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Webbing adjuster for a seat belt assembly

US9156435B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 27, 2012
Grant dateOct 13, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2022/1818
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A webbing adjuster for a seat belt system having a webbing, the webbing adjuster including a main body having a base and a guide portion configured to limit a forward movement of the webbing relative to the base, the base having a friction element and a passage configured to route the webbing from a front side to a rear side of the base, and a lower guide member connected to the main body and configured to limit the forward movement of the webbing. When the webbing is not under load, the webbing adjuster is configured to be moveable relative to the webbing. When the webbing is under load, the friction element is configured to secure the webbing to maintain a relative position between the webbing adjuster and the webbing.

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