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Device for side impact detection for a motor vehicle

  • US 6,799,653 B2
  • Filed: 01/10/2002
  • Issued: 10/05/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/11/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A device for side impact detection for a motor vehicle, comprising:

  • a reflector situated in a side section of the motor vehicle;

    a stiffening pipe connected to the reflector, the stiffening pipe being situated in the side section of the motor vehicle;

    at least one sensor situated in the side section of the motor vehicle for determining a side section deformation, the at least one sensor including a distance sensor for measuring a distance to the reflector; and

    a control unit for evaluating sensor signals from the at least one sensor, the control unit detecting a side impact as a function of the distance.

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