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Seat-weight sensor support for reducing physical effects

US7427720B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2006
Grant dateSep 23, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/0152
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seat-weight sensor includes a load cell having a load sensor arranged therein and a support for holding a support shaft of the load cell. The support includes a convex portion to hold the support shaft and a pair of flange portions arranged at both sides of the convex portion and fixed to a vehicle floor side. The support has a pair of slots arranged at a perimeter of the convex portion and for reducing a physical effect that the pair of flanges provides to the convex portion.

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