Armrest for a vehicle seat

Abstract

The invention relates to an armrest (10) with a base (11) and an arm support (12) which is movable relative to the base (11) between a proximal position and a distal position by means of a lateral device (20) and is pivotable relative to the base (11) about a pivot axis (a1) between a first position and a second position by means of a pivoting device (40).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a pivotable armrest according to the preamble of claim 1. The armrest has a lateral device and a pivoting device to move the armrest from a stowed position close to the backrest of a vehicle seat into a usable position.

[0002] A swiveling armrest is described in DE 80 12 342 U1. Here, an armrest is mounted to a base by means of a four-joint mechanism. The four-joint mechanism is movable in the x / z plane. In this way, the armrest can be adjusted to different positions.

[0003] US Patent 4,946,226 describes a pivoting armrest in which a friction plate is rigidly connected to a vehicle backrest. A cam pivotally mounted on the armrest has a wedge-shaped structure on one end face that engages with an end face of the friction plate, thereby locking the armrest in the desired position.

[0004] EP 2 842 801 A1 describes an armrest with a pivoting arm support, which has a structure that can engage with a counter-structure of a pivoting bolt. The structures are shaped such that they interlock with different outer surfaces of the counter-structure in different pivoting positions of the arm support.

[0005] The armrest described in US 4,307,913 includes an arm support that can be adjusted to various positions by means of a four-joint mechanism movable in an x / z plane.

[0006] From DE 10 2021 112 868 A1 of the applicant, an armrest is known which has an arm support that is adjustable relative to a base between a proximal and a distal position by means of a four-joint mechanism and is additionally pivotable between a first pivot position and a second pivot position. The adjustment of the four-joint mechanism is driven by an electric motor with a spindle drive.

[0007] The purpose of the invention was to create an armrest that is further improved in terms of cost and ease of use.

[0008] The problem was solved by an armrest having the features of claim 1.

[0009] The armrest according to the invention comprises a base and an armrest, which is movable relative to the base between a proximal and a distal position by means of a lateral device and pivotable relative to the base about a pivot axis between a first and a second position by means of a pivoting device. The first position is, for example, an approximately vertical position and the second position is, for example, an approximately horizontal position. In a stowed position, the lateral device of the armrest is, for example, in a proximal position, with the pivoting device of the armrest arranged in the first position, and in a working position, the lateral device is in the distal position and the pivoting device is in the second position.

[0010] In its stowed position, the armrest therefore provides more lateral space compared to its usable position and does not, for example, obstruct the user when getting up from the vehicle seat. This is advantageous, for instance, when the armrest is positioned in a passageway, such as between the front seats in a motorhome or in an airplane. By adjusting the armrest to its stowed position, the passageway can be widened.

[0011] The lateral device and / or the swivel device, for example, have a common energy storage device or separate energy storage devices for movement between the proximal and distal positions and for movement between the first and second positions. In this case, the armrest is independent of an electrical network. Furthermore, a high degree of operational reliability is ensured. The mechanical energy storage devices are inexpensive. They can, for example, include at least one spring, where the term "spring" encompasses all resilient materials.

[0012] At least one of the devices, the lateral device and the swivel device, is driven by an energy storage device, e.g., a spring. For example, the movement of the lateral device is driven from the proximal position to the distal position. Additionally or alternatively, the movement of the swivel device can be driven, for example, from the first position to the second position. The first position is, for example, an approximately vertical position of the armrest, and the second position is, for example, an approximately horizontal position of the armrest.

[0013] Alternatively, the movement of the swivel mechanism from the second position to the first position and / or the movement of the lateral mechanism from the distal position to the proximal position could also be driven. With regard to the swivel mechanism, this would have the advantage that the upward movement, during which the weight of the armrest opposes the movement, would be driven. With regard to the lateral mechanism, this would drive the movement that is ergonomically difficult for an occupant in the vehicle seat.

[0014] The movement of the lateral device between the proximal and distal positions occurs, for example, in an x / y plane. In this way, the armrest can be moved, for example, from a stowed position close behind the backrest of a vehicle seat or in a recess of the backrest to a working position in which the armrest is further away from the vehicle seat laterally compared to the stowed position.

[0015] The lateral device can be locked in the proximal and / or distal position by means of a locking mechanism. Optionally, the lateral device can also be locked in intermediate positions. In the locked position, the lateral device is then immobile and cannot be unintentionally moved from its set position. The locking mechanism can be set, for example, manually and / or by means of a control device, between a locked position in which the lateral device is immobile and a released position in which the lateral device is movable.

[0016] The swivel mechanism can be locked in the first position and / or the second position using a locking device. Locking can be performed manually and / or via a control device. This allows the armrest to be held in the first position even under load from an energy storage device.

[0017] The locking mechanism and / or the locking device is controlled automatically, for example, by a control device, depending on the position of the armrest. A control device unlocks and locks, for example, the locking mechanism of the lateral device in the first position and / or in the second position. If the armrest has separate energy storage devices for the lateral device and for the swivel device, the control device activates at least one of the energy storage devices. If, for example, the energy storage device for the lateral device is activated manually, the control device can then activate the energy storage device for the swivel device. The control device is operated, for example, depending on the position of the lateral device and the position of the swivel device.

[0018] The locking mechanism comprises, for example, a locking element associated with the base or armrest, and a locking latch associated with the other part of the base or armrest. For instance, the locking element is mounted on one part of the four-joint mechanism, and the locking latch on another. Due to the engagement of the locking element and the locking latch, the four-joint mechanism can no longer be moved. The lateral device is secured in its respective position. The movement of the locking element can be controlled manually and / or by the control unit, which can, for example, incorporate the movement of the armrest into its control mechanism.

[0019] At least part of the pivoting motion of the swivel device is driven, for example, by the relative motion of two parts of the lateral device. When the lateral device is driven—regardless of the direction—it could simultaneously, or at least in one drive range, also drive the swivel device. For example, when the lateral device is moved from the proximal position to the distal position, the swivel device is also driven. In this case, no separate drive for the swivel device is necessary. A transmission can be designed to drive the second device when one of the lateral device and the swivel device is driven. The transmission can be designed such that the drive of the second device occurs simultaneously with or offset from the drive of the first device.

[0020] At least part of the pivoting motion is driven, for example, by the potential energy of the armrest. A portion of the armrest's movement can be driven, for example, by its own weight. In this range, a drive mechanism is either unnecessary or requires only minimal force. If, for example, the drive mechanism incorporates a spring, a section of strong spring force can be used to overcome a range of motion where the weight of the armrest provides little or no assistance.

[0021] At least part of the movement of the swivel mechanism between the first and second positions, and / or at least part of the movement of the lateral mechanism between the proximal and distal positions, is dampened, for example, by means of a damper. If, for example, the weight of the armrest is used for part of the movement from the first to the second position—namely, the downward movement of the armrest—this movement can be dampened to prevent the armrest from falling uncontrollably. Similarly, a spring-loaded movement of the lateral mechanism and / or the swivel mechanism is dampened, for example, by means of at least one damper. Sudden movements are then avoided. This results in less noise when the armrest hits its end stop. Furthermore, the risk of injury is reduced. The movement appears more controlled and gives the armrest a higher-quality impression.

[0022] The control unit includes, for example, a locking device for the locking element. To prevent the locking element from unintentionally moving into the locked position, a locking device is provided, which holds the locking element in the released position as long as no engagement is desired.

[0023] The energy storage device includes, for example, at least one spring. With at least one spring, the lateral device and / or the swiveling device can be driven cost-effectively. The spring drive is reliable and requires no electrical power source.

[0024] The lateral device comprises, for example, two linkages, each linkage forming a pivot joint with the base and a pivot joint with a base part of the armrest. The armrest, together with the linkages and the base, forms a four-bar linkage. This allows the armrest to be moved, for example, between the proximal position, laterally or at least partially behind the backrest of the vehicle seat, and the distal position, laterally away from the backrest. In the proximal position, the armrest is moved close to the backrest or accommodated in a recess in the backrest, while in the distal position, it is further away from the backrest relative to the proximal position. The movement takes place, for example, in a substantially horizontal plane.

[0025] According to a second aspect, the invention relates to a vehicle seat with an armrest according to one of the preceding claims.

[0026] Further advantages of the device according to the invention will become apparent from the uncited dependent claims and from the following description of the exemplary embodiments shown in the drawings.

[0027] Exemplary embodiments of the invention are described in the following description of the figures, also with reference to the drawings. For the sake of clarity, identical or comparable parts, elements, or areas are designated with the same reference numerals, sometimes with the addition of lowercase letters, even where different embodiments are concerned.

[0028] Features described only in relation to one embodiment can also be provided in any other embodiment of the invention. Such modified embodiments are included in the invention, even if they are not shown in the drawings.

[0029] All disclosed features are essential to the invention. The disclosure of this application also fully incorporates the disclosure content of the associated priority documents (copy of the prior application) as well as the cited publications and the described devices of the prior art, also for the purpose of including one or more features of these documents in one or more claims of the present application.

[0030] It shows: Fig. 1 a perspective view of a vehicle seat with the armrest according to the invention, Fig. 2 a side view of the vehicle seat according to Fig. 1, Fig. 3 a top view of the vehicle seat according to view arrow III in Fig. 2, Fig. 4a a side view of the armrest as an assembly, Fig. 4b a side view of the armrest from a perspective of Fig. 4a opposite side, Fig. 5 a bottom view of the armrest according to view arrow V in Fig. 4b, Fig. 6 a section view according to section line A - A in Fig. 5, Fig. 7 a side view of the armrest based on Fig. 4a, wherein the lateral device is in a different position, Fig. 8 a side view of the armrest based on Fig. 4b, wherein the lateral device is in a different position, Fig. 9 a bottom view based on Fig. 5, wherein the lateral device is in a different position, Fig. 10 a section view according to section line B - B in Fig. 9, Fig. 11 a side view of the armrest based on Fig. 8, wherein the lateral device is in a different position, Fig. 12 a bottom view based on Fig. 9, wherein the lateral device is in a different position, Fig. 13 a section view according to section line C - C in Fig. 12, Fig. 14 a view according to view arrow XIV in Fig. 9, where a base and armrest are not shown, Fig. 15 a perspective view of the armrest from a rear angle, Fig. 16 a side view of the armrest based on Fig. 11, wherein the lateral device is in a different position, Fig. 17 a bottom view based on Fig. 12, wherein the lateral device is in a different position, Fig. 18 a sectional view according to section line D - D in Fig. 17, Fig. 19 a perspective view of the armrest from a rear oblique angle, Fig. 20 a side view of the armrest based on Fig. 16, wherein the lateral device is in a different position, Fig. 21 a bottom view based on Fig. 17, wherein the lateral device is in a different position, Fig. 22 a sectional view according to section line E - E in Fig. 21, Fig. 23 a perspective view of the armrest from a rear oblique angle, Fig. 24 a side view of the armrest based on Fig. 20, wherein the lateral device is in a different position, Fig. 25 a bottom view based on Fig. 21, wherein the lateral device is in a different position, Fig. 26 a section view according to section line F - F in Fig. 25, Fig. 27 a section view according to section line G - G in Fig. 25, Fig. 28 a sectional view according to section line H - H in Fig. 25, Fig. 29 a perspective view of the armrest from a rear oblique angle, Fig. 30 a side view of the armrest based on Fig. 24, wherein the lateral device is in a different position, Fig. 31 a bottom view based on Fig. 25, wherein the lateral device is in a different position, Fig. 32 a sectional view according to section line I - I in Fig. 31, Fig. 33 a sectional view according to section line J - J in Fig. 31, Fig. 34 a section view according to section line K -K in Fig. 31, Fig. 35 a perspective view of the armrest from a rear oblique angle, Fig. 36 a side view of the armrest based on Fig. 30, wherein the lateral device and the swivel device are in a different position, Fig. 37 a bottom view based on Fig. 31, wherein the lateral device and the swivel device are in a different position, Fig. 38 a sectional view according to section line E - E in Fig. 37, Fig. 39 a sectional view according to section line D - D in Fig. 37, Fig. 40 a sectional view according to section line H - H in Fig. 37, Fig. 41 a section view according to section line I - I in Fig. 37, Fig. 42 a perspective view of the armrest from a rear oblique angle, Fig. 43 a side view of the armrest based on Fig. 36, wherein the lateral device and the swivel device are in a different position, Fig. 44 a bottom view based on Fig. 37, wherein the lateral device and the swivel device are in a different position, Fig. 45 a section view according to section line L - L in Fig. 44, Fig. 46 a section view according to section line M - M in Fig. 44, Fig. 47 a perspective view of the armrest from a slanted front view, Fig. 48a a side view of the armrest based on Fig. 43, wherein the lateral device is in the distal position and the pivoting device is in the second position, Fig. 48b a side view of a in relation to Fig. 48a opposite side of the armrest shown, with the lateral device in the distal position and the swivel device in the second position, Fig. 49 a bottom view based on Fig. 44, wherein the lateral device is in the distal position and the pivoting device is in the second position, Fig. 50 a section view according to section line N - N in Fig. 49, Fig. 51 a sectional view according to section line O - O in Fig. 49, Fig. 52 a sectional view according to section line P - P in Fig. 49, Fig. 53 a perspective view of the armrest from a slanted front view, Fig. 54 a side view of the armrest based on Fig. 48b, wherein the swivel device is in a different position, Fig. 55 a bottom view based on Fig. 49, wherein the swivel device is in a different position, Fig. 56 a section view according to section line Q - Q in Fig. 49, Fig. 57 a section view according to section line R - R in Fig. 49, Fig. 58 a section view according to section line S - S in Fig. 49, Fig. 59 a perspective view of the armrest from a slanted front view, Fig. 60 a side view of the armrest based on Fig. 54, wherein the swivel device is in a different position, Fig. 61 a bottom view based on Fig. 55, wherein the swivel device is in a different position, Fig. 62 a section view according to section line T - T in Fig. 61, Fig. 63 a section view according to section line U - U in Fig. 61, Fig. 64 a perspective view of the armrest from a slanted front view, Fig. 65 a side view of the armrest based on Fig. 60, wherein the swivel device is in a different position, Fig. 66 a bottom view based on Fig. 61, wherein the swivel device is in a different position, Fig. 67 a section view according to section line V - V in Fig. 66, Fig. 68 a section view according to section line W - W in Fig. 66, Fig. 69 a side view of the armrest based on Fig. 65, wherein the lateral device and the swivel device are in a different position, Fig. 70 a bottom view based on Fig. 66, wherein the lateral device and the swivel device are in a different position, Fig. 71 a section view according to section line X - X in Fig. 70, Fig. 72 a section view according to section line Y - Y in Fig. 70, Fig. 73 a section view according to section line Z - Z in Fig. 70, Fig. 74 a perspective view of the armrest from a slanted front view, Fig. 75 a side view of the armrest based on Fig. 69, wherein the lateral device is in a different position, Fig. 76 a bottom view based on Fig. 70, wherein the lateral device is in a different position, Fig. 77 a section view according to section line AA - AA in Fig. 76, Fig. 78 a perspective view of the armrest from a slanted front view, Fig. 79 a side view of the armrest based on Fig. 75, wherein the lateral device is in a different position, Fig. 80 a bottom view based on Fig. 76, wherein the lateral device is in a different position, Fig. 81 a section view according to section line AB - AB in Fig. 80, Fig. 82 a perspective view of the armrest from a rear oblique angle, Fig. 83 a side view of the armrest based on Fig. 79, wherein the lateral device is in a different position, Fig. 84 a bottom view based on Fig. 80, wherein the lateral device is in a different position, Fig. 85 a sectional view according to section line AC - AC in Fig. 84, Fig. 86 a perspective view of the armrest from a slanted front view.

[0031] An embodiment of a pivotable armrest according to the invention, designated in its entirety by reference numeral 10, is explained below: Fig. Figure 1 shows the swiveling armrest 10 according to the invention on a vehicle seat 15 in a stowed position. Fig. 2 The armrest 12 is arranged behind a backrest 13 of the vehicle seat 15 with respect to directions of movement x1 and x2. In other words, the armrest 12 is positioned laterally on the backrest 13 opposite a backing surface 47 of the backrest 13. A base 11 of the armrest 10 is attached to the structure of the backrest 13.

[0032] The directions of movement x1 and x2 are part of a coordinate system, where direction x1, relative to an occupant seated in vehicle seat 15, points forward and direction x2 points backward. Directions y1 and y2 point right and left, respectively, and directions z1 and z2 point up and down.

[0033] A basic part 14 of the armrest 10 is movably mounted on the base 11 by means of a lateral device 20. According to the Fig. 4a, Fig. 4b and Fig. 5 Two links 16 and 17, together with the base 11 and the main part 14, form a linkage mechanism, in this example a four-bar linkage. With this linkage mechanism, an armrest 12 of the armrest 10 can be moved along a favorable path of movement, a linkage curve, between a proximal position and a distal position relative to the base 11. The proximal position is, for example, in the Fig. Figures 1 to 5 are shown. The movement between the proximal position and the distal position takes place approximately in an x / y plane.

[0034] The base part 14 is also part of a pivoting device 40 with which the armrest 12 can be pivoted between a first position and a second position. The armrest 12 forms a pivot joint with the base part 14. By means of the pivot joint, the armrest 12 can be pivoted about an approximately horizontal pivot axis a1. The pivot axis a1 is, for example, parallel to the y-axis. According to the Fig. From 1 to 5, the armrest 12 is in the first position.

[0035] From the jam position according to the Fig. The armrest 12 can be moved into a working position by movement from the proximal position to the distal position and by pivoting from the first position to the second position, and vice versa, in positions 1 to 5. Fig. Figures 1 to 6 show the jamming position, with the lateral device in the proximal position and the swivel device in the first position.

[0036] The linkages 16 and 17 of the lateral device 20 form joints with the base 11 with pivot axes a2 and a3, which according to Fig. The 5 are arranged offset in the y-direction. A longitudinal center axis of the links 16 and 17 is arranged approximately parallel to a flange plane E in this position. A first return device, in the sense of the invention an energy storage device, is in this example designed in the form of a spring 38 and loads the lateral device 20 into a distal position (mentioned below).

[0037] In at least one position, in this example the proximal and distal positions, the lateral device 20 is locked by means of a locking device 30. The locking device 30 is movable between a locked position and a unlocked position. In the locked position, movement of the lateral device 20 is not possible; in the unlocked position, the lateral device 20 can be moved. Thus, the lateral device 20 cannot be unintentionally moved from its set position. The locking device 30 can be mechanically moved from the locked position to the unlocked position by means of a handle 19 arranged on the armrest 10.

[0038] According to Fig. In position 6, a locking element 21 of the locking mechanism 30 engages with a first window 22 of the lever 16. A lug 27 of the locking element 21 extends through an opening 28 in the base part 14 and engages in the window 22, forming a locking latch. The locking element 21 is pivotably mounted on the base part 14 about an axis a4 and is biased in direction p1 by a return element. It can be pivoted in direction p2 such that, in the release position of the locking mechanism 30, it is disengaged from the window 22. The locking mechanism 30 can be moved into the release position by actuating a handle 19. The handle 19 and the locking element 21 are synchronously connected for this purpose.

[0039] While the locking mechanism 30 is moved into the release position, the locking element 21 pivots towards p2 and loses engagement with the window 22 (see Fig. 10) Simultaneously, the locking element 21 rotates a blocking part 29 of a blocking device 50 as it moves. After actuation of the handle 19, a projection 39 of the locking element 21 rotates the blocking part 29 and the projection 39 moves into engagement with a blocking surface of the blocking part 29.

[0040] The locking device 50 is designed to prevent the spring-loaded locking element 21, which is spring-loaded in the direction of p1, from unintentionally re-engaging with the window 22. In a locking position, the locking part 29 is engaged with the locking element 21, and in a passing position, it is disengaged. In the locking position, the locking element 21 is held in the release position by the locking part 29 (see figure). Fig. 13).

[0041] Once the locking mechanism 30 is in the release position, the lateral device 20 moves – caused by the spring 38 – towards the distal position (see the Fig. 11 to 15). The handlebar 16 pivots about the pivot axis a2 and the handlebar 17 pivots about the pivot axis a3, each in a clockwise direction according to Fig. 12. The movement of the lateral device 20 from the proximal position to the distal position is dampened by means of a damper. According to Fig. Figure 13 shows the blocking position in which the approach 39 of the locking element 21 is blocked by the blocking surface of the blocking part 29.

[0042] According to the Fig. From 16 to 19, the lateral device 20 moved further towards the distal position. A rib 41 of the lateral device 20, here a rib 41 of the link 16, moves the locking element 21 out of engagement with the blocking part 29. The locking element 21 is biased in the pivot direction p1 by a spring (not shown) and can be moved against the spring force in the direction p2. Therefore, after the blocking part 29 has been moved into the passing position, it engages due to its spring bias (see Fig. 20 to 23) to a wall surface 32 of the handlebar 16, which is provided with the window 22 and with a window 31.

[0043] Once the lateral device 20 has reached an intermediate position according to the Fig. Once 24 to 29 has been reached, an extension 23 of the lateral device 20 – here an extension 23 of the handlebar 17 – actuates a Fig. 28 identifiable retaining levers 24 of a locking device 60. The locking device 60 has the task of preventing the spring-loaded armrest 12 from pivoting in a locking position until it is moved into a release position. In the Fig. In the locking position of the locking device 60 shown in figures 24 to 29, a projection 25 of the armrest 12, which is connected to the armrest 12 and moves with it, engages in a recess 26 of the retaining lever 24. Due to the actuation by the extension 23, the retaining lever 24 is moved according to the Fig. 34 pivots into the release position. In the release position, the projection 25 and the retraction 26 are disengaged, allowing the armrest 12 to rotate in the direction of u1 and u2.

[0044] The armrest 12 is pivotally mounted relative to the base part 14 about the pivot axis a1 in the directions u1 and u2 by means of a pivoting device 40 and is subjected to a load in the pivot direction u1 by means of a load-bearing device – in this example in the form of a spring. In the release position of the locking device 60 (see the Fig. 30 to 35) the armrest 12, which is acted upon by the loading device, is no longer held by the retaining lever 24. After the retaining lever 24, and thus the locking device 60, is moved into the release position, the loading device can therefore pivot the armrest 12 in the direction u1. The release plate 43 then performs a free rotation in the control cams 36 until the opposite end regions of the control cam 36 are reached.

[0045] During the rotational movement of the armrest 12, a spring-loaded first control element 33 of a control device 70 is held in contact with a pin of the armrest 12 that moves with the armrest 12. A second control element 34 is mounted on the first control element 33. The first control element 33 comprises a counter contour 35, which secures the projection 39 of the locking element 21 in the latching position, so that the locking element 21 cannot unintentionally move out of the latching position.

[0046] According to the Fig. From 36 to 42, the armrest 12, driven by the spring force of the spring 52, moved across a vertical line V, covering a swivel angle of, for example, 70° - 80°. The armrest 12 is now assisted in its further swivel movement in the direction of u1 by the force of gravity.

[0047] A release plate 43, connected to the armrest 12, is biased by the spring 52 and indirectly connected to the armrest 12 via a freewheel. This allows a small amount of spring travel to move the armrest 12 across the vertical axis V. Subsequently, due to the freewheel, the armrest 12 can be moved further in the direction u1 by gravity, independently of the release plate 43. The rotational movement of the armrest 12 is damped by a damper (not shown).

[0048] A stop surface of the release plate 43 comes into contact with a stop 44 (see Fig. 40). According to Fig. 41 However, due to a structure of control cams 36 moving with the armrest 12 and control pins 37 connected to the release plate 43 (above-mentioned freewheel), the armrest 12 can move within the limits of the control cams 36 in the direction u1. The retaining lever 24 remains disengaged from the projection 25. The nose 27 of the locking element 21 rests against the wall surface 32 of the handlebar 16 (see Fig. 38). The control element 33 comes into contact with a holding contour of the locking element 21 and remains in this position (see Fig. 38).

[0049] According to the Fig. From 43 to 47, the armrest 12 was pivoted further towards u1 and the lateral device 20 moved closer to the distal position (see Fig. 44). The nose 27 of the locking element 21 is positioned according to Fig. 45 in contact with the wall surface 32 of the handlebar 16.

[0050] In the Fig. From 48a and 48b to 53, the armrest 12 has reached the second position. The lateral device 20 is in the distal position (see Fig. 49). The nose 27 of the locking element 21 has fallen into the window 31 of the handle 16, so that the locking mechanism 30 is in the locked position (see Fig. 50). The projection 39 of the locking element 21 is engaged in a counter contour 35 of the control element 33 and prevents movement of the locking element 21 in the direction of p2. Unintentional movement of the locking mechanism 40 into the release position is not possible. The armrest 12 can reliably perform its support function.

[0051] According to Fig. 52 The armrest 12 has moved further relative to the release plate 43 in the direction of u1, so that the control cams 36 connected to the armrest 12 are in contact with the control pins 37 connected to the release plate 43 at an end area 45. The release plate 43 is still in contact with the stop 44.

[0052] The following describes how to move the armrest 12 back into its stowed position. The armrest 12 can initially be moved freely by hand in the direction of u2. This is because, in the event that the armrest 12 is moved according to the Fig. 48a and Fig. When 48b is moved in the direction of u2, the control cams 36 connected to the armrest 12 can move relative to the control pins 37 of the release plate 43 until the control pins 37 have reached an end area 46 of the control cams 36 (see Fig. 52). If according to the Fig. 54 and Fig. 58 In the depicted position of the armrest 12, the control cams 36, which are moved with the armrest 12, come into contact with the control pins 37 at their end region 46, and the release plate 43 is carried along with the armrest 12 in the direction of u2 during further movement of the armrest 12 (see the Fig. 54 to 59, in particular Fig. 58).

[0053] The lateral device 20 remains locked in the distal position by means of the locking mechanism 30 during the previously described movement of the armrest 12 in the direction of u2.

[0054] A drive pin 49 of the release plate 43 begins to rotate the control element 33 when moving in the direction of u2 (see Fig. 57). The projection 25 is located shortly before reaching the return spring 26 of the holding lever 24 (see Fig. 58).

[0055] A further rotation of the armrest 12 in the direction of u2 (see the Fig. 60 to 64) rotates the first control element 33, which in turn, via the movement-related second control element 34, adjusts the locking pawl 21 towards p1 of the release position. The locking mechanism 30 is according to the Fig. 65 to 68 in the release position, whereby the locking element 21 is no longer engaged with the window 31.

[0056] As the armrest 12 moves further in the direction of u2, the return spring 26 of the retaining lever 24 moves into positive engagement with the projection 25 of the armrest 12 ( Fig. 73), so that it is locked. The armrest 12 is in the first position. The lateral device 20 can now be pivoted back towards the proximal position against the force of the loading device (see the Fig. 69 to 74), wherein the linkages 16 and 17 pivot about the pivot axes a2 and a3 according to Fig. Turn 70 counterclockwise. The blocking part 29 has been moved into the blocking position by the control element 33 and secures the locking element 21 in the blocking position (see Fig. 71).

[0057] In further movement of the lateral device 20 (see the Fig. 75 to 78) the locking element 21 is moved by the rib 41 of the handle 17 and thereby the blocking part 29 is moved into the passing position.

[0058] According to the Fig. From 79 to 82, the nose 27 of the locking element 21 is pressed against the wall surface 32 by the loading device. With further counterclockwise movement of the lateral device 20 (see the Fig.(83 to 86) the nose 27 engages in the window 22. The armrest 12 is again in the proximal position and the locking mechanism 30 is in the latching position. The locking mechanism 30 secures the lateral device 20 in the proximal position and the armrest 12 is secured in the first position by means of the retaining lever 24. The projection 39 is received in the seat of the counter contour 35 (not shown). The armrest 12 is again in the stowed position. QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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

[0000] DE 80 12 342 U1

[0002] US 4,946,226

[0003] EP 2 842 801 A1

[0004] US 4,307,913

[0005] DE 10 2021 112 868 A1

[0006]

Claims

[1] Armrest (10) with a base (11) and an armrest (12) which can be moved relative to the base (11) between a proximal position and a distal position by means of a lateral device (20) and can be pivoted relative to the base (11) about a pivot axis (a1) between a first position and a second position by means of a pivot device (40). [2] Armrest according to claim 1, characterized by , that the lateral device (20) and the pivoting device (40) have a common energy storage device or separate energy storage devices for the movement between the proximal and distal positions and for the movement between the first position and the second position. [3] Armrest according to one of the preceding claims, claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that the movement of the lateral device (20) takes place in an x- / y-plane. [4] Armrest according to one of the preceding claims, claim 1 or 2, characterized by, that the lateral device (20) can be releasably locked in the proximal position and / or in the distal position by means of a locking mechanism (30). [5] Armrest according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a locking element (21) of the locking mechanism (30) can be moved into engagement with a counter contour of a control element (33) to secure the bolt position. [6] Armrest according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the swivel device (40) can be releasably locked in the first position and / or in the second position by means of a locking device (60). [7] Armrest according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the locking mechanism (30) and / or the locking device (60) can be at least partially automatically actuated by means of a control device (70) depending on the position of the armrest (12). [8] Armrest according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the locking mechanism (30) comprises a locking element (21) which is assigned to a base part (14) of the lateral device (20) and comprises at least one locking latch (22, 31) which is assigned to a guide (16) of the lateral device (20). [9] Armrest according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that at least one region of the movement of the pivoting device (40) between the first position and the second position is driven by the relative movement of at least two parts of the lateral device (20). [10] Armrest according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that part of the movement of the pivoting device (40) is driven by the potential energy of the armrest (12). [11] Armrest according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that at least one range of movement of the pivoting device (40) between the first position and the second position and / or one range of movement of the lateral device (20) between the proximal position and the distal position is damped by means of a damper. [12] Armrest according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the control device (70) includes a blocking device (50) for the locking element (21). [13] Armrest according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the energy storage device includes at least one spring. [14] Armrest according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the lateral device (20) comprises two linkages (16, 17), each linkage (16, 17) forming a pivot joint with the base (11) and a pivot joint with a base part (14) of the armrest (12). [15] Vehicle seat with an armrest according to one of the preceding claims.

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