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Storage device for a safety belt

Assignee: HANS KOLB KG
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Filing: 1975-01-20
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Granted: 1976-06-08
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Expires: 1995-01-20
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Abstract

Abstract A storage device for a safety belt, including a rotably mounted coiling shaft to which one end of the belt is secured, inertia actuated means to lock the shaft against rotation in a direction of belt withdrawal and energy absorber means coupled between the shaft and the locking means.

Inventors

  • 👤 Josef Wiesbock

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-28 15:49
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/34; B60R22/341; B60R22/3413; B60R22/36; B60R22/405; B60R22/28; B60R2022/286; B60R22/44; B60R2022/4446; B60R2022/4453

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 89 words
A storage device for a safety belt, said storage belt including a rotatably mounted coiling shaft, said safety belt being secured at one end to said coiling shaft, inertia actuated locking means for locking said coiling shaft against rotation in a direction of belt withdrawal, a bolt member coupled between said coiling shaft and said locking means, and an energy absorbing cushion, said bolt member being axially movable against said energy absorbing cushion through turning of said coiling shaft due to belt withdrawal following actuation of said inertia means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 89 words
A storage device for a safety belt, said storage belt including a rotatably mounted coiling shaft, said safety belt being secured at one end to said coiling shaft, inertia actuated locking means for locking said coiling shaft against rotation in a direction of belt withdrawal, a bolt member coupled between said coiling shaft and said locking means, and an energy absorbing cushion, said bolt member being axially movable against said energy absorbing cushion through turning of said coiling shaft due to belt withdrawal following actuation of said inertia means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 60 words
A storage device according to or claim 1, wherein said bolt member is keyed to said coiling shaft to rotate therewith and is in screw threaded engagement with a component fixed upon actuation of said locking means, whereby rotation of said coiling shaft and said bolt member will cause axial displacement of said bolt member against said energy absorbing cushion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 51 words
A storage device according to claim 1, wherein said bolt member is in screw threaded engagement with said coiling shaft and keyed to a component fixed upon actuation of said locking means, whereby rotation of said coiling shaft will cause axial displacement of said bolt member against said energy absorbing cushion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 26 words
A storage device according to claim 1 including a ratchet wheel coupled to said coiling shaft and being locked against rotation by said inertia actuated means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 20 words
A storage device according to claim 1 wherein said bolt member is arranged in a bore of said coiling shaft.

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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) 1979-06-08 1979-12-08 1980-06-08 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1983-06-08 1983-12-08 1984-06-08 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1987-06-08 1987-12-08 1988-06-08 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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