Automatic window repositioning to relieve vehicle passenger cabin wind pressure pulsation
US7877180B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/55
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for the detection of conditions indicative of a wind pressure pulsation within the passenger cabin of a vehicle, and for the reduction of the intensity of the pressure pulsation via automatic window repositioning. The apparatus comprises vehicle sensors for detection of a pressure pulsation condition, controllers to process sensor data and issue commands, and power-operated vehicle windows.
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