Abstract: A fastening for holding the loop of a safety belt in motor vehicles comprises a clasp formed with an arm of which the underside defines a slot extending lengthwise of the vehicle for the insertion thereinto of the loop, the open end of said slot being closed by a catch which is openable by a push button mounted on the clasp base.

Abstract: An emergency locking vehicle seat belt retractor includes a flywheel supported for rotation with the reel and normally urged into rotation with the reel by a spring supported between the reel and the flywheel; when the reel accelerates rapidly in the belt extending direction, as in an accident when the occupant moves forward quickly, the inertia of the flywheel causes it to resist the spring pressure and slip relative to the reel. A dog is supported between the flywheel and the reel in such a manner that it extends in a radial direction in response to this slippage and engages an internal ratchet formed on an actuating arm rotatably supported relative to the reel axis. The dog transfers the rotational motion of the reel to the arm causing it to contact and force the pawl to engage a circular ratchet formed on the reel to lock the reel against further extending rotation.

Abstract: Passive seat belt for deployment about an occupant with the hip belt anchored to vehicle structure at both ends thereof.

Abstract: A belt winder with a quick-locking vehicle inertia sensitive action including a ball and tipping member which can be brought into operative position in any mounting position in space.

Abstract: This invention concerns a metal guide for safety belts for vehicles, especially cars, consisting of a lashing to be fastened to the automobile body and a ring held by the lashing with an opening through which the belt runs. The lashing has detents for expanding movement and the ring has guide surfaces to reduce friction.

Abstract: A belt winder with a quick-locking vehicle inertia sensitive action comprising an inert mass actuated to lock the belt winder shaft when the vehicle is accelerated and which can be brought into operative position in any mounting position in space.

Abstract: The safety belt retractor of this invention has a belt-sensitive mechanism and a vehicle-sensitive mechanism, both mounted on an actuating mechanism. The actuating mechanism includes a mounting plate slidably mounted on the reel shaft for limited rotation and a flywheel having ratchet teeth. The vehicle-sensitive mechanism includes a pendulum assembly and an actuating pawl. When the pendulum assembly oscillates, it lifts the actuating pawl which engages the ratchet flywheel, causing the mounting plate to rotate and actuate a locking pawl. The belt-sensitive mechanism includes a pinion gear and a spur gear which is driven by the reel shaft. When withdrawal of the safety belt exceeds a predetermined level of acceleration, the flywheel lags in rotation and causes the pinion gear to move along an arc of the spur gear, causing the mounting plate to rotate and actuate the locking pawl.

Abstract: Passive seat belt for deployment about an occupant with the hip belt anchored to vehicle structure at both ends thereof.

Abstract: A belt winder for safety for belts with at least one locking member engaging a fixed outer surface and responsive to movement of an inertia member which indicates sudden acceleration of the belt as a result of its relative motion to the shaft on which the belt is wound and unwound.