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Adjustment device and method for adjusting a vehicle part

US10927584B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2018
Grant dateFeb 23, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2900/548
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

It is provided an adjustment device for the power-operated adjustment of a vehicle part that is adjustable on a vehicle along an adjustment path between a closed position and at least one open position, comprising a sensor device by means of which an obstacle in the adjustment path of the vehicle part can be detected in a contactless way and upon detection of an obstacle in the adjustment path of the vehicle part an obstacle signal can be generated, and comprising an electronic control device coupled to at least one drive for the adjustment of the vehicle part, at least one actuating element for generating an adjustment signal and the sensor device, by means of which on the basis of the adjustment signal the at least one drive can be actuated for the power-operated adjustment of the vehicle part.

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