PORTABLE FASTENING DEVICE FOR SAFETY BELT OF CAR

Abstract

A portable fastening device for a safety belt of a car, according to the disclosure, includes a case formed in the shape of a V and having opening parts respectively formed to be separate from each other in both ends of the V-shaped case such that the fastening clips of seat belts are inserted thereinto, one pair of fastening parts respectively provided to the inner space of a portion, which is inclined in the shape of V in the case, so as to be fastened to the fastening clips of the safety belts, which are inserted through the opening parts, and release parts mounted on upper end portions of the inner space of the case so as to operate such that the fastening clips of the safety belts, which are fastened to the fastening parts, are released.

Claims

1. A portable fastening device for a safety belt of a car, for fastening safety belts respectively positioned at both sides of a seat in a car, the portable fastening device for a safety belt of a car, comprising: a case formed in the shape of a V and having opening parts formed to be separate from each other in both ends of the V-shaped case such that the fastening clips of seat belts, which are respectively positioned at both sides of a seat, are inserted thereinto; one pair of fastening parts respectively provided to the inner space of a portion, which is inclined in the shape of V in the case, so as to be fastened to the fastening clips of the safety belts, which are inserted through the opening parts; and release parts mounted on upper end portions of the inner space of the case so as to operate such that the fastening clips of the safety belts, which are fastened to the fastening parts, are released, wherein the portable fastening device for a safety belt of a car is to be carried and fastened to each of the fastening clips of the safety belts respectively positioned at both sides of a seat in a car.

2. The portable fastening device for a safety belt of a car, according to claim 1, wherein each of the fastening parts of the one pair of fastening parts, includes: a fastening member capable of carrying out seesaw motion with respect to a hinge shaft, which is respectively located in the center portions of both sides in the longitudinal direction, and having a holding protrusion, which is formed on the front end thereof so as to be protruded vertically in the downward direction, and a protrusion portion, of which a rear end portion is formed to be protruded in the upward direction and a front surface is inclined in the downward direction towards the front end side; and a first spring, of which both ends are respectively mounted between the lower surface of the protrusion portion of the fastening member and the bottom surface of the case, and the release parts include one pair of release parts corresponding to the fastening parts, and each of the release parts includes: a release button, of which a front end is positioned at the upper portion of the opening part of the case and a rear end operates to press the inclined portion of the protrusion portion; and one pair of second springs, of which both ends are respectively mounted between the side surface of the release button and the inner surface of the upper portion of the inner space of the case, wherein the fastening states of the fastening parts and the fastening clips are respectively released by pressing the release buttons of the release parts respectively.

3. The portable fastening device for a safety belt of a car, according to claim 1, wherein each of the fastening parts of the one pair of fastening parts, includes: a fastening member capable of carrying out seesaw motion with respect to a hinge shaft, which is respectively located in the center portions of both sides in the longitudinal direction, and having a holding protrusion, which is formed on the front end thereof so as to be protruded vertically in the downward direction; and a first spring, of which both ends are respectively mounted between the lower surface of the rear end portion of the fastening member and the bottom surface of the case, and the release part includes: a release button, of which a main body upper end is provided to be protruded to the center of the upper portion of the case and a main body lower end positioned in the inner space of the case has a pressure plate, which is formed integrally with a main body thereof and has a diameter larger than that of the main body; and one pair of second springs, of which both ends are respectively mounted between the top surface of the pressure plate of the release button and the inner surface of the upper portion of the inner space of the case so as to be provided outside the main body of the release button, wherein, if the release button is pressed, the pressure plate presses the rear ends of the fastening members of the one pair of fastening parts simultaneously such that the respective fastening states of the fastening parts and the fastening clips are simultaneously released.

4. The portable fastening device for a safety belt of a car, according to claim 1, wherein each of the fastening parts of the one pair of fastening parts, includes: a fastening member capable of carrying out seesaw motion with respect to a hinge shaft, which is respectively located in the center portions of both sides in the longitudinal direction, and having a holding protrusion, which is formed on the front end thereof so as to be protruded vertically in the downward direction; and a first spring, of which both ends are respectively mounted between the rear end portion of the fastening member and the bottom surface of the case, and the release parts include one pair of release parts corresponding to the fastening parts, and each of the release parts includes: a release button, of which a main body upper end is provided to be protruded to the center of the upper portion of the case and a main body lower end positioned in the inner space of the case has a pressure plate, which is formed integrally with a main body thereof and has a diameter larger than that of the main body; and one pair of second springs, of which both ends are respectively mounted between the top surface of the pressure plate of the release button and the inner surface of the upper portion of the inner space of the case so as to be provided outside the main body of the release button, wherein, if the release buttons of the respective release parts are pressed, the pressure plates press the rear ends of the fastening members of the respective fastening parts such that the fastening states of the fastening parts and the fastening clips are released.

5. A portable fastening device for a safety belt of a car, for fastening safety belts respectively positioned at both sides of a seat in a car, the portable fastening device for a safety belt of a car, comprising: one pair of cases having opening parts, which are formed in the front ends thereof such that the fastening clips of seat belts are inserted thereinto, and connection plates, which are formed to be protruded at the rear ends thereof; fastening parts respectively provided to the inner space of the cases, so as to be fastened to the fastening clips of the safety belts, which are inserted through the opening parts; release parts mounted on upper end portions of the inner spaces of the respective cases so as to operate such that the fastening clips of the safety belts, which are fastened to the fastening parts, are released; and connection plates formed to be protruded from the rear ends of the respective cases, wherein one pair of cases are arranged to form a V shape such that the end portions of the respective connection plates are partially overlapped with each other so as to be connected to each other by a connection means, and the portable fastening device for a safety belt of a car is to be carried and fastened to each of the fastening clips of the safety belts respectively positioned at both sides of a seat in a car.

6. The portable fastening device for a safety belt of a car, according to claim 5, wherein the fastening part includes: a fastening member capable of carrying out seesaw motion with respect to a hinge shaft, which is respectively located in the center portions of both sides in the longitudinal direction, and having a holding protrusion, which is formed on the front end thereof so as to be protruded vertically in the downward direction, and a protrusion portion, of which a rear end portion is formed to be protruded in the upward direction and a front surface is inclined in the downward direction towards the front end side; and a first spring, of which both ends are respectively mounted between the lower surface of the protrusion portion of the fastening member and the bottom surface of the case, and the release parts include: release buttons, of which front ends are positioned at the upper portions of the opening parts of the cases and rear ends operate to press the inclined protrusion portions of the fastening members; and one pair of second springs, of which both ends are respectively mounted between the side surfaces of the release buttons and the inner surfaces of the upper portions of the inner spaces of the cases, wherein the fastening states of the fastening parts and the fastening clips are respectively released by pressing the release buttons of the release parts respectively.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] FIG. 1 is a view for showing a state, in which a portable fastening device according to the present invention is fastened.

[0018] FIG. 2 is a view for showing a state, in which a fastening clip is fastened to and the other fastening clip is released from the fastening device.

[0019] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the fastening device.

[0020] FIGS. 4a to 4d are cross-sectional views for explaining the fastening and releasing operations of the fastening device.

[0021] FIG. 5 is a view for showing a portable fastening device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] FIGS. 6a and 6b are cross-sectional views for explaining the fastening and releasing operations of the fastening device of FIG. 5, and

[0023] FIG. 7 is a view for showing a portable fastening device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0024] A portable fastening device for a safety belt of a car, according to the present invention, includes the most important technical features, wherein the fastening device is formed in a V shape and includes fastening parts, which are respectively provided at both ends thereof, so as to be respectively fastened to the fastening clips of safety belts at both sides of the fastening device such that the belts respectively hold the both side shoulders of an occupant and thus the fastening device can be used for a child, instead of a child safety seat, and wherein the fastening device is portable and thus is not mounted in a car but can be completely separated from the car when not fastened to the safety belts such that the fastening device can be carried by a child's guardian or a user and then used in any other car as it is.

[0025] The portable fastening device for a safety belt of a car, according to the present invention, since the fastening device of the present invention should have safety belts installed at both sides of an occupant, a belt installed for the middle one of the rear seats for three passengers in a passenger car should be utilized for the left or right seat. That is, a user should ride on the left or right side and use a belt installed for the original left or right seat as one side safety belt and the belt installed for the middle seat as the other side safety belt.

[0026] A safety belt fastening device 20, 20, 20 according to the present invention includes a case 21, 21, 21 formed in the shape of a V and fastening parts 22, 22, 22 branched therefrom so as to be arranged separately from each other and fastened to safety belt fastening clips 12 such that, when fastened to safety belts, the fastening device 20, 20, 20 are positioned in the center in the lateral direction of a user and the fastening position thereof can be randomly adjusted at a comfortable height. In this state, since the safety belt fastening clips 12 are fastened to the case 21, 21, 21 at both sides thereof, the belts 11 of the safety belts respectively hold the both side shoulder portions of the user and the fastening device 20, 20, 20 connects the both side belts. Therefore, the neck portion or the abdomen of the user is not pressed such that the user does not feel any discomfort caused by the wearing of the safety belts, and the safety belts ensure that the body of the user does not bounce off the seats in case of accident.

[0027] It is preferable that an angle between the V shape of the case 21, 21, 21 is formed to be an acute angle of about 30-60. In this way, if opening parts 211, 211, 211 are formed so as to be separate from each other and to have an acute angle, it is easy to fasten the fastening clips 12 of the both sides and the belts 11 of the safety belts are not twisted. If the opening parts 211, 211, 211 are formed in the vertical direction, fastening clips 12 cannot be fastened and the belts 11 are twisted so that the safety belts 10 cannot function.

[0028] First, a first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1 to FIGS. 4a-4d. The case 21 is formed in the shape of a V, and the opening parts 211, into which the fastening clips 12 of the safety belts are inserted, are respectively formed in the both ends of the V shape. Of course, since the fastening parts 22 and release parts 23 are provided to the inner space of the case 21, the case 21 must be separated into an upper part and a lower part. Since the case 21 of the fastening device 20 is separated from the safety belts 10 when the fastening device 20 is not fastened to the fastening clips 12, a user carries the fastening device 20 and uses the same only when fastening safety belts in a car.

[0029] In order to randomly adjust the height of the fastening device 20, it is possible to fix the position of the fastening clip 12 by affixing a fixing means like a clip and the like to the belt 11, but it is preferable that a plurality of through holes 111 are formed at uniform intervals in the belt 11 and a stopper 112 is inserted into the through hole 111 so as to fix the position of the fastening clip 12 see FIG. 1.

[0030] Since the fastening parts 22 are fastened to the fastening clips 12 of the safety belts, which are inserted through the opening parts 211 formed in the case 21, and provided to the inner space of a portion of the case 22, which is inclined in the shape of a V, the fastening parts 22 include one pair of the fastening parts 22. In addition, the release parts 23 for releasing the fastening clips 12 of the safety belts, which are fastened to the fastening parts 22, are mounted on the upper end portions of the inner space of the case 21 in a state, in which parts of release buttons 231 are exposed to the outside, so as to release the fastening states of the fastening parts.

[0031] Specifically explaining the fastening part 22 with reference to FIG. 3 and FIGS. 4a-4d, the fastening part 22 is formed in the inner space of the case 21, wherein the front end and the rear end of a fastening member 221 are integrally formed with a holding protrusion 222 and a protrusion portion 223 respectively, which are supported by a first spring 224 and a hinge shaft 225.

[0032] The fastening member 221 can carry out seesaw motion with respect to the hinge shaft 225, which is respectively located in the center portions of both sides in the longitudinal direction and coupled to the inside of the case 21. The fastening member 221 has the holding protrusion 222, which is formed on the front end thereof positioned at the opening part 211 side, and the protrusion portion 223, wherein the holding protrusion 222 is protruded vertically in the downward direction and has a front end portion inclined backwards in the downward direction, and the protrusion portion 223 has a rear end portion formed to be protruded in the upward direction and a front surface inclined in the downward direction towards the front end side. In addition, the first spring 224 is formed in a coil spring shape and has both ends, which are respectively mounted between the lower surface of the protrusion portion 223 and the bottom surface of the case 21.

[0033] The release part 23 includes the release button 231 and a second spring 232. The release button 231 has a front end, which is positioned at the opening part 211 side, wherein the front end is positioned at the upper portion of the opening part 211 of the case. If the release button 231 is pressed, the rear end of the release button 231 operates to press the inclined surface of the protrusion portion 223. In addition, one pair of second springs are respectively mounted on the both side surfaces of the release button 231, wherein the second spring 232 is mounted such that the both ends thereof are respectively mounted between the side surface of the release button 231 and the inner surface of the upper portion of the inner space of the case 21.

[0034] If the fastening clip 12 is pushed and inserted into the opening part 211 of the case 21, the fastening clip 12 slides along the inclined surface formed on the front end of the holding protrusion 222 of the fastening part and the fastening member 221 starts to carry out seesaw motion with respect to the hinge shaft 225 such that the front end portion is lifted and the holding protrusion 222 is inserted into the coupling hole 121 formed in the front end portion of the fastening clip 12, resulting in the coupling and fixing of the fastening device 20 and the fastening clip 12. If the release button 231 is pressed, the rear end of the release button 231 presses the inclined protrusion portion 223 of the fastening part such that the front end portion of the fastening member 221 is lifted and the holding protrusion 222 is separated from the coupling hole 121, resulting in the release of the fastening state between the fastening part 22 and the fastening clip 12 (see FIG. 4).

[0035] Explaining a second embodiment with reference to FIG. 5 and FIGS. 6a-6b,

[0036] The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that when releasing the fastening device and the fastening clips, the first embodiment is configured to include a release part for each of the fastening parts so as to release the fastening device from each of the fastening clips respectively, while the second embodiment is configured to release the fastening parts and the fastening clips at both sides by means of a single release button at the same time.

[0037] Therefore, the second embodiment will be described only with respect to the configuration different from that of the first embodiment, and the description of the remaining same parts would be redundant and thus omitted.

[0038] A fastening member 221 can carry out seesaw motion with respect to a hinge shaft 225, which is respectively located in the center portions of both sides in the longitudinal direction and coupled to the inside of a case 21. The fastening member 221 has a holding protrusion 222 formed on the front end thereof, which is positioned at an opening part 211 side, wherein the holding protrusion 222 is protruded vertically in the downward direction and has a front end portion inclined backwards in the downward direction. In addition, a first spring 224 is formed in a coil spring shape and has both ends, which are respectively mounted between the lower surface of the rear end portion of the fastening member 221 and the bottom surface of the case 21.

[0039] A release part 23 includes a release button 231, a pressure plate 233 and second springs 232. The release button 231 has a main body upper end provided to be protruded to the center of the upper portion of the case 21 and a main body lower end positioned in the inner space of the case 21. The pressure plate 233 formed in the shape of a plate with a diameter larger than that of the main body is formed integrally with a main body at the main body lower end, wherein the pressure plate 233 may be formed in a plate shape and may be formed to be protruded to the outside of the lower end portion of the main body by a predetermined width. In addition, the second springs 232 are respectively mounted on the both side surfaces of the main body of the release button 231, wherein the both ends of the second springs 232 are respectively mounted between the top surface of the pressure plate 233 and the inner surface of the upper portion of the inner space of the case 21.

[0040] If the upper end of the release button 231 is pressed, the second springs 232 are extended and the main body as well as the pressure plate 233 are lowered such that the pressure plate 233 presses the rear ends of the fastening members 221 of one pair of fastening parts 22, resulting in the release of the fastening states between the respective fastening parts 22 and the fastening clips 12. Herein, in order to achieve smooth operation, if the pressure plate 233 is formed in a plate shape, it is preferable that the lower surface of the pressure plate 233 is formed to be protruded and rounded in the downward direction. In addition, if the pressure plate 233 is formed to be protruded outwards at the lower end portion of the main body, it is preferable that the lower surface of the main body is formed to be protruded in the downward direction (see FIG. 6).

[0041] Meanwhile, even though not shown in the drawings, it is also possible to separately arrange two release parts 23 in the second embodiment as the first embodiment, wherein, if the release buttons 231 of the respective release parts 23 are pressed, the lower surfaces of the release buttons 231 press the rear ends of the fastening members 221, thereby releasing the fastening parts 22 respectively.

[0042] Explaining a third embodiment with reference to FIG. 7, the third embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the case of the first embodiment is integrally formed in the shape of a V while one pair of cases are respectively prepared and then coupled to each other by a connection means in the third embodiment. Therefore, the third embodiment will be described only with respect to the configuration different from that of the first embodiment and, since the remaining parts would be the same as those of the first embodiment, the description thereof would be redundant and thus omitted.

[0043] Each of the cases 21 includes an opening part 211 formed in the front end thereof, a fastening part 22, a release part 23, and a connection plate 24 provided at the rear end thereof.

[0044] The opening part 211 is formed in the front end of the case 21 such that the fastening clip 12 of a seat belt is inserted thereinto. The connection plates 24 for connecting the cases 21 to each other are mounted on the rear ends of the cases 21 so as to be protruded.

[0045] As for the fastening device 20 of the third embodiment, the one pair of cases 21 are arranged so as to form a V shape, and parts of the end portions of the connection plates 24, which are protruded from the rear ends of the respective cases 21, are overlapped with each other and then connected to each other by a connection means 241 such as a bolt and a nut, thereby being integrated.

[0046] Since the foregoing description is illustrative of the present invention and the embodiments disclosed in the specification are intended to illustrate rather than limit the technical idea of the present invention, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the technical idea of the present invention. Therefore, the protective scope of the present invention should be construed as being defined by the features set forth in the following claims, and technical features within the equivalent scope thereto should also be construed as belonging to the technical scope of the present invention.