Classifications

• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
  • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • B60R22/00—Safety belts or body harnesses in vehicles
  • B60R22/18—Anchoring devices
  • B60R22/26—Anchoring devices secured to the seat
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
  • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • B60R22/00—Safety belts or body harnesses in vehicles
  • B60R22/02—Semi-passive restraint systems, e.g. systems applied or removed automatically but not both ; Manual restraint systems
  • B60R22/023—Three-point seat belt systems comprising two side lower and one side upper anchoring devices
  • B60R22/024—Adaptations for use by small passengers, e.g. children
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
  • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • B60R22/00—Safety belts or body harnesses in vehicles
  • B60R22/18—Anchoring devices
  • B60R2022/1818—Belt guides

Definitions

• the invention relates to an arrangement of a retaining means inside a motor vehicle and more particularly to the arrangement of a retaining means for a small person inside a motor vehicle, comprising a seatbelt strap connected to a reel and provided with at least one locking bolt intended to cooperate with at least one complementary fastening means arranged near a seat area and comprising a removable guiding device retaining strap mounted on support rods of a headrest.
• the seat belt In the case where a booster seat is not used, the seat belt is not well positioned for a child because the upper strap return is too high with respect to his shoulder. In addition, for the child to be safe, it is necessary that the belt correctly ensures its restraint function.
• the publication DE-A-4340337 discloses a removable device mounted on headrest rods for guiding the retaining strap of a seat occupant.
• this device has the disadvantage of not being very easy to use because it is necessary, first, to remove the headrest to be able to introduce the rods into holes in the device.
• the device tends to rotate and must be maintained during the introduction of the headrest, which further complicates the mounting operation.
• the invention relates to an arrangement of a retaining means ensuring the safety and comfort of the passenger and can be mounted without disassembly of the headrest.
• the invention proposes an arrangement of a retaining means of the type mentioned above, characterized in that the mounting of the device on the rods is carried out, the headrest being in the position of use, according to a movement included in a plane substantially perpendicular to the direction of the rods.
• the device is a plate having a ring, at one end of the plate, for receiving the belt strap and fastening means of the device comprising two notches opening into a longitudinal edge of the device and intended to cooperate with the rods of the 'head support.
• the notches are formed in the opposite longitudinal edges of the plate.
• Mounting the device on the headrest rods comprises a first step in which one end of the plate is inserted between the rods and a second step in which the plate performs a pivot in the direction indicated by the arrow F1 around a vertical axis so that the notches cooperate with the rods.
• At least one of the notches comprises a narrowing so that the second step comprises the passage of a hard point.
• the notches are inclined, with respect to the longitudinal axis L, in a direction D so as to allow the device to pivot about the vertical axis in the direction indicated by the arrow F1.
• the notches are in the shape of a circular arc.
• the notches are formed in the same longitudinal edge of the device.
• the device comprises a locking means of the device on the rods.
• Mounting the device on the headrest rods comprises a first step in which the device performs a translation in a direction in a plane perpendicular to the direction of the rods until the notches cooperate with the rods and a second step in which the device is locked on the rods.
• the ring is sized to allow the passage of the locking bolt.
• the ring has a slot for insertion of the strap.
• the device is integrated in the section of the seat back so that it does not have a protruding angle dangerous for a seat occupant.
• the plate and the ring are made of steel.
• the ring is formed of a figurine or a logo.
• a storage area of the device comprising pads adapted to cooperate with the notches of the device when said device is unused.
• FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a bench having an arrangement of a retaining means according to the invention.
• FIG. 2 is a top view of a detail of the arrangement of Figure 1 in a first mounting step.
• Figure 3 is a detail view of Figure 2 in a second mounting step.
• a vehicle (not shown) comprises a rear seat 10 having a backrest 12 and a seat 14 having two lateral seats 16 and a central square 18.
• the side seats 16 are equipped with a seat belt three-point 20 having a strap 22 connected to a reel (not shown) and provided with a locking bolt 23 for cooperating with a complementary locking means 24 located in the vicinity of the seat 14.
• the seat belt 20 may also include an upper strap return 26.
• the belt 20 then comprises a second locking bolt 28 for cooperating with a second means of lock 30 arranged in the vicinity of the seat 14.
• a removable device 32 is provided to change the positioning of the belt strap 20 for a child or a small person.
• the device 32 is a plate whose end 33 comprises a ring 34 intended to receive the strap 22.
• Two notches 38 are formed in the device 32, each opening into one of the opposite longitudinal edges 36 of the device 32.
• the notches 38 are each intended to cooperate with vertical rods 40 of headrest 42.
• the notches 38 are oriented in the same direction D forming an angle with the longitudinal axis L.
• the mounting of the device 32 is performed simply in two steps.
• a first step the user introduces an end 44 of the plate, opposite the ring 34, between the rods 40 of the headrest 42 and cooperates with the notch 38 located on the side of the end 44. with one of the rods 40.
• a second step it rotates the device 32 around said rod 40 in the direction indicated by the arrow F1, until the other notch 38 cooperates with the other rod 40 It can then be provided that the notches 38 are in an arc so as to facilitate the pivoting of the device 32.
• the user can also introduce the end 44 of the device 32 between the rods 40 so as to place the notches 38 opposite the rods 40 and then cause the plate to pivot about a vertical axis located between the rods in the direction indicated by the arrow F1 so that the rods 40 are received in the notches 38.
• the orientation of the notches 38 in the direction indicated by the arrow F1 allows the pivoting of the device 32.
• a narrowing such as a stop or an elastic tab for example.
• the ring 34 may also include a lateral slot (not shown) for insertion of the strap 22 shaped so as to prevent the strap 22 from escaping accidentally.
• a lateral slot for insertion of the strap 22 shaped so as to prevent the strap 22 from escaping accidentally.
• the strap 22 When the device is in the mounted position on the rods 40 of the headrest 42, the strap 22 in the configuration of use and passing through the ring 34, exerts a force on the device 32 in the direction indicated by the F1 arrow, which allows a locking of the device 32 on the rods 40.
• the device 32 can be adapted to any type of headrest. It is also possible on the device 32 a fastening means (not shown) of a child seat back, which allows to use the same device 32 throughout the evolution and growth of the child.
• a storage area (not shown) of the device when it is not used.
• it may be two plastic studs (not shown) able to cooperate with the notches 38 of the device 32.
• the studs can then be arranged on a wall of the passenger compartment, trunk or booster child.
• an additional fixing means 46 of the device on the back of the seat or bench may be for example a screw passing to through a hole in the plate between the two notches 38 and which is received in a threaded hole (not shown) formed in the seat back.
• the device can be used as a support for a logo or a child figure for example.
• the figurine can form the ring of passage of the strap.
• the device 32 is integrated in the back of the seat or bench so that it does not present a dangerous angle for a seat occupant.
• the retaining means according to the invention thus makes it possible to reposition the strap 22 so that the seat belt 20 is more comfortable for the child.
• the strap 22 is not likely to escape and is correctly positioned for the child to be retained in case of shock.
• the device 32 according to the invention also ensures effective retention of the child, the device 32 being secured to the rods 40 headrest.
• the device 32 is made of steel.
• the retaining means according to the invention is easy to use, safe and compact. It is usable in the rear center position and it does not degrade the comfort and functionality of other locations, such as, for example, the modularity of the bench or seats. It does not disturb the rear vision for the driver either.
• the notches 38 are formed in the same longitudinal edge 36. The user must then, by a translation of the device 32 in a direction perpendicular to that of the rods 40, to cooperate the notches 38 with the stems 40 of headrest. Locking means, such as a zipper, for example, then allows to keep in place the device on the rods.

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