Sensor installations for motorized vehicle doors

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2011-06-14

2011-06-14

Gutman, H (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Door or window with specified vehicle feature

Reexamination Certificate

active

07959211

ABSTRACT:
A system and method of installing sensors around a perimeter of a motorized armored vehicle door to detect obstructions between a closing door and a door frame are provided. A safety switch including a plurality of sensors formed of a sensing element molded in a casing is provided. Adjacent sensors are separated from one another by electrical connectors. A clip is used to retrofit the safety switch to the door.

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