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Height adjuster or adjustable turning loop

US6733041B2 · kind B2 · utility

29Cited by
7References
25Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 7, 2003
Grant dateMay 11, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R22/203
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A height adjuster (100, 200, 400) for a seat belt system comprising a mounting bar (102, 202, 402), a carrier (120, 220,460, 460a) and a spring-loaded locking lever (170, 270,490). The mounting bar is preferably oval or rectangular in cross-section with at least one wall (side wall), which acts as an engagement or locking surface. The engagement surface can include a plurality of small teeth. The bar is adapted to be mounted to a support surface or structure. The carrier is slidably mounted on the bar and is movable to different positions. The carrier includes a main portion, which may be U-shaped in cross-section with a top, a bottom and a center wall. Each of the top and bottom walls includes a first opening through which the mounting bar extends.

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