Vehicle impact sensing system
US8746084B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/0136
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An impact sensor system for a vehicle that includes a frame member having a cavity and a chamber arranged within the cavity. The chamber includes two ends with different cross-sectional areas. The impact sensor system further includes a sensor coupled to the chamber that generates a signal indicative of a pressure change within the chamber caused by an impact to the frame member.
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