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Occupancy sensing device, occupancy sensing and heating mat, and vehicle seat

US12202382B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 2022
Grant dateJan 21, 2025
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2210/12
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an occupancy sensing device for detecting the occupancy of a seat of a vehicle, comprising: a flexible substrate having a first main face and a second main face opposite to the first main face, a capacitive sensor with interdigitated electrodes, capable of detecting the state of occupancy of the seat, conductive tracks connected to the capacitive sensor with interdigitated electrodes, the capacitive sensor with interdigitated electrodes and the conductive tracks being fixed on the first main face of the flexible substrate, wherein the flexible substrate is made of an elastic and impermeable material.

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