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Passive vehicle safety belt apparatus
Assignee: Volkswagen AG
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Filing: 1976-01-30
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Granted: 1978-01-24
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Expires: 1996-01-30
Abstract
Abstract A passive vehicle safety belt apparatus includes a diagonal shoulder belt which passes through a diverting device, mounted to the vehicle door adjacent to the vehicle seat at a level corresponding to the shoulder of a vehicle occupant, to a belt winding device mounted to the door. The belt diverting device is mounted to the vehicle door by a manually severable connection to enable safe exit from the vehicle, in the event the belt winding device is disabled by the occurrence of an accident.
Inventors
- 👤 Gunter Hoffmann
- 👤 Wilfried Kopke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:09
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A passive vehicle safety belt apparatus, useable in connection with a vehicle seat adjacent to a vehicle door, comprising: a belt winding device mounted to said vehicle door; a belt diverting device arranged adjacent to said vehicle door at a level corresponding to the shoulder height of a vehicle occupant; a manually operable latch interconnecting said belt diverting device with said vehicle door; and a diagonal shoulder belt having one end mounted adjacent said seat on the side away from said door, extending across said seat and passing through said belt diverting device to said belt winding device; whereby when said latch is activated to release the connection between said diverting device and said vehicle door said belt extends across said seat in a slackened condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A passive vehicle safety belt apparatus, useable in connection with a vehicle seat adjacent to a vehicle door, comprising: a belt winding device mounted to said vehicle door; a belt diverting device arranged adjacent to said vehicle door at a level corresponding to the shoulder height of a vehicle occupant; a manually operable latch interconnecting said belt diverting device with said vehicle door; and a diagonal shoulder belt having one end mounted adjacent said seat on the side away from said door, extending across said seat and passing through said belt diverting device to said belt winding device; whereby when said latch is activated to release the connection between said diverting device and said vehicle door said belt extends across said seat in a slackened condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A passive vehicle safety belt apparatus as specified in claim 1 wherein said manually operable latch comprising a locking device provided with an actuating key.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A passive vehicle safety belt apparatus as specified in claim 2 wherein said actuating key faces outward from the vehicle in the region of a window on said vehicle door.
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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) | 1981-01-23 | 1981-07-25 | 1982-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-23 | 1985-07-25 | 1986-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-23 | 1989-07-25 | 1990-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |