Seat belt buckle tongue electromagnetic coupling with optional wireless sensor and/or actuator system
US9527477B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2022/4816
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat belt system for a vehicle having a seat belt mounted to a vehicle seat or a portion of a vehicle structure, a tongue which can slide is attached to the seat belt, and a buckle that receives and locks the tongue in an attached state such that the seat belt restrains an occupant in the vehicle seat. A primary coil is included in the buckle and is electrically connected to at least one primary circuit. At least one secondary coil is included in the tongue and is electrically connected to at least one secondary circuit. The primary coil and the at least one secondary coil are configured to be electromagnetically coupled when the buckle and tongue are in the attached state.
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