JP2023069487A - Protector - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a protector which does not need attachment to an occupant and has the excellent air permeability and storage property.SOLUTION: A protector 1 which is attached to a portion between a seat belt S of a vehicle and a belly part of an occupant M for protecting the occupant M comprises: a body part 2 which can be brought into close-contact with the belly part of the occupant M and includes an impact absorption member 4 that can absorb an impact; and a fixing part 3 which is formed in the body part 2 and may fix the seat belt S to the body part 2. The body part 2 is constituted by a plurality of divided pieces. The respective body parts 2 are connected by an air-permeable member 5 that enables air permeation and can be folded.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a protector that is attached between a seat belt of a vehicle and an occupant to protect the occupant.

For example, when an elderly person or the like is seated in a wheelchair in a vehicle, it is necessary to hold the passenger with a seat belt while fixing the wheelchair at a predetermined position in the vehicle. Since the seat belt is configured to suspend the abdomen of the occupant in the wheelchair in the lateral direction, it is possible to prevent the occupant from jumping out of the wheelchair even when the vehicle suddenly brakes. However, in that case, there is a possibility that the seat belt will strongly press the abdomen of the passenger.

Therefore, conventionally, protective equipment has been proposed that is attached between a passenger in a wheelchair and a seat belt of a vehicle to protect the passenger (see Patent Documents 1 and 2, for example). Such protective equipment has a plurality of strings attached to the main body, and by tying the strings while wrapping the main body from the passenger's waist to the abdomen or putting it on the passenger's abdomen, It can be worn around the waist or abdomen of the passenger.

Utility Model Registration No. 3114046 Utility Model Registration No. 3072803

However, since the main body of the conventional protective equipment is integrally constructed, it is bulky when not in use, making it difficult to store. There was a possibility that it would get stuffy and become uncomfortable. In addition, the conventional protective equipment needs to be attached to the passenger, which is time-consuming and troublesome. It should be noted that such a problem is not limited to a passenger in a wheelchair, but can also occur in infants and the like seated in a baby seat or a child seat, for example.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a protective device that does not require wearing on a passenger and that is highly breathable and storable.

The invention according to claim 1 is a protector attached between a seat belt of a vehicle and an occupant's abdomen to protect the occupant. a main body portion having a shock absorbing member capable of absorbing shock; and a fixing portion formed in the main body portion and capable of fixing the seat belt to the main body portion. Each main body is connected by a breathable and foldable breathable member.

The invention according to claim 2 is the protector according to claim 1, characterized in that the fixing part is formed on the surface side of the main body part and can be fixed by inserting the seat belt. do.

The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that, in the protector according to claim 1 or claim 2, the main body has a non-slip member formed on the back side thereof.

The invention according to claim 4 is the protector according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the main body is accommodated inside while laminating foamed resin on the back side and hard resin on the front side. It is characterized by becoming

The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that, in the protector according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the seat belt can hold a passenger in a wheelchair and fix it to the vehicle.

According to the first aspect of the invention, a main body portion having a shock absorbing member capable of absorbing a shock and capable of being in close contact with the passenger's abdomen, and a seat belt formed in the main body portion and fixed to the main body portion In addition, the main body is divided into a plurality of parts, and each main body is connected by a breathable and foldable breathable member, so it is unnecessary to wear it on the passenger. It is possible to provide protective equipment with excellent breathability and storability.

According to the second aspect of the invention, the fixing portion is formed on the surface side of the main body portion, and the seat belt can be inserted and fixed, so that the seat belt can be easily and smoothly fixed to the protector. can let

According to the third aspect of the invention, the main body has a non-slip member formed on the back side thereof, so that the protector can be prevented from slipping from a desired position when the protector is in close contact with the body. , the protector can be held at a desired position more reliably.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the main body is formed by laminating the foamed resin on the back side and the hard resin on the front side while accommodating it inside. can stably hold the shape of the main body.

According to the invention of claim 5, since the seat belt can hold the passenger in the wheelchair and fix it to the vehicle, the passenger in the wheelchair can be securely held.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing protective equipment according to the first embodiment of the present invention; Perspective view showing the protective equipment III-III line sectional view in FIG. A plan view showing a state before the seat belt is fixed by the fixing part of the protector. A plan view showing a state in which the seat belt is fixed by the fixing part of the protector. A plan view showing a state before fixing a seat belt when there are two fixing parts in the protector. A plan view showing a state in which the seat belt is fixed when there are two fixing parts in the protective equipment. Schematic diagram showing the protective equipment attached to a passenger in a wheelchair The top view and side view which show the protector which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention A plan view showing the state in which the fixing portion of the protector is opened (the state before the seat belt is fixed) It is a front view of the same protector, and is a schematic diagram showing an internal configuration with a part broken away. Schematic diagram showing the folded state of the protector Perspective view showing the protective equipment

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
The protector 1 according to the first embodiment is attached between the seat belt S of the vehicle and the passenger M (see FIG. 8) to protect the passenger M, and is shown in FIGS. , a plurality of main body portions 2, fixed portions 3, air-permeable members 5, and non-slip members 6, which are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined dimension.

As shown in FIG. 8, the seat belt S applied to this embodiment extends from the floor surface of the vehicle, holds the passenger M in the wheelchair A, and secures it to the vehicle. It consists of a so-called two-point seat belt that suspends and holds the abdomen of the person M on the left and right. In addition, a fixture (not shown) for fixing the wheelchair A to the vehicle is attached to the floor of the vehicle. A seat belt S can hold M.

As shown in FIG. 8, the main body part 2 can be brought into close contact with the abdomen of a passenger M riding in a wheelchair A, and is divided into a plurality of parts along the longitudinal direction of the protector 1. As shown in FIG. The main body portions 2 are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance, and are connected and integrated by the air-permeable member 5 . In this embodiment, the spaced portion between adjacent body portions 2 is formed so as to extend in a direction inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of protector 1 . Each body portion 2 is made of fabric such as nylon, and as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the shock absorbing member 4 according to the present embodiment has a foamed resin 4a on the back side (when the passenger M wears the protector 1, the side of the passenger M) and a front side (the passenger M). When the seat belt S is fixed in close contact with the protector 1, the hard resin 4b is laminated on the side where the seat belt S is fixed, and the shock absorbing member 4 made of the foamed resin 4a and the hard resin 4b is It is housed inside the body portion 2 .

The foamed resin 4a is made of, for example, block-shaped urethane or the like, and its hardness and elasticity are set as desired. Note that the foamed resin 4a is not limited to urethane, and may be another foamed resin. The hard resin 4b is made of, for example, plate-shaped PET (polyethylene terephthalate) or the like, and is made of a resin material that is at least harder than the foamed resin 4a. The hard resin 4b is not limited to PET, and may be another hard resin.

The fixing portion 3 is formed on the main body portion 2 and can fix the seat belt S to the main body portion 2. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. formed on the side. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the fixing portion 3 according to the present embodiment has a hook-and-loop fastener d1 on one side and a hook-and-loop fastener d2 on the other side, and can be fixed by inserting the seat belt S therethrough. For example, one surface fastener d1 raised in a hook shape is pressed against the other surface fastener d2 raised in a loop shape so that they stick together.

When fixing the seat belt S, as shown in FIG. 4, the seat belt S is brought into contact with the hook-and-loop fastener d1 on one side being separated from the hook-and-loop fastener d2 on the other side, and then, as shown in FIG. By pressing one hook-and-loop fastener d1 against the other hook-and-loop fastener d2, the seat belt S can be fixed while being passed through the fixing portion 3. As shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the seat belt S can be removed from the fixing portion 3 by separating one hook-and-loop fastener d1 from the other hook-and-loop fastener d2.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, in addition to the single fixing portion 3 as described above, a plurality of fixing portions 3 (two in FIG. 7) may be formed. Even in this case, when fixing the seat belt S, as shown in FIG. The belts S are aligned, and then, as shown in FIG. 7, one hook-and-loop fastener d1 is pressed against the other hook-and-loop fastener d2, so that the seat belt S can be fixed while being passed through the fixing portion 3. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the seat belt S can be removed from the fixed portions 3 by separating one surface fastener d1 formed on each of the two fixed portions 3 from the other surface fastener d2.

The air-permeable member 5 connects the plurality of fixed parts 3, is made of, for example, double raschel (W raschel) fabric, and is breathable and foldable. The double raschel fabric is a fabric formed by knitting synthetic fibers such as polyester, and may be a fabric obtained by blending polyethylene, nylon, or the like. The breathable member 5 may be made of other materials that are breathable and foldable. It is suitable for the protector 1 because it is light and rich in cushioning properties.

The non-slip member 6 is formed on the back side of the main body 2 (the back side of the breathable member 5 in this embodiment), and is made of a material with a high coefficient of friction or has an uneven surface. is in close contact with the passenger M, it can contact the passenger M to prevent slipping. The non-slip member 6 is firmly fixed to the back surface of the air-permeable member 5 by an adhesive or the like, and can prevent the protector 1 from slipping away from the occupant.

Next, a method for using the protector 1 according to this embodiment will be described.
First, the wheelchair A is fixed to the floor surface of the vehicle by a fixture (not shown), and the main body 2 is brought into close contact with the abdomen of the passenger M riding the wheelchair A. As shown in FIG. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 8, the body portion 2 is brought into close contact with the abdomen of the passenger M in an arc shape, and the seat belt S is inserted through the fixing portion 3 and fixed. According to this protective device 1, since it is brought into close contact with the passenger M and fixed with the seat belt S, the passenger M does not need to tie a separate string or the like to wear the protective device.

When the protective equipment 1 is in close contact with the protective equipment 1 in this way, since the air-permeable member 5 is used as the spaced portion of the main body part 2, air permeability can be ensured, and the space between the passenger M and the protective equipment 1 is stuffy. You can prevent it from slipping. After that, the protective device 1 is brought into close contact with the passenger M, and when the seat belt S is removed and removed from the passenger M, the protective device 1 can be folded along the air-permeable member 5 positioned at the spaced portion of the main body portion 2. can be stored in a compact folded state.

Next, a second embodiment of the invention will be described.
The protector 1 according to the second embodiment is attached between the seat belt S of the vehicle and the passenger M (see FIG. 8) to protect the passenger M, as in the first embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 9 to 13, it is composed of a plurality of body portions 2 spaced apart from each other by a predetermined dimension, fixed portions 3, air-permeable members 5, and non-slip members 6. As shown in FIGS. Note that detailed descriptions of the parts that overlap with the first embodiment will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 8, the main body part 2 can be brought into close contact with the abdomen of a passenger M riding in a wheelchair A, and is divided into a plurality of parts along the longitudinal direction of the protector 1. As shown in FIG. The main body portions 2 are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance, and are connected and integrated by the air-permeable member 5 . In addition, in this embodiment, the spaced portion between the adjacent main body portions 2 is formed to extend in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the protector 1, forming a so-called ladder shape. Each body portion 2 is made of fabric such as nylon, and as shown in FIG. 11, each body portion 2 accommodates an impact absorbing member 4 capable of absorbing impact.

As shown in FIG. 11, the shock absorbing member 4 according to the present embodiment has a foamed resin 4a on the back side (when the passenger M wears the protector 1, the side of the passenger M) and a front side (the passenger M). When the seat belt S is fixed in close contact with the protector 1, the hard resin 4b is laminated on the side where the seat belt S is fixed, and the shock absorbing member 4 made of the foamed resin 4a and the hard resin 4b is It is housed inside the body portion 2 .

The foamed resin 4a is made of, for example, block-shaped urethane or the like, and its hardness and elasticity are set as desired. Note that the foamed resin 4a is not limited to urethane, and may be another foamed resin. The hard resin 4b is made of, for example, plate-shaped PET (polyethylene terephthalate) or the like, and is made of a resin material that is at least harder than the foamed resin 4a. The hard resin 4b is not limited to PET, and may be another hard resin.

The fixing part 3 is formed in the main body part 2 and can fix the seat belt S to the main body part 2. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. is formed on the surface side of the Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the fixing portion 3 according to the present embodiment has a hook-and-loop fastener d1 on one side and a hook-and-loop fastener d2 on the other side, and can be fixed by inserting the seat belt S therethrough. For example, one surface fastener d1 raised in a hook shape is pressed against the other surface fastener d2 raised in a loop shape so that they stick together.

When fixing the seat belt S, as shown in FIG. 10, the seat belt S is brought into contact with one surface fastener d1 separated from the other surface fastener d2, and then, as shown in FIG. By pressing one hook-and-loop fastener d1 against the other hook-and-loop fastener d2, the seat belt S can be fixed while being passed through the fixing portion 3. As shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the seat belt S can be removed from the fixed portion 3 by separating one hook-and-loop fastener d1 from the other hook-and-loop fastener d2. In addition, the fixing part 3 may be a single part positioned at the center of the protector 1, instead of being formed in two parts as described above.

The air-permeable member 5 connects the plurality of fixed parts 3, is made of, for example, double raschel (W raschel) fabric, and is breathable and foldable. The double raschel fabric is a fabric formed by knitting synthetic fibers such as polyester, and may be a fabric obtained by blending polyethylene, nylon, or the like. The breathable member 5 may be made of other materials as long as it is breathable and foldable. It is suitable for the protector 1 because it is light and rich in cushioning properties.

The non-slip member 6 is formed on the back side of the body portion 2 (the back side of each body portion 2 in this embodiment), and is made of a material with a high coefficient of friction or has an uneven surface. is in close contact with the passenger M, it can contact the passenger M to prevent slipping. The non-slip member 6 is firmly fixed to the back surface of the main body 2 by an adhesive or the like, and can prevent the protector 1 from slipping off the passenger.

Next, a method for using the protector 1 according to this embodiment will be described.
First, the wheelchair A is fixed to the floor surface of the vehicle by a fixture (not shown), and the main body 2 is brought into close contact with the abdomen of the passenger M riding the wheelchair A. As shown in FIG. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 13, the body portion 2 is brought into close contact with the abdomen of the passenger M in an arc shape, and the seat belt S is inserted through the fixing portion 3 and fixed. According to this protective device 1, since it is brought into close contact with the passenger M and fixed with the seat belt S, the passenger M does not need to tie a separate string or the like to wear the protective device.

When the protective equipment 1 is in close contact with the protective equipment 1 in this way, since the air-permeable member 5 is used as the spaced portion of the main body part 2, air permeability can be ensured, and the space between the passenger M and the protective equipment 1 is stuffy. You can prevent it from slipping. Thereafter, when the protective device 1 is brought into close contact with the passenger M and removed from the passenger M by removing the seatbelt S, as shown in FIG. It can be folded along the member 5 and stored in a small folded state.

According to the present embodiment, the main body portion 2 has a shock absorbing member 4 capable of absorbing a shock while being capable of being brought into close contact with the abdomen of the passenger M, and the seat belt S is formed in the main body portion 2, In addition to having a fixing portion 3 that can be fixed to the portion 2, the main body portion 2 is divided into a plurality of parts, and each main body portion 2 is connected by a breathable and foldable breathable member 5. It is possible to provide a protective device that does not need to be worn by the passenger M and that is highly breathable and storable.

In addition, the fixing portion 3 according to the present embodiment is formed on the surface side of the main body portion 2, and the seat belt S can be inserted and fixed. It can be done smoothly. Furthermore, since the main body part 2 according to the present embodiment has the non-slip member 6 formed on the back side thereof, it is possible to prevent the protector 1 from being displaced from the desired position when the protector 1 is in close contact. and the protector 1 can be held at a desired position more reliably.

Furthermore, the body portion 2 according to the present embodiment is formed by laminating the foamed resin 4a on the back side and the hard resin 4b on the front side while accommodating it inside. The shape of the body portion 2 can be stably maintained by the hard resin 4b. In addition, since the seat belt S can hold the passenger M riding in the wheelchair A and fix it to the vehicle, the passenger M riding in the wheelchair A can be securely held.

Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. good too. Further, the fixed part 3 may be a simple loop-shaped part, or may be fixed by using another fastener. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the protector 1 is attached between the abdomen of the person riding in the wheelchair A and the seat belt S. seat) or a child seat (seat consisting of a seating surface on which an infant sits). Furthermore, it may be applied to protective equipment that is attached to the abdomen of the passenger M sitting directly on the seat of the vehicle to protect the passenger M.

The seat belt includes a main body having a shock-absorbing member capable of absorbing a shock and capable of being brought into close contact with the passenger's abdomen, and a fixing part formed on the main body and capable of fixing the seat belt to the main body. , The main body is divided into a plurality of parts, and if it is a protective device in which each main body is connected by a breathable and foldable breathable member, the external shape is different or other functions are added. It can also be applied to things.

1 protective equipment 2 body part 3 fixed part 4 impact absorbing member 4a foamed resin 4b hard resin 5 breathable member 6 non-slip member S seat belt A wheelchair M passenger d1 hook-and-loop fastener on one side d2 hook-and-loop fastener on the other side

Claims (5)

A protective device attached between a seat belt of a vehicle and an occupant's abdomen to protect the occupant,
a main body having a shock-absorbing member capable of absorbing a shock and capable of being brought into close contact with the passenger's abdomen;
a fixing portion formed in the body portion and capable of fixing the seat belt to the body portion;
, wherein the main body is divided into a plurality of parts, and each main body is connected by an air-permeable and foldable air-permeable member. 2. The protector according to claim 1, wherein the fixing portion is formed on the surface side of the main body portion, and is fixed by inserting the seat belt. 3. The protector according to claim 1, wherein the main body has a non-slip member formed on the back side thereof. The protector according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the main body part is accommodated inside while foamed resin is laminated on the back side and hard resin is laminated on the front side. The protector according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the seat belt can hold a passenger in a wheelchair and fix it to the vehicle.

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