摘要 |
Abstract of Disclosure A seat belt retractor having a force limiter mechanism that can be stably operated when a pyrotechnic pretensioner is activated. As a pyrotechnic pretensioner is activated, a ring gear rotates in the counter-clockwise direction. Accordingly, an external tooth holding an end portion of a stopper is moved, whereby the end portion of the stopper becomes free. Therefore, the stopper expands because of its biasing force. Then, a release spring is released from the restriction of the stopper and thus pivots in the clockwise direction because of its biasing force. The release spring collides with a pin of the clutch pawl to press down the pin. Therefore, the clutch pawl is rotated about a clutch pawl pin in the clockwise direction, thereby canceling the mechanical connection between the motor and the spool.
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