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Actuator for releasing a force limiter of a seatbelt retractor for a vehicle seatbelt, and seatbelt retractor having an actuator of this type

US10919487B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2017
Grant dateFeb 16, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R22/3413
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to an actuator (70) for releasing a load limiter (14) of a belt retractor for a vehicle seat belt, comprising a case (72) which is adapted to be attached to a frame (10) of the belt retractor and includes a seat (82) in which a pyrotechnical actor (80) is arranged, characterized in that a retaining clip (90) for locking the actor (80) within the seat (82) is attached to the case (72). The invention further relates to a belt retractor comprising a frame (10), a belt reel (12) rotatably supported in the frame, a load limiter (14) which is detachably connected to the belt reel (12) and an actuator (70) of the afore-mentioned type, characterized in that the retaining clip (90) bears on the frame (10).

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