Ann L Hansen

US Patent:

20070228712, Oct 4, 2007

Filed:

Apr 4, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/397458

Inventors:

Robert Hansen - Clearfield UT, US
Ann Hansen - Clearfield UT, US
Mark Viehweg - Salt Lake City UT, US

International Classification:

B60R 21/02
B60R 22/00

US Classification:

280748000, 297484000, 280801100

Abstract:

Restraint systems for vehicle occupants are disclosed. Particularly, restraint bars configured to pivot on a shaft to a restraining position across the lap of a seated vehicle occupant are disclosed. The shaft of the restraint bar may be operably coupled with a ratchet wheel. The position of the ratchet wheel, and thus the position of the restraint bar may be controlled using at least one pawl, engageable with teeth of the ratchet wheel. A release mechanism may disengage the at least one pawl from the teeth of the ratchet, enabling the restraint bar to pivot freely. The restraint bar may be vertically or horizontally adjustable with respect to the seated occupant. In addition, the seat of the occupant may be horizontally adjustable.