Side impact airbag disable switch
US7243942B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/01564
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A switch (60) is provided for disabling an airbag assembly (20) in an automotive vehicle when a sun visor (30) in the vehicle is positioned within a defined deployment area of the airbag assembly. The sun visor is movable in and out of the deployment area during regular use. A switch is adapted for signaling the presence or absence of the sun visor in the deployment area, and accordingly disables or enables the airbag assembly, respectively.
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