Andrew Joseph Verbeski

US Patent:

52538966, Oct 19, 1993

Filed:

Oct 4, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/771623

Inventors:

Andrew Verbeski - Milwaukee WI

Assignee:

The Compliance Group, Inc. - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

B60R 2200

US Classification:

280808

Abstract:

This invention relates to a harness anchorage reinforcement for a conversion van having a bay window. A harness reinforcement beam extends along the underside of the upper roof rail of the van from the driver's door post to the second forwardmost vertical side wall column. Upward extending tabs on the beam are engaged to the receptor plate of a harness retractor assembly, and to the upper roof rail, and to reinforcing back plates on the roof rail.

US Patent:

52659097, Nov 30, 1993

Filed:

Oct 4, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/771624

Inventors:

Andrew Verbeski - Milwaukee WI

Assignee:

The Compliance Group - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

B60R 2222
B60R 2224
B60R 2226

US Classification:

280808

Abstract:

This invention relates to a seat belt anchorage system for a conversion van. The system includes reinforcement of the upper frame rails of the van and includes seat belt bars connected to the floor of the van. The seat belt bars are attached to frame locking reinforcement members beneath the floor, which in turn engage the chassis frame rails of the van. Seat belt and shoulder harness assemblies are connected to the reinforcements on the upper frame rails and to the seat belt bars. In response to crash forces imposed on the seat belts, the components of the system simultaneously transmit the crash forces to the chassis frame, strengthen weak points at the upper frame rails and in the rear fenderwells of the vehicle, and distribute forces applied to the seat belts throughout the vehicle frame.