Seat restraint buckle and tension sensing assembly
US6868745B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2022/4841
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat restraint buckle and tension sensing assembly for a seat restraint system in a vehicle includes a buckle assembly having a housing for receiving a portion of a latch plate of the seat restraint system. The buckle assembly senses latching of the latch plate. The seat restraint buckle and tension sensing assembly also includes a tension sensing assembly disposed in the housing and cooperating with belt webbing of the seat restraint system for sensing a tension level in the seat restraint system.
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