Patent · US Expired

Energy absorbing turning loop cover

US6929286B2 · kind B2 · utility

5Cited by
10References
20Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 26, 2002
Grant dateAug 16, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 26, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R22/24
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A turning loop cover is disclosed that is configured to slidably engage a turning loop and a fastener of a seatbelt system. The turning loop cover is primarily formed of a housing that has an internal volume and a first surface wherein a plurality of ribs extend from the first surface into the internal volume. The ribs are configured to attenuate a force acting upon the first surface of the housing.

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