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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 04, 1994
Filed:
Jan. 22, 1992
Applicant:
Inventors:
Thomas Modinger, Vordersteinenberg, DE;
Ulrich Golz, Schechingen, DE;
Assignee:
TRW Repa GmbH, Alfdorf, DE;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
280806 ; 297480 ; 24633 ; 24640 ; 24642 ;
Abstract
An actuator for a buckle in a vehicle safety belt system is disclosed. A belt tightener engages on the buckle. In operation, the belt tightener moves the buckle towards the vehicle floor to tighten the webbing. An actuating member is arranged at a stationary location so that relative movement occurs between the buckle and the actuating member when the former is moved towards the vehicle bottom. A force transmitting connection permitting such relative movement is provided between the buckle and the actuating member. This connection can be embodied by a flexible cable or by a rack bar and a tooth member cooperating therewith.