DESC:FIELD
The present disclosure relates to the field of vehicle occupant restraint systems. Particularly, the present disclosure relates to the field of anchor assemblies for safety seat belt.
BACKGROUND
The background information herein below relates to the present disclosure but is not necessarily prior art.
Conventionally, strap type anchors are used in an anchor assembly of a seat belt of a vehicle. However, the strap type anchors tend to get de-latched from the link of the seat belt during an accident, as the strap experiences high intensity shock loads. Thus, under such high intensity shock loads the effect of the accident on the passenger can be significant, resulting in serious injury to the passenger.
There is therefore felt a need for a wire anchor assembly for safety belt of a vehicle, that alleviates the aforementioned drawback.
OBJECTS
Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows:
An object of the present disclosure is to provide a wire anchor for safety belt of a vehicle.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a wire anchor assembly for safety belt of a vehicle, which does not de-latch from the link of the safety belt in case of a crash.
Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
SUMMARY
The present disclosure discloses a wire anchor assembly for a safety belt of a vehicle comprising an anchor configured to be pivotably attached to the vehicle frame, a wire rope configured to be attached to the anchor, a link configured to be attached to the wire rope, and a locking mechanism configured to be attached to the link for securing one end of the safety belt.
In a preferred embodiment, a cover is configured to envelop the locking mechanism and the wire rope for preventing ingress of dust and debris.
In a preferred embodiment, a slot is configured on the link for attachment of the free end of the safety belt.
In a preferred embodiment, a clamp is configured to be attached to the vehicle frame.
In a preferred embodiment, the clamp is configured to be attached to the anchor.
In a preferred embodiment, fastening means interconnects the anchor to the clamp.
In a preferred embodiment, a spacer is provided between the anchor and the clamp.
In a preferred embodiment, the construction material of the wire rope is high strength steel, the construction material of the anchor is structural steel, and the construction material of the link (25) is high yield strength thermo-mechanically rolled steel.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
A wire anchor assembly for safety belt of a vehicle, of the present disclosure, will now be described with the help of the accompanying drawing, in which:
Figure 1 shows an isometric view of the wire anchor assembly attached to the vehicle frame, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 2 shows an isometric view of the wire anchor assembly of the Figure 1;
Figure 3 shows another isometric view of the wire anchor assembly of the Figure 1;
Figure 4 shows an front view of the wire anchor assembly of the Figure 1;
Figure 5 shows a sectional view of the wire anchor assembly of the Figure 1; and
Figure 6 shows an exploded view of the wire anchor assembly with the locking mechanism.
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
10 clamp
21 bolt
22 spacer
23 anchor
24 wire rope
25 link
26 cover
27 slot
30 locking mechanism
40 safety belt
50 vehicle frame
100 wire anchor assembly
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Embodiments, of the present disclosure, will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
Embodiments are provided so as to thoroughly and fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to the person skilled in the art. Numerous details, are set forth, relating to specific components, and methods, to provide a complete understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to the person skilled in the art that the details provided in the embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, well-known processes, well-known apparatus structures, and well-known techniques are not described in detail.
The terminology used, in the present disclosure, is only for the purpose of explaining a particular embodiment and such terminology shall not be considered to limit the scope of the present disclosure. As used in the present disclosure, the forms “a”, “an” and “the” may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “including” and “having” are open-ended transitional phrases and therefore specify the presence of stated features, operations, elements, modules, units and/or components, but do not forbid the presence or addition of one or more other features, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
When an element is referred to as being “attached to”, “connected to” or “coupled to” another element, it may be directly on, engaged, connected or coupled to the other element.
Terms such as ‘between’ and the like, may be used in the present disclosure to describe relationships between different elements as depicted from the figures.
A preferred embodiment of a wire anchor assembly, of the present disclosure, for a safety belt of a vehicle will now be described in detail with respect to Figures 1-6. The preferred embodiment does not limit the scope and ambit of the present disclosure.
The wire anchor assembly 100 for a safety belt of a vehicle 100 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the assembly 100’) includes a clamp 10 which is attached to either pillar of the vehicle frame 50, as shown in the figure 1. The wire anchor assembly 100 comprises an anchor 23 configured to be pivotably attached to the vehicle frame 50, a wire rope 24 configured to be attached to the anchor 23, a link 25 configured to be attached to the wire rope 24 and a locking mechanism 30 configured to be attached to the link 25 for securing one end of the safety belt 40. A cover 26 is configured to envelop the locking mechanism 30 and the wire rope 24 for preventing ingress of dust and debris. A slot 27 is configured on an operative end of the link 25 for attachment of the free end of the safety belt 40. In an embodiment, the slot 27 is in the form of an eyehole. A clamp 10 is configured to be attached to the vehicle frame 50. In an embodiment, the clamp 10 is welded to the vehicle frame 50. In another embodiment, the clamp 10 is bolted to the vehicle frame 50. The clamp 10 is configured to be attached to the anchor 23. A bolt 21 interconnects the anchor 23 to the clamp 10. A spacer 22 is provided between the anchor 23 and the clamp 10.
The wire anchor assembly 100 facilitates reduction in probability of damage causes thereto under the action of high impact loads.
In an embodiment, the wire anchor assembly 100 is configured for passemgers seat.
In an embodiment, the wire anchor assembly 100 can be configured for driver seat.
Due to the high strength of the wire rope 24, the de-latching of the safety belt 40 is prevented, as the shock loads are resisted by the high strength wire rope 24.
In another embodiment, the wire anchor assembly 100 is configured on a plurality of the safety belts 40 of different seats of the vehicle .
In an embodiment, the material of construction for the wire anchor assembly 100 is as follows :
Material of construction of the link 25 is of high yield strength thermo-mechanically rolled steel.
Material of construction of the wire rope 24 is high strength steel.
Material of construction of the spacer 22 EN1A is bright mild steel having low carbon content.
Material of construction of the anchor 23 is made of structural steel.
The foregoing description of the embodiments has been provided for purposes of illustration and not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Individual components of a particular embodiment are generally not limited to that particular embodiment, but, are interchangeable. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the present disclosure, and all such modifications are considered to be within the scope of the present disclosure.
TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS
The present disclosure described herein above has several technical advantages including, but not limited to, the realization of wire anchor assembly for safety belt of a vehicle, that:
• does not de-latch with the link of the safety belt in case of a crash;
• is easy to be assembled;
• is flexible;
• has relatively better aesthetics; and
• conforms to all regulatory requirements.
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
The use of the expression “at least” or “at least one” suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
Any discussion of devices, articles or the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the components and component parts of the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment as well as other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.
,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM:
1. A wire anchor assembly (100) for a safety belt of a vehicle (100), said wire anchor assembly (100) comprising:
o an anchor (23) configured to be pivotably attached to the vehicle frame (50);
o a wire rope (24) configured to be attached to said anchor (23);
o a link (25) configured to be attached to said wire rope (24); and
o a locking mechanism (30) configured to be attached to said link (25) for securing one end of the safety belt (40).
2. The wire anchor assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a cover (26) is configured to envelop said locking mechanism (30) and said wire rope (24) for preventing ingress of dust and debris.
3. The wire anchor assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a slot (27) is configured on said link (25) for attachment of the free end of the safety belt (40).
4. The wire anchor assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a clamp (10) is configured to be attached to the vehicle frame (50).
5. The wire anchor assembly (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said clamp (10) is configured to be attached to said anchor (23).
6. The wire anchor assembly (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein a bolt (21) interconnects said anchor (23) to said clamp (10).
7. The wire anchor assembly (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein spacer (22) is provided between said anchor (23) and said clamp (10).
8. The wire anchor assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the construction material of said wire rope 24 is high strength steel.
9. The wire anchor assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the construction material of said anchor (23) is structural steel.
10. The wire anchor assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the construction material of said link (25) is high yield strength thermo-mechanically rolled steel.

Dated this 8th day of August, 2022

_______________________________
MOHAN RAJKUMAR DEWAN, IN/PA – 25
of R.K.DEWAN & CO.
Authorized Agent of Applicant

TO,
THE CONTROLLER OF PATENTS
THE PATENT OFFICE, AT CHENNAI