摘要:
Apparatus and method are provided for actuating a passenger restraint system in a passenger vehicle. Vehicle deceleration is sensed and a vehicle condition signal is provided which varies in value with that of vehicle deceleration. The condition signal is differentiated to provide a jerk signal having a value which varies with the rate of change of the vehicle deceleration. A predetermined time period is timed only so long as the value of the condition signal exceeds that of a first threshold level. A second signal is provided so long as the value of the jerk signal exceeds that of a jerk threshold level. A trigger signal is provided for actuating the restraint system only when the second signal occurs during the predetermined time period.
摘要:
A sensor which utilizes the difference in thermal characteristic between two fluids to detect the presence of one fluid or the other. A continuously heated thermal expansion element activates a switch. When the element is brought in thermally conductive contact with a liquid, the heated element drops in temperature, shortening the length of the expansion element and activating the switch.