Winding – tensioning – or guiding – Reeling device – With spring motor
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-02
2011-08-02
Mansen, Michael (Department: 3654)
Winding, tensioning, or guiding
Reeling device
With spring motor
C242S379000, C242S379100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07988084
ABSTRACT:
In at least one embodiment of the present invention, a device for pretensioning a seatbelt is provided. The device comprises a spindle for receiving a portion of the seatbelt. A retractor frame that has a weakened portion is supported by the spindle for rotational movement within the retractor frame. A pretensioner is operatively connected to the spindle for rotating the spindle to tighten the seatbelt. The pretensioner includes pretensioner balls. The pretensioner is configured to drive the pretensioner balls toward a ball collection area adjacent to the weakened portion. The weakened portion is deformed by the pretensioner balls to increase the size of the ball collection area.
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Burrow Jon
Lombarte Jorge
Autoliv ASP Inc.
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Brown Sally J.
Haugland Scott
Mansen Michael
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