Safety belt buckle
US4454634A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/45785
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A safety belt buckle fitted with belt straps and two interlocking parts. These are designed for releasably connecting the belt strap. One interlocking part consists of a locked part and the other interlocking part consists of a locking part. The latter is fitted with a locking member pivoted in the locking part and able to be reset between the position releasing and the position locking the locked part. The locking member is spring loaded so as to attempt to pivot to its releasing position. A detent member is able to be reset between a detent position in which the locking member is prevented from being reset from its locking position and a releasing position in which the locking member is permitted to pivot to its releasing position. An ejector is arranged so as to eject the locked part by the action of a spring when the locking member is rest to the locking position. A link connects the detent member to the ejector. The link is loaded by a spring which attempts to move the ejector to its outer position. When the ejector is pushed in by means of the locked part it brings with it the detent member away from its releasing position. By the action of the spring the detent member is mov…
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