Integrated seat belt energy management loop
US12194954B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2022/3402
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat belt energy management loop to reduce off-axis loading is disclosed. The seat belt energy management loop includes a substantially flat bracket welded to the chassis of a vehicle and including a plurality of openings for mounting a roll hoop and a seat belt retractor to the bracket. An integral loop is formed as an integral part of the bracket and extends from the bracket in substantially perpendicular relation to the bracket. The integral loop includes a seat belt guide segment extending from the bracket, a pair of curved end segments extending from the seat belt guide segment, and a straight segment extending between the pair of curved end segments, together forming a seat belt opening through which a retractable seat belt of the retractor extends.
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