Seat belt assembly

Abstract

The utility model provides a safety belt assembly. The safety belt assembly is used for binding the body of a passenger on a seat of a vehicle, comprising a safety belt, a belt buckle tongue plate installed on the safety belt, and a belt buckle installed on the periphery of the seat and capable of detachably engaging with the belt buckle tongue plate. Furthermore, a thermometer is installed on at least one of the safety belt and the belt buckle tongue plate, and the thermometer is used for measuring and displaying the temperature of the installation position. Based on the structure, the temperature of the safety belt or the belt buckle tongue plate can be measured and displayed, so that the situation that the passenger directly holds the safety belt or the belt buckle tongue plate in a high temperature state can be prevented.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a seat belt assembly. Background Technology

[0002] In summer or when a vehicle is parked in the sun for a long time, the temperature inside the car can sometimes rise abnormally. At this time, the seat belt or buckle flap will become hot. If passengers hold the hot seat belt or buckle flap directly with their hands, they will feel burned. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above situation, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a seat belt assembly that can measure and display the temperature of the seat belt or the buckle flap.

[0004] As a technical solution to the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a seat belt assembly for restraining an occupant's body to a vehicle seat, including a seat belt, a buckle tongue plate installed on the seat belt, and a buckle installed around the seat and detachably engaging with the buckle tongue plate. The invention is characterized in that a thermometer is installed on at least one of the seat belt and the buckle tongue plate, and the thermometer is used to measure and display the temperature of its installation location.

[0005] The advantage of this new type of seat belt assembly with the above-described structure is that, because the thermometer can measure and display the temperature of the seat belt or buckle flap, vehicle occupants can visually determine whether the seat belt or buckle flap is hot before putting on the seat belt by observing the measurement value displayed on the thermometer. Therefore, in situations where the temperature inside the vehicle rises abnormally in summer or after the vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight for a long time, causing the seat belt and buckle flap to become hot, it prevents occupants from directly touching the hot seat belt or buckle flap and feeling burned. It also allows occupants to take timely measures in such high-temperature conditions. For example, opening the doors and windows for ventilation or turning on the vehicle's air conditioning to lower the temperature of the seat belt or buckle flap; or indirectly holding the seat belt or buckle flap through a handkerchief, towel, glove, or other cloth to avoid direct contact and feeling burned.

[0006] In addition, in the above-mentioned safety belt assembly of this utility model, it is preferable that the thermometer is detachably mounted on the safety belt.

[0007] Based on the above structure, the thermometer can be easily installed or removed, thus facilitating maintenance operations such as battery replacement.

[0008] In addition, in the above-mentioned seat belt assembly of the present invention, preferably, the buckle tongue plate has a through-hole for the seat belt to pass through, a seat belt anti-abrasion sleeve covering the periphery of the through-hole, and a tongue for engaging with the buckle, and the thermometer is installed in the area between the through-hole and the tongue.

[0009] Normally, when wearing a seatbelt, occupants need to hold the buckle flap and insert the flap into the buckle. Based on the above structure, since the thermometer is installed in the area held by the occupant, when the buckle flap is hot, the occupant can know in advance from the information displayed by the thermometer, thus effectively avoiding the situation of feeling burned by directly holding the buckle flap.

[0010] In addition, in the above-mentioned seat belt assembly of the present invention, it is preferred that the thermometer has a temperature sensor disposed therein; and a display screen disposed on its outer surface that displays the temperature information obtained by the temperature sensor by means of at least one of text and color.

[0011] Based on this structure, occupants can determine whether the seat belt or buckle tongue is in a high-temperature condition by looking at the numbers or colors displayed on the screen. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic perspective view of a seatbelt assembly according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic perspective view showing the thermometer setting state in the seat belt assembly of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic perspective view showing the thermometer setting state in the seat belt assembly according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic perspective view showing the thermometer setting state in the seat belt assembly according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0016] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, several embodiments of the present invention will be described.

[0017] <First Implementation>

[0018] The seat belt assembly of this embodiment is a safety device for securing the body of an occupant in a vehicle (vehicle) to the vehicle seat (not shown) in the correct posture. Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the seat belt assembly of this embodiment.

[0019] like Figure 1 As shown, the seat belt assembly of this embodiment includes a seat belt (also called webbing) 1, a buckle tongue 2, a buckle 3, a retractor 4, and a thermometer 5, etc.

[0020] The seat belt 1 is a strip-shaped component woven from high-strength synthetic resin (e.g., polyester) threads, capable of withstanding loads of, for example, 3 tons and ambient temperatures of 80°C, and is used to restrain the occupant's body.

[0021] The buckle tongue 2 is mounted on the seat belt 1 and is movable relative to the seat belt 1. Specifically, the buckle tongue 2 is made of metal and has a through-hole 22 formed in its wide portion, a tongue 21 extending from the wide portion, and a seat belt abrasion protector 23 covering the periphery of the through-hole 22.

[0022] The through-hole 22 is an elongated through hole through which the seat belt 1 passes. That is, by passing the seat belt 1 through the through-hole 22, the buckle tongue 2 is movably mounted on the seat belt 1 relative to the seat belt 1.

[0023] The seat belt anti-abrasion cover 23 is made of synthetic resin and covers the entire wide portion of the buckle tongue 2 and the end edge of the through-hole 22. In this way, the seat belt anti-abrasion cover 23 can protect the seat belt 1 and prevent the seat belt 1 from being worn by friction from the metal buckle tongue 2.

[0024] The tongue 21 extends forward along the length of the seat belt 1 and is not covered by the seat belt anti-abrasion cover 23, and is used to detachably engage with the buckle 3 described later.

[0025] The buckle 3 is located near the vehicle's seat and is made of metal or a strong synthetic resin (such as plastic), and is equipped with a locking mechanism and a release mechanism that utilizes spring force (illustration omitted).

[0026] The locking mechanism is configured to lock the tongue 21 of the buckle tongue 2 into the buckle 3 to prevent it from coming out.

[0027] The release mechanism is configured such that when the red release button 31 provided on the buckle 3 is pressed, the locking state of the locking mechanism is released, allowing the tongue 21 to disengage from the buckle 3.

[0028] The retractor 4 is configured to retract the seat belt 1 with a specified force, so that the seat belt 1 is close to the body of the occupant in the seat and close to the seat back.

[0029] In addition, in this embodiment, a thermometer 5 is installed on the seat belt 1. This thermometer 5 is used to measure and display the temperature of the seat belt 1. Figure 1As shown, the thermometer 5 is configured as a rectangle with a horizontal length. Velcro straps are installed on the back of the thermometer 5 body and on the surface of the seat belt 1, respectively. By attaching the Velcro straps together, the thermometer 5 can be detachably installed on the seat belt 1.

[0030] The thermometer 5 is configured such that a temperature sensor (not shown) is disposed inside it, and a display screen 51 is disposed on its outer surface. The temperature value (temperature information) measured by the temperature sensor is displayed on the display screen 51. The temperature sensor may be, for example, a resistance temperature sensor or a thermocouple; the display screen 51 may be, for example, an LCD panel capable of displaying numbers.

[0031] Based on the seat belt assembly described in this embodiment, since a thermometer 5 capable of measuring and displaying the temperature of the seat belt 1 is installed on the seat belt 1, when the seat belt 1 becomes hot due to summer or the vehicle being parked in direct sunlight for a long time, the occupant can be aware of this situation from the temperature displayed on the thermometer 5. This allows them to avoid directly touching the hot seat belt 1 and take timely countermeasures. For example, they can lower the temperature inside the vehicle, including the seat belt assembly, by opening doors and windows or turning on the vehicle's air conditioning, or by holding the seat belt 1 and buckle flap 2 through a handkerchief, towel, or gloves to avoid direct contact.

[0032] In addition, since the thermometer 5 is detachably mounted on the seat belt 1, maintenance operations such as battery replacement can be easily performed if the thermometer 5 is battery-powered.

[0033] <Second Implementation>

[0034] The only difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment described above is the structure and installation method of the thermometer 5 installed on the seat belt 1. Therefore, only the thermometer 5 will be described here.

[0035] Figure 2 This is a schematic perspective view showing the thermometer setting state in the seat belt assembly of this embodiment. (As shown...) Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the thermometer 5 is configured as a vertically elongated rectangle, with a temperature sensor (not shown) disposed inside it, and a display screen 51 on its outer surface displaying the temperature value measured by the temperature sensor.

[0036] Additionally, although not shown in the diagram, a retractable strap is installed across both sides of the back of the thermometer 5. This is achieved by making the seatbelt 1... Figure 2 Insert the thermometer 5 between the retractable belt and the thermometer 5 as shown, and detachably install (sleeve) the thermometer 5 onto the safety belt 1.

[0037] In addition to achieving the same effects as the first embodiment, the seat belt assembly based on this embodiment can also move the thermometer 5 along the length of the seat belt 1 because the telescopic belt can extend and retract laterally, thereby enabling the measurement of the temperature at different locations on the seat belt 1.

[0038] <Third Implementation Method>

[0039] The only difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment described above is the structure of the thermometer 5 installed on the seat belt 1. Therefore, only the thermometer 5 will be described here.

[0040] Figure 3 This is a schematic perspective view showing the thermometer setting state in the seat belt assembly of this embodiment. (As shown...) Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the thermometer 5 is configured as a rectangular thin sheet with a horizontal length, a temperature sensor (not shown) is disposed inside it, and a display screen 51 is disposed on its outer surface.

[0041] The display screen 51 uses color to display temperature information obtained by the temperature sensor, that is, the degree of temperature rise or fall measured by the temperature sensor. Specifically, the color displayed on the display screen 51 corresponds to the temperature value measured by the temperature sensor. For example, when the temperature rises from below 10°C to above 80°C, the color displayed on the display screen 51 changes continuously or intermittently from a cool color (blue) to a warm color (red). Thus, when the temperature measured by the temperature sensor is high (e.g., above 40°C), the color displayed on the display screen 51 will change to orange to red. That is, when the display screen 51 displays orange to red, it means that the seat belt 1 has reached a high temperature. In addition, different temperature ranges can also be displayed using the brightness or hue of the color.

[0042] In addition to achieving the same effects as the first embodiment, the seat belt assembly described in this embodiment allows occupants to more intuitively determine whether the seat belt 1 is hot, as the thermometer 5 displays the temperature using color. Especially in dimly lit conditions or when occupants have poor eyesight (e.g., presbyopia), they can determine that the seat belt 1 is hot simply by seeing orange to red on the display screen 51.

[0043] <Fourth Implementation>

[0044] The only difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment described above is the placement of the thermometer 5; therefore, only the thermometer 5 will be described here.

[0045] Figure 4 This is a schematic perspective view showing the thermometer setting state in the seat belt assembly of this embodiment. (As shown...) Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment, the thermometer 5 is configured as a rectangular thin sheet with a horizontal length, a temperature sensor (not shown) is disposed inside it, and a display screen 51 is disposed on its outer surface.

[0046] The thermometer 5 is mounted on the buckle tongue plate 2. Specifically, the thermometer 5 is detachably attached to the seat belt anti-abrasion sleeve 23 on the wide part of the buckle tongue plate 2, and is located in the area between the through-hole 22 and the tongue plate 21.

[0047] The thermometer 5 is used to measure the temperature of the seat belt abrasion sleeve 23 and displays the measured temperature value on the display screen 51.

[0048] Based on the seat belt assembly described in this embodiment, since the thermometer 5 is installed on the seat belt anti-abrasion cover 23 of the buckle tongue plate 2 which the occupant needs to hold with their hand when wearing the seat belt, and the thermometer 5 is close to the tongue plate 21 which is prone to heat up due to the exposure of metal material, when the occupant knows from the temperature value displayed on the thermometer 5 that the buckle tongue plate 2 is in a high temperature state, the situation of directly holding the buckle tongue plate 2 (especially the tongue plate 21) can be avoided in time.

[0049] <Other Implementation Methods>

[0050] This utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and appropriate modifications can be made according to requirements.

[0051] For example, as a way to install the thermometer 5, a strap can be installed on each side of the thermometer 5 in the horizontal direction, and the thermometer 5 can be tied to the safety belt 1 with the straps on both sides; or, the thermometer 5 can be fastened to the safety belt 1 or the buckle tongue plate 2 by using snaps or the like.

[0052] Furthermore, the above embodiments are described using the example of applying the present invention to a seat belt assembly equipped on a vehicle, but are not limited thereto. The present invention is also applicable to seat belt assemblies equipped on vehicles including airplanes, ships, trains, etc.

[0053] In addition, in the first to third embodiments described above, the thermometer 5 is installed on the seat belt 1; in the fourth embodiment described above, the thermometer 5 is installed on the buckle flap 2. However, this invention is not limited to these embodiments, and the thermometer 5 can also be installed on both the seat belt 1 and the buckle flap 2. In this way, when wearing the seat belt, the occupant can choose to hold the seat belt on the cooler part based on the temperature value displayed on the thermometer 5 at each location.

[0054] Furthermore, in the first, second, and fourth embodiments described above, the display screen 51 of the thermometer 5 displays temperature information digitally; in the third embodiment described above, the display screen 51 of the thermometer 5 displays temperature information in color. However, this invention is not limited to these embodiments, and the display screen 51 of the thermometer 5 may also display temperature information using both numbers and colors simultaneously.

Claims

1. A seatbelt assembly for securing an occupant's body to a seat in a vehicle, comprising a seatbelt, a buckle tongue mounted on the seatbelt, and a buckle mounted around the periphery of the seat and detachably engaging with the buckle tongue, characterized in that: A thermometer is installed on at least one of the seat belt and the buckle tongue, the thermometer being used to measure and display the temperature at the installation location.

2. The seatbelt assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The thermometer is detachably mounted on the seat belt.

3. The seatbelt assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle tongue has a through-hole for the seat belt to pass through, a seat belt anti-abrasion sleeve covering the periphery of the through-hole, and a tongue for engaging with the buckle, wherein the thermometer is installed in the area between the through-hole and the tongue.

4. The seatbelt assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The thermometer includes a temperature sensor disposed therein and a display screen disposed on its outer surface that displays temperature information obtained by the temperature sensor by means of at least one of text and color.

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