Patent · US Expired

Mechanical acceleration sensor

US6610940B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6References

15Claims

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Assignee

TRW Automotive Electronics and Components GmbH · DE

Inventors

Thomas Flaig · Radolfzell, DE
Robert Skofljanec · Radolfzell, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 17, 2001
Grant date	Aug 26, 2003
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 17, 2021

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH01H2011/0081
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A switch includes a deflectable inertial mass that responds to acceleration. The inertial mass is for activating a switching system. The inertial mass is suspended on two parallel, elastically deflectable support arms having a first, firmly anchored end and a second, movable end to which the inertial mass is attached.

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