Electrical transmission or interconnection systems – Vehicle mounted systems – Automobile
Patent
1998-01-12
1999-08-17
Gaffin, Jeffrey
Electrical transmission or interconnection systems
Vehicle mounted systems
Automobile
307 91, 701 45, 340426, B60R 2500
Patent
active
059397950
ABSTRACT:
Seat sensor switches connected to the drivers seat and passenger's seat of a motor vehicle generate signals indicating when the seats are occupied. The passenger sensor switch generates an adult present signal, a child or small adult signal, or an infant/small child present signal depending on the size of the occupant. In response to a signal indicating that all the seats are unoccupied, the parking brake is set, a windshield curtain and a side window sunshade panel are deployed, and the headlamps and ceiling light are deactivated. In response to an adult present signal from the passenger sensor switch, a first quantity of air bag propellant is electrified, the air bag is aimed at an upper location, and the shoulder belt anchor is moved to an upper position. In response to a child or small adult present signal from the passenger sensor switch, a second, smaller quantity of air bag propellant is electrified, the air bag is aimed at a lower location, and the shoulder belt anchor is moved to a lower position. In response to an infant/small child present signal from the passenger sensor switch, the air bag is deactivated and the passenger side window and door are locked. In response to a signal indicating that any of the seats are occupied, the Windshield curtain and side window sunshade panel are withdrawn, and the radio and electric cigarette lighter are activated. In response to a driver present signal while the engine is running, the parking brake is released.
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Gaffin Jeffrey
Kaplan Jonathan S
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