Seat belt tension sensor
US6978687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/0155
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat belt tension sensor for sensing tension in a seat belt. The sensor includes a main plate and a travel member moveable relative to the main plate against a spring force. A sensor provides an output in response to the relative movement indicative of the tension applied to the seat belt. The spring force may be provided by one or more leaf springs.
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