Patent ID: 6773075
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A four-point seat belt restraint system for a vehicle seat comprising:a pair of lap belt members connected at laterally opposite sides of the vehicle and having inner ends transversely connectable to one another across pelvic region of an occupant sitting on the seat; first and second shoulder belt strap members for the vehicle seat, each of said shoulder strap members having first ends positioned on the occupant side of the vehicle seat and second ends positioned on the rear of the vehicle seat; said first ends of said shoulder belt strap member being connected to a releasable buckle mechanism together with the inner ends of the lap belt members; first and second spool mechanisms connected to the two second ends of said shoulder belt strap members, said spool mechanism being biased for coiling and holding portions of said shoulder belt strap members; a common retractor mechanism operably connected to said first and second spool members for simultaneously operating said first and second spool members whereby said first and second shoulder belt members are coiled and uncoiled simultaneously; and a pair of gears at predetermined angles coupling said first and second spool members to said common retractor.