Restraint
US6971316B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/45602
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A restraint for retaining a person within a seat. The restraint has a lap bar and a shoulder bar which can be independently adjusted. The lap bar can be rotated either to retain a person or to permit a person to enter or exit. Also, the lap bar can be pulled farther away or pushed closer to a person. When extended completely, the lap bar will remain locked in such position until the lap bar is rotated toward the position a person will occupy. When pushed toward a person, the lap bar cannot be pushed farther away until a rod to which the lap bar is attached is released from a lock. The shoulder retainer is attached to a similar rod which is locked in this same fashion.
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