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Inertia actuator for seat belt retractor

US7628349B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims
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Filing dateMar 6, 2007
Grant dateDec 8, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2022/3424
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An inertia sensitive actuator especially adapted for use with 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 an inertia sensitive actuator having an excitation mass which is coupled with both of the retractor spool assemblies via linkages,

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