Magnetic roof impact sensor
First Claim
1. A roof sensor system for a vehicle comprising:
- a sensor, mounted in proximity to the roof of the vehicle, for monitoring the position of the roof.
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Abstract
A roof sensor for a vehicle is provided. A sensor is mounted in proximity to the roof of the vehicle for monitoring the deformation of the roof caused by impact during a crash, particularly when the vehicle rolls over. A vehicle safety system is also provided. A sensor, mounted in proximity to the roof of a vehicle, monitors the deformation of the roof. A controller is connected to the sensor, a safety device, and a vehicle communication device. Based on the severity of the deformation of the roof caused by an impact, the controller activates the safety device to prevent injury to vehicle passengers and communicates the status of the vehicle to a third party such as emergency services.
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20 Claims
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1. A roof sensor system for a vehicle comprising:
a sensor, mounted in proximity to the roof of the vehicle, for monitoring the position of the roof. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A roof impact sensor system, comprising:
a coil, mounted in proximity to the roof of the vehicle, for monitoring the position of the roof. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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11. A vehicle safety system, comprising:
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a sensor, mounted in proximity to the roof of a vehicle, for monitoring the position of the roof; a controller, operably connected to the sensor; a safety device, connected to the controller; and a vehicle communication device, connected to the controller for communicating a status of the vehicle to a third party. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A vehicle, comprising:
a vehicle safety system, comprising; a sensor;
mounted in proximity to the roof of a vehicle, for monitoring the position of the roof;a controller, operably connected to the sensor; a safety device, connected to the controller; and a vehicle communication device, connected to the controller for communicating a status of the vehicle to a third party. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for determining the severity of a roof impact in a vehicle, comprising:
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providing a roof sensor; detecting a change of position of the roof; determining whether to activate a safety device based on the change of position of the roof; and calculating the severity of impact on the roof based on the change of position of the roof.
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20. A method for determining the severity of a roof impact in a vehicle, further comprising communicating the severity of impact to a third party.
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