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Method and device for detection of the displacement position of a motor vehicle seat

US10940819B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2017
Grant dateMar 9, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2400/3012
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for detecting the displacement position of a vehicle seat is described. When the vehicle seat is being displaced, a magnetic field-sensitive sensor device monitors a change of one magnetic field component and depending on the output signal which has been generated by the sensor device, a conclusion is drawn about the adjustment position of the vehicle seat. The magnetic field-sensitive sensor device is displaced relative to a measuring section using the magnetic field-sensitive device. An absolute value of the magnetic field strength of a magnetic field whose magnetic field strength changes essentially continuously along a longitudinal extension of the measuring section is detected and converted into an absolute displacement position of the vehicle seat.

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