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The belt tensioner igniter is located inside the metal
band loop.
When the igniter is activated by the airbag control
unit, the resultant pressure causes the
loop of the metal band to expand.The movement of
the metal band exerts a pull on the seat belt
retractor shaft, which thereupon begins to rotate,
tensioning the seat belt.
Occupant protection
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Metal band
Electrical connector
Seat belt retractor
shaft
Detonator
Metal band loop
The casing and casing cover surface between which
the metal band moves are coated in a layer of
silicon. When the metal band moves, it thrusts
a part of this silicon layer ahead of itself and
thereby ensures that a tight seal is maintained.
Pressure losses are thus reduced.
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Casing
Silicon layer
Casing cover
Metal band
