School bus passenger seat with energy absorbing occupant restraint
US7377590B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2022/1818
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle passenger seat active occupant restraint provides for absorbing energy from a passenger during sudden deceleration of a vehicle. The torso belt portion of a three-point restraint system is anchored using a spring and a displacement limiting linkage at the opposite end from its point of connection to the lap portion of the belt. During deceleration energy is transferred from the restrained occupant to the spring up to the displacement limit.
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