公开(公告)号：US06648260B2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-18

申请号：US10178101

申请日：2002-06-24

Applicant: James Lloyd Webber ,  Connie M. Hardig

Inventor： James Lloyd Webber ,  Connie M. Hardig

IPC: B65H2228

CPC classification number: B60R22/3413 ,  B60R2022/287 ,  B60R2022/288

Abstract: A selectable load limiting seat restraint retractor for a seat restraint system in a vehicle includes a take-up spool connected to webbing of a seat restraint system for winding and unwinding the webbing. The selectable load limiting seat restraint retractor further includes a rotatable first torsion bar to provide a first level of load limiting on the webbing during an impact. The selectable load limiting seat restraint retractor includes a rotatable second torsion bar orientated parallel to the first torsion bar to provide a second level of load limiting on the webbing during an impact. The second level of load limiting is less than the first level of load limiting. The selectable load limiting seat restraint retractor further includes a selectable load limiting mechanism cooperating with the first torsion bar and the second torsion bar to select between the first level of load limiting and the second level of load limiting to provide digressive load limiting on the webbing during an impact.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆中的座椅约束系统的可选择的负载限制座椅限制牵开器包括连接到用于卷绕和退绕织带的座椅约束系统的织带的卷取线轴。 可选择的负载限制座椅约束牵开器还包括可旋转的第一扭杆，以在冲击期间在织带上提供第一级别的负载限制。 所述可选择的负载限制座椅约束牵开器包括可平行于所述第一扭杆定向的可旋转的第二扭杆，以在冲击期间在所述织带上提供第二级别的负载限制。 负载限制的第二级别小于第一级负载限制。 所述可选择的负载限制座椅约束牵开器还包括与所述第一扭力杆和所述第二扭杆配合的可选择的负载限制机构，用于在所述第一级别的负载限制和所述第二级别的负载限制之间进行选择，以在所述织带上提供排除负载限制 影响。

公开(公告)号：US06438810B2

公开(公告)日：2002-08-27

申请号：US09740574

申请日：2000-12-18

Applicant: Lloyd Walker Rogers, Jr. ,  John R. Rice ,  David Gerard Hlavaty ,  James Lloyd Webber

Inventor： Lloyd Walker Rogers, Jr. ,  John R. Rice ,  David Gerard Hlavaty ,  James Lloyd Webber

IPC: A44B1125

CPC classification number: A44B11/2523 ,  Y10T24/45623 ,  Y10T24/45639 ,  Y10T24/45665

Abstract: A seat restraint buckle assembly for a seat restraint system in a vehicle includes a rigid frame having an open forward end defining a passage to receive a latch plate. The seat restraint buckle assembly also includes a locking member operatively connected to the frame and pivotal between a latched position in which the locking member retains the latch plate within the passage and an unlatched position in which the locking member is held clear of the passage. The seat restraint buckle assembly includes a release button slidably mounted on the frame above the passage for longitudinal movement relative to the frame. The seat restraint buckle assembly further includes a blocking lever operatively connected to the frame and pivotal to contact the locking member and urging the locking member towards the latched position. The seat restraint buckle assembly also includes a spring disposed between the blocking lever and the release button to rotate the blocking lever to lock-up the locking member in the latched position.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆中的座椅约束系统的座椅约束带扣组件，包括刚性框架，该刚性框架具有限定用于接收闩锁板的通道的敞开的前端。 座椅约束带扣组件还包括可操作地连接到框架并且在闩锁位置之间枢转的锁定构件，锁定构件将锁定构件保持在通道内并且锁定构件保持在其中不被通过的解锁位置。 座椅约束带扣组件包括可滑动地安装在通道上方的框架上的释放按钮，用于相对于框架的纵向移动。 座椅约束带扣组件还包括可操作地连接到框架并枢转以接触锁定构件并将锁定构件推向闩锁位置的阻挡杆。 座椅约束带扣组件还包括设置在阻挡杆和释放按钮之间的弹簧，以旋转阻挡杆以将锁定构件锁定在锁定位置。

公开(公告)号：US06431596B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-13

申请号：US09650179

申请日：2000-08-29

Applicant: Shawn Gregory Ryan ,  James Lloyd Webber

Inventor： Shawn Gregory Ryan ,  James Lloyd Webber

IPC: B60R2130

CPC classification number: B60R21/276 ,  B60R21/2171 ,  B60R2021/2765

Abstract: An air bag module includes an air bag and an inflator being activatable to discharge inflator gas for inflating the air bag. The inflator has at least one discharge port through which inflator gas is discharged. A housing includes at least one inflator vent opening aligned with the discharge port. A variable inflation device is mounted on the inflator and includes a movable member alignable with the vent opening. The movable member is movable relative to the vent opening for opening and closing the vent opening at a predetermined time during inflator activation to control the amount of inflator gas discharged into the air bag and the amount of inflator gas expelled out through the vent opening of the housing. Preferably, the variable inflation device includes an initiator device being activatable during activation of the inflator to move the movable member relative to the vent opening at the predetermined time during inflator activation.

Abstract translation: 气囊模块包括气囊和可激活的充气器，用于排放用于使气囊膨胀的充气器气体。 充气机具有至少一个排气口，充气机气体通过排气口排出。 壳体包括与排出口对准的至少一个充气器排气口。 可变膨胀装置安装在充气机上并且包括可与通气口对准的可动构件。 可动构件可相对于排气口移动，用于在充气机启动期间的预定时间打开和关闭通气口，以控制排放到气囊中的充气机气体的量以及通过排气孔排出的充气机气体量 住房。 优选地，可变膨胀装置包括启动器装置，其可在充气器启动期间激活，以在充气机启动期间的预定时间相对于通气口移动可移动构件。

公开(公告)号：US06213502B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-10

申请号：US09198857

申请日：1998-11-24

Applicant: Shawn Gregory Ryan ,  James Lloyd Webber ,  Allen Richard Starner ,  Alex Scott Damman

Inventor： Shawn Gregory Ryan ,  James Lloyd Webber ,  Allen Richard Starner ,  Alex Scott Damman

IPC: B60R2126

CPC classification number: B60R21/276 ,  B60R21/217

Abstract: An air bag module is provided for inflating an air bag cushion at variable rates in response to rapid deceleration of a motor vehicle. The air bag module includes an inflator for generating inflator gas to inflate an air bag cushion upon the sensing rapid deceleration of a vehicle. An annular cushion retainer is disposed about the inflator for directing gases from the inflator to the air bag cushion. The cushion retainer includes an annular cavity in fluid communication with the air bag cushion by a vent opening to selectively direct gas away from the air bag cushion during a reduced level of deployment. A controller generates an ignition signal to the inflator in response to velocity responsive sensors. In response to the ignition signals, the inflator releases an appropriate predetermined volume of gas into the air bag cushion. The level of deployment or inflation of the air bag cushion is dependent on the actuation of a slide actuator assembly arranged to selectively block the vent opening of the cushion retainer to restrict or block gas flow directed away from the air bag cushion to the exterior of the air bag module.

Abstract translation: 提供一种安全气囊模块，用于响应于机动车辆的快速减速，以可变的速率对气囊垫进行充气。 气囊模块包括用于产生充气器气体的充气器，以在车辆的感测快速减速时使气囊垫膨胀。 围绕充气机设置环形缓冲保持器，用于将气体从充气器引导到气囊垫。 缓冲保持器包括通过排气口与气囊垫流体连通的环形空腔，以在降低的展开水平期间选择性地将气体从气囊缓冲器引导出来。 控制器响应于速度响应传感器而向充气机产生点火信号。 响应于点火信号，充气机将适当的预定体积的气体释放到气囊垫中。 气囊垫的展开或膨胀的程度取决于滑动致动器组件的致动，该滑动致动器组件被布置成选择性地阻塞缓冲保持器的通气开口，以限制或阻止远离气囊垫的气流朝向 气囊模块

公开(公告)号：US6152481A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-28

申请号：US128068

申请日：1998-08-03

Applicant: James Lloyd Webber ,  Jeffrey Allen Welch ,  Bassam Georges Khoudari ,  Robert D. Messenger, Jr. ,  Aron C. Arnold ,  Greg B. Grace

Inventor： James Lloyd Webber ,  Jeffrey Allen Welch ,  Bassam Georges Khoudari ,  Robert D. Messenger, Jr. ,  Aron C. Arnold ,  Greg B. Grace

IPC: B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/232 ,  B60R21/233 ,  B60R21/2338 ,  B60R21/22

CPC classification number: B60R21/2338 ,  B60R21/232 ,  B60R2021/23382 ,  B60R2021/23386 ,  B60R21/23184

Abstract: A restraint assembly includes an inflator for generating inflation gas. The restraint assembly includes an upper cushion portion and an inflatable stiffening device extending generally longitudinally across a lower edge of the cushion portion for providing longitudinal tension and lateral stability to the restraint assembly. Preferably, the stiffening device is tubular. Also preferably, the restraint assembly includes a tensioning device which at least partially surrounds the stiffening device and places longitudinal tension on the stiffening device when inflated. The tensioning device may take the form of a strap or cord that is spiral-wrapped around the stiffening device. The stiffening device preferably includes an inboard stiffening wall and an outboard stiffening wall. The tensioning device may preferably be zig-zag wrapped back and forth across the outboard wall of the stiffening device for preventing occupant interaction with the tensioning device on the inboard side of the stiffening device. For either of the zig-zag or spiral wraps, the stiffening device includes upper and lower edge portions and the tensioning device alternately passes through the upper and lower edge portions.

Abstract translation: 约束组件包括用于产生充气气体的充气机。 约束组件包括上缓冲部分和可膨胀的加强装置，其大体上纵向延伸穿过缓冲部分的下边缘，以向约束组件提供纵向张力和横向稳定性。 优选地，加强装置是管状的。 还优选地，约束组件包括张紧装置，其至少部分地围绕加强装置并且在膨胀时将纵向张力设置在加强装置上。 张紧装置可以采取围绕加强装置螺旋缠绕的条带或绳索的形式。 加强装置优选地包括内侧加强壁和外侧加强壁。 张紧装置可以优选地在加强装置的外侧壁上前后包扎，以防止乘员与加强装置的内侧上的张紧装置相互作用。 对于任何之字形或螺旋形包装，加强装置包括上边缘部分和下边缘部分，并且张紧装置交替地穿过上边缘部分和下边缘部分。

公开(公告)号：US5762359A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-09

申请号：US725149

申请日：1996-10-02

Applicant: James Lloyd Webber ,  Robert Raymond Niederman ,  Francis Joseph Holmes

Inventor： James Lloyd Webber ,  Robert Raymond Niederman ,  Francis Joseph Holmes

IPC: B60R21/20 ,  B60R21/203 ,  B60R21/217 ,  B60R21/16

CPC classification number: B60R21/2035 ,  B60R21/217

Abstract: An air bag module and steering wheel assembly includes an air bag module and a steering wheel. The air bag module includes a base plate, an air bag attached to the base plate, and a cover having downwardly extending side walls loosely connected to the base plate while leaving the cover free for manual removal from the base plate, yet being sufficiently sturdy for transporting and storing of the module. The steering wheel includes an upstanding capture plate forming a vertically extending wall surrounding a receiving area. The capture plate engages the side walls of the cover when the module is inserted into the receiving area and captures the side walls of the cover between the base plate and the capture plate such that the cover is anchored to the base plate for withstanding the forces of air bag inflation.

Abstract translation: 气囊模块和方向盘组件包括气囊模块和方向盘。 气囊模块包括基板，附接到基板的气囊和具有松散地连接到基板的向下延伸的侧壁的盖，同时使盖免于从基板手动移除，但是足够坚固 运输和存储模块。 方向盘包括形成围绕接收区域的垂直延伸壁的直立捕获板。 当模块插入接收区域时，捕获板接合盖的侧壁，并且捕获盖板在基板和捕获板之间的侧壁，使得盖被锚固到基板以承受 气囊通胀。

公开(公告)号：US5647609A

公开(公告)日：1997-07-15

申请号：US689967

申请日：1996-08-16

Applicant: Graham Thornton Spencer ,  Margaret Ann Fisher ,  James Lloyd Webber

Inventor： Graham Thornton Spencer ,  Margaret Ann Fisher ,  James Lloyd Webber

IPC: B60R21/00 ,  B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/207 ,  B60R21/217 ,  B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/233 ,  B60R21/2338 ,  B60R21/22

CPC classification number: B60R21/233 ,  B60R21/207 ,  B60R21/23138 ,  B60R21/2338 ,  B60R2021/0006 ,  B60R2021/23382 ,  B60R21/2176

Abstract: An inflatable restraint cushion for restraining a vehicle occupant is used in a vehicle having a vehicle side structure including a door having a beltline portion defining a lower boundary of a side window opening. The cushion includes an inboard contact face for inflation adjacent the vehicle occupant and an opposite outboard contact face for inflation adjacent the vehicle door. The outboard contact face includes a generally horizontally extending beltline notch portion shaped for matably aligning with and engaging the beltline portion of the door when the cushion is inflated. Upon engagement of the cushion by the occupant, the beltline notch portion of the cushion reacts against and is laterally and vertically supported by the beltline portion of the door to provide lateral stability to the cushion.

Abstract translation: 在具有车门侧结构的车辆中使用用于限制车辆乘员的充气式约束衬垫，所述车辆侧面结构包括门，所述车门侧结构具有限定侧窗开口的下边界的带线部分。 该衬垫包括用于邻近车辆乘员的充气的内侧接触面和用于邻近车门的充气的相对的外侧接触面。 外侧接触面包括大致水平延伸的皮带切口部分，其形状适于在垫子被充气时与门的皮带部分适配地对准并接合。 在由乘员接合衬垫时，衬垫的带状切口部分由门的带状线部分反向并横向和垂直地支撑，以向衬垫提供横向稳定性。

公开(公告)号：US06991253B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-31

申请号：US10411857

申请日：2003-04-11

Applicant: James Lloyd Webber

Inventor： James Lloyd Webber

IPC: B60R21/20

CPC classification number: B60R21/217 ,  B60R21/205 ,  B60R21/2171 ,  B60R21/237 ,  B60R2021/01218 ,  B60R2021/161 ,  B60R2021/21543

Abstract: An air bag system for cushioning restraint of a vehicle occupant during an impact event. The air bag assembly includes an inflatable air bag cushion adapted to be inflated from a storage chamber to an inflated deployed condition within an occupant compartment. A gas emitting inflator is housed in fluid communication with the air bag cushion. At least one drag-inducing member engages the air bag cushion as the air bag cushion is inflated from the stored condition to the inflated deployed condition such that the period of energy transfer between the air bag cushion and the occupant is increased relative to unrestrained deployment from the storage chamber.

公开(公告)号：US06692027B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-17

申请号：US09975705

申请日：2001-10-11

Applicant: Kenneth John Siegfried ,  James Lloyd Webber ,  David Gerard Hlavaty ,  George Rodney Kohut

Inventor： Kenneth John Siegfried ,  James Lloyd Webber ,  David Gerard Hlavaty ,  George Rodney Kohut

IPC: B60R2204

CPC classification number: B60R22/3413

Abstract: A load limiting seat restraint retractor for a seat restraint system in a vehicle includes a housing for operative connection to vehicle structure. The load limiting seat restraint retractor also includes a take-up spool operatively connected to the housing and connected to webbing of a seat restraint system for winding and unwinding the webbing. The load limiting seat restraint retractor also includes a rotatable torsion bar operatively connected to the housing to provide a constant load limiting on the webbing during an impact. The take-up spool is mounted on the torsion bar. The load limiting seat restraint retractor includes a locking mechanism operatively connected to the torsion bar and the housing. The load limiting seat restraint retractor further includes a load limiting device disposed between the locking mechanism and the take-up spool to deform the take-up spool to provide digressive load limiting on the webbing during the impact.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆中的座椅约束系统的负载限制座椅约束牵开器，包括用于与车辆结构有效连接的壳体。 负载限制座椅收紧卷收器还包括可操作地连接到壳体并连接到用于卷绕和展开织带的座椅约束系统的织带的卷取卷轴。 负载限制座椅约束牵开器还包括可操作地连接到壳体的可旋转扭杆，以在冲击期间在织带上提供恒定的负载限制。 卷取卷轴安装在扭杆上。 负载限制座椅收紧卷收器包括可操作地连接到扭力杆和壳体的锁定机构。 负载限制座椅收紧卷收器还包括负载限制装置，该负载限制装置设置在锁定机构和卷取线轴之间，以使卷取卷轴变形，以在冲击期间在织带上提供离散负载限制。

公开(公告)号：US06619689B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-16

申请号：US10228564

申请日：2002-08-27

Applicant: Graham Thornton Spencer ,  James Kent Conlee ,  John Charles Weber ,  James Lloyd Webber

Inventor： Graham Thornton Spencer ,  James Kent Conlee ,  John Charles Weber ,  James Lloyd Webber

IPC: B60R2122

CPC classification number: B60R21/206 ,  B60R21/045 ,  B60R21/205 ,  B60R21/216 ,  B60R21/2338 ,  B60R21/235 ,  B60R2021/21525 ,  B60R2021/23169 ,  B60R2021/23386 ,  B60R2021/23519

Abstract: An inflatable knee bolster for a vehicle occupant is mounted in opposing relation to the knees of a vehicle occupant. The bolster is an expansible chamber of multipiece construction having a face portion and a separate three dimensional expansible body portion. The face portion and body portion are joined about their peripheries to define and substantially enclose the chamber. The expansible body portion is formed from injection molded polymeric material and has one or more integrally molded at least partially collapsible pleated profile elements disposed along the sides and across the top of the body portion in raised and lowered profile with respect to the face portion. Deformable mounting brackets extend outwardly from the body portion for attachment to the vehicle. The materials forming the face and body portions are of either similar or dissimilar chemical and physical character. Actuation of an inflator in fluid communication with the bolster pressurizes the expansible body causing at least a portion of the pleated profile elements to collapsibly deform such that the volume of the enclosed chamber is expanded and the face portion is thrust outwardly to an extended position.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆乘客的充气式膝盖垫与车辆乘客的膝盖相对地安装。 枕骨是具有面部分和单独的三维可膨胀主体部分的可扩展的多体构造室。 面部分和主体部分围绕其周边连接以限定和基本上包围室。 可膨胀主体部分由注射成型的聚合物材料形成，并且具有一个或多个整体模制的至少部分可折叠的折叠轮廓元件，该元件沿主体部分的侧面并相对于面部部分以升高和降低的轮廓横跨主体部分的顶部设置。 可变形的安装支架从主体部分向外延伸以附接到车辆。 形成面部和身体部分的材料具有相似或不相似的化学和物理特性。 与垫片流体连通的充气机的致动对可膨胀的体进行加压，使得至少一部分褶皱轮廓元件可塌陷地变形，使得封闭腔室的体积膨胀并且面部部分向外推到延伸位置。