System and method for establishing a reference angle for controlling a vehicle rotational closure system
US7586280B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/5313
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A control module for controlling a rotational closure system of a vehicle. The control module may include a printed circuit board having an electronic circuit disposed thereon. The electronic circuit may be used to control a rotational closure system of the vehicle. A header may be connected to the printed circuit board. The header may include a top side and a bottom side having a relative, non-zero degree angle formed therebetween. Pins may extend from the bottom of the header to form an electrical connection with the electronic circuit on the printed circuit board. An angle sensor may be positioned on the top side of the header and be electrically connected to the pins of the header to communicate with the electronic circuit. The angle sensor may generate an angle signal for the electronic circuit to use in positioning the rotational closure system.
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