US3845987A
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Vehicle seating
Assignee: Rover Co Ltd
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Filing: 1973-07-16
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Granted: 1974-11-05
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Expires: 1993-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle seat has a rigid member attached to its frame. The member serves to slidably locate the seat in the vehicle as well as providing an anchorage point for a seat belt. The seat can thereby be freely moved relative to the vehicle without movement of the seat belt relative to the seat. The rigid member is deflectable on the vehicle striking an object to engage with a part of the vehicle so that the seat belt anchorage is limited against excessive movement.
Inventors
- 👤 G Bashford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:17
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/18; B60R22/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A vehicle having a seat mounted on a runner including a channel portion and receiver means, said runner being attached to said vehicle, said vehicle comprising: i. a frame structure for said seat; ii. a rigid member mounted on the frame structure; iii. a seat belt anchorage attached to the rigid member; and iv. a slider mounted on the rigid member for slidable engagement with the runner; the slider including a deformable component adapted, when a load in excess of a predetermined load is applied to the anchorage, to deform so that the rigid member is deflected, relative to the channel portion sufficiently to cause engagement between the rigid member and the receiver portion, thereby limiting further deflection of the rigid member relative to the channel portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A vehicle having a seat mounted on a runner including a channel portion and receiver means, said runner being attached to said vehicle, said vehicle comprising: i. a frame structure for said seat; ii. a rigid member mounted on the frame structure; iii. a seat belt anchorage attached to the rigid member; and iv. a slider mounted on the rigid member for slidable engagement with the runner; the slider including a deformable component adapted, when a load in excess of a predetermined load is applied to the anchorage, to deform so that the rigid member is deflected, relative to the channel portion sufficiently to cause engagement between the rigid member and the receiver portion, thereby limiting further deflection of the rigid member relative to the channel portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A vehicle as claimed in claim 1 wherein the receiver means includes a component defining a slot oriented in the direction of movement of the slider, the end of the rigid member normally being a clearance fit in the slot except when the rigid member engages the receiver portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A vehicle as claimed in claim 1 wherein the deformable component is of plastics material and incorporates a webbed portion whereat the component is caused to deform.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A vehicle as claimed in claim 1 wherein the seat incorporates engagement means whereby the seat can be located at any one of a plurality of positions along the runner.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A vehicle as claimed in claim 1 incorporating a seat belt having one end attached to the seat belt anchorage and the other end or ends attached to the vehicle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A vehicle as claimed in claim 1 incorporating a seat belt having one end attached to the seat belt anchorage and the other end or ends attached to another part of the rigid 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) | 1977-11-04 | 1978-05-06 | 1978-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-04 | 1982-05-06 | 1982-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-04 | 1986-05-06 | 1986-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |