US4265480A
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Passive seatbelt system
Assignee: Toyota Motor Corp
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Filing: 1979-04-25
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Granted: 1981-05-05
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Expires: 1999-04-25
Abstract
Abstract A passive seatbelt system which includes a runner piece which anchors the upper end of a passenger restraining belt which is guided by a guide rail fastened to a vehicle body and which is moved so that the belt is automatically fastened or removed from a passenger. The guide rail includes a base part which is fastened to the vehicle body and a pair of guide arms which hold the runner piece in a space between the guide arms and the base part whereby the runner piece is securely held during a vehicular emergency.
Inventors
- 👤 Ichiro Suzuki
- 👤 Masanao Motonami
- 👤 Hisashi Ogawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:41
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/04; B60R22/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A passive seatbelt system for a motor vehicle which includes a runner piece which anchors one end of a passenger restraining belt, a guide rail fastened to a vehicle body which guides the runner piece, a wheel which is mounted on a side of said runner piece opposite the vehicle body and which contacts said guide rail and driving mechanism which moves said runner piece along the length of said guide rail, said guide rail comprising a base part which is fastened to said vehicle body and a pair of guide arm parts coupled to said base part and which forms a runner piece housing space between said guide arm parts and said base part and said housing space houses said runner piece, said guide arm parts further including guide parts which are in contact with said wheel of said runner piece for guiding said runner piece along the guide rail.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A passive seatbelt system for a motor vehicle which includes a runner piece which anchors one end of a passenger restraining belt, a guide rail fastened to a vehicle body which guides the runner piece, a wheel which is mounted on a side of said runner piece opposite the vehicle body and which contacts said guide rail and driving mechanism which moves said runner piece along the length of said guide rail, said guide rail comprising a base part which is fastened to said vehicle body and a pair of guide arm parts coupled to said base part and which forms a runner piece housing space between said guide arm parts and said base part and said housing space houses said runner piece, said guide arm parts further including guide parts which are in contact with said wheel of said runner piece for guiding said runner piece along the guide rail.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A passive seatbelt system according to claim 1, wherein said guide arm parts are roughly L-shaped in a cross section perpendicular to their length.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A passive seatbelt system according to claim 1 in which grooves which accommodate a flexible tape are formed in one of said guide arm parts and said flexible tape is coupled between said runner piece and said driving mechanism.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A passive seatbelt system according to claim 2, wherein tip ends of said guide arm parts face each other across a narrow gap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A passive seatbelt system according to claim 4, wherein said guide parts are grooves formed along the length of said guide rail in the tip ends of said guide arm parts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A passive seatbelt system according to claim 5, wherein said guide rail is installed so that it is parallel to the longitudinal axis of said vehicle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A passive seatbelt system according to claim 6, wherein an intermediate portion of said guide rail with respect to its length is fastened to a roof side member of said vehicle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A passive seatbelt system according to claim 6, wherein a front end of said guide rail is fastened to said front pillar of said vehicle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A passive seatbelt system according to claim 6 in which the rear end of said guide rail is fastened to a center pillar of said vehicle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
A passive seatbelt system according to claim 4, wherein said base part of said guide rail is fastened to said vehicle body by screws which are inserted into the guide rail and vehicle body through said gap between the tip ends of said guide arm parts.
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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) | 1984-05-04 | 1984-11-03 | 1985-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-05-04 | 1988-11-03 | 1989-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-05-04 | 1992-11-03 | 1993-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |