Water activated restraint release system
US9084452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/45644
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A water activated restraint release that is designed to be retrofitted onto an existing restraint system. The water activated restraint release includes a buckle and a tang to be secured to the buckle. The buckle includes a release mechanism and an actuator assembly. The actuator assembly causes the release mechanism to release the tang in the presence of water, thereby releasing a passenger.
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