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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2016
Filed:
May. 06, 2013
Iee International Electronics & Engineering S.a., Echternach, LU;
Markus Kordel, Trier, DE;
IEE International Electronics & Engineering S.A., Echternach, LU;
Abstract
A seat () configured for detecting an occupancy state comprises an at least partially electrically conductive structural frame () comprising at least two fixation sites () and an at least partially electrically conductive cushion-supporting spring () taut between the fixation sites. The cushion-supporting spring is electrically insulated from the structural frame. The seat comprises a cushion () supported by the cushion-supporting spring. The cushion-supporting spring and the structural frame are disposed in such a way that they are brought in electrical contact with each other when a force () is applied on the cushion that exceeds a predefined threshold force.