Continuous door restraint system for motor vehicle - controls braking and clamping of door w.r.t. electrical output from inclination sensor

摘要

The door restraint consists of one part, esp. a mounting element, on one part of the door system and a second part, esp. a braking and or locking element, on the other. The inclination of the door hinge axis from its normal position is detected. Its signal is used by a braking or clamping device to compensate the resulting self-drive of the door. Another device can be used to ensure unhindered door closure motion. ADVANTAGE - Prevents door moving of its own accord and ensures slight knocking of door does not lead to its swinging open when car is on incline.