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Method and control unit for detecting an impact of a collision object on a vehicle

US9586548B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2013
Grant dateMar 7, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/34
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for detecting an impact of a collision object on a vehicle, which has a pressure hose sensor, includes the task of importing a pressure hose sensor signal, which represents a change in a pressure of a pressurized hose of the pressure hose sensor. This method also includes activating an occupant protection system using the pressure hose sensor signal.

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