Selective actuation of vehicle components using two control modules
US12030444B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05G1/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system comprises a first control module that meets specified operational criteria for controlling a component of a vehicle and a second control module that meets specified operational criteria for actuating the component. The first control module is arranged to send a first signal to open a relay that, when closed, electrically couples a power output of the second control module to ground via a fuse, send a second signal to cause the second control module to power a motor for actuating the component, receive a third signal indicating a completion of actuation of the component, and responsive to receiving the third signal, send a fourth signal to close the relay.
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