Patent ID: 7328627
Filing Date: 2008-02-12
Classification: B60N,G01G,G01L

Abstract:
1. A seat load detecting device interposed between a floor-side seat securing member and a seat-side securing member and detecting a load applied to a seat, the detecting device comprising: an annular strain portion with an axial line that extends vertically; an outer peripheral holder mounted to the floor-side seat securing member and holding an outer peripheral edge of the strain portion; an inner peripheral holder mounted to the seat-side securing member, holding an inner peripheral edge of the strain portion, and having a mounting hole whose axis is oriented in a widthwise direction of the seat and which permits rockable connection to the seat-side securing member; and at least one detecting element disposed at the strain portion and detecting the load applied to the seat on the basis of an amount of strain between an outer periphery and an inner periphery of the strain portion.