Seating system for the interior of a motor vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a leg support device (12) for the interior of a motor vehicle, comprising a leg support (13) which has a support area (14) for supporting a leg (15) of a vehicle occupant (10), and a holding device (19) which has a holding element (20) by means of which the leg support device (12) is to be guided translationally in the longitudinal direction (5) of the vehicle relative to a seat assembly (6) separately formed from the leg support device (12) on a mounting rail (21) arranged on a floor element (18) which at least partially limits the interior (1) in the vertical direction (11) of the vehicle, wherein the leg support (13) is pivotable about a pivot axis (24) relative to the holding device (19).

Description

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

[0002] DE 198 52 767 A1 discloses a motor vehicle with a footrest located in front of at least one vehicle seat, which is movable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, wherein the footrest consists of at least one cross member which is longitudinally movable via at least one guide located in the footwell.

[0003] Furthermore, DE 10 2012 012 329 A1 discloses an arrangement of a seating system in a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, in which a leg resting device is arranged in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle in front of at least one seat for a seat occupant of the seating system, on which at least the lower legs of the seat occupant can be placed.

[0004] Furthermore, a lower leg support for a vehicle seat, designed as a storage compartment, is known from DE 100 47 739 A1.

[0005] Furthermore, FR 2 880 597 A1 discloses a motor vehicle with a floor, with a substantially flat floor surface, a seat connected to the floor, and at least one rail attached to the floor below the floor surface, extending longitudinally in front of the sitter in the direction of the vehicle.

[0006] Furthermore, a footrest for a rear area of ​​a vehicle is known from DE 10 2024 001 112 A1.

[0007] Furthermore, DE 10 2023 208 666 A1 discloses a device for a motor vehicle for supporting a part of a user's body.

[0008] Finally, the US 2020 / 0 130 846 A1 reveals a dynamic electromechanical ottoman for an aircraft.

[0009] The purpose of the invention is to create a seating system for the interior of a motor vehicle, so that the comfort of the motor vehicle can be significantly increased.

[0010] This problem is solved according to the invention by a seating system for the interior of a motor vehicle with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims and the description.

[0011] The invention relates to a seating system for the interior of a motor vehicle, in particular for arrangement in the interior of the motor vehicle.

[0012] The seating system comprises a seating assembly which includes at least one seat surface for the vehicle occupant. Furthermore, the seating system includes a leg rest device designed separately from the seating assembly, which is intended for the interior of the vehicle, and in particular for placement within the vehicle's interior. The vehicle is, for example, a passenger car. Preferably, the vehicle, particularly in its fully manufactured state, includes the leg rest device.

[0013] The phrase "the leg rest device is provided for the interior" can be understood to mean, in particular, that the leg rest device can be arranged, or is arranged, in the interior. The interior, which can be referred to as the vehicle interior, can be understood to mean, in particular, a passenger compartment or passenger space. Preferably, the interior is at least partially, and in particular predominantly completely, bounded by, or formed by, a vehicle body, for example, a unibody construction. The leg rest device can be understood to mean a footrest device.

[0014] The leg support device has at least one leg support, which can be referred to as a support body or leg support body. The leg support can be understood to mean, in particular, a leg rest, a leg support, a footrest, a foot pad, and / or a foot support. The leg support has at least one support area for, for example, at least indirectly or directly, supporting, in particular resting, at least one leg, for example, a lower leg, in particular a calf, and / or a foot, in particular a heel and / or a sole, of at least one vehicle occupant. This means that the leg, for example, the lower leg, in particular the calf, and / or the foot, in particular the sole, of the vehicle occupant can be supported, for example, at least indirectly or directly, against the support area of ​​the leg support.In other words, the support area is designed for the purpose of allowing the leg, particularly the lower leg and / or foot, to rest against the support area or leg rest, either directly or indirectly. The leg includes, for example, the lower leg and the foot. The term "leg" can refer to, in particular, a lower, and especially a free, extremity. Furthermore, the vehicle occupant has, for example, an upper, and especially a free, extremity, which can refer, in particular, to an arm.

[0015] Furthermore, the leg support device has at least one holding device, in particular one designed separately from the leg support, which has at least one holding element. The leg support device, in particular the leg support, is held or is held by means of the holding element on a mounting rail arranged in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, which at least partially, in particular predominantly or completely, limits the interior space in the vertical direction of the vehicle. This mounting rail is movable relative to a seat assembly designed separately from the leg support device, i.e., it is guided by rail, preferably by a single rail.This means that the leg support device, in particular the leg support and / or the holding device, is guided or moved translationally in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle relative to the seat assembly and / or the mounting rail via the retaining element, and in particular is held or held directly on the mounting rail, wherein the mounting rail is arranged, in particular at least indirectly or directly, on the floor element, and in particular is held or attached thereto, which at least partially delimits the interior space downwards in the vertical direction of the vehicle. In other words, the leg support device, in particular the leg support and / or the holding device, is moved translationally in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle relative to the mounting rail and / or the seat assembly via or by means of the retaining element, and in particular is guided or guided or supported directly on the mounting rail.The mounting rail, for example, is part of a rail system. Therefore, the rail system can include the mounting rail.

[0016] One direction of movement of the leg support device, in particular the leg support and / or the holding device, during translational movement, runs, for example, at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. This direction of movement can also be referred to as the displacement direction. Translational movement is, for example, the translational movement of the leg support device, in particular the leg support and / or the holding device, between several, in particular different, positions. A first of these positions is, for example, a working position, which can be referred to as the first working position. A second of these positions is, for example, a stowed position, which can also be referred to as the parked position. A third of these positions is, for example, a second working position, which is in particular different from the first working position.Moving the leg rest between positions can be understood, in particular, as a translational movement of the leg rest, especially the leg rest itself, from a first position to a second position and / or from the second position to the first position. Furthermore, translational movement can be understood, in particular, as a shifting, that is, a displacement of the leg rest, especially the leg rest itself, within the vehicle interior. For example, the leg of the vehicle occupant, particularly with regard to the operating positions and the stowed position, can be supported or is supported on the support area or via the support area of ​​the leg rest in the first operating position and / or in the second operating position. Preferably, in the stowed position, the leg is not supported on the support area or on the leg rest.Therefore, the aforementioned support is not possible, particularly in the stowed position. In contrast, supporting the leg against the support area is possible, particularly in the first and / or second operating positions. Thus, for example, the leg support device, in particular the leg support and / or the holding device, can be moved translationally relative to the seat assembly and / or the mounting rail in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle between the positions, that is, at least between two of the positions, or can be movably held or kept at the mounting point via the retaining element.

[0017] The fact that the leg rest is designed separately from the seat assembly can be understood, in particular, to mean that the leg rest and the seat assembly are separate components, whereby the leg rest is not part of the seat assembly. This means that the seat assembly is independent of the leg rest. The seat assembly can be understood, in particular, as a vehicle seat. Preferably, the seat assembly is designed for seating at least one person, that is, for seating the vehicle occupant or for several vehicle occupants. The aforementioned resting of the leg against the support area or leg rest preferably takes place while the vehicle occupant is seated on the seat assembly. In other words, the leg rest is associated with or part of the seat assembly. The seat assembly is preferably designed as a front seat.This means that the seating system, and in particular the leg rest device, is to be arranged in a forward area of ​​the interior in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. In other words, the seating system, and in particular the leg rest device, is arranged in front of a rear area of ​​the interior in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, which can be referred to as the rear passenger area. Accordingly, the leg rest device is intended specifically for the front seat.

[0018] To significantly enhance comfort, particularly seating comfort, in the vehicle, the invention provides that the leg rest can be pivoted or rotated about a pivot axis relative to the support device and / or relative to the seat assembly and / or relative to the mounting rail, for example, between several, particularly different, pivot positions. This means that the leg rest can be rotated or rotated about the pivot axis relative to the support device, relative to the seat assembly and / or relative to the mounting rail, whereby the pivot axis can also be referred to as the axis of rotation. In other words, the leg rest, particularly the support area, is pivotable about the pivot axis, for example, mounted eccentrically. The pivot axis runs, for example, at least substantially parallel to a transverse direction of the vehicle.Furthermore, the pivot axis preferably runs obliquely or perpendicularly to the aforementioned direction of movement.

[0019] The invention is based in particular on the following findings and considerations: Conventional footrests are, in particular, movable parts of the seating system, which is also simply referred to as a seat. Therefore, the conventional footrest is limited, for example, to the height of the seat extending in the vehicle's vertical direction, since, for example, the footrest is usually pivoted out of the seat via a pivoting mechanism.

[0020] In contrast, the leg support device according to the invention overcomes the aforementioned disadvantages. The leg support device according to the invention is a separate component, particularly in relation to the seat system, which can be moved or moved along the longitudinal direction (X-direction) of the vehicle on or along the mounting rail, which is designed, for example, as a central rail, and can be rotated or pivoted, for example, eccentrically, about the pivot axis, which preferably runs parallel to the transverse direction (Y-direction) of the vehicle. This means that the translational movement of the footrest is not limited by dimensions such as the height of the seat system, allowing the leg support device, and in particular the leg support itself, to be moved or moved a particularly long distance in or along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.This significantly enhances the comfort of the vehicle, as, for example, a large number of particularly comfortable leg rest positions can be selected for the vehicle occupant. Furthermore, the swiveling leg rest, or rather the support area, allows for adjustment not only in its longitudinal position within the vehicle's interior, but also in its various swivel positions. This enables the leg rest, and especially the support area, to be individually adjusted to the needs of the vehicle occupant. This significantly increases comfort. Comfort, therefore, can be understood primarily as the comfort of the vehicle occupant.

[0021] Furthermore, it is provided that the mounting rail, and in particular the retaining element, is arranged centrally in the transverse direction of the vehicle relative to the seat assembly. This means that the mounting rail is designed as a mounting rail arranged centrally in the transverse direction of the vehicle relative to the seat assembly. In other words, the mounting rail, and in particular the retaining element, is arranged at least substantially centrally in the transverse direction of the vehicle between an outer end of the seat assembly and an inner end of the seat assembly. The leg rest device and / or the mounting rail can thus be designed to be particularly space-efficient, and in particular to save space, allowing, for example, a particularly large footwell in the interior. This provides the vehicle occupant with significantly more legroom, thereby greatly increasing comfort.

[0022] To further enhance the comfort of the vehicle, a further embodiment provides that the leg rest, in particular the support area, can be pivoted around the pivot axis relative to the mounting device, the seat assembly, and / or the mounting rail, for example, between the pivot positions, while the translational movement of the leg rest device is prevented. This means that the translational movement effected by the mounting rail, or mediated by the mounting rail, relative to the mounting rail and / or the seat assembly is prevented. This means that the leg rest can be pivoted around the pivot axis independently of any translational movement.In other words, the leg support can be pivoted around the pivot axis, for example between the pivot positions, without the leg support device, and in particular the leg support itself, being moved or transported translationally on or along the mounting rail. This allows the leg support to be pivoted and / or moved translationally with particular flexibility, since, for example, translational movement does not restrict the pivoting of the leg support and vice versa.

[0023] In a further embodiment, the holding device is provided to have at least one base body, in particular one designed separately from the holding element, on which the leg support is pivotably mounted about the pivot axis, especially between the pivot positions, relative to the base body. In other words, the leg support is pivotably held or attached to the base body about the pivot axis relative to the base body, at least indirectly, and in particular directly. This allows the leg support to be pivoted with particular flexibility, for example, into a particularly large number of pivot positions, and in particular without impairing translational movement, thus significantly increasing comfort. Furthermore, the leg support device can be designed to be particularly space-saving and / or particularly lightweight.

[0024] In a further embodiment, it is provided that the retaining element and / or the mounting rail is to be covered by the seat assembly, at least in the transverse direction of the vehicle, and in particular directly. This means that the retaining element and / or the mounting rail is arranged in the transverse direction of the vehicle between an outer end of the seat assembly and an inner end of the seat assembly. In other words, the seat assembly and the retaining element and / or the mounting rail are to be arranged in the interior space at the same width, i.e., at the same position across the width of the vehicle.This allows the leg support device, in particular the retaining element, and / or the mounting rail to be designed and positioned in a particularly space-saving manner within the interior, thus creating a particularly large footwell for the vehicle occupant. This significantly increases the space available for the leg(s) of the vehicle occupant in the footwell, thereby greatly enhancing comfort.

[0025] In a further embodiment, it is provided that the translational movement, particularly in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, of the leg support device, especially the leg support itself, is achieved exclusively on the mounting rail. This means that the translational movement of the leg support device is achieved on or by means of the mounting rail and not on or by means of any other mounting rail. In other words, the rail system, designed specifically for the translational movement of the leg support device, especially the leg support itself, is a single-rail system. Thus, the mounting rail, in particular, is designed as a single-rail system.This means that the leg support is designed as a monorail-guided leg support, specifically a footrest or footrest. This allows the leg support device and / or the rail system to be designed in a particularly space-saving manner, resulting in a particularly large foot area and thus significantly increasing comfort.

[0026] To further enhance the comfort of the vehicle, at least one cross-section of the leg rest, particularly the support area, is designed asymmetrically. In other words, the cross-section of the leg rest is asymmetrically shaped. This allows the shape or geometry of the leg rest, especially the support area, available for supporting the vehicle occupant's leg to be changed by pivoting the leg rest around its pivot axis, so that, for example, this geometry or shape differs in the various pivot positions. This allows the leg rest to be flexibly adapted to the needs of the vehicle occupant.

[0027] To further enhance the comfort of the vehicle, the support area, in a further embodiment, has at least one first support surface and at least one second support surface, which is distinct from the first. Furthermore, the leg support is pivotable or pivoted about the pivot axis into a first pivot position and into a second pivot position, which is distinct from the first. Moreover, particularly with regard to the first and second pivot positions, the heel, for example the Achilles heel, of the vehicle occupant can be supported or is supported, preferably directly, on the first support surface in the first pivot position. In other words, the first support surface is designed or provided for supporting the heel, particularly the Achilles heel, preferably in the first pivot position.Furthermore, it is provided that, particularly with regard to the first and second pivot positions, in the second pivot position the sole of the vehicle occupant's foot can be supported, at least indirectly or directly, on the second support surface. In other words, the second support surface is designed or provided for supporting the sole of the foot, especially in the second pivot position. This allows the vehicle occupant to adjust the leg rest particularly flexibly to their current needs.

[0028] For example, the second support surface adjoins the first support surface at least indirectly, and in particular directly, in the circumferential direction of the leg support, especially the support area. For example, the support surfaces are spaced apart from each other, particularly in the circumferential direction of the leg support, especially the support area. Preferably, the support surfaces are arranged on different sides of the leg support, in particular sides facing away from each other. Thus, for example, the support surfaces face away from each other.

[0029] In a further embodiment, it is provided that the leg support device, in particular the leg support itself, can be moved into a stowed position by translational movement or by translational movement. In other words, the leg support device, in particular the leg support, is guided or held in a translational position relative to the seat assembly and / or the mounting rail between the stowed position and at least one operating position on the mounting rail via the retaining element. In particular, the aforementioned support of the vehicle occupant's leg is omitted in the stowed position. In the stowed position, the leg support, in particular the support area, is arranged in a receiving space that is at least partially, in particular predominantly or completely, confined by the seat assembly, for example, directly.In other words, the leg rest, and in particular the support area, is preferably located in the storage space in the stowed position and in the at least one operating position only. Preferably, in the at least one operating position, the leg rest, and in particular the support area, is located outside the storage space, preferably in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle in front of the seating system. The storage space can be understood to be, in particular, a storage compartment. This allows the leg rest to be stored in the interior in a particularly space-saving manner when, for example, it is not needed, thus preventing the leg rest from interfering with the vehicle occupants. Furthermore, the footwell can be designed to be particularly large, thereby significantly increasing legroom for the vehicle occupants.

[0030] Preferably, the storage space is located at least partially, and in particular predominantly or completely, below or under the seating system in the vehicle's vertical direction. In other words, the storage space is at least partially, and in particular predominantly or completely, bounded by the seating system in the vehicle's vertical direction. This allows the leg rest to be stored in a particularly space-saving manner. Alternatively, the storage space is located, in particular at least predominantly or completely, within the seating system. In other words, the storage space is bounded by the seating system both upwards and downwards in the vehicle's vertical direction, for example, to the rear and / or front along the vehicle's longitudinal direction. This allows the leg rest to be stored in a particularly space-saving manner.

[0031] A first further aspect concerns a motor vehicle which has at least one seating system according to the invention. Advantages and advantageous embodiments of the invention are to be regarded as advantages and advantageous embodiments of the first further aspect and vice versa.

[0032] A second further aspect concerns a method for operating a seating system according to the invention. Advantages and advantageous embodiments of the invention are to be regarded as advantages and advantageous embodiments of the second further aspect, and vice versa.

[0033] Further features of the invention will become apparent from the claims, the figures, and the description of the figures. The features and combinations of features mentioned above in the description, as well as the features and combinations of features mentioned below in the description of the figures and / or shown in the figures alone, are not only usable in the combinations specified, but also in other combinations or on their own.

[0034] The invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to a preferred embodiment and the drawings. The drawings show: Fig. 1 a schematic and perspective partial view of the interior of a motor vehicle, wherein a seating system according to the invention is arranged in the interior; and Fig. 2 a schematic side view of the interior of a motor vehicle, wherein a seating system according to the invention is arranged in the interior; and Fig. 3 a schematic perspective view of the interior of a motor vehicle, wherein a seating system according to a further embodiment is arranged in the interior according to the invention.

[0035] In the figures, identical or functionally equivalent elements are provided with the same reference symbols.

[0036] Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic and perspective partial view of the interior of a motor vehicle, which is designed, for example, as a passenger car. Thus, in Fig. Figure 1 shows a section of the interior space 1. At least one seating system 2 is arranged in the interior space 1. In the exemplary embodiment, two seating systems 2, 3 are arranged in the interior space 1, that is, seating system 2, which can be referred to as the first seating system 2, and a second seating system 3 designed separately from the first seating system 2. In this case, the second seating system 3 is spaced apart from the first seating system 2 in the transverse direction 4 of the vehicle.

[0037] Preferably, the respective seating system 2, 3, that is to say in particular the first and / or the second seating system 2, 3, is arranged in a front area of ​​the interior 1 in the longitudinal direction 5 of the vehicle.

[0038] Each seating system 2, 3 has a seating unit 6, that is, a respective seating unit 6. The seating unit 6 has, for example, a seat part 7 and a backrest part 8, which is designed separately from the seat part 7 and extends, in particular, obliquely or perpendicularly to the seat part 7. The seating unit 6, in particular the seat part 7, has at least one seating surface 9 for sitting on. Fig. 1. The vehicle occupants 10 (not shown) are located on the seat surface 9, which, for example, points upwards in the vehicle's vertical direction 11. Furthermore, the backrest section 8 has at least one backrest surface 8a for supporting, in particular for leaning against, the back of the vehicle occupant 10, who is seated, in particular, on the seat assembly 6, in particular on the seat section 7 or the seat surface 9.

[0039] Furthermore, each seating system 2, 3 has a leg rest device 12, which is designed separately from the seating system 6. Thus, the leg rest device 12 of each seating system 2, 3 is designed separately from the seating system 6 of the first seating system 2 and separately from the seating system 6 of the second seating system 3.

[0040] The leg support device 12 is in Fig. Figure 2 is particularly well illustrated, in which the interior space 1 is shown in a schematic side view. The leg support device 12 has a leg support 13 with at least one support area 14 for supporting a leg 15, in particular a lower leg 16 and / or a heel 17, of the vehicle occupant 10. The leg support device 12 can thus be understood as a leg support and / or foot support device. Furthermore, the leg support 13 can be understood in particular as a leg and / or foot support. In the present case, the leg support device 12 of the first seating system 2 is assigned to the seat assembly 6 of the first seating system 2, whereby, for example, the vehicle occupant 10 can support his leg 15 on the support area 14 of the leg support device 12 of the first seating system 2 while the vehicle occupant 10 is sitting on the seat assembly 6 of the first seating system 2.Furthermore, the leg support device 12 of the second seating system 3 is assigned to the seat assembly 6 of the second seating system 3, whereby the vehicle occupant 10 can rest his leg 15 on the support area 14 of the leg support device 12 of the second seating system 3 while the vehicle occupant 10 is sitting on the seat assembly 6 of the second seating system 3. For example, the support area 14 is arranged on or at an outer surface of the leg support 13.

[0041] The motor vehicle has at least one floor element 18 which at least partially delimits or forms the interior space 1 in the vehicle's vertical direction 11 from below. The floor element 18 is, for example, at least in some areas essentially flat or plate-shaped.

[0042] Furthermore, the leg support device 12 has a holding device 19, which has at least one holding element 20. The leg support device 12, in particular the leg support 13 and / or the holding device 19, is guided or held translationally, in particular directly, on a mounting rail 21 arranged on the floor element 18 in the longitudinal direction 5 of the vehicle, i.e., along the longitudinal direction 5 of the vehicle, by means of the holding element 20 or by means of the holding element 20. The leg support device 12 is, for example, translationally movable or translationally guided between a stowed position 22 and at least one operating position 23, which is different from the stowed position 22.This means that, for example, the leg rest device 12 is guided or held in a translationally movable position on the mounting rail 21 in the longitudinal direction 5 of the vehicle, at least between the stowed position 22 and the at least one operating position 23, via or by means of the retaining element 20. The mounting rail 21 can be understood to be, in particular, a guide rail. Translational movement can be understood to mean, in particular, translational movement of the leg rest device 12, especially the leg rest 13 and / or the retaining device 19, relative to the seat assembly 6, the mounting rail 21 and / or the floor element 18.

[0043] For example, the mounting rail 21 has two rail walls, spaced apart, particularly in the transverse direction 4 of the vehicle, which define a receiving area, particularly in the transverse direction 4 of the vehicle, at least partially, for example predominantly or completely. In particular, the receiving area is arranged between the rail walls in the transverse direction of the vehicle. For example, the retaining element 20 is movably received or mounted in the receiving area, that is, for example, movably mounted along a longitudinal direction of the rail walls relative to the rail walls. The longitudinal direction of the rail walls preferably runs at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction 5 of the vehicle.

[0044] In Fig. 2 the leg support device 12 is in the operating position 23, in which, in this case, the vehicle occupant 10 can support his leg 15 via the support area 14 on the leg support 13, particularly while the vehicle occupant 10 is sitting on the seat system 6. Fig. 1. The leg support device 12 is in the stowed position 22, in which, in particular, the aforementioned support is not possible. This means that in the stowed position 22, the leg 15 of the vehicle occupant 10 is not supported.

[0045] To significantly enhance comfort, particularly seating comfort, in the vehicle, especially in the interior, the leg rest 13, and in particular the support area 14, is pivotable about a pivot axis 24 relative to the holding device 19 and / or relative to the seat assembly 6 and / or relative to the mounting rail 21. In other words, the leg rest 13 is pivotably mounted about the pivot axis 24 relative to the holding device 19 and / or relative to the seat assembly 6 and / or relative to the mounting rail 21, for example eccentrically.

[0046] This pivoting or swiveling can preferably occur while the translational movement of the leg support device 12, in particular the leg support 13 and / or the holding device 19, is prevented, whereby the pivoting can occur in particular without the leg support device 12 being moved translationally. In other words, the leg support 13 is pivotable about the pivot axis 24 relative to the holding device 19, relative to the seating assemblies 6, relative to the floor element 18 and / or relative to the mounting rail 21, while the translational movement of the leg support device 12 relative to the seating assemblies 6, relative to the floor element 18 and / or relative to the mounting rail 21 is prevented.

[0047] To maximize legroom for the vehicle occupant 10, the mounting rail 21 is designed as a single rail in this embodiment. In other words, the leg rest device 12 is guided translationally and movable exclusively on the mounting rail 21, and specifically not on any other mounting rail. This means the vehicle is free of any additional rails, particularly mounting rails, provided for the leg rest device 12. Furthermore, the retaining element 20 and / or the mounting rail 21 is covered, at least in the transverse direction 4 of the vehicle, by the seat assembly 6, i.e., by the seat assembly 6 to which the leg rest device 12 is assigned. Preferably, the mounting rail 21 and / or the retaining element 20 is arranged centrally with respect to the seat assembly 6 in the transverse direction 4 of the vehicle.

[0048] In the exemplary embodiment, the holding device 19 has a base body 25, which can be understood to be, in particular, a base element of the holding device 19. The leg support 13, in particular the support area 14, is pivotable about the pivot axis 24 relative to the base body 25, and is mounted on the base body 25 on both sides, for example, directly, in the transverse direction 4 of the vehicle. With this mounting, the leg support 13 is connected to the base body 25 on both sides, in particular pivotably, in the transverse direction 4 of the vehicle, particularly directly. Thus, the base body 25 is connected to the leg support 13 at a first mounting point, in particular rotatably, for example, directly. Furthermore, the base body 25 is connected to the leg support 13 at a second mounting point, which differs from the first mounting point, in particular rotatably, for example, directly.The mounting points are arranged on four different sides in the transverse direction of the vehicle. Thus, for example, the first mounting point is arranged on an outer side of the leg support 13 facing outwards in the transverse direction 4 of the vehicle, and the second mounting point is arranged, for example, on an inner side of the leg support 13 facing inwards in the transverse direction 4 of the vehicle. In particular, the pivot axis 24 runs through both mounting points. Preferably, the pivot axis 24 runs at least substantially parallel to the transverse direction 4 of the vehicle. The base body 25 is, for example, U-shaped. For example, the base body 25 is connected to the retaining element 20 at at least one connection point, in particular directly. In this case, the connection point is arranged in the vertical direction 11 of the vehicle below the leg support 13.

[0049] For example, how particularly good in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 2, in this embodiment the leg support 13, in particular a cross-section 26 of the leg support 13, is asymmetrically designed. The cross-section 26 is a cross-section extending perpendicular to the pivot axis 24, and in particular perpendicular to the vehicle's transverse direction 4. Because the leg support 13, or rather the cross-section 26, is asymmetrically designed, the support area 14 has at least one first support surface 27 and at least one second support surface 28 that differs from the first support surface 27. In particular, the support surfaces 27 and 28 are arranged on the outer surface. The support surfaces 27 and 28 have different shapes. This means that the support surfaces 27 and 28 have different shapes or geometries.Furthermore, the leg support 13 is pivotable about the pivot axis 24 into a first pivot position 29, in which the heel 17, in particular the Achilles heel, of the vehicle occupant 10 can be supported, in particular directly, on the first support surface 27. For example, the first support surface 27 has a curved or arcuate shape. This means that the first support surface 27 is curved or arcuate at least partially, in particular predominantly or completely. The curved or arcuate shape is in particular convex. This allows the heel 17 to be supported particularly comfortably on the leg support 13. Fig. In the first pivot position 29, the leg support 13 is located. Furthermore, the leg support 13 can be pivoted, for example, from the first pivot position 29, into a second pivot position about the pivot axis 24, which differs from the first pivot position 29. In this second position, the sole of the foot 30 of the vehicle occupant 10 can be supported, in particular directly, on the second support surface 28. For example, the second support surface 28 is at least partially, in particular predominantly or completely, flat, i.e., planar. This allows the sole of the foot 30 to be comfortably supported on the leg support 13.

[0050] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the support surfaces 27, 28 are arranged on different sides of the leg support 13, particularly on opposite sides, specifically on the outer surface. Preferably, the first support surface 27 points upwards in the vehicle's vertical direction 11 when the leg support 13 is in the first pivot position 29. In particular, the second support surface 28 points downwards in the vehicle's vertical direction 11 in the first pivot position 29. Preferably, the second support surface 28 points upwards in the vehicle's vertical direction 11 when the leg support 13 is in the second pivot position. In particular, the first support surface 27 points downwards in the vehicle's vertical direction 11 in the second pivot position.

[0051] Preferably, in the stow position 22, at least the leg support 13, in particular the support area 14, is arranged in a receiving space 31, which is at least partially, in particular predominantly or completely, limited by the seat system 6.

[0052] In particular, the leg support device 12 can be moved into the stow position 22 by the translational movement described above. Thus, the leg support device 12 can, for example, be moved from the operating position 23 into the stow position 22.

[0053] By Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, the receiving space 31 is arranged at least partially, and in particular predominantly or completely, under the seat assembly 6 in the vehicle's vertical direction 11. This means that in the stowed position 22, the leg rest 13 is located at least partially, and in particular predominantly or completely, under or below the seat assembly 6 in the vehicle's vertical direction 11, and in particular directly. Thus, for example, the receiving space 31 is bounded upwards by the seat assembly 6, in particular the seat part 7, and, for example, from below in the vehicle's vertical direction 11, the receiving space 31 is bounded by the floor element 18.

[0054] In Fig. Figure 3 illustrates the seating system 2 or the respective seating systems 2, 3 according to a further embodiment. In this case, Fig. 3 The interior is shown in a schematic and perspective partial view. In the Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 3, the receiving space 31 is arranged at least partially, and in particular predominantly or completely, within the seat assembly 6. This means that in the stowed position 22, the leg rest 13 is arranged at least partially, and in particular predominantly or completely, within the seat assembly 6, for example, within the seat section 7. It is provided, for example, that to move the leg rest 13 out of the seat assembly 6 from the stowed position 22, i.e., to move it out of the seat assembly 6, the seat assembly 6, for example, the seat section 7, can be folded open. This folding is described in Fig. 3. Illustrated by example.

[0055] Thus, the stow position 22, particularly with regard to the seat assembly 6, is close to the seat or especially close to the seat, that is, close to the seat assembly 6. This can be achieved by arranging the leg rest 13 under the seat assembly 6 or within the seat assembly 6. Reference symbol list 1 Interior 2 first seating system 3 second seating system 4 Vehicle transverse direction 5 Vehicle longitudinal direction 6-seat system 7 Seat section 8 Backrest section 8a Backrest area 9 Seating area 10 vehicle occupants 11 Vehicle lifting direction 12 Leg support device 13 Leg support 14 Support area 15 leg 16 Lower leg 17 Heel 18 floor elements 19 Holding device 20 retaining elements 21 Mounting rail 22 storage positions 23 Operating position 24 swivel axis 25 basic shapes 26 Cross section 27 first support surface 28 second support surface 29 first swivel position 30 sole 31 Recording Room

Claims

[1] Seating system (2) for an interior (1) of a motor vehicle, comprising a seating system (6) which has at least one seat surface (8) for sitting for a vehicle occupant (10), and a leg support device (12) designed separately from the seating system (6), which has a leg support (13) with a support area (14) for supporting a leg (15) of the vehicle occupant (10) and a holding device (19) with a holding element (20) by means of which the leg support device (12) is guided translationally in the longitudinal direction (5) of the vehicle on a mounting rail (21) arranged on a floor element (18) which at least partially limits the interior (1) in the vertical direction (11) of the vehicle, wherein the leg support (13) can be pivoted about a pivot axis (24) relative to the holding device (19), characterized by , that the mounting rail (21) is centrally arranged in the transverse direction (4) of the vehicle with respect to the seating system (6). [2] Seating system (2) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the leg support (13) can be pivoted about the pivot axis (24) relative to the holding device (19), while the translational movement of the leg support device (12) relative to the seat assembly (6) is omitted. [3] Seating system (2) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that the holding device (19) has a base body (25) on which the leg support (13) is pivotably mounted about the pivot axis (24) relative to the base body (25). [4] Seating system (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the retaining element (20) is covered by the seat assembly (6) at least in the transverse direction of the vehicle (4). [5] Seating system (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the translationally movable guidance of the leg support device (12) takes place exclusively on the mounting rail (21). [6] Seating system (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a cross-section of the leg support (13) is asymmetrically designed. [7] Seating system (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the support area (14) has a first support surface (27) and a second support surface (28), wherein the leg support (13) can be pivoted about the pivot axis (24) into a first pivot position (29) in which a heel (17) of the vehicle occupant (10) can be supported on the first support surface (27), and into a second pivot position different from the first pivot position (29) in which a sole of the foot (30) of the vehicle occupant (10) can be supported on the second support surface (28). [8] Seating system (6) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the leg support device (12) can be moved into a stow position (22) by translational movement, in which the leg support (13) is arranged in a receiving space (31) which is at least partially limited by the seat system (6) and which is preferably arranged at least partially under the seat system (6) or within the seat system (6) in the vehicle vertical direction (11).

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