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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 06, 1998
Filed:
Mar. 27, 1997
Yasuhiro Miyazawa, Shizuoka, JP;
Isao Takiguchi, Shizuoka, JP;
Daisuke Takanohashi, Shizuoka, JP;
Hiroshi Miyamoto, Shizuoka, JP;
Yazaki Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A circuit breaking control unit receives an impact detection signal that is outputted from outside when an impact such as a crash of a motor vehicle has been detected, and generates and applies a circuit breaking control signal based on the impact detection signal. A circuit breaking unit forcibly interrupts a power supply path and stops the supply of power to a load. Therefore, the supply of power can be stopped immediately at the time the impact has been detected. In addition, a second load is a minimum electric system that is essential to cause the motor vehicle to travel. Therefore, even if the supply of power to the load is interrupted, the motor vehicle can be caused to travel. Hence, even at the time of an accident or the like, the motor vehicle can be moved to the edge of a road or the like with ease.