Class 293/4 - Electric circuit

Subclass of Class 293 - Vehicle fenders
Definition: The fender operation is interconnected with an electric
No. of patents: 34
Last issue date: 12/13/2011

Number	Title	Issue Date
8075029	Vehicular front bumper structure In a vehicular front bumper structure having the function of detecting the collision of an object against the front bumper of a vehicle in the vehicle, the length of a front bumper area in widthwise directions of the vehicle, in which area a load applied to the fron...	12/13/2011
8052183	Bumper structure for an automatic moving device The present invention provides a bumper structure for an automatic moving device which directs the moving device to change directions when bumping into an obstacle. The bumper structure of the present invention comprises a base, an elastic housing and a conductive t...	11/08/2011
7364222	Wire collision sensor system A wire collision sensor system for a vehicle, which includes a vehicle body, includes a bumper, a wire, a wire deformation sensor and a determination circuit. The bumper is mounted on a longitudinal end portion of the vehicle body. The wire, which senses a collision...	04/29/2008
7347464	Collision detection system for vehicle A collision detection system for a vehicle has two collision load sensors, which are respectively positioned between a rear end surface of a bumper reinforce member and front end surfaces of two side members of the vehicle. Thus, a collision load at any position in ...	03/25/2008
7245205	Vehicle with control for the automatic adjustment of the transparency of vehicle window panes The invention concerns a vehicle with a window pane, especially a front window, a rear window, a side window or a roof window, for covering of the internal space of the vehicle. The transparency of the window pane is adjustable, and the vehicle includes a control fo...	07/17/2007
7191862	Apparatus for stopping a vehicle An apparatus for externally controlling one or more brakes on a vehicle having a pressurized fluid braking system. The apparatus can include a pressurizable vessel that is adapted for fluid-tight coupling to the braking system. Impact to the rear of the vehicle by a...	03/20/2007
7178289	Self-correcting sensor for an entrance A radiation transmitting or sensing element is placed in a generally elongated holder of resilient material so that, if it is distorted by an accidental impact or otherwise, it will automatically re-orient itself when the intruding force is released. The invention i...	02/20/2007
7079923	Robotic vacuum cleaner An autonomous robot, that is for example, suitable for operations such as vacuuming and surface cleaning includes a payload configured for vacuum cleaning, a drive system including a steering system, a navigation system, and a control system for integrating operatio...	07/18/2006
7047712	Self-propelled mower having enhanced maneuverability A frame of a mower supports wheel assemblies, a propulsion unit, and a mowing deck. Each wheel assembly is associated with a corresponding wheel, a corresponding electrical steering motor, and a corresponding electrical drive motor. A controller controls a direction...	05/23/2006
7024842	Self-propelled mower having enhanced maneuverability A frame of a mower supports wheel assemblies, a propulsion unit, and a mowing deck. Each wheel assembly is associated with a corresponding wheel, a corresponding electrical steering motor, and a corresponding electrical drive motor. A controller controls a direction...	04/11/2006
7024843	Self-propelled mower having enhanced maneuverability A method for operating a mower comprises defining a reference axis of rotation at a desired point along a path segment of the mower. A controller orients wheels of the mower generally tangentially to a circular region about the reference axis. A drive motor applies ...	04/11/2006
6955036	Mower deck bumper The present invention relates to a bumper for use with a mower deck. The bumper may include an elongate strip of material having first and second ends and a bend section extending between the first and second ends. The bumper is configured so that at least the first...	10/18/2005
6623054	Collision safety device for vehicles Device for motor vehicles designed to prevent traffic accidents or to reduce their injurious consequences. The extent of injuries in traffic accidents can be reduced significantly by employing the vehicle bumper (1) as a crumple (deformation) zone. A sens...	09/23/2003
6508325	Mounting for proximity radar A sensor carrier assembly for supporting one or a plurality of sensors to facilitate mounting the plurality of sensors to the vehicle. The sensors are mounted to a carrier or mounting beam which is then in turn mounted directly to the vehicle. The mountin...	01/21/2003
6443509	Tactile sensor There is provided a tactile sensor that is a status sensor that move between inactive and active states. The tactile sensor can cover a large area and can be in the form of long strips. Its construction allows it to cover surfaces that are flat or curved ...	09/03/2002
5775750	Robotic collision detection bumper In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a robot bumper device coupled to a mobile robot for immobilizing the robot when a predetermined external force is sensed and a robotic bumper system for controlling at least one mobile robot locat...	07/07/1998
5518283	Protective guard assembly for vehicles A protective assembly and method for use in combination with a vehicle body to protect the side and door panels of the vehicle body comprises an elongated guard movable between a retracted position in which it underlies the vehicle body and an extended po...	05/21/1996
5482134	Anticollision device for driverless industrial trucks In a anticollision device for driverless industrial trucks (1), preferably automotive assembly platforms, switching bails (9) are articulated by a bilateral lever mechanisms at one end of the industrial truck. These switching bails are located in an outer...	01/09/1996
5465807	Safety guard for hand trucks or lift gates A safety guard uses a strip switch to prevent injury at pinch points on either lift gates or pedestrian-operated industrial trucks. A strip switch is provided at the pinch point between the lift gate and the truck bed or vehicle body to stop or reverse op...	11/14/1995
5335951	Shock-absorbing safety device for self-propelled trucks and the like The shock-absorbing safety device has lateral protection elements which extend along the sides of a truck. Actuation devices move the lateral protection elements transversely with respect to the truck between a loading position, in which the lateral prote...	08/09/1994
5311963	Impact-sensor mounting structure for an automotive vehicle An impact sensor is mounted to the front portion of a vehicle body so as to operate with a desired responsiveness. The impact sensor is located below a horizontal line passing through the upper end portion of a stiffener for a bumper of the vehicle and be...	05/17/1994
5230543	Safety bumper for an automatic guided vehicle A band-like safety bumper for an automatic guided vehicle has a hinge pin rigidly attached at either end with a lever rigidly attached to the pin. A proximity switch is located near the lever and sends control signals to stop the vehicle as a result of ob...	07/27/1993
5213383	Anti-collision safety device for forklift trucks and the like Safety device for forklift trucks comprises a bumper fixed to a telescopic support fitted to the vehicle chassis, the support being able to traverse and rotate to a limited extent in relation to the chassis. The support is connected to equipment designed ...	05/25/1993
5167432	Safety bumper with signalling device Safety bumpers provide flexible strips for making contact inside a hollow space in a foamed body. It is suggested to carry out the making of contact by way of a closed switching strip which is mounted in a hollow space bordered by a frame preferably desig...	12/01/1992
4967862	Tether-guided vehicle and method of controlling same A tether-guided vehicle and method of controlling same. A tether sensor indicates the angle, θ, of the tether with respect to the vehicle and the tension, T, on the tether. A contact-sensitive bumper disposed about at least the front periphery of the veh...	11/06/1990
4951985	Bumper for impact detection A bumper for impact detection with an object is disclosed. An electrically conductive member has a compressible, electrically conductive material mounted thereto. An insulator formed of mesh material is sandwiched between the electrically conductive membe...	08/28/1990
4802548	Automatic guided vehicle safety system A flexible bumper 11, 14 is provided on an automatic guided vehicle 10 carrying an emitter/receiver photocell 21 thereon in electrical connection with motor circuit 28 and brake circuit 29. When photocell 21 is actuated by a suitable relay, the photocell ...	02/07/1989
4730690	Object sensing arrangement An arrangement for sensing an object relative to the side of a vehicle requires physical contact between the arrangement and the object. Therefore, mechanically operated object sensing arrangements are prone to damage, frequent malfunctions, and premature...	03/15/1988
4635982	Collision protection device for industrial vehicles, especially industrial trucks The collision protection device comprises a collision protector held in a rest position by spring force. Upon collision against an obstacle, the collision protector is displaced against the spring force and thus cooperates with a de-energizing device. Thi...	01/13/1987
4596412	Tactile bumper for a mobile robot or platform A tactile bumper is configured to obtain sensory information for impact dction and collision avoidance from the entire perimeter of an associated autonomous mobile robot or platform. The tactile bumper comprises a plurality of free-floating strips encase...	06/24/1986
4288121	Transport car, particularly for transporting files, with frontally arranged bumper In an exemplary embodiment, a bumper with a handle contour is supported on a rotatably mounted lever which is arranged to actuate a switch in response to deflection of the bumper. This lever is coupled with an angle lever via a catch and the angle lever i...	09/08/1981
4245715	Automatic drive prevention An automatic drive prevention mechanism for an automated vehicle. The mechanism includes a switch frame having a rectangular periphery pivotally mounted on the automated vehicle and a switch mechanism, including a switch, coupled between the switch frame ...	01/20/1981
4126344	Compressive bumper assembly A compressive bumper assembly is disclosed for an electrically powered vehicle in which a bumper is resiliently supported in spaced relationship from the vehicle proper by means of a plurality of springs. The maximum displacement of the bumper from the ve...	11/21/1978
3942603	Automatic vehicle-stopping structure An automatic vehicle-stopping structure according to which a vehicle body carries at an outermost part, which leads the remainder of the vehicle body when the latter travels in a given direction, a container which contains a fluid and which has most dista...	03/09/1976

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