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Belt force sensor

  • US 20020024205A1
  • Filed: 01/23/2001
  • Published: 02/28/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/24/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An occupant restraint assembly for a motor vehicle having an air bag system, said assembly comprising;

  • a seat belt assembly having at least two sections lockable to each other;

    a sensor assembly attached to at least one of said belt sections that operates to sense tension on said belt;

    a controller electrically connected to said sensor and the air bag system such that a magnitude of tension on said belt above a predetermined magnitude indicates the presence of a child restraint seat.

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