{
  "$type": "site.standard.document",
  "description": "Safety apparatus for indicating the usage state of a seat belt. The seat belt has a strap (3) spooled from a retractor and being lockable to a buckle (2) by a tongue (4). The apparatus has an indicator unit (5) for mounting to an upper part of a seat (1). A lock indicator (9) is provided on the…",
  "path": "/patents/1408509",
  "publishedAt": "2024-05-29T00:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
  "tags": [
    "B60R22/48",
    "APTIVTECHNOLOGIES LTD [BB]"
  ],
  "textContent": "Safety apparatus for indicating the usage state of a seat belt. The seat belt has a strap (3) spooled from a retractor and being lockable to a buckle (2) by a tongue (4). The apparatus has an indicator unit (5) for mounting to an upper part of a seat (1). A lock indicator (9) is provided on the indicator unit (5) and, in use, is operably connected to the buckle (2) for indicating a state when the tongue (4) has been locked into the buckle (2). A strap indicator (11) is provided for indicating a state when a spooled length of the strap (3) exceeds a threshold corresponding to a predetermined minimum length of strap (3) needed to secure a body with the seat belt. The lock indicator (9) and the strap indicator (11) are detectable by a camera (7).",
  "title": "SAFETY APPARATUS FOR INDICATING THE USAGE STATE OF A SEAT BELT"
}