JPH0669028U - Inner belt with storage function - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] The inner belt is configured to rotate up and down to facilitate the operation of storing and removing the inner belt from the storage space. [Structure] A bracket 4 is arranged in a belt storage space 2 formed in a seat cushion 1a and fixed to a floor panel or a seat frame 5. A belt body 6 having a buckle 8 at its tip is attached to the bracket 4 so as to be vertically rotatable, and the buckle 8 is accommodated in the belt storage space 2 when pivoting downward, and the buckle 8 when pivoting upward. Is set to project above the seat cushion. Further, a lock device 9 for holding the belt main body 6 rotated downwards at a lower position and a tension spring 13 for rotating the belt main body 6 upward when the lock device 9 is unlocked are provided.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention mainly relates to a technique for storing an inner belt in a seat belt used for a rear seat of an automobile.

[0002] Conventionally, as a seat belt used for a rear seat of an automobile, it is known that the inner belt can be stored so as not to get in the way when it is not used. An example of the inner belt storage structure is shown. The seat cushion 31 (or the seat back) is provided with a storage pocket 32, and the webbing type inner belt 33 is stored in the pocket 32 when not in use.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, in the conventional storage method described above, since the inner belt 33 is a webbing type, it is necessary to fold the webbing and store it in the storage pocket 32 together with the buckle 34 when not in use. There was a problem with that.

In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is a technical problem to be solved, in which the belt main body is vertically rotated to facilitate the operation of storing and taking out the inner belt in the storage space. It is an issue.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is configured as follows. That is, the inner belt according to the invention of claim 1 is fixed to a floor panel or a seat frame and is disposed in a belt storage space formed in a seat cushion or a seat back. A belt body that is rotatably attached, and is attached to the tip of the belt body and is stored in the belt storage space when the belt body rotates downward, and when the belt body rotates upward, it projects upward from the seat cushion. A buckle, a lock device that holds the belt body rotated downward at a lower position, and a spring member that rotates the belt body upward when the lock device is unlocked. The inner belt according to the invention of claim 2 is fixed to a floor panel or a seat frame and is disposed in a belt storage space formed in a seat cushion or a seat back, and a bracket which is vertically rotated on the bracket. A belt body that is movably mounted, and is attached to the end of the belt body and is stored in the belt storage space when the belt body rotates downward, and when the belt body rotates upward, it projects above the seat cushion. Buckle, a lock device for holding the belt body rotated downward in a lower position, a spring member for rotating the belt body upward when the lock device is unlocked, and a lock device arranged in the belt storage space. And a belt storage box capable of storing at least the above-mentioned bag, and the belt storage box is always closed. Is lifting, during the belt storing characterized in that a closing cover which can be push-open the buckle.

[0006]

[Action]

 In the inner belt according to the invention of claim 1, when the belt body is rotated downward against the spring member when the belt is not used, the buckle is housed in the belt housing space of the seat cushion or the seat back, and The belt body is locked by the locking device. On the other hand, when the belt is used, if the lock device is unlocked, the belt body is pivoted upward by the spring member, and the buckle projects from the belt storage space onto the seat cushion and becomes ready for use.

In the inner belt according to the invention of claim 2, when the belt body is rotated downward against the spring member when the belt is not used, the buckle pushes the opening / closing lid of the belt storage box to open the belt storage box. It is stored in the box and the belt body is locked by the locking device. On the other hand, when the seat belt is used, if the lock device is unlocked, the belt body is rotated upward by the spring member, and the buckle projects from the belt storage space onto the seat cushion and becomes ready for use. Also, the opening / closing lid of the belt storage box returns to the closed state.

[0008]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. First, the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 will be described. Fig. 1 shows the details of the inner belt, Fig. 2 shows an outline of the stored state of the inner belt mounted on the rear seat, and Figs. 3 (A) and 3 (B) show the taken out state and the stored state of the inner belt. There is. The inner belt 3 having a storage function according to this embodiment is applied to a rear seat 1 of an automobile, and is arranged in a vertical hole-shaped belt storage space 2 formed in a central rear portion of a seat cushion 1a. The belt storage space 2 is set to have a shape and size corresponding to the inner belt 3 to be stored.

The inner belt 3 is of a storage type by rotating up and down and includes a bracket 4 as a base member. Specifically, the lower end of the bracket 4 is fixed to the seat frame or the floor panel 5 and extends diagonally to the upper front, and the arm 4a is slightly horizontal from the lower end to the front of the upper end of the arm 4a. It is formed in a substantially V shape from the flat plate portion 4b extending to the. A substantially L-shaped belt body 6 made of a rigid material is pivotally attached to the upper end of the arm portion 4a by a pin 7 so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction, and a buckle is attached to the upper end of the belt body 6. 8 is attached.

Therefore, when the belt main body 6 is rotated upward, the buckle 8 is projected from the belt storage space 2 and above the seat cushion 1a together with the upper portion of the belt main body 6 as shown in FIG. When the belt is rotated downward, it is stored in the belt storage space 2 together with the upper portion of the belt main body as shown in FIG. Note that the buckle 8 is set so that the tongue insertion opening of the seat belt faces diagonally forward and upward in a posture in which the buckle 8 projects above the seat cushion 1a.

Further, the flat plate portion 4b of the bracket 4 is provided with a lock device 9 for holding the belt body 6 rotated downward in a lower position. The locking device 9 is a housing 10 fixed to a flat plate portion 4b, a pair of latches 11 fitted to the housing 10 so as to be able to move in and out, and having a pair of latching claws 11a that can be expanded and contracted at a tip portion thereof. A spring (not shown) that biases 11 in the pushing direction and a lock portion (not shown) that is housed in the housing 10 and that can latch or release the latch 11 pushed into the housing 10 at the pushing position. And a striker 12 provided on a part of the belt main body 6 and capable of engaging with and disengaging from the latch 11.

Although the lock structure is not shown in the drawings, when the latch 11 is pushed into the housing 10, the latch 11 is locked, and in the locked state, the latch 11 moves in the same direction. It is of a type in which the lock is released when it is pushed in again. A lock portion structure of this type is conventionally known and is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 4-213679.

A tension spring 13 is attached between the flat plate portion 4a of the bracket 4 and the lower end portion of the belt body 6, and the tension spring 13 allows the belt body 6 to always rotate upward. Is urged by. Further, a stopper 14 is formed on the flat plate portion 4a by cutting out a part thereof so that the lower side of the belt body 6 can come into contact therewith, and the maximum upward rotation position of the belt body 6 is regulated by the stopper 14. .

Next, an operation of storing and taking out the inner belt 3 according to the present embodiment configured as described above will be described. When the belt is not used, the buckle 8 is pushed downward to rotate the belt body 6 downward against the tension spring 13, so that the buckle 8 and the upper portion of the belt body 6 enter the belt storage space 2. At this time, since the striker 12 of the belt body 6 pushes the upper end of the latch 11 in the expanded state, the latch 11 is not pushed into the housing 10, but the latching claw 11a is contracted and the striker 12 moves. The tip enlarged diameter portion 12a is gripped and is locked at the pushed-in position by the built-in lock portion. Thus, the inner belt 3 is stored in the bell storage space 2 as shown in FIG. 3 (B).

On the other hand, when using the belt, if the buckle 8 in the stored state is pushed down again and then released, the lock of the latch 11 by the built-in lock portion of the lock device 9 is released, as described above. Is pushed out by the spring in the housing 10, and the latching claw 11a opens to release the striker 13. Therefore, the belt body 6 is rotated upward by the tension spring 13 and held at the position regulated by the stopper 14. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3A, the upper portions of the buckle 8 and the belt body 6 project from the belt storage space 2 to the upper surface of the seat cushion 1a, and the inner belt 3 is ready for use.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the buckle 8 and the belt can be easily operated by pushing down the buckle 8 of the inner belt 3 both when the belt is not used and when the belt is used. The main body 6 can be stored in or taken out from the belt storage space 2 of the seat cushion 1a.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, the belt accommodating space 15 formed in the seat cushion 1a is further provided with a belt accommodating box 15 with a lid. That is, the belt storage box 15 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape with the upper and rear surfaces partially open, and is fixed to the upper surface of the flat plate portion 4b of the bracket 4. On the upper surface side of the belt storage box 15, there are provided a pair of left and right push-open type opening / closing lids 16 whose ends are attached to the opening edges of the box via hinges 17. The opening / closing lid 16 is always provided. It is biased by a spring 18 in the closing direction and is held at the closed position by a stopper (not shown). Since the other parts are the same as those in the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are given and the description thereof is omitted.

In the second embodiment configured as described above, if the buckle 8 is pushed downward to house the inner belt 3 and the belt body 6 is rotated, as shown in FIG. 6B, The buckle 8 pushes the opening / closing lid 16 open and is stored in the belt storage box 15, and in this state, the belt body 6 is held by the lock device 9.

Further, if the buckle 8 in the stored state is pushed downward again, the lock of the belt body 6 by the lock device 9 is released, and the belt body 6 is rotated upward by the tension spring 13 to As shown in A), the buckle 8 is projected from the belt storage box 15 to the upper surface of the seat cushion 1a to be in a usable state. At this time, the opening / closing lid 16 closes the upper surface of the belt storage box 15, so that the appearance is improved. At the same time, foreign matter is prevented from entering the box.

In the illustrated embodiment, the belt storage space 2 for storing the inner belt 3 is formed in the seat cushion 1a, but it may be formed on the seat back side. Further, the lock device 9 is not limited to the lock type which can be unlocked and released by simply pushing it downward as described in the embodiment. For example, a generally U-shaped lock device is commonly known. A combination of a spring clip and an elastically disengageable striker, or a rotatable and spring-biased hook and a pin that can be engaged with and disengaged from the hook, and a lock for releasing the hook. Other types such as a combination with a release lever etc. may be used. Furthermore, the spring member for rotating the belt body 6 upward is not limited to the tension spring 13 shown in the figure, but may be any other type such as a compression spring or a torsion spring.

[0021]

[Effect of device]

 As described above in detail, according to the present invention, since the inner belt is accommodated by the vertically rotating type, there is an effect that the inner belt can be easily stored and taken out from the belt storage space. Also, when a belt storage box with a lid is installed, it is effective in improving the appearance.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of an inner belt having a storage function according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a mode in which an inner belt is applied to a rear seat.

3A and 3B are operation mode diagrams of the inner belt, in which FIG. 3A shows a protruding state and FIG. 3B shows a retracted state.

FIG. 4 is a front view of an inner belt having a storage function according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a belt storage box.

6A and 6B are operation mode diagrams of the inner belt, in which FIG. 6A shows a protruding state and FIG. 6B shows a retracted state.

FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view showing a storage example of a conventional webbing type inner belt.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of part A in FIG. 7, showing a stored state.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 ... Rear seat 2 ... Belt storage space 3 ... Inner belt 4 ... Bracket 6 ... Belt body 8 ... Buckle 9 ... Lock device 13 ... Tensile spring 15 ... Belt storage box 16 ... Open / close lid

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A bracket fixed to a floor panel or a seat frame and arranged in a belt storage space formed in a seat cushion or a seat back, and a belt main body attached to the bracket so as to be vertically rotatable. , A buckle attached to the tip of the belt body and housed in the belt housing space when the belt body rotates downward, and a buckle that protrudes upwards from the seat cushion when the belt body rotates upward, and a buckle that protrudes downward. An inner belt having a storage function, comprising: a lock device that holds the belt main body at a lower position; and a spring member that rotates the belt main body upward when the lock device is unlocked. 2. A bracket fixed to a floor panel or a seat frame and arranged in a belt storage space formed in a seat cushion or a seat back, and a belt main body attached to the bracket so as to be vertically rotatable. , A buckle attached to the tip of the belt body and housed in the belt housing space when the belt body rotates downward, and a buckle that protrudes upwards from the seat cushion when the belt body rotates upward, and a buckle that protrudes downward. A lock device for holding the belt main body in a lower position, a spring member for rotating the belt main body upward when unlocking the lock device, and a belt storage box arranged in the belt storage space and capable of storing at least the buckle. This belt storage box is always kept in a closed state. An inner belt having a storage function, which is provided with an opening / closing lid that can be pushed open more.