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Occupant restraint system

  • US 6,264,236 B1
  • Filed: 10/20/1999
  • Issued: 07/24/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/20/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An occupant restraint system for restraining an occupant in the event of a vehicle collision, comprising:

  • an occupant sensor for detecting the constitution of the occupant sitting on a seat; and

    a tension switch installed on a seat belt which becomes in a first state when a tension exceeding a first threshold value is exerted on the seat belt and becomes in a second state in cases of other situations, wherein an operational mode of the occupant restraint system is variable according to the conditions of the occupant sensor and the tension switch.

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