Slip-retarding upper torso restraint harness and system
US6367882B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R22/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A slip-retarding upper torso restraint harness and system for supporting a pilot seated in a vehicle during crash impact. The restraint harness includes a pair of retractably anchored left and right shoulder webbings each having a friction area on its respective inner surface, and at least one anchored base webbing releasably connectable to the pair of left and right shoulder webbings by a buckle. The friction areas operate to prevent the pilot from sliding forward along the inner surfaces of the left and right shoulder webbings during crash impact. Additionally, the restraint system further includes a one-piece pilot suit having secondary friction areas which work together with the friction areas of the restraint harness to provide even greater restraint during crash impact.
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