Load detecting vehicle seat assembly
US7117756B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2210/42
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A load detecting vehicle seat assembly includes a discrete strain gage mounting plate having a specified flatness to produce desired strain gage performance. The strain gage mounting plate is disposed between a strain gage and a vehicle seat component, such as a cushion frame, so that vehicle seat loading is transferred to the strain gage through the mounting plate. The strain gage may be mounted with a central portion secured to a lower vehicle seat component and outward portions secured to an upper vehicle seat component such that only the outward portions of the strain gage contact the strain gage mounting plate, which has a controlled flatness tolerance to produce desired strain gage performance.
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