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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 19, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 28, 2010
Mahmoud Y Ghannam, Canton, MI (US);
Todd N. Clark, Dearborn, MI (US);
Eric L. Stratten, Plymouth, MI (US);
Swadad A. Carremm, Canton, MI (US);
Mahmoud Y Ghannam, Canton, MI (US);
Todd N. Clark, Dearborn, MI (US);
Eric L. Stratten, Plymouth, MI (US);
Swadad A. Carremm, Canton, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicular crash sensing system is provided wherein a bumper cap contacts a bumper. A chamber is at least partially fit into a side rail attached to the bumper, wherein the chamber is sealed by the bumper cap. The bumper cap and chamber together enclose a space containing a volume of air. A stop element limits movement of the chamber into the side rail. A pressure sensor detects an increased chamber air pressure during crushing of the chamber resulting from movement of the bumper with respect to the stop element.