Patent ID: 7584997
Filing Date: 2009-09-08
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A seatbelt locking apparatus comprising: a seatbelt lock that is moveable between an operating position and a safety position, which safety position is lowered relative to said operating position; and a preventive tensioning device which is operable to move said seatbelt lock between said operating position and said safety position, and which comprises an energy accumulator and a drive unit that are coupled to said seatbelt lock; wherein, said energy accumulator is maintained in a preloaded state when said seatbelt lock is in said operating position, and is releasable to move said seatbelt lock from said operating position to said safety position; said drive unit is operable to move said seatbelt lock from said safety position back into said operating position; and said drive unit is further operable to move said seatbelt lock from said operating position into a comfort position, which is raised relative to said operating position.