Dressing device for a recess for the passage of a loop strand

Abstract

The invention relates to a covering device (1) for a recess for a loop strand (21) between two seats of a motor vehicle, the covering device (1) forming a receptacle (10) for catching objects falling into the recess. The receptacle (10) of the covering device (1) comprises peripheral walls (11) configured to extend along the peripheral edges of the recess and a bottom wall configured to extend below the loop strand (21) and between the peripheral walls (11), the bottom wall having an opening allowing passage from a fastening support (22) of the loop strand (21) to a base element of one of the seats. Figure to be published with the abstract: Fig. 3

Description

Title of the invention: Dressing device for a recess for the passage of a loop strand

[0001] The technical context of the present invention is that of automotive interior accessories, and in particular those fitting to seat benches. More specifically, the invention relates to a trim device for a recess for the passage of a loop strand in an automotive vehicle.

[0002] In the prior art, the use of bench seats for the rear seats of motor vehicles is known. Such bench seats extend from one lateral edge to the other of the vehicle's passenger compartment, or in a one-third - two-thirds configuration. These fixed bench seats are increasingly used in electrified motor vehicles—electric or hybrid—which require the presence of an electric traction battery housed directly under the rear floor of the vehicle, to which the rear seats are attached.

[0003] These rear seat benches are attached to a support element by means of clips which make their removal complicated or even impossible for the user of the motor vehicle.

[0004] However, as is well known, life on board such motor vehicles leads to objects being misplaced or lost in the passenger compartment, falling at the foot of the seats or even between the rear seats. In the case of a bench seat, it is obviously impossible for small objects to fall at the level of the seat since it forms a continuous surface offering few or no openings for such small objects.

[0005] However, even with such seat cushions, there remains a place where small objects can easily pass through the cushion, ending up under the rear seats and becoming difficult or even impossible to retrieve. This place is located at the buckle loop for attaching a seat belt. The seat cushion has a recess through which the buckle loop protrudes. For obvious assembly reasons, the recess is larger than the buckle loop, so it is possible for a small object to fall between the buckle loop and a peripheral face defining the recess.

[0006] This situation is not desirable, and the present invention aims to propose a new covering device for such a recess for the passage of a loop strand on a seat bench of a motor vehicle in order to address at least in large part the previous problems and to lead in addition to other advantages.

[0007] Another object of the invention is to prevent small objects from falling "through" the seat, and to allow them to be easily retrieved.

[0008] Another objective of the invention is to offer an economical and easy-to-implement solution.

[0009] According to a first aspect of the invention, at least one of the aforementioned objectives is achieved with a covering device for a recess for a loop strand to pass through between two seats of a motor vehicle, the covering device forming a receptacle configured to cover the recess, the receptacle comprising:

[0010] - peripheral walls configured to extend along edges peripherals of the hollowing;

[0011] - a bottom wall configured to extend below the loop strand and between the peripheral walls, the back wall having a light allowing the passage of a loop strand fixing span to a base element of one of the seats.

[0012] In the context of the present invention, the seats are advantageously, but not exclusively, the rear seats of the motor vehicle. More particularly, the rear seats here comprise a common seating bench with a seat cushion extending along two adjacent seats. The two seats also comprise a backrest cushion which may be common to both seats—analogous to the seat cushion—or separate and independent of each other. In the context of the present invention, the seat cushion forming the seating bench extends predominantly along a transverse axis of the motor vehicle.

[0013] In the context of the present invention, the recess is provided in the seat cushion. The recess forms an opening through the seat cushion and extends along a vertical axis. The recess is delimited by peripheral faces. By way of non-limiting example, the recess has a generally cylindrical or substantially conical shape.

[0014] In the context of the present invention, the receptacle thus forms a housing that fits into the recess while allowing the loop strand to pass through. The receptacle is delimited by its peripheral walls, which conform to the shape of the recess. In other words, the peripheral walls delimiting the receptacle have a shape, dimensions, and arrangement similar to those of the recess. The peripheral walls are positioned within the recess so that the receptacle fills the entire volume of the recess. Thus, any small object that falls at the location of the recess now falls into the receptacle. Since the receptacle has a bottom wall, objects falling into the receptacle now remain on the bottom wall of the receptacle.

[0015] In the context of the present invention, the bottom wall extends across the peripheral walls. Furthermore, the bottom wall extends below the receiver of the strand of The buckle is engaged when the seat belt is in the loop, relative to the vertical axis. In other words, the bottom wall is positioned so that the loop extends through and from the bottom wall, between the peripheral walls of the receptacle.

[0016] In the context of the present invention, a longitudinal axis, a lateral axis, and a vertical axis are defined with respect to the motor vehicle on which the trim device according to the first aspect of the invention is intended to be mounted. More particularly, the transverse axis is understood as a direction taken between one lateral side of the motor vehicle and an opposite lateral side of said motor vehicle. In other words, the transverse axis is understood as a direction extending from a passenger side of the motor vehicle to a driver's side of said motor vehicle, or vice versa. The adjectives lateral, inside, and outside refer to such a transverse axis. Furthermore, the longitudinal axis is understood as being taken along a direction extending from front to back or from back to front of the motor vehicle. The longitudinal axis is perpendicular to the transverse axis.The adjectives front, front, and rear refer to this longitudinal axis. Finally, the vertical axis is understood as being taken along an axis extending from the wheels of the motor vehicle towards the roof of said motor vehicle, or vice versa, the vertical axis being simultaneously perpendicular to the transverse axis and the longitudinal axis. The adjectives above and below, or lower and upper, refer to this vertical axis.

[0017] Thus, a covering device conforming to the first aspect of the invention solves the technical problem by providing a receiving surface for objects falling into the recess, formed by the bottom wall of the receptacle placed in said recess. The covering device according to the invention is attached to a vehicle seat assembly so as to be inserted into the recess. This solution is particularly effective, economical, and easy to mount on the loop strands of any type of motor vehicle.

[0018] The covering device according to the first aspect of the invention advantageously comprises at least one of the improvements below, the technical characteristics forming these improvements being able to be taken alone or in combination:

[0019] - the peripheral walls extend against the peripheral faces of the recess. This advantageous configuration makes it possible to limit the presence of a gap between the peripheral walls of the receptacle and the peripheral faces of the recess, thus making it impossible for objects to fall into the recess rather than into the receptacle;

[0020] - an upper edge of the peripheral walls coincides with a seat cover. More specifically, the upper edge of the peripheral wall is flush with a seat cushion;

[0021] - optionally, the upper edge of the peripheral walls includes a walkway or a peripheral bead which extends between the peripheral walls of the receptacle and the peripheral faces of the recess, so as to close any possible gap existing between said peripheral walls and said peripheral faces;

[0022] - the bottom wall has two lips that overlap at least partially, Each lip extends from an opposite peripheral wall of the receptacle. This ingenious configuration facilitates the insertion of the loop strand into the receptacle and through the bottom wall during the installation of the dressing device according to the invention, by lifting the two opposite lips to create a wide opening in the bottom of the receptacle to allow the loop strand to pass through. Furthermore, during the use of the dressing device, this advantageous configuration allows the bottom of the receptacle to be effectively closed to prevent any objects from falling into it.

[0023] - the two lips forming the bottom wall of the receptacle are flexible lips. In particular, each lip is connected to one of the peripheral walls in such a way as to allow rotation of the lip relative to the peripheral wall. This advantageous configuration thus makes it possible to lift the lip by rotating it relative to the peripheral wall to which it is attached;

[0024] - a free edge of each lip extends across the housing delimited by the receptacle;

[0025] - Alternatively, the bottom wall comprises a single lip which extends across of the housing delimited by the receptacle, a free edge of the lip resting on a walkway fitted on the peripheral wall opposite to the one to which the lip is attached. In this configuration, the single lip is advantageously of the type of a flexible lip and mounted flexibly in relation to the peripheral wall to which it is attached;

[0026] - at least one lip forming the back wall delimits a passageway for the loop strand, and more specifically for a loop strand attachment range;

[0027] - the covering device is formed from a material comprising a plastic and / or a silicone. In particular, the casing device is obtained by molding;

[0028] - optionally, the covering device forms an extensible braided sheath. The The stretchable braided sheath is configured to conform to the shape of the loop strand with which it is intended to work. In particular, the stretchable braided sheath is configured to overmold the attachment area of ​​the loop strand;

[0029] - the cladding device includes a sleeve extending from the bottom wall and in a direction opposite to the receptacle, the sleeve is configured to cover the attachment point of the loop strand. Advantageously, the sleeve of the covering device is configured to conform to the shape of the attachment point of the loop strand with which it is intended to work. In other words, the stretchable braided sheath forming the sleeve is configured to overmold the attachment point of the loop strand.

[0030] According to a second aspect of the invention, a seating assembly for a motor vehicle is proposed, the seating assembly comprising:

[0031] - a base element;

[0032] - two seats fixed securely to the base element, the two seats forming between them a recess in which a strand of loop extends;

[0033] - a covering device conforming to the first aspect of the invention or according to one of the any of its improvements.

[0034] More specifically, the two seats include at least one common seating area formed by a seat cushion common to both seats. In this case, the recess for the loop strand is provided through the seating area, i.e., through the seat cushion.

[0035] According to a third aspect of the invention, a motor vehicle is proposed comprising a seating assembly conforming to the second aspect of the invention.

[0036] Advantageously, although not limiting the invention, the motor vehicle is of the electrified type and includes an electric traction battery housed under a rear floor of the motor vehicle, to which the seats are attached.

[0037] In the context of the present invention, an electrified motor vehicle may be of the type of an electric vehicle pulled exclusively by an electric motor powered by a traction battery, or of the type of a hybrid motor vehicle comprising both the electric motor powered by the traction battery and associated with another propulsion system, such as an internal combustion engine, to propel the motor vehicle. Among hybrid motor vehicles, a distinction is made between plug-in hybrid vehicles, for which the traction battery can be recharged by connecting to an external power source, and non-plug-in hybrid vehicles, i.e., those not equipped for such recharging of the traction battery from an external electrical grid.

[0038] Generally, the drivetrain of such an electrified motor vehicle is rotated by an electric machine, electrically powered by a traction battery, in order to generate motor torque used to propel the motor vehicle. Complementarily or alternatively, the electric machine is configured to recover mechanical energy from the drivetrain. traction and convert it into electrical energy, thereby producing a braking torque on said traction chain and allowing the electric traction battery to be recharged.

[0039] Various embodiments of the invention are provided, incorporating, according to all their possible combinations, the different optional features set out here.

[0040] Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description on the one hand, and from several illustrative and non-limiting examples of embodiments given with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings on the other hand, in which:

[0041] [Fig-1] illustrates a three-dimensional view of a first example of the realization of a dressing device conforming to the first aspect of the invention;

[0042] [Fig.2] illustrates a top view of the dressing device shown in [Fig.1];

[0043] [Fig.3] illustrates a three-dimensional view of a second example of an embodiment of a dressing device conforming to the first aspect of the invention;

[0044] [Fig.4] illustrates a detailed view of a seating assembly comprising the device dressing illustrated in [Fig.3].

[0045] Of course, the features, variants, and different embodiments of the invention can be combined in various ways, provided they are not incompatible or mutually exclusive. In particular, variants of the invention may be conceived comprising only a selection of features, described hereafter in isolation from the other described features, if this selection of features is sufficient to confer a technical advantage or to differentiate the invention from the prior art.

[0046] In particular, all the variants and embodiments described are combinable with each other if there is no technical obstacle to this combination.

[0047] In the figures, the elements common to several figures retain the same reference.

[0048] With reference to FIGURES 1 to 4, the invention addresses a covering device 1 for a recess for the passage of a loop strand 21 between two seats 23 of a motor vehicle, the covering device 1 forming a receptacle 10 configured to cover the recess, the receptacle 10 comprising:

[0049] - peripheral walls 11 configured to extend along edges peripherals of the hollowing;

[0050] - a bottom wall 13 configured to extend below the loop strand 21 and between the peripheral walls 11, the bottom wall 13 having a light 14 allowing the passage of a fixing span 22 of the loop strand 21 to a base element of one of the seats 23.

[0051] The passage recess is the opening provided directly on the seat bench of the seats 23 or between the seat benches of each seat 23 of the motor vehicle, the loop strand 21 is fixed to a structural element of the motor vehicle, such as for example the rear floor, and extends upwards towards the seats 23 through the recess.

[0052] In order to prevent objects from falling through the recess, the dressing device 1 provides for installing the receptacle 10 across and in the recess, so that the loop strand 21 extends through and into the receptacle 10 once it is installed.

[0053] To this end, the peripheral walls 11 of the receptacle 10 extend into the recess so as to cover the peripheral faces of said recess. The peripheral walls 11 can take several forms, depending on the geometry of the recess. Generally, and as can be seen in the FIGURES, the receptacle 10 delimits a housing whose peripheral faces extend peripherally, in a generally cylindrical shape – as seen in FIGURES 1 and 2 – or substantially conical as seen in FIGURES 3 and 4. The peripheral walls 11 of the receptacle 10 are configured to fit together, that is to say, to cover, fit together with, or be pressed against the lateral faces of the recess.

[0054] Optionally, the peripheral walls 11 of the receptacle 10 are in contact with the lateral faces of the recess. Alternatively, the peripheral walls 11 of the receptacle 10 are located opposite and at a distance from the lateral faces of the recess.

[0055] As shown in FIGURES 1 and 2, an upper edge of the peripheral walls 11 of the receptacle 10 has a peripheral bead 12 which allows the receptacle 10 to be adapted to the recess. More specifically, the peripheral bead 12 allows any gap that might remain between the peripheral walls 11 and the peripheral faces to be closed.

[0056] In the embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 3 and 4, the covering device 1 comprises a sleeve 15 which extends from the bottom wall 13 and in a direction opposite to the receptacle 10, the sleeve 15 being configured to cover the attachment surface 22 of the loop strand 21. Advantageously, the sleeve 15 of the covering device is configured to conform to the shape of the attachment surface 22 of the loop strand 21 with which it is intended to collaborate.

[0057] As seen in [Fig.3], the bottom wall 13 of the receptacle 10 has at least one lip 131 which extends across the housing delimited by the receptacle 10. Each at least one lip 131 is attached to one of the peripheral walls 11 of the receptacle 10, preferably in a flexible manner.

[0058] In the embodiment illustrated in [Fig. 3], the bottom wall 13 has a lip 131 which extends across the receptacle 10, a free edge 132 of the lip 131 being supported on a sidewalk 111 fitted to the peripheral wall 11 opposite to the one to which the lip 131 is attached. In this embodiment, the lip 131 forming the back wall 13 delimits a passageway 14 for the loop strand 21, and more specifically for a fixing span 22 of the loop strand 21.

[0059] Optionally, in an alternative embodiment not shown in the FIGURES, the bottom wall 13 of the receptacle 10 has two lips 131 which overlap at least partially, each lip 131 extending from an opposite peripheral wall 11 of the receptacle 10. The two lips 131 provide between them a light 14 to allow the loop strand 21 to pass through, and in particular its attachment point 22.

[0060] In either of the embodiment examples, the lip or lips 131 forming the bottom wall 13 of the receptacle 10 are advantageously flexible lips 131 so as to be easily manipulated for the installation of the dressing device 1. However, the lip or lips 131 must nevertheless remain sufficiently rigid to form a stable floor forming the bottom wall 13 of the receptacle 10.

[0061] The upholstery device 1 is thus attached to a seat cushion of a seat 23 forming a seating assembly 2 according to the invention. The upholstery device 1 is preferably monolithic, obtained, for example, by a molding or extrusion process. By way of non-limiting example, the upholstery device 1 is made of a material comprising a plastic and / or a silicone and / or an expandable braided sheath.

[0062] In summary, the invention relates to a cover device 1 for a recess for a loop strand 21 between two seats 23 of a motor vehicle, the cover device 1 forming a receptacle 10 for catching objects falling into the recess. The receptacle 10 of the cover device 1 comprises peripheral walls 11 configured to extend along the peripheral edges of the recess and a bottom wall 13 configured to extend below the loop strand 21 and between the peripheral walls 11, the bottom wall 13 comprising an opening 14 allowing passage from a fastening surface 22 of the loop strand 21 to a base element of one of the seats 23.

[0063] Of course, the invention is not limited to the examples just described, and many modifications can be made to these examples without departing from the scope of the invention. In particular, the various features, forms, variants, and embodiments of the invention can be combined with one another in various ways, provided they are not incompatible or mutually exclusive. In particular, all the variants and embodiments described above are combinable.

Claims

Demands

1. Covering device (1) for a passage recess for a loop strand (21) between two seats (23) of a motor vehicle, the covering device (1) forming a receptacle (10) configured to cover the recess, the receptacle (10) comprising: - peripheral walls (11) configured to extend opposite peripheral edges of the recess; - a bottom wall (13) configured to extend below the loop strand (21) and between the peripheral walls (11), the bottom wall (13) comprising an opening (14) allowing passage from a fastening support (22) of the loop strand (21) to a base element of one of the seats (23).

2. Dressing device (1) according to the preceding claim, in which the peripheral walls (11) extend against the peripheral faces of the recess.

3. Dressing device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein an upper edge of the peripheral walls (11) coincides with a seat cover (23).

4. Dressing device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the bottom wall (13) has two lips (131) which overlap at least partially, each lip (131) extending from an opposite peripheral wall (11) of the receptacle (10).

5. Dressing device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the dressing device (1) is formed of a material comprising a plastic and / or a silicone.

6. Dressing device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the dressing device (1) forms an expandable braided sheath.

7. Dressing device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the dressing device (1) comprises a sleeve (15) extending from the bottom wall (13) and in a direction opposite to the receptacle (10), the sleeve (15) being configured to cover the attachment area (22) of the loop strand (21).

8. Seat assembly (2) for motor vehicle, the seat assembly (2) comprising: - a base element;

9. - two seats (23) fixed securely to the base element, the two seats (23) providing between them a recess in which a loop strand (21) extends; - a dressing device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims. Motor vehicle comprising a seating assembly (2) according to the preceding claim.

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