Impact sensor assembly for an automotive vehicle and a method of forming the same
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1. An impact sensor assembly for an automotive vehicle, said sensor assembly comprising:
- a bracket having a first portion and a second portion, said bracket designed to be disposed between an inner portion and an outer portion of said automotive vehicle; and
a sensor operatively adjacent said first portion of said bracket, said second portion of said bracket at least partially extending toward said outer portion of said vehicle.
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Abstract
An impact sensor assembly that has particular utility in automotive vehicles is disclosed. The assembly includes an impact sensor and a bracket that is placed operatively adjacent the sensor. The bracket includes a portion extending away from the sensor for extending the sensing area of the sensor.
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1. An impact sensor assembly for an automotive vehicle, said sensor assembly comprising:
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a bracket having a first portion and a second portion, said bracket designed to be disposed between an inner portion and an outer portion of said automotive vehicle; and
a sensor operatively adjacent said first portion of said bracket, said second portion of said bracket at least partially extending toward said outer portion of said vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method of forming an impact sensor assembly for an automotive vehicle, said method comprising:
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providing a sensor; and
providing a bracket operatively adjacent said sensor such that a portion of said bracket extends away from said sensor toward an outer panel of said automotive vehicle for extending the sensing area of said sensor. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A bracket for supporting an impact sensor within an automotive vehicle, said bracket comprising:
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a first panel designed to be attached to said impact sensor; and
a second panel attached to said first panel for receiving and transmitting loads to said sensor, said second panel extending away from said first panel and away from said sensor, said second panel further including at least one flange oriented at an angle relative to the second panel. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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