Power-actuated closure system

Details Power-actuated closure system Power-actuated closure system

2008-04-08

2008-04-08

Pedder, Dennis H (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Door or window with specified vehicle feature

C296S155000, C049S026000, C015S250100

Reexamination Certificate

active

11137023

ABSTRACT:
A power-actuated closure system is disclosed. The system includes a power-actuated closure panel having a leading edge. One or more non-contact optical sensing system(s) is/are affixed to the power-actuated closure panel. The sensing system is adapted to detect the presence of an obstruction in proximity to and in advance of the leading edge of the closure panel. The system also includes a control system that selectively controls the motion of the closure panel in response to signals received from the sensing system.

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