Occupant retraction system

Details Occupant retraction system Occupant retraction system

2004-08-19

2008-08-19

Nelson, Jr., Milton (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Crash seat

Bottom and back movable as unit in response to force

C297S339000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07413247

ABSTRACT:
An Occupant Retraction System (ORS) retracts a partially exposed occupant into a vehicle. The system responds to a trigger, wherein an occupant support retracts and actively pulls the occupant into the vehicle interior. The triggering event may be initiated by a manual switch, a rollover sensor, a crash sensor, a hostile ordnance sensor, or the like. A belt, harness, or foot strap may be connected to the occupant support to pull the occupant into the vehicle interior. A forcing means may be provided by a spring, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electro-mechanical actuator. The system further includes a damper for limiting acceleration to a safe maximum.

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