Method of controlling seatbelt retracting device with motor
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1. A method of controlling a seatbelt retracting device with a motor, comprising:
- detecting a value of electricity flowing to a motor for retracting a seatbelt,calculating a rate of increase in the electricity, andstopping the motor when both the rate of increase in the electricity exceeds a predetermined rate and the electricity exceeds a predetermined value.
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Abstract
In controlling a seatbelt retracting device having a mechanism for retracting a seatbelt with a motor, a current flowing to the motor is detected, and a rate of increase in the current is calculated. The motor is stopped when the rate of increase in the electricity exceeds a predetermined rate and when the electricity exceeds a predetermined value, respectively.
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1. A method of controlling a seatbelt retracting device with a motor, comprising:
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detecting a value of electricity flowing to a motor for retracting a seatbelt, calculating a rate of increase in the electricity, and stopping the motor when both the rate of increase in the electricity exceeds a predetermined rate and the electricity exceeds a predetermined value. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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