Occupant sensor for a vehicle restraint system

Details Occupant sensor for a vehicle restraint system Occupant sensor for a vehicle restraint system

2007-07-31

2007-07-31

Ilan, Ruth (Department: 3616)

Motor vehicles

With means for promoting safety of vehicle, its occupant or...

Responsive to absence or inattention of operator, or...

C280S735000, C177S136000, C338S031000, C338S047000, C338S050000, C338S118000, C338S160000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10772118

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for sensing an occupant in a vehicle seat for a vehicle occupant restraint system is provided. The apparatus uses sensors to measure seat deflection to determine the presence, weight, and seated location of the occupant. The sensors are connected to a processor which controls air bag deployment. In one embodiment, the apparatus uses sensors that transfer linear movement to the processor. In another embodiment, the apparatus uses sensors that transfer linear to rotational movement of seat deflection to the processor.

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