Jamming-detection device

US6373005B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignees

• I.E.E. International Electronics & Engineering S.ar.l. · LU
• Daimler-Benz AG · DE

Inventors

• Peter Griesbach · Ostelsheim, DE
• Hans Gamerdinger · Weil der Stadt, DE
• Volker Petri · Aidlingen, DE
• Reinhold Mickeler · Altdorf, DE
• Michel Witte · Luxembourg, LU
• Roland Lorig · Sinspelt, DE
• Stefan Schmitt · Oebisfelde, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 10, 1999
• Grant date: Apr 16, 2002
• Expiry date: Mar 10, 2019

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E05Y2900/55
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for detection of trapping in a power-operated closing element with a switching element, which is arranged along a first closing edge within an elastic hollow section. The hollow section includes a central area extending longitudinally, in which an active area of the switching element is arranged, and at least one side area extending longitudinally, in which a non-active edge area of the switching element is arranged. The side area has a higher deformability on the side of the hollow section facing the first closing edge than on the central area. The device has a force transmitter extending longitudinally, which transmits a trapping force from the side facing away from the first closing edge to the side area of the hollow section.