Vehicle occupant position and velocity sensor

Details Vehicle occupant position and velocity sensor Vehicle occupant position and velocity sensor

1997-08-04

1998-12-15

Ellis, Christopher P.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

180272, B60R 2132

Patent

active

058488022

ABSTRACT:
An occupant position sensor utilizing either ultrasonic, microwave or optical technologies, or seatbelt spool out and seat position sensors, are used as inputs to the primary vehicle crash sensor circuit to permit the longest possible sensing time before the occupant gets proximate to the airbag and is in danger of being injured by the deploying airbag. The sensor further disables the inflatable restraint system if the occupant is in danger of being injured by the system deployment. Separate systems are used for the driver and passenger to permit the optimum decision to be made for each occupant.

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