US4079964A
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Arrangement of a seat belt taking-up device
Assignee: Toyota Motor Corp
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Filing: 1976-02-12
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Granted: 1978-03-21
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Expires: 1996-02-12
Abstract
Abstract Retractors for shoulder belts and retractors for lap belts which are transversly positioned, relative to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. One of said retractors is housed in a side member at the bottom of the vehicle, thereby facilitating occupants getting in and out of the vehicle. At the same time, this arrangement increases the degree of freedom in the anchorage location of the retractors in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Makoto Yamada
- 👤 Shiro Sasaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:57
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/34; B60R22/02; B60R22/023; B60R2022/026; B60R22/18; B60R22/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
225 words
A seat belt winding device having a shoulder belt winding retractor and a lap belt winding retractor, wherein: said shoulder belt winding retractor has a winding shaft disposed in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle; said lap belt winding retractor has a winding shaft disposed in a direction parallel to the lateral axis of the vehicle; said shoulder belt and lap belt winding retractors are adjacently disposed on a bottom member of the vehicle and positioned relative to each other in the lateral direction of the vehicle; and one of said shoulder belt winding retractor and lap belt retractor is housed in a side member formed of a floor side panel and a rocker outer panel, said one retractor being housed in a first cover and the other retractor being housed in a second cover, said retractors being integrally coupled to each other by means of a bracket mounted on said one retractor, a mounting base for said other retractor, aligned apertures formed in said bracket and said mounting base and said bottom member and a bolt inserted through all said aligned apertures; lap and shoulder belt drawing-out guide holes formed in said first cover and another belt drawing-out guide hole formed in said mounting base, said floor side panel being provided with an insertion opening for receiving said second cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
225 words
A seat belt winding device having a shoulder belt winding retractor and a lap belt winding retractor, wherein: said shoulder belt winding retractor has a winding shaft disposed in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle; said lap belt winding retractor has a winding shaft disposed in a direction parallel to the lateral axis of the vehicle; said shoulder belt and lap belt winding retractors are adjacently disposed on a bottom member of the vehicle and positioned relative to each other in the lateral direction of the vehicle; and one of said shoulder belt winding retractor and lap belt retractor is housed in a side member formed of a floor side panel and a rocker outer panel, said one retractor being housed in a first cover and the other retractor being housed in a second cover, said retractors being integrally coupled to each other by means of a bracket mounted on said one retractor, a mounting base for said other retractor, aligned apertures formed in said bracket and said mounting base and said bottom member and a bolt inserted through all said aligned apertures; lap and shoulder belt drawing-out guide holes formed in said first cover and another belt drawing-out guide hole formed in said mounting base, said floor side panel being provided with an insertion opening for receiving said second cover.
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) | 1981-03-20 | 1981-09-19 | 1982-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-20 | 1985-09-19 | 1986-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-20 | 1989-09-19 | 1990-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |