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Acceleration and deceleration sensor
Assignee: STG SWITCH TECHNOLOGY GUNTHER GmbH
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Filing: 1984-10-22
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Granted: 1987-01-27
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Expires: 2004-10-22
Abstract
Abstract An acceleration and deceleration sensor for use with safety devices in motor vehicles includes a reed switch and a movably mounted permanent magnet system which closes the switch during a collision. The permanent magnet system is provided by a pair of magnets having like poles which face each other, so that the magnets repel each other.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Gunther
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:16
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H35/00; H01H35/14; H01H35/147
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
An acceleration and deceleration sensor, comprising: a first abutment; a second abutment spaced apart from said first abutment by a fixed distance; a first permanent magnet slidably mounted between said first and second abutments; a second permanent magnet slidably mounted between said first permanent magnet and said second abutment, said second permanent magnet being oriented to magnetically repel said first permanent magnet, so that mutual magnetic repulsion forces said first permanent magnet against said first abutment and forces said second permanent against said second abutment except when the sensor undergoes acceleration or deceleration; and a reed switch mounted adjacent said magnets, said reed switch being responsive to magnet position in order to sense an acceleration or deceleration which forces one magnet toward the other despite the repelling force.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
An acceleration and deceleration sensor, comprising: a first abutment; a second abutment spaced apart from said first abutment by a fixed distance; a first permanent magnet slidably mounted between said first and second abutments; a second permanent magnet slidably mounted between said first permanent magnet and said second abutment, said second permanent magnet being oriented to magnetically repel said first permanent magnet, so that mutual magnetic repulsion forces said first permanent magnet against said first abutment and forces said second permanent against said second abutment except when the sensor undergoes acceleration or deceleration; and a reed switch mounted adjacent said magnets, said reed switch being responsive to magnet position in order to sense an acceleration or deceleration which forces one magnet toward the other despite the repelling force.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
An acceleration and deceleration sensor according to claim 1, wherein said magnets are ring magnets having central openings, and further comprising a supporting pipe which extends through said openings, said reed switch being disposed within said supporting pipe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
An acceleration and deceleration sensor according to claim 1, wherein said abutments comprise walls of a housing, wherein said magnets are rod magnets slidably disposed in said housing, and wherein said reed switch is disposed in said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
An acceleration and deceleration sensor according to claim 1, wherein said magnets have axes and are coaxially disposed.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-01-26 | 1990-07-28 | 1991-01-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-01-26 | 1994-07-28 | 1995-01-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-01-26 | 1998-07-28 | 1999-01-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |