WO2012173501A2 - Sangle de maintien pour siège de véhicule - Google Patents

Sangle de maintien pour siège de véhicule Download PDF

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WO2012173501A2
WO2012173501A2 PCT/NZ2012/000099 NZ2012000099W WO2012173501A2 WO 2012173501 A2 WO2012173501 A2 WO 2012173501A2 NZ 2012000099 W NZ2012000099 W NZ 2012000099W WO 2012173501 A2 WO2012173501 A2 WO 2012173501A2
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Brenda Hazel WILKINSON
Donald Raymond Wilkinson
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INDUSTRIAL SEATBELTS Ltd
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    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • B60R22/12—Construction of belts or harnesses
    • 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
    • B60R2022/006—Sleeve or tubular members enveloping the seat belt for enhancing comfort or protection
    • 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
    • B60R2022/021—Means for holding the tongue or buckle in a non-use position, e.g. for easy access by the user
    • 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
    • B60R2022/1806—Anchoring devices for buckles

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  • the invention relates to occupant restraints for vehicles. More particularly, the invention relates to a restraint in which operation of a vehicle is hindered unless the restraint is used as intended with the restraint buckled.
  • the restraint may be provided in combination with a safety seat.
  • Seat belts commonly restrain a vehicle occupant to prevent harmful movement that may result from a collision or sudden stop. They have been shown to be effective in reducing the number of deaths and injuries in road vehicles since they were introduced. The rate of seat belt usage has increased since they were introduced and, in many countries, well over 90% of road vehicle drivers wear seat belts.
  • New Zealand Patent No. 524963 (AU 2001290381) discloses a seat restraint intended to compel occupants to use the restraint.
  • the restraint includes a restraining member extending at least partly across the seat such that operation of the vehicle is hindered unless the restraint is used.
  • This invention has been marketed under the brand name SpringbeltTM.
  • Springbelt is that it is semi-rigidly mounted at a preset angle and may not be positioned comfortably for all occupants. People with particularly varying physiques may find the Springbelt uncomfortable to wear, therefore may choose not to, despite the hindrance to operation of the machinery. In many cases it has been found that the vehicle operator will force the Springbelt out of the way, for example by pushing down on the restraint, and loosen the fixing to be able to do so. Another problem is that Springbelts are not always able to be easily retrofitted to existing machinery and vehicles and adaptor plates are commonly required. Most companies or operators want to increase safety but without undue difficult in fitting.
  • the invention is directed to a seat safety restraint which compels occupants to use the restraint because it hinders operation of the vehicle when the restraint is not buckled properly.
  • the orientation of the restraint relative to the seat can be altered to allow the restraint to be buckled comfortably for occupants of different shapes and sizes.
  • the restraint comprises two restraining members which can be fitted to a seat.
  • the mountings for the restraint are enclosed in housings, which may also act as arm rests or lateral restraints.
  • the housings preferably limit the degree the orientation of the restraint may be altered and also prevent an operator easily tampering with the restraint member fixings.
  • Restraints according to the invention can advantageously be fitted to new vehicles or retrofitted to existing vehicles.
  • a restraint for an occupant of a seat in a vehicle comprising:
  • a first restraining member adapted to securely connect to a second restraining member to restrain the occupant in the seat
  • first restraining member is adapted to extend to a position which hinders operation of the vehicle by an occupant when the first restraining member is not connected to the second restraining member;
  • the means for mounting being configured to allow the orientation of the first restraining member relative to the seat to be altered
  • the restraint comprises a housing positioned to house the means for mounting the first restraining member, wherein the housing comprises an opening through which the first restraining member extends, the opening acting to limit the amount the orientation of the first restraining member relative to the seat is able to be altered.
  • the housing is positioned to prevent access to the means for mounting the first restraining member. It will be understood that preventing access to the first restraining member mounting refers to the housing preventing a vehicle operator or other person from accessing the mounting during normal use in order to tamper with it. For example, if the first restraining member is mounted by means of a nut or other fastening, the housing prevents such access to the fastening that would enable the fastening to be loosened during normal use of the vehicle.
  • the first restraining member comprises an elongate member adapted to be mounted at a first side of the seat such that the elongate member projects generally upwards when the first restraining member is not connected to the second restraining member.
  • the first restraining member is adapted to be pivotally mounted at the first side of the seat.
  • the first restraining member is adapted to be pivotally mounted to the first side of the seat.
  • the first restraining member is adapted to be pivotally mounted to a base member, wherein the base member is adapted to be mounted to the vehicle.
  • the base member may include means by which the seat may be mounted to the vehicle on top of the base member.
  • the first restraining member comprises a first strap and first buckle part encased in a semi-rigid casing.
  • the housing is configured to act as an arm rest and/or lateral restraint.
  • the housing may comprise a wall or barrier at the side of the seat to hinder lateral movement of the occupant.
  • the housing may also have an upper side at a level suitable for resting an arm of the occupant.
  • the housing is mounted to the first side of the seat.
  • the housing is mounted on the base member.
  • the housing may be formed from at least two joined portions with the opening formed between said portions.
  • a retractable restraint part for use in a restraint for an occupant of a seat in a vehicle, the restraint part comprising:
  • a first sleeve for the strap mounted in fixed relation to the reel, wherein the first sleeve is sized relative to the buckle part to prevent retraction of the buckle part beyond the end of the sleeve, wherein, in use, the first sleeve preferably extends from the reel upwards from the seat, the first sleeve having sufficient rigidity such that, when the strap is fully retracted, the buckle part is held in an accessible position.
  • an accessible position is one which in which an occupant sat in the seat is easily able to grasp the buckle part.
  • the accessible position is above the level of the seat or an arm rest.
  • the retractable restraint part comprises a second sleeve adapted to surround the strap such that the buckle part is maintained in a fixed position relative to the strap, wherein the second sleeve fits within the first sleeve. More preferably, the second sleeve acts to hold the buckle part erect such that, in use, it is easily able to be grasped by the occupant when the strap is in a retracted position.
  • the reel is an inertial reel or emergency locking retractor.
  • the retractable restraint part is housed in a housing. More preferably, the strap extends through an opening in the housing.
  • the retractable restraint part is adapted to be mounted at a side of the seat. In one embodiment, the retractable restraint part is adapted to be mounted to the first side of the seat. In an alternative embodiment, the retractable restraint part is adapted to be mounted to a base member, wherein the base member is adapted to be mounted to the vehicle.
  • the base member may include means by which the seat may be mounted to the vehicle on top of the base member.
  • the second restraining member of the first aspect of the invention may comprise the retractable restraint part according to the second aspect of the invention.
  • the buckle part of the retractable restraint part is adapted to securely connect to a buckle part of the first restraining member of the first aspect of the invention.
  • a restraint for an occupant of a seat in a vehicle comprising:
  • At least one base member adapted to be mounted to the vehicle and adapted to mount the seat thereon; and first and second restraining members mounted to the at least one base member such that the first and second restraining members are positioned on two sides of the seat, the first and second restraining members being adapted to securely connect together to restrain the occupant in the seat,
  • first restraining member is adapted to extend to a position which hinders operation of the vehicle by an occupant when the first restraining member is not connected to the second restraining member.
  • the restraint comprises two base members such that the base members can be mounted with varying distances between them. This enables the restraint to be fitted to a variety of vehicles and seats.
  • the base members comprise a horizontal portion adapted to be mounted to the vehicle and upwardly extending outer portions adapted to receive the first and second restraining members.
  • the base members are adapted to be mounted to the vehicle through laterally elongate openings.
  • the restraint according to the third aspect of the invention comprises a first restraining member according to the first aspect of the invention and a second restraining member comprising a retractable restraint part according to the second aspect of the invention.
  • each housing is mounted on a separate base member.
  • a restraint for an occupant of a seat in a vehicle comprising:
  • a first restraining member adapted to securely connect to a second restraining member to restrain the occupant in the seat
  • first restraining member is adapted to extend to a position which hinders operation of the vehicle by an occupant when the first restraining member is not connected to the second restraining member
  • the first restraining member comprises means for receiving a first part of the second restraining member, wherein the first part is distant from the location of connection between the first and second restraining members.
  • the means for receiving acts to hold the first part of the second restraining member in fixed relation to the first restraining member.
  • the means for receiving comprises means for receiving a strap of the second restraining member.
  • the means for receiving comprises a guide or notch at the end of the first restraining member.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view illustration of an occupant restraint according to an
  • Figure 2 is a side view illustration of part of the occupant restraint and seat shown in
  • Figure 3 is a further side view illustration of part of the occupant restraint and seat shown in Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 4 is an illustration of a base member of a seat restraint according to an
  • Figure 5 is an illustration of a base member of a seat restraint according to another
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustration of an occupant restraint or seat belt 10 according to an embodiment of the invention mounted on a vehicle seat 11.
  • Seat 11 may be a seat of the kind found in any vehicle, but in preferred embodiments of the invention is a seat in a vehicle used in construction, farming, road working, mining and material handling such as a forklift truck, digger, bulldozer, tractor, or the like.
  • Such vehicles are commonly known as mobile mechanical plants. These vehicles typically have a single seat for a driver occupant.
  • most of the controls of the vehicle are in front of the seat and are commonly clustered to the right.
  • the type of vehicle is not limiting to the invention and it is envisaged that the invention may be used with any vehicle.
  • restraints according to the invention may not be suitable for use in certain vehicles, such as road going vehicles that travel at fast speeds and risk high impact collisions.
  • Seat belts in road going vehicles usually need to be approved or certified by the appropriate highway authorities or safety agencies and restraints according to the invention may not meet the required standards for highway use but are typically able to be certified for use in mobile mechanical plants.
  • Restraint 0 comprises first restraining member 12 and second restraining member 13 which can be securely connected to restrain an occupant in seat 11.
  • restraint 10 is shown in an unbuckled configuration. This is the configuration that the restraint is typically in when a driver gets into the vehicle. In this configuration, first restraining member 12 extends out in front of the driver and therefore hinders the driver's ability to operate the vehicle when the driver is sat in seat 11. The restraining member interferes with movement of the driver's arms and hence with the driver's operation of the vehicle controls in front of him/her. However, when buckled to second restraining member 13, first restraining member 12 is no longer a hindrance because it is placed across the occupant's lap.
  • First restraining member 12 is preferably situated on the opposite side of the seat from the side the occupant generally enters so that first restraining member does not hinder entry and exit from the seat.
  • first restraining member 12 is mounted at the right hand side of seat 11 , which tends to increase the hindrance of operation of the controls because in some mobile mechanical plants many of the controls are clustered on the right hand side.
  • the first restraining member may preferably be located wherever a
  • first restraining member 12 comprises a strap and female buckle part 14.
  • the strap is encased in an elongate semi-rigid casing, causing first restraining member 12 to project generally upwards (e.g. upwards in a forwards direction) when not connected to second restraining member 13.
  • First restraining member 12 extends out from the side of seat 11 and tends to lean towards the centre of the seat, thus hindering operation of the vehicle.
  • the casing housing the strap of first restraining member 12 is preferably semi-rigid such that first restraining member 12 is able to project generally upwards without collapsing, but is sufficiently flexible that it can be bent across an occupant's lap in a comfortable manner.
  • the casing of the first restraining member 12 may be made from moulded urethane or other rubber-like flexible substance.
  • Second restraining member 13 preferably comprises a strap and male buckle part which can securely mate with female buckle part 14 according to known buckling techniques.
  • the strap of the second restraining member 13 is preferably retractable from a mounting at the side of seat 1 such that the male buckle part can be pulled out to be buckled to female buckle part 4 and the retraction mechanism pulls the strap tight for a snug fit.
  • the retractable strap mounting preferably includes an inertial reel or locking mechanism to protect the occupant against decelerations and tipping over, as is known in the art.
  • Restraint 10 may further comprise housings or side members 15 and 16.
  • Housings 15 and 16 are preferably rigid members mounted at the sides of seat 1 . They may act as arm rests, which may enhance the driver's comfort, by having an upper side positioned at an appropriate level for the occupant to rest their arm on.
  • Housings 15 and 16 may comprise a wall or barrier at the sides of the seat such that the housings act as lateral restraints, which brace against lateral movement of the driver in the seat and may significantly reduce the chances of injury in some accidents.
  • housings 15 and 16 are positioned to house parts of the restraining members.
  • housing 15 houses the mounting of first restraining member 12 and first and second restraining members 12 and 13 extend through openings in housings 15 and 16 respectively, as will be explained in more detail below.
  • housings 15 and 16 are moulded from a suitable material such as polyurethane or padded upholstery.
  • the housings may be formed of a two-piece moulding, creating an opening through which the first and second restraining members 12 and 13 extend.
  • Restraint 10 comprises means for limiting the amount the orientation of first restraining member 12 can be altered.
  • the opening in housing 15 through which the first restraining member extends is preferably configured to permit limited rotational movement of first restraining member 12 relative to seat 1.
  • the opening in housing 15 is wider than first restraining member 12 such that some pivotal movement is permitted until first restraining member 12 abuts the sides of the opening.
  • the opening in housing 15 allows first restraining member 12 to move between angles of approximately 25°-35° to the horizontal. The angle of first restraining member 12 and the range of movement permitted can be varied in other embodiments according to requirements.
  • first restraining member 12 It is desirable for first restraining member 12 to be able to have its orientation relative to the seat changed so that restraint 10 can be comfortably used by people of different shapes and sizes. The most comfortable position for one person may be different to that of another. However, it may be advantageous that the orientation of first restraining member 12 cannot be altered to such a degree that it can be simply pushed out of the way because then a seat occupant would not be encouraged to connect the belt. First restraining member 12 therefore hinders operation of the vehicle when not connected to the second restraining member at all orientations of first restraining member 12 permitted by housing 15.
  • housings 15 and 16 are positioned to prevent access to the mountings of the first and second restraining members.
  • housing 15 prevents this being easy for an occupant to do during normal use of the vehicle, thus discouraging it.
  • housing 15 performs a dual role. Firstly, it limits the amount of movement of the first restraining member on its mounting to ensure the first restraining member cannot be moved out of the way. Secondly, it prevents access to the mounting of the first restraining member, thus preventing tampering with the mounting.
  • Figure 2 is a side view illustration of the occupant restraint 10 and seat 11 shown in Figure 1 , but a part of housing or side member 15 has been removed for illustrative purposes.
  • First restraining member 12 is mounted at the side of seat 11 in such a way that the orientation of first restraining member 12 can be altered relative to seat 11.
  • first restraining member 12 may be mounted using a pivotal mounting 17.
  • Shown in Figure 2 is one half of a moulded housing 15. When the other half of housing 15 is connected, first restraining member 12 extends through housing 15, extending out of an opening therein. The other half of the housing also acts to prevent access to pivotal mounting 17, thereby preventing tampering.
  • FIG 3 is a further side view illustration of the occupant restraint 10 and seat 11 shown in Figure 1 , but a part of housing 16 has been removed for illustrative purposes.
  • Restraint 10 comprises means for mounting second restraining member 13 at the side of seat 11 in a manner that makes it easy for an occupant to access the buckle.
  • second restraining member 13 is mounted in a sleeve 19 which is in fixed relation to the reel and extends upwardly from housing 16 such that in a retracted position the buckle part rests above the level of seat 11 or arm rest 16.
  • Second restraining member 16 can only retract to the extent that the male buckle part abuts the end of sleeve 19, the sleeve preventing retraction beyond this position. Therefore, even in its retracted position, the male buckle part of second restraining member 13 is in an accessible position.
  • Second restraining member 13 preferably further comprises a second sleeve 21.
  • Second sleeve 21 surrounds the strap of second restraining member close to its connection with the buckle part.
  • Most seat belt buckles are attached to straps by threading the strap through a loop in the buckle and fastening the strap to itself, for example by sewing. This means the buckle is generally able to pivot relative to the strap and may naturally fall, which hinders accessibility to the buckle for an occupant.
  • Sleeve 21 surrounds the top of the strap where it is fastened to itself, such that the buckle is prevented from falling, holding the buckle erect. This means it is easily able to be grabbed by an occupant in use.
  • Sleeve 21 fits within sleeve 9 such that sleeve 21 does not hinder the retraction of the second restraining member.
  • Sleeve 19 may comprise gripping means, such as a series of ridges, to aid gripping.
  • gripping means such as a series of ridges
  • an occupant sat in seat 11 may grasp and hold sleeve 19 with their left hand while pulling the male buckle part of the second restraining member with their right hand to extend the second restraining member across the occupant's body to the deployment position.
  • the ridges of sleeve 19 may also provide additional strength.
  • Sleeve 19 may be made of rubber or a plastics material.
  • Housing 16 is preferably formed to encase the retractable mounting of second restraining member 13, for example inertial reel 20.
  • the first and second restraining members may be mounted at the sides of a vehicle seat in a number of ways.
  • the restraining members are directly connected to the vehicle seat. In other embodiments, the restraining members are directly connected to mountings on the vehicle. It is envisaged that restraints according to the invention may be mounted on a vehicle during construction of the vehicle. It is alternatively envisaged that restraints according to the invention may be mounted on a vehicle seat during construction of the vehicle seat. It is further alternatively envisaged that restraints according to the invention may be retrofitted to existing vehicles and machinery. This latter option may be a cost effective way in which the safety of vehicle operators can be increased, since companies may not be willing to invest in brand new machinery with built-in enhanced safety features. The following embodiments of the invention are suitable for retrofitting to existing vehicles.
  • FIG. 4 is an illustration of a base member 40 of a seat restraint according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • Base member 40 comprises a horizontal portion 41 and upwardly extending outer portions 42 and 43 respectively.
  • Base member 40 is adapted to be fixedly attached to a mounting position for a seat on a vehicle and further allow a seat to be attached to the vehicle on top of base member 40.
  • Base member 40 comprises a number of fixing points so that the base member and seat can be fixed accordingly.
  • a number of openings 44 allow base member 40 to be bolted or otherwise fastened to the vehicle and also allow the seat to be fastened to the vehicle through openings 43.
  • Outer portions 42 and 43 are structural components on which other parts of the seat restraint can be mounted.
  • a first restraining member and housing according to
  • first restraining member may be pivotally attached to outer portion 42 using opening 45.
  • a second restraining member and housing may be mounted to outer portion 43 in a similar manner.
  • Base member 40 shown in Figure 4 is suited for use with a seat of a particular width corresponding to the width of the base member. This embodiment therefore lacks the flexibility to be used with seats having different widths or with fixings different distances apart.
  • FIG. 5 is an illustration of a base member 50 of a seat restraint according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • Seat restraint 50 comprises two base members 51 and 52, each comprising a horizontal portion and upwardly extending outer portions, as with base member 40 discussed above. Openings 53 enable a seat to be fixed to the vehicle through the base members. Since base members 51 and 52 can be spaced apart by differing widths, seat restraint 50 can be used with seats of different widths.
  • Seat restraints 40 and 50 are suitable for being retrofitted to existing vehicles because they can be fitted to the existing mounting positions on a vehicle to which a seat is currently fitted. By mounting the restraining members to base members directly fixed to the vehicle, the restraint is stronger than it would be if it were directly fixed to the seat, more easily able to be retrofitted to a variety of seat types and relatively easy to fit.
  • FIG. 6 is an illustration of an occupant restraint 60 according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • Occupant restraint 60 comprises first and second restraining members 61 and 62 respectively, similar to those described in relation to Figures 1 to 3.
  • first and second restraining members 61 and 62 are shown in a buckled configuration.
  • First restraining member 61 may comprise means for receiving the strap of second restraining member 62.
  • the means for receiving may be in the form of a guide or notch 63 formed in the end of first restraining member 61.
  • part of the second restraining member distant from the location of coupling to first restraining member 61 rests in notch 63. This holds that part of the second restraining member in fixed relation to the first restraining member, keeping the restraining members in line. Without notch 63, the end of first restraining member 61 may tend to slip away from the strap of the second restraining member, which may be uncomfortable for an occupant.
  • first restraining member other means for limiting movement of first restraining member are provided.
  • the means for limiting movement may comprise projections standing sideways out of the housings that the first restraining member abuts against at the limits of its permitted movement.
  • the first restraining member comprises the male buckle part and the second restraining member comprises the female buckle part.
  • the buckle part of first restraining member protrudes from the casing approximately two-thirds along the length of the casing. In other embodiments, the buckle part may protrude at any other position along the length of the casing. In embodiments where the buckle part protrudes proximate the far end of the casing (i.e. furthest from the point of attachment to the seat or base member), any slippage in alignment between the strap of the second restraining member and the casing of the first restraining member will be reduced because there will be no overlap.
  • seat restraint 40 comprises two base members 41 and 42. In an alternative embodiment, a single base member may be provided, which spaces the outer portions by a predetermined width. Such an embodiment offers less flexibility in fitting a restraint to seats of different widths compared to those described above in which there are two base members.
  • the invention may also be said broadly to consist in the parts, elements and features referred to or indicated in the specification of the application, individually or collectively, in any or all combinations of two or more of said parts, elements or features. Where in the foregoing description reference has been made to integers or components having known equivalents thereof, those integers are herein incorporated as if individually set forth.

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L'invention concerne une sangle de maintien de sécurité pour un siège qui oblige les occupants à utiliser la sangle de maintien parce qu'elle empêche le fonctionnement du véhicule lorsque la sangle de maintien n'est pas bouclée de façon appropriée. La sangle de maintien peut être fournie en combinaison avec un siège de sécurité. L'orientation de la sangle de maintien par rapport au siège peut être modifiée pour permettre à la sangle de maintien d'être bouclée confortablement pour des occupants de différentes formes et dimensions. La sangle de maintien comprend deux éléments de maintien qui peuvent être adaptés sur un siège. Les montures pour la sangle de maintien sont enfermées dans des boîtiers, qui peuvent également jouer le rôle d'accoudoirs ou d'éléments de maintien latéraux. Les boîtiers de préférence limitent le degré d'orientation avec laquelle la sangle de maintien peut être modifiée et empêchent également un opérateur d'effectuer aisément des manœuvres abusives avec les montures des éléments de maintien. Les éléments de maintien selon l'invention peuvent être avantageusement être adaptés à de nouveaux véhicules ou installés sur des véhicules existants.
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