17932676. VEHICLE SEAT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
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VEHICLE SEAT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Monica Ramirez of COACALCO/MEXICO (MX)
Fernando Ortega of Tehuacán/Puebla (MX)
VEHICLE SEAT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17932676 titled 'VEHICLE SEAT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a patent application for a vehicle with a seat that includes a buckle that can be moved from a retracted position to a deployed position by an actuator controlled by a computer based on an indication that the occupant of the seat will exit the vehicle.
- The vehicle has a seat with a buckle that can be moved by an actuator.
- The actuator is controlled by a computer that receives signals indicating the occupant is exiting the vehicle.
- The buckle can be moved from a retracted position to a deployed position in response to the signals.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various vehicles such as cars, buses, and airplanes to enhance safety measures for occupants.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of ensuring that occupants are properly secured in their seats before exiting the vehicle, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved safety for vehicle occupants, convenience in securing seatbelts, and potentially reducing the likelihood of accidents.
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be implemented by automotive manufacturers, transportation companies, and other industries focused on passenger safety.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be similar systems used in aircraft seats to ensure passengers are properly secured during flight.
Unanswered Questions
How does the computer determine when the occupant is about to exit the vehicle?
The computer may use sensors or input from the occupant to detect movements or actions indicating they are preparing to exit.
What happens if the buckle fails to deploy when the occupant is exiting the vehicle?
If the buckle fails to deploy, the occupant may not be properly secured, potentially leading to safety risks. Regular maintenance and testing of the system would be crucial to prevent such failures.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle includes a seat having a seat bottom and a seatback. The vehicle includes a buckle movable from a retracted position at the seatback to a deployed position spaced from the seatback. The vehicle incudes an actuator operatively coupled to the buckle to move the buckle from the retracted position to the deployed position. The vehicle includes a computer having a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to receive an indication that an occupant of the seat will exit the vehicle and, in response, command the actuator to move the buckle from the retracted position to the deployed position.
