Sensor installations for motorized vehicle doors
US8641125B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An obstruction detection system using a safety switch with a plurality of sensors is provided. The sensors include a sensing element molded in a casing and separated from an adjacent sensor by one of a plurality of connectors. A clip has a strip portion and a first attachment arm extending at an angle from the strip portion. A second attachment arm extends from the strip portion. A barb leg is disposed at an angle relative to the strip portion. The barb leg has a first leg end and a second leg end opposite the first leg end with the barb leg connected at the first leg end to the second attachment arm and the second leg end is disposed toward and spaced apart from the strip portion.
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