Impact detection structure, impact detection system and method, and occupant protection system and method
US8413526B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/01054
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A side impact detection system includes a two-stage load transmitting structure that transmits to a floor tunnel, in which a side impact-detecting G sensor is provided, load caused by a side impact at a predetermined impact speed Vp in two stages having a predetermined time lag in such a manner that the load transmitted or the rate of change in the load differs between the first-stage load transmission and the second-stage load transmission.
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