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SEATBELT DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

  • US 20080017744A1
  • Filed: 07/06/2007
  • Published: 01/24/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/18/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A seatbelt device for a vehicle, comprising:

  • a belt for restraining a target object;

    an electric pretensioner comprised of a belt reel for winding a belt, and a motor for driving the belt reel to retract the belt;

    winding position detection means for detecting a winding position of the belt reel; and

    a control unit for providing electricity to the motor using a predetermined method,wherein the control unit identifies the target object to be restrained by the belt, on the basis of the winding position of the belt reel while no electricity is being supplied to the motor, and on the basis of a winding position when electricity is being supplied to the motor.

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