Collision sensor
US5179256A · kind A · utility
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16Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01L5/0052
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensor adapted to sense a side impact in a vehicle comprises an elongate element extending between two substantially fixed points spaced apart along the side of a vehicle, a sensor being provided adapted to sense tension in or longitudinal movement of the elongate element caused by an impact which deforms the vehicle.
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