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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 10, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 10, 2010
Masahiro Shiotani, Tokyo, JP;
Yusuke Iura, Tokyo, JP;
Masahiro Shiotani, Tokyo, JP;
Yusuke Iura, Tokyo, JP;
Takata Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
[Object] To provide a retractor that is manufacturable at a much lower cost by making a pretensioner operate more effectively, by minimizing the length of a pipe so that a weight reduction is realized effectively, and by easing the restriction for the shape of a guide member. [Solution] A pipein which a plurality of balls as force transmitting members are provided includes an attaching portionas a projection provided at one end portionthereof. A guide memberhaving a guide surfacethat guides the balls has attaching groovesas recesses. The attaching portionis fitted into the attaching grooves, whereby the pipeis attached around the outer circumference thereof to the guide memberattached to a frame. Since the guide memberis provided on the outer circumference of the pipe, the pipecan be shortened.