JPH11348698A - Occupant protective support for vehicle - Google Patents
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Abstract
Description
【0001】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は車両用乗員保護サポ
ートに関するThe present invention relates to a vehicle occupant protection support.
【0002】[0002]
【従来の技術】従来、自動車のシート部には、自動車の
衝突や急停車時等の衝撃から搭乗者(着座者)を保護す
るためのシートベルトが装備されており、例えば2点式
或いは4点式のシートベルトや、それらにシートベルト
リトラクタを備えたものがある。2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a seat portion of an automobile is equipped with a seat belt for protecting an occupant (occupant) from an impact such as a collision of the automobile or a sudden stop. There are seat belts of the type and those equipped with a seat belt retractor.
【0003】[0003]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】上記前者のシートベル
トにおいては、そのシートベルトを締めた状態で自動車
が衝突したり急停車して衝撃を受けた場合、身体が前方
へ飛び出すことは防止できても、ベルトの幅が細いた
め、ベルトの食い込み等により身体に受ける衝撃は大き
い。In the case of the former seat belt, even if the vehicle is able to prevent the body from jumping forward when a collision or sudden stop of the vehicle with the seat belt fastened causes an impact. Since the width of the belt is small, the impact on the body due to the bite of the belt is large.
【0004】また、上記後者のシートベルトにおいて
は、自動車の揺れや身体の動きに合わせてベルトが引き
出されるため装着感を緩和できるものの、身体の揺れを
防止することはできず、高齢者等が長時間着座する場合
には姿勢維持のための体力的負担を軽減させるまでには
至らず、身体がシートからずれ落ちるのも防止できな
い。[0004] Further, in the latter seat belt, the belt is pulled out in accordance with the sway of the automobile or the movement of the body, so that the wearing feeling can be eased. However, the sway of the body cannot be prevented, and the elderly and the like cannot use the seat belt. When sitting for a long time, the physical load for maintaining the posture cannot be reduced, and the body cannot be prevented from slipping off the seat.
【0005】そこで本発明は上記の問題を解決する車両
用乗員保護サポートを提供することを目的とするもので
ある。Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle occupant protection support that solves the above-mentioned problems.
【0006】[0006]
【課題を解決するための手段】上記の課題を解決するた
めに、請求項1記載の第1の発明は、サポート本体を、
着座者の腹部の前部と両側部を囲むように上面視U状に
形成し、かつ、そのU状を保形するとともに着座者の衝
撃を吸収する部材で形成し、更に、サポート本体をシー
トもしくはシートカバーに着脱可能に連結する固定手段
を備えたことを特徴とするものである。According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a support body, comprising:
It is formed in a U-shape as viewed from above so as to surround the front part and both side parts of the abdomen of the seated person, and is formed of a member that retains the U shape and absorbs the shock of the seated person. Alternatively, a fixing means for detachably connecting to the seat cover is provided.
【0007】請求項2記載の第2の発明は、上記第1の
発明において、サポート本体の全体又は必要な一部分が
衝撃吸収部材で形成されているものである。本第1及び
第2の発明においては、上面視U状のサポート本体を、
その凹部を着座者の腹部に充当してシート上に載置する
とともにシートもしくはシートカバーに固定手段で固定
することにより、サポート本体が保形材で形成されてい
ることから、着座者の身体を確保できる。しかもサポー
ト本体が衝撃吸収部材で形成されているため、自動車の
衝突や急停車などの突発的な衝撃時において、着座者へ
の衝撃を緩和、吸収できる。According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the whole or a necessary part of the support body is formed of a shock absorbing member. In the first and second inventions, the support body having a U-shaped top view is
By applying the recess to the abdomen of the occupant and placing it on the seat and fixing it to the seat or the seat cover with fixing means, the support body is formed of a shape-retaining material, so that the body of the occupant is Can be secured. In addition, since the support body is formed of the shock absorbing member, the shock to the occupant can be reduced and absorbed at the time of a sudden impact such as a car collision or a sudden stop.
【0008】請求項3記載の第3の発明は、上記第1又
は第2の発明において、前記サポート本体の両側部上面
に肘掛け面を形成したものである。本第3の発明におい
ては、更に着座者の肘を肘掛け面に掛けて体重を預ける
ことにより、身体の揺れやシートからのずり落ちを防止
することができる。According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, an armrest surface is formed on both upper surfaces of the support body. In the third aspect of the present invention, the body of the occupant can be prevented from swaying or slipping off from the seat by resting his / her weight on the armrest surface of the seated person.
【0009】請求項4記載の第4の発明は、上記第1又
は第2又は第3の発明において、前記サポート本体の前
側下部に、着座者の大腿部を避ける切欠き部を形成した
ものである。According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first, second, or third aspect, a cutout portion is formed at a lower front portion of the support body to avoid a thigh of a seated person. It is.
【0010】本発明においては、サポート本体の切欠き
部以外の下面をシートの座部上に載置でき、サポート本
体の安定性を確保できる。請求項5記載の第5の発明
は、上記第1乃至第4のいずれかの発明において、前記
固定手段を、バックル付きベルト又はファスナ又は面状
ファスナ又はホックなどの着脱容易な留め具で形成した
ものである。In the present invention, the lower surface of the support body other than the notch can be placed on the seat of the seat, and the stability of the support body can be ensured. According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the fixing means is formed of an easily detachable fastener such as a belt with a buckle, a fastener, a planar fastener, or a hook. Things.
【0011】本発明においては、サポート本体の着脱が
容易になる。In the present invention, the support body can be easily attached and detached.
【0012】[0012]
【発明の実施の形態】図に示す実施例に基づいて本発明
の実施の形態について説明する。図1は本発明のサポー
ト本体(以下本体という)を示し、その本体1は上面視
U字形に形成され、その凹部2が、着座者(使用者)の
腹部の前側と両側を囲むように形成されている。更に、
その高さHは、図4に示すように、着座者3の腹部を囲
むようにしてシート4の座部5に本体1を載置した場合
に、その本体1の上面に着座者3の肘が掛けられる高さ
に設定されている。更に、本体1の前部6の厚みは、着
座者がしがみついたり、体重を預けたりできる厚みに設
定され、両側部7,8の厚みは、その上面に肘掛け面
9,10が形成される厚みに設定されている。更に、前
部6の下側には図1及び図4に示すように、着座者3の
大腿部3aを避ける切欠き部11が形成されている。更
に、これら全体の形状は、人間工学に基づいた疲労軽減
に適する形状に形成されている。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described based on an embodiment shown in the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a support main body (hereinafter referred to as a main body) of the present invention. The main body 1 is formed in a U-shape in a top view, and a concave portion 2 is formed so as to surround the front side and both sides of the abdomen of a seated person (user). Have been. Furthermore,
As shown in FIG. 4, when the main body 1 is placed on the seat 5 of the seat 4 so as to surround the abdomen of the seated person 3, the elbow of the seated person 3 is placed on the upper surface of the main body 1. Height is set to Furthermore, the thickness of the front part 6 of the main body 1 is set to a thickness that allows the occupant to cling and keep his / her weight, and the thickness of both sides 7, 8 is such that the armrest surfaces 9, 10 are formed on the upper surface thereof. Is set to Further, a notch 11 is formed below the front part 6 to avoid the thigh 3a of the seated person 3, as shown in FIGS. Further, these overall shapes are formed in shapes suitable for reducing fatigue based on ergonomics.
【0013】更に、上記本体1は、その上面視U状を保
形し、かつ衝撃吸収性を有する剛体、例えばPE発泡成
形品のような腰がありかつ弾力性を持つ素材で成形さ
れ、衝撃等を緩和、吸収するようになっている。Further, the main body 1 is formed of a rigid body having a U-shape in a top view and having a shock absorbing property, for example, a rigid and elastic material such as a PE foam molded article, Etc. are alleviated and absorbed.
【0014】上記本体1はシートに対し、適宜な固定手
段Aで固定される。その固定手段Aとしては例えば自動
車の後部シート(ベンチシート)4に対しては図2乃至
図4に示すように、シート4の背もたれ12に2本のベ
ルト13,14を、夫々の一端13a,14aを背もた
れ12と座部5間に通し、夫々の他端13b,14bを
背もたれ12の後部を通って背もたれ12の上方から前
面に垂らして装備し、かつ両ベルト13,14の両端に
ワンタッチバックルの雄側15a,15b,16a,1
6bを備え、上記本体1の後部には、上記4個の雄側に
対応して嵌るワンタッチバックルの4個の雌側17a,
17b,18a,18bを備えて構成する。The main body 1 is fixed to the sheet by an appropriate fixing means A. As the fixing means A, for example, for a rear seat (bench seat) 4 of an automobile, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, two belts 13 and 14 are attached to a backrest 12 of the seat 4, and one end 13 a of each of them. 14a is passed between the backrest 12 and the seat 5, and the other ends 13b and 14b are passed down from the back of the backrest 12 to the front through the back of the backrest 12; Male side 15a, 15b, 16a, 1
6b, and four female sides 17a of a one-touch buckle which are fitted corresponding to the four male sides at the rear of the main body 1.
17b, 18a and 18b.
【0015】使用に際しては、先ず、2本のベルト1
3,14のうち、乗り降りする側と反対の側のベルト、
例えば14におけるワンタッチバックルの雄側16a,
16bと、これに対応する本体1側の雌側18a,18
bを連結し、本体1を、乗り降り側と反対側へ開いてお
く。そして、使用者がシート4の座部5に着座した後、
本体1を閉めてその凹部2を着座者3の腹部に充当し、
他方の雄側15a,15bと雌側17a,17bを嵌合
連結する。In use, first, two belts 1
Of the belts on the side opposite to the side where the passenger gets on and off,
For example, the male side 16a of the one-touch buckle at 14,
16b and the corresponding female sides 18a, 18 on the main body 1 side
b, and the main body 1 is opened to the side opposite to the getting on / off side. Then, after the user sits on the seat 5 of the seat 4,
The body 1 is closed and the recess 2 is applied to the abdomen of the seated person 3,
The other male sides 15a, 15b and female sides 17a, 17b are fitted and connected.
【0016】これにより、本体1がシート4の座部5上
に載置し、着座者3の大腿部3aより先が切欠き部11
から出され、本体1が着座者3の腹部の前側と両側を囲
むように配置され、この状態で両ベルト13,14によ
りシート4に確保される。As a result, the main body 1 is placed on the seat 5 of the seat 4, and the notch 11 is formed before the thigh 3a of the seated person 3.
The main body 1 is arranged so as to surround the front side and both sides of the abdomen of the seated person 3 and is secured to the seat 4 by the belts 13 and 14 in this state.
【0017】この状態において、自動車が衝突したり急
停車して着座者に突発的な衝撃が作用した場合、本体1
により着座者が確保され、かつ衝撃が緩和、吸収されて
着座者を保護する。In this state, when the vehicle collides or suddenly stops and a sudden impact acts on the occupant, the main body 1
Thus, the seated person is secured, and the impact is reduced and absorbed to protect the seated person.
【0018】また、着座者が本体1にしがみついたり、
肘掛け面9,10に肘をかけて体重を預けることによ
り、身体の揺れやシートからのずれ落ちなども防止さ
れ、特に高齢者や軽度の身障者等の介護者の補助的役割
を果たす。すなわち、通常、高齢者や軽度の身障者等を
引率する際、1人乃至2人の介護者が傍らを固めて不慮
の事態に備えるが、上記のサポート本体1を使用するこ
とにより、介護者の補助的役目をする。このことは、着
座者が介護者に気遣う精神的、肉体的疲労を軽減するこ
ともできる。Also, if the occupant clings to the main body 1,
By keeping the armrests on the armrest surfaces 9 and 10 to keep weight, the body is prevented from swaying or slipping off the seat, and plays an auxiliary role particularly for a caregiver such as an elderly person or a mildly handicapped person. That is, when one or two caregivers usually lead an elderly person or a mild handicapped person or the like, one or two caregivers solidify to prepare for an unforeseen situation. Play an auxiliary role. This can also reduce the mental and physical fatigue that the occupant cares for the caregiver.
【0019】更に、着座者が本体1に体重を預けること
により乗車時の疲労を軽減することができる。更に、上
記のように、ワンタッチバックルを使用することによ
り、本体1のシートに対する装着、取り外しが容易に行
え、また、上記のように一方のベルト側のワンタッチバ
ックルを脱着することにより、着座者の乗り降りがで
き、かつ本体1の装着や開放操作が一層容易になる。Further, the occupant can reduce his / her fatigue when riding by keeping his / her weight in the main body 1. Further, as described above, by using the one-touch buckle, the main body 1 can be easily attached to and detached from the seat, and by detaching the one-touch buckle on one of the belts as described above, the occupant of the occupant can be removed. The user can get on and off, and the mounting and opening operation of the main body 1 is further facilitated.
【0020】なお、上記のワンタッチバックルの全てを
同時に脱着してもよい。図5は本発明の他の実施例を示
す。本実施例は上記サポート本体1を自動車の助手席
(シート)に装着する場合の例である。Note that all of the above one-touch buckles may be simultaneously detached. FIG. 5 shows another embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is an example in which the support body 1 is mounted on a passenger seat (seat) of an automobile.
【0021】すなわち、助手席20にシートカバー21
を被着するものにおいて、そのシートカバー21に、フ
ァスナ22を設け、上記サポート本体1の後部に上記フ
ァスナ23に対応するファスナ23を設けて、これら両
ファスナ22,23を固定手段Aとしてサポート本体1
をシートカバー21に着脱可能に備えるようにしたもの
である。That is, the seat cover 21 is attached to the passenger seat 20.
A fastener 22 is provided on the seat cover 21 and a fastener 23 corresponding to the fastener 23 is provided at a rear portion of the support body 1, and the two fasteners 22, 23 are used as fixing means A as a support body. 1
Is detachably provided on the seat cover 21.
【0022】本実施例においても、上記図1乃至図4に
示す実施例と同様の作用、効果を発揮できる。なお、上
記のファスナ22,23の代わりに、面状ファスナやホ
ック等の着脱容易な固定手段で装着するようにしてもよ
い。上記両実施例における固定手段Aは、上記のものに
限るものではなく、その他のものも含めて選択は任意で
ある。更に、例えば後部シートにシートカバーを被着す
る場合には、このシートカバーとサポート本体とを上記
図5の実施例と同様な固定手段で着脱可能に連結しても
よい。In this embodiment, the same functions and effects as those of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 can be exhibited. In addition, instead of the fasteners 22 and 23 described above, the fasteners may be attached by easily detachable fixing means such as a planar fastener or a hook. The fixing means A in the above two embodiments is not limited to the above, and the selection is optional, including other means. Further, for example, when a seat cover is attached to the rear seat, the seat cover and the support body may be detachably connected by the same fixing means as in the embodiment of FIG.
【0023】また、上記両実施例におけるサポート本体
1は、その全体を衝撃吸収性のある部材で形成した例で
あるが、サポート本体1における腹部が当たる部分や肘
掛け面9,10の部分など、必要な一部分を衝撃吸収性
のある部材で形成し、他の部分を硬質材で形成してもよ
い。The support body 1 in each of the above-described embodiments is an example in which the entire body is formed of a member having a shock absorption property. A necessary part may be formed of a member having shock absorption and another part may be formed of a hard material.
【0024】また、上記サポート本体1を表皮巻きして
外観を高めるとよい。更に、本発明の車両用乗員保護サ
ポートは、自動車に装備されている従来のシートベルト
と併用することにより、上記の効果をより高めることが
できる。Further, the support main body 1 may be wrapped with a skin to enhance the appearance. Further, the vehicle occupant protection support of the present invention can further enhance the above-described effects by using the same in combination with a conventional seat belt provided in an automobile.
【0025】[0025]
【発明の効果】以上のようであるから、請求項1及び2
記載の発明によれば、着座者の身体の確保及び突発的な
衝撃の緩和、吸収ができ、従来のシートベルトの補助と
してより安全性を確保できる。As described above, claims 1 and 2
According to the described invention, it is possible to secure the body of the occupant and to alleviate and absorb sudden impacts, and it is possible to secure more safety as an aid to the conventional seat belt.
【0026】請求項3記載の発明によれば、更に着座者
が肘を掛けて体重を預けることにより身体の揺れやシー
トからのずれ落ちを防止し、かつ疲労の軽減を図ること
ができ、特に高齢者や軽度の身障者を引率する介護者の
補助的役割を果たし、シルバー用サポートとして有効で
ある。According to the third aspect of the present invention, furthermore, the occupant rests his / her weight on the elbow to prevent the body from swaying or slipping off the seat and to reduce fatigue. It plays an auxiliary role for caregivers who lead the elderly and mildly handicapped, and is effective as support for silver.
【0027】請求項4記載の発明によれば、更に本体を
シート上に安定して載置できる。そして請求項5記載の
発明によれば、更にシートに対する本体の着脱が容易に
行える。According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the main body can be further stably mounted on the sheet. According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to easily attach and detach the main body to and from the seat.
【図1】本発明の実施例を示すサポート本体の斜視図。FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a support body showing an embodiment of the present invention.
【図2】本発明の実施例におけるサポート本体とシート
部を示す斜視図。FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a support main body and a seat portion in the embodiment of the present invention.
【図3】図2におけるサポート本体をシートに装着した
状態の斜視図。FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state where the support main body in FIG. 2 is mounted on a seat.
【図4】本発明の実施例におけるサポート本体の使用状
態を示す側面図。FIG. 4 is a side view showing a use state of the support body in the embodiment of the present invention.
【図5】本発明の他の実施例を示す斜視図。FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the present invention.
1…サポート本体 2…凹部 4…シート 6…前部 7,8…両側部 9,10…肘掛け面 11…切欠き部 A…固定手段 21…シートカバー DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Support main body 2 ... Concave part 4 ... Seat 6 ... Front part 7, 8 ... Both side parts 9, 10 ... Armrest surface 11 ... Notch part A ... Fixing means 21 ... Seat cover
Claims (5)
両側部を囲むように上面視U状に形成し、かつ、そのU
状を保形するとともに着座者の衝撃を吸収する部材で形
成し、更に、サポート本体をシートもしくはシートカバ
ーに着脱可能に連結する固定手段を備えたことを特徴と
する車両用乗員保護サポート。1. A support body is formed in a U-shape in a top view so as to surround a front portion and both side portions of an abdomen of a seated person.
An occupant protection support for a vehicle, comprising: a member that retains its shape and is formed of a member that absorbs the impact of a occupant, and further includes fixing means for detachably connecting the support body to a seat or a seat cover.
衝撃吸収部材で形成されている請求項1記載の車両用乗
員保護サポート。2. The occupant protection support according to claim 1, wherein the whole or a necessary part of the support body is formed of an impact absorbing member.
面を形成した請求項1又は2記載の車両用乗員保護サポ
ート。3. The occupant protection support according to claim 1, wherein an armrest surface is formed on an upper surface of both sides of the support body.
の大腿部を避ける切欠き部を形成した請求項1又は2又
は3記載の車両用乗員保護サポート。4. The occupant protection support for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein a notch portion is formed in a lower portion on a front side of the support body to avoid a thigh of a seated person.
はファスナ又は面状ファスナ又はホックなどの着脱容易
な留め具で形成した請求項1乃至4記載のいずれかに記
載の車両用乗員保護サポート。5. The vehicle occupant protection support according to claim 1, wherein the fixing means is formed by a detachable fastener such as a belt with a buckle, a fastener, a planar fastener, or a hook.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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JP10164943A JPH11348698A (en) | 1998-06-12 | 1998-06-12 | Occupant protective support for vehicle |
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JP10164943A JPH11348698A (en) | 1998-06-12 | 1998-06-12 | Occupant protective support for vehicle |
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Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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JP2001341601A (en) * | 2000-03-31 | 2001-12-11 | Nifco Inc | Interior trim item for vehicle |
GB2393115A (en) * | 2002-09-18 | 2004-03-24 | Stephen Mark Tillett | Releasable attachment for a racing vehicle seat providing upper body support |
DE102016203086A1 (en) * | 2016-02-26 | 2017-08-31 | Robert Bosch Gmbh | Method and device for driver assistance |
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Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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JP2001341601A (en) * | 2000-03-31 | 2001-12-11 | Nifco Inc | Interior trim item for vehicle |
GB2393115A (en) * | 2002-09-18 | 2004-03-24 | Stephen Mark Tillett | Releasable attachment for a racing vehicle seat providing upper body support |
DE102016203086A1 (en) * | 2016-02-26 | 2017-08-31 | Robert Bosch Gmbh | Method and device for driver assistance |
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