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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 09, 2025
Filed:
Aug. 22, 2024
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Fernando Mercuri, Macomb, MI (US);
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A device for engaging a seat belt in a vehicle includes a buckle configured to engage the seat belt, and a base fixedly disposed relative to a seat in the vehicle, where the buckle is moveable relative to the base between a stowed position and an engagement position. The device also includes a latch mechanism including a latch member, and a receiving component fixedly positioned relative to the base. The latch member is configured to be retained in the receiving component when the buckle is manually pushed into the stowed position, and the latch member is configured to be automatically released by manually pushing the buckle when the buckle is in the stowed position.