Restraint harness attached to a main support structure of a vehicle
AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorsStephanie C. Radion, Sarah E. Smith, Samuel Derian, Wonhee M. Kim, Daniel W. Booth, Paul W. Alexander
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Abstract
A restraint harness for a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle includes a seat having a structural support that is attached to a main support structure of the vehicle. The restraint harness includes a body constructed of a restraint material. The body is shaped to secure an occupant body. The restraint material is configured to withstand loads exerted upon the restraint harness by the occupant during operation of the vehicle. The restraint harness also includes an attachment portion that is configured to attach to the structural support of the seat.
Claims16
A restraint harness for a vehicle, wherein the vehicle includes a seat having a structural support that is attached to a main support structure of the vehicle, the restraint harness comprising:
- a body constructed of a restraint material, wherein the body is shaped to secure an occupant body and the restraint material is configured to withstand loads exerted upon the restraint harness by the occupant during operation of the vehicle;
- an attachment portion that is configured to attach to the structural support of the seat, wherein the attachment portion of the restraint harness is a portion of the restraint material and the attachment portion of the restraint harness is configured to pass through an internal portion of a spine member, and wherein the spine member is the structural support of the seat;
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- a tensioning element configured to pass through the internal portion of the spine member.
A restraint harness for a vehicle, wherein the vehicle includes a seat having a structural support that is attached to a main support structure of the vehicle, the restraint harness comprising:
- a body constructed of a restraint material, wherein the body is shaped to secure an occupant body and the restraint material is configured to withstand loads exerted upon the restraint harness by the occupant during operation of the vehicle;
- an attachment portion that is configured to attach to the structural support of the seat;
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- a cable tightening system configured to constrict and expand the body of the restraint harness.
A restraint harness for a vehicle, wherein the vehicle includes a seat having a structural support that is attached to a main support structure of the vehicle, the restraint harness comprising:
- a body constructed of a restraint material, wherein the body is shaped to secure an occupant body and the restraint material is configured to withstand loads exerted upon the restraint harness by the occupant during operation of the vehicle;
- an attachment portion that is configured to attach to the structural support of the seat, and
- wherein the restraint harness is configured to actuate into a stowed position by constricting into a bight line of the seat.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.