Belt clip device and infant car seat having the same

Abstract

The application discloses a safety belt clamping device and an infant car seat with the same. The safety belt clamping device comprises a clamping piece, one end of the clamping piece is provided with a connecting part, and the other end is provided with a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism comprises a locking piece, an operating piece, a first elastic piece and a second elastic piece. The locking piece is movably connected with the clamping piece and has a locking position and a releasing position. The operating piece is movably connected with the clamping piece. The operating piece is provided with a driving part. The driving part is in abutment with the locking piece, so as to move the locking piece from the locking position to the releasing position. The first elastic piece is connected between the operating piece and the clamping piece, and the operating piece always has a restoring tendency. The second elastic piece is connected between the locking piece and the clamping piece, and the locking piece always has a tendency to move from the releasing position to the locking position. The safety belt clamping device improves the safety of infants and young children in a car, and has simple structure and high structural stability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of infant and toddler products technology, and in particular to a seat belt clamp device and an infant and toddler car seat having the same. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional car seats are equipped with seat belts, which can be used to protect adult passengers as well as to secure infant car seats. When securing a car seat, a clamping device is often needed to hold the seat belt in place, thus securing the car seat to the car seat.

[0003] To prevent infants from accidentally touching the unlock switch of the clamping device and compromising their safety while traveling, related technologies incorporate a driving component that is movably connected to the clamping mechanism. This driving component plugs into the unlock button, causing the locking mechanism to switch between locked and unlocked positions when activated by the unlock button. The driving component acts as a linkage between the unlock button and the locking mechanism, effectively preventing accidental contact by infants and improving safety. However, this solution is structurally complex and suffers from poor structural stability. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a seatbelt clamp device that improves the safety of infants and young children traveling in vehicles, while also possessing a simple structure and high structural stability.

[0005] The present invention also aims to provide an infant car seat with the clamp device of the aforementioned seat belt.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention, a seat belt clamping device includes a clamping member, one end of which has a connecting portion and the other end of which is fitted with a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a locking member, an operating member, a first elastic member, and a second elastic member. The locking member is movably connected to the clamping member and has a locking position and a releasing position. The operating member is movably connected to the clamping member and has a driving portion that abuts against the locking member to move the locking member from the locking position to the releasing position. The first elastic member is connected between the operating member and the clamping member and causes the operating member to always have a tendency to reset. The second elastic member is connected between the locking member and the clamping member and causes the locking member to always have a tendency to move from the releasing position to the locking position.

[0007] The seat belt clamping device according to the present invention, by providing a driving part on the operating member, allows the driving part to move relative to the clamping member as the operating member moves. This eliminates the need for a dedicated movable connection structure between the driving part and the clamping member, simplifying the connection structure and reducing the precision requirements of the overall structure, thus facilitating manufacturing. The driving part abuts against the locking member, allowing the locking member to move from the locked position to the unlocked position, thereby opening the clamping member. As a linkage structure, the driving part prevents accidental unlocking by infants and young children, improving the safety of infants and young children while traveling in vehicles.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a seat belt clamping device has a first rotating shaft on the clamping member, and both the locking member and the operating member are sleeved on the first rotating shaft and pivotally connected to the first rotating shaft.

[0009] According to a further embodiment of the present invention, the locking member includes a locking body, a locking hook, and an abutment portion. The locking body is sleeved on the first rotating shaft, the locking hook is formed by extending from the locking body to one side, the abutment portion is connected to the locking body and faces the side away from the locking hook, and the abutment portion abuts against the driving portion.

[0010] Optionally, the driving part includes a long plate-shaped driving surface, and the abutting part includes a long plate-shaped abutting surface, with the driving surface perpendicular to the abutting surface.

[0011] According to a further embodiment of the present invention, the operating component includes an operating body, which is rotatably connected to a first rotating shaft. A driving part is connected to the lower side of the operating body, and a protrusion is provided on the upper surface of the operating body for matching the notch on the label.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the seat belt clamping device further includes a reinforcing tube, the clamping member has a hollow structure, and the reinforcing tube is fixedly connected inside the clamping member.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention, an infant car seat includes a seat body, a seat belt clamping device and a locking member as described in the above embodiment, one end of the clamping member being pivotally connected to the seat body via a connecting portion, and when the locking member is in the locked position, the locking member cooperates with the locking member to restrict the pivoting of the clamping member relative to the seat body.

[0014] The infant car seat according to the present invention improves the safety of infant car seats by employing the seat belt clamp device in the above embodiments, while having a simple structure, high overall stability, and extended service life.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an infant car seat has a clamping groove on the seat body corresponding to a clamping member, and a locking member is disposed in the clamping groove. When the locking member is in the locked position, the clamping member is located in the clamping groove.

[0016] According to a further embodiment of the present invention, the locking element is a crossbar.

[0017] According to a further embodiment of the present invention, a fixing member is fixedly connected to the end of the clamping groove away from the locking member, and the fixing member is connected to the connecting part through a second rotating shaft.

[0018] Optionally, a third elastic element is connected between the fixing element and the clamping element, the third elastic element causing the clamping element to always have a tendency to move away from the seat body.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a seat belt clamp device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a seatbelt clamp device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an angle structure of the operating member of the seat belt clamp device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the locking member of the seat belt clamp device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the operating member of the seat belt clamp device according to an embodiment of the present invention from another angle;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a seat belt clamp device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of an infant car seat according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of an infant car seat according to an embodiment of the present invention from another angle;

[0028] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 Sectional view at point AA;

[0029] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an infant car seat without a clamp device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure label:

[0031] Clamping device 100

[0032] Clamping component 1, First rotating shaft 11

[0033] Locking mechanism 2, locking element 21, locking body 211, locking hook 212, abutment part 213, operating element 22, operating body 221, protrusion 222, driving part 23, first elastic element 24, second elastic element 25.

[0034] Reinforced pipe 3

[0035] Infant car seat 200, seat body 101, locking component 102, clamping groove 103, fixing component 104, third elastic component 105. Detailed Implementation

[0036] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0037] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. Additionally, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0038] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes a seat belt clamp device 100 and an infant car seat 200 having thereon according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6As shown, the seat belt clamping device 100 according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a clamping member 1. One end of the clamping member 1 has a connecting portion, and the other end is equipped with a locking mechanism 2. The locking mechanism 2 includes a locking member 21, an operating member 22, a first elastic member 24, and a second elastic member 25. The locking member 21 is movably connected to the clamping member 1 and has a locking position and an unlocking position. The operating member 22 is movably connected to the clamping member 1 and has a driving portion 23. The driving portion 23 abuts against the locking member 21 to move the locking member 21 from the locking position to the unlocking position. The first elastic member 24 is connected between the operating member 22 and the clamping member 1, and makes the operating member 22 always have a tendency to reset. The second elastic member 25 is connected between the locking member 21 and the clamping member 1, and makes the locking member 21 always have a tendency to move from the unlocking position to the locking position.

[0040] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the seat belt clamping device 100 in this embodiment of the invention includes a clamping member 1, which clamps or releases the seat belt. One end of the clamping member 1 has a connecting portion, which is connected to the seat body 101. The other end is equipped with a locking mechanism 2, which is used to lock or release the clamping member 1 and the seat body 101. The locking mechanism 2 includes a locking member 21, an operating member 22, a first elastic member 24, and a second elastic member 25. The locking member 21 is movably connected to the clamping member 1 and has a locking position and an unlocking position. In the locking position, the clamping member 1 clamps the seat belt onto the seat body 101, and the seat belt cannot move freely. In the unlocking position, the clamping member 1 releases the seat belt, and the seat belt can move freely. The operating member 22 is movably connected to the clamping member 1. The operating member 22 is equipped with a driving part 23, which abuts against the locking member 21 to move the locking member 21 from the locked position to the unlocked position. Operating the operating member 22 causes it to move relative to the clamping member 1, driving the driving part 23 to move. The driving part 23 pushes the locking member 21 to move from the locked position to the unlocked position. A first elastic member 24 is connected between the operating member 22 and the clamping member 1, ensuring that the operating member 22 always has a tendency to reset. This allows the operating member 22 to automatically reset under elastic force after operation, eliminating the need for manual reset and simplifying operation. A second elastic member 25 is connected between the locking member 21 and the clamping member 1, ensuring that the locking member 21 always has a tendency to move from the unlocked position to the locked position. This allows the locking member 21 to stably remain in the locked position under elastic force when locked, enabling the clamping member 1 to clamp the seatbelt.

[0041] Therefore, the seat belt clamp device 100 according to the present invention, by providing a driving part 23 on the operating member 22, allows the driving part 23 to move relative to the clamping member 1 as the operating member 22 moves. This eliminates the need for a dedicated movable connection structure between the driving part 23 and the clamping member 1, simplifying the connection structure and reducing the precision requirements of the overall structure, thus facilitating manufacturing. The driving part 23 abuts against the locking member 21, allowing the locking member 21 to move from the locked position to the unlocked position, thereby opening the clamping member 1. As a linkage structure, the driving part 23 prevents accidental unlocking by infants and young children, improving the safety of infants and young children while traveling.

[0042] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, clamping component 1 has a long strip-shaped structure.

[0043] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, both the first elastic element 24 and the second elastic element 25 are torsion springs. Of course, this solution is not limited to this; the first elastic element 24 and the second elastic element 25 can also be other elastic structures, as long as they can achieve the above-mentioned functions.

[0044] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the clamping member 1 is provided with a first rotating shaft 11. The locking member 21 and the operating member 22 are both sleeved on the first rotating shaft 11 and pivotally connected to the first rotating shaft 11. By sleeved on the first rotating shaft 11, the locking member 21 and the operating member 22 can pivot along the same rotating shaft, so that the pivoting trajectories of the surfaces of the driving part 23 and the locking member 21 that abut against each other are the same, which is beneficial for the locking member 21 to move under the drive of the driving part 23 to release the lock.

[0045] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the clamping member 1 has a mounting groove at one end connected to the locking mechanism 2. The operating member 22, the locking member 21, the first elastic member 24, and the second elastic member 25 are all located in the mounting groove and can move within it. The first rotating shaft 11 is fixed in the mounting groove along the width direction of the clamping member 1, and the first elastic member 24 and the second elastic member 25 are both sleeved on the first rotating shaft 11.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4As shown, the locking component 21 includes a locking body 211, a locking hook 212, and an abutment portion 213. The locking body 211 is sleeved on the first rotating shaft 11. The locking hook 212 extends from the locking body 211 to one side and is used to achieve the locking function. The abutment portion 213 is connected to the locking body 211 and abuts against the driving part 23 so as to pivot with the first rotating shaft 11 under the drive of the driving part 23. The abutment portion 213 is arranged towards the side away from the locking hook 212 for easy production and processing.

[0047] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the locking body 211 includes two identical and parallel locking units. Each locking unit has a through hole through which it is fitted onto the first rotating shaft 11. A locking hook 212 extends from each locking unit, and the locking hooks 212 on both locking bodies 211 face the same direction for locking. An abutment portion 213 connects the two locking units.

[0048] Of course, this solution is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the locking body 211 may include only one locking body 211 or two or more locking bodies 211 arranged in parallel.

[0049] Preferred, such as Figure 4 As shown, a groove is provided on the abutment portion 213 at the position where it connects with the second elastic member 25 to accommodate one end of the second elastic member 25, preventing one end of the second elastic member 25 from sliding along the abutment portion 213, which is beneficial for the stable locking and unlocking of the locking member 21.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 As shown, the driving unit 23 includes a long plate-shaped driving surface, and the abutting part 213 includes a long plate-shaped abutting surface. The driving surface and the abutting surface are perpendicular. By setting the driving surface and the abutting surface perpendicularly, the contact surface between the driving surface and the abutting surface is prevented from changing due to machining accuracy or installation accuracy, thus avoiding affecting the driving effect. This allows the driving unit 23 to drive the abutting part 213 stably, reducing the requirements for machining accuracy and installation accuracy.

[0051] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the drive unit 23 is a long plate-shaped structure and is integrally formed on the operating member 22. Both sides of the drive unit 23 are provided with reinforcing ribs, which connect the operating member 22 and the drive unit 23.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, the operating component 22 includes an operating body 221, which is rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft 11. A drive unit 23 is connected to the lower side of the operating body 221. A protrusion 222 is provided on the upper surface of the operating body 221, which is used to match the notch on the label. By providing the protrusion 222 on the upper surface of the operating body 221, when labeling is applied to the upper surface of the operating body 221, the notch on the label engages with the protrusion 222, preventing the label from being applied in the wrong direction and facilitating labeling.

[0053] It should be noted that the label is used to indicate how the operating component 22 is used. For example, the operating position, operating direction, etc.

[0054] Of course, it is understandable that other structures can be used to replace the protrusion 222, such as engraving or printing patterns.

[0055] Preferably, the protrusion 222 is integrally formed on the operating body 221.

[0056] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the operating component 22 also includes an arc-shaped plate, which is integrally formed on the lower side of the operating body 221. The arc-shaped plate is part of the arc surface formed around the first rotating shaft 11, and the distance between the arc-shaped plates in its width direction is the same. Two limiting plates are provided opposite to each other in the mounting groove along the width direction of the clamping component 1. The distance between the two limiting plates is the same as the width of the arc-shaped plate. The arc-shaped plate is limited by the limiting plates, so that the operating component 22 can pivot stably in a certain direction.

[0057] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 9 As shown, the seat belt clamping device 100 also includes a reinforcing tube 3. The clamping member 1 has a hollow structure, and the reinforcing tube 3 is fixedly connected inside the clamping member 1. By providing the reinforcing tube 3, the strength of the clamping member 1 is increased.

[0058] In some embodiments, the clamping member 1 has a U-shaped structure with the open end located at the bottom, and the reinforcing tube 3 is located inside the clamping member 1 and riveted to the clamping member 1.

[0059] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the infant car seat 200 according to the second aspect of the present invention includes a seat body 101, a seat belt clamp device 100 and a locking member 102 in the above embodiment. One end of the clamping member 1 is pivotally connected to the seat body 101 through a connecting portion. When the locking member 21 is in the locked position, the locking member 102 cooperates with the locking member 21 to restrict the pivoting of the clamping member 1 relative to the seat body 101.

[0060] Specifically, one end of the clamping member 1 is pivotally connected to the seat body 101 via a connecting part, so that after the locking mechanism 2 is released, the end of the clamping member 1 connected to the locking mechanism 2 can move away from the seat body 101, so that the clamping member 1 releases the seat belt. When the locking member 21 is in the locked position, the locking member 102 cooperates with the locking member 21 to restrict the pivoting of the clamping member 1 relative to the seat body 101, thereby making the clamping member 1 clamp the seat belt on the seat body 101.

[0061] The infant car seat 200 according to the present invention improves the safety of use by adopting the seat belt clamp device 100 in the above embodiment, while having a simple structure, high overall stability, and extended service life.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 10 As shown, the seat body 101 is provided with a clamping groove 103 corresponding to the clamping member 1. The locking member 102 is disposed in the clamping groove 103. When the locking member 21 is in the locked position, the clamping member 1 is located in the clamping groove 103. By providing the clamping groove 103 on the seat body 101, and ensuring that the clamping member 1 is located in the clamping groove 103 when the locking member 21 is in the locked position, the clamping member 1 will not protrude from the surface of the seat body 101, thus maintaining the flatness of the surface of the seat body 101 and improving the comfort of the seat.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 10 As shown, the locking component 102 is a crossbar. Specifically, the crossbar is fixed in the clamping groove 103 along the width direction of the clamping groove 103. The crossbar has a simple structure and is easy to cooperate with the locking hook 212.

[0064] In some embodiments of the present invention, a fixing member 104 is fixedly connected to the end of the clamping groove 103 away from the locking member 102, and the fixing member 104 is connected to the connecting part through a second rotating shaft. Specifically, the fixing member 104 includes a fixing plate and fixing ears. There are two fixing ears, which are vertically arranged on opposite sides of the fixing plate. The fixing ears are provided with connecting holes. The connecting part consists of two through holes arranged on opposite sides of the clamping member 1. The second rotating shaft passes through the two through holes and is connected to the clamping member 1. The fixing ears are connected to the second rotating shaft through the connecting holes.

[0065] In some embodiments of the present invention, a third elastic member 105 is connected between the fixing member 104 and the clamping member 1. The third elastic member 105 causes the clamping member 1 to always tend to move in a direction away from the seat body 101. By providing the third elastic member 105, after the locking member 21 is released, the clamping member 1 can automatically move in a direction away from the seat body 101 without manual operation, which is convenient to use.

[0066] In some embodiments, the third elastic element 105 is a torsion spring.

[0067] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0068] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0069] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0070] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0071] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A seatbelt clamping device, characterized in that, The clamping member includes a connecting portion at one end and a locking mechanism at the other end. The locking mechanism includes: A locking member, which is movably connected to the clamping member, and has a locked position and an unlocked position; An operating component is movably connected to the clamping component. The operating component is provided with a driving part, which abuts against the locking component to move the locking component from the locked position to the released position. A first elastic element and a second elastic element, wherein the first elastic element is connected between the operating element and the clamping element, and the operating element always tends to reset; and the second elastic element is connected between the locking element and the clamping element, and the locking element always tends to move from the unlocking position to the locking position. The clamping member is provided with a first rotating shaft, and the locking member and the operating member are both sleeved on the first rotating shaft and pivotally connected to the first rotating shaft; the operating member includes an operating body, the operating body is rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft, the driving part is connected to the lower side of the operating body, and the upper surface of the operating body is provided with a protrusion, the protrusion being used to match the notch on the label.

2. The seat belt clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking element includes: A locking body is sleeved on the first rotating shaft; A locking hook, which is formed by extending to one side from the locking body; An abutment portion is connected to the locking body and faces away from the locking hook, and the abutment portion abuts against the driving portion.

3. The seat belt clamping device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving part includes a long plate-shaped driving surface, and the abutting part includes a long plate-shaped abutting surface, with the driving surface perpendicular to the abutting surface.

4. The seat belt clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a reinforcing tube, and the clamping member has a hollow structure, with the reinforcing tube fixedly connected inside the clamping member.

5. An infant car seat, characterized in that, include: Seat body; According to any one of claims 1-4, in the seat belt clamping device, one end of the clamping member is pivotally connected to the seat body via the connecting portion; A locking member, when the locking member is in the locked position, cooperates with the locking member to restrict the pivoting of the clamping member relative to the seat body.

6. The infant car seat according to claim 5, characterized in that, The seat body is provided with a clamping groove corresponding to the clamping member, and the locking member is disposed in the clamping groove. When the locking member is in the locked position, the clamping member is located in the clamping groove.

7. The infant car seat according to claim 6, characterized in that, The locking component is a crossbar.

8. The infant car seat according to claim 6, characterized in that, A fixing member is fixedly connected to the end of the clamping groove away from the locking member, and the fixing member is connected to the connecting part through a second rotating shaft.

9. The infant car seat according to claim 8, characterized in that, A third elastic element is connected between the fixing member and the clamping member, and the third elastic element causes the clamping member to always have a tendency to move away from the seat body.

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