Seatbelt tensioning device and method

Details Seatbelt tensioning device and method Seatbelt tensioning device and method

2008-05-13

2008-05-13

Ilan, Ruth (Department: 3616)

Motor vehicles

With belt or harness for restraining occupant, and means...

System comprises transmission or element thereof

C180S270000, C280S801200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07370721

ABSTRACT:
A device and method for tensioning a vehicle seatbelt are disclosed. The device has a motor, a pulley, a first cable, and a seatbelt buckle. The motor has a motor output for transferring rotational energy developed in the motor. The pulley is in communication with the motor output for receiving the rotational energy developed in the motor. The first cable has first and second ends. The first end is coupled to the pulley. The seatbelt buckle is coupled to the second end of the cable. The rotation of the pulley causes movement of the seatbelt buckle.

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