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Steering wheel airbag position detector

US9008999B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 2011
Grant dateApr 14, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/203
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A component position detector for determining if a first component is properly attached to a second component. The component position detector can be a steering wheel airbag position detector that provides for a convenient and cost-effective apparatus and/or process for determining whether or not a steering wheel airbag is properly attached to a steering wheel. Such a steering wheel airbag position detector can include a jig that has a scan position, the scan position located on a front side of a steering wheel. In addition, the position detector can include a sensor rigidly attached to the jig, the sensor operable to perform a two-dimensional scan across a gap between the steering wheel and a steering wheel airbag and/or horn pad attached to the steering wheel.

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