A low profile sensor assembly for use in a vehicle occupant sensing system
that comprises a base, an upper slide member, and at least one
intermediate guide member. Also disclosed is a low profile sensor
assembly for use in a vehicle occupant sensing system that comprises a
base with an outer step and a receptacle, and the low profile sensor
assembly also comprises an upper slide member with a lower flange and a
retainer. The outer step is adapted to accept the lower flange, and the
receptacle is adapted to accept the retainer. The intermediate guide
member, the outer step, and the receptacle each allow the respective
upper slide member to move further toward the base. Thus, when the low
profile sensor assembly is incorporated into a vehicle seat assembly, the
low profile sensor assembly is less likely to detrimentally affect the
comfort level of the vehicle seat assembly.