초록 ▼

The invention relates to a triggering control device for occupant restraint systems in a vehicle whose triggering readiness can be influenced as a function of collision-relevant parameters. According to the invention, collision parameter detection comprises object detection, which can detect a colli

The invention relates to a triggering control device for occupant restraint systems in a vehicle whose triggering readiness can be influenced as a function of collision-relevant parameters. According to the invention, collision parameter detection comprises object detection, which can detect a collision object before a collision occurs in an area near the vehicle, and can determine at least a relative speed. Whenever a collision object is detected, a signal generator delivers a collision parameter signal that depends on the relative speed determined. In a preferred embodiment the collision parameter detection unit also determines the intrinsic speed of the vehicle and whenever no collision object is detected, the signal generator supplies a collision parameter signal influenced by the intrinsic speed.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A device for triggering an occupant protection system in a vehicle for protection of vehicle occupants in a collision, comprising:a vehicle acceleration detector;means for generating a delay signal as a function of vehicle acceleration determined by said vehicle accelerat

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A device for triggering an occupant protection system in a vehicle for protection of vehicle occupants in a collision, comprising:a vehicle acceleration detector;means for generating a delay signal as a function of vehicle acceleration determined by said vehicle acceleration determined by said vehicle acceleration detector;a triggering control device which having a triggering threshold, for triggering at least said occupant protection system in response to said delay signal exceeding said triggering threshold; anda collision parameter detection unit which includes:an object detection unit which can detect a collision object in an area near the vehicle, and can determine at least a relative speed between the collision object and the vehicle;a signal generator which can be controlled by the object detection unit and which, whenever a collision object is detected, specifies a collision parameter signal that depends on determined relative speed; andmeans for adjusting the triggering threshold of the triggering control device as a function of said collision parameter signal.