Restraint device for a seat belt

Details Restraint device for a seat belt Restraint device for a seat belt

2004-03-11

2011-12-06

Culbreth, Eric (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

C280S806000, C297S472000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08070185

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a restraint device (1) for a seat belt (2) in a vehicle, comprising a housing (10) for guiding the seat belt (2) and for accommodating an energy-absorbing element (12) adapted to cooperate with the seat belt (2) so as to absorb energy when a predetermined retardation condition of the vehicle is fulfilled. Said device (1) comprises a device (15, 16, 23, 27, 28) for attaching the energy-absorbing element (12) to said seat belt (2) when said condition is fulfilled, said energy-absorbing element (12) being adapted to be attached in a lamellar manner to said seat belt (2) along a predetermined length thereof. The invention also relates to a method for restraining a seat belt (2). By means of the invention, a cost effective and safe device and method for restraining a seat belt in the event of a vehicle collision is obtained.

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patent: 2011/0074142 (2011-03-01), Rydsmo et al.

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