US PATENT SUBCLASS 242 / 382
.~.~ Lock against spool unwinding

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242 /   HD   WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING

370  DF  REELING DEVICE {11}
371  DF  .~ With spring motor {12}
382.~.~ Lock against spool unwinding {6}
382.1  DF  .~.~.~> Material responsive (e.g., automatic lock) {3}
382.5  DF  .~.~.~> Alternately engaged locking pawls
382.6  DF  .~.~.~> Shiftable spool body
383  DF  .~.~.~> Material speed responsive (e.g., belt sensitive) {2}
384  DF  .~.~.~> Frame movement responsive (e.g., vehicle sensitive) {6}
384.7  DF  .~.~.~> Manually operated

DEFINITION

Classification: 242/382

Lock against spool unwinding:

(under subclass 371) Subject matter including a positive brake (lock) adapted to prevent rotation of the spool in at least an unwinding direction.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

297, through 300, for a positive brake in a fishing reel.

396.1, through 396.4, for a positive brake in a general purpose reel.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

74, Machine Element or Mechanism,

575+, for pawl and ratchet structure in general use. 180, Motor Vehicles,

268+, for a reeling device for a seatbelt or occupant harness under the control of a motor vehicle part (e.g., an ignition switch).

188, Brakes,

82.1+, for a one-way brake of general use.

200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers,

61.45+, and 61.58 for a seatbelt responsive maker/breaker.

244, Aeronautics,

122, for a reeling device for a seatbelt of a specified aeronautic device.

254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying a Pushing or Pulling Force,

310, 357, and 376 for a positive one-way brake for a winch or hoist drum.

280, Land Vehicles,

290, and 801.1+ for a reeling device to store a seat well or body harness in combination with specified land vehicle structure. 297, Chairs and Seats, particularly

475+, for a reeling device for a seatbelt or other restraint incorporated with specified seat structure.