US3810657A
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Shoulder belt positioning arrangement
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1973-03-09
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Granted: 1974-05-14
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Expires: 1993-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A positioning arrangement for the front seat shoulder belt of a two door type vehicle body in which the front seat back moves between a generally upright seating position and a forwardly tipped easy-enter position. The shoulder belt extends forwardly from an attachment to an outboard roof portion rearward of the front seat and has an intermediate portion slidably received by an aperture in the upper end of an elongated belt guide on an outboard upper portion of the front seat back. The belt guide is slidably mounted for movement between retracted and extended positions relative to this seat back and is reciprocated by a linkage between these positions in response to the seat back movement. When the seat back is moved to the forwardly tipped easy-enter position, the linkage moves the belt guide to the extended position so as to position the shoulder belt upwardly and to thus allow an occupant access to the vehicle rear seat without belt interference. Upon return movement of the seat back to the upright seating position, the linkage retracts the belt guide and moves the shoulder belt to a location where it can extend forwardly from the guide diagonally inboard across an occupant''s chest in a restraining manner.
Inventors
- 👤 D Campbell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:32
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/02; B60R22/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
In a two door type vehicle body including a roof covering the occupant compartment thereof and having a front seat with a seat back movable between a generally upright seating position and a forwardly tipped easy-enter psition so as to selectively allow occupant access to a rear seat positioned behind the front seat, the combination comprising, a shoulder restraint belt for a front seat occupant with one eNd thereof attached to an outboard portion of the roof rearward of the front seat, an elongated belt guide slidably mounted on an upper portion of the seat back for movement between retracted and extended positions relative to the seat back, the belt guide having means adjacent the upper end thereof for slidably receiving an intermediate portion of the shoulder belt which extends forwardly therefrom for occupant use, and control means for moving the belt guide to the extended position in response to forward tipping movement of the seat back to the easy-enter position such that the shoulder belt is moved upwardly to allow occupant access to the rear seat without belt interference when the seat back is in this easy-enter position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
In a two door type vehicle body including a roof covering the occupant compartment thereof and having a front seat with a seat back movable between a generally upright seating position and a forwardly tipped easy-enter psition so as to selectively allow occupant access to a rear seat positioned behind the front seat, the combination comprising, a shoulder restraint belt for a front seat occupant with one eNd thereof attached to an outboard portion of the roof rearward of the front seat, an elongated belt guide slidably mounted on an upper portion of the seat back for movement between retracted and extended positions relative to the seat back, the belt guide having means adjacent the upper end thereof for slidably receiving an intermediate portion of the shoulder belt which extends forwardly therefrom for occupant use, and control means for moving the belt guide to the extended position in response to forward tipping movement of the seat back to the easy-enter position such that the shoulder belt is moved upwardly to allow occupant access to the rear seat without belt interference when the seat back is in this easy-enter position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
247 words
In a two door type vehicle body including a roof covering the occupant compartment thereof and having a front seat with a seat back movable between a generally upright seating position and a forwardly tipped easy-enter position so as to selectively allow occupant access to a rear seat positioned behind the front seat, the combination comprising, a shoulder restraint belt for a front seat occupant with one end thereof attached to an outboard portion of the roof rearward of the front seat, an elongated belt guide slidably mounted on an upper outboard portion of the seat back for movement between retracted and extended positions relative to the seat back, the belt guide defining an aperture adjacent the upper end thereof which slidably receives an intermediate portion of the shoulder belt such that the shoulder belt extends forwardly therefrom for occupant use, and control means for reciprocating the belt guide between the retracted and extended positions in response to movement of the front seat back between the seating and easy-enter positions such that the extended belt guide positions the shoulder belt upwardly to allow occupant access to the rear seat without belt interference when the seat back is in the easy-enter position and such that the retracted belt guide positions the shoulder belt in a position where this belt is adaptable to be used by a front seat occupant when the seat back is in seating position so that the belt extends diagonally inboard across the occupant''s chest.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
247 words
In a two door type vehicle body including a roof covering the occupant compartment thereof and having a front seat with a seat back movable between a generally upright seating position and a forwardly tipped easy-enter position so as to selectively allow occupant access to a rear seat positioned behind the front seat, the combination comprising, a shoulder restraint belt for a front seat occupant with one end thereof attached to an outboard portion of the roof rearward of the front seat, an elongated belt guide slidably mounted on an upper outboard portion of the seat back for movement between retracted and extended positions relative to the seat back, the belt guide defining an aperture adjacent the upper end thereof which slidably receives an intermediate portion of the shoulder belt such that the shoulder belt extends forwardly therefrom for occupant use, and control means for reciprocating the belt guide between the retracted and extended positions in response to movement of the front seat back between the seating and easy-enter positions such that the extended belt guide positions the shoulder belt upwardly to allow occupant access to the rear seat without belt interference when the seat back is in the easy-enter position and such that the retracted belt guide positions the shoulder belt in a position where this belt is adaptable to be used by a front seat occupant when the seat back is in seating position so that the belt extends diagonally inboard across the occupant''s chest.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
262 words
In a two door type vehicle body including a roof covering the occupant compartment thereof and having a front seat with a seat back movable between a generally upright seating position and a forwardly tipped easy-enter position so as to selectively allow occupant access to a rear seat positioned behind the front seat, the combination comprising, a shoulder restraint belt for a front seat occupant with one end thereof attached to an outboard portion of the roof rearward of the front seat, an elongated belt guide slidably mounted on an upper outboard portion of the seat back for movement between retracted and extended positions relative to the seat back, the upper end of the belt guide defining an aperture for slidably receiving an intermediate portion of the shoulder belt such that the shoulder belt extends forwardly therefrom for occupant use, and a control linkage attached to the belt guide and operatively associated with the front seat back so as to reciprocate the belt guide between the retracted and extended positions in response to movement of the front seat back between the seating and easy-enter positions such that the extended belt guide positions the shoulder belt upwardly to allow occupant access to the rear seat without belt interference when the seat back is in the easy-enter position and such that the retracted belt guide positions the shoulder belt in a position where this belt is adaptable to be used by a front seat occupant when the seat back is in seating position so that the belt extends diagonally inboard across the occupant''s chest.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
262 words
In a two door type vehicle body including a roof covering the occupant compartment thereof and having a front seat with a seat back movable between a generally upright seating position and a forwardly tipped easy-enter position so as to selectively allow occupant access to a rear seat positioned behind the front seat, the combination comprising, a shoulder restraint belt for a front seat occupant with one end thereof attached to an outboard portion of the roof rearward of the front seat, an elongated belt guide slidably mounted on an upper outboard portion of the seat back for movement between retracted and extended positions relative to the seat back, the upper end of the belt guide defining an aperture for slidably receiving an intermediate portion of the shoulder belt such that the shoulder belt extends forwardly therefrom for occupant use, and a control linkage attached to the belt guide and operatively associated with the front seat back so as to reciprocate the belt guide between the retracted and extended positions in response to movement of the front seat back between the seating and easy-enter positions such that the extended belt guide positions the shoulder belt upwardly to allow occupant access to the rear seat without belt interference when the seat back is in the easy-enter position and such that the retracted belt guide positions the shoulder belt in a position where this belt is adaptable to be used by a front seat occupant when the seat back is in seating position so that the belt extends diagonally inboard across the occupant''s chest.
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) | 1977-05-13 | 1977-11-12 | 1978-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-13 | 1981-11-12 | 1982-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-13 | 1985-11-12 | 1986-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |