Shoulder strap repositioner for vehicle seat belt assembly
US6174032A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R22/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shoulder strap repositioner, which may also be referred to as an "adjuster," for repositioning or deflecting away from the face of a child the diagonally-extending shoulder strap component of a vehicle seat belt assembly of the type having a lap belt and a diagonally-extending shoulder strap. In an exemplary embodiment, the repositioner includes a body positionable against the torso of a seated person. The body in turn includes a center section having opposed front and rear surfaces, and left and right side wings likewise having opposed front and rear surfaces. Each of the side wings is joined to the center section at the top and bottom, so that inner edges of the side wings and side edges of the center section cooperate to define a pair of laterally spaced generally vertically-extending slots in the body, the slots having closed peripheries. During use, the lap belt and shoulder strap pass through the slots. In an exemplary manner of use, the lap belt and shoulder strap cross over portions of the front surfaces of the side wings, and over portions of the rear surface of the center section. The lap belt is positioned adjacent relatively the lower terminations of the slots, and th…
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