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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 14, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 06, 2009
Christopher Mampe, Delaware, OH (US);
Christopher Mampe, Delaware, OH (US);
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A vehicle supplemental restraint system (SRS) can include an SRS control unit located rearward of the instrument panel in the vehicle. The SRS control unit can be located at or connected to a cross member of the vehicle frame that is located rearward of the instrument panel in the vehicle such that signals from a side sensor attached to a side portion of the vehicle frame are quickly transmitted to the SRS control unit with high signal strength. A space in the control panel or in the instrument panel of the vehicle can then be used to house a multi-axis or single axis satellite sensor to increase signal strength and sensor accuracy and speed for the front crash sensor or sensors in the vehicle. The SRS control unit can be equipped with an impact sensor. The position of the SRS control unit in combination with use of an impact sensor in the SRS control unitcan eliminate the need for certain saving sensors while providing for quick and efficient activation of an SRS. In addition, a method for configuring the SRS can include determining a position of the SRS based on certain side crash testing impact locations for the vehicle.