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Restraint system for a mobile machine

US7111872B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 6, 2003
Grant dateSep 26, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2022/4808
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A restraint system is provided for a mobile machine (1), in particular an industrial truck, with a driver's seat (2) and a safety belt (3). The restraint system has a variable-length mechanical connection (6) between a front part (4) of the roof that covers the driver's seat or the driver's cab and the safety belt (3). The variable-length mechanical connection (6) makes it easier for the operator to attach the safety belt (3). The operator will also attach the safety belt (3) because otherwise it will be difficult or impossible to use the control elements (5). The variable-length mechanical connection (6) simultaneously prevents bypassing of a device to detect whether the safety belt (3) is closed.

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