Embodiments of the present disclosure include systems and methods for securing a rider inside a ride vehicle of an amusement park ride. For example, the disclosed systems and methods include a restraint system (e.g., lap belt, harness, restraint bar (e.g., lap bar, shoulder bar), and the like) that includes a locking mechanism that is activated and deactivated remotely. The remote release locking mechanism includes redundant latches (e.g., a primary latch and at least one secondary, redundant latch) and encompasses a relatively small amount of components housed in a relatively small amount of space.

An emergency seatbelt release apparatus is disclosed for use in a seatbelt mechanism. The release apparatus includes a release actuator coupled to a seatbelt locking member to facilitate selective unlocking of the seatbelt locking mechanism from a biased locked position.

Embodiments of the present disclosure include systems and methods for securing a rider inside a ride vehicle of an amusement park ride. For example, the disclosed systems and methods include a restraint system (e.g., lap belt, harness, restraint bar (e.g., lap bar, shoulder bar), and the like) that includes a locking mechanism that is activated and deactivated remotely. The remote release locking mechanism includes redundant latches (e.g., a primary latch and at least one secondary, redundant latch) and encompasses a relatively small amount of components housed in a relatively small amount of space.

A seat belt system for a vehicle seat includes a belt webbing, a belt tongue, and a belt buckle. The belt buckle has a releasing device and a first triggering element, which, in order to trigger the releasing device, can be moved in an opening direction such that the releasing device releases the belt tongue in the belt buckle. The seat belt system has a second triggering element. The second triggering element can be moved in the opening direction. The first triggering element and the second triggering element each have a gear rack and are connected to each other by way of a rotatable connecting element and two gears. The two gears are fastened to opposite ends of the connecting element for conjoint rotation and engage with a respective one of the gear racks.

A restraint system for restraining a lower body portion of an individual within a seat including a rigid member configured to selectively restrain the lower body portion such that the lower body portion of the individual is movable only within a predefined area of movement. The rigid member is mounted to the seat and is capable of movement between a stowed position and a deployed position. The lower body portion is restrained by the rigid member when in the deployed position. A locking mechanism locks the rigid member in the stowed position and the deployed position. A release mechanism is associated with the locking mechanism. The release mechanism is located at a predetermined distance from the locking mechanism such that the release mechanism is located outside of the area of movement.

A remotely-lockable seatbelt latch receptacle is configured for use within a vehicle and includes: a latch receiver configured to receive a seatbelt latch assembly; a coupling assembly configured to releasably engage a portion of the seatbelt latch assembly and temporarily prevent the removal of the seatbelt latch assembly from the latch receiver; and a selectively-operable disengagement assembly configured to override the coupling assembly to enable removal of the seatbelt latch assembly from the latch receiver.