摘要:
The object of the present invention is to provide a seat-occupant sensing device for a car seat, such that a heater can be installed in the seat without deterioration of sitting comfort. A load sensor (50) is mounted to a cushion frame (21) of a car seat. The end of a flexible cushion support (25) is linked with the load sensor (50). Because the flexible cushion support flexes when a person sits on the seat, the load sensor senses when the person sits on the seat.
摘要:
In a vehicle seat, a central support member typically consisting of wire mesh or grid and supports most of the load of the vehicle occupant via spring members, and undergoes a relatively large displacement when the occupant is seated in the seat. Thus, by detecting the displacements of various parts of the central support member, preferably peripheral parts thereof, the magnitude of the total load and distribution of the load can be evaluated both reliably and accurately. Additionally, displacement sensors for measuring such large displacements are relatively inexpensive and easy to handle. Also, such sensors would not interfere with the existing seat designs, and would not be adversely affected by the equipment of the seat such as seat heaters.