Electricity: circuit makers and breakers – Special application – Feeler moves into detecting contact with object
Patent
1992-09-25
1994-03-22
Scott, J. R.
Electricity: circuit makers and breakers
Special application
Feeler moves into detecting contact with object
49 28, H01H 316
Patent
active
052966585
ABSTRACT:
A safety edge switch which may be utilized to sense an obstruction present in a window opening upon closure of the respective window of an automotive vehicle. The switch may be secured to a window opening by adhesive attachment. The switch includes an outer peripheral portion preferably shaped as an oval and constructed of a resilient material which defines a central aperture. A second smaller structure constructed of conductive elastomer is located in the central aperture and secured to an internal wall thereof. A portion of the outer peripheral member opposite the second smaller oval shaped structure features a conductive elastomeric portion extending parallel thereto and maintained separate therefrom by the resilient physical properties of the outer peripheral portion. The assembly provides a switch which may be actuated upon displacement of a first dimension A which preferably interrupts application of power to the actuator causing window closure and, in addition, permits a second displacement which accommodates any overtravel such as dimension B which may occur subsequent to removal of power from the actuator closing the referenced window. The conductive elastomeric portions include copper drain wires for reliable low resistance switching along the length thereof, such that the obstruction causing displacement of the safety edge switch at any location therealong provides a change in continuity of electrical conduction therethrough. The device as indicated is sensitive to normal forces in addition to any angular force which may be applied thereto. The switch is co-extruded as one assembly.
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Brookman Marc A.
Kramer Dennis A.
Peck David E.
Rockwell International Corporation
Scott J. R.
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