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Crash pulse energy algorithm for an inflatable restraint system

US7539568B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2003
Grant dateMay 26, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/01322
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An air bag system (12) includes a controller (14), a remote satellite sensor (16), and a deployable air bag (18). Controller logic for deployment discrimination of an impact event sensitizes an airbag deployment command in response to signals from the satellite sensor. The logic determines a crash-pulse energy term (CPE) which discriminates impact signals which are particularly useful for identifying side impact events.

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