US4700974A
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Triggering arrangement for passenger restraint systems in motor vehicles
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1986-05-23
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Granted: 1987-10-20
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Expires: 2006-05-23
Abstract
Abstract A triggering arrangement is described for restraint systems in motor vehicles, in which, in a joint, metallic electromagnetically shielding housing arranged directly at the restraint system, all elements of the triggering arrangement are integrated, including a separate power supply unit. Outside said housing, no electrical leads are required, resulting in an extensive shielding from electromagnetic interference signals and a high saving of costs. Contemplated usage includes with are airbags, belt tighteners, etc., in the case of seats that are firmly anchored to the vehicle, and also in the case of removable seats and seats for children.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolf Andres
- 👤 Heinz Knoll
- 👤 Volker Petri
- 👤 Harald Pfistner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:12
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/01; B60R22/00; B60R22/34; B60R22/46; B60R22/4628; B60R2021/01006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A triggering arrangement for vehicle passenger restraint systems, comprising: acceleration-dependent signal generating means for generating an accident signal in response to vehicle deceleration above a predetermined level, pyrotechnic driving unit means operably connectible to actuate a passenger restraint system component, power supply means for providing electrical power to the pyrotechnic driving unit means, and a single electromagnetically shielding housing accommodating said acceleration dependent signal generating means, said pyrotechnic driving unit means and said power supply means, said housing being disposed directly at the restraint system component to be actuated by the pyrotechnic driving unit means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A triggering arrangement for vehicle passenger restraint systems, comprising: acceleration-dependent signal generating means for generating an accident signal in response to vehicle deceleration above a predetermined level, pyrotechnic driving unit means operably connectible to actuate a passenger restraint system component, power supply means for providing electrical power to the pyrotechnic driving unit means, and a single electromagnetically shielding housing accommodating said acceleration dependent signal generating means, said pyrotechnic driving unit means and said power supply means, said housing being disposed directly at the restraint system component to be actuated by the pyrotechnic driving unit means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the acceleration-dependent signal generating means includes at least one acceleration dependent switch and an evaluating unit, the output signal of the evaluating unit being fed to an electrical igniter of the pyrotechnic driving unit means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An arrangement according to claim 2, wherein an acceleration-dependent safety switch is interposed between the evaluating unit and the igniter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the power supply means is an exchangeable long-duration battery.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
An arrangement according to claim 4, wherein an energy storage means is connected behind the long-duration battery.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
An arrangement according to claim 5, wherein the energy storage means is a capacitor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein said restraint system component is a passenger safety belt.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein testing and checking connections are provided for an operational checking system that are arranged in the housing of the power supply means and are accessible after removal of a lid and of the power supply unit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
An arrangement according to claim 3, wherein the at least one acceleration-dependent switch and the evaluating unit, are integrated on a joint electronic chip.
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