US4896742A
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Control method for automatic seat belt of automobile
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1988-10-12
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Granted: 1990-01-30
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Expires: 2008-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A control method for an automatic seat belt of an automobile including interconnecting a seat belt mechanism with a door of the automobile to operate the mechanism with opening and closing of the door so that the seat belt is automatically tightened when the door is closed and loosened when the door is opened, further comprising in addition interconnecting the seat belt mechanism with an ignition switch so that the seat belt is automatically turned from the tightened condition to the loosened condition even when the door is still closed if the ignition switch is turned off or an ignition key is removed from the ignition switch.
Inventors
- 👤 Kazuaki Shitanoki
- 👤 Masashi Kusumi
- 👤 Hidetaka Shinozaki
- 👤 Takahiro Higuchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:29
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/04; B60R22/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A control method for an automatic seat belt of an automobile comprising: attaching an anchor to one end of a seat belt in such a manner that the seat belt may be movable along a guide rail attached to a side wall of a cabin of the automobile; interlocking the seat belt to operate with opening and closing of a door so that the seat belt is automatically turned to a tightened condition, in which the anchor is located in a rear end portion of the guide rail, when the door is closed and the seat belt is automatically turned to a loosened condition, in which the anchor is located in a front end portion of the guide rail, when the door is opened; and automatically turning the seat belt from the tightened condition to the loosened condition, even if the door remains closed, when an ignition key is removed from an ignition switch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A control method for an automatic seat belt of an automobile comprising: attaching an anchor to one end of a seat belt in such a manner that the seat belt may be movable along a guide rail attached to a side wall of a cabin of the automobile; interlocking the seat belt to operate with opening and closing of a door so that the seat belt is automatically turned to a tightened condition, in which the anchor is located in a rear end portion of the guide rail, when the door is closed and the seat belt is automatically turned to a loosened condition, in which the anchor is located in a front end portion of the guide rail, when the door is opened; and automatically turning the seat belt from the tightened condition to the loosened condition, even if the door remains closed, when an ignition key is removed from an ignition switch.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-01-29 | 1993-07-31 | 1994-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-01-29 | 1997-07-31 | 1998-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-01-29 | 2001-07-31 | 2002-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |