Seat cover

Abstract

To provide a seat cover which can be easily transported and is easily attached to or detached from a seat.SOLUTION: A seat cover is configured to be detachably attached to a seat in a vehicle and includes: a rectangular cover body; and a plurality of engagement parts which maintain a state that the cover body is folded when the cover body is folded. A peripheral edge part of the cover body comprises a first short side part, a first long side part, a second short side part, and a second long side part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a seat cover that is configured to be freely attached to and detached from a seat inside a vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Documents 1 and 2 disclose a rectangular seat cover that is detachably attached to a vehicle seat. The seat cover protects the seat and improves the design of the vehicle interior.

[0003] In response to the recent camping boom, there is a demand for improving the comfort of sleeping in a vehicle. As a technology that meets this demand, Patent Document 3 discloses a mat that is detachable from a vehicle seat. The mat is foldable. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2010-142488 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2013-103630 A [Patent Document 3] JP 2013-208988 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] There is a problem that transporting seat covers is cumbersome. Since seat covers are long, they need to be folded or rolled up when transporting. In addition, a bag or the like needs to be prepared to store the seat cover so that the seat cover does not unfold when transporting. If a bag is not used, the user needs to hold the folded or rolled seat cover tightly, making it difficult to move around with anything other than the seat cover.

[0006] Mats also have the same problems as seat covers. When mats are not in use, they are cumbersome to store and transport. For example, when a folded mat is stored in the trunk, it may unfold due to vibrations during driving, reducing the usability of the trunk. Also, when a folded mat is transported, it may unfold.

[0007] An object of the present invention is to provide a seat cover that is easy to transport and easy to attach and remove from a seat. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] <1> A seat cover according to one aspect of the present invention includes: A seat cover configured to be freely attached and detached to a seat in a vehicle, A rectangular cover body; a plurality of engagement portions that maintain the cover body in a folded state when the cover body is folded; The peripheral portion of the cover body is configured with a first short side portion, a first long side portion, a second short side portion, and a second long side portion, The plurality of engagement portions are formed on the first long side and the second long side.

[0009] <2> the above <1> In the seat cover described in Each engaging portion may include a first engaging piece formed in a position closer to the first short side portion, and a second engaging piece formed in a position closer to the second short side portion.

[0010] <3> the above <1> or <2> In the seat cover described in The first short side portion and the second short side portion may each include a loop-shaped string portion formed thereon.

[0011] <4> A mat assembly according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: the above <1> from <3> A seat cover as described in any one of the above. A mat is placed on the sheet and used, The mat is stored in a folded or rolled state in the internal space of the seat cover which is maintained in a folded state. Effect of the Invention

[0012] the above <1> The seat cover described in has a plurality of engagement parts that maintain the cover body in a folded state, and the folded cover body is unlikely to unfold when the seat cover is transported. Therefore, the seat cover is easy to transport. The engagement parts of the seat cover can also be used to fix the seat cover to the seat. The seat cover can also be used as a bag for transporting a foldable mat, as described later.

[0013] the above <2> According to the seat cover described in the above, when the long side of the seat cover is folded, a first engagement piece disposed at a predetermined position closer to the first short side and a second engagement piece disposed at a predetermined position closer to the second short side can be engaged with each other. Therefore, each time the seat cover is folded, the seat cover is folded to a predetermined length, making it easy to handle the folded seat cover.

[0014] the above <3> The loop-shaped string described in the above description functions as a carrying strap for the folded seat cover, making the seat cover easy to carry. The string provided on the seat cover can also be used to fasten the seat cover to the seat.

[0015] the above <4> In the mat assembly described in the above, the folded seat cover functions as a bag for carrying the folded or rolled mat. The seat cover prevents the folded or rolled mat from unfolding, making it easy to store or carry the mat in the folded or rolled state. The engagement portion has a length that allows a gap to be formed in the internal space of the folded seat cover that can store the mat in the folded or rolled state. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a seat cover according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an engaged state between a first engagement piece and a second engagement piece provided on the seat cover of FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a first explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which the seat cover of FIG. 1 is attached to a vehicle. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a second explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which the seat cover of FIG. 1 is attached to a vehicle. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a procedure for storing a mat using the seat cover of the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the mat assembly described in the first embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0017] The seat cover and mat assembly of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings indicate the same objects. In each drawing, for the convenience of explanation, some of the components may be exaggerated or simplified. The dimensional ratios of each part in the drawings may also differ from the actual ones.

[0018] <Embodiment 1> The seat cover 1 of this example shown in Fig. 1 is configured to be detachable from a vehicle seat 9 (see Fig. 3) and is a member for protecting the seat 9. Details of the seat cover 1 will be described below with reference to Figs. 1 and 2, and then the state in which the seat cover 1 is attached to the seat 9 will be described with reference to Figs. 3 and 4. Finally, a mat assembly 10 that utilizes the seat cover 1 as a bag will be described with reference to Figs. 5 and 6.

[0019] <Seat covers> The seat cover 1 includes a cover body 2 and a plurality of engagement portions 31, 32, 33, and 34 that maintain the cover body 2 in a folded state. The cover body 2 has a rectangular shape. In this specification, the rectangular shape means that the cover body has a roughly elongated rectangular shape, and does not have to be a geometrically exact rectangle. For example, the cover body 2 may have a rectangular shape with rounded corners.

[0020] The peripheral portion 20 of the cover body 2 is a portion of a predetermined width including the outer peripheral contour line of the cover body 2. The peripheral portion 20 is composed of a first short side portion 21, a first long side portion 25, a second short side portion 22, and a second long side portion 26. The first short side portion 21 and the second short side portion 22 are edges facing each other. The first long side portion 25 and the second long side portion 26 are edges facing each other. In this example, each of the sides 21, 22, 25, and 26 is composed of one straight line portion. Unlike this example, each of the sides 21, 22, 25, and 26 may be composed of multiple straight line portions, curved portions, or a combination of straight line portions and curved portions within a range in which the shape of the cover body 2 can be said to be approximately rectangular. The peripheral portion 20 may be decorated with lace or the like. In addition, the peripheral portion 20 may have a color different from that of the portions other than the peripheral portion 20.

[0021] The material of the cover body 2 including the peripheral edge portion 20 is, for example, cloth, natural leather, synthetic leather, or plastic. The peripheral edge portion 20 may be made of a material different from that of the portion of the cover body 2 other than the peripheral edge portion 20. The material of the cover body 2 may be the same as or different from the material that constitutes the surface of the sheet 9 (FIG. 3). The design of the pattern of the cover body 2 is not particularly limited. For example, the pattern is a checkered pattern, a camouflage pattern, a heavy metal pattern including metal signs, or a character pattern.

[0022] The engagement portions 31, 32, 33, 34 maintain the cover body 2 in a folded state. The seat cover 1 of this example has two engagement portions 31, 32 formed on the first long side portion 25 and two engagement portions 33, 34 formed on the second long side portion 26. At a minimum, one engagement portion needs to be provided on the first long side portion 25 and one on the second long side portion 26. In other words, the number of engagement portions is not particularly limited as long as it is two or more.

[0023] Each of the engagement portions 31, 32, 33, 34 has a first engagement piece 4 formed at a position closer to the first short side portion 21 and a second engagement piece 5 formed at a position closer to the second short side portion 22. In this example, the length from the first engagement piece 4 to the first short side portion 21 is approximately the same as the length from the second engagement piece 5 corresponding to the first engagement piece 4 to the second short side portion 22. Therefore, by engaging the first engagement piece 4 and the second engagement piece 5 of each of the engagement portions 31, 32, 33, 34, the cover body 2 is maintained in a folded state.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 2, the first engagement piece 4 and the second engagement piece 5 are configured to engage with each other. In this example, the first engagement piece 4 is a toggle button, and the second engagement piece 5 is a loop-shaped string for hooking the toggle button. The toggle button is also called a duffle button. The toggle button is connected to the cover body 2 by a string. The shape of the toggle button is not particularly limited, and may be a simple rod shape. The first engagement piece 4 and the second engagement piece 5 are not particularly limited as long as they are configured to engage with each other. For example, the first engagement piece 4 and the second engagement piece 5 may be configured by a small piece having a hook-and-loop fastener, or a snap fastener consisting of a male snap fastener and a female snap fastener. The engagement parts 31, 32, 33, and 34 are not particularly limited as long as they can maintain the cover body 2 in a folded state, and may be configured by, for example, a button and a buttonhole.

[0025] The cover body 2 is maintained in a folded state by the engaging portions 31, 32, 33, 34, thereby making the seat cover 1 compact. In addition, the cover body 2 is prevented from unfolding by the engaging portions 31, 32, 33, 34. Therefore, the seat cover 1 is easy to transport.

[0026] The seat cover 1 of this example further includes loop-shaped strings 6, 7. The string 6 is formed on the first short side 21. The string 7 is formed on the second short side 22. The overall length of the string 6 and the overall length of the string 7 of this example are substantially the same. The strings 6, 7 may include an adjuster that can change the overall length of the strings 6, 7. The strings 6, 7 function as carrying straps for the seat cover 1 folded in half. By adjusting the length of the strings 6, 7, the strings 6, 7 can also function as shoulder straps. The seat cover 1 including such strings 6, 7 is easy to carry. There may be an engagement portion that connects the first short side 21 and the second short side 22. The engagement portion may have a configuration similar to that of the engagement portions 31, 32, 33, 34 described above.

[0027] <Installation of the seat cover on the seat> The state in which the seat cover 1 is attached to the seat 9 when sleeping in the vehicle will be described with reference to Fig. 3. In Fig. 3, the seat back of the front seat 9F is folded backward in the vehicle and connected to the seat cushion of the rear seat 9B. In this example, the front seat 9F and the rear seat 9B, which are connected together, are called the seat 9.

[0028] In this example, a cushion pad 8F is placed on the front seat 9F, and a cushion pad 8B is placed on the rear seat 9B. Although the cushion pads 8F and 8B are not essential, by placing the cushion pads 8F and 8B, it is possible to fill in the recessed parts of the seat 9 and reduce the unevenness of the surface of the seat 9. As a result, it is possible to improve the sleeping comfort when sleeping in the vehicle.

[0029] Next, the mat 8 is placed on the seat 9. The length of the mat 8 in this example is approximately the same as the length of the cover body 2 of the seat cover 1. The length of the mat 8 is also approximately the same as the overall length of the seat 9 excluding the headrest 9H of the rear seat 9B. The mat 8 in this example has a configuration in which a first portion 81, a second portion 82, and a third portion 83 are connected. Folds are formed between the first portion 81 and the second portion 82, and between the second portion 82 and the third portion 83. Therefore, the mat 8 in this example is configured to be zigzag-foldable. In the zigzag-folded mat 8, the first portion 81, the second portion 82, and the third portion 83 are overlapped.

[0030] Cushioning materials are disposed inside the first portion 81, the second portion 82, and the third portion 83. The cushioning materials improve the comfort of sleeping on the mat 8. The material of the cushioning materials is, for example, sponge, foamed plastic, foamed rubber, air cushion, plastic pipe chips, cork chips, plastic beads, or wool.

[0031] The first portion 81 is formed with an engagement portion 85 consisting of four loop-shaped strings. The first engagement piece 4 of the seat cover 1, i.e., a toggle button, can be engaged with this engagement portion 85. The engagement portion 85 may be a toggle button that can be engaged with the second engagement piece 5 of the seat cover 1.

[0032] Furthermore, an engagement portion (not shown) may also be formed in the third portion 83. This engagement portion of the third portion 83 engages with the second engagement piece 5 of the seat cover 1. In this example, when an engagement portion is formed in the third portion 83, the engagement portion is a toggle button. When an engagement portion is formed in the third portion 83, the mat 8 is folded and the engagement portion 85 of the first portion 81 and the engagement portion of the third portion 83 are engaged with each other, so that the mat 8 can be easily maintained in the folded state.

[0033] The seat cover 1 is placed on the above-mentioned mat 8. At that time, as shown by the curved arrow, the first engagement piece 4 of the seat cover 1 is engaged with the engagement portion 85 formed on the first part 81 of the mat 8. The first part 81 is a part that corresponds to the upper body of the user lying down on the seat 9. Since the engagement portion 85 is formed on the first part 81, the seat cover 1 is unlikely to slip off the seat 9 even if the user turns over in his sleep.

[0034] In this example, the string 6 of the seat cover 1 may be hooked to a support portion 9S of the headrest 9H as shown in Fig. 4. By hooking the string 6 to the support portion 9S, the seat cover 1 is less likely to come off the seat 9.

[0035] <Mat Assembly> The above-mentioned seat cover 1 and mat 8 can be stored together. First, as shown in Fig. 5, the mat 8 and cushion pads 8F, 8B are placed on the cover body 2 of the seat cover 1. The cushion pad 8B is placed in a position that is not visible in Fig. 5, that is, on the opposite side of the cushion pad 8F with the folded mat 8 in between. The mat 8 is placed on the seat cover 1 so that the layering direction of the mat 8 is along the length direction of the cover body 2.

[0036] Next, as shown by the curved arrow, the cover body 2 is folded toward the mat 8, and the first engaging piece 4 and the second engaging piece 5 are engaged. The first engaging piece 4 and the second engaging piece 5 have a length that allows a gap to be formed in the internal space of the folded seat cover 1 in which the folded mat 8 can be stored. As a result, as shown in FIG. 6, a mat assembly 10 is formed in which the seat cover 1 and the mat 8 are integrated. In this mat assembly 10, the seat cover 1 functions as a bag for storing the mat 8. Also, the strings 6 and 7 of the seat cover 1 function as carrying strings. Therefore, the seat cover 1 and the mat 8 are easy to transport. Also, in the mat assembly 10, the mat 8 is prevented from unfolding by the seat cover 1, so that the mat 8 is unlikely to unfold even when stored in the trunk or the like. The mat assembly 10 may be stored by hooking the strings 6 and 7 to the support portion 9S of the headrest 9H (FIG. 4). [Explanation of symbols]

[0037] 1 Seat cover 2 Cover body 20 Periphery 21 first short side, 22 second short side, 25 first long side, 26 second long side 31, 32, 33, 34 Engagement part 4 First engaging piece 5 Second engagement piece 6,7 String section 8. Matt 8B, 8F Cushion pad 81 first part, 82 second part, 83 third part, 85 engaging part 9 Sheets 9B rear seat, 9F front seat 9H Headrest, 9S Support 10 Mat Assembly

Claims

[Claim 1] A seat cover configured to be freely attached and detached to a seat in a vehicle, A rectangular cover body; a plurality of engagement portions that maintain the cover body in a folded state when the cover body is folded; The peripheral portion of the cover body is configured with a first short side portion, a first long side portion, a second short side portion, and a second long side portion, The plurality of engagement portions are formed on the first long side portion and the second long side portion. Seat covers.

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