural element is another vehicle seat (2'), a center console (41), a dashboard (42) or a door (43), or at least a part thereof. [3] Seat arrangement (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the support (30) comprises a support surface (300) extending elongately along a longitudinal axis (L), onto which the legs (50) and / or feet (51) of the user (5) can be placed. [4] Seat arrangement (1) according to claim 3, characterized by that the support surface (300) is rotatable about the longitudinal axis (L). [5] Seat arrangement (1) according to claim 3 or 4, characterized by that the pivot axis (S1, S1') runs at an angle to the longitudinal axis (L) and the longitudinal axis (L) runs parallel to the plane (E) in the support position (AP) of the support (30). [6] Seat arrangement (1) according to one of claims 3 to 5, characterized byin that the vehicle seat (2) comprises a backrest (21) and a seat surface (20), wherein the backrest (21) and the seat surface (20) are pivotable relative to one another about a further pivot axis (S2), and wherein the longitudinal axis (L) in the support position (AP) runs parallel and in the stowed position (SP) at an angle to the further pivot axis (S2) of the vehicle seat (2) with respect to the state fixed in the vehicle (4). [7] Seat arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the angle (W, W') is 1 to 90 degrees, in particular 45 to 90 degrees, in particular 80 to 90 degrees. [8] Seat arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the support (30) can be pivoted between the storage position (SP) and the support position (AP) by means of a drive unit (31), wherein the drive unit (31) can be operated electromechanically or manually. [9] Seat arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the support (30) is designed to lock in the support position (AP). [10] Seat arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the support (30) is translationally adjustable with respect to the pivot axis (S1, S1'). [11] Seat arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the adjustment plane (V) is defined by seat rails (230) of the vehicle seat (2) which are longitudinally displaceable on floor rails and laterally spaced from one another. [12] Support device (3) for the seat arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a holder (H) for mounting in a vehicle (4) and a support (30) with a support surface (300) for supporting the legs (50) and / or the feet (51) of a user (5) sitting on a vehicle seat (2) in a support position (AP) of the support (30), characterized byin that the support surface (300) extends elongately along a longitudinal axis (L) of the support (30), wherein the support (30) is pivotally mounted between a storage position (SP) and the support position (AP) about a pivot axis (S1, S1') which runs at an angle (W, W') to the longitudinal axis (L). [13] Support device (3) according to claim 12, characterized by that the bracket (H) is mounted on another vehicle seat (2'), on a center console (41), on a dashboard (42) or on a door (43) of the vehicle (4). [14] Support device (3) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized by that the angle (W, W') is 1 to 90 degrees, in particular 45 to 90 degrees, in particular 80 to 90 degrees. [15] Vehicle (4) comprising a vehicle seat (2) and the seat arrangement (1) according to one of claims 1 to 11 and / or the support device (3) according to one of claims 12 to 14, wherein the vehicle seat (2) and the support (30) are fixed in the vehicle (4). [16] Vehicle (4) with a vehicle longitudinal axis (X), a vehicle width axis (Y) and a seat arrangement (1), in particular according to one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the seat arrangement (1) comprises: - a vehicle seat (2), and - a support (30) for supporting the legs (50) and / or feet (51) of a user (5) sitting on the vehicle seat (2) in a support position (AP) of the support (30), characterized bythat the support (30) is pivotally mounted relative to the vehicle seat (2) between a stowed position (SP) and the support position (AP) about a pivot axis (S1, S1') which extends at an angle (W, W') to a plane (E) spanned by the vehicle longitudinal axis (X) and the vehicle width axis (Y). [17] Vehicle according to one of claims 15 or 16, characterized by that the angle (W, W') is a right angle. [18] Vehicle according to one of claims 15 to 17, characterized by that the support (30) is mounted on a center console (41) of the vehicle (4).

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