Positioning device for vehicle seat belt assembly
The invention relates generally to Type II vehicle seat belt assemblies which include webbing connected to a retraction device and extending at a relatively upper end from a force diverter such as a pillar loop and secured to an anchor at a relatively lower end, with a latch plate insertable into a...
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| Format | Patent |
| Language | English |
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26.11.2002
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| Summary: | The invention relates generally to Type II vehicle seat belt assemblies which include webbing connected to a retraction device and extending at a relatively upper end from a force diverter such as a pillar loop and secured to an anchor at a relatively lower end, with a latch plate insertable into a buckle and having a slotted opening through which the webbing slides to define a shoulder belt portion between the upper force diverter and the latch plate, and a lap belt portion between the lower anchor end and the latch plate. The invention more particularly relates to positioning devices for improving the fit, comfort and crash protection provided to the user, particularly, but not limited to, children.
Positioning devices for improving the fit, comfort and crash protection provided to users, particularly children, of Type II vehicle seat belt assemblies which include webbing connected to a retraction device and extending at a relatively upper end from a force diverter such as a pillar loop and secured to an anchor at a relatively lower end, with a latch plate insertable into a buckle and having a slotted opening through which the webbing slides to define a shoulder belt portion between the upper force diverter and the latch plate, and a lap belt portion between the lower anchor end and the latch plate. One disclosed positioning device includes a clamping element frictionally engagable with the shoulder belt portion and positionable immediately adjacent the latch plate so as to maintain the lap belt portion in a desired snug condition when the latch plate is inserted into the buckle by preventing sliding of the webbing through the opening in a direction which would loosen the lap belt portion, while permitting sliding of the webbing through the opening in a direction which would further tighten the lap belt portion. Another disclosed positioning device includes a shoulder belt repositioning element attached to the clamping element. |
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