Patent ID: 9139159
Filing Date: 2015-09-22
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A locking assembly for a seat belt; the assembly comprising: a support including an engagement surface; a locking member coupled to the support proximal to the engagement surface, with the locking member rotatable between an initial position, a transitional position and a final position; a strap disposed between the locking member and the engagement surface of the support, wherein the strap is spaced from the engagement surface when the locking member is in the initial position, wherein the strap engages the engagement surface when the locking member is in the transitional position to apply a variable load to the strap, and wherein the strap engages the engagement surface when the locking member is in the final position to apply a final load to the strap; and wherein at least one of the support and the locking member includes a device that restricts rotation of the locking member to limit the final load applied to the strap when the locking member is in the final position such that the strap is movable relative to the locking member when a force applied to the strap exceeds the final load.