Telescopic Seatback Support Assembly Across Vehicle Pillars
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional rear seating solutions in vehicles lack flexibility and functionality, limiting user experience optimization.
Innovation Solution
A seating assembly featuring a support assembly with telescopically connected support members that span the gap between vehicle pillars, allowing for adjustable seatback positioning and integration of additional features like audio, ventilation, and storage, while providing structural reinforcement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional rear seating solutions are used, then the structure is simple, but the flexibility and functionality are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The support assembly employs telescopic support members where one support member is inserted within another, allowing nested configuration that provides multiple adjustment positions while maintaining a compact structure. This nesting principle enables flexible seatback positioning without proportionally increasing overall structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The support assembly is designed to perform multiple functions: providing structural reinforcement across the gap between pillars, enabling adjustable seatback positioning, and serving as a mounting structure for additional features. This multi-functionality increases versatility without requiring separate independent systems for each function
2Ease of operation
If a support assembly with telescopic support members is used, then adjustable seatback positioning is enabled, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The telescopic support members are configured with one member nested within another, providing multiple telescopic positions that enable adjustable seatback positioning. The nested configuration allows compact storage when not in use while providing extended adjustment range when needed, balancing operational ease with structural considerations
3Strength
If the support assembly spans the gap between pillars, then structural reinforcement is provided, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support assembly serves dual purposes: it provides structural reinforcement by spanning the gap between pillars to enhance vehicle interior stability, and simultaneously enables seatback adjustment functionality. This multi-functional design integrates structural support with operational features, making the added complexity worthwhile by eliminating the need for separate structural reinforcement elements
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle includes a first pillar and a second pillar. The first pillar is spaced from and opposite the second pillar to define a gap therebetween. At least one seatback is positioned between the first pillar and the second pillar. A support assembly spans the gap and operably couples the at least one seatback with the first and second pillars. The support assembly includes a first support member operably coupled to the first and second pillars and a second support member telescopically connected with the first support member.