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Patent Number
Patent Inventor Names
Gunter K. Clute0
Date of Patent
June 21, 2011
0Patent Application Number
112221300
Date Filed
September 8, 2005
0Patent Citations Received
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Patent abstract
A retractor includes a pretensioner whereby increased control and variation over the load limitation characteristics of the retractor are provided. The seat belt and spool are linked to a locking mechanism through a first force limiting element, while the pretensioner is linked to the seat belt and spool through a second force limiting element. A selectively actuatable clutch is provided to operatively link the pretensioner to the spool via the second force limiting element.
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