US-12617322-B1 - Protective cover for automobile rear seat

US12617322B1US 12617322 B1US12617322 B1US 12617322B1US-12617322-B1

Abstract

This application discloses a rear-seat cover for a vehicle. The rear-seat cover comprises a seat-protecting portion, a backrest portion, a first connecting member, and a second connecting member. The backrest portion includes multiple sub-backrest units arranged sequentially along the length of the backrest portion, adjacent sub-backrest units being detachably connected. The angle between each pair of adjacent sub-backrest units adjusts in concert with the adjustment of the corresponding rear-seat backrest position, enabling the sub-backrest units to be detached and their angles changed to accommodate rear-seat backrest adjustments. This arrangement avoids inability to detach the sub-backrest units and improves the convenience of using the rear-seat cover. A vertically offset elastic-band fastening buckle is provided between the backrest portion and the seat-protecting portion; the fastening buckle connects respectively to the backrest portion and to the seat-protecting portion to adjust the height of the backrest portion relative to the vehicle's rear-seat backrest position.

Inventors

HONGJIE YING

Assignees

SHANGHAI JUN-DA AUTO DECORATION CO, LTD.

Dates

Publication Date: 20260505
Application Date: 20251007
Priority Date: 20250913

Claims (10)

1 . A protective cover for use with the rear seat of a vehicle, wherein the rear seat includes a rear seat cushion and a rear seat backrest, comprising: a seat protecting portion, configured to fit onto the rear seat cushion of said vehicle and to support the user's hips; a backrest portion, connected to and positioned adjacent to one side of the seat protecting portion, configured to fit onto the rear seat backrest of said vehicle and to support the user's back; wherein the backrest portion includes multiple sub-backrest units arranged sequentially along the lengthwise direction of the backrest portion, with each pair of adjacent sub-backrest units being detachably connected; and the angle between each adjacent pair of sub-backrest units is adjustable in coordination with adjustments of said rear seat backrest position; an upper-and-lower offset elastic-band fastening buckle provided between the backrest portion and the seat protecting portion, with the fastening buckle respectively connected to the backrest portion and the seat protecting portion to adjust the vertical position of the backrest portion relative to the rear seat backrest; a first connecting member, attached around the periphery of the seat protecting portion, configured to secure the seat protecting portion to the rear seat cushion; and a second connecting member, attached around the periphery of the backrest portion, configured to secure the backrest portion to the rear seat backrest.
2 . The protective cover of claim 1 , wherein bottoms of two adjacent sub-backrest units are both connected to the same seat protecting portion at different lateral locations thereof, and the sub-backrest units remain integrally continuous along an upper edge thereof during middle sub-backrest contraction, while gear-tooth tracks are formed on facing sides of each pair of adjacent sub-backrest units; and wherein a zipper is movably engaged with the gear-tooth tracks for user operation, whereby sliding the zipper adjusts an opening angle between the adjacent sub-backrest units to accommodate changes in said rear seat backrest position while permitting selective contraction of a middle sub-backrest unit to form an armrest passage without disrupting said upper edge continuity.
3 . The protective cover of claim 2 , wherein there are three sub-backrest units arranged side-by-side along the length of the backrest portion, and the middle one of the sub-backrest units is configured to contract when the zipper is adjusted, thereby accommodating a center armrest box of varying size.
4 . The protective cover of claim 3 , wherein the backrest portion comprises three sub-backrest units arranged side-by-side along the length of the backrest portion, and wherein a first zipper is provided between a first sub-backrest unit and a middle sub-backrest unit and a second zipper is provided between the middle sub-backrest unit and a third sub-backrest unit, the first and second zippers being movably engaged with respective gear-tooth tracks on the facing sides of the adjacent sub-backrest units; wherein coordinated sliding of the first and second zippers along the respective gear-tooth tracks permits (i) selective contraction of the middle sub-backrest unit to form an armrest passage while exposing a center armrest box through said armrest passage, with the first and third sub-backrest units remaining in their respective upright positions, and (ii) independent or simultaneous folding of the first and/or third sub-backrest unit(s) to follow folding of corresponding vehicle seat backrest portions without any requirement of upper-edge continuity during such folding; and wherein, when the middle sub-backrest unit is contracted to form the armrest passage while the first and third sub-backrest units remain in their respective upright positions, an upper edge of the backrest portion remains continuous across the first, middle and third sub-backrest units (i.e., no opening or gap is formed at the upper edge between adjacent sub-backrest units during such contraction).
5 . The protective cover of claim 1 , further comprising a first covering piece connected to one of the sub-backrest units and pivotable rearward relative to that sub-backrest unit to conform to an edge of said rear-seat backrest; and a second covering piece connected to the seat protecting portion and pivotable downward relative to the seat protecting portion to conform to an edge of said rear-seat cushion.
6 . The protective cover of claim 5 , further comprising lateral side ears on opposite sides of the backrest portion and the seat protecting portion, each side ear being coupled to an adjustable tightening strap and buckle assembly so as to cinch the protective cover laterally against the seat sides; a front apron piece connected to a front support arm of the seat protecting portion and pivotable downward relative to the seat protecting portion to conform to a front edge of said rear-seat cushion; and a side blocking piece connected to the second covering piece and bendable relative to the second covering piece to fully wrap an inner side of said rear-seat.
7 . The rear-seat-protective cover of claim 1 , wherein the seat protecting portion defines a safety-buckle through-hole for passage and exposure of a seat-belt buckle.
8 . The protective cover of claim 1 , wherein the first connecting member and the second connecting member are slung over the rear of said vehicle seat, wherein the second connecting member comprises an elastic band and a corresponding length-adjustment buckle to permit length adjustment.
9 . The protective cover of claim 1 , wherein each sub-backrest unit is equipped with a head-cap attached by said elastic band of the second connecting member to the corresponding sub-backrest unit and configured to envelop a headrest of said rear-seat.
10 . The protective cover of claim 9 , wherein each head cap is removably attached to said headrest via the elastic band tensioned by the length-adjustment buckle, such that the protective cover is usable with seats having integrated, separate, or no headrests.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present utility model pertains to the field of rear-seat covers for automobiles, and in particular to a rear-seat cover for a vehicle's back row seating. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION With continuous advancements in automotive technology and increasing consumer demand for comfort and protection, the interior of vehicles, especially the rear seating area, has gained heightened attention. Rear seat protective covers have become widely used to shield vehicle seats from everyday wear, dirt, and fading, while also enhancing overall interior aesthetics through diverse designs and materials to meet personalized styling preferences. Currently available rear seat covers typically include major components such as a seat-protecting portion and a backrest portion. Existing technologies often employ integrally fixed sub-backrest units that provide protection but lack the capability for detachment or angle adjustment in response to the adjustable rear seatback recline. This rigidity reduces convenience and adaptability to varying seat configurations, detracting from user experience. Moreover, some seat covers incorporate zippers, elastic straps, or other attachment elements to secure and adjust the cover; however, these solutions frequently fall short in ease of disassembly and dynamic angle adjustment. This limitation is especially pronounced in multifunctional rear seats with armrests or segmented folding features, where traditional covers struggle to adapt flexibly, thus limiting their applicability across various vehicle models. Therefore, the development of a rear-seat cover for automobiles featuring multiple sub-backrest units with detachable connections and angle adjustment capabilities has become crucial for enhancing product usability and accommodating various vehicle models. The present invention, through innovative connection structures and adjustment mechanisms, not only ensures secure installation of the cover but also improves the conformity and comfort of the seat backrest area, thereby greatly meeting the diverse protection needs of modern automotive rear seats. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The object of the present utility model is to provide a protective cover for an automobile rear seat. The cover comprises a seat-protection portion for fitting over the rear seat cushion to support the user's hips, and a backrest portion connected to one side of the seat-protection portion to fit against the rear seat back and support the user's back. The backrest portion is divided into multiple sub-backrest units arranged sequentially along its length, each pair of adjacent sub-backrest units being releasably connected. The angle between any two adjacent sub-backrest units adjusts automatically in accordance with the corresponding seat back recline, thereby allowing the sub-backrest units to be detached and re-angled to accommodate changes in the rear seat back position and greatly improving installation convenience. A first connecting member is attached around the perimeter of the seat-protection portion to secure it to the seat cushion, and a second connecting member is attached around the perimeter of the backrest portion to secure it to the seat back. By directly coupling both the seat-protection portion and the backrest portion to the vehicle seat via these first and second connecting members, installation of the protective cover onto the rear seat is greatly simplified. To achieve the foregoing object, the present utility model provides the following technical solution: a protective cover for an automobile rear seat, comprising: a seat-protection portion for fitting over the rear seat cushion and supporting the user's hips;a backrest portion connected to one side of the seat-protection portion to fit against the rear seat back and support the user's back, the backrest portion being divided into multiple sub-backrest units arranged sequentially along its length, adjacent sub-backrest units being releasably connected so that their inter-unit angle adjusts in accordance with the corresponding seat back recline, and an offset elastic-band buckle connecting the backrest portion to the seat-protection portion so as to adjust the backrest portion's vertical position relative to the seat back; First connecting member, attached around the perimeter of the seat-protection portion, for securing the seat-protection portion to the vehicle's rear seat cushion; Second connecting member, attached around the perimeter of the backrest portion, for securing the backrest portion to the vehicle's rear seat back. Optionally, the bottoms of two adjacent sub-backrest units are both fastened to the same seat-protection portion at different locations; A zipper is provided between each pair of adjacent sub-backrest units for user operation, whereby pulling the zipper adjusts the opening angle between the two adjacent sub-backrest units to accommodate changes in the rear seat back position. Optionally, gear-