US4480853A
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Webbing supporting device
Assignee: Tokai Rika Co Ltd
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Filing: 1982-09-30
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Granted: 1984-11-06
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Expires: 2002-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A supporting portion for supporting an occupant restraining webbing and a base portion secured to a vehicle body are flexibly connected to each other through a bundle-shaped yarn member. In consequence, the webbing supporting portion is movable in accordance with a change in the driving posture of an occupant and the like, so that the webbing can be always fastened about the occupant in an optimum state.
Inventors
- 👤 Takayuki Ando
- 👤 Shinji Mori
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:25
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/18; B60R22/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A webbing supporting device used in a seatbelt system to protect an occupant, for supporting an occupant restraining webbing on a vehicle body in an emergency situation of a vehicle, comprising: a base portion mounted to the vehicle body and having a bobbin through which a bolt for mounting said base portion to the vehicle body extends; a supporting portion for supporting said webbing; and a bundle-shaped yarn member connecting said base portion to said supporting portion and holding said supporting portion in a manner to be movable relative to said base portion, said bundle-shaped yarn member being guided around and turned back at the outer periphery of said bobbin, whereby said webbing supported by said supporting portion is moved in accordance with a change in driving posture of said occupant or a change in physical build of an occupant entering the vehicle, so as to render a proper webbing fastened state to the occupant.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A webbing supporting device used in a seatbelt system to protect an occupant, for supporting an occupant restraining webbing on a vehicle body in an emergency situation of a vehicle, comprising: a base portion mounted to the vehicle body and having a bobbin through which a bolt for mounting said base portion to the vehicle body extends; a supporting portion for supporting said webbing; and a bundle-shaped yarn member connecting said base portion to said supporting portion and holding said supporting portion in a manner to be movable relative to said base portion, said bundle-shaped yarn member being guided around and turned back at the outer periphery of said bobbin, whereby said webbing supported by said supporting portion is moved in accordance with a change in driving posture of said occupant or a change in physical build of an occupant entering the vehicle, so as to render a proper webbing fastened state to the occupant.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A webbing supporting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said supporting portion supports said webbing in a manner to be movable in the longitudinal direction thereof, having the intermediate portion of said webbing turned back thereat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A webbing supporting device as set forth in claim 2, wherein said supporting portion is provided with a plate-shaped core member, and the intermediate portion of said webbing is inseted through and turned back at a slot penetrated through said plate-shaped core member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A webbing supporting device as set forth in claim 3, wherein said bundle-shaped yarn member is guided around a second slot penetrated through said plate-shaped core member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A webbing supporting device as set forth in claim 4, wherein outer surfaces of said base portion and plate-shaped core member are coated by a synthetic resin cover to be held integrally.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A webbing supporting device as set forth in claim 5, wherein said synthetic resin molded cover is applied to the inner periphery of said first slot of the plate-shaped core member for turning said webbing back, against which cover said webbing is abutted.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
A webbing supporting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said bundle-shaped yarn member is formed into a loop, a part of which is guided around said supporting portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
A webbing supporting device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said supporting portion has a tubular core member, around which said webbing is guided, and said bundle-shaped yarn member penetrates through and is turned back at said tubular core member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
216 words
A webbing supporting device used in a seatbelt system for restraining an occupant in an emergency situation of a vehicle, comprising: a bolt for mounting said webbing supporting device to a vehicle body; a cylindrical member having a hole, through which said mounting bolt penetrates; a loop-like, bundle-shaped yarn member having a pair of U-shaped portions substantially semicircularly guided around said cylindrical member; a plate-shaped core member, which the intermediate portion of an occupant restraining webbing is inserted through and turned back at, said core member guiding therearound the intermediate portion of a U-shaped portion connecting one end of one of said pair of U-shaped portions of said bundle-shaped yarn member to one end of the other of said pair of U-shaped portions and also the intermediate portion of another U-shaped portion connecting the other end of one of said pair of U-shaped portions to the other end of the other of said pair of U-shaped portions; and a synthetic resin cover coated on the other peripheries of said cylindrical member, bundle-shaped yarn member and plate-shaped core member to be integrally held by said cylindrical member through said bundle-shaped yarn member and said plate-shaped core member being flexibly held by said cylindrical member, whereby the webbing is always fastened about the occupant in an optimum condition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
216 words
A webbing supporting device used in a seatbelt system for restraining an occupant in an emergency situation of a vehicle, comprising: a bolt for mounting said webbing supporting device to a vehicle body; a cylindrical member having a hole, through which said mounting bolt penetrates; a loop-like, bundle-shaped yarn member having a pair of U-shaped portions substantially semicircularly guided around said cylindrical member; a plate-shaped core member, which the intermediate portion of an occupant restraining webbing is inserted through and turned back at, said core member guiding therearound the intermediate portion of a U-shaped portion connecting one end of one of said pair of U-shaped portions of said bundle-shaped yarn member to one end of the other of said pair of U-shaped portions and also the intermediate portion of another U-shaped portion connecting the other end of one of said pair of U-shaped portions to the other end of the other of said pair of U-shaped portions; and a synthetic resin cover coated on the other peripheries of said cylindrical member, bundle-shaped yarn member and plate-shaped core member to be integrally held by said cylindrical member through said bundle-shaped yarn member and said plate-shaped core member being flexibly held by said cylindrical member, whereby the webbing is always fastened about the occupant in an optimum condition.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
126 words
A webbing supporting device for supporting the intermediate portion of an occupant restraining webbing in a manner to be movable in the longitudinal direction thereof in an emergency situation of a vehicle, comprising: a cylindrical member secured to a vehicle body in a manner to be rotatable about the axis thereof; a tubular core member whose outer periphery guides therearound the intermediate portion of said webbing; a bundle-shaped yarn member, a part of which penetrates through said tubular core member and the remaining part is guided around the outer periphery of said cylindrical member; and a synthetic resin cover for integrally holding said cylindrical member, bundle-shaped yarn member and tubular core member, so that said tubular core member can be movably held by said cylindrical member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
126 words
A webbing supporting device for supporting the intermediate portion of an occupant restraining webbing in a manner to be movable in the longitudinal direction thereof in an emergency situation of a vehicle, comprising: a cylindrical member secured to a vehicle body in a manner to be rotatable about the axis thereof; a tubular core member whose outer periphery guides therearound the intermediate portion of said webbing; a bundle-shaped yarn member, a part of which penetrates through said tubular core member and the remaining part is guided around the outer periphery of said cylindrical member; and a synthetic resin cover for integrally holding said cylindrical member, bundle-shaped yarn member and tubular core member, so that said tubular core member can be movably held by said cylindrical member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-11-06 | 1988-05-07 | 1988-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-11-06 | 1992-05-07 | 1992-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-11-06 | 1996-05-07 | 1996-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |