Vehicle occupant position and velocity sensor
US5848802A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S17/89
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An occupant position sensor utilizing either ultrasonic, microwave or optical technologies, or seatbelt spool out and seat position sensors, are used as inputs to the primary vehicle crash sensor circuit to permit the longest possible sensing time before the occupant gets proximate to the airbag and is in danger of being injured by the deploying airbag. The sensor further disables the inflatable restraint system if the occupant is in danger of being injured by the system deployment. Separate systems are used for the driver and passenger to permit the optimum decision to be made for each occupant.
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