Collision detection sensor
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1. A collision detection sensor for detecting a collision of a vehicle and a collision object by converting the collision into a change in optical transmission characteristics of an optical fiber, comprising:
- the optical fiber;
a molding material formed on the periphery of the optical fiber; and
a convex portion formed on the surface of the molding material.
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Abstract
A collision detection sensor for detecting a collision of a vehicle and a collision object by converting the collision into a change in optical transmission characteristics of an optical fiber. The collision detection sensor has the optical fiber, a molding material formed on the periphery of the optical fiber, and a convex portion formed on the surface of the molding material.
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1. A collision detection sensor for detecting a collision of a vehicle and a collision object by converting the collision into a change in optical transmission characteristics of an optical fiber, comprising:
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the optical fiber;
a molding material formed on the periphery of the optical fiber; and
a convex portion formed on the surface of the molding material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. The collision detection sensor according to claim B, wherein:
the convex portion in spirals is attached on the periphery of the molding material after the molding material in the long cylindrical shape is molded by extrusion.
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