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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 14, 2026
Filed:
Nov. 29, 2023
Valeda Company, Llc, Oakland Park, FL (US);
Edgardo Cardona, Pompano Beach, FL (US);
Valeda Company, LLC, Oakland Park, FL (US);
Abstract
A thin profile retractor can be installed in a vehicle without the needing to cut large holes in the OEM floor. A plurality of retractors combined in a single housing may define a drop-in, in-floor system. The thickness of the system is approximately equal to or slightly thicker than the thickness of aftermarket flooring that is typically placed on top of the OEM flooring or vehicle frame, e.g., plywood. Only small holes need to be drilled into the OEM floor to secure the system to the frame. The retractor includes components and configurations that permit the thin profile and/or allow the retractor to perform better during accidents. The retractor includes a locking member biased by a spring to a locked position and the drum is isolated from the force of the spring. The retractor includes a friction spacer to separate the drum from the housing and to reduce friction.