Three-point safety restraint system with shoulder belt quick disconnect
US4915413A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 1988 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/45597
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An interlock mechanism for a three-point safety restraint system comprising a tongue plate having a pair of intersecting openings of dissimilar diameters, the point of intersection defining a narrow passage, a connector plate assembly adapted to be connected to the tongue plate having a two tier shoulder rivet including an enlarged head portion having a diameter smaller than the larger opening and larger than the smaller opening. The rivet further including a circular boss formed on the underside of the head portion having a diameter slightly smaller than the smaller opening and larger than the diameter of the passage. A spring having one end in engagement with the connector plate and having its other end in engagement with a flat faced spring retainer, the spring and spring retainer urging the tongue plate and connector plate in compressive engagement when such plates are in a locked position with the rivet centered about the smaller of the two openings.
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