Powered door object detection system and method
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1. A detection system for detecting an object in relation to a movable door, said detection system comprising:
- an object detection sensor located on a movable door for sensing an object within a sensing zone, wherein the sensing zone is adjustable;
a door position sensor for sensing position of the door relative to at least one of open and closed door positions; and
a controller for adjusting the sensing zone of the object detection sensor as a function of the sensed door position.
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Abstract
A non-contact detection system and method for detecting obstructions in relation to a powered door on a vehicle such that contact with the door may be prevented. The detection system includes an object detection sensor located on the powered door for sensing an object within an adjustable sensing zone. A door position sensor senses position of the door relative to at least one of an open and closed door position. A controller adjusts the sensing zone of the object detection sensor as a function of the sensed door position.
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1. A detection system for detecting an object in relation to a movable door, said detection system comprising:
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an object detection sensor located on a movable door for sensing an object within a sensing zone, wherein the sensing zone is adjustable;
a door position sensor for sensing position of the door relative to at least one of open and closed door positions; and
a controller for adjusting the sensing zone of the object detection sensor as a function of the sensed door position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13)
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10. An object detection system for detecting an object in relation to a movable powered door on a vehicle, said detection system comprising:
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an object detection sensor located on a movable powered door on a vehicle for sensing an object within a sensing zone, wherein the sensing zone is adjustable;
a door position sensor for sensing position of the movable powered door; and
a controller for adjusting the sensing zone of the object detection sensor as a function of the sensed door position, wherein the controller further changes movement of the powered door when an object is sensed in the sensing zone. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of detecting an object in relation to a movable door, said method comprising the steps of:
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sensing the presence of an object within an adjustable sensing zone;
sensing position of a movable door relative to at least one of open and closed door positions; and
adjusting the sensing zone as a function of the sensed door position. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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