Measuring and testing – Dynamometers – Responsive to force
Patent
1998-05-11
1999-10-12
Dombroske, George
Measuring and testing
Dynamometers
Responsive to force
G01L 126
Patent
active
059658274
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle seat belt tension measurement apparatus comprises a seat belt deflecting device that forces a seat belt to travel a circuitous path. As seat belt tension increases the deflecting device is displaced. A bend sensor having an output signal responsive to a change in the radius of curvature thereof is secured to the deflecting device at a point subject to flexure as a result of increased seat belt tension. An air bag control system processor operatively coupled to the bend sensor inhibits the deployment of the air bag upon detection of a predetermined seat belt tension.
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