A safety monitoring system for a child, safety includes a harness (425), buckle (108, 305). buckle sensor (320), and tension sensor (170, 335). The buckle sensor (320) monitors status of the buckle (108, 305). A harness adjuster (450) adjusts tension of the harness (425). The tension sensor (170, 335) monitors the tension to the harness (425). An output device (325) is located on the buckle (108, 305). The output device (325) provides the status of the buckle (108, 305) and tension of the harness (425). The system can incl ude several types of sensors that are independent of a vehicle or a seat assembly (405 ). In one form, the buckle (108, 305) includes a strain gauge, temperature sensor (160), microphone (130), camera ( 110), thermometer, accelerometer, and/or gyroscope. A. microprocessor (102 ) and/or a wireless transceiver (104) are located inside the buckle (108, 305 ). The wireless transceiver (104) facilitates communication between the restraint system (420), the sensors, and/or a computational device such as a smartphone. Data from the sensors may be partially or fully processed by the microprocessor (102) in the buckle (108, 305) or the external computational device.
B60N 2/28 - Seats readily mountable on, and dismountable from, existing seats of the vehicle
B60N 2/26 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles for children
A snap hook configured to secure a car seat within a vehicle. The restraint system includes a hook body that has a hook at one end and a handle portion at an opposing end. The snap hook further includes a clip insert with a gate. The clip insert is configured to snap fit into an opening defined by the handle portion. The snap hook is configured to attach to the car seat by a belt and/or other suitable attachment device received within a belt opening. The gate extends from the clip insert so that an end of the gate is biased to contact the hook of the hook body. As should be appreciated, the gate is rotatable away from contact with the hook to form a gap. The gap enables a user to secure the snap hook to an anchor point within the vehicle.
A belt adjuster configured to secure a belt of a child car seat. The belt is squeezed and/or compressed between a belt bar and a frame to prevent movement of the belt. The belt adjuster includes a trigger configured to function as a lever. In one example, the lever extends from a belt bar to the trigger, such that force applied to the trigger actuates the belt bar. The lever is configured to multiply a force applied to the trigger to reduce the force needed to release the belt. In one embodiment, a force vector applied to the trigger is in a parallel and opposite direction from a force vector of the belt bar. In another embodiment, a force vector applied to the trigger is in a parallel and/or transverse direction from a force vector of the belt bar.
B60R 22/30 - Coupling devices other than buckles, including length-adjusting fittings
A44B 11/10 - Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts frictionally engaging surface of straps with clamping devices sliding wedge
A44B 11/06 - Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts frictionally engaging surface of straps with clamping devices
A harness adjuster configured to secure webbing of a child car seat. The adjuster includes a frame, a lever assembly, and a shaft configured to secure the lever assembly within the frame. The lever assembly further includes a lever portion and a web engagement portion. The web engagement portion is configured to secure a toothed insert via a tongue and groove connection. In one embodiment, the lever portion and the toothed insert are made from different materials. For example, the lever portion is made from a plastic and/or polymeric material and the toothed insert is made from a metallic material.
A seat assembly including a frame and a seat mounted to the frame via one or more clips. In one example, the clips include a lock assembly configured to extend through an opening in a seat support. The lock assembly includes a T-lock with one or more tabs configured to lock the clip within the opening without the use of tools and/or other fasteners. In another example, the lock assembly is inserted into the opening and the clip is rotated 90 degrees from an unlocked to a locked position. In yet another example, the clip includes a retention assembly with a snap button configured to snap-fit within an aperture to prevent accidental rotation and/or removal of the clip from the opening.
A bus seat including a seat back and a seat bottom. The seat back further includes a panel and a housing. The housing is a modular and configured to receive a variety of different panels. In one example, attachment of the panel to the housing defines a cavity. In another example, the cavity is filled with an energy absorbing material. In another example, the energy absorbing material is expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam and/or expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam. The seat back further includes a pair of parallel mounting posts disposed between the panel and the housing. The mounting posts include a plurality of fastener mounting locations to enable a universal fit. In another embodiment, the seat back includes one or more energy absorbing portions configured to absorb energy in the event of an accident.
B60N 2/24 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles
B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats
7.
RATCHETING WEB RETRACTOR WITH RELEASABLE WEB TENSION LIMITER
A web retractor may include a frame including spaced-apart side walls, a spool rotatably mounted to and between the side walls, a web having one end mounted to the spool, the spool rotatable relative to the side walls in a web take-up direction to wrap the web onto the spool and in a web pay-out direction to unwrap the web from the spool, a handle movably mounted to the side walls and engageable with the spool such that, with the handle engaged with the spool, movement of the handle in a first direction relative to the side walls rotates the spool in the web take-up direction, and a web tension limiting member configured to limit engagement of the handle with the spool so as to limit rotation of the spool by the handle in the web take-up direction to a predefined fraction of a full rotation of the spool.
B60R 22/343 - Belt retractors, e.g. reels with electrically actuated locking means
A44B 11/12 - Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts frictionally engaging surface of straps with clamping devices turnable clamp
A method and system for securing a child or passenger. The method or system has a harness (115). The method, or system has a cam buckle (220, 1800, 2700). The method or system has a harness adjuster (101). The method or system has a handle (110). The handle (110) is operatively connected to the harness adjuster (101). The harness adjuster (101) includes a one-way ratchet. The harness (115) passes through the belt (117) adjuster and the cam buckle (220, 1800, 2700). The handle (110) is configured to activate the tightening mechanism to tighten the harness (115) to a set tension through a single actuation motion.
B60N 2/26 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles for children
A bus seat including a seat back and a seat bottom. The seat back further includes a panel and a housing. The housing is a modular and configured to receive a variety of different panels. In one example, attachment of the panel to the housing defines a cavity. In another example, the cavity is filled with an energy absorbing material. In another example, the energy absorbing material is expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam and/or expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam. The seat back further includes a pair of parallel mounting posts disposed between the panel and the housing. The mounting posts include a plurality of fastener mounting locations to enable a universal fit. In another embodiment, the seat back includes one or more energy absorbing portions configured to absorb energy in the event of an accident.
B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats
B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
B60N 2/24 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles
B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
10.
STOWABLE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE SEAT
A vehicle (.105) safety system includes a vehicle (105) seat and a child restraint (160) system integrated with the vehicle (105) seat. The child restraint (160) system includes an illuminated status indicator system. The child restraint (160) system includes an occupant detection system. The child restraint ( 160) system includes one or more position sensors configured to determine seat bottom position. The child restraint (160) includes a harness ( 162) system. The harness (162) system is stored behind a door panel in a seat back of the vehicle (105) seat. The harness (162) system includes one or more load sensors. The load sensors work in combination with a motor (1505) to automatically adjust harness (162) fit. The child restraint (160) system is configured to automatically deploy. The child restraint (160) system is configured to automatically stow. The vehicle ( 105) safety system includes an input/output (I/O) device configured to facilitate interactions with the child restraint (160) system.
A restraint system for a vehicle seat operatively mounted in a motor vehicle may include a restraint web operatively coupled to at least one of the vehicle seat and the motor vehicle, an elongated sleeve received on and at least partially about the restraint web, and a sleeve position adjuster coupled to the sleeve and including an actuator normally engaging a portion of the restraint web to fix a position of the sleeve relative to the restraint web and responsive to actuation thereof to disengage from the restraint web to allow the sleeve to be moved along the restraint web.
B60R 22/26 - Anchoring devices secured to the seat
B60R 22/24 - Anchoring devices secured to the side, door, or roof of the vehicle
B60N 2/10 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable tiltable
A damped web retractor may include a frame, a spool including a spool shaft rotatably mounted to the frame, wherein the spool is configured to couple to one end of a web such that the web wraps around the spool as the spool shaft rotates relative to the frame in a web take up direction and such that the web unwraps from the spool as the spool shaft rotates in a web pay out direction, and a damper operatively coupled to the spool shaft, the damper configured to resist rotation of the spool shaft in at least one rotational direction.
An apparatus for tensioning an occupant restraint harness coupled to an occupant seat mountable in a motor vehicle, wherein the occupant restraint harness includes first and second lap webs securable about an occupant of the seat, may include a web tensioning device configured to be attached to a rear side of the occupant seat, the web tensioning device having an actuated state and an unactuated state, and a mechanical movement converter configured to be attached to the rear side of the occupant seat and having an input operatively coupled to the web tensioning device, a first output coupled to the first lap web and a second output coupled to the second lap web, the mechanical movement converter responsive to a transition of the web tensioning device from the unactuated state to the actuated state to simultaneously apply tension to the first and second lap webs.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Seatbelts and seat safety harnesses for use in vehicles,
all-terrain vehicles, military vehicles, off-road vehicles,
utility terrain vehicles, and ambulances; vehicle safety and
restraint systems, namely, vehicle seat belt buckles and
guides for sitting or directing the motion of a seat belt or
seat safety harness for passenger protection.
A bench type seat frame for use in vehicles, such as busses and/or other passenger vehicles has been developed. In one example, the seat frame includes a reinforced pedestal mount. For example, the pedestal includes one or more self-reinforced feet mounted to a floor of the vehicle. In another example, the self-reinforced feet are made from folded steel in a double thickness configuration. The pedestal further includes one or more crumple zones configured to dissipate energy during a collision. In another example, the seat frame includes a cross member extending between the pedestal and a wall mount. In one example, the cross member is able to support both belted and unbelted seat configurations. For example, the cross member includes one or more belt anchors configured to receive and secure one or more seat belts.
A locking web retractor includes a spool mounted between side walls of a frame and rotatable in web take-up and pay out directions, and a locking apparatus including a toothed wheel rotatable with the spool, a movable component and a lock pawl. The movable component moves between a locking position in which it forces an engagement end of the lock pawl into engagement with the toothed wheel to prevent the spool from rotating in the web pay out direction, and an unlocking position in which the movable component does not force the engagement end of the lock pawl toward the toothed wheel. The lock pawl defines a counterweight at an opposite end and configured, in the unlocking position of the movable component, to cause the lock pawl to move in a direction which draws the engagement end of the lock pawl away from the toothed wheel.
B60R 21/0132 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting collisions, impending collisions or roll-over responsive to vehicle motion parameters
18.
COMBINATION INFLATABLE AND WEB-BASED RESTRAINT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT
A combination inflatable and web-based restraint for a motor vehicle seat may include an occupant restraint collar having an arcuate portion with first and second spaced apart legs each joined thereto or integral therewith, the collar configured to extend about a neck and over opposite shoulders of an occupant of the seat, first and second shoulder webs of the restraint each movably coupled to a respective one of the first and second legs such the collar is movable along the first and second shoulder webs, an inflatable airbag housed, in an uninflated state, within the arcuate portion and the first and second legs of the collar, the airbag and configured to open a seam of, and extend out of, the arcuate portion and the first and second legs upon deployment thereof, and at least one inflator fluidly coupled to the airbag for deploying the airbag.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
B60R 21/18 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags the inflatable member formed as a belt or harness or combined with a belt or harness arrangement
19.
COMBINATION INFLATABLE AND WEB-BASED RESTRAINT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT
A combination inflatable and web-based restraint for a motor vehicle seat may include an occupant restraint collar having an arcuate portion with first and second spaced apart legs each joined thereto or integral therewith, the collar configured to extend about a neck and over opposite shoulders of an occupant of the seat, first and second shoulder webs of the restraint each movably coupled to a respective one of the first and second legs such the collar is movable along the first and second shoulder webs, an inflatable airbag housed, in an uninflated state, within the arcuate portion and the first and second legs of the collar, the airbag and configured to open a seam of, and extend out of, the arcuate portion and the first and second legs upon deployment thereof, and at least one inflator fluidly coupled to the airbag for deploying the airbag.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
B60R 21/18 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags the inflatable member formed as a belt or harness or combined with a belt or harness arrangement
A web retractor may include a frame with spaced-apart first and second side walls and a bottom wall coupling together the side walls, the frame defining an opening through the first side wall, the second side wall or the bottom wall, a spool rotatably mounted to and between the first and second side walls and spaced apart from the opening, a web having one end mounted to the spool, the spool being rotatable to take up and pay out at least some of the web, and a web deflector mounted to at least one of the first side wall, the second sidewall and the bottom wall and positioned between the spool and the opening, the web deflector configured to guide the web from the spool out of the web retractor through the opening and to guide the web into the retractor and to the spool through the opening.
B65H 23/00 - Registering, tensioning, smoothing, or guiding webs
B65H 75/42 - Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables involving the use of a core or former internal to, and supporting, a stored package of material mobile or transportable attached to, or forming part of, mobile tools or machines
21.
SECUREMENT SYSTEM FOR SECURING CARGO IN AND TO A CARGO AREA OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
A cargo securement system for securing cargo items in and to a cargo area of a motor vehicle may include at least one elongated support rail configured to be mounted to and to extend along at least a portion of a length of an inner wall of the at least one of a side, front or rear of the cargo area of the motor vehicle, and at least one cargo restraint module configured to be releasably secured to the at least one elongated support rail, at least a first portion of the at least once cargo restraint module configured to releasably engage at least one cargo item to restrain the at least one cargo item to and within the cargo area of the motor vehicle.
B65H 75/42 - Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables involving the use of a core or former internal to, and supporting, a stored package of material mobile or transportable attached to, or forming part of, mobile tools or machines
A motor vehicle and occupant seat combination may include any one or combination of means for selectively preventing forward pivoting of at least one vehicle seat, one or more web attenuators for dampen forces applied thereby by one or more respective shoulder webs of at least one occupant restraint system, at least one sleeve received on at least one shoulder web and a corresponding sleeve adjuster for adjusting a position of the sleeve along the respective shoulder web, and one or more ratcheting web retractors for selectively tightening a lap web or a thigh web about an occupant of at least one vehicle seat.
B60R 22/26 - Anchoring devices secured to the seat
B60N 2/10 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable tiltable
B60R 22/24 - Anchoring devices secured to the side, door, or roof of the vehicle
B60N 2/12 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable and tiltable
B60R 22/02 - Semi-passive restraint systems, e.g. systems applied or removed automatically but not both
A seat assembly (100) including a frame (105) and a seat (120) mounted to the frame (105) via one or more clips (125). In one example, the clips (125) include a lock assembly (1400) configured to extend through an opening (505) in a seat support (407). The lock assembly (1400) includes a T-lock (635) with one or more tabs (1417) configured to lock the clip ( 125) within the opening (505) without the use of tools and/or other fasteners. In another example, the lock assembly ( 1400) is inserted into the opening (505) and the clip (125) is rotated 90 degrees from an unlocked to a locked position. In yet another example, the clip (125) includes a retention assembly (615) with a. snap button (630) configured to snap-fit within an aperture 510 to prevent accidental rotation and/or removal of the clip (125) from the opening (505).
An electrically releasable buckle assembly (12) for a motor vehicle restraint (10) may include latch components (18) configured to releasably engage a tongue member (14B) of the motor vehicle restraint (10), a release button (16) operatively coupled to the latch components (18), the release button (16) having a latched position in which the latching components engage the tongue member (14B) and a release position in which the latch components (18) release the tongue member (14B), an electrical energy source (32), at least one shape memory alloy component (26) operatively coupled to the release button (16), the at least one shape memory alloy component (26) responsive to heating thereof by electrical energy supplied by the source (32) to a temperature at or above a transition temperature thereof to move the release button (16) from the latched position to the release position, and means (34) for selectively supplying electrical energy from the electrical energy source (32) to the at least one shape memory alloy component (26).
A seat assembly (100) including a frame (105) and a seat (120) mounted to the frame (105) via one or more clips (125). In one example, the clips (125) include a lock assembly (1400) configured to extend through an opening (505) in a seat support (407). The lock assembly (1400) includes a T-lock (635) with one or more tabs (1417) configured to lock the clip ( 125) within the opening (505) without the use of tools and/or other fasteners. In another example, the lock assembly ( 1400) is inserted into the opening (505) and the clip (125) is rotated 90 degrees from an unlocked to a locked position. In yet another example, the clip (125) includes a retention assembly (615) with a. snap button (630) configured to snap-fit within an aperture 510 to prevent accidental rotation and/or removal of the clip (125) from the opening (505).
A harness assembly for a vehicle includes a illumination assembly configured to be visible from outside the vehicle. The harness assembly includes a harness pad that includes a passageway through which webbing of the harness assembly extends. The illumination assembly includes a light module and a wiring system coupled to the light module to control light emission from the light module. The light module is configured to be coupled to a front surface of the harness pad of the harness assembly and the wiring extends through a slit in the harness pad to be routed through the passageway of the harness pad. At least a partially light-transmissive cover is configured to extend over the light module and slit and be secured to the front surface of the harness pad.
A web retractor includes a frame having spaced-apart side walls, a spool rotatably mounted between the side walls, a web having one end mounted to the spool, the spool rotatable in a web take-up direction to wrap the web onto the spool and in a web pay out direction to unwrap the web from the spool, and a web take-up prevention apparatus movably mounted to the frame and responsive actuation thereof to move relative to the frame to impart a resistance directly on the web sufficient to prevent the spool from rotating in the web take-up direction while also allowing the spool to rotate in the web pay out direction by pulling the web away from the retractor.
A snap hook configured to secure a car seat within a vehicle. The restraint system includes a hook body that has a hook at one end and a handle portion at an opposing end. The snap hook further includes a. clip insert with a gate. The clip insert is configured to snap fit into an opening defined by the handle portion. The snap hook is configured to attach to the car seat by a belt and/or other suitable attachment device received within a belt opening. The gate extends from the cl ip insert so that an end of the gate is biased to contact the hook of the hook body. As should be appreciated, the gate is rotatable away from contact with the hook to form a gap. The gap enables a user to secure the snap hook to an anchor point within the vehicle.
A belt adjuster (105, 1705) configured to secure a belt (115, 1715) of a child car seat. The belt (115, 1715) is squeezed and/or compressed between a bell bar (1010, 2610) and a frame (1005, 2605) to prevent movement of the belt (115, 1715). The belt adjuster (105, 1705) includes a trigger (210, 1810) configured to function as a lever (1402, 3202). In one example, the lever (1402, 3202) extends from a belt bar (1010, 2610) to the trigger (210, 1810), such that force applied to the trigger (210, 1810) actuates the belt bar (1010, 2610). The lever (1402, 3202) is configured to multiply a force applied to the trigger (210, 1810) to reduce the force needed to release the belt (115, 1715). In one embodiment, a force vector applied to the trigger (210, 1810) is in a parallel and opposite direction from a force vector of the belt bar (1010, 2610). In another embodiment, a force vector applied to the trigger (210, 1810) is in a parallel and/or transverse direction from a force vector of tire belt bar (1010, 2610).
A harness adjuster (120) configured to secure webbing of a child car seat. The adjuster includes a frame ( 305), a lever assembly (310), and a shaft (315) configured to secure the lever assembly (310) within the frame (305), The lever assembly (310) further includes a lever portion (505) and a web engagement portion. The web engagement portion is configured to secure a toothed insert (515) via a tongue (! 105) and groove (905) connection. In one embodiment, the lever portion (505) and the toothed insert (515) are made from different materials. For example, the lever portion (505) is made from a plastic and/or polymeric material and the toothed insert (515) is made from a metallic material.
A dual-web retractor includes a frame having first, second and third sidewalls spaced apart from one another with the second sidewall positioned between the first and third sidewalls, a spool rotatably mounted to and between the first, second and third sidewalls, the spool having a first spool section defined between the first and second sidewalls and a second spool section defined between the second and third sidewalls, a first web having one end coupled to the first spool section, and a second web having one end coupled to the second spool section, wherein rotation of the spool causes the first and second webs to be simultaneously paid taken up on or paid out from the first and second respective spool sections.
A seat monitoring system including one or more shoulder belt tension sensors and one or more buckie belt tension seniors configured to monitor the tension in a harness of a child safety seat. The seat monitoring system further includes a headrest position sensor for monitoring the position of a headrest. The seat monitoring system includes a motor for automatic tensioning of the shoulder belts and buckle belt. The seat monitoring system includes an I/O device tor inputting child specifications. The I/O device includes a step-by- step guide for properly securing the child within the child safety seat.
A seat monitoring system including one or more shoulder belt tension sensors and one or more buckle belt tension seniors configured to monitor the tension in a harness of a child safety seat. The seat monitoring system further includes a headrest position sensor for monitoring the position of a headrest. The seat monitoring system includes a motor for automatic tensioning of the shoulder belts and buckle belt. The seat monitoring system includes an I/O device for inputting child specifications. The I/O device includes a step-by-step guide for properly securing the child within the child safety seat.
B60R 22/48 - Control systems, alarms, or interlock systems, for the correct application of the belt or harness
G01L 5/10 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring tension in flexible members, e.g. ropes, cables, wires, threads, belts or bands using electrical means
G01V 3/08 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detecting; Measuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices
G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
G01B 7/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for testing the alignment of axes
B60N 2/28 - Seats readily mountable on, and dismountable from, existing seats of the vehicle
B60R 22/44 - Belt retractors, e.g. reels with means for reducing belt tension during use under normal conditions
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
34.
Restraint system for a vehicle seat operatively mounted in a motor vehicle
An occupant restraint system for a vehicle seat operatively mounted in a motor vehicle may include a restraint web operatively coupled to at least one of the vehicle seat and the motor vehicle, an elongated sleeve received on and at least partially about the restraint web, and a sleeve position adjuster coupled to the sleeve and including an actuator normally engaging a portion of the restraint web to fix a position of the sleeve relative to the restraint web and responsive to actuation thereof to disengage from the restraint web to allow the sleeve to be moved along the restraint web.
B60R 22/26 - Anchoring devices secured to the seat
B60R 22/24 - Anchoring devices secured to the side, door, or roof of the vehicle
B60N 2/10 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable tiltable
B60N 2/12 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable and tiltable
B60R 22/02 - Semi-passive restraint systems, e.g. systems applied or removed automatically but not both
A motor vehicle, seat and multi-point restraint system combination may include one or a combination of means for selectively preventing forward pivoting of the seat, one or more web attenuators for dampen forces applied thereby by one or more respective shoulder webs of the multi-point restraint system, at least one sleeve received on at least one shoulder web and a corresponding sleeve adjuster for adjusting a position of the sleeve along the respective shoulder web, web retractors operatively coupled to each of a pair of lap webs and to each of a pair of thigh webs of the multi-point restraint system, and at least one web retractor operatively coupled to the shoulder webs of the multi-point restraint system.
A cot includes a patient platform that supports a frame, a patient support assembly, and a pad. The cot further includes a lift system that is coupled to a transport system that includes a cot retainer. The patient support assembly includes a headrest, backrest, seat, and leg rest. In some forms, a child restraint assembly is incorporated into the various parts of the patient support assembly to allow safe transport of children in an ambulance. The child restraint assembly is adjustable to accommodate the size of the child being transported. In other forms, the child restraint assembly is incorporated into the pad. The various embodiments envision a child restraint assembly that is easily accessible to emergency medical professionals.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Safety systems for ambulances, fire trucks, commercial trucks, all-terrain vehicles, military vehicles, off-road vehicles, and utility terrain vehicles, namely, a system comprised of a vehicle airbag, vehicle seatbelt buckles, vehicle body and head restraints, and vehicle seat belt retractors; vehicle restraint systems for passenger protection, namely, a system comprised of a vehicle airbag, vehicle seatbelt buckles, vehicle body and head restraints, and vehicle seat belt retractors; vehicle safety systems for passenger protection comprised of vehicle air bags, vehicle seatbelt buckles, vehicle body and head restraints, and vehicle seat belt retractors
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Attachment device sold as component part of car seat for children and infants used to secure a flexible strap to a vehicle anchorage point; Attachment device sold as component part of vehicle seat for children and infants used to secure a flexible strap to a vehicle anchorage point
39.
System for controlling one or more locking web retractors in a motor vehicle occupant restraint system
A system is provided for controlling operation of an electrically controlled and magnetically actuated locking web retractor of an occupant restraint coupled to an occupant seat of a motor vehicle. A control circuit may monitor output signals produced by one or more sensors configured to produce one or more respective sensor output signals indicative of one or more corresponding sensed conditions of the motor vehicle, vehicle seat or occupant restraint, process the output signals produced by the one or more sensors to determine one or more values of the one or more sensed conditions, compare the one or more determined values of the one or more sensed conditions to one or more corresponding threshold or range values, and then provide a control signal, based on the one or more comparisons, to a magnet actuator of the web retractor to cause the web retractor to lock or unlock.
A damped web retractor may include a frame, a spool including a spool shaft rotatably mounted to the frame, wherein the spool is configured to couple to one end of a web such that the web wraps around the spool as the spool shaft rotates relative to the frame in a web take up direction and such that the web unwraps from the spool as the spool shaft rotates in a web pay out direction, and a damper operatively coupled to the spool shaft, the damper configured to resist rotation of the spool shaft in at least one rotational direction.
A62B 35/04 - Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means
A62B 1/14 - Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like by making use of rope-lowering devices with brakes sliding on the rope
A63B 29/02 - Mountain guy-ropes or accessories, e.g. avalanche ropes; Means for indicating the location of accidentally buried, e.g. snow-buried, persons
E04G 21/32 - Safety or protective measures for persons during the construction of buildings
E06C 1/36 - Ladders suspendable by hooks or the like
E06C 7/48 - Ladder heads; Supports for heads of ladders for resting against objects
Computerized on-line retail store services in the field of components for vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, ambulances, buses, fire trucks, golf carts, military vehicles, off-road vehicles, and utility terrain vehicles; On-line retail store services featuring cargo control and handling equipment, child positioner for golf carts and low speed vehicles, child restraints for bus and vehicle seats, metal clips for holding self-contained breathing apparatus, seat safety harnesses, seatbelts, and vehicle safety and restraint systems
A motor vehicle and occupant seat combination may include any one or combination of means for selectively preventing forward pivoting of at least one vehicle seat, one or more web attenuators for dampen forces applied thereby by one or more respective shoulder webs of at least one occupant restraint system, at least one sleeve received on at least one shoulder web and a corresponding sleeve adjuster for adjusting a position of the sleeve along the respective shoulder web, and one or more ratcheting web retractors for selectively tightening a lap web or a thigh web about an occupant of at least one vehicle seat.
B60R 22/02 - Semi-passive restraint systems, e.g. systems applied or removed automatically but not both
B60R 22/00 - Safety belts or body harnesses in vehicles
B60R 22/185 - Anchoring devices with stopping means for acting directly upon the belt in an emergency, e.g. by clamping or friction
B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats
B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
B60R 21/02 - Occupant safety arrangements or fittings
A web retractor may include a frame with spaced-apart first and second side walls and a bottom wall coupling together the side walls, the frame defining an opening through the first side wall, the second side wall or the bottom wall, a spool rotatably mounted to and between the first and second side walls and spaced apart from the opening, a web having one end mounted to the spool, the spool being rotatable to take up and pay out at least some of the web, and a web deflector mounted to at least one of the first side wall, the second sidewall and the bottom wall and positioned between the spool and the opening, the web deflector configured to guide the web from the spool out of the web retractor through the opening and to guide the web into the retractor and to the spool through the opening.
A buckle has a buckle mechanism with a lock pawl and a latch pin. The latch pin is designed to travel only in a longitudinal or horizontal direction relative to the buckle mechanism. When a latch plate assembly is secured, the latch pin holds the lock pawl in a latched position and prevents accidental release of the latch plate assembly. A release button is coupled to the latch plate retention bar so that all of the effective actuation and other motions are in the longitudinal direction of the buckle mechanism. The buckle mechanism has an ejector mechanism with an ejection spring for ejecting the latch plate assembly.
A restraint barricade control system may include a restraint barricade configured to be mounted to a motor vehicle at or adjacent to an occupant access opening thereof, the restraint barricade having an non-deployed state and a deployed state, at least one sensor configured to produce at least one sensor signal corresponding to movement of the motor vehicle relative to at least one axis of an axis system of the motor vehicle, at least one actuator operatively coupled to the restraint barricade, a processor operatively coupled to the at least one sensor and to the at least one actuator, and a memory having instructions therein which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to activate the at least one actuator to deploy the restraint barricade from the non-deployed state to the deployed state based on the at least one sensor signal.
B60R 21/21 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle side panels, e.g. doors
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Child positioner for golf carts and low speed vehicles, namely, an add-on securement device in the nature of an attachable child positioner specially adapted for use in golf carts and low speed vehicles
48.
ILLUMINABLE RESTRAINT HARNESS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
A harness assembly for a vehicle includes a illumination assembly configured to be visible from outside the vehicle. The harness assembly includes a harness pad that includes a passageway through which webbing of the harness assembly extends. The illumination assembly includes a light module and a wiring system coupled to the light module to control light emission from the light module. The light module is configured to be coupled to a front surface of the harness pad of the harness assembly and the wiring extends through a slit in the harness pad to be routed through the passageway of the harness pad. At least a partially light-transmissive cover is configured to extend over the light module and slit and be secured to the front surface of the harness pad.
B60Q 3/20 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors mounted on specific fittings of passenger or driving compartments
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Downloadable computer application software for desktop computers, handheld computers, laptops, mobile phones, and tablets, namely, software for real time detection and monitoring of the presence of a child in a vehicle, for real time detection and monitoring of the use or non-use of seat belts, clips, harness, straps, and tether in vehicles and for sending electronic alerts to care givers; electronic devices integrated into seats for determining whether a seat is properly installed comprised of sensors for detecting the presence of a child in a vehicle, for real time detection and monitoring of the use or non-use of seat belts, clips, harness, straps, and tether in vehicles and apparatus for sending electronic alerts to care givers Child restraints for vehicle seats; Safety seats for infants and children for vehicles; Seatbelts and seat safety harnesses for use in vehicles; Vehicle safety and restraint systems, namely, vehicle seat belt buckles and seat belt guides
A locking web retractor includes a frame including spaced-apart side walls, a spool rotatably mounted between the side walls, the spool rotatable in a web take-up pay out directions, locking components operatively coupled to the spool, a ferromagnetic component movable relative to the locking components between an unlocking position in which the ferromagnetic component does not cause the locking components to prevent the spool from rotating in the web pay out direction and a locking position in which the ferromagnetic component causes the locking components to prevent the spool from rotating in the web pay out direction, a magnet responsive to actuation to cause the ferromagnetic component to move from the unlocking position to the locking position to cause the locking components to prevent the spool from rotating in the web pay out direction, and means for actuating the magnet.
B60R 22/343 - Belt retractors, e.g. reels with electrically actuated locking means
B60R 22/44 - Belt retractors, e.g. reels with means for reducing belt tension during use under normal conditions
B60R 22/353 - Belt retractors, e.g. reels with means for permanently locking the retractor during the wearing of the belt the locking means being automatically actuated in response to belt movement when a wearer applies the belt
51.
ELECTRICALLY RELEASABLE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE RESTRAINT
An electrically releasable buckle assembly (12) for a motor vehicle restraint (10) may include latch components (18) configured to releasably engage a tongue member (14B) of the motor vehicle restraint (10), a release button (16) operatively coupled to the latch components (18), the release button (16) having a latched position in which the latching components engage the tongue member (14B) and a release position in which the latch components (18) release the tongue member (14B), an electrical energy source (32), at least one shape memory alloy component (26) operatively coupled to the release button (16), the at least one shape memory alloy component (26) responsive to heating thereof by electrical energy supplied by the source (32) to a temperature at or above a transition temperature thereof to move the release button (16) from the latched position to the release position, and means (34) for selectively supplying electrical energy from the electrical energy source (32) to the at least one shape memory alloy component (26).
A web retractor includes a frame having spaced-apart side walls, a spool rotatably mounted between the side walls, a web having one end mounted to the spool, the spool rotatable in a web take-up direction to wrap the web onto the spool and in a web pay out direction to unwrap the web from the spool, and a web take-up prevention apparatus movably mounted to the frame and responsive actuation thereof to move relative to the frame to impart a resistance directly on the web sufficient to prevent the spool from rotating in the web take-up direction while also allowing the spool to rotate in the web pay out direction by pulling the web away from the retractor.
B25B 25/00 - Implements for fastening, connecting, or tensioning of wire or strip
B60R 22/35 - Belt retractors, e.g. reels with means for permanently locking the retractor during the wearing of the belt the locking means being automatically actuated
53.
SECUREMENT SYSTEM FOR SECURING CARGO IN AND TO A CARGO AREA OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
A cargo securement system for securing cargo items in and to a cargo area of a motor vehicle may include at least one elongated support rail configured to be mounted to and to extend along at least a portion of a length of an inner wall of the at least one of a side, front or rear of the cargo area of the motor vehicle, and at least one cargo restraint module configured to be releasably secured to the at least one elongated support rail, at least a first portion of the at least once cargo restraint module configured to releasably engage at least one cargo item to restrain the at least one cargo item to and within the cargo area of the motor vehicle.
B65H 75/34 - Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables
B65H 75/42 - Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables involving the use of a core or former internal to, and supporting, a stored package of material mobile or transportable attached to, or forming part of, mobile tools or machines
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bus seats; school bus seat with restraint; vehicle seats; vehicle seats not for passenger cars, namely, for school buses; vehicle safety and restraint systems, namely, safety harnesses, seat belts, latch attachments, tethers, infant and child buckles and adjusters, belt buckles and guides; child restraints for vehicle seats
A dual-web retractor includes a frame having spaced-apart sidewalls, a spool rotatably mounted between the sidewalls, a pair of engagement members configured to be releasably engaged to one another, and a single web having opposite ends each coupled to a different one of the pair of engagement members and a portion of the single web between the opposite ends affixed to the spool to define a first web section extending from one end of the frame between the spool and one of the pair of engagement members and a second web section extending from an opposite end of the frame between the spool and the other of the pair of engagement members. Rotation of the spool in a web take up direction alternatingly wraps the web sections onto the spool and rotation of the spool in a web pay out direction alternatingly unwraps the web sections from the spool.
A dual-web retractor includes a frame having spaced-apart sidewalls, a spool rotatably mounted between the sidewalls, a pair of engagement members configured to be releasably engaged to one another, and a single web having opposite ends each coupled to a different one of the pair of engagement members and a portion of the single web between the opposite ends affixed to the spool to define a first web section extending from one end of the frame between the spool and one of the pair of engagement members and a second web section extending from an opposite end of the frame between the spool and the other of the pair of engagement members. Rotation of the spool in a web take up direction alternatingly wraps the web sections onto the spool and rotation of the spool in a web pay out direction alternatingly unwraps the web sections from the spool.
An occupant restraint system for a vehicle seat operatively mounted in a motor vehicle may include a restraint web operatively coupled to at least one of the vehicle seat and the motor vehicle, an elongated sleeve received on and at least partially about the restraint web, and a sleeve position adjuster coupled to the sleeve and including an actuator normally engaging a portion of the restraint web to fix a position of the sleeve relative to the restraint web and responsive to actuation thereof to disengage from the restraint web to allow the sleeve to be moved along the restraint web.
B60R 22/24 - Anchoring devices secured to the side, door, or roof of the vehicle
B60N 2/12 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable and tiltable
B60R 22/26 - Anchoring devices secured to the seat
59.
RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE SEAT OPERATIVELY MOUNTED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE
An occupant restraint system for a vehicle seat operatively mounted in a motor vehicle may include a restraint web operatively coupled to at least one of the vehicle seat and the motor vehicle, an elongated sleeve received on and at least partially about the restraint web, and a sleeve position adjuster coupled to the sleeve and including an actuator normally engaging a portion of the restraint web to fix a position of the sleeve relative to the restraint web and responsive to actuation thereof to disengage from the restraint web to allow the sleeve to be moved along the restraint web.
A web management system includes a base that is configured to be secured to the seat of a vehicle. A retraction member has a first end and a second end. The first end is fixedly secured to an anchor attached to the base. The retraction member is configured to expand and retract in length between a first length and a shorter second length. The expansion and retraction are biased in favor of retraction to the second length. A web having at least a portion is fixedly secured to the base. A roller is attached to the second end of the retraction member. The roller is configured to slidably couple the web to the retraction member. Retraction of the retraction member takes up slack in the web.
A buckle has a buckle mechanism with a lock pawl and a latch pin. The latch pin is designed to travel only in a longitudinal or horizontal direction relative to the buckle mechanism. When a latch plate assembly is secured, the latch pin holds the lock pawl in a latched position and prevents accidental release of the latch plate assembly. A release button is coupled to the latch plate retention bar so that all of the effective actuation and other motions are in the longitudinal direction of the buckle mechanism. The buckle mechanism has an ejector mechanism with an ejection spring for ejecting the latch plate assembly.
A cot includes a patient platform that supports a frame, a patient support assembly, and a pad. The cot further includes a lift system that is coupled to a transport system that includes a cot retainer. The patient support assembly includes a headrest, backrest, seat, and leg rest. In some forms, a child restraint assembly is incorporated into the various parts of the patient support assembly to allow safe transport of children in an ambulance. The child restraint assembly is adjustable to accommodate the size of the child being transported. In other forms, the child restraint assembly is incorporated into the pad. The various embodiments envision a child restraint assembly that is easily accessible to emergency medical professionals.
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Seatbelts and seat safety harnesses for use in vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, military vehicles, off-road vehicles, utility terrain vehicles, and ambulances; Vehicle safety and restraint systems, namely, vehicle seat belt buckles and guides for sitting or directing the motion of a seat belt or seat safety harness for passenger protection
A tilt-lock adjuster system includes a tilt-lock adjuster that is used to tighten and loosen webbing. The tilt-lock adjuster includes an indicator configured to indicate when proper tension is applied to the webbing. The tilt-lock adjuster has a frame to which the indicator is slidably coupled and a web bar slidably coupled to the frame. The web bar is asymmetric for one way assembly with the frame. The web bar has a web engagement notch that is concave for enhancing locking of the webbing to the frame. The web bar has a frame guide slidably engaged to the frame. The frame defines a web opening in which the frame engagement ledge extends. The frame guide of the web bar includes a key guide foot. The frame has an orientation notch configured to receive the key guide foot of the web bar.
B60N 2/28 - Seats readily mountable on, and dismountable from, existing seats of the vehicle
B60R 21/015 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, e.g. for disabling triggering
A tilt-lock adjuster system includes a tilt-lock adjuster that is used to tighten and loosen webbing. The tilt-lock adjuster includes an indicator configured to indicate when proper tension is applied to the webbing. The tilt-lock adjuster has a frame to which the indicator is slidably coupled and a web bar slidably coupled to the frame. The web bar is asymmetric for one way assembly with the frame. The web bar has a web engagement notch that is concave for enhancing locking of the webbing to the frame. The web bar has a frame guide slidably engaged to the frame. The frame defines a web opening in which the frame engagement ledge extends. The frame guide of the web bar includes a key guide foot. The frame has an orientation notch configured to receive the key guide foot of the web bar.
B60N 2/28 - Seats readily mountable on, and dismountable from, existing seats of the vehicle
B60R 21/015 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, e.g. for disabling triggering
A tilt-lock adjuster system includes a tilt-lock adjuster that is used to tighten and loosen webbing. The tilt-lock adjuster includes an indicator configured to indicate when proper tension is applied to the webbing. The tilt-lock adjuster has a frame to which the indicator is slidably coupled and a web bar slidably coupled to the frame. The web bar is asymmetric for one way assembly with the frame. The web bar has a web engagement notch that is concave for enhancing locking of the webbing to the frame. The web bar has a frame guide slidably engaged to the frame. The frame defines a web opening in which the frame engagement ledge extends. The frame guide of the web bar includes a key guide foot. The frame has an orientation notch configured to receive the key guide foot of the web bar.
A44B 11/10 - Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts frictionally engaging surface of straps with clamping devices sliding wedge
A44B 11/12 - Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts frictionally engaging surface of straps with clamping devices turnable clamp
A switchable retractor system includes a retractor with a spool. The spool is rotatable in an extension direction for extending a web and in a retraction direction for retracting the web. A first clutch has an engaged state where the first clutch inhibits rotation of the spool in the extension direction and a disengaged state where the first clutch allows rotation of the spool in the extension direction. A release actuator actuates the first clutch into the disengaged state when actuated by a user to allow extension of the web. A second clutch has a locked state where the second clutch inhibits rotation of the spool in the retraction direction and an unlocked state where the second clutch allows rotation of the spool in the retraction direction. A tension actuator actuates the second clutch into the unlocked state when actuated to allow retraction of the web into the retractor.
A snap hook assembly includes a base assembly that has a hook at one end. A lever assembly including an actuation mechanism and an arm assembly fits through an opening defined through the base assembly. The arm assembly is positioned on one side of the base assembly and the actuation mechanism of the lever assembly is positioned on the opposite side of the base assembly. The actuation mechanism is fit within a housing so that the lever assembly may pivot with respect to the base assembly. A clasp is attached to the base assembly so that an end of the clasp is biased to contact the hook of the base assembly. When the lever assembly pivots, the arm assembly contacts and rotates the clasp to create a gap between the clasp and the hook.
A restraint system for an occupant seat mounted in a motor vehicle includes a processor to produce at least one control signal to control either or both of an electronically controllable unit to disable or impede operation of the motor vehicle and a notification device to produce a notification unless, in sequence, a first sensor produces a first signal indicating detection of an occupant being seated in the occupant seat followed by at least one second sensor producing least one second signal indicating that a rotatable shaft of a web retractor coupled to a web of a restraint harness has rotated by at least a threshold amount followed by a third sensor producing a third signal indicating that a tongue of the restraint system is engaged with a buckle of the restraint system.
B60R 22/48 - Control systems, alarms, or interlock systems, for the correct application of the belt or harness
B60R 22/22 - Anchoring devices secured to the vehicle floor
B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link
G01D 5/245 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means generating pulses or pulse trains using a variable number of pulses in a train
B60R 22/26 - Anchoring devices secured to the seat
B60R 21/01 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents
B60R 21/015 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, e.g. for disabling triggering
An energy-absorbing restraint web assembly may include a motor vehicle seat restraint web and an energy absorption web having a first length, a first end attached to the restraint web at a first location thereof and a second end, opposite the first end of the energy absorption web, attached to the restraint web at a second location thereof, the energy absorption web responsive to a transverse force applied to the restraint web between first and second ends thereof that is greater than a threshold force to elongate and absorb energy while elongating, wherein the restraint web defines a second length between the first and second locations thereof, the second length of the restraint web greater than the first length of the energy absorption web such that the overall length of the restraint web increases as the energy absorption web elongates.
A motor vehicle seat restraint system may include a tongue or buckle and an electrical component carried thereby, an elongated restraint web coupled to the tongue or buckle, the restraint web having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, an outer surface between the first and second sides and an inner surface opposite the outer surface, a channel member coupled to and between the inner and outer surfaces of the restraint web adjacent to the first side of the restraint web and extending along at least a portion of a length thereof, the channel member and the first side of the restraint web defining a passageway therebetween, and one or more electrical wires operatively coupled to the electrical component and extending into and through the passageway such that the one or more electrical wires ride within the channel member along-side the restraint web.
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
A dynamic tensioning and load reducing device for a vehicle includes an elastic body extending in a longitudinal direction between a first end and a second end. The elastic body has a first length between the first end and the second end. The elastic body may include one or more web-extension members configured to extend in a second direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal direction between the first and second ends. The elastic body is further formed to include one or more web slots. A flexible web may extend through the one or more web slots of the elastic body to extend from the first end to the second end in a non-linear manner. The elastic body is deformable in the longitudinal direction to a second length when a force is applied by the flexible web to the elastic body, where the second length is longer than the first length.
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Vehicle safety and restraint systems for commercial trucks, namely, vehicle seat belt buckles, connectors, guides, retractors, and switches for sitting or directing the motion of a seat belt or seat safety harness for passenger protection
76.
RESTRAINT WEB PRE-TENSIONING AND SUSPENSION SEAT PULL-DOWN DEVICE
A device is disclosed for pre-tensioning an occupant restraint harness coupled to a seat portion of a motor vehicle seat and/or for pulling down the seat portion of the vehicle seat toward a seat base in embodiments in which the seat portion is suspended above the seat base. An elongated housing is secured to the seat portion, a web is coupled between the restraint harness or seat portion and the seat base or a support structure to which the seat base is mounted, and a piston carried by the housing defines a web guide in contact with the web between its two ends. As the piston moves along and relative to the housing in response to actuation thereof, the web guide displaces the web within the housing to pre-tension the occupant restraint harness and/or to pull the seat portion toward the seat base.
B60R 22/26 - Anchoring devices secured to the seat
B60R 21/013 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting collisions, impending collisions or roll-over
77.
Restraint web pre-tensioning and suspension seat pull-down device
A device is disclosed for pre-tensioning an occupant restraint harness coupled to a seat portion of a motor vehicle seat and/or for pulling down the seat portion of the vehicle seat toward a seat base in embodiments in which the seat portion is suspended above the seat base. An elongated housing is secured to the seat portion, a web is coupled between the restraint harness or seat portion and the seat base or a support structure to which the seat base is mounted, and a piston carried by the housing defines a web guide in contact with the web between its two ends. As the piston moves along and relative to the housing in response to actuation thereof, the web guide displaces the web within the housing to pre-tension the occupant restraint harness and/or to pull the seat portion toward the seat base.
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Component part of vehicle seats, namely, an alert system in the nature of a decal adhered to vehicle seat to indicate whether safety frame has deployed on vehicle seat, sold as a component part of the vehicle seat
A passenger seat is described for use with a vehicle seat and includes, a base, an attachment assembly, a restraint assembly, and a non-rigid back. The base includes a central front opening. The attachment assembly includes a plurality of straps, which are configured to adjustably secure the base to the vehicle seat. The restraint assembly includes a shoulder strap assembly, a crotch strap assembly, and an adjustment strap. The adjustment strap is in communication with the shoulder strap assembly, extending from the shoulder strap assembly through the base and out of the central front opening of the base. The adjustment strap assembly is configured to adjust the shoulder strap assembly in response to translation of the adjustment strap through the central front opening of the base. The back encompasses at least a portion of the restraint assembly and the attachment assembly.
B60N 2/28 - Seats readily mountable on, and dismountable from, existing seats of the vehicle
B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats
B60R 21/02 - Occupant safety arrangements or fittings
A47D 15/00 - Accessories for children's furniture, e.g. safety belts, baby-bottle holders
80.
INTEGRATED WIRING FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A motor vehicle seat restraint system may include a tongue or buckle and an electrical component carried thereby, an elongated restraint web coupled to the tongue or buckle, the restraint web having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, an outer surface between the first and second sides and an inner surface opposite the outer surface, a channel member coupled to and between the inner and outer surfaces of the restraint web adjacent to the first side of the restraint web and extending along at least a portion of a length thereof, the channel member and the first side of the restraint web defining a passageway therebetween, and one or more electrical wires operatively coupled to the electrical component and extending into and through the passageway such that the one or more electrical wires ride within the channel member alongside the restraint web.
B60R 22/04 - Passive restraint systems, i.e. systems both applied and removed automatically, e.g. by movement of the vehicle door
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
A switchable retractor system includes a retractor with a spool. The spool is rotatable in an extension direction for extending a web and in a retraction direction for retracting the web. A first clutch has an engaged state where the first clutch inhibits rotation of the spool in the extension direction and a disengaged state where the first clutch allows rotation of the spool in the extension direction. A release actuator actuates the first clutch into the disengaged state when actuated by a user to allow extension of the web. A second clutch has a locked state where the second clutch inhibits rotation of the spool in the retraction direction and an unlocked state where the second clutch allows rotation of the spool in the retraction direction. A tension actuator actuates the second clutch into the unlocked state when actuated to allow retraction of the web into the retractor.
An energy-absorbing restraint web assembly may include a motor vehicle seat restraint web and an energy absorption web having a first length, a first end attached to the restraint web at a first location thereof and a second end, opposite the first end of the energy absorption web, attached to the restraint web at a second location thereof, the energy absorption web responsive to a transverse force applied to the restraint web between first and second ends thereof that is greater than a threshold force to elongate and absorb energy while elongating, wherein the restraint web defines a second length between the first and second locations thereof, the second length of the restraint web greater than the first length of the energy absorption web such that the overall length of the restraint web increases as the energy absorption web elongates.
A gate assembly for a motor vehicle having an open doorway includes an elongated gate having a pivoting end mounted to a first frame component at one side of the doorway and a latching end opposite the pivoting end, a latch striker pin mounted to a second frame component at the opposite side of the doorway, a latch cam at the latching end of the gate and having a latched position and an unlatched position, and an actuator having an engaged position in which the latch cam is in its unlatched position and a disengaged position in which the latch cam is in its latched position. The gate is pivotable from a stowed position adjacent to the one side of the doorway to a deployed position across the doorway in which the latch cam in its latched position engages the striker pin to secure the gate in its deployed position.
E06B 9/06 - Shutters, movable grilles, or other safety closing devices, e.g. against burglary collapsible or foldable, e.g. of the bellows or lazy-tongs type
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
Goods & Services
primarily metal tie-downs for boat trailers cargo control and handling equipment comprised of extendable non-metal web belts, metal retractors, and metal fasteners sold as a unit for securing all-terrain-vehicles, snow mobiles, lumber, boat trailers, and other objects
A web position and attenuation apparatus includes an elastically deformable body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, one of the first and second ends configured to be affixed to a frame of a movable vehicle, a web coupling member received on the elastically deformable body, the web coupling member movable relative to, and positionable along, the elastically deformable body, the web coupling member defining a web slot, and a flexible web extending through the web slot, the flexible web part of a restraint system to restrain an occupant of a vehicle seat mounted within the vehicle. The elastically deformable body is responsive to dynamic loads applied by the occupant through the flexible web to the web coupling member to absorb energy and attenuate tension in the flexible web via elastic deformation of the elastically deformable body.
An apparatus for dynamically stiffening a vehicle seat back may include a vehicle seat including a seat bottom mountable within a vehicle, a seat back extending upwardly away from the seat bottom, and a bight defined at a forward-facing interface between the seat bottom and the seat back, an occupant restraint harness coupled to the vehicle seat and engaging a top end of the seat back, and a seat back stiffening apparatus having a seat back stiffening member and an actuator coupled to the occupant restraint harness adjacent to or near the bight of the vehicle seat. The actuator may be responsive to a first force applied thereto by the occupant restraint harness in excess of a first threshold force to deploy the seat back stiffening member to couple to and between the seat bottom and the seat back to add stiffness to the seat back frame.
An apparatus for dynamically stiffening a vehicle seat back may include a vehicle seat including a seat bottom mountable within a vehicle, a seat back extending upwardly away from the seat bottom, and a bight defined at a forward-facing interface between the seat bottom and the seat back, an occupant restraint harness coupled to the vehicle seat and engaging a top end of the seat back, and a seat back stiffening apparatus having a seat back stiffening member and an actuator coupled to the occupant restraint harness adjacent to or near the bight of the vehicle seat. The actuator may be responsive to a first force applied thereto by the occupant restraint harness in excess of a first threshold force to deploy the seat back stiffening member to couple to and between the seat bottom and the seat back to add stiffness to the seat back frame.
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
B60R 21/02 - Occupant safety arrangements or fittings
A web management system includes a base that is configured to be secured to the seat of a vehicle. A retraction member has a first end and a second end. The first end is fixedly secured to an anchor attached to the base. The retraction member is configured to expand and retract in length between a first length and a shorter second length. The expansion and retraction are biased in favor of retraction to the second length. A web having at least a portion is fixedly secured to the base. A roller is attached to the second end of the retraction member. The roller is configured to slidably couple the web to the retraction member. Retraction of the retraction member takes up slack in the web.
A locking retractor includes a frame, a spool shaft rotatably mounted thereto, an outer surface of a base of a housing mounted to the frame with one end of the spool shaft extending into an opening defined through the base, one or more locking components arranged on an inner surface of the housing and configured to cooperate with the spool shaft to selectively block rotation of the spool relative to the frame, a sealing member configured to extend about and engage a periphery of the first opening and to extend about and engage a periphery of the spool shaft to form a seal between the base of the housing and the spool shaft to block ingress of moisture and particles, and a cover hermetically attached to the housing with the locking components sealed between the cover and the base of the housing.
B60R 22/00 - Safety belts or body harnesses in vehicles
B65H 75/00 - Storing webs, tapes, or filamentary material, e.g. on reels
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor
B60R 22/36 - Belt retractors, e.g. reels self-locking in an emergency
B29C 65/74 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor by welding and severing
B60R 22/02 - Semi-passive restraint systems, e.g. systems applied or removed automatically but not both
B60R 22/42 - Belt retractors, e.g. reels self-locking in an emergency having means for acting directly upon the belt, e.g. by clamping or friction
B65H 75/38 - Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables involving the use of a core or former internal to, and supporting, a stored package of material
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
B60R 22/405 - Belt retractors, e.g. reels self-locking in an emergency responsive to belt movement and vehicle movement
A web position and attenuation apparatus includes an elongated body extending in a longitudinal direction between opposite ends thereof, a bracket mounted to one of the opposite ends of the elongated body and configured to be affixed to a frame of a movable vehicle, a web coupling member slidably received on the elongated body and positionable along the elongated body. The web coupling member defines a first web slot, and a flexible web extends through the first web slot. The elongated body attenuates forces applied by the flexible web to the web coupling member in non-parallel directions relative to the longitudinal direction by elastically deforming in the non-parallel directions.
An apparatus and method are provided for sealing locking components of a retractor, wherein the retractor has a spool shaft extending therefrom. A base of a housing defines an opening therethrough, and an outer surface of the base is mounted to the retractor with the spool shaft extending into the opening. The locking components are arranged on an inner surface of the base of the housing. A sealing member engages the base of the housing and extends about a periphery of about the opening, and also extends about and engages a periphery of the spool shaft, to form a seal between the spool shaft and the base of the housing to block ingress of moisture and particles to the locking components. A cover is hermetically attached to the housing about a periphery thereof with the locking components sealed between the cover and the base of the housing.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Vehicle safety systems comprised of air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and suspension seat pull down devices; vehicle safety and restraint systems, namely, vehicle seat belt buckles and guides in the nature of a device for steadying or directing the motion of a seat belt for passenger protection
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Seat belt and shoulder harness adjusters for vehicles; Seatbelts and seat safety harnesses for use in vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, military vehicles, off-road vehicles, and utility terrain vehicles
A method is provided for sealing locking components of a retractor, wherein the locking components cooperate with a spool shaft extending from, and rotatable with, a rotatable spool of the retractor to selectively lock rotation of the spool. The method includes mounting a base of an open-ended housing to the retractor with the spool shaft accessible via an opening in the base when so mounted, positioning a sealing member to extend about and engage a periphery of the opening and to also extend about and engage a periphery of the spool shaft, operatively arranging the locking components within the interior of the housing, and hermetically sealing a cover to the open end of the housing after the housing is mounted to the retractor. The sealing member engages the peripheries of the first opening and the spool shaft and blocks ingress of moisture and particles to the locking components.
B60R 22/36 - Belt retractors, e.g. reels self-locking in an emergency
B60R 22/42 - Belt retractors, e.g. reels self-locking in an emergency having means for acting directly upon the belt, e.g. by clamping or friction
B65H 75/38 - Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables involving the use of a core or former internal to, and supporting, a stored package of material
B60R 22/44 - Belt retractors, e.g. reels with means for reducing belt tension during use under normal conditions
B60R 22/40 - Belt retractors, e.g. reels self-locking in an emergency responsive only to vehicle movement
B29C 65/74 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor by welding and severing
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
B60R 22/38 - Belt retractors, e.g. reels self-locking in an emergency responsive only to belt movement
B60R 21/26 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags characterised by the inflation fluid source or means to control inflation fluid flow
B60R 22/405 - Belt retractors, e.g. reels self-locking in an emergency responsive to belt movement and vehicle movement
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Anchor for detachably connecting a wheelchair securement apparatus to a support surface within a motor vehicle
An anchor detachably connects a wheelchair securement apparatus to a support surface within a motor vehicle and includes a plate having a top surface defining an opening therein, a receiving member secured to the plate and defining an elongated bore to receive and engage a pin coupled to the wheelchair securement apparatus, a plunger within and axially movable along the bore, and a first biasing member between a bottom surface of the plunger and a wall of the bore. The plate and the receiving member are together mountable to the support surface. The first biasing member acts against the bottom surface of the plunger to bias the plunger away from the wall of the bore toward the opening defined through the plate, and the plunger movable toward the wall of the bore against a biasing force of the first biasing member.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Seatbelts and seat safety harnesses for use in vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, military vehicles, off-road vehicles, utility terrain vehicles, and ambulances; Vehicle safety and restraint systems, namely, vehicle seat belt buckles and guides for sitting or directing the motion of a seat belt or seat safety harness for passenger protection
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Seat belt and shoulder harness adjusters for vehicles; vehicle safety and restraint systems, namely, vehicle seat belt buckles and guides for sitting or directing the motion of a seat belt or seat safety harness for passenger protection
