Dual-spring retractor operable by a series of discs

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1991-04-23

1993-10-12

Stodola, Daniel P.

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Strand tensioning device

Tortuous course

B60R 2244

Patent

active

052518426

ABSTRACT:
A dual spring seat-belt retractor system with a tension-ease system operable to provide one of two springs continuously maintaining a retractive force on the belt to maintain the belt against the wearer in the tension-ease mode, which tension-ease system is automatically initiated at the cessation of belt protraction with a slight retraction to engage latch means that renders one of the springs ineffective to provide a reduced belt tension. A lost motion connection between the belt reel and the latch means permits limited belt movement by the user while maintaining the reduced tension until a predetermined retraction occurs.

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