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Control configuration for an occupant protection system for side collision protection in a vehicle

US6256562A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 1999
Grant dateJul 3, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/01322
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a control configuration for an occupant protection system for side collision protection in a vehicle, an enable signal of a protection configuration generated as a function of transverse acceleration, is delivered to a timer. The timer furnishes an enable signal of a fixed minimum duration for triggering the occupant protection system.

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