Seat belt tension sensor

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2007-06-14

2008-05-20

Lefkowitz, Edward (Department: 2855)

Measuring and testing

Dynamometers

Responsive to force

Reexamination Certificate

active

07373845

ABSTRACT:
A seat belt tension sensor for use with a seat belt assembly. The sensor includes a housing that has a slot and a plate coupled with the housing. The plate has another slot and a cutout. The slots are connected with a seat belt. A sensor is retained by the housing and extends into the cutout. A portion of the plate is adapted to be engaged by the sensor as tension is increased on the seat belt. The sensor generates an electrical signal that is indicative of seat belt tension.

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