Patent ID: 6209915
Filing Date: 2001-04-03
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A seat belt tension sensor for attachment to a seat belt in a vehicle comprising:a) a stationary slide attachable to the vehicle including:a1) a sensor slot;a2) a travel limit aperture;a3) a pair of rails extending outwardly from the stationary slide;b) a movable slide disposed adjacent the stationary slide and in engagement with the rails, the moveable slide having a travel limit hole;c) a sensor attached to the stationary slide and the moveable slide, the sensor extending into the sensor slot for generating an electrical signal in response to the sensor being placed in tension, the electrical signal changing as a function of tension on the seat belt;d) a first collar located in the travel limit aperture; ande) a first fastener extending through the sensor, the collar and engaged with the moveable slide, the moveable slide movable between a first position in which the sensor carries all of the seat belt tension and a second position in which the slides carry all of the seat belt tension.