View Single Post
Old 03-12-2013, 03:32 PM   #3
markitect
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Drives: Scion FRS
Location: Michigan
Posts: 216
Thanks: 17
Thanked 58 Times in 39 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
I could see this working, seat belts lock based on a *clutch*, which engages at high pulling force on the belt. If the clutch, or something coupled to it can be attracted by a magnet into the locked position, it would always be locked.

The question is what is ours made of? I guess the first test would be to pull the reel out and use a magnet to see if you can lock it in this manner. Then it could be worth looking for a way to mount an electromagnet like the one in this kit.



Please note that non-magnetic does NOT mean it is a crappy material, and either way is completely safe.
markitect is offline   Reply With Quote