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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 12, 2005
Filed:
Mar. 26, 2003
Harald Lichtinger, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Dave Talbot, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Kunkun Singh, Clawson, MI (US);
Predrag Janic, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Harald Lichtinger, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Dave Talbot, Lake Orion, MI (US);
KunKun Singh, Clawson, MI (US);
Predrag Janic, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation, Auburn HIlls, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle seat assembly includes a sensor assembly that is used to provide data for an occupant classification system. The data is used to determine such characteristics as seat occupant weight and position. These characteristics are used to control deployment of a safety restraint mechanism such as an airbag. The sensor assembly is part of a mat that is placed on top of a foam cushion used to form a seat bottom. Various attachment methods can be used to permanently secure the mat to the foam cushion. Preferably, the mat includes mounting portions that are wrapped around the foam cushion to engage a bottom surface of the foam cushion. Fasteners, adhesives, hook and loop attachments, and other similar attachment members are associated with the mounting portions and are used in various combinations to secure the mat to the foam cushion.