DE102014207292A1 - SEATING SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a seat system (10) for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one seat (40, 50, 60), with a structural part (20) which can be fastened to a structure of the motor vehicle. The structural part (20) comprises a seat part structure (12) with first fastening elements (70) and a backrest structure (13) with second fastening elements (80), wherein different types of seat part modules (22) can be fastened to the first fastening elements (70) and different backrest modules (23) can be fastened to the second fastening elements (80).

Description

The invention relates to a seat system for a motor vehicle having the features of the preamble of claim 1.

State of the art

From the US 5,690,384 A1 is a vehicle seat with a backrest and a seat part known. The backrest and the seat part each comprise an exchangeable, covered with a cover foam part.

Also from the GB 2 263 396 A is a vehicle seat with a backrest and a seat part known. The backrest and the seat part each comprise an approximately horseshoe-shaped foam part. The backrest and the seat part form, due to the horseshoe shape, depending on a central recording, in which a suitably ausgestaltetes, replaceable further foam part can be used.

The FR 2 814 709 also discloses a vehicle seat with a backrest and a seat part. The seat part comprises a padding on which an additional foam part can be placed. The padding has for this purpose fastening openings into which corresponding fastening elements provided on the additional foam part can be inserted. This creates a positive connection between the padding and the additional foam part.

A vehicle seat with a modular backrest and a modular seat part is also made of EP 1 650 076 A2 known. The backrest and the seat part each comprise an approximately horseshoe-shaped foam part. The backrest and the seat part form, due to the horseshoe shape, depending on a central recording, in which a suitably ausgestaltetes, replaceable further foam part can be used.

In the US 6,254,183 B1 discloses a vehicle seat on which a special child seat is mounted. The vehicle seat comprises a backrest and a seat part with a seat cushion, which is detachable from the seat part. After removal of the seat cushion of the seat part mounting bracket are accessible, which allow a secure attachment of a child seat equipped with corresponding counterparts.

From the EP 0 940 289 A2 is known a seat system with three seats arranged side by side. The backrest of the middle seat is pivotable about an axis extending in the transverse direction. If the backrest is pivoted downward, it serves as an armrest for an occupant of an outer seat.

Also the US 5,568,959 A discloses a seat system with three seats arranged side by side. An outer seat has an integrated child seat. In the backrest of the seat to a pivotable about a transverse axis axis seat portion of the child seat is provided. When not in use the child seat, the seat part of the child seat is folded up and covered by a backrest part, which is also pivotable about an axis extending in the transverse direction. For use of the child seat first the backrest part is folded upwards, whereby the seat part of the child seat is released. Subsequently, the seat part of the child seat is folded down on the seat part of the seat. Afterwards, the backrest part is folded back downwards, forming the backrest of the child seat.

task

The invention is based on the object to improve a seat system for a motor vehicle of the type mentioned, in particular by means of interchangeable modules to increase the flexibility of the seat and to provide various functionalities of the seat.

solution

This object is achieved by a seat system for a motor vehicle having the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments, which can be used individually or in combination with each other, are the subject of the dependent claims.

A generic seat system for a motor vehicle comprises at least one seat with a structural part which can be fastened to a structure of the motor vehicle.

According to the invention, the structural part comprises a seat part structure with first fastening elements and a backrest structure with second fastening elements, wherein various seat part modules can be fastened to the first fastening elements, and wherein various backrest modules can be fastened to the second fastening elements.

The seat part structure and the backrest structure thus have standardized fastening elements which cooperate with corresponding connection elements provided on the seat part modules and backrest modules and likewise standardized.

Thus, interchangeable modules, namely seat submodules and backrest modules, can be provided, which can offer various functionalities. A user can thus customize the functionality of a seat to his needs by buying and using another seat part module or backrest module. As a result, the flexibility of the seat system is advantageously increased.

Already when buying a motor vehicle, a seat system can be configured and installed according to individual needs. Later, the buyer has the opportunity to obtain a different functionality by replacing a seat module or a backrest module. For example, the seat system when buying the motor vehicle only a basic function with backrest cushion and seat cushion, and at a later date, a backrest module is used with an integrated child seat.

Advantageously, the seat system comprises three seats, which have the same extent in the transverse direction. Thus, existing seat part modules or backrest modules can also be exchanged between the existing seats.

Preferably, the seats are arranged side by side in the transverse direction, each of the seats extending transversely over one third of the total width of the seat.

Preferably, each of the seats has its own, separate structural part. However, it is also conceivable that the seat system has a common backrest structure and / or a common seat part structure for the three seats.

A conceivable seat part module which can be attached to the seat part structure comprises, for example, a seat cushion formed as a foam part on an upper side and a drink holder on a lower side.

Another conceivable seat part module which can be attached to the seat part structure comprises, for example, a seat cushion formed as a foam part on an upper side and a trough-like depression on an underside.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the seat part module is selectively fastened to the seat part structure such that the seat cushion or cup holder facing upward.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the seat cushion is pivotable about an axis extending in the transverse direction.

A conceivable backrest module which can be attached to the backrest structure has a backrest cushion configured as a foam part, which is pivotable about a transversely extending axis.

According to an advantageous development of the invention, an attachable to the backrest structure backrest module is provided, the backrest cushion on a back has a cup holder, which comes through folding down the backrest cushion to light.

According to another advantageous embodiment of the invention, an attachable to the backrest structure backrest module is provided, which has an integrated child seat. For this purpose, the backrest module corresponding safety belts, which are mounted on a fixed part of the backrest module and on the back of the backrest cushion.

Figures and embodiments of the invention

In the following the invention is explained in more detail with reference to an advantageous embodiment shown in the figures. However, the invention is not limited to this embodiment. Show it:

1 : a perspective view of a seat system,

2 : A perspective view of another seat system and

3 : A perspective and schematic representation of a structural part of the seat system.

A seat system 10 for a motor vehicle includes a first side seat 40 , a second side seat 60 and a center seat 50 ,

The seat system 10 For example, as a rear seat system of a motor vehicle with two rows of seats, as in 1 illustrated, formed. The seat system 10 can also, as in 2 shown to be formed as a second row of seats of a motor vehicle with three rows of seats. Also is the seat 10 For example, used as a third row of seats of a motor vehicle with three rows of seats.

The arrangement of the seat system 10 Within the vehicle and its usual direction of travel define the directional information used below. In this case, a direction oriented perpendicular to the ground is hereinafter referred to as a vertical direction and a direction perpendicular to Vertical direction and perpendicular to the direction of travel is hereinafter referred to as transverse direction.

The seats 40 . 50 . 60 the seat system 10 are arranged side by side in the transverse direction, wherein the middle seat 50 in the transverse direction between the side seats 40 . 60 is arranged. The seats 40 . 50 . 60 have the same extent in the transverse direction. Each of the seats 40 . 50 . 60 extends in the transverse direction over one third of the total width of the seat 10 ,

Every seat 40 . 50 . 60 the seat system 10 has a structural part 20 on which a seat part structure 12 and a backrest structure 13 includes, such as in 3 shown. The structural part 20 is attached to a structure of the motor vehicle.

In the present case, the vertical direction also includes angles up to about 30 ° to the vertical and in particular includes the orientation of a vehicle-mounted backrest structure 13 the seat system 10 in an approximately upright position of use.

It is also conceivable that the seating system 10 a common backrest structure for the three seats 40 . 50 . 60 having, each seat 40 . 50 . 60 a separate seat part structure 12 includes. It is also conceivable that the seating system 10 a common seat part structure for the three seats 40 . 50 . 60 having, each seat 40 . 50 . 60 a separate backrest structure 13 includes. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the seating system 10 a common backrest structure and a common seat part structure for the three seats 40 . 50 . 60 having.

Every seat 40 . 50 . 60 the seat system 10 Furthermore, each has a seat part module 22 and a backrest module 23 on. The seat part module 22 is on the seat part structure 12 attached and the backrest module 23 is on the backrest structure 13 attached. The seat part module 22 and the backrest module 23 have connection elements not shown here.

The seat part structure 12 indicates the releasable attachment of the seat part module 22 first fastening elements 70 on, which with the connection elements of the seat part module 22 work together. The backrest structure 13 indicates the releasable attachment of the backrest module 23 second fastening elements 80 on, which with the connection elements of the backrest module 23 work together.

The connection elements of the seat part module 22 and the first fasteners 70 the seat part structure 12 are designed such that the seat part module 22 by a user relatively easy on the seat part structure 12 fastened and detachable from this.

Also the connection elements of the backrest module 23 and the second fastening elements 80 the backrest structure 13 are configured such that the backrest module 23 by a user relatively easy on the backrest structure 13 fastened and detachable from this.

Various seat part modules 22 , which are described in detail below, have the same connection elements. Thus, various seat part modules 22 on an existing seat part structure 12 mountable. The seat part module 22 a seat 40 . 50 . 60 is thus easily replaceable.

A first seat part module comprises only a seat cushion designed as a foam part. The first seat part module is thus inexpensive to manufacture and offers an occupant a high level of comfort. The in 1 illustrated second side seat 60 includes such a first seat part module.

A second seat part module comprises on an upper side a seat cushion designed as a foam part. When the second seat part module so on the seat part structure 12 is fastened, that the upper side in the vertical direction points upward, so the seat cushion offers an occupant a high seat comfort. At the bottom, the second seat part module includes a cup holder and other storage options. When the second seat part module so on the seat part structure 12 is fastened, that the underside shows in vertical direction upwards, so the second seat part module serves for the storage of objects.

Alternatively, the second seat part module may have a trough-like depression on the underside. The trough-like depression allows the inclusion of toys, even if the second seat part module so on the seat part structure 12 is attached, that the upper side in the vertical direction is pointing upwards and an occupant is on the seat cushion.

A third seat part module comprises a seat cushion formed as a foam part, which is pivotable about an axis extending in the transverse direction. By folding up the seat cushion thus creates a storage space for receiving toys or other items below the seat cushion. The in 1 illustrated first side seat 40 includes such a third seat part module.

Also various backrest modules 23 , which are described in detail below, have similar connection elements. Thus are different Backrests modules 23 on an existing backrest structure 13 mountable. The backrest module 23 a seat 40 . 50 . 60 is therefore also easily replaceable.

A first backrest module comprises only a backrest cushion designed as a foam part. The first backrest module is thus inexpensive to manufacture and offers an occupant a high level of comfort.

A second backrest module comprises a backrest cushion formed as a foam part, which is pivotable about a transversely extending axis. By folding down the backrest cushion, the back of the backrest cushion is visible, which serves as an armrest. At the back of the backrest cushion also includes a cup holder and other storage options. The in 1 illustrated first center seat 50 includes such a second backrest module.

A third backrest module comprises a backrest cushion designed as a foam part 25 which is pivotable about a transversely extending axis. By folding down the backrest cushion 25 becomes the back of the backrest cushion 25 visible, noticeable. On a fixed part of the backrest module as well as on the back of the backrest cushion 25 Seat belts are appropriate. The third backrest module thus serves as an integrated child seat, with the back of the backrest cushion 25 represents a seat. The in 1 illustrated second side seat 60 includes such a third backrest module.

The features disclosed in the foregoing description, the claims and the drawings may be of importance both individually and in combination for the realization of the invention in its various forms.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

 seats

12

 Seat part structure

13

 Backrest structure

20

 structure part

22

 Seat supply module

23

 Backrest module

25

 Back cushion

40

 first side seat

50

 middle seat

60

 second side seat

70

 first fastening elements

80

 second fastening elements

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• US 5690384 A1 [0002]
• GB 2263396 A [0003]
• FR 2814709 [0004]
• EP 1650076 A2 [0005]
• US 6254183 B1 [0006]
• EP 0940289 A2 [0007]
• US 5568959A [0008]

Claims (10)

Seat system ( 10 ) for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one seat ( 40 . 50 . 60 ), with a structural part ( 20 ), which is fastened to a structure of the motor vehicle, characterized in that the structural part ( 20 ) a seat part structure ( 12 ) with first fastening elements ( 70 ) and a backrest structure ( 13 ) with second fastening elements ( 80 ), wherein various seat part modules ( 22 ) on the first fastening elements ( 70 ) are attachable, and wherein various backrest modules ( 23 ) on the second fastening elements ( 80 ) are fastened. Seat system ( 10 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the seating system ( 10 ) three seats ( 40 . 50 . 60 ), which have the same extent in the transverse direction. Seat system ( 10 ) according to claim 2, characterized in that the seats ( 40 . 50 . 60 ) are juxtaposed transversely, each of the seats ( 40 . 50 . 60 ) transversely over one third of the total width of the seat ( 10 ). Seat system ( 10 ) according to one of claims 2 to 3, characterized in that each of the seats ( 40 . 50 . 60 ) a separate structural part ( 20 ) having. Seat system ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the seat part structure ( 12 ) a seat submodule ( 22 ) is attachable, which comprises on a top side designed as a foam part seat cushion and on a bottom a cup holder. Seat system ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the seat part structure ( 12 ) a seat submodule ( 22 ) is attachable, which comprises on a top side designed as a foam part seat cushion and on a bottom a trough-like depression. Seat system ( 10 ) according to claim 6, characterized in that the seat cushion is pivotable about a transversely extending axis. Seat system ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the backrest structure ( 13 ) a backrest module ( 23 ) is attachable, which has a trained as a foam part backrest cushion, which is pivotable about a transverse axis. Seat system ( 10 ) according to claim 8, characterized in that the backrest cushion has a cup holder on a rear side. Seat system ( 10 ) according to claim 8, characterized in that on a fixed part of the backrest module ( 23 ) and on the back of the backrest cushion ( 25 ) Seat belts are attached.

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