CN106985721A - Individual pad extension with optimal leg opening angle - Google Patents

Individual pad extension with optimal leg opening angle Download PDF

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CN106985721A
CN106985721A CN201611110750.XA CN201611110750A CN106985721A CN 106985721 A CN106985721 A CN 106985721A CN 201611110750 A CN201611110750 A CN 201611110750A CN 106985721 A CN106985721 A CN 106985721A
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乔纳森·安德鲁·莱恩
马克·席尔瓦·康德拉德
约翰·韦恩·亚兰松
丹尼尔·费雷蒂
迈克尔·科里奇
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60NSEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/02Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60NSEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/02Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
    • B60N2/0224Non-manual adjustments, e.g. with electrical operation
    • B60N2/02246Electric motors therefor
    • B60N2/02253Electric motors therefor characterised by the transmission between the electric motor and the seat or seat parts
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60NSEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/02Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
    • B60N2/0224Non-manual adjustments, e.g. with electrical operation
    • B60N2/02246Electric motors therefor
    • B60N2/02258Electric motors therefor characterised by the mounting of the electric motor for adjusting the seat
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60NSEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/02Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
    • B60N2/0284Adjustable seat-cushion length
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60NSEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/62Thigh-rests

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Abstract

A kind of seat assembly includes seat frame, and the seat frame has longitudinal centre line and the seat H points along center line.First extensible first side of the element along center line is arranged on the front portion of seat frame, and operable between extension and retracted position.The second of element, which is may extend away, adjacent to and independently of first may extend away second couple positioned opposite of the element along center line on the front portion of seat frame, and it is operable between extension and retracted position.First and second extensible elements are respectively relative to center line and extended forward from seat H points with the lateral angle between 5 to 10 degree.

Description

Individual pad extension with optimal leg opening angle
Technical field
Present invention relates in general to a kind of seat assembly, and relate more specifically to a kind of include with optimal leg The seat assembly of the individual pad extension of angle of release degree.
Background technology
As designer is best understood to mankind's ergonomics, posture and comfortableness, modern vehicle seat becomes to get over Come more comfortable.Seat assembly including the comfortable part in vehicle seat back and seat can be driver and multiply Visitor provides the durability of improved comfortableness and increased extensive vehicle ride.In addition, when providing seat assembly, it is various The driver and passenger of size and dimension may prove to be challenging.Therefore, including be optimised to adapt to driver and The seat assembly of the part of the expectation posture and sitting posture of the different sizes and build of passenger and those drivers and passenger Become more and more important.
The content of the invention
According to an aspect of the present invention, a kind of seat assembly includes the seat assembly containing seat frame, The seat frame has longitudinal centre line and the seat H points along center line.First extensible element is set along the first side of center line Put on the front portion of seat frame, and it is operable between extension and retracted position.It is neighbouring and extensible first independently of first Extensible second couple positioned opposite of the element along center line of the second of part is extending and retracted on the front portion of seat frame It is operable between position.First and second extensible elements be respectively relative to center line with 5 to 10 spend between lateral angle from seat Chair H points extend forward.
According to another aspect of the present invention, a kind of seat assembly is total including the seat containing seat frame Into the seat frame has longitudinal centre line and the seat H points along center line.The front portion of first leg support and seat frame It is pivotably connected, the first leg support includes the first extensible element, the first extensible element is relative to center line with 5 First side of the lateral angle along center line between to 10 degree extends forward from seat H points.Second leg support is independently of first Leg support and it is pivotably connected with the front portion of seat frame.Second leg support includes the second extensible element, The second extensible element relative to center line with 5 to 10 spend between second opposite side of the lateral angle along center line from seat H Point extends forward.
According to another aspect of the invention, a kind of seat assembly includes the seat assembly containing seat frame, The seat frame has longitudinal centre line and the seat H points along center line.First and second neighbouring and independent extensible element phases Extend forward from seat H points for center line and with the lateral angle between 5 to 10 degree on the opposite side of center line.
Those skilled in the art's specification following by studying, claim and accompanying drawing, these and other of the invention Aspect, purpose and feature should be understood that and understand.
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In the accompanying drawings:
Fig. 1 is provided in the birds-eye perspective of one embodiment of the seat assembly of the invention in vehicle;
Fig. 2 is the birds-eye perspective of Fig. 1 seat assembly;
Fig. 3 is the side elevation view of the seat assembly of the present invention;
Fig. 4 is the plan view from above of Fig. 3 seat assembly;
Fig. 5 is the top perspective exploded view of the seat of Fig. 3 seat assembly;
Fig. 6 is the top perspective exploded view of a part for the seat of Fig. 3 seat assembly;
Fig. 7 is that the part of the seat of Fig. 3 seat assembly looks up perspective exploded view;
Fig. 8 is the birds-eye perspective of Fig. 3 seat assembly, wherein the first and second leg supports be in retract and Reduce position;
Fig. 8 A are the birds-eye perspectives of Fig. 8 leg support;
Fig. 9 is the partial side section view elevational view intercepted at online IX-IX, illustrated therein is Fig. 8 in retracted position Leg support;
Figure 10 is the birds-eye perspective of the seat assembly of the present invention, and wherein one in leg support is in reduction Position;
Figure 10 A are the birds-eye perspectives of Figure 10 leg support, and wherein one in leg support is in reduction position Put;
Figure 11 is the partial side facade view intercepted at Figure 10 A line XI-XI, be illustrated therein is in extended position Leg support in one;
Figure 12 is the birds-eye perspective of one embodiment of the seat assembly of the present invention, wherein in leg support One is in raised position;
Figure 12 A are the birds-eye perspectives of Figure 12 leg support, and wherein one in leg support, which is in, rises position Put;
Figure 13 A are that the part intercepted at the XIIIA-XIIIA of the leg support of Figure 12 A in raised position is edge-on Face sectional view;
Figure 13 B are that the local side elevation of Figure 13 A leg support after reduction position is moved to from raised position is cutd open View;And
Figure 13 C are that the local side elevation of Figure 13 B leg support after raised position and retracted position is moved to is cutd open View.
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For description herein purpose, term " on ", " under ", " right side ", " left side ", " rear ", " preceding ", " vertical ", " level " And its derivative words will be orientated as shown in Figure 1 it is related to the present invention.It will, however, be appreciated that, the present invention can be adopted With various selective orientations, unless expressly stated to the contrary.It should also be appreciated that, shown in accompanying drawing and description below Described specific device and process are only the exemplary embodiments for the present inventive concept that claim is limited.Accordingly, with respect to this Locate disclosed embodiment specific size and other physical features be not considered as it is restricted, except another in non-claimed Have and clearly state.
With reference to Fig. 1 and 2, reference 10 generally refers to the seat assembly with seat frame 12.First leg branch Support member 14 and the front portion 16 of seat frame 12 are pivotably connected.First leg support 14 can between rising and reducing position Operation.First extensible element 20 is arranged in the first leg support 14 and operable between extension and retracted position. Second leg support 22 it is neighbouring and independently of the first leg support 14 and with the front portion 16 of seat frame 12 pivotly Connection.Second leg support 22 is operable between rising and reducing position.Second extensible element 24 is arranged on the second leg It is on portion's support member 22 and operable between extension and retracted position.
Referring again to Fig. 1 and 2, seat assembly 10 generally includes seat 30 and the headrest 34 being supported on seat 30 Backrest 32.Backrest 32 is pivotably connected with seat 30, so that backrest 32 can be in upright and obliquity Between move.Headrest 34 is operably connected with backrest 32 and is also positioned in the various positions relative to backrest 32 Put the head to support driver or passenger and neck.Seat frame 12 includes first and the be supported on leg 44 (Fig. 5) Two side elements 40,42 (Fig. 4).Frame element 43 (Fig. 5) is extended laterally between the first and second side elements 40,42 to extend.Leg Assembly 46 is slided with the seat rail on the floor 45 fixed to vehicle 49 and is operably connected in portion 44.
Referring now to Fig. 3 and 4, seat assembly 10 by be typically configured to by selectivity support be applied to driver or The downside of the leg of passenger.Specifically, as shown in figure 3, each leg of driver or passenger can pass through the first and second legs Portion's support member 14,22 is independently supported.First and second leg supports 14,22 are between rising and reducing position and prolonging Stretch and may move between retracted position, to change effective seating area 48 of seat 30, and optimize the chi of driver or passenger The adaptation of very little, build, posture and sitting posture.
As further shown in fig. 4, the longitudinal centre line (being labeled as C) of seat frame 12 functionally limits the first extensible member Part 20 and second may extend away the separation unit between element 24.It is each relative that first extensible element 20 and second may extend away element 24 Extended forward from seat H points (being labeled as H) with lateral angle α in center line C.First extensible element 20 and second may extend away element 24 are preferably extended forward with the angle [alpha] horizontal with center line C and extended forward from H points, to meet mankind occupant naturally The outside of occupant's thigh of position opened of natural leg on more preferable thigh support and comfortableness are provided.This leg opening angle It is maintained at and packs up and expanded position, for optimal comfortableness in all use positions.Present inventors have determined that angle Degree α should be center line C and seat the H point along seat frame 12 between 5 and 10 degree, preferably about 5 degree.It is unexpected Ground, which is sent out to provide with the separation unit that may extend away between element 24 in the first extensible element 20 and second of such angle [alpha], reduces flesh Meat strains and improves the improved comfortableness of leg and thigh support part.Therefore, it may extend away leg support 14,22 --- its Middle opening angle α is spent with the front about 5 to 10 of the H points of the seat frame 12 with center line C laterally and on center line C every side (most preferably with about 5 degree) is accurately set --- more preferable thigh support and comfortableness are provided.
Referring now to Fig. 5, seat assembly 10 includes the seat base 50 being supported on seat frame 12.Interface element 52 are positioned between seat frame 12 and seat base 50.Seat base 50 be arranged on the first and second leg supports 14, 22 rear and in the front of backrest 32.Interface element 52 is included in the first and second sides 56,58 of interface element 52 Between the pivoting lever 54 that extends.In addition, the rear portion of interface element 52 includes being fixed to interface element 52 into the frame of seat frame 12 Frame attachment 59.Pivoting lever 54 also includes supporting the first and second of the first and second leg supports 14,22 to support respectively Base 60,62.First and second support bases 60,62 are operably connected with the first and second motors 64,66.First motor 64 It is operably connected with sliding part 70 and drive shaft 72.Drive shaft 72 transverse translation can be supported between extension and retracted position Main body 74.First support base 60 is configured as rising and reducing the rotation of first leg portion support member of spaced winding pivoting lever 54 of position 14, as herein further it is detailed discuss.Similarly, the second motor 66 operationally connects with sliding part 80 and drive shaft 82 Connect.Drive shaft 82 can between extended position and retracted position the second leg support of transverse translation 22 supportive body 84. Second support base 62 is configured as rotating the second leg support 22 between rising and reducing position.
Referring again to Fig. 5, interface element 52 includes the hanging frame 90 being disposed thereon.Hanging frame 90 is configured as carrying For enough supports to hanging element 92 and seat insert 94.Therefore, hanging frame 90 includes main supplement seat insert 94 Shape shape.Specifically, hanging frame 90 includes limiting the main body 96 in hole 98, and the hole 98 is configured as receiving support seat The hanging element 92 of pad 94.Meanwhile, the first and second alar parts 100,102 extend from main body 96 and are configured to support seat First and second side liners 104,106 of pad 94.Seat insert 94 is supported on the top of hanging frame 90 and by fabric 110 protections.It is contemplated that fabric 110 can be any one of various materials, including conventional fabrics and leather, Vinyl etc..Cross seat support 112 is positioned in the lower section of the first and second leg support 14,22 and is connected to seat Framework 12.Cross seat support 112 helps to guide the first and second leg supports 14,22 between the locations, and Simultaneously extra rigidity is provided to the seat frame 12 of seat assembly 10.Cross seat support 112 also includes protection vehicle The front portion 16 of seat assembly 10 and the shield for aesthetically seeming pleasant.
Referring now to Fig. 6 and 7, the first and second leg supports 14,22 will be discussed in further detail.First and second legs Portion's support member 14,22 is configured as engaging the interface element 52 of seat assembly 10.Specifically, the first and second support base 60th, 62 it is pivotably connected with pivoting lever 54, the interface element 52 of pivoting lever 54 and seat assembly 10 is rotatably or solid Surely connect.First and second support bases 60,62 around pivoting lever 54 rise and reduce position between it is operable.First and First and second motors 64,66 of two leg supports 14,22 are respectively positioned in the first and second support bases 60,62. First and second motors 64,66 are operably connected with drive shaft 72,82 respectively.Each drive shaft 72,82 includes being arranged on it On helical gear 120 (Fig. 9).Helical gear 120 allows the first and second leg supports 14,22 in extension and retracted position Between linear translation, as described below.
Referring again to Fig. 6 and Fig. 7, each including in the first and second leg supports 14,22 slides assembly 122.Branch Support main body 74,84 is configured as engaging slide assembly 122.The supportive body 74,84 of first and second leg supports 14,22 is wrapped Include the receiving slit 124 for being configured as receiving the part for sliding assembly 122.Each receiving slit 124 includes being configured as sliding The recess 126 of the amplification of sliding block 13 is received on assembly 122.Sliding block 130 is by helical gear 120 anywhere between linearly Translation.Sliding block 130 is configured as the recess 126 of engagement amplification, so that supportive body 74 or 84 be connected with sliding block assembly 122. As described by detail further below, when sliding block 130 is in rear position, related leg support 14 or 22, which is in, retracts Position.Similarly, when sliding block 130 is in front position, related leg support 14 or 22 is in extended position.
Referring again to Fig. 6 and 7, the flexible member 140 that each supportive body 74,84 is typically configured to and is disposed thereon Connection.Flexible member 140 includes the opening square that extra comfortableness and flexible flex holes 144 are provided for driver or passenger Battle array 142.Meanwhile, flex holes 144 provide some in the first and second leg supports 14,22 of seat assembly 10 and breathed freely Property.Flexible member 140 is positioned on the top of supportive body 74 or 84 and covered by protectiveness parcel 146.Protection Property parcel 146 is covered by thigh support fabric 148 and laying 150.Thigh support fabric 148 and laying 150 are protected Protectiveness parcel 146 and flexible member 140.As shown in fig. 7, each supportive body 74,84 includes fixing flexible member 140 To multiple engaging pins 154 of supportive body 74,84.First and second support bases of the first and second leg supports 14,22 60th, each in 62 is respectively included in prolonging backward of extending on the opposite side of main body 162 with the first and second support bases 60,62 Stretch flange 160.The flange 160 that extends back is connected with being connected to the tension spring 164 of mounting bracket 166.Tension spring 164 is by phase The support base 60 or 62 of pass is biased to raised position.It is generally anticipated that, the He of supportive body 74 of the first leg support 14 The supportive body 84 of second leg support 22 can be movable to rise by the actuating assembly being operably connected with motor Position and reduction position.Alternatively, the regulation of the first and second leg supports 14,22 can be by gear train manually Carry out, as one of ordinary skill in the understanding.
Referring now to Fig. 8 and Fig. 8 A, seat assembly 10 is shown, wherein the first and second leg supports 14,22 It is moved to initial position.In initial position, the first and second leg supports 14,22 are in retracted position and are also at reduction Position.In the initial position, the seating area 48 of seat 30 is not exaggerated.Therefore, seating area 48 is typically configured to branch Support the less driver of stature or passenger.There is larger stature in driver or passenger and it is desirable that change seat assembly 10 Effective seating area 48 in the case of, then the first and second leg supports 14,22 can independently rise and independently Extension, preferably with the optimal lateral angle α between being spent relative to center line C 5 to 10.
Referring now to Figure 10 and 10A, in an illustrated embodiment, the second leg support 22 has moved to extended position. In order to which the second leg support 22 is moved into extended position, driver or passenger, which will simply engage, is operably connected to Toggle switch on the seat 30 of two motor 66.Then the second motor 66 is activated, and it makes the drive shaft being connected with helical gear 120 82 rotate.When helical gear 120 rotates, the supportive body 84 of the second leg support 22 is pushed out away from seat base 50 It is dynamic.Meanwhile, the holding position of the first leg support 14 and do not move.The first leg support is also wanted in driver or passenger In the case that 14 are moved to extended position, driver or passenger can be engaged with identical behavior so that the first motor 64 is activated, Then it force the supportive body 74 of the first leg support 14 with similar to recited above with reference to the second leg support 22 Mode is outside.
As shown in figure 11, when helical gear 120 rotates, sliding block 130 starts to move relative to helical gear 120.Specifically Ground, when the second motor 66 is operated in a first direction, helical gear 120 rotates, and is slided so that the screw thread of helical gear 120 is promoted The internal thread of block 130, the leg support 22 of sliding block 130 and second (is corresponded to the second thigh support by it away from seat base 50 The extended position of part 22) translation.When the second motor 66 is operated in a second direction, helical gear 120 with first direction phase Anti- second party is rotated up, so that sliding block 130 (is corresponded to the retraction position of the second leg support 22 towards seat base 50 Put) pull.
Referring now to Figure 12 and 12A, seat assembly 10 is shown, wherein the second leg support 22, which is in, rises position Put.In raised position, the second leg support 22 be preferably positioned in when leg does not extend keep or support driver or The downside of the leg of passenger.Second leg support 22 is individually in the presence of the power of tension spring 164 or in tension spring 164 Raised position is moved to in the presence of the power for the motor for being operably connected to the second support base 62, the power is by the second leg Support member 22 is pushed to raised position.First leg support 14 is operated in substantially the same manner.It is worth noting that, first And second leg support 14,22 may be at reduction position, raised position or any position between them.However, first Different positions can also be placed on the second leg support 14,22.For example, the first leg support 14 may be at reduction Position, and the second leg support 22 may be at raised position, as illustrated in fig. 12.In addition, simultaneously, no matter first and second How are the rise of leg support 14,22 or reduction position, the first and second leg supports 14,22 can also in extension or Retracted position.In addition, the first and second leg supports 14,22 can be placed on retracted position or extended position simultaneously.For choosing Ground is selected, the first and second leg supports 14,22 can be positioned differently.For example, the first leg support 14 may be at drop Lower position and retracted position, and the second leg support 22 may be at extended position and raised position.
As described in Figure, in the embodiment shown in Figure 13 A and 13B, the second leg branch of the second motor 66 is located above The second support base 62 rotation (clockwise) upwards of support member 22.Generally as described above, pass through the second support base 62 The movement of two leg supports 22 can be by the drawing of the mounting bracket 166 that the flange 160 that extends back is connected in seat 30 The power of power spring 164, by the second support base 62 be operably connected to rise and reduce position between rotate second The motor 66 of support base 62 or can be by by the pulling force that extends between flange 160 and mounting bracket 166 of extending back The motor 66 that spring 164 is supplemented occurs.As shown in fig. 13 c, it should be appreciated that the first and second leg supports 14,22 It may be at rising or reducing position, or any position between them, while in extension or retracted position.Figure 13C shows the second leg support 22 in raised position and retracted position.First and second leg supports 14,22 exist Rise movement of the movement and the first and second leg supports 14,22 between reduction position between extension and retracted position It is unrelated.
Seat assembly as disclosed herein includes being configured as providing the leg of driver or passenger independent branch The independent removable leg support of the first and second of support.For example, for driver, the right leg of driver is often in prolonging Position is stretched so that pedal actuation.Meanwhile, particularly it is being equipped with the vehicle for the automatic transmission for not needing controlled clutch pedal In, the left leg of driver can retract to provide comfortableness to driver.Seat assembly 10 as disclosed herein can be with Allow the additional support under the right leg of driver, so that the endurance of driver is minimum by the possibility weakened on long stroke Change.The assembly of seat 10 as disclosed herein is also provided when leg support can be moved specifically and be adjusted to meet Specific driver or passenger preferably take one's seat style when additional comfort.
It will be understood by those skilled in the art that described construction of the invention and miscellaneous part be not restricted to it is any specific Material.Other exemplary embodiment of the present invention disclosed herein can be made of a variety of materials, except non-invention separately has Explanation.
For the purposes of the present invention, term " connection " (with its form of ownership, present tense, during progress, past tense etc.) is overall On refer to that two parts (electric or mechanical) are engaged directly or indirectly to one another.Such engagement substantially can be it is fixed or Substantially it is moveable.Such engagement can with two parts (electric or mechanical) and it is any it is extra each other or with Two parts are integrally formed the intermediary element for single main body to realize.Unless otherwise indicated, such engagement substantially can be with It is permanent or substantially can is dismountable or releasable.
It is also important to note that the configured and disposed of element of the present invention as shown in the example embodiments is only It is illustrative.Although only describe in detail several embodiments of the innovation in the present invention, read the sheet of present disclosure Art personnel will readily appreciate that, in the case of novel teachings and advantage that institute's subject matter recited is not departed from substantially, be permitted Many modifications are possible (for example, the size of various elements, size, structure, shape and ratio, parameter value, installation settings, material Use, color, direction etc. change).For example, showing integrally formed element can be made up of multiple parts, Huo Zhesuo Being shown as the element of multiple parts can be integrally formed, and the operation at interface can overturn or otherwise change, structure and/or The length or width of element or connector or other elements of system can change, the property of the adjustment position provided between element Or number can change.It should be noted that the element and/or assembly of system can be by arbitrary a variety of material structures Into it provides enough intensity or durability, with arbitrary a variety of colors, quality and combinations thereof.Cause This, all such modifications are intended to be included in the range of the innovation.It is other in the case where not departing from the spirit of the innovation Substitutions, modifications, changes and omissions can be in design, operating condition and the setting of desired and other exemplary embodiments Make.
It should be appreciated that any described process or it is described during the step of can be with disclosed other Process or step are combined, to form the structure in the scope of the invention.Example arrangement and process disclosed herein be in order to Illustrative purpose, and it is not construed as limitation.
It should also be understood that without departing from the spirit of the invention, can make to aforementioned structure and method Go out to change and modifications, and it should be further understood that such design is intended to be covered by the claims below, unless these are weighed Profit is required separately to have by its word and clearly stated.

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1. a kind of seat assembly, comprising:
Seat frame, the seat frame has longitudinal centre line and the seat H points along the center line;
First extensible element, the described first extensible element is arranged on the seat frame along the first side of the center line On front portion, and it is operable between extended position and retracted position;And
Second extensible element, the described second extensible element is neighbouring and independently of the described first extensible element, described second Extensible second couple positioned opposite of the element along the center line is extending and retracted on the front portion of the seat frame It is operable between position;
Described first extensible element and the second extensible element are each relative to the center line between 5 to 10 degree Lateral angle extends forward from the seat H points.
2. seat assembly according to claim 1, wherein the described first extensible element and described second may extend away Element is each extended forward relative to the center line with about 5 degree of lateral angle from the seat H points.
3. seat assembly according to claim 1, wherein the described first extensible element is arranged on and slided by first Dynamic assembly is operably connected on the top of the first leg support of the first rotatable support base, and wherein described Two extensible elements are arranged on the second leg that the second rotatable support base is operably connected to by the second slip assembly On the top of support member.
4. seat assembly according to claim 3, is further included:
Pivoting lever, the pivoting lever will each be pivotably connected to the seat in first and second leg support Framework.
5. seat assembly according to claim 4, is further included:
Motor, the motor is disposed proximate to first leg support and is configured as making first leg support Pivoted around the pivoting lever between raised position and reduction position.
6. seat assembly according to claim 4, wherein first and second leg support is biased by the spring To the raised position.
7. seat assembly according to claim 6, wherein first leg support includes the flange that extends back, The flange that extends back is connected with tension spring, and first leg support is biased to the rise by the tension spring Position.
8. seat assembly according to claim 1, is further included:
First and second flexible members, first and second flexible member is respectively on the described first and second extensible elements Fang Yanshen.
9. seat assembly according to claim 1, is further included:
Seat base, the seat base is arranged on the rear of the described first and second extensible elements.
10. a kind of seat assembly, comprising:
Seat frame, the seat frame has longitudinal centre line and the seat H points along the center line;
First leg support, first leg support and the front portion of the seat frame are pivotably connected, and described One leg support includes the first extensible element, and the described first extensible element is relative to the center line with 5 to 10 degree Between first side of the lateral angle along the center line extend forward from the seat H points;And
Second leg support, second leg support independently of first leg support and with the seat frame The front portion of frame is pivotably connected, and second leg support includes the second extensible element, the described second extensible element Relative to the center line with 5 to 10 spend between second opposite side of the lateral angle along the center line from the seat H points to Preceding extension.
11. seat assembly according to claim 10, wherein the described first extensible element and described second can prolong Element is stretched each relative to the center line with about 5 degree of lateral angle from the seat H points to extend forward.
12. seat assembly according to claim 10, is further included:
Flexible member and pivoting lever, wherein the flexible member be arranged on it is each in first and second leg support On, the pivoting lever extends at the first and second leg supports rear, and the pivoting lever is by first and second leg The seat frame is each pivotably connected in portion's support member.
13. seat assembly according to claim 10, is further included:
First, which slides assembly and second, slides assembly, wherein first leg support is connected to by the first slip assembly Second leg support is connected to the second rotatable support bottom by the first rotatable support base, the second slip assembly Seat.
14. seat assembly according to claim 13, is further included:
First and second motors, first and second motor is disposed proximate to the seat frame and is configured as in extension Translate first and second leg support respectively between retracted position.
15. seat assembly according to claim 10, wherein first and second leg support is inclined by spring Put raised position.
16. seat assembly according to claim 10, wherein each in first and second leg support Including the flange that extends back, the flange that extends back is connected with tension spring, and the tension spring is by described first and second Leg support is biased to raised position.
17. a kind of seat assembly, comprising:
Seat frame, the seat frame has longitudinal centre line and the seat H points along the center line;
First and second neighbouring and independent extensible elements, the described first and second neighbouring and independent extensible elements are relative to institute State center line and extended forward from the seat H points with the lateral angle between 5 to 10 degree on the opposite side of the center line.
18. seat assembly according to claim 16, wherein the described first and second extensible elements are relative to institute Center line is stated with about 5 degree of lateral angle from the seat H points to extend forward.
19. seat assembly according to claim 17, wherein the extensible element includes scratching for being disposed thereon Property element.
20. seat assembly according to claim 19, wherein the flexible member includes the opening matrix of flex holes And rounded front part.
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