Method for controlling the closing process of closing devices with at least one part moved by an electromotor
Patent 6150785 Issued on November 21, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 14, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
June 14, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesVehicle door control apparatus Method for monitoring the opening and closing process in a system having at least one component moved by electric motor Vehicle window lift control Patent #: 5689160 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 214300 filed on 06/14/1999US Classes:318/468, Limit-of-travel control means49/26, SAFETY MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OBSTRUCTION TO CLOSURE318/282In response to movement or position (e.g., limit of travel) of motor or driven deviceExaminersPrimary: Martin, DavidAssistant: Duda, Rina Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG05B 005/00Foreign Application Priority Data1997-05-02 DEAbstractDescribed is a method of controlling the closing process of closing devices having at least one part that is moved by an electric motor, in which, in the startup phase of the closing device, a movement in the opening direction with a specific opening path is first performed immediately after the activation of the closing process, prior to the movement in the closing direction, for assuring jamming protection. This opening path is variably preset by means of an adaptation process involving at least one adaptation step, and at least as a function of a previous actuation process of the closing device.Field of SearchIn response to movement or position (e.g., limit of travel) of motor or driven deviceWith nonautomatic control means (e.g., manual) Nonresponsive or less responsive for limited periods Movement, position, or limit-of-travel Limit-of-travel control means Overloading limit-of-travel-type control means Antibacklash systems (e.g., with unidirectional approach to balance) SAFETY MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OBSTRUCTION TO CLOSURE Closure drive stopping or reversal | |
