Method and apparatus for sensing a rearward facing child restrai

Details Method and apparatus for sensing a rearward facing child restrai Method and apparatus for sensing a rearward facing child restrai

1994-06-21

1995-10-03

Hill, Mitchell J.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

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2807301, 180273, B60R 2132

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active

054545919

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus (20) for preventing actuation of an air bag restraining device (25) of a vehicle includes a weight sensor (36), a distance sensor (42), and a seat belt payout sensor (66). A controller (22) is operatively connected to the sensors (36, 42, 66) and to the air bag restraining device (25). The controller (22) prevents actuation of the air bag when the sensors ( 36, 42, 66 ) sense a rearward facing child seat (46) on the occupant seat (40) by sensing a weight of an object less than a predetermined amount, a distance to an object on the seat (40) less than a predetermined amount, and a seat belt payout of greater than a predetermined amount.

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