WO1999059838A1 - Safety shell seat for vehicle - Google Patents

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WO1999059838A1
WO1999059838A1 PCT/FR1999/001068 FR9901068W WO9959838A1 WO 1999059838 A1 WO1999059838 A1 WO 1999059838A1 FR 9901068 W FR9901068 W FR 9901068W WO 9959838 A1 WO9959838 A1 WO 9959838A1
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Maurice Gabillet
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/24—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles
    • B60N2/42—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats
    • B60N2/4207—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats characterised by the direction of the g-forces
    • B60N2/4214—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats characterised by the direction of the g-forces longitudinal
    • B60N2/4221—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats characterised by the direction of the g-forces longitudinal due to impact coming from the front
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/24—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles
    • B60N2/42—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats
    • B60N2/427—Seats or parts thereof displaced during a crash
    • B60N2/42727—Seats or parts thereof displaced during a crash involving substantially rigid displacement
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/24—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles
    • B60N2/42—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats
    • B60N2/427—Seats or parts thereof displaced during a crash
    • B60N2/42772—Seats or parts thereof displaced during a crash characterised by the triggering system
    • B60N2/4279—Seats or parts thereof displaced during a crash characterised by the triggering system electric or electronic triggering
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R21/00—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
    • B60R21/02—Occupant safety arrangements or fittings, e.g. crash pads

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  • the present invention relates to a vehicle security device; in contrary
  • the enveloping shape of the plastron also protects the motorist from side impacts.
  • a shock absorbing element between the seat shell and the chassis absorbs shock in the event of an accident.
  • Figure 1 is an elevational view of a shell type seat equipped with a first type
  • Figure 2 shows a section of this seat according to A.A.
  • Figure 3 is an elevational view of an embodiment on a more conventional seat.
  • Figure 4 is a plan view of the 2nd embodiment.
  • Figure 5 is an elevational view of a 3rd embodiment.
  • Figure 6 is an elevational view of a 4th embodiment. 7 shows the pneumatic circuit diagram of control according to the 2nd embodiment
  • the safety device (1) is an integral part of a rigid shell seat
  • the displacement of the faceplate is preferably carried out by a geared motor (5) meshing on
  • the angular and height adjustment of the seat is carried out by a mechanical support
  • shock absorber (10) absorbs shocks in the event of an accident
  • the safety device then comprises 2 arms (4) pivoting on either side of the axis
  • side armrests (6) are fixed on the outside of the front plate, the latter has
  • an elastic membrane preferably inflatable
  • the rotation is carried out by means of a gear motor or a pneumatic ve ⁇ n

Abstract

The invention concerns a safety device (1) incorporated in a vehicle seat (2) consisting of two retractable and adjustable suitably shaped half-chest protectors, provided with preferably inflatable membranes, maintaining the driver in his seat in case of impact.

Description

siège coque de s écu ri té pour vé hi cul e safety shell seat for high speed
La présente invention concerne un dispositif de sécurité pour véhicule ; contrairementThe present invention relates to a vehicle security device; in contrary
aux systèmes généralement utilisés aujourd'hui, il comporte des parties rigides faisant corpssystems generally used today, it has rigid parts forming an integral part
avec l'assise du siège, assurant ainsi le maintien ferme du conducteur ou passager, quelle quewith the seat cushion, thus ensuring the firm hold of the driver or passenger, whatever
soit la déformation de la carrosserie. On évite également avec le système proposé le bridageor the deformation of the body. The clamping system is also avoided with the proposed system
de l'épaule - ceinture de sécurité accrochée à l'arrière sur le montant de la porte -. Enfin la libération de l'automobiliste est commandée par action sur un bouton-poussoir facilementfrom the shoulder - seat belt hung at the rear on the door jamb -. Finally the release of the motorist is controlled by action on a push button easily
accessible : plus de contorsion pour trouver le point de décrochage de la ceinture de sécurité,accessible: no more contortion to find the seat belt release point,
simplification de la désincarcération en cas d'accident.simplification of extrication in the event of an accident.
La forme enveloppante du plastron protège de plus l'automobiliste des chocs latéraux.The enveloping shape of the plastron also protects the motorist from side impacts.
L'adjonction d'un module spécifique pour assurer les fonctions de réglage en hauteur etThe addition of a specific module to provide the height adjustment functions and
d'inclinaison du siège, son retournement (enfants) ou son enlèvement améliore l'ergonomie duseat recline, turning it over (children) or removing it improves the ergonomics of the
véhicule. Un élément amortisseur entre la coque du siège et le châssis amortit les chocs en cas d'accident.vehicle. A shock absorbing element between the seat shell and the chassis absorbs shock in the event of an accident.
L'invention sera mieux comprise en se référant aux figures qui illustrent de façonThe invention will be better understood by referring to the figures which illustrate so
limitative les modes de mise en oeuvre de l'invention :limiting the modes of implementation of the invention:
La figure 1 est une vue en élévation d'un siège du type coque équipé d'un premier typeFigure 1 is an elevational view of a shell type seat equipped with a first type
de réalisationof achievement
La figure 2 présente une coupe de ce siège suivant A.A.Figure 2 shows a section of this seat according to A.A.
La figure 3 est une vue en élévation d'un de réalisation sur un siège plus classique.Figure 3 is an elevational view of an embodiment on a more conventional seat.
La figure 4 est une vue en plan de ce 2e mode de réalisation.Figure 4 is a plan view of the 2nd embodiment.
La figure 5 est une vue en élévation d'un 3e mode de réalisation.Figure 5 is an elevational view of a 3rd embodiment.
La figure 6 est une vue en élévation d'un 4e mode de réalisation. La figure 7 représente le schéma pneumatique de commande suivant le 2e mode de réalisationFigure 6 is an elevational view of a 4th embodiment. 7 shows the pneumatic circuit diagram of control according to the 2nd embodiment
- On se réfère d'abord aux figures 1 et 2- We first refer to Figures 1 and 2
Le dispositif de sécurité ( 1 ) est partie intégrante d'un siège coque rigide de formeThe safety device (1) is an integral part of a rigid shell seat
circulaire (2) . 2 demi-plastrons incurves (3) coulissent latéralement sur les flancs extérieurs du siège venant fermer la face avant du siège en position "travail" , sa face intérieurecircular (2). 2 curved half-faceplates (3) slide laterally on the outer sides of the seat closing the front face of the seat in the "working" position, its inner face
comporte une membrane élastique gonflable (7) qui maintient le conducteur en cas de chochas an inflatable elastic membrane (7) which holds the conductor in the event of an impact
Le déplacement du plastron est réalise de préférence par un moto-reducteur (5) engrenant surThe displacement of the faceplate is preferably carried out by a geared motor (5) meshing on
une crémaillère . un ressort de rappel ramené le demi-plastron en position "repos"a rack. a return spring brought back the half-faceplate to the "rest" position
Le réglage angulaire et en hauteur du siège est réalise par un support mécaniqueThe angular and height adjustment of the seat is carried out by a mechanical support
compose d'un axe fileté (8) comportant une chape (9a) monte sur un palier (9b) Un élémentconsists of a threaded pin (8) comprising a yoke (9a) mounted on a bearing (9b) An element
amortisseur ( 10) amortit les chocs en cas d'accidentshock absorber (10) absorbs shocks in the event of an accident
- On se réfère ensuite aux figures 3 et 4- We then refer to Figures 3 and 4
Le dispositif de sécurité comporte alors 2 bras (4) pivotant de part et d'autre de l'axeThe safety device then comprises 2 arms (4) pivoting on either side of the axis
du siège sur lesquels sont fixes rigidement les 2 demi-plastrons (3) , 2 veπns pneumatiquesof the seat on which the 2 half-faceplates (3) are rigidly fixed, 2 pneumatic veπns
linéaires (5) avec ressort de rappel commandant en rotation les deux bras (angle d'environlinear (5) with return spring controlling the two arms in rotation (angle of approx.
90°) , des accoudoirs latéraux (6) sont fixes sur l'extérieur du plastron , ce dernier porte a90 °), side armrests (6) are fixed on the outside of the front plate, the latter has
l'intérieur une membrane élastique de préférence gonflableinside an elastic membrane, preferably inflatable
- On se réfère ensuite a la figure 5 Le dispositif de secuπte est plus simple Les deux demi-plastrons (3) pivotent autour- Reference is then made to FIG. 5 The safety device is simpler The two half-faceplates (3) pivot around
d'un axe vertical (14) place de part et d'autre du siège , comme dans le cas précèdent, ils portent a l'exteπeur des accoudoirs (6) et a l'intérieur une membrane souple gonflablea vertical axis (14) placed on either side of the seat, as in the previous case, they carry on the outside of the armrests (6) and inside a flexible inflatable membrane
ou non (7) La rotation s'effectue au moyen d'un moto-reducteur ou d'un veπn pneumatiqueor not (7) The rotation is carried out by means of a gear motor or a pneumatic veπn
rotatif commande par bouton poussoir ou un détecteur de présence (15) place sur le siège (2) - On se réfère maintenant a la figure 6 Un joint de cardan motorise programmablerotary control by push button or presence detector (15) placed on the seat (2) - We now refer to Figure 6 A programmable motorized universal joint
( 16) suivant le brevet français 8802860 du 7 mars 88 équipe les 2 bras articulés (4)(16) according to French patent 8802860 of March 7, 88, equips the 2 articulated arms (4)
supportant les plastrons (3) La trajectoire pour amener les plastrons en positionsupporting the faceplates (3) The path to bring the faceplates into position
travail ( 17 b) ou repos ( 17 a) est réalisée par l'intermédiaire du programme de commande en position du joint de cardanwork (17 b) or rest (17 a) is carried out via the control program in position of the universal joint
- On se réfère maintenant a la figure (7)- We now refer to Figure (7)
Elle présente le schéma d'automatisme du 2e mode de réalisation Un motoIt presents the automation diagram of the 2 nd embodiment A motorcycle
compresseur ( 1 1 ) alimente un accumulateur ( 12), les 2 véπns (5) et les deuxcompressor (1 1) supplies an accumulator (12), the 2 véπns (5) and the two
membranes (7) à travers un détendeur les boutons poussoirs ( 13 a) et ( 13 b)membranes (7) through a pressure reducer the push buttons (13 a) and (13 b)
commandent l'alimentation ou la mise au vide de ces équipements pneumatiques control the supply or evacuation of these pneumatic equipment

Claims

RevendicationsClaims
1 Dispositif de sécurité pour véhicule automobile ou autre maintenant fermement le conducteur et les passagers sur leur siège en cas de choc.1 Safety device for motor vehicle or other keeping the driver and passengers firmly in their seat in the event of an impact.
- caractérise en ce que ce dispositif, compose de deux demi-plastrons articules et fixes rigidement a l'ossature d'un siège adapte de préférence a cette fonction et leur déplacement en position "travail" ou "repos" commande automatiquement- characterized in that this device, composed of two articulated half-faceplates rigidly fixed to the frame of a seat preferably adapted to this function and their movement in the "working" or "rest" position automatically controls
2 Dispositif de secuπte pour véhicule selon la revendication 12 vehicle safety device according to claim 1
- caracteπse en ce que les parties intérieures des demi-plastrons sont recouvertes de membranes élastiques de préférence gonflables de façon à ajuster l'interface entre les plastrons et le buste du conducteur- caracteπse in that the interior parts of the half-faceplates are covered with elastic membranes preferably inflatable so as to adjust the interface between the faceplates and the bust of the conductor
3 Dispositif de sécurité pour véhicule selon les revendications 1 et 23 vehicle security device according to claims 1 and 2
- caractérise en ce que le mécanisme commandant le mouvement des demi-plastrons - vérin pneumatique ou rotatif, moto-réducteur - comporte un ressort de rappel pour le retour en position repos, le mécanisme utilisé peut être programmable- characterized in that the mechanism controlling the movement of the half-faceplates - pneumatic or rotary actuator, gear motor - includes a return spring for returning to the rest position, the mechanism used can be programmable
4 Dispositif de secuπté pour véhicule selon la revendication 34 vehicle safety device according to claim 3
- caracteπse en ce que la commande de fermeture des plastrons peut être actionnée par bouton-poussoir ou par capteur de présence disposé sur le siège- caracteπse in that the closure control of the faceplates can be actuated by push-button or by presence sensor placed on the seat
5 Dispositif de sécurité pour véhicule selon la revendication l5 vehicle security device according to claim l
- caractéπsé en ce que un élément amortisseur entre siège et plancher du châssis peut être utilement intercalé pour amortir le choc en cas d'accident - caractéπsé in that a damping element between seat and chassis floor can be usefully inserted to absorb the shock in the event of an accident
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FR1134928A (en) * 1955-10-17 1957-04-19 Renault Safety seat for motor vehicles
US3409326A (en) * 1966-10-10 1968-11-05 Fredrick G. Kerner Safety seat for vehicles
GB1178444A (en) * 1967-09-16 1970-01-21 Hugh Lesley Bennett Vehicle Seats.
US4537446A (en) * 1983-08-04 1985-08-27 Clark Equipment Company Safety seat
EP0314886A2 (en) * 1987-11-04 1989-05-10 Tatuya Mikami Vehicular seat
EP0332506A1 (en) 1988-03-07 1989-09-13 Maurice Gabillet Modular manipulator arm
US5183315A (en) * 1989-10-12 1993-02-02 Combi Corporation Infant restraining chair
DE4315824A1 (en) * 1993-05-12 1994-11-17 Jungheinrich Ag Restraint device for the driver's seat of an industrial truck
DE4446595A1 (en) * 1994-03-30 1995-10-05 Klemens Docter Vehicle seat with head restraint esp. for children
DE19508990A1 (en) * 1994-10-20 1996-04-25 Linde Ag Driver restraint for an industrial truck
US5556169A (en) * 1994-07-15 1996-09-17 Parrish; Milton E. Multi-layer conformable support system

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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FR1134928A (en) * 1955-10-17 1957-04-19 Renault Safety seat for motor vehicles
US3409326A (en) * 1966-10-10 1968-11-05 Fredrick G. Kerner Safety seat for vehicles
GB1178444A (en) * 1967-09-16 1970-01-21 Hugh Lesley Bennett Vehicle Seats.
US4537446A (en) * 1983-08-04 1985-08-27 Clark Equipment Company Safety seat
EP0314886A2 (en) * 1987-11-04 1989-05-10 Tatuya Mikami Vehicular seat
EP0332506A1 (en) 1988-03-07 1989-09-13 Maurice Gabillet Modular manipulator arm
US5183315A (en) * 1989-10-12 1993-02-02 Combi Corporation Infant restraining chair
DE4315824A1 (en) * 1993-05-12 1994-11-17 Jungheinrich Ag Restraint device for the driver's seat of an industrial truck
DE4446595A1 (en) * 1994-03-30 1995-10-05 Klemens Docter Vehicle seat with head restraint esp. for children
US5556169A (en) * 1994-07-15 1996-09-17 Parrish; Milton E. Multi-layer conformable support system
DE19508990A1 (en) * 1994-10-20 1996-04-25 Linde Ag Driver restraint for an industrial truck

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