US3909039A
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Safety installation for the passengers of vehicles, especially of motor vehicles
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1973-10-04
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1993-10-04
Abstract
Abstract A safety installation for the passengers of vehicles, especially of motor vehicles which consists of a retaining mechanism that is brought into its effective position relative to the vehicle passenger in case of an accident; the retaining mechanism is pivotally supported about a vehicle cross axis and is so arranged that in case of an impact by the vehicle passenger against the retaining mechanism, at most only a slight torque about the pivot axis thereof occurs; a catching-net is additionally provided which is secured at the top within the area of the vehicle roof and whose lower area is so arranged that it is brought into its effective position by the pivoting action of the retaining mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 Bela Barenyi
- 👤 Karl Wilfert
- 👤 Hermann Renner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:54
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/06; B60R21/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A safety installation for vehicle passengers comprising in combination impact means arranged in spaced relationship in front of a vehicle passenger for absorbing impact of thE passenger during an accident, said impact means being pivotally mounted about a vehicle cross axis to absorb said impact with only slight torque of said impact means about said cross axis such that only minimal pivot motion of said impact means occurs upon impact, and catching-net means for additionally retaining said passenger, said catching-net means having an upper end secured within the area of the vehicle roof and having a lower end arranged such that said impact means brings said catching net means into an effective position in front of said passenger, wherein said impact means are pivotally supported about said vehicle cross axis to be pivoted into position in front of said passenger during said accident, said catching net means being brought into said effective position by the pivoting of said impact means into position in front of said passenger.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A safety installation for vehicle passengers comprising in combination impact means arranged in spaced relationship in front of a vehicle passenger for absorbing impact of thE passenger during an accident, said impact means being pivotally mounted about a vehicle cross axis to absorb said impact with only slight torque of said impact means about said cross axis such that only minimal pivot motion of said impact means occurs upon impact, and catching-net means for additionally retaining said passenger, said catching-net means having an upper end secured within the area of the vehicle roof and having a lower end arranged such that said impact means brings said catching net means into an effective position in front of said passenger, wherein said impact means are pivotally supported about said vehicle cross axis to be pivoted into position in front of said passenger during said accident, said catching net means being brought into said effective position by the pivoting of said impact means into position in front of said passenger.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A safety installation according to claim 1, characterized in that the lower end of the catching-net means is secured at the impact means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A safety installation according to claim 2, characterized in that both the upper and lower ends of the catching-net means are connected with an automatically operating wind-up mechanism.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A safety installation according to claim 2, characterized in that the lower end of the catching-net means is operatively connected with an automatically operating wind-up mechanism.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A safety installation according to claim 4, wherein said automatic wind-up mechanism is arranged on the inside of said impact means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A safety installation according to claim 1, characterized in that the lower end of the catching-net means surrounds the impact means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A safety installation according to claim 6, characterized in that the lower end of the catching-net means is secured at a support means for the impact means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A safety installation according to claim 6, characterized in that the lower end of the catching-net means is secured at adjacent fixed vehicle parts.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
A safety installation according to claim 6, characterized in that both the upper and lower ends of the catching-net means are connected with an automatically operating wind-up mechanism.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
A safety installation according to claim 1, characterized in that the catching-net means surrounds the impact means and in that its two ends are secured in the roof area.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
A safety installation according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the upper and lower ends of the catching-net means is operatively connected with an automatically operating wind-up mechanism.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
A safety installation according to claim 11, characterized in that the lower end of the catching-net means is secured at the impact means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
A safety installation according to claim 12, characterized in that the lower end of the catching-net means is operatively connected with an automatically operating wind-up mechanism.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
A safety installation according to claim 13, wherein said automatic wind-up mechanism is arranged on the inside of said impact means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
A safety installation according to claim 11, characterized in that the lower end of the catching-net means surrounds the impact means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
A safety installation according to claim 15, characterized in that the lower end of the catching-net means is secured at a support means for the impact means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
A safety installation according to claim 15, characterized in that the lower end of the catching-net means is secured at adjacent fixed vehicle parts.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
A safety installation according to claim 11, characterized in that the catching-net means surrounds the impact means and in that its two ends are secured in the roof area.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
A safety installation according to claim 1, characterized in that both the upper and lower ends of the catching-net means are connected with an automatically operating wind-up mechanism.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
26 words
A safety installation according to claim 1, characterized in that the lower end of the catching-net means is operatively connected with an automatically operating wind-up mechanism.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
21 words
A safety installation according to claim 20, wherein said automatic wind-up mechanism is arranged on the inside of said impact means.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
26 words
A safety installation according to claim 11, characterized in that the lower end of the catching-net means is operatively connected with an automatically operating wind-up mechanism.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
A safety installation according to claim 22, wherein said automatic wind-up mechanism is arranged on the inside of said impact means.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
13 words
A safety installation according to claim 1, wherein said impact means are padded.
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) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |