Restraining device
First Claim
1. A restraining device comprising a seat belt (12, 14) and a belt force limiter (16), said belt force limiter (16) being arranged between two belt sections of said seat belt (12, 14), said belt force limiter (16) includes an absorption member (18) which is destroyed only when a predetermined belt tension force is exceeded thereby causing a prolongation of the seat belt, separate holding means (20) for limiting the prolongation of said seat belt when said absorption member (18) is destroyed, said absorption member (18) being substantially X-shaped defined by opposite broad ends and a narrow medial portion therebetween defining a rated breaking point (22), and at least one of said belt sections being fastened to an associated one of said absorption member opposite broad ends.
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Abstract
A restraining device comprises a seat belt and a belt force limiter. The belt force limiter is arranged at a location along the belt and comprises an absorption member which is deformed or destroyed when a predetermined belt tension force is exceeded, whereby a prolongation of the belt section is caused. Further, a holding means is provided that limits the prolongation of said belt section when said absorption means is deformed or destroyed.
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6 Claims
- 1. A restraining device comprising a seat belt (12, 14) and a belt force limiter (16), said belt force limiter (16) being arranged between two belt sections of said seat belt (12, 14), said belt force limiter (16) includes an absorption member (18) which is destroyed only when a predetermined belt tension force is exceeded thereby causing a prolongation of the seat belt, separate holding means (20) for limiting the prolongation of said seat belt when said absorption member (18) is destroyed, said absorption member (18) being substantially X-shaped defined by opposite broad ends and a narrow medial portion therebetween defining a rated breaking point (22), and at least one of said belt sections being fastened to an associated one of said absorption member opposite broad ends.
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