Impact detector

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1992-01-21

1994-01-25

Scott, J. R.

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Special application

200 6144, 200 6145R, 73517R, 180274, 280 73S, H01H 3500, B60R 2100, B60R 2700

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052817806

ABSTRACT:
A motor vehicle is provided with a system for detecting a side impact on the vehicle. The system comprises a reinforcing element located adjacent or engaging the interior of the outer skin of the vehicle in the region of the side of the vehicle. A sensor element is arranged to provide an output signal, in response to a side impact of the vehicle, when or after the reinforcing element is deformed.

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patent: 5112079 (1992-05-01), Haland et al.
patent: 5179256 (1993-01-01), Haglund

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