Method for operating a vehicle power sliding door

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6435600
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09469039

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A method is provided for controlling a power sliding door system having a power drive mechanism for propelling the sliding door and a power latching mechanism for latching the sliding door in a latched condition. The methodology provides enhanced monitoring and control of the power sliding door system to improve the operation of the sliding door in both the power-assisted and manual modes. The control methodology inhibits the operation of the power sliding door system in response to the actuation of any of the sliding door handles or if a fuel door is in the path of the sliding door. The control methodology also inhibits the operation of the sliding door system if a child guard mechanism is enabled. The control methodology includes an obstacle detection routine which detects obstacles in two directions of travel. The control methodology does not require the power drive mechanism or inertia to cause the latch mechanism to latch the sliding door in the latched condition.

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FCA US LLC800 CHRYSLER DRIVE AUBURN HILLS MI 48326

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Abraham, Jason Canton, MI 4 72
Faubert, Robert J Rochester Hills, MI 20 360
Kapes, Richard C Shelby Township, MI 12 266
Long, Richard L Clarkston, MI 14 331
McGettrick, Thomas L Linden, MI 4 91
Williams, Jr Robert M Grand Blanc, MI 17 324

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