GB2061088A

GB2061088A - Safety belt for motor cycle

Info

Publication number: GB2061088A
Application number: GB8031841A
Authority: GB
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1979-10-05
Filing date: 1980-10-02
Publication date: 1981-05-13
Also published as: GB2061088B

Abstract

A motor cycle is provided with a safety belt 10. Members 11 are provided on the cycle for carrying the belt. A second belt may be provided for the passenger. The belt may comprise semi-rigid, hinged members. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Safety belts The invention relates to safety belts.

The invention provides a safety belt and means for mounting the belt on a motor-cycle such that the belt can be used buy a rider of the motor-cycle to restrain the rider from being flung off the motor-cycle, for example over the handlebars, in the event of an accident.

The means to mount the belt on a motor-cycle may comprise a pair of support members attachable one at each side of the seat of the motor-cycle, and means to attach the belt to the support members.

The belt may be arranged in combination with a second beltforthe use of a pillion passenger, there being means to fasten the second belt to the first mentioned belt or directly to the motor-cycle.

The or each belt may comprise a waist belt having a quick release buckle. The belt may be of webbing and it may be provided with a pair of clips, one for attachment to each support member.

Alternatively, the means to mount the belt on a motor-cycle may comprise a support frame arranged for connection to the seat or to a rear part of the motor-cycle.

The belt may comprise a pair of curved arms pivotally mounted for movement between an open position, and a closed position in which they embrace the waist of a rider of the motor-cycle.

The free end of one arm may have a plurality of key-hole shaped slots therein, the free end of the other arm having a stud thereon having an enlarged head, the belt being fastened by engaging the stud in one of the slots.

The arms may be made of plastics coated steel strip, the upper and lower edges of the strip being curled over to make the belt more comfortable to wear.

The invention includes a motor-cycle fitted with a safety belt according to the invention.

By way of example, specific embodiments of the invention will now be described, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a side view of a motor-cycle fitted with a first embodiment of safety belt according to the invention; Figure 2 is a plan view of the belt shown in Figure 1; and Figure 3 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of safety belt according to the inven tion.

The safety belt forming the subject of the first embodiment comprises a webbing belt 10 and a pair of support members (only one of which can be seen in Figure 1 at 11) for use in mounting the belt on a motor-cycle 12.

As best shown in Figure 2, the belt 10 comprises a length of canvas webbing having a quick release buckle 13 and a pair of metal clips 14, somewhat similar two an army belt.

Each support member 11 comprises a rigid metal strap extending upwardly from the hub 15 of the motor-cycle and secured to the motor-cycle frame at 16. The upper end of each support member 11 has a releasable catch 17 which is connectable to one of the clips 14.

Once the belt has been secured in position as shown in Figure 1, a rider of the motor-cycle can fasten the belt around theirwastto hold them securely on the motor-cycle even in the event of an accident. The use of the belt reduces the risk that the rider of the motor-cycle may be flung off the motorcycle, for example over the handlebars, and this will reduce the likelihood that the rider of the motorcycle may suffer a broken neck or head injuries in the event of an accident.

A second belt may be provided for the use of a pillion passenger. The second belt may be provided with clips similar to the clips 14 and these may be arranged to fasten on to additional clips provided on the belt 10, or on to a further set of support member 11.

The alternative embodiment of belt shown in Figu re 3 comprises a pair of semi-oval arms 103, 104 hinged at 101, 102 to aframe 100. In use the frame 100 is attached to part of a motor-cycle, for example to the part 18 shown in Figure 1, orto support members connected to the seat.

The free end of arm 103 has a plurality of key-hole slots 107 therein and the free end of arm 104 comprises a tongue 105 having a stud 106 thereon, with an enlarged head.

Each arm is made from substantially rigid plastics coated steel strip, the upper and lower edges being curled over as shown for comfort.

To fasten the belt the stud 106 is engaged in one of the slots 107.

The invention is not restricted to the details of the foregoing embodiments. For instance the support members 11 may extend in a more vertical direction from the hub 15, so that the catches 17 are positioned nearer to the rear of the motor-cycle, or the support members 11 may be adjustable from the position shown to such a more vertical position, so that when a pillion passenger is being carried, the belt worn by the pillion passenger may be connected to support members 11, and the belt worn by the driver of the motor-cycle may be connected to the belt worn by the pillion passenger.

There may be different numbers of studs 106 and holes 107. For example, to provide a strongerfasten- ing, there may be a plurality of studs each of which engage in an associated hole 107.

1. A safety belt and means for mounting the belt on a motor-cycle such that the belt can be used by a rider of the motor-cycle to restrain the rider from being flung off the motor-cycle, for example over the handlebars, in the event of an accident.

2. A safety belt as claimed in Claim 1, in which the means to mount the belt on a motor-cycle comprise a pair of support member attachable one at The drawing(s) originally filed was/were informal and the print here reproduced is taken from a later filed formal copy.

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Claims

**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Safety belts The invention relates to safety belts. The invention provides a safety belt and means for mounting the belt on a motor-cycle such that the belt can be used buy a rider of the motor-cycle to restrain the rider from being flung off the motor-cycle, for example over the handlebars, in the event of an accident. The means to mount the belt on a motor-cycle may comprise a pair of support members attachable one at each side of the seat of the motor-cycle, and means to attach the belt to the support members. The belt may be arranged in combination with a second beltforthe use of a pillion passenger, there being means to fasten the second belt to the first mentioned belt or directly to the motor-cycle. The or each belt may comprise a waist belt having a quick release buckle. The belt may be of webbing and it may be provided with a pair of clips, one for attachment to each support member. Alternatively, the means to mount the belt on a motor-cycle may comprise a support frame arranged for connection to the seat or to a rear part of the motor-cycle. The belt may comprise a pair of curved arms pivotally mounted for movement between an open position, and a closed position in which they embrace the waist of a rider of the motor-cycle. The free end of one arm may have a plurality of key-hole shaped slots therein, the free end of the other arm having a stud thereon having an enlarged head, the belt being fastened by engaging the stud in one of the slots. The arms may be made of plastics coated steel strip, the upper and lower edges of the strip being curled over to make the belt more comfortable to wear. The invention includes a motor-cycle fitted with a safety belt according to the invention. By way of example, specific embodiments of the invention will now be described, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a side view of a motor-cycle fitted with a first embodiment of safety belt according to the invention; Figure 2 is a plan view of the belt shown in Figure 1; and Figure 3 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of safety belt according to the inven tion. The safety belt forming the subject of the first embodiment comprises a webbing belt 10 and a pair of support members (only one of which can be seen in Figure 1 at 11) for use in mounting the belt on a motor-cycle 12. As best shown in Figure 2, the belt 10 comprises a length of canvas webbing having a quick release buckle 13 and a pair of metal clips 14, somewhat similar two an army belt. Each support member 11 comprises a rigid metal strap extending upwardly from the hub 15 of the motor-cycle and secured to the motor-cycle frame at 16. The upper end of each support member 11 has a releasable catch 17 which is connectable to one of the clips 14. Once the belt has been secured in position as shown in Figure 1, a rider of the motor-cycle can fasten the belt around theirwastto hold them securely on the motor-cycle even in the event of an accident. The use of the belt reduces the risk that the rider of the motor-cycle may be flung off the motorcycle, for example over the handlebars, and this will reduce the likelihood that the rider of the motorcycle may suffer a broken neck or head injuries in the event of an accident. A second belt may be provided for the use of a pillion passenger. The second belt may be provided with clips similar to the clips 14 and these may be arranged to fasten on to additional clips provided on the belt 10, or on to a further set of support member 11. The alternative embodiment of belt shown in Figu re 3 comprises a pair of semi-oval arms 103, 104 hinged at 101, 102 to aframe 100. In use the frame 100 is attached to part of a motor-cycle, for example to the part 18 shown in Figure 1, orto support members connected to the seat. The free end of arm 103 has a plurality of key-hole slots 107 therein and the free end of arm 104 comprises a tongue 105 having a stud 106 thereon, with an enlarged head. Each arm is made from substantially rigid plastics coated steel strip, the upper and lower edges being curled over as shown for comfort. To fasten the belt the stud 106 is engaged in one of the slots 107. The invention is not restricted to the details of the foregoing embodiments. For instance the support members 11 may extend in a more vertical direction from the hub 15, so that the catches 17 are positioned nearer to the rear of the motor-cycle, or the support members 11 may be adjustable from the position shown to such a more vertical position, so that when a pillion passenger is being carried, the belt worn by the pillion passenger may be connected to support members 11, and the belt worn by the driver of the motor-cycle may be connected to the belt worn by the pillion passenger. There may be different numbers of studs 106 and holes 107. For example, to provide a strongerfasten- ing, there may be a plurality of studs each of which engage in an associated hole 107. CLAIMS

each side of the seat of the motor-cycle, and means to attach the belt to the support members.

3. A safety belt as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2, in which the belt is arranged in combination with a second belt for the use of a pillion passenger, there being means to fasten the second belt to the first mentioned belt or directly to the motor-cycle.

4. A safety belt as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, the or each belt comprising a waist belt having a quick release buckle.

5. A safety belt as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, the belt being of webbing.

6. A safety belt as claimed in Claim 5 when dependent on Claim 2, in which the belt has a pair of clips, one for attachment to each support member.

7. A safety belt as claimed in Claim 1, in which the means to mount the belt on a motor-cycle comprises a support frame arranged for connection to the seat or to a rear part of the motor-cycle.

8. A safety belt as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 7, in which the belt comprises a pair of curved arms pivotally mounted for movement between an open position, and a closed position in which they embrace the waist of a rider of the motor-cycle.

9. A safety belt as claimed in Claim 8, in which thefree end of one arm has a plurality of key-hole shaped slots therein, the free end of the other arm has a stud thereon having an enlarged head, and the belt is fastened by engaging the stud in one of the slots.

10. A safety belt as claimed in Claim 8 or Claim 9, in which the arms are made of plastics coated steel strip, the upper and lower edges of the strip being curled over to make the belt more comfortable to wear.

11. A safety belt constructed and arranged substantially as herein described, with reference to Figures 1 and 2, or Figure 3, of the accompanying drawings.

12. A motor-cycle fitted with a safety belt according to any one of the preceding claims.