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Occupant classification sense element

  • US 20050167166A1
  • Filed: 01/29/2004
  • Published: 08/04/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/29/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An occupant classification sense element comprising:

  • a body having a center portion, a first attachment portion connected to said center portion by a first flexible beam, and a second attachment portion connected to said center portion by a second flexible beam; and

    first and second strain sensing elements attached to said first flexible beam and third and fourth strain sensing elements attached to said second flexible beam;

    whereby said first, second, third and fourth strain sensing elements cooperate to produce an electrical signal indicative of a force deflecting said first and second flexible beams.

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