US3764159A
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Restraining device for a vehicle passenger
Assignee: SMR Automotive Mirrors UK Ltd
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Filing: 1971-06-28
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Granted: 1973-10-09
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Expires: 1991-06-28
Abstract
Abstract A restraining device to restrain an occupant of a vehicle. The device may be a pad or belt attached to a member movable alongside the occupant''s seat between an operative position where the pad or belt is adjacent the occupant''s chest and an inoperative position spaced from the occupant''s chest. The member is either slidable or pivotable and preferably attached to inertia locking means and a device for absorbing forward momentum of the occupant on deceleration of the vehicle. The member can be automatically positioned in its operative position when the vehicle is occupied or used whereby a passive restraint is provided.
Inventors
- 👤 G Grime
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 10:56
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R22/00; B60R22/04; B60R22/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
In a vehicle having a seat for an occupant, safety apparatus for restraining movement of said occupant caused by said vehicle, said apparatus comprising: a. mounting means fixed alongside said seat, b. carriage means slidably supported by said mounting means for movement alongside said seat, c. a member mounted on said carriage means, d. restraining means fixed to said member for acting against the chest of said occupant, e. biasing means coupled between said vehicle and said restraining means for lightly biasing said member towards said occupant''s chest, and f. automatic locking means coupled between said vehicle and said member for automatically locking said member when said occupant is subjected to sudden movement caused by said vehicle, whereby said restraining means is movable by said occupant against said light bias except when said member is locked.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
In a vehicle having a seat for an occupant, safety apparatus for restraining movement of said occupant caused by said vehicle, said apparatus comprising: a. mounting means fixed alongside said seat, b. carriage means slidably supported by said mounting means for movement alongside said seat, c. a member mounted on said carriage means, d. restraining means fixed to said member for acting against the chest of said occupant, e. biasing means coupled between said vehicle and said restraining means for lightly biasing said member towards said occupant''s chest, and f. automatic locking means coupled between said vehicle and said member for automatically locking said member when said occupant is subjected to sudden movement caused by said vehicle, whereby said restraining means is movable by said occupant against said light bias except when said member is locked.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
Safety apparatus according to claim 1 including carriage means slidably supported by said mounting means; pivotal means supported by said carriage means for rotatably mounting said member thereupon; and recoiless energy absorption means arranged in a path of movement of said carriage means for braking said carriage means when said member is locked against movement and said occupant is subjected to said sudden movement whereby said occupant is brought gradually to rest.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
Safety apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said recoiless energy absorption means comprises a collapsible sleeve made of material which exerts said retarding force due to its compressional resistance.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
Safety apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said biasing means comprises a linkage, said linkage being connected to a self-winding reel, and wherein said locking means includes inertia means responsive to deceleration of said vehicle to lock said reel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
Safety apparatus according to claim 4 including means for securing said member in an inoperative position spaced from said occupant''s chest when said seat is vacant and means for automatically releasing said securing means when said occupant is seated.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
Safety apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said restraining means is a pad fixed to one end of said member, said one end projecting laterally of said mounting means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
Safety apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said member is a swing arm, said mounting means including a pivot on which said swing arm is rotatably supported.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
Safety apparatus according to claim 7 including recoiless energy absorption means coupled between said vehicle and said locking means to allow further controlled movement of said swing arm when locked, whereby said occupant is brought gradually to rest.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
Safety apparatus according to claim 1 including pivotal means supported by said carriage means for rotatably mounting said member thereon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
Safety apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said biasing means comprises coupling means, said coupling means being connected to a self retracting linkage, and said locking means includes inertia means responsive to deceleration of said vehicle for locking said self-retracting linkage.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
49 words
Safety apparatus according to claim 1 including recoiless energy absorption means arranged in a path of movement of said carriage for braking said carriage means when said member is locked against movement and said occupant is subjected to said sudden movement whereby said occupant is brought gradually to rest.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
Safety apparatus according to claim 11 wherein said recoiless energy absorption means comprises a collapsible sleeve made of material which exerts a retarding force due to its compressional resistance.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
39 words
SafEty apparatus according to claim 12 including means for securing said member in an inoperative position spaced from said occupant''s chest when said seat is vacant, and means for automatically releasing said securing means when said occupant is seated.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
Safety apparatus according to claim 13 wherein said restraining means is a pad fixed to one end of said member, said one end projecting laterally of said mounting means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-08 | 1977-04-09 | 1977-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-08 | 1981-04-09 | 1981-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-08 | 1985-04-09 | 1985-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |