Dynamic proximity test apparatus
    1.
    发明授权
    Dynamic proximity test apparatus 失效
    动态接近测试装置

    公开(公告)号:US6023984A

    公开(公告)日:2000-02-15

    申请号:US14817

    申请日:1998-01-28

    CPC classification number: G01M17/0078

    Abstract: A test apparatus (20) for testing the dynamic performance and verifying the performance of at least one occupant sensor (82) used in a vehicular safety restraint system comprising: a movable sled slidably oriented relative to the occupant sensor; an object, the presence of which is to be sensed by the sensor, mounted and movable with the sled; a support (22, 24, 26a,b, 32, 36) for slidably supporting the sled relative to the sensor (82); a force producing device (90a,b, 92, 94) for moving the sled toward the sensor in a determinable manner; a data collection device (84) for comparing signals derived from the occupant sensor indicative of the relative position to the object with signals derived upon independent measurement of the motion of the sled.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于测试动态性能并验证在车辆安全约束系统中使用的至少一个乘员传感器(82)的性能的测试装置(20),包括:相对于乘客传感器可滑动地定向的可动滑架; 一个物体,其存在被传感器感测到,并且可以与滑架一起移动; 用于相对于所述传感器(82)可滑动地支撑所述滑板的支撑件(22,24,26a,b,32,36); 力产生装置(90a,b,92,94),用于以可确定的方式向所述传感器移动所述雪橇; 数据采集​​装置(84),用于将由乘客传感器得到的指示相对位置的信号与来自于独立测量滑架的运动的信号进行比较。

    Occupant position system and method using ultrasonic technology
    3.
    发明授权
    Occupant position system and method using ultrasonic technology 失效
    使用超声波技术的乘员位置系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06271762B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-08-07

    申请号:US09259753

    申请日:1999-02-27

    CPC classification number: B60R21/01536 B60R21/01526 B60R21/01542 G01S7/539

    Abstract: An apparatus and method of determining and tracking the position of a main target (an occupant) and secondary targets, comprising the steps of: transmitting a signal T1, of determinable period toward the location of the occupant, generating and storing a first index of data indicative of the time any received signal exceeds a determinable threshold; separating the data within the first index into definable data groups indicative of individual received signals representing potential targets; determining, in relation to each transmitted signal T1, a common group time of receipt Tc for each data group; correlating the group time of receipt to the position of the main target and secondary targets occupant.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于确定和跟踪主要目标(乘员)和次要目标的位置的装置和方法,包括以下步骤:向乘客的位置发送可确定周期的信号T1,生成并存储第一数据索引 指示任何接收信号超过可确定阈值的时间; 将所述第一索引内的数据分成指示表示潜在目标的各个接收信号的可定义数据组; 针对每个发送的信号T1确定每个数据组的公共组合时间Tc; 将组合时间与主要目标和次要目标乘员的位置相关联。

    Weight sensor for vehicular safety restraint systems
    4.
    发明授权
    Weight sensor for vehicular safety restraint systems 失效
    车载安全系统重量传感器

    公开(公告)号:US6129168A

    公开(公告)日:2000-10-10

    申请号:US972992

    申请日:1997-11-19

    CPC classification number: B60R21/01516 B60N2/002 G01G19/4142

    Abstract: An weight sensor (16) for use in the crash management system of a motor vehicle's safety restraint system (10). The weight sensor (16) functions to determine the weight of an occupant sitting on a vehicle seat (12) and is mounted between the seat frame (42) and mounting structure (46) of the vehicle seat (12). The weight sensor (16) includes a position sensing unit (52) retained in an enclosed housing assembly (50). The weight of a seat occupant causes a portion (56) of the housing assembly (50) to deflect and the position sensing unit (52) measures the corresponding displacement caused by such deflection. The position sensing unit (52) includes a Hall effect sensor (70) fixed to the rigid portion (54) of the housing assembly (50) and a magnet (74) fixed to the deflectable portion (56) of the housing assembly (50). As such, movement of the magnet (74) relative to the Hall effect sensor (70) generates a varying electric output signal which is indicative of the weight of the occupant or object causing the deflection.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于机动车辆安全限制系统(10)的碰撞管理系统中的重量传感器(16)。 重量传感器(16)用于确定坐在车辆座椅(12)上的乘员的重量,并且安装在座椅框架(42)和车辆座椅(12)的安装结构(46)之间。 重量传感器(16)包括保持在封闭的壳体组件(50)中的位置检测单元(52)。 座椅乘员的重量使壳体组件(50)的一部分(56)偏转,并且位置检测单元(52)测量由这种偏转引起的对应位移。 位置检测单元(52)包括固定到壳体组件(50)的刚性部分(54)的霍尔效应传感器(70)和固定到壳体组件(50)的偏转部分(56)的磁体 )。 因此,磁体(74)相对于霍尔效应传感器(70)的移动产生变化的电输出信号,其表示造成偏转的乘员或物体的重量。

    Occupant presence and position sensing system
    5.
    发明授权
    Occupant presence and position sensing system 失效
    乘员存在和位置感应系统

    公开(公告)号:US06079738A

    公开(公告)日:2000-06-27

    申请号:US45405

    申请日:1998-03-20

    Abstract: An occupant sensing apparatus for controlling operating characteristics of a vehicle's safety restraint system is provided. The apparatus has a first proximity sensor emitting a field in a first direction and generating a first output signal indicative of the object and a second proximity sensor emitting a second field in a second direction that is substantially towards the field in the first direction and generating a second output signal indicative of the object. A controller receives the first and second output signals and generates a control signal that is used to control the operating characteristics of the vehicle's safety restraint system.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种用于控制车辆安全限制系统的操作特性的乘员感测装置。 该装置具有第一接近传感器,其在第一方向上发射场,并产生指示物体的第一输出信号;以及第二接近传感器,其在第二方向上发射基本上朝向第一方向的场的第二场, 指示对象的第二输出信号。 控制器接收第一和第二输出信号并产生用于控制车辆安全限制系统的操作特性的控制信号。

    Optical weight sensor for vehicular safety restraint systems
    6.
    发明授权
    Optical weight sensor for vehicular safety restraint systems 失效
    用于车辆安全限制系统的光学重量传感器

    公开(公告)号:US5988676A

    公开(公告)日:1999-11-23

    申请号:US942227

    申请日:1997-10-01

    CPC classification number: B60R21/01516 B60N2/002 G01G19/4142

    Abstract: An optical weight sensor (16) for use in the crash management system of a motor vehicle's safety restraint system (10). The optical weight sensor (16) functions to determine the weight of an occupant sitting on a vehicle seat (12) and is mounted between the seat frame (42) and mounting structure (46) of the vehicle seat (12). The optical weight sensor (16) includes an imaging assembly (52) retained in an enclosed housing assembly (50). The weight of a seat occupant causes a portion (56) of the housing assembly (50) to deflect the imaging assembly (52) generating a change in a reflection angle caused by such deflection. The imaging assembly (52) includes a light emitting unit (70) which emits a light beam onto a target area (78) on housing portion (56) which is subsequently reflected onto a position sensing unit (76).

    Abstract translation: 一种用于机动车辆安全约束系统(10)的碰撞管理系统中的光学重量传感器(16)。 光学重量传感器(16)用于确定坐在车辆座椅(12)上的乘员的重量,并且安装在座椅框架(42)和车辆座椅(12)的安装结构(46)之间。 光学重量传感器(16)包括保持在封闭壳体组件(50)中的成像组件(52)。 座椅乘员的重量使得壳体组件(50)的一部分(56)使成像组件(52)偏转,从而产生由这种偏转引起的反射角度的变化。 成像组件(52)包括发光单元(70),其将光束发射到壳体部分(56)上的目标区域(78)上,随后将其反射到位置感测单元(76)上。

    Occupant proximity sensor with horn switch
    8.
    发明授权
    Occupant proximity sensor with horn switch 失效
    带喇叭开关的乘员接近传感器

    公开(公告)号:US6135494A

    公开(公告)日:2000-10-24

    申请号:US295843

    申请日:1999-04-21

    CPC classification number: B60R21/01532 B60Q5/003 B60R21/21658

    Abstract: A cover member (20) for a steering wheel mounted air bag module (14) is provided. The cover member (20) includes a horn switch (26) formed by a first conductive layer (30) defining a ground plane, and a second conductive layer (28) for contacting one side of the first conductive layer (30). The cover member (20) further includes a proximity sensor (24) formed by a third conductive layer (32) and a fourth conductive layer (34). The third and fourth conductive layers (32, 34) are electrically associated with the first conductive layer (30), and the proximity sensor (24) generates an electric field (50) in response to a signal received from a driver circuit (48).

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于方向盘安装的气囊模块(14)的盖构件(20)。 盖构件(20)包括由限定接地平面的第一导电层(30)形成的喇叭开关(26)和用于接触第一导电层(30)的一侧的第二导电层(28)。 盖构件(20)还包括由第三导电层(32)和第四导电层(34)形成的接近传感器(24)。 第三和第四导电层(32,34)与第一导电层(30)电连接,并且接近传感器(24)响应于从驱动器电路(48)接收的信号产生电场(50) 。

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