发明名称 |
INTEGRATED OBSTACLE DETECTION SYSTEM |
摘要 |
A hybrid obstacle detection system for a power driven closure (12) including a non-contact obstacle detection system (14) and a contact-based obstacle detection system (100). The hybrid system combines the beneficial aspects of contact and non-contact systems while avoiding the deficiencies characteristic of the constituent systems when employed alone. In the non-contact system, the closure itself may interfere with and degrade performance. In the contact-based system, physical contact with an obstacle is required before the obstacle can be detected and corrective action can be taken. Inputs from both the contact-based system and the non-contact system may be utilized over the entire closure travel path, or may be invoked only within a specific portion of the closure travel path. Either or both of the constituent systems may be used to ascertain the location of the closure. A central controller (202) may be used for coordinating the inputs from the two systems, or a controller associated with one of these systems may be adapted for this purpose. If the central controller is employed, it may be a controller dedicated to this function, or one which is already utilized in the environment of the aperture for another purpose. |
申请公布号 |
EP1232557(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2002.08.21 |
申请号 |
EP20000953867 |
申请日期 |
2000.08.04 |
申请人 |
PROSPECTS, CORP. |
发明人 |
O'CONNOR, CHRISTOPHER, J.;HAWLEY, STEPHEN, A.;CHAPDELAINE, EUGENE, R. |
分类号 |
E05F15/10;B60J1/00;B60J1/17;B60J7/057;E05F15/00;G01V8/12;(IPC1-7):H02P1/22 |
主分类号 |
E05F15/10 |
代理机构 |
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