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
2.
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
4.
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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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
15.
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
17.
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
18.
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 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 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 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.
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
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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
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.
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
26.
APPARATUS FOR RATCHETING MULTIPLE RESTRAINT WEBS VIA A SINGLE ACTUATOR
An apparatus for ratcheting multiple restraint webs includes first and second locking web retractors each coupled to one end of a different restraint web. When locked, the web retractors each prevent web movement in a web pay-out direction relative thereto. The apparatus further includes first and second ratcheting devices each coupled to a corresponding one of the web retractors, and each is movable in a direction that moves the corresponding web in a web take-up direction relative to its web retractor when the web retractors are locked. The apparatus further includes an actuator movable between two positions and coupled to each of the ratcheting devices. The ratcheting devices are each responsive to a moving force applied thereto by the actuator as the actuator moves between its two positions to move in the direction that moves its corresponding web in the web take-up direction.
B60R 22/347 - Belt retractors, e.g. reels with means for permanently locking the retractor during the wearing of the belt
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
27.
INTEGRAL MULTI-POINT RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE SEAT
In various embodiments, a multi-point harness includes webs that pass over a passenger's shoulders, over the passenger's thighs, and around the passenger's sides. The webs releasably connect in front of the passenger, collectively providing support against side impact. In some embodiments, no web passes between the person's legs. In some, additional webs pass around the sides of the passenger's torso. In some, retractors pull slack from a web. In some, a single length of web serves as two or more of the webs above by passing through (for example, a slot in) an anchor frame member that can be moved freely along at least a portion of the length of web.
An apparatus and method are provided for hermetically sealing locking components of a retractor wherein the retractor has a spool shaft extending therefrom. An open-ended housing has a base and defines an opening through the base into an interior of the housing. The base of the housing is mounted to the retractor with the spool shaft accessible via the opening. The locking components are arranged within the housing. A sealing member is positioned about the opening to form a hermetic seal between the spool shaft and the opening. A cover is hermetically attached to the open end of the housing.
An apparatus for restraining an object in a vehicle may have an elongated frame, a clamp member mounted to the frame at or near one end thereof, and an elongated base member movably mounted to the frame between the clamp member and an opposite end of the frame. The base member may include a curved portion having a support surface defining a curvature and a linear portion between the curved portion and the clamp member. The base member may be movable relative to the frame to an object transition position in which a free end of the linear portion extends outwardly away from the frame and the curved portion retracts upwardly toward the clamp member along a path defined by the curvature to allow the object to be received between, and removed from between, the clamp member and the support surface of the base member.
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
30.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY RECLINING A VEHICLE SEAT BACK
An apparatus for selectively moving a seat back of a motor vehicle seat relative to a seat bottom includes an armrest movably mounted to the vehicle seat, a seat back actuator and mechanical linkage engaged with and between the armrest and the seat back actuator. The armrest has a first position that supports an arm of an occupant of the motor vehicle seat, and is movable from the first position to a second position. The seat back actuator is responsive to actuation to allow the seat back of the vehicle seat to be moved relative to the seat bottom, and is responsive to release thereof to block movement of the seat back relative to the seat bottom. The mechanical linkage is responsive to movement of the armrest from the first position to the second position to actuate the seat back actuator and to otherwise release the seat back actuator.
B60N 2/235 - 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 by gear-pawl type mechanisms
31.
RESTRAINT SYSTEM INCLUDING A DISENGAGED COUPLING APPARATUS INDICATOR
A restraint system for a motor vehicle includes a coupling member, a coupling apparatus configured to receive and engage the coupling member, at least one indicator, and an electrical circuit configured to determine whether the coupling member is engaged with the coupling apparatus and to control the at least one indicator to indicate whether the coupling apparatus is either of engaged and disengaged with the coupling member.
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
32.
BUCKLE WITH PIVOT PAWL AND NON-INTERLOCKING TONGUES
A web buckle 30 with a pivot pawl 40 to receive non-interlocking tongues insertable into the buckle. Push button 41 is biased upwardly by spring 39 within housing 44. Button 41 may be moved downward forcing pawl 40 to disengage the tongues. Pawl 40 is rockable to disengage the tongues one at a time.
An anchor member (10, 110, 210) configured to mate with a connector (60) is provided. The anchor member (10, 110, 210) may be coupled with a length of material (40) configured to be worn by an animal. The connector (60) may be coupled with an elongated length of material (50).
A restraint for holding a person atop a gurney or on a vehicle seat. A harness includes a pair of straps slidably mounted to a main frame. The straps are connected to an adjuster. A slide plate is mounted to the frame with the straps extending therethrough. A spring loaded device normally positions the plate to position the straps apart from the shoulders of a person positioned beneath the straps until the straps are pulled relative to an adjuster moving the plate and the straps adjacent the shoulders of the person.
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
35.
APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RESTRAINING AN OBJECT IN A VEHICLE
An apparatus for restraining an object in a vehicle may comprise a frame configured to be secured to the vehicle, a first arm movably mounted to the frame and having a first free end, and a second arm movably mounted to the frame and having a second free end. The first and second free ends may extend toward each other. The first and second arms may be configured to receive at least a portion of the object therein between the frame and the first and second ends and to exert a restraining force on the object that is proportional to an inertial force exerted by the object on the first and second arms so that the object is retained between the first and second arms during dynamic loading conditions.
B60N 3/12 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for cigarettes or the like
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
B60R 11/06 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for tools or spare parts
A configurable restraint system (10-10vi) for a vehicle seat (12, 12') may comprise a first restraint harness (30-30') coupled to a first engagement member (32), a second restraint harness (34-34') coupled to a second engagement member (36), and a third engagement member (50-50'') configured to be movable between first and second positions relative to the vehicle seat. The first position may be located relative to the vehicle seat so that the first engagement member (32) may releasably engage the third engagement member (50-50'') to restrain a first occupant of the vehicle seat via the first restraint harness (30-30'). The second position may be located relative to the vehicle seat so that the second engagement member (36) may alternatively releasably engage the third engagement member (50- 50'') to alternatively restrain the first occupant of the vehicle seat via the second restraint harness (34-34').
A sleeper bunk restraint system comprises a sleeper bunk configured to be carried by a vehicle, a curtain extendable over an occupant-supporting top surface of the bunk, and a curtain support member configured to support the curtain away from the top surface of the bunk.
A child vehicle seat includes a seat assembly including an upright portion having a first passage and a second passage defined therein. The child vehicle seat further includes a harness system including (i) a first shoulder belt portion extending through the first belt passage, and (ii) a second shoulder belt portion extending through the second belt passage. Also, the child vehicle seat includes a retractor assembly configured to receive belt portions of the harness system in a wound configuration, the retractor assembly including a spring which urges belt portions of the harness system into the retractor assembly. Moreover, the child vehicle seat includes an actuator positionable between (i) a first position in which the actuator prevents payout of belt portions from the retractor assembly, and (ii) a second position in which the actuator allows payout of belt portions from the retractor assembly. The retractor assembly further includes a manual adjustment mechanism, and manual movement of the manual adjustment mechanism causes further belt portions of the harness system to be advanced into the retractor assembly.
A47D 1/10 - Children's chairs capable of being suspended from, or attached to, tables or other articles
A47D 15/00 - Accessories for children's furniture, e.g. safety belts, baby-bottle holders
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
A child vehicle seat includes a metallic frame assembly having a posterior side and an anterior side, the metallic frame assembly including (i) a left lateral frame member having a first horizontal component and a first upright component, (ii) a right lateral frame member having a second horizontal component and a second upright component, and (iii) a number of support members interconnecting the first horizontal component to the second horizontal component, and the first upright component to the second upright component. The child vehicle seat further includes a posterior shell portion (i) positioned on the posterior side of the metallic frame assembly, and (ii) secured to the metallic frame assembly so that the posterior shell portion contacts each of the first horizontal component, the second horizontal component, the first upright support member, and the second upright support member. Moreover, the child vehicle seat includes an anterior shell portion positioned on the anterior side of the metallic frame assembly, the anterior shell portion including a seat portion.
A47C 7/20 - Seat parts having foamed material included in cushioning part with reinforcement
A47D 1/10 - Children's chairs capable of being suspended from, or attached to, tables or other articles
B60N 2/26 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles for children
A vehicle safety seat (13) may comprise, among other things, a vehicle seat having a seat base configured to be mounted to a support surface of a motor vehicle, and a roll sensor (28) mounted to the seat base The vehicle seat may be a suspension seat The vehicle seat may have other sensors, event detection systems or the like mounted thereto The vehicle seat may include a number of vehicle/occupant safety mechanisms integral therewith.
B60N 2/427 - Seats or parts thereof displaced during a crash
B60R 22/36 - Belt retractors, e.g. reels self-locking in an emergency
B60R 21/207 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle seats
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CHILD VEHICLE SEAT HAVING RETRACTABLE COUPLING APPARATUS
A child vehicle seat includes a first shell portion defining a first aperture and a second aperture, and a second shell portion, including a seat portion, positioned in relation to the first shell portion to define a space therebetween. The seat further includes a first strap extending within the space and out of the first aperture, and a second strap extending within the space and out of the second aperture. The seat further includes a first retractor assembly within the space and configured to receive portions of the first strap.
A child vehicle seat includes a seat portion and a headrest assembly. The headrest assembly defines at least one belt aperture. The headrest assembly is movable in relation to the seat portion between an upper position and a lower position. The child vehicle seat further includes a harness system including (i) at least one shoulder belt portion extending through the at least one belt aperture defined in the headrest assembly, and (ii) a crotch belt assembly that is movable in relation to the seat portion between an extended position and a retracted position. Movement of the headrest assembly in relation to the seat portion from the upper position to the lower position causes the crotch belt assembly to move from the extended position to the retracted position.
A web position adjusting device comprises a frame defining a first web engaging surface, and a web clamping member movably mounted to the frame and defining a second web engaging surface. The device is configured to receive a first web therethrough between the frame and the web clamping member with the first web normally clamped between the first and second web engaging surfaces. The web clamping member is movable relative to the frame to move the second web engaging surface away from the first web engaging surface to allow travel of the first web through the device. The device is further configured to receive and allow unimpeded travel therethrough of a second web.
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 web tension indicator comprises a housing (22) configured to receive a web (90) therethrough, a spring member (24) carried within the housing, and means (20) for indicating that the web is under tension when a force resulting from tension applied to the web (90) is applied by the web against the spring member (24). The spring member (24) may be a linear or coiled spring.
G01L 1/26 - Auxiliary measures taken, or devices used, in connection with the measurement of force, e.g. for preventing influence of transverse components of force, for preventing overload
G01L 5/04 - 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
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