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Inflatable tubular torso restraint system with pivoting upper anchor point attachment

  • US 6,336,656 B1
  • Filed: 05/25/2000
  • Issued: 01/08/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A seat restraint system for a vehicle seat in a vehicle comprising:

  • (a) a torso belt comprising an inflatable structure that contracts substantially in length and increases substantially in cross-sectional area when it is fully inflated, wherein the inflatable structure assumes a flat configuration prior to inflation;

    (b) a gas generator fluidly connected to the inflatable structure;

    (c) a crash sensor electrically connected to the gas generator, the crash sensor initiating generation of gas by the gas generator when an impact is detected such that the inflatable structure is fully inflated; and

    (d) an anchor arm pivotally mounted to one of the seat and a vehicle side structure, wherein one end of the torso belt is secured to the anchor arm and the anchor arm is rotationally biased to remove slack in the torso belt so that a full range of adult occupant sizes may be safely and comfortably accommodated.

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