CN220465299U

CN220465299U - Seat, seat system and vehicle

Info

Publication number: CN220465299U
Application number: CN202321025112.3U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 时浩; 朱欣; 李锦明; 王珅
Original assignee: Huawei Technologies Co Ltd
Current assignee: Huawei Technologies Co Ltd
Priority date: 2023-04-28
Filing date: 2023-04-28
Publication date: 2024-02-09
Anticipated expiration: 2033-04-28

Abstract

A seat, a seat system and a vehicle are provided, belonging to the technical field of automobiles. The seating system includes a first seat, a third seat disposed side-by-side, and a fold-over assembly coupled to at least one of the first seat and the third seat. The flip assembly is configured to be rotatable to change the seating system to the first configuration or the second configuration. In the first configuration, an aisle is formed between the first seat and the third seat; in a second configuration, the flip assembly forms a second seat between the first seat and the third seat. When the back row seat needs to get on or off the passenger, the seat system is changed into the first form, so that the passenger can pass through the aisle, and the passenger can get on or off the vehicle conveniently. After the passenger sitting on the rear seat sits, the seat system is changed into the second form, and the turnover assembly forms a second seat between the first seat and the third seat, so that one seat is added, and more people can be carried on the vehicle.

Description

Seat, seat system and vehicle

Technical Field

The embodiment of the application relates to the technical field of automobiles, in particular to a seat, a seat system and a vehicle.

Background

The vehicle is an indispensable part of modern life. With the change of times and the progress of scientific technology, vehicles around people are more and more, and great convenience is brought to the life of everyone.

Common vehicles are automobiles, airplanes, ships, etc. In order to sit more people, common vehicles are provided with multiple rows of seats. For example, in automobiles, front seats and rear seats are often provided. Some automobiles are also provided with intermediate seats, i.e., one or more rows of intermediate seats are arranged between the front row seats and the rear row seats in addition to the front row seats and the rear row seats.

Taking an automobile with a row of middle seats as an example, two middle seats are generally arranged, and a passageway is formed between the two middle seats for passengers to pass through, so that the rear seats can be conveniently used. This, while making it easier for passengers seated in the rear seats to get on and off, also reduces the number of people that the vehicle can take.

Disclosure of Invention

The application provides a seat, a seat system and a vehicle, which can increase the number of people capable of being carried under the condition of bringing convenience to passengers to get on or off. The technical scheme is as follows:

In a first aspect, a seat is provided, the seat comprising a first seat and a fold-over assembly, the fold-over assembly being associated with the first seat, the fold-over assembly being configured to be rotatable to form a second seat on one side of the first seat or to be received sideways of the first seat.

Based on the above features, when the seat is used as the middle seat and the passenger is needed to get on or off the rear row, the folding assembly is turned and accommodated at the side of the first seat. After the rear passengers are all seated, the turnover assembly can be rotated again, and a second seat is formed on one side of the first seat, so that more people can be carried on the vehicle.

In some examples, the fold-over assembly includes a first fold-over assembly coupled to the back portion of the first seat for forming the back portion of the second seat and a second fold-over assembly coupled to the cushion portion of the first seat for forming the cushion portion of the second seat. Through setting up first subassembly and the second of turning over and turning over the subassembly, form back and cushion portion respectively, make a part load transfer to the back portion of first seat, another part load transfer to the cushion portion of first seat, be favorable to dispersing the load.

In a second aspect, a seating system is provided that includes a first seat, a third seat, and a fold-over assembly disposed side-by-side with the first seat and the third seat, the fold-over assembly coupled to at least one of the first seat and the third seat. The flip assembly is configured to be rotatable to shift the seating system to either a first configuration or a second configuration. Forming an aisle between the first seat and the third seat in the first configuration; in the second configuration, the flip assembly forms a second seat between the first seat and the third seat.

Based on the above characteristics, when the back row seat needs to get on or off the passenger, and when the seat system is changed into the first form, a passageway is formed between the first seat and the third seat, so that the passenger can pass through the passageway, and the passenger can get on or off the vehicle conveniently. When more people need to be carried, after the passenger sitting on the rear seat is seated, the seat system is changed into the second form, and the turnover assembly forms a second seat between the first seat and the third seat, so that one seat is added, and more people can be carried on the vehicle.

Optionally, the folding assembly includes a first folding assembly connected to a back portion of at least one of the first seat and the third seat. In the second aspect, the first fold-over assembly forms a backrest portion of the second seat.

Based on the above features, when the second seat is used, the load born by the backrest portion of the second seat can be transmitted to the backrest portion of the first seat and/or the third seat, so that the backrest portion of the second seat is more stable, and no additional structure is required to bear the load of the backrest portion of the second seat.

In some examples, the first folding assembly includes a first folding plate located on a side of the first seat adjacent to the third seat and rotatably connected to the first seat, the first folding plate being rotatable about a first rotation axis to be unfolded or folded relative to the back portion of the first seat, the first rotation axis extending in a height direction of the back portion of the first seat.

Based on the above-mentioned characteristics, when needs use the second seat, rotate first turn over the folded plate, expand first turn over the folded plate, when needs form the passageway, make things convenient for the passenger to pass through, rotate first turn over the folded plate, draw in first turn over the folded plate in the side of the back of first seat. The structure is simple, and the seat system is more convenient to change form.

As an example, in the first aspect, the first folding plate is folded on a side surface of the backrest portion of the first seat, and the first folding plate is at least partially protruded from a front surface of the backrest portion of the first seat to form a lateral support portion. The front surface is a surface of the backrest portion for supporting the back of the occupant. The lateral supporting parts are arranged on two sides of the backrest part of the seat and are of a structure protruding forwards, the body of the passenger can incline to the side direction relative to the seat in the process of turning the vehicle, and the lateral supporting parts can provide lateral support for the body of the passenger and prevent the body of the passenger from inclining to the side direction.

As another example, in the first configuration, the first flap is folded over a side surface of the back portion of the first seat and is located between a front surface and a rear surface of the back portion of the first seat. That is, when the first flap is folded on the side surface of the backrest portion of the first seat, the lateral support portion is not formed, so as to satisfy the needs of the occupant who does not like the lateral support portion.

In some examples, the first fold-over plate is further rotatable about a second axis of rotation extending in a width direction of the back portion of the first seat to transition the seat system between the first configuration and the third configuration. In the third aspect, the first folding plate is located at a side of the cushion portion of the first seat and at least partially protrudes from an upper surface of the cushion portion of the first seat to form an armrest. The upper surface is a surface of the cushion portion for supporting buttocks of the occupant.

Based on the above characteristics, when the second seat is not needed, the passenger on the first seat can rotate the first folding plate forwards, so that the first folding plate extends forwards of the first seat to form an armrest, and the armrest is used as the armrest.

In some examples, the first fold-over assembly further includes a second fold-over plate located on a side of the third seat proximate the first seat and rotatably coupled to the third seat. The second flap is rotatable about a third rotation axis extending in a height direction of the backrest portion of the third seat to be unfolded or folded with respect to the backrest portion of the third seat. In the second mode, the first folding plate and the second folding plate are spliced into a backrest part of the second seat. Based on the above characteristics, when the width of the first turning plate and the second turning plate is narrower, the first turning plate and the second turning plate are unfolded, and the first turning plate and the second turning plate are spliced into the backrest to jointly support the back of the passenger.

Optionally, the folding assembly includes a second folding assembly, and the second folding assembly is connected to the cushion portion of at least one of the first seat and the third seat. In the second aspect, the second fold-over assembly forms a cushion portion of the second seat.

Based on the above features, when the second seat is used, the load borne by the cushion portion of the second seat can be transmitted to the cushion portion of the first seat and/or the third seat, so that the cushion portion of the second seat is more stable, and no additional structure is required to bear the load of the cushion portion of the second seat.

In some examples, the second folding assembly includes a third folding plate located on a side of the first seat adjacent to the third seat and rotatably connected to the first seat, the third folding plate being rotatable about a fourth axis of rotation extending along a length of the cushion portion of the first seat to be unfolded or folded relative to the cushion portion of the first seat.

Based on the above feature, when the second seat needs to be used, the third flap is turned and unfolded, so that the cushion portion of the second seat is formed between the cushion portion of the first seat and the cushion portion of the third seat. When a passageway is needed to be formed, and passengers can pass conveniently, the third turning plate is rotated, and the third turning plate is folded at the side of the cushion part of the first seat.

As an example, the third flap can also be rotated about a fifth rotation axis that extends in the width direction of the cushion portion of the first seat.

Based on the above feature, after the third folding plate is unfolded, the angle of the surface of the third folding plate for supporting the buttocks of the occupant can be adjusted by rotating the third folding plate around the fifth rotation axis, so that the occupant can adjust according to personal needs.

In some examples, the second flip assembly further includes a fourth flip plate located on a side of the third seat proximate the first seat and rotatably coupled to the third seat. The fourth flap is rotatable about a sixth rotation axis extending in a longitudinal direction of the cushion portion of the third seat to be unfolded or folded with respect to the cushion portion of the third seat. In the second mode, the third folding plate and the fourth folding plate are spliced into a cushion part of the second seat. Based on the above-mentioned characteristics, the width that third turned over the folded plate and fourth turned over the folded plate can set up is narrower, through all expanding the back with third turned over folded plate and fourth turned over the folded plate, utilizes third turned over folded plate and fourth turned over folded plate concatenation to become cushion portion, supports passenger's buttock jointly.

In some examples, the cushion portion of the first seat includes a first cushion bracket having a first receiving groove and a first cushion rotatably connected with the first cushion bracket to shield or open the first receiving groove. The second folding assembly is rotatably connected with the first cushion bracket and can rotate between the first seat and the third seat or is accommodated in the first accommodating groove.

Based on the above-mentioned characteristics, when not needing to use the second seat, with the second turn over a subassembly and accept in the first holding tank, do not occupy the space in passageway, can make things convenient for personnel to pass through in the passageway more.

In some examples, the cushion portion of the third seat includes a second cushion bracket having a second receiving groove and a second cushion rotatably connected with the second cushion bracket to shield or open the second receiving groove. The seat system further comprises an armrest box which is rotatably connected with the second cushion bracket and can be rotated between the first seat and the third seat or accommodated in the second accommodating groove. Based on the characteristics, when the seat system is in the first form, the armrest box is contained in the third seat, so that the space is saved, the aisle is not occupied, and passengers can conveniently pass through the aisle.

In a third aspect, there is provided a vehicle comprising any one of the seats of the first aspect, or any one of the seat systems of the second aspect.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of a seat according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a seat according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a seat system according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 4 is a schematic view of a seat system according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of a partial structure of a seating system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 6 is a partial schematic view of a seating system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 7 is a schematic view of a partial construction of a seating system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 8 is a schematic view of a connection of a movable headrest to a first flip plate according to an embodiment of the present application;

fig. 9 is a schematic diagram of the cooperation of the first seat and the first folding plate according to the embodiment of the present application;

fig. 10 is a schematic diagram of the cooperation of the first seat and the first folding plate according to the embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 11 is a schematic view illustrating the cooperation of a first seat and a first folding plate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 12 is a schematic view of a seating system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

fig. 13 is a schematic structural view of a first folding assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 14 is a schematic view of a seating system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 15 is a schematic view of a seating system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 16 is a schematic view of a seating system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 17 is a schematic view of a seating system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

fig. 18 is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation of a first seat and a second folding assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 19 is a schematic view of a third seat mated with a armrest box provided in an embodiment of the present application;

fig. 20 is a schematic structural view of a seat system according to an embodiment of the present application.

Detailed Description

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of a seat according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in fig. 1, the seat includes a first seat 10 and a fold-over assembly 30, the fold-over assembly 30 being coupled to the first seat 10. Fig. 2 is a schematic structural view of a seat according to an embodiment of the present application, as shown in fig. 1 and 2, the folding assembly 30 is configured to be capable of rotating to form a second seat 50 on one side of the first seat 10, as shown in fig. 1, or to be accommodated on a side of the first seat 10, as shown in fig. 2.

When the seat is used as a middle seat and an occupant needs to get on or off the rear row, the folding unit 30 is rotated, and the folding unit 30 is housed laterally of the first seat 10. After the rear occupants are seated, the turnover assembly 30 can be turned again to form a second seat on one side of the first seat 10, so that the vehicle can carry more people.

As shown in fig. 1, the flip assembly 30 includes a first flip assembly 31 and a second flip assembly 32. The first fold-over assembly 31 is connected to the back of the first seat 10, the first fold-over assembly 31 being used to form the back of the second seat 50. The second fold-over assembly 32 is coupled to the seat cushion portion of the first seat 10, and the second fold-over assembly 32 is configured to form the seat cushion portion of the second seat 50.

By providing the first folding member 31 and the second folding member 32, the backrest portion and the cushion portion of the second seat 50 are formed, respectively, so that a part of the load is transmitted to the backrest portion of the first seat 10 and another part of the load is transmitted to the cushion portion of the first seat 10, which is advantageous in distributing the load.

Illustratively, the first and second fold-over assemblies 31, 32 may each be plate-like structures rotatably coupled to the first seat 10. For example by means of a hinge.

Fig. 3 is a schematic structural view of a seat system according to an embodiment of the present application. The seating system may be a mid-seat of a vehicle. For example, for an automobile having three rows of seats, the seat system may be the second row of seats of the automobile; for another example, for an automobile having four or more rows of seats, the seating system may be any of the rows of seats in the automobile other than the first row of seats (i.e., front row of seats) and the last row of seats (i.e., rear row of seats). As shown in fig. 3, the seating system includes at least two seats, a first seat 10, a third seat 20, respectively. The first seat 10 and the third seat 20 are arranged side by side. The seating system further includes a fold-over assembly 30, the fold-over assembly 30 being coupled to at least one of the first seat 10 and the third seat 20.

The flip assembly 30 is configured to be rotatable to change the seating system to either the first configuration or the second configuration. The turning means that the turnover assembly 30 can be turned with respect to the seat to which it is connected. For example, the fold-over assembly 30 is coupled to the first seat 10, the fold-over assembly 30 being rotatable relative to the first seat 10; the turnover assembly 30 is connected with the third seat 20, and the turnover assembly 30 can rotate relative to the third seat 20; the fold-over assembly 30 is coupled to the first seat 10 and the third seat 20, respectively, and the fold-over assembly 30 is rotatable relative to the first seat 10 and the third seat 20.

Wherein, referring to fig. 3, in a first configuration, an aisle 40 is formed between the first seat 10 and the third seat 20. Fig. 4 is a schematic view of a seat system according to an embodiment of the present application, and fig. 3 and 4 show two configurations of the seat system, respectively, referring to fig. 4, in a second configuration, the fold-over assembly 30 forms a second seat 50 between the first seat 10 and the third seat 20.

In this embodiment, the turnover assembly 30 capable of rotating is provided, so that the form of the seat system can be changed by rotating the turnover assembly 30 under different scenes. When the rear seat needs to get on or off the passenger, and the seat system is changed to the first form, a passageway 40 is formed between the first seat 10 and the third seat 20, so that the passenger can pass through the passageway 40, and the passenger can get on or off the vehicle conveniently. When a large number of persons need to be carried, after the passenger sitting in the rear seat sits, the seat system is changed to the second configuration, and the second seat 50 is formed between the first seat 10 and the third seat 20 by the turnover assembly 30, so that one seat is added, and the vehicle can carry more persons.

As shown in fig. 3 and 4, the flip assembly 30 includes a first flip assembly 31 and a second flip assembly 32, wherein the first flip assembly 31 is configured to form a back portion of the second seat 50 in the second configuration, and the second flip assembly 32 is configured to form a cushion portion of the second seat 50 in the second configuration. The backrest part is used for supporting the back of the passengers, and the cushion part is used for supporting the buttocks of the passengers.

The first folding assembly 31 and the second folding assembly 32 can have various structural forms, and different first folding assemblies 31 and different second folding assemblies 32 can be combined arbitrarily. The first folding assembly 31 will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The first fold-over assembly 31 may be coupled to a back portion of at least one of the first seat 10 and the third seat 20. The first seat 10 and the third seat 20 also each include a backrest portion and a seat cushion portion. The first fold-over assembly 31 is connected to the back portion of the first seat 10 and/or the third seat 20 such that, when the second seat 50 is in use, a load carried by the back portion of the second seat 50 may be transferred to the back portion of the first seat 10 and/or the third seat 20.

As shown in fig. 4, in this example, the first fold-over assembly 31 may be coupled to the back portion of the first seat 10. In the second configuration, the first fold-over assembly 31 forms a back portion of the second seat 50.

Fig. 5 and 6 are partial schematic structural views of a seat system according to an embodiment of the present application. The first seat 10 and the first fold-over assembly 31 are shown in fig. 5 and 6. As shown in fig. 5, as an example, the first flip assembly 31 includes a first flip plate 311. The first flap 311 is located on the side of the first seat 10 adjacent to the third seat 20 and is pivotally connected to the first seat 10. The first flap 311 is capable of being rotated about a first rotation axis m ₁ Rotated to be unfolded or folded with respect to the back of the first seat 10, the first flap 311 is unfolded with respect to the back of the first seat 10 in fig. 5, and the first flap 311 is folded with respect to the back of the first seat 10 in fig. 6. Wherein the first rotation axis m ₁ Extending in the height direction of the backrest portion of the first seat 10.

For the seat, whether the first seat 10, the third seat 20, or the second seat 50, the backrest portion has a front surface and a rear surface opposite the front surface, wherein the front surface is a surface for supporting the back of the occupant when the occupant is seated normally. And the cushion portions each have an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the upper surface is a surface for supporting buttocks of the occupant when the occupant is seated normally. The height of the backrest portion of the first seat 10 may be a distance from the upper surface of the seat cushion portion of the first seat 10 to the side of the front surface of the backrest portion of the first seat 10 furthest from the seat cushion portion along the front surface of the backrest portion of the first seat 10, with reference to the upper surface of the seat cushion portion of the first seat 10; alternatively, the height of the backrest portion of the first seat 10 in the direction perpendicular to the horizontal plane or approximately perpendicular to the horizontal plane may be set when the first seat 10 can be normally seated.

The first flap 311 is connected to the side of the backrest of the first seat 10 near the backrest of the third seat 20, and can rotate around the first rotation axis m when the second seat 50 is needed ₁ The first flap 311 is turned to unfold the first flap 311, thereby forming a backrest portion of the second seat 50 between the backrest portion of the first seat 10 and the backrest portion of the third seat 20. When it is desired to form the aisle 40, which facilitates the passage of the occupants, the aisle may be rotated about the first axis of rotation m ₁ The first flap 311 is turned, and the first flap 311 is folded sideways on the backrest portion of the first seat 10.

The first flap 311 may have opposing first and second surfaces 311a, 311b, the first and second surfaces 311a, 311b being the largest areas of the first flap 311. When the first flap 311 is folded sideways on the backrest portion of the first seat 10, the first surface 311a faces the side surface of the backrest portion of the first seat 10. After the first flap 311 is unfolded with respect to the backrest portion of the first seat 10, one of the first surface 311a and the second surface 311b is used to support the back of the occupant seated in the second seat 50, specifically, whether supported by the first surface 311a or the second surface 311b, depending on the direction of rotation of the first flap 311. For example, in the top view of fig. 6, about the first axis of rotation m ₁ Rotating clockwise, the first flap 311 is unfolded, and the first surface 311a is used to support the back of the occupant seated in the second seat 50; in the top view of fig. 6, about a first axis of rotation m ₁ Turning counterclockwise, the first flap 311 is unfolded and the second surface 311b is used to support the back of the occupant seated in the second seat 50.

Fig. 7 is a schematic partial structure of a seat system according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in fig. 7, in the seat system, the first folding assembly 31 may further include a movable headrest 3111, where the movable headrest 3111 is movably connected to the first folding plate 311. For example, the movable headrest 3111 may be slidably coupled to the first flap 311. After the first flap 311 is unfolded with respect to the backrest portion of the first seat 10, the movable headrest 3111 may be moved with respect to the first flap 311, and the movable headrest 3111 may be adjusted to a proper position so as to support the head of the occupant seated in the second seat 50.

Taking the first surface 311a of the first flap 311 as an example for support, the movable headrest 3111 may be located on the first surface 311a of the first flap 311.

In some examples, the movable headrest 3111 may also be rotatably connected to the first flap 311. For example, fig. 8 is a schematic diagram of connection between a movable headrest and a first flap according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in fig. 8, in the first configuration of the seating system, the active headrest 3111 may be positioned at the second surface 311b of the first flap 311. In converting the first folding assembly 31 into the backrest portion of the second seat 50, after the first folding plate 311 is unfolded, the movable headrest 3111 is folded toward the side where the first surface 311a is located, and the movable headrest 3111 is made to be higher than the first folding plate 311 so as to support the head of the occupant seated in the second seat 50.

Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram of cooperation between a first seat and a first folding plate according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in fig. 9, in the first configuration, the first flap 311 is folded on the side surface of the backrest portion of the first seat 10, and the first flap 311 protrudes at least partially from the front surface of the backrest portion of the first seat 10 to form the lateral support portion 101. As described above, the front surface of the backrest portion of the first seat 10 is a surface for supporting the back of the occupant seated in the first seat 10.

The lateral support portions 101 are located on both sides of the backrest portion of the seat and protrude forward, and can provide support from the sides of the body of the occupant. For example, during a turn of the vehicle, the body of the occupant may lean sideways relative to the seat, which may be more pronounced when the vehicle turns at a faster speed. The presence of the lateral support portion 101 can provide lateral support for the body of the occupant, preventing the occupant from leaning sideways.

When the number of the passengers is large and the second seat 50 is required to be used, the first folding plate 311 is converted into the backrest part of the second seat 50, the first seat 10, the third seat 20 and the second seat 50 are all occupied by passengers, the different passengers are relatively close in distance, the supporting can be provided, and the body of the passenger is prevented from tilting sideways. When the number of passengers is small and the second seat 50 is not needed, the first folded plate 311 is folded on the side surface of the backrest part of the first seat 10, and the first folded plate 311 forms the lateral supporting part 101 to provide support for the passengers on the first seat 10, so that the bodies of the passengers are prevented from tilting sideways.

In other examples, the first flap 311 may not protrude from the front surface of the backrest of the first seat 10 when the first flap 311 is folded on the side of the backrest of the first seat 10. For example, the first flap 311 may be located between the front and rear surfaces of the back portion of the first seat 10. The lateral support portion 101 provides support while having a certain influence on the physical activity of the occupant, and the requirements of different occupants for the seat are also different, so that the first flap 311 does not protrude from the front surface of the backrest portion of the first seat 10, thereby satisfying the requirements of the occupant who dislikes the lateral support portion 101.

As shown in fig. 6, the first flap 311 can also be rotated about the second axis of rotation m ₂ The seat system is rotated to change between the first configuration and the third configuration. Fig. 10 is a schematic diagram of cooperation between a first seat and a first folding plate according to an embodiment of the present application. Fig. 10 shows a third configuration, as shown in fig. 10, in which the first flap 311 is located at a side of the cushion portion of the first seat 10 and at least partially protrudes from the upper surface of the cushion portion of the first seat 10 to form the armrest 102. A second rotation axis m ₂ Extending in the width direction of the backrest portion of the first seat 10.

The width direction of the backrest portion of the first seat 10 may be the arrangement direction of the first seat 10 and the third seat 20, or the direction from one side to the other side of the backrest portion of the first seat 10 near the third seat 20. The width direction of the backrest portion of the first seat 10 may intersect the height direction of the backrest portion of the first seat 10, for example, with the height direction of the backrest portion of the first seat 10To the vertical. A second rotation axis m ₂ Can be connected with the first rotation axis m ₁ Perpendicular to each other.

The first flap 311 can be pivoted about the second axis of rotation m ₂ Rotation also allows the first flap 311 to rotate forward of the first seat 10. The front of the first seat 10 refers to the direction in which the front surface of the backrest portion of the first seat 10 faces. By rotating the first flap 311 forward of the first seat 10, the first flap 311 is extended forward of the first seat 10, and the armrest 102 is formed, so that an occupant in the first seat 10 can use the first flap 311 as an armrest when the second seat 50 is not required.

Fig. 11 is a schematic diagram of cooperation between a first seat and a first folding plate according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in fig. 11, the surface of the first flap 311 may also have a recess 311c. As previously described, the first flap 311 has opposing first and second surfaces 311a, 311b. One of the first surface 311a and the second surface 311b is for supporting the back of an occupant seated in the second seat 50, and the groove 311c may be located on the other of the first surface 311a and the second surface 311b. For example, the first surface 311a of the first flap 311 is for supporting the back of an occupant seated in the second seat 50, and the recess 311c is located at the second surface 311b. Since the first flap 311 is able to rotate about the second axis of rotation m ₂ The first folding plate 311 is rotated, so that after the first folding plate 311 is unfolded to form the backrest of the second seat 50, the first folding plate 311 can be rotated forward to extend forward of the first seat 10, and at this time, the first folding plate 311 can be used as a handrail, the area of the second surface 311b is large, so that the first folding plate 311 can be used as a table or a cup holder, and the groove 311c can accommodate articles such as a cup.

Fig. 12 is a schematic structural view of a seat system according to an embodiment of the present application. At least the second folding assembly 32 is omitted from fig. 12. As shown in fig. 12, in this example, the first folding assembly 31 further includes a second folding plate 312, the second folding plate 312 being located on a side of the third seat 20 adjacent to the first seat 10, the second folding plate 312 being rotatably connected to the third seat 20.

Second folding plate312 can be rotated about a third axis of rotation m ₃ Rotated to be unfolded or folded with respect to the backrest portion of the third seat 20. In the second configuration, the first flap 311 and the second flap 312 are spliced into the back portion of the second seat 50. Wherein the third rotation axis m ₃ Extending in the height direction of the backrest portion of the third seat 20. A third rotation axis m ₃ Can be connected with the first rotation axis m ₁ Parallel.

In the example shown in fig. 5 to 11, the first flap 311 is wide, and after the first flap 311 is unfolded, there is a sufficient width as the backrest portion of the second seat 50 to support the back of the occupant. In the example shown in fig. 12, the first flap 311 is narrower in width, and after the first flap 311 and the second flap 312 are both unfolded, the back of the occupant can be supported by the first flap 311 and the second flap 312 together.

The structure of the first flap 311 in the example shown in fig. 12 may refer to any one of the structures of the first flap 311 shown in fig. 5 to 11, and the two may differ only in the width, for example, the width of the first flap 311 shown in fig. 12 may be half the width of the first flap 311 shown in fig. 7.

In this example, the movable headrest 3111 may be mounted on one of the first flap 311 and the second flap 312, and the mounting of the movable headrest 3111 may be referred to the example shown in fig. 7 or 8.

In some examples, the movable headrest 3111 may also include two portions that are joined to one another, one of which is mounted to the first flap 311 and the other of which is mounted to the second flap 312, such that when the first flap 311 and the second flap 312 are joined to the back of the second seat 50, the two portions may be adjusted to join the two portions together.

In other examples, the movable headrest 3111 may also be foldable, with the movable headrest 3111 being mounted to the first flap 311 or the second flap 312. When the first flap 311 and the second flap 312 are joined to the backrest portion of the second seat 50, the movable headrest 3111 is adjusted, and the movable headrest 3111 is deployed for use. For example, fig. 13 is a schematic structural diagram of a first folding assembly according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in fig. 13, in this example, the movable headrest 3111 is connected to the second flap 312. The movable headrest 3111 is of a foldable structure. After the movable headrest 3111 is adjusted to be in position with respect to the second flip plate 312, the movable headrest 3111 is flipped over, for example, in the arrow direction shown in fig. 13, and the movable headrest 3111 is deployed.

Fig. 14 is a schematic structural view of a seat system according to an embodiment of the present application. At least the second folding assembly 32 is omitted from fig. 14. As shown in fig. 12 and 14, the second flap 312 can also be rotated about the second axis of rotation m ₂ Rotated to form the armrest 102. The first flap 311 and the second flap 312 are respectively mounted on the first seat 10 and the third seat 20, the second flap 312 is convertible for use with the armrest 102 of the third seat 20, and the first flap 311 is convertible for use with the armrest 102 of the first seat 10.

In addition, the second flap 312 can also be converted into the lateral support 101 as the first flap 311, so that the occupant on the third seat 20 can also be laterally supported.

The structure of the second flap 312 may be the same as that of the first flap 311, and reference may be made to the foregoing description of the first flap 311, where the second flap 312 and the first flap 311 may be mirror images of each other.

The second folding assembly 32 is described below in connection with the associated figures.

The second fold-over assembly 32 is connected to the cushion portion of at least one of the first seat 10 and the third seat 20, and in the second configuration, the second fold-over assembly 32 forms the cushion portion of the second seat 50. When the second seat 50 is used, the load borne by the cushion portion of the second seat 50 can be transmitted to the cushion portion of the first seat 10 and/or the third seat 20.

Fig. 15 is a schematic structural view of a seat system according to an embodiment of the present application, and at least the first folding assembly 31 is omitted in fig. 15. As shown in fig. 15, in the seating system, the second fold-over assembly 32 includes a third fold-over plate 321. The third flap 321 is located on the side of the first seat 10 adjacent to the third seat 20, and the third flap 321 is rotatably connected to the first seat 10. The third flap 321 can be wrapped around the third Four axes of rotation m ₄ Rotated to be unfolded or folded with respect to the cushion portion of the first seat 10. Wherein the fourth axis of rotation m ₄ Extending in the longitudinal direction of the cushion portion of the first seat 10.

The longitudinal direction of the cushion portion of the first seat 10 may be a direction extending from a side of the upper surface of the cushion portion away from the backrest portion to a side closer to the backrest portion; alternatively, the direction may intersect both the height direction and the width direction of the back portion of the first seat 10, and may be perpendicular or nearly perpendicular to both the height direction and the width direction of the back portion of the first seat 10, for example.

The third flap 321 is connected to the cushion portion of the first seat 10 at a side thereof adjacent to the cushion portion of the third seat 20, and is rotatable about a fourth rotation axis m when the second seat 50 is required to be used ₄ The third flap 321 is turned to expand the third flap 321, thereby forming the cushion portion of the second seat 50 between the cushion portion of the first seat 10 and the cushion portion of the third seat 20. When it is desired to form the aisle 40, which is convenient for the passage of the occupants, it is possible to rotate about the fourth axis of rotation m ₄ The third flap 321 is turned, and the third flap 321 is folded sideways of the cushion portion of the first seat 10.

Similar to the first flap 311, the third flap 321 may also have two opposing surfaces, which are the largest surface of the third flap 321. When the third flap 321 is folded sideways of the cushion portion of the first seat 10, one of the two surfaces is opposed to the side of the cushion portion of the first seat 10. After the third flap 321 is unfolded with respect to the cushion portion of the first seat 10, one of the two surfaces is used to support the buttocks of the occupant seated in the second seat 50, specifically, which of the two surfaces is supported, depending on the rotational direction of the third flap 321 that is designed.

Optionally, the third flap 321 can also be rotated about the fifth axis of rotation m ₅ And (5) rotating. A fifth rotation axis m ₅ Extending in the width direction of the cushion portion of the first seat 10. The width direction of the cushion portion of the first seat 10 may be the same as the width direction of the backrest portion of the first seat 10. A fifth rotation axis m ₅ Can be used forParallel to the second axis of rotation m ₂ 。

After the third flap 321 is unfolded, by pivoting about the fifth axis of rotation m ₅ The third folded plate 321 is rotated, so that the angle of the surface of the third folded plate 321 for supporting the buttocks of the passenger can be adjusted, and the passenger can conveniently adjust the angle according to personal needs.

In addition, when converting the first folding assembly 31 into the armrest 102, the third folding plate 321 may be folded and then rotated about the fifth rotation axis m ₅ The third flap 321 is adjusted such that the third flap 321 is positioned directly below the first flap 311 and is spliced with the first flap 311 to form a larger handrail. After the third flap 321 is folded, the first flap assembly 31 can be folded around the fifth rotation axis m when being used as a desk or a cup holder ₅ The third folding plate 321 is adjusted, and the third folding plate 321 is utilized to support the first folding assembly 31, so that the first folding assembly 31 is more stable.

Fig. 16 is a schematic structural view of a seat system according to an embodiment of the present application. At least the first folding assembly 31 is omitted from fig. 16. As shown in fig. 16, in the seating system, the second flip assembly 32 further includes a fourth flip plate 322. The fourth flap 322 is located on a side of the third seat 20 adjacent the first seat 10, and the fourth flap 322 is pivotally connected to the third seat 20. The fourth flap 322 can be pivoted about the sixth pivot axis m ₆ Rotated to be unfolded or folded with respect to the cushion portion of the third seat 20. In the second configuration, the third flap 321 and the fourth flap 322 are spliced into the cushion portion of the second seat 50. Wherein the sixth axis of rotation m ₆ Extending in the longitudinal direction of the cushion portion of the third seat 20. A sixth axis of rotation m ₆ Can be connected with the fourth rotation axis m ₄ Parallel.

In some examples, the third flap 321 may be provided wider, the width of the third flap 321 being sufficient to serve as a cushion portion of the second seat 50 to support the buttocks of an occupant after the third flap 321 is unfolded, such as the third flap 321 shown in fig. 15, so that the second seat 50 can be normally used even without the fourth flap 322.

In the example shown in fig. 16, the width of the third flap 321 is set narrower, and after the third flap 321 and the fourth flap 322 are both unfolded, the buttocks of the occupant are collectively supported by the third flap 321 and the fourth flap 322.

The structure of the fourth flap 322 may be the same as that of the third flap 321, and reference is specifically made to the foregoing description of the third flap 321. The fourth flap 322 and the third flap 321 may be mirror images of each other.

Fig. 17 is a schematic structural view of a seat system according to an embodiment of the present application, and as shown in fig. 17, a folding assembly 30 in the seat system includes a first folding assembly 31 shown in fig. 12 and a second folding assembly 32 shown in fig. 16. In the third configuration of the seating system, the first flap 311 forms an armrest of the first seat 10 and the second flap 312 forms an armrest of the third seat 10. The third flap 321 may be located below the first flap 311 and spliced with the first flap 311, such that the first flap 311 and the third flap 321 form a larger armrest; the fourth flap 322 may be positioned below the second flap 312 and spliced with the second flap 312 such that the second flap 312 and the fourth flap 322 form a larger armrest.

In the example shown in fig. 15 and 16, the second fold-over assembly 32 is located between the first seat 10 and the third seat 20 even though the seating system is in the first configuration. In some examples, the second tuck-back assembly 32 may also be housed in other locations.

Fig. 18 is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation of the first seat and the second folding assembly according to the embodiment of the present application. As shown in fig. 18, the cushion portion of the first seat 10 includes a first cushion bracket 11 and a first cushion 12, the first cushion bracket 11 having a first accommodation groove 11a, the first cushion 12 being rotatably connected with the first cushion bracket 11 to shield or open the first accommodation groove 11a.

The second folding assembly 32 is rotatably connected to the first cushion bracket 11. The second fold-over assembly 32 can be rotated between the first seat 10 and the third seat 20 to form a cushion portion of the second seat 50 or received in the first receiving groove 11a.

In this example, the second fold-over assembly 32 may be received in the first receiving slot 11a of the first cushion bracket 11 and shielded by the first cushion 12 when the seat system is in the first configuration. When the second seat 50 is not needed, the second folding assembly 32 is accommodated in the first accommodating groove 11a, so that the space of the aisle 40 is not occupied, and the passage of personnel through the aisle 40 can be facilitated.

Fig. 19 is a schematic diagram of cooperation between a third seat and a armrest box according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in fig. 19, the cushion portion of the third seat 20 includes a second cushion bracket 21 and a second cushion 22, the second cushion bracket 21 having a second accommodation groove 21a, the second cushion 22 being rotatably connected with the second cushion bracket 21 to shield or open the second accommodation groove 21a. The seat system further includes a armrest box 60, the armrest box 60 being rotatably coupled to the second cushion bracket 21. The armrest box 60 can be rotated between the first seat 10 and the third seat 20 or accommodated in the second accommodation groove 21a.

In this example, when the seat system is in the first configuration, the armrest box 60 is housed inside the third seat 20, saving space, not occupying the aisle 40, and facilitating passage of an occupant through the aisle 40.

Fig. 20 is a schematic structural view of a seat system according to an embodiment of the present application, and at least the first folding assembly 31 is omitted in fig. 20. As shown in fig. 20, in the second configuration, the second fold-over assembly 32 may be supported on the second cushion bracket 21 near the edge of the first seat 10, making the second fold-over assembly 32 smoother. The armrest box 60 may also be supported on the first cushion bracket 11 near the edge of the third seat 20 when the armrest box 60 is located between the first seat 10 and the third seat 20, making the armrest box 60 smoother.

For the seat system shown in fig. 16, the third flap 321 and the fourth flap 322 may also adopt the manners in the seat systems shown in fig. 18 to 20, so that the third flap 321 can be accommodated in the first seat 10, and the fourth flap 322 can be accommodated in the third seat 20, so that in the first configuration, the third flap 321 and the fourth flap 322 do not occupy the space of the aisle 40, and the passenger can pass more conveniently.

In some examples, the seating system may further include a drive mechanism, the drive mechanism The drive mechanism is used to drive the flip assembly 30 to move to change the seating system to a different configuration. Taking the first flap 311 as an example, the driving mechanism can drive the first flap 311 around the first rotation axis m ₁ Or a second axis of rotation m ₂ And (5) rotating.

The drive mechanism may include a motor and a controller. The controller is used for controlling the motor to move, such as controlling the start and stop of the motor, the rotating speed and the turn signal lamp. The motor is used to provide the motive force for moving the flip assembly 30. By providing a drive mechanism, the seat system can be changed in a more convenient manner.

Embodiments of the present application also provide a vehicle comprising any of the seat systems described above. For example, the vehicle may be a vehicle, which may be, but is not limited to, a fuel-fired vehicle, an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle.

The terminology used in the description of the embodiments of the present application is for the purpose of describing the examples of the present application only and is not intended to be limiting of the present application. Unless defined otherwise, technical or scientific terms used in the embodiments of the present application should be given the ordinary meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present application belongs. The terms "first," "second," "third," and the like in the description and in the claims, are not used for any order, quantity, or importance, but are used for distinguishing between different elements. Likewise, the terms "a" or "an" and the like do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one. The word "comprising" or "comprises", and the like, is intended to mean that elements or items that are present in front of "comprising" or "comprising" are included in the word "comprising" or "comprising", and equivalents thereof, without excluding other elements or items. The terms "connected" or "connected," and the like, are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. are used merely to denote relative positional relationships, which may also change accordingly when the absolute position of the object to be described changes.

The foregoing description is provided for the purpose of illustration only and is not intended to limit the invention to the particular embodiments disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, alternatives, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A seat, characterized by comprising a first seat (10) and a folding assembly (30), wherein the folding assembly (30) is connected with the first seat (10), and the folding assembly (30) is configured to be rotatable to form a second seat (50) on one side of the first seat (10) or to be accommodated on the side of the first seat (10).

2. The seat according to claim 1, characterized in that the folding assembly (30) comprises a first folding assembly (31) and a second folding assembly (32), the first folding assembly (31) being connected to the back of the first seat (10) for forming the back of the second seat (50), the second folding assembly (32) being connected to the cushion of the first seat (10) for forming the cushion of the second seat (50).

3. A seating system comprising a first seat (10), a third seat (20) and a fold-over assembly (30), said first seat (10) and said third seat (20) being arranged side by side, said fold-over assembly (30) being connected to at least one of said first seat (10) and said third seat (20), said fold-over assembly (30) being configured to be rotatable to transform said seating system into a first configuration or a second configuration;

-forming an aisle (40) between the first seat (10) and the third seat (20) in the first configuration;

in the second configuration, the flip assembly (30) forms a second seat (50) between the first seat (10) and the third seat (20).

4. A seating system according to claim 3, wherein the fold-over assembly (30) comprises a first fold-over assembly (31), the first fold-over assembly (31) being associated with a back portion of at least one of the first seat (10) and the third seat (20), the first fold-over assembly (31) forming a back portion of the second seat (50) in the second configuration.

5. The seating system according to claim 4, wherein the first folding assembly (31) comprises a first folding plate (311), the first folding plate (311) being located on a side of the first seat (10) adjacent to the third seat (20) and being rotatably connected to the first seat (10), the first folding plate (311) being rotatable about a first rotation axis (m ₁ ) Rotated to unfold or fold against the backrest of the first seat (10), the first axis of rotation (m ₁ ) Extends in the height direction of the backrest of the first seat (10).

6. The seating system of claim 5, wherein in the first configuration the first flap (311) is folded over a side of the back portion of the first seat (10), and the first flap (311) protrudes at least partially over a front surface of the back portion of the first seat (10) to form a lateral support (101), the front surface being a surface of the back portion for supporting a back of an occupant.

7. The seating system of claim 5, wherein in the first configuration, the first flap (311) is folded to a side of the back portion of the first seat (10) and is located between the front and rear surfaces of the back portion of the first seat (10).

8. The seat system according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the first flap (311) is further capable of being rotated about a second axis of rotation (m ₂ ) Rotates, changing the seating system between the first and third configurations, the second axis of rotation (m ₂ ) Extending in the width direction of the backrest portion of the first seat (10), and in the third mode, the first fold-backThe plate (311) is located laterally of the cushion portion of the first seat (10) and at least partially protrudes from an upper surface of the cushion portion of the first seat (10) to form an armrest (102), the upper surface being a surface of the cushion portion for supporting buttocks of an occupant.

9. The seating system according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the first folding assembly (31) further comprises a second folding plate (312), the second folding plate (312) being located on a side of the third seat (20) adjacent to the first seat (10) and being rotatably connected to the third seat (20), the second folding plate (312) being rotatable about a third rotation axis (m ₃ ) Rotated to open or close against the backrest of the third seat (20), the third axis of rotation (m ₃ ) Extending in the height direction of the backrest of the third seat (20), and in the second form, the first flap (311) and the second flap (312) are spliced to form the backrest of the second seat (50).

10. The seating system according to any one of claims 3-7, wherein the flip assembly (30) comprises a second flip assembly (32), the second flip assembly (32) being connected to the seat cushion portion of at least one of the first seat (10) and the third seat (20), the second flip assembly (32) forming the seat cushion portion of the second seat (50) in the second configuration.

11. The seating system according to claim 10, wherein the second folding assembly (32) comprises a third folding plate (321), the third folding plate (321) being located on a side of the first seat (10) close to the third seat (20) and being rotatably connected to the first seat (10), the third folding plate (321) being rotatable about a fourth rotation axis (m ₄ ) Rotates to unfold or fold relative to the cushion portion of the first seat (10), the fourth rotation axis (m ₄ ) Extends in the longitudinal direction of the cushion portion of the first seat (10).

12. According to the weightsThe seating system according to claim 11, wherein the third flap (321) is further capable of being rotated about a fifth axis of rotation (m ₅ ) Rotates, the fifth axis of rotation (m ₅ ) Extends in the width direction of the cushion portion of the first seat (10).

13. The seating system according to claim 12, wherein said second flip assembly (32) further comprises a fourth flip plate (322), said fourth flip plate (322) being located on a side of said third seat (20) adjacent to said first seat (10) and being rotatably connected to said third seat (20), said fourth flip plate (322) being rotatable about a sixth axis of rotation (m ₆ ) Rotated to be unfolded or folded with respect to the cushion portion of the third seat (20), the sixth rotation axis (m ₆ ) And the third folded plate (321) and the fourth folded plate (322) are spliced into the cushion part of the second seat (50) in the second mode along the length direction of the cushion part of the third seat (20).

14. The seat system according to claim 10, characterized in that the cushion portion of the first seat (10) includes a first cushion bracket (11) and a first cushion (12), the first cushion bracket (11) having a first accommodation groove (11 a), the first cushion (12) being rotatably connected with the first cushion bracket (11) to shield or open the first accommodation groove (11 a);

The second folding assembly (32) is rotatably connected with the first cushion bracket (11) and can rotate between the first seat (10) and the third seat (20) or is accommodated in the first accommodating groove (11 a).

15. The seat system according to claim 14, characterized in that the cushion portion of the third seat (20) includes a second cushion bracket (21) and a second cushion (22), the second cushion bracket (21) having a second accommodation groove (21 a), the second cushion (22) being rotatably connected with the second cushion bracket (21) to shield or open the second accommodation groove (21 a);

the seat system further comprises an armrest box (60), wherein the armrest box (60) is rotatably connected with the second cushion bracket (21) and can be rotated between the first seat (10) and the third seat (20) or accommodated in the second accommodating groove (21 a).

16. A vehicle comprising a seat as claimed in claim 1 or 2, or a seating system as claimed in any one of claims 3 to 15.