PINCH SENSING ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE POWER LIFTGATE

摘要

A pinch sensing arrangement (10) for a motor vehicle power liftgate (12) mounted to the body (16) of the motor vehicle (14) and driven by a drive mechanism (20) between an open position and a closed position. The pinch sensing arrangement (10) includes a mounting track (24), a sensor (22) and a control module (26). The mounting track (24) is attached to the liftgate (12). The sensor (22) is attached to the mounting track (24) and elongated along at least one of the lateral sides (28,30) of the liftgate (12). The sensor (22) is operative for generating an electrical signal when compressed. The control module (26) is in electrical communication with the sensor (22) and is adapted to control the drive mechanism (20) to articulate the liftgate (12) to the open position upon receiving the electrical signal.