Seating element, system and method for attaching a piece of equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to a seat element (10) for a motor vehicle seat (100), a system comprising the seat element (10) for a motor vehicle and a method for attaching an equipment part (200). It is provided that a retaining bracket (14) of a support (12) is arranged behind a cover (16) in the seat element (10) in an unloaded state and, in a coupled state, projects out of the seat element (10) through a through-opening (18) in the cover (16). For this purpose, the cover (16) is attached to the cover (20) of the seat element (10) and is slidable along the retaining bracket (14) so ​​that the adjacent part (26) of the cover (20) follows the movement of the cover (16) along the retaining bracket (14).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a seat element for a motor vehicle seat, a system comprising the seat element for a motor vehicle and a method for fastening an equipment part, in particular a removable child seat.

[0002] There are various fastening systems for securing child seats in motor vehicles. One of the most well-known examples is the ISOFIX fastening system, standardized according to ISO 13216. The ISOFIX connection usually consists of two rigid retaining brackets on the vehicle side, located in the backrest or in a gap between the backrest and the seat surface. These are locked to the child seat's locking arms using a click function. In modern vehicles, ISOFIX mounting systems are already standard equipment in most cases.

[0003] For safety reasons, the retaining brackets of the ISOFIX mounting systems should be rigidly attached to the vehicle body. However, to avoid compromising seating comfort due to retaining brackets extending into the seating area, these are usually integrated into the vehicle seats without protruding into the seating area. This, however, has the disadvantage of poor accessibility and makes it difficult to correctly position a child seat, especially the locking arms for locking with the retaining brackets. Furthermore, the access points in the vehicle seats to the retaining brackets are usually concealed due to the sheer size of the child seat and therefore difficult to see, making locking the child seat in the conventional ISOFIX mounting systems sometimes impractical. Furthermore, if no covers are installed to cover the retaining brackets, the vehicle seat cover can sometimes be damaged while searching for the retaining brackets with the locking arms.

[0004] To improve practicality, WO 2014 / 198462 A1 proposes a telescopic cover element for a vehicle seat mounting device. The mounting device of this cover element comprises a retaining part that is reversibly fixed to the retaining element of the fastening system. The cover opening of the cover element has a casing that surrounds a body of the retaining part, enabling a telescopic movement of the cover element relative to the retaining element.

[0005] There is interest in further improving the practicality of existing fastening systems and providing easier-to-use locking options. Furthermore, there is a desire to further reduce the required installation space and the impact on seating comfort caused by the panels of existing fastening systems.

[0006] The invention is therefore based on the object of developing a seat element for a motor vehicle seat and a method for fastening a fitting part which further reduces the above-mentioned disadvantages.

[0007] The object of the invention is achieved by a seat element for a motor vehicle seat, a system for a motor vehicle comprising the seat element, and a method for attaching an equipment part according to the independent patent claims. Preferred developments are the subject of the respective dependent claims.

[0008] A first aspect relates to a seat element for a motor vehicle seat, which is particularly suitable for attaching an accessory, such as a child seat. The seat element is preferably a backrest, a seat surface, or an armrest of the motor vehicle seat.

[0009] The seat element comprises a holder with at least one retaining bracket, a panel with a passage opening for the retaining bracket, and a cover, the panel being fastened, preferably sewn, to the cover. The holder preferably comprises two retaining brackets, in particular two retaining brackets according to the Isofix standard ISO 13216. In other words, the holder is preferably an Isofix holder, which is designed in particular for fastening an equipment item, such as a child seat, with corresponding connectors, for example two locking arms. Particularly preferably, the retaining brackets are identical, i.e., structurally identical. When using multiple retaining brackets, the corresponding number of (structurally identical) panels is preferably also provided in the seat element, particularly preferably one panel for each retaining bracket.The panel is preferably designed as a flat, plate-shaped element, which particularly preferably comprises a centered passage opening in the plane of the panel. The panel preferably comprises or consists of a plastic. The cover preferably forms an outer shell of the seat element. The seat element comprises, for example, a cushion which provides structure and is surrounded by the cover. In other words, the cover is a protective and / or enhancing shell which encompasses the seat element at least partially, preferably at least half, particularly preferably substantially completely. The cover preferably comprises or consists of a textile material and / or artificial leather and / or leather. Because the panel is attached to the cover, at least an adjacent part of the cover follows a movement of the panel along the retaining bracket.

[0010] According to the invention, the seat element is configured such that, in an unloaded state, the retaining bracket is arranged within the seat element, covered by the panel, and that the panel and an adjacent part of the cover are displaceable along the retaining bracket, so that, in a coupled state, the retaining bracket protrudes from the seat element through the through-opening of the panel. In other words, the through-opening is configured to accommodate the retaining bracket and allow it to pass through. In the unloaded state, the retaining bracket therefore does not protrude through the through-opening from the panel front and is thus not accessible for a connector of an equipment component to be coupled, such as a child seat.If, however, the seat element is loaded in the area of ​​the panel and / or the adjacent part of the cover, for example if it is pressed in with the connector of the equipment part, i.e. an external force acts on it, the panel and the adjacent part of the cover are displaced along the retaining bracket so that the retaining bracket can penetrate the opening and protrude from the seat element in order to be coupled with the connector of the equipment part, i.e. to be able to form a releasable, rigid lock. In other words, the panel is designed in such a way that it can be pushed or pressed into the seat element along the retaining bracket, taking the adjacent cover with it until the retaining bracket protrudes through the opening from the panel front far enough that the equipment part to be coupled with the retaining bracket can be locked to the retaining bracket.In this respect, the coupling state is to be understood as a loaded state of the seat element in which the coupling of the retaining bracket with the connector of the equipment part is possible. According to the invention, a seat element is therefore proposed with a movable cover which can be pressed into the seat element far enough that the retaining bracket protrudes from the (pressed-in) seat element through the passage opening. Because the adjacent cover at least partially yields when an external force is applied to the cover, damage to the cover when searching for the retaining bracket of the seat element with the connectors of the equipment part can be reduced. The fastening system is particularly easy to use because the cover can be moved along the retaining bracket, i.e. slides along the retaining bracket, and the connector to be coupled is guided or guided to the retaining bracket.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the seat element further comprises an elastic restoring element designed to exert a restoring force on the panel to assume a predetermined position in the unloaded state. The elastic restoring element is preferably an elastic filler (filling) and / or a shaped body with an elastic structure. For example, the seat element comprises at least two different filling regions, wherein the region behind the panel has a higher elasticity than the remaining region of the seat element in order to ensure the required deformation capacity of the seat element in the coupled state. For example, the density of the filling can also be different and / or can be designed in different shapes and / or structures with corresponding voids, for example a sawtooth structure.Particularly preferably, the elastic return element is a foam or a 3D print with a structure that is elastic with respect to the movement of the panel.

[0012] In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the aperture of the panel is only slightly larger than the cross-section of the retaining bracket. "Slightly larger" means that the corresponding part of the retaining bracket can easily pass through the aperture, but has only a small clearance or distance from the wall surrounding the aperture. The cross-section of the retaining bracket is the largest dimension of the retaining bracket with which the retaining bracket passes through the aperture in order to change from the unloaded state to the coupled state of the seat element. This can reduce misuse and damage. Furthermore, installation space can be saved.

[0013] In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the seat element further comprises a guide part coupled to the panel for guiding the panel along the retaining bracket. The guide part is preferably designed to specify a movement of the panel along the retaining bracket. The guide part is preferably arranged within the seat element. In other words, the guide part is arranged on the inside of the panel so as not to protrude from the seat element. Particularly preferably, the guide part is operatively connected to the panel, for example, configured as a single piece. The guide part is preferably a shape that at least partially, particularly preferably completely, surrounds the retaining bracket, for example, a guide shaft for the retaining bracket. Preferably, the guide part is an extension of the inner wall enclosing the passage opening, which protrudes from the panel in the direction along the retaining bracket.The use of a guide element essentially prevents unwanted tilting of the panel when sliding along the support bracket, thus facilitating operation. Furthermore, damage to the seat element, especially the cover, is reduced.

[0014] Preferably, the guide part is arranged so as to rest against the retaining bracket in the unloaded state and / or in the coupled state. By resting the guide part against the retaining bracket, tilting of the panel on the retaining bracket and rattling noises occurring between the panel and the retaining bracket can be largely prevented.

[0015] In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the cover has increased flexibility in the part adjacent to the panel. In other words, the cover comprises at least two areas of different flexibility or elasticity. Consequently, the entire cover does not have to have the flexibility required to press in the seat element, but can have regular flexibility in areas remote from the panel. This allows the complexity of the cover to be kept low and costs to be saved. The increased flexibility of the area adjacent to the panel is preferably achieved by a reduced wall thickness of the cover and / or by using a material with increased flexibility / elasticity.

[0016] In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the panel is attached to the outside or inside of the cover. In other words, the panel is designed as a front panel that is visible to the user on the cover of the seat element. In this case, snagging of the panel with other structures of the seat element, for example the internal foam, is prevented when the panel is moved along the retaining bracket. Alternatively, the panel is attached to the back of the cover, thus arranged inside the seat element, so that only the passage opening is visible to the user of the seat element as an opening or slit in the cover. In this case, any impairment of the user's seating comfort can be minimized because the panel does not protrude or protrude from the outside of the cover. Furthermore, any visual impairment caused by "hiding" the panel is reduced.The cover is preferably made of cardboard, which is sewn into the cover, for example, from the inside.

[0017] In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the surface of the panel is selected to be large enough so that the contact points of a connector to be coupled to the retaining bracket lie on the panel. In other words, a circumference of the panel parallel to the cross section of the retaining bracket is selected to be at least large enough for the connector of the equipment part to be coupled to the retaining bracket to be able to slide the panel resting on the retaining bracket into the vehicle seat. For example, the circumference of the panel in the plane of the through-opening is insignificantly larger than the cross section of the connector of the equipment part to be coupled to the retaining bracket. This ensures that the panel can be moved along the retaining bracket through contact with the connector of the equipment part, damage to the seat element, for example the cover, by the connector is prevented, and installation space requirements remain low.

[0018] A further aspect of the invention relates to a system for a motor vehicle, preferably for fastening an equipment part. The system comprises a seat element of the type described above, wherein the seat element is designed as a backrest of the motor vehicle seat, and an equipment part with a connector, in particular a child seat with locking arms. The connector is coupled to the retaining bracket when the seat element is coupled. The retaining bracket is rigidly connected to the motor vehicle seat and / or a body part of the motor vehicle. The advantages achieved with the seat element can be achieved analogously with the system. The disclosed feature combinations of the seat element can be applied analogously to the system. A repeated description of the features and advantages is therefore omitted.

[0019] A further aspect of the invention relates to a method for attaching a fitting. In one method step, the seat element described above is provided. According to a second method step, the cover of the seat element is pressed into the seat element with a connector of the fitting to expose the retaining bracket through the through-opening. Furthermore, the connector of the fitting is coupled to the retaining bracket of the seat element. The advantages achieved with the seat element can be achieved analogously with the method. The disclosed feature combinations of the seat element can be applied analogously to the method. A repeated description of the features and advantages is therefore omitted.

[0020] Further preferred embodiments of the invention emerge from the remaining features mentioned in the subclaims.

[0021] The various embodiments of the invention mentioned in this application can be advantageously combined with one another, unless otherwise stated in the individual case.

[0022] The invention is explained below in exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. They show: Fig. 1 a longitudinal sectional view of a motor vehicle seat according to an embodiment with a seat element in an unloaded state, Fig. 2 a longitudinal sectional view of the motor vehicle seat according to an embodiment with the seat element in a coupling state, Fig. 3 a perspective view of the motor vehicle seat with two retaining brackets, Fig. 4 a perspective view of the motor vehicle seat from Fig. 3 with coupled connectors of a piece of equipment and Fig. 5 a schematic representation of a method for fastening an equipment part according to an embodiment.

[0023] Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section of a motor vehicle seat 100 according to an embodiment with a seat element 10 in an unloaded state, while Fig. 2 depicts the seat element 10 of the motor vehicle seat 100 in a coupling state in the longitudinal section.

[0024] The motor vehicle seat 100 comprises in the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the seat element 10 is configured as a backrest 102 and a seat surface 104. The configuration of the seat element 10 as a backrest 102 is merely exemplary and not limited thereto. Rather, the seat element 10 can also be configured as a seat surface 104 or as a backrest of the motor vehicle seat 100. In this embodiment, the backrest 102 rests with one side on a lateral end of the seat surface 104 and is fastened there to the latter. Near the transition region between the backrest 102 and the seat surface 104, the seat element 10 comprises a holder 12 with a retaining bracket 14 and a panel 16 with a through-opening 18 for the retaining bracket 14.In longitudinal section, the retaining bracket is L-shaped, with one end of the retaining bracket 14 located at or near the through-opening 18 of the panel 16 and the opposite end of the retaining bracket 14 protruding from the seat element 10 on a rear side of the motor vehicle seat 100 in order to be rigidly connected to the body of the motor vehicle. The seat element 10 further comprises a cover 20 enclosing the seat element 10 in the form of an outer shell with an opening for receiving the panel 16. The panel 16 is fastened to the opening with the cover 20, preferably sewn on. The panel 16 rests on the cover 20 in the area around the opening of the cover 20. The panel 16 is arranged such that the passage opening 18 is arranged congruent with the opening of the cover 20 in order to allow the retaining bracket 14 to emerge on the front side, namely towards the seating area, through the passage opening 18.

[0025] As the comparison of the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the seat element 10 is designed so that the retaining bracket 14 can be moved in the Fig. 1 is arranged within the seat element 10, covered by the cover 16, and that the cover 16 and an adjacent part 26 of the cover 20 are displaceable along the retaining bracket 14, so that the retaining bracket 14 is in the position shown in Fig. 2, protrudes from the seat element 10 through the through-opening 18 of the panel 16. According to the invention, the through-opening 18 is thus designed to receive the retaining bracket 14 and allow it to pass through. As shown in Fig. 1, the retaining bracket 14 in the unloaded state does not protrude through the passage opening 18 from the panel 16 into the seating area of ​​the motor vehicle seat 100.

[0026] In order that the seat element 10 can be pressed in the area of ​​the panel 16 and the adjacent part 26 of the cover 20 by means of a force acting on the panel 16 from the outside in order to hold the panel 16 and the adjacent part 26 of the cover 20 along the retaining bracket 14 between the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the seat element 10 further comprises an elastic return element 22 which is designed to exert a return force acting on the panel 16 to assume a predetermined position in the state shown in Fig. 1. In this embodiment, the seat element 10 comprises a structure-imparting cushion, which is surrounded by the cover 20 and comprises a shaped body with an elastic structure in the area behind the panel 16 and the adjacent part 26 of the cover 20. Essentially, the elasticity of the cushion structure is achieved by the material of the shaped body being reversibly deformable, for example a foam, and by the provision of empty spaces and / or voids between the material for the shaped body to be pressed in during the coupling state. Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 illustrate such behavior using the example of a sawtooth structure of the molded body. When an external force acts on the panel 16, the individual sawteeth are bent into the gaps arranged between them, thereby exerting a restoring force on the panel 16 and the adjacent part 26 of the cover 20. This means that the panel 16 and the adjacent part 26 of the cover 20 are transferred to the unloaded state by the restoring force of the elastic restoring element 22 when the external force ceases. Because the panel 16 is fastened to the cover 20, at least the adjacent part 26 of the cover 20 follows the movement of the panel 16 along the retaining bracket 14. The range of mobility of the panel 16 along the retaining bracket 14 is limited, among other things, by the elasticity of the adjacent part 26 of the cover 20.In this respect, the adjacent part 26 of the cover 20 comprises an elasticity which is sufficient to displace the panel 16 along the retaining bracket 14 until the seat element 10 reaches the coupling state.

[0027] In order to reduce misuse and damage and to save installation space of the motor vehicle seat 100, the passage opening 18 of the panel 16 is only insignificantly larger than a cross-section of the retaining bracket 14. As a result, the retaining bracket 14 can be easily guided through the passage opening 18, but has only a small clearance to the wall surrounding the passage opening 18.

[0028] In addition, the seat element 10 comprises a guide part 24 coupled to the panel 16 for guiding the panel 16 along the retaining bracket 14. The guide part 24 is configured to specify a movement of the panel 16 along the retaining bracket 14. In order not to protrude from the seat element 10, the guide part 24 is arranged within the seat element 10 at the rear of the panel 16. In other words, the guide part 24 is arranged on the inside of the panel 16. In this embodiment, the guide part 24 is designed as a single piece with the panel 16 in order to position the panel 16 firmly relative to the retaining bracket 14 and to guide it as optimally as possible along the retaining bracket 14. The guide part 24 is designed as a guide shaft that essentially surrounds the retaining bracket 14. The guide part 24 is designed as an extension of the inner wall enclosing the passage opening 18, which protrudes from the cover 16 in the direction along the retaining bracket 14.The use of a guide part 24 fundamentally prevents unwanted tilting of the panel 16 when sliding along the support bracket 14, thus facilitating operation. Furthermore, damage to the seat element 10, in particular to the cover 20, is reduced.

[0029] According to the invention, a seat element 10 is therefore proposed with a displaceable cover 16 which can be pressed into the seat element 10 to such an extent that the retaining bracket 14 protrudes from the (pressed-in) seat element 10 through the passage opening 18 (see Fig. 2). The retaining bracket 14 protrudes at least far enough that it can be coupled, for example locked, with a connector 202 of an equipment part 200 (see Fig. 4).

[0030] Because the adjacent part 26 of the cover 20 at least partially yields and stretches when an external force is applied to the panel 16, damage to the cover 20 can be reduced when the user searches for the retaining bracket 14 of the seat element 10 with the connector 202 of the fitting part 200. A particularly simple operation of the Fig. 4 is provided by the fact that the panel 16 is displaceable along the retaining bracket 14, thus sliding along the retaining bracket 14, as is exemplified by the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, and the connector 202 to be coupled is guided or guided to the retaining bracket 14.

[0031] The Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 show perspective views of the above-described motor vehicle seat 100 with two retaining brackets 14, which can be coupled to two connectors 202 of an equipment part 200. The number of retaining brackets 14, the panels 16, and the connectors 202 is not limited to two. Rather, a different number of them can also be present, for example, a single version, a triple version, or more. The Fig. 3 and Fig. The bracket 12 shown in Figure 4 is an Isofix bracket according to ISO 13216, without being limited thereto. The seat element 10 of the motor vehicle seat 100 comprises two rigid retaining brackets 14 that are rigidly connected to a body part of the motor vehicle 100. The retaining brackets 14 are arranged at a predetermined distance from one another in the seat element 10. For Isofix brackets, the standardized predetermined distance between the retaining brackets 14 is 28 cm. The equipment part 200 (not shown in detail), for example a child seat, comprises two connectors 202, for example locking arms, spaced apart from one another according to the predetermined distance, which can be coupled to the retaining brackets 14 in the coupled state, in particular can be locked via a click lock.

[0032] The Fig. The states of the two panels 16 of the seat element 10 shown in Figure 3 are merely for better understanding. Therefore, the panels 16 are shown in both the unloaded state and the coupled state (partially shown in dashed lines) to illustrate the difference between the aforementioned states. As also shown in Fig. 3, the panel 16 and the adjacent part 26 of the cover 20 are displaceable along the illustrated arrow A along the retaining bracket 14. The arrow A is arranged parallel to the retaining bracket 14. Assuming that the motor vehicle seat 100 is mounted in the direction of travel of the motor vehicle, the arrow A and thus the direction of movement of the panel 16 and the adjacent part 26 of the cover 20 runs in or against the direction of travel of the motor vehicle.

[0033] To couple the connectors 202 of the trim part 200 to the retaining brackets 14, the connectors 202 are each guided to the panels 16 of the seat element 10, and the panels 16 and the adjacent parts 26 of the cover 20 are pressed into the seat element 10 by overcoming the restoring force of the elastic restoring element 22 until the retaining brackets 14 pass through the openings 18 of the panels 16 and come into contact with the connectors 202. Contact with the connectors 202 triggers a click function, and the coupling, for example a locking, between the trim part 200 and the motor vehicle seat 100 is established via the holder 12 of the seat element 10 and the connectors 202 of the trim part 200.

[0034] As also in the Fig. 3 and Fig. 4, the overall height of the cover 16 is selected, for example, such that the circumference of the cover 16 in the plane of the through-opening 18 is insignificantly larger than a cross-section of the connector 202 of the equipment part 200 to be coupled to the retaining bracket 14. This minimizes the installation space and largely prevents damage to the seat element 10, for example, the cover 20, by the connector 202. In addition, the visual impairment of the motor vehicle seat by the narrow covers 16 is reduced. Should the user incorrectly position the connector 202 of the equipment part 200, for example, in the adjacent part 26 of the cover 20, the connector 202 is guided towards the cover 16 by the predetermined yielding of the elastic return element 22 (see Fig. 2), which further simplifies the operability of the seat element 10.

[0035] Fig.5 shows a schematic representation of a method for attaching an equipment part 200 according to one embodiment.

[0036] In a first method step 50, the seat element 10 described above is provided.

[0037] According to a second method step 52, the panel 16 of the seat element 10 is pressed into the seat element 10 with a connector 202 of the equipment part 200 to expose the retaining bracket 14 through the passage opening 18. In other words, the restoring force of the elastic restoring element 22 is overcome in order to displace the panel 16 along the retaining bracket 14.

[0038] Furthermore, the connector 202 of the equipment part 200 is coupled to the retaining bracket 14 of the seat element 10 (third method step 54).

[0039] After the coupling is released and the equipment part 200 is removed, the seat element 10 is automatically returned to the unloaded state by the restoring force of the elastic restoring element 22. The advantages achieved here in connection with the seat element 10 can be achieved analogously with the method. A further description is therefore omitted. List of reference symbols 10 Seat element 12 Bracket 14 support brackets 16 aperture 18 Passage opening 20 Reference 22 elastic return element 24 Guide part 26 adjacent part of the reference 50 First process step - Providing the seat element 10 52 second process step - pushing in the aperture 16 54 third process step - coupling connector 202 with retaining bracket 14 100 vehicle seats 102 Backrest 104 Seat 200 equipment part 202 connectors A Direction of movement QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] WO 2014 / 198462 A1

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Claims

[1] Seat element (10) for a motor vehicle seat (100), comprising: a holder (12) with at least one retaining bracket (14), a cover (16) with a passage opening (18) for the retaining bracket (14), and a cover (20), wherein the panel (16) is attached to the cover (20), characterized by , that the seat element (10) is designed such that the retaining bracket (14) is arranged within the seat element (10) in an unloaded state covered by the panel (16) and that the panel (16) and an adjacent part (26) of the cover (20) are displaceable along the retaining bracket (14) so ​​that the retaining bracket (14) protrudes from the seat element (10) through the passage opening (18) of the panel (16) in a coupled state. [2] Seat element (10) according to claim 1, further comprising an elastic return element (22) which is designed to exert a return force acting on the panel (16) to assume a predetermined position in the unloaded state. [3] Seat element (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the passage opening (18) of the panel (16) is only slightly larger than a cross section of the retaining bracket (14). [4] Seat element (10) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a guide part (24) coupled to the panel (16) for guiding the panel (16) along the retaining bracket (14). [5] Seat element (10) according to one of claims 3 or 4, wherein the guide part (24) is arranged in contact with the retaining bracket (14) in the unloaded state and / or in the coupling state. [6] Seat element (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the cover (20) has increased flexibility in the part (26) adjacent to the panel (16). [7] Seat element (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the panel (16) is attached to the cover (20) on the outside or inside. [8] Seat element (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a surface of the panel (16) is selected to be large enough that the contact points of a connector (202) to be coupled to the retaining bracket (14) lie on the panel (16). [9] System for a motor vehicle, comprising: a seat element (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the seat element (10) is designed as a backrest (102) of the motor vehicle seat (100), and an equipment part (200) with a connector (202), wherein the connector (202) is coupled to the retaining bracket (14) in the coupling state of the seat element (10) and the retaining bracket (14) is rigidly connected to the motor vehicle seat (100) and / or a body part of the motor vehicle. [10] A method for attaching a piece of equipment (200), comprising the steps of: Providing (50) a seat element (10) according to one of claims 1 to 8, Pressing (52) the panel (16) of the seat element (10) into the seat element (10) with a connector (202) of the equipment part (200) to expose the retaining bracket (14) through the passage opening (18) and Coupling (54) the connector (202) of the equipment part (200) with the retaining bracket (14) of the seat element (10).

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