Active power blocking circuit for restraint control module
US11479198B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/01184
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A duplex squib module is provided. The duplex squib module may include a first squib, a second squib, a first active blocking circuit, and a second active blocking circuit: The first active blocking circuit being in series with the first squib. The first active blocking circuit having a transistor in series with a first diode to block current in a first direction. The second active blocking circuit being in series with the second squib. The second active blocking circuit having a transistor in series with a first diode to block current in a second direction opposite of the first direction.
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