Methods and apparatuses for actuating a vehicle component
US12187205B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/55
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a method for actuating a component of a vehicle. The method may include applying an initial force to the component to actuate the component, and generating a movement indicator based on whether the component moves in response to the initial force. Moreover, the method may include receiving a freezing indicator associated with a likelihood of the component being immobilized due to freezing. If the movement indicator is negative and the freezing indicator is affirmative, the method also includes applying an adjusted force to the component to mobilize the component.
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