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Fastener integrated sensor

US7500394B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 19, 2005
Grant dateMar 10, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R19/48
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fastener integrated sensor includes a fastener, an overmold, an electronic sensor, a printed circuit board, a plurality of circuit components, a plurality of signal terminals, and a connector shroud. The fastener integrated sensor mounts rigidly to the vehicle body to capture and provide structural information during a crash event.

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