D-ring assembly with a load limiting device

Details D-ring assembly with a load limiting device D-ring assembly with a load limiting device

2005-03-01

2005-03-01

Cottingham, John R. (Department: 3679)

Joints and connections

Articulated members

Pivoted

C403S125000, C403S141000, C403S142000, C403S143000, C280S801100, C280S808000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06860671

ABSTRACT:
A D-ring assembly comprising a D-ring and a load limiting device. The D-ring has a slot therethrough for receiving a seatbelt webbing and for guiding the webbing from the retractor to the torso of a vehicle occupant. The load limiting device functions by absorbing kinetic energy of the vehicle occupant during a crash to control the deceleration forces experienced by the vehicle occupant. The load limiting device has a deforming member partially embedded in a swivel ball. When a predetermined amount of force is applied on the D-ring assembly, the swivel ball rotates causing the deforming member to create a channel in the load-limiting device.

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