Safety arrangement
US7249784B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2022/027
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The safety arrangement for a motor vehicle incorporates primary restraint arrangement having a three-point seat-belt (3) and optionally one or more air-bags (19,22). A secondary restraint system is provided in the form of a two-point seat-belt (13). A sensor senses when the two-point seat-belt (13) is in use and provides a signal to a control unit (17) which adjusts the restraining effect provided by the primary restraint arrangement so that the overall restraining effect is the same regardless of whether the two-point seat-belt is, or is not, used. The use of the two-point seat-belt (13) provides enhanced occupant protection especially in a side-impact or rollover situation.
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