Occupant detection device with temperature compensation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9227526
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14191636

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An occupant detection device for a vehicle seat is provided. The device includes a sensor and a spring. The sensor is configured to indicate a first state when a seat is not occupied and a second state when the seat is occupied. The spring is configured to urge the sensor toward the first state. The spring is also configured to provide a return force that varies with a temperature of the spring.

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APTIV TECHNOLOGIES AGSPITALSTRASSE 5 SCHAFFHAUSEN 8200

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Sickon, Richard P Rochester Hills, US 7 63
Sobek, Gary M Royal Oak, US 2 9

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