JPH0620147U - Vehicle occupant protection device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] Directly injuring a vehicle occupant from an injury during a collision,
Moreover, it is possible to easily and inexpensively protect. [Structure] A U-shaped frame body 4 in which an anti-corrosion body 5 such as a net is stretched is placed on the ceiling of an automobile 1 so as to be capable of a certain operation. When the automobile 1 collides, the U-shaped frame body 4 moves forward by the action of the spring device 9 and the like, and the U-shaped frame body 4 is half-turned through the arms 7a, 7b and the like so that the windshield g The space with the seat is cut off. [Effect] The occupants of the car can protect their face and upper body from
It is prevented from being hit by the windshield g and the like.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a vehicle occupant protection device for preventing occupant injury during a collision accident.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Currently, automobiles have various safety measures against accidents, but for the purpose of directly protecting the occupants, at present, only those wearing only seat belts are common. Although some high-end vehicles are equipped with air bags, the equipment is expensive and the size of the vehicles is relatively large. It is expected that it will spread far ahead.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 The number of car accidents is increasing year by year, and the actual situation is that the number of fatalities and serious injuries also increases in proportion to it. Therefore, in addition to seat belts, the emergence of appropriate safety devices that can directly prevent occupant injuries is desired.

In view of the above demands, the present invention aims to provide an occupant protection device for an automobile, which can supplement the seat belt or replace the seat belt and can directly and inexpensively and easily prevent occupant injuries.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, in the present invention, a guide track member is fixed to each side of the ceiling of an automobile in a front-rear direction, and a net or a sheet or other protective member is stretched between these track members. The frame member is positioned along the ceiling, and the frame member is guided through the guided member such as a roller provided on each side of the lateral member that is the center side of the frame member. The frame body so that it can move freely in the front-rear direction, and the frame body is moved forward. An anti-collision body drive holding device is provided between the windshield and the front seat for holding the vehicle in a transverse state, and the anti-collision body drive holding device shall be operated in connection with a collision. Is characterized by.

At this time, the impact-proof body drive holding device includes a pair of arm members whose one end is axially attached to each side portion of the ceiling and the other end is axially attached to each side member of the U-shaped frame body, and a U-shaped frame. It may be composed of a spring device for moving the body forward, or may be connected to a winding device such as a mainspring spring fixed to the floor surface via a rope or wire. .

The operation of the device of the present invention described above will be apparent from the description of the following embodiment.

[0008]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 3 relate to the first embodiment, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an automobile, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of essential parts, and FIG.

Reference numeral 1 is an automobile, 1a is a front part and 1b is a rear part. The guide track members 3a and 3b shown in FIG. 2 are fixed in the front and rear directions on the respective side portions 2a and 2b of the ceiling of the automobile 1. A U-shaped frame body 4 is located between the track members 3a and 3b along the ceiling as shown in FIG.

The U-shaped frame body 4 is composed of a lateral member 4a serving as a central side and lateral side members 4b and 4c fixed to both sides of the lateral member 4a. On the inner side of the U-shaped frame body 4, an impact-proof body 5 is stretched in an appropriately tensioned state. As the impact preventive body 5, a net having impact resistance as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is usually used, and a wide cloth or a thick belt or nylon belt 5a is formed at the leading edge of the net. Or attach a rope or wire whose outer circumference is protected by a tube. If the net is tough, it may be a transparent sheet or film. Reference numerals 6a and 6b denote rollers as guided bodies which are axially attached to respective side portions of the central side member 4a, and the U-shaped frame body 4 moves forward and backward to the track members 3a and 3b by interposing the pair of rollers 6a and 6b. It is supported so that it can move in any direction.

Then, 7a and 7b are arm members, 8a and 8b are spring devices, and 9 is a collision detection device, and these together form a frame drive holding device. Here, the arms 7a and 7b are assumed to have one end pivotally attached to each side portion of the ceiling and the other end pivotally attached to each side member 4b, 4c of the U-shaped frame body 4. Further, the spring devices 8a and 8b are for moving the central side member 4a of the U-shaped frame body 4 forward, and in this example, are composed of a rope 10 bound to the central side member 4a and a spring 11 in a state in which the rope 10 is pulled. ing. The spring devices 8a, 8b may be appropriately deformed, and for example, the central side member 4a may be pressed from behind by a compressed spring. There are various known collision detecting devices 9, and the one of this example comprises a hook device 9b of solenoid means which operates by sensing of the sensor device 9a. The hook device 9b restricts the U-shaped frame 4 to the condition shown in FIG. 1 in the normal operating condition, that is, in the non-actuated state of the solenoid, while it operates so as to release the restriction in the actuated condition.

It is obvious that the above-mentioned device of the present invention can be applied to a light vehicle, but the operation in this case will be described below. That is, in the normal operation state, it is in the state shown in FIG. 3A, and the U-shaped frame body 4 receives the pulling force in the arrow direction f1 by the spring devices 8a and 8b shown in FIG. Since 9b is inactive, it is kept along the ceiling.

If the front portion of the vehicle body collides with an obstacle by carelessness, the sensor device 9a detects this and the solenoid is activated. In this connection, the U-shaped frame 4 is released from the restriction by the hook device 9b and can be rotated halfway downward about the rotation center of the rollers 6a and 6b, while the spring devices 8a and 8b are pulled by the tension devices. The frame body 4 is moved forward by force. Therefore, the U-shaped frame 4 is finally transferred to the state shown in FIG. 7C through the state shown in FIG. 7B, and this state is maintained thereafter. In this way, the anti-ballistic body blocks the vehicle interior space between the windshield and the seat, and receives the forward movement of the occupant's face and upper body without impact.

4 and 5 relate to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an automobile, and FIG. 5 is an operation explanatory view. The U-frame 4, the rollers 6a and 6b, the guide track members 3a and 3b, the spring devices 8a and 8b (not shown) (see FIG. 1), and the collision detection device 9 are the same as those in the previous embodiment. 12a and 12b are a pair of arms, one end of which is pivotally attached to each side member 4a, 4b of the U-shaped frame 4 and the other end of which is pivotally attached to a frame on each side below the windshield g. Become.

The operation of the embodiment applied to a light vehicle will be described below. In a normal operation state, the state is as shown in FIG. 5 (a). Since the frame body 4 is released from the regulation by the hook device 9b, the frame body 4 moves forward and goes through the state shown in FIG. 7 (b) to finally reach the state shown in FIG. 3 (c). The purpose of will be reached.

6 and 7 relate to a third embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an automobile, and FIG. 7 is an operation explanatory view. The U-frame 4, the rollers 6a and 6b, and the guide track members 3a and 3b are the same as those in the previous embodiment. A reference numeral 13 is a locking device for preventing the U-shaped frame body 4 from being inadvertently moved in a normal operation state. Numerals 14a and 14b are winding devices fixed to each side of the floor so that the wires or ropes 15a and 15b bound to the tip side of the U-shaped frame body 4 can be wound by a pulling force such as a spring. There is. Reference numeral 9'denotes a collision detection device that releases the locking state of the locking device 13 and starts the winding operation of the winding devices 14a and 14b in association with the detection operation of the sensor device 9a. . The wires and ropes 15a and 15b are embedded inside the interior material of the vehicle, and when the winding devices 14a and 14b are wound, the tension force causes the interior material to break and come out. Is preferable in terms of appearance.

The operation of the embodiment applied to a light vehicle will be described. In a normal operation state, the state is as shown in FIG. 7 (a), and when a collision occurs, the collision detection device 9'operates. Since the U-shaped frame body 4 is unlocked by the locking device 13 and at the same time the winding devices 14a and 14b start the winding operation, the frame body 4 is moved forward and shown in FIG. After the state of b), the state finally becomes the same as the case of the previous embodiment as shown in FIG.

[0018]

[Effect of device]

 According to the present invention configured as described above, the impact is reduced by the impact-resisting body stretched around the U-shaped frame at the occupant's face or upper half of the body, which is vigorously ejected forward in the event of a vehicle collision. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occupant's face, etc. from being struck by the windshield even if the seat belt is not properly worn.

Further, since the device of the present invention comprises a U-shaped frame body in which an impact proof body is stretched and a device for moving and holding the frame body in a fixed position, it is more than a conventional safety device using an air bag. Not only can it be manufactured simply and at low cost, but it can also be easily equipped regardless of the size or size of the vehicle.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an automobile according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a main part according to the same example.

FIG. 3 is an operation explanatory view according to the example.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an automobile according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an operation explanatory view according to the example.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an automobile according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 7 is an operation explanatory view according to the example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Car 3a and 3b Guide track member 4 U-shaped frame body 4c Lateral member 5 Thin film body 6a and 6b Guided body 7a and 7b Arm member 8a and 8b Spring device 14a and 14b Winding device 15a and 15b Rope g Windshield

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A guide track member is fixed to each side of the ceiling of an automobile in the front-rear direction, and a U-shaped frame body in which an anti-corrosion body such as a net or a sheet is stretched between the track members is provided on the ceiling. The frame body can be moved in the front-rear direction to the track member via guided bodies such as rollers provided on each side of the lateral member which is the central side of the frame body while being positioned alongside each other. And the frame body is moved forward, and the frame body is turned around each guided body portion such that its tip end side is downward, so that the impact-proof body is separated from the windshield and the front seat. An occupant protection system for a vehicle, comprising: an impact-proof body drive holding device for holding the vehicle in a state of being traversed between the vehicle and the drive holding device being operated in connection with a collision. 2. A pair of arm members, one end of which is pivotally attached to each side of the ceiling and the other end of which is pivotally attached to each side member of the U-shaped frame, and the U-shaped frame. The vehicle occupant protection device according to claim 1, wherein the occupant protection device is formed by a spring device for moving the vehicle forward. 3. The vehicle occupant protection system according to claim 1, wherein the anti-ballistic body driving and holding device is connected to a winding device such as a spiral spring fixed to the floor by a rope or a wire.