公开(公告)号：US07806440B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-05

申请号：US12111385

申请日：2008-04-29

Applicant: Gunter K. Clute

Inventor： Gunter K. Clute

IPC: B60R21/231 ,  B60R22/46

CPC classification number: B60R21/26 ,  B60R21/23138 ,  B60R22/4628 ,  B60R2021/2615 ,  B60R2022/026

Abstract: A restraint assembly of a type including a seat belt assembly and a side impact air bag assembly. The seat belt assembly and side impact assembly are preferably mounted to a motor vehicle seat. The seat belt assembly includes one or two retractors, preferably each having roto pretensioners. A single gas source is used to actuate retractor pretensioning functions, as well as providing a gas source for initiating the production of inflation gas for the side impact air bag assembly. Preferably, these elements are all mounted to a motor vehicle seat.

Abstract translation: 一种包括安全带组件和侧面冲击气囊组件的约束组件。 安全带组件和侧面碰撞组件优选地安装到机动车辆座椅上。 安全带组件包括一个或两个牵开器，优选地每个具有旋转预紧器。 单个气体源用于致动牵开器预张紧功能，以及提供用于启动侧面冲击气囊组件的充气气体的产生气体源。 优选地，这些元件都安装到机动车辆座椅上。

公开(公告)号：US20080237384A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US11729909

申请日：2007-03-29

Applicant: Thomas H. Zelmer ,  Gunter K. Clute

Inventor： Thomas H. Zelmer ,  Gunter K. Clute

IPC: B60R22/34

CPC classification number: B60R22/3413 ,  B60R2022/287 ,  B60R2022/289

Abstract: A seat belt retractor providing adaptive load-limiting characteristics. The retractor incorporates a torsional load-limiting element in the retractor for providing torsional deflection of the webbing spool in response to restraint loads exerted by seat belt webbing. The seat belt webbing is chosen to have an enhanced thickness to provide a significant difference in torsion drive radius between conditions in which a small occupant uses the belt where a large number of wraps of webbing is stored on the spool as compared with a larger occupant using the belt in which a smaller number wraps of webbing are present on the spool. These differing conditions produce differences in spool drive radius and consequently greater torque is applied by the small occupant for given belt forces compare with the larger occupant. In this manner, the retractor provides belt webbing load-limiting which is self-adaptive between sizes of occupants without the requirement of retractor switching mechanisms.

Abstract translation: 一种提供自适应负载限制特性的安全带卷收器。 收缩器在牵开器中包括扭转载荷限制元件，用于响应于由安全带织带施加的约束载荷来提供织带卷轴的扭转偏转。 选择安全带织带具有增强的厚度，以便在较小的乘员使用带状物的条件之间扭转驱动半径的显着差异，其中大量的织带包裹在卷轴上，与较大的乘客相比，使用 在卷轴上存在较小数量的织带的皮带。 这些不同的条件导致阀芯驱动半径的差异，因此与较大的乘客相比，小乘员对于给定的皮带力施加更大的扭矩。 以这种方式，牵开器提供带状织带负载限制，其在不需要卷收器切换机构的情况下，在占用者的尺寸之间自适应。

公开(公告)号：US07806357B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-05

申请号：US11483271

申请日：2006-07-07

Applicant: Gunter K. Clute

Inventor： Gunter K. Clute

IPC: B65H75/48

CPC classification number: B60R22/4676 ,  B60R2022/468

Abstract: A retractor includes a pretensioner whereby load limitation disturbances are minimized or eliminated to provide a synchronized and smooth transition between the different structures resisting the rotation of the spool.

Abstract translation: 牵引器包括预紧器，由此使负载限制扰动最小化或消除，以提供抵抗卷轴旋转的不同结构之间的同步且平滑的过渡。

公开(公告)号：US07581757B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-01

申请号：US11222411

申请日：2005-09-08

Applicant: Gunter K. Clute

Inventor： Gunter K. Clute

IPC: B60R22/36

CPC classification number: B60R22/4676 ,  B60R22/4633 ,  B60R2022/287 ,  B60R2022/288 ,  B60R2022/4642 ,  B60R2022/4666

Abstract: A retractor includes a pretensioner whereby increased control and variation over the load limitation characteristics of the retractor are provided. The seat belt and spool are linked to a locking mechanism through a first force limiting element, while the pretensioner is linked to the seat belt and spool through a second force limiting element. Both the first and second force limiting elements are employed during a load limiting phase of the retractor.

Abstract translation: 牵开器包括预张紧器，其提供了对牵开器的负载限制特性的增加的控制和变化。 安全带和卷轴通过第一力限制元件连接到锁定机构，同时预紧器通过第二力限制元件连接到座椅安全带和卷轴。 第一和第二力限制元件都在牵开器的负载限制阶段期间使用。

公开(公告)号：US07469928B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-30

申请号：US11342782

申请日：2006-01-30

Applicant: Gunter K. Clute

Inventor： Gunter K. Clute

IPC: B60R22/20

CPC classification number: B60R22/46 ,  B60R22/105 ,  B60R2022/4685

Abstract: A safety restraint system for a vehicle is disclosed. The safety restraint system has a seat belt webbing for restraining an occupant of the vehicle, a seat belt retractor, a deflector, a height adjuster, a latch plate deflector, a buckle and a communication link. The seat belt retractor mounted to a first structural member of the vehicle for securing the seat belt to the vehicle and allowing protraction and retraction of the seat belt. The retractor has at least two load limiting modes. The deflector receives the seat belt webbing and directs the seat belt webbing across the shoulder of the occupant. The height adjuster secures the deflector to a second structural member of the vehicle. The deflector is positionable between at least two locations along the height adjuster. The latch plate deflector receives the seat belt webbing and redirects the seat belt webbing across the lap of the occupant. The buckle receives and removably secures the latch plate deflector when the seat belt is in use by the occupant. The communication link is attached at a first end adjacent the height adjuster and at a second end to the retractor for switching the retractor from at least one load limiting mode to another.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于车辆的安全约束系统。 安全限制系统具有用于限制车辆乘员的安全带织带，安全带卷收器，偏转器，高度调节器，闩锁板偏转器，带扣和通信连杆。 安装在车辆的第一结构构件上的安全带卷收器用于将座椅安全带固定到车辆上并允许安全带的伸出和缩回。 牵开器具有至少两个负载限制模式。 导流板接收安全带安全带，并将安全带安全带穿过乘员的肩膀。 高度调节器将偏转器固定到车辆的第二结构构件。 偏转器可沿着高度调节器定位在至少两个位置之间。 闩锁板偏转器接收安全带织带并且将安全带织带重新定位在乘员的膝盖上。 当乘员使用安全带时，带扣可接收并可拆卸地固定闩锁板偏转器。 通信链路在与高度调节器相邻的第一端处附接，并且在第二端附接到牵开器，用于将牵开器从至少一个负载限制模式切换到另一端。

公开(公告)号：US20080018085A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-24

申请号：US11489035

申请日：2006-07-19

Applicant: Gunter K. Clute

Inventor： Gunter K. Clute

IPC: B60R21/18 ,  B60R22/46

CPC classification number: B60R21/18 ,  B60R22/4619 ,  B60R22/4628 ,  B60R2022/4642

Abstract: An airbag integrated into a belt portion of a seat belt assembly for a motor vehicle seat belt system. The seat belt assembly includes seat belt webbing forming the lap belt portion and a shoulder belt portion and a spool assembly engaging the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt webbing. The seat belt assembly incorporates a gas driven pretensioner system incorporating at least one gas generator connected to the spool assembly and the belt airbag.

Abstract translation: 一种集成到用于机动车辆安全带系统的座椅安全带组件的皮带部分中的气囊。 座椅安全带组件包括形成腰带部分的安全带织带和与安全带织带的肩带部分接合的肩带部分和卷轴组件。 安全带组件包括气体驱动预紧器系统，其包括连接到卷轴组件和皮带安全气囊的至少一个气体发生器。

公开(公告)号：US07237799B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-03

申请号：US10858026

申请日：2004-06-01

Applicant: Gunter K. Clute

Inventor： Gunter K. Clute

IPC: B60R21/18 ,  B60R22/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/18 ,  B60R22/343 ,  B60R2022/026

Abstract: A seat belt system for motor vehicle applications incorporating a dual retractor restraint system with a portion of the seat belt webbing having a locally thick segment such as an inflatable seat belt portion. The dual retractors include electrically controlled actuating clutching mechanisms which operate to maintain the inflatable belt portion in a desired position relative to the upper torso of the seat occupant without requiring the inflatable belt portion to pass through the system D-ring or latch tongue or a high mounted retractor. When the occupant is donning the belt, the shoulder retractor is locked and the webbing is extracted from the lap retractor. Once the tongue is latched into the latch plate, the lap retractor is locked and movement of the occupant is permitted by allowing extraction of webbing from the shoulder retractor.

Abstract translation: 一种用于机动车辆应用的安全带系统，其包括双牵开器约束系统，其中一部分安全带织带具有局部较厚的部分，例如可充气的安全带部分。 双牵开器包括电控致动离合机构，其操作以将充气皮带部分相对于座椅乘员的上身保持在期望的位置，而不需要充气皮带部分通过系统D形环或闩锁舌或高度 安装牵开器。 当乘员穿戴皮带时，肩部牵开器被锁定，织带从搭接卷收器中抽出。 一旦舌头被锁定到闩锁板中，通过允许从肩部牵开器中提取织带，搭扣牵开器被锁定并允许乘员的移动。

公开(公告)号：US20090267332A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-29

申请号：US12111385

申请日：2008-04-29

Applicant: Gunter K. Clute

Inventor： Gunter K. Clute

IPC: B60R21/18

CPC classification number: B60R21/26 ,  B60R21/23138 ,  B60R22/4628 ,  B60R2021/2615 ,  B60R2022/026

Abstract: A restraint assembly of a type including a seat belt assembly and a side impact air bag assembly. The seat belt assembly and side impact assembly are preferably mounted to a motor vehicle seat. The seat belt assembly includes one or two retractors, preferably each having roto pretensioners. A single gas source is used to actuate retractor pretensioning functions, as well as providing a gas source for initiating the production of inflation gas for the side impact air bag assembly. Preferably, these elements are all mounted to a motor vehicle seat.

Abstract translation: 一种包括安全带组件和侧面冲击气囊组件的约束组件。 安全带组件和侧面碰撞组件优选地安装到机动车辆座椅上。 安全带组件包括一个或两个牵开器，优选地每个具有旋转预紧器。 单个气体源用于致动牵开器预张紧功能，以及提供用于启动侧面冲击气囊组件的充气气体的产生气体源。 优选地，这些元件都安装到机动车辆座椅上。

公开(公告)号：US20080288141A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-20

申请号：US11749471

申请日：2007-05-16

Applicant: Gunter K. Clute

Inventor： Gunter K. Clute

IPC: B60R22/343 ,  B60R22/40

CPC classification number: B60R22/205

Abstract: A motor vehicle seat belt system having an active system for avoiding bunching of webbing in a D-ring during a rapid deceleration event. The system includes a controlled locking mechanism engageable with a rotatably mounted D-ring to restrict backward rotation of the D-ring.

Abstract translation: 一种机动车座椅安全带系统，具有用于在快速减速事件期间避免在D形环中卷绕织带的主动系统。 该系统包括可控制的锁定机构，其可旋转地安装在D形环上以限制D形环的反向旋转。

公开(公告)号：US20080217457A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-11

申请号：US11714399

申请日：2007-03-06

Applicant: Gunter K. Clute ,  Jennifer Grove

Inventor： Gunter K. Clute ,  Jennifer Grove

IPC: B60R22/38

CPC classification number: B60R22/40 ,  B60R2022/3424

Abstract: An inertia sensitive actuator especially adapted for use with a dual spool retractor for a motor vehicle seat belt system. The dual spool retractor includes shoulder belt and lap belt spool assemblies engaging with the shoulder belt and lap belt portions of the seat belt webbing. The dual spool retractor incorporates an inertia sensitive actuator having an excitation mass which is coupled with both of the retractor spool assemblies via linkages.

Abstract translation: 特别适合于用于机动车辆安全带系统的双线轴牵引器的惯性感应致动器。 双卷轴卷收器包括与安全带织带的肩带和腰带部分接合的肩带和腰带卷轴组件。 双线轴牵开器包括具有激励质量的惯性敏感致动器，激励质量通过连杆与两个牵开器卷轴组件联接。