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Swinging fitting for safety belts in motor vehicles
Assignee: TRW Repa Feinstanzwerk GmbH
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Filing: 1977-09-16
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Granted: 1978-10-03
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Expires: 1997-09-16
Abstract
Abstract A swinging fitting for safety belts having a belt holder arm rotatable about a bearing pin and a tilting spring urging the belt holder arm in rest position when the belt is not in use. An intermediate member is placed in locking engagement with the bearing pin. The intermediate member engages one end of the tilting spring and the other end of the spring is engaged by the holder arm.
Inventors
- 👤 Artur Fohl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:33
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/18; B60R22/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
In a swinging fitting for safety belts in motor vehicles having a belt holder arm rotatable about a bearing pin and a tilting spring urging the return of the belt holder arm when tilted to a rest position and holding the belt holder arm in rest position when the belt is not in use, the improvement comprising a. an intermediate member between the bearing pin and the tilting spring with b. the intermediate member in locking engagement with the bearing pin and c. with one end of the tilting spring engaged by the intermediate member and d. the other end of the tilting spring engaged by the holder arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
In a swinging fitting for safety belts in motor vehicles having a belt holder arm rotatable about a bearing pin and a tilting spring urging the return of the belt holder arm when tilted to a rest position and holding the belt holder arm in rest position when the belt is not in use, the improvement comprising a. an intermediate member between the bearing pin and the tilting spring with b. the intermediate member in locking engagement with the bearing pin and c. with one end of the tilting spring engaged by the intermediate member and d. the other end of the tilting spring engaged by the holder arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
Swinging fitting according to claim 1, wherein the bearing pin is a screw with a polygon-head and the intermediate member has a key aperture corresponding to the screw head for locking engagement of the intermediate member with the bearing pin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
Swinging fitting according to claim 1, wherein the bearing pin is a screw with a screw head having an opening in the form of an internal polygon, into which opening fits in locking engagement a correspondingly shaped ear of polygon form on the intermediate member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
Swinging fitting according to claim 1, wherein the intermediate member is in the form of a washer and is surrounded by a spirally-bent tilting spring, and wherein the inner end of the tilting spring is engaged at the outer rim of the intermediate member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
Swinging fitting according to claim 1, wherein the intermediate member is a pressed part.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
Swinging fitting according to claim 1, wherein the intermediate member is a diecast part.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
Swinging fitting according to claim 1, wherein the tilting spring and the intermediate member are secured in place by a cover cap.
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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) | 1981-10-02 | 1982-04-03 | 1982-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-02 | 1986-04-03 | 1986-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-02 | 1990-04-03 | 1990-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |