Dual spool retractor seat belt system
US7401815B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2022/4642
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dual spool retractor for a motor vehicle seat belt system. The dual spool retractor includes shoulder belt and lap belt spool assemblies engaging with the shoulder belt and lap belt portions of the seat belt webbing. The dual spool retractor incorporates a gas driven pretensioner system incorporating a common gas generator connection for both the shoulder belt spool assembly and the lap belt spool assembly. Both spool assemblies are caused to undergo pretensioning retraction energized by a single gas generator.
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