US4101091A
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Vehicle safety belt apparatus
Assignee: Volkswagen AG
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Filing: 1976-05-20
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Granted: 1978-07-18
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Expires: 1996-05-20
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle safety belt, which is mounted to an automatic winding device is provided with increased longitudinal rigidity in the region of the winding device, which tends to reduce the spring force of the winding device applied to the passenger when the safety belt is used.
Inventors
- 👤 Gunter Breitfeld
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:47
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/18; B60R22/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
In a vehicle safety belt apparatus, including a safety belt winding device, having a spring activated roller for retracting a safety belt, and a safety belt, mounted on said roller and having a first belt portion comprising at least the portion of said safety belt remaining on said roller when said safety belt is applied to a vehicle occupant and a second belt portion comprising the remainder of said belt, said first belt portion having a greater longitudinal rigidity than said second belt portion, the improvement wherein the belt material forming said first belt portion is itself substantially non-resilent and more rigid than the belt material forming said second belt portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
In a vehicle safety belt apparatus, including a safety belt winding device, having a spring activated roller for retracting a safety belt, and a safety belt, mounted on said roller and having a first belt portion comprising at least the portion of said safety belt remaining on said roller when said safety belt is applied to a vehicle occupant and a second belt portion comprising the remainder of said belt, said first belt portion having a greater longitudinal rigidity than said second belt portion, the improvement wherein the belt material forming said first belt portion is itself substantially non-resilent and more rigid than the belt material forming said second belt portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A vehicle safety belt apparatus as specified in claim 1 wherein said first portion comprises approximately 25 percent of the total length of said belt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A vehicle safety belt apparatus as specified in claim 1 wherein the rigidity of said first portion is increased by impregnating said belt with plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A vehicle safety belt apparatus as specified in claim 3 wherein said plastic comprises a synthetic resin.
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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) | 1981-07-17 | 1982-01-16 | 1982-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-17 | 1986-01-16 | 1986-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-17 | 1990-01-16 | 1990-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |