MUMBAI, India, July 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202411095209 A) filed by Mercedes-Benz Group AG on December 03, 2024, for Seatbelt Releasing Assembly In Emergency Situation.
Inventors include Lijil Eyyakunnath; Nikhil Sebastian; and Puneet Bellubbi.
The application for the patent was published on July 17, 2026, under issue no. 29/2026.
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a vehicle seatbelt releasing assembly 100 comprising a seatbelt buckle releasing assembly 108 with a mounting bolt 208 and a housing 210. The housing 210 comprises a pyrotechnic charge 318 and secures a shaft 304A, 304B of the mounting bolt 208 inside the housing 210 for attaching a seatbelt buckle 204 to a vehicle. Upon ignition, the pyrotechnic charge 318 generates pressure against the shaft 304A, 304B, driving the mounting bolt 208 in a linear motion that releases the seatbelt buckle 204. The seatbelt releasing assembly 100 further comprises a control unit 102 that activates ignition during emergencies. The seatbelt releasing assembly 100 ensures rapid egress of occupants during emergencies by releasing an entire buckle assembly without damage in a minimal time by use of the pyrotechnic charge 318. The seatbelt releasing assembly 100 does not alter a buckle design and mounting and enable the buckle assembly replaceable. FIG. 2
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