US4175633A
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Installation for feeding the lock tongue and/or the belt band of a belt system
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1978-03-21
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Granted: 1979-11-27
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Expires: 1998-03-21
Abstract
Abstract An installation for feeding the lock-tongue and/or the belt-band of a safety belt system, especially of a three-point safety belt with belt roller, into a position favorable for the fastening of the belt in a preferably two-door passenger motor vehicle, in which after boarding of the vehicle, the lock-tongue and/or the belt-band is transferred by a servo-mechanism from a rearward position not impairing the free access to the rear seats in the course of a rectilinear feed movement into a forward position coordinated to the driver or co-driver; the servo-mechanism together with the lock-tongue and/or belt-band returns into the starting position immediately after the termination of the belt-engaging operation and after a predetermined or freely selectable time interval in case the lock-tongue and/or the belt-band is not picked up.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolf Andres
- 👤 Eduard Ament
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:31
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/02; B60R22/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
An installation for feeding a part of a safety belt system into a position favorable for the engagement of the belt, comprising servo-means operable after boarding of the vehicle to transfer said part from a rear position essentially allowing unimpaired access to the rear seat into a forward position accessible to the drive or co-driver, characterized in that the servo-means is operable to return said part into the rear position substantially immediately after the termination of the belt-engaging operation and after a predetermined time interval should said belt-engaging operation fail to be performed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
An installation for feeding a part of a safety belt system into a position favorable for the engagement of the belt, comprising servo-means operable after boarding of the vehicle to transfer said part from a rear position essentially allowing unimpaired access to the rear seat into a forward position accessible to the drive or co-driver, characterized in that the servo-means is operable to return said part into the rear position substantially immediately after the termination of the belt-engaging operation and after a predetermined time interval should said belt-engaging operation fail to be performed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An installation according to claim 1, characterized in that the part is at least one of lock-tongue and belt-band of a safety belt system.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An installation according to claim 2, characterized in that the belt system is a three-point belt system with belt roller means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
An installation according to claim 3, characterized in that the transfer of said part is performed with a substantially rectilinear movement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
An installation according to claim 4, characterized in that the servo-means is operable to return into its starting position immediately after the termination of the engaging operation and with a non-picked-up lock-tongue or belt-band is operable to return to its starting position together with the loosely held lock-tongue and belt-band after a predetermined time interval.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
An installation according to claim 5, characterized in that said time interval is freely selectable.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
An installation with a belt-lock means according to claim 5, characterized in that upon engagement of the lock-tongue into the belt-lock means, a switch is actuated, by means of which the servo-means is controlled for reversal and set into operation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
An installation according to claim 7, characterized in that a timer means is provided which after a predetermined time that is longer than the time required for the engagement, controls the servo-means for reversal and sets the same into operation.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
An installation according to claim 8, characterized in that a switch means is provided at a place that can be readily reached by the driver and co-driver whose actuation controls the servo means for reversal and sets the same into operation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
An installation according to claim 9, characterized in that the servo-means includes an electric motor whose rotary movements are transmitted by way of an interconnected transmission means onto a feed-arm means carrying out a rectilinearly rising movement.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
An installation according to claim 10, characterized in that an overload means is operatively associated with the servo-means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
54 words
An installation according to claim 11, characterized in that the free end of the feed-arm means, at which abuts the lock-tongue at least during the feed movement, is constructed as through-fitting means which continuously surrounds the belt-band and which disengages from the feed-arm means during the return movement in case of encountering an obstacle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
An installation according to claim 12, characterized in that the through-fitting means is provided with a triangularly shaped aperture standing on its head and having an external configuration essentially similar thereto.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
An installation according to claim 12, characterized in that the through-fitting means is provided with a slot guidance means which during the movement of the feed-arm means, carries out a positively controlled pivot movement.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
43 words
An installation with a belt-lock means according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that upon engagement of a lock-tongue into a belt lock means, a switch is actuated, by means of which the servo-means is controlled for reversal and set into operation.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
An installation according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that a timer means is provided which after a predetermined time that is longer than the time required for the engagement, controls the servo-means for reversal and sets the same into operation.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
43 words
An installation according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that a switch means is provided at a place that can be readily reached by the driver and co-driver whose actuation controls the servo means for reversal and sets the same into operation.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
37 words
An installation according to claim 1, characterized in that the servo-means includes an electric motor whose rotary movements are transmitted by way of an interconnected transmission means onto a feed-arm means carrying out a rectilinearly rising movement.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
An installation according to claim 1, characterized in that an overload means is operatively associated with the servo-means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
59 words
An installation with a feed-arm means according to claim 2, characterized in that the free end of the feed-arm means, at which abuts the lock-tongue at least during the feed movement, is constructed as through-fitting means which continuously surrounds the belt band and which disengages from a feed-arm means during the return movement in case of encountering an obstacle.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
31 words
An installation according to claim 20, characterized in that the through-fitting means is provided with a triangularly shaped aperture standing on its head and having an external configuration essentially similar thereto.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
34 words
An installation according to claim 20, characterized in that the through-fitting means is provided with a slot guidance means which during the movement of the feed-arm means, carries out a positively controlled pivot movement.
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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) | 1982-11-26 | 1983-05-28 | 1983-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-26 | 1987-05-28 | 1987-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-26 | 1991-05-28 | 1991-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |