Electricity: motive power systems – Automatic and/or with time-delay means – Movement – position – or limit-of-travel
Patent
1998-10-16
2000-09-05
Salata, Jonathan
Electricity: motive power systems
Automatic and/or with time-delay means
Movement, position, or limit-of-travel
296223, 318434, H02P 300
Patent
active
061148199
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a system and method for monitoring and controlling the operation of a motorized convertible top such that it may be extended and retracted automatically. The system and method of the present invention monitors the movement of the various components to provide fluid, simultaneous motion. It further detects and corrects improper alignments that may result in damage to the top due to overlapping elements or binding elements, and stores error information useful in diagnosing and repairing unrecoverable errors.
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Alderton, IV George A.
Berland Kerry S.
DiCesare Samuel
Helms James M.
Kruse Richard H.
ASC Incorporated
Salata Jonathan
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