Gregory L Wysocki

US Patent:

55990703, Feb 4, 1997

Filed:

Dec 12, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/571129

Inventors:

Tu T. Pham - Troy MI
Lawrence J. Verellen - Washington MI
Gregory A. Wysocki - Sterling Heights MI

Assignee:

TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc. - Lyndhurst OH

International Classification:

B60R 2200
B60R 2206

US Classification:

297483

Abstract:

A seat (20) includes a frame (22) with a first frame portion (26) supporting a seat bottom (40) and a second frame portion (24) supporting a seat back (42) and attached at two places (28) to the first frame portion to define a reference axis (A). Seat belt webbing (62) carries a tongue (64) and has an end (82) fixed to the first frame portion (24). A retractor (84) is fixed to the frame (22) and another end of the seat belt webbing is operably connected with the retractor. A buckle (80) is fixed to the first frame portion (26) of the seat (20) to receive the tongue (64). A guide (100) extends through the seat back for guiding movement of the seat belt webbing (62) through the seat back (42). A turning mechanism (120, 120a) directs the seat belt webbing (62) and comprises a housing (122, 122a) fixed to a part (118, 118a) of the second frame portion (24). A support portion (182) includes a support surface (225) and has a snap attachment for attaching to the housing (122, 122a).