Abstract: A seat belt device for a central portion of a rearmost row seat includes a retractor. The retractor is attached at a vehicle roof above a central passenger on the central seat portion of the rear row seat. More specifically, a pair of left and right roof rails are interconnected by a first reinforcement extending in a vehicle width direction before the central passenger, and the first reinforcement and a rear header are interconnected by a second reinforcement extending in a longitudinal direction. A retractor is attached at the first reinforcement. A seat belt withdrawn from the retractor is disposed so as to extend via a seat belt anchor disposed in the rear header.

Abstract: A seat belt assembly for use in a vehicle seat includes a shoulder anchor for guiding a seat belt having a turn flange with a flat portion and a curved portion.

Abstract: Systems and devices which allow smaller passengers, such as children, in vehicles to direct a seatbelt along a more comfortable path are disclosed. A rear seat shoulder belt guide system for routing of a shoulder belt for a passenger in a vehicle seat includes a guide adapted to engage a seatbelt therein, a base plate secured to a seat back of the vehicle seat, and a tether connecting the guide to the base plate. The base plate may be secured to a headrest sleeve on the seat back of the vehicle seat, and the guide may be adapted to slidingly or frictionally engage the seatbelt. The guide may be stowed in contact with the base plate when the guide is not in use.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for cancelling out downward directed tension forces generated on an object on a vehicle seat. In active, door-mounted seat belt systems, the belt tension force cancellation system includes a simulator that is operable to transfer upward forces on a door-mounted, lower anchor to the vehicle seat without requiring a permanent anchor point for the seat belt in the vehicle compartment. The simulator can either automatically transfer the forces upon securing the belt about the object, or be selectively operable.

Abstract: A webbing guide for redirecting a seat-belt webbing in a vehicle, having a seat-belt system, and a vehicle seat assembly. This webbing guide allows the seat-belt webbing to be readily secured to and released from the upper portion of the seatback member of the vehicle seat assembly. The preferred webbing guide comprises a guide body mountable to the upper portion of the seatback member of the vehicle seat assembly. An arm member pivotally engages the guide body, and is thereby movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration for selectively securing the seat-belt webbing to the guide body in readily releasable relation. Further embodiments provide means, such as magnetically biasing means, for releasably retaining the arm member in the closed configuration.

Abstract: A reclining seat includes a first locking mechanism for locking a first backrest frame at a sloping position, and a second locking mechanism for locking a second backrest frame at the sloping position. The reclining seat further includes a first shaft for releasing the first backrest frame locked by the first locking mechanism, a second shaft for releasing the second backrest frame locked by the second locking mechanism, and a disengaging unit for transmitting only one-directional rotation of the first shaft to the second shaft. The disengaging unit includes a first plate mounted on the first shaft, and a second plate mounted on the second shaft. The second plate is engaged by the first plate when the first shaft rotates in one direction and is disengaged from the first plate when the first shaft rotates in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A demonstration seat assembly includes a frame on which a demonstration vehicle seat is supported, and a plurality of seat belt assemblies and child seat securing structures. The seat belt assemblies include a lap belt assembly, a lap/shoulder belt assembly, and a plurality of anchorage points adapted to receive tethers or a fixed anchoring latch assembly provided by one or more types of child safety seats. The lap belt assembly includes an emergency locking retractor that is secured to the frame on a first side of the vehicle seat, while the lap/shoulder belt assembly includes a switchable locking retractor that is secured to an upstanding support bar provided by the frame on the first side of the vehicle seat. The anchorage points include first and second lateral anchorage points that are accessible on a front side of the demonstration vehicle seat at a location between the seat cushion and seat back, as well as a center anchorage point that is accessible at a rear side of the vehicle seat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable seat belt guide (15) which is constructed of a clamping belt (5) around the back support (6) of a car seat (4) in a vertical way and supplied with a tightening retaining clip (7) for a taut fastening, in which through a cover (8) around the clamping belt (5) a rectangular carabiner or other inventable locking mechanism (10) provided with a lockable opening, preferably a turnable bush (11) is attached, in which the car seat belt (1) is applied through the locking mechanism (10) so that a very comfortable complete car seat belt assembly is created for a pleasant ride.

Abstract: A seat belt assembly capable of extending from a seat back, the assembly including a frame attached to a seat, an extension member slidably mounted to the frame, an inertial locking reel, and a seat belt positioned within the frame in contact with the extension member, the seat belt having a first end engaged with the inertial locking reel and a second end extending from the extension member.

Abstract: A seat belt cover comprising a flat tubular member through which a seat belt of a motor vehicle is passed to be covered therewith, wherein, the flat tubular member has i) a slit-shaped opening provided at its lower end and having a width larger than the width of a through-tongue and ii) a slit-shaped opening provided at its upper end and having a width which is enough to pass the seat belt but not enough to pass the through-tongue. Also disclosed is a seat belt cover provided with a pocket for, e.g., a cellular phone on the outside. The former seat belt cover can prevent the friction of a seat belt with clothes to keep the shoulder or breast of a coat or jacket from becoming shiny and wearing. The latter seat belt cover enables, e.g., safety driving in talking over the cellular phone during the driving of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: An actuator for an adjustable seat belt D-ring anchor is provided that is easily reached by a vehicle operator while in a seated position and that blends in with the interior of the vehicle. The actuator includes a slider garnish that in turn supports a button garnish. Upon pressing the button garnish, a lever on the button garnish actuates a button assembly on a vehicle that in turn releases a locking pin on the anchor, allowing the anchor to be moved.

Abstract: An infant carrier includes a carrier shell including a seating area for a child; and a harness system adapted to connect to the carrier shell and adapted to be adjusted between a first configuration for a smaller child and a second configuration for a larger child. The harness system includes first and second straps, each of the first and second straps having a shoulder strap end and a lap strap end, a shoulder strap adjuster associated with the shoulder strap ends of each of the first and second straps to enable adjustment of the shoulder strap ends between the first configuration and the second configuration, and a lap strap adjuster associated with the lap strap ends of each of the first and second straps to enable adjustment of the lap strap ends between the first configuration and the second configuration.

Abstract: A three-point seat belt system adapted for use with a seat frame having a seat back and a seat bottom, wherein the system comprises: (a) retractor shoulder belt with a single first connector on its distal end, adapted to be fixedly attached at its opposite end to the underside of said seat bottom, and extending to the front side of said seat back; (b) multi-connecting lap and shoulder belt comprising: (i) seat belt webbing connected to a Y-junction; (ii) a second connector consisting of a post connector attached to one end of the Y-junction, which releasably attaches to said first connector; and (iii) a third connector consisting of a tongue connector attached to the second end of the Y-junction; and (c) a single lap belt with a fourth connector consisting of a buckle on its distal end, which releasably attaches to said third connector.

Abstract: A harness for restraining a passenger in the seat of a vehicle, such as, for example, a car, a van, or a bus, is provided. The harness may be configured to releasably couple with at least one rigid member mounted in the bight of the vehicle's seat between the seat's seat and back portions. The restraining harness may be a harness, a belt system, a child seat, or a booster seat, any of which may be configured to utilize any suitable coupling and to cooperate with the vehicle's own restraint system.

Abstract: A traction chair system for efficiently relieving an individual of lower back pain. The traction chair system includes a chair frame, a seat, a plurality of actuators attached between the chair frame and the seat for elevating/lowering the seat, a backrest, a harness attached to the backrest for securing an individual to the backrest, a motor mechanically elevating/lowering the backrest, and a control unit in communication with the actuators and the motor. A scale is positioned within the seat and in communication with the control unit for providing feedback to the individual regarding the actual amount of traction occurring. The amount of traction being applied to an individual is shown upon a display of the control unit.

Abstract: A web guide assembly has a D-ring to receive a seatbelt. The D-ring is attached to a support by a joint. The joint allows universal movement relative to the support. The web guide assembly may be part of a vehicle restraint system.

Abstract: There is provided a seat belt system in which a seat belt retractor is installed in a seat back assembled to a rear portion of a seat cushion, and a belt anchor plate, which is provided at the tip end of a seat belt pulled out of the seat belt retractor, is brought from the seating surface side to the back surface side of the seat cushion and is installed to a seat cushion frame constituting the seat cushion from the back side of the seating surface of the seat cushion.

Abstract: A seat belt system adapted for use with a seat-belt ready seat frame; comprising: (A) housing unit comprising: (i) enclosure and lid portions; (ii) seat belt retractor; (iii) retractor shoulder belt mounted on the retractor with webbing and a first connector; (iv) back cover portion, adapted to be fixedly attached to the seat frame and removably attached to the unit; and (v) the housing unit adapted to be fixedly attached to the underside of the seat frame; (B) multi-connecting lap and shoulder belt having a second section of seat belt webbing and connected at a distal end by way of a Y-junction to second and third connectors, wherein the second connector releasably interconnects with the first connector; and (C) single lap belt having a third section of seat belt and having at the opposite distal end a fourth connector, wherein the fourth connector releasably interconnects with the third connector.

Abstract: This invention provides a child safety seat with an integral seat belt tensioner for properly securing the seat to the passenger seat of an automotive vehicle by taking up the slack in the seat belt after it has been fastened through the child seat. The tensioner pulls or pushes the seat belt so that the few inches of slack that usually exist are eliminated by the tensioner. The safety seat is adapted to have internal space, either in its back and/or below the seat, to accommodate the tensioner and the belt movement so that the controls, tensioner, and/or other moving parts are out of the reach of the a child in the seat. A preferred version of the tensioner includes motor and gearing to move a belt holder up and down generally along the rear of the safety seat, for tightening and loosening the belt, respectively.

Abstract: An adjustable seat belt device for positioning a shoulder belt relative to a lap belt of a passenger restraint system includes an elongated strap. A first fastening element is attached to the first end of the elongated strap where the first fastening element is removably engageable with the lap belt of a passenger restraint system. A second fastening element is adjustably attached to the second end of the elongated strap where the second fastening element is removably engageable with the shoulder belt of a passenger restraint system. A length of loop material is provided in the gap between the leading edge of the flap and the plate to prevent the exposed fasteners from catching on clothing, and the like.

Abstract: The invention involves a seat system with a movable and immovable portions that may be maintained and still operate during transients as required under the federal regulations. There is a quick release serviceability latch for a school bus passenger seat with integrated restraints. The inner and outer seat backs must be quickly detached from one another to facilitate repair or replacement of damaged seat components. A movable plunger is rigidly attached to the inner seat back frame. Another bracket with hole to accept the plunger is rigidly attached to the back pan of the outer back. The attachment of inner to outer seat backs must be strong enough so that they can't be pulled apart by hand but at the same time be detachable in the event of a crash. A tab that engages the plunger separates upon a rapid deceleration event.

Abstract: A seat system for a vehicle having a plurality of seat spaced longitudinally of the vehicle in a row. A first seat of the plurality of seats having a passive passenger restraint for restraining a passenger occupying a second seat located behind the first seat and having an active passenger restraint comprising a seat belt system mounted on a movable frame mounted to a frame of the seat for restraining a passenger occupying the first seat.

Abstract: The invention provides a shoulder belt height adjuster assembly and a method of adjusting the same. The assembly includes a guide rail, a slide, and a biasing member. The guide rail includes a plurality of fixed rail teeth disposed along at least one longitudinal portion. The slide includes an aperture formed therein for slidably receiving the guide rail along the longitudinal portion. The slide further includes a plurality of fixed slide teeth disposed on an interior slide surface. The biasing member is operably attached to the slide aperture for selectively engaging at least one of the fixed slide teeth into at least one of the fixed rail teeth. The engagement prevents slidable movement of the slide relative to the guide rail in a downward direction.

Abstract: A safety belt positioning device includes a top cover and a bottom cover pin jointed together, wherein a clasp is configured interior of a clasp-eye of the top cover, and the positioning device is fixedly secured directly on a location of the safety belt by means of the clasp, which not only effectuates easy installation, but also convenient adjustment thereof. The present invention is characterized in that the positioning device is moveably disposed on the safety belt, and upon using the safety belt, the clasp of the positioning device is utilized to fixedly secure length of the safety belt in accordance to physique of the passenger, thereby achieving objective of adjusting degree of tightness of the safety belt. Moreover, because of a tensile force of an interior spring, re-pullback on the safety belt will not occur, which thus provides even greater comfort to a passenger when seated.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a vehicle seat, a first retractable restraint system for the vehicle seat and a second retractable restraint system for the vehicle seat. The first restraint system is in the form of a retractable, three-point shoulder harness. The second restraint system includes a first strap designed to resiliently retract onto a first take-up reel located within the back rest of the vehicle seat, a second strap designed to resiliently retract onto a second take-up reel located within the back rest of the vehicle seat, and a buckle assembly located within the seat support of the vehicle seat which is designed to lockably receive a tongue affixed onto each of the first and second straps.

Abstract: An improved seating system that includes a seat back assembly (10) that is fabricated to include a seat back (12) with first and second wall portions (14,16), and which may include an integrated reinforcement structure (18). The seating system is capable of either or both of withstanding without rupture at least about 11000 Newtons in the direction in which the seat back (12) faces in a plane, parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle or, upon rapid acceleration up to at least about 20 g, substantially no fragmentation of the seat back with at least a 30 kg mass placed behind the seat back.

Abstract: The invention involves shifting the location of the seat belt retractor in order to reduce the thickness of the seat especially in the lower regions for a mobile vehicle seat. The seat may be used for a mobile vehicle as a school bus as well as for automotive applications. The seat belt retractors are attached to a portion of the seat structure that allows the webbing to exit the retractor on the front surface of the seat back. The webbing is then allowed to cross over to the rear surface of the seat back as it rises to the turning-loop. The retractor may be located forward of the seat back pivot point on the seat frame in order to allow for the webbing to exit on the front surface of the seat back.

Abstract: The headrest (2) is liftable, comprises wings (11) and (12) and is provided with passages (3) for the belting (C) of the motorcar's safety belt. The backrest (1) does also characteristically comprise passages (4) for the belting (C) of the motorcar's safety belt, these latter passages because of the fact of being positioned in a lower position as compared with those of the headrest (2) being provided to be used when the child is of a short size so that it can thus be properly held back by the safety belt. A characteristic feature also lies in the fact that the wings (11) and (12) are fitted in a linked connection to the sides of the headrest (2), this latter having a mechanism (13, 14, 15 and 18) linking them to each other and locking them thus selectively setting them at a given angle with respect to the headrest (2).

Abstract: A seat belt system for use on a bus or like vehicle includes a ring to which two lap belt elements and a shoulder belt element are attached. One of the lap belt elements has hook-and-loop fastener material on an end thereof that fits into the ring whereby the size of the seat belt system can be adjusted and the seat belt system can be easily and quickly opened if necessary.

Abstract: An automobile seat belt structure and an assist apparatus thereof which can provide a comfortable drive environment by not restraining a chest of an occupant by a seat belt is provided. An automobile seat belt structure and an assist apparatus thereof which can completely prevent a so-called submarine phenomenon, where an occupant slides out from a lower area of a belt when an accident occurs, is also provided.

Abstract: A vehicle seat that is removable from a vehicle has an automatic buckle release mechanism. The vehicle seat has a seat base and a seat back. To prepare the seat for removal from the vehicle the seat back is pivoted about an axis towards the seat base. The seat base has a seat belt buckle attached thereto. The seat belt buckle has a release mechanism for releasing from the seat belt buckle a buckle tongue that is assembled with a seat belt webbing. The seat back has an actuator arm attached thereto that pivots with the seat back. The actuator arm causes the release mechanism of the seat belt buckle to operate in a buckle tongue releasing manner when the seat back is pivoted towards the seat base.

Abstract: An adjustable seat belt rerouter system includes a cord, a cord length adjustment mechanism, and a shoulder belt guide. The shoulder belt guide is slidingly connectable to the shoulder belt. The seat belt rerouter system includes a means for attaching a first end of the cord to the shoulder belt guide and a means for attaching a second end of the cord to a vehicle attachment point. When the cord first end is attached to the shoulder belt guide and the cord second end is attached to the vehicle attachment point, the cord length is adjustable with the cord length adjustment mechanism for rerouting and holding the shoulder belt away from a vehicle occupant's neck and face.

Abstract: In a seatback frame for a vehicle seat having a seatback and a seat cushion and equipped with a seat belt of a three-point type, a pipe frame formed along an external shape of the seatback and a vertically extending tower frame located in the seatback at the same side as a belt-through member of the seat belt of the three-point type and fixedly connected to the pipe frame are provided. The tower frame includes an outer side bracket, an inner side bracket, both of which are formed of vertically extending, elongated metal sheets each formed in a substantially C-shaped cross section and both of which are coupled to one another in abutting engagement with one another to form an internal space, and an intermediate brace member incorporated in the internal space to provide a reinforcement rib structure.

Abstract: In a seatback frame for a vehicle seat having a seatback and a seat cushion and equipped with a seat belt of a three-point type, a pipe frame formed along an external shape of the seatback and a vertically extending tower frame located in the seatback at the same side as a belt-through member of the seat belt of the three-point type and fixedly connected to the pipe frame are provided. The tower frame includes an outer side bracket, an inner side bracket, both of which are formed of vertically extending, elongated metal sheets each formed in a substantially C-shaped cross section and both of which are coupled to one another in abutting engagement with one another to form an internal space, and an intermediate brace member incorporated in the internal space to provide a reinforcement rib structure.

Abstract: A restraint apparatus for a vehicle seat includes a seat back for supporting an occupant. The seat back defines a generally vertical axis and a generally horizontal axis. The apparatus further includes a guide for directing a restraint which is adapted to pass over a shoulder of an occupant of the seat. The guide is movably mounted relative to the seat back such that the guide is movable to alter the distance from the shoulder of the occupant relative to both of the vertical and horizontal axes, thereby adjusting the position of the restraint relative to the shoulder of a seat occupant.

Abstract: The twist-free belt is so designed to eliminate the frustrating fumbling with a twisted seat belt and the resulting distraction that probably has caused many accidents. The twist-free seat belt avoids this defect by incorporating in its construction a slightly semicircular curved belt, causing it to resist twisting. The curve would be side to side, across the width of the belt. The flexible curve would flatten when pushed against the body, allowing a comfortable fit.

Abstract: A shoulder strap repositioner for use in combination with a vehicle seat belt assembly having a lap belt and a diagonally-extending shoulder strap. The repositioner is generally “S” shaped in cross section and includes a generally flat panel-like intermediate portion, a generally flat panel-like upwardly extending rear tongue attached at the bottom by a lower connecting web to the intermediate portion so as to define a space for the lap belt, and a generally flat panel-like downwardly extending front tongue attached at the top by an upper connecting web to the intermediate portion so as to define a space for the shoulder strap.

Abstract: A shoulder belt retention device for keeping the shoulder strap portion of a vehicle seat belt system in place and away from the child's face, thus providing the child with maximum comfort and protection. The shoulder belt retention device includes a main loop portion that is positionable around a shoulder of a user. A shoulder belt retaining portion is designed for selectively securing a shoulder belt of a vehicle restraint system. The shoulder belt retaining portion maintains the shoulder belt in a substantially fixed spatial relationship with the shoulder of the user such that the shoulder belt does not rub a neck of the user during use.

Abstract: A protective device is detachably attached to a shoulder harness of the automotive vehicle and is formed of a main body and a panel. The main body has a softness and is provided with the Velcro, device to facilitate the fastening and the unfastening of the protective device with the shoulder harness. The panel is attached to the outer surface of the main body and is provided with a light-emitting apparatus and an attention-drawing mark printed thereon.

Abstract: A seat belt guide includes a main portion formed of a lower cover and an upper cover, a slide portion of a hanger is inserted into a hanger guide portion to slide in the front and rear directions of the hanger guide portion. Thus, guide positions of a seat belt can be changed. In the main portion, there is provided a spacer with upper flange and lower flanges, which is inserted into a slide hole of the slide portion, so that the slide portion is disposed between the upper and the lower flanges, and the hanger can be slid.

Abstract: A belt deflector on a seat, with a sheet-metal element connected with a seat sub-structure of the seat, which has a belt path surface structured as a saddle. The saddle has a ridge region that is rounded off in the belt path direction, and ears molded onto it in the crosswise direction, on the side, which are formed in sickle shape as lateral belt path restrictors, and are structured with rounded belt guidance surfaces in the belt path direction. The free ends of the sickle-shaped, formed ears extend over at least the border regions of the belt path surface.

Abstract: An occupant protection apparatus appropriately protects occupants of a vehicle, when a vehicle crush occurs, without requiring a troublesome task to the occupants. The occupant protection apparatus is provided with a steering angle sensor, a distance sensor and a brake depressing amount sensor. An electronic control unit predicts a vehicle crash based on the detection signals of each sensor so as to set a tension applied to a driver seat seatbelt to be smaller than a tension applied to passenger seat seatbelts. Additionally, the electronic control unit increases the tension applied to the seatbelts when a temperature detected by an outside-temperature detection sensor and/or an inside-temperature detection sensor is low as compared to the detected temperature is high.

Abstract: A belt deflector on a seat, with a sheet-metal element connected with a seat sub-structure of the seat, which has a belt path surface structured as a saddle. The saddle has a ridge region that is rounded off in the belt path direction, and ears molded onto it in the crosswise direction, on the side, which are formed in sickle shape as lateral belt path restrictors, and are structured with rounded belt guidance surfaces in the belt path direction. The free ends of the sickle-shaped, formed ears extend over at least the border regions of the belt path surface.

Abstract: A through anchor includes: a through anchor body that includes a through hole, through which the webbing belt passes, and a support, which is molded using a metal mold and forms part of an inner peripheral surface of the through hole, with a parting line produced during molding being formed on or near the support in the inner periphery of the through hole; and a low-friction member that passes through the through hole and is adhered onto the support, the low-friction member including modified portions and first and second ends in the direction in which the low-friction member passes through the through hole. By aligning the modified portions with the parting line when the low-friction member is passed through the through hole and adhered to the support, the length of the low-friction member at either side of the parting line is proportionally the same.

Abstract: A seat belt system for a vehicle for restraining an occupant in a first seat mounted in a passenger compartment of the vehicle, the vehicle including an opening formed on at least one side of a vehicular body. The seat belt system includes a belt webbing having a first and second end. A retractor is disposed at a door of the vehicle for retracting the first end of the belt webbing. A lap-anchor device is disposed at the door of the vehicle for fixedly supporting the belt webbing below and outward of the first seat. The lap-anchor device includes an anchor bracket and a moving device. The anchor bracket is connected with the second end of the belt webbing. The anchor bracket includes an engaging portion which communicates with an engageable portion provided at the vehicular body below the opening.

Abstract: The device provides an automobile seat belt structure and an assist apparatus thereof which can provide a comfortable drive environment by restraining nothing of a chest of an occupant by a seat belt, remove a pressure feeling of the chest for an occupant having a disease in the chest, an occupant having a hypertension, a headache or a retch and the like, and can secure safety with respect to various body types such as a physical build of the occupant, a child and a tall figure, a fatness and the like. Further, the invention provides an automobile seat belt structure and an assist apparatus thereof which can completely prevent a so-called submarine phenomenon that an occupant slides out from a lower area of a belt and strongly collides with a dash board or the like, when an accident is generated.

Abstract: A set of structural components for reversing elements of seat belt systems in motor vehicles. The set is comprised of a one-piece metal body produced from a steel sheet by cold forming; at least one plastic adapter and a set of profiled elements having differently shaped profiles. These profiles of the metal body are coupled by pairs by a plug connection. The metal body, as a standard component, has uniformly fixed dimensions which do not depend on the concrete installation of the of the reversing element. This design permits the installation of a metal body in the B-post of motor vehicles. These profiled elements comprise plastic profiles designed as sight shutters whose shape is adapted to the concrete installation in a motor vehicle. With covered or half-covered installation of the reversing element, the edge of an opening located in the covering side of the body of the vehicle for receiving the reversing element permits the pivotal movement to be engaged by the plastic profiles from behind.

Abstract: In a seat belt device for an automobile, according to a through anchor of the present invention, a groove provides the boundary part between a molded part and a resin piece. Thereby, the boundary between the molded part and the resin piece is disposed inside the groove without conspicuousness. Moreover, a projection part of a mold for forming the groove is disposed between the synthetic resin materials comprising the resin piece and the molded part when molding the molded part. Accordingly, the heat of the molten synthetic resin material comprising the molded part is not transmitted directly to the resin piece on the surface of the through anchor.

Abstract: An improved seating system that includes a seat back assembly (10) that is fabricated to include a seat back (12) with first and second wall portions (14,16), and which may include an integrated reinforcement structure (18). The seating system is capable of either or both of withstanding without rupture at least about 11000 Newtons in the direction in which the seat back (12) faces in a plane, parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle or, upon rapid acceleration up to at least about 20 g, substantially no fragmentation of the seat back with at least a 30 kg mass placed behind the seat back.

Abstract: A shoulder strap neck reliever for a seatbelt having two straps comprising a base with a front side and a back side, said base including an H-shaped slit having a left opening and a right opening, and a clip connected to said base defining a strap holding area therebetween, wherein the first strap is threaded into said left opening and along the back side of the base and threaded out through said right opening, and the second strap is clipped into said strap holding area.