Load limiting device for a seat belt

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1998-10-01

1999-10-26

Barfield, Anthony D.

Chairs and seats

Body or occupant restraint or confinement

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

188374, 280805, B60R 2228

Patent

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059714891

ABSTRACT:
A load limiting device is used with a vehicle seat belt during a crash to allow a limited and controlled forward motion of a vehicle occupant after the retractor has locked. The load limiting device decreases the forces exerted by the seat belt on the vehicle occupant's torso. The load limiting device has a metal member and means for deforming the metal member associated with the seat belt. Excessive load on the seat belt is transferred to the metal member by deforming the metal member.

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