WO2005035303A1 - Appuie-bras coulissant - Google Patents

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WO2005035303A1
WO2005035303A1 PCT/US2004/025501 US2004025501W WO2005035303A1 WO 2005035303 A1 WO2005035303 A1 WO 2005035303A1 US 2004025501 W US2004025501 W US 2004025501W WO 2005035303 A1 WO2005035303 A1 WO 2005035303A1
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armrest
projection
console
base
sliding member
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Joel E. Vandenheuvel
David J. Spykerman
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Johnson Controls Technology Company
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/75—Arm-rests
    • B60N2/79—Adaptations for additional use of the arm-rests
    • B60N2/793—Adaptations for additional use of the arm-rests for use as storage compartments
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/75—Arm-rests
    • B60N2/753—Arm-rests movable to an inoperative position
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/75—Arm-rests
    • B60N2/763—Arm-rests adjustable
    • B60N2/773—Longitudinal adjustment

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  • the present invention relates to a sliding armrest with biased frictional engagement of a surface to retain the armrest in a position desired by the user yet inhibit undesired or inadvertent movement.
  • Armrests in vehicles such as automobiles are generally known. Such known armrests are sometimes pivotable to expose a storage compartment (e.g., a bin), but are not otherwise movable or adjustable. Additionally, placement and size of known armrests are designed to accommodate a deviation covering most adults. However, many occupants (or users of these armrests) are unable to enjoy the full use of known armrests because the user falls outside the deviation the armrest is designed to accommodate. Also, many users of known armrests would prefer a different configuration of their armrest, instead of that which has been designed "for" them.
  • a primary feature of the present invention is to provide an inexpensive, easy-to-manufacture and assemble, and aesthetically-pleasing infinitely or discretely adjustable armrest that overcomes the above-noted disadvantages.
  • Another feature of the present invention is to provide an armrest that provides for translational adjustment forward and rearward of a vehicle.
  • Another feature of the present invention is to provide an adjustable armrest with a biased frictional engagement for sturdy and easy adjustment.
  • the present invention relates to an armrest configured for translational adjustment by application of a predetermined or designed amount of force by the user wishing to adjust the position of the armrest. The resistance to movement is provided by a traction or friction force applied to a sliding member by one or more biased engagement members.
  • the present invention also relates to an armrest coupled to a console and configured for movement forward and aft.
  • the console includes a pair of engagement members with traction pads that are biased to engage a rail on the armrest.
  • the present invention further relates to a console with an adjustable armrest.
  • One or more engagement members are biased to apply a traction or friction force to a longitudinal projection or rail.
  • the engagement members are disposed on a base pivotally coupled to the console and the rail extends from a bottom side of the armrest.
  • the present invention further relates to an adjustable armrest comprising a base, a sliding member coupled to the base, a frictional engagement mechanism comprising a first projection and at least one engagement member, and at least one second projection extending from one of the base and the sliding member and located between edges that are generally parallel to the direction of movement of the sliding member.
  • the second projection is at least partially located between the first projection and the engagement* member and the engagement member is biased toward the first projection to provide a frictional force on the second projection that inhibits movement of the sliding member.
  • the present invention further relates to an adjustable armrest comprising a base, an armrest slidably coupled to the base, a frictional engagement mechanism mounted to one of the base and the armrest and configured to retain the armrest in a position between an extended position and a retracted position, the frictional engagement mechanism comprising a first projection and at least one engagement member, and at least one second projection extending from one of the base and the sliding member.
  • the at least one second projection is disposed between the first projection and the at least one engagement member and the at least one engagement member applies a force to the at least one second projection to resist movement of the armrest, and further wherein the armrest is slidable upon application of a force sufficient to overcome the friction force.
  • the present invention further relates to various features and combinations of features shown and described in the disclosed embodiments.
  • FIGURE 8 is a bottom plan view of the base.
  • FIGURE 9 is a top perspective view of the base.
  • FIGURE 10 is a fragmentary perspective view of a side portion of the base.
  • FIGURE 11 is an exploded view of the base.
  • FIGURE 12 is a fragmentary perspective view of the base.
  • FIGURE 13 is a fragmentary exploded view of an engagement mechanism.
  • FIGURE 14 is a fragmentary top plan view of a rail according to a preferred embodiment.
  • FIGURE 15 is a fragmentary top plan view of the base and engagement mechanism according to a preferred embodiment.
  • the adjustable armrest design is adaptable for any of a variety of vehicle types (e.g., SUVs, vans, trucks, watercraft, aircraft, recreational vehicles, etc.), for other locations within a vehicle (e.g., along a door, in the rear passenger compartment, aviation applications, etc.), for seating arrangements not located in vehicles (e.g., movie theaters, and other office, home, or educational seating arrangements which employ an armrest).
  • vehicle types e.g., SUVs, vans, trucks, watercraft, aircraft, recreational vehicles, etc.
  • other locations within a vehicle e.g., along a door, in the rear passenger compartment, aviation applications, etc.
  • seating arrangements not located in vehicles e.g., movie theaters, and other office, home, or educational seating arrangements which employ an armrest.
  • ABS injection molded acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
  • other materials including other thermoplastic resins such as polypropylene, other polyethylenes, polycarbonate, polyurethane nylon, any of a variety of homopolymer plastics, copolymer plastics, plastics with special additives, filled plastics, etc.
  • other molding operations may be used to form these components, such as blow molding, rotational molding, etc.
  • FIGURES 1 and 2 show a center console 10 for a vehicle.
  • Center console 10 includes a storage enclosure or bin 12, a sliding member (e.g., an armrest assembly) 14, and a base 16.
  • Bin 12 may have any of a variety of conventional configurations and orientations.
  • console 10 does not have a "bin” and yet still includes an adjustable armrest.
  • a predetermined level of force is required to overcome a traction or friction force applied by an interface member (e.g., a tab or pad) pressed against a member in order to move a vehicle interior component (e.g., an armrest or other trim component).
  • sliding armrest assembly 14 is configured to move between a forward position (FIGURES 2 and 4) and a rearward or aft position (FIGURES 1 and 3) (e.g., telescope, slide, translate, etc.).
  • Armrest assembly 14 includes a skin 20 (e.g., fabric, leather, sheet, etc.) and foam mounted to a substrate or liner 22 and a rail 24.
  • Rail 24 includes two projections or alignment ribs 26, 28 and two projections or guide flanges 30, 32.
  • the ribs comprise one or more (e.g., a series) of recesses to engage projections (e.g., detents, bumps, etc.) on the base and/or the interface member to secure or retain or lock the armrest in place (or one or more projections on base to engage recesses in the armrest, etc.).
  • projections e.g., detents, bumps, etc.
  • spring loaded detents may be used to provide discrete locking positions.
  • the surface upon which the friction interface members bear against may be centrally located on the armrest (as shown), off-center, or the like.
  • base 16 includes a substrate 34, a hinge close out 36, a latch 38, flange guides 40, 42, and an armrest or sliding interface 44(e.g., frictional engagement mechanism).
  • substrate 34 is molded plastic and is configured to provide a mounting surface for other components and a cover to inhibit access (visual or physical) when the armrest is moved to the forward position.
  • substrate 34 is injection molded filled polypropylene.
  • Hinge 36 pivotally couples base 16 to bin 12 so that base 16 (and armrest assembly 14) pivot or rotate to allow access (visual and/or physical) to the storage space in the storage enclosure.
  • Hinge 36 may be a single axis hinge (as shown) or may have any of a variety of hinge arrangements (e.g., a multiple-jointed hinge) to provide different functionality and operation.
  • Latch 38 pivots to release base 16 from console 10 so that base 16 (and the armrest) can pivot about hinge 36.
  • Latch 38 may be any of a variety of conventional designs such as a handle and hook design as shown in the FIGURES.
  • Outer flange guides 40, 42 on base 16 are configured to slidably receive outer guide flanges 30, 32 on armrest assembly 14. Engagement of outer flange guides 40, 42 with guide flanges 30, 32 is intended to provide alignment of the armrest relative to the base 16 and translational movement stability (e.g., "play” that would allow the armrest to move in a "non-fore/aft direction).
  • Flange guides 40, 42 are shown as metal brackets 45, 47 coupled to substrate 34 with inner rail guides 48, 49 captured within flange guides 40, 42 (e.g., to provide a reduced friction sliding interface).
  • flange guides 40, 42 and/or rail guides 48, 49 are integrally molded with substrate 34.
  • armrest alignment and translational stability is provided by linear guides that are not integrated with the armrest and substrate, but are separate components (e.g., commercially available linear guide and the like).
  • the linear guides may also include ball bearings, low friction polymers, or the like to allow smooth translating sliding movement of the armrest.
  • Sliding interface 44 releasably couples armrest assembly 14 to base 16.
  • Sliding interface 44 includes a projection or guide member 50 (shown as a center column) and a pair of opposed engagement members 52, 54. As shown in the FIGURES, the frictional engagement occurs in a horizontal direction.
  • the sliding interface may be configured to occur in a vertical direction.
  • Guide member 50 is configured to engage the pair of alignment ribs 26, 28 by being inserted between ribs 26, 28 so that the armrest can slide along or against guide member 50 and flange guides 40, 42. The sliding engagement of guide member 50 and ribs 26, 28 is intended to provide additional stability and decrease or minimize non-linear forward/rearward movement of the armrest.
  • guide member 50 is integrally molded with substrate 34.
  • engagement members 52, 54 are located in receptacles 56, 58 (e.g., pockets, recesses, etc.) on opposite or opposing sides of guide member 50.
  • Engagement members 52, 54 are biased to apply a predetermined or controlled, constant force (e.g., a friction force) to alignment ribs 26, 28 on the armrest.
  • Engagement members 52, 54 are preferably biased by biasing members, shown as springs 64, 66 (e.g., coil springs).
  • the engagement members are biased by leaf springs, a spring leg molded into the friction member or receptacle, an interference fit, or the like.
  • the springs may be selected to provide any of a variety of biasing or spiing forces (i.e., having a pre-selected spring constant) to provide a desired resistance to movement of the armrest relative to the base (e.g., the alignment ribs sliding against the pads for the engagement members).
  • Receptacles 56, 58 receive engagement members 52, 54 (and pads 60, 62) and springs 64, 66.
  • the walls that define receptacles 56, 58 include an opening for engagement members 52, 54 to extend from when biased by springs 64, 66 to engage alignment ribs 26, 28 on armrest assembly 14.
  • Receptacles 56, 58 are preferable integrally molded in substrate 34.
  • pads 60, 62 are coupled to engagement members 52, 54 and located between engagement members 52, 54 and alignment ribs 26, 28.
  • pads 60, 62 are configured to provide increased traction or friction between engagement members 52, 54 and alignment ribs 26, 28.
  • the pads may be selected to provide any of a variety of resistance to movement of the armrest relative to the base (e.g., the alignment ribs sliding against the pads for the engagement members).
  • Pads 60, 62 may be bonded to ends of engagement members 52, 54 (e.g., adhesive, thermo bonding or fusion, ultrasonic welding, etc.).
  • pads 60, 62 are coupled to engagement members 52, 54 by complementary interlocking geometry or design such as a protrusion engaging a groove or channel (e.g., a "t"-shaped channel in the pads receive a "t"-shaped rib on the engagement member).
  • the pads may be attached to the engagement members by fasteners (e.g., screw, tack, rivet, etc.) or other mechanical means.
  • engagement members 52, 54 engage ribs 26, 28 without the use of pads 60, 62.
  • pads 60, 62 are integrally molded to the engagement members (e.g., in a separate molding operation).
  • the engagement members are made from a rubber composite (cross- linked or non-cross-linked).
  • the pads are a polypropylene and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) composite (e.g., SANTOPRENE commercially available from Advanced Elastomers of Akron, Ohio or SARLLNK commercially available from DSM Elastomers of Leominster, Maryland).
  • EPDM polypropylene and ethylene propylene diene monomer
  • the pads may be die cut from a roll of sheet material and coupled or bonded to the engagement members.
  • engagement members 52, 54 and receptacles 56, 58, pads 60, 62, and springs 64, 66 are aligned and (extend) vertically on the substrate and frictionally engage (e.g., "touch off) the bottom surface of the armrest.
  • the engagement members can extend from the armrest to frictionally engage the substrate.
  • sliding interface 110 e.g., a frictional engagement mechanism
  • Rail 78 includes projections or alignment ribs 70, 72.
  • Alignment ribs 70, 72 include tapers 74, 76 at one or both ends to facilitate assembly or installation of the alignment ribs into the sliding interface 110.
  • Sliding interface 110 includes a projection or guide member 80, interface members 82, 84, and traction or friction pads 90, 92.
  • Sliding interface 110 is configured to have gaps 98, 100 between guide member 80 and friction pads 90, 92 to facilitate assembly.
  • the size of gaps 98, 100 is controlled or defined by the size of spacer elements 102, 104 that are installed between the side of the pockets or receptacles 86, 88 and the interface members 82, 84.
  • the width of gaps 98, 100 measured along a line orthogonal to the interface surfaces of traction or friction pads 90, 92 and guide member 80, is between about 1 and 3 millimeters, and preferably about 2 millimeters.
  • the frictional resistance may be provided to allow adjustment of any of a variety of vehicle components besides armrests (e.g., other trim pieces, head rests, seats, and the like).
  • the projection or rail may be located on the base and the friction member(s) may be located on the armrest. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention.

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L'invention concerne une console (10) équipée d'un appuie-bras réglable (14). Un ou plusieurs éléments ou languettes d'introduction coulissants sont orientés afin d'appliquer une force de traction ou de friction sur une projection ou barre longitudinale. Dans un mode de réalisation, les éléments coulissants sont disposés sur une base reliée par pivotement à la console et la barre s'étend à partir du côté inférieur de l'appuie-bras. La force de traction est conçue pour inhiber tout mouvement indésirable ou intempestif de l'appuie-bras tout en permettant un mouvement et un réglage aisés de l'appuie-bras.
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