Patent ID: 6975239
Filing Date: 2005-12-13
Classification: B60N,B60R,G01G

Abstract:
1. A vehicle occupant sensing system for detecting a condition of a vehicle seat assembly, wherein the vehicle seat assembly has a lower seat cushion on which an occupant can apply an axial load directed generally through the lower seat cushion, and a seat pan that supports the lower seat cushion, said vehicle occupant sensing system comprising: a tray adapted to be disposed between the seat pan and the cushion, said tray including a plurality of pedestals formed thereon; and a plurality of sensor assemblies operatively disposed between the lower seat cushion and said tray, each of said sensor assemblies defining a force responsive axis, said sensor assemblies responsive to the condition of the vehicle seat assembly, at least some of said sensor assemblies supported by corresponding ones of said plurality of pedestals such that said force responsive axes of said sensor assemblies are substantially aligned with the axial load applied by the occupant.