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Crush sensing vehicle crash sensor

  • US 20010000886A1
  • Filed: 12/26/2000
  • Published: 05/10/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/09/1991
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vehicle crush detecting device in combination with a vehicle, comprising:

  • a sensor assembly consisting of a first elongated electrical conductor, a second elongated electrical conductor, and means for coupling said second electrical conductor to said first electrical conductor so that said first and second electrical conductors are parallel and substantially co-extensive to each other and thereby form the sensor assembly, said coupling means maintaining a separation between said second electrical conductor from said first electrical conductor; and

    attachment means for attaching said sensor assembly to said vehicle;

    wherein when a portion of said vehicle crushes to contact said sensor assembly, said sensor assembly bends causing said first electrical conductor to contact said second electrical conductor and complete an electric circuit indicative of crush of said vehicle.

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