Vehicle seat structure

The vehicle seat structure uses a canopy and protruding design to divert liquids away from connection points, effectively preventing liquid ingress and maintaining electrical integrity.

JP2026055663APending Publication Date: 2026-03-31SUZUKI MOTOR CORP +1
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JP · JP
Patent Type
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Filing Date
2024-09-18
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Existing vehicle seat designs allow liquids to flow from the seating surface to connection points on the lateral surfaces, posing a risk of liquid ingress into connectors and potentially causing electrical issues.

Method used

A vehicle seat structure featuring a canopy portion and protruding portion that extend from the connection point outward, guiding liquids away from the connection points, with the canopy forming a free end below the connection point to prevent liquid contact.

Benefits of technology

Prevents liquids from reaching connection points on the seat, ensuring electrical components remain dry and functional.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a vehicle seat structure that can prevent liquid from flowing to the connection points on the side surface of the seat portion. [Solution] A vehicle seat structure 100 comprising a vehicle seat 102 and connectors C3 and C2 arranged on the rear surface 112 of the seat portion 104 of the seat 102 to which a predetermined harness 152 is connected, further comprising a canopy portion 140 that extends from a position above the connectors C3 and C2 of the seat portion 104 outward from the connectors C3 and C2 and forms a free end.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle seat structure.

Background Art

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a trim cover for a vehicle seat including a connector fixed to the rear surface of a seat cushion, and a covering portion formed by an outer skin and an inner skin sewn together in a tubular shape and having a harness insertion portion through which a harness is passed. According to Patent Document 1, it is stated that the possibility of water droplets adhering to the harness is reduced because the harness is covered from the outside of the seat by the covering portion.

Prior Art Documents

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[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, when a passenger spills a liquid (such as water or juice) on the seat cushion, the liquid may flow from the upper surface of the seat cushion (the seating part) along the rear surface that constitutes the lateral surface of the seat cushion to the connector on the rear surface. Also, the same possibility exists when there is a connector on the side surface or the front surface that constitutes the lateral surface of the other seat cushion.

[0005] In view of such problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle seat structure capable of preventing a liquid from flowing to a connection part on the lateral surface of the seating part of the seat.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To solve the above problems, a typical configuration of the present invention is a vehicle seat structure comprising a vehicle seat and a connecting portion disposed on the side surface of the seat portion to which a predetermined cord-like body is connected, characterized in that it further comprises a canopy portion extending from a position above the connecting portion of the seat portion outward from the connecting portion and forming a free end. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a vehicle seat structure that prevents liquid from flowing to the connection portion on the side surface of the seat portion. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of a vehicle seat structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the rear at an oblique angle. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the seat portion of the vehicle seat structure, seen from an oblique angle above. [Figure 3] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the vehicle seat structure, seen from the rear. [Figure 4] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a vehicle seat structure. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view corresponding to Figure 2, showing the seat portion of a vehicle seat structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention, viewed from diagonally above. [Figure 6] This is a schematic diagram corresponding to Figure 4, which shows a vehicle seat structure according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] This is a schematic diagram corresponding to Figure 4, showing a vehicle seat structure according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention and a vehicle seat structure according to a fifth embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] One embodiment of the present invention is a vehicle seat structure comprising a vehicle seat and a connecting portion disposed on the side surface of the seat portion to which a predetermined cable-like body is connected, characterized in that it further comprises a canopy portion extending from a position above the connecting portion of the seat portion outward from the connecting portion and forming a free end.

[0010] According to the present invention, when liquid is placed on the seat portion of the seat, the liquid flows over the eaves portion and falls off. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the liquid from flowing to the connecting portion on the side surface of the seat portion of the seat.

[0011] The canopy portion should ideally have its free end positioned below the connection point. With this configuration, the liquid will not come into contact with the connection point after falling from the free end.

[0012] The seat may be provided with a projection that extends upward from the upper surface of the seat base. With this configuration, when liquid is placed on the seat base, the liquid flows along the projection, that is, along the edge of the upper surface of the seat base, and falls down, thus preventing the liquid from flowing to the connecting parts on the sides or rear of the seat base.

[0013] The overhang portion should preferably be provided so as to extend outward from the protruding portion. With this configuration, the protruding portion allows the liquid to fall while avoiding the connection portion, and the overhang portion allows any liquid that cannot avoid the connection portion by the protruding portion alone to fall while avoiding the connection portion.

[0014] The eaves and protruding parts are preferably formed in a sheet-like or plate-like manner and connected at the overlapping points. With this configuration, liquid is less likely to penetrate the overlapping points and can be prevented from flowing to the connection points.

[0015] The protruding portion should be sewn to the edge of the upper surface of the seat cushion. This configuration makes it easy to attach the protruding portion to the seat cushion later by sewing. In addition, the thread of the protruding portion absorbs liquid, and the liquid flows easily along this thread.

[0016] The side surfaces of the seat's cushion have a section that slopes downwards, becoming recessed beneath the upper surface, and a connection point is preferably located in this section. This configuration prevents liquid that has gone over the overhang from flowing towards the connection point located below the seat.

[0017] Another embodiment of the present invention is a vehicle seat structure including a vehicle seat and a connection portion disposed on a lateral surface of a seat portion of the seat to which a predetermined cord-like body is connected, further including a protruding portion that protrudes upward along an edge of an upper surface from the upper surface of the seat portion of the seat above the connection portion. According to this configuration, when a liquid is placed on the seat portion of the seat, the liquid is guided to the protruding portion and flows outward in the vehicle width direction and drops. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the liquid from flowing to the connection portion on the lateral surface of the seat portion of the seat.

Example

[0018] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in such embodiments are merely examples for facilitating understanding of the invention and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same functions and configurations are denoted by the same reference numerals to omit redundant descriptions, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not shown.

[0019] (First Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle seat structure 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention as viewed obliquely from the rear. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a seat portion 104 of the vehicle seat structure 100 of FIG. 1 as viewed obliquely from above. In FIG. 1 and all other drawings, the vehicle front-rear direction is indicated by arrows F (Forward), B (Backward), the left and right in the vehicle width direction are indicated by arrows L (Leftward), R (Rightward), and the up-down direction is indicated by arrows U (upward), D (downward), respectively.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle seat structure 100 includes a vehicle seat 102. The seat 102 has a seat portion 104 and a backrest portion 106 rotatably attached to the seat portion 104. The seat portion 104 and the backrest portion 106 are configured separately. The seat portion 104 is fixed to the floor panel, while the rear seat is fixed to a back panel located behind the seat portion and forming a luggage compartment. Note that the backrest portion 106 may be rotatably attached to the seat portion 104.

[0021] As shown in Figure 2, the seat portion 104 has a top surface 110 and several surfaces that are lateral to the top surface. These lateral surfaces include the rear surface 112 (back), sides 116 and 118, and front surface 120 (front). A first sensor S1 (seat sensor) for detecting the weight of the occupant is positioned on the top surface 110 of the seat portion 104. Also positioned on the top surface 110 of the seat portion 104 is a buckle 109 (seat belt attachment / detachment part) to which an anchor plate attached to a seat belt (not shown) is detachably secured. A second sensor S2 (seat belt attachment detection sensor) for detecting whether the anchor plate is attached is provided on the buckle 109.

[0022] For example, if the first sensor S1 detects that an occupant has sat on the seat 104, and the second sensor S2 does not detect within a predetermined time that the anchor plate is not attached to the buckle 109 based on the output signal of the second sensor S2, a controller (not shown) will generate an alarm from a notification unit (not shown). This is also called a seat belt reminder function.

[0023] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the vehicle seat structure 100 of Figure 2, viewed from the rear 112 side. The vehicle seat structure 100 has a harness H routed along the rear 112 side of the seat portion 104 of the seat 102 as a cable for connecting to the controller 180 side. The harness H has a first cable H1, one end of which is connected to a connector C1 which serves as a connection part for connecting to the controller 180 side, and the other end of which is connected to the first sensor S1. The harness H also has a second cable H2, one end of which is connected to connector C1 and the other end of which has a connector C2 which serves as a connection part. The harness H also has a third cable H3 that extends from the second sensor S2 side and has a connector C3 which serves as a connection part.

[0024] Connector C1 is connected to the controller 180, and by connecting connectors C2 and C3, it is possible to electrically connect the controller 180 to the second sensor S2.

[0025] In this embodiment, the connection points are connectors C1 to C3, but are not limited to these; they may also be parts where harnesses are connected to each other or parts where harnesses are connected to electronic components.

[0026] The rear surface 112 of the seat portion 104 of the seat 102 is sloped downwards so as it goes inward, that is, it sinks under the upper surface 110. As a result, the rear surface 112 is located below the upper surface 110 of the seat portion 104.

[0027] In this embodiment, connector C3 is attached to the rear surface 112 of the seat portion 104, but it is not limited to this, and may be configured in the same way as on the rear surface 112 side on the side 116, 118, or front surface 120 of the seat portion 104 of the seat 102.

[0028] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the vehicle seat structure 100 shown in Figure 2. Figure 4(a) is a schematic diagram of the vehicle seat structure 100 shown in Figure 2 viewed from the side. Figure 4(b) is a schematic diagram of the vehicle seat structure 100 shown in Figure 2 viewed from above. Figure 4(c) is a schematic diagram showing a modified example of the connector C3 of the vehicle seat structure 100 shown in Figure 2. As shown in Figure 4(a), the vehicle seat structure 100 is equipped with a protruding portion 130.

[0029] The protrusion 130 protrudes upward from the edge 114 of the upper surface 110 of the seat portion 104, above the connector C3. The lower end 130q of the protrusion 130 is sewn to the edge 114 of the upper surface 110 of the seat portion 104 of the seat 102. The protrusion 130 is mounted so as to slope forward as it goes upward. Therefore, the protrusion 130 is unlikely to be positioned along the vertical direction. The protrusion 130 has a predetermined width in the direction along the edge 114. The material used for the protrusion 130 may be leather, synthetic fiber, etc. The protrusion 130 is also water-repellent. The protrusion 130 may be a sheet-like member that is easily flexible (for example, a member like a seat belt), or a plate-like member that is not easily flexible.

[0030] Furthermore, the vehicle seat structure 100 is equipped with a canopy portion 140. The canopy portion 140 extends from a position above the connectors C3 and C2 outward from the connectors C3 and C2, forming a free end. In this embodiment, the canopy portion 140 descends from the upper surface 110 of the seat portion 104 of the seat 102, crossing the edge 114 and covering the connectors C3 and C2. The upper end 140p of the canopy portion 140 is continuous with the upper end of the projection portion 130. The canopy portion 140 is provided so as to extend outward from the projection portion 130. The canopy portion 140 is inclined to descend as it goes towards the rear.

[0031] The lower end 140q of the visor portion 140 is a free end. A free end is an end that is not subjected to a load that causes displacement (deflection) in a direction perpendicular to the visor portion 140, nor is it bent in a way that causes a change in the rotation angle (deflection angle) of the visor portion 140. Being a free end has the advantage of making it easier for the visor portion 140 to maintain a position separated from connectors C3 and C2. The lower end 140q of the visor portion 140 is set to be located below connectors C3 and C2. Furthermore, the lower end 140q of the visor portion 140 is set to be located outside connectors C3 and C2. The material used for the visor portion 140 is leather, synthetic fiber, etc. The visor portion 140 is also water-repellent.

[0032] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, the visor portion 140 and the protruding portion 130 are connected by a connecting member 142 made of thread at the point where they overlap. The position of the connecting member 142 is between the upper end 140p of the visor portion 140 and the lower end 130q of the protruding portion 130 (see Figure 4(a)). In this embodiment, the visor portion 140 and the protruding portion 130 are formed from a single piece of fabric. The single piece of fabric is folded so that one end becomes the visor portion 140 and the other end becomes the protruding portion 130. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and the visor portion 140 and the protruding portion 130 may be made from separate parts.

[0033] Next, an example of how liquid (water, juice, coffee, etc.) flows when an occupant spills it on the seat portion 104 will be explained with reference to Figure 4. When liquid is placed on the seat portion 104 of the seat, depending on the amount and force of the liquid and the force at which it flows, the liquid will flow along the upper surface 110 of the seat portion 104 toward the rear of the vehicle and reach the edge 114, as shown by arrow W1.

[0034] The liquid then flows down along the protrusion 130, that is, along the edge 114 of the upper surface 110 of the seat portion 104 of the seat 102, as indicated by arrows W2 and W3. The liquid also flows along the upper surface of the eaves portion 140, as indicated by arrow W4, to the lower end 140q, and falls downward. Thus, the liquid falls in two separate routes.

[0035] According to the configuration of this embodiment described above, it is possible to prevent liquid from flowing to the connectors C3 and C2 located on the rear surface 112 of the seat portion 104 of the seat 102.

[0036] Furthermore, since the eaves portion 140 is located higher than the protruding portion 130, the liquid is more likely to flow along the protruding portion 130 than over the eaves portion 140, further preventing it from flowing to the connectors C3 and C2 on the rear surface 112 of the seat portion 104.

[0037] The canopy portion 140 is preferably positioned so that its free end is below that of connectors C3 and C2. With this configuration, the liquid will not come into contact with connectors C3 and C2 after falling from the free end.

[0038] It is preferable to provide a projection 130 that protrudes upward from the upper surface 110 of the seat portion 104 of the seat 102. With this configuration, when liquid is placed on the seat portion 104 of the seat 102, the liquid flows along the projection 130, that is, along the edge 114 of the upper surface 110 of the seat portion 104 of the seat 102 and falls down, so that the liquid does not flow to the connectors C3, C2 on the side surfaces 116, 118 or rear surface 112 of the seat portion 104 of the seat 102.

[0039] The canopy portion 140 is preferably provided so as to extend outward from the protruding portion 130. With this configuration, the protruding portion 130 allows the liquid to fall while avoiding the connectors C3 and C2, and the canopy portion 140 allows any liquid that cannot avoid the connectors C3 and C2 by the protruding portion 130 alone to fall while avoiding the connectors C3 and C2.

[0040] Since the canopy portion 140 and the protruding portion 130 are connected by a connecting member 142 at the overlapping portion, liquid is less likely to penetrate this overlapping portion, and thus prevents liquid from flowing into connectors C3 and C2.

[0041] The connecting member 142 is made of thread, and the lower end 130q of the protruding portion 130 is sewn to the edge 114 of the seat portion 104 of the seat 102. This configuration makes it easy to attach the protruding portion 130 to the seat portion 104 by sewing. In addition, the thread of the protruding portion 130 absorbs liquid, and the liquid flows easily along this thread.

[0042] The rear surface 112 of the seat portion 104 of the seat 102 is sloped downwards so as it goes below the upper surface 110, which prevents liquid that has gone over the overhang portion 140 from flowing towards the connectors C3 and C2 located below the seat portion 104.

[0043] Furthermore, since the lower end 140q of the eaves portion 140 is located below connectors C3 and C2, it is difficult for the liquid to reach connectors C3 and C2.

[0044] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4(c), connector C3 is directly fixed to the rear surface 112, but the configuration is not limited to this. Connector C4 may also be fixed to the rear surface 112 using a restraint 172 positioned to protrude from the rear surface 112. In this case, there is the advantage that even if liquid flows onto the restraint 172, it is less likely for the liquid to flow onto connector C4.

[0045] (Second example) Figure 5 is a perspective view corresponding to Figure 2, showing the seat portion 204 of a vehicle seat structure 200 according to a second embodiment of the present invention, viewed from diagonally above. In the second embodiment, elements similar to those in the first embodiment in Figure 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions are omitted. As shown in Figure 5, the upper end 240p of the visor portion 240 is attached to the edge 114 of the upper surface 110 of the seat portion 204. The visor portion 240 then descends from the edge 114 of the upper surface 110 of the seat portion and covers the connectors C3 and C2. The lower end 240q of the visor portion 240 is a free end. Furthermore, the lower end 240q of the visor portion 240 is positioned below the connectors C3 and C2.

[0046] Next, we will describe how liquid flows when an occupant spills it on the seat portion 204. When liquid lies on the seat portion 204 of the seat, the liquid flows along the upper surface 110 of the seat portion 204 towards the rear of the vehicle and reaches the edge 114. Then, the liquid flows along the upper surface of the eaves portion 240 and reaches the lower end 240q, and falls downwards.

[0047] According to the configuration of this embodiment described above, it is possible to prevent liquid from flowing to the connectors C3 and C2 located on the rear surface 112 of the seat portion 204 of the seat.

[0048] The rear surface 112 of the seat portion 204 is sloped downwards so as it goes below the upper surface 110, which prevents liquid that has gone over the eaves portion 240 from flowing towards the connectors C3 and C2 located below the seat portion 204.

[0049] (Third example) Figure 6 is a schematic diagram corresponding to Figure 4, showing a vehicle seat structure 300 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6(a) is a schematic diagram of the vehicle seat structure 300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention viewed from the side. Figure 6(b) is a schematic diagram of the vehicle seat structure 300 of Figure 6(a) viewed from above. In the third embodiment, elements similar to those in the first or second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions are omitted. As shown in Figure 6(a), the vehicle seat structure 300 differs from the configurations of the first and second embodiments in that the angle between the visor portion 340 and the protruding portion 330 is set to be large, and an additional protruding portion 350 is provided further forward of the vehicle than the protruding portion 330.

[0050] The vehicle seat structure 300 includes a projection 330 and a canopy 340. The projection 330 protrudes upward from the edge 114 of the upper surface 110 of the seat portion 304 of the seat and slopes upward as it moves towards the rear. The canopy 340 is continuous with the upper end of the projection 330, straddles the edge 114 of the upper surface 110 of the seat portion 304 and slopes downward as it moves towards the rear. The canopy 340 covers the connectors C3 and C2. The lower end 340q of the canopy 340 is a free end.

[0051] Furthermore, the vehicle seat structure 300 is equipped with a protrusion 350. The protrusion 350 is positioned further forward than the protrusion 330. The protrusion 350 projects upward from the upper surface of the seat portion 304 along the edge 114 (parallel to the edge 114).

[0052] The rear surface 312 of the seat portion 304 is a surface that extends vertically and in the vehicle width direction. Connectors C3 and C2 are attached to the rear surface 312. Connectors C3 and C2 are located below the protruding portion 330. However, connectors C3 and C2 may also be located across the lower part of the canopy portion 340.

[0053] The vehicle seat structure 300 includes a bent covering portion 360 connecting an intermediate position 340r in the vehicle's longitudinal direction of the canopy portion 340 to the lower end 304q of the seat portion 304, and a Velcro® (registered trademark) 390 as a fixing portion connecting the bent covering portion 360 to the lower end 304q of the seat portion 304. The bent covering portion 360 has a first plate 370 and a second plate 380. The first plate 370 covers the connectors C3 and C2 from the rear. The second plate 380 covers the connectors C3 and C2 from below. The width of these first plate 370 and second plate 380 is set to be the same as that of the canopy portion 340 in the vehicle width direction. However, the width of the first plate 370 and second plate 380 may be different from that of the canopy portion 340 in the vehicle width direction.

[0054] Next, we will explain how liquid flows when an occupant spills it on the seat portion 304. When liquid lies on the seat portion 304 of the seat, the liquid flows along the upper surface 110 of the seat portion 304 toward the rear of the vehicle, as shown by arrow W11, and then flows outward in the vehicle width direction along the protruding portion 350, as shown by arrows W12 and W13. The liquid then flows outward in the vehicle width direction along the lower end 330q of the protruding portion 330, as shown by arrows W12 and W13, and falls downward. The liquid also flows between the protruding portion 350 and the protruding portion 330, along the upper surface of the protruding portion 330 and the upper surface of the awning portion 340, as shown by arrow W14, and falls downward from the lower end 340q.

[0055] According to this embodiment, in addition to obtaining the effects of the second embodiment, when liquid is placed on the seat portion 304 of the seat, the liquid is guided by the protrusion 350 and flows outward in the vehicle width direction and falls off. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the liquid from flowing to the connectors C3 and C2 on the rear surface 312 of the seat portion 304.

[0056] In this embodiment, the rear surface 312 of the seat portion 304 is formed to be vertical, but the embodiment is not limited to this one, and the rear surface 112 of the seat portion 304 may be configured to be inclined so as it goes downwards, sinking under the upper surface 110.

[0057] (Fourth embodiment) Figure 7(a) is a schematic diagram corresponding to Figure 4, showing a vehicle seat structure 400 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 7(a), unlike the vehicle seat structure 300, the canopy portion 340 is folded upward at its lower end 340q and then folded downward at an intermediate position 440 to form the first plate 370. This configuration also allows the lower end 340q of the canopy portion 340 to be a free end.

[0058] (Fifth example) Figure 7(b) is a schematic diagram corresponding to Figure 4, showing a vehicle seat structure 500 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 7(a), unlike the vehicle seat structure 100, the vehicle seat structure 500 includes a canopy portion 540. The upper end 540p of the canopy portion 540 is attached between the upper and lower ends of the rear surface 112, rather than to the edge 114. The lower end 540q of the canopy portion 540 forms a free end. In this configuration as well, the canopy portion 540 extends from a position above the connectors C3 and C2 outward from the connectors C3 and C2 to form a free end.

[0059] Preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the attached drawings, but it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to these examples. It is clear to those skilled in the art that various modifications or alterations can be conceived within the scope of the claims, and these will naturally also fall within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0060] Furthermore, the present invention can be implemented by freely combining the inventions described in the claims and examples, regardless of the dependency relationships of the claims. [Industrial applicability]

[0061] This invention can be used in vehicle seat structures. [Explanation of symbols]

[0062] 100... Vehicle seat structure, 102...seat, 104...Seat part, 106... Backrest section, 109...Buckle (seat belt fastening part), 110...Top surface, 112... Rear (side) 114... connection, 116, 118... side (side view), 120... Front (side), 130...protrusion, 130q…lower end, 140... Eibe, 140p...Top edge, 140q…lower end, 142...Connecting member, 172...Restraints, 200... Vehicle seat structure, 204...zabe, 230... Eibe, 240p...Top edge, 240q…lower end, 300... Vehicle seat structure, 304...Seat part, 304q…lower end, 330...protrusion, 340... Eibe, 340p...Top edge, 340q…lower end, 340r…midway position, 350...protrusion, 360... Flexible covering part, 390... Velcro (registered trademark), 400... Vehicle seat structure, 440...midway position, 500... Vehicle seat structure, 540...Eave 540p…Top 540q…lower end C1, C2, C3, C4... connectors, H... Harness, H1, H2, H3... cables, S1...First sensor (seat sensor), S1…Second sensor (seat belt detection sensor)

Claims

1. In a vehicle seat structure comprising a vehicle seat and a connecting portion disposed on the side surface of the seat portion of the seat to which a predetermined cable-like body is connected, A vehicle seat structure characterized by further comprising a canopy portion that extends from a position above the connection portion of the seat portion outward from the connection portion and forms a free end.

2. The vehicle seat structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the free end of the canopy portion is located below the connection portion.

3. The vehicle seat structure according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes a protruding portion that protrudes upward from the upper surface of the seat portion of the aforementioned seat.

4. The vehicle seat structure according to claim 3, wherein the visor portion is provided so as to extend outward from the protruding portion.

5. The vehicle seat structure according to claim 4, characterized in that the awning portion and the protruding portion are formed in a sheet-like or plate-like shape and connected at the portion where they overlap each other.

6. The vehicle seat structure according to claim 4, characterized in that the protruding portion is sewn to the edge of the upper surface of the seat portion of the seat.

7. The vehicle seat structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the side surface of the seat portion of the seat has a portion that slopes downward so as it goes downward, so as to be recessed under the upper surface, and a connecting portion is arranged in the portion.

8. In a vehicle seat structure comprising a vehicle seat and a connecting portion disposed on the side surface of the seat portion of the seat to which a predetermined cable-like body is connected, A vehicle seat structure characterized by further comprising a protruding portion above the connecting portion, which protrudes upward from the upper surface of the seat portion of the seat along the edge of the upper surface.

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