Patent ID: 7297880
Filing Date: 2007-11-20
Classification: B60R,G01G

Abstract:
1. An over-travel protection device comprising: a first seat mounting portion; a second seat mounting portion spaced apart from said first seat mounting portion; an occupant classification sensor having a pair of deflecting members mounted to said second seat mounting portion, said occupant classification sensor having an upper surface and a lower surface; a sensor plate attached to said lower surface of said occupant classification sensor; a spacer having a land mounted to said first seat mounting portion, said spacer being positioned adjacent to said upper surface of said occupant classification sensor; and a compliant element located between said occupant classification sensor and said second seat mounting portion, said land being spaced from said second mounting portion until said deflecting members and said compliant element deflect a predetermined amount, causing the land to abut said second seat mounting portion and thereby preventing further displacement of the deflecting members and compliant element.