RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

摘要

A restraint system for use in a passenger seating area of a motor vehicle includes a seat belt assembly having a webbing extending between a lower anchor and a belt retractor positionable across the body of an occupant. A sensor is coupled with the belt retractor to sense a change in the condition of the seat belt assembly. An inboard anchor disposed opposite the seat belt assembly includes a buckle element adapted to engage and secure a latch element on the webbing. An adjustment mechanism connected to the inboard anchor is configured to move the inboard anchor between a stowed position and at least one deployed position. A controller monitors the sensor to detect change in the condition of the seat belt assembly and instructs the adjustment mechanism to position the inboard anchor between the stowed and at least one deployed positions.