US3713192A
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Buckles for safety belts
Assignee: Stece Ind AB
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Filing: 1972-02-29
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1992-02-29
Abstract
Abstract A buckle for safety belts for vehicles comprises a belt locking member and a buckle body having an opening for the insertion of the locking member. The insertion opening is defined by two stationary side plates and two locking hooks pivoted to the buckle body and cooperating with the two longitudinal edges of the locking member, which locking hooks are adapted to be swung against the action of a spring mechanism into locking position by the locking member upon insertion thereof in the buckle body, in which locking position the locking hooks engage in recesses formed in the two longitudinal edges of the locking member. The locking hooks, which under the action of the spring mechanism tend to expel the locking member inserted in the insertion opening of the buckle body, cooperate with a spring-loaded latch which in the locking position engages the locking hooks and which is adapted, upon release of the buckle, to be moved out of the engagement with the locking hooks by an operating member against spring action. This latch is movable substantially at right angles to the two side plates of the buckle, extends between the side plates, and cooperates with recesses which are formed in the side plates and serve as guides for the latch. The operating member is an arm which is pivoted to one side plate of the buckle body, is formed as a push button, and cooperates laterally of the axis of pivotment with the latch to move it when the arm is swung.
Inventors
- 👤 J Wallin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:26
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/25; A44B11/2503; A44B11/2507; A44B11/2511; B; B64; B64D; B64D25/00; B64D25/02; B64D25/06; F; F16; F16B; F16B45/00; F16B45/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45602; Y10T24/45623; Y10T24/45628; Y10T24/45634; Y10T24/45639; Y10T24/45644; Y10T24/45675; Y10T24/45686
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
289 words
A buckle for safety belts for vehicles, preferably automobiles, aircraft and seacraft, one part of the buckle being a belt locking member and the other part thereof being a buckle body having an opening for the insertion of the locking member, said insertion opening being defined by two stationary side plates spaced apart a distance substantially equal to the thickness of the locking member, as well as by two locking hooks pivoted to the buckle body and cooperating with the two longitudinal edges of the locking member, said locking hooks being adapted to be swung against the action of a spring mechanism into locking position by the locking member upon insertion thereof in the buckle body, in which locking position the locking hooks engage in recesses formed in the two longitudinal edges of the locking member, and said locking hooks, which under the action of the spring mechanism tend to expel the locking member inserted in the insertion opening of the buckle body, cooperate with a spring-loaded latch which in the locking position engages the locking hooks and which is adapted, upon release of the buckle, to be moved out of the engagement with the locking hooks by an operating member against spring action, wherein the latch is movable substantially at right angles to the two side plates of the buckle, said latch extending between the side plates and cooperating with recesses which are formed in said side plates and serve as guides for the latch, and the operating member is an arm which is pivoted to one side plate of the buckle body, is formed as a push button, and cooperates laterally of the axis of pivotment with the latch to move it when the arm is swung.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
289 words
A buckle for safety belts for vehicles, preferably automobiles, aircraft and seacraft, one part of the buckle being a belt locking member and the other part thereof being a buckle body having an opening for the insertion of the locking member, said insertion opening being defined by two stationary side plates spaced apart a distance substantially equal to the thickness of the locking member, as well as by two locking hooks pivoted to the buckle body and cooperating with the two longitudinal edges of the locking member, said locking hooks being adapted to be swung against the action of a spring mechanism into locking position by the locking member upon insertion thereof in the buckle body, in which locking position the locking hooks engage in recesses formed in the two longitudinal edges of the locking member, and said locking hooks, which under the action of the spring mechanism tend to expel the locking member inserted in the insertion opening of the buckle body, cooperate with a spring-loaded latch which in the locking position engages the locking hooks and which is adapted, upon release of the buckle, to be moved out of the engagement with the locking hooks by an operating member against spring action, wherein the latch is movable substantially at right angles to the two side plates of the buckle, said latch extending between the side plates and cooperating with recesses which are formed in said side plates and serve as guides for the latch, and the operating member is an arm which is pivoted to one side plate of the buckle body, is formed as a push button, and cooperates laterally of the axis of pivotment with the latch to move it when the arm is swung.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
289 words
A buckle for safety belts for vehicles, preferably automobiles, aircraft and seacraft, one part of the buckle being a belt locking member and the other part thereof being a buckle body having an opening for the insertion of the locking member, said insertion opening being defined by two stationary side plates spaced apart a distance substantially equal to the thickness of the locking member, as well as by two locking hooks pivoted to the buckle body and cooperating with the two longitudinal edges of the locking member, said locking hooks being adapted to be swung against the action of a spring mechanism into locking position by the locking member upon insertion thereof in the buckle body, in which locking position the locking hooks engage in recesses formed in the two longitudinal edges of the locking member, and said locking hooks, which under the action of the spring mechanism tend to expel the locking member inserted in the insertion opening of the buckle body, cooperate with a spring-loaded latch which in the locking position engages the locking hooks and which is adapted, upon release of the buckle, to be moved out of the engagement with the locking hooks by an operating member against spring action, wherein the latch is movable substantially at right angles to the two side plates of the buckle, said latch extending between the side plates and cooperating with recesses which are formed in said side plates and serve as guides for the latch, and the operating member is an arm which is pivoted to one side plate of the buckle body, is formed as a push button, and cooperates laterally of the axis of pivotment with the latch to move it when the arm is swung.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
289 words
A buckle for safety belts for vehicles, preferably automobiles, aircraft and seacraft, one part of the buckle being a belt locking member and the other part thereof being a buckle body having an opening for the insertion of the locking member, said insertion opening being defined by two stationary side plates spaced apart a distance substantially equal to the thickness of the locking member, as well as by two locking hooks pivoted to the buckle body and cooperating with the two longitudinal edges of the locking member, said locking hooks being adapted to be swung against the action of a spring mechanism into locking position by the locking member upon insertion thereof in the buckle body, in which locking position the locking hooks engage in recesses formed in the two longitudinal edges of the locking member, and said locking hooks, which under the action of the spring mechanism tend to expel the locking member inserted in the insertion opening of the buckle body, cooperate with a spring-loaded latch which in the locking position engages the locking hooks and which is adapted, upon release of the buckle, to be moved out of the engagement with the locking hooks by an operating member against spring action, wherein the latch is movable substantially at right angles to the two side plates of the buckle, said latch extending between the side plates and cooperating with recesses which are formed in said side plates and serve as guides for the latch, and the operating member is an arm which is pivoted to one side plate of the buckle body, is formed as a push button, and cooperates laterally of the axis of pivotment with the latch to move it when the arm is swung.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A buckle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the arm formed as a push button is pivoted between its ends to one side plate of the buckle body, the latch being fixedly connected to said arm at one end thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A buckle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the arm formed as a push button is accommodated within a casing surrounding the buckle body, said casing engaging said arm and urging it into contact with the side plate of the buckle body.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |