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Sensor system for a steering wheel of a motor vehicle

US8011234B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2007
Grant dateSep 6, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20834
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sensor system for a steering wheel of a motor vehicle is provided, characterized in that, in one form, in and/or on a steering wheel rim at least one sensor device for recording the effects of an acceleration is arranged. Rapid and effective reactions can thus be made to impact events, for example.

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