Mechanical shifting of multi-load retractor

Details Mechanical shifting of multi-load retractor Mechanical shifting of multi-load retractor

2005-03-08

2005-03-08

Rivera, William A. (Department: 3654)

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Reeling device

With spring motor

C280S805000, C280S806000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06863235

ABSTRACT:
A seat belt retractor (20) comprising: a primary (40) and secondary (60) locking mechanism and deactivation mechanism (74) for mechanically deactivating the second locking mechanism (60) when the retractor is used by occupants not in a designated class; the retractor including at least two load limiting mechanisms including for example, a torsion bar and variable elongation webbing or a torsion bar and a friction brake (or clutch) configured to be selectively employed depending on the size of the occupant.

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