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Self-locking strap guide for a seat belt

US5160167A · kind A · utility

7Cited by
6References
18Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 26, 1991
Grant dateNov 3, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 26, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R22/1855
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A self-locking strap guide (S) has a base (10) with a flange (11) for mounting on the structure or shell (C) and with a support (12) against which the strap (S) can be pressed, a lock (20) with a shoe (21) articulated via an axle (30) on the base (10) in such a way that the strap (S) can pass between the support (12) and shoe (21), and in such a way that this shoe (21) can press the strap (S) against this support (12), and elastic stressing means (40) tending normally to move this shoe (21) and this support (12) apart.

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