Belt system with inflatable section within an outer belt section and method of restraint
US6585289B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2022/1812
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inflatable belt system and method of operation for a vehicle occupant restraint in which a lap belt section or torso belt section or both have dual load bearing portions with an inner portion being inflatable. During inflation of the inner portion the other outer belt portion ruptures along a frangible line. The outer belt portion is a woven cylindrical member.
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