Safety arrangement
US7686117B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/01315
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A safety arrangement incorporates a seat-belt (3) to protect an occupant (2) of a vehicle seat (1). A control unit (11) incorporates a calculator (18) to calculate the weight of the occupant (2) of the seat occupant, by comparing the force (6) applied to the seat-belt by the seat occupant with the acceleration (14) of the compartment. A controller (19) controls a restraining force applied to the seat occupant by the safety-belt and, possibly, additional force limiting or energy absorbing devices such as an air-bag (8).
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