Seal based object detection for vehicle door assist system
US9797178B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/531
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A door assist system for a vehicle is disclosed. The system comprises an actuator configured to control a position of the door about a hinge assembly. An interference sensor forms a portion of a door opening seal and is configured to detect an obstruction in a plurality of detection regions. The system further comprises a controller configured to control the actuator in response to a detection signal from the interference sensor.
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