ENERGY ABSORBING SEATBELT ASSEMBLY

An energy absorbing seatbelt assembly according to various implementations comprises a frame, a first spool portion, and a separately formed second spool portion, wherein both spool portions are rotatably coupled to the frame. A torsion bar comprises a first end coupled to the first spool portion and a second end coupled to the second spool portion, wherein both ends of the torsion bar rotate in opposite directions as the first and second spool portions rotate relative to the frame. The energy absorbing seatbelt assembly further comprises a cable with a first end coupled to the first spool portion, a second end coupled to the second spool portion, and a middle portion coupled to a seatbelt buckle or anchor, the middle portion of the cable extending between the first end of the cable and the second end of the cable.