Passive restraint system with manual lap belt interlock
US5058701A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 1990 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2022/4883
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A passive restraint system includes a torso belt automatically securing a vehicle occupant by moving from a forward position along a track to a rearward position to secure the occupant. A belt carrier carries one end of the torso belt along the track while the other end of the torso belt is retained on a belt retractor. The system also includes a manual lap belt which is secured by the vehicle occupant around the hips. Movement of the torso belt from the rearward to the forward position is prevented, even upon opening of the vehicle door, as long as the manual lap belt is engaged.
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