Easily assembled seat belt retractor and method
Patent 4727640 Issued on March 1, 1988. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 18, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
September 18, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3058687 3180456 Seat belt retractor Safety-belt retractor Emergency locking type retractor Mechanism for blocking a roll-up device for safety belts Patent #: 4483495 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/897625 filed on 09/18/1986US Classes:29/434, Retaining clearance for motion between assembled parts242/379, Particular frame or frame carrier29/453, By snap fit29/525By driven force fitExaminersPrimary: Jillions, John M.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesB60R 22/34 (20060101)B60R 22/353 (20060101) AbstractA method for assembling a safety belt retractor in which the belt storage spool shaft and belt rub protector discs are assembled and installed simultaneously to the retractor frame. Easily assembled belt storage spool shaft and related ratchet wheel, deactivator disc, lock bar and belt return spring are also provided. | |
