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Seated-state detection sensor and passenger seat air bag device control system employing the seated-state detection sensor

US6367837B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 17, 2000
Grant dateApr 9, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/01516
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seated-state detection sensor is disposed in a seat portion of a seat cushion of a passenger seat. The seated-state detection sensor is divided into three parts, that is, a first seated-state detection sensor, a second seated-state detection sensor and a third seated-state detection sensor, which are arranged in this order from the rear side of the vehicle. The first seated-state detection sensor and the second seated-state detection sensor are designed to determine whether or not there is a passenger seated. The second seated-state detection sensor and the third seated-state detection sensor are designed to detect forward displacement of the passenger.

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