Device for detecting seat occupancy in a motor vehicle

Details Device for detecting seat occupancy in a motor vehicle Device for detecting seat occupancy in a motor vehicle

1995-03-03

1997-03-18

Chin, Gary

Boots, shoes, and leggings

2807301, 280735, 340667, 180273, B60R 2132

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056128762

ABSTRACT:
A device for detecting seat occupancy in a motor vehicle, especially for inhibiting airbag release when a seat is unoccupied, is provided. A seat occupancy sensor has a front sensing region and a rear sensing region, which can be evaluated separately. In this way, it is possible to determine whether the front seat passenger is in a sitting position close to the front seat edge of the seat cushion, which reduces the protective effect of the airbag. This can possibly be indicated visually or audibly. As a further measure, the inhibiting of an airbag release can be provided in the case of an incorrect sitting position. The seat occupancy sensor can be a resistive membrane pressure sensor.

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