US3789492A
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Lock for motor vehicle safety belt
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-16
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Granted: 1974-02-05
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Expires: 1992-02-16
Abstract
Abstract Lock for motor vehicle safety belt having a coupling member connected thereto, the coupling member being provided with a tongue-shaped insert portion insertable in direction of tension of the belt into the lock and formed with a through-opening therein, includes a lock member having a base plate, a pair of extension arms therefrom bent into the shape of a U and formed with recesses therein, and a support plate held in the recesses and extending spaced from and parallel to the base plate; and a stop bolt mounted in the lock member and being axially displaceable against a spring-biasing force transversely to the insertion direction of the tongue-shaped insert portion so as to engage in the through-opening formed therein, the support plate having guide means for guiding the stop bolt transversely to the insertion direction.
Inventors
- 👤 W Klink
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:55
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/25; A44B11/2503; A44B11/2507; A44B11/2511; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45602; Y10T24/45623; Y10T24/45639; Y10T24/45654
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A lock for use with a motor vehicle safety belt wherein a coupling member having a through-opening therein is received in the lock, comprising a base plate, a pair of spaced extension arms projecting from said base plate and disposed to form a U with said base plate, said extension arms having recesses therein, a support plate disposed in spaced and parallel disposition relative to said base plate, said support plate being mounted in said recesses of said extension arms, said extension arms having projecting portions thereof projecting beyond said recesses, a separate cross-piece disposed in spaced and parallel disposition relative to said support plate, said cross-piece being mounted on said projecting portions of said extension arms, axially aligned guide opening means in said support plate and said cross-piece, a stop bolt mounted in the guide opening means in said support plate and cross-piece, and spring means on said stop bolt disposed in the space between said support plate and said cross-piece and biased against said cross-piece for urging said stop bolt into the space between said support plate and said base so as to engage the through-opening of the connecting member received in said space between said support plate and said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A lock for use with a motor vehicle safety belt wherein a coupling member having a through-opening therein is received in the lock, comprising a base plate, a pair of spaced extension arms projecting from said base plate and disposed to form a U with said base plate, said extension arms having recesses therein, a support plate disposed in spaced and parallel disposition relative to said base plate, said support plate being mounted in said recesses of said extension arms, said extension arms having projecting portions thereof projecting beyond said recesses, a separate cross-piece disposed in spaced and parallel disposition relative to said support plate, said cross-piece being mounted on said projecting portions of said extension arms, axially aligned guide opening means in said support plate and said cross-piece, a stop bolt mounted in the guide opening means in said support plate and cross-piece, and spring means on said stop bolt disposed in the space between said support plate and said cross-piece and biased against said cross-piece for urging said stop bolt into the space between said support plate and said base so as to engage the through-opening of the connecting member received in said space between said support plate and said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
Lock according to claim 1 including an extension stamped out of said base plate and bent toward said support plate, said stamped-out extension serving to limit the insertion depth of the coupling member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
Lock according to claim 2 including an elastic ejection member, said stamped-out extension serving as counter-bearing for said ejection member.
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) | 1977-02-04 | 1977-08-06 | 1978-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-04 | 1981-08-06 | 1982-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-04 | 1985-08-06 | 1986-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |