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Displacement Information Derivation Device, Occupant Restraint System, Vehicle, and Displacement Infromation Derivation Method

  • US 20070023224A1
  • Filed: 07/27/2006
  • Published: 02/01/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/27/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A collision detection device for a vehicle, the collision detection device comprising:

  • an electrical power source;

    an electronic sensor for detecting displacement of a metallic vehicle component;

    a first portion of the sensor driven by the electrical power source to generate a magnetic field in the metallic vehicle component; and

    a second portion of the sensor separate and spaced from the first portion, the second portion having a predetermined electrical characteristic that is variable responsive to the displacement of the metallic vehicle component.

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