Abstract: A seat lifter includes: an inner link for changing a height position of an inner lower arm with respect to a floor of a vehicle; an outer link for changing a height position of an outer lower arm with respect to the floor, a coupling rod that couples the inner link to the outer link; a planetary gear mechanism capable of causing the coupling rod to rotate relative to the inner lower arm and the outer lower arm; a drive unit capable of driving the planetary gear mechanism; and a power transmission rod that transmits power of the drive unit to the planetary gear mechanism. One of the planetary gear mechanism and the drive unit is disposed outside the outer lower arm in the width direction. The other of the planetary gear mechanism and the drive unit is disposed outside the inner lower arm in the width direction.

Abstract: A mammography apparatus includes: a radiation source that emits radiation to mammae of a test subject; a support part that supports the radiation source to be rotatable around an axis and moves the radiation source to a plurality of imaging positions where incidence angles of the radiation to the mammae are different from each other; a face guard that protects the test subject from the radiation emitted from the radiation source; and at least one pair of arms that is rotatably connected to the face guard at one end thereof, is rotatably connected to a holding part that maintains a stationary state with respect to the rotation of the radiation source at the other end thereof, includes a bending part between the one end and the other end, and is rotatable around a rotation axis that connects the one end and the other end.

Abstract: A torso equipment support system, for use with a seat bucket of an aviation or ground vehicle, providing upper torso and worn equipment support to an occupant. The system includes a base, a flexible column, a support beam, and a shoulder harness assembly. The shoulder harness assembly is coupled to the support beam and configured for releasable attachment with shoulder belts worn by the occupant. The shoulder harness assembly includes a yoke and a set of restraint shoulder straps. The yoke is slideably coupled to the support beam at a first vertically oriented portion and has a second portion that is split into two horizontally projecting members for extension over the shoulders of the occupant. The set of restraint shoulder straps project inwardly for extension over the shoulders of the occupant from at least one retractor, and extend to the horizontally projecting members.

Abstract: Adaptive seatbelt systems and methods are provided for adjusting the position of a seatbelt relative to an occupant. An adaptive seatbelt system for a vehicle includes a seat. A belt is configured to restrain an occupant in the seat. An anchor point along the belt is provided at an elevated position. An actuator raises or lowers the anchor point relative to the seat. A controller receives an input signal containing occupant identifying information and biometric data corresponding to occupant identification data. A processor compares the occupant identifying information to occupant identification data to verify an occupant's identity. The processor may determine an optimal comfort height or an optimal restraint height for the third anchor point based on the biometric data. The actuator adjusts the anchor point to the optimal comfort height or to the optimal restraint height in response to signals from the processor.

Abstract: A vehicle seat is provided with a safety belt system having compact size and rapid installation, which can be preassembled and installed simultaneously with the framework of the seat-back.

Abstract: A multi-point seat restraint system configured to provide restraint for a passenger superposed a seat in a supine position. The multi-point seat restraint system includes a plurality of upper belts having a first end anchored behind the seat back of the associated seat. A junction bar is further included wherein the junction bar is configured to releasably secure the upper belts proximate the second end of the plurality of upper belts. The junction bar further includes a first belt portion and a second belt portion integrally secured thereto. The first belt portion and second belt portion and configured to be releasably secured to a first lower belt and a second lower belt. The first lower belt and second lower belt are retractably mounted to the floorboard of the vehicle. In an alternative embodiment of the second lower belt, the second lower belt includes a first portion and a second portion being angularly mounted.

Abstract: An improved seatbelt clip is defined by a retractable tether anchored at the buckle intersection of a seatbelt. The retractable tether is connected at its end to a clipping device that accommodates a folded section of seatbelt. A user folds the shoulder strap of a seatbelt in half longitudinally and inserts the folded strap into the clip which holds it in a position to fit between the breasts of a user. In the event of an accident, the tether causes the clip to dislodge and pulls the clip down and away from the wearer.

Abstract: Provided are a webbing-threading member and a seatbelt device that can prevent deviation of webbing (a so-called jamming phenomenon) by preventing rotation of the webbing-threading member. A webbing-threading member 1 of the present invention includes a body 2 rotatably mounted on the side of a vehicle, a threading hole 3 formed in the body 2 for guiding the webbing W, and a guide piece 4 placed on a surface of the threading hole 3 and forming a sliding surface 41 over which the webbing W slides. The guide piece 4 has, on the sliding surface 41, engaging grooves 42 that cause a pressing force to act in such a direction as to rotate the body 2 toward a vehicle front side at the time of withdrawing the webbing W, and that cause a pressing force to act in such a direction as to rotate the body 2 toward a vehicle rear side at the time of retracting the webbing W.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a restraint system for an infant support such as a highchair. The restraint system includes a restraining member adapted to pass through an aperture formed into the infant support. The restraining member includes a stop member selectively operable to pass through the aperture. Specifically, the stop member is configured to pass through the aperture when in a first orientation relative to the slot, but cannot pass through aperture when positioned in a second (e.g., opposite) orientation relative to the slot. With this configuration, the unintended separation of the restraint system from the infant support may be prevented. Additionally, with this configuration, the accidental tightening of the shoulder straps on a restrained child by a sibling pulling on the straps from behind the seat is also prevented.

Abstract: A safety belt extension plate is made for lowering a vehicle shoulder belt so that the belt does not ride up against the drivers or passengers neck. By lowering the shoulder belt adjustment position, the position of the shoulder belt can be made to rest in the middle of the drivers or passengers shoulder rather than near or against the occupants neck making the belt more comfortable and safer.

Abstract: A vehicle seat frame is provided, wherein the back center frame of the seat back frame is of hollow, quadrangular prism shape. The connecting member includes a cylindrical outer cylinder portion, a ceiling portion projecting inwardly from one axial end of the outer cylinder portion and a flange portion projecting outwardly from the other axial end of the outer cylinder portion. The ceiling portion of the connecting member is fixed to an inner surface of one of the side plate portions of the back center frame and a surface of the outer cylinder portion side of the flange portion is fixed to an outer surface of the other of the side plate portions of the back center frame, and the other surface opposite to the surface of the outer cylinder portion side of the flange portion is connected to the bracket through the recliner.

Abstract: An adjustable shoulder strap mechanism for baby stroller, provides with a pair of shoulder straps adjustable in height for suitable use of baby or child occupant of different size. The upper end of the shoulder straps can be repositioned by manipulating a driving mechanism accessible on the rear side of the backrest of a stroller. In a preferred embodiment, a head cushioning pad is disposed on the front side of the backrest, following the adjustment of the upper end of the shoulder straps.

Abstract: A child car seat includes a seat body, a headrest connected to the seat body, a seat belt disposed on the seat body, and a shoulder pad unit. The shoulder pad unit includes a shoulder pad connected to the seat belt, and a connecting strap interconnecting the shoulder pad and the headrest.

Abstract: A belt guide anchor is provided to improve handling operability of a seat belt even when a belt opening angle between a portion of the seat belt adjacent to a retractor and that adjacent to an occupant is increased. A belt guide anchor has a belt insertion hole into which a seat belt is fitted so as to be slidable and expanded portions formed on surfaces of the belt guide anchor facing the interior and exterior, respectively, of the vehicle adjacent to the belt insertion hole. In one form, a thin portion is formed in the expanded portion on the surface facing the interior of the vehicle at a position adjoining a part of the belt insertion hole facing the front side of the vehicle, and a thin part is formed in the expanded portion on the surface facing the exterior of the vehicle at a position adjoining a part of the belt insertion hole facing the rear side of the vehicle.

Abstract: A crotch belt (20) which is one component of a body restraint belt includes an elastic plate (21) having bending elasticity, and a buckle (22) mounted on an end of the elastic plate (21). One end of the elastic plate (21) is fixed to a fixing point (23) under a seating surface (4). While the crotch belt (20) is not connected to a waist belt, the crotch belt (20) is positioned along a front part of the seating surface (4) so as to be close to it by elastic force of the elastic plate (21).

Abstract: A shoulder- and/or neck-holder, seat-belt, seat and sets of vibration-dampening energy-absorbers are integrated into an energy-absorbing, vibration-dampening safety-seat in order to restrain the shoulders and/or neck of a belted passenger, dampen vibrations and gradually absorb subenergies, resulting from a subdivision of the total energy, just below the respective injury-irrelevant threshold-values in any real-world accident of a transport-system, submarining or during in-flight turbulence. The conversion of an adult-seat into a child-seat or a baby-cot or vice-versa is simple. A rotatable device makes the holder easy to use. Neck- and/or shoulder-shaped, height-, width-adjustable holders and/or neck- and/or shoulder-shaped energy absorbers, attached thereto, ensure complete restraint of the shoulders and necks of passengers with different weights and body-proportions.

Abstract: This patent discloses a device to adjust tension in a shoulder belt of a vehicle. The device may include a front cover and a back cover placed within the front cover to form a cover opening. A spring may be secured to an interior of the back cover by the spring anchor, where the spring may be a coiled internal power spring. The device may have a band having a first band end and a second band end, where the first band end may contain hook fasteners and the second band end may contain loop fasteners such that, when brought together, the hook fasteners and loop fasteners may be secured to each other to form a band loop. The device may have a cord connected between to the first band end and the spring and configured to extend through the cover opening.

Abstract: A seat, which provides an enhanced level of comfort, by the use of dual independently supported seat cushions is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an inner seat cushion and an outer seat cushion, each of which is independently supported by a compressed air pneumatic device to control vertical movement, and by parallelogram linkages control lateral movement, and allow for vertical transition of the seats while maintaining them horizontal. The occupant of this seat can independently adjust the distribution of body weight shared by the inner seat cushion and the outer seat cushion from time to time, in order to change the pressure pattern against body parts and to provide optimum ergonomic seating posture. Furthermore, by adjusting the air supply, the occupant can increase or decrease the seat's effective spring rate.

Abstract: A child seat comprising a seat portion, a back support as well as belts that can be connected to a crotch member for securing a child in the child seat. A least one belt or the crotch member is provided with a spring element, by means of which the belt or the crotch member can be moved against spring force from a first position, in which the shoulder belt and the crotch member are disconnected, to a second position, in which the shoulder belt and the crotch member are connected.

Abstract: A passenger restraint apparatus for funfair rides is disclosed. It includes: a restraint body (30) having a leg support surface (31) which is adapted to be placed on the thighs of the passenger, and a first guide lever (40) which is fixed at its first end to the restraint body and which is pivotably coupled with its second end in the floor region in front of a passenger seat of a funfair ride in such a way that the restraint body can be pivoted in relation to the passenger seat about a first lower axis (61) which is disposed in transverse relationship to the longitudinal axis of the thigh of the seated passenger from an opened position into a closed position, characterised in that the first guide lever is coupled at its first end to the restraint body pivotably about a first upper axis (34) which is disposed in parallel relationship with the first lower axis and arranged adjacent to the first guide lever is a second guide lever (50) which i.

Abstract: The device, intended in particular for a seat on an installation for amusement parks, has two flaps (10, 10?) mounted for articulation at the end of the support (6) of the base (7) of the seat.

Abstract: A vehicle seat, which provides an enhanced level of comfort, by the use of dual independently supported seat cushions is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an inner seat cushion and an outer seat cushion, each of which is independently supported by a compressed air pneumatic device to control vertical movement, and by parallelogram linkages control lateral movement, and allow for vertical transition of the seats while maintaining them horizontal. The occupant of this vehicle seat can independently adjust the distribution of body weight shared by the inner seat cushion and the outer seat cushion from time to time, in order to change the pressure pattern against body parts and to provide optimum ergonomic seating posture. Furthermore, by adjusting the air supply, the occupant can increase or decrease the seat's effective spring rate, thus controlling the ride height and the seat's compliance for travel on both rough terrain and smooth roadways.

Abstract: An air bag device includes an air bag which is accommodated in a folded state along sides of a seat back and a seat cushion of a seat for an occupant. Upon side collision of a vehicle, the air bag is expanded by a gas generated by an inflator and deployed between an inner surface of a side of a vehicle compartment and an occupant. The air bag is disposed outside a lap belt of a seat belt device, and hence is deployed from the sides of the seat back and the seat cushion, so that a shock-absorbing effect can be effectively exhibited.

Abstract: An add-on safety harness for a vehicle seat having a lap belt. An elongated anchor strap for attaching vertically around a seat back has an adjustable buckle. A first pair of shoulder straps extends at an acute angle from each side of the anchor strap, and ending in a loop. A second pair of leg straps with looped ends extends similarly from each side of the anchor strap. Each shoulder strap has a roll-type adjuster device at a median position. A piece of soft material, such as synthetic cloth or lambs' wool is attached to each adjuster device for wrapping around the adjuster device, being fastened by hook and loop fastening material. In simplified arrangement, the harness has an inverted Y-shape formed from only an anchor strap and a pair of harness shoulder straps. The lap belt of the vehicle seat is threaded through the loops of the shoulder and leg straps.

Abstract: A seat belt system for a vehicle comprising at least a seat, and a recess which is formed receding downwardly in a floor of the vehicle immediately behind the seat. A cross member extends across the vehicle width above the recess and is fixed to the vehicle body at its opposite ends. A buckle connecting member is connected with a buckle of the seat belt for the seat at one end and connected with the cross member at the other end.

Abstract: A system for positioning occupant restraints in a vehicle includes a pair of cooperative embodiments. A first embodiment comprises a clamp removably securable about an occupant restraint belt (preferably the shoulder strap, but the device may be applied to the lap belt, as well). The device includes a lateral slide bearing upon a pressure plate for applying clamping pressure to the belt. The clamp is particularly useful in securing to a shoulder harness, to preclude retraction of the strap through the “B” pillar guide for allowing some slack in the strap for occupant comfort. The second embodiment comprises two mating components hinged together at one end, with a series of mating slots therein. A shoulder harness slot and latch mechanism is provided opposite the hinge. The device is opened and secured about the support rods of an adjustable height headrest, with the shoulder strap passing through the shoulder strap guide.

Abstract: A through anchor in which residual stress caused by thermal contraction is dispersed so as to reduce risk of crack formation in a resin molding portion. The through anchor includes a metal plate and a resin molding portion covering a portion of the metal plate. Usually, residual stress due to thermal contraction (shrinkage) differences between the resin molding portion and the metal plate is high in regions near both ends of the boundary between the resin molding portion and the metal plate. A notch portion is formed in each of the regions so as to expose a portion of the outer peripheral portion of the metal plate covered by the resin molding portion to the outside environment. Accordingly, although the resin molding portion thermally contracts after insert molding, the contraction of the resin molding portion is not retarded as much by the outer peripheral portion of the metal plate due to the outer peripheral portion of the metal plate being exposed.

Abstract: A height adjuster for use with a seat belt comprising: a track mountable to a structural member of a vehicle in a vertical orientation, the member including a portion of a vehicle seat, the track including a plurality of adjustment holes located along its length, a carrier member, manually movable along the track relatively to the adjustment holes, the carrier member supporting a movable pin, having a top and a bottom. The pin is movable from a first position in which it is disengaged from a selected adjustment hole to a second position in which it is located within the selected adjustment hole. A spring biases the pin in a direction toward the back of the track, and an activating member, operatively connected to the pin, moves the pin out of the selected hole to the selected position. A web guide, adapted to receive the seat belt, is mounted to and movable with the slide member.

Abstract: The present apparatus is a personal restraint device for fully restraining the wearer while providing flexibility and limited movement during use. The personal restraint device of this invention comprises a harness with a central portion having spaced apart top, bottom and lateral edges that define the parameter of the central portion and portion for securing the personal restraint device to an existing seat.

Abstract: A vehicle seat with a seat cushion, adjustably fixed to the floor of the vehicle, and a backrest, which can be adjusted with respect to the seat cushion, is provided with a restraining device for the seat user. The restraint comprises a three-point safety belt and an additional belt. For optimum protection of the seat user in the resting position and also to prevent so-called submarining, a fixed adjustment of seat cushion and backrest is provided in the resting position in such a manner that the backrest is swiveled about an obtuse angle with respect to the seat cushion, and the seat cushion is shifted into a predetermined front position in the driving direction and inclined towards the rear. The additional belt extends as a transverse shoulder belt from the upper edge of the backrest to a belt buckle disposed near the floor.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a vehicle seat (10) and an actuating assembly (80). The seat (10) has a wing (34) which is movable from a retracted position to a deployed position. When the wing (34) is in the deployed position, it projects adjacent to an occupant the seat (10) to restrain movement of the occupant off the seat (10). The actuating assembly (80) moves the wing (34) from the retracted position to the deployed position upon the occurrence of a vehicle crash.

Abstract: A seat belt hanging and holding member of the present invention is capable of reducing manufacturing cost by reducing the material cost required for a coating member while improving safety. The seat belt hanging and holding member 10 slidably hangs and holds a seat belt by folding back an intermediate part of the seat belt (waving belt) 74. The member 10 comprises a base member, 20 made of a metal plate having a slot 22 and a coating member 30 made of a synthetic resin which covers at least the periphery of the slot 22 of the base member 20 and is provided with a seat belt-inserting hole 31 on a part corresponding to the slot 22. The slot 22 is provided with an edge part 22a corresponding to at least the part on which the seat belt 74 is folded back, which is formed in a smoothly curved surface along the direction in which the seat belt 74 is folded back.

Abstract: A flexible and adjustable harness used by drivers of cranes and earth moving equipment is disclosed. In its preferred embodiment, the flexible and adjustable harness is used when it is necessary for a driver of a crane or an earth moving equipment to lean over to view objects such as loads and obstacles directly below his or her seat. The flexible and adjustable harness includes a flexible slip-on portion that easily slips onto the driver seat. The harness also includes a flexible right wrap and a flexible left wrap which enclose the driver's abdominal and chest areas and bear the weight of the driver when he or she leans over to view loads or obstacles under his or her seat. The flexible and adjustable harness also comprises left and right wrap elastic safety bands that add to the protection and safety provided by the left and right wraps. The flexible and adjustable harness further includes back side left and right safety bands to safely secure the harness' slip-on portion to the driver seat.

Abstract: A seat belt system for restraining a vehicle occupant includes a left webbing having a shoulder portion and a lap portion separated by a tongue assembly, a right webbing having a shoulder portion and a lap portion separated by a right tongue assembly, and a buckle for receiving each of the tongue assemblies. Each tongue assembly includes a tongue defining a latch plate and a webbing slot. In addition, the tongue assemblies include a webbing guide having a channel extending from the top of the webbing assembly to adjacent the slot, the channel maintaining the tongue in substantial alignment with the shoulder portion of the webbing.

Abstract: A restraining device for restraining a passenger on a moving unit includes a passenger body enveloping unit having two side components each having a front end and a back end. The back end of each of the side components is joined to hinges fixed in an upper portion of a back of a seat of the moving unit, and the front end of each of the side components are connected together to form a space for enveloping the passenger. A transverse component rigidly fastened to the passenger body enveloping unit rests against the passenger's thighs when the passenger body enveloping unit envelops the passenger. A lock unit restrains the passenger body enveloping unit after the transverse component has come to rest against the passenger's thighs such that the passenger body enveloping unit envelops the passenger in an area of the passenger's forearms and belly.

Abstract: A child restraint assembly is integrated into the backrest portion of a passenger seat in motor vehicle. The assembly includes a rear cushion and a pivoting bottom cushion for supporting a child in a seated posture. Left and right safety belts extend in a generally vertical direction over the torso of the child to secure the child on the rear and bottom cushions. The left and right safety belts are wound on individual retractor spools each having a respective vertical axis of rotation which allows the left and right safety belts to emanate in opposing horizontal directions. A diverter plate is positioned near the retractor spools for redirecting each of the left and right safety belts from the generally horizontal direction upon which each emanates from its respective retractor spool to the generally vertical use direction, thus providing more efficient and beneficial packaging options.

Abstract: A webbing anchorage is provided for use in a seat belt system. The webbing anchorage comprises a bolt; an anchor metal plate having a base portion and a free end portion, said base portion defining a bolt hole through which said bolt is inserted, and said free end portion defining a slot through which a webbing can extend supportedly; a lower cover extending over one side of said base portion of said anchor metal plate; a flexible upper cover member extending over at least an opposite side of the said base portion of said anchor metal plate; and an impact-absorbing member arranged within a space between an inner wall of said upper cover member and at least one of said opposite side of said base portion of said anchor metal plate and a top wall of a head portion of said bolt.

Abstract: A seat belt restraint system for use by a child and an adult comprising: a three-point seat belt restraint system (20) having an additional web guide (50) to lower one of the restraint points to permit a shoulder belt to extend across the upper torso of a child.

Abstract: A restraint for a child car safety seat provides added assurance that a child, namely an active mobile toddler, is comfortably and securely maintained in the seat. The restraint slidably attaches to the shoulder straps of a conventional car seat, and is secured about the shoulders of the child keeping the shoulder straps in position above the shoulders. By maintaining the shoulder straps above the shoulders, the child is incapable of maneuvering or contorting, and escaping the car seat. The reduces the possibility of injuries to the child due to sudden stops, for example. The restraint also gives the driver of the vehicle the calm assurance that there will be no sudden surprises when the toddler appears in the rear view mirror.

Abstract: A support system for maintaining a person in a substantially upright sitting position in a wheelchair, comprises a unitary frame and a unitary cushion. The unitary frame has front and back portions, and a generally rectangularly shaped central portion having upper and lower sections. A pair of upper lateral wing frame portions extend from the upper section of the central portion, and a pair of lower lateral wing frame portions extend from the lower section of the central portion. The unitary cushion is shaped to fit over the frame and comprises, a generally rectangularly shaped central cushioned portion having upper and lower sections, a pair of upper lateral cushioned wing portions extending from the upper section of the cushioned central portion and a pair of lower lateral cushioned wing portions extending from the lower section of the cushioned central portion.

Abstract: An over-the-shoulder passenger restraint system that operates in three modes and permits fine adjustments of two pairs of pivoting elements, one pair located behind and above the passenger's shoulders, the second pair located in front of the passenger is described. Fine adjustments permit the securing of guests of varying sizes, from small children to tall or overweight adults. The restraint fits each person snugly, thus minimizing potential of injuries while also not blocking the view of a show or scenery around which a ride is themed. The restraint system is also very safe; when passengers are boarding the ride, the restraint cannot be moved, making it useful for balance. After passengers are seated, the restraint can only be pulled downward toward the passenger. During the ride, the restraint is locked and cannot move up or down. When passengers are exiting the ride, the restraint can only be moved upward and away from the passenger.

Abstract: A chair for disabled persons has a supporting frame, a seat adjustably connected to the supporting frame by a hinge, and a back adjustably connected by a hinge to the rear of the seat. The seat has a front section which lies beneath and supports the upper legs of an occupant, and a rear section which lies beneath and supports the pelvis of an occupant. The front and rear sections can be fixed and adjusted independently of each other due to a hinge which is parallel to the hinge at the rear of the seat.

Abstract: An amusement track ride system comprises a pair of rails forming a track including a spinning section. A car traveling along the rails includes a chassis, a passenger seat on the chassis, and a plurality of wheel portions situated close to the feet of a passenger in a passenger seat. In the spinning section, the rails extend in a helix along an inner surface of an imaginary cylinder having a central axis, the diameter of the imaginary cylinder being set so that the axis of helical rotation of the car traveling in a spin along the rails passes through the car and is substantially in alignment with the central axis of the imaginary cylinder. The holding device has a shoulder retainer provided at the back rest for holding down the shoulders of the passenger in the passenger seat from above. The retainer is guided by a guide mechanism to be movable in the extending direction of the seat back rest, and locked by a locking mechanism in a position where the retainer abuts against the passenger's shoulders.

Abstract: An improved occupant restraint system for an automotive vehicle of the type including multiple longitudinally spaced seating positions in which seats are arranged in back-to-back relationship includes a guide ring assembly having two D-rings mounted on a common bolt on a vertical body pillar that is in longitudinal registration with the backs of a pair of back-to-back seats.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sleeve for modify a seat belt assembly, the sleeve being used to vary the position of the shoulder strap or other portion of the assembly relative to the passenger. The sleeve is installed at a portion of the seat belt assembly where a belt or strap forms a loop through an eye mounted at an anchor point of the assembly, and the sleeve holds opposed sections of the loop in facial contact. The sleeve has flaps that fold and attach together so as to releasably secure the sleeve around the loop sections. The sleeve also has a tongue extending therefrom through the eye and into attachment to one of the flaps, whereby movement of the sleeve relative to the seat belt assembly is limited or prevented.

Abstract: An adjustable seat belt anchorage (20) comprising: a guide rail (22) adapted to be secured to a portion of a vehicle (24) generally at or above occupant shoulder height, the guide rail (22) forming an open channel (34), and a plurality of pairs of cut-outs (36) oppositely positioned in front walls (28) thereof; a latch plate assembly (50) comprising: a resilient carrier (52) slidingly received within the channel (34); a latching mechanism (54) biased into the guide rail by the carrier (52) and supported by and movable within the carrier (52) including a latch bar (112) extending upwardly from the carrier (52) for engaging a selected pair of cut-outs (36). A flat spring (130) arcuately shaped spring (200) or coiled spring (222) is provided to bias the latch bar (112) into the selected cut-out (36).

Abstract: A self-locking strap guide (S) has a base (10) with a flange (11) for mounting on the structure or shell (C) and with a support (12) against which the strap (S) can be pressed, a lock (20) with a shoe (21) articulated via an axle (30) on the base (10) in such a way that the strap (S) can pass between the support (12) and shoe (21), and in such a way that this shoe (21) can press the strap (S) against this support (12), and elastic stressing means (40) tending normally to move this shoe (21) and this support (12) apart.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shoulder adjuster comprising: a guide rail fitted so that the longitudinal direction is set as a vertical directions to a vehicle and provided with a plurality of notches formed at intervals in the longitudinal direction; and a slide member slidable in the longitudinal direction of the guide rail and having engaging parts engaging with the notches and a shoulder anchor fitting part. The guide rail consists of a synthetic resin guide rail and a metal guide rail so that the slide member engages with the synthetic resin guide rail during an emergency, and during a non-emergency the synthetic resin guide rail is deformed to make the slide member engage with the metal guide rail.

Abstract: A position adjusting device for a shoulder belt in a seat belt assembly comprises a belt anchor into which the shoulder belt is loosely passed, an anchor support block supporting the belt anchor, a guide rail slidably holding the anchor support block, and a straight screw shaft which is arranged along a longitudinal direction of the guide rail and is screwed into the anchor support member, so that the anchor support block may be moved along the guide rail by the rotation of the screw shaft; the anchor supporting block having two female screw members screwed around the screw shaft, and is biased by an elastic member toward or away from each other.

Abstract: An adjustable shoulder anchorage is provided for use in a vehicle seat belt system. The anchorage includes a base defining a plurality of engagement portions distributed at predetermined intervals along the length of the base; a slide anchor provided movably under guidance along the base and carrying a joint on which a webbing is supported; a lock member provided on the slide anchor, the lock member being selectively engageable with the engagement portions; a stopper provided on a side of one end of the base so that movement of the slide anchor can be limited; and an impact absorber interposed between the stopper and the slide anchor, the impact absorber being flexible when brought into abutment against the stopper.