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Acceleration sensor

US7731118B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2007
Grant dateJun 8, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R22/405
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A holding mechanism for a vehicular acceleration sensor, comprising: a pair of lever arms operable to move independently of one another; and an inertia weight held between the lever arms, wherein movement of the inertia weight, in use, when under acceleration, causes at least a part of at least one lever arm or both arms to move in a generally linear direction.

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