Occupant sensing and crash behavior system
US5785347A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/2636
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An occupant sensing and crash behavior system for a motor vehicle determines the presence and location of an occupant to then control the deployment of supplemental restraint systems such as air bags or inflatable seat/shoulder belts. Crash anticipation and crash severity sensors provide additional inputs to the system to determine the behavior of the crash and the occupants therein. An infrared sensor emits a plurality of beams to determine the location and position of the occupant as does a proximity sensor located on the air bag door or the occupant seat. Occupant weight plus the presence and orientation of a child seat are considered. Seat belt control is provided to control the length of the seat belt during an impact or crash.
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