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Safety belt buckle with anti-shock device

US5133115A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 10, 1991
Grant dateJul 28, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 10, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/4567
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A safety belt buckle with an anti-shock device is provided. The safety belt buckle comprises a housing that has an insertion slot for an insertion tongue with a cutout. A spring-loaded ejector for the insertion tongue is provided in the insertion slot. A latch is supported within the housing and cooperates with the cutout of the insertion tongue in a locking position of said safety belt buckle. The latch fastens the insertion tongue by engaging a respective recess provided at the housing. A sliding key which is loaded by a spring and is slidable in a direction that is transverse to a plane of movement of the latch is provided for releasing the latch from the locking position. A securing element that is slidably disposed within the housing for fixing and securing the latch in the locking position of the safety belt buckle is provided, whereby the securing element, for releasing the locking position of the safety belt buckle, is slidable by the sliding key into a release position of the latch. A compensating mass is positioned between the sliding key and the securing element whereby the compensating mass is supported at a further spring that loads the securing element in a securing p…

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