Load limiting seat belt buckle assemblies
US9827947B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2022/286
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat belt buckle assembly includes a buckle housing; a plate extending from the buckle housing and defining a slot; and a bracket including a rivet engaged in the slot. The plate and rivet are configured such that, in response to an impact force that exceeds a threshold acting to pull the buckle housing away from the bracket, the slot plastically deforms, permitting the buckle housing and plate to translate relative to the bracket.
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