Patent ID: 6367882
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: B60R,B64D

Abstract:
A slip-retarding upper torso restraint harness for use with a seat in a vehicle, for supporting a pilot of the vehicle during dynamic load conditions associated with a crash impact, said restraint harness comprising:elongated left and right shoulder webbings, each having a first end, a second end adapted to be retractably secured to a stationary structure on said vehicle near an upper portion of said seat by retractor means, an outer surface, and an inner surface having a friction area affixed thereon, said elongated left and right shoulder webbings capable of being positioned over the respective left and right shoulders of said pilot; at least one elongated base webbing having a coupling end and an anchor end adapted to be secured to a lower portion of said seat; and means for releasably securing together the first ends of said elongated left and right shoulder webbings and the coupling end of said elongated base webbing, whereby the friction areas of said elongated left and right shoulder webbings are adapted to restrain said pilot from sliding forward along the respective inner surfaces of said elongated left and right shoulder webbings when dynamic load conditions are experienced during a crash impact.