Coupling device for connecting a drive element to a belt transfer member in a passive vehicle occupant restraint belt system

摘要

A coupling device for connecting a drive element to a belt transfer member in a passive vehicle occupant restraint belt system comprises a fitting on the end of the drive element that is received into a generally U-shaped receptacle on the transfer member and held in place by a U- shaped leaf spring retainer. The fittng has one or more annular, outwardly projecting flanges that fit into and engage openings in the walls of the receptacle to transmit driving force from the fitting to the receptacle.