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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 15, 2004
Filed:
Nov. 08, 2002
Toshiaki Ishida, Tokyo, JP;
Hiromitsu Ogasawara, Tokyo, JP;
Tachi-S Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A load detection structure for seat having support leg member, which comprises: a load detection unit whose one end portion is pivotally provided in the support leg member; a limiter element for limiting vertical movement of another end portion of the load detection unit; and a stopper element for limiting further excessive vertical movement of such another end portion. The load detection unit is connected via bolts and nuts with the seat and includes: a strain plate member; a reinforcement plate member attached on a securing portion of the strain plate member through which the bolts and nuts pass; and a buffer cover member which is attached to a free end of the strain plate member, defining the afore-said another end portion of the load detection unit. A strain gauge is provided at a deflectable area of the strain plate member. The stopper element is provided at the bolt.