Intelligent restraining system

US6237948A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Robert Bosch GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Marko Maschek · Lambach, DE
• Bernhard Mattes · Sachsenheim, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 15, 1999
• Grant date: May 29, 2001
• Expiry date: Jul 15, 2019

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R2021/2615
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An intelligent restraint system, which generates a variable, individual tripping characteristic for each of a plurality of restraint devices depending on the type and severity of the accident and on the seat occupation, has a central gas generator (1), whose firing is tripped by a central control unit (4). The gas generator (1) is connected to the restraint devices (10-25). Electrically controllable valves (31-44) are disposed in the gas supply lines to the restraint devices (10-25). The controlling of the valves is effected from the central control unit (4) via the bus system (45).