Airbag deployment monitoring system
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1. An airbag deployment monitoring system comprising:
- an airbag module adapted to deploy an airbag;
a dispenser disposed proximate the airbag module;
a flexible member including;
a first end disposed proximate the dispenser,a second end disposed opposite the first end and proximate the airbag, andan indicator portion disposed at the second end and having a predetermined length, the indicator portion having first and second shading elements having first and second linear sides that extend at an angle from the second end; and
a sensor disposed near the flexible member, the sensor having a transmitter adapted to project a beam toward the flexible member and a receiver adapted to detect the beam;
wherein the indicator portion is shaded along the predetermined length to inhibit at least a portion of the beam from transmitting through the flexible member along the predetermined length.
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Abstract
A system for monitoring the deployment of an airbag. The system includes a sensor adapted to generate a signal and a flexible member having an indicator portion. The indicator portion inhibits at least a portion of the signal from transmitting through the flexible member.
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1. An airbag deployment monitoring system comprising:
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an airbag module adapted to deploy an airbag; a dispenser disposed proximate the airbag module; a flexible member including; a first end disposed proximate the dispenser, a second end disposed opposite the first end and proximate the airbag, and an indicator portion disposed at the second end and having a predetermined length, the indicator portion having first and second shading elements having first and second linear sides that extend at an angle from the second end; and a sensor disposed near the flexible member, the sensor having a transmitter adapted to project a beam toward the flexible member and a receiver adapted to detect the beam; wherein the indicator portion is shaded along the predetermined length to inhibit at least a portion of the beam from transmitting through the flexible member along the predetermined length. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An airbag deployment monitoring system comprising:
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an airbag module adapted to deploy an airbag; a dispenser disposed proximate the airbag module; a flexible member including; a first end disposed proximate the dispenser, a second end disposed opposite the first end and proximate the airbag, and an indicator portion disposed near the second end, the indicator portion having a plurality of tinted sections including first and second shaded sections each having at least three sides and each having at least one side disposed at an angle relative to the second end; and a sensor disposed near the flexible member, the sensor having a transmitter adapted to project a light beam toward the flexible member and a receiver adapted to detect the light beam; wherein the plurality of tinted sections are configured to inhibit a portion of the light beam from transmitting through the flexible member. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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