Method and apparatus for controlling an actuatable restraining device using XY side satellite accelerometers
US7744123B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/01115
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for controlling a vehicle actuatable occupant restraining system. A central crash accelerometer senses crash acceleration at a central vehicle location provides a first crash acceleration signal. A side-satellite accelerometer senses crash acceleration substantially parallel with a front-to-rear axis of the vehicle and provides a signal indicative thereof. A controller actuates the actuatable occupant restraining system in response to the central crash acceleration signal and the side-satellite signal.
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