US3593389A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Buckles for safety seat belts
Assignee: INDUSTRIEJADRAR AB
•
Filing: 1968-06-24
•
Granted: 1971-07-20
•
Expires: 1988-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A buckle for safety seat belts in vehicles comprises a locking tongue and a locking housing. The housing has a spring-loaded operating arm with a locking member which is arranged to engage the locking tongue in the position thereof when inserted in the locking housing. Further, the locking housing has a spring-loaded cam which tends to push the locking tongue out of the housing from the position therein. The cam coacts with a latch which blocks the operating arm in the open position of the buckle. The cam, however, is adapted to release the latch when the locking tongue occupies its position in the locking housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry M Nygren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:19
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/25; A44B11/2503; A44B11/2526; A44B11/253; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45602; Y10T24/45675; Y10T24/45686; Y10T24/45696; Y10T24/45712
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A buckle for safety seat belts for vehicles comprising a spring-loaded releasable operating arm and a locking tongue coacting therewith, a housing supporting said operating arm pivotally mounted thereon, a spring-loaded cam pivotally mounted on said housing, said operating arm including a locking member forming part of said operating arm and located in said housing, said locking tongue having a recess therein located to coact with said locking member portion of said operating arm and a surface pressing against said cam in a direction to oppose the spring action on said cam, a latch pivotally mounted on said housing located for contact with said cam and for pivotal movement of said cam, and for contact with said operating arm to oppose the spring action of said operating arm, whereby said latch blocks movement of said operating arm in the open position of the buckle before insertion of said locking tongue in said housing and said cam moves said latch from the blocking position when said locking tongue occupies a position in said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A buckle for safety seat belts for vehicles comprising a spring-loaded releasable operating arm and a locking tongue coacting therewith, a housing supporting said operating arm pivotally mounted thereon, a spring-loaded cam pivotally mounted on said housing, said operating arm including a locking member forming part of said operating arm and located in said housing, said locking tongue having a recess therein located to coact with said locking member portion of said operating arm and a surface pressing against said cam in a direction to oppose the spring action on said cam, a latch pivotally mounted on said housing located for contact with said cam and for pivotal movement of said cam, and for contact with said operating arm to oppose the spring action of said operating arm, whereby said latch blocks movement of said operating arm in the open position of the buckle before insertion of said locking tongue in said housing and said cam moves said latch from the blocking position when said locking tongue occupies a position in said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The buckle of claim 1, further characterized by said spring-loaded operating arm and said spring-loaded cam having a spring common to both of them.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |