Attachment mechanism with interlocked belt retractor

Details Attachment mechanism with interlocked belt retractor Attachment mechanism with interlocked belt retractor

2008-04-22

2010-11-23

Kim, Sang (Department: 3654)

Chairs and seats

Body or occupant restraint or confinement

Safety belt or harness; e.g., lap belt or shoulder harness

C297S253000, C297S475000, C297S476000, C410S100000, C410S103000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07837275

ABSTRACT:
A multi-mode belt retractor including an interlocked attachment mechanism. The belt retractor and attachment mechanism are physically integrated in a single unit. In one embodiment, the retractor is shifted between modes by the operation by the attachment mechanism such that securing the attachment mechanism to an anchor point shifts the belt retractor into a locked mode. Releasing the attachment mechanism from the anchor point shifts the belt retractor into a free-wheel mode. In one embodiment, only a single user-operable button is provided, thus minimizing the opportunity for improper operation. One embodiment of the attachment mechanism is symmetrical, making it operable by a user's left or right hand.

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