Anti-pinch logic for door opening actuator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10458171
APP PUB NO 20180080270A1
SERIAL NO

15269281

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A vehicle door system includes a vehicle door and electrically-powered linear and rotary actuators. The vehicle door system also includes a pinch sensor. Upon receiving an open door command, a controller actuates the linear actuator and then actuates the rotary actuator to open the door. The controller also actuates the linear actuator to prevent closing of the door if the pinch-sensor detects an object in a door opening. The controller actuates the rotary actuator to close the door upon receiving a close door command.

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  • FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bernwanger,, Jr George Anthony Northville, US 10 85
Khan, Muhammad Omer Ypsilanti, US 7 87
Linden, H Paul Tsvi Southfield, US 11 195
Papanikolaou, Kosta Huntington Woods, US 75 1353
Puscas, Livianu Dorin Rochester Hills, US 25 248
Radjewski, Christopher Matthew Macomb, US 26 233

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