Automotive universal latch control implementation
US7075416B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B81/20
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Latch control methods and systems include a latch that receives power from a motor associated with an H-bridge circuit. A sensor can be provided for monitoring the latch, wherein the sensor obtains latch feedback data from the latch. A microcontroller controls the latch based on the latch feedback data, by controlling an interaction of the H-bridge circuit and the motor with the latch. Additionally, a microprocessor processes instructions for controlling the interaction of the H-bridge circuit and the motor with the latch. Such instructions can be implemented as Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) control instructions.
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