Passenger-protecting system for automotive vehicle
First Claim
1. A passenger-protecting system for an automotive vehicle, comprising:
- a pressure sensor for detecting a pressure in an inner space of a door;
a device for protecting a passenger from a side collision, the device being operated when the inner space pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold level;
means for prohibiting operation of the passenger-protecting device when a predetermined operation of a predetermined on-board device, an operation of which affects the pressure in the inner space of the door detected by the pressure sensor, is detected;
a speed sensor for detecting a driving speed of the automotive vehicle; and
a warning device that gives a warning when the operation of the passenger-protecting system is prohibited and the driving speed exceeds a predetermined speed.
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Abstract
A passenger-protecting system includes a pressure sensor for detecting a pressure in an inner space of a door and a side airbag installed in the door. The pressure in the inner space increases when a side collision occurs. When the pressure in the inner space of the door exceeds a predetermined threshold level, the side airbag is inflated to protect a passenger from a side collision. There are certain situations where the operation of the side airbag is not necessary even if the pressure in the inner space of the door exceeds the threshold level. Such situations include: when the door is abruptly closed and a front airbag is inflated to protect a passenger from a frontal collision. According to the present invention, unnecessary operations of the side airbag are effectively avoided.
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12 Claims
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1. A passenger-protecting system for an automotive vehicle, comprising:
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a pressure sensor for detecting a pressure in an inner space of a door; a device for protecting a passenger from a side collision, the device being operated when the inner space pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold level; means for prohibiting operation of the passenger-protecting device when a predetermined operation of a predetermined on-board device, an operation of which affects the pressure in the inner space of the door detected by the pressure sensor, is detected; a speed sensor for detecting a driving speed of the automotive vehicle; and a warning device that gives a warning when the operation of the passenger-protecting system is prohibited and the driving speed exceeds a predetermined speed.
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2. A passenger-protecting system for an automotive vehicle, comprising:
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a pressure sensor for detecting a pressure in an inner space of a door; a device for protecting a passenger from a side collision, the device being operated when the inner space pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold level; means for prohibiting operation of the passenger-protecting device when a predetermined operation of a predetermined on-board device is detected; a speed sensor for detecting a driving speed of the automotive vehicle; and a warning device that gives a warning when the operation of the passenger-protecting system is prohibited and the driving speed exceeds a predetermined speed. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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Current AssigneeDENSO Corporation
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Original AssigneeDENSO Corporation
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InventorsWanami, Shingo, Hashimoto, Kazuhisa
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Primary Examiner(s)Fleming; Faye M.
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Assistant Examiner(s)Coker; Robert A
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Application NumberUS11/598,858Publication NumberTime in Patent Office1,239 DaysField of Search280/271, 280/274, 280/735, 701/45, 180/271, 180/274US Class Current280/735CPC Class CodesB60R 2021/0006 Lateral collisionB60R 2021/01252 Devices other than bagsB60R 21/0136 responsive to actual contac...B60R 21/01564 Manually or key-actuated in...
