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Vehicle impact sensor arrangement for detecting a side impact

US5623246A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 24, 1995
Grant dateApr 22, 1997
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/23146
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle impact sensor arrangement is provided for sensing a side impact. The arrangement comprises at least one sensor which is directly or indirectly fixed to the monocoque shell of a motor vehicle and which is responsive to inward movement of part of a door mounted on a motor vehicle. The part of the door adjacent the sensor is reinforced.

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