Seat belt latch plate and method of making same
US6837519B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R22/18
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved latch plate for a seat belt attached to a vehicle C-pillar. The latch plate is produced from a plated metal stamping that has a portion over molded with a hard polypropylene coating. This portion has a slot for pass through of the seat belt webbing that allows free travel of the latch plate in order for the seat occupant to fasten and wear the belt. A surround of soft Santoprene® 221-55 is over molded over the polypropylene coating for sound reduction.
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