Bezel for seat belt attachment and vehicular seat

The seat belt mounting bezel integrates a slit that opens and closes within the bezel main body, eliminating the need for a separate closure member, thus reducing parts and costs while maintaining functionality.

JP2025037723APending Publication Date: 2025-03-18NHK SPRING CO LTD
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Application Number
JP2023144822
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-09-06
Publication Date
2025-03-18

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Technical Problem

Existing seat belt bezels require a separate closure member to block the communication opening path, increasing the number of parts and costs.

Method used

A seat belt mounting bezel with an integrated slit in the bezel main body that opens and closes, eliminating the need for a separate closure member by using an engagement portion that interacts with an engaged portion on a plate to close the slit.

Benefits of technology

Reduces the number of parts and suppresses cost increases by eliminating the need for a separate closure member, while maintaining the functionality of allowing the webbing to pass through.

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Abstract

To provide a bezel for seat belt attachment that can reduce the number of components to suppress cost increase, and a vehicular seat.SOLUTION: An insertion hole 28 and a slit 40 are formed in a bezel 26, and a webbing is inserted through the insertion hole 28. The slit 40 is formed openably and closably, which crosses the insertion hole 28 while being opened to communicate with the insertion hole 28, so that the webbing can pass therethrough. An opening part 30 and an engagement hole 36 are formed in a plate 24. When an engagement claw 42 formed in the bezel 26 is engaged with the engagement hole 36, the slit 40 is closed, and when the engagement of the engagement claw 42 with the engagement hole 36 is released, the slit 40 is opened, so that the webbing can pass therethrough. In this way, when the engagement claw 42 is engaged with the engagement hole 36, the slit 40 is closed, which renders a closing member for closing the slit 40 unnecessary. This can reduce the number of components, so as to suppress cost increase.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a seat belt fastening bezel and a vehicle seat. [Background technology]

[0002] The following Patent Document 1 discloses a technology related to a bezel for a seat belt device that constitutes a part of a seat belt device of a vehicle. In this prior art, a bezel body is provided with a communicating opening path that intersects with the webbing passing portion and opens at the outer edge of the bezel body, in addition to a webbing passing portion through which the webbing passes, and the webbing can be inserted into the webbing passing portion through this communicating opening path. In this prior art, after the webbing is passed into the webbing passing portion, the communicating opening path is blocked by a blocking member. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6090288 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in the above-mentioned prior art, the communication opening passage is closed by a blocking member after the webbing is passed into the webbing passage portion, which means that a separate blocking member that can be attached and detached to the bezel body is provided, which increases the number of parts and raises costs.

[0005] In consideration of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a seat belt fastening bezel and a vehicle seat that can reduce the number of parts and suppress an increase in costs. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The seat belt fastening bezel of the first aspect comprises a bezel body having an insertion hole through which the webbing of a seat belt device is inserted, and a slit that is formed to be openable and closable and that intersects with the insertion hole when open and communicates with the insertion hole to allow the webbing to pass through; and a plate on which the bezel body overlaps from above, forming an opening that communicates with the insertion hole and through which the webbing is inserted, and an engaged portion that is engageable with an engaging portion formed on the bezel body and closes the slit when the engaging portion is engaged.

[0007] The seat belt fastening bezel according to the first aspect includes a bezel body and a plate. The bezel body is formed with an insertion hole and a slit, and the webbing of the seat belt device is inserted into the insertion hole. The slit is formed so as to be openable and closable, and when open, it crosses the insertion hole and communicates with the insertion hole to allow the webbing to pass through.

[0008] On the other hand, the bezel body overlaps the plate from above. The plate is also formed with an opening and an engaged portion, and the opening communicates with the insertion hole and the webbing is inserted through it. On the other hand, an engaging portion formed on the bezel body is engageable with the engaged portion, and when the engaging portion engages with the engaged portion, the slit is closed. On the other hand, when the engagement state between the engaging portion of the bezel body and the engaged portion of the plate is released, the slit is opened and the webbing can pass through.

[0009] As described above, in this embodiment, the slit is closed when the engaging portion of the bezel body engages with the engaged portion of the plate, so no closing member is required to close the slit. Therefore, in this embodiment, the number of parts for the closing member can be reduced, and the cost increase can be suppressed accordingly.

[0010] The seat belt fastening bezel of the second aspect is the seat belt fastening bezel of the first aspect, wherein the engagement portion is an engagement claw hanging down from the underside of the bezel body, and the engaged portion is an engagement hole into which the engagement claw engages.

[0011] In the seat belt fastening bezel according to the second aspect, the engaging portion is an engaging claw that hangs down from the underside of the bezel body. The engaged portion is an engaging hole that can be engaged with the engaging claw. Since the bezel body and the plate are arranged to overlap each other vertically, it is possible to close the slit by engaging the engaging claw that hangs down from the underside of the bezel body with the engaging hole formed in the plate arranged below the bezel body.

[0012] The seat belt fastening bezel of the third aspect is the seat belt fastening bezel of the first or second aspect, wherein the engagement claw is provided longitudinally outboard of the bezel body relative to the slit, and the engagement claw includes a leg portion that hangs down from a position opposite the engagement hole on the underside of the bezel body and inclines away from the slit as it approaches the tip, and a claw portion formed at the tip of the leg portion that protrudes away from the slit and abuts against and engages with the peripheral portion of the engagement hole.

[0013] In the seat belt fastening bezel according to the third aspect, the engagement claw is provided on the outer side of the slit in the longitudinal direction of the bezel body. The engagement claw is configured to include a leg portion and a claw portion. The leg portion hangs down from a position facing the engagement hole on the underside of the bezel body, and is inclined in a direction away from the slit as it approaches the tip. Meanwhile, the claw portion is formed at the tip of the leg portion, protrudes in a direction away from the slit, and abuts against and engages with the periphery of the engagement hole.

[0014] As described above, the legs hang down from the lower surface (base side) of the bezel body at a position facing the engagement hole, and are inclined in a direction away from the slit as they approach the tip, so that when the legs are inserted from the tip to the base with respect to the engagement hole, the legs move toward the slit via the inner edge of the engagement hole. Then, the claws are engaged with the periphery of the engagement hole, so that the slit is kept closed.

[0015] The seat belt fastening bezel of the fourth aspect is a seat belt fastening bezel of any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the engagement claw is provided at a position opposite the engagement hole at the tip of the leg and is insertable into the engagement hole, and further includes a guide surface that moves the leg toward the slit via the peripheral portion of the engagement hole.

[0016] In the seat belt fastening bezel according to the fourth aspect, the engaging claw has a guide surface formed at the tip of the leg at a position facing the engaging hole. This guide surface is insertable into the engaging hole. Since the leg is inclined in a direction away from the slit as it moves from the base to the tip, when the guide surface is inserted into the engaging hole, the inner edge of the engaging hole abuts against the guide surface, and the leg can be moved toward the slit via the guide surface and the inner edge of the engaging hole.

[0017] The seat belt fastening bezel of the fifth aspect is a seat belt fastening bezel of any one of the first to fourth aspects, in which the slit is provided on the rear side in the seat fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle seat on which the seat belt device is fastened.

[0018] In the seat belt fastening bezel according to the fifth aspect, the slit is provided on the rear side in the seat front-rear direction of the vehicle seat in consideration of the webbing being pulled forward in the event of a vehicle collision, which makes the seat belt fastening bezel stronger than the seat belt fastening bezel in the present aspect when the slit is provided on the front side.

[0019] A seat belt fastening bezel according to a sixth aspect is a seat belt fastening bezel according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the bezel body is elastically deformable and the opening and closing direction of the slit is an out-of-plane direction of the bezel body.

[0020] In the seat belt fastening bezel according to the sixth aspect, the bezel body is elastically deformable. The opening and closing direction of the slit is the out-of-plane direction of the bezel body (for example, the plate thickness direction), and the bezel body is elastically deformed along the out-of-plane direction to engage the engaging portion of the bezel body with the engaged portion of the plate, thereby closing the slit in this state.

[0021] The seat belt fastening bezel of the seventh aspect is a seat belt fastening bezel of any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the bezel main body is elastically deformable and the opening and closing direction of the slit is an in-plane direction of the bezel main body.

[0022] In the seat belt fastening bezel according to the seventh aspect, the bezel body is elastically deformable. The opening and closing direction of the slit is the in-plane direction of the bezel body, and the bezel body is elastically deformed along the in-plane direction to engage the engaging portion of the bezel body with the engaged portion of the plate, thereby closing the slit in this state.

[0023] A vehicle seat according to an eighth aspect includes the seat belt fastening bezel according to any one of the first to seventh aspects.

[0024] In the vehicle seat according to the eighth aspect, it is possible to enjoy the effects obtained by the seat belt fastening bezel according to any one of the first to seventh aspects. Effect of the Invention

[0025] The seat belt fastening bezel and vehicle seat according to the present invention have the excellent effect of reducing the number of parts and suppressing an increase in costs. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0026] [Figure 1] 1 is an exploded perspective view of a main portion of a vehicle seat including a seat belt fastening bezel according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which the seat belt fastening bezel is disassembled; [Diagram 2] 1 is an exploded perspective view of a seat belt fastening bezel according to the present embodiment, as viewed from above. FIG. [Diagram 3] 2 is an exploded perspective view of the seat belt fastening bezel according to the present embodiment, as viewed from below. FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is an exploded side view showing the seat belt fastening bezel according to the present embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view corresponding to FIG. 2 and showing a modified example of the seat belt fastening bezel according to the present embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view corresponding to FIG. 3 and showing a modified example of the seat belt fastening bezel according to the present embodiment. [Figure 7] 5 is an exploded side view corresponding to FIG. 4, showing a modified example of the seat belt fastening bezel according to the present embodiment. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0027] The seat belt fastening bezel according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the arrow FR indicates the forward direction in the seat front-rear direction, the arrow UP indicates the upward direction in the seat vertical direction, and the arrow RH indicates the rightward direction in the seat width direction. In the following description, when the directions of front-rear, left-right, and up-down are used, they refer to front-rear in the seat front-rear direction, left-right in the seat width direction, and up-down in the seat vertical direction, unless otherwise specified.

[0028] (Configuration of seat belt bezel) First, the configuration of the seat belt fastening bezel according to this embodiment will be described.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 1, the bezel 10 for a seat belt device according to this embodiment includes a plate 24 and a bezel main body (hereinafter simply referred to as the "bezel") 26, and is used in a seat belt device 14 for a rear seat (vehicle seat) 12 of a vehicle.

[0030] The seat belt device 14 includes a webbing 16 and a retractor (not shown). The webbing 16 is a long strip, and one longitudinal end passes through an upper end of a seat back 18 constituting the rear seat 12, and extends downward along the front surface of the seat back 18. Furthermore, the webbing 16 passes through a gap between the seat back 18 and a seat cushion 20 and is fixed to a frame member of the rear seat 12, the vehicle body, etc. The webbing 16 is provided with a tongue (not shown) on the front side of the seat back 18, and this tongue is attached to a buckle (not shown) fixed to the vehicle body or the frame of the rear seat 12.

[0031] The retractor is fixed to the back side of the upper end of the rear seat 12. The retractor is equipped with a spool (not shown), and the other end of the webbing 16 is engaged with the spool and the webbing 16 is wound up. An upper shell 22 is provided at the upper end of the rear seat 12, and a plate 24 is attached to a mounting hole 22A formed in the upper shell 22.

[0032] A bezel 26 is engaged with the plate 24, whereby the bezel 26 is fixed to the rear seat 12. The webbing 16, which will be described later, is pulled out toward the passenger compartment 32 through an insertion hole 28 formed in the bezel 26 and an opening 30 formed in the plate 24.

[0033] Here, the plate 24 and the bezel 26 that constitute the seat belt device bezel 10 will be described.

[0034] 2 and 3, the plate 24 is a rectangular plate made of resin or metal such as a steel plate, and is disposed with its longitudinal direction aligned with the seat width direction. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the plate 24 and the bezel 26 as viewed obliquely from above, and Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the plate 24 and the bezel 26 as viewed obliquely from below.

[0035] An opening 30 that is larger than the width dimension of the webbing 16 (see FIG. 1) is formed in the approximate center of the plate 24 in the width direction (short side direction). Notches 34 that are cut out in an approximately rectangular shape toward the rear side of the seat are formed at both ends of the opening 30 in the longitudinal direction. A pair of engagement holes (engaged portions) 36 are formed in a rectangular shape along the longitudinal direction of the plate 24 between the notches 34.

[0036] On the other hand, the bezel 26 is made of resin and has a shallow box shape with an opening on the lower side, and is disposed with its longitudinal direction in the seat width direction and engages with the plate 24 so as to overlap from above. An insertion hole 28 is formed in the approximate center of the bezel 26 in the width direction to match the width dimension of the webbing 16. An annular rib 38 protrudes from the periphery of the insertion hole 28 to improve the rigidity of the periphery of the insertion hole 28.

[0037] A slit 40 extends toward the rear of the seat at the center of the longitudinal direction of the insertion hole 28 and penetrates the rear wall 26A1 of the bezel 26. In the natural state before the bezel 26 is engaged with the plate 24, the longitudinal center of the bezel 26 at the rear portion 27 side is deformed in the plate thickness direction (out-of-plane deformation) so as to be inclined downward more than both ends. This leaves the slit 40 in an open state. With the slit 40 thus opened, the webbing 16 can pass through the slit 40.

[0038] Meanwhile, engagement claws (engagement portions) 42 hang down from the underside 26B of the bezel 26 on the left and right sides of the bezel 26 with the slit 40 therebetween. The engagement claws 42 are configured to include a leg portion 44 and a claw portion 46, and the claw portion 46 is formed at the tip of the leg portion 44. A base portion 44A (on the underside 26B of the bezel 26) of the leg portion 44 is provided at a position facing the engagement hole 36 formed in the plate 24, and the leg portion 44 is inclined in a direction away from the slit 40 as it approaches the claw portion 46.

[0039] That is, in this embodiment, the left and right engagement claws 42 extend in directions away from each other, and claw portions 46 protrude from the tips of the left and right engagement claws 42 in the directions away from each other. These claw portions 46 come into contact with the periphery of the engagement hole 36 formed in the plate 24 and can be locked (engaged).

[0040] Furthermore, a guide surface 44B is provided at the tip of the leg 44 at a position facing the engagement hole 36. This guide surface 44B is insertable into the engagement hole 36 and is formed to be connected to the claw 46. The guide surface 44B is formed below the claw 46 and is inclined in a direction away from the slit 40 as it approaches the claw 46. The leg 44 is provided with a plurality of recesses 44C, which are formed to suppress sink marks in the leg 44 and ensure the rigidity of the leg 44.

[0041] When the engagement claw 42 is inserted into the engagement hole 36 formed in the plate 24 and the claw portion 46 abuts the peripheral portion of the engagement hole 36, the end face of the peripheral wall portion 26A of the bezel 26 abuts against the upper surface 24A of the plate 24, the rear portion 27 of the bezel 26 is approximately flush with the front portion 29 of the bezel 26, and the slit 40 is closed.

[0042] Meanwhile, locking claws 48 hang down from the underside 26B of the bezel 26, outboard of the left and right engagement claws 42. The locking claws 48 are configured to include a leg portion 50 and a claw portion 52, and the claw portion 52 is formed at the tip of the leg portion 50. The claw portion 52 protrudes toward the rear side of the seat, and the claw portion 52 can come into contact with the peripheral portion of the cutout portion 34 formed in the plate 24 to be locked.

[0043] Furthermore, locking claws 54 hang down from the underside 26B of the bezel 26, on the opposite side to the locking claws 48, with the insertion holes 28 in between. The locking claws 54 are configured to include a leg portion 56 and a claw portion 58, and the claw portion 58 is formed at the tip of the leg portion 56. The claw portion 58 protrudes toward the front side of the seat, and the claw portion 58 can come into contact with and be locked against the longitudinal peripheral edge of the opening 30 formed in the plate 24.

[0044] In this way, the claw portion 58 of the locking claw 54 engages with the peripheral portion of the opening 30, the claw portion 52 of the locking claw 48 engages with the peripheral portion of the cutout portion 34, and the claw portion 46 of the engagement claw 42 engages with the peripheral portion of the engagement hole 36, thereby fixing the bezel 26 to the plate 24.

[0045] (Action and effect of seat belt fastening bezel) Next, the operation and effect of the seat belt fastening bezel according to this embodiment will be described.

[0046] As shown in Figs. 1 to 4, in this embodiment, the seat belt fastening bezel 10 includes a bezel 26 and a plate 24, and the bezel 26 overlaps and engages with the plate 24 from above, and is locked (fixed).

[0047] The bezel 26 is formed with an insertion hole 28 and a slit 40, and the webbing 16 of the seat belt device 14 is inserted through the insertion hole 28. The slit 40 is formed so as to be openable and closable, and in the open state intersects with the insertion hole 28 and communicates with the insertion hole 28, allowing the webbing 16 to pass through.

[0048] On the other hand, an opening 30 and an engagement hole 36 serving as an engaged portion are formed in the plate 24. The opening 30 communicates with the insertion hole 28, and the webbing 16 is inserted therethrough. An engagement claw 42 serving as an engagement portion formed on the bezel 26 is engageable with the engagement hole 36, and when the engagement claw 42 engages with the engagement hole 36, a slit 40 formed in the bezel 26 is closed.

[0049] That is, in this embodiment, when the engagement claws 42 of the bezel 26 engage with the engagement holes 36 of the plate 24, the slits 40 are closed, and when the engagement state between the engagement claws 42 of the bezel 26 and the engagement holes 36 of the plate 24 is released, the slits 40 are opened to allow the webbing 16 to pass through.

[0050] As described above, in this embodiment, the slit 40 in the bezel 26 through which the webbing 16 passes can be opened and closed, and the slit 40 is set to be closed when the engagement claw 42 of the bezel 26 engages with the engagement hole 36 of the plate 24, eliminating the need for a closing member for closing the slit 40. Therefore, in this embodiment, the number of parts corresponding to the closing member can be reduced, making it possible to suppress an increase in costs accordingly.

[0051] More specifically, in this embodiment, a pair of engagement claws 42 and a pair of locking claws 48, 54 hang down from the lower surface 26B of the bezel 26, the pair of engagement claws 42 are each capable of engaging with a pair of engagement holes 36 formed in the plate 24, and the pair of locking claws 48 are each capable of locking with a pair of cutout portions 34 formed in the plate 24. In addition, the pair of locking claws 54 are capable of locking with the opening 30 formed in the plate 24.

[0052] As described above, the claw portion 58 of the locking claw 54 of the bezel 26 is engaged with the peripheral portion of the opening 30, the claw portion 52 of the locking claw 48 is engaged with the cutout portion 34, and the claw portion 46 of the engagement claw 42 is engaged with the engagement hole 36, thereby fixing the bezel 26 to the plate 24.

[0053] In this embodiment, in the natural state of the bezel 26, the longitudinal center portion on the rear portion 27 side of the bezel 26 is deformed in the plate thickness direction toward the lower side than both ends, and the slit 40 is opened. Also, the base 44A (on the lower surface 26B side of the bezel 26) of the leg portion 44 of the engagement claw 42 is provided at a position facing the engagement hole 36 formed in the plate 24, and is inclined in a direction away from the slit 40 as it approaches the tip. On the other hand, the claw portion 46 is formed at the tip of the leg portion 44, protrudes in a direction away from the slit 40, and abuts on and is engaged with the peripheral portion of the engagement hole 36.

[0054] In this way, the base 44A of the leg 44 is located at a position opposite the engagement hole 36, and the leg 44 is inclined in a direction away from the slit 40 as it approaches the claw portion 46, so that when the leg 44 is inserted from the claw portion 46 to the base 44A relative to the engagement hole 36, the leg 44 moves toward the slit 40 via the inner edge of the engagement hole 36.

[0055] Furthermore, when the engagement claw 42 engages with the engagement hole 36, the end face of the peripheral wall portion 26A of the bezel 26 abuts against the upper surface 24A of the plate 24, and the rear portion 27 of the bezel 26 is lifted upward. At the same time, the slit 40 is gradually closed. Then, when the claw portion 46 of the engagement claw 42 engages with the peripheral portion of the engagement hole 36 of the plate 24, the rear portion 27 of the bezel 26 becomes approximately flush with the front portion 29 of the bezel 26. In this manner, the claw portion 46 engages with the peripheral portion of the engagement hole 36, thereby maintaining the slit 40 in a closed state. For this reason, a blocking member for closing the slit 40 is not required.

[0056] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a guide surface 44B is provided at the tip of the leg portion 44 at a position facing the engagement hole 36. This guide surface 44B is insertable into the engagement hole 36 and is formed to be connected to the claw portion 46. The guide surface 44B is formed below the claw portion 46, and the leg portion 44 is inclined in a direction away from the slit 40 as it approaches the claw portion 46.

[0057] Therefore, when the guide surface 44B is inserted into the engagement hole 36, the inner edge of the engagement hole 36 abuts against the guide surface 44B, and the leg 44 can be moved toward the slit 40 via the guide surface 44B and the inner edge of the engagement hole 36. As a result, the claw portion 46 is smoothly inserted into the engagement hole 36 and is engaged with the peripheral portion of the engagement hole 36.

[0058] In this way, since the claw portion 46 of the engaging claw 42 is engaged with the peripheral portion of the engaging hole 36 in a state where it is elastically deformed, the claw portion 46 is maintained in a state where it is engaged with the engaging hole 36 by the biasing force of the engaging claw 42, and the rear portion 27 of the bezel 26 is maintained in a state where it is approximately flush with the front portion 29 of the bezel 26. Note that, in the present embodiment, the engaging hole 36 has been described as an example of the engaged portion with which the claw portion 46 is engaged, but as long as the claw portion 46 is engaged, it is not limited to the engaging hole 36 and may be a hook-shaped engaging claw, although not shown in the drawings.

[0059] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the slits 40 are provided on the rear portion 27 side of the bezel 26. Although not shown, considering that the webbing 16 (see FIG. 1) is pulled forward in the event of a vehicle collision, providing the slits 40 on the rear side rather than the front side can suppress deformation of the bezel 26, and in this embodiment, the slits 40 are superior in terms of strength to a case in which they are provided on the front side.

[0060] (Modification of this embodiment) In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the opening and closing direction of the slit 40 is the thickness direction (out-of-plane direction) of the bezel 26, but this is not limited as long as the slit 40 can be opened and closed.

[0061] 5 to 7, the slits 104 may be opened and closed along the longitudinal direction (in-plane direction) of the bezel 100. Note that the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are substantially the same as those in the above embodiment, and description thereof will be omitted.

[0062] In this embodiment, the bezel 100 is deformed (in-plane deformed) in the longitudinal direction (left-right direction) in its natural state before being engaged with the plate 24. Specifically, the width dimension of the insertion hole 102 of the bezel 100 is gradually increased from the end portion with the approximate center portion in the longitudinal direction as the apex, and the width dimension of the slit 104 is gradually increased from the insertion hole 102 toward the rear wall portion 100A.

[0063] As a result, the slit 104 is in an open state, and the webbing 16 can pass through the slit 104 in the open state. Then, when the engagement claw 42 is inserted into the engagement hole 36 formed in the plate 24 and the claw portion 46 is in contact with the peripheral portion of the engagement hole 36, the slit 104 is closed.

[0064] In this embodiment, on opposing surfaces 104A, 104B of slit 104, convex portion 106 is provided on opposing surface 104A side so as to protrude toward opposing surface 104B side, and on opposing surface 104B side, concave portion 108 is provided so as to be concave toward a direction away from opposing surface 104A. Convex portion 106 is engageable with concave portion 108, and in a state in which convex portion 106 is engaged with concave portion 108, a state in which the left and right sides are substantially flush with each other is maintained at rear portion 101 of bezel 100.

[0065] In the above embodiment, an example in which the bezel 26 of the present embodiment is applied to the seat belt device 14 provided behind the rear seat 12 has been described, but the bezel may be applied to a seat belt device provided in another position. For example, the bezel may be applied to a seat other than the rear seat, such as a front seat.

[0066] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It goes without saying that the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. [Explanation of symbols]

[0067] 10 Seat belt bezel 12 Rear seat (vehicle seat) 14 Seat belt device 16 Webbing 24 Plate 26 Bezel (bezel body) 26B Bottom surface 28 Insertion hole 30 Opening 36 Engagement hole (engaged part) 40 Slit 42 Engagement claw (engagement part) 44 Legs 44B Guide surface 46 Claw part 100 Bezel (Bezel body) 102 Insertion hole 104 Slit

Claims

1. a bezel body having an insertion hole through which a webbing of a seat belt device is inserted, and a slit formed so as to be openable and closable and communicating with the insertion hole in an open state to allow the webbing to pass therethrough; a plate on which the bezel body overlaps from above, forming an opening that communicates with the insertion hole and through which the webbing is inserted, and which has an engaged portion that is engageable with an engaging portion formed on the bezel body and closes the slit when the engaging portion is engaged; A seat belt fastening bezel.

2. 2. The seat belt fastening bezel according to claim 1, wherein the engaging portion is an engaging claw extending downward from a lower surface of the bezel body, and the engaged portion is an engaging hole with which the engaging claw engages.

3. the engagement claw is provided on the outer side of the slit in the longitudinal direction of the bezel body, The engaging claw is a leg portion that hangs down from a position facing the engagement hole on the underside of the bezel body and is inclined in a direction away from the slit as it approaches a tip of the leg portion; a claw portion formed at a tip of the leg portion, protruding in a direction away from the slit, and abutting and engaging with a peripheral portion of the engagement hole; 3. The seat belt fastening bezel according to claim 2, comprising:

4. The engaging claw is 4. The seat belt fastening bezel as described in claim 3, further comprising a guide surface provided at the tip of the leg at a position opposite the engagement hole, capable of being inserted into the engagement hole, and which moves the leg toward the slit via the peripheral portion of the engagement hole.

5. 2. The seat belt fastening bezel according to claim 1, wherein the slit is provided on a rear side in a seat front-rear direction of a vehicle seat on which the seat belt device is fastened.

6. The bezel body is elastically deformable, 2. The seat belt fastening bezel according to claim 1, wherein the slit is opened and closed in an outward direction from the surface of the bezel body.

7. The bezel body is elastically deformable, 2. The seat belt fastening bezel according to claim 1, wherein the slit is opened and closed in an in-plane direction of the bezel body.

8. A vehicle seat comprising the seat belt fastening bezel according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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