Switch-based door and ramp interface system

Details Switch-based door and ramp interface system Switch-based door and ramp interface system

2011-06-14

2011-06-14

Paladini, Albert W (Department: 2836)

Electrical transmission or interconnection systems

Vehicle mounted systems

C318S445000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07960853

ABSTRACT:
An interface system prevents operational interference between a vehicle power door and a ramp of an access system by interrupting power to the motors and actuators responsible for operating the door. The interface system includes a relay system that does not interrupt, read, signal, or otherwise interfere with the communication lines between a body control unit, door control unit, or remote control transmitter or receiver. Thus, the interface system functions without the need to receive and transmit signals on the vehicle's communication bus. The interface system enables the ramp controller of the access system to be a separate module, which controls the ramp and kneel functions, because the only input the ramp controller provides to the power door system is to a ground signal that mimics that of a switch included in the vehicle.

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