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vehicle airbag deactivation with key operated switch

  • US 5,915,725 A
  • Filed: 12/18/1997
  • Issued: 06/29/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/18/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An airbag restraint system for use in an automotive vehicle operable by a vehicle ignition key comprising:

  • an airbag assembly;

    a deactivation circuit, operatively engaging the airbag assembly, for selectively deactivating the airbag assembly, the deactivating circuit including a switch having multiple switch positions; and

    a key cylinder, operatively engaging the switch, for moving the switch between the switch positions, with the key cylinder including means adapted for limiting insertion of the vehicle ignition key to a predetermined distance within the key cylinder that is substantially less than the length of the ignition key, whereby the ignition key is unsupportable by the key cylinder alone.

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