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Spring sensor retention assembly for sensor apparatus mounted in a vehicle seat cushion

US7138907B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 26, 2003
Grant dateNov 21, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H3/141
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A sensor assembly for use in a vehicle seat cushion for detecting the presence of an occupant includes a mat adapted to be installed in the vehicle cushion. The mat includes first mounting structure and a first sensor device attached to the mat. A first member has a second mounting structure adapted to be attached to the first mounting structure for attaching the first member to the mat. A second member is movably mounted relative to the first member about an axis. A second sensor device is mounted in the second member.

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