CA1273375A - Truckers head stop - Google Patents
Truckers head stopInfo
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- CA1273375A CA1273375A CA586686A CA586686A CA1273375A CA 1273375 A CA1273375 A CA 1273375A CA 586686 A CA586686 A CA 586686A CA 586686 A CA586686 A CA 586686A CA 1273375 A CA1273375 A CA 1273375A
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- head stop
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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
- B60N2/80—Head-rests
- B60N2/882—Head-rests detachable
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Abstract
TITLE
TRUCKERS HEAD STOP
APPLICANT
Louis Grandoni INVENTOR
Louis GRANDONI
ABSTRACT
An open frame structure in one embodiment is provided with vertical and padded cross-members lying in a given plane and covered with a cushion material such as closed cell neoprene. The frame has means for mounting the same to the inner ceiling of a cab of a pick-up truck so that it may articulate there and depends below the upper most margin of a driver's seat and has means to ensure that the lower end of the frame does not move on impact more than 1" to 1 1/2".
When the pick-up truck is "tail-gated", the drivers head will snap back and hit the cushioned head stop or frame and prevent severe whiplash or head injuries by having the head stop between the head and rear window. In an alternative embodiment, the cross-members are replaced by a netting.
TRUCKERS HEAD STOP
APPLICANT
Louis Grandoni INVENTOR
Louis GRANDONI
ABSTRACT
An open frame structure in one embodiment is provided with vertical and padded cross-members lying in a given plane and covered with a cushion material such as closed cell neoprene. The frame has means for mounting the same to the inner ceiling of a cab of a pick-up truck so that it may articulate there and depends below the upper most margin of a driver's seat and has means to ensure that the lower end of the frame does not move on impact more than 1" to 1 1/2".
When the pick-up truck is "tail-gated", the drivers head will snap back and hit the cushioned head stop or frame and prevent severe whiplash or head injuries by having the head stop between the head and rear window. In an alternative embodiment, the cross-members are replaced by a netting.
Description
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This invention relates to a truckers head stop.
When an automobile is trailliny behind a leading vehicle and is out of control or the leading vehicle is obliged to come to a quick stop, the trailling automobile may hit into the rear of the leading automobile causing the driver and any other occupants o~ the automobile to have their heads snapped in a backward direction. Severe whiplash can ensue. Also in a truck, the head may easily impact against the "close up" rear window with severe head injury resulting.
The prior art, such as that disclosed by Best in his U.S.A. Patent 4,249,75~ issued 10 February, 1981 attempts to address the problem by disclosing a motor-vehicle rear-seat head restraint.
Those who are drivers of small vans or pick-up trucks cannot employ such a device because it is awkward and ill conceived.
I have conceived of a head stop particularly suitable for the "pick-up" type of motor vehicle in that the head rest is attached to the ceiling through clamps and depends with a plurality of cushioning surface immecliately behind the head of the driver while allowing reasonably clear view through the head stop.
The invention further contemplates a head stop for use in a cabin, van or truck for restraining the movement, backwards, of a drivers head should rear end collision take place, the head stop comprising:
(a) an outer rigid frame having two essentially vertical members and at least one lateral member interconnecting the same;
(b) an open spaced cushion means suspended between the vertical members and adapted to restrain anything striking the same; and, (c) anchor means carried by the frame and adapted to secure the frame to the interior of the cabin.
The invention further contemplates, that in one embodiment, the outer rigid frame be "U" shaped so as to have a proximate arm. In this embodiment, the proxirnate arm has anchoring means which attach it to the cabin of the vehicle.
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~ ~73~75 In another embodiment, the vertical members ha~e at the upper distal ends discs which index into brackets attached to the inner wall of the cabin and to mate and hold the same ~7hereby the upper portion of the head stop is held secure.
The invention will now be described by way of example and reference to the accompanying dra~7ings in ~hich:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of various embodiments according to the invention; Figure lA according to one embodiment, figures 1~ and lC according to two alternative embodiments.
Figure 2 is a side elevational view illustrating the mounting o~ the embodiment according to figure 1 in situ.
Figure 3 is illustrative of the features of the invention when in use.
Referring to figure lA, the head stop 10, according to the invention, has a tubular frame 11, with an outer "U"
shaped member 12 and with an interjoining straight proximate arm 13 tightly curving into depending distal arms 14 that respectively dogleg at 15 to terminate at distal ends 16. The distal arms 14 near the proximate arm 13 extend through distal arms 14 and located between the bend 17 and the dogleg 15 there are a number of transversecl tubular members 21. Each of the tubular members 21 and those portions of the distal arms located between bend 17 and dogleg 15 lie in a common plane and are covered with a padding generally indicated at 25. The padding 25, in its preferred embodiment, is a closed cell neoprene tubing or other suitable padding material. The neoprene tubing is sealed at the ends of each of the cross members where it comes into contact with the neoprene tubing on the distal arm. This sealing may be done by welding and is indicatecl by reference W.
Referring to figure 2, a pair of pipe clamps 35 are bolted into the ceiling 37 of the cab 38 of the pick-up truck shown in figure 3 and are secured there by common means such as bolts, nuts, welding or the like (not shown in the figure). The proximate arm 13 passes through the clamps and hence the head stop 10 is secured to the inner ceiling of the ~;~7;~7~
cab and located so that the plane of the cross--members 21 and the co-planner portion of the distal arms 14 lie in a plane shown in figure 2. The doglegs 15 depend the distal end.s 16 of the arms at an elevation below the upper most extent of the seat S as shown.
Arrow 70 indicates the movement of a d~iver's head as it would then strike the swinging head stop 10 allowing the head stop 10 to move into the phantom position of figure 2 whereupon the distal ends 16 strike the rear cabin wall 39 and arrest further movement of ~he driver's head. The distance of travel between the phantom position and the solid position of the dlstal ends 16 in figure 2 is only but 1" to 1 1/2".
In certain other applications, the distance between the back of the seat and the rear window would depend on the forward seat adjustment position. If the seat is in the full back position this would hold the distal ends firmly against the rear of the cabin wall; in any other position, the distal ends would "float".
The region shown as 40 is the rear window of the cab.
Referring again now to figure lA, the cross-bar 21 is shown as three in number but two to four may equally be used so long as there is provided a visible space 50 between the cross-bars as well as between the upper cross-bar and the proximate arm. The visible space 50 allows reasonably unhindered rearward viewing by the driver.
Referring to the embodiment of figure lB the proximate arm 13 is eliminated and each of the side arms 14 is terminated at a clasp 18L and 18R which respectively bolt onto the rear of the cabin wall.
A variation of the embodiment of figure lB is that of figure lC where the distal arm 14 terminates at a disc 14' and the brackets l9L and l9R are "U" shaped in profile with a slot in the proximate arm thereof, the slot accommodating the diameter of the distal arm 14 and the width between distal arms of the bracket 19 i.e. length of the proximate arm of the "U" shape, is such as being larger than the diameter oE the disc 14' whereby the cushion may be slipped as shown by the arrows into and secured by the u-shaped socket clamps 19.
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This invention relates to a truckers head stop.
When an automobile is trailliny behind a leading vehicle and is out of control or the leading vehicle is obliged to come to a quick stop, the trailling automobile may hit into the rear of the leading automobile causing the driver and any other occupants o~ the automobile to have their heads snapped in a backward direction. Severe whiplash can ensue. Also in a truck, the head may easily impact against the "close up" rear window with severe head injury resulting.
The prior art, such as that disclosed by Best in his U.S.A. Patent 4,249,75~ issued 10 February, 1981 attempts to address the problem by disclosing a motor-vehicle rear-seat head restraint.
Those who are drivers of small vans or pick-up trucks cannot employ such a device because it is awkward and ill conceived.
I have conceived of a head stop particularly suitable for the "pick-up" type of motor vehicle in that the head rest is attached to the ceiling through clamps and depends with a plurality of cushioning surface immecliately behind the head of the driver while allowing reasonably clear view through the head stop.
The invention further contemplates a head stop for use in a cabin, van or truck for restraining the movement, backwards, of a drivers head should rear end collision take place, the head stop comprising:
(a) an outer rigid frame having two essentially vertical members and at least one lateral member interconnecting the same;
(b) an open spaced cushion means suspended between the vertical members and adapted to restrain anything striking the same; and, (c) anchor means carried by the frame and adapted to secure the frame to the interior of the cabin.
The invention further contemplates, that in one embodiment, the outer rigid frame be "U" shaped so as to have a proximate arm. In this embodiment, the proxirnate arm has anchoring means which attach it to the cabin of the vehicle.
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~ ~73~75 In another embodiment, the vertical members ha~e at the upper distal ends discs which index into brackets attached to the inner wall of the cabin and to mate and hold the same ~7hereby the upper portion of the head stop is held secure.
The invention will now be described by way of example and reference to the accompanying dra~7ings in ~hich:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of various embodiments according to the invention; Figure lA according to one embodiment, figures 1~ and lC according to two alternative embodiments.
Figure 2 is a side elevational view illustrating the mounting o~ the embodiment according to figure 1 in situ.
Figure 3 is illustrative of the features of the invention when in use.
Referring to figure lA, the head stop 10, according to the invention, has a tubular frame 11, with an outer "U"
shaped member 12 and with an interjoining straight proximate arm 13 tightly curving into depending distal arms 14 that respectively dogleg at 15 to terminate at distal ends 16. The distal arms 14 near the proximate arm 13 extend through distal arms 14 and located between the bend 17 and the dogleg 15 there are a number of transversecl tubular members 21. Each of the tubular members 21 and those portions of the distal arms located between bend 17 and dogleg 15 lie in a common plane and are covered with a padding generally indicated at 25. The padding 25, in its preferred embodiment, is a closed cell neoprene tubing or other suitable padding material. The neoprene tubing is sealed at the ends of each of the cross members where it comes into contact with the neoprene tubing on the distal arm. This sealing may be done by welding and is indicatecl by reference W.
Referring to figure 2, a pair of pipe clamps 35 are bolted into the ceiling 37 of the cab 38 of the pick-up truck shown in figure 3 and are secured there by common means such as bolts, nuts, welding or the like (not shown in the figure). The proximate arm 13 passes through the clamps and hence the head stop 10 is secured to the inner ceiling of the ~;~7;~7~
cab and located so that the plane of the cross--members 21 and the co-planner portion of the distal arms 14 lie in a plane shown in figure 2. The doglegs 15 depend the distal end.s 16 of the arms at an elevation below the upper most extent of the seat S as shown.
Arrow 70 indicates the movement of a d~iver's head as it would then strike the swinging head stop 10 allowing the head stop 10 to move into the phantom position of figure 2 whereupon the distal ends 16 strike the rear cabin wall 39 and arrest further movement of ~he driver's head. The distance of travel between the phantom position and the solid position of the dlstal ends 16 in figure 2 is only but 1" to 1 1/2".
In certain other applications, the distance between the back of the seat and the rear window would depend on the forward seat adjustment position. If the seat is in the full back position this would hold the distal ends firmly against the rear of the cabin wall; in any other position, the distal ends would "float".
The region shown as 40 is the rear window of the cab.
Referring again now to figure lA, the cross-bar 21 is shown as three in number but two to four may equally be used so long as there is provided a visible space 50 between the cross-bars as well as between the upper cross-bar and the proximate arm. The visible space 50 allows reasonably unhindered rearward viewing by the driver.
Referring to the embodiment of figure lB the proximate arm 13 is eliminated and each of the side arms 14 is terminated at a clasp 18L and 18R which respectively bolt onto the rear of the cabin wall.
A variation of the embodiment of figure lB is that of figure lC where the distal arm 14 terminates at a disc 14' and the brackets l9L and l9R are "U" shaped in profile with a slot in the proximate arm thereof, the slot accommodating the diameter of the distal arm 14 and the width between distal arms of the bracket 19 i.e. length of the proximate arm of the "U" shape, is such as being larger than the diameter oE the disc 14' whereby the cushion may be slipped as shown by the arrows into and secured by the u-shaped socket clamps 19.
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Claims (10)
1. A head stop for use in the cabin of a van or truck for restraining the movement, backwards, of a drivers head should rear end collision take place, the head stop comprising:
(a) an outer rigid frame having two essentially vertical members and at least one lateral member interconnecting the same;
(b) an open spaced cushion means suspended between the vertical members and adapted to restrain anything striking the same; and, (c) anchor means carried by the frame and adapted to secure the frame to the interior of the cabin.
(a) an outer rigid frame having two essentially vertical members and at least one lateral member interconnecting the same;
(b) an open spaced cushion means suspended between the vertical members and adapted to restrain anything striking the same; and, (c) anchor means carried by the frame and adapted to secure the frame to the interior of the cabin.
2. The head stop as claimed in claim 1 wherein the open spaced cushion means is a plurality of cushioned lateral members spaced so as to permit viewing between the members.
3. The head stop as claimed in claim 1 or 2 wherein the outer frame is "U" shaped.
4. The head stop as claimed in claim 1 or 2 wherein the anchoring means consists of a bracket attached to each vertical member.
5. The head stop as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the outer frame has a proximate arm so as to form a "U" shape outer frame and the proximate arm carries anchoring means consisting of brackets attached to it so as to allow the head stop to be affixed to the cabin.
6. The head stop as claimed in 1 or 2 wherein the anchor means consists of a disc fixedly attached to the distal end of each vertical member and a "U" shaped member into which the disc indexes, the "U" shaped member being adapted to be attached to the rear wall of the cabin thereby allowing the head stop to be removably attached thereto.
7. The head stop as claimed in claim 1 wherein the anchoring means consists of a bracket attached to each vertical member and wherein the anchor means consists of a disc fixedly attached to a distal end of the vertical member and a "U" shaped member into which the disc indexes, the "U"
shaped member being adapted to be attached the the rear wall of the cabin thereby allowing the head stop to be removably attached thereto.
shaped member being adapted to be attached the the rear wall of the cabin thereby allowing the head stop to be removably attached thereto.
8. The head stop as claimed in 1 or 2 wherein the anchor means consists of a disc fixedly attached to a distal end of the vertical member and a "U" shaped member into which the disc indexes, the "U" shaped member being adapted to be attached the the rear wall of the cabin thereby allowing the head stop to be removably attached thereto and the vertical members extend through a dogleg, the doglegs acting as a second lower anchoring means.
9. The head stop as claimed in claim 1 wherein the anchoring means consists of a bracket attached to each vertical member and wherein the anchor means consists of a disc fixedly attached to a distal end of the vertical member and a "U" shaped member into which the disc indexes, the "U"
shaped member being adapted to be attached the the rear wall of the cabin thereby allowing the head stop to be removably attached thereto wherein the vertical members extend through a dogleg, the doglegs acting as a second lower anchoring means.
shaped member being adapted to be attached the the rear wall of the cabin thereby allowing the head stop to be removably attached thereto wherein the vertical members extend through a dogleg, the doglegs acting as a second lower anchoring means.
10. The head stop as claimed in claim 1 wherein the anchoring means consists of a bracket attached to each vertical member and wherein the outer frame has a proximate arm so as to form a "U" shape outer frame, the proximate arm having anchoring means consisting of brackets attached to it so as to allow the head stop to be affixed to the cabin and the vertical members extend through a dogleg, the doglegs acting as a second lower anchoring means.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA586686A CA1273375A (en) | 1988-12-21 | 1988-12-21 | Truckers head stop |
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| CA586686A CA1273375A (en) | 1988-12-21 | 1988-12-21 | Truckers head stop |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6367839B1 (en) * | 1999-03-05 | 2002-04-09 | Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. | Padded bunk restraint |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6367839B1 (en) * | 1999-03-05 | 2002-04-09 | Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. | Padded bunk restraint |
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