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Passenger distinguishing apparatus having weight detection sensor and damper

US8136620B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2009
Grant dateMar 20, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S177/09
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A passenger distinguishing apparatus is provided. The passenger distinguishing apparatus includes: a weight detection sensor that is assembled in a vehicle seat to detect a passenger's weight; and a first bracket and a second bracket that assemble the weight detection sensor in the seat, wherein the weight detection sensor has a length direction in a horizontal direction of the seat, and a first damper for absorbing assembling tolerance of the weight detection sensor is disposed between the first bracket and the weight detection sensor. Therefore, assembling tolerance can be absorbed with minimum parts, production can be improved, contact noise can be reduced, and a weight and cost can be reduced.

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