Film switches (17-20) are arranged on a seated surface of a seat. A break-detecting resistor element (R2) and a current-limiting resistor element (R1) are arranged on the side of a connector that is arranged on the opposite side of the film switches (17-20...

An occupant detection system includes: a front weight sensor group (13) formed from two weight sensors (13L,13R) that are connected in series and arranged to the left and right on an upper face of a seat cushion; and a rear weight sensor group (14) formed ...

A seat occupancy sensor comprises a pressure detection device (14) associated with a surface (10) of said seat (12) and a control unit (34) for communicating with the presure detection device. According to the invention said pressure detection device compr...

Vehicle seat base (1), which includes foam padding (2) incorporating a weight detection layer (3) and covering material, has the detection layer embedded within the foam padding at a predetermined depth. The detection layer can have a protective sleeve or ...

A seat cushion (1) for a vehicle seat unit comprising a cushioning pad (2) upholstered with a seat covering (3) and a flexible but inelastic planar film (8; 24) with an electrically conductive element buried therein that is disposed between the cushioning ...

The car seat has a sensor mat which detects the position of a passenger or child seat. This is mounted between a foam cushion base (2) and an upper foam molding (1) and is attached to one of them, e.g. by gluing.

The passenger seat has a seat part (1) and a turning backrest (2). The backrest has an initial position and can also be locked in at least one in-use position. There is a sensor (3) in the seat, by means of which it can be established whether the seat is o...