Patent · US Expired

Torsion bar load limiter and pretensioner for seat belt system

US7360795B2 · kind B2 · utility

2Cited by
35References
26Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 28, 2005
Grant dateApr 22, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2022/4642
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An anchorage device for a motor vehicle is provided, including a pretensioning wheel, a pulley connected to the pretensioning wheel via a torsion bar first portion, a seat belt connecting member connected to the pulley, and a locking device coupled with the pulley via a torsion bar second portion. The torsion bar first portion provides resistance to rotation of the pulley during outward locking travel of the seat belt connecting member.

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