Method and system for protecting child seat passengers
US5941560A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2230/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for protecting child restraint seat passengers placed in a front passenger seat of a vehicle having an air bag restraint system includes a sensor for sensing the presence of a child restraint seat on the front passenger seat of the vehicle and providing an output signal indicating such presence; and a control for controlling the front passenger seat drive actuator to drive the front passenger seat toward a rearward position or an indicator for informing the driver that the front passenger seat should be placed in a proper position.
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