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G&uuml;nter Clute

The invention relates to a belt retractor ( ) with a switchable force limiter. Said belt retractor ( ) comprises as the force limiter at least one energy absorbing element ( ) that is linked with the reel shaft ( ) and with the locking device of the belt retractor ( ) via a profiled bead ( ). The belt retractor is further provided with a switch device with which the energy absorption is adjusted. The aim of the invention is to provide a switch device that functions independent of the transmission of power between the reel shaft and the torsion bar. Said switch device (latch ) is designed in such a manner that it can be switched at any time during the already existing energy absorption via the drive ( ) that is independent of the reel shaft ( ) and/or the switch device.

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Hamburg, Germany

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