Self-tensioning girt
AssigneeZodiac Aerosafety Systems
InventorsJean-Yves Rivault, Stephane Berlureau
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Abstract
Described are self-tensioning girt assemblies with one or more straps that form loops that extend around opposing sides of an inflatable structure. The one or more strips are configured to apply multi-directional forces such that the girt assembly is self-tensioning. The self-tensioning girt assemblies may comprise at least two sleeves coupled to the inflatable structure and that receive the straps in a way that permits the straps to rotate around the inflatable structure. In some embodiments, the straps are attached to a panel that extends between the straps.
Claims12
A self-tensioning girt assembly comprising:
- at least two brackets;
- a strap comprising
- a first loop formed by positioning a first portion of the strap around a first end of an inflatable structure;
- a second loop formed by positioning a second portion of the strap around a second end of the inflatable structure;
- wherein an end of each loop is coupled to one of the at least two brackets;
- wherein the strap is configured to slide around the ends of the inflatable structure when the inflatable structure is inflated to adjust a size of the loops so that tension applied to the strap by the inflatable structure is uniformly distributed between the at least two brackets.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.