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Occupant weight detection system having linked weight detection means with maintained positional relationships

US7091426B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2004
Grant dateAug 15, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01G19/4142
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In an occupant weight detection system, a pair of weight detection units are mounted along upper faces of base members fixed to a floor of an automobile. A square-frame-shaped linking member made of an iron sheet is interposed between the pair of weight detection units and a pair of seat rails. The pair of weight detection units are integrally linked by the linking member to maintain a positional relationship to each other at a predetermined relationship. Therefore, it is possible to prevent these weight detection means from being mounted in a state in which they are twisted or displaced relative to each other, thereby maintaining the detection accuracy.

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