Method and apparatus for attaching sensors to a seat assembly

Details Method and apparatus for attaching sensors to a seat assembly Method and apparatus for attaching sensors to a seat assembly

2006-05-23

2006-05-23

Brown, Peter R. (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Bottom or back

Cushioned

C297S180120, C297S217300, C297S218500

Reexamination Certificate

active

07048338

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle seat assembly includes a sensor assembly that is used to provide data for an occupant classification system. The data is used to determine such characteristics as seat occupant weight and position. These characteristics are used to control deployment of a safety restraint mechanism such as an airbag. The sensor assembly is part of a mat that is placed on top of a foam cushion used to form a seat bottom. Fasteners are used to permanently attach the mat to the foam to restrict lateral and vertical movement of the mat relative to the foam.

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