Seat belt reel
US4524924A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2022/401
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat belt reel, retractor or other locking device adapted to be locked by the operation of an inertia member when the vehicle or aircraft in which it is fitted is suddenly subjected to an irregular movement, the said inertia member being carried by rotatable means which are coupled for rotation by locking means adapted to effect locking of the seat belt when rotation of the said locking means is prevented by the said rotatable means resulting from operation of the said inertia member caused by irregular movement of the said vehicle or aircraft.
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