DE102016000798A1 - Seat belt assembly for a vehicle and vehicle with the safety belt assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

A seatbelt assembly 1 for a vehicle 10, comprising a seatbelt 2 for restraining an occupant of the vehicle 10 upon impact of the vehicle 10 on a vehicle seat 18, with a seatbelt belt 3, the seatbelt 2 moving from a non-locking state N to a seatbelt 2 Secured state S is transferred, wherein the seat belt 2 is at least partially rolled up in the non-securing state N in the belt reel 3, wherein the seat belt 2 extends in the non-securing state N in its longitudinal extension L from an uppermost position O to a lowermost position U, wherein the belt reel 3 is arranged at the level of the uppermost position O and / or is arranged in an extension of the longitudinal extent L of the safety belt 2.

Description

Technical area:

The invention relates to a safety belt arrangement for a vehicle having the features of claim 1 and a vehicle having the safety belt arrangement having the features of claim 7.

Background:

Almost every vehicle today incorporates a seatbelt for restraining an occupant upon impact of the vehicle. Often this is a three-point safety belt, which is set in a door sill and in a vehicle pillar of the vehicle and lockable for restraining the occupant in a buckle. Often the safety belt is guided over a belt deflector to a belt reel.

For example, the document describes DE 25 57 316 A1 , which probably forms the closest prior art, an arrangement of a three-point automatic belt with a webbing, which is guided via a deflection fitting to a belt reel.

Description:

The invention has for its object to provide a visually appealing and space-saving safety belt assembly. This object is achieved by a safety belt assembly having the features of claim 1 and by a vehicle with the safety belt assembly having the features of claim 7. Preferred or advantageous embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, the following description and / or the accompanying figures.

A seat belt assembly for a vehicle is proposed. The safety belt assembly includes a safety belt configured to restrain an occupant of the vehicle upon impact of the vehicle.

The seatbelt assembly includes a seatbelt webbing belt. Preferably, the safety belt is fixed with one end, in particular with a free end, in the belt reel. In particular, the seat belt in the belt reel is at least partially rollable and again unrolled from this and / or extendable.

The safety belt is convertible from a non-safety state to a safety state. Preferably, the safety belt keeps the occupant in the safety state of the safety belt in the event of the impact of the vehicle on a vehicle seat, for. B. on a front seat of the vehicle back. In particular, the safety belt is unrolled in the security state of the belt reel and / or pulled out of this. Specifically, in the securing state, the safety belt runs obliquely over an upper body of the occupant, in particular from a shoulder to an opposite hip side of the occupant.

In the non-secured state, the seat belt in the belt reel is at least partially rolled up. In particular, for the transfer to the securing state of the occupant rolls off the seat belt from the belt reel and / or pulls out a rolled-up part of the seat belt out of this to buckle.

In the non-locking state, the safety belt extends in its longitudinal extension from an uppermost position to a lowermost position. In particular, in the non-locking state, the safety belt extends in its longitudinal extension vertically or substantially vertically from the uppermost to the lowermost position.

The belt reel is arranged at the height of the uppermost position. Alternatively or additionally, the belt roll is arranged in an extension of the longitudinal extent of the safety belt.

As is known from the prior art, a belt deflector is usually arranged at the uppermost position of the longitudinal extent of the safety belt. The seat belt is passed through the belt deflector and deflected in the direction of the belt roll, which is arranged according to the prior art below the uppermost position and behind a pillar trim device. An advantage of the present invention is that it is possible to dispense with a deflection device for deflecting the seat belt in the uppermost position, since the belt roll is arranged on this position. As a result, the number of components can be reduced in the seat belt assembly and costs and space can be saved.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the belt reel is pivotally mounted at the height of the uppermost position about a pivot axis. Preferably, the pivot axis extends transversely, in particular at right angles, to the longitudinal extent of the safety belt in the non-securing state. This allows the belt reel to adapt in its swivel position to a body position of the occupant seated on a front seat of the vehicle. In particular, the belt roll pivots forward down, especially in the direction of travel of the vehicle and to a vehicle floor, when the occupant tilts with his upper body in this direction. Tilts the occupant in the opposite direction, especially backwards above, back, pans the Gurtrolle also back in this opposite direction. As a result, the safety belt, in particular in the security state, ergonomically arranged. In particular, the seat belt can be guided by the swivel-mounted belt reel with precision and comfortably for the occupant over the upper body. In particular, it can be avoided that the seat belt cuts the occupant at the upper body, in particular when it performs a forward and / or backward movement of the upper body. Optionally, in addition, it is possible within the scope of the invention for the belt reel to be pivotably mounted at the height of the uppermost position about at least one further pivot axis. For example, the belt roll can be pivotable about a vertically extending pivot axis. Optionally, the vertical pivot axis is rectified and / or directed parallel to the longitudinal extent of the seat belt in the non-locking state. The possibility of pivoting the belt roll about at least one other pivot axis increases the ergonomics and ease of use of the seat belt.

In a preferred structural embodiment of the invention, the belt reel is designed as a cylinder with a cylinder wall and with a first and second base surface. Preferably, the belt reel has a z. B. slot-shaped Gurtauslass through which the seat belt from the belt reel is unrolled and / or extendable. In particular, the belt outlet is arranged on the cylinder wall. The optional swiveling bearing of the belt reel allows the belt outlet to be positioned so that the safety belt in the securing state can fit precisely and thus pass comfortably obliquely over the upper body of the occupant.

In a preferred implementation of the invention, the safety belt is designed as a three-point safety belt. Preferably, the safety belt is secured in the securing state in a first, second and third attachment point of the safety belt assembly. It is particularly preferred here that the first attachment point is arranged at the height of the uppermost position and / or defines the uppermost position.

Another object of the invention is a vehicle with the safety belt assembly according to the previous description and / or according to claims 1-6. For example, the vehicle is designed as a car or truck.

Preferably, the vehicle has at least one vehicle pillar. In particular, the first attachment point is arranged in the vehicle pillar. It is possible within the scope of the invention that the at least one vehicle pillar is a C or D pillar of the vehicle. However, it is particularly preferred that the vehicle pillar is designed as a B pillar of the vehicle.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the belt reel is fixed in the first attachment point in the at least one vehicle pillar. In particular, the belt roller in the first attachment point in the at least one vehicle column is pivotally mounted about the pivot axis. By anchoring the belt reel in the vehicle pillar, the belt reel is securely and firmly attached to the vehicle. In particular, in the case of the impact of the vehicle, the belt reel can absorb the force acting on the seat belt in the securing state forces and derive on the at least one vehicle pillar.

A preferred structural implementation of the invention provides that the at least one vehicle pillar comprises at least one pillar covering device. In particular, the at least one pillar trim device covers the vehicle pillar at least partially toward an interior of the vehicle. It is particularly preferred that the belt roll outside the pillar trim device, in particular in the interior, is arranged. In particular, the belt roll for the occupant is visibly arranged in the interior. It is particularly preferred that the belt reel visually appealing, z. B. is designed as a design object. As a result, the interior of the vehicle can be visually upgraded and made appealing.

The vehicle preferably has the at least one vehicle seat, for example the at least one front seat, in particular a driver or front passenger seat. In this case, it is particularly preferred for the belt roll to be arranged between the at least one vehicle seat and the at least one pillar trim device. For example, the belt reel between a headrest of the vehicle seat and the pillar trim device is arranged.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the belt reel is arranged and / or aligned in the interior of the vehicle such that the belt outlet is directed on the cylinder wall of the belt reel to the pillar trim device. The possibility of pivoting the belt reel, the belt outlet can be positioned so that the safety belt extends in the safety state ergonomically over the upper body of the occupant.

Preferably, the vehicle comprises a vehicle floor, at least one door sill and a center console. In particular, the door sill runs below a vehicle door, in particular between two vehicle pillars. For example, the center console is centered between two front seats arranged in the vehicle and runs there in the direction of travel of the vehicle.

A preferred implementation of the invention provides that the second attachment point of the seat belt is arranged in the at least one door sill. Alternatively, the second attachment point is arranged in the lower region of the at least vehicle pillar. For example, an end fitting or Endbeschlagstraffer is anchored in the second attachment point to which the seat belt is attached. Optionally, the third attachment point is arranged in the vehicle floor. For example, the third attachment point is arranged in the vehicle floor between the center console and the vehicle seat on which sits the restrained by the seat belt occupant. Preferably, a buckle is anchored in the third attachment point, in which a lock tongue can be latched, which is arranged on the seat belt.

Further features, advantages and effects of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention. Showing:

1 a seatbelt assembly for a vehicle, the seatbelt assembly including a seatbelt and a belt roll, the seatbelt being in a non-locking state;

2 the seat belt assembly 1 wherein the seat belt has a securing condition;

3 the seat belt assembly, wherein the seat belt has the non-safety state and the belt reel is pivotally mounted in a vehicle pillar;

4 the seat belt assembly 3 , wherein the safety belt has the securing state and the belt roll is pivoted about the pivot axis.

Corresponding or identical parts are each provided with the same reference numerals in the figures.

1 shows a safety belt assembly 1 for a vehicle 10 , in particular for a car, from the passenger side perspective from outside the vehicle to a driver's seat of the vehicle 10 ,

The vehicle 10 has an interior 11 , a vehicle roof 12 , a vehicle floor 13 and a vehicle pillar 14 , in particular B-pillar 14 , on, the the vehicle roof 12 and the vehicle floor 13 connects with each other. Between another vehicle pillar 15 , in particular A-pillar 15 , (according to 3 . 4 ) of the vehicle and the B-pillar 14 is a vehicle door 16 , in particular a driver's door 16 arranged. Below the driver's door 16 extends a door sill 17 between the A-pillar 15 and the B-pillar 14 , The vehicle 10 has a vehicle seat 18 , in particular a driver's seat 18 , on. The B-pillar 14 has at least one pillar covering device 14a on top of the B-pillar 14 to the interior 11 at least partially disguised. The vehicle 10 has a center console 15 on, in the middle of the vehicle 10 and adjacent to the vehicle seat 18 in a direction of travel F of the vehicle 10 runs.

The safety belt arrangement 1 is in the vehicle 10 integrated. It includes a safety belt 2 and a belt roll 3 ,

The safety belt 2 is in the belt reel with one end, especially with a free end 3 set and can be in the belt roll 3 rolled up at least partially and again unrolled from this and / or pulled out of this.

The safety belt 2 according to 1 a non-backup state N on. In non-locking state N is the seat belt 2 at least partially in the belt role 3 rolled up and extends in its longitudinal extension L, in particular vertically or substantially vertically, from an uppermost position O to a lowermost position U in the vehicle 10 ,

The belt roll 3 is located in the top position O. Alternatively or additionally, the belt reel 3 in an extension of the longitudinal extent L of the seat belt 2 arranged.

For transferring into the securing state S, the seat belt 2 from the belt roll 3 unrolled and / or pulled out of this (see 2 ). In the security state S is a on the vehicle seat 18 seated passenger with the seatbelt 2 strapped in and can in case of a collision of the vehicle on the vehicle seat 18 be withheld. For this purpose, the safety belt extends 2 obliquely over a torso of the occupant.

The safety belt 2 is designed as a three-point safety belt. In non-locking state N is the seat belt 2 in a first and second attachment point A, B set. The first attachment point A is arranged at the height of the uppermost position O. Alternatively or optionally in addition, the uppermost position O defines the first attachment point A. The first attachment point A is in the vehicle pillar 14 of the vehicle 10 arranged. The belt roll 3 is in the first attachment point A and in the uppermost position O in the B-pillar 14 anchored.

The second attachment point B is in the door sill 17 and / or in the lower part of the vehicle pillar 14 and / or in a connection area between the door sill 17 and the vehicle pillar 14 arranged. In the second attachment point B, a not shown end fitting or Endbeschlagstraffer anchored to which the seat belt 2 in the lowest position U is attached.

In the backup state S (according to 2 ) is the safety belt 2 in the first and second attachment points A, B and additionally in a third attachment point C of the seatbelt assembly 1 established. The third attachment point C is in the vehicle floor 13 between the center console 19 and the vehicle seat 18 arranged. In the third attachment point C is a non-buckle 5 (please refer 3 . 4 ), in which a lock tongue 6 on the seat belt 2 is attached, is latched.

2 shows the safety belt assembly 1 with the safety belt 2 in the backup state S from the same perspective as 1 ,

The belt roll 3 is formed as a cylinder with a lateral surface and with a first and second base. The belt roll 3 has a belt outlet 4 on, through which the seat belt 2 out of the belt roll 3 rolled and / or pulled out to him from the non-securing state N (according to 1 ) in the security state S.

The belt roll 3 is outside the pillar trim device 14a arranged. In particular, the belt reel 3 in the interior 11 of the vehicle 10 between the pillar covering device 14a and the vehicle seat 18 arranged. The belt roll 3 is so in the interior 11 integrated that the belt outlet 4 to the pillar covering device 14a is directed.

3 shows the in the vehicle 10 integrated safety belt arrangement 1 from the driver side perspective from outside the vehicle 10 on the driver's seat. The safety belt 2 has the non-backup state N.

The belt roll 3 is in the B-pillar 14 , in particular at the level of the uppermost position O and anchored in the first attachment point A. There is the belt roll 2 pivotally mounted about a pivot axis X. The pivot axis X extends transversely, in particular at right angles, to the longitudinal extent L of the safety belt 2 in non-locking state N. By a pivot about the pivot axis X, the belt reel 3 ergonomically adapted to an upper body position of the occupant.

4 shows the in the vehicle 10 integrated safety belt arrangement 1 from the same perspective as 3 , The safety belt 2 has the backup state S. As a result of the occupant in safety state S with the safety belt 2 is fastened in securing state S, the belt reel 3 pivoted about the pivot axis X. This will cause the belt outlet 4 put in the right position so that the seat belt 2 ergonomic and comfortable over the upper body of the occupant.

While at least one embodiment has been disclosed in detail above, it is to be appreciated that a variety of variations of the invention exist. It should also be appreciated that the at least one embodiment is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the scope, fields of application, or configuration. Rather, the present disclosure should be a pleasant roadmap for implementing at least one embodiment. Thus, it should be recognized that various variations in the function or arrangement of elements of the at least one embodiment may be practiced without departing from the scope defined by the claims and their legal equivalents.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

safety belt assembly

2

safety belt

3

belt roller

4

belt outlet

5

buckle

6

buckle tongue

10

vehicle

11

inner space

12

vehicle roof

13

vehicle floor

14

B-pillar

14a

Pillar trim assembly

15

A column

16

Drivers door

17

doorsill

18

front seat

19

center console

A

first attachment point

B

second attachment point

C

third attachment point

F

direction of travel

L

longitudinal extension

N

Non-secured state

O

topmost position

S

fuse state

U

lowest position

X

swivel axis

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

• DE 2557316 A1 [0003]

Claims (14)

Safety belt arrangement ( 1 ) for a vehicle ( 10 ), with a safety belt ( 2 ) for restraining an occupant of the vehicle ( 10 ) in the event of a collision of the vehicle ( 10 ) on a vehicle seat ( 18 ), with a belt reel ( 3 ) for the safety belt ( 2 ), whereby the safety belt ( 2 ) is convertible from a non-securing state (N) into a securing state (S), wherein the safety belt ( 2 ) in the non-locking state (N) in the belt reel ( 3 ) is at least partially rolled up, wherein the safety belt ( 2 ) extends in its non-locking state (N) in its longitudinal extension (L) from an uppermost position (O) to a lowermost position (U), wherein the belt reel ( 3 ) is arranged at the level of the uppermost position (O) and / or in an extension of the longitudinal extent (L) of the safety belt ( 2 ) is arranged. Safety belt arrangement ( 1 ) according to claim 1, wherein the belt reel ( 3 ) at the height of the uppermost position (O) about a pivot axis (X) is pivotally mounted. Safety belt arrangement ( 1 ) according to claim 2, wherein the pivot axis (X) transversely, in particular at right angles, to the longitudinal extent (L) of the safety belt ( 2 ) in the non-secure state (N). Safety belt arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the belt reel ( 3 ) is formed as a cylinder with a cylinder wall and with a first and second base surface, wherein a belt outlet ( 4 ), through which the safety belt ( 2 ) from the Gurtrolle ( 3 ) is unrolled and / or pulled out, is arranged on the cylinder wall. Safety belt arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the safety belt ( 2 ) is a 3-point safety belt, in the securing state (S) in a first, second and third attachment point (A, B, C) of the safety belt assembly ( 1 ). Safety belt arrangement ( 1 ) according to claim 5, wherein the first attachment point (A) is disposed at the level of the uppermost position (O) and / or defines the uppermost position (O). Vehicle ( 10 ) with the safety belt arrangement ( 1 ) according to any one of the preceding claims. Vehicle ( 10 ) according to claim 7, wherein the vehicle ( 10 ) at least one vehicle pillar ( 14 ), wherein the first attachment point (A) in the at least one vehicle column ( 14 ) is arranged. Vehicle ( 10 ) according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the belt reel ( 3 ) in the first attachment point (A) in the at least one vehicle pillar ( 14 ) is pivotally mounted about the pivot axis (X). Vehicle ( 10 ) according to one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the at least one vehicle pillar ( 14 ) at least one pillar covering device ( 14a ), wherein the at least one pillar covering device ( 14a ) the vehicle pillar ( 14 ) at least partially to an interior space ( 11 ) of the vehicle ( 10 ), wherein the belt reel ( 3 ) outside the pillar covering device ( 14a ) is arranged. Vehicle ( 10 ) according to one of claims 7 to 10, wherein the vehicle ( 10 ) at least one vehicle seat ( 18 ), wherein the belt reel ( 3 ) between the at least one vehicle seat ( 18 ) and the at least one pillar covering device ( 14a ) is arranged. Vehicle ( 10 ) according to one of claims 7 to 11, wherein the belt reel ( 3 ) as a cylinder so in the interior ( 11 ) of the vehicle ( 10 ) is arranged and / or aligned such that the belt outlet ( 4 ) on the cylinder wall of the belt reel ( 3 ) to the pillar covering device ( 14a ). Vehicle ( 10 ) according to one of claims 7 to 12, wherein the vehicle ( 10 ) at least one door sill ( 17 ), wherein the second attachment point (B) in the at least one door sill ( 17 ), in a lower region of the at least one vehicle pillar ( 14 ) or in a transition region between the two is arranged. Vehicle ( 10 ) according to one of claims 7 to 13, wherein the vehicle ( 10 ) a vehicle floor ( 13 ) and a center console ( 19 ), wherein the third attachment point (C) in the vehicle floor ( 13 ) between the vehicle seat ( 18 ) and the center console ( 19 ) is arranged.

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