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US3694002A
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Control belt system for a vehicle body occupant restraining belt arrangement
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1971-05-18
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Granted: 1972-09-26
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Expires: 1991-05-18
Abstract
Abstract A control belt system for a vehicle body occupant restraining belt arrangement including lap and shoulder belt portions disposed across a vehicle body seat with the outboard ends secured to each other and slidably receiving a first apertured member adjacent a forwardly pivoting vehicle body door. The control belt system includes a first control belt with one end attached to the first apertured member, a plurality of body and door mounted slide members between which intermediate portions of the first control belt extend and slide over in a tackle arrangement to move the first apertured member and the lap and shoulder belt portions forwardly to easy-enter positions during door opening movement, a second control belt with one end secured to a second apertured member slidably received on the first control belt adjacent the first apertured member, and a door mounted retractor with a normally retracting rotatable reel selectively locked against belt extending movement and receiving the other end of the second control belt which is retracted during door closing movement to move the lap and shoulder belt portions rearwardly to occupant restraining positions with respect to a seated occupant.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E Fancy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:43
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
239 words
In combination with a vehicle body including a seat, a door mounted for forwardly pivoting movement between open and closed positions with respect to a vehicle body opening adjacent the seat, and an occupant restraining belt arrangement with lap and shoulder belt portions disposed across the seat and having the outboard ends thereof operatively secured to each other, a control belt system comprising, a first control belt with one end operatively secured to the outboard ends of the lap and shoulder belt portions, a plurality of body and door mounted slide members generally adjacent an upper forward portion of the door, means securing the other end of the first control belt to one of the slide members with at least two intermediate belt portions extending between the body and the door and slidable over the slide members in a tackle arrangement to retract the one end of the first control belt during door opening movement and move the lap and shoulder belt portions forwardly to easy-enter positions, a second control belt with one end operatively secured to the outboard ends of the lap and shoulder belt portions, and a door mounted retractor including a rotatable reel selectively locked against belt extending movement, the reel receiving and normally retracting the other end of the second control belt to move the lap and shoulder belt portions rearwardly during door closing movement to occupant restraining positions with respect to a seated occupant.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
239 words
In combination with a vehicle body including a seat, a door mounted for forwardly pivoting movement between open and closed positions with respect to a vehicle body opening adjacent the seat, and an occupant restraining belt arrangement with lap and shoulder belt portions disposed across the seat and having the outboard ends thereof operatively secured to each other, a control belt system comprising, a first control belt with one end operatively secured to the outboard ends of the lap and shoulder belt portions, a plurality of body and door mounted slide members generally adjacent an upper forward portion of the door, means securing the other end of the first control belt to one of the slide members with at least two intermediate belt portions extending between the body and the door and slidable over the slide members in a tackle arrangement to retract the one end of the first control belt during door opening movement and move the lap and shoulder belt portions forwardly to easy-enter positions, a second control belt with one end operatively secured to the outboard ends of the lap and shoulder belt portions, and a door mounted retractor including a rotatable reel selectively locked against belt extending movement, the reel receiving and normally retracting the other end of the second control belt to move the lap and shoulder belt portions rearwardly during door closing movement to occupant restraining positions with respect to a seated occupant.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
245 words
In combination with a vehicle body including a seat, a door mounted for forwardly pivoting movement between open and closed positions with respect to a vehicle body opening adjacent the seat, and an occupant restraining belt arrangement with a restraining belt whose ends are secured adjacent generally vertically aligned inboard portions of the seat and whose intermediate portion slidably receives a first apertured member to define lap and shoulder belt portions, a control belt system comprising, a first control belt with one end secured to the first apertured member, a plurality of body and door mounted slide members generally adjacent an upper forward portion of the door, means securing the other end of the first control belt to one of the slide members with at least two intermediate belt portions extending between the body and the door and slidable over the slide members in a tackle arrangement to retract the one end of the first control belt during door opening movement and move the lap and shoulder belt portions forwardly to easy-enter positions, a second control belt with one end operatively secured to the outboard ends of the lap and shoulder belt portions, and a door mounted retractor including a rotatable reel selectively locked against belt extending movement, the reel receiving and normally retracting the other end of the second control belt to move the lap and shoulder belt portions rearwardly during door closing movement to occupant restraining positions with respect to a seated occupant.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
245 words
In combination with a vehicle body including a seat, a door mounted for forwardly pivoting movement between open and closed positions with respect to a vehicle body opening adjacent the seat, and an occupant restraining belt arrangement with a restraining belt whose ends are secured adjacent generally vertically aligned inboard portions of the seat and whose intermediate portion slidably receives a first apertured member to define lap and shoulder belt portions, a control belt system comprising, a first control belt with one end secured to the first apertured member, a plurality of body and door mounted slide members generally adjacent an upper forward portion of the door, means securing the other end of the first control belt to one of the slide members with at least two intermediate belt portions extending between the body and the door and slidable over the slide members in a tackle arrangement to retract the one end of the first control belt during door opening movement and move the lap and shoulder belt portions forwardly to easy-enter positions, a second control belt with one end operatively secured to the outboard ends of the lap and shoulder belt portions, and a door mounted retractor including a rotatable reel selectively locked against belt extending movement, the reel receiving and normally retracting the other end of the second control belt to move the lap and shoulder belt portions rearwardly during door closing movement to occupant restraining positions with respect to a seated occupant.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
265 words
In combination with a vehicle body including a seat, a door mounted for forwardly pivoting movement between open and closed positions with respect to a vehicle body opening adjacent the seat, and an occupant restraining belt arrangement with a restraining belt whose ends are secured adjacent generally vertically aligned inboard portions of the seat and whose intermediate portion slidably receives a first apertured member to define lap and shoulder belt portions, a control belt system comprising, a first control belt with onE end secured to the first apertured member, a plurality of body and door mounted slide members generally adjacent an upper forward portion of the door, means securing the other end of the first control belt to one of the slide members with at least two intermediate belt portions extending between the body and the door and slidable over the slide members in a tackle arrangement to retract the one end of the first control belt during door opening movement and move the lap and shoulder belt portions forwardly to easy-enter positions, a second apertured member slidable along the first control belt between the first apertured member and the tackle arrangement, a second control belt with one end secured to the second apertured member, and a door mounted retractor including a rotatable reel selectively locked against belt extending movement, the reel receiving and normally retracting the other end of the second control belt to extend the one end of the first control belt from the tackle arrangement during door closing movement and move the lap and shoulder belt portions rearwardly to occupant restraining positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
265 words
In combination with a vehicle body including a seat, a door mounted for forwardly pivoting movement between open and closed positions with respect to a vehicle body opening adjacent the seat, and an occupant restraining belt arrangement with a restraining belt whose ends are secured adjacent generally vertically aligned inboard portions of the seat and whose intermediate portion slidably receives a first apertured member to define lap and shoulder belt portions, a control belt system comprising, a first control belt with onE end secured to the first apertured member, a plurality of body and door mounted slide members generally adjacent an upper forward portion of the door, means securing the other end of the first control belt to one of the slide members with at least two intermediate belt portions extending between the body and the door and slidable over the slide members in a tackle arrangement to retract the one end of the first control belt during door opening movement and move the lap and shoulder belt portions forwardly to easy-enter positions, a second apertured member slidable along the first control belt between the first apertured member and the tackle arrangement, a second control belt with one end secured to the second apertured member, and a door mounted retractor including a rotatable reel selectively locked against belt extending movement, the reel receiving and normally retracting the other end of the second control belt to extend the one end of the first control belt from the tackle arrangement during door closing movement and move the lap and shoulder belt portions rearwardly to occupant restraining positions.
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) | 1975-09-26 | 1976-03-27 | 1976-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-26 | 1980-03-27 | 1980-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-26 | 1984-03-27 | 1984-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |