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Obstruction sensing utilizing lateral forces on a moving window

US6291957A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 1999
Grant dateSep 18, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2900/55
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A vehicle window obstruction detection system looks for lateral forces on the window. A lateral force is indicative of an obstruction in the path of the window, and is particularly indicative of a living obstruction. The presence of the lateral force is utilized to identify an obstruction, and stop further movement of the movable closure.

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