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Tension sensing assembly

US6997478B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims
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Filing dateMar 14, 2003
Grant dateFeb 14, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2022/1806
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tension sensing assembly for a seat restraint system in a vehicle includes a rigid frame of a seat restraint buckle of the seat restraint system. The tension sensing assembly also includes a movable member operatively supported by the rigid frame and adapted to be connected to vehicle structure. The movable member is movable relative to the rigid frame. The tension sensing assembly includes a strain member operatively supported by the moveable member and the rigid frame. The tension sensing assembly further includes a strain gage sensor operatively supported by the strain member to indicate a tension level in the seat restraint system when the strain member is displaced by the movable member.

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