Seatbelt device
US6419271B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R22/28
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a seatbelt device comprising a buckle pretensioner capable of preventing a connective member from being subject to high temperature/pressure and efficiently converting combustion gas, which provides pressure for retracting the buckle, into retractive power.A buckle pretensioner 10 (30, 40, 50, 60, 70) for retracting the buckle 11 pursuant to combustion gas pressure of powder comprises a connective member 13 connected to the buckle 11, and a retractor 12 (32, 72) for retracting the buckle 11 via the connective member 13. The connective member 13 is arranged in a position such that it is not exposed to the combustion gas.
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