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Device for determining deformations of motor vehicle components

  • US 6,553,846 B2
  • Filed: 10/05/2001
  • Issued: 04/29/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/05/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A device for detecting a side impact of a vehicle, comprising deformation sensitive means provided in components of the vehicle and controlling a release of a side bag for protecting vehicle occupants;

  • and means for sensing a beginning of an elastic deformation of components provided on the components of the vehicle and reducing a release threshold for activation of the side bag, and further comprising a flexible printed circuit board and a steel bottom plate, wherein the flexible printed circuit board is arranged on the steel bottom plate, the flexible printed circuit board carrying an evaluating integrated circuit and a plurality of electronic components, said steel bottom plate being connectable to an inner side of the deformable components by releasable mounting elements, wherein said steel bottom is bendable and does not influence the deformation of the components, and wherein a strain gauge sensor is disposed on said printed circuit board.

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