Fastening means for safety belts
US4492007A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/45644
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention comprises safety belt fastening means of the type having a locking tongue slideably engageable with a locking device. The locking device includes a locking flap releaseably engageable with the tongue, and release means for lifting and releasing the flap from engagement with the tongue; according to the invention, blocking means are provided which retain the locking flap in a raised position when the belt is unfastened, which resist initial releasing action to increase the necessary force for unfastening the belt, and which urge the locking flap into close engagement with the tongue on fastening the seat belt. The blocking means includes a blocking flap which coacts with the locking flap, and biasing means acting on the blocking and locking flaps.
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