公开(公告)号：US20240198944A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-20

申请号：US18080830

申请日：2022-12-14

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Scott D. Thomas ,  Lisa M. Furton ,  Dorel M. Sala ,  George D. Allen ,  Sean T. Coughlin

IPC: B60R21/015 ,  B60R21/0136

CPC classification number: B60R21/01544 ,  B60R21/0136 ,  B60R2021/01211

Abstract: A method for controlling an inflatable airbag system in a motor vehicle having a seatbelt includes detecting a position of a vehicle occupant relative to an airbag suppression zone (ASZ). Electronic input signals are received from a sensor suite, including an occupant position signal and a seatbelt usage status signal. A restraint capacity setting of the airbag is adjusted in response to the electronic input signals such that corresponding restraint activation logic is executed by the controller based on whether the occupant is belted or unbelted. Different ASZs may be used for belted and unbelted occupants. A motor vehicle includes a vehicle body defining a vehicle interior, an airbag, a seatbelt, a sensor suite for detecting a position of an occupant relative to the ASZ, and a controller operable for controlling a restraint capacity setting and location of the ASZ in accordance with the method.

公开(公告)号：US11884233B1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-30

申请号：US17965390

申请日：2022-10-13

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Lisa M. Furton ,  Scott D. Thomas ,  Dorel M. Sala ,  George D. Allen ,  Sean T. Coughlin

IPC: B60R22/48 ,  B60R21/015 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: B60R22/48 ,  A61B5/6893 ,  B60R21/01544 ,  B60R21/01552 ,  B60R2022/4808

Abstract: A method for controlling a passenger restraint system aboard a motor vehicle includes receiving, via a controller, biometric vulnerability classifier signal(s) indicative of vulnerability characteristics of a passenger seated in an interior of the motor vehicle. In response to the biometric vulnerability classifier signal(s) and a detected vehicle event requiring an actuation of the passenger restraint system, the method includes automatically adjusting an actual capacity setting of the passenger restraint system via the controller. A motor vehicle includes a vehicle body defining a vehicle interior, a passenger restraint system positioned in the vehicle interior; and a controller operable for controlling the actual capacity setting of the passenger restraint system in accordance with the method. The passenger restraint system may include a seatbelt, a seat, and one or more airbag systems.