Patent ID: 6866296
Filing Date: 2005-03-15
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A seat restraint tensioner for a seat restraint system in a vehicle comprising: a frame for operative connection to vehicle structure; a cable having a first end and a second end, said first end being operatively connected to a seat restraint of the seat restraint system; a movable mechanism connected to said second end of said cable to apply a force for tightening the seat restraint when activated; a rotatable cam being pivotally connected to said frame and having a radius portion on one end and an eccentric portion on an opposite end, said radius portion having a plurality of scallops on one side thereof; said frame comprising a base wall and opposed side walls extending from said base wall, said base wall including a clamping surface disposed above said scallops of said radius portion of said cam and said cam being disposed between said side walls; and said cam cooperating with said cable to generate a clamping force to clamp said cable between said cam and said clamping surface to prevent reverse travel of said cable after tightening the seat restraint.