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US3915495A
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Personal safety arrangement with safety belt
Assignee: Volkswagen AG
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Filing: 1974-05-31
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Granted: 1975-10-28
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Expires: 1994-05-31
Abstract
Abstract A safety arrangement for vehicles for retaining the person on a seat which is adjustable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle including a safety belt having end portions secured to the vehicle frame on both sides of the seat, including a beltguiding device fixedly secured to the side of the seat for guiding the belt to a lower securing point provided on a bottom portion of the vehicle frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Klaus Oehm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:48
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
An occupant-restraining safety arrangement for a vehicle having a seat which is arrestably movable longitudinally of the vehicle, comprising an automatic belt take-up device adapted to be fixedly mounted on the vehicle frame adjacent one side of said seat; a restraining belt haing one end portion connected to said takeup device and another end portion secured to said vehicle frame adjacent the other side of said seat; and a belt guide mounted on and movable with said seat at said one side thereof, said belt guide guiding the belt in a substantially horizontal direction towards said take-up device and preventing changes of that portion of said belt which extends from said belt guide to said other end portion, in its position relative to the body of an occupant during movements of said seat, due to the mounting of said belt guide on said seat and its movement with the same.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
An occupant-restraining safety arrangement for a vehicle having a seat which is arrestably movable longitudinally of the vehicle, comprising an automatic belt take-up device adapted to be fixedly mounted on the vehicle frame adjacent one side of said seat; a restraining belt haing one end portion connected to said takeup device and another end portion secured to said vehicle frame adjacent the other side of said seat; and a belt guide mounted on and movable with said seat at said one side thereof, said belt guide guiding the belt in a substantially horizontal direction towards said take-up device and preventing changes of that portion of said belt which extends from said belt guide to said other end portion, in its position relative to the body of an occupant during movements of said seat, due to the mounting of said belt guide on said seat and its movement with the same.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The safety arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein said roll-up device has a vertical rotating axle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The safety arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein said guide comprises an eyelet directed at an exit angle of about 120* with respect to a frame of said seat, whereby a horizontal guiding of said belt is attained toward said device.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-10-27 | 1979-04-28 | 1979-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-27 | 1983-04-28 | 1983-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-27 | 1987-04-28 | 1987-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |