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US 2002/0153761 A1Published application
Neck load attenuator for a restraint system
OwnerMagda A. Rivera, Rodney Pursellinventors
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Abstract
A restraint system is disclosed having an attenuator that attenuates the loading forces transmitted through the restraining system to the occupant's neck and shoulder areas during a crash, while at the same time increases the occupant's comfort during restraint usage. The attenuator is comprised of a pad constructed of a rate sensitive foam and enclosed in a casing.
Claims10
A system having an assembly that restricts movement and holds a person steady in a seat, said assembly having a belt lock, said system comprising:
- a) an arrangement of straps at least one of which comprises a shoulder strap comprised of webbing and having one end affixed to said belt lock, said shoulder strap having an upper shoulder restraint area and located near the neck region of a person being held in said seat;
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- b) an attenuator for attenuating the loading forces transmitted through the system to the neck and shoulder area of the person occupying said seat, said attenuator comprising:
- (i) a casing locatable under at least a portion of said upper shoulder restraint area of said at least one shoulder strap;
- (ii) a pad enclosed in said casing and comprised of a foam material;
- (iii) a piece of material placed on said casing and covered with hook configuration;
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- (iv) a flap of material placed on said casing and covered with a pile configuration and located over at least a portion of the said upper shoulder restraint area and so as to releasably engage with said hook configuration.
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