Method and apparatus for seatbelt access

Details Method and apparatus for seatbelt access Method and apparatus for seatbelt access

2008-03-04

2008-03-04

Ilan, Ruth (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

C280S804000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07338082

ABSTRACT:
A seatbelt access method and system are provided. A seatbelt access system can include a seatbelt and a seatbelt slide, wherein the seatbelt slide substantially encloses a portion of the seatbelt. The seatbelt access system can also include a seatbelt slide positioning system operable to move the seatbelt slide forward. A seatbelt slide positioning system can include a pull cord, and the pull cord can be operably coupled to the seatbelt slide. The pull cord can also be operably coupled to a vehicle frame. Alternatively, the pull cord can be operably coupled to an electronic motor or an electrically powered track. Alternatively, a seatbelt slide positioning system can include a bar. A seatbelt slide positioning system can also include a retractor. Further, a seatbelt slide positioning system can include a motor operable to move the seatbelt slide substantially forward and an activation device operable to activate the motor.

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