Inertia gasket for automobile safety belt lock catch

By introducing an inertia washer design into the seatbelt buckle, the locking tongue pushes the washer to store and release elastic force, solving the problem of reduced locking force and achieving enhanced locking force and extended service life.

CN223478997UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28ZHEJIANG NINGDELI SPRING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423276457.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-30
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional seatbelt buckles experience reduced locking force and lifespan due to wear and tear on components after prolonged use.

Method used

An inertial washer for automotive seatbelt buckles is designed. By setting rotatable washers and inclined guides on both sides of the fixed base, the pushing force of the locking tongue is used to make the washer store energy and release elastic force, thereby increasing the friction of the locking tongue on the through groove and thus enhancing the locking force.

Benefits of technology

It effectively increases the locking force and extends the service life of the seatbelt buckle.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an inertia gasket for an automobile safety belt lock catch, the inertia gasket for the automobile safety belt lock catch comprises a fixed seat, a button inserted on the fixed seat and a spring bolt inserted in the button, the button is provided with a through groove for the spring bolt to pass through, the bottoms of the two sides of the fixed seat are provided with pressure-bearing parts, and the pressure-bearing parts are arranged in the through groove. Rotatable gaskets are arranged on the two sides of the outer wall of the fixing base, the gaskets are provided with elastic acting parts and abut against the pressure bearing parts, and an abutting part is arranged between the two gaskets. The spring bolt moves on the second guide part and the first guide part, the abutting part is pushed by the spring bolt along with the spring bolt gradually penetrating into the through groove, the acting part moves in the direction of the pressure bearing part, the acting part gradually stores energy and releases elastic force to the spring bolt, the spring bolt is tightly pressed on the through groove by the abutting part, friction force is increased, and the service life of the spring bolt is prolonged. And the locking force is further increased on the basis of the original locking force of the product, so that the product has the advantages of increasing the locking force and prolonging the service life.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of safety buckle technology, and in particular to an inertia washer for automotive seat belt buckles. Background Technology

[0002] Seatbelt buckles are important automotive safety devices. Their function is to work with seatbelts to secure occupants to their seats during a collision, thereby reducing the possibility of injury or death.

[0003] After long-term use, the locking force of the seat belt buckle is affected by the wear and aging of its parts. Therefore, the applicant has made a useful design and found a way to solve the above problem. The technical solution to be introduced below is produced in this context. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the traditional seat belt buckle mechanism and provide a product that increases locking force and extends service life.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions.

[0006] An inertia washer for a car seatbelt buckle includes a mounting base, a button inserted into the mounting base, and a latch inserted into the button. The button has a through groove for the latch to pass through. The bottom of both sides of the mounting base has a pressure-bearing portion. The outer wall of the mounting base has rotatable washers on both sides. Each washer has an elastic abutment portion that abuts against the pressure-bearing portion. An abutment portion is provided between the two washers. The abutment portion has an inclined first guide portion and is disposed in the through groove. The first guide portion extends to have an inclined second guide portion, and a gap is formed between the first guide portion and the through groove for the latch to enter.

[0007] Preferably, blind holes are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the fixing seat.

[0008] Preferably, the gasket has a first protrusion and is embedded in the blind hole.

[0009] Preferably, one of the gaskets has a bent extension, the extension having a second protrusion.

[0010] Preferably, a limiting part is provided on one side of the button and is located on the moving trajectory of the second protrusion, and the through groove is provided with a limiting groove and is located on the back of the contact part.

[0011] Preferably, an inclined surface is provided between the first guide portion and the contact portion.

[0012] Beneficial effects:

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] In this invention, the locking tongue moves on the second guide and the first guide. As the locking tongue gradually penetrates deeper into the through groove, the contact part is pushed by the locking tongue, causing the action part to move towards the pressure-bearing part. The action part gradually stores energy and releases elastic force to the locking tongue, so that the locking tongue is pressed tightly against the through groove by the contact part, thereby increasing the friction and further increasing the locking force on top of the original locking force of the product. This overcomes the technical problems mentioned in the background art and gives the product the advantages of increased locking force and improved service life. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a side cross-sectional view of the inertia washer for an automotive seatbelt buckle according to the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a left view of an inertia washer for a car seatbelt buckle according to the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of an inertia washer for an automotive seatbelt buckle according to the present invention;

[0018] The correspondence between the labels and component names in the attached figures is as follows:

[0019] Reference numerals: 1. Fixing base; 2. Button; 3. Locking tongue; 4. Gasket; 11. Pressure bearing part; 12. Blind hole; 21. Through groove; 22. Limiting part; 23. Limiting groove; 41. Actuating part; 42. Abutting part; 43. First guide part; 44. Second guide part; 45. First protrusion; 46. Extension part; 47. Second protrusion; 48. Inclined surface. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not 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 utility model.

[0022] In the embodiments of the present invention, "and / or" is simply a description of the association relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three situations: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0023] Reference example Figures 1 to 3 An inertia washer for a car seatbelt buckle includes a mounting base 1, a button 2 inserted into the mounting base 1, and a latch 3 inserted into the button 2. The button 2 has a through groove 21 through which the latch 3 passes. Pressure-bearing portions 11 are provided at the bottom of both sides of the mounting base 1. Rotatable washers 4 are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the mounting base 1. Each washer 4 has an elastic actuating portion 41 that abuts against the pressure-bearing portions 11. An abutting portion 42 is provided between the two washers 4. The abutting portion 42 has an inclined first guide portion 43 disposed in the through groove 21. The first guide portion 43 extends to provide an inclined second guide portion. The second guide part 44 forms a gap between itself and the through groove 21 for the locking tongue 3 to enter. When the locking tongue 3 abuts against the second guide part 44, as the locking tongue 3 gradually penetrates into the through groove 21, the pad 4 is gradually rotated by the pushing force of the locking tongue 3. When the locking tongue 3 enters the first guide part 43, the pad 4 receives more force and accelerates its rotation, causing the action part 41 to move towards the pressure bearing part 11. The action part 41 gradually stores energy and releases elastic force to the locking tongue 3, so that the locking tongue 3 is pressed tightly against the through groove 21 by the contact part 42, thereby increasing the friction and further increasing the locking force on top of the original locking force of the product.

[0024] It is worth mentioning that blind holes 12 are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the fixed base 1, and the blind holes 12 allow the gasket 4 to rotate around the axis.

[0025] It is worth mentioning that the gasket 4 is provided with a first protrusion 45 and is embedded in the blind hole 12. The first protrusion 45 is used in conjunction with the blind hole 12.

[0026] It is worth mentioning that one of the gaskets 4 is provided with a bent extension 46, and the extension 46 is provided with a second protrusion 47;

[0027] It is worth mentioning that a limiting part 22 is provided on one side of the button 2 and is set on the movement trajectory of the second protrusion 47. The through groove 21 is provided with a limiting groove 23 and is set on the back of the contact part 42. When the second protrusion 47 abuts against the limiting part 22, the pad 4 can no longer rotate, thereby ensuring that the action part 41 is not excessively squeezed, resulting in a reduction of elastic potential energy. When the locking tongue 3 is not inserted, the limiting groove 23 prevents the pad 4 from reversing.

[0028] It is worth mentioning that an inclined surface 48 is provided between the first guide part 43 and the contact part 42. The inclined surface 48 allows the locking tongue 3 to enter above the contact part 42, reducing the friction of the locking tongue 3 against the contact part 42.

[0029] The above design scheme enables the product to achieve advantages such as good safety, good stability, and good heat dissipation.

[0030] The above description, in conjunction with specific embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of the present utility model. It should not be construed that the specific implementation of the present utility model is limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of the present utility model, and all such deductions or substitutions should be considered to fall within the scope of protection defined by the claims submitted by the present utility model.

Claims

1. An inertia washer for a car seatbelt buckle, comprising a mounting base (1), a button (2) inserted into the mounting base (1), and a latch (3) inserted into the button (2), wherein the button (2) has a through groove (21) through which the latch (3) passes, characterized in that: The bottom of both sides of the fixed base (1) is provided with a pressure bearing part (11). The two sides of the outer wall of the fixed base (1) are provided with rotatable pads (4). The pads (4) are provided with elastic working parts (41) and abut against the pressure bearing parts (11). A contact part (42) is provided between the two pads (4). The contact part (42) is provided with an inclined first guide part (43) and is provided in the through groove (21). The first guide part (43) extends to provide an inclined second guide part (44) and forms a gap between it and the through groove (21) for the locking tongue (3) to enter.

2. The inertia washer for automotive seatbelt buckles according to claim 1, characterized in that: Blind holes (12) are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the fixed base (1).

3. The inertia washer for automotive seatbelt buckles according to claim 2, characterized in that: The gasket (4) is provided with a first protrusion (45) and is embedded in the blind hole (12).

4. The inertia washer for an automotive seatbelt buckle according to claim 1, characterized in that: One of the gaskets (4) is provided with a bent extension (46), and the extension (46) is provided with a second protrusion (47).

5. The inertia washer for an automotive seatbelt buckle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The button (2) has a limiting part (22) on one side and is located on the movement trajectory of the second protrusion (47). The through groove (21) has a limiting groove (23) and is located on the back of the contact part (42).

6. The inertia washer for an automotive seatbelt buckle according to claim 3 or 5, characterized in that: An inclined surface (48) is provided between the first guide part (43) and the contact part (42).