Hall effect seat switch
US6457545B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2210/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A Hall effect safety switch assembly for de-activating a motor vehicle if a user is not positioned on a vehicle seat. The assembly includes a switch frame for mounting the assembly, a magnet and a hall effect sensor mounted to the switch frame in a spaced apart relationship, and a vane that moves in response to the presence of a vehicle operator on the seat that causes the Hall effect sensor to provide an inhibit signal that prevents an engine from running.
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