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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 18, 1995
Filed:
Jan. 06, 1994
Jun Shibata, Okegawa, JP;
Hiroaki Obayashi, Isehara, JP;
Makoto Kimura, Sagamihara, JP;
Shuzo Fukuzumi, Zama, JP;
Hironori Yoshikawa, Isehara, JP;
Atsushi Hitotsumatsu, Zama, JP;
Yukio Hashimoto, Sagamihara, JP;
Toshimi Yamanoi, Isehara, JP;
Seiji Takaya, Zama, JP;
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Yokohama, JP;
Abstract
A control system for an occupant restraint system including an airbag which is mounted on an automotive vehicle to protect a vehicle occupant from coming into direct contact with a steering wheel and/or a windshield. The control system comprises a control circuit including a microcomputer. The microcomputer is adapted to execute the following control. A decision is made to operate (inflate) the airbag when a vehicle deceleration exceeds a predetermined threshold level. The threshold level is changed at a timing which is set in accordance with a physical amount representative of a deceleration condition of the vehicle, thereby securely operating the airbag merely by making a simple adjustment to the control system.