US5658051A
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Gimbaled web guide for a seat-integrated-belt restraint system
Assignee: Joyson Safety Systems Inc
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Filing: 1995-12-28
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Granted: 1997-08-19
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Expires: 2015-12-28
Abstract
Abstract An occupant safety apparatus comprising: a gimbaled web guide (80, 80') having a first member (90, 130) defining a belt exit slit (92) and a gimbaled support structure (94, 96, 100, 102, 130) for permitting the first member to rotate about at least two generally perpendicular axes. This support structure also permits the first member to rotate about a third axis.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel Vega
- 👤 Herbert R. Jung
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:53
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/18; B60R22/26; B60R2022/1818; B60R2022/1837
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
An occupant safety apparatus comprising: a web guide (80, 80') having a first member (90, 120, 130) with at least a base portion which is spherically shaped, said first member defining a belt exit slit (92) and means (94, 96, 100, 102, 130) for permitting the first member to rotate about at least two generally perpendicular axes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
An occupant safety apparatus comprising: a web guide (80, 80') having a first member (90, 120, 130) with at least a base portion which is spherically shaped, said first member defining a belt exit slit (92) and means (94, 96, 100, 102, 130) for permitting the first member to rotate about at least two generally perpendicular axes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device as defined in claim 1 wherein the said means further includes means for permitting a portion of the first member to rotate about a third axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device as defined in claim 2 wherein the third axis is generally perpendicular to the first and second axes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 in combination with a seat belt support member (38) positioned to the rear of the web guide (80, 80') for absorbing crash loads during an emergency, the seat belt extending from this support member (38) and through the exit opening (92) of the web guide (80, 80').
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 4 wherein the web guide (80, 80') and the support member (38) are integrated within an automotive seat.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein the means for permitting a portion of the first member to rotate about the third axis includes a first opening within said spherically shaped base portion of said first member and a circular member slidably received within the first opening; the circular member includes the belt exit slit (92).
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-08-18 | 2005-02-17 | 2005-08-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-08-18 | 2009-02-17 | 2009-08-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |