US3860261A
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Vehicle safety belt system
Assignee: Takata Kogyo Co Ltd
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Filing: 1973-05-07
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Granted: 1975-01-14
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Expires: 1993-05-07
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle safety belt system includes a first belt guide mounted to the vehicle body above the shoulder level of a seat occupant and first and second retractor reels mounted below the first belt guide. A shoulder belt extends from the first reel through the first guide and a waist belt extends from the second reel, the free ends of the belts being joined at a buckle member which releasably engages a mating coupling member at the other side of the seat. A second guide member is attached to and may be adjustable along the length of the shoulder strap either at the section between the reel and first guide member or the section on the opposite side of the first guide member and slideably engages the other shoulder belt section. The second guide member is so positioned along the shoulder belt sections that when the belt is in its buckled position the second guide member deflects the shoulder belt rearwardly from the occupant''s shoulder to form an angle to the horizontal between 25* upwardly from the shoulder to 5* downwardly from the shoulder.
Inventors
- 👤 Takezo Takada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:03
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/02; B60R22/023; B60R2022/026; B60R22/18; B60R22/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A safety belt system for restraining an occupant in a vehicle seat comprising a shoulder belt extending diagonally across the front of the occupant from a lower first point at a first side relative to said seat to an upper second point above the level of the shoulder of said occupant at a second side opposite said first relative to said seat means including a deflector member engaging said shoulder belt for deflecting said shoulder belt rearwardly from the path of said shoulder belt between said first and second points, a first belt guide member mounted to the body of said vehicle at said second point and a belt retractor device mounted to said vehicle body below said guide member, said shoulder belt extending from said retractor device along said guide member to said first point, and said deflector member interconnecting said belt between said first and second points and between said second point and said retractor device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A safety belt system for restraining an occupant in a vehicle seat comprising a shoulder belt extending diagonally across the front of the occupant from a lower first point at a first side relative to said seat to an upper second point above the level of the shoulder of said occupant at a second side opposite said first relative to said seat means including a deflector member engaging said shoulder belt for deflecting said shoulder belt rearwardly from the path of said shoulder belt between said first and second points, a first belt guide member mounted to the body of said vehicle at said second point and a belt retractor device mounted to said vehicle body below said guide member, said shoulder belt extending from said retractor device along said guide member to said first point, and said deflector member interconnecting said belt between said first and second points and between said second point and said retractor device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The safety belt system of claim 1 wherein the angle of the section of said shoulder belt between said belt engaging member and the occupant''s shoulder does not exceed an angle of 25* to the horizontal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The safety belt system of claim 1 wherein said deflector member comprises a guide member attached to said belt between said retractor device and said first guide member and slideably engaging said belt between said first and second points.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The safety belt system of claim 1 wherein said deflector member comprises a second guide member carried by and adjustable along the length of said belt between said first and second points and slideably engaging said belt between said retractor device and said first guide member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
140 words
A safety belt system for restraining an occupant in a vehicle seat comprising a shoulder belt extending diagonally across the front of the occupant from a lower first point at a first side relative to said seat to an upper second point above the level of the shoulder of said occupant at a second side opposite said first point relative to said seat, means including a deflector member engaging said shoulder belt for deflecting said shoulder belt rearwardly from the path of said shoulder belt between said first and second points, a waist belt having one end attached at the second side of said seat and a coupling member attached to the ther end of said waist belt, the end of said shoulder belt remote from said second point being attached to said waist belt proximate to said coupling member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
140 words
A safety belt system for restraining an occupant in a vehicle seat comprising a shoulder belt extending diagonally across the front of the occupant from a lower first point at a first side relative to said seat to an upper second point above the level of the shoulder of said occupant at a second side opposite said first point relative to said seat, means including a deflector member engaging said shoulder belt for deflecting said shoulder belt rearwardly from the path of said shoulder belt between said first and second points, a waist belt having one end attached at the second side of said seat and a coupling member attached to the ther end of said waist belt, the end of said shoulder belt remote from said second point being attached to said waist belt proximate to said coupling member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
105 words
The safety belt system of claim 5 including a first belt guide member mounted to the body of said vehicle at said second point and a pair of first and second retractor reels mounted to said vehicle body below said first guide member, said shoulder belt extending from said first reel along said first guide member, said waist belt extending from said second retractor reel and said deflector means including a second belt guide member engaging a section of said shoulder belt between said first reel and first guide member and section of said shoulder belt between said first guide member and said coupling member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
161 words
A safety belt system for restraining an occupant in a vehicle seat comprising a shoulder belt extending diagonally across the front of the occupant from a lower first point at a first side relative to said seat to an upper second point above the level of the shoulder of said occupant at a second side opposite said first side relative to said seat, means including a deflector member engaging said shoulder belt for deflecting said shoulder belt rearwardly from the path of said shoulder belt between said first and second point, a first belt guide member mounted to the body of said vehicle at said second point and a belt engaging device mounted to said vehicle body below said guide membEr, said shoulder belt extending from said belt engaging device along said guide member to said first point, and said deflector member interconnecting said belt between said first and second points and between said second point and said belt engaging device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
161 words
A safety belt system for restraining an occupant in a vehicle seat comprising a shoulder belt extending diagonally across the front of the occupant from a lower first point at a first side relative to said seat to an upper second point above the level of the shoulder of said occupant at a second side opposite said first side relative to said seat, means including a deflector member engaging said shoulder belt for deflecting said shoulder belt rearwardly from the path of said shoulder belt between said first and second point, a first belt guide member mounted to the body of said vehicle at said second point and a belt engaging device mounted to said vehicle body below said guide membEr, said shoulder belt extending from said belt engaging device along said guide member to said first point, and said deflector member interconnecting said belt between said first and second points and between said second point and said belt engaging device.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-01-13 | 1978-07-15 | 1979-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-13 | 1982-07-15 | 1983-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-13 | 1986-07-15 | 1987-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |