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On-board entertainment display retractor safety device

US6997301B1 · kind B1 · utility

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11References
15Claims
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Filing dateSep 25, 2000
Grant dateFeb 14, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D3/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention comprises a clutch assembly having a housing, rotational arm and torque spring, in combination with a position sensor, such that excessive movement or obstruction within the path of the display assembly during deployment, as predefined by the system designer, results in stowage of a deployed on-board entertainment system display assembly.

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