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Webbing guide for a seat belt
Assignee: Toyota Motor Corp
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Filing: 1977-02-17
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Granted: 1978-04-11
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Expires: 1997-02-17
Abstract
Abstract A webbing guide for use with a three-point seat belt comprising a lug member mounted to a rear side end portion of a seat so as to hold a tongue plate provided at an intermediate mounting portion of the webbing of the seat belt when the seat belt is not used and to guide one end of a lap belt portion of the seat belt when it is worn by a man sitting on the seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Mamoru Mori
- 👤 Shiro Sasaki
- 👤 Sadao Hachisuka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:53
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/02; B60R22/023; B60R22/18; B60R2022/1818; B60R22/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A three-point seat belt for an automobile having a seat and upper and lower structural members located on a first side of said seat, comprising a webbing having first and second ends, a first webbing end mounting means mounted to said lower structural member and holding said first end of said webbing, a second webbing end mounting means mounted to said upper structural member and holding said second end of said webbing, a tongue plate connected with an intermediate portion of said webbing, a tongue plate holding means located at a rear side end portion of said seat on a second side thereof which is opposite to said first side and adapted to selectively hold said tongue plate, and a lug mounted to a rear side end portion of said seat on said first side and defining an opening for guiding said webbing therethrough at a portion thereof extending between said first end and said intermediate portion connected with said tongue plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A three-point seat belt for an automobile having a seat and upper and lower structural members located on a first side of said seat, comprising a webbing having first and second ends, a first webbing end mounting means mounted to said lower structural member and holding said first end of said webbing, a second webbing end mounting means mounted to said upper structural member and holding said second end of said webbing, a tongue plate connected with an intermediate portion of said webbing, a tongue plate holding means located at a rear side end portion of said seat on a second side thereof which is opposite to said first side and adapted to selectively hold said tongue plate, and a lug mounted to a rear side end portion of said seat on said first side and defining an opening for guiding said webbing therethrough at a portion thereof extending between said first end and said intermediate portion connected with said tongue plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
The seat belt of claim 1, wherein said webbing includes first and second webbing elements, said first webbing element providing the webbing portion extending between said first webbing end mounting means and said tongue plate while said second webbing element provides the webbing portion extending between said webbing end mounting means and said tongue plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
139 words
The seat belt of claim 1, wherein said seat is of a reclining type having a base plate and a seat back plate pivoted with each other and mounted to a side portion of the seat, said lug being a cantilever member having a root portion fastened to said base plate, a main portion extending substantially parallel to said base and seat back plates and a free end portion projecting laterally toward said seat back plate while leaving a clearance between the free end and said seat back plate, said clearance being just wide enough to pass said webbing therethrough, said lug and said base and seat back plates cooperating to define the opening for guiding said webbing while said main portion of said lug provides a bar means for blocking and holding said tongue plate in engagement therewith.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The webbing guide of claim 1, wherein said lug member is a cantilever member having a root portion where it is fastened to said rear side end portion of said seat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The webbing guide of claim 4, wherein said cantilever member has a free end spaced from said rear side end portion of said seat thereby defining a slit clearance therebetween for passing the webbing of the belt therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The webbing guide of claim 4, wherein said cantilever member has a laterally projecting portion at its free end portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The webbing guide of claim 1, wherein said lug member is mounted to a base plate of a pivot structure for reclining a seat back.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The webbing guide of claim 5, wherein said lug member is a cantilever member having a root portion fastened to said base plate and a free end portion located adjacent a seat back plate of said pivot structure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The webbing guide of claim 1, wherein said opening defined by said lug member is so dimensioned that it prevents passing through of a tongue plate mounted to said seat belt.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
The webbing guide of claim 1, wherein said lug member is mounted in an inclined manner such that it traverses substantially perpendicularly a part of said seat belt extending from said first end to said lug member.
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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) | 1981-04-10 | 1981-10-10 | 1982-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-10 | 1985-10-10 | 1986-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-10 | 1989-10-10 | 1990-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |