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Passive seatbelt system
Assignee: Toyota Motor Corp
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Filing: 1979-03-06
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Granted: 1980-12-30
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Expires: 1999-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A passive seatbelt system which includes a guide rail fastened longitudinally to a roof side of a vehicle, a truck movable along the guide rail, a seatbelt which has one end connected to the truck, a slide rail provided adjacent the guide rail and having one end coupled to the guide rail and the other end fastened to a roof support of the vehicle, a flexible tape provided in the slide rail and having one end coupled to the truck a moving means coupled to the flexible tape for causing movement of the flexible tape whereby the seatbelt is caused to approach or recede from a seated passenger to thereby automatically fasten or unfasten the seatbelt.
Inventors
- 👤 Ichiro Suzuki
- 👤 Hisashi Ogawa
- 👤 Masanao Motonami
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:51
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/04; B60R22/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18056; Y10T74/18088; Y10T74/18096
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A passive seatbelt device for a vehicle comprising: a guide rail fastened longitudinally to a roof side of the vehicle, said guide rail being substantially straight; a truck, movable along said guide rail, to which is fastened one end of a passenger-restrictive belt; stoppers provided at a front and rear ends of said guide rail to restrict movement of said truck; a slide rail provided separately from said guide rail, one end portion of said slide rail being fastened along said guide rail and the other end portion being fastened along a front pillar of the vehicle; a flange extending from said guide rail; a flange extending from said slide rail, said flange of said guide rail being fastened to said flange extending from said slide rail to thereby fasten the slide rail and guide rail in parallel together; a flexible tape running in said slide rail, one end of said tape being fastened to said truck; and a moving means connected to another end of said flexible tape causing the belt to approach or leave a passenger to thereby automatically fasten or unfasten the belt.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A passive seatbelt device for a vehicle comprising: a guide rail fastened longitudinally to a roof side of the vehicle, said guide rail being substantially straight; a truck, movable along said guide rail, to which is fastened one end of a passenger-restrictive belt; stoppers provided at a front and rear ends of said guide rail to restrict movement of said truck; a slide rail provided separately from said guide rail, one end portion of said slide rail being fastened along said guide rail and the other end portion being fastened along a front pillar of the vehicle; a flange extending from said guide rail; a flange extending from said slide rail, said flange of said guide rail being fastened to said flange extending from said slide rail to thereby fasten the slide rail and guide rail in parallel together; a flexible tape running in said slide rail, one end of said tape being fastened to said truck; and a moving means connected to another end of said flexible tape causing the belt to approach or leave a passenger to thereby automatically fasten or unfasten the belt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The passive seatbelt device of claim 1 wherein the slide rail fastened to said front pillar is covered by the front pillar garnish.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The passive seatbelt device of claim 1 wherein an end of said belt is fastened to the floor on the opposite side of the passenger seat from the truck.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The passive seatbelt device of claim 1 wherein said tape has a plurality of holes opened provided in its length, and said moving means comprises a sprocket wheel which engages with said holes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The passive seatbelt device of claim 4 wherein a sliding block is fastened to said flexible tape and the truck is coupled to the sliding block.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The passive seatbelt device of claim 5 wherein said truck is urged toward the rear of the vehicle by a retractor.
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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) | 1983-12-30 | 1984-06-30 | 1984-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-30 | 1988-06-30 | 1988-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-30 | 1992-06-30 | 1992-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |