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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 07, 2005
Filed:
Jan. 30, 2003
Jeff A. Russell, Richmond, MI (US);
Steven J. Combs, Chesterfield Township, MI (US);
Kevin J. Dewey, Shelby Township, MI (US);
David B. Figlioli, Clinton Township, MI (US);
Jeff A. Russell, Richmond, MI (US);
Steven J. Combs, Chesterfield Township, MI (US);
Kevin J. Dewey, Shelby Township, MI (US);
David B. Figlioli, Clinton Township, MI (US);
Autoliv ASP, Inc., Ogden, UT (US);
Abstract
A detachable three point seat belt assembly is provided. The seat belt assembly may have a belt extending downward along a seat from a retractor. In an anchored configuration, the distal end of the belt is attached to a static attachment feature by an interlocking buckle. A movable attachment feature coupled to the belt is engaged within a static buckle to buckle a vehicle occupant into the seat. In a free configuration, the interlocking buckle is disengaged from the static attachment feature so that the belt can be retracted along the seat. The interlocking buckle contains a latching lever and a pair of ejectors that operate in such a manner that insertion of the movable attachment feature enables withdrawal of the static attachment feature, and vice versa.