Tension sensing device

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2005-06-07

2005-06-07

Lee, Richard K. (Department: 2832)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Weight

C200S08500R, C340S686100, C073S862451

Reexamination Certificate

active

06903286

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a child seat detecting apparatus for detecting the presence of a child seat in a vehicle. The child seat detecting apparatus is a tension sensing device that is attached to a vehicle seat. The tension sensing device includes a bracket that is mounted to the vehicle seat. A moveable bar is retained by the bracket. The moveable bar is attached to the child seat. A sensor is mounted between the bracket and the moveable bar. The sensor is adapted to provide an electrical signal that is indicative of a magnitude of tension on the moveable bar. A spring is located between the bracket and the moveable bar. The spring biases the moveable bar away from the bracket.

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