Force limiter for a vehicle safety belt

US7651136B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• TRW AUTOMOTIVE GMBH · DE

Inventors

• Thomas Kielwein · Mutlangen, DE
• Martin Roehrle · Mutlangen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 5, 2006
• Grant date: Jan 26, 2010
• Expiry date: Jan 9, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R2022/289
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A force limiter for a vehicle safety belt includes a shaft and at least one metal strap, one end of which is attached to the shaft and which supports on a strap accommodation ring radially outside of the shaft. The distance between the strap accommodation ring and the shaft is variable.