Patent ID: 8998261
Filing Date: 2015-04-07
Classification: A61B,A61M,B25J,B60R,F16B

Abstract:
1. A mounting structure for mounting a support for a seat belt to a vehicle, the mounting structure being arranged so that when mounted to the vehicle the mounting structure will move relative to the vehicle in a first range of directions under application of a first force urging the mounting structure in one of the range of directions, but will not move relative to the vehicle in a direction outside the first range of directions when a second, greater, force is applied urging the mounting structure in such a direction, the mounting structure comprising a first bracket with an elongate slot extending therethrough, a decoupler assembly and a fastener extending through the decoupler assembly and the elongate slot, the fastener and decoupler assembly intended, in use, to fasten the first bracket to the vehicle but permit relative sliding movement between the first bracket and the vehicle when the first force of a predetermined magnitude is applied, wherein the decoupler assembly comprises a collar having a flange extending therefrom at one end, with teeth formed on a surface of the flange.