SEAT BELT FORCE SENSOR SYSTEM

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APP PUB NO 20070228707A1
SERIAL NO

11759443

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A system for measuring seat belt forces is used to control deployment of vehicle airbags. The system includes a rigid plate member having one end attached to a portion of the seat belt and an opposite end mounted to a vehicle structure. The seat belt is used to secure passengers or an infant car seat to the vehicle seat. A sensor including a strain gage is mounted on the rigid plate between the ends and is used to measure the magnitude of forces exerted on the seat belt by the passenger or car seat. The strain gage generates a signal representative of the tension in the seat belt, which is used to control deployment of the airbag. The airbag is not deployed if the tension in the seat belt exceeds a predetermined limit.

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SIEMENS AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATIONAUBURN HILLS MICHIGAN 48326-2980

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Curtis, Brian M Orion, MI 18 147
Graf, Robert Pichl/Gsies, IT 23 228
Lichtinger, Harald Auburn Hills, MI 17 149

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