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Low-profile seatbelt buckle assembly

US11167720B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLC · US

Inventors

Michael Morrow · Coburg, DE
Emmanuel Pellerin · Oakland Charter Township, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 9, 2019
Grant date	Nov 9, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 11, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R2022/263
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seatbelt buckle assembly is configured for attachment to a vehicle seat frame in a manner that permits a strap of the assembly to pass through narrow openings or gaps of the seat frame before a fastener is used for the attachment. A collar having a flange and a sleeve can be used to retain other buckle assembly components to the strap without the aid of the fastener. The assembly is particularly useful with fold-flat seats where the seatbelt buckle must fold together with the seat back and then be returned to a use position when the seat is unfolded.

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