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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 08, 2004
Filed:
Jul. 24, 2002
Kevin J. Pavlov, Livonia, MI (US);
Stephen M. Stachowski, Canton, MI (US);
Visteon Global Technologies, Inc., Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
An adaptive seat belt system ( ) for an automotive vehicle ( ). The system ( ) includes a seat belt ( ) extensible about an occupant ( ) of a seat system ( ). A seat belt tension sensor ( ) is coupled to the seat belt ( ) and generates a seat belt tension signal. A seat belt actuator ( ) is mechanically coupled to the seat belt ( ) and adjusts tension of the seat belt ( ). A controller ( ) is electrically coupled to the tensioner sensor ( ) and the actuator ( ). The controller ( ) generates a seat belt tension adjustment signal in response to the seat belt tension signal and adjusts tension of the seat belt ( ) in response to the seat belt tension adjustment signal. A method for performing the same is also provided.