Systems and methods for stopping movement of operational members
US11370555B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/56
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided that includes causing an operational member of a system to move. The method includes driving a power or control signal through a conductive coupling member. The conductive coupling member is connected between a first terminal and a second terminal in a power circuit, and the coupling member secures the operational member to a structural member of the system. The method includes detecting an electrical disconnect between the first terminal and a second terminal. The method includes determining a mechanical break associated with the coupling member based on the electrical disconnect between the first terminal and the second terminal. The method includes causing the operational member of the system to stop moving based on determining the mechanical break associated with the coupling member.
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